Details Meeting Name: Board of Commissioners Agenda status: Final Meeting date/time: 2/9/2023 10:00 AM Minutes status: Final   Meeting location: Cook County Building, Board Room, 118 North Clark Street, Chicago, Illinois Published agenda: Agenda Published minutes: Minutes   Meeting video: Video   Attachments: Click to Watch Live, To comment on an item on this agenda, click here, Consent Agenda 2-9-2023.pdf, New Items 2-9-2023.pdf, Second New Items 2-9-2023.pdf, Second Consent Agenda 2-9-2023.pdf, Third New Items 2-9-2023.pdf, Board Meeting 2-9-2023 - Written Testimony.pdf, Fourth New Items 2-9-2023.pdf, Errata Board Agenda 2-9-2023.pdf, Third Consent Agenda 2-9-2023.pdf, Fifth New Items 2-9-2023.pdf Meeting Items (141) 141 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 23-1134 1   Reappointment of Thurman Smith to Cook County Land Bank Authority Reappointment PROPOSED REAPPOINTMENT Appointee(s): Thurman Smith Position: Director Department/Board/Commission: Cook County Land Bank Authority Board of Directors Effective date: 1/26/2023 Expiration date: Three years from the date of approval or until a successor is appointed and qualified. defer Pass Action details Not available 23-1318 1   Reappointment of Peter M. Friedman to the Cook County Land Bank Authority Reappointment PROPOSED REAPPOINTMENT Appointee(s): Peter M. Friedman Position: Director Department/Board/Commission: Cook County Land Bank Authority Effective date: Immediate Expiration date: Three years from date of approval or until a successor is appointed and qualified. approve Pass Action details Not available 23-1324 1   Mayoral EC Appointment Appointment PROPOSED APPOINTMENT Appointee(s): Alderman Samantha Nugent Position: Mayoral Appointment to the Cook County Environment Commission Department/Board/Commission: Cook County Environmental Commission Effective date: Immediately upon passage Expiration date: March 2025 refer Pass Action details Not available 23-1326 1   Amendment to CCH Director's Term Amendment to a Previously Approved Item PROPOSED PREVIOUSLY APPROVED ITEM AMENDMENT Department: Office of the President Request: Approval to amend CCH Board of Director Tanya Sorrel’s term. Item Number: 23-0595 Fiscal Impact: N/A Account(s): N/A Original Text of Item: Effective date: 1/26/2022 2023 Expiration date: 1/26/2026 2027 approve Pass Action details Not available 23-1363 1   Amendment to CCH Director's Term Amendment to a Previously Approved Item PROPOSED PREVIOUSLY APPROVED ITEM AMENDMENT Department: Office of the President Request: Approval to amend CCH Board of Director Mia Webster Cross’ term. Item Number: 23-0586 Fiscal Impact: N/A Account(s): N/A Original Text of Item: Effective date: 1/26/2022 2023 Expiration date: 1/26/2026 2027 approve Pass Action details Not available 23-1359 1   Cook County Cannabis Commission Ordinance Amendment Ordinance Amendment PROPOSED SUBSTITUTE TO FILE 23-1359 (Legislation and Intergovernmental Relations Committee 3/15/2023)) Sponsored by: BILL LOWRY, Cook County Board of Commissioners PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDMENT Sec. 2-504. Cook County Cannabis Commission. (a) Commission members. The Cook County Cannabis Commission will comprise of 11 members. (1) The Cannabis Commission will include seven Commissioners. The Vice-Chair of the Litigation Sub-Committee Legislation and Intergovernmental Relations Committee, the Chair and Vice-Chair of the Finance Committee, the Chair of the Zoning and Building Committee, the Vice-Chair of Business and Economic Development Committee, the Vice-Chair of the Criminal Justice Committee, the Chair of Health and Hospitals Committee and the Chair of the Rules and Administration Committee. The Vice-Chair of the Litigation Sub-Committee Chair of the Rules and Administration Committee shall serve as the Chair of the Commission and the Chair of Finance Committee shall serve as the Vice-Chair of the Commission. In the event any of the seven above-mentioned Commissione refer Pass Action details Not available 23-1268 1   Cook County COVID-19 Financial Response Report - February Report REPORT Department: Office of the Chief Financial Officer Report Title: Cook County COVID-19 Financial Response Report - February 2023 Report Period: 3/1/2020-1/20/2023 Summary: This Report serves as an update on Cook County’s Coronavirus Relief Fund (CRF), FEMA PA, Emergency Rental Assistance and American Rescue Plan Act grant allocations. Per the Report the County’s CARES Act allocation is 100% expended, with the final close out report delivered to the US Treasury Department last month. receive and file Pass Action details Not available 23-1270 1   Quarterly Update of the Long-Term Financial Forecast Report REPORT Department: Office of the Chief Financial Officer Report Title: Quarterly Update of the Long-Term Revenue Forecast Report Period: FY2022-FY2026 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 October 2022, and most up-to-date forecast. This report includes a variance analysis comparing the two forecasts and provides an explanation for the significant variances, along with additional supporting details outlining progress made on the County’s sales tax projections. 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 FY2023 project plans and an update on recent regional and relevant economic activity refer Pass Action details Not available 23-1272 1   Taxpayer Interest Assurance Ordinance Report of Depository Accounts for Fiscal Year 2022 Taxpayer Interest Assurance Ordinance Report of Depository Accounts for Fiscal Year 2022 Report REPORT Department: Bureau of Finance - Office of the Chief Financial Officer Report Title: Taxpayer Interest Assurance Ordinance Reports of Depository Accounts for the Fiscal Year 2022 Report Period: 12/1/2021 - 11/30/2022 Summary: This report is to comply with the requirements of the Taxpayers’ Interest Assurance Ordinance, under which the CFO compiles information from various departments relative to accounts with financial institutions and forward the same to the Board approve Pass Action details Not available 23-1360 1   Resolution 22-0637 Budget Transfer Report (JAN-23) Report REPORT Department: Department of Budget & Management Services Report Title: Board Resolution 22-0637 ARPA Budget Transfer Approvals Report Period: January 1, 2023 - January 31, 2023 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 January 1, 2022, and January 31, 2022. 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 A receive and file Pass Action details Not available 23-0316 1   Acquisition of Real Estate for Parcel with Shoe Factory Road Acquisition of Real Estate PROPOSED ACQUISITION OF REAL ESTATE Department: Transportation and Highways Other Part(ies): None Action: Approval of the Proposed Acquisition of Real Estate Section: 06-A6202-01-EG Parcel(s): 0006 Location: Shoe Factory Road: Essex Dr to East of Beverly Rd, in the Village of Hoffman Estates Board District: 15 Fiscal Impact: $190,000.00 Accounts: Motor Fuel Tax: 11300.1500.29150.560010 refer Pass Action details Not available 23-0317 1   Acquisition of Real Estate for Parcel on Shoe Factory Road Acquisition of Real Estate PROPOSED ACQUISITION OF REAL ESTATE Department: Transportation and Highways Other Part(ies): None Action: Approval of the Proposed Acquisition of Real Estate Section: 06-A6202-01-EG Parcel(s): 0008 Location: Shoe Factory Road: Essex Dr to East of Beverly Rd, in the Village of Hoffman Estates Board District: 15 Fiscal Impact: $115,000.00 Accounts: Motor Fuel Tax: 11300.1500.29150.560010 refer Pass Action details Not available 23-0606 1   Engineering Status Report for Design Report REPORT Department: Transportation and Highways Report Title: Engineering Status Report Report Period: 9/30/2022 - 12/31/2022 Quarterly Report (4th Quarter) Action: Receive and File Summary: The Department of Transportation and Highways respectfully request the attached report be received and filed. The Engineering status Report for Quarter ending 12/31/2022. receive and file Pass Action details Not available 23-0658 1   SPRAM - New Construction Contract Contract (Highway) PROPOSED CONTRACT (TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS) Department(s): Transportation and Highways Vendor: J.A. Watts, Inc., Chicago, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to enter into and execute contract. Good(s) or Service(s): Systemwide Pavement and Roadway Asset Management Location: Countywide Section: 22-SPRAM-00-AM Contract Value: $8,000,000.00 Contract period: 3/1/2023 - 2/28/2026 with two (2), one (1), year renewal options Potential Fiscal Year Budget Impact: FY 2023 $2,666,667.00; FY 2024 $2,666,667.00; FY2025 $2,666,666.00 Accounts: 11300.1500.29150.520830 Contract Number(s): 2115-10281 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 the County and J.A. Watts, Inc., Chicago, Illinois. This contract provides for systemwide pavement and roadway asset management. This t refer Pass Action details Not available 23-0848 1   Intergovernmental Agreement for Boca Rio Ditch_ Tri Party Intergovernmental Agreement (Highway) PROPOSED INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT (TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS) Department: Transportation and Highways Other Part(ies): Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (MWRDGC), City of Oak Forest Request: Approval of proposed Intergovernmental Agreement. Goods or Services: Construction, Construction Engineering Location: City of Oak Forest, Illinois Section: 22-B5626-00-DR Centerline Mileage: N/A County Board District: 6 Agreement Number(s): N/A Agreement Period: One-time agreement Fiscal Impact: $1,259,364.00 (up to $810,000.00 to be reimbursed from the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago and up to $126,420.00 to be reimbursed from the City of Oak Forest) Accounts: Motor Fuel Tax Accounts: 11300.1500.29150.560019; 11300.1500.29150.521536 Summary: The Department of Transportation and Highways respectfully requests approval of the proposed Intergovernmental Agreement between the County and Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (MWRDGC), City of Oak Forest. The County approve Pass Action details Not available 23-0849 1   Intergovernmental Agreement for 151st Street & Boca Rio Ditch _Tri-Party Intergovernmental Agreement (Highway) PROPOSED INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT (TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS) Department: Transportation and Highways Other Part(ies): City of Oak Forest, Illinois Request: Approval of proposed Intergovernmental Agreement. Goods or Services: Construction, Construction Engineering and Wetland Mitigation Location: City of Oak Forest, Illinois Section: 22-B5626-00-DR Centerline Mileage: N/A County Board District: 6 Agreement Number(s): N/A Agreement Period: One-time agreement Fiscal Impact: $1,259,364.00 (up to $126,420.00 to be reimbursed from the City of Oak Forest) Accounts: Motor Fuel Tax Accounts: 11300.1500.29150.560019; 11300.1500.29150.521536 Summary: The Department of Transportation and Highways respectfully requests approval of the proposed Intergovernmental Agreement between the County and the City of Oak Forest. The County will be the lead agency for construction, construction engineering and wetland mitigation for culvert upsizing and channel improvements for the 151st Street and Boca Rio Ditch Project. The City of Oak Forest approve Pass Action details Not available 23-0853 1   Agreement for Wetland Mitigation Credit Purchase Agreement_151st Street over Boco Rio Ditch Agreement (Highway) PROPOSED AGREEMENT (TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS) Department: Transportation and Highways Other Part(ies): McHenry County Conservation District Request: Approval of proposed Wetland Mitigation Credits Purchase Agreement. Goods or Services: Wetland Acreage Location: City of Oak Forest, Illinois Section Number: 22-B5626-00-DR County Board District: 6 Centerline Mileage: N/A Agreement Period: One-time agreement Agreement Number(s): N/A Fiscal Impact: $36,480.00 Accounts: Motor Fuel Tax Accounts: 11300.1500.29150.560019; 11300.1500.29150.521536 Summary: The Department of Transportation and Highways respectfully requests approval of the proposed Intergovernmental Agreement between the County and McHenry County Conservation District. The County of Cook shall purchase 0.38 acres of wetland credits in the Schools Springs Wetland and Stream Mitigation Bank for the purchase price of $36,480.00. The wetland credits are required as a condition to the issuance of a permit from the US Army Corps of Engineers to compensate for we approve Pass Action details Not available 23-0860 1   Contract for Spoils Removal-Maintenance Contract (Highway) PROPOSED CONTRACT (TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS) Department(s): Transportation and Highways Vendor: Brackenbox, Inc., Markham, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to enter into and execute contract. Good(s) or Service(s): Spoil Removal Services Location: All DoTH Maintenance Districts: 1 (Schaumburg), 2 (Des Plaines), 4 (Orland Park), 5 (Riverdale) Section: N/A Contract Value: $470,000.00 Contract period: 3/1/2023 - 2/28/2025, with three (3) one-year renewal options Potential Fiscal Year Budget Impact: FY 2023 $200,000.00; FY 2024 $200,000.00; FY 25 $70,000.00 Accounts: 11300.1500.29150.540370 Contract Number(s): 2211-08170 Concurrences: The Contract Specific Goal on this contract is Zero. The Chief Procurement Officer concurs. Summary: The Department of Transportation and Highways respectfully requests approval of the proposed Contract between the County and Brackenbox, Inc., Markham, Illinois. The Spoil Removal Services will be utilized for removal and proper disposal of waste materials (termed approve Pass Action details Not available 23-0905 1   Supplemental Improvement Resolution for 151st over Boca Rio Ditch Culvert Replacement & Channel Improvements Supplemental Improvement Resolution (Highway) PROPOSED SUPPLEMENTAL IMPROVEMENT RESOLUTION (TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS) Department: Transportation and Highways Project Type: Motor Fuel Tax Project Request: Approval of the Proposed Supplemental Improvement Resolution Project: 151st St over Boca Rio Ditch Culvert Location: City of Oak Forest, Illinois Section: 22-B5626-00-DR County Board District: 6 Centerline Mileage: N/A Fiscal Impact: $500,000.00 Accounts: Motor Fuel Tax Fund: 11300.1500.29150.560019; 11300.1500.29150.521536 Board Approved Date and Amount: September 23, 2021, $788,660.00 Increased Amount: $500,000.00 Total Adjusted Amount: $1,288,660.00 Summary: The Department of Transportation and Highways respectfully request approval of the proposed Supplemental Improvement Resolution for work being done in the City of Oak Forest. The supplemental resolution is appropriating additional funds for the Boca Rio Ditch Culvert Replacement and Channel Improvements in the City of Oak Forest in Cook County. approve Pass Action details Not available 23-0907 1   Contract for 151st over Boca Rio Ditch and