Meeting Name: Board of Commissioners Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 5/25/2023 10:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Cook County Building, Board Room, 118 North Clark Street, Chicago, Illinois
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23-2855 1 FOR SAFE AND THRIVING COMMUNITIES PROGRAM INITIATIVES IMPLEMENTED BY THE JUSTICE ADVISORY COUNCILResolutionPROPOSED RESOLUTION FOR SAFE AND THRIVING COMMUNITIES PROGRAM INITIATIVES IMPLEMENTED BY THE JUSTICE ADVISORY COUNCIL WHEREAS, on March 11, 2021, the federal government authorized the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (“ARPA”) which includes $1.9 trillion in federal stimulus funds to hasten the United States’ recovery from the economic and health effects caused by the COVID-19 pandemic; and?? WHEREAS, specifically, the federal government has authorized and allocated a federal award of approximately $1,000,372,385B of ARPA funding to Cook County to assist the County in its recovery from the economic and health effects of COVID-19; and?? WHEREAS, on June 24, 2021, the Cook County American Rescue Plan Act Framework (the “ARPA Framework”) was presented to the Cook County Board of Commissioners; and?? WHEREAS, the Cook County Board of Commissioners via Resolution 21-3654 accepted the ARPA federal award allocated to Cook County to assist the County in its recovery from the economic and health effects of COVID-19 in the amount of approximately $1,000,372,385.00; and WHEREASapprovePass Action details Not available
23-2856 1 Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) - Office of Firearm Violence Prevention (OFVP)Grant AwardPROPOSED GRANT AWARD Department: Justice Advisory Council Grantee: Justice Advisory Council Grantor: Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) - Office of Firearm Violence Prevention (OFVP) Request: Authorization to accept grant Purpose: To reduce firearm violence through funding a diverse array of service providers focused on supporting residents at high risk of experiencing gun violence as either a victim or perpetrator in communities with the highest rates of shooting incidents and shooting-related homicides. Grant Amount: $20,002,354.00 Grant Period: 7/1/2023 - 6/30/2024 Fiscal Impact: None Accounts: 11284.1205.20199 Concurrences: The Budget Department has received all requisite documents and determined the fiscal impact on Cook County, if any Summary: In June and July of 2022, the JAC sought board approval for 34 awardees representing 68 organizations and $75 million of awards as recipients of ARPA Initiative NT897: Gun Violence Prevention and Reduction Grants. Having received 190 applications with requests totaling roughly $500,approvePass Action details Not available
23-3007 1 Cook County COVID-19 Financial Response Report - May Board 2023 Covid -19 Financial Response Report (May Board 2023)ReportREPORT Department: Office of the Chief Financial Officer Report Title: Cook County COVID - 19 Financial Response Report - May Board 2023 Report Period: March 1, 2020 - April 28, 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.receive and filePass Action details Not available
23-3011 1 Quarterly Update of the Long-Term Revenue ForecastReportREPORT Department: Office of the Chief Financial Officer Report Title: Quarterly Update of the Long-Term Revenue Forecast Report Period: FY 2023 -FY 2027 Summary: The following report updates the Long-Term Financial Plan provided to the Independent Revenue Forecasting Commission (IRFC) as of January 2023. 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.referPass Action details Not available
23-2859 1 Board Resolution 22-0637 ARPA Budget Transfer ApprovalsReportREPORT Department: Department of Budget & Management Services Report Title: Board Resolution 22-0637 ARPA Budget Transfer Approvals Report Period: April 1, 2023 - April 30, 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 April 1, 2023, and April 30, 2023. 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 Agencreceive and filePass Action details Not available
23-2989 1 Transfer of Funds for DBMS ContractsTransfer of FundsPROPOSED TRANSFER OF FUNDS Department: Department of Budget & Management Services Request: Transfer funds within fixed charges Reason: To support the contract increases approved by the Board during the April board meeting on Item 23-2424 to increase the contract by $207,250.00, and Item #23-2140 to increase the contract by $708,069.00. From Account(s): 11000.1490.11030.521313, $980,000.00 To Account(s): 11000.1490.11030.520830, $900,000.00; 11000.1490.11030.520894, $80,000.00; Total Amount of Transfer: $980,000.00 On what date did it become apparent that the receiving account would require an infusion of funds in order to meet current obligations? What was the balance in the account on that date, and what was the balance 30 days prior to that date? On April 1, 2023 as we finalized the amendment scopes with the two vendors. The account has sufficient funding to only cover the monthly invoices under the original scopes of each agreement. How was the account used for the source of transferred funds identified? List any other accounts that werapprovePass Action details Not available
23-2937 1 Bills and Claims Report 4/4/2023-5/1/2023ReportREPORT Department: Comptroller’s Office Report Title: Bills and Claims Report Report Period: 4/4/2023 - 5/1/2023 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 filePass Action details Not available
23-2838 1 Transfer of FundsTransfer of FundsPROPOSED TRANSFER OF FUNDS Department: Contract Compliance Request: Transfer of Funds Reason: Professional Services Temporary Procurement Consulting Services Contract Funding From Account(s): 11000.1022.12140.501010.00000.00000, Salaries and Wages, $200,000.00; To Account(s): 11000.1022.12140.520830.00000.000000, Professional Services, $200,000.00; Total Amount of Transfer: $200,000.00 On what date did it become apparent that the receiving account would require an infusion of funds in order to meet current obligations? What was the balance in the account on that date, and what was the balance 30 days prior to that date? 5/1/2023; $60,492.00 as of 5/1/2023; $60,492.00 as of 4/1/2023 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, approvePass Action details Not available
23-1562 1 Cook County Dept. of Public Health Quarter Two ReportReportREPORT Department: Cook County Department of Public Health Report Title: Cook County Department of Public Health Quarter Two Report Report Period: Quarter Two Summary: This is the Quarter Two Report for the Cook County Department of Public Health.receive and filePass Action details Not available
23-2665 1 COVID-19 Vaccination GrantGrant AwardPROPOSED GRANT AWARD Department: Cook County Department of Public Health Grantee: Cook County Department of Public Health Grantor: Illinois Department of Public Health Request: Authorization to accept grant Purpose: COVID-19 Vaccination Grant Grant Amount: $2,500,000.00 Grant Period: 10/1/2022-12/31/2023 Fiscal Impact: None Accounts: N/A. Concurrences: The Budget Department has received all requisite documents and determined the fiscal impact on Cook County, if any Summary: The COVID-19 Vaccination Grant is an integral part of the State’s recovery effort with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. This grant will continue COVID-19 vaccination and promotion efforts and assist with Mpox, Influenza and other recommended vaccination efforts within local health communities by allowing those vaccinations to be included in COVID-19 vaccination clinics. The funds from this program will help defray costs associated with the administration of COVID-19, Mpox, Influenza and other vaccines recommended by Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (AapprovePass Action details Not available
23-2807 1 Illinois Department of Military AffairsAgreementPROPOSED AGREEMENT Department(s): Animal and Rabies Control and Department of Veterans Affairs Other Part(ies): The Illinois Department of Military Affairs Request: Authorization to enter into an interagency agreement Good(s) or Service(s): Authorized Use of Premises: Vets & Pets Event (free vaccination clinic) General Jones Readiness Center Drill Floor 5200 S. Cottage Grove Chicago, Illinois Agreement period: One Time use on Saturday, 7/1/2023 (9:00am-1:00pm) Fiscal Impact: No Space Rental Fee Identifiable Incremental Costs (IICs)/$19.00 (4 hours @ $4.75/hour) (2) Security Officers/$165.20 (5 hours each @16.52/hour). Accounts: 11312.1510.33925.521313 Agreement Number(s): N/A Summary/Notes: Animal and Rabies Control (ARC) in conjunction with the Department of Veterans Affairs, is requesting approval of the space use agreement with The Illinois Department of Veterans affairs, to host a no cost Rabies Vaccination Clinic benefiting Cook County Veterans for their companion animals.approvePass Action details Not available
23-2837 1 Solar Switch Chicagoland ProgramInteragency AgreementPROPOSED INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT Department(s): Cook County Department of Environment and Sustainability Other Part(ies): Midwest Renewable Energy Association Request: Enter into a Memorandum of Understanding between the Cook County Department of Environment and Sustainability and Midwest Renewable Energy Association Good(s) or Service(s): The Cook County Department of Environment and Sustainability will support the Midwest Renewable Energy Association’s Solar Switch Chicagoland Program with outreach and marketing. The Program will reduce costs for homeowners and small businesses who are interested in rooftop solar and/or battery energy storage systems. Agreement period: Date of execution through a period of two (2) years with automatic annual renewal, unless terminated earlier by either the County or Midwest Renewable Energy Association Fiscal Impact: None Accounts: None Agreement Number(s): None Summary/Notes: Authorization for County of Cook on behalf of the Department of Environment and Sustainability (“CCDES”) to enter into and eapprovePass Action details Not available
23-2255 1 Agreement for Touhy Avenue Grant AgreementAgreement (Highway)PROPOSED AGREEMENT (TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS) Department: Transportation and Highways Other Part(ies): State of Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) Request: Approval of proposed Joint Funding Agreement for Construction Work Goods or Services: Construction and Construction Engineering Location: Elk Grove Village, City of Chicago, City of Des Plaines and Unincorporated Elk Grove Township, all located in Illinois Section Number: 15-34117-01-RP County Board District: 15, 17 Centerline Mileage: N/A Agreement Period: One-time agreement Agreement Number(s): N/A Fiscal Impact: $70,735,000.00 ($34,739,000.00 to be reimbursed from the FHWA) Accounts: Motor Fuel Tax: 11300.1500.29152.560019 Summary: The Department of Transportation and Highways respectfully requests approval of the proposed Agreement between the County and State of Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT). The County will be the lead agency for construction and construction engineering improvements along Touhy Avenue from Elmhurst RoadapprovePass Action details Not available
23-2663 1 Report for Design 1st Quarter Engineering StatusReportREPORT Department: Transportation and Highways Report Title: Engineering Status Report Report Period: 12/31/2022 - 3/31/2023 Quarterly Report (1st Quarter) Action: Receive and File Summary: The Department of Transportation and Highways respectfully requests that the report for Engineering Status for the 1st Quarter be received and filed.receive and filePass Action details Not available
23-2680 1 Construction Monthly Status Report – AprilReportREPORT Department: Transportation and Highways Report Title: Bureau of Construction Status Report Report Period: 4/1/2023 - 4/30/2023 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 April 2023.receive and filePass Action details Not available
23-2735 1 Agreement with IDOT for LPAAgreement (Highway)PROPOSED AGREEMENT (TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS) Department: Transportation and Highways Other Part(ies): State of Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) Request: Approval of proposed Joint Funding Agreement for Construction Work Goods or Services: Construction and Construction Engineering Location: Village of Justice, Illinois Section Number: 19-W3019-00-PV County Board District: 6, 17 Centerline Mileage: N/A Agreement Period: One-time agreement Agreement Number(s): N/A Fiscal Impact: $17,731,000.00 ($13,443,680.00 to be reimbursed from the FHWA) Accounts: Motor Fuel Tax: 11300.1500.29152.560019 Summary: The Department of Transportation and Highways respectfully requests approval of the proposed agreement between the County and The State of Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT). The County will be the lead agency for construction and construction engineering improvements along 88th/Cork Avenue from Archer Avenue to 81st Street. The FHWA will pay up to a maximum of $13,443,680.00 toward the projeapprovePass Action details Not available
23-2897 1 Agreement with IDOT for LPAAgreement (Highway)PROPOSED AGREEMENT (TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS) Department: Transportation and Highways Other Part(ies): State of Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) Request: Approval of proposed Joint Funding Agreement for Construction Work Goods or Services: Construction and Construction Engineering Location: Village of Skokie, Illinois Section Number: 14-A8327-09-RP County Board District: 13 Centerline Mileage: N/A Agreement Period: One-time agreement Agreement Number(s): N/A Fiscal Impact: $30,912,013.00 ($17,682,326.00 to be reimbursed from the FHWA and $2,001,262.00 to be reimbursed from the State) Accounts: 11300.1500.29152.560019; 11300.1500.29150.521536 Summary: The Department of Transportation and Highways respectfully request approval of the proposed Agreement between the County and State of Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT). The County will be the lead agency for construction and construction engineering improvements along Old Orchard Road from Woods Drive to Skokie Boulevard. The FHWA will paapprovePass Action details Not available
23-2732 1 Affiliated SteamContract Amendment PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT Department(s): Department of Facilities Management Vendor: Affiliated Steam and Hot Water, Alsip, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to renew, and increase contract Good(s) or Service(s): Steam Heat, Chilled Water Cooling, and Condenser Coils Original Contract Period: 11/24/2019 - 11/23/2022, with two (2), one (1) year renewal options Proposed Amendment Type: Renewal and Increase Proposed Contract Period: Renewal period 11/24/2023 - 11/23/2024 Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $467,490.00 Original Approval (Board or Procurement): Board, 11/21/2019, $367,490.00 Increase Requested: $150,000.00 Previous Board Increase(s): N/A Previous Chief Procurement Officer Increase(s): 9/6/2022, $100,000.00 Previous Board Renewals: N/A Previous Chief Procurement Officer Renewals: 11/24/2022 - 11/23/2023 Previous Board Extension(s): N/A Previous Chief Procurement Officer Extension(s): N/A Potential Fiscal Impact: FY 2024 $150,000.00 AccountsapprovePass Action details Not available
23-2733 1 Fox SecurityContract Amendment PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT Department(s): Department of Facilities Management and Cook County Clerk Vendor: Fox Security, Inc. dba Rush Solutions, Dolton, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to renew, and increase contract Good(s) or Service(s): Unarmed Security Guard Services Original Contract Period: 8/1/2020 - 7/31/2023, with two (2), one (1) year renewal options Proposed Amendment Type: Renewal and Increase Proposed Contract Period: 8/1/2023 - 7/31/2024 Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $2,442,439.60 Original Approval (Board or Procurement): Board 7/30/2020, $1,454, 226.48 Increase Requested: $1,020,000.00 Previous Board Increase(s): 9/23/2021, $988,213.12 Previous Chief Procurement Officer Increase(s): N/A Previous Board Renewals: N/A Previous Chief Procurement Officer Renewals: N/A Previous Board Extension(s): N/A Previous Chief Procurement Officer Extension(s): N/A Potential Fiscal Impact: Dept. of Facilities Mgmt. (FY 2023 $233,750.0approvePass Action details Not available
23-2734 1 The Stone GroupContract Amendment PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT Department(s): Department of Facilities Management Vendor: The Stone Group, Chicago, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to Renew, and increase contract Good(s) or Service(s): Boiler and Water Heater Maintenance and Repair Original Contract Period: 6/3/2019 - 6/2/2022, with one (1), two (2) year renewal options Proposed Amendment Type: Renewal and Increase Proposed Contract Period: Renewal period 6/3/2023 - 6/2/2024 Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $707,193.60 Original Approval (Board or Procurement): Board, 5/23/2019, $637,885.20 Increase Requested: $290,000.00 Previous Board Increase(s): N/A Previous Chief Procurement Officer Increase(s): 7/1/2022, $69,308.40 Previous Board Renewals: N/A Previous Chief Procurement Officer Renewals: 6/3/2022 - 6/2/2023 Previous Board Extension(s): N/A Previous Chief Procurement Officer Extension(s): N/A Potential Fiscal Impact: FY 2023 $145,000.00, FY 2024 $145,000.00 Accounts: 11100,1200,approvePass Action details Not available
