Details Meeting Name: Board of Commissioners Agenda status: Final Meeting date/time: 6/13/2024 10:00 AM Minutes status: Final   Meeting location: Cook County Building, Board Room, 118 North Clark Street, Chicago, Illinois Issued on: 6/7/2024 Published agenda: Agenda Published minutes: Not available   Meeting video: Video   Attachments: To comment on an item on this agenda, click here, Click to Watch Live, Consent Agenda 6-13-2024.pdf, New Items 6-13-2024.pdf, Second New Items 6-13-2024.pdf, Third New Items 6-13-2024.pdf, Fourth New Items 6-13-2024.pdf, Errata Board Agenda 6-13-2024.pdf, Fifth New Items 6-13-2024.pdf, Second Consent Agenda 6-13-2024.pdf, Sixth New Items 6-13-2024.pdf, Second Errata Board Agenda 6-13-2024.pdf, Third New Items 6-13-2024.pdf, Third Errata Board Agenda 6-13-2024.pdf, Fourth Errata Board Agenda 6-13-2024.pdf, Seventh New Items 6-13-2024.pdf, Fifth Errata Board Agenda 6-13-2024.pdf, Third Consent Agenda 6-13-2024.pdf Meeting Items (197) 197 records Group Clear sorting Clear grouping Group by Type Group by Result Export Export to Excel Export to PDF Export to Word Show: Legislation only Legislation only All agenda items File # Ver. Agenda # Name Type Title Motion Result Action Details Video 24-3136 1   Appointment of Mary Gardner to CCCWI - 1st District Appointment PROPOSED APPOINTMENT Appointee(s): Mary Gardner Position: Commissioner - 1st District, per the request of 1st District Commissioner Tara Stamps Department/Board/Commission: Cook County Commission on Women’s Issues Effective date: Immediate Expiration date: 6/13/2026, two (2) years from the date of their appointment approve as amended in the errata Pass Action details Not available 24-0592 1   Metropolis Strategies dba Illinois Justice Project, Chicago, Illinois Contract PROPOSED CONTRACT Department(s): Justice Advisory Council Vendor: Metropolis Strategies dba Illinois Justice Project, Chicago, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to enter into and execute Good(s) or Service(s): Technical Assistance for MacArthur Safety and Justice Challenge Capstone Grant Contract Value: $240,000.00 Contract period: 7/1/2024 - 12/31/2025, with two (2), one-year renewal options Potential Fiscal Year Budget Impact: FY 2024 $102,857.00, FY 2025 $120,000.00, FY 2026 $17,143.00. Accounts: 11900-1205-54551 Contract Number(s): 2413-04220 Concurrences: The contract-specific goal set on this contract was zero. The Chief Procurement Officer concurs. Summary: Funded through the MacArthur Safety and Justice Challenge Capstone Grant, ILJP will provide Technical Assistance to manage the County's "Pretrial Stakeholders" collaborative governance structure, and the various workgroups thereunder, to navigate the most immediate work of pretrial reform implementation and navigating the challenges of impact a approve Pass Action details Not available 24-2265 1   ARPA DOMESTIC VIOLENCE INTERVENTION AND SUPPORT SERVICES Resolution PROPOSED RESOLUTION ARPA DOMESTIC VIOLENCE INTERVENTION AND SUPPORT SERVICES INITIATIVE IMPLEMENTED BY THE JUSTICE ADVISORY COUNCIL? WHEREAS, on March 11, 2021, the federal government authorized the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (“ARPA”) which includes $1.9 trillion in federal stimulus funds to hasten the United States’ recovery from the economic and health effects caused by the COVID-19 pandemic; and??? WHEREAS, specifically, the federal government has authorized and allocated a federal award of approximately $1,000,372,385 of ARPA funding to Cook County to assist the County in its recovery from the economic and health effects of COVID-19; and??? WHEREAS, on June 24, 2021, the Cook County American Rescue Plan Act Framework (the “ARPA Framework”) was presented to the Cook County Board of Commissioners; and??? WHEREAS, the Cook County Board of Commissioners via Resolution 21-3654 accepted the ARPA federal award allocated to Cook County to assist the County in its recovery from the economic and health effects of COVID-19 in the amount of approximately $1,000,372,385.0 approve Pass Action details Not available 24-3612 1   REVISE THE U.S. TAX CODE FOR THE BENEFIT OF PUERTO RICO Resolution PROPOSED RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION URGING THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO REVISE THE U.S. TAX CODE FOR THE BENEFIT OF PUERTO RICO WHEREAS, Since 2012, tax incentives have been provided to investors, primarily mainland Americans, allowing them to pay no taxes on interest, dividends, or capital gains upon relocating to the U.S. Commonwealth of Puerto Rico; and WHEREAS, These tax incentives were initially intended to promote economic growth and investment in Puerto Rico; and WHEREAS, Despite the influx of investors, there is limited evidence of trickle-down benefits for the broader Puerto Rican economy, as reported by Bloomberg [Levin, J. (2023, September 22). Puerto Rico is being far too generous with rich investors. Bloomberg.]; and WHEREAS, After a decade of these tax incentives, evidence from an Internal Revenue Service investigation indicates misuse of these incentives, leading to growing frustrations among Puerto Ricans due to the apparent favoritism; and WHEREAS, Such misuse undermines the intent of the tax incentives, potentially displacing local residents and refer Pass Action details Not available 24-3615 1   SUPPORTING THE INCLUSION OF THE PUERTO RICO FOOD SOVEREIGNTY Resolution PROPOSED RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE INCLUSION OF THE PUERTO RICO FOOD SOVEREIGNTY IN THE CONGRESSIONAL FARM BILL AND THE INCLUSION OF PUERTO RICO IN THE TRANSITION TO SNAP WHEREAS, The United States of America, as a nation, should be committed to the welfare, prosperity, and resilience of all its territories, including Puerto Rico; and WHEREAS, Puerto Rico currently imports approximately 85% of its food, leaving it vulnerable to global market fluctuations and potential supply chain disruptions; and WHEREAS, Strengthening Puerto Rico's local agricultural sector by reprogramming United States Department of Agriculture funds toward purchasing locally grown items will significantly enhance food sovereignty and resilience on the island; and WHEREAS, Supporting local agriculture in Puerto Rico has the potential to stimulate economic growth, create jobs, and encourage entrepreneurship within the agricultural sector. It could also increase commerce between the island and the more than 200,000-strong Illinois Puerto Rican Diaspora; and WHEREAS, The initiative wil refer Pass Action details Not available 24-3616 1   SUPPORTING THE RIGHT TO SELF-DETERMINATION FOR THE PEOPLE OF PUERTO RICO Resolution PROPOSED RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE RIGHT TO SELF-DETERMINATION FOR THE PEOPLE OF PUERTO RICO, EXPRESSING OPPOSITION TO THE PUERTO RICO STATUS ACT, AND ENDORSING THE PUERTO RICO SELF-DETERMINATION ACT WHEREAS, The Commonwealth of Puerto Rico has been under United States jurisdiction since 1898, and it is the property of, but not part, of the United States, and laws passed by Congress apply on the island without the consent nor participation of the residents thereof; and WHEREAS, The principle of self-determination is a cornerstone of international law, enshrined in the United Nations Charter, which guarantees all peoples the right to determine their political status freely and freely pursue their economic, social, and cultural development; and WHEREAS, The Puerto Rican people have, through various referendums and public expressions, demonstrated a clear desire to address and resolve the island's political status; and WHEREAS, The Puerto Rico Status Act has been introduced in the United States Congress, raising concerns among many Puerto Ricans and their all refer Pass Action details Not available 24-3617 1   CALLING ON THE U.S. GOVERNMENT TO END THE BLOCKADE OF CUBA Resolution PROPOSED RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION CALLING ON THE U.S. GOVERNMENT TO END THE BLOCKADE OF CUBA AND FOR THE REMOVAL FROM THE STATE SPONSOR OF TERRORISM LIST WHEREAS, Since 1962, the United States government has imposed a strict economic, commercial, and financial embargo on the Republic of Cuba; and WHEREAS, On December 17, 2014, former U.S. President Barack Obama and former Cuban President Raul Castro executed an agreement to reestablish diplomatic relations and cooperation between the two countries on certain matters of mutual interest. Despite executive decisions by President Obama easing some restrictive regulations, the central portions of the embargo affecting trade and travel continue to be enforced; and WHEREAS, In 2021, former President Donald Trump’s administration reinstated Cuba to the U.S. list of state sponsors of terrorism, reversing former President Barack Obama’s 2015 removal from it without providing any reasonable justification for doing so; and WHEREAS, Complete restoration of trade and travel between the two countries would be of great benefit to both, refer Pass Action details Not available 24-3329 1   OCA - FY24 1st Quarter Open Recommendations Report REPORT Department: Office of the County Auditor Report Title: OCA - FY24 1st Quarter Open Recommendations Report Period: March 2024 Summary: This audit was designed to communicate the status of Open Recommendations from previous reports issued by the Office of the County Auditor. refer Pass Action details Not available 24-3261 1   Cook County Covid 19 Financial Response Report June Board 2024 Cook County Covid 19 Financial Response Report June Board 2024 Report REPORT Department: Bureau of Finance Report Title: Cook County Covid 19 Financial Response Report June Board 2024 Report Period: March 1, 2020-May 17, 2024 Summary: This report serves as an update on Cook County’s Coronavirus Relief Fund (CRF), FEMA PA and ERA fund use for COVID-19 efforts. It covers activity for the period from March 1, 2020, through May 17, 2024. This report includes updates on the County’s FEMA PA, Emergency Rental Assistance and American Rescue Plan Act grant allocations. We are proud of the work done by our office to distribute hundreds of millions of dollars for the many pandemic-related needs of Cook County in an efficient, effective and equitable manner. We are encouraged by the progress made toward the careful management of coronavirus relief distribution. receive and file Pass Action details Not available 24-3262 1   PROPOSED ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF 2024 SALES TAX REVENUE BONDS ISSUANCE OF 2024 SALES TAX REVENUE BONDS Ordinance PROPOSED ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF SALES TAX REVENUE BONDS OF THE COUNTY OF COOK, ILLINOIS; THE APPROVAL, EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF AN EIGHTH SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURE; AND PROVIDING FOR OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION WITH THE ISSUANCE OF SAID BONDS WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 6(a) of Article VII of the 1970 Constitution of the State of Illinois (the “Illinois Constitution”), The County of Cook, Illinois (the “County”) is a home rule unit of local government and as such may exercise any power and perform any function pertaining to its government and affairs, including, but not limited to, the power to tax and to incur debt; and WHEREAS, the County may also exercise powers relating to the power to tax and to incur debt pursuant to the Counties Code, as supplemented and amended by the Local Government Debt Reform Act of the State of Illinois (collectively, the “Act”); and WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners of the County (the “Corporate Authorities” or the “Board”) has not adopted any ordinance, resolution, order or motion or provided any County Code provision refer Pass Action details Not available 24-3343 1   TRANSFER OF FUNDS Transfer of Funds PROPOSED TRANSFER OF FUNDS Department: BOF, Office of the Cook County Comptroller Request: Transfer of Funds Reason: Professional Services Procurement of Temporary Consulting Services Contract Funding From Account(s): 11000.1020.10155.501010.00000.00000, Salaries and Wages, $400,000.00 To Account(s): 11000.1020.10155.520830.00000.00000 Total Amount of Transfer: $400,000.00 On what date did it become apparent that the receiving account would require an infusion of funds in order to meet current obligations? What was the balance in the account on that date, and what was the balance 30 days prior to that date? NA How was the account used for the source of transferred funds identified? List any other accounts that were also considered (but not used) as the source of the transferred funds. Funding was available due to unfilled positions at this point of the fiscal year 2024 Identify any projects, purchases, programs, contracts, or other obligations that will be deferred, delayed, or canceled as a result of the reduction in available sp approve Pass Action details Not available 24-3523 1   Bills and Claims Report 4/23/2024-5/20/2024 Report REPORT Department: Comptroller’s Office Report Title: Bills and Claims Report Report Period: 4/23/2024 - 5/20/2024 Summary: This report to be received and filed is to comply with the Amended Procurement Code Chapter 34-125 (k). The Comptroller shall provide to the Board of Commissioners a report of all payments made pursuant to contracts for supplies, materials and equipment and for professional and managerial services for Cook County, including the separately elected Officials, which involve an expenditure of $150,000.00 or more, within two (2) weeks of being made. Such reports shall include: 1. The name of the Vendor; 2. A brief description of the product or service provided; 3. The name of the Using Department and budgetary account from which the funds are being drawn; and 4. The contract number under which the payment is being made. receive and file Pass Action details Not available 24-3316 3   UIC Dorin Forum Payment Approval PROPOSED PAYMENT APPROVAL Department(s): Office of the Chief Procurement Officer Action: For Payment Only Payee: UIC Dorin Forum Good(s) or Service(s): Pathways to Cook County Summit Fiscal Impact: $21,826.91 Accounts: 11000.1030.18080.520680.00000.00000 Contract Number(s): N/A Summary: The Office of The Chief Procurement Officer requests authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to pay the final invoice for the 2024 Pathways to Cook County Summit approve Pass Action details Not available 24-3442 1   Civic Initiatives, Austin, Texas Contract Amendment PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT Department(s): Office of the Chief Procurement Officer, Office of Contract Compliance Vendor: Civic Initiatives, Austin, Texas Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to extend contract Good(s) or Service(s): Procurement Acquisition & Support Services Original Contract Period: 8/1/2021-7/31/2022 with two (2) one-year renewal options Proposed Amendment Type: Extension Proposed Contract Period: 6/6/2024 - 12/2/2024 Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $2,287,560.00 Original Approval (Board or Procurement): Board, 7/29/2021, $405,560.00 Increase Requested: N/A Previous Board Increase(s): Board, 5/12/2022, $1,850,000.00 Previous Chief Procurement Officer Increase(s): CPO, 6/12/2023, $32,000.00 Previous Board Renewals: Board, 5/12/2022, 8/1/2022 - 6/5/2023 Previous Chief Procurement Officer Renewals: CPO, 6/12/2023, 6/6/2023 - 6/5/2024 Previous Board Extension(s): N/A Previous Chief Procurement Officer Extension(s): N/A Potential Fiscal Impact: N/A Accounts: OCPO approve Pass Action details Not available 24-3453 1   ELS Proposed Agreement Amendment 5.2024 Interagency Agreement Amendment PROPOSED INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT AMENDMENT Department(s): Revenue Other Part(ies): Electronic License Service LLC, Des Plaines, Illinois Request: Authorization to extend (2 Years), an interagency agreement Good(s) or Service(s): Tax Payment Processing Agreement period: 11/14/2018 - 11/13/2023, Extension Period 11/14/2023 - 11/13/2025 Fiscal Impact: None Accounts: N/A Agreement Number(s): N/A Summary: The Contractor is to provide for various sales agent locations for payment processing in a per-Tax-transaction. This is at no cost to the Department of Revenue. The agreement lapsed 11/13/2023 while the Department of Revenue completed work on their tax billing system and now seeks Board approval of the first option to renew to continue services. refer Pass Action details Not available 24-2823 1   New Contract Sedgwick (Unemployment Compensation Claims Program Services) 2305-09193 Contract PROPOSED CONTRACT Department(s): Department of Risk Management Vendor: Sedgwick Claims Management Services, Inc., Chicago, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to enter into and execute Good(s) or Service(s): Unemployment Compensation Claims Program Services Contract Value: $160,500.00 Contract period: 10/1/2024 - 9/30/2027 with two (2) two-year renewal options Potential Fiscal Year Budget Impact: FY 2025 $53,500.00, FY 2026 $53,500.00, FY 2027 $53,500.00 Accounts: 11000.1490.13385.520830.00000.00000 Contract Number(s): 2305-09193 Concurrences: The vendor has met the Minority- and Women-owned Business Enterprise Ordinance via: Direct participation. The Chief Procurement Officer concurs. Summary: This contract will allow the Department of Risk Management to have Unemployment Compensation Claims Program Services. The vendor collaborates with County employers to ensure unemployment claims, hearings, and benefit charges are handled in a timely and cost-effective manner. The vendor also verifies invoices from t approve Pass Action details Not available 24-3383 1   Enhancing Perinatal Care Support Grant Award PROPOSED GRANT AWARD Department: Cook County Health Grantee: Cook County Health Grantor: Northwestern University Request: Authorization to accept grant Purpose: Enhancing Perinatal Care Support to Improve Maternal Mortality Disparities Grant Amount: $257,687.00 Grant Period: 8/24/2021 - 4/30/2024 Fiscal Impact: None Accounts: N/A. Concurrences: The Budget Department has received all requisite documents and determined the fiscal impact on Cook County, if any. Summary: The purpose of this grant is to develop and evaluate a Well-Mama intervention specifically aimed toward pregnant and postpartum Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) individuals, centered around Community Doula Navigators conducting in-person and telehealth check-ins on 5 priority areas (mental health, cardiovascular symptoms, safety, opioid/substance abuse, and social support), supplemented with virtual support groups and labor support. approve Pass Action details Not available 24-3314 1   Proposed Resolution for ARPA NT043 Healthy Communities Resolution PROPOSED RESOLUTION PROPOSED RESOLUTION FOR ARPA NT043 HEALTHY COMMUNITIES PROGRAM INITIATIVES IMPLEMENTED BY THE COOK COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH WHEREAS, on March 11, 2021, the federal government authorized the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (“ARPA”) which includes $1.9 trillion in federal stimulus funds to hasten the United States’ recovery from the economic and health effects caused by the COVID-19 pandemic; and WHEREAS, specifically, the federal government has authorized and allocated a federal award of approximately $1,000,372,385B of ARPA funding to Cook County to assist the County in its recovery from the economic and health effects of COVID-19; and WHEREAS, on June 24, 2021, the Cook County American Rescue Plan Act Framework (the “ARPA Framework”) was presented to the Cook County Board of Commissioners; and WHEREAS, the Cook County Board of Commissioners via Resolution 21-3654 accepted the ARPA federal award allocated to Cook County to assist the County in its recovery from the economic and health effects of COVID-19 in the amount of approximate approve Pass Action details Not available 24-2881 1   PreCise MRM LLC, Meridian, Idaho Contract PROPOSED CONTRACT Department(s): County-wide Agencies Vendor: PreCise MRM LLC, Meridian, Idaho Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to enter into and execute Good(s) or Service(s): AVL GPS Telematics system Contract Value: $2,175,000.00 Contract period: 8/1/2024 - 7/31/2029 with two (2), one (1) year renewal options Potential Fiscal Year Budget Impact: FY 2024 $29,680; FY 2025 $432,000.00; FY 2026 $432,000.00; FY 2027 $432,000.00; FY 2028 $432,000.00; FY 2029 $288,000.00 (These are estimates depending on how many county agencies participate and devices installed each year. Billing is done once the device is installed and the device starts reporting. This will vary throughout the years). Accounts: 11000.1011.33830.540146 Contract Number(s): 2208-10110 Concurrences: The contract-specific goal set on this contract was zero. The Chief Procurement Officer concurs. Summary: This contract will allow the Bureau of Administration and Countywide Agencies to procure a telematics provider to implement an AVL solution utilizing refer Pass Action details Not available 24-3216 1   FY2023 Annual Performance Report Report REPORT Department: Office of Research, Operation, and Innovation (“ROI”) Report Title: FY2023 Annual Performance Report Report Period: FY2023 Summary: The attached Annual Performance Report for FY2023 was developed through a collaborative effort between the Office of the President, separately elected officials, Health and Hospitals System and other sister agencies. The purpose of this report is to share with the public and Cook County Board of Commissioners some key performance management data points for each office to provide a snapshot of how the County is performing, which creates accountability and transparency. The revised 2023 report structure contains a selection of key metrics for each department or office alongside data visualizations. The full dataset for all metrics can be found in the Appendices. In addition, each separately elected office and sister agency will have a public webpage with narratives, charts, and a linked dataset of performance metrics. Performance metrics for the Office Under the President continue to be released on the mission KPI refer Pass Action details Not available 24-2566 1   Payment approval - UL Verification Services Inc Payment Approval PROPOSED PAYMENT APPROVAL Department(s): Department of Environment and Sustainability Action: Payment Approval Payee: UL Verification Services Inc, Chicago, Illinois Good(s) or Service(s): Custom Safety Course Development Fiscal Impact: $10,001.00 Accounts: 11286.1161.64679.520830.00000.00000 Contract Number(s): N/A Summary: The Department of Environment and Sustainability (DES) respectfully submits a request for the approval of a one-time payment to UL Verification Services, Inc., totaling $10,001.00. DES unintentionally exceeded its authority when an invoice for FY2023 services was mistakenly paid with FY2024 funds. approve Pass Action details Not available 24-3201 1   Approval of Updated Cook County Solid Waste Management Plan (2024-2029) Resolution PROPOSED RESOLUTION APPROVING THE UPDATED COOK COUNTY SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN (2024-2029) WHEREAS, the collection, processing and disposal of municipal solid waste is a fundamental responsibility of local governments to protect public health, safeguard the environment, and provide for an improved solid waste management system; and WHEREAS, the Illinois Solid Waste Planning & Recycling Act (415 ILCS 15/) requires Illinois counties to have a solid waste management plan (SWMP), form an advisory committee to help create the plan, and update the SWMP every five years; and WHEREAS, the Cook County Municipal Code: Chapter 30, Article VI: Solid Waste and Recycling, establishes the creation of the solid waste advisory committee, requires the designation of a county solid waste coordinator, and sets forth waste hauler reporting requirements; and WHEREAS, Cook County adopted its original plan in 1996 and the Cook County Board of Commissioners approved plan updates in 2000, 2012, and 2018; and WHEREAS, the 2024 SWMP update was designed by the Cook County Department of Envi refer Pass Action details