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Meeting date/time:
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12/13/2023
9:30 AM
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Minutes status:
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Draft
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Meeting location:
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Cook County Building, Board Room,
118 North Clark Street, Chicago, Illinois
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24-0399
| 1 | | | Committee Minutes | COMMITTEE MINUTES
Approval of the minutes from the meeting of 11/15/2023. | | |
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24-0031
| 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: November 1, 2023 through November 30, 2023
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. | | |
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24-0341
| 1 | | | Special Court Case (Compliance and Complaint Administrators) | Compliance/Complaint Administrator: Cardelle Spangler
Case Name: Shakman, et al. v. Clerk of Cook County, et al.
Case No.(s): 69 C 2145
Date of This Order: 11/14/2023
Unopposed Petition Number: 26-2
This Court Ordered Amount of this petition: $11,891.61
Paid to Date: $1,174,960.24 | | |
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24-0342
| 1 | | | Special Court Case (Compliance and Complaint Administrators) | Compliance/Complaint Administrator: Cardelle Spangler
Case Name: Shakman, et al. v. Clerk of Cook County, et al.
Case No.(s): 69 C 2145
Date of This Order: 11/14/2023
Unopposed Petition Number: 27-2
This Court Ordered Amount of this petition: $8,239.84
Paid to Date: $1,174,960.24 | | |
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24-0343
| 1 | | | Special Court Case (Compliance and Complaint Administrators) | Compliance/Complaint Administrator: Cardelle Spangler
Case Name: Shakman v. Clerk of Cook County, et al.
Case No.(s): 69 C 2145
Date of This Order: 11/14/2023
Unopposed Petition Number: 29-2
This Court Ordered Amount of this petition: $3,606.54
Paid to Date: 1,174,960.24 | | |
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24-0344
| 1 | | | Special Court Orders | Firm: Law Office of Karla Fiaoni
Attorney(s): Karla M. Fiaoni
Case Name: In re Special Prosecutor
Case No.(s): 99 CR 2602001 & 99 CR 2602002
Date of This Order: 11/20/2023
Time period: 10/21/2023 - 11/14/2023
This Court Ordered Amount for fees and expenses: $13,492.82
Paid to Date: $124,024.13
Litigation Subcommittee Approval: NA | | |
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24-0345
| 1 | | | Special Court Orders | Firm: Law Office of Karla Fiaoni
Attorney(s): Karla M. Fiaoni
Case Name: In re Special Prosecutor
Case No.(s): 93 CR 2647704
Date of This Order: 11/20/2023
Time period: 10/31/2023 - 11/08/2023
This Court Ordered Amount for fees and expenses: $893.75
Paid to Date: $75,474.25
Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/A | | |
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24-0346
| 1 | | | Special Court Orders | Firm: Reimer, Dobrovolny & LaBardi PC.
Attorney(s): Nemura Pencyla
Case Name: In re Special Prosecutor
Case No.(s): 97 CR 511002
Date of This Order: 11/03/2023
Time period: 06/01/2023 - 10/31/2023
This Court Ordered Amount for fees and expenses: $14,437.50
Paid to Date: $17,187.50
Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/A | | |
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24-0347
| 1 | | | Special Court Orders | Firm: Reimer, Dobrovolny & LaBardi PC
Attorney(s): Nemura Pencyla
Case Name: In re Special Prosecutor
Case No.(s): 97 CR 2956002
Date of This Order: 11/03/2023
Time period: 06/01/2023 - 10/31/2023
This Court Ordered Amount for fees and expenses: $19,143.75
Paid to Date: $36,643.75
Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/A | | |
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24-0348
| 1 | | | Special Court Orders | Firm: Office of the Special Prosecutor
Attorney(s): Michael J. O’Rourke
Case Name: Appointment of Special Prosecutor
Case No.(s): 91 CR 2145101
Date of This Order: 11/17/2023
Time period: 07/18/2023 - 11/15/2023
This Court Ordered Amount for fees and expenses: $10,920.00
Paid to Date: $8,312,266.16
Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/A | | |
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24-0349
| 1 | | | Special Court Orders | Firm: Office of the Special Prosecutor
Attorney(s): Michael J. O’Rourke
Case Name: Appointment of Special Prosecutor
Case No.(s): 92 CR 0023, 91 CR 21147
Date of This Order: 11/15/2023
Time period: 04/01/2023 - 11/14/2023
This Court Ordered Amount for fees and expenses: $3,737.50