23-2794 1 Acceptance of Donation to Cook CountyResolutionPROPOSED RESOLUTION ACCEPTANCE OF DONATION TO COOK COUNTY WHEREAS, Midwest Moving and Storage, located in Elk Grove Village, Illinois, desires to donate furniture, specifically 40 modular workstations, to Cook County for use by the Cook County Bureau of Asset Management and its departments; and WHEREAS, upon acceptance of the donation, which has an estimated value of $60,000, Midwest Moving will deliver the furniture to Hawthorn Warehouse, where it will be added to the County’s salvage supply for future use; and WHEREAS, the Bureau and its departments always first consider using salvaged and/or donated furniture when possible before purchasing new furniture for County use; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Cook County Board of Commissioners, that Cook County is hereby authorized to accept this donation on behalf of the Cook County Bureau of Asset Management and shall transfer the furniture to Cook County.approvePass Action details Not available
23-2286 1 Intergovernmental Agreement Amendment IL CMSIntergovernmental Agreement AmendmentPROPOSED INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT Department: Department of Real Estate Management Other Part(ies): State of Illinois Department of Central Management Services Request: Request to Approve Amendment to Intergovernmental Agreement Goods or Services: Leased Office Space Agreement Number(s): N/A Agreement Period: 6/1/2023 - 4/30/2028, with one (1) five (5) year renewal option. Fiscal Impact: Revenue Generating Accounts: N/A Summary: Requesting approval of an Intergovernmental Agreement Amendment between the County of Cook, a body politic and corporate as Landlord, and, State of Illinois Department of Central Management Services, establishing a five (5) year term for leased office space representing the entire 34th floor of the George W. Dunne Office Building at 69 West Washington Street, Chicago, Illinois. This agreement will supersede and extend the current lease agreement with State of Illinois Departmental of Central Management Services for the same space, while providing desired alterations.approvePass Action details Not available
23-2811 1 Property Info REDI-Tape AgreementREDI-TAPE AgreementPROPOSED REDI-TAPE AGREEMENT Department: Department of Real Estate Management Summary: Requesting approval of a REDI-DATA agreement covering the use of 2022, 2023, and 2024 tax-roll data when available, to Property Info Corp., a Stewart Company and Texas corporation. Property Info will pay the County the total due each year in advance of receiving the data and additional amount due for subsequent years based on increase in CPI. This lease is in accordance with Ordinance No. 05-O-20, an ordinance establishing and approving the increase of rental charges for the lease of Cook County Real Estate Tax Data by commercial users. Revenue Generating: $238,143.71 per year, plus CPI increase (if any).approvePass Action details Not available
23-2812 1 Property Insight REDI-Tape AgreementREDI-TAPE AgreementPROPOSED REDI-TAPE AGREEMENT Department: Department of Real Estate Management Summary: Requesting approval of a REDI-DATA agreement covering the use of 2022, 2023, and 2024 tax-roll data when available, to Property Insight, LLC. Property Insight, LLC will pay the County the total due each year in advance of receiving the data and additional amount due for subsequent years based on increase in CPI. This lease is in accordance with Ordinance No. 05-O-20, an ordinance establishing and approving the increase of rental charges for the lease of Cook County Real Estate Tax Data by commercial users. Revenue Generating: $243,942.23 per year, plus CPI increase (if any).approvePass Action details Not available
23-2813 1 Summit Infrastructure Group, LLC Public Way AgreementPublic Way License AgreementPROPOSED PUBLIC WAY LICENSE AGREEMENT Department: Department of Real Estate Management Request: Request to Approve Public Way License Agreement Grantor: County of Cook Grantee: Summit Infrastructure Group, LLC Term: 6/1/2023 - 6/30/2033 Annual License Fee: $4,558.03, as adjusted annually by Consumer Price Index and the adjusted annual fee for the following year. Summary: Requesting approval of a Public Way License Agreement between the County of Cook, as Grantor, and Summit Infrastructure Group, LLC., as Grantee. Upon issuance of this License, the Grantee shall have the authority to apply for permits to construct, install, replace, relocate, modify, maintain, and remove its facilities located in the public ways of Cook County. This license is in accordance with Cook County Code Chapter 66, Road and Bridges, Article 3, Public Way Regulatory Ordinance, enacted by the Board of Commissioners on June 19, 2007. The license fees, term start, and end dates are all set by ordinance. The grantee has met the insurance requirements under the License Agreement.approvePass Action details Not available
23-2814 1 Commissioner Aguilar District Office Lease AmendmentLease Agreement AmendmentPROPOSED LEASE AMENDMENT Department: Department of Real Estate Management Request: Request to Approve First Amendment to Lease Agreement Landlord: DOLEJS Realty & Management Services, Inc. Tenant: County of Cook, for the use of Commissioner Frank Aguilar’s 16th District Office Location: 7833 W. Ogden Avenue, Lyons, Illinois 60534 Term/Extension Period: 5/1/2023 - 4/30/2026 6/1/2023-11/30/2026 Space Occupied: Approximately 1,959 square feet Monthly Rent: From 5/1/2023 - 4/30/2024 6/1/2023 - 5/31/2024 in Monthly Installments of $1,350.00 From 5/1/2024 - 4/30/2025 6/1/2024 - 5/30/2025 in Monthly Installments of $1,450.00 From 5/1/2025 - 4/30/2026 6/1/2025 - 11/30/2026 in Monthly Installments of $1,550.00 Fiscal Impact: FY 2023-2026 $52,200.00 $61,500.00 (Term of Lease) Accounts: 11000.1096.19330.550131.00000.00000 Option to Renew: N/A Termination: Allowable with sixty (60) day notice Utilities Included: No, Paid Separately Summary: Requesting approval of the First Amendment Lease at 7833 W. Ogden Avenue, Lyons, Illinois 60534 foapprove as amended in the errataPass Action details Not available
23-2968 1 The Chicago Furniture Bank Lease AgreementLease AgreementPROPOSED LEASE AGREEMENT Department: Department of Real Estate Management Request: Request to Approve Lease Agreement Landlord: County of Cook, a body politic and corporate Tenant: The Chicago Furniture Bank, Incorporated Location: 4545 W. Cermak Road, Chicago, Illinois 60623 Term/Extension Period: 6/1/2023 - 5/31/2024 Space Occupied: Approximately 2,995 Square Feet Monthly Rent: $1.00 per year Fiscal Impact: Revenue Generating Accounts: N/A Option to Renew: One (1) year option to renew Termination: Ten (10) Days Written Notice Utilities Included: N/A Summary/Notes: Requesting approval of a lease agreement between the County of Cook, a body politic and corporate as Landlord, and The Chicago Furniture Bank, a Delaware based Not-For-Profit as Tenant, for the use of approximately 2,995 sq. ft. of building area in the property located at 4545 W. Cermak Rd, Chicago, IL 60623 as well as the use of 5 (five) parking spaces for the parking of semi-trailers. The Chicago Furniture Bank will use the premises forapprovePass Action details Not available
23-2973 1 CCSAO IGAIntergovernmental Agreement AmendmentPROPOSED INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT (REAL ESTATE) Department: Department of Real Estate Management Landlord: Trustees of University of Illinois, a body politic and corporate Tenant: County of Cook, a body politic and corporate, on behalf of Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office Request: Request to Approve Second Amendment to Intergovernmental Agreement Location: Spaces 26.2 and 26.4, 715 W. Maxwell Street, Chicago, Illinois Agreement Period: 6/1/2023 - 5/31/2024 Termination: County may terminate with sixty (60) days notice Space Occupied: Approximately 1,179 square feet Fiscal Impact: $30,000 annually (term of IGA) Accounts: 11100.1250.14245.550130.00000.00000 Summary: Requesting approval of a Second Amendment to an IGA License with Board of Trustees of University of Illinois, a body politic and corporate as Landlord, and County of Cook, a body politic and corporate on behalf of the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office as Tenant, for the use of approximately 1,179 sq. ft. of building area known as Spaces 26.2 and 26.4 of the building locaapprovePass Action details Not available
23-2995 1 Forest Preserves Lease AgreementLease AgreementPROPOSED LEASE AGREEMENT Department: Department of Real Estate Management Request: Request to Approve Lease Agreement Landlord: County of Cook, a body politic and corporate Tenant: Forest Preserves of Cook County Location: 4545 W. Cermak Road, Chicago, Illinois 60623 Term/Extension Period: 6/15/2023 - 6/14/2024 Space Occupied: Approximately 7,685 Square Feet Monthly Rent: $1.00 for term of lease Fiscal Impact: Revenue Generating Accounts: N/A Option to Renew: None Termination: Ten (10) Days Written Notice Utilities Included: N/A Summary/Notes: Requesting approval of a lease agreement between the County of Cook, a body politic and corporate as Landlord, and the Forest Preserve District of Cook County, an Illinois Special District as Tenant, for the use of approximately 7,685 sq. ft. of building area in the property located at 4545 W. Cermak Rd, Chicago, IL 60623. The Forest Preserves will use the premises for temporary storage of furniture, fixtures, equipment and records relating to temporary reloapprovePass Action details Not available
23-2655 1 MA-23-0001 & SU-23-0002New Application for Referral to Zoning Board of AppealsNEW APPLICATION FOR REFERRAL TO THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Request: Map Amendment to rezone the subject property from R-5 Single Family Residence District to C-6 Automotive Service District and a companion Special Use to operate a Self-Storage, Truck/Trailer sharing or leasing service and related retail sales. Township: Hanover County District: 15 Property Address: 161 IL route 59, Elgin, IL 60120 Property Description: Approximately 9.8 acres vacant parcel will require well and septic Owner: Rajiv Singh, Chicago Title Trust Company, Trustee u/t/a/d 5/1/1980. a.k.a Trust No. 4732, an Illinois Land Trust. 1912 Midwest Club Parkway, Oakbrook, IL 60523. Robert Singh M.D. & Pramilla Sarin, M.D. 35.15%; Javinderbir K. Singh 29.7%; Pavitar Singh, M.D. & Jasbir Kaur Singh 35.15% Agent/Attorney: Rick Rottweiler, Agent on behalf of owner Current Zoning: R-5 Single Family Residence District Intended use: Self-Storage, Truck/trailer sharing or leasing service and related retail sales.referPass Action details Not available
23-2882 1 PROPOSED TRANSFER OF FUNDSTransfer of FundsPROPOSED TRANSFER OF FUNDS Department: Department of Building and Zoning; Office of Economic Development Request: Transfer of Funds Reason: Additional budget necessary to continue funding of professional services contract From Account(s): 11000.1027.10155.501010.00000.00000, Salaries and Wages, $130,000.00 To Account(s): 11000.1160.10155.520830.00000.00000, Professional Services, $130,000.00 Total Amount of Transfer: $130,000.00 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? April 28, 2023; account balance is $4,894.20 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 within the Bureau of Economic Development due to unfilled positions at this point in Fiscal Year 2023. Identify any projects, purchapprovePass Action details Not available
23-2829 1 301 W Hintz LLCResolution (Class 6B) Purchase for ValuePROPOSED RESOLUTION 301 W Hintz 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: 301 W Hintz LLC Address: 301 W. Hintz Road, Wheeling, Illinois Municipality or Unincorporated Township: Village of Wheeling Cook County District: 14th District Permanent Index Number: 03-14-100-014-0000 Municipal Resolution Number: Village of Wheeling, Resolution No, 22-008 Number of month property vacant/abandoned: Three (3) months vacant Special circumstances justification requested: Yes Proposed use of property: Industrial use - warehousing and distribution Living Wage Ordinance Compliance Affidavit Provided: Yes or No 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 referPass Action details Not available
23-2830 1 3802 Potter LLCResolution (Class 6B) No Purchase for ValuePROPOSED RESOLUTION 3802 Potter 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: 3802 Potter LLC Address: 390 Holbrook Drive, Wheeling, Illinois Municipality or Unincorporated Township: Village of Wheeling Cook County District: 14th District Permanent Index Number: 03-14-302-004-0000 Municipal Resolution Number: Village of Wheeling, Resolution No. 23-012 Number of month property vacant/abandoned: 12 months vacant Special circumstances justification requested: Yes Proposed use of property: Industrial use - warehousing, distribution and servicing 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 AssesreferPass Action details Not available
23-2832 1 Black Star Distribution Inc.Resolution (Class 6B) Purchase for ValuePROPOSED RESOLUTION Black Star Distribution 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: Black Star Distribution Inc. Address: 140 E. State Parkway, Schaumburg, Illinois Municipality or Unincorporated Township: Village of Schaumburg Cook County District: 15th District Permanent Index Number: 07-10-401-025-0000 Municipal Resolution Number: Village of Schaumburg, Resolution No. R-22-049 Number of month property vacant/abandoned: Five (5) months vacant Special circumstances justification requested: Yes Proposed use of property: Industrial use - warehousing, manufacturing, and distribution Living Wage Ordinance Compliance Affidavit Provided: Yes or No 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 WHEreferPass Action details Not available
23-2834 1 PPFAM LLCResolution (Class 8) Purchase for ValuePROPOSED RESOLUTION PPFAM, 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: PPFAM, LLC Address: 81 E. 34th Street, Steger, Illinois Municipality or Unincorporated Township: Village of Steger Cook County District: 6th District Permanent Index Number: 32-33-327-041-0000 and 32-33-327-042-0000 Municipal Resolution Number: Village of Steger, Ordinance No. 1250 Number of month property vacant/abandoned: 12 months vacant Special circumstances justification requested: Yes Proposed use of property: Commercial use - Bar/Restaurant Living Wage Ordinance Compliance Affidavit Provided: Yes or No WHEREAS, the Cook County Board of Commissioners has adopted a Real Property Assessment Classification 8 that provides an applicant a reduction in the assessment level for an abandoned commercial facility; and WHEREAS, the Cook County Classification System for Assessment definreferPass Action details Not available
23-2835 1 Windy Property Investments, LLCResolution (Class 8) Purchase for ValuePROPOSED RESOLUTION Windy Property Investments, 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: Windy Property Investments, LLC Address: 3950 Vollmer Road, Flossmoor, Illinois Municipality or Unincorporated Township: Village of Flossmoor Cook County District: 5th District Permanent Index Number: 31-11-302-029-0000 Municipal Resolution Number: Village of Flossmoor, Resolution No. 2022-16 Number of month property vacant/abandoned: Number of months vacant Special circumstances justification requested: Yes Proposed use of property: Commercial use - Gas Station, convenient store and fast food restaurant Living Wage Ordinance Compliance Affidavit Provided: Yes or No 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 facilireferPass Action details Not available
23-2847 1 Transfer of Funds - Transforming PlacesTransfer of FundsPROPOSED TRANSFER OF FUNDS Department: Cook County Bureau of Economic Development Request: Transfer of Funds Reason: The purpose of this transfer is to finalize the budget for the Bureau of Economic Development’s Transforming Places Equity Fund project and move funding into the appropriate accounts for recording purposes. From Account(s): 11287.1027.64464.521313, $15,000,000.00 To Account(s): 11287.1027.64464.580170, $1,934,715.00; 11287.1010.10155.521313, $13,065,285.00 Total Amount of Transfer: $15,000,000.00 On what date did it become apparent that the receiving account would require an infusion of funds in order to meet current obligations? What was the balance in the account on that date, and what was the balance 30 days prior to that date? On 5/3/2023, the budget for the Bureau of Economic Development’s Transforming Places Equity Fund initiative was finalized and so the above accounts required funding to meet the future obligations. How was the account used for the source of transferred funds identified? List any other accounts that approvePass Action details Not available