Not available 24-3282 1   Multiple Illinois agencies Intergovernmental Agreement PROPOSED INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT Department: Medical Examiner Other Part(ies): Multiple Illinois agencies via the Illinois Coroners and Medical Examiners Association, Kankakee, Illinois Request: The Medical Examiner is requesting approval to enter into a Mutual Aid Agreement though the Illinois Coroners and Medical Examiners Association. Goods or Services: The Mutual Aid Agreement will allow the Medical Examiner to prepare for potential emergencies which may require that they provide aid and assistance to other county coroners, and which will allow the Cook County Medical Examiner to request aid and assistance from other county coroners. Agreement Number(s): N/A Agreement Period: This a one-time agreement that will remain in effect until terminated by notice of withdrawal.. Fiscal Impact: None Accounts: N/A Summary: Participation in this Mutual Aid Agreement will link the Cook County Medical Examiner to multiple coroner jurisdictions throughout the State of Illinois via the Illinois Coroners and Medical Examiner’s Association, a no approve Pass Action details Not available 24-2560 1   Contract for Fuel Site Inspection, Testing & Repair - A1 - co. number 2138-18718 Contract Amendment (Highway) PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT (TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS) Department(s): Transportation and Highways Vendor: Stenstrom Petroleum Services Group, Rockford, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to renew and increase contract Good(s) or Service(s): Fuel Site Inspection, Testing and Repair Location: Countywide County Board District(s): N/A Original Contract Period: 4/1/2022 - 3/31/2025 with two (2), one (1) year renewal options Section: N/A Proposed Contract Period Extension: Renewal; 4/1/2025 - 3/31/2026 Section: N/A Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $144,425.00 Original Board Approval: N/A Previous Board Increase(s) or Extension(s): N/A Previous Chief Procurement Officer Increase(s) or Extension(s): N/A This Increase Requested: $450,000.00 Potential Fiscal Impact: FY 2024 $150,000.00, FY 2025 $150,000.00, FY 2026 $150,000.00 Accounts: Operating: 11856.1500.15675.530170 Contract Number(s): 2138-18718 IDOT Contract Number(s): N/A Federal Project Num refer Pass Action details Not available 24-2690 1   Contract for 88th/Cork Avenue at I-294 Interchange Co. number- 2316-10041 Contract (Highway) PROPOSED CONTRACT (TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS) Department(s): Transportation and Highways Vendor: K-Five Construction Corporation, Westmont, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to enter into and execute contract. Good(s) or Service(s): Construction Services - 88th/Cork Avenue at I-294 Interchange Location: Cook County Commissioner District 6 Section: 19-W3019-00-PV Contract Value: $25,819,361.29 Contract period: 6/27/2024 - 7/20/2029 Potential Fiscal Year Budget Impact: FY 2024 $7,000,000.00; FY 2025 $18,000,000.00; FY 2026 $819,361.29 Accounts: Motor Fuel Tax Funds: 11300.1500.29152.521536, 11300.1500.29152.560019, 11300.1500.29150.521536, 11300.1500.29150.560019 Grant Funds: 11900.1500.53814.521536, 11900.1500.53814.560019 Account FY2024 FY2025 FY2026 11300.1500.29152.521536 $500,000.00 $1,500,000.00 $819,361.29 11300.1500.29152.560019 $500,000.00 $1,500,000.00 $2,000,000.00 11300.1500.29150.521536 $1,000,000.00 $5,000,000.00 $6,000,000.00 11300.1500.29150.560019 $429,149.00 approve Pass Action details Not available 24-2902 1   Intergovernmental Agreement for IIC with Village of Hanover Park Intergovernmental Agreement (Highway) PROPOSED INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT (TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS) Department: Transportation and Highways Other Part(ies): Village of Hanover Park, Illinois Request: Approval of proposed Intergovernmental Agreement. Goods or Services: Planning Study Location: Village of Hanover Park, Illinois Section: 23-IICBP-08-ES Centerline Mileage: N/A County Board District: 15 Agreement Number(s): N/A Agreement Period: One-time agreement Fiscal Impact: $50,000.00 Accounts: Motor Fuel Tax: 11300.1500.29150.560019 Summary: The Department of Transportation and Highways respectfully requests approval of the proposed intergovernmental agreement between the County and the Village of Hanover Park. The Village will be the lead agency for Pedestrian and Bicycle facility Improvements in and around the Village. The County will reimburse the Village for its share of planning study costs. refer Pass Action details Not available 24-2903 1   Agreement for Subrecipient Agreement_ Lincolnwood_ Pratt Avenue Agreement (Highway) PROPOSED AGREEMENT (TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS) Department: Transportation and Highways Other Part(ies): Village of Lincolnwood (the “Village”), Illinois Request: Approval of proposed NT025 Subrecipient Agreement Goods or Services: Design Engineering Location: Village of Lincolnwood, Illinois Section Number: N/A County Board District: 13 Centerline Mileage: N/A Agreement Period: One-time agreement Agreement Number(s): N/A Fiscal Impact: $100,000.00 (up to $100,000.00 to be reimbursed from the ARPA Funds) Accounts: 11286.1500.63162.580170 Summary: The Department of Transportation and Highways respectfully requests approval fo the proposed agreement between the County and the Village of Lincolnwood. The Village will be the lead agency for design engineering for the Pratt Avenue Bridge over the North Shore Channel as part of the ARPA Invest In Cook Expansion Program. These improvements will expand the countywide low-stress bike network in alignment with the Cook County Bike Plan and recommendations for multimoda refer Pass Action details Not available 24-2928 1   Contract Amendment for Curb Ramp North. Increase Contract # 2311-02230 (A1) Contract Amendment (Highway) PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT (TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS) Department(s): Transportation and Highways Vendor: Acura, Inc, Bensenville, Illinois Action: Refer to Transportation Committee Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to increase contract Good(s) or Service(s): Construction Services Location: Curb Ramp Improvement Program 2022 North County Board District(s): 12, 14, and 15 Original Contract Period: 7/14/2023 - 1/1/2028 Section: 23-CRIPN-00-CG Proposed Contract Period Extension: N/A Section: N/A Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $939,796.00 Original Board Approval: 6/29/2023, $939,796.00 Previous Board Increase(s) or Extension(s): N/A Previous Chief Procurement Officer Increase(s) or Extension(s): N/A This Increase Requested: $320,514.44 Potential Fiscal Impact: FY 2024 $320,514.44 Accounts: Motor Fuel Tax: 11300.1500.29150.521536 Contract Number(s): 2311-02230 IDOT Contract Number(s): N/A Federal Project Number(s): N/A Federal Job Number(s): N/A C refer Pass Action details Not available 24-3043 1   Construction Monthly Status Report for April 2024 Report REPORT Department: Transportation and Highways Report Title: Bureau of Construction Status Report Report Period: 4/1/2024 - 4/30/2024 Action: Receive and File Summary: The Department of Transportation and Highways respectfully requests that the status report be received and filed for Construction for the month of April 2024. receive and file Pass Action details Not available 24-3044 1   Supplemental Improvement Resolution for Roberts Road Rehab - Valley Drive to 87th Supplemental Improvement Resolution (Highway) PROPOSED SUPPLEMENTAL IMPROVEMENT RESOLUTION (TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS) Department: Transportation and Highways Project Type: Motor Fuel Tax Project Request: Approval of proposed supplemental improvement resolution Project: Roberts Road Rehabilitation - Valley Drive to 87th Street Location: Cities of Hickory Hills and Palos Hills, Illinois Section: 19-W3216-00-PV County Board District: 6 and 17 Centerline Mileage: 2.8 miles Fiscal Impact: $65,000.00 Accounts: Motor Fuel Tax Fund: 11300.1500.29150.560019 (FY24) Board Approved Date and Amount: September 26, 2019, $6,900,000.00; March 17, 2022, $700,000.00 Increased Amount: $65,000.00 Total Adjusted Amount: $7,665,000.00 Summary: The Department of Transportation and Highways respectfully requests approval of the proposed supplemental improvement resolution for work being done on Roberts Road. The Roadway rehabilitation with signal modernization and interconnect on Roberts Road from Valley Drive to 87th Street in the Cities of Hickory Hills and Palos Hills in Cook Co refer Pass Action details Not available 24-3059 1   Completion of Construction Resolution for Wolf Over Flag Creek Emergency Repair, Section No. 23-W2219-05-BR Completion of Construction Approval Resolution (Highway) PROPOSED COMPLETION OF CONSTRUCTION APPROVAL RESOLUTION (TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS) Department: Transportation and Highways Other Part(ies): MQ Construction Company, Chicago, Illinois Action: Completion of Construction Approval Resolution Good(s) or Service(s): Construction Services Location of Project: Wolf Rd Over Flag Creek Section: 23-W2219-05-BR County Board District: 17 Contract Number: 2416-12115 Federal Project Number: N/A Federal Job Number: N/A Final Cost: $273,573.14 Percent Above or Below Construction Contract Bid Amount: 0% Summary: The Department of Transportation and Highways respectfully request approval of the proposed Construction Completion Resolution for work done on Wolf Road. This contract provided emergency repairs to the bridge deck, joints and approach pavement on the Wolf Road Bridge over Flag Creek in Burr Ridge, Illinois. The awarded contract amount of this project was $273,573.14 and the final construction cost of the contract is $273,573.14. This contract provided for critical repairs to th refer Pass Action details Not available 24-3180 1   Intergovernmental Agreement for PRP North - Landwehr Intergovernmental Agreement (Highway) PROPOSED INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT (TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS) Department: Transportation and Highways Other Part(ies): Village of Northbrook, Illinois Request: Approval of proposed Intergovernmental Agreement. Goods or Services: Various Location: Village of Northbrook, Illinois Section: 22-PRPN1-00-PV Centerline Mileage: N/A County Board District: 14 Agreement Number(s): N/A Agreement Period: One-time agreement Fiscal Impact: $55,000.00 Accounts: 11300.1500.29150.521536 Summary: The Department of Transportation and Highways respectfully requests approval of the proposed intergovernmental Agreement between the County and the Village of Northbrook. The Village will be the lead agency for sidewalk and ramp removal, installation, and miscellaneous drainage work at various locations along Landwehr Road from Hampton Court to Dundee Road. The County will reimburse the Village for its share of construction and construction engineering costs. refer Pass Action details Not available 24-3189 1   Transfer of Funds for Department of Transportation and HIghways Transfer of Funds PROPOSED TRANSFER OF FUNDS Department: Transportation and Highways Request: Approval of Transfer of Funds Reason: Unaccounted level of mileage reimbursement for staff performing construction management and permit inspection services. Our construction program has grown significantly and the total need was underestimated. From Account(s): 11856.1500.10155.501010, Salary and Wages, $40,000.00 To Account(s): 11856.1500.35090.501836, Transportation and Travel Expenses, $40,000.00; Total Amount of Transfer: $40,000.00 On what date did it become apparent that the receiving account would require an infusion of funds in order to meet current obligations? What was the balance in the account on that date, and what was the balance 30 days prior to that date? The processing of reimbursement requests as we entered Q2 identified the deficiency in account funding. Funds allocated for FY2024 covered expenses through that time. How was the account used for the source of transferred funds identified? List any other accounts that were also considered (but no approve Pass Action details Not available 24-3281 1   Supplemental Improvement Resolution for East Lake Avenue Bridge over MFNB Chicago River Supplemental Improvement Resolution (Highway) PROPOSED SUPPLEMENTAL IMPROVEMENT RESOLUTION (TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS) Department: Transportation and Highways Project Type: Motor Fuel Tax Project Request: Approval of proposed supplemental improvement resolution Project: East Lake Avenue bridge over the Middle Fork North Branch of the Chicago River Location: Village of Glenview, Illinois Section: 18-A5924-02-EG County Board District: 14 Centerline Mileage: N/A Fiscal Impact: $1,365,000.00 (FY24 $1,024,000.00; FY25 $341,000.00) Accounts: Motor Fuel Tax Fund: 11300.1500.29152.560019 Board Approved Date and Amount: 9/26/2018, $190,000.00; 2/10/2022, $610,000.00 Increased Amount: $1,365,000.00 Total Adjusted Amount: $2,165,000.00 Summary: The Department of Transportation and Highways respectfully requests approval of the proposed supplemental improvement resolution for work being done in the Village of Glenview. The work is for the removal and replacement of the East Lake Avenue bridge over the Middle Fork North Branch of the Chicago River in the Village of Gl refer Pass Action details Not available 24-2253 1   Primera Engineers LTD Contract Amendment Contract Amendment PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT Department(s): Department of Capital Planning & Policy Vendor: Primera Engineers Ltd., Chicago, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to increase contract Good(s) or Service(s): Professional Services Original Contract Period: 5/1/2022 - 4/30/2024, with one (1) one-year renewal option Proposed Amendment Type: Increase Proposed Contract Period: N/A Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $1,160,035.00 Original Approval (Board or Procurement): Board, 5/12/2022, $1,160,035.00 Increase Requested: $271,764.80 Previous Board Increase(s): N/A Previous Chief Procurement Officer Increase(s): N/A Previous Board Renewals: N/A Previous Chief Procurement Officer Renewals: 4/17/2024: 5/1/2024 - 4/30/2025 Previous Board Extension(s): N/A Previous Chief Procurement Officer Extension(s): N/A Potential Fiscal Impact: FY 2024 $271,764.80 Accounts: 11569.1031.11190.56017.00000.00000 Contract Number(s): 2038-18382 Concurrences: The vendor has met the Minority- and Women-owned Business Enterprise Ordi refer as amended in the errata Pass Action details Not available 24-3297 1   AGAE Direct Pay Payment Approval PROPOSED PAYMENT APPROVAL Department(s): Department of Capital Planning and Policy Action: Payment Approval Payee: AGAE Contractors, Elk Grove Village, Illinois Good(s) or Service(s): Outstanding JOC Program Balance Fiscal Impact: FY 2024 $156,750.04 Accounts: 11569.1031.11190.560105.00000.00000 (Capital Improvement Program) 11569.1031.11190.560107.00000.00000 (Capital Improvement Program) Contract Number(s): 1555-14475 Summary: The Department of Capital Planning and Policy requests authorization to pay the following vendor for outstanding balances accrued during the transition period between expiration of the previous contract and adoption of the new JOC contract in February 2023. All payments are associated with the previous JOC Contract and reflect invoices that were submitted after the previous contract ended. Contract Number(s) Vendor Name Amount 1555-14475GC-SBE14 AGAE Contractors (SBE) $156,750.00 approve Pass Action details Not available 24-3029 1   Affiliated Steam and Hot Water Contract PROPOSED CONTRACT Department(s): Facilities Management Vendor: Affiliated Steam and Hot Water, Alsip Illinois Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to enter into and execute Good(s) or Service(s): Thrush Bundles Contract Value: $842,730.00 Contract period: 7/1/2024 - 6/30/2026, with two (2,) One (1) year renewal option. Potential Fiscal Year Budget Impact: FY 2024 $175,554.75 FY 2025 $421,365.00, FY 2026 $245,810.25. Accounts: 11100.1200.12355.540350 Contract Number(s): 2306-10310 Concurrences: The contract-specific goal set on this contract was zero. The Chief Procurement Officer concurs. Summary: This Contract will allow the Department of Facilities Management to receive Thrush Bundles. The vendor was selected pursuant to a publicly advertised Invitation for Bids (IFB) in accordance with the Cook County Procurement Code. Affiliated Steam and Hot Water was the lowest, responsive and responsible bidder. In accordance with the Cook County Procurement Code, the Office of the Chief Procurement Officer iss approve Pass Action details Not available 24-3032 1   Global Water Technology, Inc. Contract PROPOSED CONTRACT Department(s): Facilities Management Vendor: Global Water Technology, Inc., South Holland, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to enter into and execute Good(s) or Service(s): Water Treatment and Testing Services Contract Value: $349,541.00 Contract period: 7/1/2024 - 6/30/2027, with Two (2), One (1) year renewal options. Potential Fiscal Year Budget Impact: FY 2024 $48,547.36, FY 2025 $116,513.67, FY 2026 $116,513.67, FY 2027 $67,966.30 Accounts: 11100.1200.12355.530188 Contract Number(s): 2457-12210 Concurrences: The vendor has met the Minority- and Women-owned Business Enterprise Ordinance via: Direct participation; The prime vendor is a certified MBE. The Chief Procurement Officer concurs. Summary: This contract will allow the Department of Facilities Management to receive Water Treatment and Testing Services. The vendor was selected pursuant to a publicly advertised Invitation for Bids (IFB) in accordance with the Cook County Procurement Code. Global Water Technology, approve Pass Action details Not available 24-3363 1   Village of Rosemont, a body politic and corporate Lease Agreement Amendment PROPOSED LEASE AMENDMENT Department: Department of Real Estate Management Request: Execute Amendment No. 1 to Lease Agreement Landlord: County of Cook, a body politic and corporate Tenant: Village of Rosemont, a body politic and corporate Location: 5800 N River Rd, Rosemont, IL 60018 Term/Extension Period: Cook County and the Village of Rosemont entered into a 99 year lease agreement dated as of December 1, 1987 (the "Original Lease"), demising the premises located just south of the Northwest Tollway on the west side of River Road which is a portion of certain property owned by Cook County and located in the Fredrick H. Bartlett’s Riverview Estates, being a subdivision of part of the southwest ¼ of Section 3, Township 40 North, Range 12 East of the Third Principal Meridian, all as more particularly described in the Original Lease and hereinafter called (“the Property”). The Original Lease allows the Village of Rosemont to use the Property for a fire station. The Original Lease terminates in 2086. Amendment No. 1 allows the Village of Rosemont to sublet f approve Pass Action details Not available 24-3292 1   Proposed Contract Renewal with the Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center Contract Amendment PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT Department(s): Bureau of Economic Development Vendor: Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center, Peoria, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to renew and increase contract Good(s) or Service(s): Cook County Manufacturing Reinvented Original Contract Period: 7/1/2022 - 12/31/2024, with two (2), one (1) year renewal options Proposed Amendment Type: Renewal and Increase Proposed Contract Period: Renewal Period 1/1/2025 - 12/31/2026 Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $375,000.00 Original Approval (Board or Procurement): Board 6/16/2022 $375,000.00 Increase Requested: $250,000.00 Previous Board Increase(s): N/A Previous Chief Procurement Officer Increase(s): N/A Previous Board Renewals: N/A Previous Chief Procurement Officer Renewals: N/A Previous Board Extension(s): N/A Previous Chief Procurement Officer Extension(s): N/A Potential Fiscal Impact: FY 2025 $125,000.00; FY 2026 $125,000.00 Accounts: 11286.1027.62179.520830.00000.00000 Contract Number( refer Pass Action details Not available 24-3374 1   Proposed Contract Amendment to Cannabis Development Grant Administrator Contract Contract Amendment PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT Department(s): Bureau of Economic Development Vendor: Women’s Business Development Center, Chicago, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to increase contract Good(s) or Service(s): Grant Administrator for Cook County Cannabis Development Fund Original Contract Period: 3/1/2024 - 5/31/2025, with two (2), one (1) year renewal options (if applicable) ] Proposed Amendment Type: Increase Proposed Contract Period: N/A Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $338,757.46 Original Approval (Board or Procurement): Board 3/14/2024, $338,757.46 Increase Requested: $3,661,242.54 Previous Board Increase(s): N/A Previous Chief Procurement Officer Increase(s): N/A Previous Board Renewals: N/A Previous Chief Procurement Officer Renewals: N/A Previous Board Extension(s): N/A Previous Chief Procurement Officer Extension(s): N/A Potential Fiscal Impact: FY 2024 $3,661,242.54 Accounts: 11287.1027.39007.520830.00000.00000, 11287.1027.39007.580170.00000.00000 approve Pass Action details Not available 24-3416 1   AMZ RE Holding LLC Amendment Amendment to a Previously Approved Item PROPOSED PREVIOUSLY APPROVED ITEM AMENDMENT Department: Department of Planning and Development Request: Scrivener’s Error Item Number: 24-1511 Fiscal Impact: N/A Account(s): N/A Original Text of Item: AMZ RE Holding LLC 6B PROPERTY TAX INCENTIVE REQUEST WHEREAS, the Cook County Bureau of Economic Development received and reviewed a Real Property Assessment Classification 6b application containing the following information: Applicant: AMZ RE Holding LLC Address: 1546-1550 Brandy Parkway, Streamwood, Illinois Municipality or Unincorporated Township: Village of Streamwood Cook County District: 15th District Permanent Index Number: 06-24-407-023-0000 and 06-24-407-023-0000 06-24-407-024-0000 Municipal Resolution Number: Village of Streamwood, Resolution No. 2023-19 Number of month property vacant/abandoned: Over 3 years vacant Special circumstances justification requested: Yes Proposed use of property: Industrial use - warehousing, manufacturing and distribution Living Wage Ordinance Compliance Affidavit P approve Pass Action details Not available 24-3464 1   Transabsolut Company Resolution (Class 8) Purchase for Value PROPOSED RESOLUTION Transabsolut Company CLASS 8 PROPERTY TAX INCENTIVE REQUEST WHEREAS, the Cook County Bureau of Economic Development received and reviewed a Real Property Assessment Classification 8 application containing the following information: Applicant: Transabsolut Company Address: 14232 Dixie Highway, Posen, Illinois Municipality or Unincorporated Township: Village of Posen, Cook County District: 5th District Permanent Index Number: 29-06-305-005-0000, 29-06-305-006-0000, 29-06-305-007-0000, 29-06-305- 0008-0000, 29-06-305-009-0000, 29-06-305-010-0000, 29-06-305-011-0000, 29-06-305- 012-0000, 29-06-305-013-0000, 29-06-305-022-0000 and 29-06-305-023-0000 Municipal Resolution Number: Village of Posen, Resolution No. 2022-06 Number of month property vacant/abandoned: One (1) month vacant Special circumstances justification requested: Yes Proposed use of property: Industrial use - warehousing, and/or distribution Living Wage Ordinance Compliance Affidavit Provided: Yes WHEREAS, the Cook County Board of Commissioners has adopt refer Pass Action details Not available 24-3467 1   Hirsch 3100 LLC Resolution (Class 6B) Purchase for Value PROPOSED RESOLUTION Hirsch 3100 LLC 6B PROPERTY TAX INCENTIVE REQUEST WHEREAS, the Cook County Bureau of Economic Development received and reviewed a Real Property Assessment Classification 6b application containing the following