Channel Improvements – Contract No. 2211-10270 Contract (Highway) PROPOSED CONTRACT (TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS) Department(s): Transportation and Highways Vendor: Pan Oceanic Engineering Co., Inc., Chicago, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to enter into and execute contract. Good(s) or Service(s): Service - Roadway Drainage Improvement Location: 151st Street over Boca Rio Ditch, City of Oak Forest Section: 20-B5626-00-DR Contract Value: $1,063,377.14 Contract period: 2/27/2023 - 11/01/2026 Potential Fiscal Year Budget Impact: FY 2023 $957,039.43; FY 2024 $106,337.71 Accounts: Motor Fuel Tax (11300.1500.29150.560019) $600,770.17; Motor Fuel Tax (11300.1500.29150.521536) $462,606.97 Contract Number(s): 2211-10270 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 the County and Pan Oceanic Engineering Co., Inc., Chicago, Illinois. Thi approve Pass Action details Not available 23-0926 1   Monthly Status Report Construction - January 2023 Report REPORT Department: Transportation and Highways Report Title: Bureau of Construction Status Report Report Period: 1/1/2023 - 1/31/2023 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 January 2023. receive and file Pass Action details Not available 23-0928 1   Completion Resolution: Construction Management Various Various – Lochner (Section: 16-8CEGN-00-EG) Completion of Construction Approval Resolution (Highway) PROPOSED COMPLETION OF CONSTRUCTION APPROVAL RESOLUTION (TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS) Department: Transportation and Highways Other Part(ies): H.W. Lochner, Inc., Chicago, Illinois Action: Completion of Construction Approval Resolution Good(s) or Service(s): Construction Management Services Location of Project: Countywide Section: 16-8CEGN-00-EG County Board District: Countywide Contract Number: 1655-15826 Federal Project Number: “N/A” Federal Job Number: “N/A” Final Cost: $4,946,368.19 Percent Above or Below Construction Contract Bid Amount: 2,446,368.19 or 97.85% above the Contract Amount Summary: This contract provides for construction management services in accordance with the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) requirements. The Services include oversight in construction supervision, inspection and documentation in pre-construction, construction and post construction phases at various locations on County Highways, has been completed under the supervision and to the satisfaction of the Superintendent. This refer Pass Action details Not available 23-1063 1   Agreement with Metra for CSU Station Agreement (Highway) PROPOSED INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT (TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS) Department: Transportation and Highways Other Part(ies): METRA Request: Approval of proposed Intergovernmental Agreement. Goods or Services: Construction Location: City of Chicago, Illinois Section: 23-MET95-00-RR Centerline Mileage: N/A County Board District: 4 Agreement Number(s): N/A Agreement Period: One-time agreement Fiscal Impact: $5,000,000.00 Accounts: Motor Fuel Tax: 11300.1500.29150.560019 Summary: The Department of Transportation and Highways respectfully request approval of the proposed Intergovernmental Agreement between the County and Metra. METRA will be the lead agency for construction of 95th Street/Chicago State University Station Modernization Project. The County will reimburse METRA for its share of construction and construction management services costs. refer Pass Action details Not available 23-1074 1   Improvement Resolution for Metra: CSU Station 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: Metra - 95th Street Chicago State University Station Modernization Location: City of Chicago, Illinois Section: 23-MET95-00-RR County Board District(s): 4 Centerline Mileage: N/A Fiscal Impact: $5,000,000.00 Accounts: Motor Fuel Tax Fund: 11300.1500.29150.521536 Summary: The Department of Transportation and Highways respectfully requests approval of the proposed Improvement Resolution for work to be done in the City of Chicago. The improvement resolution is appropriating funds for construction for the Metra - 95th Street Chicago State University Station Modernization project in the City of Chicago in Cook County. refer Pass Action details Not available 23-1103 1   Intergovernmental Agreement with Stickney Intergovernmental Agreement (Highway) PROPOSED INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT (TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS) Department: Transportation and Highways Other Part(ies): Village of Stickney, Illinois Request: Approval of proposed Intergovernmental Agreement. Goods or Services: Design Engineering, Construction and Construction Engineering Location: Village of Stickney, Illinois Section: 23-REHAB-00-PV Centerline Mileage: N/A County Board District: 16 Agreement Number(s): N/A Agreement Period: One-time agreement Fiscal Impact: $550,000.00 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 Stickney. The village will be the lead agency for design engineering, construction and construction engineering of 2023 Street Resurfacing Program. The County will reimburse the Village for its share of design engineering, construction and construction engineering services costs up to but not to exceed $550,000. refer Pass Action details Not available 23-1170 1   Improvement Resolution for Village of Stickney 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: Pavement Rehabilitation Program Various Locations Location: Village of Stickney, Illinois Section: 23-REHAB-00-PV County Board District(s): 16 Centerline Mileage: N/A Fiscal Impact: $550,000.00 Accounts: Motor Fuel Tax Fund: 11300.1500.29150.521536 Summary: The Department of Transportation and Highways respectfully requests approval of the proposed Improvement Resolution for work to be done in the Village of Stickney. The improvement resolution is appropriating funds for the Pavement Rehabilitation Program in the Village of Stickney in Cook County. refer Pass Action details Not available 23-0751 1   Esscoe LLC Contract PROPOSED CONTRACT Department(s): Department of Facilities Management Vendor: Esscoe LLC, Lake Zurich, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to enter into and execute Good(s) or Service(s): Fire Alarm Inspections, Testing and Battery Replacement at the Department of Corrections Complex Contract Value: $350,841.64 Contract period: 3/1/2023 - 2/28/2026 with one (1) two (2) year renewal options Potential Fiscal Year Budget Impact: FY 2023 $97.450.00, FY 2024 $116,940.00, FY 2025 $116,940.00, FY 2026 $19,511.64 Accounts: 11100.1200.12355.540350 Contract Number(s): 2245-01264R Concurrences: The vendor has met the Minority- and Women-owned Business Enterprise Ordinance via partial WBE direct participation and full MBE waiver. The Chief Procurement Officer concurs. Summary: This contract will allow the Department of Facilities Management to have fire alarm inspection, testing and battery replacement at the Department of Corrections complex. The vendor was selected pursuant to a publicly advertised Invitation approve Pass Action details Not available 23-0908 1   Production Distribution Companies Contract Amendment PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT Department(s): Department of Facilities Management Vendor: Production Distribution Companies, Chicago, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to Renew and Increase contract Good(s) or Service(s): Lamps, Ballasts, and LED Lighting Original Contract Period: 3/2/2020 - 3/1/2023, with two (2), one (1) year renewal options Proposed Amendment Type: Renewal and Increase Proposed Contract Period: 3/2/2023 - 3/1/2024 Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $304,500.00 Original Approval (Board or Procurement): Board or Procurement, 2/27/2020, $179,500.00 Increase Requested: $500,000.00 Previous Board Increase(s): N/A Previous Chief Procurement Officer Increase(s): 11/24/2021, $125,00.00 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 Potential Fiscal Impact: FY 2023 $416,667.00, FY 2024 $83,333.00 Accounts: 11100.1200.12355.530188 Contract Number(s): 1945-18010A Concurrences: approve Pass Action details Not available 23-1013 1   Altorfer Industries Contract PROPOSED CONTRACT Department(s): Department of Facilities Management Vendor: Altorfer Industries, Inc., Addison, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to enter into and execute Good(s) or Service(s): Maintenance and Repair of Caterpillar Emergency Generators Contract Value: $400,000.00 Contract period: 3/1/2023 - 2/28/2026, with two (2), one (1) year renewal options Potential Fiscal Year Budget Impact: FY 2023 $99.999.00, FY 2024 $133,332.00, FY 2025 $133,332.00 FY 2026 $33,337.00 Accounts: 11100.1200.12355.520390 Contract Number(s): 2302-12062 Concurrences: The Contract specific goal set on this contract is Zero. The Chief Procurement Officer concurs. Summary: The Department of Facilities Management requests authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to enter into and execute a contract with Altorfer Industries, Inc. for Maintenance and Repair of Caterpillar Emergency Generators. This contract will allow the Department of Facilities Management to receive maintenance and repair of Caterpillar emerge approve Pass Action details Not available 23-1047 1   Anchor Mechanical Contract Amendment PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT Department(s): Department Facilities Management Vendor: Anchor Mechanical, Inc. Chicago, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to extend and increase contract Good(s) or Service(s): Grease Trap Pumping and Water Jetting of Sewer Lines Original Contract Period: 2/26/2018 - 2/25/2021, with two (2), one (1) year renewal options Proposed Amendment Type: Extension and Increase Proposed Contract Period: Extension period 2/26/2023 - 7/31/2023 Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $1,016,834.00 Original Approval (Board or Procurement): Board, 2/7/2018, $501,834.00 Increase Requested: $210,000.00 Previous Board Increase(s): 2/10/2022, $375,000.00 Previous Chief Procurement Officer Increase(s): 12/30/2021, $140,000.00 Previous Board Renewals: 2/10/2022, Renewal period 2/26/2022 - 2/25/2023 Previous Chief Procurement Officer Renewals: 12/30/2021, Renewal period 2/26/2021 - 2/25/2022 Previous Board Extension(s): N/A Previous Chief Procurement Officer Extension(s approve Pass Action details Not available 23-0795 1   Commissioner Quezada District Office Lease Agreement Lease Agreement PROPOSED LEASE AGREEMENT Department: Department of Real Estate Management Request: Request to Approve New Lease Agreement Landlord: MAYNARD- 2934 N. MILWAUKEE LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, and C-K SUN VALLEY LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, collectively Tenant: County of Cook, for the use of Anthony J. Quezada’s 8th District Office, shared with 35th Ward Alderman Carlos Ramirez-Rosa Location: 2934 N. Milwaukee Avenue, Unit C, Chicago, Illinois 60618 Term/Extension Period: 12/1/2022 03/01/2023-11/30/2026 Space Occupied: Approximately 1,726 square feet (shared with 35th Ward Alderman) Monthly Rent: $791.08 (1/2 of $1,582.17 plus $300.00 per month for two parking spaces) Fiscal Impact: FY 2023-2026 $36,389.68 $49,098.00 (term of lease) Accounts: 11000.1088.13185.550130 Option to Renew: N/A Termination: Allowable with sixty (60) days notice Utilities Included: Water included, gas and electric paid separately Summary/Notes: Requesting approval of a Lease at 2934 N. Milwaukee Avenue, Unit C, Chicago, IL 60618 for t approve as amended in the errata Pass Action details Not available 23-1214 1   Commissioner Deer District Office Lease Amendment Lease Agreement Amendment PROPOSED LEASE AMENDMENT Department: Department of Real Estate Management Request: Request to Approve First Amendment to Lease Agreement Landlord: Gloria Jenkins Tenant: County of Cook, for the use of Commissioner Dennis Deer Location: 3600 W. Ogden Avenue, Chicago, Illinois Term/Extension Period: 12/01/2022-11/30/2026 Space Occupied: 1,210 1,450 square feet Monthly Rent: $1,210.00 $1,570.00 Fiscal Impact: FY 2023-2026 $58,080.00 $75,400.00 (term of lease) Accounts: 11000.1082.19140.550130.00000.00000 Option to Renew: N/A Termination: By Tenant with sixty (60) days prior written notice Utilities Included: Yes Summary: Requesting approval of a First Amendment to Lease at 3600 W. Ogden Avenue, Chicago, IL, for the use of Commissioner Dennis Deer’s 2nd District field office approve as amended in the errata Pass Action details Not available 23-1216 1   Commissioner Moore District Office Lease Amendment Lease Agreement Amendment PROPOSED LEASE AMENDMENT Department: Department of Real Estate Management Request: Request to Approve First Amendment to Lease Agreement Landlord: Bourdeau-Griffin Interiors & Architectural Supplies, Inc. Tenant: County of Cook, for the use of Commissioner Stanley Moore Location: 8233 S. Princeton, Chicago, Illinois Term/Extension Period: 12/01/2022-11/30/2026 Space Occupied: 2,792 square feet Monthly Rent: $1,500.00 12/1/2022 - 3/31/2023: $1,500.00 4/01/2023 - 1/30/2026: $1,800.00 Fiscal Impact: FY 2023-2026 $72,000.00 $85,200.00 (term of lease) Accounts: 11000.1084.14170.550130.00000.00000 Option to Renew: N/A Termination: By Tenant with sixty (60) days prior written notice Utilities Included: Yes Summary: Requesting approval of a First Amendment to Lease at 8233 S. Princeton, Chicago, IL for the use of Commissioner Stanley Moore’s 4th District field office. defer Pass Action details Not available 23-1269 1   Commissioner Sean Morrison District Office Lease Lease Agreement PROPOSED LEASE AGREEMENT Department: Department of Real Estate Management Request: Request to Approve Lease Agreement Landlord: Ravinia Woods Management, LP Tenant: County of Cook, for the use of Commissioner Sean Morrison’s 17th District Office Location: 15040 Ravinia Avenue, Suite 44, Orland Park, Illinois 60462 Term/Extension Period: 12/01/2022-11/30/2026 Space Occupied: 881 square feet Monthly Rent: 12/01/2022 - 03/31/2023: $1910.00 per month 04/01/2023 - 10/31/2023: $1,948.00 per month 11/01/2023 - 11/30/2024: $1,974.00 per month 12/01/2024 - 11/30/2025: $2,013.00 per month 12/01/2025 - 11/30/2026: $2,074.00 per month Fiscal Impact: FY 2023-2026 $95,709.00 (term of lease) Accounts: 11000.1097.19240.550130.00000.00000 Option to Renew: N/A Termination: By Tenant with ninety (90) days prior written notice Utilities Included: Separately metered and paid by Tenant Summary/Notes: Requesting approval of a Lease at 15040 Ravinia Avenue, Suite 44, Orland Park, Illinois 60462 for the use of approve Pass Action details Not available 23-1276 1   Commissioner Kevin Morrison District Office Lease Lease Agreement PROPOSED LEASE AGREEMENT Department: Department of Real Estate Management Request: Request to Approve Lease Agreement Landlord: Finch & Barry Properties, LLC Tenant: County of Cook, for the use of Commissioner Kevin Morrison’s 15th District Office Location: 1325 