23-0239 1 APPROVAL OF A COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT INCLUDING AN ECONOMIC PACKAGE (WAGE INCREASES AND HEALTHCARE) BETWEEN THE COUNTY OF COOK AND THE INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF TEAMSTERS LOCAL 700, REPRESENTING HOMELAND SECURITY EMERGENCY LOGISTIC OFFICERSResolutionPROPOSED RESOLUTION APPROVAL OF A COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT INCLUDING AN ECONOMIC PACKAGE (WAGE INCREASES AND HEALTHCARE) BETWEEN THE COUNTY OF COOK AND THE INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF TEAMSTERS LOCAL 700, REPRESENTING HOMELAND SECURITY EMERGENCY LOGISTIC OFFICERS 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 and the International Brotherhood of Teamsters Local 700, representing Homeland Security Emergency Logistic Officers; and WHEREAS, salary adjustments and general wage increases are included in the collective bargaining agreement negotiated between the County of Cook and the International Brotherhood of Teamsters Local 700, representing Homeland Security Emergency Logistic Officers; and (a) effective upon ratification of the collective bargaining agreement by the Cook County Board of CommissioneapprovePass Action details Not available
23-0246 1 Human Resources Bi-weekly Activity Reports Pay Period 6 and 7 ( February 26, 2023 – March 25, 2023)ReportREPORT Department: Bureau of Human Resources Report Title: Human Resources Bi-weekly Activity Report Report Period: Pay Period 6: February 26, 2023 - March 11, 2023 Pay Period 7: March 12, 2023 - March 25, 2023 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 filePass Action details Not available
23-2822 1 Various VendorsContract Amendment PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT Department(s): Circuit Court of Cook County, Adult Probation Department Vendor: Gateway Foundation, Chicago, Illinois; Lutheran Social Services of Illinois, Des Plaines, Illinois; McDermott Center, Chicago, Illinois; TASC, Chicago, Illinois; Westcare, Chicago, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to renew contract Good(s) or Service(s): Substance Abuse Treatment and Counseling Services Original Contract Period: All contracts: 6/1/2019 - 5/31/2022 with two (2) one-year renewal options Proposed Amendment Type: Renewal Proposed Contract Period: Renewal period 6/1/2023 - 5/31/2024 Total Current Contract Amount Authority: Gateway Foundation, Chicago, Illinois - $600,000.00; Lutheran Services of Illinois, Des Plaines, Illinois - $300,000.00; McDermott Center, Chicago, Illinois - $600,000.00; TASC, Chicago, Illinois - $90,000.00; Westcare, Chicago, Illinois - $150,000.00 Original Approval (Board or Procurement): Board Approval 5/23/2019 Gateway Foundation, Chicago, Illinois - $approvePass Action details Not available
23-2823 1 WestCare Illinois, Inc., Chicago, IllinoisContract Amendment PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT Department(s): Circuit Court of Cook County, Adult Probation and Social Service Departments Vendor: WestCare Illinois, Inc., Chicago, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to renew and expand the scope of the contract Good(s) or Service(s): Cognitive Behavioral Treatment Services Original Contract Period: 8/1/2019 - 7/31/2022, with two (2), one (1) year renewal options Proposed Amendment Type: Renewal Proposed Contract Period: Renewal period 8/1/2023 - 7/31/2024 Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $1,556,324.00 Original Approval (Board or Procurement): Board, 7/25/2019 $1,556,324.00 Increase Requested: NA Previous Board Increase(s): N/A Previous Chief Procurement Officer Increase(s): N/A Previous Board Renewals: N/A Previous Chief Procurement Officer Renewals: 6/15/2022, 8/1/2022 - 7/31/2023 Previous Board Extension(s): N/A Previous Chief Procurement Officer Extension(s): N/A Potential Fiscal Impact: 1280 FY 2023 $275,000.00, FY 2024 $275,000approvePass Action details Not available
23-2679 1 Atlas & Associates, Inc., Country Club Hills, IllinoisContractPROPOSED CONTRACT Department(s): Juvenile Temporary Detention Center, Circuit Court of Cook County Vendor: Atlas & Associates, Inc., Country Club Hills, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to enter into and execute Good(s) or Service(s): Kitchen Supplies Contract Value: $151,975.18 Contract period: 6/5/2023 - 6/4/2024, with three (3) one-year renewal options Potential Fiscal Year Budget Impact: FY 2023 $63,320, FY 2024 $88,655.18 Accounts: 11100.1440.35225.530010.00000.00000 Contract Number(s): 2250-09090 Concurrences: The Contract Specific Goal set on this contract is Zero. The Chief Procurement Officer concurs. Summary: The Office of the Chief Judge, Juvenile Temporary Detention Center, seeks approval of a contract for kitchen supplies and tools used to prepare food for JTDC residents, including supplies that maintain the kitchen department in compliance with various Food, Health, and Sanitization regulations of the City of Chicago, Department of Health, USDA, and IDJJ. Competitive bidding procedapprovePass Action details Not available
23-1959 1 Enavate SMB, LLC, Englewood, ColoradoContract Amendment (Technology)PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT (TECHNOLOGY) Department(s): County Clerk Vendor: Enavate SMB, LLC, Englewood, Colorado Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement officer to increase the contract Good(s) or Service(s): Accounting System (Great Plains) Software and Maintenance Support Upgrade Original Contract Period: 4/1/2021 - 3/31/2023, with one (1), one-year renewal option Proposed Amendment Type:Increase Proposed Contract Period:N/A Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $294,400.00 Original Approval (Board or Procurement):Board 3/18/2021, $294,400.00 Increase Requested: $174,000.00 Previous Board Increase(s): N/A Previous Chief Procurement Officer Increase(s): N/A Previous Board Renewals: N/A Previous Chief Procurement Officer Renewals: 3/30/2023, 4/1/2023 - 3/31/2024 Previous Board Extension(s):N/A Previous Chief Procurement Officer Extension(s): N/A Potential Fiscal Impact: FY: 2023 $100,000.00; and FY: 2024 $74,000.00 Accounts: 11000.1110.35610.520830 Contract Number(s): 2053-18310 Concurrences: The contract approvePass Action details Not available
23-2349 1 Institute of Compliance & Learning Inc. Chicago, IllinoisContract Amendment PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT Department(s): County Clerk Vendor: Institute of Compliance & Learning Inc. Chicago, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to Increase contract Good(s) or Service(s): Financial and Operational Risk Assessment and Process Improvement Plan for Vitals Records, Real Estate and Taxes, Recording Division and the Election / Ethics Division Original Contract Period: 5/1/2022 - 4/30/2023, with 1- one year renewal options Proposed Amendment Type: Increase Proposed Contract Period: N/A Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $288,000.00 Original Approval (Board or Procurement): Board 4/7/2022, $288,000.00 Increase Requested: $288,000.00 Previous Board Increase(s): N/A Previous Chief Procurement Officer Increase(s): N/A Previous Board Renewals: N/A Previous Chief Procurement Officer Renewals: 4/27/2023, 5/1/2023 - 4/30/2024 Previous Board Extension(s): N/A Previous Chief Procurement Officer Extension(s): N/A Potential Fiscal Impact: FY 2023 $216,000.00; FY approvePass Action details Not available
23-2464 1 OIIG Quarterly Report, 1st Qtr 2023ReportREPORT Department: Office of the Independent Inspector General Report Title: Independent Inspector General Quarterly Report, 1st Quarter 2023 Report Period: January 1, 2023-March 31, 2023 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 January 1, 2023 through March 31, 2023. 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.referPass Action details Not available
23-2432 1 Ford Vehicles - BCR/Roesch FordContract (Vehicle Acquisition)PROPOSED CONTRACT (VEHICLE ACQUISITION) Department(s): Cook County Sheriff’s Office Vendor: BCR Automotive Group, LLC dba Roesch Ford, Bensenville, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to enter into and execute contract Good(s) or Service(s): Purchase of various Ford vehicles Contract Value: $16,276,568.00 Contract period: 6/1/2023 - 5/31/2026, with two (2), one (1) year renewal options Potential Fiscal Year Budget Impact: FY 2023 $4,533,295.00, FY 2024 $4,850,979.00, FY2025 $4,770,889.00, FY2026 $2,121,405.00 Accounts: FY2023 11569.1214.21120.560265 (Capital Vehicle Equipment and Supplies); 11620.1214.21120.560265 (Capital Vehicle Equipment and Supplies); FY2024-FY2026 TBD (Capital Funding) Contract Number(s): 2217-11153 Concurrences: The contract specific goal on this contract is ero. The Chief Procurement Officer concurs. The Vehicle Steering Committee concurs with this recommendation. Summary: The Cook County Sheriff’s Office requests that the Office of the Chief Procurement Officer enter into approvePass Action details Not available
23-2433 1 Prisoner Transport BusesContract (Vehicle Acquisition)PROPOSED CONTRACT (VEHICLE ACQUISITION) Department(s): Cook County Sheriff’s Office Vendor: Central States Bus Sales, Inc., Fenton, Missouri Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to enter into and execute contract Good(s) or Service(s): Purchase of Prisoner Transport Buses Contract Value: $2,600,000.00 Contract period: 6/1/2023 - 5/31/2026, with two (2), one (1) year renewal options Potential Fiscal Year Budget Impact: FY 2023 $0, FY 2024 $1,040,000.00, FY2025 $1,040,000.00, FY2026 $520,000.00 Accounts: 11569.1214.21120.560265 Contract Number(s): 2212-11161 Concurrences: The Contract Specific Goal set on this Contract is Zero. The Chief Procurement Officer concurs. The Vehicle Steering Committee concurs with this recommendation. Summary: The Cook County Sheriff’s Office requests that the Office of the Chief Procurement Officer enter into and execute a contract with Central States Bus Sales, Inc., Fenton, Missouri for Prisoner Transport Buses. This contract will allow the Sheriff’s Office to replace an aginapprovePass Action details Not available
23-2442 1 Vehicle Leasing and Maintenance (Extension)Contract Amendment (Vehicle Acquisition)PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT (VEHICLE ACQUISITION) Department(s): Cook County Sheriff’s Chicago High-Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) Vendor: Enterprise Fleet Management, Oak Brook, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to extend and increase contract Good(s) or Service(s): Vehicle Leasing and Maintenance Original Contract Period: 6/1/2021 - 5/31/2023 Proposed Amendment Type: Extension and Increase Proposed Contract Period: Extension period 6/1/2023 - 5/31/2024 Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $2,670,056.14 Original Approval (Board or Procurement): Board, 3/18/2021, $2,670,056.14 Increase Requested: $1,335,028.07 Previous Board Increase(s): N/A Previous Chief Procurement Officer Increase(s): N/A Previous Board Renewals: N/A Previous Chief Procurement Officer Renewals: N/A Previous Board Extension(s): N/A Previous Chief Procurement Officer Extension(s): N/A Potential Fiscal Impact: FY 2023 $667,514.07, FY 2024 $667,514.00 Accounts: 11900.1210.54053.550060 (Automotive EqapprovePass Action details Not available
23-2578 1 Idemia- Contract ExtensionContract Amendment (Technology)PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT (TECHNOLOGY) Department(s): Cook County Sheriff’s Office Vendor: Idemia Identity and Security USA, LLC, Reston, Virginia Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to extend contract Good(s) or Service(s): Computer-Aided Booking System (CABS) Maintenance & Support Original Contract Period: 7/1/2016 - 6/30/2021, with two (2), one (1) year renewal options Proposed Amendment Type:Extension Proposed Contract Period:Extension period 7/1/2023 - 6/30/2024 Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $4,584,698.00 Original Approval (Board or Procurement):Board, 6/29/2016, $4,573,250.00 Increase Requested: N/A Previous Board Increase(s): N/A Previous Chief Procurement Officer Increase(s): 9/9/2021, $11,448.00 Previous Board Renewals: 5/12/2022, (7/1/2022-6/30/2023) Previous Chief Procurement Officer Renewals: 9/9/2021, (7/1/2021-6/30/2022) Previous Board Extension(s):N/A Previous Chief Procurement Officer Extension(s): N/A Potential Fiscal Impact: $168,120.00 Accounts: 11100.1217.approvePass Action details Not available
23-2583 1 IGA- Metra (911 Services)Intergovernmental AgreementPROPOSED INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT Department: Cook County Sheriff’s Office Other Part(ies): Northeast Illinois Regional Commuter Railroad Corporation (“Metra”), Chicago, Illinois Request: Authorization for the County of Cook on behalf of the Sheriff of Cook County (“Cook County”) to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement with Northeast Illinois Regional Commuter Railroad Corporation (“Metra”) for 911 System dispatching/monitoring services for the Metra Police twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. Goods or Services: The Cook County Sheriff’s Office will provide 911 System dispatching/monitoring services for the Metra Police twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week on Metra’s Starcom frequency channel and provide additional staffing for corresponding special events, when requested by Metra. Agreement Number(s): N/A Agreement Period: 5/1/2023 and shall continue for five (5) years, with the option of renewing a subsequent two (2) year period Fiscal Impact: Revenue Neutral Accounts: N/A Summary: Authorization for the County of CoapprovePass Action details Not available
23-2699 1 Organized Retail Crime GrantGrant AwardPROPOSED GRANT AWARD Department: Cook County Sheriff’s Office Grantee: Cook County Sheriff’s Office Grantor: Office of the Illinois Attorney General Request: Authorization to accept grant Purpose: The Cook County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) is requesting authorization to accept a new grant award in the amount of $276,000.00 from the Office of the Illinois Attorney General, for the Organized Retail Crime Grant Program. Grant Amount: $276,000.00 Grant Period: 1/1/2023 - 6/30/2023 Fiscal Impact: Grant Award: $276,000.00 Funding Period: 1/1/2023 - 6/30/2023 Accounts: N/A Concurrences: The Budget Department has received all requisite documents and determined the fiscal impact on Cook County, if any Summary: The overall strategy of the Organized Retail Crime Grant Program is to provide retail theft prevention operations concentrating in the Chicago Police 18th District. The Cook County Sheriff’s Police Department will be targeting retail theft, utilizing street-level data and intelligence led policing focusing specifically on recent trendsapprovePass Action details Not available
23-2758 1 IGA-Mercer County Housing AmendmentIntergovernmental Agreement AmendmentPROPOSED INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT Department: Cook County Sheriff’s Office Other Part(ies): Sheriff of Mercer County, Aledo, Illinois Request: Authorization to execute an amendment to an Intergovernmental Agreement between the Cook County Sheriff’s Office and the County of Mercer, on behalf of the Sheriff of Mercer County Goods or Services: The Sheriff of Mercer County provides boarding and lodging to individuals in custody from the Cook County Department of Corrections at a rate of $60.00 per day. Agreement Number(s): N/A Agreement Period: 5/8/2013 and shall remain in effect until terminated by either party, within thirty days written notice by either party. Fiscal Impact: $153,300.00 Annually Accounts: 11100.1239.16875.520330- Lodging for Non-Employees Summary: Authorization for the County of Cook on behalf of the Sheriff’s Office to execute an amendment to the Intergovernmental Agreement with the Sheriff of Cook County and the Sheriff of Mercer County for boarding and lodging services for non employees. We are requesting to amend Aapprove as amendedPass Action details Not available
23-2757 1 2023 UNITED NEGRO COLLEGE FUND NATIONAL WALK FOR EDUCATIONConsent Calendar ResolutionPROPOSED RESOLUTION 2023 UNITED NEGRO COLLEGE FUND NATIONAL WALK FOR EDUCATION WHEREAS, in 1943, Dr. Frederick D. Patterson, president of Tuskegee Institute suggested to the presidents of other private black colleges that they pool their monies and make a united appeal to the national conscience; and WHEREAS, on April 25, 1944, the United Negro College Fund (“UNCF”) was incorporated with twenty -seven member colleges as a not-for-profit entity established to assist its member institutions of higher education to raise funds from the public for their mutual support; and WHEREAS, the importance of UNCF, and the historically Black colleges and universities it supports, promotes the value of higher education as well as the traditional values of family and heritage that have made this nation great; and WHEREAS, over the past seven decades UNCF has grown to become the nation’s oldest and most successful African American higher education assistance organization in the country by having raised more than $5 billion and having helped more than 500,000 students not just attend colapprovePass Action details Not available
