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Meeting Name: Board of Commissioners Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 1/15/2026 9:00 AM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: Cook County Building, Board Room, 118 North Clark Street, Chicago, Illinois
Issued on: 1/9/2026
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26-0382 1 Reappointment of Michael Lapinski to Human RightsReappointmentPROPOSED REAPPOINTMENT Appointee(s): Michael Lapinski Position: Commissioner Department/Board/Commission: Cook County Human Rights Commission Effective date: 12/18/2025 Expiration date: 12/18/2028   Not available Not available
26-0573 1 IRFC Reappointment Natalie DavilaReappointmentPROPOSED REAPPOINTMENT Appointee(s): Natalie Davila Position: Member Department/Board/Commission: Independent Revenue Forecasting Commission Effective date: Immediate Expiration date: Independent Revenue Forecasting Commission Summary:   Not available Not available
26-0550 1  ResolutionPROPOSED RESOLUTION REALLOCATIONS FOR NT514 DOMESTIC VIOLENCE INTERVENTION AND SUPPORT SERVICES INITIATIVE 2026 WHEREAS, on March 11, 2021, the federal government authorized the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (“ARPA”) which included $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 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 (“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 21-36   Not available Not available
26-0546 1  ReportREPORT Department: Bureau of Finance Report Title: Covid-19 Financial Response Report Report Period: 3/1/2020-11/30/2025 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 November 30, 2025. This report includes updates on the County’s FEMA PA, Emergency Rental Assistance and American Rescue Plan Act grant allocations..   Not available Not available
26-0598 1 Bills and Claims Report 11/25/2025-12/22/2025ReportREPORT Department: Comptroller’s Office Report Title: Bills and Claims Report Report Period: 11/25/2025-12/22/2025 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.   Not available Not available
26-0567 1 CCH Semi-Annual Utilization ReportReportREPORT Department: Cook County Health Report Title: CCH Semi-Annual Utilization Report Report Period: June 2025 - November 2025 Summary: This CCH Bi- Annual Agency Utilization Report is to comply with Resolution 24-5841 which calls for CCH to provide bi-annual reports to the Board of Commissioners and to make presentation at an annual hearing of the Health & Hospitals Committee. These bi-annual reports will no longer be required once CCH agency utilization does not exceed 20% of the budgeted Full Time Equivalents (FTE) personnel for each job classification approved in the annual budget by the Cook County Board of Commissioners. The resolution sunsets five years after adoption (November 2029).   Not available Not available
26-0434 1 2025 Q4 Disaster Response and Recovery Fund ReportReportREPORT Department: Emergency Management and Regional Security Report Title: 2025 Q4 Disaster Response and Recovery Fund Report Report Period: 9/1/2025-11/30/2025 Summary: The quarterly report includes updates for 2025 Q4 of the Disaster Response and Recovery Fund including commitments, expenditures, and substantiative updates.   Not available Not available
26-0494 1 Overdose Data to Action GrantGrant AwardPROPOSED GRANT AWARD Department: Medical Examiner’s Office Grantee: Medical Examiner’s Office Grantor: City of Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) Request: Authorization to accept Grant Purpose: Overdose Data to Action Grant (OD2A) Grant Amount: $200,000.00 Grant Period: 9/1/2025 - 8/31/2026 Fiscal Impact: None Accounts: Not Applicable - No Matching required Concurrences: The Budget Department has received all requisite documents and determined the fiscal impact on Cook County, if any. Summary: Funding from Overdose Data to Action Grant (OD2A) will support the MEO in implementing and collecting accurate, comprehensive, and timely data on fatal overdoses and in using those data to enhance surveillance efforts. This is a Federal Grant awarded by CDC and is a pass-through CDPH. For internal County purposes: Comptroller’s Office has assigned Program # 54678 for this Grant. Please see attached Grant Budget Setup Request Form for additional information.   Not available Not available
26-0499 1 Salam International, Inc., Foothill Ranch, CaliforniaContract Amendment PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT Department(s): Medical Examiner’s Office Vendor: Salam International, Inc. Foothill Ranch, California Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to increase contract Good(s) or Service(s): Body (Cadaver) Bags Original Contract Period: 11/12/2023-11/11/2025, with one (1), two (2) year renewal option Proposed Amendment Type: Increase Proposed Contract Period: N/A Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $120,392.50 Original Approval (Board or Procurement): Procurement, 1/18/2024, $120,392.50 Increase Requested: $120,500.00 Previous Board Increase(s): N/A Previous Chief Procurement Officer Increase(s): N/A Previous Board Renewals: N/A Previous Chief Procurement Officer Renewals: 1/6/2026, 11/12/2025-11/11/2027 Previous Board Extension(s): N/A Previous Chief Procurement Officer Extension(s): N/A Contract Utilization: The Contract-Specific goal set on this contract is Zero. Potential Fiscal Impact: FY 2026 $60,250.00, FY 2027 $60,250.00 Accounts: 11100.1259.17   Not available Not available
26-0302 1 Contract for Tractor Mowers with Attachments - co. no. 2457-10011RContractPROPOSED CONTRACT Department(s): Transportation and Highways Vendor: McCullough Equipment Inc., d/b/a McCullough Kubota, Frankfort, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to enter into and execute Good(s) or Service(s): Tractor Mowers with Attachments Contract Value: $1,206,696.00 Contract period: 2/14/2026 - 2/13/2028 with one (1), one (1) year renewal option Contract Utilization: The Contract-specific goal set on this Contract is Zero. Potential Fiscal Year Budget Impact: FY 2026 $960,000.00, FY 2027 $123,348.00, FY 2028 $123,348.00 Accounts: Capital Equipment: 11569.1500.21120.560155 Contract Number(s): 2457-10011R Summary: The Department of Transportation and Highways respectfully requests approval of proposed Contract between the County and McCullough Equipment Inc., d/b/a McCullough Kubota, Frankfort, Illinois. This Contract will provide for the capital purchase of twelve (12) new Tractor Mowers with Attachments. The new equipment will be used for mowing grass along Cook County roadway   Not available Not available