Wiley Road, Suite 141, Schaumburg, Illinois 60173 Term/Extension Period: 12/1/2022-11/30/2026 Space Occupied: 1,110 square feet Monthly Rent: 12/1/2022-11/30/2023 $1,516.00 12/1/2023-11/30/2024 $1,592.00 12/1/2024-11/30/2025 $1,703.00 12/1/2025-11/30/2026 $1,822.00 Fiscal Impact: FY 2023-2026 $79,596.00 (term of lease) Accounts: 11000.1095.13915.550130.00000.00000 Option to Renew: N/A Termination: By Tenant with ninety (90) days prior written notice Utilities Included: Separately metered and paid by tenant Summary/Notes: Requesting approval of a Lease at 1325 Wiley Road, Suite 141, Schaumburg, Illinois 60173 for the use of Commissioner Kevin Morrison’s 15th District Office approve Pass Action details Not available 23-0947 1   BV Enterprises Resolution PROPOSED RESOLUTION BV Enterprises 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: BV Enterprises Address: 1951 Landmeier Road, Elk Grove Village, Illinois Municipality or Unincorporated Township: Elk Grove Village Cook County District: 11th 15th District Permanent Index Number: 08-26-304-053-0000 Municipal Resolution Number: Village of Elk Grove Resolution Number 6-21 Number of month property vacant/abandoned: 13 months vacant 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 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 defines abandoned refer Pass Action details Not available 23-0948 1   Elk Grove Village Investments LLC Resolution (Class 6B) Purchase for Value PROPOSED RESOLUTION Elk Grove Village Investments 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: Elk Grove Village Investments LLC Address: 1620 Jarvis Avenue, Elk Grove Village, Illinois Municipality or Unincorporated Township: Elk Grove Village Cook County District: 15th District Permanent Index Number: 08-27-401-054-0000 Municipal Resolution Number: Elk Grove Village Resolution Number 71-20 Number of month property vacant/abandoned: One month vacant Special circumstances justification requested: Yes Proposed use of property: Industrial use - warehousing, packaging, 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, refer Pass Action details Not available 23-0949 1   Lucid Star LLC Resolution PROPOSED RESOLUTION Lucid Star 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: Lucid Star LLC Address: 125 Commerce Drive, Schaumburg, Illinois Municipality or Unincorporated Township: Schaumburg Cook County District: 15th District Permanent Index Number: 07-10-204-009-0000 Municipal Resolution Number: Village of Schaumburg, Resolution No. R-21-2021, Number of month property vacant/abandoned: Nine (9) months vacant Special circumstances justification requested: Yes Proposed use of property: Industrial use - warehousing, packaging 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 County Classification System for refer Pass Action details Not available 23-1051 1   Steel Warehouse of Illinois dba Siegal Steel Resolution (Class 6B) SER PROPOSED RESOLUTION Steel Warehouse of Illinois dba Siegal Steel 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: Steel Warehouse of Illinois dba Siegal Steel Address: 4747-4801 S Kedzie Ave, Chicago, Illinois Length of time at current location: 33 years Length of time property under same ownership: 33 years Is there evidence supporting 10 years of the same ownership and/or occupancy (tenancy): Yes Age of the Property (Building): 4747 S. Kedzie (83 years old) and 4801 S Kedzie Ave (67 years old) Municipality or Unincorporated Township: City of Chicago Cook County District: 7th District Permanent Index Number(s): 19-12-100-005-0000 and 19-12-100-029-0000 Municipal Resolution Number: City of Chicago, Resolution Number 02022-426 Evidence of Economic Hardship: Yes Number of blighting factors associated with the property: Dilapidation- refer Pass Action details Not available 23-0236 1   COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT THAT INCLUDES AN ECONOMIC PACKAGE (WAGE INCREASES AND HEALTHCARE) BETWEEN THE COUNTY OF COOK/SHERIFF OF COOK COUNTY AND THE METROPOLITAN ALLIANCE OF POLICE (MAP), CHAPTER 255 REPRESENTING FUGITIVE UNIT INVESTIGATORS (2023) Resolution PROPOSED RESOLUTION APPROVAL OF A COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT INCLUDING AN ECONOMIC PACKAGE (WAGE INCREASES AND HEALTHCARE) BETWEEN THE COUNTY OF COOK/SHERIFF OF COOK COUNTY AND THE METROPOLITAN ALLIANCE OF POLICE (MAP), CHAPTER 255 REPRESENTING FUGITIVE UNIT INVESTIGATORS 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 for the period of December 1, 2020, through November 30, 2024 has been negotiated between the County of Cook/Sheriff of Cook County and the Metropolitan Alliance of Police (MAP), Chapter 255, representing Fugitive Unit Investigators; and WHEREAS, salary adjustments and general wage increases are included in the Collective Bargaining Agreement negotiated between the County of Cook/Sheriff of Cook County and the Metropolitan Alliance of Police (MAP), Chapter 255, representing Fugitive Unit Investigators; and (a) effective upon ratification of the collective bargaining agreement by the Cook County Bo approve Pass Action details Not available 23-0243 1   HR Bi-Weekly Report Pay Period 26 or 2022 and Pay Period 1 of 2023 Report REPORT Department: Bureau of Human Resources Report Title: Human Resources Bi-weekly Activity Reports Report Period: Pay Period 26: December 4, 2022 - December 17, 2022 Pay Period 01: December 18, 2022 - December 31, 2022 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 Pass Action details Not available 23-1334 1   Chief Information Security Officer’s Annual Report Report REPORT Department: Bureau of Technology Report Report Title: Chief Information Security Officer’s Annual Report Report Period: 2022 Summary: This report provides an update on Agencies’ adoption of the Information Security Framework and a summary of advice and recommendations for each Agency. refer Pass Action details Not available 23-0212 1   Mental Health Clinical Case Management - NAMI Chicago Contract PROPOSED CONTRACT Department(s): Office of the Chief Judge, Circuit Court of Cook County Vendor: NAMI, Chicago, Chicago, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to enter into and execute Good(s) or Service(s): Mental Health Clinical Case Management Contract Value: $2,205,919.60 Contract period: 4/1/2023 - 3/31/2026; with (2) one-year renewal options Potential Fiscal Year Budget Impact: FY 2023 $616,475.57; FY 2024 $749,440.66; FY 2025 $770,003.09; FY 2026 $70,000.28. Accounts: 11100.1310.35430.520830) Contract Number(s): 2214-02241 Concurrences: The vendor has met the Minority- and Women-owned Business Enterprise Ordinance via full MWBE waiver. The Chief Procurement Officer concurs. Summary: This contract provides for client care management services to adult offenders participating in the Circuit Court of Cook County’s adult mental health treatment courts, operating at the George Leighton Criminal Courthouse and in all Municipal District courthouses. Services include screening and clinical assessments, case pla approve Pass Action details Not available 23-0439 1   In-Person Foreign Language Services Contract PROPOSED CONTRACT Department(s): Office of the Chief Judge, Circuit Court of Cook County Vendor: Ready Made Language Resources, Chicago Illinois Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to enter into and execute Good(s) or Service(s): Foreign Language Interpreting Services Contract Value: $1,749,150.00 Contract period: 5/1/2023 - 4/30/2028, with two (2), one-year renewal options Potential Fiscal Year Budget Impact: FY 2023 $204,068, FY 2024 $349,824, FY2025 $349,824, FY2026 $349,824 , FY2027 $349,824, FY28 $145,786 Accounts: 11100.1310.15190.520830 Contract Number(s): 2112-09202 Concurrences: The Contract Specific Goal set on this contract is Zero. The Chief Procurement Officer concurs. Summary: This contract provides for in-person foreign language interpreter services primarily involving languages other than Spanish and Polish for persons participating in Circuit Court of Cook County proceedings. Contract services are requested whenever the court’s in-house interpreter staff is not available or the requested languages approve Pass Action details Not available 23-1115 1   Payment Approval - NAMI Chicago Payment Approval PROPOSED PAYMENT APPROVAL Department(s): Office of the Chief Judge, Illinois Circuit Court of Cook County Action: Payment Approval Payee: NAMI Chicago, Chicago, Illinois Good(s) or Service(s): Clinical Case Management Services for Circuit Court of Cook County Mental Health Courts Fiscal Impact: FY 2023 $40,774.76 Accounts: 11100.1310.35430.520890.00000.00000 Contract Number(s): 2118-09301 Summary: In December 2022, NAMI Chicago provided intensive case management services for individuals participating in the Circuit Court’s seven (7) adult mental health treatment courts. Services were delivered under contract 2118-09301 which expired 12/31/2022. The Office of the Chief Judge is requesting County Board approval to pay the final invoice in the amount of $40,774.76 for services that were rendered within contact period. approve Pass Action details Not available 23-0843 1   OIIG Quarterly Report, 4th Quarter 2022 Report REPORT Department: Office of the Independent Inspector General Report Title: Independent Inspector General Quarterly Report, 4th Quarter 2022 Report Period: October 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022 Summary: This report was written in accordance with Section 2-287 of the Independent Inspector General Ordinance, Cook County, Ill., Ordinances 07-O-52 (2007) (“OIIG Ordinance”), to apprise the President and the County Board of the activities of this office during the time period beginning October 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022. It is being placed on the County Board meeting agenda for receipt and file or referral to the Litigation Committee pursuant to Section 2-287 of the OIIG Ordinance. refer Pass Action details Not available 23-0845 1   IGA-DCFS - Child Rescue Unit Intergovernmental Agreement PROPOSED INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT Department: Cook County Sheriff’s Office Other Part(ies): Illinois Department of Children & Family Services (“DCFS”), Chicago, Illinois Request: Enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement between the Cook County Sheriff’s Office and the Illinois Department of Children & Family Services (“DCFS”) Goods or Services: The Cook County Sheriff’s Office Child Protection Unit will provide law enforcement services to the Illinois Department of Children & Family Services (“DCFS”) Agreement Number(s): N/A Agreement Period: 1/1/2023 - 12/31/2024 Fiscal Impact: Revenue Neutral - $522,030.00 annually Accounts: 11100.1231.17270.580380 - Appropriation Adjustment Summary: Authorization for the County of Cook on behalf of the Sheriff’s Office to enter into and execute an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Illinois Department of Children & Family Services (“DCFS”) to continue operating a Child Rescue Unit (“CRU”) comprised of DCFS Child Protection Investigators and Sheriff Police Department Officers working together to e approve Pass Action details Not available 23-1273 1   Merit Board New Appointment- James Sexton Appointment PROPOSED APPOINTMENT Appointee(s): James Sexton Position: Member Department/Board/Commission: Cook County Sheriff’s Merit Board Effective date: Immediate Expiration date: Third Monday in March 2029, or until a successor is appointed and qualified This appointment is being made pursuant to 55ILCS 5/3-7002, as amended by the 100th General Assembly and shall be effective immediately. Pursuant to 55 ILCS 5/3-7002, as amended by the 100th General Assembly, the appointment of each existing member of the Merit Board was abolished on the effective date of 55ILCS 5/3-7002 as amended by the 100th General Assembly. refer Pass Action details Not available 23-1284 1   Merit Board Re-Appointment- John J. Dalicandro Reappointment PROPOSED REAPPOINTMENT Appointee(s): John Dalicandro Position: Member Department/Board/Commission: Cook County Sheriff’s Merit Board Effective date: Immediate Expiration date: Third Monday in March, 2029, or until a successor is appointed and qualified. Summary: This is a re-appointment for Appointee Dalicandro whose current appointment expires on March 20, 2023. The re-appointment is being made pursuant to 55 ILCS 5/3-7002 and shall be effective immediately. Pursuant to 55 ILCS 5/3-7002, as amended by the 100th General Assembly, “[s]uccessors or reappointments shall be appointed to hold office for a term ending on the third Monday in March 6 years following the preceding term expiration. Each member of the Board shall hold office until his or her successor is appointed and qualified or the member is reappointed.” approve Pass Action details Not available 23-1294 1   Merit Board Re-Appointment - Byron Braizer Reappointment PROPOSED REAPPOINTMENT Appointee(s): Byron Brazier Position: Member Department/Board/Commission: Cook County Sheriff’s Merit Board Effective date: Immediate Expiration date: Third Monday in March, 2029, or until reappointed or successor is appointed Summary: This is a re-appointment for Appointee Brazier whose current appointment expires on March 20, 2023. The re-appointment is being made pursuant to 55 ILCS 5/3-7002 and shall be effective immediately. Pursuant to 55 ILCS 5/3-7002, as amended by the 100th General Assembly, “[s]uccessors or reappointments shall be appointed to hold office for a term ending on the third Monday in March 6 years following the preceding term expiration. Each member of the Board shall hold office until his or her successor is appointed and qualified or the member is reappointed.” approve Pass Action details Not available 23-1295 1   Merit Board Re-Appointment- Vincent Winters Reappointment PROPOSED REAPPOINTMENT Appointee(s): Vincent T. Winters Position: Member Department/Board/Commission: Cook County Sheriff’s Merit Board Effective date: Immediate Expiration date: Third Monday in March, 2029, or until reappointed or successor is appointed Summary: This is a re-appointment for Appointee Winters whose current appointment expires on March 20, 2023. The re-appointment is being made pursuant to 55 ILCS 5/3-7002 and shall be effective immediately. Pursuant to 55 ILCS 5/3-7002, as amended by the 100th General Assembly, “[s]uccessors or reappointments shall be appointed to hold office for a term ending on the third Monday in March 6 years following the preceding term expiration. Each member of the Board shall hold office until his or her successor is appointed and qualified or the member is reappointed.” approve Pass Action details Not available 23-0004 1   Family Rescue, Chicago, Illinois Contract PROPOSED CONTRACT Department(s): Cook County’s State’s Attorney’s Office Vendor: Family Rescue, Chicago, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to enter into and execute Good(s) or Service(s): Domestic Violence Multidisciplinary Response Team Program/Victim Services Contract Value: $233,877.00 Contract period: 1/1/2023 - 12/23/2023 with two (2), one (1) year renewal options Potential Fiscal Year Budget Impact: FY 2013 $233,877.00 Accounts: 11900.1250.54283.520840.00000.00000 Contract Number(s): 2257-10072 Concurrences: The Contract Specific Goal on this Contract is Zero. The Chief Procurement Officer concurs. Summary: The State’s Attorney requests authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to enter into and execute a contract with Family Rescue for the Domestic Violence Multidisciplinary Team Response Program (DV MDT). This contract will allow the State’s Attorney to provide wraparound and comprehensive support systems to victims and their children through five interactive programs consisting of emergen approve Pass Action details Not available 23-0006 1   Resilience, Chicago, Illinois Contract PROPOSED CONTRACT Department(s): Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office Vendor: Resilience, Chicago, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to enter into and execute Good(s) or Service(s): Sexual Assault Multidisciplinary Response Team Program/Victim Services Contract Value: $257,863.00 Contract period: 1/1/2023 - 12/31/2023 with two (2), one-year renewal options Potential Fiscal Year Budget Impact: FY 2023 $257,863.00 Accounts: 11900.1250.54285.520840.00000.00000 Contract Number(s): 2257-10070 Concurrences: The Contract Specific Goal set on this Contract is Zero. The Chief Procurement Officer concurs. Summary: The State’s Attorney requests authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to enter into and execute a contract with Resilience for the Sexual Assault Multidisciplinary Team Response Program (SA MDT). This contract will allow the State’s Attorney to provide trauma informed victim services and follow-up legal advocacy services to victims of sexual assault. Resilience is the only sexual assault victim approve Pass Action details Not available 23-1045 1   Bob Benjamin Consulting Ltd., Evanston, IL Bob Benjamin Consulting Ltd., Evanston, IL Bob Benjamin Consulting Ltd., Evanston, IL Contract PROPOSED CONTRACT Department(s): Cook County Treasurer Vendor: Bob Benjamin Consulting Ltd., Evanston, IL Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to enter into and execute Good(s) or Service(s): Communications Consultant Contract Value: $199,992.00 Contract period: 3/1/2023 - 2/28/2025 with two (2) one-year renewal options Potential Fiscal Year Budget Impact: FY 2023 $74,997.00, FY 2024 $99,996.00, FY 2025 $24,999.00 Accounts: 11854.1060.10155.520830 Contract Number(s): 2210-09190 Concurrences: The Contract Specific Goal set on this contract is zero. The Chief Procurement Officer concurs. Summary: The selected vendor will efficiently and effectively communicate to the taxpayers of 1,800,000 parcels of real property in Cook County, and other stakeholders in the real property tax collection process, the instrumentalities, capabilities and services available through the Office of the Cook County Treasurer that will enable the tax collection, investment, collateralization and process to be more efficient and effective. approve Pass Action details Not available 23-0992 1   Resolution Honoring Jesse White Consent Calendar Resolution PROPOSED RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING THE HONORABLE JESSE WHITE ON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT WHEREAS, Mr. Jesse White was born on June 23, 1934, in Alton, Illinois, and in 1943 moved to Chicago with his parents where he attended Schiller Elementary School; and WHEREAS, Mr. White went on to attend Waller High School (now Lincoln Park Academy), where he was active in school athletics, being named All-City in basketball and baseball and excelling at tumbling; and WHEREAS, after graduating from high school, he enrolled at Alabama State College, majoring in physical education, and played baseball and basketball, earning All-Conference honors in both sports; and WHEREAS, in May 1995, Mr. White was inducted into the Southwestern Athletic Conference Hall of Fame and was inducted into the Chicago Public League Basketball Coaches Association Hall of Fame in June 1995; and WHEREAS, after receiving his diploma from Alabama State College, Jesse signed with the Chicago Cubs organization; however, four days before leaving for spring training, he was drafted by the United States defer Pass Action details Not available 23-1206 1   Heart Month Resolution Consent Calendar Resolution PROPOSED RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING FEBRUARY AS AMERICAN HEART MONTH AND DECLARING FEBRUARY 9TH, 2023 GO RED DAY IN COOK COUNTY WHEREAS, the month of February is recognized as American Heart Month; and WHEREAS, the annual celebration began in 1963 to encourage Americans to join the battle against heart disease and each year a presidential proclamation pays tribute to researchers, physicians, public health professionals and volunteers for their tireless efforts in preventing, treating, and researching heart disease; and WHEREAS, heart disease (including coronary heart disease, hypertension, and stroke) remains the No. 1 cause of death for men, women, and people of most racial and ethnic groups in the United States and cardiovascular diseases claim more lives each year than all forms of cancer and chronic lower respiratory disease combined accounting for 1 in every 4 deaths; and WHEREAS, heart disease continues to kill more people in the U.S. than any other cause, despite, and likely even due to, the impact of the deadly COVID-19 pandemic according to data from the U.S Cente approve Pass Action details Not available 23-1296 1     Consent Calendar Resolution PROPOSED RESOLUTION THOMAS F. BOLAND SR., IN MEMORIAM WHEREAS, Almighty God in His infinite wisdom has called Thomas F. Boland Sr. from our midst; and WHEREAS, Thomas F. Boland Sr. was the beloved husband of the late Kathleen “Kay”, nee Barrett; and WHEREAS, Thomas F. Boland Sr. was the loving father of Martin (Julie), Michael (Janet), Kathleen (Sean) Lawlor, Teresa (Jeffery) Lock, and Thomas Jr. (Lisa); and WHEREAS, Thomas F. Boland Sr. was the proud Pop of Jack, Joe, Patsy, Bridget, Mary Kate, Clare, Michael, Molly, Tom, Kailyn, Nora, Nieve, Tommy III, and Annie; and WHEREAS, Thomas F. Boland Sr. was the adored son of the late Michael and Hannah Boland; and WHEREAS, Thomas F. Boland Sr. was the cherished brother of Catherine (the late PJ) McCarthy, the late Flann (Mary) Boland, Anne (Christy) Browne, the late Danny (Margaret) Boland, the late John (the late Maureen) Boland, the late Mary (the late David) Liston, and the late Bridie (the late Marty) Keane; and WHEREAS, Thomas F. Boland Sr. was the beloved brother-in-law of Rita (John) Deane; and WHER approve Pass Action details Not available 23-1407 1   Celebration of Black History Month Consent Calendar Resolution PROPOSED RESOLUTION CELEBRATING BLACK HISTORY MONTH WHEREAS, Black History Month provides an opportunity for the residents of Cook County to reflect and recognize the rich culture, history, and contributions of African Americans; and WHEREAS, when Carter G. Woodson established Negro History week in 1926, he realized the importance of providing a theme to focus the attention on the important developments that have been made to highlight the achievements and raising the awareness of African Americans; and WHEREAS, the 2023 Black History theme is “Black Resistance.” This theme explores how African Americans have resisted historic and ongoing oppression since the earliest days of our nation. This year's theme was chosen, in part, because of the current politically charged environment around race. WHEREAS, “African Americans have resisted historic and ongoing oppression, in all forms.” “These efforts have been to advocate for a dignified self-determined life in a just democratic society in the United States and beyond the United States political jurisdiction.” said Asso approve Pass Action details Not available 23-1401 1   Remembering and Honoring the Life of Laurence Msall Consent Calendar Resolution PROPOSED RESOLUTION REMEMBERING AND HONORING THE LIFE OF LAURENCE MSALL WHEREAS, Laurence Msall was born in Chicago in 1962, to Emile and Lucile the eighth of ten children. Laurence attended St. Ignatius High School and Knox College. After graduation he moved to Springfield where he worked in the Department of Commerce and Community Affairs under Gov. Jim Thompson; and WHEREAS, in 1990 Laurence joined the staff of the Commercial Club of Chicago as vice president, promoting regional economic development strategies and special projects including the Chicago Bears stadium and reorganization of the United Way of Chicago. Laurence earned his Juris Doctorate in 1992 at Loyola University School of Law, Evening Division; and WHEREAS, Laurence returned to government in 1999, when then-Governor George H. Ryan appointed him Senior Advisor for Economic Development. In this position Laurence was responsible for the oversight of eleven of the state's economic development and infrastructure-related agencies; and WHEREAS, Laurence became president of the Civic Federation, Illinois' ce approve Pass Action details Not available 23-1405 1   HONORING SISTER MARY THERESE HARRINGTON Consent Calendar Resolution PROPOSED RESOLUTION HONORING SISTER MARY THERESE HARRINGTON ON HER RETIREMENT WHEREAS on Sunday, February 5, 2023, Sister Mary Therese Harrington will retire after 60 years of service to the developmentally disabled, most recently at the SPRED Chapel Special Religious Development at the Archdiocese of Chicago in Chicago’s Bridgeport neighborhood, and WHEREAS Sister Mary Therese Harrington was instrumental in helping start the services for the developmentally disabled in the Archdiocese of Chicago, and WHEREAS Sister Mary Therese Harrington studied a method in France that would later be adopted by St. John in 1964 and established as an agency of the Archdiocese of Chicago in 1966, and WHEREAS the Archdiocese of Chicago has credited Sister Mary Therese Harrington with changing the program to move away from clustering people with disabilities in one or two locations and instead establishing parish-based classrooms, and WHEREAS in 2022, the program was serving nearly 700 people with special needs in 114 parishes in the Archdiocese of Chicago, and WHEREAS, through approve Pass Action details Not available 23-1418 1   ELK GROVE VILLAGE TRUSTEE NANCY CZARNIK, IN MEMORIAM Consent Calendar Resolution PROPOSED RESOLUTION ELK GROVE VILLAGE TRUSTEE NANCY CZARNIK, IN MEMORIAM WHEREAS, former Elk Grove Village Trustee Nancy Czarnik was a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, aunt, niece, colleague, and friend; and WHEREAS, Nancy was the beloved wife to the late Frank Czarnik; and WHEREAS, Nancy was a proud mother to Carl (Patricia) Czarnik and Frank (Andrea) Czarnik; and WHEREAS, Nancy was a cherished grandmother (Busia) to Kyle and Alaina; and WHEREAS, she was a daughter to the late Felicia and Walter Spejcher in Chicago; and WHEREAS, Nancy was a friend to all she met; and WHEREAS, she was born on October 25, 1941, but sadly left us on January 29, 2023; and WHEREAS, she worked as a Real Estate Trust Officer; and WHEREAS, Trustee Czarnik was appointed to the Village Board in 1989, and faithfully served in that role until her retirement in 2021; and WHEREAS, Nancy was involved for over 32 years in Elk Grove Village, including as a member of the Plan Commission; and WHEREAS, she was instrumental in creating the Hometown Parade to showcase the approve Pass Action details Not available 23-1423 1   RECOGNIZING ANDREW TOLBERT Consent Calendar Resolution PROPOSED RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING ANDREW TOLBERT FOR WINNING THE 7TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT OF ILLINOIS APP CHALLENGE WHEREAS, On January 28, 2023, U. S. Congressman Danny K. Davis, 7th Congressional District of Illinois, recognized and awarded Andrew Tolbert,1st place as the 7th Congressional District of Illinois App Challenger winner; and WHEREAS, Andrew’s family received an official email communication from Congressman Davis office in December of 2022; and WHEREAS, Andrew Tolbert originally resided in the North Lawndale community and now is a resident of Oak Park, IL; and WHEREAS, Andrew is a freshman student at Providence St. Mel in the West Garfield Park community; and, WHEREAS, Andrew spent two summers in a row teaching himself how to code; and WHEREAS, Andrew’s winning app is a virtually reality multi-player application allowing multiple players to virtually play volleyball in the comfort of their homes; and WHEREAS, Andrew’s winning app will be entered into the National Congressional app challenge and hopes his app will provide under resourced communi approve Pass Action details Not available 23-1431 1   RECOGNIZING LIEUTENANT MARK DUKE Consent Calendar Resolution PROPOSED RESOLUTION RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING ORLAND FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT’S LIEUTENANT MARK DUKE’S 26 YEARS OF SERVICE WHEREAS; As EMS Administrator, Orland Fire Protection District’s Lieutenant Mark Duke set an example for many and never lost sight of the goal to improve the lives of others; and WHEREAS, Through service, compassion, and dedication, Lieutenant Mark Duke represents the very best qualities of a leader; and WHEREAS, Lieutenant Mark Duke’s expertise, endurance, and hard work have been a lifeline for our community; and WHEREAS, Lieutenant Mark Duke’s service as an instructor for Cook County Commissioner Sean Morrison’s Evzio Opioid Overdose Prevention Program provided life-saving training to dozens of police departments across Cook County; and WHEREAS, As a result of this life-saving training provided by Lieutenant Mark Duke, more than 300 lives have been saved from opioid overdose by police officers across Cook County through the Evzio Opioid Overdose Prevention Program; and WHEREAS, Lieutenant Mark Duke worked tirelessly during the COVID-19 pan approve Pass Action details Not available 23-1444 1   RECOGNIZING MILTON JOHNSON Consent Calendar Resolution PROPOSED RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING MILTON JOHNSON AS A COMMUNITY LEADER, MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONAL, VETERAN, AND ENTREPRENEUR. WHEREAS, Milton Johnson is a graduate of Midwest School of Broadcasting receiving his degree in Broadcast Journalism; and WHEREAS, after graduating from high school, he enlisted in the United States Air Force where he became a Police Officer. While stationed at Whitman Air Force base his interest in mental health began to grow; and WHEREAS, He later became a Police Officer for the Veterans Administration. Once again seeing the mental health effects of war on those returning from Vietnam. He eventually became an on-air personality and Executive Producer for WVON talk radio, and this is where his community concerns which included mental health, and how the disparities connected to the mental health of the communities were discussed. He had the opportunity to talk with some of the community's greatest minds daily, including