23-2816 1 MICHAEL D. HUELS., IN MEMORIAMConsent Calendar ResolutionPROPOSED RESOLUTION MICHAEL D. HUELS., IN MEMORIAM WHEREAS Almighty God in His infinite wisdom has called Michael D. Huels from our midst, and WHEREAS Michael D. Huels was the beloved husband of Mary Ann Mahon-Huels; and WHEREAS Michael D. Huels was the loving father of Marie Huels; and WHEREAS Michael D. Huels was the devoted son of the late Lorraine and Michael Huels Sr.; and WHEREAS Michael D. Huels was the dear brother of Karen Huels and Patricia (Chet) Bielski; and WHEREAS Michael D. Huels was the fond brother-in-law of William, Michael (Amy), Marie (Carmen) Mahon; and WHEREAS Michael D. Huels was the cherished uncle of many nieces and nephews; and WHEREAS all who knew him will attest that Michael D. Huels, was a kind and compassionate man, virtuous of character and gentle in spirit, admired and respected by his many friends and neighbors, and dearly loved by his family, now therefore BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of Cook County that the Board does hereby offer its deepest condolences and most heartfelt sympathy to the family and many friends of MiapprovePass Action details Not available
23-3018 1 HONORABLE GRACE ANN BARRY, IN MEMORIAMConsent Calendar ResolutionPROPOSED RESOLUTION GRACE ANN BARRY, IN MEMORIAM WHEREAS Almighty God in His infinite wisdom has called Grace Barry, nee Carroll from our midst; and WHEREAS Grace Barry was the loving mother of Catherine (Tim); and WHEREAS Grace Barry was the cherished grandmother of Ronan, Maren, and Eden; and WHEREAS Grace Barry was born on April 28, 1941, to Catherine and Raymond Carroll; and WHEREAS Grace Barry was the youngest of six siblings, survived by her sister Eileen Dolehide; and WHEREAS Grace Barry attended Barat College where she graduated with a BA in Education in 1963; and WHEREAS Grace Barry worked for her father handling press for the delegation to Rome for the Second Vatican Council; and WHEREAS Grace Barry, in 1967, moved to Buffalo, NY, where she worked for Housing and Urban development and served on the board of the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra; and WHEREAS Grace Barry lead the Chicago office of Cablevision and later became Cable Commissioner for the City of Chicago; and WHEREAS Grace Barry was the first woman executive director and later promoted to President oapprovePass Action details Not available
23-3025 1 SANDRA MCNAMARA, IN MEMORIAMConsent Calendar ResolutionPROPOSED RESOLUTION SANDRA MCNAMARA, IN MEMORIAM WHEREAS Almighty God in His infinite wisdom has called Sandra McNamara from our midst, and WHEREAS Sandra McNamara was the beloved wife of Raymond McNamara; and WHEREAS Sandra McNamara was the loving mother of the late Martin (the late Bridget), Sean (Brandi), Michael (Kathleen); and WHEREAS Sandra McNamara was the cherished grandmother of Martin, Connor, Abigail, Jaqueline, Michael and Maura, and great-grandmother of Martin, Ashlyn, Natalie, and Jack; and WHEREAS Sandra McNamara was the dearest sister of Thomas (Carol) Bailey, Joseph Bailey, and Margaret Bailey; and WHEREAS Sandra McNamara was the cherished aunt of numerous nieces and nephews; and WHEREAS Sandra McNamara was a lifelong Canaryville resident who enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren; and WHEREAS all who knew her will attest that Sandra McNamara, was a kind and compassionate woman, virtuous of character and gentle in spirit, admired and respected by her friends and neighbors, and dearly loved by her family; noapprovePass Action details Not available
23-2841 1 WILLIS EVERETT (BILL) PENNINGTON JR. RESOLUTIONConsent Calendar ResolutionPROPOSED RESOLUTION HONORING THE LIFE OF WILLIS EVERETT (BILL) PENNINGTON JR. WHEREAS, Almighty God in His infinite wisdom called from our midst Willis Everett (Bill) Pennington Jr. on Aril 30th, 2023 at the age of 75; and WHEREAS, Bill was born in Richmond, Indiana, on June 12, 1948, the eldest of eight children born to the late Willis E. Pennington Sr. and Deloris Cottman Pennington; and WHEREAS, Bill loved his childhood and was so proud of his hometown, Richmond, and his humble beginnings. He also loved his family immensely, and as the big brother, Bill was always the sibling his younger ones could rely on and was their confidant, best friend, advocate, and sought his counsel for almost everything since he was considered the cool, calm, and collected one; and WHEREAS, Bill exceled while attending grammar and high schools. He was a member of the Richmond High School track and field team, and to this day, he still holds track and field records there; and WHEREAS, Bill graduated from Richmond High in 1967 and joined the U.S. Army. Bill served in the Vietnam War in approvePass Action details Not available
23-3008 1 JAMES KREHER RETIREMENT, CHIEF OF BARRINGTON COUNTRYSIDE FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICTConsent Calendar ResolutionPROPOSED RESOLUTION JAMES KREHER RETIREMENT, CHIEF OF BARRINGTON COUNTRYSIDE FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT WHEREAS, James “Jim” Kreher has served as the Chief of the Barrington Countryside Fire Protection District for more than seven years, having previously served as Assistant Chief from 2013 to 2015; and WHEREAS, Chief Kreher has dedicated over 45 years to the service of Fire Protection in Illinois, previously serving in a litany of positions for the Fox River Grove Fire Protection District from 1978 to 2020 including as an Assistant Engineer, Chief Engineer, Lieutenant, Captain, and Deputy Chief; and, WHEREAS, Chief Kreher has also served as an EMT-Paramedic since 1995, graduating as Valedictorian of his Paramedic’s Class and earning the ‘Golden Stethoscope’; and WHEREAS, Chief Kreher was awarded the ‘Everyday Hero Award’ in 2013 by the Northwest Herald which recognizes heroes making a difference in their communities through everyday actions; and WHEREAS, he was also awarded the 2013 ‘Paul Harris Fellowship Award’, given out once a year by the Rotary FoundapprovePass Action details Not available
23-3010 1 A RESOLUTION HONORING ASIAN AMERICAN AND PACIFIC ISLANDER RESIDENTS IN COOK COUNTYConsent Calendar ResolutionPROPOSED RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION HONORING ASIAN AMERICAN AND PACIFIC ISLANDER RESIDENTS IN COOK COUNTY WHEREAS, the month of May is recognized as Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month; and WHEREAS, Cook County celebrates the vast contributions made by Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in our communities; and WHEREAS, we acknowledge and celebrate the contributions of Asian Pacific Americans in our District's social, economic, and democratic success, as well as their role in making Cook County a great place with diverse culture; and WHEREAS, we acknowledge and celebrate the contributions of the particular individuals named below, who have made great contributions and selfless efforts and helped develop a great working relationship with the Board of Commissioners; and WHEREAS, we honor, Sunil Shah, Founder of Federation of Indian Associations, Chicago; a successful insurance business entrepreneur based in Greater Chicago Area; and, WHEREAS, we honor, Neil Khot, founding Member of Federation of Indian Associations, Chicago; Founder aapprovePass Action details Not available
23-3119 1 OFFICER ANDRES MAURICIO VASQUEZ LASSO, IN MEMORIAMConsent Calendar ResolutionPROPOSED RESOLUTION OFFICER ANDRES MAURICIO VASQUEZ LASSO, IN MEMORIAM WHEREAS, Almighty God in His infinite wisdom has called Andres Mauricio Vasquez Lasso from our midst; and WHEREAS Andres Mauricio Vasquez Lasso was the dearly beloved husband of Milena Estepa, and WHEREAS, Andres Mauricio Vasquez Lasso was the loving son of Rocio Lasso; and WHEREAS, Andres Mauricio Vasquez Lasso was the dear brother of Carolina Vasquez; and WHEREAS, Andres Mauricio Vasquez Lasso was the fond uncle of Alejandra Guevara; cousin of Jhon Vasquez, best friend of Oliver Varela; and WHEREAS, Andres Mauricio Vasquez Lasso served bravely as an officer in the Chicago Police Department’s 8th District; and WHEREAS, Andres Mauricio Vasquez Lasso career was dedicated to improving neighborhood security and ensuring safer communities for residents in Chicago; and WHEREAS, Andres Mauricio Vasquez Lasso touched the lives of many and will be remembered by all who knew him; and WHEREAS, all who knew him will attest that Andres Mauricio Vasquez Lasso was a kind and compassionate man,approvePass Action details Not available
23-3122 1  Consent Calendar ResolutionPROPOSED RESOLUTION FIREFIGHTER JERMAINE A. PELT, IN MEMORIAM WHEREAS, Almighty God in His infinite wisdom has called Jermaine A. Pelt from our midst; and WHEREAS, Jermain Pelt was the devoted father of Jorie (Kyle), Jared; and WHEREAS, Jermaine Pelt was the loving son of John and Lizzie; and WHEREAS, Jermaine Pelt was the dear brother of Christopher, Derrick (Doris), and Jerry; and WHEREAS, Jermaine Pelt was the fond uncle of many nieces and nephews, Shaunice, Kyha, Krs’ Shaunah, Kaylah, Christopher Jr.; and WHEREAS, Jermaine Pelt served bravely as a Chicago Firefighter since 2005; and WHEREAS, Jermaine Pelt held several titles throughout the years, a firefighter, EMT, instructor at the academy, and a nurse to name a few; and WHEREAS, Jermaine Pelt touched the lives of many and will be remembered by all who knew him; and WHEREAS, all who knew him will attest that Jermaine A. Pelt was a kind and compassionate man, virtuous of character and gentle in spirit, admired and respected by his many friends and neighbors, and dearly loved by his family; anapprovePass Action details Not available
23-3124 1  Consent Calendar ResolutionPROPOSED RESOLUTION CHICAGO FIRE DEPARTMENT LT. JAN MICHAEL TCHORYK, IN MEMORIAM WHEREAS, Almighty God in His infinite wisdom has called Jan Michael Tchoryk from our midst; and WHEREAS, Jan Tchoryk was the beloved husband of Natalia Kavkun; and WHEREAS, Jan Tchoryk was the loving father of Jacqueline Nicole, Dylan C.P.D., Olivia and Grace, step father of Olena Kavkun; and WHEREAS, Jan Tchoryk was the beloved son of Olga and the late Jan; and WHEREAS, Jan Tchoryk was the dear brother of Stefania (Stefan) Szkafarowsky, Maria (Michael) Osyka, Ewa Tchoryk (Don Bardwell) and Taras (Kris); and WHEREAS, Jan Tchoryk was the fond uncle of many nieces and nephews.; and WHEREAS, Jan Tchoryk was a veteran of the U.S. Navy; and WHEREAS, Jan Tchoryk touched the lives of many and will be remembered by all who knew him; and WHEREAS, all who knew him will attest that Jan Tchoryk was a kind and compassionate man, virtuous of character and gentle in spirit, admired and respected by his many friends and neighbors, and dearly loved by his family; and NOW, THEREFORE,approvePass Action details Not available
23-3131 1 OFFICER ARÉANAH M. PRESTON, IN MEMORIAMConsent Calendar ResolutionPROPOSED RESOLUTION OFFICER ARÉANAH M. PRESTON, IN MEMORIAM WHEREAS, Almighty God in His infinite wisdom has called Aréanah M. Preston from our midst; and WHEREAS, Aréanah M. Preston was the devoted daughter of Allen Preston, and Dionne and Terrence Mhoon; and WHEREAS, Aréanah M. Preston was the loving sister of Amirah and Amiyah Preston; and WHEREAS, Aréanah M. Preston was the fond niece, cousin and loyal friend to many; and WHEREAS, Aréanah M. Preston served bravely as a police officer in the Chicago Police Department’s 5th District; and WHEREAS, Aréanah M. Prestons life and career were dedicated to ensuring safer communities for the residents in Chicago; and WHEREAS, Aréanah M. Preston was a graduate of Illinois State University and achieved her Masters of Jurisprudence from Loyola University Chicago School of Law. WHEREAS, all who knew her will attest that Aréanah M. Preston was a kind and compassionate woman, virtuous of character and gentle in spirit, admired and respected by her many friends and neighbors, and dearly loved by her family; and NOapprovePass Action details Not available
23-3143 1 VILLAGE OF LEMONT’S SESQUICENTENNIAL ANNIVERSARYConsent Calendar ResolutionPROPOSED RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION TO COMMEMORATE THE VILLAGE OF LEMONT’S SESQUICENTENNIAL ANNIVERSARY WHEREAS The period between 1832 and 1850 became known as the Trail of Tears with Native Americans forced from their homes and relocated to reservations west of the Mississippi River; and WHEREAS The first settlers arrived in what is now the Village of Lemont in 1833. Known then as Athens, its development began along the site of the Illinois & Michigan Canal which flows through the town. The canal, begun in 1836 and completed in 1848, linked the Illinois River and Lake Michigan, creating a direct waterway to the Mississippi River; and WHEREAS Canal digging revealed “Athens Marble” a form of Niagaran Dolomite, which made the Village of Lemont famous for its quarries. Used for the canal and local construction, the easily worked rock became a major export, being used in the building of Chicago's iconic Water Tower; and WHEREAS By 1848, The Village of Lemont's population reached 3,000 people due to many immigrants from New England or Ohio border towns making their way in seaapprovePass Action details Not available
23-3146 1 HONORING THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF MUJERES LATINAS EN ACCIÓNConsent Calendar ResolutionPROPOSED RESOLUTION HONORING THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF MUJERES LATINAS EN ACCIÓN WHEREAS, Mujeres Latinas en Acción (Mujeres) was founded in 1973 by the late Maria Mangual and a group of dedicated women as a shelter for young women escaping violence in the Pilsen community, the first program of its kind; and WHEREAS, Mujeres is the longest-standing incorporated Latina-led organization in the nation; and WHEREAS, over the years Mujeres has developed a comprehensive array of social services and advocacy initiatives that promote non-violence, reproductive health, and leadership development; and WHEREAS, Mujeres is a bilingual/bicultural agency that empowers Latinas by providing services that reflect their values and culture and being an advocate on the issues that make a difference in their lives; and WHEREAS, Mujeres offers services that support all programs, which include general intake, volunteer training, and childcare; and WHEREAS, Mujeres continues to provide support for healing and prevention of domestic violence. They offer crisis intervention, a 24-hour criapprovePass Action details Not available
23-3147 1 HONORING THE 15TH ANNIVERSARY OF BLESSED SACRAMENT PARISHConsent Calendar ResolutionPROPOSED RESOLUTION HONORING THE 15TH ANNIVERSARY OF BLESSED SACRAMENT PARISH WHEREAS, Blessed Sacrament Parish a Roman Catholic Church in the McKinley Park neighborhood, will be celebrating their 15th Anniversary; and WHEREAS, rooted in the Gospel of Jesus Christ, Blessed Sacrament Parish welcomes and nourishes all people through the celebration of the Eucharist, uniting them with Christ and one another; and WHEREAS, Blessed Sacrament Parish’s mission is to proclaim God's presence, grow together spiritually through worship, prayer, and the sacraments; and WHEREAS, Blessed Sacrament Parish also offers education services to its communities; and WHEREAS, in the fall, Blessed Sacrament Parish offers Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults or RCIA to its congregation; and WHEREAS, Blessed Sacrament Parish strongly believes that parents are essential in the formation of our children, therefore, they ensure that the parents have a good connection to the Parish and are active participants; and WHEREAS, on June 25, 2023, Blessed Sacrament Parish will be hosting theiapprovePass Action details Not available
23-3148 1 HONORING THE RETIREMENT OF ANGELICA GUERRERO AS ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL AT JOSEPH E. GARY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLConsent Calendar ResolutionPROPOSED RESOLUTION HONORING THE RETIREMENT OF ANGELICA GUERRERO AS ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL AT JOSEPH E. GARY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL WHEREAS, Angie Guerrero, Assistant Principal at Chicago Public School “Gary Elementary School” retires this June 2023 after 29 years of dedication to CPS; and WHEREAS, Angelica Guerrero was born on December 5, 1962, in Salvatierra, Guanajuato, México to Reyna Guerrero and Transito Guerrero; and WHEREAS, Angelica Guerrero and her family resided in the Englewood community of Chicago until they settled down within the Little Village community, which is where Angelica spent the majority of her childhood and early adult years; and WHEREAS, through her parents, Angelica learned the significance of education, discipline, perseverance, and family, which helped her navigate the many trials and tribulations experienced on the south and west sides of Chicago; and WHEREAS, Angelica Guerrero was able to work many part-time and full-time jobs, and pay her way through her Bachelor's in Education and Master's in Curriculum and Instruction from National Louis UapprovePass Action details Not available