26-0328 1 4th Quarter Engineering Status ReportReportREPORT Department: Transportation and Highways Report Title: Engineering Status Report Report Period: 9/1/2025 to 11/30/2025 Action: Receive and File Summary: The Department of Transportation and Highways respectfully submits a copy of the Engineering Status Report for Quarter ending November 30, 2025.   Not available Not available
26-0333 1 Improvement Resolution for Old Plank Road Trail ExtensionImprovement 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: Old Plank Road Trail Extension Location: Village of Ford Heights, Illinois, Village of Lynwood, Illinois, Village of Sauk Village, Illinois, City of Chicago Heights, Illinois Section: 24-OLDPR-00-BT County Board District(s): 5, 6 Centerline Mileage: 6.55 miles Fiscal Impact: $3,000,000.00 (FY26 = $750,000.00; FY27 = $1,000,000.00; FY28 = $1,000,000.00; FY29 = $250,000.00) Accounts: Motor Fuel Tax Fund: 11300.1500.29150.521536 Summary: The Department of Transportation and Highways respectfully requests approval of the proposed improvement resolution. The resolution is for the extension of the Old Plank Road Trail in the Villages of Ford Heights, Sauk Village, and Lynwood, and the City of Chicago Heights in Cook County. The resolution is appropriating funds for preliminary engineering, and an environmental (Phase I) study for improve   Not available Not available
26-0335 1 Improvement Resolution for Traffic Engineering Services 2025-2028Improvement 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: Traffic Engineering Services Location: Countywide Section: 25-TCIDS-01-ES County Board District(s): Countywide Centerline Mileage: N/A Fiscal Impact: $2,000,000.00 (FY26 = $400,000; FY27 = $400,000; FY28 = $400,000; FY29 = $400,000; FY30 = $400,000) 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 Traffic Engineering Services at various locations throughout Cook County. The resolution is appropriating funds for Traffic Engineering Services which includes traffic counts, projections, speed analysis, and intersection traffic control warrants analysis.   Not available Not available
26-0340 1 Contract Amendment for Construction Management Services Amendment 1 – Old Orchard Road, Contract no. 2038-18429AContract Amendment (Highway)PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT (TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS) Department(s): Transportation and Highways Vendor: BLA, Inc., Itasca Illinois Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to increase contract Good(s) or Service(s): Construction Management Services Location: Old Orchard Road - Wood Drive to Skokie County Board District(s): 13 Original Contract Period: 8/1/2023 - 7/31/2028 Section: 14-A8327-09-RP Proposed Contract Period Extension: N/A Section: N/A Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $2,709,097.00 Original Board Approval: 6/29/2023, $2,709,097.00 Previous Board Increase(s) or Extension(s): N/A Previous Chief Procurement Officer Increase(s) or Extension(s): N/A Contract Utilization: The vendor has met the Minority-and Women-owned Business Enterprise Ordinance Via: Direct Participation. This Increase Requested: $2,375,663.00 Potential Fiscal Impact: FY 2026 $2,375,663.00 Accounts: Motor Fuel Tax: 11300.1500.29150.560019 Contract Number(s): 2038-18429A IDOT Contra   Not available Not available
26-0341 1 Contract Amendment for Construction Management Services Amendment #1 – 175th Street: Contract no. 2311-09210Contract Amendment (Highway)PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT (TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS) Department(s): Transportation and Highways Vendor: R.M. Chin & Associates, Inc., Chicago, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to increase contract Good(s) or Service(s): Construction Management Services Location: 175th Street County Board District(s): 6 Original Contract Period: 5/27/2024 - 10/28/2028 Section: 20-B6125-00-PV Proposed Contract Period Extension: N/A Section: N/A Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $2,492,387.00 Original Board Approval: 5/16/2024, $2,492,387.00 Previous Board Increase(s) or Extension(s): N/A Previous Chief Procurement Officer Increase(s) or Extension(s): N/A Contract Utilization: The vendor has met the Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Ordinance Via: Direct Participation. The Prime Vendor is Certified MWBE. This Increase Requested: $276,892.00 Potential Fiscal Impact: FY 2026 $276,892.00 Accounts: Motor Fuel Tax: 11300.1500.29150.560019 Contract Number(s): 231   Not available Not available
26-0344 1 Contract for Various Various Traffic Engineering Services: Contract no. 2505-01130Contract (Highway)PROPOSED CONTRACT (TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS) Department(s): Transportation and Highways Vendor: Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc., Chicago, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to enter into and execute contract. Good(s) or Service(s): Traffic Engineering Services Location: Countywide Section: 25-TCIDS-01-ES Contract Value: $2,000,000.00 Contract period: 3/1/2026 - 2/28/2031 Contract Utilization: The vendor has met the Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Ordinance Via: Direct Participation. Potential Fiscal Year Budget Impact: FY 2026 $300,000.00; FY 2027 $400,000.00; FY 2028 $400,000.00; FY 2029 $400,000.00; FY 2030 $400,000.00; FY 2031 $100,000.00 Accounts: Motor Fuel Tax: 11300.1500.29150.521536 Contract Number(s): 2505-01130 Summary: The Department of Transportation and Highways respectfully requests approval of the proposed Contract between Cook County and Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc., of Chicago, Illinois. This contract will allow for the performance of traffic engineering services    Not available Not available