Paid to Date: $8,312,266.16
Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/A | | |
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24-0350
| 1 | | | Special Court Orders | Firm: Office of the Special Prosecutor
Attorney(s): Michael J. O’Rourke
Case Name: Appointment of Special Prosecutor
Case No.(s): 91 CR 2114701
Date of This Order: 11/15/2023
Time period: 04/01/2023 - 11/14/2023
This Court Ordered Amount for fees and expenses: $6,482.50
Paid to Date: $8,312,266.16
Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/A | | |
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24-0351
| 1 | | | Special Court Orders | Firm: Office of the Special Prosecutor
Attorney(s): Michael J. O’Rourke
Case Name: Appointment of Special Prosecutor
Case No.(s): 00 CR 13572-01
Date of This Order: 11/13/2023
Time period: 04/01/2023 - 11/13/2023
This Court Ordered Amount for fees and expenses: $23,567.75
Paid to Date: $8,312,266.16
Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/A | | |
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24-0352
| 1 | | | Special Court Orders | Firm: Office of the Special Prosecutor
Attorney(s): Michael J. O’Rourke
Case Name: Appointment of Special Prosecutor
Case No.(s): 90 CR 25846
Date of This Order: 10/30/2023
Time period: 10/07/2023 - 10/16/2023
This Court Ordered Amount for fees and expenses: $39,206.19
Paid to Date: $8,312,266.16
Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/A | | |
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24-0353
| 1 | | | Special Court Orders | Firm: Office of the Special Prosecutor
Attorney(s): Michael J. O’Rourke
Case Name: Appointment of Special Prosecutor
Case No.(s): 83 C 009326-01
Date of This Order: 10/26/2023
Time period: 06/01/2023 - 10/16/2023
This Court Ordered Amount for fees and expenses: $15,324.40
Paid to Date: $8,312,266.16
Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/A | | |
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24-0354
| 1 | | | Special Court Orders | Firm: 1) Lawrence Oliver II - Special Prosecutor (2) Sidley Austin - Deputy Special Prosecutor (3) FTI Consulting and (4) Lawrence Rosen
Attorney(s): Lawrence Oliver II
Case Name: In re Special Prosecutor
Case No.(s): 82 CR 1221 & 88 CR 7771
Date of This Order: 11/22/2023
Time period: 10/01/2023 - 10/31/2023
This Court Ordered Amount for fees and expenses: Lawrence Oliver II - $30,750.11, FTI Consulting $38,592.65 & Lawrence Rosen - $3,073.75
Paid to Date: $555,431.60
Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/A | | |
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23-5889
| 1 | | | Proposed Settlements (Labor and Employment) | Case: Kenyi, Richard Mapke v. County
Case No: 23 C 799
Settlement Amount: $18,750.00
Department: 1007- Revenue
Payable to: Richard Mapke Kenyi; Law Offices of Michael T. Smith and Associates
Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/A
Subject matter: an allegation of employment discrimination | | |
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24-0232
| 1 | | | Proposed Settlements (Labor and Employment) | Case: Tisdale, Lorena v. Cook County Health and Hospital Systems
Case No: 22 L 5076
Settlement Amount: $42,000.00
Department: Cook County Health and Hospital Systems
Payable to: Lorena Tisdale, Cramer Law Group
Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/A
Subject matter: an allegation of employment discrimination | | |
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24-0269
| 1 | | | Proposed Settlements (Medical Litigation) | Case: Miles, Latonya (Est. Dorothy Singleton) v. Cook County
Case No: 22 L 2753
Settlement Amount: $3,400,000.00
Department: 4897 - John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital of Cook County
Payable to: Latonya Miles (Ind. Adm. Est. Dorothy Singleton) and her attys Taxman Pollock & Bekkerman LLC
Litigation Subcommittee Approval: 11/15/2023
Subject matter: Settlement of a medical malpractice claim. | | |
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24-0270
| 1 | | | Proposed Settlements (Medical Litigation) | Case: Polk, Tiffany (Est. Willie Polk) v. Cook County
Case No: 22 L 9900
Settlement Amount: $1,050,000.00
Department: 4897 - John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital of Cook County)
Payable to: Tiffany Polk (Ind. Adm. Est. Willie Polk) and her attys Malman Law
Litigation Subcommittee Approval: 10/18/2023
Subject matter: Settlement of a medical malpractice claim. | | |
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23-5269
| 1 | | | Proposed Settlements (Torts and Civil Rights) | Case: Carter, Alexander v. Preckwinkle, et al.