23-3149 1 HONORING THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF EL VALORConsent Calendar ResolutionPROPOSED RESOLUTION HONORING THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF EL VALOR WHEREAS, El Valor is a non-profit community-based organization that was founded in 1973 by Guadalupe Reyes; and WHEREAS, El Valor strives for a community in which all members, including individuals with special needs, can live, learn and work; and WHEREAS, El Valor, meaning “courage”, from its roots in the Hispanic community, has grown into a multicultural, multipurpose organization that reaches thousands of families throughout the Chicagoland area; and WHEREAS, El Valor’s mission is to support children, people with disabilities, and their families to achieve excellence and participate fully in life; and WHEREAS, El Valor’s programs exist to create opportunities that enrich and empower vulnerable populations to become their own advocates and promote a sense of inclusion within a learning community; and WHEREAS, El Valor aspires to be a leader in social justice and the premier organization that supports vulnerable populations to meet their full potential; and WHEREAS, El Valor has multiple programsapprovePass Action details Not available
23-3161 1 RESOLUTION HONORING ASIAN AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH AND ASIAN AMERICAN ELECTED OFFICIALSConsent Calendar ResolutionPROPOSED RESOLUTION RESOLUTION HONORING ASIAN AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH AND ASIAN AMERICAN ELECTED OFFICIALS WHEREAS, the month of May is recognized as Asian American Heritage Month; and WHEREAS, Cook County celebrates the vast contributions made by Asian Americans in our communities; and WHEREAS, Asian American representation in elected office has grown exponentially in the last decade bringing greater participation and visibility for Asian Americans in government; and WHEREAS, in 1976, Joseph Tecson made history as the first Asian American to serve on the Cook County Board; and WHEREAS, Sandra Otaka was appointed to the bench in 2000 and in 2002, she was elected as the first Asian American Cook County Judge; and WHEREAS, Ameya Pawar was elected in 2007 as the first Asian American Alderman elected to the Chicago City Council; and WHEREAS, Tammy Duckworth was elected in 2012 to the U.S. House of Representatives as the first Asian American from Illinois in Congress and in 2016 was elected to the U.S. Senate; and WHEREAS, in 2016, Josina Morita was the firsapprovePass Action details Not available
23-3164 1 RECOGNIZING THE KENNETH YOUNG LGBTQ+ CENTERConsent Calendar ResolutionPROPOSED RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE KENNETH YOUNG LGBTQ+ CENTER WHEREAS, the LGBTQ+ Center at Kenneth Young “Q Center” offers a litany of different programming aimed at providing spaced devoted to education and creating community for the LGBTQ+ population in the Northwest Suburbs and across Cook County; and WHEREAS, the Q Center offers youth programming, advocacy opportunities, professional trainings, and community events aimed at the LGBTQ+ community throughout the year; and WHEREAS, another priority is to provide young adults opportunities for social gatherings, networking, job and career support, and getting involved with the Q Center’s North Suburban Community Network for queer professionals; and WHEREAS, the Q Center features the ‘Rainbow Room Youth Advisory Council’, a twice monthly group dedicated to LGBTQ+ advocacy, leadership, and community organizing open to LGBTQ+ identified and LGBTQ+ allied high school students in the Northwest Suburbs; and WHEREAS, the Q Center also offers the biweekly ‘High School Community Night’, which centers LGBTQ+ teens’ interestapprovePass Action details Not available
23-3196 1 HONORARY SHREE HARI ROAD HONORARY SHREE HARI ROAD HONORARY SHREE HARI ROADConsent Calendar ResolutionPROPOSED RESOLUTION HONORARY SHREE HARI ROAD WHEREAS, Sahajanand Swami, or Bhagwan Swaminaryan, was an influential social reformer in early 19th Century India; and WHEREAS, Bhagwan Swaminarayan worked towards ending the caste system, often noting that heaven was beyond distinctions of class and creed; and WHEREAS, Bhagwan Swaminarayan advocated for women’s rights, the education of women from all strata of society, and instituted numerous protections for women at the time; and WHEREAS, Bhagwan Swaminarayan strongly emphasized devotees to offer community service, live free of addictions, and under a strict moral code of conduct in support of society; and WHEREAS, Bhagwan Swaminarayan promoted nonviolence in all aspects of society by word or action; and WHEREAS, Bhagwan Swaminarayan inspired 3000 educated individuals to renounce the world and live as sadhus and inspired 1.8 million devotees in his time; and WHEREAS, The Swaminarayan Sampradhay has continued to grow in the past 225 years in India and abroad, now totaling 20 million followers internatapprovePass Action details Not available
23-3162 1 RESOLUTION HONORING MAY AS JEWISH AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTHConsent Calendar ResolutionPROPOSED RESOLUTION RESOLUTION HONORING MAY AS JEWISH AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH WHEREAS, for nearly 370 years, Jews have profoundly contributed to America’s history, society, and culture; and WHEREAS, in 2006, then-President George W. Bush established May as “Jewish American Heritage Month” to honor the long history of Jewish Americans and the many contributions of Jewish Americans to American culture, history, military, science, government, education, and all areas of American life; and WHEREAS, the proud heritage of Jewish Americans is a reminder of our nation’s constitutional commitment to religious freedom and the importance of a dedication to community and history; and WHEREAS, the United States is experiencing a rise in antisemitic activity, and Jewish Americans are the targets of 60 percent of religiously based hate crimes and bias-based incidents despite constituting 2.4% of the U.S. population; and WHEREAS, our society needs to reaffirm our rejection of antisemitic bigotry and our commitment to never compromise our steadfast support for the Jewish community;approvePass Action details Not available
23-3213 1 OFFICER ARÉANAH PRESTONConsent Calendar ResolutionPROPOSED RESOLUTION HONORING AND CELEBRATING THE LIFE OF FALLEN CHICAGO POLICE OFFICER ARÉANAH PRESTON WHEREAS, during the midnight of May 6, 2023, 24-year-old Chicago Police Officer Aréanah Preston was shot down while trying to get to her home in Avalon Park after a day of service; and WHEREAS, Officer Preston is described as “trying to make a change on this Earth” and someone who wanted to show young people that policing “can make a difference in the community”; and WHEREAS, Officer Preston had been on the force for only three years and is remembered for her kindness, intellect and commitment to service; and WHEREAS, Officer Preston had recently completed her master’s degree in jurisprudence from Loyola School of Law and was scheduled to receive her diploma days after her tragic death; and WHEREAS, Officer Preston's fellow 5th District officers described her as "a ray of light to all of us." Remembering how Aréanah jokingly called them "her aunties," Preston's fellow officers said they lovingly called her "little baby,” whilst considering her wise beyond her yearsapprovePass Action details Not available
23-3214 1 CHICAGO FIREFIGHTER JERMAINE PELTConsent Calendar ResolutionPROPOSED RESOLUTION HONORING AND CELEBRATING THE LIFE OF FALLEN CHICAGO FIREFIGHTER JERMAINE PELT WHEREAS, in the afternoon of April 11, 2023, firefighter crews responded to a house fire in the West Pulman neighborhood, which quickly spread to three buildings, and WHEREAS, while dousing the fire from an adjacent building’s second floor, Firefighter Jermain Pelt received an order to evacuate the building due to worsening conditions as that structure had also caught fire, and WHEREAS, unfortunately Officer Pelt lost consciousness before he could evacuate, losing his life from smoke inhalation, sacrificing himself while saving the lives of others, and WHEREAS, Officer Pelt joined the Chicago Fire Department in 2005 and served the Roseland community in the South Side his entire career, and WHEREAS, Officer Pelt graduated from Corliss High School in the Pullman neighborhood before attending Olive-Harvey College, and WHEREAS, Officer Pelt, 49 years of age, had recently proudly walked his 28-year-old daughter down the aisle to get married, and WHEREAS, firefightersapprovePass Action details Not available
23-3215 1 OFFICER ANDRÉS MAURICIO VÁSQUEZ LASSOConsent Calendar ResolutionPROPOSED RESOLUTION HONORING THE LIFE OF FALLEN CHICAGO POLICE OFFICER ANDRÉS MAURICIO VÁSQUEZ LASSO, WHO LOST HIS LIFE IN THE LINE OF DUTY WHEREAS, on March 1st, 2023, 8th District Police Officer Andrés Mauricio Vásquez Lasso was fatally shot while responding to a domestic incident in the city’s Gage Park neighborhood on the Southwest Side of Chicago, and WHEREAS, Officer Vásquez Lasso, who on March 16th would have celebrated five years of serving his community as part of the Chicago Police Department, was described by his commanding officer as having a bright future ahead of him, as being a courageous officer, a dedicated public servant, a trusted partner, and a true Chicagoan, as well as a devoted husband, a beloved son and brother, a proud uncle and cousin, and a loyal friend, and WHEREAS, Officer Vásquez Lasso followed in the footsteps of many public servants in his family, dedicating his life to serving and protecting the people of the city of Chicago, and was known by his coworkers as one of the bravest and most selfless individuals they have ever known, who withouapprovePass Action details Not available
23-3219 1 Celebrating Danita Patterson's 55th BirthdayResolutionPROPOSED RESOLUTION CELEBRATING DANITA ELISE PATTERSON’S 55TH BIRTHDAY WHEREAS, Danita Elise Patterson interest to pursue ongoing excellence in helping her fellow mankind lead her to establish Destiny Outreach, Inc. a recognizable 501c (3) non-profit organization; and WHEREAS, the mission of Destiny Outreach, Inc is to make learning fun and promoting self-education, vision clarification, destiny development, and career/job readiness are a testament to Danita’s commitment to youth and community development; and WHEREAS, Danita Elise Patterson is a gifted speaker who inspires and motivate individuals of all ages to pursue their dreams by advocating for children and families by way of the arts and entertainment media, and social entrepreneurship; and WHEREAS, Danita Elise Patterson, also known as Danita Destiny, is known for her exceptional contributions to the entertainment industry as an entrepreneur, creative visionary, filmmaker, and TV producer; and WHEREAS, Danita Elise Patterson is being commended for her outstanding work as CEO and principal content developer oadoptPass Action details Not available
23-3220 1 RECOGNIZING NAZNEEN HASHMI AS THE FIRST SOUTH ASIAN WOMAN ON THE STREAMWOOD VILLAGE TRUSTEE BOARDConsent Calendar ResolutionPROPOSED RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING NAZNEEN HASHMI AS THE FIRST SOUTH ASIAN WOMAN ON THE STREAMWOOD VILLAGE TRUSTEE BOARD WHEREAS, Nazneen Hashmi was elected to the Streamwood Village Trustee Board following the April 4, 2023, election, making her the first South Asian woman to serve on the Board; and WHEREAS, Trustee Hashmi is an Indian Muslim woman from Hyderabad, India who migrated to the US with her family when she was just 18, where she then she picked up two full-time and one part-time job to provide for her family when her parents were unemployed; and WHEREAS, Trustee Hashmi overcame great personal struggle following the divorce of her arranged marriage by finding the strength to work full-time to support and raise her two children while also attending college and getting a Master's degree; and WHEREAS, Today, Trustee Hashmi is an Adjunct Professor at Illinois Institute of Technology and an ISO Auditor; and WHEREAS, Trustee Hashmi has a proven record of working to help those in her community, such as through her work on the Community Relations Commission at the Village of St   Action details Not available
23-2211 1 Chicago Industrial Portfolio Owner, LLCResolution (Class 6B) No Purchase for ValuePROPOSED RESOLUTION Chicago Industrial Portfolio Owner, 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: Chicago Industrial Portfolio Owner, LLC Address: 1794 S. Winthrop Drive, Des Plaines, Illinois Municipality or Unincorporated Township: Des Plaines Cook County District: 17th District Permanent Index Number: 09-30-101-027-0000 Municipal Resolution Number: Village of Des Plaines, Resolution, R-194-20 Number of month property vacant/abandoned: over 12 months 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 WHEREapprovePass Action details Not available
23-2212 1 HT23 Custom CraftersResolution (Class 8) Purchase for ValuePROPOSED RESOLUTION HT23 Custom Crafters 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: HT23 Custom Crafters Address: 180 Joe Orr Road, Chicago Heights, Illinois Municipality or Unincorporated Township: Chicago Heights Cook County District: 5th District Permanent Index Number: 32-17-302-032-0000 Municipal Resolution Number: City of Chicago Heights, Resolution No. 2022 -22(a) Number of month property vacant/abandoned: 12 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 8 that provides an applicant a reduction in the assessment level for an abandoned commercial facility; and WHEREAS, the Cook County ClassiapprovePass Action details Not available
23-2214 1 TMI Properties, LLCResolution (Class 6B) Purchase for ValuePROPOSED RESOLUTION TMI Properties, LLC or its assignee 6B PROPERTY TAX INCENTIVE REQUEST WHEREAS, the Cook County Bureau of Economic Development received and reviewed a Real Property Assessment Classification 6b application containing the following information: Applicant: TMI Properties, LLC or its assignee Address: 25 E. Howard Street, Des Plaines, Illinois Municipality or Unincorporated Township: Des Plaines Cook County District: 17th District Permanent Index Number: 09-30-300-057-0000 and a portion of 09-30-300-017-0000 Municipal Resolution Number: Village of Des Plaines, Resolution No. R-187-21 Number of month property vacant/abandoned: Four (4) 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 approvePass Action details Not available
23-2216 1 Vandelay Holdings, LLCResolution (Class 6B) Purchase for ValuePROPOSED RESOLUTION Vandelay Holdings, 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: Vandelay Holdings, LLC Address: 901 W. Lake Street, Melrose Park, Illinois Municipality or Unincorporated Township: Village of Melrose Park Cook County District: 16th District Permanent Index Number: 15-10-213-045-0000 Municipal Resolution Number: Village of Melrose Park, Resolution No. 31-21 Number of month property vacant/abandoned: Three (3) 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 ClassificatioapprovePass Action details Not available
23-2863 1  Special Court Case (Special States Attorneys)Firm: Rock Fusco & Connelly, LLC. Special State's Attorney(s): John J. Rock Case Name: Fields v. Dart, et al. Case No.(s): 19 C 2680 Time period: 09/01/2021 - 10/31/2021 This Court Ordered Amount for fees and expenses: $10,423.32 Paid to Date: $25,721.14 Litigation Subcommittee Approval: 12/14/2021approvePass Action details Not available
23-2906 1  Special Court Case (Compliance and Complaint Administrators)Compliance/Complaint Administrator: Cardelle Spangler Case Name: Shakman, et al. v. Clerk of Cook County, et al. Case No.(s): 69 C 2145 Date of This Order: 03/16/2023 Unopposed Petition Number: 34 This Court Ordered Amount of this petition: $4,925.09 Paid to Date: $1,113,265.53approvePass Action details Not available
23-2907 1  Special Court Case (Compliance and Complaint Administrators)Compliance/Complaint Administrator: Cardelle Spangler Case Name: Shakman, et al. v. Clerk of Cook County, et al. Case No.(s): 69 C 2145 Date of This Order: 04/20/2023 Unopposed Petition Number: 35 This Court Ordered Amount of this petition: $4,488.72 Paid to Date: $1,122,359.83approvePass Action details Not available
23-2791 1  Special Court Case (Probate)Firm: Law Offices of Ellen E. Douglass Special State's Attorney(s): Ellen E. Douglass Case Name: In Re Estate of Michael Credio Case No.(s): 2022 P 8552 Time period: 12/01/2022 - 01/24/2023 This Court Ordered Amount for fees and expenses: $1,860.00 Paid to Date: $0.00 Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/AapprovePass Action details Not available
23-2333 1  Special Court OrdersAttorney/Payee: Debjani Desai Presenter: Same Fees: $4,900.00 Service Rendered for court-appointed representation of indigent respondent(s): legal representation Name(s) of respondent(s): V.M. (minor) In Re: V.M. (minor) Case No(s): 20JA239approvePass Action details Not available