information: Applicant: Hirsch 3100 LLC Address: 3100 W. Hirsch Ave, Melrose Park, Illinois Municipality or Unincorporated Township: Melrose Park Cook County District: 16th District Permanent Index Number: 12-10-302-018-0000 Municipal Resolution Number: Village of Melrose Park, Resolution No. 105-22 Number of month property vacant/abandoned: Two (2) months vacant Special circumstances justification requested: Yes Proposed use of property: Industrial use - warehousing, manufacturing, and/or distribution Living Wage Ordinance Compliance Affidavit Provided: Yes WHEREAS, the Cook County Board of Commissioners has adopted a Real Property Assessment Classification 6b that provides an applicant a reduction in the assessment level for an abandoned industrial facility; and WHEREAS, the Cook County Classification Sys refer Pass Action details Not available 24-3468 1   IL 4825 LLC Resolution (Class 6B) Purchase for Value PROPOSED RESOLUTION IL 4825 LLC 6B PROPERTY TAX INCENTIVE REQUEST WHEREAS, the Cook County Bureau of Economic Development received and reviewed a Real Property Assessment Classification 6b application containing the following information: Applicant: IL 4825 LLC Address: 4825 LLC, Melrose Park, Illinois Municipality or Unincorporated Township: Melrose Park Cook County District: 16th District Permanent Index Number: 15-05-300-011-0000 Municipal Resolution Number: Village of Melrose Park, Resolution No 136-22 Number of month property vacant/abandoned: Five (5) months vacant Special circumstances justification requested: Yes Proposed use of property: Industrial use - warehousing, manufacturing, and/or distribution Living Wage Ordinance Compliance Affidavit Provided: Yes WHEREAS, the Cook County Board of Commissioners has adopted a Real Property Assessment Classification 6b that provides an applicant a reduction in the assessment level for an abandoned industrial facility; and WHEREAS, the Cook County Classification System for Assessment refer Pass Action details Not available 24-3469 1   JMI Crafted Commercial Millwork, Inc Resolution (Class 6B) SER PROPOSED RESOLUTION JMI Crafted Commercial Millwork, Inc. CLASS 6B SUSTAINABLE EMERGENCY RELIEF (SER) WHEREAS, the Cook County Bureau of Economic Development received and reviewed a Real Property Assessment Classification 6b Sustainable Emergency Relief (SER) application containing the following information: Applicant: JMI Crafted Commercial Millwork, Inc. Address: 3032 W. 167th Street, Markham, Illinois Length of time at current location: 26 years Length of time property under same ownership: 26 years Is there evidence supporting 10 years of the same ownership and/or occupancy (tenancy): Yes Age of the Property (Building): 52 years Municipality or Unincorporated Township: City of Markham Cook County District: 5th District Permanent Index Number(s): 28-24-308-024-0000 Municipal Resolution Number: City of Markham, Resolution No. 21-R-662, Evidence of Economic Hardship: Yes Number of blighting factors associated with the property: Obsolescence - current production area is not very efficient to maintain business operations, li refer Pass Action details Not available 24-3319 1   Human Resources Bi-weekly Activity Reports PP 9 & PP 10 and PP9 Job Architecture Report Report REPORT Department: Bureau of Human Resources Report Title: Human Resources Bi-weekly Activity Reports Report Period: Pay Period 09: April 07, 2024 - April 20, 2024 Pay Period 09: Job Architecture and Compensation Report April 07, 2024 - April 20, 2024 Pay Period 09: Pay Schedule Adjustment - April 07, 2024 - April 20, 2024 Pay Period 10: April 21, 2024 - May 04, 2024 Summary: This report lists all new hires and terminations of employees in executive, administrative or professional positions, Grades 17 through 24, and employees in such positions who have transferred positions, received salary adjustments, whose positions have been transferred or reclassified, or employees who are hired into positions as Seasonal Work Employees, Extra Employees, Extra Employees for Special Activities and Employees per Court Order. receive and file as amended in the errata Pass Action details Not available 24-3490 1   Q2 Human Relations Committee Report Report REPORT Department: Department of Human Rights & Ethics Report Title: Second Quarter FY2024 - Complaints with the Commission on Human Rights Pursuant to Section 42-34(9) Report Period: March 1, 2024 - May 31, 2024 Summary: This report highlights human rights complaints that were investigated and closed during the second quarter of 2024. refer Pass Action details Not available 24-3324 1   ATT New Contract Landline Telecommunication Contract (Technology) PROPOSED CONTRACT (TECHNOLOGY) Department(s): Bureau of Technology Vendor: AT&T Enterprises, LLC., Bedminster, New Jersey Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to enter into and execute contract Good(s) or Service(s): Landline Telecommunications - Public utilities and public sector related services Contract Value: $40,000,000.00 Contract period: 10/1/2024 - 9/30/2029, with two (2), one-year renewal options Potential Fiscal Year Budget Impact: FY 2024 $6,000,000.00, FY 2025 $8,000,000.00, FY 2026 $8,000,000.00, FY 2027 $8,000,000.00. FY 2028 $8,000,000.00, FY 2029 $2,000,000.00. Accounts: 11000 1490 15050 520150 Contract Number(s): 2327-10102 Concurrence(s): The contract-specific goal set on this contract was zero. The Chief Procurement Officer concurs. TECHNOLOGY: N/A Summary: The Bureau of Technology is requesting authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to execute a contract with AT&T for landline telecommunication services. Telecommunications plays a crucial role in every aspect of County business acr refer Pass Action details Not available 24-3305 1   Loyola University Chicago, Chicago, Illinois Contract Amendment PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT Department(s): Office of the Chief Judge, Circuit Court of Cook County Vendor: Loyola University Chicago, Chicago, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to extend contract Good(s) or Service(s): Cook County Justice for Families Program Original Contract Period: 7/1/2021 - 6/30/2024 Proposed Amendment Type: Extension Proposed Contract Period: Extension period 7/1/2024 - 9/30/2025 Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $592,000.00 Original Approval (Board or Procurement): Board 6/14/2021, $592,000.00 Increase Requested: N/A Previous Board Increase(s): N/A Previous Chief Procurement Officer Increase(s): N/A Previous Board Renewals: N/A Previous Chief Procurement Officer Renewals: N/A Previous Board Extension(s): N/A Previous Chief Procurement Officer Extension(s): N/A Potential Fiscal Impact: FY 2024 $152,800.00, FY 2025 $229,200.00 Accounts: 11900.1310.54004.580171 Contract Number(s): 2112-18538 Concurrences: The Contract Specific goal set on approve Pass Action details Not available 24-3375 1   WestCare Illinois, Inc., Chicago, Illinois Contract Amendment PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT Department(s): Office of the Chief Judge, Circuit Court of Cook County, Adult Probation and Social Service Departments Vendor: WestCare Illinois, Inc., Chicago, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to extend contract Good(s) or Service(s): Cognitive Behavioral Treatment Services Original Contract Period: 8/1/2019 - 7/31/2022, with two (2), one-year renewal options Proposed Amendment Type: Extension Proposed Contract Period: Extension period, 8/1/2024 - 7/31/2025 Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $1,556,324.00 Original Approval (Board or Procurement): Board, 7/25/2019, $1,556,324.00 Increase Requested: NA Previous Board Increase(s): N/A Previous Chief Procurement Officer Increase(s): N/A Previous Board Renewals: 5/25/2023, 8/1/2023 - 7/31/2024 Previous Chief Procurement Officer Renewals: 6/15/2022, 8/1/2022 - 7/31/2023 Previous Board Extension(s): N/A Previous Chief Procurement Officer Extension(s): N/A Potential Fiscal Impact: 1280 FY 2024 $275,000.0 approve Pass Action details Not available 24-3446 1   Transfer of Funds Transfer of Funds PROPOSED TRANSFER OF FUNDS Department: Office of the Chief Judge, Juvenile Temporary Detention Center Request: To approve a transfer of funds between accounts within the Office of the Chief Judge. Reason: A transfer of funds is necessary to reconcile a projected deficit in the operating account that funds contract 2306-01091 for recycling services, which is used by the Juvenile Temproary Detention Center (“JTDC”), which was increased pursuant to board item 24-2963. From Account(s): 11100.1440.10155.520830, PROFESSIONAL SERVICES, $100,000.00 To Account(s): 11100.1440.10155.520050, SCAVENGER & HAZ MAT SERVICES, $100,000.00. Total Amount of Transfer: $100,000.00 On what date did it become apparent that the receiving account would require an infusion of funds in order to meet current obligations? What was the balance in the account on that date, and what was the balance 30 days prior to that date? The JTDC received board approval for an increase in contract 2306-01091 for recycling services, and upon further analysis determined that the increase may approve Pass Action details Not available 24-3452 1   SAMHSA, Department of Health and Human Services Grant Award Amendment PROPOSED GRANT AWARD AMENDMENT Department: Office of the Chief Judge, Circuit Court of Cook County Grantee: Office of the Chief Judge, Circuit Court of Cook County Grantor: SAMHSA, Department of Health and Human Services Request: Authorization to increase appropriation. Purpose: Program Support, Circuit Court of Cook County Co-Occurring Drug and Mental Health Court Service Enhancement Program. Supplemental Grant Amount: $99,994.00 Grant Period: 5/1/2023 - 5/30/2024 Extension Period: 5/30/2024 - 6/30/2025 Fiscal Impact: None, no matching contribution required Accounts: Date of Previous Board Authorization for Grant: 6/29/2023 Previous Grant Amount: $399,981.00 Concurrences: The Budget Department has received all requisite documents and determined the fiscal impact on Cook County, if any. Summary: This grant award amendment is for a 12-month no cost extension sixth year of the Circuit Court of Cook County Co-Occurring Drug and Mental Health Court Enhancement Program (MHCEP) which enhanced the court's capacity to coordinate s approve Pass Action details Not available 24-3493 1   Behavioral Services Report Report REPORT Department: Office of the Chief Judge, Circuit Court of Cook County Report Title: Behavioral Services Report Report Period: December 1, 2023 through May 31, 2024 Summary: Pursuant to the Cook County Board Resolution to assess needs and improve the quality and effectiveness of behavioral health provided by Cook County government, enclosed are the quarterly reports of behavioral health programs and services provided by the Circuit Court of Cook County. refer Pass Action details Not available 24-2830 1   A New Way to Go DME, Inc., 2nd Renewal and Increase Contract Amendment PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT Department(s): Cook County Sheriff’s Office Vendor: A New Way to Go DME Supply, Inc., Calumet City, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to renew and increase contract Good(s) or Service(s): 3-Ply Wireless Surgical-Grade Masks Original Contract Period: 10/14/2022 - 10/13/2023 with two (2), one-year renewal options Proposed Amendment Type: Renewal and Increase Proposed Contract Period: Renewal period 10/14/2024 - 10/13/2025 Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $39,000.00 Original Approval (Board or Procurement): Procurement, 10/14/2022, $16,500.00 Increase Requested: $38,100.00 Previous Board Increase(s): N/A Previous Chief Procurement Officer Increase(s): 4/6/2023, $22,500.00 Previous Board Renewals: N/A Previous Chief Procurement Officer Renewals: 4/6/2023, 10/14/2023-10/13/2024 Previous Board Extension(s): N/A Previous Chief Procurement Officer Extension(s): N/A Potential Fiscal Impact: FY 2024 $6,350.00 FY 2025 $31,750.00 Accounts: 11100.1239 approve Pass Action details Not available 24-2927 1   Bob Barker Company, 2nd renewal uniforms for IIC. Contract Amendment PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT Department(s): Cook County Sheriff’s Office Vendor: Bob Barker Co., Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina. Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to renew contract Good(s) or Service(s): Uniforms for Individuals in Custody Original Contract Period: 10/1/2021 - 9/30/2023, with two (2), one-year renewal options Proposed Amendment Type: Renewal Proposed Contract Period: Renewal, 10/1/2024 - 9/30/2025 Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $850,615.40 Original Approval (Board or Procurement): Board, 9/23/2021, $850,615.40 Increase Requested: N/A Previous Board Increase(s): N/A Previous Chief Procurement Officer Increase(s): N/A Previous Board Renewals: N/A Previous Chief Procurement Officer Renewals: 12/16/2022, (10/1/2023 - 9/30/2024) Previous Board Extension(s): N/A Previous Chief Procurement Officer Extension(s): N/A Potential Fiscal Impact: N/A Accounts: 11100.1239.16875.530105.00000.00000 (Wearing Apparel) Contract Number(s): 2006-18563R Concurrences: T approve Pass Action details Not available 24-2906 1   Ammunition Contract PROPOSED CONTRACT Department(s): Cook County Sheriff’s Office Vendor: Ray O’Herron Company, Inc., Danville, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to enter into and execute Good(s) or Service(s): Ammunition Contract Value: $2,724,066.15 Contract period: 9/1/2024 - 8/31/2027, with one (1), two (2) year renewal option Potential Fiscal Year Budget Impact: FY 2024 $227,004.00, FY 2025 $908,022.05, FY2026 $908,022.05, FY2027 $681,018.05 Accounts: 11100.1214.20340.530188 (Institutional Supply) Contract Number(s): 2317-10060 Concurrences: The contract-specific goal set on this contract was zero. The Chief Procurement Officer concurs. Summary: The Cook County Sheriff’s Office is requesting authorization for the Office of the Chief Procurement Officer to enter into and execute a contract with Ray O’Herron Company, Inc. to provide ammunition supplies used at the Sheriff’s Training Academy shooting range for training purposes. Competitive bidding procedures were followed in accordance with the Cook County Procureme approve Pass Action details Not available 24-3209 1   Axon Enterprise, Inc - Tasers, Body Cameras & Related Serives Contract (Technology) PROPOSED CONTRACT (TECHNOLOGY) Department(s): Cook County Sheriff’s Office and the Office of the Public Defender Vendor: Axon Enterprise, Inc., Scottsdale Arizona Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to enter into and execute contract Good(s) or Service(s): Taser Devices, Body Cameras, and Related Products and Services Contract Value: $58,904,382.83 (Sheriff’s Office portion: $55,566,162.83) (Office of the Public Defender portion: $3,338,220.00) Contract period: 7/1/2024 - 6/30/2029 Potential Fiscal Year Budget Impact: Sheriff’s Office: FY 24 $5,556,616.26, FY 25 $11,113,232.57, FY 26 $11,113,232.57, FY 27 $11,113,232.57, FY 28 $11,113,232.57, FY 29 $5,556,616.29 Office of the Public Defender: FY 24 $333,822.00, FY 25 $667,644.00, FY 26 $667,644.00, FY 27 $667,644.00, FY 28 $667,644.00, FY 29 $333,822.00 Accounts: Sheriff’s Office: 11100.1217.15050.540135 - Maintenance and Subscription Services /1110.1217.21120.560155 - Taser/Body Cameras Office of the Public Defender: 11100.1260.10155.540130 - Maintenance and Subscript refer Pass Action details Not available 24-3213 1   IGA- Orland Township - Hireback Services Intergovernmental Agreement PROPOSED INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT Department: Cook County Sheriff’s Police Department Other Part(ies): Orland Township, Orland Park, Illinois Request: Authorization to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement Goods or Services: Hireback Police Services provided by the Cook County Sheriff’s Police Department (“CCSPD”) to Orland Township Agreement Number(s): N/A Agreement Period: 5/15/2024 - 5/14/2025 Fiscal Impact: None. Revenue Neutral Accounts: 11100.1231.13355.501211-OT; 11100.1499.13355.540250-Vehicles Summary: As part of this agreement, the Cook County Sheriff’s Office will assign one (1) off duty Cook County Sheriff’s Police Department Officer (CCSPD) and one (1) police car to provide Extra Duty police services to Orland Township. Under this agreement, the Orland Township agrees to pay the CCSPD a rate of $45.00 per hour for police services rendered by the CCSPD Extra Duty Officers. Said payment shall be used by the CCSPD to pay stipend of $40.00 per hour, with no additional benefits or compensation, to assigned Extra Duty Of approve Pass Action details Not available 24-3214 1   IGA- County of Knox - Boarding & Lodging Intergovernmental Agreement PROPOSED INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT Department: Cook County Sheriff’s Office Other Part(ies): Sheriff of Knox County Request: Authorization to enter into and execute an Intergovernmental Agreement between the Cook County Sheriff’s Office and the County of Knox, on behalf of the Sheriff of Knox County Goods or Services: The Sheriff of Knox County provides boarding and lodging to individuals in custody from the Cook County Department of Corrections at a rate of $60.00 per day, plus medical expenses for up to (50) Individuals in Custody Agreement Number(s): N/A Agreement Period: Upon execution of this agreement by all parties and shall remain in effect until terminated by either party. Fiscal Impact: $109,500.00 Annually Accounts: 11100.1239.16875.520330 - Lodging for Non-Employees Summary: Authorization for the County of Cook on behalf of the Cook County Sheriff’s Office to enter into and execute an Intergovernmental Agreement with the County of Knox on behalf of the Sheriff of Knox County to provide boarding and lodging as needed to indiv approve as amended in the errata Pass Action details Not available 24-3280 1   Vehicle Leasing & Maintenance - Child Support Unit Contract Amendment (Vehicle Acquisition) PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT (VEHICLE ACQUISITION) Department(s): Cook County Sheriff’s Office Vendor: Enterprise Fleet Management, Inc., St. Louis, Missouri Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to extend and increase contract Good(s) or Service(s): Vehicle Leasing and Maintenance Original Contract Period: 1/26/2020 - 1/25/2024 Proposed Amendment Type: Extension and Increase Proposed Contract Period: Extension period 8/1/2024 - 12/31/2024 Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $646,822.56 Original Approval (Board or Procurement): Board, 1/16/2020, $546,822.56 Increase Requested: $65,000.00 Previous Board Increase(s): N/A Previous Chief Procurement Officer Increase(s): 1/24/2024, $100,000.00 Previous Board Renewals: N/A Previous Chief Procurement Officer Renewals: N/A Previous Board Extension(s): N/A Previous Chief Procurement Officer Extension(s): 1/24/2024, 1/26/2024 - 7/31/2024 Potential Fiscal Impact: FY 2024 $52,000.00, FY 2025 $13,000.00 Accounts: 11900.1210.54054.55061 (Auto approve Pass Action details Not available 24-3171 1   Transfer of Funds Transfer of Funds PROPOSED TRANSFER OF FUNDS Department: Cook County’s State’s Attorney’s Office Request: Transfer of Funds Reason: Incurred and forecasted expenditures that exceed FY24 budgeted dollars within account. From Account(s): 11100.1250.35050.501010.00000.00000 To Account(s): 11100.1250.14245.540130.00000.00000 Total Amount of Transfer: $2,000,000.00 On what date did it become apparent that the receiving account would require an infusion of funds in order to meet current obligations? What was the balance in the account on that date, and what was the balance 30 days prior to that date? On March 14,2024 it became apparent that an infusion of cash would be needed in the account to address a FY23 invoice that incorrectly posted against FY24 funds. In addition, funds will address unanticipated FY24 expenditures. On March 14, 2024, the balance on the account was $337,651, 30 days prior it was the same. How was the account used for the source of transferred funds identified? List any other accounts that were also considered (but not used) as the source of approve Pass Action details Not available 24-3347 1   2023 CCTO Audit Report REPORT Department: Cook County Treasurer Report Title: 2023 CCTO Audit Report Period: 2023 Summary: Cook County Treasurer’s Office Fiscal Year 2023 Audit refer Pass Action details Not available 24-2264 1   RECOGNIZING JUNE AS GUN VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH IN COOK COUNTY Consent Calendar Resolution PROPOSED RESOLUTION PROPOSED RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING JUNE AS GUN VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH IN COOK COUNTY WHEREAS, gun violence is a national and local public health crisis and was declared so by the American Medical Association in 2016; and WHEREAS, according to the 2023 Annual Report from Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, gun violence rose starkly during the COVID-19 pandemic with the over 48,800 gun deaths in 2021 (over 26,000 being suicides and nearly 21,000 homicides), the highest amount of national gun deaths ever recorded; and WHEREAS, the Cook County Medical Examiner’s office recorded 1,087 gun related homicides in Cook County in 2021, the first time the office has recorded more than 1,000 homicides in a year since 1994; and WHEREAS, gun violence is connected to historic disinvestment and overwhelmingly and disproportionately impacts Communities of Color, with Black Americans being, on average, over 10 times more likely to be victims of firearm homicide than non-Hispanic white Americans; and WHEREAS, gun violence has become the leading cause approve Pass Action details Not available 24-3023 1   JUNETEENTH AFRICAN AMERICAN VETERAN RESOLUTION Consent Calendar Resolution PROPOSED RESOLUTION COOK COUNTY JUNETEENTH AFRICAN AMERICAN VETERAN RESOLUTION WHEREAS, Congress designating June 19, 2020, as “Juneteenth Independence Day” in recognition of June 19, 1865, the date on which news of the end of slavery reached the slaves in the Southwestern States; and WHEREAS, news of the end of slavery did not reach the frontier areas of the United States, in particular the State of Texas and the other Southwestern States, until months after the conclusion of the Civil War, more than two and a half years after President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation on January 1, 1863; and WHEREAS, on June 19, 1865, African American Union soldiers, led by Major General Gordon Granger, arrived in Galveston, Texas, with news that the Civil War had ended and the enslaved were free; and WHEREAS, there has been no war fought by or within the United States in which Blacks did not participate, including the Revolutionary War, the Civil War, the War of 1812, the Spanish American War, World Wars I and II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, the Gulf War, Op approve Pass Action details Not available 24-3024 1     Consent Calendar Resolution PROPOSED RESOLUTION COOK COUNTY WOMEN VETERANS APPRECIATION DAY RESOLUTION WHEREAS, throughout every period of the history of the United States, women have proudly served the United States to secure and preserve freedom and liberty for the people of the United States and its allies; and WHEREAS, in times of war, women have formally been a part of the United States Armed Forces since the establishment of the Army Nurse Corps in 1901 but have informally served since the inception of the United States military; and WHEREAS, over 3,000,000 women have served the United States honorably and with valor on land, on sea, in the air, and in space, including “Molly Pitchers” during the American Revolution, by passing as men to serve as soldiers during the Revolutionary War, the Early Republic, and the Civil War, as doctors, nurses, ambulance drivers, and Signal Corps telephone operators, “Hello Girls” during World War I, during World War II as members of the Women's Army Corps (commonly known as “WACs”), Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service (commonly known as “WAVES”), mem approve Pass Action details Not available 24-3239 1   HONORING THE LIFE & LEGACY OF FALLEN CHICAGO POLICE OFFICER LUIS M. HUESCA Consent Calendar Resolution PROPOSED RESOLUTION HONORING THE LIFE & LEGACY OF FALLEN CHICAGO POLICE OFFICER LUIS M. HUESCA WHEREAS, Police Officer Luis M. Huesca’s, Star No. 18919, life was tragically taken in the Gage Park neighborhood while coming home from duty on Sunday, April 21, 2024, just two days shy of his 31st birthday; and WHEREAS, Officer Huesca was born in Chicago's Avondale community on April 23, 1993 to Emiliano Huesca Sr. and Edith Huesca and was the beloved brother of Emiliano Huesca Jr., Liliana (James) O’Brien; and WHEREAS, Officer Huesca and his family moved to Bolingbrook, Illinois where he attended Plainfield East High School; and WHEREAS, Officer Huesca earned his bachelor’s degree in Business Administration at the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC); and WHEREAS, Officer Huesca took the oath to become a police officer on March 16, 2018 and was a six-year veteran of the Chicago Police Department (CPD) at the time of his death; and WHEREAS, Officer Huesca served his City in the CPD’s Calumet (5th) District on the South Side as a member of the Priority Response te approve Pass Action details Not available 24-3211 1   HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF REVEREND WALTER “SLIM” COLEMAN Consent Calendar Resolution PROPOSED RESOLUTION HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF REVEREND WALTER “SLIM” COLEMAN WHEREAS, Rev. Walter “Slim” Coleman lived a beautiful life filled with friends and family. Unfortunately, he lost his life on April 16, 2024; and WHEREAS, Rev. Walter “Slim” Coleman's activist and organizing work in Chicago dates back to the Civil Rights and antiwar movements of the 1960’s; and WHEREAS, Rev. Walter “Slim” Coleman was raised in Lubbock, Texas before entering Harvard University on a scholarship. He left Harvard a month before graduation to begin his work in activism but returned to finish his education there almost 20 years later; and WHEREAS, during the 1960s, Rev. Walter "Slim" Coleman traveled to Cleveland, Ohio to work at the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee under the leadership of James Forman. This organization consisted mainly of Black college students who practiced peaceful, direct-action protests that ultimately led to civil rights victories; and WHEREAS, Rev. Walter “Slim” Coleman and Kathy Archibald - two white Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee members - approve Pass Action details Not available 24-3165 1     Consent Calendar Resolution HONORING THE LIFE OF, GEORGE WHITE, IN MEMORIAM approve Pass Action details Not available 24-3260 1   RESOLUTION IN HONOR OF BETTY JO SWANSON Consent Calendar Resolution PROPOSED RESOLUTION RESOLUTION IN HONOR OF BETTY JO SWANSON (January 22, 1943 - JANUARY 22, 2023) WHEREAS, Betty Jo Swanson was born on January 22, 1943, in Bradley, Arkansas, and was the seventh of nine children born to James Henry Fagan and Katie Mae Fagan; and WHEREAS, Betty Jo was the youngest girl of her family and was fiercely protective and affectionate towards her siblings, often serving as their second mother and confidant during their formative years; and WHEREAS, Betty Jo moved to Texarkana, Texas, during her early childhood years before relocating to Chicago, Illinois, in 1955, where she attended and graduated from Parker High School in 1961; and WHEREAS, after graduation, Betty Jo devoted her life to Christ and became a member of New Friendship Baptist Church, where she served faithfully for many years; and WHEREAS, , in 1966, Betty Jo embarked on a new chapter of her life, marrying the love of her life, John L. Swanson. Together, they nurtured and raised two beautiful children, Barry and Jodi. Her children were the center of her universe, and she love approve Pass Action details Not available 24-3268 1   RESOLUTION CELEBRATING THE 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF HOUSE MUSIC Consent Calendar Resolution PROPOSED RESOLUTION RESOLUTION CELEBRATING THE 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF HOUSE MUSIC WHEREAS, House music is a genre of electronic dance music created by DJs and music producers in the underground club culture of Chicago in the early 1970’s to mid-1980s; and WHEREAS, House music was developed by DJs who began creating original tracks and altering disco basslines to give them a more mechanical beat, becoming a staple in Chicago and eventually evolving to become the foundation of modern dance music, including EDM, Electro-House and more. House music also infuses modern pop music with a unique and recognizable groove sensibility; and WHEREAS, repeat this for as many Whereas clauses you have; and WHEREAS, the origins of House music traces back to Chicago and the original house artists were Chicagoans such as Jesse Saunders, Vince Lawrence, Jamie Principle/Frankie Knuckles, Steve Silk Hurley, Marshall Jefferson, Farley Jackmaster Funk, Chip E., Joe Smooth, Adonis, Chuck 'the Voice' Roberts, Ten City, Lil Louis, White Knight, Fast Eddie, Sundance, Liz Torres and many more; and approve Pass Action details Not available 24-3259 1   RECOGNIZING THE 100TH BIRTHDAY OF LAURA PETTIES BROWN Consent Calendar Resolution PROPOSED RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE 100TH BIRTHDAY OF LAURA PETTIES BROWN WHEREAS, Laura Petties Brown was born on May 12, 1924, to the late Jessie and Hannah Petties in Clarksdale, Mississippi, embodying the values of diligence and integrity instilled from a young age on the Petties family farm; and WHEREAS, Laura Petties Brown has dedicated her life to her family and community, marrying James Brown in 1948, and thereafter, moving to Chicago, Illinois, where she became a beloved member of her community and the mother of seven children; and WHEREAS, Laura Petties Brown has experienced the profound loss of her husband and three of her children; yet she continues to demonstrate resilience and strength, serving as a pillar of support and inspiration to her family and all who know her; and WHEREAS, Laura Petties Brown has been a resident of 8740 Sangamon Street, in Chicago, Illinois, since 1948, contributing to the fabric of the community through her unwavering support and active engagement in civic and social activities; and WHEREAS, the Cook County Board seeks to reco approve Pass Action details Not available 24-3348 1   Recognizing August as House Music Month Consent Calendar Resolution PROPOSED RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING AUGUST AS HOUSE MUSIC MONTH IN COOK COUNTY. WHEREAS, the genre, history, and culture of House Music celebrate its 40th year milestone in August 2024, tracing its roots to the vibrant city of Chicago in the 1980s; and WHEREAS, House Music, characterized by its repetitive four-on-the-floor drum machine, typical tempo of 120-130 beats per minute, and simplified bass line, and melody played from synthesizers, was pioneered by DJs and music producers including Farley "Jackmaster" Funk and Jesse Saunders at the Playground club in Chicago; and WHEREAS, from House Music came the creation of multiple subgenres-Acid House, Chicago House, Electro House, Deep House, Funky House, Tropical House, Latin House, UK Hard House, Tech House, Progressive House, and Detroit Techno; and WHEREAS, the cultural significance of House Music extends beyond its origins, influencing the global music landscape and contributing to the multibillion-dollar industry of Electronic Dance Music (EDM); and WHEREAS, the contributions of House Music pioneers such as the Hotm approve Pass Action details Not available 24-3400 1   Resolution Honoring Khrishna Lynese Henderson- Hutchinson Consent Calendar Resolution PROPOSED RESOLUTION RESOLUTION HONORING KHRISHNA LYNESE HENDERSON- HUTCHINSON WHEREAS, Khrishna Lynese Henderson-Hutchinson, known professionally as "The First Lady," was born and raised on the South Side of Chicago; and WHEREAS, Khrishna Lynese Henderson-Hutchinson began her professional radio career at Chicago’s first 24-hour rap music station WJPC 950AM Rap Radio as the nighttime host, then co-hosting mornings on Chicago’s first Hip-Hop and R&B Station, “WJPC-FM 106 JAMZ,” on the Strictly Street Morning Show from 1995 to 1998; and WHEREAS, one of her most significant accomplishments is her role as the first Black female DJ to play House Music on the airwaves of Chicago's commercial radio. This opportunity was made possible by legendary House Music DJ, The King of House, Farley Jackmaster Funk, and WGCI-FM program director Lee Michaels; and WHEREAS, Khrishna Lynese Henderson-Hutchinson, while making history, was a pioneering member of the first all-female House Music DJ collective; and WHEREAS, Khrishna Lynese Henderson-Hutchinson has made significant contributio approve Pass Action details Not available 24-3402 1   Resolution Honoring Reverend Dr. Tyone D. Hughes Consent Calendar Resolution PROPOSED RESOLUTION RESOLUTION HONORING REVEREND DR. TYONE D. HUGHES WHEREAS, Reverend Dr. Tyone D. Hughes began his ministry in 2001 and served as Associate Pastor from 2010 to 2018, focusing on youth and young adult spiritual leadership; and WHEREAS, Reverend Dr. Tyone D. Hughes has served as the Senior Pastor of Third Baptist Church of Chicago since November 2018, together with his wife, Tonisha K. Hughes, and their daughters, Mia M. Hughes, and Kai B. Hughes; and WHEREAS, Reverend Dr. Tyone D. Hughes is dedicated to the ministry of Jesus Christ and lives by the creed that "The church belongs to God, the people belong to God, and we are His disciples, commissioned to serve"; and WHEREAS, Reverend Dr. Tyone D. Hughes Completed a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Speech, and another in English, and graduated Cum Laude Honors, from Chicago State University, in 2004; and WHEREAS, Reverend Dr. Tyone D. Hughes earned his Master of Divinity, at Northern Theological Seminary, in Lisle, Illinois. WHEREAS, Reverend Dr. Tyone D. Hughes completed the Doctorate of Ministry pro approve Pass Action details Not available 24-3403 1   Resolution Honoring the Life and Legacy of Paul Steven Gregoire Consent Calendar Resolution PROPOSED RESOLUTION RESOLUTION HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF PAUL STEVEN GREGOIRE WHEREAS, Paul Steven Gregoire was born on March 14, 1960, to the union of Edward and Dolores Gregoire in Chicago, Illinois; and WHEREAS, Paul Steven Gregoire made his transition to eternal life on May 21, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of love, compassion, and dedication; and WHEREAS, Paul Steven Gregoire was the fourth eldest of five children born to this union. His parents, his brothers Rene’ and Edward (Greg) Jr. and his sister Aleda, all preceded him in death. He has one living sister Jocelyn (Jojo); and WHEREAS, Paul Steven Gregoire was affectionately nicknamed “Bear” by his brother Rene; and WHEREAS, Paul Steven Gregoire shared a special bond with his sister Jocelyn (Jojo), ensuring they spoke daily; and WHEREAS, Paul Steven Gregoire grew up in the Chatham community, a place where family and neighborly bonds were strong; and WHEREAS, Paul Steven Gregoire attended Catholic institutions for his elementary education and graduated from Kenwood Academy High School in 1978; and approve Pass Action details Not available 24-3420 1   HONORING CARL WEST Consent Calendar Resolution PROPOSED RESOLUTION HONORING CARL WEST WHERAS, Carl West is the Chairman and CEO of MG Media, a global marketing and publishing firm founded in 1998. The TRUTH magazine, and The TRUTH Awards, both created in 2000 are a part of the MG Media brand, and; WHERAS, for more than 20 years, West has been recognized by numerous organizations for his committed work in the hip-hop culture, and for educating aspiring artists on the relevance of being community advocates, voter registration, and entrepreneurship, and; WHERAS, West taught The Business of Hip Hop Culture at Olive Harvey and Malcolm X Colleges, developing a rigorous curriculum, that furthered his mission to harvest the next generation of thinkers, and teaching leadership classes at Chicago State University, and; WHERAS, West was the primary journalist, covering the beginning of Hip Hop in Chicago and should be remembered and herald as a pioneer as we continue to celebrate 50 years of Hip Hop, and; WHERAS, West is a board member for several organizations, including the Negro Baseball Academy, South Side Federal Cr approve Pass Action details Not available 24-3687 1   HONORING PASO - WEST SUBURBAN ACTION PROJECT ON THEIR 15TH ANNIVERSARY Consent Calendar Resolution PROPOSED RESOLUTION HONORING PASO - WEST SUBURBAN ACTION PROJECT ON THEIR 15TH ANNIVERSARY WHEREAS, PASO - West Suburban Action Project was started in Mount Carmel Catholic Church and founded on March 15th, 2009 by Yesenia Sánchez; and WHEREAS, PASO is located in Melrose Park and it is committed to providing services to the surrounding communities. This includes Bellwood, Berkeley, Northlake, Maywood, Berwyn, Addison, Cicero, Chicago, and many more; and WHEREAS, many community meetings were held in the Mount Carmel Catholic Church gymnasium where over 400 people gathered on inauguration day. The community decided to unify their voices to fight for Immigrant Rights, Public Safety, and Health Access for Immigrants; and WHEREAS, a component of these early years was education for undocumented students, and helping make in-state tuition for undocumented students a reality in 2011. Other components included voter registration, citizenship classes, and community organizing; and WHEREAS, in 2014, PASO along other allied organizations and community members won a state law fo approve Pass Action details Not available 24-3707 1   HONORING NORTHLAKE ALDERWOMAN PENNY FELDMANN ON RECEIVING THE CITY OF NORTHLAKE’S LIFE SAVING AWARD HONORING NORTHLAKE ALDERWOMAN PENNY FELDMANN ON RECEIVING THE CITY OF NORTHLAKE’S LIFE SAVING AWARD HONORING NORTHLAKE ALDERWOMAN PENNY FELDMANN ON RECEIV Consent Calendar Resolution PROPOSED RESOLUTION HONORING NORTHLAKE ALDERWOMAN PENNY FELDMANN ON RECEIVING THE CITY OF NORTHLAKE’S LIFE SAVING AWARD WHEREAS, Penny Feldmann grew up in Leyden Township, one block from Northlake, and attended St. John Vianney and West Leyden High Schools; and WHEREAS, Alderwoman Feldmann is married to Paul R. Feldmann, and has two sons, Paul and Mike; and WHEREAS, Alderwoman Feldmann was appointed as First Ward Alderwoman of the City of Northlake in 2002 and was elected for a full term in 2003; and WHEREAS, on March 18th, 2024, a resident collapsed on the sidewalk in front of Northlake City Hall after leaving a City Council meeting; and WHEREAS, Alderwoman Feldmann, a Certified Nurse Midwife, happened to be driving by on her way home from the meeting and jumped out of her car, immediately assessing the situation, listened for a heartbeat, and began administering lifesaving CPR; and WHEREAS, Alderwoman Feldmann continued assisting the resident until a Northlake ambulance arrived; and WHEREAS, due to her quick thinking and calm actions, the resident had regain approve Pass Action details Not available 24-3702 1   HONORING THE FARMWORKERS & LANDSCAPER ADVOCACY PROJECT (FLAP) ON THEIR 25TH ANNIVERSARY Consent Calendar Resolution PROPOSED RESOLUTION HONORING THE FARMWORKER & LANDSCAPER ADVOCACY PROJECT (FLAP) ON THEIR 25TH ANNIVERSARY WHEREAS, the Farmworker and Landscaper Advocacy Project (FLAP) - Ayuda para Trabajadores del Campo y Jardineros - was incorporated on February 8, 1999; and WHEREAS, FLAP was created in response to a 1996 Congressional ruling that prohibited federally funded legal services programs from filing class actions for and representing many low-income workers; and WHEREAS, this prohibition includes H-2A agricultural workers, H-2B forestry workers, and victims of battery, extreme cruelty, sexual assault, or human trafficking; and WHEREAS, the justice and legal representation that for decades inspired millions of oppressed people to come to America were denied to hundreds of thousands of low-income workers, most of them Latinos. While FLAP serves all classifications of workers, it focuses on very low-income laborers and their households; and WHEREAS, FLAP is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that covers the State of Illinois, where they have recovered almost 5 million dollars in bac approve Pass Action details Not available 24-3682 1   Resolution Recognizing Julie Stack for Her Thirty-Two Years of Service to Cook County Consent Calendar Resolution PROPOSED RESOLUTION RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING JULIE STACK FOR HER THIRTY-TWO YEARS OF SERVICE TO COOK COUNTY WHEREAS, Julie Stack is recognized for her thirty two years of service to Cook County; and WHEREAS, Julie Stack graduated from Resurrection College Prep High School; and WHEREAS, Julie graduated from Quincy University in May of 1994; and WHEREAS, In June of 1992, Julie started her Cook County career working in both the Cook County Assessor’s Office and the Cook County Clerk of the Circuit Court as a summer employee; and WHEREAS, In January of 1996, Julie was hired in the Office of the County Auditor; and WHEREAS, On November 28, 2003, Julie married her husband, Thomas Stack, of the Chicago Police Department; and WHEREAS, In July of 2008, Julie and Thomas became parents to two beautiful twins, Tommy and Shannon; and WHEREAS, Julie holds a certification as a Certified Governmental Auditing Professional and has completed countless audits as a Field Auditor with a focus on improving Cook County Government; and WHEREAS, Julie was promoted twice whil approve Pass Action details Not available 24-3663 1   JOLEAN WASHINGTON GRAY, IN MEMORIAM Consent Calendar Resolution PROPOSED RESOLUTION JOLEAN WASHINGTON GRAY, IN MEMORIAM WHEREAS, the golden chain of friendship has been broken with the passing of beloved, JoLean Washington Gray, on April 15, 2024; and WHEREAS, JoLean Washington Gray, an Alumna member, was inducted into the South Suburban Chicago (IL) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated in 1994 and since dedicated her life to the principles of friendship and service; and WHEREAS, JoLean faithfully served on numerous committees, including Budget and Finance, Audit, Elections, Tellers, National Trends and Services/PADS, and Courtesy, demonstrating her unwavering commitment and exemplary leadership; and WHEREAS, even as an Alumna member, JoLean continued to uphold the tenets of the organization by volunteering her time and efforts to support Services to Youth student field trips, Health and Human Services Kidney Screenings, and the Courtesy Committee's requests to serve at repasts as needed; and WHEREAS, JoLean, a native of Chicago, Illinois, was an alumna of Chicago State University and lived a full life grounded in family, friends, approve Pass Action details Not available 24-3664 1   RESOLUTION HONORING JIM GARRETT Consent Calendar Resolution PROPOSED RESOLUTION RESOLUTION HONORING JIM GARRETT ON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT WHEREAS, Jim Garrett, President and CEO of Visit Chicago Southland since 1996, will be retiring June 30, 2024; and WHEREAS, under Jim Garrett’s leadership, Visit Chicago Southland (formerly Chicago Southland Convention & Visitors Bureau) has flourished, overseeing administrative, marketing, and sales operations with the objective of generating overnight hotel stays by promoting the Chicago Southland region as a prime location for meetings, conventions, trade shows, group tours, leisure, and sports events; and WHEREAS, Jim Garrett’s 28 years of service and dedication made Visit Chicago Southland one of the finest tourism organizations in the State of Illinois and the nation; and WHEREAS, Jim Garrett’s distinguished career prior to Visit Chicago Southland includes serving as Executive Director for the Cedar Rapids Convention and Visitors Bureau, Vice President for the Wichita Convention and Visitors Bureau, and Director of Sales and Marketing for the Little Rock Convention and Visitors approve Pass Action details Not available 24-3636 1   RESOLUTION IN HONOR EVANGELIST SAMMIE M. TURNER Consent Calendar Resolution PROPOSED RESOLUTION RESOLUTION IN HONOR EVANGELIST SAMMIE M. TURNER WHEREAS, Evangelist Sammie M. Turner was born in Shaw, Mississippi, on September 4, 1936, to the union of Queen Victoria Sellas and Willie Apperton, and was the second of three children; and WHEREAS, Evangelist Turner’s mother, father, brother, Willie Jr, and sister, Josephine, all preceded her in death, as well as her husband, Walter C. Turner Jr, and one child Clinton; and WHEREAS, Evangelist Turner’s career was marked by dedication and service. She worked for and retired from the City of Chicago Park District, where she rose to the position of Supervisor and Director of Senior Citizens at Seward Park. Her educational journey was equally impressive, having received her education at McEvans Elementary and High School in Shaw, Mississippi, and later continuing her studies at Loop Junior College and Moody Bible Institute. Her thirst for knowledge led her to earn a Bachelor's Degree of Theology in Religious Education at GMOR International Institute of America in August 2003; and WHEREAS, Evangelist Turne approve Pass Action details Not available 24-3703 1   THE RETIREMENT OF RALPH CZERWINSKI Consent Calendar Resolution PROPOSED RESOLUTION THE RETIREMENT OF RALPH CZERWINSKI WHEREAS, Ralph Czerwinski is retiring as the Village Administrator from the Village of Morton Grove on July 1, 2024; and WHEREAS, Ralph has served as Village Administrator for Morton Grove since 2015; and WHEREAS, Ralph’s retirement marks the end of his 50-year career in public service; and WHEREAS, Ralph grew up in Niles, Illinois, and started his public service career at age 16 when he became employed by the Village of Niles in their Public Works Department; and WHEREAS, Ralph joined the Morton Grove Fire Department in 1975 as a firefighter where he progressed through the ranks and served as Fire Chief from 1990 to 2003; and WHEREAS, Ralph left the Morton Grove Fire Department to serve as Morton Grove’s Village Administrator from 2003 to 2005; and WHEREAS, Ralph returned to his firefighting roots serving as the Village of Skokie’s Fire Chief from 2005 to 2015; and WHEREAS, Ralph returned to Morton Grove to serve as its Village Administrator from 2015 until his retirement on June 30, 2024; and WH approve Pass Action details Not available 24-3657 1   A RESOLUTION HONORING ADBHHUT MEDIA Consent Calendar Resolution PROPOSED RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION HONORING ADBHHUT MEDIA WHEREAS, the month of May is recognized as Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month; and WHEREAS, Cook County celebrates the vast contributions made by Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in our communities; and WHEREAS, we acknowledge and celebrate the contributions of Asian Pacific Americans in our District's social, economic, and democratic success, as well as their role in making Cook County a great place with diverse culture; and WHEREAS, we acknowledge and celebrate the contributions of the group named below, who have made great contributions and selfless efforts and helped develop a great working relationship with the Board of Commissioners; and WHEREAS, Adbhhut Media, founded by Gurmeet Singh Dhalwan in 2018, is global media organization dedicated to enhancing society by creating, collecting and distributing high-quality news and information and continually works to give back to the community by organizing events with media partners, and unclosing global support for unprivileged children approve Pass Action details Not available 24-3658 1   PROCLAIMING PRIDE MONTH IN COOK COUNTY Consent Calendar Resolution PROPOSED RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING PRIDE MONTH IN COOK COUNTY WHEREAS, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex and Asexual (LGBTQIA+) Pride Month is observed each year in the month of June to center and celebrate the history, successes, stories, work, and