Case No: 20 C 1402
Settlement Amount: $7,500.00
Department: 4240 - Cermak Health Services of Cook County
Payable to: Alexander Carter
Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/A
Subject matter: an allegation of a civil rights violation | | |
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23-5729
| 1 | | | Proposed Settlements (Torts and Civil Rights) | Case: Zarebczan, Malgorzata v. Moore, et al.
Case No: 20 L 6910
Settlement Amount: $6,500.00
Department: 1239 - Department of Corrections
Payable to: Malgorzata Zarebczan and her attorneys, Strellis Firm, Chtd.
Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/A
Subject matter: an allegation of automobile negligence | | |
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23-5801
| 1 | | | Proposed Settlements (Torts and Civil Rights) | Case: Howard, DeWayne v. Mirchev, et al
Case No: 23 C 2632
Settlement Amount: $1,500.00
Department: 1239 - Department of Corrections
Payable to: DeWayne Howard
Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/A
Subject matter: an allegation of a civil rights violation | | |
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23-5865
| 1 | | | Proposed Settlements (Torts and Civil Rights) | Case: Anderson, Milton v. Roman, et. al; Anderson, Milton v. Anderson; Anderson, Milton v. Roman, et.al
Case No: 21 C 5462; 21 C 564; 21 C 6838
Settlement Amount: $14,000.00
Department: 1239 - Department of Corrections
Payable to: Milton Anderson
Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/A
Subject matter: an allegation of a civil rights violation | | |
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23-5871
| 1 | | | Proposed Settlements (Torts and Civil Rights) | Case: James, Najee v. Surane
Case No: 21 C 0814
Settlement Amount: $2,500.00
Department: 1239 - Department of Corrections
Payable to: Najee D. James
Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/A
Subject matter: an allegation of a civil rights violation | | |
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23-5886
| 1 | | | Proposed Settlements (Torts and Civil Rights) | Case: Hollerway v. Dar, et al.
Case No: 21-C-95
Settlement Amount: $3,500.00
Department: 1239 - Department of Corrections
Payable to: Marquise Hollerway
Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/A
Subject matter: an allegation of a civil rights violation | | |
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24-0260
| 1 | | December 13 2023 - Settlements & Awards | Report (SAO Workers Comp) | REPORT
Department: Civil Actions Bureau
Report Title: Workers’ Compensation Payments Following CCSAO-Litigated Settlements & Awards
Report Period: December 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Summary: Authority to Pay Workers’ Compensation Settlements & Awards | | |
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24-0234
| 1 | | | Report | REPORT
Department: Risk Management
Report Title: Receive and File - Self Insurance Claims
Report Period: Month Ending November 30, 2023
Summary: The Department of Risk Management is submitting for your information Self Insurance Claims for the month ending November 30, 2023. Payments total: $1,787.80 | | |
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24-0212
| 1 | | | Report | REPORT
Department: Risk Management
Report Title: Receive and File - Subrogation Claim Recoveries
Report Period: Month ending: 11/30/2023
Summary: Submitting for your information, a summary of Claim Recoveries for the month ending 11/30/2023 - Total Recovery: $9,619.56 - Number of Recoveries: 3 | | |
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24-0268
| 1 | | | Report | REPORT
Department: Office of the Comptroller
Report Title: Analysis of Revenues and Expenses Report
Report Period: Eleventh-month period ended October 31, 2023
Summary: Analysis of Revenues and Expenses Report for the Eleven-month period ended October 31, 2023, for the Corporate, Public Safety, Health, Grants, and Special Purpose funds of Cook County. | | |
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24-0400
| 1 | | | Report | REPORT
Department: Cook County Health Report
Report Title: CCH Monthly Report
Report Period: December 2023
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23-5682
| 1 | | UPIP - Amendment Board Item 11.2023 | Ordinance Amendment | PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDMENT
UNIFORM PENALTIES, INTEREST AND PROCEDURES
NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED, by the Cook County Board of Commissioners that Chapter 34 - Taxation, Article III. Uniform Penalties, Interest and Procedures, Sections 34-64 through 34-91 be amended as follows:
Article III. Uniform Penalties, Interest and Procedures
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Sec. 34-64. - General powers.