26-0346 1 Contract for Preliminary Engineering Services Phase I Study - Old Plank Trail Extension: Contract no. 2405-09261AContract (Highway)PROPOSED CONTRACT (TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS) Department(s): Transportation and Highways Vendor: Civiltech Engineering, Inc., Chicago, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to enter into and execute contract. Good(s) or Service(s): Preliminary Engineering Services and Preparation of a Phase I Study Location: Old Plank Road Trail Extension Section: 24-OLDPR-00-BT Contract Value: $2,628,605.00 Contract period: 3/1/2026 - 2/28/2030 Contract Utilization: The Contract Specific-Goal set on this contract is Zero. Potential Fiscal Year Budget Impact: FY 2026 $750,000.00; FY 2027 $814,303.00; FY 2028 $814,302.00; FY 2029 $250,000.00 Accounts: Motor Fuel Tax: 11300.1500.29150.521536 Contract Number(s): 2405-09261A Summary: The Department of Transportation and Highways respectfully requests approval of the proposed Contract between Cook County and Civiltech Engineering, Inc., Chicago, Illinois. This contract consists of the preparation of a full preliminary engineering and environmental (Phase I) study (thro   Not available Not available
26-0347 1 Agreement with BNSF for West Cook Rail Safety ProjectAgreement (Highway)PROPOSED AGREEMENT (TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS) Department: Transportation and Highways Other Part(ies): BNSF Railway Company (“BNSF”) Request: Approval of Proposed Agreement Goods or Services: Construction Location: City of Berwyn, Villages of Riverside, Brookfield, La Grange, Illinois Section Number: 24-WCRSI-00-RR County Board District: 16, 17 Centerline Mileage: N/A Agreement Period: One-time Agreement Agreement Number(s): N/A Fiscal Impact: $3,000,000.00 ($2,888,000.00 to be reimbursed From the Federal Railroad Administration) Accounts: Motor Fuel Tax Fund: 11300.1500.29150.521536 ($3,000,000.00) Summary: The Department of Transportation and Highways respectfully requests approval of the proposed Agreement between the County and BNSF Railway Company. BNSF will be the lead agency for construction of Right of way fencing to fill gaps where practicable with the aim of fencing the entire length of the corridor from MP 9 to 14.1. BNSF will furnish all labor, materials, tools, and equipment for the installation o   Not available Not available
26-0408 1 Improvement Resolution for West Cook Rail Safety Improvement ProjectImprovement 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: West Cook Rail Safety Improvement Project Location: Village of Brookfield, Illinois; Village of La Grange, Illinois; Village of Riverside, Illinois; City of Berwyn, Illinois Section: 24-WCRSI-00-RR County Board District(s): 16 Centerline Mileage: 3.3 miles Fiscal Impact: $870,000.00 (FY26 = $130,500.00; FY27 = $739,500.00) Accounts: Motor Fuel Tax Fund: 11300.1500.29150.521536 Summary: The Department of Transportation and Highways respectfully requests approval of the proposed improvement resolution. The work to be performed is for the West Cook Rail Safety Improvement Project which includes construction for Right-Of-Way (ROW) fencing and pedestrian diversions at stations along the BNSF railroad tracks. The location is between Willow Springs Road and Ridgeland Avenue in the Villages of Riverside, Brookfield and La Grange, and the C   Not available Not available
26-0470 1 CBG Midwest, LLC d/b/a/ American Building ServicesContract Amendment PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT Department(s): Facilities Management Vendor: CBG Midwest, LLC d/b/a American Building Services, Vernon Hills, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to increase contract Good(s) or Service(s): Doors, Locks and Door Accessories Original Contract Period: 8/19/2024 - 8/18/2027, with two (2), one (1) year renewal options Proposed Amendment Type: Increase Proposed Contract Period: N/A Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $620,000.00 Original Approval (Board or Procurement): Board, 7/25/2024 $620,000.00 Increase Requested: $500,000.00 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 Contract Utilization: The Vendor has met the Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Ordinance Via: Full MWBE Waiver. Potential Fiscal Impact: FY 2026 $250,000.00, FY 2027   Not available Not available
26-0480 1 Dependable Fire EquipmentContract Amendment PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT Department(s): Facilities Management Vendor: Dependable Fire Equipment, Waukegan, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to renew and increase contract Good(s) or Service(s): Inspections, Testing, Maintenance, Certification and Repairs for Fire Fighting Systems Original Contract Period: 5/15/2023-5/14/2026, with one (1), two (2) year renewal option Proposed Amendment Type: Renewal and Increase Proposed Contract Period: 5/15/2026-5/14/2028 Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $284,733.00 Original Approval (Board or Procurement): Board, 4/27/2023, $204,733.00 Increase Requested: $204,643.98 Previous Board Increase(s): N/A Previous Chief Procurement Officer Increase(s): 9/15/2023, $80,000.00 Previous Board Renewals: N/A Previous Chief Procurement Officer Renewals: N/A Previous Board Extension(s): N/A Previous Chief Procurement Officer Extension(s): N/A Contract Utilization: The Vendor has met the Minority-and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Ordinance Via: Full WBE Waiver. Potential Fiscal    Not available Not available
26-0544 1 Water Tower Owner LLC License Agreement RenewalLicense AgreementPROPOSED LICENSE AGREEMENT Department: Department of Real Estate Management Request: Request to Renew License Agreement on Behalf of Cook County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) Licensor: Water Tower Owner, LLC Licensee: County of Cook (On behalf of the Cook County Sheriff’s Office) Location: 835 N. Michigan Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60611, Suite 1070 Term/Extension Period: 2/1/2026 - 1/31/2027 Space Occupied: 2,100 square feet Monthly Rent: $0.00 Fiscal Impact: None Accounts: N/A Option to Renew: N/A Termination: Either party may terminate, at will and without cause, upon thirty (30) days written notice. Utilities Included: Yes Summary/Notes: Requesting approval of a License Agreement renewal between Water Tower Owner, LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability Company, as Licensor, and County of Cook, a body corporate and politic of the State of Illinois, as Licensee, for approximately 2,100 square feet of space on the mezzanine of the shopping center, known as the Water Tower Place, located at 835 N. Michigan Avenue,    Not available Not available