23-2865 1  Special Court OrdersFirm: 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: 05/02/2023 Time period: 03/14/2023 - 05/01/2023 This Court Ordered Amount for fees and expenses: $2,853.75 Paid to Date: $53,094.64 Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/AapprovePass Action details Not available
23-2867 1  Special Court OrdersFirm: Law Office of Karla Fiaoni Attorney(s): Karla M. Fiaoni Case Name: In re Special Prosecutor Case No.(s): 99 CR 602001 & 99 CR 2602002 Date of This Order: 05/03/2023 Time period: 03/14/2023 - 05/01/2023 This Court Ordered Amount for fees and expenses: $2,821.75 Paid to Date: $58,021.91 Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/AapprovePass Action details Not available
23-2883 1  Special Court OrdersFirm: Reimer, Dobrovolny & LaBardi PC. Attorney(s): Nemura Pencyla Case Name: In re Special Prosecutor Case No.(s): 97 CR 511002 Date of This Order: 03/09/2023 Time period: 10/16/2022 - 01/15/2023 This Court Ordered Amount for fees and expenses: $2,406.25 Paid to Date: $10,518.75 Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/AapprovePass Action details Not available
23-2885 1  Special Court OrdersFirm: Reimer, Dobrovolny & LaBardi PC. Attorney(s): Nemura Pencyla Case Name: In re Special Prosecutor Case No.(s): 97 CR 511002 Date of This Order: 05/03/2023 Time period: 01/16/2023 - 03/23/2023 This Court Ordered Amount for fees and expenses: $4,400.00 Paid to Date: $10,518.75 Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/AapprovePass Action details Not available
23-2888 1  Special Court OrdersFirm: Reimer, Dobrovolny & LaBardi PC. Attorney(s): Nemura Pencyla Case Name: In re Special Prosecutor Case No.(s): 97 CR 2956002 Date of This Order: 03/09/2023 Time period: 10/16/2022 - 01/15/2023 This Court Ordered Amount for fees and expenses: $12,768.63 Paid to Date: $19,800 Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/AapprovePass Action details Not available
23-2889 1  Special Court OrdersSpecial Court ORDERS Firm: Reimer, Dobrovolny & LaBardi PC. Attorney(s): Nemura Pencyla Case Name: In re Special Prosecutor Case No.(s): 97 CR 2956002 Date of This Order: 05/03/2023 Time period: 01/16/2023 - 03/31/2023 This Court Ordered Amount for fees and expenses: $10,518.75 Paid to Date: $19,800.00 Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/AapprovePass Action details Not available
23-2899 1  Special Court OrdersFirm: McCarthy & Valentini, LLC. Attorney(s): Maria McCarthy Case Name: In re Special Prosecutor Case No.(s): 88 CR 05696-01 Date of This Order: 04/26/2023 Time period: 01/26/2023 - 04/25/2023 This Court Ordered Amount for fees and expenses: $8,669.25 Paid to Date: $0.00 Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/AapprovePass Action details Not available
23-2900 1  Special Court OrdersFirm: McCarthy & Valentini, LLC. Attorney(s): Maria McCarthy Case Name: In re Special Prosecutor Case No.(s): 96 CR 0938501 Date of This Order: 04/26/2023 Time period: 01/26/2023 - 02/27/2023 This Court Ordered Amount for fees and expenses: $17,150.00 Paid to Date: $102,124.03 Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/AapprovePass Action details Not available
23-2901 1  Special Court OrdersFirm: McCarthy & Valentini, LLC. Attorney(s): Maria McCarthy Case Name: In re Special Prosecutor Case No.(s): 96 CR 0938501 Date of This Order: 04/26/2023 Time period: 02/28/2023 - 04/25/2023 This Court Ordered Amount for fees and expenses: $22,190.95 Paid to Date: $102,124.03 Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/AapprovePass Action details Not available
23-2902 1  Special Court OrdersFirm: McCarthy & Valentini, LLC. Attorney(s): Maria McCarthy Case Name: In re Special Prosecutor Case No.(s): 97 CR 20768-04 Date of This Order: 04/26/2023 Time period: 04/11/2023 - 04/25/2023 This Court Ordered Amount for fees and expenses: $3,850.00 Paid to Date: $0.00 Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/AapprovePass Action details Not available
23-2903 1  Special Court OrdersFirm: McCarthy & Valentini, LLC. Attorney(s): Maria McCarthy Case Name: In re Special Prosecutor Case No.(s): 88 CR 230902 Date of This Order: 04/26/2023 Time period: 02/28/2023 - 04/25/2023 This Court Ordered Amount for fees and expenses: $28,791.50 Paid to Date: $161,605.87 Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/AapprovePass Action details Not available
23-2904 1  Special Court OrdersFirm: McCarthy & Valentini, LLC. Attorney(s): Maria McCarthy Case Name: In re Special Prosecutor Case No.(s): 96 CR 25384-01 Date of This Order: 04/26/2023 Time period: 02/28/2023 - 04/25/2023 This Court Ordered Amount for fees and expenses: $15,588.50 Paid to Date: $252,252.20 Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/AapprovePass Action details Not available
23-2810 1  Proposed Settlements (Municipal Litigation)Case: Carl Hemphill v CCSAO Case No: 2020 CH 02931 Settlement Amount: $11,553.87 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.approvePass Action details Not available
23-2849 1  Proposed Settlements (Municipal Litigation)Case: Prelitigation Settlement with Lutheran Social Services of Illinois Case No: N/A Settlement Amount: $138,776.07 Department: 897 - John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital of Cook County Payable to: Lutheran Social Services of Illinois Litigation Subcommittee Approval: 03/14/2023 Subject matter: Prelitigation SettlementapprovePass Action details Not available
23-2801 1  Proposed Settlements (Medical Litigation)Case: Solis, Cynthia v. Cook County Case No: 23 PS 001 Settlement Amount: $650,000.00 Department: 4897 - John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital of Cook County Payable to: Cynthia Solis and her attorneys Rapoport, Weisberg & Sims P.C. Litigation Subcommittee Approval: 04/25/2023 Subject matter: Settlement of a medical malpractice claimapprovePass Action details Not available
23-2421 1  Proposed Settlements (Torts and Civil Rights)Case: Mathis, Joseph v. Dart, et al. Case No: 20 C 4253 Settlement Amount: $5,500.00 Department: 1239-Department of Corrections Payable to: Joseph Mathis and Thomas G. Morrissey, Ltd. Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/A Subject matter: an allegation of a civil rights violationapprovePass Action details Not available
23-2497 1  Proposed Settlements (Torts and Civil Rights)Case: State Farm a/s/o Munoz v. Cook County Sheriff's Department Case No: 21 M1 015327 Settlement Amount: $4,585.33 Department: 1231 - Police Department Payable to: Simon McClosky Bassali Partipilo, Ltd. Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/A Subject matter: an allegation of automobile negligenceapprovePass Action details Not available
23-2707 1  Proposed Settlements (Torts and Civil Rights)Case: Honore, Adamu v. Dart et al. Case No: 21 C 6247 Settlement Amount: $3,000.00 Department: 1210-Office of the Sheriff) Payable to: Adamu Honore Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/A Subject matter: an allegation of a civil rights violationapprovePass Action details Not available
23-2708 1  Proposed Settlements (Torts and Civil Rights)Case: Davis, Janice v. Mentz et al. Case No: 20 M1 301415 Settlement Amount: $18,000.00 Department: 1230-Court Services Department Payable to: Janice Davis and Karchmar & Lambert, P.C. Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/A Subject matter: an allegation of automobile negligenceapprovePass Action details Not available
23-2709 1  Proposed Settlements (Torts and Civil Rights)Case: Ward v. Brown, et al. Case No: 18 C 1798 Settlement Amount: $23,000.00 Department: 1239-Department of Corrections Payable to: Miller Berger LLC Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/A Subject matter: an allegation of a civil rights violationapprovePass Action details Not available
23-2712 1  Proposed Settlements (Torts and Civil Rights)Case: David Morris v. Cook County, et. al. Case No: 20 c 4812 Settlement Amount: $1,500.00 Department: 4240 - Cermak Health Services of Cook County Payable to: David D. Morris Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/A Subject matter: An allegation of a Civil Rights ViolationapprovePass Action details Not available
23-2731 1  Proposed Settlements (Torts and Civil Rights)Case: Thomas Jr. v. Furlow, et al. Case No: 21 C 0727 Settlement Amount: $8,000.00 Department: 4240 - Cermak Health Services of Cook County Payable to: Lorenzo Thomas, Jr. Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/A Subject matter: an allegation of a civil rights violationapprovePass Action details Not available
23-2769 1  Proposed Settlements (Torts and Civil Rights)Case: McCray, Tory v. Sage, et al. Case No: 20-cv-2497 Settlement Amount: $10,000.00 Department: 1239 - Office of the Sheriff Payable to: Tory McCray Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/A Subject matter: an allegation of a civil rights violationapprovePass Action details Not available
23-2774 1  ReportREPORT 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: April 1, 2023 through April 30, 2023 Summary: This report includes court orders for the payment of fees and associated expenses to attorneys and experts for legal services provided on behalf of indigent litigants. The orders have been processed by the Office of the Chief Judge and submitted to the Cook County Comptroller’s Office for payment during the period.receive and filePass Action details Not available
23-2760 1 23-2760 Workers Compensation Settlements - Risk Management Settlements for April 2023Workers' Compensation Claims (Risk Management)REPORT Department: Department of Risk Management Report Title: Workers' Compensation Payments - Risk Management Settlements Report Period: 04/01/2023 - 04/30/2023 Summary: Authority to pay Workers’ Compensation SettlementsapprovePass Action details Not available
23-2777 1  ReportREPORT Department: Risk Management Report Title: Receive and File - Self Insurance Claims Report Period: Month Ending April 30, 2023 Summary: The Department of Risk Management is submitting for your information Self Insurance Claims for the month ending April 30, 2023. Payments total: $26,419.76receive and filePass Action details Not available
23-2316 1  ReportREPORT Department: Risk Management Report Title: Receive and File - Subrogation Claim Recoveries Report Period: Month ending April 30, 2023 Summary: Submitting for your information, a summary of Claim Recoveries for the month ending 04/30/2023 - Total Recovery: $30,969.33 - Number of Recoveries: 3receive and filePass Action details Not available
23-2767 1 23-2767 Receive and File - Workers' Compensation Claim Payments- April 2023Workers' Compensation Claims (Risk Management)REPORT Department: Risk Management Report Title: Workers’ Compensation Claim Payments Report Period: 04/01/2023-04/30/2023 Summary: The Department of Risk Management is submitting your Workers’ Compensation Claim Payments for the month ending April 2023. The payment total of $1,197,159.49receive and filePass Action details Not available
23-2862 1  ReportREPORT Department: Comptroller Office Report Title: Analysis of Revenues and Expenses Report Report Period: Four-Month Period Ended March 31, 2023 Summary: Analysis of Revenues and Expenses Report for the four-month period ended March 31, 2023, for the Corporate, Public Safety, Health, Grants and Special Purpose funds of Cook County.receive and filePass Action details Not available
23-3030 1  ReportREPORT Department: Cook County Health Report Title: CCH Monthly Report Report Period: May 2023 Summary: This report is provided in accordance with Resolution 14-4311 approved by the County Board on 7/23/14receive and filePass Action details Not available
23-2217 1 Rental Housing Support Program Fee Alignment OrdinanceOrdinance AmendmentPROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDMENT RENTAL HOUSING SUPPORT PROGRAM FEE ALIGNMENT ORDINANCE BE IT ORDAINED, by the Cook County Board of Commissioners, that Chapter 2 - Administration, Article IV - Officers and Employees, Division 2 - County Clerk, Subdivision II. - Fees, Section 2-210.1, shall be amended as follows: Subdivision II. - Fees Sec. 2-210.1. Waiver of nonrequired fees for transfer on death instruments. (a) The fees for recording Transfer on Death Instruments shall be as follows: (1) The total fee to be charged for the recording of Transfer on Death Instruments shall be $41.00 to the County plus $9.00 for the Rental Housing Support Program State surcharge imposed by 55 ILCS 5/4-12002 and 55 ILCS 5/4-12002.1(c)(5). (2) This fee shall be the same for electronic recording of Transfer on Death Instruments. (3) If the Rental Housing Support Program State surcharge is amended and the surcharge is increased or lowered, the aggregate amount of the document flat fee attributable to the surcharge in the document may be changed accordingly. (b) The Cook CountyapprovePass Action details Not available
23-2806 1  Report (SAO Workers Comp)REPORT Department: Civil Actions Bureau Report Title: Workers’ Compensation Payments Following CCSAO-Litigated Settlements & Awards Report Period: 04/26/2023 - 05/23/2023 Summary: Authority to Pay Workers’ Compensation Settlements & AwardsapprovePass Action details Not available
23-0311 1 CCH Severance PolicyMiscellaneous Item of BusinessPROPOSED MISCELLANEOUS ITEM OF BUSINESS Department: Cook County Health Summary: Updates CCH Severance Policy to come into compliance with state law and update the positions eligible to match current titles.deferPass Action details Not available
23-0469 1 Covid-19 Updates ResolutionResolutionPROPOSED 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 wdeferPass Action details Not available
23-0846 1 Q4 Human Relations Committee ReportReportREPORT Department: Department of Human Rights & Ethics Report Title: Q4 Human Relations Committee Report Report Period: September 1, 2022, through November 30, 2022 Summary: This report highlights human rights complaints that were investigated and closed during the fourth quarter of 2022receive and filePass Action details Not available
23-2007 1 A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF ACCESS TO GENDER AFFIRMING CARE A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF ACCESS TO GENDER AFFIRMING CARE GENDER AFFIRMING CAREResolutionPROPOSED RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF ACCESS TO GENDER AFFIRMING CARE WHEREAS, gender affirming care is crucial for trans and gender diverse children and adults to thrive, grow, and live to their fullest potential; and WHEREAS, gender affirming care encompasses a range of social, psychological, behavioral, and medical interventions designed to support and affirm an individual’s gender identity when it conflicts with the gender they were assigned at birth; and WHEREAS, gender affirming care has a great effect on the safety of trans and non-conforming children and adults as studies have shown a significant decrease in suicidal ideation when gender affirming care is provided; and WHEREAS, decisions about gender-affirming care should be properly made without government intervention through shared decision-making between the patient, their family; and WHEREAS, 29 of the leading medical groups including the American Academy of Pediatrics, American Academy of Nurses, The Endocrine Society and the American Medical Association recognize the medical necessity of genddeferPass Action details Not available
23-2073 1 Q1 Human Relations Committee ReportReportREPORT Department: Department of Human Rights & Ethics Report Title: Q1 Human Relations Committee Report Report Period: December 1, 2022, through February 28, 2023 Summary: This report highlights human rights complaints that were investigated and closed during the first quarter of 2023.receive and filePass Action details Not available
23-2279 1 AN AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 42, ARTICLE II, HUMAN RIGHTSOrdinance AmendmentPOROPOSED SECOND SUBSITUTE TO FILE 23-2279 (This substitute replaces all other versions) PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDMENT AN AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 42, ARTICLE II, HUMAN RIGHTS BE IT ORDAINED, by the Cook County Board of Commissioners, that Chapter 42 - Human Relations, Article II - Human Rights, Sections 42-31, 42-35, and 42-38 of the Cook County Code is hereby amended as Follows: Sec. 42-31. Definitions. The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this article shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning: Age means chronological age of not less than 40 years. Credit history means a record of an individual's past borrowing and repaying, including information about late payments and bankruptcy. Credit report means any written or other communication of any information by a consumer reporting agency that bears on a consumer's credit worthiness, credit standing, credit capacity, or credit history. Credit transaction means the grant, denial, extension or termination of credit to an individual. Dapprove as substitutedPass 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 COLLECTIONResolutionPROPOSED 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 201approvePass Action details Not available