(a) In addition to the powers provided in other tax ordinances, the Director may adopt, promulgate, and enforce rules and regulations pertaining to the administration and enforcement of the provisions of this article and any tax ordinance.
(b) The Director:
(1) May correct or amend any tax return or remittance return at any time.
(2) Is authorized to determine and assess any tax, interest or penalty due under this article, or under any tax ordinance, and may amend a tax determination and assessment at any time before it becomes final. Any tax determination and assessment, or amended tax determination and assessment, shall be deemed prima facie correct and the burden s | | |
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23-5690
| 1 | | Use Tax Amendment Board Item 11.2023 | Ordinance Amendment | PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDMENT
USE TAX
NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED, by the Cook County Board of Commissioners that Chapter 74 - Taxation, Article VII. Use Tax, Sections 74-270 through 74-319 be amended as follows:
ARTICLE VII. - USE TAX
Sec. 74-270. - Short title.
This Article shall be known and may be cited as the Cook County Home Rule County Use Tax Ordinance.
Sec. 74-271. - Definitions.
The following words, terms, and phrases, when used in this Article, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this Section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
Aircraft means a device that is used or intended to be used for flight in the air.
Aircraft hangar means a shelter for housing or repairing aircraft.
Aircraft hangar operator means any person who is the owner, operator or manager of an aircraft hangar located in the County.
County means Cook County, Illinois.
Department means the Department of Revenue.
Director means the director of the Department of Revenue or duly authorized representative.
Dock means a waterfron | | |
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23-5692
| 1 | | Alcoholic Liquor Amendment - Board Item 11.2023 | Ordinance Amendment | PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDMENT
ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR
NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED, by the Cook County Board of Commissioners that Chapter 6 - Alcoholic Liquor, Section 6-39 be amended as follows:
Chapter 6 - ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR
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Sec. 6-39. - Procedures for assessment of a fine, revocation or suspension of license.
(a) The Liquor Control Commissioner may revoke, suspend or assess a fine ranging from $1,000.00 to $15,000.00 against any license issued by him or her if he or she determines the licensee has violated any of the provisions of this Chapter, or any applicable rules and regulations established by the Liquor Control Commissioner or the Illinois Liquor Control Commission.
(b) The licensee who continues to hold a debt or unpaid tax to the County after being licensed under this Chapter may have his or her license suspended or revoked.
(c) A retailer's liquor license shall not be revoked or suspended nor shall a fine be assessed except after a public hearing. The Liquor Control Commissioner shall send a 14-day written notice to the licensee af | | |
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23-5694
| 1 | | Hotel Amendment - Board Item 11.2023 | Ordinance Amendment | PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDMENT
HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS TAX
NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED, by the Cook County Board of Commissioners that Chapter 74 - Taxation, Article XXI. Hotel Accommodations Tax, Sections 74-800 through 74-849 be amended as follows:
ARTICLE XXI. HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS TAX
Sec. 74-800. Short title.
This article shall be known and may be cited as the Cook County Hotel Accommodations Tax Ordinance and the tax herein imposed shall be known as the Cook County Hotel Accommodations Tax.