26-0287 1  ResolutionPROPOSED RESOLUTION PROPOSED RESOLUTION FOR COOK COUNTY LEGAL AID FOR HOUSING AND DEBT, A VITAL COMMUNITIES PROGRAM IMPLEMENTED BY THE BUREAU OF ECONOMIC 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 $1,000,372,385B 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, to effectuate the approach outlined in the ARPA Framework, the Cook County Board of Commissioners authorized the Chief Financial Officer and the Budget Director to expend a limited amount of ARPA funding via Resolution    Not available Not available
26-0288 1  ResolutionPROPOSED RESOLUTION PROPOSED RESOLUTION FOR AN ARPA HEALTHY COMMUNITIES PROGRAM INITIATIVE IMPLEMENTED BY THE BUREAU OF ECONOMIC 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 $1,000,372,385B 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   Not available Not available
26-0467 1  Grant AwardPROPOSED GRANT AWARD Department: Office of Economic Development Grantee: Bureau of Economic Development, Cook County Grantor: State of Illinois, Department of Human Services Request: Authorization to accept an Illinois Department of Human Services Grant Purpose: The Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) has awarded the Bureau of Economic Development (BED) a $428,829.28 grant to support the eviction component of the County’s Legal Aid for Housing and Debt program, including legal consultations, mediation, settlements, and referrals to rental assistance and extended legal representation, where applicable. Grant Amount: $428,829.28 Grant Period: 7/1/2025 - 6/30/2026 (Note funds will be spent 1/1/2026-6/30/2026) 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: On January 2, 2026, the Bureau of Economic Development (BED), was awarded $428,829.28, from the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) as d   Not available Not available
26-0523 1  ResolutionPROPOSED RESOLUTION SUPPORT FOR THE INNOVATION NEXUS OF THE CHICAGOLAND WORKFORCE FUNDERS ALLIANCE WHEREAS the Cook County Policy Roadmap 2024-2027, includes a key objective under Vital Communities to invest in economic sectors with good jobs and positive economic, environmental, and social impact; and WHEREAS the Cook County Equity Task Force Report includes a recommendation to “Align Cook County’s workforce investment intentionally and strategically to support high quality jobs that promote residents’ economic mobility and equity”; and WHEREAS the Cook County Bureau of Economic Development’s (BED) 2025 Strategic Plan builds upon the recommendations of the Policy Roadmap and the Equity Task Force and recommends that BED meets the talent needs of employers in key sectors to increase opportunities for, and access to good jobs; and WHEREAS BED has a commitment to talent driven economic development which includes supporting industry-led partnerships to meet the talent needs of employers and to ensure that residents have opportunities for good jobs; and WHEREAS, to achi   Not available Not available
26-0510 1 CDBG-DR Grant Award – HUDGrant AwardPROPOSED GRANT AWARD Department: Department of Planning and Development Grantee: Cook County Department of Planning and Development Grantor: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Request: Authorization to accept CDBG-DR Grant award Purpose: Long term recovery from three Federally declared disaster floods of 2023 and 2024 Grant Amount: $244,162,000.00 Grant Period: 12/18/2025 - 12/17/2031 Fiscal Impact: None Accounts: N/A - pending award setup. Concurrences: The Budget Department has received all requisite documents and determined the fiscal impact on Cook County, if any. Summary: On January 16, 2025, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) allocated $244,162,000 to Cook County for the purpose of assisting in long-term recovery from major disasters that occurred in 2023 and 2024. Transmitted herewith is a request for the approval to accept a U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) grant of Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) funds in response to d   Not available Not available
26-0558 1 Hanover Displays Inc.Resolution (Class 6B) No Purchase for ValuePROPOSED RESOLUTION Hanover Displays Inc. 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: Hanover Displays Inc. Address: 2400 East Devon Avenue, Elk Grove Village, Illinois Municipality or Unincorporated Township: Elk Grove Village Cook County District: 17th District Permanent Index Number: 08-35-404-065-0000 Municipal Resolution Number: Village of Elk Grove Village, Resolution No. 56-24 Number of month property vacant/abandoned: 19 months vacant Special circumstances justification requested: Yes or No Proposed use of property: Industrial use - warehousing, manufacturing and 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   Not available Not available
26-0559 1 WINONA 9505, LLC, Noga Food Inc.Resolution (Class 6B) Purchase for ValuePROPOSED RESOLUTION WINONA 9505, LLC, Noga Food Inc. 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: WINONA 9505, LLC, Noga Food Inc. Address: 9505 Winona Avenue, Schiller Park, Illinois Municipality or Unincorporated Township: Leyden Cook County District: 17th District Permanent Index Number: 12-10-300-042-0000 Municipal Resolution Number: Village of Schiller Park Resolution No. 21-24 Number of month property vacant/abandoned: 11months vacant Special circumstances justification requested: Yes Proposed use of property: Industrial use - warehousing, manufacturing and 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 Co   Not available Not available
26-0560 1 Lavax, Inc. or Its AssigneeResolution (Class 6B) Purchase for ValuePROPOSED RESOLUTION Lavax, Inc. or Its Assignee 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: Lavax, Inc. or Its Assignee Address: 330 W Campus, Arlington Heights, Illinois Municipality or Unincorporated Township: Arlington Heights Cook County District: 14th District Permanent Index Number: 03-07-204-005-0000 Municipal Resolution Number: Village of Arlington Heights Resolution No. R2024-20 Number of month property vacant/abandoned: Six (6) months vacant Special circumstances justification requested: Yes Proposed use of property: Industrial use - for manufacturing, research and development, warehousing and distribution of its products. 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    Not available Not available
26-0035 1 HR Bi-weekly Activity Reports PP23 and PP24ReportREPORT Department: Bureau of Human Resources Report Title: Human Resources Bi-weekly Activity Reports Report Period: Pay Period 23: October 19, 2025 - November 1, 2025 Pay Period 24: November 2, 2025 - November 15, 2025 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.   Not available Not available