23-2311 1 AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 54, ARTICLE V, TOBACCO DEALERSOrdinance AmendmentPROPOSED SUBSTITUTE ORDINANCE AMENDMENT #23-2311 AN AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 54, ARTICLE V, TOBACCO DEALERS WHEREAS, e-cigarettes are hooking a new generation on nicotine putting millions of kids at risk and threatening decades of progress in reducing youth tobacco use, and tobacco companies have focused heavily on flavorings because they know that’s what attracts a new generation of users. Research shows that flavoring, regardless of the tobacco product, increases the appeal to youth and adults; and WHEREAS, it has become a nationwide crisis of youth addiction, fueled by thousands of kid-friendly flavors and massive doses of nicotine, some containing as much nicotine as a pack of 20 regular cigarettes; and WHEREAS, according to the 2022 National Youth Tobacco Survey (NYTS), over 2.5 million U.S. kids used e-cigarettes in 2022 and almost 85% of youth users report using flavored e-cigarettes: Fruit (71.6%), candy/desserts (34.1%), mint (30.2%), menthol (28.8%), are the most popular flavors reported; and WHEREAS, from 2017 to 2019, e-cigarette use among high school students more than approve as substitutedPass Action details Not available
23-2573 1 Marc J Lane - Cook County Commission on Social InnovationAppointmentPROPOSED APPOINTMENT Appointee(s): Marc J. Lane Position: Member Department/Board/Commission: Cook County Commission on Social Innovation Effective date: Immediate Expiration date: November 30, 2026approvePass Action details Not available
23-2574 1 Patrick Brutus- Cook County Commission on Social InnovationAppointmentPROPOSED APPOINTMENT Appointee(s): Patrick Brutus Position: Member Department/Board/Commission: Cook County Commission on Social Innovation Effective date: Immediate Expiration date: November 30, 2026approvePass Action details Not available
23-2575 1 Rodger M. Cooley - Cook County Commission on Social InnovationAppointmentPROPOSED APPOINTMENT Appointee(s): Rodger M. Cooley Position: Member Department/Board/Commission: Cook County Commission on Social Innovation Effective date: Immediate Expiration date: November 30, 2026approvePass Action details Not available
23-2576 1 Dr. Kathleen St. Louis Caliento - Cook County Commission on Social InnovationAppointmentPROPOSED APPOINTMENT Appointee(s): Dr. Kathleen St. Louis Caliento Position: Member Department/Board/Commission: Cook County Commission on Social Innovation Effective date: Immediate Expiration date: November 30, 2026approvePass Action details Not available
23-2695 1 RESOLUTION SUPPORTING ETHAN’S LAWResolutionPROPOSED RESOLUTION RESOLUTION SUPPORTING ETHAN’S LAW WHEREAS, according to the 2022 Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms Report, more than 1 million guns were stolen from private citizens from 2017 to 2021; and WHEREAS, a study published by the American Journal of Public Health in 2018 reported that over half of all of gun owners do not properly lock all their guns away; and WHEREAS, a 2015 study reported in Journal of American Medical Association estimated that roughly 4.6 million children live in a home with loaded and unlocked firearms; and WHEREAS, according to research funded by the National Institute of Justice, over 80% of mass shooters at K-12 schools stole guns from family members; and WHEREAS, a 2019 study reported in JAMA Pediatrics demonstrated that nearly a third of youth suicides and unintentional deaths could be prevented by securing all firearms within a household; and WHEREAS, properly securing all firearms is a safe practice that prevents access to unauthorized individuals or minors; and WHEREAS, Cook County supports legislation tapprovePass Action details Not available
23-0342 1 Report to Refer To Committee for Bike Plan PresentationReportREPORT Department: Transportation and Highways Report Title: Cook County Bike Plan Report Period: N/A Action: Refer to Committee Summary: The Department of Transportation and Highways respectfully requests that this item be referred to the Transportation Committee. The Department would like to present the Cook County Bike Plan at the Committee meeting.receive and filePass Action details Not available
23-1716 1 Intergovernmental Agreement with the Village of Schaumburg for Traffic Signal and ADAIntergovernmental Agreement (Highway)PROPOSED INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT (TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS) Department: Transportation and Highways Other Part(ies): Village of Schaumburg, Illinois Request: Approval of proposed Intergovernmental Agreement. Goods or Services: Construction and Construction Engineering Location: Village of Schaumburg, Illinois Section: 23-TSMRP-00-TL Centerline Mileage: N/A County Board District: 15 Agreement Number(s): N/A Agreement Period: One-time agreement Fiscal Impact: $3,000,000.00 ($450,000.00 to be reimbursed from Village of Schaumburg) Accounts: Motor Fuel Tax: 11300.1500.29152.560019; 11300.1500.29150.521536 ($450,000.00) Summary: The Department of Transportation and Highways respectfully requests approval of the proposed Intergovernmental Agreement between the County and Village of Schaumburg, Illinois. The County will be the lead agency for the construction and construction engineering of traffic signal improvements at traffic signalized intersections along Schaumburg Road in the Village of Schaumburg The County will includapprovePass Action details Not available
23-1860 1 Acquisition of Real Estate for Joe Orr Road – Parcel 0KQ0120Acquisition of Real EstatePROPOSED ACQUISITION OF REAL ESTATE Department: Transportation and Highways Other Part(ies): None Action: 23-1860 - Approval of the Proposed Acquisition of Real Estate Section: 04-B6736-02-LA Parcel(s): 0KQ0120 & TE & PE Location: Joe Orr Road - Torrence Avenue to Burnham Avenue 2933 202nd Street. Lynwood, Illinois Board District: 6 Fiscal Impact: $56,200.00 Accounts: Motor Fuel Tax: 11300.1500.29150.560010approvePass Action details Not available
23-1978 1 Supplemental Improvement Resolution for Happ Road – Winnetka Road to Willow RoadSupplemental 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: Happ Road - Winnetka Road to Willow Location: Village of Northfield, Illinois Section: 20-W4044-00-PV County Board District: 13, 14 Centerline Mileage: N/A Fiscal Impact: $480,000.00 Accounts: Motor Fuel Tax: 11300.1500.29152.560019 Board Approved Date and Amount: 11/19/2020, $260,000.00; 12/16/2021, $321,000.00 Increased Amount: $480,000.00 Total Adjusted Amount: $1,061,000.00 Summary: The Department of Transportation and Highways respectfully requests approval of the proposed Supplemental Improvement Resolution for work being done in the Village of Northfield. The Supplemental resolution is appropriating additional funds for the Design engineering and land acquisition for the reconstruction of Happ Road in the Village of Northfield in Cook County.approvePass Action details Not available
23-1979 1 Supplemental Improvement Resolution for Camp McDonald Road - Prospect Heights IIC 2022Supplemental 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 to add fund for the project listed below. Project: IIC 2022 Camp McDonald Road Sidewalk Project Location: City of Prospect Heights, Illinois Section: 22-IICRD-09-EG County Board District: 9; 14 Centerline Mileage: N/A Fiscal Impact: $112,000.00 Accounts: Motor Fuel Tax 11300.1500.29150.521536 Board Approved Date and Amount: July 28, 2022, $63,890.00 Increased Amount: $112,000.00 Total Adjusted Amount: $175,890.00 Summary: The Department of Transportation and Highways respectfully requests approval of the proposed Supplemental Improvement Resolution for work being done in the City of Prospect Heights. The Supplemental resolution is appropriating additional funds for the 2022 Invest in Cook Camp McDonald Road Sidewalk Project in the City of Prospect Heights in Cook County.approvePass Action details Not available
23-1980 1 Amendment to a Previously Approved item Traffic Signal Modernization & Replacement Program (TSMRP)Amendment to a Previously Approved ItemPROPOSED PREVIOUSLY APPROVED ITEM AMENDMENT Department: Department of Transportation and Highways Request: Amendment to a Previously Approved item Item Number: 22-4243 Fiscal Impact: N/A Account(s): Motor Fuel Tax: 11300.1500.29152.560019 Original Text of Item: The Department of Transportation and Highways respectfully requests approval of the proposed Previously Approved Item. As an administrative action with the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), an amendment is requested to make the project eligible to expend Rebuild Illinois (RBI) bond funds by checking “Yes” to make this project a bondable capital improvement on the IDOT improvement resolution form BLR 09110.approvePass Action details Not available
23-2124 1 Payment Approval for Construction for Signage Countywide MaintenancePayment ApprovalPROPOSED PAYMENT APPROVAL Department(s): Department of Transportation and Highways Action: Payment Approval Payee: Western Remac, Inc. Good(s) or Service(s): Construction Services Fiscal Impact: FY 2023 $32,837.31 Accounts: 11300.1500.29150.540370 Contract Number(s): 1885-17684 Summary: The Department of Transportation and Highways (DOTH) respectfully submits the approval of a single payment to Western Remac Inc. for the contract retention as result of successful completion of the contracted work. All work was completed within the contract period 04/01/2019 - 03/31/2022, and the contract quantities have been agreed to and finalized for contract close out. DOTH is requesting County Board approval to pay the final invoice in the amount of $32,837.31. The contract expired before the invoice could be paid.approvePass Action details Not available
23-2125 1 Contract Amendment for Construction for County Line Road CMContract Amendment (Highway)PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT (TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS) Department(s): Transportation and Highways Vendor: TranSystems Corporation, Schaumburg, Illinois (formerly Omega and Associates, Inc., Lisle, Illinois) Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to assign and extend contract Good(s) or Service(s): Construction Management Services Location: County Line Road County Board District(s): 17 Original Contract Period: 8/1/2018 - 7/31/2023 Section: 16-W7331-00-RP Proposed Contract Period Extension: 8/1/2023 - 11/30/2027 Section: 18-W7331-00-RP Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $5,900,552.79 Original Board Approval: 6/27/2018, $3,798,644.00 Previous Board Increase(s) or Extension(s): 11/19/2020, $2,101,908.79 Previous Chief Procurement Officer Increase(s) or Extension(s): N/A This Increase Requested: N/A Potential Fiscal Impact: FY 2023 $1,327,450.71; FY 2024 $700,000.00; FY 2025 $600,000.00; FY 2026 $600,000.00; FY 2027 $300,000.00 Accounts: Motor Fuel Tax: 11300.1500.29150.560019 and 1approvePass Action details Not available
23-2183 1 Supplemental Improvement Resolution for Central Avenue Bridge over I-55 Emergency RepairsSupplemental 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: Central Avenue Bridge over I-55 Emergency Repair (SR) Location: City of Chicago, Village of Forest View, Village of Stickney, all located in Illinois. Section: 22-W3924-02-BR County Board District: 16 Centerline Mileage: N/A Fiscal Impact: $400,000.00 Accounts: Motor Fuel Tax: 11300.1500.29150.560019 Board Approved Date and Amount: 06/28/2022, $1,100,000.00 Increased Amount: $400,000.00 Total Adjusted Amount: $1,500,000.00 Summary: The Department of Transportation and Highways respectfully requests approval of the proposed Supplemental Improvement Resolution for work being done on the Central Avenue Bridge. The Supplemental resolution is appropriating additional funds for the emergency repair of the Central Avenue Bridge over I-55 in the villages of Forestview and Stickney, and theapprovePass Action details Not available
23-2254 1 Intergovernmental Agreement with the Village of BurnhamIntergovernmental Agreement (Highway)PROPOSED INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT (TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS) Department: Transportation and Highways Other Part(ies): Village of Burnham, Illinois Request: Approval of proposed Intergovernmental Agreement. Goods or Services: Preliminary Engineering Location: Village of Burnham, Illinois Section: 23-BURGS-01-EG Centerline Mileage: N/A County Board District: 4 Agreement Number(s): N/A Agreement Period: One-time agreement Fiscal Impact: $250,000.00 Accounts: 11300.1500.29150.521536 Summary: The Department of Transportation and Highways respectfully requests approval of the proposed Intergovernmental Agreement between the County and Village of Burnham, Illinois. The Village will be the lead agency for Railroads’ preliminary engineering review services for Burnham Avenue Railroad Grade Separation Project. The County will reimburse the Village for one hundred percent of the Railroads’ preliminary engineering review costs, up to but not to exceed $250,000.approvePass Action details Not available
23-2294 1 Intergovernmental Agreement with Metra for IIC2020Intergovernmental 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 and Construction Management Location: City of Chicago, Illinois Section: 20-IICTR-00-RR Centerline Mileage: N/A County Board District: 11 Agreement Number(s): N/A Agreement Period: One-time agreement Fiscal Impact: $500,000.00 Accounts: Motor Fuel Tax: 11300.1500.29150.560019 Summary: The Department of Transportation and Highways respectfully requests approval of the proposed Intergovernmental Agreement between the County and METRA. METRA will be the lead agency for construction and construction management of improvements to the 115th Street (Morgan Park) Station Rehabilitation Project. The County of Cook will pay for a share of the construction and Construction Management services costs incurred by the METRA.approvePass Action details Not available
23-3082 2 Journal of Proceedings 04-27-2023Journal of ProceedingsJOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS COOK COUNTY CLERK, Karen A. Yarbrough, presented in printed form a record of the Journal of Proceedings of the April 27, 2023..approvePass Action details Not available
23-1613 1 IFB High Speed Printers Contract with Proven ITContract (Technology)PROPOSED CONTRACT (TECHNOLOGY) Department(s): Bureau of Technology Vendor: Proven IT, Chicago, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to enter into and execute contract Good(s) or Service(s): Leasing of High Speed Digital Printers Contract Value: $1,360,956.30 Contract period: 5/1/2023 - 4/31/2028, with two (2) one-year renewal options Potential Fiscal Year Budget Impact: FY 2023 - $272,191.26; FY 2024 - $272,191.26; FY 2025 - $272,191.26; FY 2026 - $272,191.26; FY 2027 - $272,191.26 Accounts: 11000.1490.15050.540135.00000.00000 Contract Number(s): 2210-10064 Concurrence(s): The contract-specific goal set on this contract was zero. The Chief Procurement Officer concurs. Technology: N/A Summary: The Bureau of Technology is requesting authorization of the Board of Commissioners to award a competitively bid contract with Proven IT to replace existing end-of-life, end-of-support, high-speed black & white printers. This contract is needed to continue high-speed printing of property tax bills, jury summons, checapprovePass Action details Not available
23-2111 1 Toshiba extension and increase for MFD 2025Contract Amendment (Technology)PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT (TECHNOLOGY) Department(s): Bureau of Technology Vendor: Toshiba Business Solutions, a division of Toshiba American Business Solution, Arlington Heights, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to renew and increase contract Good(s) or Service(s): Leasing of multi-function digital copiers (MFD) Original Contract Period: 5/1/2019 - 4/30/2024, with two (2) one-year renewal options Proposed Amendment Type: Renewal and Increase Proposed Contract Period: 5/1/2024 - 4/30/2025 Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $2,250,000.00 Original Approval (Board or Procurement): Board, 4/25/2019, $2,250,000.00 Increase Requested: $1,267,770.00 Previous Board Increase(s): N/A Previous Chief Procurement Officer Increase(s): N/A Previous Board Renewals: N/A Previous Chief Procurement Officer Renewals: N/A Previous Board Extension(s): N/A Previous Chief Procurement Officer Extension(s): N/A Potential Fiscal Impact: FY 2023: $590,362.80, FY 2024: $590,362.80, FY 2025: $590,approvePass Action details Not available