ongoing issues of the community; and WHEREAS, Pride Month was initially inspired by the 1969 Stonewall Uprising and works to achieve equal justice and opportunity for LGBTQIA+ Americans, as well as recognize the impact that LGBTQIA+ individuals have had on society at local, national, and international levels; and WHEREAS, the Stonewall Riots were a series of demonstrations in which members of the LGBTQIA+ community protested police raids and harassment; and WHEREAS, the Stonewall Riots marked the beginning of the modern LGBTQIA+ rights movement although previous demonstrations and organizing efforts amongst the LGBTQIA+ community preceded; and WHEREAS, the LGBTQIA+ movement and its allies have fought hard to win the right to one's gender, to marry, and to start families while also continuing to fight against hate spe approve Pass Action details Not available 24-3659 1   A RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING GLEN’S FRIENDS Consent Calendar Resolution PROPOSED RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING GLEN’S FRIENDS WHEREAS, Glen Brown was an extraordinary embodiment of generosity, passion, humor and kindness; and WHEREAS, amidst the vibrancy of his existence Glen faced his own battles, and after triumphing over the challenges of AIDS/HIV, he went on to give back by volunteering his time for various charities; and WHEREAS, as an avid and experienced cyclist Glen embarked on a poignant journey in 2022, training relentlessly to join 2,000 cyclists on a mission to support AIDS research; and WHEREAS, tragically Glen was a block away from the finish line of a 545-mile ride from San Francisco to Los Angeles when he fell and died in a single-bike crash on June 11, 2022; and WHEREAS, as a way to honor Glen's memory, his sister Janet McCarthy founded Glen’s Friends which has become a newly established, Arlington Heights-based 501(c) (3) organization; and WHEREAS, Glen’s Friend’s mission is to nurture a world where all can love and be loved, and to wholeheartedly embrace the transformative power of love, deter approve Pass Action details Not available 24-3660 1   A RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE KENNETH YOUNG CENTER’S NORTHWEST PRIDE FEST Consent Calendar Resolution PROPOSED RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE KENNETH YOUNG CENTER’S NORTHWEST PRIDE FEST WHEREAS, the LGBTQ+ Center at Kenneth Young “Q Center” provides a wide range of services devoted to creating a comforting and patient community for the LGBTQ+ population in the Northwest Suburbs and all of Cook County; and WHEREAS, the Q Center aims to guide, help and support the LGBTQ+ community and make sure they feel safe in what they feel and believe; and WHEREAS, they also provide many opportunities for young adults who seek to widen their social environment, networking jobs and careers, and guide those who seek to be more involved with the Q Center's Northwest Suburbs community network for queer professionals; and WHEREAS, the Kenneth Young Center hosts Northwest Pride Fest every year to show how much time and effort they are willing to give to ensure that they make every community they help to be comfortable in their environment and have a safe space to lean on; and WHEREAS, this year the Kennth Young Center will host their Northwest Pride Fest on June approve Pass Action details Not available 24-3662 1   RECOGNIZING CHICAGO PRIDE PARADE’S COMMUNITY GRAND MARSHALLS Consent Calendar Resolution PROPOSED RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING CHICAGO PRIDE PARADE’S COMMUNITY GRAND MARSHALLS WHEREAS, PRIDEChicago will host their 53rd annual Chicago Pride Parade on Sunday, June 30th; and WHEREAS, the parade serves as the crowning event of Pride Month in Chicago, capping off a series of celebrations that unite the LGBTQ+ community; and WHEREAS, this year, the over 150 contingents will march under the theme “Pride is Power”; and WHEREAS, to reflect the richness of the community, as well as recognize and celebrating the beautiful diversity of those celebrating Pride Month, PRIDEChicago selects a choice few to serve as Pride Parade’s Community Grand Marshalls; and WHEREAS, PRIDEChicago has hosted numerous grand marshals from the world of sports, music, film, and TV, including John Amaechi (2007), Eric Alva (2008), Billy Bean (2003), Alexandra Billings (2009), Orlando Cruz (2018), Wilson Cruz (2005), Lea Delaria (2017), Wade Davis (2013), Ty Herndon (2015), Greg Louganis (1999), Chuck Panozzo (2002), Monica Raymund (2016), Fernanda Rocha (2011), Will Sheridan (2014), G approve Pass Action details Not available 24-3672 1   TOM ROMAN’S RETIREMENT, SOUTH BARRINGTON POLICE CHIEF Consent Calendar Resolution PROPOSED RESOLUTION TOM ROMAN’S RETIREMENT, SOUTH BARRINGTON POLICE CHIEF WHEREAS, Tom Roman has served as the Chief of Police for the Village of South Barrington for the last ten years; and WHEREAS, following his service as a Police Officer in Glen Ellyn, he was then promoted to Chief of Police in Cary and Roselle; and WHEREAS, Chief Roman was later to be appointed to become Chief of Police in 2014 for the Village South Barrington, where he oversaw police investigations and crime reports; and WHEREAS, Chief Romans’s work has been clearly shown, as recognized by the Illinois State Crime Commission as Chief of Police of The Year in 2004; and WHEREAS, Cook County and the Cook County Board of Commissioners have had the honor of working with Chief Roman who has proved to be a wonderful person to work with; and WHEREAS Chief Roman will now be retired and able to spend more time with his family and loved ones; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners does hereby offer its congratulations to Chief Roman on his retirement from the p approve Pass Action details Not available 24-3673 1   A RESOLUTION HONORING HENRY INGRAM, WINNER OF COOK COUNTY’S INAUGURAL LGBTQ+ YOUTH ART COMPETITION Consent Calendar Resolution PROPOSED RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION HONORING HENRY INGRAM, WINNER OF COOK COUNTY’S INAUGURAL LGBTQ+ YOUTH ART COMPETITION WHEREAS, the month of June is recognized as Pride Month, centering and celebrating the history, successes, stories, work, and ongoing issues of the LGBTQ+ community; and WHEREAS, Cook County has chosen to celebrate this occasion with an art competition for young LGBTQ+ citizens andallies of Cook County; and WHEREAS, this contest’s theme was “Pride is Power” with entries intending to highlight the strength of the LGBTQ+ community against the hate and discrimination experienced by many;and WHEREAS, the winners of this competition were selected by the LGBTQ+ identifying Cook County Commissioners: Kevin Morrison, Maggie Trevor, and Anthony Quezada; and WHEREAS, the winners of this competition reflect the lived experiences of the LGBTQ+ community as expressed from their own points of view and who’s work has resonated with the theme of the competition; and WHEREAS, Cook County’s strength is in its diversity, and the winners of this competition represent a both powe approve Pass Action details Not available 24-3679 1   A RESOLUTION HONORING MICHEAL REYNA, WINNER OF COOK COUNTY’S INAUGURAL LGBTQ+ YOUTH ART COMPETITION Consent Calendar Resolution PROPOSED RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION HONORING MICHEAL REYNA, WINNER OF COOK COUNTY’S INAUGURAL LGBTQ+ YOUTH ART COMPETITION WHEREAS, the month of June is recognized as Pride Month, centering and celebrating the history, successes, stories, work, and ongoing issues of the LGBTQ+ community; and WHEREAS, Cook County has chosen to celebrate this occasion with an art competition for young LGBTQ+ citizens and allies of Cook County; and WHEREAS, this contest’s theme was “Pride is Power” with entries intending to highlight the strength of the LGBTQ+ community against the hate and discrimination experienced by many; and WHEREAS, the winners of this competition were selected by the LGBTQ+ identifying Cook County Commissioners: Kevin Morrison, Maggie Trevor, and Anthony Quezada; and WHEREAS, the winners of this competition reflect the lived experiences of the LGBTQ+ community as expressed from their own points of view and who’s work has resonated with the theme of the competition; and WHEREAS, Cook County’s strength is in its diversity, and the winners of this co approve Pass Action details Not available 24-3723 1   HONORING THE LIFE OF ARIANA MOLINA Consent Calendar Resolution PROPOSED RESOLUTION HONORING THE LIFE OF ARIANA MOLINA WHEREAS, Ariana Molina was a 9-year-old girl who lived in Back of the Yards with her father Jose Molina, and mother Norma Molina; and WHEREAS, on the evening of Saturday, April 13, 2024 while attending a family party in the Back of the Yards neighborhood, Ariana Molina tragically was the fatal victim of a gun violence; and WHEREAS, Ariana and her family were in the middle of cutting a cake for the Confirmation party when the unexpected happened, shots were fired, injuring her and eleven other family members; and WHEREAS, Ariana leaves four siblings, Marco Antonio Molina, Jose Luis Jr. Molina, Ivan Molina, and Daniel Molina who now have to grapple with the loss of their only sister; and WHEREAS, Ariana was a fourth grade student at Robert Fulton Elementary School, and her teachers and classmates remember her as helpful, kind, and always having a positive attitude; and WHEREAS, the Molina family, other family members, and neighbors remembered Ariana as playful, smart, and a loving big sister, a bright girl who approve Pass Action details Not available 24-3738 1   CELEBRATING THE POETRY PERFORMANCE OF CHRISTIANNA GRAY Consent Calendar Resolution PROPOSED RESOLUTION CELEBRATING THE POETRY PERFORMANCE OF CHRISTIANNA GRAY AT THE “I WILL” FLAG RAISING WHEREAS, Christianna Gray is a proud Cook County resident who just graduated from heighth grade at Calvin Christian School; and WHEREAS, in September 2022, Christianna was an integral part of the inaugural raising of the “I Will” flag, performing the poem “Cook County As A Brand,” written by her mentor Orlando Ceaser, at just 11 years old; and WHEREAS, Christianna thoughtfully and painstakingly chose this poem as she found that it best represented the creation of a new Cook County flag and how it could, in turn, represent a change in the way Cook County residents view themselves; and WHEREAS, Christianna’s passion for her craft was apparent in her performance at the “I Will” flag raising, and was met with much celebration; and WHEREAS, Christianna has been an ardent linguist from a young age, speaking in complete sentences at a mere nine months old; and WHEREAS, Christianna’s love for words has blossomed as she has grown, and she has found herself drawn to po approve Pass Action details Not available 24-3739 1   CELEBRATING GLENVIEW PARK DISTRICT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MICHAEL MCCARTY Consent Calendar Resolution PROPOSED RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION CELEBRATING GLENVIEW PARK DISTRICT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MICHAEL MCCARTY FOR WINNING THE NATIONAL RECREATION AND PARK ASSOCIATION NATIONAL DISTINGUISHED PROFESSIONAL AWARD WHEREAS, Glenview Park District Executive Director Michael McCarty has been announced as the winner of the National Distinguished Professional Award by the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA); and WHEREAS, NRPA presents the National Distinguished Professional Award to an individual who has made outstanding contributions to the field through their leadership, research, advocacy, community outreach, and program development; and WHEREAS, Michael McCarty has over 30 years of experience in park and recreation, and became Executive Director of the Glenview Park District in 2015; and WHEREAS, the Glenview Park District is one of the largest park districts in Illinois, covering more than 861 acres and includes 26 parks, 13 fieldhouses, and 12.6 miles of walking trails; and WHEREAS, the Glenview Park District Park Center has provided a space where the community c approve Pass Action details Not available 24-2030 1   2023 ARPA – Healthy Homes and Deep Energy Retrofit Residential Properties Program (#NT014) Report REPORT Department: Office of the County Auditor Report Title: 2023 ARPA - Healthy Homes and Deep Energy Retrofit Residential Properties Program (#NT014) Report Period: June 2022 - August 2023 Summary: This audit was designed to determine if the program was in compliance with the Financial and Monitoring provisions of the subrecipient agreement. receive and file Pass Action details Not available 24-2210 1   Medical Examiner Office - Department of Revenue Audit Report Report REPORT Department: Office of the County Auditor Report Title: Medical Examiner Office - Department of Revenue Audit Report Report Period: December 2021 - June 2023 Summary: This audit was designed to assess the internal controls over the cash process of the Medical Examiner’s Office to determine if they are adequate. receive and file Pass Action details Not available 24-2658 1   Medical Examiner Office Audit Report Report REPORT Department: Office of the County Auditor Report Title: Medical Examiner Office Audit Report Report Period: December 2021 - June 2023 Summary: This audit was designed to assess the internal controls over the cash process and to determine if the security vendor is complying with the scope defined in the contract within the Medical Examiner’s Office. receive and file Pass Action details Not available 24-2188 1   Asset Management System Amendment Contract Amendment PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT Department(s): Bureau of Asset Management Vendor: eCIFM Solutions, Inc., San Ramon, California Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to increase contract Good(s) or Service(s): Asset Management System Software Module Original Contract Period: 2/15/2023 - 2/14/2028, with five (5), one (1) year renewal options Proposed Amendment Type: Increase Proposed Contract Period: N/A Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $5,902,420.32 Original Approval (Board or Procurement): Board, 1/26/2023, $5,902,420.32 Increase Requested: $1,335,210.96 Previous Board Increase(s): N/A Previous Chief Procurement Officer Increase(s): N/A Previous Board Renewals: N/A Previous Chief Procurement Officer Renewals: N/A Previous Board Extension(s): N/A Previous Chief Procurement Officer Extension(s): N/A Potential Fiscal Impact: FY 2024 $250,642.49 FY 2025 $592,507.51, FY2026 $290,605, FY2027 $215,893.15, FY2028 $37,061.66 Accounts: (CEP: 11569.1031.21120.560225) (Operating: 11000.1031.111 approve Pass Action details Not available 24-2250 1   Ardmore Roderick - Arcadis JV Contract Amendment Contract Amendment PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT Department(s): Department of Capital Planning & Policy Vendor: Ardmore Roderick - Arcadis JV, 1500 W. Carroll, Suite 300, Chicago, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to increase contract Good(s) or Service(s): Professional Services Original Contract Period: 8/1/2022 - 7/31/2026, with two (2) one-year renewal options Proposed Amendment Type: Increase Proposed Contract Period: N/A Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $29,346,084.64 Original Approval (Board or Procurement): Board, 7/28/2022, $29,346,084.64 Increase Requested: $2,309,000.00 Previous Board Increase(s): N/A Previous Chief Procurement Officer Increase(s): N/A Previous Board Renewals: N/A Previous Chief Procurement Officer Renewals: N/A Previous Board Extension(s): N/A Previous Chief Procurement Officer Extension(s): N/A Potential Fiscal Impact: FY 2024 $594,000.00, FY 2025 $1,075,000.00, FY2026 $640,000.00 Accounts: 11286.1031.63464.520830.00000.00000 Contract Number(s): 213 approve Pass Action details Not available 24-2267 1   Lease Agreement for 2101 W. Cermak Lease Agreement PROPOSED SUBSTIUTE TO FILE 24-2267 PROPOSED LEASE AGREEMENT Department: Department of Real Estate Management Request: Authority to Enter into a Lease Agreement Landlord: WELBIC III BROADVIEW CERMAK LLC Tenant: Cook County, for use by the Cook County Department of Public Health Location: 2101-2171 W. 22nd Street (Cermak Road), Broadview, Illinois Term/Extension Period: 7/1/2024 - 6/30/2034 Space Occupied: 15,850 Square Feet Monthly Rent: Base Rent Expense Pass Total Obligation Net Build- Total Obligation (Monthly) Throughs (Monthly) Out Costs (Annually) (Monthly) Year 1 $14,529.17 $57.25 $14,586.42 $297,952.00 $472,989.04 Year 2 $14,877.27 $196.50 $15,073.77 - $180,885.24 Year 3 $15,237.56 $339.92 $15,577.48 - $186,929.72 Year 4 $15,610.46 $487.58 $16,098.04 - $193,176.52 Year 5 $15,996.41 $639.75 $16,636.16 - $199,633.92 Year 6 $16,395.87 $796.42 $17,192.29 - $206,307.44 Year 7 $16,809.31 $957.83 $17,767.14 - $213,205.72 Year 8 $17,237.22 $1,124.00 $18,361.22 - $220,334.64 Year 9 $17,680.11 $1,295.25 $18,975.36 - $227,704.32 Year 10 $18,138.50 $1,471. approve as substituted Pass Action details Not available 24-2531 1   Berglund Construction Co., Chicago, Illinois Contract PROPOSED CONTRACT Department(s): Department of Capital Planning and Policy Vendor: Berglund Construction Co., Chicago, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to enter into and execute Good(s) or Service(s): Construction Manager at Risk (CMaR) Services for Provident Hospital Improvements Contract Value: $100,865,745.00 Contract period: 7/1/2024 - 6/30/2027 Potential Fiscal Year Budget Impact: FY2024 $14,009,131.20, FY2025 $33,621,915.00, FY2026 $33,621,915.00, FY2027 $19,612,783.80 Accounts: 11569.1031.11190.560105/7.00000.00000 (Capital Improvement Program) Contract Number(s): H24-25-085 Concurrences: The vendor has met the Minority- and Women-owned Business Enterprise Ordinance via: Direct participation. The CCH Chief Procurement Officer Concurs. Summary: This request is for Construction Manager at Risk (CMaR) services for improvements to Provident Hospital. The vendor shall provide pre-construction services and complete the construction of assigned projects under a guaranteed maximum price (GMP). The v approve Pass Action details Not available 24-0593 1   2024 STARTING BLOCK GRANTS Resolution PROPOSED RESOLUTION 2024 STARTING BLOCK GRANTS WHEREAS, in November 2021, the Cook County Board of Commissioners passed Resolution No. 21-5542 creating a special purpose fund for Equity and Inclusion ("Equity Fund") dedicated to addressing historical disparities and disinvestment communities that are marginalized or have experienced other social and economic disparities; and WHEREAS, through the Equity Fund, intentional investments from government resources are allocated to address historical and continued disparities and disinvestment, (as defined in the Equity Report) and to bring advocates, service providers, and other partners to the table as thought partners and decision-makers; and WHEREAS, in May 2022, in conjunction with the release of the inaugural Equity Fund Report, Cook County brought forth and approved a resolution detailing the Equity Fund's first installment spending plan for the initial $50M which was allocated to the fund as part of the FY22 budget; and WHEREAS, Equity in Grantmaking/Capacity Building was established as a priority area and confirmed b approve Pass Action details Not available 24-3004 1   Fuchs Lubricant Company Resolution (Class 8) Purchase for Value PROPOSED RESOLUTION Fuchs Lubricant Company CLASS 8 PROPERTY TAX INCENTIVE REQUEST WHEREAS, the Cook County Bureau of Economic Development received and reviewed a Real Property Assessment Classification 8 application containing the following information: Applicant: Fuchs Lubricant Company Address: 215 E. 171st Street, Harvey, Illinois Municipality or Unincorporated Township: City of Harvey Cook County District: 65th District Permanent Index Number: 29-29-205-023-0000 Municipal Resolution Number: City of Harvey, Resolution No. 2935 Number of month property vacant/abandoned: One (1) week Special circumstances justification requested: Yes Proposed use of property: Industrial use - Warehousing and distribution Living Wage Ordinance Compliance Affidavit Provided: Yes WHEREAS, the Cook County Board of Commissioners has adopted a Real Property Assessment Classification 8 that provides an applicant a reduction in the assessment level for an abandoned commercial facility; and WHEREAS, the Cook County Classification System for Assessment d approve Pass Action details Not available 24-3005 1   HPG Holding Inc Resolution (Class 8) No Purchase for Value PROPOSED RESOLUTION HPG Holding Inc. CLASS 8 PROPERTY TAX INCENTIVE REQUEST WHEREAS, the Cook County Bureau of Economic Development received and reviewed a Real Property Assessment Classification 8 application containing the following information: Applicant: HPG Holding Inc. Address: 590 Lincoln Highway, Chicago Heights, IL 60411 Municipality or Unincorporated Township: City of Chicago Heights Cook County District: 5th District Permanent Index Number: 32-19-302-037-0000 Municipal Resolution Number: City of Chicago Heights, Resolution No. 2023-99(a), Number of month property vacant/abandoned: 18 months vacant Special circumstances justification requested: Yes Proposed use of property: Commercial use - gas station, and commercial store fronts Living Wage Ordinance Compliance Affidavit Provided: N/A WHEREAS, the Cook County Board of Commissioners has adopted a Real Property Assessment Classification 8 that provides an applicant a reduction in the assessment level for an abandoned industrial facility; and WHEREAS, the Cook County Class approve Pass Action details Not available 23-5021 1   REQUESTING A PUBLIC HEARING OF THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMMITTEE Resolution PROPOSED RESOLUTION REQUESTING A PUBLIC HEARING OF THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMMITTEE TO DISCUSS AND RECEIVE AN UPDATE FROM THE PUBLIC SAFETY AND PUBLIC HEALTH COUNTY STAKEHOLDERS ON THE INVESTIGATIONS OF MISSING AND MURDERED BLACK WOMEN AND GIRLS IN THE CHICAGOLAND AREA WHEREAS, Black women and girls in the U.S. are disproportionately at risk for abuse, exploitation and homicide. In the Chicago area, an alarming number of Black women have been killed and their murders remain unsolved; and WHEREAS, in 2020, 268,884 women were reported missing in the U.S., nearly 100,000 were Black women and girls. Black women account for less than 15% of the U.S. population, but more than one-third of all missing women; and WHEREAS, there are significant gaps in national law enforcement data about the murders of Black women; for nearly half of the killings of Black women and girls in 2020, the FBI’s supplementary homicide report lists the relationship between the victim and the perpetrator as “unknown”; and WHEREAS, Chicago based organizations and leaders have been actively seeking answers receive and file Pass Action details Not available 24-2832 1   Approval of MOA with City of Chicago for CPRG (Climate Pollution Reduction Grant) Intergovernmental Agreement PROPOSED INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT Department: Department of Environment and Sustainability Other Part(ies): City of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois Request: Approval of proposed Memorandum of Agreement Goods or Services: The County and City will each contribute existing staff resources for management of the CPRG grant funding if awarded Agreement Number(s): N/A Agreement Period: Five years from execution of the agreement Fiscal Impact: None Accounts: N/A Summary: The Department of Environment and Sustainability respectfully requests approval of the proposed Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the County and the City of Chicago (City) for the parties’ joint Climate Pollution Reduction Grant (CPRG) application. The City, as lead agency, submitted a grant proposal to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency requesting $197,971,197 in CPRG funding focusing on three areas: 1) industrial decarbonization programs, 2) decarbonization of public facilities, and 3) diversion of food waste from landfills. The MOA, which is a requirement of the approve Pass Action details Not available 24-2870 1   RESOLUTION CALLING FOR A HEARING ON THE UPDATED COOK COUNTY SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN Resolution PROPOSED RESOLUTION RESOLUTION CALLING FOR A HEARING ON THE UPDATED COOK COUNTY SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN WHEREAS, the collection, processing and disposal of municipal solid waste is a fundamental responsibility of local governments to protect public health, safeguard the environment, and provide for an improved solid waste management system; and WHEREAS, the Illinois Solid Waste Planning & Recycling Act (415 ILCS 15/) requires Illinois counties to have a solid waste management plan (SWMP), form an advisory committee to help create the plan, and update the SWMP every five years; and WHEREAS, the Cook County Municipal Code: Chapter 30, Article VI: Solid Waste and Recycling, establishes the creation of the solid waste advisory committee, requires the designation of a county solid waste coordinator, and sets forth waste hauler reporting requirements; and WHEREAS, Cook County adopted its original plan in 1996 and the Cook County Board of Commissioners approved plan updates in 2000, 2012, and 2018; and WHEREAS, the 2024 SWMP update was designed by the Cook County Dep approve Pass Action details Not available 24-3163 1     Report REPORT Department: Office of the Chief Judge, Circuit Court of Cook County Report Title: Report of Legal and Expert Witness Fees and Expenses Processed for Payment Report Period: May 1, 2024 through May 31, 2024 Summary: This report includes court orders for the payment of fees and associated expenses to attorneys and experts for legal services provided on behalf of indigent litigants. The orders have been processed by the Office of the Chief Judge and submitted to the Cook County Comptroller’s Office for payment during the period. receive and file Pass Action details Not available 24-3407 1     Special Court Orders Firm: McCarthy & Valentini, LLC. Attorney(s): Maria McCarthy Case Name: In re Special Prosecutor Case No.