Dr. Bobby E. Wright and Dr. Carl Bell who were very much involved with bringing attention to the poor mental health of the Af approve Pass Action details Not available 23-1448 1   RECOGNIZING JOSE M. WILSON Consent Calendar Resolution PROPOSED RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING JOSE M. WILSON AS A WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST, MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONAL AND COMMUNITY LEADER WHEREAS, José M. Wilson was raised in Atlanta, GA, a 25-year resident of Cook County, and a homeowner in the Greater Grand Crossing Community, and has received his Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Walden University; and WHEREAS, Jose is happily married to Stephanie Forbes-Wilson, 33 years, and they have been blessed with five children, ages 30 to 16; and WHEREAS, Jose is an 18-year employee and Director of Facilitation and Organizational Learning for the North Lawndale Employment Network. As the director, he is responsible for facilitating, training facilitators, and ensuring curriculum fidelity and sustainability of NLEN's flagship reentry program, U-Turn Permitted, ensuring that the organization is acquiring the knowledge and competencies required to achieve the organization's mission; and WHEREAS, As NLEN's representative, Jose served as a founding Committee Member of the North Lawndale Restorative Justice Communit approve Pass Action details Not available 23-1449 1   HONORING MORRIS “DINO” ROBINSON FOR HIS CONTRIBUTIONS TO PRESERVING BLACK HISTORY OF THE NORTH SHORE Consent Calendar Resolution PROPOSED RESOLUTION HONORING MORRIS “DINO” ROBINSON FOR HIS CONTRIBUTIONS TO PRESERVING BLACK HISTORY OF THE NORTH SHORE WHEREAS, Morris “Dino” Robinson spent over 25 years tirelessly documenting and preserving the history of African Americans in the North Shore region; and WHEREAS, Dino Robinson holds a BA degree in Communication Design and a minor in African American Studies from Loyola University; and WHEREAS, throughout his career, he operated Robinson Design, was an instructor at Apple and was an Art Director within various advertising firms in Chicago, IL; and WHEREAS, Dino Robinson currently serves as the Production Manager at Northwestern University Press; and WHEREAS, his independent research led to the establishment of Shorefront, an organization he pioneered in 1995 that documents the African American experience on the North Shore; and WHEREAS, with Shorefront Legacy Center, he has written three books, produces the Shorefront Journal, hosted lectures, assembled several traveling exhibits, and has built its archives from a few news clippings to over 275 approve Pass Action details Not available 23-1451 1   HONORING GERALD C. TURRY’S DECADES OF SERVICE Consent Calendar Resolution PROPOSED RESOLUTION HONORING GERALD C. TURRY’S DECADES OF SERVICE WHEREAS, Gerald C. Turry is a distinguished resident of Cook County, Illinois and has dedicated himself to a honorable civic service career in public service to the Village of Lincolnwood, first as a Trustee from 1995-2005, then as Village President until 2017; and WHEREAS, Gerald C. Turry, provided model leadership to the Village of Lincolnwood and contributed to the vitality of the Village toward a better quality of life for its citizens, and during his tenure as Village President was instrumental in making significant improvements to the Village such as securing grants to install two multi-use recreational trails and a pedestrian overpass bridge, replacement of Village infrastructure including Village parks, water mains and street lights, upgrading the traffic signal at Pratt and Central Avenues, implementing a pilot stormwater management project, streetscape improvements at Touhy and Crawford Avenues, securing a grant for future streetscape improvements on Devon Avenue, reconstruction of Crawford Avenue, approve Pass Action details Not available 23-1452 1   HONORING OFFICER KYLE BENOIT FOR HIS YEARS OF PUBLIC SERVICE Consent Calendar Resolution PROPOSED RESOLUTION HONORING OFFICER KYLE BENOIT FOR HIS YEARS OF PUBLIC SERVICE WHEREAS, Officer Kyle Benoit of the Evanston Police Department retired on February 3, 2023 after committing himself to public service and his community; and WHEREAS, Officer Benoit served the Evanston Police Department honorably for 22 years; and WHEREAS, Officer Benoit is a longtime resident of the 13th District and was born on June 20, 1970 in Skokie, Illinois; and WHEREAS, Officer Benoit is the son of Judith Benoit (nee Alexander) and Eddie Benoit and has deep roots in the Evanston community with family living in Evanston for four generations; and WHEREAS, Officer Benoit has a close knit family with wife, Enjoli and their three children Jacob, Hailey, and Kamryn; and WHEREAS, Officer Benoit built friendships playing in the Fellowship of Afro-American Men (FAAM) and participating in the Evanston Drum & Bugle Corp; and WHEREAS, Officer Benoit started his educational career at King Lab in Evanston; and WHEREAS, Officer Benoit was a member of the 1988 graduating class at Evans approve Pass Action details Not available 23-1457 1   SKOKIE FIREFIGHTER ANDREW “ANDY” CUTTING, IN MEMORIAM Consent Calendar Resolution PROPOSED RESOLUTION SKOKIE FIREFIGHTER ANDREW “ANDY” CUTTING, IN MEMORIAM WHEREAS, Skokie Fire Department Firefighter Andy Cutting was a cherished husband, son, brother, colleague, and friend; and WHEREAS, Andy was the beloved husband to Karla Cutting; and WHEREAS, Andy was the proud son of Robert and Carole and dear brother of John and Brett; and WHEREAS, Andy Cutting passed away on January 20, 2023 after a courageous battle with cancer; and WHEREAS, Andy was dedicated to caring for others; and WHEREAS, he was a firefighter and EMT in his native homeland of Australia, and after migrating to the United States, he continued his service to his community; and WHEREAS, FF Cutting was a 22 year member of the Skokie Fire Department who was assigned driver of Truck 18; and WHEREAS, FF Cutting made countless contributions during his years of service including contributing to the paramedic program, mentoring new members and drivers, and serving on the Apparatus Committee assisting in designing new fire apparatus; and WHEREAS, in his free time, Andy enjoyed approve Pass Action details Not available 23-0706 1   Inmate Commissary Services Report REPORT Department: Office of the County Auditor Report Title: Inmate Commissary Services Report Period: December 16, 2022 Summary: This audit was designed to obtain, examine and test supporting documentation to reach a conclusion on the Department of Correction’s compliance with the requirements of the Illinois Jail Standards, Section 701.250 for the period of December 1, 2019, through November 30, 2020. receive and file Pass Action details Not available 23-0707 1   Inmate Commissary Services Report REPORT Department: Office of the County Auditor Report Title: Inmate Commissary Services Report Period: December 16, 2022 Summary: This audit was designed to obtain, examine and test supporting documentation to reach a conclusion on the Department of Correction’s compliance with the requirements of the Illinois Jail Standards, Section 701.250 for the period of December 1, 2020, through November 30, 2021. receive and file Pass Action details Not available 23-0731 1   Inmate Welfare Fund Report REPORT Department: Office of the County Auditor Report Title: Inmate Welfare Fund Report Period: Fiscal Year 2020 and 2021 Summary: This audit was designed to determine if we are in compliance with the Illinois County Jail Act 730 ILCS 125. receive and file Pass Action details Not available 23-0229 1   JOC Contract (Various Vendors) Contract PROPOSED SUBSTITUTE TO FILE 23-0229 (Asset Management Committee 2/8/2023) PROPOSED CONTRACT Department(s): The Department of Capital Planning & Policy, The Department of Facilities Management, The Department of Transportation and Highways Vendor: Various vendors (see “Summary” below) Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to enter into and execute Good(s) or Service(s): Countywide Job Order Contract (JOC) Program Contract Value: $197,250,000.00 Contract period: 2/1/2023 - 1/31/2026, with two (2), one (1) year renewal options Potential Fiscal Year Budget Impact: FY 2023 $65,750,000.00, FY 2024 $65,750,000.00, FY 2025 $65,750,000.00 Accounts: 11569.1031.11190.560105/7.00000.00000 (Capital Improvement Program) Contract Number(s): 2185-11191 Concurrences: The vendor has met the Minority- and Women-owned Business Enterprise Ordinance via direct participation. The Chief Procurement Officer concurs. Summary: JOC is a quantity-based procurement process that allows the facility users to complete a multitude of repair/maintenance/replacement and construc approve as substituted Pass Action details Not available 23-0349 1   Bumper City, LLC-(-276) Resolution (Class 8) Purchase for Value PROPOSED RESOLUTION Bumper City, LLC-(-276) 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: Bumper City, LLC Address: 276 Sauk Trail, South Chicago Heights, Illinois 60473 Municipality or Unincorporated Township: South Chicago Heights Cook County District: 6th District Permanent Index Number: 32-33-201-042-0000 Municipal Resolution Number: Village of South Chicago Heights, Resolution No. 2019-R-9 Number of month property vacant/abandoned: 10 months vacant Special circumstances justification requested: Yes Proposed use of property: Industrial/commercial use warehousing and distribution and retail 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 WH approve Pass Action details Not available 23-0428 1   Bumper City, LLC (304) Resolution (Class 8) No Purchase for Value PROPOSED RESOLUTION Bumper City, LLC (304) 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: Bumper City, LLC (304) Address: 304 Sauk Trail, South Chicago Heights, Illinois Municipality or Unincorporated Township: Village of South Chicago Heights Cook County District: 6th District Permanent Index Number: 32-33-201-041-0000 Municipal Resolution Number: Village of South Chicago Heights, Resolution No. 2019-R-10 Number of month property vacant/abandoned: 10 months vacant Special circumstances justification requested: Yes Proposed use of property: Industrial/Commercial use - warehousing, distribution, and retail 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 faci approve Pass Action details Not available 23-0430 1   Instant Properties, LLC Resolution (Class 8) Purchase for Value PROPOSED RESOLUTION Instant Properties, LLC 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: Instant Properties, LLC Address: 13550 & 13551 S. Chatham, Blue Island, Illinois Municipality or Unincorporated Township: City of Blue Island Cook County District: 5th District Permanent Index Number: 29-06-104-003-0000 and 29-06-103-010-0000 Municipal Resolution Number: City of Blue Island, Resolution No. 2020-008 Number of month property vacant/abandoned: 14 days vacant Special circumstances justification requested: Yes Proposed use of property: Industrial use - logistics 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 Coo approve Pass Action details Not available 23-0431 1   Cactus Ranch Properties, LLC Resolution (Class 8) No Purchase for Value PROPOSED RESOLUTION Cactus Ranch Properties, LLC 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: Cactus Ranch Properties, LLC Address: Address of property Municipality or Unincorporated Township: Village of Dolton Cook County District: 6th District Permanent Index Number: 29-11-300-026-0000 Municipal Resolution Number: Village of Dolton, Resolution No. 21-R-004 Number of month property vacant/abandoned: 18 months vacant Special circumstances justification requested: Yes Proposed use of property: Commercial Use - office space Living Wage Ordinance Compliance Affidavit Provided: No, not applicable 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 Classification System for Assessme approve Pass Action details Not available 23-0432 1   Cabinet Wholesale Supply, Inc. Resolution (Class 6B) SER PROPOSED RESOLUTION Cabinet Wholesale Supply, 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: Cabinet Wholesale Supply, Inc. Address: 17532 Duvan Drive, Tinley Park, Illinois Length of time at current location: 11 Years Length of time property under same ownership: 11 Years Is there evidence supporting 10 years of the same ownership and/or occupancy (tenancy): Yes Age of the Property (Building): 47 years Municipality or Unincorporated Township: Village of Tinley Park Cook County District: 17th District Permanent Index Number(s): 27-36-204-033-0000 Municipal Resolution Number: Village of Tinley Park, Resolution No. 2020-R-128 Evidence of Economic Hardship: Yes Number of blighting factors associated with the property: Obsolescence - current warehouse space is not efficient to maintain business operations; Deterio approve Pass Action details Not available 23-0433 1   Partipilo Family Limited Partnership Resolution (Class 6B) No Purchase for Value PROPOSED RESOLUTION Partipilo Family Limited Partnership 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: Partipilo Family Limited Partnership Address: 1930 N Mannheim, Melrose Park, Illinois Municipality or Unincorporated Township: Village of Melrose Park Cook County District: 16th District Number Permanent Index Number: 12-32-403-029-0000 Municipal Resolution Number: Village of Melrose Park, Resolution No. 67-21 Number of month property vacant/abandoned: 24 months vacant Special circumstances justification requested: Yes Proposed use of property: Industrial use -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 WHER approve Pass Action details Not available 23-0434 1   Truck Tire Express Inc. Resolution (Class 6B) Purchase for Value PROPOSED RESOLUTION Truck Tire Express 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: Truck Tire Express Inc. Address: 1001 Fargo Avenue, Elk Grove Village, Illinois Municipality or Unincorporated Township: Village of Elk Grove Village Cook County District: 15th District Permanent Index Number: 08-27-303-038-0000 Municipal Resolution Number: Village of Elk Grove Village, Resolution No. 05-21 Number of month property vacant/abandoned: 23 months vacant 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 6b that provides an applicant a reduction in the assessment level for an abandoned industrial facility; and WHEREAS, the Cook County Cl approve Pass Action details Not available 23-0435 1   HWI Intermediate 2, Inc. Resolution (Class 8) No Purchase for Value PROPOSED RESOLUTION HWI Intermediate 2, 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: HWI Intermediate 2, Inc. Address: 1400 Huntington Ct., Calumet City, Illinois Municipality or Unincorporated Township: City of Calumet City Cook County District: 4th District Permanent Index Number: 29-24-400-032-0000 and 29-24-400-032-0000 Municipal Resolution Number: City of Calumet City, Resolution Number 21-50 Number of month property vacant/abandoned: 14 months vacant 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 industrial facility; and WHEREAS, the Co