26-0444 1 Teamster 700 CCC IT EmployeesResolutionPROPOSED RESOLUTION APPROVAL OF SALARY SCHEDULES NEGOTIATED BETWEEN THE CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY AND THE INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF TEAMSTERS, LOCAL 700, REPRESENTING IT EMPLOYEES IN THE OFFICE OF THE CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY WHEREAS, the Illinois Public Employee Labor Relations Act (5 ILCS 315/1 et seq.) has established regulations regarding collective bargaining with a union; and WHEREAS, a Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County and the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Local 700, representing IT employees in the office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County has been entered into for the period of December 1, 2025, through November 30, 2027; and WHEREAS, salary adjustments and general wage increases are reflected in the salary schedules included in the collective bargaining agreement negotiated between the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County and the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Local 700, representing IT employees in the office of the Clerk of the Circu   Not available Not available
26-0511 1 2025 Ethics Annual ReportReportREPORT Department: Human Rights and Ethics Report Title: 2025 Board of Ethics Annual Report Report Period: 12/1/2024 - 11/30/2025 Summary: This is the annual report for the Board of Ethics for Fiscal Year 2025.   Not available Not available
26-0458 1  Contract Amendment PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT Department(s): Office of the Chief Judge, Juvenile Probation and Court Services Department Vendor: Heartland Human Care Services, Inc., Chicago, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to renew and increase contract Good(s) or Service(s): Service - Shelter care services for court involved youth Original Contract Period: 12/1/2021 - 11/30/2024, with two (2), one (1) year renewal options Proposed Amendment Type: Renewal and Increase Proposed Contract Period: Renewal period 6/1/2026 - 11/30/2026 Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $10,547,364.00 Original Approval (Board or Procurement): Board, 10/7/2021, $7,384,319.00 Increase Requested: $4,417,713.00 Previous Board Increase(s): 11/21/2024, $2,966,150.00 Previous Chief Procurement Officer Increase(s): 12/31/2025, $196,895.00 Previous Board Renewals: 11/21/2024, 12/1/2024-11/30/2025 Previous Chief Procurement Officer Renewals: 12/31/2025, 12/1/2025-5/31/2026 Previous Board Extension(s): N/A Previous Ch   Not available Not available
26-0491 1 DUI Objective Evaluation TestingContractPROPOSED CONTRACT Department(s): Social Service Department Vendor: Vincent D. Pisani dba Behavior Consultants International, Chicago, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to enter into and execute Good(s) or Service(s): DUI Objective Evaluation Testing Contract Value: $288,000.00 Contract period: 4/1/2026-3/31/2029 with two (2) one-year renewal options Contract Utilization: The Contract specific goal set on this Contract is Zero. Potential Fiscal Year Budget Impact: FY 2026 $64,000, FY 2027 $96,000.00, FY2028 $96,000.00, FY2029 $32,000.00. Accounts: 11100.1313.35155.520830 Contract Number(s): 2413-10081 Summary: The Social Service Department provides the court-ordered objective evaluations for all DUI cases throughout Cook County, as required by Illinois Administrative Code 2060. Behavioral Consultants International (BCI) met all of the requirements specified in the RFP Scope of Services. BCI will provide the screening services of justice involved individuals, to include: self-administered software base   Not available Not available
26-0436 1 IGA- City of Des Plaines Amendment (911 Dispatch)Intergovernmental Agreement AmendmentPROPOSED INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT AMENDMENT Department: Cook County Sheriff’s Office Other Part(ies): City of Des Plaines, Des Plaines, Illinois Request: Revise a previous approved Intergovernmental agreement between the Cook County Sheriff’s Office and the City of Des Plaines Goods or Services The Cook County Sheriff’s Office will provide 911 System dispatching/radio monitoring services for the City of Des Plaines Fire Department and Police Department collectively. Agreement Number(s): N/A Agreement Period: 9/1/2026, and shall continue for five (5) years with the option of two (2) - one (1) year renewal options Fiscal Impact: None - Revenue Neutral Accounts: 11324-ETSB - 911 Special Purpose Fund Summary: Authorization for the County of Cook on behalf of the Sheriff’s Office to amend and renew an Intergovernmental Agreement for combined emergency 911 System dispatch/radio monitoring/call taking services for the City of Des Plaines Fire and Police Departments, twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. The City of Des Plaines dispatch will transmit o   Not available Not available
23-3534 1  Committee MinutesCOMMITTEE MINUTES Approval of the minutes from the meeting of 04/26/2023   Not available Not available
25-4392 1 Fiscal Year 2026 Audit Plan for Cook County Government and Forest Preserve District of Cook CountyReportREPORT Department: Office of the County Auditor Report Title: Fiscal Year 2026 Audit Plan for Cook County Government and Forest Preserve District of Cook County Report Period: Fiscal Year 2026 Summary: Proposed Fiscal Year 2026 Audit Plan for Cook County Government and Forest Preserve District of Cook County for discussion and approval.   Not available Not available
26-0325 1 ARPA - South Suburban Household Hazardous Waste Facility and Satellite Collection Locations Project (NT005) ReviewReportREPORT Department: Office of the County Auditor Report Title: ARPA - South Suburban Household Hazardous Waste Facility and Satellite Collection Locations Project (NT005) Review Report Period: March 7, 2023 - January 8, 2025 Summary: The Office of the County Auditor report on the ARPA - South Suburban Household Hazardous Waste Facility and Satellite Collection Locations Project (NT005).   Not available Not available
26-0565 1  Committee MinutesCOMMITTEE MINUTES Approval of the minutes from the meeting of 12/17/2025.   Not available Not available