(s): 96 CR 25384-01 Date of This Order: 05/21/2024 Time period: 05/2/2024 - 05/20/2024 This Court Ordered Amount for fees and expenses: $8,456.25 Paid to Date: $501,243.89 Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/A approve Pass Action details Not available 24-3409 1     Special Court Orders Firm: McCarthy & Valentini, LLC Attorney(s): Maria McCarthyAttorney Case Name: In re Special Prosecutor Case No.(s): 97 CR 20768-04 Date of This Order: 05/21/2024 Time period: 04/23/2024 - 05/20/2024 This Court Ordered Amount for fees and expenses: $8,387.50 Paid to Date: $80,568.50 Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/A approve Pass Action details Not available 24-3336 1     Proposed Settlements (Municipal Litigation) Case: Alexander Magnus v. Cook County Sheriff’s Office Case No: 2023 CH 04617 Settlement Amount: $8,000.00 Department: 1210 - Office of the Sheriff Payable to: Loevy & Loevy Attorneys at Law Litigation Subcommittee Approval: NA Subject matter: An allegation of a FOIA violation. approve Pass Action details Not available 24-3068 1     Proposed Settlements (Torts and Civil Rights) Case: Chavez v. DeLuna, et. al Case No: 21-cv-06900 Settlement Amount: $8,000.00 Department: 1239 - Department of Corrections Payable to: Emilio Chavez Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/A Subject matter: an allegation of a civil rights violation approve Pass Action details Not available 24-3083 1     Proposed Settlements (Torts and Civil Rights) Case: Mayo v. Dart, et al.; Mayo v. Dart, et al. Case No: 21 C 4653; 21 C 5014. Settlement Amount: $15,750.00 Department: 1210-Office of the Sheriff Payable to: Kirkland & Ellis LLP Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/A Subject matter: an allegation of a civil rights violation approve Pass Action details Not available 24-3130 1     Proposed Settlements (Torts and Civil Rights) Case: Walton, Brandon v. Dart, et. al. Case No: 22-cv-5617 Settlement Amount: $10,000.00 Department: 1239 - Department of Corrections) Payable to: Brandon Walton Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/A Subject matter: an allegation of a civil rights violation approve Pass Action details Not available 24-3162 1     Proposed Settlements (Torts and Civil Rights) Case: Christople Davis v. Szul et. al Case No: 23 C 4316 Settlement Amount: $500.00 Department: 1239- Department of Corrections Payable to: Christople Davis Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/A Subject matter: an allegation of a civil rights violation approve Pass Action details Not available 24-3207 1     Proposed Settlements (Torts and Civil Rights) Case: Garcia v. Cook County Case No: 21 L 9370 Settlement Amount: $200,000.00 Department: 4891-Provident Hospital of Cook County Payable to: Dolores Garcia and Mark L. Karno & Assoc LLC Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/A Subject matter: an allegation of premises liability approve Pass Action details Not available 24-3193 1     Proposed Settlements (Labor and Employment) Case: Thomas, Darius v. Cook County Case No: 20 C 1534 Settlement Amount: $15,000.00 Department: 4897 - John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital of Cook County Payable to: Darius Thomas Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/A Subject matter: an allegation of employment discrimination approve Pass Action details Not available 24-3444 1     Proposed Settlements (Labor and Employment) Case: Kolaski, Anthony v. Dart et al. Case No: 22 C 5837 Settlement Amount: $10,000.61 Department: 1021-Self Insurance Fund Payable to: Disparti Law Group Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/A Subject matter: an allegation of employment discrimination approve Pass Action details Not available 24-3303 1     Report (SAO Workers Comp) REPORT Department: Civil Actions Bureau Report Title: Workers’ Compensation Payments Following Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office - Litigated Settlements & Awards Report Period: May 16, 2024, to May 29, 2024 Summary: Authorization to Pay Workers’ Compensation Settlements and Awards approve Pass Action details Not available 24-3346 1   24-3346 Receive File- Workers' Compensation Claim Payments - April 2024 Workers' Compensation Claims (Risk Management) REPORT Department: Risk Management Report Title: Workers’ Compensation Claim Payments Report Period: 04/01/2024 - 04/30/2024 Summary: The Department of Risk Management is submitting for your information Workers’ Compensation Claim Payments for the month ending April 2024. Payments total $1,034,868.83 approve Pass Action details Not available 24-3331 1     Report REPORT Department: Risk Management Report Title: Receive and File Patient Arrestee Claims Report Period: Month ending April 30, 2024 Summary: The Department of Risk Management is submitting for your information Patient Arrestees Claims for the month ending April 30, 2024. Payment’s total: $12,002.49 receive and file Pass Action details Not available 24-3330 1     Report REPORT Department: Risk Management Report Title: Receive and File Self Insurance Claims Report Period: Month Ending April 30, 2024 Summary: The Department of Risk Management is submitting for your information Self Insurance Claims for the month ending April 30, 2024. Payment’s total: $10,904.95 receive and file Pass Action details Not available 24-3109 1     Report REPORT Department: Risk Management Report Title: Receive and File - Subrogation Claim Recoveries Report Period: Month ending May 31, 2024 Summary: The Department of Risk Management is submitting for your information, a summary of Claim Recoveries for the month ending 05/31/2024 - Total Recovery: $762.83 - Number of Recoveries: 2 receive and file Pass Action details Not available 24-1415 1     Report REPORT Department: Cook County Health Report Title: CCH Monthly report Report Period: June 2024 Summary: receive and file Pass Action details Not available 24-2262 1   St. Leonard’s Ministries, Chicago, Illinois Payment Approval PROPOSED PAYMENT APPROVAL Department(s): Cook County Justice Advisory Council Action: Approval of Payment for Services Rendered Payee: St. Leonard’s Ministries, Chicago, Illinois Good(s) or Service(s): Housing Services for Individuals on Electronic Monitoring with No Place to Stay Fiscal Impact: $6,084.81 Accounts: 11287.1205.39004.580170 Contract Number(s): 1205-NPTS2023-02 Summary: The Justice Advisory Council’s No Place To Stay (NPTS) housing program provides housing for individuals ordered onto the Sheriff’s Office pre-trial electronic monitoring (EM) but who lack sufficient housing where EM could be implemented. These individuals, deemed “No Place To Stay,” would otherwise have to wait in the jail for their pre-trial period to resolve or their electronic monitoring condition of release to be removed. The JAC has retained providers to supply housing and other wraparound services as appropriate for these individuals, with operational support from the Sheriff’s Office and Cook County Health, so they do not have to unnecessary spend that time i approve Pass Action details Not available 24-2263 1   Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois Payment Approval PROPOSED PAYMENT APPROVAL Department(s): Cook County Justice Advisory Council Action: Approval of Payment for Services Rendered Payee: Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois Good(s) or Service(s): Legal services for youth Fiscal Impact: $97,250.06 FY2024 Accounts: 11287.1205.39001.580170 Contract Number(s): 1205-2011 Summary: In 2022 and 2023 the JAC supported Northwestern University’s Children and Family Justice Center with funding to provide legal services to youth, including legal advice and representation for individuals who may no longer be subject to juvenile offense registry requirements. During the Justice Advisory Council’s grant close-out process it was determined that Northwestern had outstanding invoices that needed to be sent to the JAC for reimbursement. This item seeks approval of the final payments for services provided through this funding opportunity. approve Pass Action details Not available 24-3092 1   Form E and IRFC Quarterly Report Report REPORT Department: Bureau of Finance Report Title: Quarterly Update of the Long-Term Revenue Forecast Report Period: FY2024 - FY2028 Summary: The following report provides an update between the Long-term Financial Plan provided to the Independent Revenue Forecasting Commission (IRFC) and posted on the County’s website in January 2024, and the most up-to-date forecast. This report includes a variance analysis comparing the two forecasts and provides an explanation for the significant variances. A summary of the impact of the revenue projections on our long-term expense projections for both the General and Health Funds is also included. We conclude with FY2024 project plans and an update on recent regional and relevant economic activity. receive and file Pass Action details Not available 24-3030 1   Cook County Legal Aid for Housing and Debt - Impact Summary Report REPORT Department: Bureau of Economic Development Report Title: Cook County Legal Aid for Housing and Debt - Impact Summary Report Period: N/A Summary: Cook County Legal Aid for Housing and Debt (CCLAHD) is a groundbreaking program that has assisted more than 70,000 Cook County residents with eviction, foreclosure, and consumer debt cases since its inception in November of 2020. Developed at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, CCLAHD is an innovative and nationally recognized partnership between the County, the Circuit Court, The Chicago Bar Foundation, the Illinois Housing Development Authority, the City of Chicago, and many other government, legal, and community partners. The Impact Summary highlights the goals and accomplishments of this important program. receive and file Pass Action details Not available 24-2892 1   Poupard Place - ARPA PSH Resolution PROPOSED RESOLUTION PROPOSAL FOR ARPA PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING FUNDING - POUPARD PLACE DEVELOPMENT WHEREAS, on March 11, 2021, the federal government authorized the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (“ARPA”) which includes $1.9 trillion in federal stimulus funds to hasten the United States’ recovery from the economic and health effects caused by the COVID-19 pandemic; and WHEREAS, specifically, the federal government has authorized and allocated a federal award of approximately $1,000,372,385 of ARPA funding to Cook County to assist the County in its recovery from the economic and health effects of COVID-19; and WHEREAS, on June 24, 2021, the Cook County American Rescue Plan Act Framework (the “ARPA Framework”) was presented to the Cook County Board of Commissioners; and WHEREAS, the Cook County Board of Commissioners via Resolution 21-3654 accepted the ARPA federal award allocated to Cook County to assist the County in its recovery from the economic and health effects of COVID-19 in the amount of approximately $1,000,372,385.00; and WHEREAS, Resolution 21- approve Pass Action details Not available 24-2914 1   Arlington Heights PSH - ARPA-PSH Resolution PROPOSED RESOLUTION PROPOSAL FOR ARPA PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING FUNDING - ARLINGTON HEIGHTS PSH WHEREAS, the Cook County Board of Commissioners approved $1,000,000 of HOME Investment Partnership Program funding to Arlington Heights PSH, LLC via Item 22-1051; and WHEREAS, the approved funding was for the development of Arlington Heights PSH (“the Project”), a 25-unit, affordable, permanent supportive housing located in Arlington Heights, IL. The Project sponsor, location, use of funds, and general Project design remain unchanged; and WHEREAS, inflationary pressure on construction costs and modest improvements required for zoning and permit approval have increased total development costs by $3,727,703 to $15,379,887; and WHEREAS, on March 11, 2021, the federal government authorized the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (“ARPA”) which includes $1.9 trillion in federal stimulus funds to hasten the United States’ recovery from the economic and health effects caused by the COVID-19 pandemic; and WHEREAS, specifically, the federal government has authorized and allocated approve Pass Action details Not available 24-2115 1   Crowe LLP Chicago, Illinois Contract PROPOSED CONTRACT Department(s): Department of Budget and Management Services Vendor: Crowe LLP Chicago, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to enter into and execute Good(s) or Service(s): Countywide Grants Management Infrastructure Re-Engineering Consulting Services Contract Value: $899,394.00 Contract period: 6/1/2024-5/31/2027 with two (2) one-year renewal options Potential Fiscal Year Budget Impact: FY 2024 $299,798.00, FY 2025 $599,596.00 Accounts: 11286.1014.60162.520830.0000.0000 Contract Number(s): 2314-04030 Concurrences: The vendor has met the Minority- and Women-owned Business Enterprise Ordinance via: Direct participation. The Chief Procurement Officer concurs. Summary: Department of Budget and Management Services requests authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to enter into and execute a contract with Crowe LLP. Crowe LLP will provide consulting services to support the redesign of the grants management infrastructure of Cook County to promote maximum grant fund recovery and compliance approve Pass Action details Not available 24-1676 1   ARPA FUNDS TO SUPPORT COOK COUNTY ARTS VIA SUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENT WITH CHICAGO LISC Resolution PROPOSED RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE ARPA FUNDS TO SUPPORT COOK COUNTY ARTS VIA SUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENT WITH LISC CHICAGO WHEREAS, on March 11, 2021, the federal government authorized the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (“ARPA”) which includes $1.9 trillion in federal stimulus funds to hasten the United States’ recovery from the economic and health effects caused by the COVID-19 pandemic; and WHEREAS, specifically, the federal government has authorized and allocated a federal award of approximately $1,000,372,385B of ARPA funding to Cook County to assist the County in its recovery from the economic and health effects of COVID-19; and WHEREAS, on June 24, 2021, the Cook County American Rescue Plan Act Framework (the “ARPA Framework”) was presented to the Cook County Board of Commissioners; and WHEREAS the Cook County Board of Commissioners via Resolution 21-3654 accepted the ARPA federal award allocated to Cook County to assist the County in its recovery from the economic and health effects of COVID-19 in the amount of approximately $1,000,372,385.00; and WHEREAS Resolution 21-3654 fu approve as amended Pass Action details Not available 24-2121 1   Non target Market Professional services Contract PROPOSED CONTRACT Department(s): Various Cook County Bureaus, Agencies, and Office of the Elected Officials Vendor: Various Law Firms: Franczek P.C., Chicago, Illinois Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP, Chicago Illinois Laner Muchin, Ltd. Chicago, Illinois Robbins, Schwartz, Nicolas, Lifton, & Taylor Ltd. d/b/a Robbins Schwartz, Chicago, Illinois Charles H. Wintersteen d/b/a Charles H. Wintersteen, P.C., Chicago, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to enter into and execute Good(s) or Service(s): Labor Consultation and Representation Services (Non-Target Market) for six (6) categories of legal services: Category I - Union Contract Negotiations, Category II - Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) Interpretation and Implementation Category III - Labor Relations Board Matters Category IV - Employment Law Category V - Employment Benefits and Pension Category VI - Employment of Foreign Nationals Contract Value: Program: $4,100,000.00 Contract period: All Contracts: 6/1/2024 - 5/31/2027, with three (3), one (1) year renewal options approve Pass Action details Not available 24-3654 1   Analysis of Revenues and Expenses Report Five-month period ended April 30, 2024 Report REPORT Department: Comptroller Office Report Title: Analysis of Revenues and Expenses Report Report Period: Five-month period ended April 30, 2024 Summary: Analysis of Revenues and Expenses Report for the five-month period ended April 30, 2024, for the Corporate, Public Safety, Health, Grants and Special Purpose funds of Cook County. receive and file Pass Action details Not available 24-1373 1   CCDPH Q 2 Report Report REPORT Department: Cook County Department of Public Health (CCDPH) Report Title: CCDPH Quarter 2 Report Report Period: Q 2 2024 Summary: TBD approve Pass Action details Not available 24-2304 1   MATERNAL HEALTH MORBIDITY AND MORTALITY RATES IN COOK COUNTY RESOLUTION Resolution PROPOSED RESOLUTION CALLING FOR A HEARING OF THE HEALTH AND HOSPITALS COMMITTEE TO RECEIVE AN UPDATE ON MATERNAL HEALTH MORBIDITY AND MORTALITY RATES IN COOK COUNTY WHEREAS, each year in the U.S., hundreds of women die from complications related to pregnancy and childbirth, known as maternal death, at a rate many times greater than in other developed nations; and WHEREAS, maternal death/mortality is defined by the World Health Organization (WHO) as “the death of a woman while pregnant or within 42 days of termination of pregnancy, irrespective of the duration and the site of the pregnancy, from any cause related to or aggravated by the pregnancy or its management, but not from accidental or incidental causes, and maternal morbidity as “any health condition attributed to and/or complicating pregnancy, and childbirth that has a negative impact on the woman’s well-being and/or functioning”; and WHEREAS, Health and Human Services officials and stakeholders stated that the pandemic worsened factors contributing to maternal health disparities, like access to care, cardiovascul receive and file Pass Action details Not available 24-3149 1   REQUESTING A LUPUS DISEASE PUBLIC HEARING Resolution PROPOSED RESOLUTION RESOLUTION REQUESTING A LUPUS DISEASE PUBLIC HEARING WHERAS, in 1851 Lupus was defined as an autoimmune disease. Documented research leads to the advancement of the understanding and diagnosis of lupus as an autoimmune disease, and; WHERAS, there is no known cause of lupus and no single test to diagnose the disease, and; WHERAS, there are 1.5 million people in the United States living with lupus, and; WHERAS, the history of lupus, although dating back at least to the Middle Ages, has experienced an explosion in this century, especially during the modern era over the past 60 years, and; WHERAS, women ages 15 to 44 of certain racial or ethnic groups including people who are African American, Asian American, Hispanic/Latino, Native American, or Pacific Islander People who have a family member with lupus or another autoimmune disease are gravely impacted, and; WHERAS, African-American women are three times more likely to get lupus than White women. African-American and Hispanic women usually get lupus at a younger age and have more severe symptoms receive and file Pass Action details Not available 24-3132 1   Appointment of Sage J. Kim, PhD to CCH Board of Directors Appointment PROPOSED APPOINTMENT Appointee(s): Sage J. Kim, PhD Position: Director Department/Board/Commission: County Health and Hospitals Board of Directors Effective date: 6/13/2024 Expiration date: 8/1/2025, (1) vacancy on the CCH Board of Directors to fill a partial term approve Pass Action details Not available 24-3202 1   Cook County Board of Ethics Appointment Appointment PROPOSED APPOINTMENT Appointee(s): Rachael Sinnen Position: Member Department/Board/Commission: Cook County Board of Ethics Effective date: 6/13/24 Expiration date: 6/13/28 approve Pass Action details Not available 24-3215 1   Tirrell Paxton - Independent Inspector General Appointment PROPOSED APPOINTMENT Appointee(s): Tirrell Paxton Position: Independent Inspector General Department/Board/Commission: Office of the Cook County Independent Inspector General Effective date: 6/17/2024 Expiration date: 6/16/2030 Summary: In 2007, the Cook County Board of Commissioners through enactment of a Cook County Ordinance created the first Office of Independent Inspector General for Cook County. In accordance with the Ordinance, the Cook County Bar Association, the Black Women Lawyers' Association of Greater Chicago, the Hispanic Lawyers Association of Illinois, and the Puerto Rican Bar Association of Illinois agreed to convene a nominating committee tasked with the responsibility to recommend qualified candidates. Thereafter, secondary interviews of the recommended candidates were conducted by a bipartisan selection committee that was comprised of four Cook County Commissioners, the Director of Ethics, and a representative of the Cook County State's Attorney. Upon completion of this process, the current Deputy Inspector General, Tirrell Paxton was approve Pass Action details Not available 24-3110 1   Reappointment of Mimi L. Rodman to the Metra Board Reappointment PROPOSED REAPPOINTMENT Appointee(s): Mimi L. Rodman Position: Director Department/Board/Commission: Metra (Commuter Rail Board of Commuter Division of RTA) Effective date: 6/13/24 Expiration date: 6/13/28, until a successor has been appointed and qualified. approve Pass Action details Not available 24-3237 1   Paul E. Ruffin - Metra District 4 Reappointment PROPOSED REAPPOINTMENT Appointee(s): Paul E. Ruffin Position: Metra Board Director Department/Board/Commission: South Suburban Metra District 4 Effective date: July 1, 2024 Expiration date: June 30, 2028, 4-year term approve Pass Action details Not available 24-0672 1   Contract Amendment for County Line Road North A1 co. number 2144-08042 Contract Amendment (Highway) PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT (TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS) Department(s): Transportation and Highways Vendor: R.W. Dunteman Company, Addison Illinois Action: Refer to Transportation Committee Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to increase contract Good(s) or Service(s): Construction Services Location: County Line Road - Grand Avenue to Lake Street