approve Pass Action details Not available 23-0436 1   JDCK Two, LLC Resolution (Class 6B) Purchase for Value PROPOSED RESOLUTION JDCK Two, 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: JDCK Two, LLC Address: 2550 Lunt Ave., Elk Grove Village, Illinois Municipality or Unincorporated Township: Elk Grove Village, Cook County District: 15th District Permanent Index Number: PIN Number Municipal Resolution Number: Elk Grove Village, Resolution No. 31-20, Number of month property vacant/abandoned: Six (6) 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 A approve Pass Action details Not available 23-0437 1   VK 1200 Chase, LLC Resolution (Class 6B) Purchase for Value PROPOSED RESOLUTION VK 1200 Chase, 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: VK 1200 Chase, LLC Address: 1200 Chase Ave., Elk Grove Village, Illinois Municipality or Unincorporated Township: Village of Elk Grove, Cook County District: 15 District Permanent Index Number: 08-27-402-061-0000 Municipal Resolution Number: Village of Elk Grove, Resolution No. S8-21 Number of month property vacant/abandoned: Two (2) months 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 County Classific approve Pass Action details Not available 23-0438 1   City of Calumet City Resolution PROPOSED RESOLUTION City of Calumet City 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: City of Calumet City Address: 1717 E. West Road, Calumet City, Illinois Municipality or Unincorporated Township: City of Calumet City Cook County District: 4th District Permanent Index Number: 29-24-200-069-0000 Municipal Resolution Number: City of Calumet City Resolution No. 20-24 Number of month property vacant/abandoned: Vacant for more than 24 months Special circumstances justification requested: Yes Proposed use of property: Industrial Use and Commercial Use - manufacturing/producing and retail 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 industrial facility; and WHEREAS, the C approve Pass Action details Not available 23-1092 1   A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE Resolution PROPOSED SUBSTITUTE TO FILE 23-1092 (Environment and Sustainability Committee 2/8/2023) A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE WHEREAS, Cook County Government plays a vital role in improving the environment and quality of life for all residents of Cook County; and WHEREAS, Environmental Justice raises awareness of the relationship between the environment and systemic racism; and WHEREAS, many areas along Cook County’s industrial corridors have become increasingly residential and home to growing immigrant communities and communities of color that are disproportionately impacted by air, land and water pollutants; and WHEREAS, communities of color are disproportionately impacted by environmental injustices that have produced racially disparate environmental health, and socioeconomic outcomes for generations; and WHEREAS, Environmental Justice emphasizes community partnership, empowerment and participation by those most impacted by environmental racism; and WHEREAS, Cook County can play a role in repairing past environmental injustices by proactively approve as substituted Pass Action details Not available 23-1156 1     Special Court Case (Probate) Firm: The Law Office of Kate Curler, LLC Special State's Attorney(s): Lauren Kaplan Case Name: In Re Estate of Mario Ortega Case No.(s): 2022 P 7981 Time period: 11/16/2022 - 12/14/2022 This Court Ordered Amount for fees and expenses: $1,980.00 Paid to Date: $0.00 Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/A approve Pass Action details Not available 23-1125 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: 01/11/2023 Time period: 12/15/2022 - 01/11/2023 This Court Ordered Amount for fees and expenses: $15,588.00 Paid to Date: $16,505.25 Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/A approve Pass Action details Not available 23-1126 1     Special Court Orders Firm: (1) Lawrence Oliver II - Special Prosecutor (2) Sidley Austin - Deputy Special Prosecutor and (3) FTI Consulting Attorney(s): Lawrence Oliver II Case Name: In re Special Prosecutor Case No.(s): 82 CR 1221 & 88 CR 7771 Date of This Order: 01/23/2023 Time period: 12/01/2022 This Court Ordered Amount for fees and expenses: Lawrence Oliver II - $9,689.25 Paid to Date: $217,583.88 Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/A approve Pass Action details Not available 23-1130 1     Special Court Orders Firm: 1) Lawrence Oliver II - Special Prosecutor (2) Sidley Austin - Deputy Special Prosecutor and (3) FTI Consulting Attorney(s): Lawrence Oliver II Case Name: In re Special Prosecutor Case No.(s): 82 CR 1221 & 88 CR 7771 Date of This Order: 01/23/2023 Time period: 11/01/2022 - 11/30/2022 This Court Ordered Amount for fees and expenses: $Lawrence Oliver II - $21,161.60 & Sidley Austin $7,393.09 Paid to Date: $218,534.17 Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/A approve Pass Action details Not available 23-0730 1   Joseph May - 02/08/2023 Workers' Compensation Claims Employee: Joseph May Job Title: Correctional Officer Department: Department of Corrections Date of Incident: 10/15/2020; 02/09/2022; 06/22/2022; 09/01/2022 Incident/Activity: On October 15, 2020, Petitioner injured his left pinky finger while securing a detainee. On February 9, 2022, Petitioner injured his right hand when a door closed on it. On June 22, 2022, Petitioner injured his left eye when a detainee spat on him. On September 1, 2022, Petitioner injured his nose when a detainee hit him. Accidental Injuries: Left pinky finger, right hand, eye, nose Petition and Order No: 21 WC 00026; 22 WC 03908 Claim Amount: $9,500.00 Attorney: Gardi & Haught, Ltd. Date of Subcommittee Approval: n/a Prior/pending claims: 10/30/2017 ($43,485.20) approve Pass Action details Not available 23-0939 1   Christopher Waters - 02/08/23 Workers' Compensation Claims Employee: Christopher Waters Job Title: Correctional Officer Department: Corrections Date of Incident: 05/29/2022; 08/26/2021; 08/19/2021 Incident/Activity: On May 29, 2022, Petitioner injured his head, neck, and left eye when he was punched by a detainee. On August 26, 2021, Petitioner injured his left index finger trying to handcuff a detainee. On August 19, 2021, Petitioner injured his right hand punching a detainee. Accidental Injuries: Head, Neck, Left Eye; Left index finger; Right Hand Petition and Order No: 22 WC 019445 Claim Amount: $11,948.27 Attorney: Argionis & Associates Date of Subcommittee Approval: N/A Prior/pending claims: N/A approve Pass Action details Not available 23-1030 1   Jeremiah Nieves - 2/8/23 Workers' Compensation Claims Employee: Jeremiah Nieves Job Title: Correctional Officer Department: Corrections Date of Incident: 8/3/2022; Unfiled Claims 11/1/2021 and 5/29/2022 Incident/Activity: On November 1, 2021, Petitioner injured his left hand and middle finger when a detainee grabbed his hand and caused it to be smashed between the cell door and food port. On May 29, 2022, Petitioner injured his right hand and middle finger while handcuffing a detainee. On August 3, 2022, Petitioner felt a pop in his left foot while running to respond to a call for immediate assistance. Accidental Injuries: Left Foot Petition and Order No: 22 WC 21196 Claim Amount: $7,080.13 Attorney: Al Koritsaris and Law Offices of Argionis & Assoiciates, LLC Date of Subcommittee Approval: N/A Prior/pending claims: N/A approve Pass Action details Not available 23-1031 1   Luke Paladin - 2/8/23 Workers' Compensation Claims Employee: Luke Paladin Job Title: Correctional Officer Department: Corrections Date of Incident: 3/14/2019; 3/15/2019 Incident/Activity: Petitioner injured his left elbow while trying to open a cell block door that was stuck. Accidental Injuries: Left Arm/Elbow Petition and Order No: 21 WC 23922 Claim Amount: $13,232.86 Attorney: Michael Hellman Date of Subcommittee Approval: N/A Prior/pending claims: 9/20/2016 ($58,216.01); 12/19/2021 (Pending) approve Pass Action details Not available 23-1065 1   Green - 2/8/2023 Workers' Compensation Claims Employee: Catrel Green Job Title: Correctional Officer Department: Corrections Date of Incident: 10/13/2020 Incident/Activity: Petitioner tested positive for COVID-19. Accidental Injuries: contracted an occupational disease Petition and Order No: 20 WC 287451 Claim Amount: $4,003.20 Attorney: Saks, Robinson & Rittenberg, Ltd. Date of Subcommittee Approval: N/A Prior/pending claims: N/A approve Pass Action details Not available 23-1055 1     Proposed Settlements (Municipal Litigation) Case: NBC v. Cook County State’s Attorney Case No: 2022 CH 10806 Settlement Amount: $7,500.00 Department: 1250 - State’s Attorney Payable to: Loevy & Loevy Attorneys at Law Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/A Subject matter: An allegation of a FOIA violation approve Pass Action details Not available 23-1050 1     Proposed Settlements (Medical Litigation) Case: Lakes, Kathy (Est. Lucendy Lakes) v. Cook County Case No: 19 L 6763 Settlement Amount: $75,000.00 Department: 4897 - John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital Payable to: Mark L. Karno & Associates, LLC, and Kathy Lakes Independent Administrator Estate of Lucendy Lakes Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/A Subject matter: Settlement of a medical malpractice claim. approve Pass Action details Not available 23-0573 1     Proposed Settlements (Torts and Civil Rights) Case: Joseph Harry Bobel v. Cook County Case No: 18 cv 5475 Settlement Amount: $5,000.00 Department: 4240 Cermak Health Services of Cook County Payable to: Joseph Harry Bobel Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/A Subject matter: an allegation of a civil rights violation d approve Pass Action details Not available 23-0626 1     Proposed Settlements (Torts and Civil Rights) Case: Younis, Younis v. Mendez, et al. Case No: 20 L 394 Settlement Amount: $750,000.00 Department: 1500 - Department of Transportation and Highways Payable to: Younis Younis, Romanucci & Blandin Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/A Subject matter: an allegation of automobile negligence approve Pass Action details Not available 23-0686 1     Proposed Settlements (Torts and Civil Rights) Case: State Farm Ins. Co. a/s/o Clary, Frances v. Shukair, et al. Case No: 22 M1 13256 Settlement Amount: $4,000.00 Department: 1210 - Office of the Sheriff Payable to: State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/A Subject matter: An allegation of automobile negligence approve Pass Action details Not available 23-0954 1     Proposed Settlements (Torts and Civil Rights) Case: Joshua Taylor v. Cook County Case No: 22-2930 and 18 C 1938 Settlement Amount: $8,000.00 Department: 4240 Cermak Health and Hospitals Payable to: Joshua A. Taylor Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/A Subject matter: an allegation of a Civil Rights Violation nd approve Pass Action details Not available 23-0955 1     Proposed Settlements (Torts and Civil Rights) Case: Russell, Teresa v. Leone et al. Case No: 19 L 5478 Settlement Amount: $20,000.00 Department: 1230 - Court Services Division Payable to: Teresa Russell and The Law Offices of John S. Eliasik Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/A Subject matter: an allegation of automobile negligence approve Pass Action details Not available 23-0916 1     Proposed Settlements (Labor and Employment) Case: Jacobs, Glenda v.Dart Case No: 21 C 3725 Settlement Amount: $30,000.00 Department: 1210-Office of the Sheriff Payable to: Glenda Jacobs and Disparti Law Group, P.A. Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/A Subject matter: an allegation of employment discrimination approve Pass Action details Not available 23-0957 1     Proposed Settlements (Labor and Employment) Case: Collier, Artrener v. Thomas J. Dart, in his official capacity, and Cook County Case No: 14 C 10217 Settlement Amount: $6,000.00 Department: Office of the Sheriff Payable to: Artrener Collier Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/A Subject matter: an allegation of employment discrimination approve Pass Action details Not available 23-1194 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: January 1, 2023 through January 31, 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. receive and file Pass Action details Not available 23-1205 1     Report REPORT Department: Department of Risk Management Report Title: Receive and File - Self Insurance Claims Report Period: Month Ending January 31, 2023 Summary: The Department of Risk Management is submitting for your information Self Insurance Claims for the month ending January 31, 2023. Payments total $7,104.86 receive and file Pass Action details Not available 23-1204 1     Report REPORT Department: Risk Management Report Title: Receive and File - Subrogation Claim Recoveries Report Period: Month ending January 31, 2023 Summary: Submitting for your information, a summary of Claim Recoveries for the month ending 01/31/2023 - Total Recoveries: $517.76 - Number of Recoveries: 1 receive and file Pass Action details Not available 23-1217 1   23-1217 Receive and File - Workers' Compensation Workers' Compensation Claims (Risk Management) REPORT Department: Risk Management Report Title: Workers’ Compensation Claim Payments Report Period: 01/01/2023 - 01/31/2023 Summary: The Department of Risk Management is submitting for your information Workers’ Compensation Claim Payments for the month ending January 2023. Payment’s total $897,398.90 receive and file Pass Action details Not available 23-1211 1   Analysis of Revenue and Expenses Report REPORT Department: Office of the Comptroller Report Title: Analysis of Revenue and Expenses Report Period: December 31, 2022 Summary: Analysis of Revenues and Expenses for month end, December 31, 2022, of Corporate, Public Safety, Health, and Special Purpose funds of Cook County receive and file Pass Action details Not available 23-1209 1   CCH Monthly Report February 2023 Report REPORT Department: Cook County Health Report Title: CCH Monthly Report Report Period: February 2023 Summary: This report is provided in accordance with Resolution 14-4311 approved by the County Board 7/23/14 receive and file Pass Action details Not available 23-0548 1   Cook County Promise Guaranteed Income Pilot Status Update Report REPORT Department: Bureau of Economic Development Report Title: Cook County Promise Guaranteed Income Pilot Status Update Report Period: Update covering program launch in May 2022 through initial payments in December 2022 Summary: The Cook County Bureau of Economic Development will provide an update to the Cook County Board of Commissioners on the Cook County Promise Guaranteed Income Pilot. receive and file Pass Action details Not available 23-0469 1   Covid-19 Updates Resolution Resolution PROPOSED RESOLUTION REQUESTING A MEETING OF THE COOK COUNTY HEALTH AND HOSPITALS COMMITTEE TO RECEIVE AN UPDATE FROM COOK COUNTY HEALTH AND THE COOK COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH ON THEIR COVID-19 IMMUNIZATION and MITIGATION PLANS IN