Sec. 74-801. Definitions.
For the purpose of this article, whenever any of the following words, terms or definitions are used herein, they shall have the meaning ascribed in this section:
County means the County of Cook.
Department means the Department of Revenue of the County of Cook.
Director means the Director of the Department of Revenue.
Gross rental or leasing charge means the gross amount of consideration for the use or privilege of using hotel accommodations in Cook County, valued in money, whether received in money or otherwise, including cash, credi | | |
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23-5695
| 1 | | Gas and Diesel Amendment Board Item 11.2023 | Ordinance Amendment | PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDMENT
GASOLINE AND DIESEL FUEL TAX
NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED, by the Cook County Board of Commissioners that Chapter 74 - Taxation, Article XII. Gasoline and Diesel Fuel Tax, Sections 74-470 through 74-509 be amended as follows:
Article XII. Gasoline and Diesel Fuel Tax
Sec. 74-470. Short title.
This Article shall be known and may be cited as the Cook County Retail Sale of Gasoline and Diesel Fuel Tax Ordinance.
Sec. 74-471. Definitions.
The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this Article, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this Section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
Blended fuel means a mixture composed of gasoline or diesel fuel and another liquid, other than a de minimis amount of a product such as carburetor detergent or oxidation inhibitor, that can be used as a fuel in a highway vehicle.
Biodiesel Fuel means a fuel made wholly or partly from vegetable oils, animal fats or any other renewable resource or naturally occurring material, for use in a diesel engine. This de | | |
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23-5697
| 1 | | Gambling Machine Amendment - Board Item 11.2023 | Ordinance Amendment | PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDMENT
GAMBLING MACHINE TAX
NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED, by the Cook County Board of Commissioners that Chapter 74 - Taxation, Article XVIII. Gambling Machine Tax, Sections 74-625 through 74-649 be amended as follows:
ARTICLE XVIII. GAMBLING MACHINE TAX
Sec. 74-625. Short title.
This Article shall be known and may be cited as the "Gambling Machine Tax Ordinance."
Sec. 74-626. Definitions.
The following words, terms, and phrases, when used in this Article, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this Section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning.
Department means the Department of Revenue in the Bureau of Finance of Cook County.
Director means the director of the Department of Revenue.
Gambling Device shall mean a machine or mechanical, electrical, or electronic device utilized in or primarily designed for gambling, and includes any clock, tape machine, slot machine, video machine, or other machine, for the reception of money or other thing of value on chance or skill is staked, hazarded, bet, won | | |
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23-5699
| 1 | | Firearm and Firearm Ammunition Amendment - Board Item 11.2023 | Ordinance Amendment | PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDMENT
FIREARM AND FIREARM AMMUNITION TAX
NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED, by the Cook County Board of Commissioners that Chapter 74 - Taxation, Article XX. Firearm and Firearm Ammunition Tax, Sections 74-665 through 74-799 be amended as follows:
ARTICLE XX. - FIREARM AND FIREARM AMMUNITION TAX
Sec. 74-665. - Short title.
This Article shall be known and may be cited as the "Cook County Firearm and Firearm Ammunition Tax Ordinance."
Sec. 74-666. - Definitions.
The following words, terms, and phrases, when used in this Article, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this Section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
Firearm shall have the same meaning as set forth in the Illinois Firearm Owners Identification Act, 430 ILCS 65/1.1, or any successor statute.
Firearm ammunition shall have the same meaning as set forth m the Illinois Firearm Owners Identification Card Act, 430 ILCS 65/1.1, or any successor statute.
Centerfire ammunition means firearm ammunition that is characterized by a primer in the center o | | |
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23-5700
| 1 | | DOR Enabling Amendment 11.2023 | Ordinance Amendment | PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDMENT
DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE
NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED, by the Cook County Board of Commissioners that Chapter 2 - Administration, Article V. Departments and Similar Agencies, Division 3. Bureau of Finance, Subdivision III. Department of Revenue, Sections 2-431 through 2-469 be amended as follows:
Subdivision III. - Department of Revenue
Sec. 2-431. - Establishment.