County Board District(s): 17 Original Contract Period: 3/17/2022 - 11/30/2025 Section: 18-W7331-00-RP Proposed Contract Period Extension: N/A Section: N/A Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $10,672,616.71 Original Board Approval: 3/17/2022, $10,672,616.71 Previous Board Increase(s) or Extension(s): N/A Previous Chief Procurement Officer Increase(s) or Extension(s): N/A This Increase Requested: $788,672.26 Potential Fiscal Impact: FY 2024 $788,672.26 Accounts: Motor Fuel Tax: 11300.1500.29150.560019 Contract Number(s): 2144-08042 IDOT Contract Number(s): 10225 Federal Project Number(s): NT28(066) Federal Job Number(s) approve Pass Action details Not available 24-0708 1   Contract Amendment for Pavement Maintenance South A2 co. number 2119-09141 Contract Amendment (Highway) PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT (TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS) Department(s): Transportation and Highways Vendor: Gallagher Asphalt Corporation of Thornton, Illinois Action: Refer to Transportation Committee Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to increase contract Good(s) or Service(s): Construction Services Location: Pavement Maintenance Program South 2021 94th Avenue-171st Street to W. 159th Street 135th Street-190 Feet East of Howe Drive to S. Harlem Avenue 167th Street-Kedzie Avenue to California Avenue Wolf Road-Plainfield Road to 31st Street Joe Orr Road-Western Avenue to Ashland Avenue Joe Orr Road-State Street to Cottage Grove Avenue Joe Orr Road-295 ft. West of Love Drive to 1180 ft. East of Stoney Island Avenue Steger Road-Union Street to Ashland Avenue Steger Road-Calumet Expressway to Longwood Drive Narragansett Avenue-State Road to 95 ft. South of W 86th Street County Board District(s): 4, 5, 6 11, 16, 17 Original Contract Period: 2/24/2022 - 11/30/2025 Section: 23-8PVPS-00-GM Proposed Contract Period approve Pass Action details Not available 24-0956 1   Contract for Brush Chippers - co. number 2306-06130 Contract (Highway) PROPOSED CONTRACT (TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS) Department(s): Transportation and Highways Vendor: Chicago United Industries LTD, Chicago, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to enter into and execute contract. Good(s) or Service(s): Vermeer BC1800XL Brush Chippers Location: Countywide Section: N/A Contract Value: $562,220.00 Contract period: 7/1/2024 - 6/31/2025 with one (1) one (1) year renewal option Potential Fiscal Year Budget Impact: FY 2024 $562,220.00 Accounts: Capital Equipment: 11569.1500.21120.560155 Capital Equipment Project number 27829 Contract Number(s): 2306-06130 Concurrences: The contract-specific goal set on this contract was zero. The Chief Procurement Officer concurs. Summary: This contract will allow the Department of Transportation and Highways to make a Capital Equipment Purchase of (4) Vermeer BC1800XL Brush Chippers. This equipment will be used for the chipping of brush, downed trees, and tree related storm debris on Cook County roadways. The vendor was approve Pass Action details Not available 24-2528 1   Contract for QC/QA co. number 2316-05040A Contract (Highway) PROPOSED CONTRACT (TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS) Department(s): Transportation and Highways Vendor: County Material Partners - A Joint Venture, Chicago, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to enter into and execute contract. Good(s) or Service(s): Material Testing Services Location: Countywide Section: 23-8TEST-01-EG Contract Value: $2,500,000.00 Contract period: 6/27/2024 - 6/26/2027 with two (2) one (1) year renewal options. Potential Fiscal Year Budget Impact: FY 2024 $416,667.00; FY 2025 $833,333.00; FY 2026 $833,333.00; FY 2027 $416,667.00 Accounts: Motor Fuel Tax: 11300.1500.29150.521536 Contract Number(s): 2316-05040A Concurrences: The vendor has met the Minority- and Women-owned Business Enterprise Ordinance via: Direct participation. The Chief Procurement Officer concurs. Summary: The Department of Transportation and Highways respectfully requests approval of the proposed Contract between Cook County and County Material Partners, A Joint Venture, Chicago, Illinois. This contract prov approve Pass Action details Not available 24-2726 1   Intergovernmental Agreement for Ainslie Street Intergovernmental Agreement (Highway) PROPOSED INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT (TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS) Department: Transportation and Highways Other Part(ies): Village of Harwood Heights Request: Approval of proposed Intergovernmental Agreement. Goods or Services: Construction and Construction Engineering Location: Village of Harwood Heights, Illinois Section: 24-HHAIN-00-PW Centerline Mileage: N/A County Board District: 9 Agreement Number(s): N/A Agreement Period: One-time agreement Fiscal Impact: $385,000.00 Accounts: Motor Fuel Tax: 11300.1500.29150.521536 Summary: The Department of Transportation and Highways respectfully requests approval of the proposed intergovernmental agreement between the County and the Village of Harwood Heights. The Village will be the lead agency for construction and construction engineering improvements along Ainslie Street from Harlem Avenue to Oriole Avenue. The County will reimburse the Village for its share of construction and construction engineering costs. approve Pass Action details Not available 24-2727 1   Improvement Resolution for Harwood Heights - Ainslie Street Widening Improvement Resolution (Highway) PROPOSED IMPROVEMENT RESOLUTION (TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS) Department: Transportation and Highways Project Type: Motor Fuel Tax Project Request: Approval of appropriation of Motor Fuel Tax Funds Project: Harwood Heights - Ainslie Street Widening Location: Village of Harwood Heights, Illinois Section: 24-HHAIN-00-PW County Board District(s): 9 Centerline Mileage: 0.5 miles Fiscal Impact: Fiscal Impact: $385,000.00 (FY24 $192,500.00; FY25 $192,500.00) Accounts: Motor Fuel Tax Fund: 11300.1500.29150.521536 Summary: The Department of Transportation and Highways respectfully requests approval of the proposed improvement resolution for work being done in Harwood Heights. The appropriating funds are for the widening of Ainslie Street from Oriole Avenue to Harlem Avenue in the Village of Harwood Heights in Cook County. approve Pass Action details Not available 24-2728 1   Maintenance Resolution for Pavement Markings 2025-2028 Resolution, Maintenance (Highway) PROPOSED RESOLUTION, MAINTENANCE (TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS) Department: Transportation and Highways Request: Approval of proposed Maintenance Resolution Type of Project: Motor Fuel Tax Project Maintenance District(s): Countywide County Board District(s): Countywide Fiscal Impact: Fiscal Impact: $12,750,000.00: (FY25 $3,500,000.00; FY26 $3,500,00.00; FY27 $3,500,000.00; FY28 $2,250,000.00) Account(s): Motor Fuel Tax Fund: 11300.1500.29150.540370 Summary: The Department of Transportation and Highways respectfully requests approval of the proposed Maintenance Resolution for work done Countywide. The appropriating funds are for the furnishing and installation of pavement markings and reflective pavement markers to maintain center lines approve Pass Action details Not available 24-2729 1   Maintenance Resolution for Signage  2025-2028 Resolution, Maintenance (Highway) PROPOSED RESOLUTION, MAINTENANCE (TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS) Department: Transportation and Highways Request: Approval of proposed Maintenance Resolution Type of Project: Motor Fuel Tax Project Maintenance District(s): Countywide County Board District(s): Countywide Fiscal Impact: $4,200,000.00: (FY25 $1,250,000.00; FY26 $1,250,000.00; FY27 $1,250,000.00, FY28 $450,000.00) Account(s): Motor Fuel Tax Fund: 11300.1500.29150.540370 Summary: The Department of Transportation and Highways respectfully requests approval of the proposed Maintenance Resolution for work done Countywide. The appropriating funds are for the furnishing, installation, relocation, and removal of signs, approve Pass Action details Not available 24-2895 1   Amendment to Previously Approved item for 88th Ave - Cork Ave at I-294 Interchange Amendment to a Previously Approved Item PROPOSED PREVIOUSLY APPROVED ITEM AMENDMENT Department: Transportation and Highways Request: Amended Resolution Item Number: 19-3515 Fiscal Impact: N/A Account(s): Motor Fuel Tax Fund: 11300.1500.29152.521536 (FY24 = $2,550,000.00) 11300.1500.29152.560019 (FY24 = $849,000.00) 11300.1500.29150.521536 (FY24 = $2,200,000.00; FY25 = $2,500,000.00) 11300.1500.29150.560019 (FY24 = $733,400.00; FY25 = $815,200.00) Original Text of Item: The Department of Transportation and Highways respectfully requests approval of a previously approved item for an amendment. An amendment is requested to make the project eligible to expend Rebuild Illinois (RBI) bond funds by checking “Yes” to make this project a bondable capital improvement on the IDOT improvement resolution form BLR 09110 approve Pass Action details Not available 24-3578 1   Journal of Proceedings 05-16-2024 Journal of Proceedings JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS COOK COUNTY CLERK, Cedric Giles, presented in printed form a record of the Journal of Proceedings of the regular meeting held on May 16, 2024.. approve Pass Action details Not available 24-3584 1   Journal of Proceedings Special Meeting 05-20-2024 Journal of Proceedings JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS COOK COUNTY CLERK, Cedric Giles, presented in printed form a record of the Journal of Proceedings of the special meeting held on May 20, 2024 . approve Pass Action details Not available 24-2891 1   Hillside Senior Apartments - HOME Investment Partnership Program HOME Investment Partnerships Program PROPOSED HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM Department: Planning and Development Other Part(ies): Turnstone Hillside Senior Apartments LP Request: Cook County’s Department of Planning and Development requests approval of the investment of $2,500,000 HOME Investment Partnership Program funds to support the new construction of Hillside Senior Apartments, a 42-unit affordable senior housing development to be located at 5207 Ridge Avenue in Hillside. Total Development Cost: $18,691,337.00 Project Loan Amount: $2,500,000.00 Fiscal Impact: $2,500,000.00 Account(s): 11900.1013.53638.580170 Summary: Cook County’s Department of Planning and Development staff recommends the investment of $2,500,000 in HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME) funds for the acquisition and construction of Hillside Seniors Apartments, a new affordable rental housing development for seniors located in west suburban Hillside. The County’s HOME loan will be in a subordinate second position during the construction term (estimated 24-month) springing to a first position permanent lo defer Pass Action details Not available 24-2910 1   Aloha Motel - CDBG-CV Fixed-Site Shelter Report PROPOSED COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT CARES ACT (CDBG-CV) Department: Planning and Development Other Part(ies): BEDS Plus Care, Inc. (or its single-purpose entity, Cicero Avenue Transitional Shelter LLC) Request: CDBG-CV Program Project Loan Total Development Cost: $6,175,000.00 Project Loan Amount: $2,800,000.00 Fiscal Impact: None Account(s): 11900.1013.54026.580170 Summary: Cook County’s Department of Planning and Development staff respectfully submits the recommended investment of $2,800,000 of Community Development Block Grant CARES Act (CDBG-CV) funds to BEDS Plus Care, Inc. (or its wholly-owned, single purpose entity, Cicero Avenue Transitional Shelter, LLC) for the acquisition of the Aloha Motel, an existing hotel located in Chicago directly adjacent to southwest suburban Burbank. The loan will have a thirty-year term, carry no interest, and will be fully forgivable at maturity. The Aloha Motel is currently being leased by BEDS Plus Care, Inc. (BEDS) and operates as a fixed-site shelter for the homeless. CDBG-CV loan funds will be used approve Pass Action details Not available 24-3622 1   Reappointment Human Rights Commission Reappointment PROPOSED REAPPOINTMENT Appointee(s): Sufyan Sohel Position: Member Department/Board/Commission: Cook County Commission on Human Rights Effective date: 6/25/2024 Expiration date: 6/25/2027 approve Pass Action details Not available 24-3573 1   ARPA Budget Transfer Approvals Report REPORT Department: Department of Budget & Management Services Report Title: Board Resolution 22-0637 ARPA Budget Transfer Approvals Report Period: May 1, 2024 - May 31, 2024 Summary: Pursuant to Board Resolution 22-0637, the Department of Budget & Management Services (DBMS) may approve budgetary transfers required to implement the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) initiatives approved by the Board of Commissioners within the special purpose fund established for the County’s allocation of ARPA Funding. Attached, please find a report of all transfers made within the ARPA special purpose fund between May 1, 2024, and May 31, 2024. Please note, the report presents the information in three different formats: Summary of Budget Transfers: reflects a summary of all transfers by fund and department, and the purpose of the transfer. Transfers By Department: reflects all transfers by Department, delineating the accounts out of and into which such transfers were made. Transfers By Fund: reflects all transfers by Fund, delineating the Department or Agency that made t receive and file Pass Action details Not available 24-3590 1   FY2024 2nd Quarter Budget Transfers Under $50,000 Report REPORT Department: Department of Budget & Management Services Report Title: FY2024 2nd Quarter Budget Transfers Under $50,000 Report Period: March 1, 2024 - May 31, 2024 Summary: Pursuant to Section 9 of the Cook County Resolution and Appropriation Bill for FY2024, the Department of Budget & Management Services submits the attached list of budget transfers of under $50,000 made by Cook County Departments and Agencies from March 1, 2024 through May 31, 2024. receive and file Pass Action details Not available 24-3610 1     Report REPORT Department: Department of Budget & Management Services Report Title: FY2024 2nd Quarter Grants Report Report Period: March 1, 2024 - May 31, 2024 Summary: Pursuant to Section 28 of the Cook County Resolution and Appropriation Bill for FY2024, the Department of Budget & Management Services submits the attached list of grant awards received by Cook County Departments and Agencies during the 2nd Quarter of the fiscal year (March 1, 2024 - May 31, 2024) receive and file Pass Action details Not available 24-3632 1     Report REPORT Department: Department of Budget & Management Services Report Title: FY2024 2nd Quarter FTE Position Reclassifications Report Period: March 1, 2024 - May 31, 2024 Summary: Pursuant to Section 10 of the Annual Appropriation Bill and Budget Resolution, before any position is recommended for reclassification, the relevant Agency of the County must obtain prior approval of the Budget Director to validate available funding. Section 10 further requires this office to issue a report to the Board of Commissioners of approved position reclassifications on a quarterly basis for the preceding quarter. Please note that 302 full-time equivalent positions were reclassified between March 1, 2024 and May 31, 2024, and an additional 636 were reclassed due to Job Architecture changes as of March 24, 2024. DBMS is not charged with reviewing the operational need behind the reclassification request. Rather, DBMS is currently only charged with ensuring that funding exists for such reclassifications. Below is a summary of the approved reclasses: Control Office FTE Recla receive and file Pass Action details Not available 24-3653 1     Report REPORT Department: Department of Budget & Management Services Report Title: FY2024 Quarter 2 Capital Improvements and Equipment Funding and Project Reports Report Period: March 1, 2024 - May 31, 2024 Summary: Pursuant to Section 16 of the FY2024 Annual Appropriations Bill, please find enclosed the FY2024 Quarter 2 Capital Improvements and Equipment Funding and Project Reports. The reports outline adjustments to capital funding that occurred during, and the unencumbered balances that exist in the Capital Improvement and Capital Equipment funds at the end of the 2nd Quarter of FY2024. receive and file Pass Action details Not available 24-3224 1   Illinois Department of Military Affairs Interagency Agreement PROPOSED INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT Department(s): Animal and Rabies Control and Veterans Affairs Other Part(ies): Illinois Department of Military Affairs Request: Authorization to enter into an interagency agreement. Good(s) or Service(s): Authorized Use of Premises Agreement period: 7/1/2024 - 12/31/2027 Fiscal Impact: Up to $3000.00 per year Accounts: 11312.1510.33925.521313 Agreement Number(s): N/A Summary/Notes: Animal and Rabies Control (ARC) in conjunction with the Department of Veterans Affairs is requesting authorization to enter into a space utilization agreement, with The Illinois Department of Military Affairs, to host free rabies vaccination clinics servicing the companion animals of Cook County Veterans. approve Pass Action details Not available 24-2260 1   Chicago Public Schools Air Monitoring Access Agreement Agreement PROPOSED AGREEMENT Department(s): Department of Environment and Sustainability and Department of Real Estate Management Other Part(ies): The Board of Education of the City of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois Request: Authorization to enter into an interagency agreement Good(s) or Service(s): A grant of access and license to use space on public school buildings for purposes of air monitoring Agreement period: Ten years from the date of the last signature Fiscal Impact: None Accounts: N/A Agreement Number(s): N/A Summary/Notes: Chicago Public Schools has agreed to grant to Cook County a non-exclusive right of access to the Licensed Space for the installation of, and the ongoing inspection, maintenance, repair, replacement, and removal of air monitoring equipment at three schools: William Taft High School, George Washington High School, and Manuel Perez, Jr. Elementary School. This access is needed for the continuation of part of DES’s mission, to perform ongoing monitoring of air quality across Cook County in cooperation with the Illinois Environme approve Pass Action details Not available 24-2904 1   Agreement for Subrecipient Agreement_ Lincolnwood_ Engineered Stormwater Storage Agreement (Highway) PROPOSED AGREEMENT (TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS) Department: Transportation and Highways Other Part(ies): Village of Lincolnwood (the “Village”) Request: Approval of proposed NT025 Subrecipient Agreement Goods or Services: Various Management Location: Village of Lincolnwood, Illinois Section Number: N/A County Board District: 13 Centerline Mileage: N/A Agreement Period: One-time agreement Agreement Number(s): N/A Fiscal Impact: $900,000.00 (up to $900,000.00 to be reimbursed from the ARPA Funds) Accounts: 11286.1500.63162.580170 Summary: The Department of Transportation and Highways respectfully requests approval of the proposed agreement between the County and the Village of Lincolnwood. The Village will be the lead agency for administration, implementation and management of the ARPA construction and construction engineering for the ARPA IIC Expansion Program. These improvements will support stormwater mitigation efforts to minimize flooding on Village roadways. The County will reimburse the Village for its sha refer Pass Action details Not available 24-3500 1   EV Charging Stations Contract (Various Vendors) Contract PROPOSED CONTRACT Department(s): Bureau of Asset Management Vendor: Various Vendors, See “Summary” Below Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to enter into and execute Good(s) or Service(s): Design and construction of electric vehicle charging stations Contract Value: Not-to-Exceed $28,436,300.70 Contract period: 8/1/2024 - 7/31/2027 with two (2) one-year renewal option Potential Fiscal Year Budget Impact: FY2024 $4,739,383.45, FY2025 $9,478,766.90, FY2025 $9,478,766.90, FY2027 $4,739,383.45 Accounts: 11286.1161.62962.560109.00000.00000 (ARPA) 11569.1031.11190.560105.00000.00000 (Capital Improvement Program) 11569.1031.11190.560107.00000.00000 (Capital Improvement Program) Contract Number(s): 2316-05021 Concurrences: The vendor has met the Minority- and Women-owned Business Enterprise Ordinance via direct participation. The Chief Procurement Officer concurs. Summary: The Bureau of Asset Management respectfully requests approval for vendors to provide design and construction services for level 2 electric vehicle charging stations, level 2 st refer Pass Action details Not available 24-3161 1   Modesto Management, LLC. Contract PROPOSED CONTRACT Department(s): Facilities Management Vendor: Modesto Management LLC, Forest Park, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to enter into and execute Good(s) or Service(s): Metal Restoration and Maintenance Services Contract Value: $2,858,499.00 Contract period: 7/1/2024 - 6/30/2027, with two (2), One (1) year renewal options. Potential Fiscal Year Budget Impact: FY2024 $238,208.25, FY2025 $714,624.75, FY2026 $952,833.00, FY2027 $952,833.00 Accounts: 11100.1200.12355.540350 Contract Number(s): 2402-12211 Concurrences: The vendor has met the Minority- and Women-owned Business Enterprise Ordinance via: Direct participation. The prime vendor is a certified MBE. The Chief Procurement Officer concurs. Summary: This contract will allow the Department of Facilities Management to receive Metal Restoration and Maintenance Services. The vendor was selected pursuant to a publicly advertised Invitation for Bids (IFB) in accordance with the Cook County Procurement Code. Modesto Management LLC was the approve Pass Action details Not available 24-3328 1   AKMS, Inc. Lease Agreement Lease Agreement PROPOSED LEASE AGREEMENT Department: Department of Real Estate Management Request: Request to Enter Lease Agreement Landlord: AKMS, Inc. Tenant: County of Cook, on behalf of the Office of the Chief Judge Location: 705 S. Jefferson St., Chicago, Illinois 60607 Term/Extension Period: 10/1/2024 - 9/30/2029 Space Occupied: Approximately 41,000 square feet (130 parking spaces) Monthly Rent: $40,000 base rent per month, totaling $480,000 annually, and $2,400,000 base rent over the entire term of lease. Total Rent Schedule, including Common Area Maintenance and Property Taxes: Lease Year Annual Base Rent Estimated CAM Total Estimated & Property Taxes Annualized Rent 10/1/24 - 09/30/25 480,000.00 480,536.00 960,536.00 10/01/25 - 09/30/26 480,000.00 375,200.00 855,200.00 10/01/26 - 09/30/27 480,000.00 388,961.00 868,961.00 10/01/27 - 09/30/28 480,000.00 403,408.00 883,408.00 10/01/28 - 09/30/29 480,000.00 418,578.50 898,578.50 Total Operating Expenses 2,400,000 2,066,683.50 4,466,683.50 Fiscal Impact: refer Pass Action details Not available 24-3454 1   PROPOSED GRANT AWARD CDBG, ESG, HOME Grant Award PROPOSED GRANT AWARD Department: Department of Planning and Development Grantee: Department of Planning and Development Grantor: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Request: Authorization to accept grant Purpose: To support various community development, homeless and social services, affordable housing, and economic development activities in suburban Cook County Grant Amount: Community Development Block Grant (CDBG): $10,532,626 Emergency Solution Grant (ESG) $856,336.00 HOME Investment Partnerships: $5,747,740 Grant Period: CDBG: 10/1/2024 - 9/30 2025 ESG: 10/1/2024 - 9/30/2025 HOME: 10/1/2024 - 9/30/2031 Fiscal Impact: None Accounts: Fund - 11900 Office - 1013 Object Account - 580171 Object account description - Grant Disbursement. Concurrences: The Budget Department has received all requisite documents and determined the fiscal impact on Cook County, if any Summary: Transmitted herewith are the