SUBURBAN COOK COUNTY WHEREAS, on January 27, 2020, the United States Secretary of Health and Human Services declared that COVID-19, a respiratory illness spread by close contact through respiratory droplets, presents a public health emergency, and the World Health Organization characterized the COVID-19 outbreak as a pandemic on March 11, 2020; and WHEREAS, despite advances in treatment protocols and the availability of vaccines, COVID-19 continues to be a serious threat across the U.S. and Cook County, and; WHEREAS, recently Chicago and Cook County have seen an uptick in COVID-19 cases prompting a medium risk level designation of community spread, and; WHEREAS, as of November 30, 2022, there have been 655,646 confirmed cases of SARS-CoV-2 in Suburban Cook County under the jurisdiction of the Cook County Department of Public Health w defer Pass Action details Not available 23-0523 1   ASSESS NEEDS AND IMPROVE THE QUALITY AND EFFECTIVENESS OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CARE PROVIDED BY COOK COUNTY Resolution PROPOSED SUBSTITUTE TO FILE 23-0523 (Health and Hospitals Committee 2-7-2023) PROPOSED RESOLUTION RESOLUTION TO ASSESS NEEDS AND IMPROVE THE QUALITY AND EFFECTIVENESS OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CARE PROVIDED BY COOK COUNTY GOVERNMENT WHEREAS, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) defines behavioral health as the promotion of mental health, emotional, psychological, and social well-being and resilience; the treatment of mental and substance use disorders; and the support of those who experience and/or are in recovery from these conditions, along with their families and communities; and WHEREAS, an Illinois Department of Public Health report from 2015 identified that behavioral health visits to Illinois emergency departments (ED) were growing faster than any other category of care offered through Illinois EDs; and WHEREAS, the Illinois Department of Public Health’s Illinois Healthcare Report Card of 2018 has reported that residents of Cook County had an average of 4.1 mentally unhealthy days per month; and WHEREAS, the same report showed a health approve as substituted Pass Action details Not available 23-0709 1   Annual Ethics Report to the President Report REPORT Department: Cook County Board of Ethics Report Title: 2022 Annual Ethics Report Report Period: 2022 Summary: 2022 Annual Ethics Report receive and file Pass Action details Not available 23-1118 1   Appointment of Kathryn Calkins to Northshore Mosquito Abatement District Appointment PROPOSED APPOINTMENT Appointee(s): Kathryn Calkins Position: Trustee Department/Board/Commission: Northshore Mosquito Abatement District Effective date: Immediate Expiration date: Four years of date approval approve Pass Action details Not available 23-0340 1   Reimbursement Agreement for UPRR Company Agreement for Reimbursement (Highway) PROPOSED AGREEMENT FOR REIMBURSEMENT (TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS) Department: Transportation and Highways Other Part(ies): Union Pacific Railroad Company (UPRR) Request: Approval of proposed Reimbursement Agreement Goods or Services: Preliminary Engineering Location: Village of Northbrook, Illinois County Board District: 14 Section: 18-SVTEX-00-BT Centerline Mileage: N/A Agreement Period: One-time agreement Agreement Number(s): N/A Fiscal Impact: $25,000.00 Accounts: Motor Fuel Tax: 11300.1500.29150.560019 Summary: The Department of Transportation and Highways respectfully requests approval of the proposed Agreement for Reimbursement between the County and the Union Pacific Railroad Company (UPRR). UPRR is to complete work as part of the County’s improvement along Skokie Valley Trail. County will reimburse UPRR for its share of preliminary engineering services costs which includes review of County plans, designs and specifications. approve Pass Action details Not available 23-0343 1   Intergovernmental Agreement with CMAP Intergovernmental Agreement (Highway) PROPOSED INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT (TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS) Department: Transportation and Highways Other Part(ies): Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) Request: Approval of proposed Intergovernmental Agreement. Goods or Services: Technical Assistance Location: City of Chicago, Illinois Section: N/A Centerline Mileage: N/A County Board District: County wide Agreement Number(s): N/A Agreement Period: One-time agreement Fiscal Impact: $155,000.00 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 Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning. CMAP will be the lead agency for providing technical assistance services to develop a County Safety Action Plan and is applying for grant funding through the Safe Streets and Roads For All program. The County agrees to pay CMAP the local match in an amount not to exceed $155,000.00 for the County’s proportionate share of approve Pass Action details Not available 23-0757 1   Contract for co. number 2038-18223 A1 Bituminous Material (Hot Patch) - South Area 1-D4 Contract Amendment (Highway) PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT (TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS) Department(s): Transportation and Highways Vendor: K-Five Hodgkins, LLC, Hodgkins, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to extend, increase, and amend contract Good(s) or Service(s): Bituminous Materials-Hot Patch and Prime Coat Materials South Area 1 Location: Maintenance District 4 (Orland Park) County Board District(s): 6,11,16,17 Original Contract Period: 4/1/2021-3/31/2021 Section: N/A Proposed Contract Period Extension: 4/1/2023-3/31/2025 Section: N/A Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $120,400.00 Original Board Approval: Chief Procurement Officer approval 3/16/2021, $120,400.00 Previous Board Increase(s) or Extension(s): N/A Previous Chief Procurement Officer Increase(s) or Extension(s): N/A This Increase Requested: $50,000.00 Potential Fiscal Impact: FY 2023 $15,000.00; FY 2024 $30,000.00; FY 2025 $5,000.00 Accounts: 11300.1500.29150.530224 Contract Number(s): 2038-18223 IDOT Contra approve Pass Action details Not available 23-0758 1   Contract for co. number 2038-18224 A1 Bituminous Material (Hot Patch) - South Area 1-D5 Contract Amendment (Highway) PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT (TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS) Department(s): Transportation and Highways Vendor: Gallagher Materials Corporation, Thornton, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to extend and increase contract Good(s) or Service(s): Bituminous Materials-Hot Patch and Prime Coat Materials South Area 2 Location: Maintenance District 5 (Riverdale) County Board District(s): 4,5,6 Original Contract Period: 4/1/2021-3/31/2023 with one (1) two-year renewal option Section: N/A Proposed Contract Period Extension: 4/1/2023-3/31/2025 Section: N/A Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $113,900.00 Original Board Approval: Chief Procurement Officer approval 3/29/2021 $113,900.00 Previous Board Increase(s) or Extension(s): N/A Previous Chief Procurement Officer Increase(s) or Extension(s): N/A This Increase Requested: $50,000.00 Potential Fiscal Impact: FY 2023 $15,000.00; FY 2024 $30,000.00; FY 2025 $5,000.00 Accounts: 11300.1500.29150.530224 Contract Numb approve Pass Action details Not available 23-1174 1   Cost Comparison, Board of Review Resolution PROPOSED RESOLUTION RESOLUTION REQUIRING A COST-COMPARISON ASSESSMENT AND ACTION PLAN FROM THE BUREAU OF TECHNOLOGY AND BOARD OF REVIEW ON TECHNOLOGY AND SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS WHEREAS, in 2015 Cook County entered into a $30 million contract with Tyler Technologies, Inc. (“Tyler Technologies”) to assist the Bureau of Technology (“BoT”) in replacing the County’s 40-year-old mainframe system with an integrated appraisal and tax administration software solution; and WHEREAS, after delays, contract extensions, and monetary increases, in October of 2020, the Cook County Assessor’s Office (“CCAO”), BoT, and Tyler Technologies launched iasWorld’s Phase One, which moved certain CCAO property tax operations away from the County mainframe system. This work was done with notice and input from the three other County offices that operate the County’s property tax operations; the Clerk’s office, the Treasurer’s office and the Board of Review (“BoR”); and WHEREAS, through the years 2023 and 2024, it is expected that the Cook County Clerk’s office and the Cook County Treasurer’s office will approve Pass Action details Not available 23-0592 1   Fiscal Year 2022 - VAC 4th Quarter Report Report REPORT Department: Veterans Assistance Commission Report Title: Fiscal Year 2022 - VAC 4th Quarter Report Report Period: 9/1/2022 - 11/30/2022 Summary: Per Board Resolution this quarterly provides daily activity at the VAC from 9/1/2022 - 11/30/2022. receive and file Pass Action details Not available 23-0009 1   B Z Work flow Enhancement 2023 Contract (Technology) PROPOSED CONTRACT Department(s): Department of Building and Zoning Vendor: Pro-West and Associates, Inc. Walker Minnesota Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to enter into and execute Good(s) or Service(s): Permit Tracking System Support Enhancement and additional Module Contract Value: $189,000.00 Contract period: 2/1/2023 - 01/31/2025 with two (2) one-year renewal options Potential Fiscal Year Budget Impact: FY 2023 $73,750.00, FY 2024 $94,500.00, FY 2025 $15,750.00 Accounts: 11000.1160.10155.540135 Contract Number(s): 2210-09200 Concurrences: The contract-specific goal set on this contract is zero The Chief Procurement Officer concurs. Summary: Building and Zoning is requesting authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to enter into a contract with Pro-West. Pro-West created the custom application for our department’s processes. They have the knowledge and the technical skill set to further its usefulness to our office. Providing technical support and maintenance over the years. The enhancement will includ approve Pass Action details Not available 23-0903 1   MA 2201 CPI/DSP 4900 S. Merrimac Zoning Board of Appeals Recommendation RECOMMENDATION OF THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Request: Map Amendment MA 22-01 Township: Stickney County District: 16 Property Address: 4900 S. Merrimac Avenue, Chicago/Stickney, Illinois 60638 Property Description: The subject property consists of approximately 7.75 acres. The subject property of an irregular shape has lot lines measuring 181.9 feet, 395.00 feet, 394.50 feet, 128.00 feet, 211.35 feet, and 138.48 feet on its north side, lot lines measuring 193.8 feet, 149.4 feet, 175.46 feet, and 22.79 feet on the east side, 235.0 feet, 500.0 feet, 105.0 feet, 574.0 feet on the south side and 247.62 feet on the west side. The subject property is located on the north side of South Merrimac Avenue. Owner: CPI/DSP 4900S.Merrimac, 350 W Hubbard Street, Suite 605, Chicago, IL 60654 Agent/Attorney: Schneider Resourcs, Inc., 3101 S. Packerland Drive, Green Bay, WI 54313 Current Zoning: Industrial Intended use: Applicant seeks to rezone the subject property from an I-3 Intensive Industrial District to an I-4 Motor Freight Terminal District to permit th approve Pass Action details Not available 23-1385 1   Amendment to the Expiration Date of 22-6137 Amendment to a Previously Approved Item PROPOSED PREVIOUSLY APPROVED ITEM AMENDMENT Department: Office of the President Request: Amend the expiration date of the proposed appointment of Stephen Sperling to Plum Grove Estates Sanitary District Item Number: 22-6137 Fiscal Impact: N/A Account(s): N/A Original Text of Item: Expiration date: Expiration date: Three years from date of approval approve Pass Action details Not available 23-1307 1     Report REPORT Department: Justice Advisory Council Report Title: Electronic Monitoring Review, Cook County Illinois Report Period: Published September 2022 Summary: A review and analysis of Cook County's electronic monitoring systems, commissioned by the Justice Advisory Council with technical assistance from CGL Companies and Chicago Appleseed Center for Fair Courts. This report seeks to understand how local programs are functioning, how they compare nationally, and recommendations for improvement. refer Pass Action details Not available 23-1387 1   A RESOLUTION REQUESTING A MEETING OF THE COOK COUNTY LEGISLATION AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE TO DISCUSS ASIAN AMERICAN AND MENA DATA COLLECTION Resolution PROPOSED RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION REQUESTING A MEETING OF THE COOK COUNTY LEGISLATION AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE TO DISCUSS ASIAN AMERICAN AND MENA DATA COLLECTION WHEREAS, Cook County is one of the largest and most racially, ethnically and linguistically diverse counties in the country; and WHEREAS, Cook County Government is committed to supporting equitable, inclusive and accessible government; and WHEREAS, Cook County Government must collect accurate data to understand and serve the specific needs of its diverse communities; and WHEREAS, Asian Americans include people whose origins and ancestries lie in East Asia, Southeast Asia, and the Indian subcontinent; and WHEREAS, Asian Americans include over 20 ethnicities speaking 2,300 languages and dialects; and WHEREAS, there were approximately 409,000 Asian American residents in Cook County representing 7.7% of the County’s population according to the 2020 US Census; and WHEREAS, Asian Americans experienced a 28.2% population increase, the highest population growth rate in Cook County between 201 refer Pass Action details Not available 23-0824 1     Report REPORT Department: Bureau of Administration Report Title: Annual Countywide Vehicle Inventory Report Period: 2022 Summary: Pursuant to ARTICLE VIII, Sec. 2-671 (e)(7), the Vehicle Steering Committee shall update the Board of Commissioners annually on the fleet inventory Countywide. receive and file Pass Action details Not available 23-1331 1     Payment Approval PROPOSED PAYMENT APPROVAL Department(s): Office of the Chief Administrative Officer Action: For Payment Only Payee: AVI Systems, Arlington Heights, Illinois Good(s) or Service(s): AVID Computer Editing Systems Equipment and Integration Fiscal Impact: $40,993.00 Accounts: 11281.1011.21120.560226 Contract Number(s): 2123-11291 Summary: The Office of the Chief Administrative Officer is requesting the approval of payment to AVI systems for delivery, installation and testing of AVID video editing equipment. The equipment was ordered during the contract period 12/13/2021 - 12/12/2022. The AVID editing equipment had to be delivered, installed and tested before the invoice was paid. The contract expired before the invoice could be paid. approve Pass Action details Not available 23-1201 1   GEOTHERMAL HEAT PUMP GROUP-BUY PROGRAM Resolution PROPOSED RESOLUTION GEOTHERMAL HEAT PUMP GROUP-BUY PROGRAM FOR COOK COUNTY RESIDENTS RESOLUTION WHEREAS, Cook County supports the use of electricity from renewable sources instead of fossil fuels as part of its overall goal of becoming carbon neutral by 2050; and WHEREAS, the Cook County Policy Roadmap’s (“Roadmap”) Sustainable Communities goal is to support healthy, resilient communities that thrive economically, socially, and environmentally; and WHEREAS, the Roadmap also sets forth the objective of reducing climate change and providing ways to mitigate it effects by prioritizing renewable energy development; and WHEREAS, since 2019, Cook County has supported the Grow Solar Chicagoland program, a solar group-buy program run by the Midwest Renewable Energy Association (MREA) and Citizens Utility Board (CUB) to make solar panel installation more affordable and easier to obtain for Chicagoland residents through community education and volume purchasing to reduce the cost of installation and materials; and WHEREAS, 165 Cook County residents have installed a total of approve Pass Action details Not available 23-1335 1   TRANSFER OF FUNDS Transfer of Funds PROPOSED TRANSFER OF FUNDS Department: Medical Examiner Request: Transfer of Funds Reason: Emergency Cooler Unanticipated Malfunction From Account(s): 11100.1259.17140.501010, Salaries and Wages, $250,000.00; To Account(s): 11100.1259.10155.520830, Professional Services, $250,000.00; Total Amount of Transfer: $250,000.00 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? 