The Department of Revenue Office of Cook County Comptroller is hereby established. The Comptroller Director of the Department of Revenue shall be appointed by the President.
Sec. 2-432. - Supervision of department.
All officers and employees of the Department of Revenue shall be under the supervision of the Director of Revenue and shall perform duties as may be required of them by the Director or by provision of County ordinances.
Sec. 2-433. - Director of Revenue; appointment and authority.
There is hereby created the office of Director of Revenue. The Director of Revenue shall be appointed by the President of the County Board. The Director of Revenue shall have t | | |
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23-5703
| 1 | | Amusement Amendment Board Item 11.2023 | Ordinance Amendment | PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDMENT
AMUSEMENT TAX
NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED, by the Cook County Board of Commissioners that Chapter 74 - Taxation, Article X. Amusement Tax, Sections 74-390 through 74-429 be amended as follows:
ARTICLE X. AMUSEMENT TAX
Sec. 74-390. Short title.
This article shall be known and may be cited as the Cook County Amusement Tax Ordinance.
Sec. 74-391. Definitions.
The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this article, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
Amusement means any exhibition, performance, presentation or show for entertainment purposes, including, but not limited to, any theatrical, dramatic, musical or spectacular performance, promotional show, motion picture show, flower, poultry or animal show, animal act, circus, rodeo, athletic contest, sport, game or similar exhibition, such as boxing, wrestling, skating, dancing, swimming, riding on animals or vehicles, baseball, basketball, softball, soccer, football, tennis, golf, hockey, | | |
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23-5704
| 1 | | Alcoholic Beverage Amendment 11.2023 | Ordinance Amendment | PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDMENT
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE TAX
NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED, by the Cook County Board of Commissioners that Chapter 74 - Taxation, Article IX. Alcoholic Beverage Tax, Sections 74-350 through 74-389 be amended as follows:
ARTICLE IX. ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE TAX
Sec. 74-350. Short title.
This Article shall be known and may be cited as the Cook County Retail Sale of Alcoholic Beverages Tax Ordinance.
Sec. 74-351. Definitions.
The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this Article, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this Section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
Alcohol means the product of distillation of any fermented liquid, whether rectified or diluted, whatever may be the origin thereof, and includes synthetic ethyl alcohol. The term does not include denatured alcohol or wood alcohol.
Alcoholic beverage includes alcohol spirits, wine and beer and any liquid or solid, patented or not, containing alcohol, spirits, wine, or beer, and capable of being consumed as a beverage by a human being. | | |
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23-5636
| 1 | | MUNICIPAL FEE EXEMPTION FOR RESIDENTIAL ASBESTOS AND DEMOLITION PERMITS | Ordinance Amendment | SUBSTITUTE - PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDMENT TO FILE 23-5636
MUNICIPAL FEE EXEMPTION FOR RESIDENTIAL ASBESTOS AND DEMOLITION PERMITS
BE IT ORDAINED, by the Cook County Board of Commissioners, that Chapter 30, the Cook County Environmental Control Ordinance, Article V Asbestos and Related Substances, Division 1 - Asbestos, Section 30-548 “Asbestos removal permit required,” and Division 2 - Demolition, Section 30-561 “Demolition permit required; general” of the Cook County Code is hereby amended as Follows:
Sec. 30-548. Asbestos removal permit required.
(a) An asbestos removal permit shall be required for all activities including, but not limited to, the cutting, trimming, fitting, stripping, demolition or removal of asbestos-containing material in any quantities hereinafter "project") in addition to any demolition permit required by Section 30-961 [et seq.].
(1) An Operations and Maintenance Asbestos Removal Permit is available for large commercial and industrial sites, healthcare facilities, and schools with ongoing asbestos mitigation projects.