proposed funding sources and categories for the 2023 2024 Program Year for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Emergency Solutions G approve as amended in the errata Pass Action details Not available 24-3577 1   Adoption of the 2024 Cook County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan Resolution PROPOSED RESOLUTION ADOPTION OF THE 2024 COOK COUNTY MULTI-JURISDICTIONAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN WHEREAS, the Cook County Board of Commissioners (“Board”) recognizes the threat that natural hazards pose to people and property within our community; and WHEREAS, The Board recognizes the importance of reducing or eliminating vulnerability to disasters, in a changing climate, for the overall good and welfare of the community; and WHEREAS, The Board recognizes the disproportionate impact of climate change and natural disasters on historically disinvested communities and our most vulnerable residents requiring proactive mitigation actions; and WHEREAS, on October 10, 2000, the U.S. Congress passed the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 (“Act”) which provides the legal framework for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) mitigation, planning requirements for state, local, and tribal governments as a condition of mitigation grant assistance emphasizing the need for pre-disaster mitigation of potential hazards; and WHEREAS, as a condition of future funding for mitigatio refer Pass Action details Not available 24-3602 1     Transfer of Funds PROPOSED TRANSFER OF FUNDS Department: Office of the Chief Judge Request: To approve a transfer of funds between accounts within the Office of the Chief Judge. Reason: A transfer of funds is necessary to provide funds for the FY24 rental expenses for a new parking facility to serve the courthouse at 555 W. Harrison item 24-3328. From Account(s): 11100.1310.35095.520830, PROFESSIONAL SERVICES, $162,000.00) To Account(s): 11100.1310.35095.550130, RENTAL LEASING, $162,000.00 Total Amount of Transfer: $162,000.00 On what date did it become apparent that the receiving account would require an infusion of funds in order to meet current obligations? What was the balance in the account on that date, and what was the balance 30 days prior to that date? The Office of the Chief Judge learned about the need for funding upon the completion of county agencies’ work to identify a facility in April, 2024. This prompted a budget transfer request to avoid funding failures and exceptions. How was the account used for the source of transferred funds identified? approve Pass Action details Not available 24-3357 1   Behavioral Health Report - Dec 2023 - May 2024 Report REPORT Department: Cook County Sheriff’s Office Report Title: Behavioral Health Report Report Period: December 2023 - May 2024 Summary: This semi-annual report is to comply with the requirements of Resolution# 23-0523 to Assess the Needs and Improve the Quality and Effectiveness of Behavioral Health Care Provided by Cook County Government. refer Pass Action details Not available 24-3528 1   Funds Transfer Transfer of Funds PROPOSED TRANSFER OF FUNDS Department: Department of Budget and Management Services Request: Transfer Funds Reason: To disburse funds to the local municipalities From Account(s): 11292.1265.10155.580300.00000.00000, $90,000,000.00 To Account(s): 11292.1265.10155.580170.00000.00000, $90,000,000.00 Total Amount of Transfer: $90,000,000.00 On what date did it become apparent that the receiving account would require an infusion of funds in order to meet current obligations? What was the balance in the account on that date, and what was the balance 30 days prior to that date? 5/31/2024. Account 580300 580170 was not budgeted. How was the account used for the source of transferred funds identified? List any other accounts that were also considered (but not used) as the source of the transferred funds. Account 580300 General and Contingent NOC is the only account that has an appropriation. Identify any projects, purchases, programs, contracts, or other obligations that will be deferred, delayed, or canceled as a result of the reduction in available spending autho approve as amended in the errata Pass Action details Not available 24-3337 1     Report REPORT Department: Office of the Comptroller Report Title: Cook County Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for year ended 11/30/2023 Report Period: 12/1/2022 - 11/30/2023 Summary: Annual audit of Cook County’s financial statements prepared by the Office of the Cook County Comptroller and audited by RSM US LLP in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the USA. refer Pass Action details Not available 24-3338 1     Report REPORT Department: Office of the Comptroller Report Title: Cook County Illinois Report to the County President, Board of Commissioners, and the Audit Committee, 5/31/2024 Report Period: 12/1/2022-11/30/2023 Summary: This report, presented by RSM US LLP, is intended solely for the information and use of the County President, County Board of Commissioners, the Audit Committee and management. It summarizes certain matters required by professional standards to be communicated to them in their oversight responsibility for the County’s financial reporting process. refer Pass Action details Not available 24-3339 1   Cook County Illinois Report on Federal Awards Report REPORT Department: Bureau of Finance, Office of the Comptroller Report Title: Cook County Illinois Report on Federal Awards (In accordance with the Single Audit Act Amendments of 1996, and Uniform Guidance) for the Fiscal Year ended 11/30/2023 Report Period: 12/1/2022 -11/30/2023 Summary: Annual audits of: (1) the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards prepared by the Office of the Cook County Comptroller and (2) compliance for each major federal program and on internal control over compliance required by Uniform Guidance, audited by Washington, Pittman & McKeever, LLC, in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the USA; the standards applicable to financial audits contained in Government Auditing Standards, issued by the Comptroller General of the United States; and the audit requirements of Title 2 U.S. Code of Federal Regulations Part 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (Uniform Guidance) refer Pass Action details Not available 24-3340 1     Report REPORT Department: Bureau of Finance, Office of the County Comptroller Report Title: Cook County Health and Hospitals System of Illinois d/b/a Cook County Health (An Enterprise Fund of Cook County Illinois), Financial Report, 11/30/2023 Report Period: 12/1/2022 - 11/30/2023 Summary: Annual audit of the CCH financial statements prepared by CCH Finance and audited by RSM US LLP in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the USA refer Pass Action details Not available 24-3341 1     Report REPORT Department: Bureau of Finance, Office of the County Comptroller Report Title: Cook County Health and Hospitals System d/b/a Cook County Health Report to the Audit and Compliance Committee, 5/31/2024 Report Period: 12/1/2022 - 11/30/2023 Summary: This report, presented by RSM US LLP, is intended solely for the CCH Audit and Compliance Committee and summarizes certain matters required by professional standards to be communicated to them in their oversight responsibility for the CCH’s financial reporting process refer Pass Action details Not available 24-3342 1     Report REPORT Department: Bureau of Finance, Office of the Comptroller Report Title: Cook County Illinois Actuarial Analysis - Workers Compensation and Liability Report Period: As of 11/30/2023. Summary: Annual actuarial study completed by Aon Global Risk Consulting. refer Pass Action details Not available 24-2612 1   Gensler Architecture, Chicago, Illinois Contract PROPOSED CONTRACT Department(s): Department of Capital Planning and Policy Vendor: Gensler Architecture, Design & Planning P.C. D/B/A Gensler, Chicago, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to enter into and execute Good(s) or Service(s): Ruth M. Rothstein CORE Center Renovation Design Services Contract Value: $1,499,500.00 Contract period: 6/1/2024 - 5/31/2027 Potential Fiscal Year Budget Impact: FY 2024 $291,569.50, FY 2025 $499,833.33, FY 2026 $499,833.33, FY 2027 $208,263.84 Accounts: 11569.1031.11190.560105/7.00000.00000 (Capital Improvement Program) Contract Number(s): H24-25-091 Concurrences: The vendor has met the Minority- and Women-owned Business Enterprise Ordinance via: Direct participation. The CCH Chief Procurement Officer Concurs. Summary: This request is for the provision of professional architectural and engineering services for the evaluation and design of renovations to the Ruth M. Rothstein CORE Center. The vendor will provide design, engineering, and construction administration service refer Pass Action details Not available 24-3353 1   GSG Consultants, Inc. Schaumburg, Illinois Contract PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT Department(s): Department of Capital Planning and Policy Vendor: GSG Consultants, Inc., Schaumburg, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to extend and increase contract Good(s) or Service(s): Service - Architectural and Engineering Design Services for the Oak Forest Health Campus Demolition Original Contract Period: 8/1/2021 - 7/31/2024 Proposed Amendment Type: Extension and Increase Proposed Contract Period: Extension period 8/1/2024 - 7/31/2025 Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $3,207,730.12 Original Approval (Board or Procurement): Board, 7/29/2021, $3,207,730.12 Increase Requested: $496,666.00 Previous Board Increase(s): N/A Previous Chief Procurement Officer Increase(s): N/A Previous Board Renewals: N/A Previous Chief Procurement Officer Renewals: N/A Previous Board Extension(s): N/A Previous Chief Procurement Officer Extension(s): N/A Potential Fiscal Impact: FY 2024 $165,999.00, FY 2025 $330,667.00 Accounts: 11569.1031.11190.5601 refer Pass Action details Not available 24-3365 1   PROPOSED GRANT AWARD DOE Grant Award PROPOSED GRANT AWARD Department: Bureau of Economic Development Grantee: Bureau of Economic Development, Cook County Grantor: United States Department of Energy Request: Authorization to accept grant Purpose: The Department of Energy has awarded the Bureau of Economic Development with a $1.125 million grant to support the establishment of the Chicagoland Solar Collaborative (CSC), an industry sector partnership with the purpose of improving on-ramps for businesses and individuals seeking access to employment and entrepreneurship opportunities in solar installation. Grant Amount: $1,125,000.00 Grant Period: 5/1/2024 - 4/30/2027 Fiscal Impact: Budget Period 1: $368,673.00 for 5/1/2024 - 4/30/2025 Budget Period 2: $376,498.00 for 5/1/2025 - 4/30/2026 Budget Period 3: $379,829.00 for 5/1/2026 - 4/30/2027 Accounts: Cash match of $75,000.00 11000.1027.10155.521313 Concurrences: The Budget Department has received all requisite documents and determined the fiscal impact on Cook County, if any. Summary: Cook County will establish the Chicagoland Solar Collabo approve Pass Action details Not available 24-3370 1   Leyden Apartments - HOME Investment Partnership Program HOME Investment Partnerships Program PROPOSED HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM Department: Planning and Development Other Part(ies): Evergreen Real Estate Services LLC Request: Cook County’s Department of Planning and Development requests approval of the investment of $1,750,000 HOME Investment Partnership Program funds to support the new construction of Leyden Apartments, an 80-unit affordable senior housing development to be located at 2450 & 2506-2516 N. Mannheim Road in Franklin Park. Total Development Cost: $39,132,240.00 Project Loan Amount: $1,750,000.00 Fiscal Impact: $1,750,000.00 Account(s): 11900.1013.53638.580170.00000 Summary: Cook County’s Department of Planning and Development staff recommends the investment of $1,750,000 in HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME) funds for the acquisition and construction of Leyden Apartments (the Project), a new 80-unit affordable rental housing development for seniors located in west suburban Franklin Park. The County’s HOME loan will be in a subordinate position during the construction term (estimated 16-months) and remain subor refer Pass Action details Not available 24-3684 1   REQUESTING THAT MEDICARE FULLY FUND ALZHEIMER DISEASE TREATMENT Resolution PROPOSED RESOLUTION REQUESTING THAT MEDICARE FULLY FUND ALZHEIMER DISEASE TREATMENT AND EARLY DETECTION DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES WHEREAS, Alzheimer's disease is the most common form of dementia, and among the top 10 causes of death in the U.S. More people die of Alzheimer’s than breast cancer and prostate cancer combined. With Alzheimer's, the brain shrinks, brain cells die, and peoples' memory and language centers fail and as the disease advances, the loss of brain function leads to dehydration, malnutrition, infection, and ultimately death; and WHEREAS, Alzheimer’s affects people 65 years of age and older. More than 6 million Americans are currently living with Alzheimer's and by 2050, this number is projected to rise to nearly 13 million; and WHEREAS, the U.S. is experiencing a shortage of specialists in elder and memory-related medicine and nurses providing care at nursing homes and assisted-living facilities. In regions with high rates of Alzheimer's, these shortages are particularly catastrophic within the current models of care; and WHEREAS, according to the Illin approve Pass Action details Not available 24-3626 1   Reappointment of Rev. Richard Tolliver to the Commission on Human Rights Reappointment PROPOSED REAPPOINTMENT Appointee(s): Rev. Dr. Richard Tolliver Position: Member Department/Board/Commission: Cook County Commission on Human Rights Effective date: Immediate Expiration date: Three years from date of approval Summary: approve Pass Action details Not available 24-3685 1   Cook County Board of Ethics Appointment Marvis Barnes Appointment PROPOSED APPOINTMENT Appointee(s): Marvis Barnes Position: Member Department/Board/Commission: Cook County Board of Ethics Effective date: 7/25/2024 Expiration date: 7/25/2028 refer Pass Action details Not available 24-3686 1   Cook County Commission Human Rights Commission Appointment Charles Isaacs Appointment PROPOSED APPOINTMENT Appointee(s): Charles Isaacs Position: Member Department/Board/Commission: Cook County Human Rights Commission Effective date: 7/25/2024 Expiration date: 7/25/2027 refer Pass Action details Not available 24-3688 1   REQUESTING A HEARING IN THE COOK COUNTY HEALTH COMMITTEE TO DISCUSS THE REPORTING TIMES OF HEALTH DATA RECEIVED BY COOK COUNTY REQUESTING A HEARING IN THE COOK COUNTY HEALTH COMMITTEE TO DISCUSS THE REPORTING TIMES OF HEALTH DATA RECEIVED BY COOK COUNTY Resolution PROPOSED RESOLUTION REQUESTING A HEARING IN THE COOK COUNTY HEALTH COMMITTEE TO DISCUSS THE REPORTING TIMES OF HEALTH DATA RECEIVED BY COOK COUNTY WHEREAS, Cook County Health and Hospitals System (CCHHS) is one of the largest public health system in the United States, serving more than 600,00 unique individuals annually; and WHEREAS, the Cook County Board’s initiatives are data-driven, and programs and resources are distributed based on where the evidence supports increased intervention; and WHEREAS, CCHHS is and must continue to be a leader in delivering equitable health outcomes; and WHEREAS, the Cook County Board of Commissioners knows it is critical to have up-to-date data regarding fluctuations in diseases, viruses, and other illnesses; and WHEREAS, the importance of having up to date information allows for Cook County’s public health officials to address emerging illnesses early on and avoid exceeding the capacity of Cook County’s health system; and WHEREAS, Cook County has demonstrated success through targeted health campaigns, such as reducing HIV cases refer Pass Action details Not available 24-3706 1   RESOLUTION TO SUPPORT MINORITY AND WOMEN OWNED BUSINESSES AMIDST LAWSUITS ALLEGING DISCRIMINATION IN GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS Resolution PROPOSED RESOLUTION RESOLUTION TO SUPPORT MINORITY AND WOMEN OWNED BUSINESSES AMIDST LAWSUITS ALLEGING DISCRIMINATION IN GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS WHEREAS, The Cook County Minority/ Women Business Enterprise (M/WBE) program was first enacted in 1988, with the purpose of remediating past County discrimination against minorities and women on construction contracts; WHEREAS, many local governments, including Cook County, were active and passive participants in discriminatory practices that adversely affected the growth and full participation of minority and women-owned businesses in the government marketplace; WHEREAS, the Cook County M/WBE program evolved over time to apply to goods and services contracts, professional services contracts, and health and hospital contracts; WHEREAS, in 2000, the construction portion of the program was ruled unconstitutional, and Cook County was without a M/WBE construction program for several years; WHEREAS, under the leadership of President Preckwinkle, the construction program is now reinstated and on firm constitutional footing, and su refer Pass Action details Not available 24-2691 1   Contract Amendment for Design Engineering Services Phase II – East Lake Avenue Bridge over MFNB. Co. number 2038-18399C Contract Amendment (Highway) PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT (TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS) Department(s): Transportation and Highways Vendor: EXP U.S. Services, Inc., Chicago, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to extend and increase contract Good(s) or Service(s): Preliminary Engineering and Environmental (Phase I) Services Location: Village of Glenview and the Village of Wilmette, Illinois County Board District(s): 14 Original Contract Period: 3/1/2022 - 8/31/2023 Section: 18-A5924-00-EG Proposed Contract Period Extension: 9/1/2024 - 11/1/2026 Section: 18-A5924-00-EG Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $724,573.00 Original Board Approval: 2/10/2022, $724,573.00 Previous Board Increase(s) or Extension(s): N/A Previous Chief Procurement Officer Increase(s) or Extension(s): extension 9/1/2023 - 8/31/2024 This Increase Requested: $1,241,800.00 Potential Fiscal Impact: FY 2024 $931,350.00, FY 2025 $310,450.00 Accounts: Rebuild Illinois: 11300.1500.29152.560019 Contract Number(s): 2038-18399C refer Pass Action details Not available 24-3722 1   ARPA - Fixed-Site Emergency Shelter Program (#NT117) Report REPORT Department: Office of the County Auditor Report Title: ARPA - Fixed-Site Emergency Shelter Program (#NT117) Report Period: March 7, 2024 - June 6, 2024 Summary: The Office of the County Auditor report on the ARPA Fixed-Site Emergency Shelter for People Experiencing Homelessness. refer Pass Action details Not available 24-3697 1   Helicopter Contract PROPOSED CONTRACT Department(s): The Cook County Sheriff’s Office Vendor: Bell Textron Inc., Fort Worth, Texas Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to enter into and execute Good(s) or Service(s): Helicopter Acquisition Contract Value: $11,267,183.00 Contract period: 7/1/2024 8/1/2024 - 6/30/2029 Potential Fiscal Year Budget Impact: FY 2024 $11,267,183.00 Accounts: 11569.1214.21120.560265 Contract Number(s): 2310-09052 Concurrences: The Contract specific goal set on this contract is zero. The Chief Procurement Officer concurs. Summary: The Cook County Sheriff’s Office is requesting authorization for the Office of the Chief Procurement Officer to enter into and execute a contract with Bell Textron Inc. to provide a helicopter airframe, required equipment and law-enforcement specific equipment. The helicopter is to be deployed by the Sheriff’s Office for a variety of mission profiles including incident response and situational awareness, emergency response, and search and rescue operations. The contract was awarded through a publicly adver refer as amended in the errata Pass Action details Not available 24-3721 1   Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office Biannual Behavioral Health Services Report Report REPORT Department: Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office Report Title: Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office Biannual Behavioral Health Services Report for December 2023 - May 2024 Report Period: December 2022 - May 2023 Summary: In response to Cook County Resolution 23-0523, the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office (CCSAO) has produced the following biannual behavioral health services report for the reporting period from December 1, 2023, to May 31, 2024, to address each of the questions outlined in the Resolution. refer Pass Action details Not available 24-2863 1   BOT IGA with South Suburban Mayors and Mangers Association Resolution PROPOSED RESOLUTION PROMOTING DIGITAL EQUITY THROUGH THE WIDE AREA NETWORK AND BROADBAND EXPANSION WHEREAS, Article VII, Section 10 of the Constitution of the State of Illinois authorizes and encourages units of local government to contract in any manner not prohibited by law or ordinance; and WHEREAS, the Intergovernmental Cooperation Act, 5 ILCS 220/1 et seq. authorizes units of local government to enter into intergovernmental agreements with other public agencies; and WHEREAS, SSMMA is a public agency as defined under Section 2 of the Intergovernmental Cooperation Act, 5 ILCS 220/2; and WHEREAS, South Suburban Mayors and Managers Association (SSMMA), owns, manages and maintains a high-speed telecommunications network brand as Chicago Southland Fiber Network (CSFN); and WHEREAS, Cook County & SSMMA have worked as close collaborators regarding CSFN for over a decade, including two previously executed Intergovernmental Agreements - one granting the County an Indefeasible Right of Use of Fiber on CSFN on April 9th, 2014 (Item No. 14-2274) and the second for Broadband refer Pass Action details Not available 24-3727 1   Behavioral Health Quarterly Report for 1st and 2nd Quarter Report REPORT Department: Law Office of the Cook County Public Defender Report Title: Behavioral Health Services 1st and 2nd Quarterly Report Report Period: December 2023 -May 2024 Summary: The following report is intended to provide the Cook County Board of Commissioners with the relevant information about services provided by the Law Office of the Cook County Public Defender in order to assess needs and improve quality and effectiveness of behavioral health care provided by Cook County government. This report focuses primarily on the Mental Health Resource Unit within the Public Defender’s office. refer Pass Action details Not available 24-3747 1   CALL FOR A HEARING REQUESTING THE COOK COUNTY ASSESSOR TO APPEAR BEFORE THE LEGISLATION AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE TO DISCUSS CLASS 2 AND 3 OF THE COUNTY CODE Resolution PROPOSED RESOLUTION CALL FOR A HEARING REQUESTING THE COOK COUNTY ASSESSOR TO APPEAR BEFORE THE LEGISLATION AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE TO DISCUSS CLASS 2 AND 3 OF THE COUNTY CODE WHEREAS, The Cook County Assessor is an elected government official who is responsible for establishing fair and accurate property assessments; and WHEREAS, the mission of the Cook County Assessor’s Office is to deliver accurate and transparent assessments of all residential and commercial properties; and WHEREAS, reassessments occur tri-annually by the Cook County Assessor; and WHEREAS, Class 2 refers to residential property; and WHEREAS, Class 3 refers to multi-family property; and WHEREAS, residents of Cook County have expressed concerns regarding Class 2 and Class 3; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Cook County Assessor will appear before the Legislation and Intergovernmental Affairs Committee of the Cook County Board in July of 2024 to discuss classifications 2 and 3 of real property; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Cook County Assessor be prepared refer Pass Action details Not available