1/9/2023; $1,007,477.38 as of 12/9/22; $1,062,750.00 as of 1/9/23 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 in Fiscal Year 2023 Identify any projects, purchases, programs, contracts, or other obligations that will be deferred, delayed, or canceled as a result of the reduction in available approve Pass Action details Not available 23-1023 1   W. W. Grainer, Inc., Lake Forest, Illinois Contract PROPOSED CONTRACT Department(s): Emergency Management & Regional Security Vendor: W. W. Grainger, Inc., d/b/a Grainger, Lake Forest, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to enter into and execute Good(s) or Service(s): Maintenance Repair and Operations (MRO) Supplies, Parts, Materials and Services Contract Value: $10,000,000.00 Contract period: 5/1/2023 - 4/30/2026, with two (2), one (1) year renewal options Potential Fiscal Year Budget Impact: FY 2023 (7 months 05/01/2023-11/30/2023) $ 1,944,444.44, FY 2024 (12 months 12/01/2023-11/30/2024) $3,333,333.33, FY 2025 (12 Months 12/01/2024-11/30/2025) $3,333,333.33, FY 2026 ( 5 Months 12/01/2025 - 04/30/2026) $1,388,888.90. Accounts: 11900.1265.53653.530267 (Countywide - Various Agencies) Contract Number(s): 2045-18535 Concurrences: The vendor has met the Minority- and Women-owned Business Enterprise Ordinance via direct participation and MWBE waiver with indirect participation. The Chief Procurement Officer concurs. Summary: This contract will allow Count refer Pass Action details Not available 23-0797 1   AGAE Contractors, Inc., Elk Grove Village, Illinois Contract Amendment PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT Department(s): Department of Capital Planning and Policy Vendor: AGAE Contractors, Inc., Elk Grove Village, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to extend contract Good(s) or Service(s): Job Order Contract (JOC) - Construction Services Original Contract Period: 06/01/2016-5/31/2018, with two (2), one-year renewal options Proposed Amendment Type: Extension Proposed Contract Period: Extension period 06/01/2022 - 03/31/2023 Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $1,500,000.00 Original Approval (Board or Procurement): Board, 05/11/2016 Increase Requested: N/A Previous Board Increase(s): N/A Previous Chief Procurement Officer Increase(s): N/A Previous Board Renewals: 07/25/2018, Renewal period 06/01/2019-05/31/2020 Previous Chief Procurement Officer Renewals: 02/15/2018, Renewal period 06/01/2018-05/31/2019 Previous Board Extension(s): 04/23/2020, extension period 06/01/2020-05/31/2021; 06/24/2021, extension period 06/01/2021-05/31/2022 Previous Chief Procurem approve Pass Action details Not available 23-1384 1   Declaration of Surplus Property and Conveyance Miscellaneous Item of Business PROPOSED MISCELLANEOUS ITEM OF BUSINESS Department: Department of Real Estate Management and Department of Transportation and Highways Summary: Requesting authorization to have certain County-owned property, known as EL-453, within the Midwest Court right-of-way, between IL-72 (west) and Busse Road (east) in Elk Grove Village declared as “Surplus Property” by the Board of Commissioners of Cook County and to convey the property to the Village of Elk Grove Village. This land parcel was approved for vacation by the Cook County Board of Commissioners on January 26, 2023. EL-453 consists of approximately 0.829 acres and is a slightly irregular-shaped parcel of land in Cook County Commissioner District 15. Cook County Department of Real Estate Management was notified that Elk Grove Village is working to redevelop the land adjacent to this parcel into a high-tech data center campus. The redevelopment project by Elk Grove Village includes over $1 billion in investment and is anticipated to generate tens of millions to local taxing districts. The acquisition of the surplus parcel w refer Pass Action details Not available 23-1215 1   Bills and Claims Report 1/4/2023-1/17/2023 Report REPORT Department: Comptroller’s Office Report Title: Bills and Claims Report Report Period: 1/4/2023-1/17/2023 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 23-1099 1   HOME Investment Partnership - Harvey Lofts, Harvey, IL HOME Investment Partnerships Program PROPOSED HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM Department: Planning and Development Other Part(ies): Zion Development Corporation, Rockford, IL; Pivotal Housing Partners, West Chester, Ohio Request: Respectfully requesting the Board consider approval of HOME Investment Partnership Program Funds in the amount of $2,200,000.00 (40-year term, 0% interest rate, 1st position HOME loan) that will be used for new construction of 51 units of family housing. The 51-unit development is located at 15330 Center Avenue, Harvey, IL, 60426. Total Development Cost: $21,082,629.00 Project Loan Amount: $2,200,000.00 Fiscal Impact: $2,200,000.00 Account(s): 11900-1013-54147-580170 Summary: Zion Development Corporation has requested HOME Investment Partnerships Program funds in the amount of $2,200,000.00 (40-year term, 0% interest rate, 1st position HOME loan) that will be used for new construction of 51 units of family housing. The 51-unit development is located at 15330 Center Avenue, Harvey, IL, 60426. The location of the proposed facility is 20 minutes south of approve Pass Action details Not available 23-1397 1   Commissioner Trevor District Office Lease Lease Agreement PROPOSED LEASE AGREEMENT Department: Department of Real Estate Management Request: Request to Approve Lease Agreement Landlord: Beta Properties LLC Tenant: County of Cook, for the use of Commissioner Maggie Trevor’s 9th District Office Location: 220 A Campbell Avenue, Arlington Heights, IL 60005 Term/Extension Period: 03/01/2023-11/30/2026 Space Occupied: Approximately 700 square feet Monthly Rent: $1,950.00 (increasing by 3% annually for length of term) Fiscal Impact: FY 2023-2026 $89,373.56 (term of lease) Accounts: 11000.1089.16400.550130.00000.00000 Option to Renew: N/A Termination: Allowable with sixty (60) days notice Utilities Included: Includes water and gas, electric paid separately Summary/Notes: Requesting approval of a Lease Agreement at 220-A Campbell Avenue, Arlington Heights, IL 60005 for the use of Commissioner Maggie Trevor’s 9th District Office. approve Pass Action details Not available 23-1398 1   Commissioner Anaya District Office Lease Amendment Lease Agreement Amendment PROPOSED LEASE AMENDMENT Department: Department of Real Estate Management Request: Request Approval of First Amendment to Lease Agreement Landlord: Jan Kralovec Tenant: County of Cook, for the use of Commissioner Alma Anaya’s District Office Location: 4734 S. Archer Avenue, Chicago, Illinois, 60025 Term/Extension Period: 12/01/2022-11/30/2026 Space Occupied: Approximately 600 square feet Monthly Rent: $1,220.00 Fiscal Impact: FY 2023-2026 $58,560.00 (term of lease) Accounts: 11000.1087.19245.550130.00000.00000 Option to Renew: N/A Termination: Allowable with sixty (60) days written notice Utilities Included: No Summary: Requesting approval of the First Amendment to Lease at 4734 S, Archer Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60025 for the use of Commissioner Alma Anaya’s 7th District field office. approve Pass Action details Not available 23-0936 1   MINORITY-AND WOMAN-OWNED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE AMENDMENTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH DISPARITY STUDY Ordinance Amendment PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDMENT MINORITY-AND WOMAN-OWNED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE AMENDMENTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH DISPARITY STUDY BE IT ORDAINED, by the Cook County Board of Commissioners, that Chapter 34, Finance, Article IV. Procurement Code, Division 8. Minority-And Woman-Owned Business Enterprises Subdivision I. General Provisions, Sections 34-260 through 34-283 and Subdivision II. Participation in Cook County Public Works Contracts., Sections 34-285 through 34-300.2 of the Cook County Code is hereby amended as Follows: DIVISION 8. MINORITY- AND WOMAN-OWNED BUSINESS ENTERPRISES Subdivision I. General Provisions Sec. 34-260. Short title. Sec. 34-261. Preface and findings. Sec. 34-262. Policy and purpose. Sec. 34-263. Definitions. Sec. 34-264. Race- and gender-neutral measures to implement the program. Sec. 34-265. Program administration. Sec. 34-266. Contract Compliance Committee. Sec. 34-267. Program goals. Sec. 34-268. Certification criteria and process. Sec. 34-269. Utilization plan; commercially useful function. Sec. 34-270. Methods to achiev refer Pass Action details Not available 23-1454 1     Resolution PROPOSED RESOLUTION REQUESTING A HEARING OF THE LEGISLATION AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE TO DISCUSS PENDING LEGISLATION BEFORE THE ILLINOIS GENERAL ASSEMBLY AND THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS WHEREAS, the Illinois General Assembly and the United States Congress are currently considering numerous bills that effect the services and operation of Cook County; and WHEREAS, the County’s intergovernmental relations staff and hired lobbyists are actively monitoring the legislation that effects Cook County’s services and operations; and WHEREAS, the Cook County Board of Commissioners wishes to be updated on the status of certain bills pending before the Illinois General Assembly and the United States Congress so that it may take positions and communicate such positions to the legislation bodies on the relevant proposed legislation; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Cook County Board of Commissioners does hereby request that a meeting of the Legislation and Intergovernmental Relations Committee be convened to discuss the status of pending legislation in the I refer Pass Action details Not available 23-1455 1   In Support of Fairness and Integrity of the Criminal Proceedings for Those with Allegations That They Were Tortured by the Disciples of the Notorious Former Commander Jon Burge Resolution PROPOSED RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF FAIRNESS AND INTEGRITY OF THE CRIMINAL PROCEEDINGS FOR THOSE WITH ALLEGATIONS THAT THEY WERE TORTURED BY THE DISCIPLES OF THE NOTORIOUS FORMER COMMANDER JON BURGE WHEREAS, Cook County is a home rule unit of local government pursuant to Article VII Section 6(a) of the 1970 Illinois Constitution, and as such may exercise any power and perform any function pertaining to its government and affairs; and WHEREAS, former Chicago Police Commander Jon Burge and the detectives under his command systematically engaged in acts of torture, physical abuse, and coercion of Black and Latinx people at Area 2 and 3 Police Headquarters from 1972 through 1991; and WHEREAS, these acts of torture included electrically shocking individuals on their genitals, lips and ears with an electric shock box or cattle prod; suffocating individuals with plastic bags; subjecting individuals to mock execution; physical beatings with telephone books, rubber hoses, miniature baseball bats; punching and kicking people about their bodies, pulling their hair, and other forms of refer Pass Action details Not available 23-1460 1   MONTHLY REPORT AND AGING ANALYSIS Resolution PROPOSED SUBSTITUTE TO FILE 23-1460 (Workforce, Housing and Community Development Committee 3/14/2023) PROPOSED RESOLUTION REQUIRING A QUARTERLY REPORT AND ANALYSIS REGARDING VACANCY TIMELINE FOR THE BUREAU OF HUMAN RESOURCES HIRING PIPELINE WHEREAS, Cook County government employs a vast, diverse workforce of more than 23,000 employees, and; WHEREAS, mirroring national trends of challenges with hiring and retention following the COVID-19 pandemic, Cook County Government currently has many vacancies and has experienced challenges within the hiring process, and; WHEREAS, the Bureau of Human Resources (hereafter, BHR) reported that the full hiring and onboarding process takes an average of 90 days, and hiring contingencies may extend the process for County departments depending on operational need, therefore, many positions may remain vacant for periods of time longer than 90 days or may be subject to internal delays delaying the hiring process, and; WHEREAS, the County Board has inadequate information to review and assess the end-to-end sequencing process and associated timeline refer Pass Action details Not available 23-1462 1   REQUESTING A HEARING TO DISCUSS FEASIBILITY OF ELIMINATING COLLEGE REQUIREMENTS FOR COUNTY JOB POSITIONS Resolution PROPOSED RESOLUTION PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO FILE 23-1462 (Workforce, Housing and Community Development Committee Meeting 3/14/2023) REQUESTING A HEARING TO DISCUSS JOB DESCRIPTION REQUIREMENTS FOR FEASIBILITY OF ELIMINATING COLLEGE REQUIREMENTS FOR COUNTY JOB POSITIONS AND IMPACTS ON COUNTY WORKFORCE WHEREAS, Cook County government employs a vast, diverse workforce of more than 23,000 employees, and. WHEREAS, mirroring national trends of challenges with hiring and retention following the COVID-19 pandemic, Cook County Government currently has many vacancies and has experienced challenges within the hiring process, and; WHEREAS, last month, the Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro issued an executive order eliminating college requirements for more than 65,000 state jobs, or 92% of commonwealth jobs, as well as an accompanying review of the remaining job positions requiring a degree, and; WHEREAS, deemphasizing educational requirements will help create a workforce that reflects the rich diversity of Cook County. Research shows that Black and Latinx job applicants are less likely to h refer Pass Action details Not available