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23-5636
| 2 | | MUNICIPAL FEE EXEMPTION FOR RESIDENTIAL ASBESTOS AND DEMOLITION PERMITS | Ordinance Amendment | SUBSTITUTE - PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDMENT TO FILE 23-5636
MUNICIPAL FEE EXEMPTION FOR RESIDENTIAL ASBESTOS AND DEMOLITION PERMITS
BE IT ORDAINED, by the Cook County Board of Commissioners, that Chapter 30, the Cook County Environmental Control Ordinance, Article V Asbestos and Related Substances, Division 1 - Asbestos, Section 30-548 “Asbestos removal permit required,” and Division 2 - Demolition, Section 30-561 “Demolition permit required; general” of the Cook County Code is hereby amended as Follows:
Sec. 30-548. Asbestos removal permit required.
(a) An asbestos removal permit shall be required for all activities including, but not limited to, the cutting, trimming, fitting, stripping, demolition or removal of asbestos-containing material in any quantities hereinafter "project") in addition to any demolition permit required by Section 30-961 [et seq.].
(1) An Operations and Maintenance Asbestos Removal Permit is available for large commercial and industrial sites, healthcare facilities, and schools with ongoing asbestos mitigation projects.
(2) A General Asbestos Removal P | | |
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23-5551
| 1 | | County Employees’ and Officers’ Annuity and Benefit Fund of Cook County | Intergovernmental Agreement | PROPOSED INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT
Department: Office of the Chief Financial Officer
Other Part(ies): County Employees’ and Officers’ Annuity and Benefit Fund of Cook County
Request: Approve the Intergovernmental Agreement between the County and the County Employees’ and Officers’ Annuity and Benefit Fund of Cook County (the “Fund”) whereby the County provides continued access to the County’s various health related benefits and an Eligible 457 Plan to the Fund’s eligible employees.
Goods or Services: Access to the County’s various health-related benefits and an Eligible 457 Plan
Agreement Number(s): N/A
Agreement Period: December 1, 2023, until terminated by either party with 120 days advance written notice given by either party
Fiscal Impact: N/A
Accounts: N/A
Summary: This Intergovernmental Agreement between the County and the County Employees’ and Officers’ Annuity and Benefit Fund of Cook County (the “Fund”) provides the Fund’s employees with continued access to the County’s various health related benefits and an Eligible 457 Pl | | |
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23-5895
| 1 | | EQUITY AND INCLUSION SPECIAL PURPOSE FUND | Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
SECOND INSTALLMENT SPENDING PLAN FOR BUDGETED FY2024 EQUITY AND INCLUSION SPECIAL PURPOSE FUND
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.
WHEREAS, at that time, Cook County (“County | | |
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23-5895
| 1 | | EQUITY AND INCLUSION SPECIAL PURPOSE FUND | Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
SECOND INSTALLMENT SPENDING PLAN FOR BUDGETED FY2024 EQUITY AND INCLUSION SPECIAL PURPOSE FUND
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.
WHEREAS, at that time, Cook County (“County | | |
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23-5720
| 1 | | Extension of Maturity Date of PNC Revolving Line of Credit and Series 2014D and 2018 General Obligation Bonds | Ordinance | PROPOSED ORDINANCE
AN ORDINANCE amending Master Bond Ordinance Number 11-O-69 adopted on the 27th day of July, 2011, Ordinance 14-3645 adopted on the 23rd day of July, 2014 and Ordinance 18-4879 adopted on the 17th day of October, 2018 all as previously amended, to authorize the County to extend the maturity date of the $125,000,000 authorized principal amount General Obligation Bonds, Series 2014D, the $50,000,000 authorized principal amount General Obligation Bonds, Series 2018 and any other Capital Project Bonds issued thereunder, to extend the revolving line of credit related thereto to finance capital projects, and approving a form of indenture amendment for such financing.
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners (the “Board”) of The County of Cook, Illinois (the “County”), heretofore adopted on the 27th day of July, 2011, Ordinance Number 11-O-69 entitled, “An Ordinance providing for the issuance of one or more series of General Obligation Bonds of The County of Cook, Illinois” (the “Bond Ordinance”); and
WHEREAS, the Board amended the Bond Ordinance on the 7th day of Sept | | |
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