23-3535 1  Committee MinutesCOMMITTEE MINUTES Approval of the minutes from the meeting of 03/15/2023   Not available Not available
26-0563 1  Committee MinutesCOMMITTEE MINUTES Approval of the minutes from the meeting of 11/03/2025.   Not available Not available
25-1718 1  Committee MinutesCOMMITTEE MINUTES Approval of the minutes from the meeting of 12/18/2024.   Not available Not available
26-0019 1 DES Environmental Justice Policy FrameworkReportREPORT Department: Department of Environment and Sustainability Report Title: Cook County Department of Environment and Sustainability, Environmental Justice Policy Framework Report Period: 2025 - 2026 Summary: The Department of Environment and Sustainability (DES), on behalf of the Offices Under the President, presents the Environmental Justice (EJ) Policy Framework, a collection of strategies to redress historical and present injustices and promote environmental equity throughout Cook County. This policy will inform OUP decision-making, enabling proactive, community-led solutions for the future. The EJ Policy Framework was co-created by an Internal Working Group made up of representatives across multiple County departments and agencies, and a Community Advisory Committee, following DES’s engagement with Cook County residents through surveys, town halls and public input. It is intended to be a living document maintained by DES that will be accessed regularly and reviewed annually in the second quarter of each fiscal year and refined as needed.   Not available Not available
26-0566 1  Committee MinutesCOMMITTEE MINUTES Approval of the minutes from the meeting of 09/17/2025.   Not available Not available
26-0489 1  Proposed Settlements (Medical Litigation)Case: Caples, Bernette v. Cook County Case No: 25 L 11785 Settlement Amount: $180,000.00 Fixed Charges Department: 899 (Health) Payable to: Bernette Caples, and her attorneys Karlin, Fleisher & Falkenberg, LLC, only Litigation Subcommittee Approval: 12/17/2025 Subject matter: Settlement of a medical malpractice claim.   Not available Not available
26-0519 1  Proposed Settlements (Medical Litigation)Case: Al Abadi, Umniat v. Cook County (consolidated with Ayyash v. Cook County) Case No: 23 L 5410 (consolidated with 23 L 8547 Settlement Amount: $700,000.00 Fixed Charges Department: 899 (Health) Payable to: Emad Ayyash, Umniat Al Abadi and Milo W. Lundblad Law, P.C. Litigation Subcommittee Approval: 12/17/2025 Subject matter: Settlement of a medical malpractice claim.   Not available Not available
26-0239 1  Proposed Settlements (Torts and Civil Rights)Case: Terry, Dimari v. White et al. Case No: 24 C 4003 Settlement Amount: $1,000.00 Fixed Charges Department: 1239 - Department of Corrections Payable to: Dimari Terry (Y54425) Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/A Subject matter: an allegation of a civil rights violation   Not available Not available
26-0363 1  Proposed Settlements (Torts and Civil Rights)Case: Kerby, Brandon v Dart et al. Case No: 25 C 2575 Settlement Amount: $7,500.00 Fixed Charges Department: 1239 - Department of Corrections Payable to: Brandon Kerby Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/A Subject matter: an allegation of failure to protect   Not available Not available
26-0492 1  Proposed Settlements (Torts and Civil Rights)Case: Barker v. Brown, et al. Case No: 23 C 3003 Settlement Amount: $750.00 Fixed Charges Department: 1239 - Department of Corrections Payable to: Robert Barker Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/A Subject matter: an allegation of a civil rights violation   Not available Not available
26-0525 1  Proposed Settlements (Conflicts)Case: Curry, Jordan v. Sims, et al. Case No: 22 C 5679 Settlement Amount: $1,500.00 Fixed Charges Department: 4240 - Cermak Health Services of Cook County Payable to: Jordan Jalil Curry Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/A Subject matter: an allegation of a civil rights violation   Not available Not available
24-4032 1 FY2025 Preliminary ForecastReportREPORT Department: Department of Budget & Management Services Report Title: FY2025 Preliminary Forecast Report Period: 12/1/2023-11/30/2024 and 12/1/2024-11/30/2025 Summary: Pursuant to Section 2-933 of the Cook County Code of Ordinances, the Department of Budget & Management Services (DBMS) submits the attached FY2025 revenue and expenses.   Not available Not available
26-0495 1  ReportREPORT Department: Risk Management Report Title: Receive and File - Subrogation Claim Recoveries Report Period: Month ending of December Summary: The Department of Risk Management is submitting for your information, a summary of Claim Recoveries for the month ending 12/31/2025 - Total Recovery: $48,760.05 - Number of Recoveries: 3   Not available Not available
26-0496 1  ReportREPORT Department: Office of the Chief Judge Report Title: Report of Legal and Expert Witness Fees and Expenses Processed for Payment Report Period: November 21, 2025 - December 19, 2025 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.   Not available Not available
26-0500 1  ReportREPORT Department: Risk Management Report Title: Self Insurance Claim Payments Report Period: 12/1/2025 12/31/2025 Summary: The Department of Risk Management is submitting for your information a summary of paid amounts for the month ending 12/31/2025. Payments total $10,870.20   Not available Not available
26-0513 1 26-0513 Quarterly Litigation Disbursements Report Q4FY25ReportREPORT Department: Risk Management Report Title: Quarterly Litigation Disbursements Report Period: 09/01/2025 - 11/30/2025 Summary: The Department of Risk Management is submitting for your information a summary of paid amounts for the Q4 fiscal year 2025. Payments total $38,575,232   Not available Not available
25-2911 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 14, 2025, to June 10, 2025 Summary: Authorization to Pay Workers’ Compensation Settlements & Awards   Not available Not available
25-4336 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: October 22, 2025 to November 18, 2025 Summary: Authorization to Pay Workers’ Compensation Settlements & Awards   Not available Not available
26-0509 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: December 17, 2025, to January 13, 2026 Summary: Authorization to Pay Settlements & Awards   Not available Not available
25-3070 2  Committee MinutesCOMMITTEE MINUTES Approval of the minutes from the meeting of 5/14/2025   Not available Not available