23-2112 1 IBM Enterprise Resources Planning SystemContract Amendment (Technology)PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT (TECHNOLOGY) Department(s): Bureau of Technology Vendor: IBM/Enterprise Resource Planning System, Chicago, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to increase contract Good(s) or Service(s): Software System Integration Services Original Contract Period: 9/15/2015 - 9/14/2020 with one (1), five (5) year renewal option Proposed Amendment Type: Increase Proposed Contract Period: N/A Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $121,018,122.00 Original Approval (Board or Procurement): Board, 9/9/2015, $66,546,900.00 Increase Requested: $3,215,656.00 Previous Board Increase(s): 6/28/2017($6,809,520.00); 7/19/2017($1,999,782.00); 6/6/2018, ($1,500,000.00), 11/21/2019, ($44,161,920.00) Previous Chief Procurement Officer Increase(s): N/A Previous Board Renewals: 11/21/2019, 9/15/2020 - 9/14/2025 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: $965,approvePass Action details Not available
23-2492 1 A RESOLUTION ON THE ILLINOIS SMART CITY AND REGION ASSOCIATION TO COLLABORATE WITH COOK COUNTY MEMBER MUNICIPALITIESResolutionPROPOSED RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION ON THE ILLINOIS SMART CITY AND REGION ASSOCIATION TO COLLABORATE WITH COOK COUNTY MEMBER MUNICIPALITIES WHEREAS, The Illinois Smart City & Region Association (ISCRA) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit member association; and WHEREAS, ISCRA’s mission is to provide education, information, and guidance through collaboration to more than 1,200 Illinois municipalities and corresponding regions; and WHEREAS, the deliverables from ISCRA seeks to advance the successful implementation of appropriate technology initiatives within a given community and eliminates the sales pressure that local government officials so often associate with technology interactions; and WHEREAS, ISCRA is an impartial platform where technology providers, together with, city staff and local elected officials converge for educational purposes to discuss the development and deployment of networked technologies for smarter cities as many city’s existing infrastructure is aging; and WHEREAS, ISCRA’s educational objectives are performed with the goal of reducing a community’s expenapprovePass Action details Not available
23-1638 1 Veterans Administration Commission of Cook County (VACCC) ReviewReportREPORT Department: Office of the County Auditor Report Title: Veterans Administration Commission of Cook County (VACCC) Review Report Period: 2023 Summary: This review was designed to assist the new Superintendent in improving internal controls within the VACCC.receive and filePass Action details Not available
23-2081 1 ORDINANCE REGARDING THE VETERAN’S ASSISTANCE COMMISSION OF COOK COUNTYOrdinance AmendmentPROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDMENT ORDINANCE REGARDING THE VETERAN’S ASSISTANCE COMMISSION OF COOK COUNTY BE IT ORDAINED, by the Cook County Board of Commissioners that Veteran’s Affairs Commission of Cook County Article VI. Boards, Commissions and Committees, Division 1. General Provisions, Sec. 2-471 of the Cook County Code is hereby repealed and Cook County Article VI. Boards, Commissions and Committees, Division 5. Veterans Assistance Commission Sec. 2-548 - 2-559 is hereby enacted as follows: ARTICLE VI. DIVISION 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS. Sec. 2-471. Veteran’s Assistance Commission. Reserved. The County Board does concur in the action of the President of the County Board in incorporating the activities of the Veteran’s Assistance Commission of Cook County into the County Bureau of Administration. DIVISION 5. VETERANS ASSISTANCE COMMISSION. Sec. 2-548. Short Title. This Ordinance shall be known and may be cited as the “Ordinance Regarding the Veterans Assistance Commission of Cook County. Sec. 2-549. Definitions. The following words and terms shall havapprovePass Action details Not available
23-3117 1 TWELVE WEEK PAID PARENTAL LEAVE POLICYResolutionPROPOSED RESOLUTION TWELVE WEEK PAID PARENTAL LEAVE POLICY WHEREAS, Cook County is committed to creating an inclusive environment for employees at every stage of their lives; and WHEREAS, a consistent parental paid leave policy for all parents regardless of how an employee chooses to become a parent leads to equitability for all family structures; and WHEREAS, traditional parental leave policies were not inclusive of the varied pathways to parenthood; and WHEREAS, the Cook County Bureau of Human Resources has developed a Twelve Week Paid Parental Leave policy that would provide paid parental leave for the birth of a newborn (including gestational surrogacy) or the placement of a child with an employee in connection with adoption or foster care; and WHEREAS, the Twelve Week Paid Parental Leave policy shall enable eligible employees to receive their full base salary for up to twelve weeks post-qualifying parental event; and WHEREAS, Cook County shall adopt the Twelve Week Paid Parental Leave policy to offer all eligible full-time employees Twelve Week Paid ParentareferPass Action details Not available
23-3145 1 PROPOSED TRANSFER OF FUNDSTransfer of FundsPROPOSED TRANSFER OF FUNDS Department: Commissioner Lowry Request: Approve Transfer of Funds Reason: Payment for professional services, office supplies, and other expenses From Account(s): TRANSFER FROM: Fund Dept. Program Parent Account Description Budget 11000 1083 20220 501010 - Sal/Wag of Reg Employees 11,000.00 Grand Total $11,000.00 To Account(s): TRANSFER TO: Fund Dept. Program Parent Account Description 11000 1083 20220 520830 - Professional Services 11,000.00 Grand Total $11,000.00 Total Amount of Transfer: $11,000.00 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? May 9, 2023. The account had a balance of $5,722.80 on the date of notice. The account had a balance of $5,722.80 thirty (30) days prior. How was the account used for the source of transferred funds identified? List any other accounts that were also considered (but not used) aapprovePass Action details Not available
23-2778 1 May TransferTransfer of FundsPROPOSED TRANSFER OF FUNDS Department: Cook County Health and Hospital Service Request: Transfer of Funds Reason: Agency expense From Account(s): Acct 501010-Sal/Wag of Reg Employees, $34,000,000.00; Acct 501166-Planned Salary Adjustment, $1,000,000.00; Acct 501142-Sal/Wag Special Acct, $5,000,000.00; Acct 501296-Sal/Wag of Per Diem Emp, $2,000,000.00; Acct 520830-Professional Services, $500,000.00; Acct 521024-Medical Consultation, $1,000,000.00; Acct 530790-Medical Supplies, $1,200,000.00; Acct 540149-Other Maintenance Services, $3,000,000.00; Acct 550080-Medical Equipment Rental, $1,100,000.00. See attached spreadsheet for more details. To Account(s): Acct 521120-Registry Services, $33,740,000.00; Acct 520830-Professional Services, $7,000,000.00; Acct 521024-Medical Consultation, $260,000.00; Acct 530790-Medical Supplies, $1,000,000.00; Acct 520390-Contract Maintenance Serv, $2,500,000.00; Acct 560185-Medical Equipment, $4,300,000.00. See attached spreadsheet for more details. Total Amount of Transfer: $48,800,000.00 On what date did it become apparapprovePass Action details Not available
23-2965 1 Healthy Start Initiative yr 5Grant Award AmendmentPROPOSED GRANT AWARD AMENDMENT Department: Cook County Health Grantee: Cook County Health Grantor: Department of Human Services/Health Resources & Services Administration Request: Authorization to increase appropriation in FY23. Purpose: Healthy Start Initiative-Eliminating Racial/Ethnic Disparities Supplemental Grant Amount: $361,922.00 Grant Period: 4/1/2023 - 3/31/2024 Extension Period: N/A Fiscal Impact: None Accounts: N/A. Date of Previous Board Authorization for Grant: 11/17/2022 Previous Grant Amount: $618,078.00 Concurrences: The Budget Department has received all requisite documents and determined the fiscal impact on Cook County, if any. Summary: The Grant Award amount is $980,000.00, there is $618,078.00 appropriated in FY 23. This request is to add/increase the appropriation for FY 23 by $361,922.00 for Program #54250.approvePass Action details Not available
23-2891 1 Trane U.S., as part of U.S. Communities InitiativeContractPROPOSED CONTRACT Department(s): The Department of Capital Planning and Policy Vendor: Trane, U.S. Inc. Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to enter into and execute Good(s) or Service(s): HVAC design, products, installation, services, and related products and services for Board-approved Capital Improvement Projects. Contract Value: $36,995,075.75 Contract period: 9/1/2022 - 8/31/2027 4/1/2023 - 8/31/2027 with One (1), Five (5) year renewal Potential Fiscal Year Budget Impact: FY 2023 $4,400,000.00, FY 2024 $8,900,000.00, FY2025 $8,900,000.00, FY2026 $8,900,000.00, FY2027 $5,600,000.00 Accounts: 11569.1031.11190.560105/7.00000.00000 (Capital Improvement Program) Contract Number(s): 2311-03208 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 Capital Planning and Policy respectfully requests approval to enter into a contract with Trane U.S. This procurement will save considerable time and dollars versus the treferPass Action details Not available
23-2961 1 Grant Award Acceptance - ERA II ReallocationGrant AwardPROPOSED GRANT AWARD Department: Department of Planning and Development Grantee: Cook County Bureau of Economic Development Grantor: United States Department of Treasury (Treasury) Request: Authorization to accept grant Purpose: Further support of the Emergency Rental Assistance II Program (ERA II) supporting payments to low- and moderate-income renters in arear on rent, in need of housing supports and the administration of program. Grant Amount: $4,915,884.38 ERA II 3rd Quarter Reallocation Grant Period: 3/11/2021- 10/31/2025 Fiscal Impact: $4,915,884.38 Accounts: 11284.1013.20197.520830 Professional Services $344,111.91 11284.1013.20197.580170 Grant Disbursements $4,571,772.47. Concurrences: The Budget Department has received all requisite documents and determined the fiscal impact on Cook County, if any. Summary: On January 28, 2021, the Cook County Board of Commissioners authorized the Bureau of Economic Development (“BED”) to develop a County program for the distribution of the allocated funding to provide aid to eligapprovePass Action details Not available
23-2819 1 Harris Corrections, Niagara Falls, New YorkContract Amendment (Technology)PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT (TECHNOLOGY) Department(s): Juvenile Temporary Detention Center, Circuit Court of Cook County Vendor: Harris Corrections Solutions, Inc., Niagara Falls, New York Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to renew and increase contract Good(s) or Service(s): Juvenile Resident Management Information System Original Contract Period: 6/1/2020-5/31/2023 with one (1), one (1) year renewal option Proposed Amendment Type: Renewal and Increase Proposed Contract Period:Renewal period 6/1/2023-5/31/2024 Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $2,046,619.00 Original Approval (Board or Procurement):Board, 5/21/2020, $2,046,619.00 Increase Requested: $521,979.00 Previous Board Increase(s): N/A Previous Chief Procurement Officer Increase(s): N/A Previous Board Renewals: N/A Previous Chief Procurement Officer Renewals: N/A Previous Board Extension(s): N/A Previous Chief Procurement Officer Extension(s): N/A Potential Fiscal Impact: FY 2023 $260,989.50, FY 2024 $260,989.50 AcapprovePass Action details Not available
23-3169 3 Appointment of Mariana Osoria to Cook County Commission on Women's IssuesAppointmentPROPOSED APPOINTMENT Appointee(s): Mariana Osoria Position: Commissioner - 8th District Department/Board/Commission: Cook County Commission on Women's Issues Effective date: Immediate Expiration date: 2 years, or upon vacancy or change in the elected office of the appointing authorityreferPass Action details Not available
23-3115 1 Amendment for Cook County Small Business GrantResolutionPROPOSED SUBSTITUTE TO FILE 23-3115 PROPOSED RESOLUTION PROPOSED RESOLUTION FOR SMALL BUSINESS SOURCE GRANT PROGRAMS BY THE BUREAU OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT WHEREAS, on March 11, 2021, the federal government authorized the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (“ARPA”) which includes $1.9 trillion in federal stimulus funds to hasten the United States’ recovery from the economic and health effects caused by the COVID-19 pandemic; and WHEREAS, specifically, the federal government has authorized and allocated a federal award of approximately $1,000,372,385B of ARPA funding to Cook County to assist the County in its recovery from the economic and health effects of COVID-19; and WHEREAS, on June 24, 2021, the Cook County American Rescue Plan Act Framework (the “ARPA Framework”) was presented to the Cook County Board of Commissioners; and WHEREAS, the Cook County Board of Commissioners via Resolution 21-3654 accepted the ARPA federal award allocated to Cook County to assist the County in its recovery from the economic and health effects of COVID-19 in the amount of approxireferPass Action details Not available
23-3173 1 Reappointment of Harry Jongsma to Lincoln-Lansing Drainage DistrictReappointmentPROPOSED REAPPOINTMENT Appointee(s): Harry Jongsma Position: Trustee Department/Board/Commission: Lincoln-Lansing Drainage District Effective date: Immediate Expiration date: 6/29/2025 6/29/2026 Summary:referPass Action details Not available
23-3174 1 Reappointment of Jeffrey Morden to Lincoln-Lansing Drainage DistrictReappointmentPROPOSED REAPPOINTMENT Appointee(s): Jeffrey Morden Position: Trustee Department/Board/Commission: Lincoln - Lansing Drainage District Effective date: Immediate Expiration date: 6/29/2023 6/29/2026 Summary:referPass Action details Not available
23-2678 1 2022 Doc Commissary Audit ReportReportREPORT Department: Office of the County Auditor Report Title: 2022 DOC Commissary Audit Report Period: December 1, 2021 - November 20, 2022 Summary: This audit was designed to determine compliance with the Illinois County Jail Standards Section 710.250 - Commissary.referPass Action details Not available
23-2681 1 - Old Orchard Road Construction Management ServicesContract (Highway)PROPOSED CONTRACT (TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS) Department(s): Transportation and Highways Vendor: BLA, Inc., Itasca Illinois Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to enter into and execute contract. Good(s) or Service(s): Construction Management Services - Old Orchard Road Location: Village of Skokie, Illinois Section: 14-A8327-09-RP Contract Value: $2,709,097.00 Contract period: 8/1/2023 - 7/31/2028 Potential Fiscal Year Budget Impact: FY 2023 $270,909.00; FY 2024 $1,219,094.00; FY 2025 $1,219,094.00 Accounts: Motor Fuel Tax: 11300.1500.29150.560019 Contract Number(s): 2038-18429A 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 BLA, Inc., Itasca Illinois. This contract provides for construction management services for the Old Orchard Road from Wood Drive to SkoreferPass Action details Not available
23-3192 1 Sec. 46-37. Declining ICE Detainer Requests Absent Full Reimbursement; Limiting Direct and Indirect Disclosure of Personal Information to Immigration AgentsOrdinance AmendmentPROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDMENT Sec. 46-37. Declining ICE Detainer Requests Absent Full Reimbursement; Limiting Direct and Indirect Disclosure of Personal Information to Immigration Agents (a) The Sheriff of Cook County shall decline ICE detainer requests unless there is a written agreement with the federal government by which all costs incurred by Cook County in complying with the ICE detainer shall be reimbursed. (b) Unless ICE agents immigration agents have a criminal warrant or County officials have a legitimate law enforcement purpose that is not related to the enforcement of immigration laws, ICE agents shall not be given access to individuals or allowed to use County facilities for investigative interviews or other purposes and County personnel shall not expend their time responding to ICE inquiries or communicating with ICE regarding individuals' incarceration status or release dates while on duty. (c) There being no legal authority upon which the federal government may compel an expenditure of County resources to comply with an ICE detainer issued pursuant to 8 USC referPass Action details Not available
23-3023 1  ResolutionPROPOSED RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF NON-CONFORMING GENDER EXPRESSION WHEREAS, non-conforming gender expression and dress have been around since the beginning of human history; and WHEREAS, gender norms are ever-changing and based on media trends, economics, society, and culture; and WHEREAS, policing or prescribing non-conforming gender expression discriminates against people who do not fit in these norms and violates their freedom of expression; and WHEREAS, legal enforcement of gender norms in the mid-20th Century led to raids on Gay and Lesbian bars and gathering spaces, leading to physical violence, sexual harassment and assault; and WHEREAS, the municipalities of Bridgeview, Burbank, Justice, Lynwood, and Melrose Park still have laws on the books criminalizing non-conforming gender expression; and WHEREAS, the state of Tennessee enacted SB 3 which criminalizes non-conforming gender expression, bans it from many private and all public areas, and categorizes it as solely “adult entertainment”; and WHEREAS, since 2020 legislative bodies in statesreferPass Action details Not available