25-1653 1  Committee MinutesCOMMITTEE MINUTES Approval of the minutes from the meeting of 02/05/2025   Not available Not available
26-0208 1 Intergovernmental Agreement for Invest in Cook 2025 with the Village of HillsideIntergovernmental Agreement (Highway)PROPOSED INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT (TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS) Department: Transportation and Highways Other Part(ies): Village of Hillside, Illinois Request: Approval of Proposed Intergovernmental Agreement Goods or Services: Design Engineering Services Location: Village of Hillside, Illinois Section: 25-IICRD-05-EG Centerline Mileage: N/A County Board District: 17 Agreement Number(s): N/A Agreement Period: One-time Agreement Fiscal Impact: $203,904.00 Accounts: Motor Fuel Tax: 11300.1500.29150.521536 Summary: The Department of Transportation and Highways respectfully request approval of the proposed Intergovernmental Agreement between the County and the Village of Hillside. The Village will be the lead agency for design engineering services to enhance mobility, safety, and connectivity along Taft Avenue from Butterfield Road to Electric Avenue. The County will reimburse the Village for its share of design engineering services costs.   Not available Not available
26-0209 1 Intergovernmental Agreement for Invest in Cook 2025 with Village of BellwoodIntergovernmental Agreement (Highway)PROPOSED INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT (TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS) Department: Transportation and Highways Other Part(ies): Village of Bellwood, Illinois Request: Approval of Proposed Intergovernmental Agreement Goods or Services: Construction and Construction Engineering Location: Village of Bellwood, Illinois Section: 25-IICRD-01-PV Centerline Mileage: N/A County Board District: 1 Agreement Number(s): N/A Agreement Period: One-time Agreement Fiscal Impact: $410,000.00 Accounts: Motor Fuel Tax Fund: 11300.1500.29150.521536 Summary: The Department of Transportation and Highways respectfully request approval of the proposed Intergovernmental Agreement between the County and the Village of Bellwood. The Village will be the lead agency for construction and construction engineering for improvements of roadway pavement, curb areas, sidewalks, and off-street parking along Congress Street and Van Buren Street. The County will reimburse the Village for its share of construction and construction engineering costs.   Not available Not available
26-0210 1 Intergovernmental Agreement for Invest in Cook 2025 with the Village of MaywoodIntergovernmental Agreement (Highway)PROPOSED INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT (TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS) Department: Transportation and Highways Other Part(ies): Village of Maywood, Illinois Request: Approval of Proposed Intergovernmental Agreement Goods or Services: Construction and Construction Engineering Location: Village of Maywood, Illinois Section: 25-IICBP-04-SW Centerline Mileage: N/A County Board District: 1 Agreement Number(s): N/A Agreement Period: One-time Agreement Fiscal Impact: $300,000.00 Accounts: Motor Fuel Tax Fund: 11300.1500.29150.521536 Summary: The Department of Transportation and Highways respectfully request approval of the proposed Intergovernmental Agreement between the County and the Village of Maywood. The Village will be the lead agency for construction and construction engineering for ADA Curb Ramp Improvements along Randolph Street. The County will reimburse the Village for its share of construction and construction engineering services costs.   Not available Not available
26-0574 1  Committee MinutesCOMMITTEE MINUTES Approval of the minutes from the meeting of 12/17/2025.   Not available Not available
26-0564 1  Committee MinutesCOMMITTEE MINUTES Approval of the minutes from the meeting of 10/21/2025.   Not available Not available
26-0438 1 VA 25-0060 George MadappallilZoning Board of Appeals RecommendationRECOMMENDATION OF THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Request: Variation VA 25-0060 Township: Northfield County District: 14 Property Address: 3475 Whirlaway Drive, Northbrook, IL. 60062. Property Description: The Subject Property is 1.2 acres located on the west side of Whirlaway Drive approximately 680 feet north of Cornflower Lane in Section 17. Owner: George Madappallil, 8345 W. Maynard Rd., Niles, IL 60714 Agent/Attorney: Same as above. Current Zoning: R-4 Single Family Residence District Intended use: Applicant seeks a variance to increase the height of the fence in the front yard setback from the maximum allowed 3 feet to proposed 3.66 feet (44”) for an ornamental fence located between the 5’4 feet (64”) tall masonry columns with limestone caps. Recommendation: ZBA Recommendation is that the application be granted. Conditions: None Objectors: Eileen Gamerdino, 3483 Whirlaway Dr., Northbrook, IL 60062 History: Zoning Board Hearing: 12/3/2025 Zoning Board Recommendation date: 12/3/2025 County Board extension granted: N   Not available Not available
26-0597 1 Energy Benchmarking Ordinance AmendmentOrdinance AmendmentPROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDMENT ENERGY BENCHMARKING BE IT ORDAINED, BY THE COOK COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, THAT CHAPTER 2 ADMINISTRATION, ARTICLE I- IN GENERAL, SECTION 2.8 OF THE COOK COUNTY CODE IS HEREBY AMENDED AS FOLLOWS: Sec. 2-8. Cook County Building Energy Benchmarking. (a) Definitions. The following terms used in this Section, shall have the meanings set forth below: Benchmarking means to track and input a building's energy and water consumption data, greenhouse gas emissions, and other relevant building information for 12 consecutive months, as required by the benchmarking tool, to quantify the building's energy use operational footprint. Benchmarking Tool means the website-based software, commonly known as "ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager", developed and maintained by the United States Environmental Protection Agency to track and assess the relative energy use of buildings nationwide. This term also applies to any successor system thereto, including any change or addition made to such tool by the United States Environmental Protection Agency. Buildin   Not available Not available
26-0243 1 PROPOSED RESOLUTION FOR AN ARPA VITAL COMMUNITIESResolutionPROPOSED RESOLUTION PROPOSED RESOLUTION FOR AN ARPA VITAL COMMUNITIES PROGRAM INITIATIVE IMPLEMENTED BY THE BUREAU OF ECONOMIC 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 $1,000,372,385B 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, to effectuate the approach outlined in the ARPA Framework, the Cook County Board of Commissioners authorized the Chief Financial Officer and the Budget Director to expend a limited amount of ARPA funding via Resolution 21-3657 for the purpose of    Not available Not available
26-0571 1 Proposed previously approved item amendmentAmendment to a Previously Approved ItemPROPOSED PREVIOUSLY APPROVED ITEM AMENDMENT Department: Bureau of Economic Development, Office of Economic Development Request: Listing an additional subrecipient that will provide technical assistance services Item Number: 25-3953 Fiscal Impact: N/A Account(s): N/A Original Text of Item: FUNDING TO SUPPORT COMMUNITY FINANCIAL INSTITUTION (CFI) SMALL BUSINESS LENDING WHEREAS, in 2022 item 22-4706, a resolution requesting the Bureau of Economic Development (BED) assess the capital landscape for small businesses in Cook County and provide recommendations on the County’s potential role, was introduced to the Board; and WHEREAS, the assessment focused on two key questions: · Capital Access Dynamics: What challenges do small businesses face when seeking capital? How have these challenges evolved since the COVID-19 pandemic; and · County Role: Given these challenges, what role should the County play in expanding access to capital?; and WHEREAS, in response, BED submitted the report Opportunities for Cook County to Address Access to Capital Ch   Not available Not available
26-0498 1 Galls, LLC, Lexington , KentuckyContract Amendment PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT Department(s): Adult and Juvenile Probation Departments, Circuit Court of Cook County, Office of the Chief Judge Vendor: Galls, LLC, Lexington , Kentucky Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to renew and increase contract Good(s) or Service(s): Ballistic Vests Original Contract Period: 4/15/2023 - 4/14/2026 with two (2), one (1) year renewal options Proposed Amendment Type: Renewal and Increase Proposed Contract Period: Renewal period 4/15/2026 - 4/14/2027 Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $113,120.00 Original Approval (Board or Procurement): Procurement, 4/27/2023, $113,120.00 Increase Requested: $100,000.00 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 Contract Utilization: The Contract-Specific goal set on this contract is Zero. Potential Fiscal Imp   Not available Not available
26-0484 1 ICJIA Language Access Grant to Public Defender - FY2026Grant AwardPROPOSED GRANT AWARD Department: Law Office of the Cook County Public Defender Grantee: Law Office of the Cook County Public Defender Grantor: Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority (ICJIA) Request: Authorization to accept grant Purpose: The Law Office of the Cook County Public Defender is requesting authorization to accept a new grant award in the amount of $170,000.00 from the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority (ICJIA) / Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program. The JAG program provides states and units of local government with critical funding to support programs in a range of areas, including law enforcement, prosecution and courts, prevention and education, corrections and community corrections, drug treatment and enforcement, crime victim and witness assistance, and planning, evaluation, and technology improvement. ICJIA’s goal with this specific funding initiative is to focus on programming that will support the work of public defender offices to result in a positive impact on the people defended, improve effici   Not available Not available
26-0020 1 Acorn & URT E&R Towing, Inc. ExtensionContract Amendment PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT Department(s): Cook County Sheriff’s Office, Cook County Department of Transportation and Highways, and Cook County Department of Emergency Management and Regional Security Vendor: Acorn Garage, Inc., Chicago, Illinois (2045-18244A, Mechanical Repair, Zone 1) URT E&R Towing, Inc., Markham, Illinois (2045-18244C, Mechanical Repair, Zone 2) Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to increase and extend contract Good(s) or Service(s): Mechanical Repair for Buses, Trailers and Trucks, Zones 1 and 2 Original Contract Period: 2045-18244A 3/1/2021 - 2/29/2024, with two (2), one (1) year renewal options; 2045-18244C 12/18/2020 - 12/17/2023, with two (2), one (1) year renewal options Proposed Amendment Type: Increase and Extend Contract 2045-18244A; Increase Contract 2045-18244C Proposed Contract Period: 2045-18244A, 3/1/2026 - 9/30/2026 Total Current Contract Amount Authority: 2045-18244A, $2,454,999.00; 2045-18244C, $1,375,999.99 Original Approval (Board or Procurement): Board, 12/17/2020 $1,176,   Not available Not available
26-0634 1 Cheryl Johnson SCCMADAppointmentPROPOSED APPOINTMENT Appointee(s): Cheryl Johnson Position: Trustee Department/Board/Commission: South Cook County Mosquito Abatement District Effective date: 2/5/2026 Expiration date: 2/5/2029   Not available Not available
26-0650 1  ResolutionPROPOSED RESOLUTION PUERTO RICO TOWN CULTURAL DISTRICT RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF “PUERTO RICO TOWN” AND OTHER STATE-DESIGNATED CULTURAL DISTRICTS IN COOK COUNTY AND ADVOCATING FOR THE ALLOCATION OF COUNTY RESOURCES TOWARD CULTURAL PRESERVATION AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT WHEREAS, Cook County is home to a wide range of communities whose distinct cultural identities contribute to the social, artistic, and economic vitality of the region; and WHEREAS, the Puerto Rican Cultural Center (PRCC), in collaboration with local residents, organizations, and elected leaders, has worked for decades to preserve the Puerto Rican cultural legacy in Humboldt Park and uplift community voice through cultural preservation, health equity, and economic empowerment; and WHEREAS, the State of Illinois has officially recognized “Puerto Rico Town” in the Humboldt Park neighborhood of Chicago as one of ten inaugural State-Designated Cultural Districts, affirming the area’s historic and cultural significance and making it eligible for targeted investment; and WHEREAS, the proposed “Puerto Rico Town   Not available Not available