Meeting Name: Board of Commissioners Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 2/29/2024 10:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Cook County Building, Board Room, 118 North Clark Street, Chicago, Illinois
Issued on: 2-23-2024
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24-1286 1 CCCWI Appointment Umi BrooksAppointmentPROPOSED APPOINTMENT Appointee(s): Umi Brooks Position: Member Department/Board/Commission: Cook County Commission on Women's Issues Effective date: 2/29/2024 Expiration date: 2/29/2026referPass Action details Not available
24-1525 1 CCCWI AppointmentAppointmentPROPOSED APPOINTMENT Appointee(s): Melissa Bukovatz Position: Member Department/Board/Commission: The Cook County Commission on Women's Issues Effective date: 2/29/2024 Expiration date: 2/28/2026referPass Action details Not available
24-1630 1 PREDICTABLE RECORDING FEE ORDINANCE AMENDMENTOrdinance AmendmentPROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDMENT BE IT ORDAINED, by the Cook County Board of Commissioners, that Chapter 2 - Administration, Article IV - Officers and Employees, Division 2 - County Clerk, Subdivision I. - In General, Section 2-168 shall be amended as follows: Sec. 2-168. Bulk database index information. (a) This Section shall be known as “The Clerk Bulk Database Index Information Ordinance”. (b) The Office of the Clerk is granted authority to negotiate contracts with industry customers (commercial and noncommercial entities) for the purpose of providing access to the Computerized Indexing System in accordance with the provisions set forth herein. (c) All contracts and agreements shall be presented to the Cook County Board of Commissioners for approval and execution. (d) The County and the Clerk shall be held harmless and indemnified by Title Industry Customers for the use of any data, records or documents accessed from the Bulk Database Index Information System. The County and Clerk shall make no guarantee as to the accuracy of the data, records or documents contaireferPass Action details Not available
24-1006 1 ARPA – Building Healthy Communities (NT041 Initiative)ReportREPORT Department: Office of the County Auditor Report Title: ARPA - Building Healthy Communities (NT041 Initiative) Report Period: October - December 2023 Summary: This audit was designed to determine if the program was in compliance with the Financial and Monitoring provisions of the agreement(s).referPass Action details Not available
24-1025 1 Justice Advisory Council – Grant Utilization Audit ReportReportREPORT Department: Office of the County Auditor Report Title: Justice Advisory Council - Grant Utilization Audit Report Report Period: November 2022 - June 2023 Summary: This audit was designed to determine the efficiency of the JAC’s grant administration and management process, compliance with documentation requirement and awarding process.referPass Action details Not available
24-1658 1 ARPA – Small Business Grant Program (#NT111)ReportREPORT Department: Office of the County Auditor Report Title: ARPA - Small Business Grant Program (#NT111) Report Period: April 2022 - September 2023 Summary: This audit was designed to determine if the program was in compliance with the Financial and Monitoring provisions of the subrecipient agreement.referPass Action details Not available
24-1551 1 Cook County COVID-19 Financial Response ReportReportREPORT Department: Bureau of Finance Report Title: Cook County COVID-19 Financial Response Report Report Period: 3/1/2020 - 1/26/2024 Summary: This report serves as an update on Cook County’s Coronavirus Relief Fund (CRF), FEMA PA and ERA fund use for COVID-19 efforts. It covers activity for the period from March 1, 2020, through January 26, 2024. This report includes updates on the County’s FEMA PA, Emergency Rental Assistance and American Rescue Plan Act grant allocations. We are proud of the work done by our office to distribute hundreds of millions of dollars for the many pandemic-related needs of Cook County in an efficient, effective and equitable manner. We are encouraged by the progress made toward the careful management of coronavirus relief distribution.receive and filePass Action details Not available
24-1584 1 Quarterly Update of the Long-Term Revenue ForecastReportREPORT Department: Bureau of Finance Report Title: Quarterly Update of the Long-Term Revenue Forecast Report Period: FY2024 - FY2028 Summary: The following report provides an update between the Long-term Financial Plan provided to the Independent Revenue Forecasting Commission (IRFC) and posted on the County’s website in October 2023, and the most up-to-date forecast. This report includes a variance analysis comparing the two forecasts and provides an explanation for the significant variances. A summary of the impact of the revenue projections on our long-term expense projections for both the General and Health Funds is also included. We conclude with FY2024 project plans and an update on recent regional and relevant economic activity.receive and filePass Action details Not available
24-1585 1 Taxpayer Interest Assurance Ordinance ReportReportREPORT Department: Bureau of Finance Report Title: Taxpayer Interest Assurance Ordinance Report of Depository Accounts for the Fiscal Year 2023 Report Period: 12/1/2022 - 11/30/2023 Summary: As required by the Cook County Taxpayers’ Interest Assurance Ordinance (County Code Section 34-40 et seq.) the Office of the Chief Financial Officer has requested certain information and documents regarding depository accounts held by all elected and appointed officials of Cook County during Fiscal Year 2023. The attached report is a compilation of the information received.receive and filePass Action details Not available
24-1590 1 REPEALING THE ELECTED OFFICIALS BUDGET SUMMARY REPORT ORDINANCEResolutionPROPOSED RESOLUTION RESOLUTION REPEALING THE ELECTED OFFICIALS BUDGET SUMMARY REPORT ORDINANCE WHEREAS, Resolution 11-R-291 requires the Cook County Comptroller to prepare the Elected Officials Budget Summary Report, detailing the appropriation and expenditures of all Cook County Government elected officials on a mid-year and year-end basis; and WHEREAS, the Comptroller currently tracks all spending within Cook County Government, including the information required by Resolution 11-R-291, through the Monthly Expense and Revenue Report and the Monthly Trial Balance Report; and WHEREAS, the Comptroller provides the Monthly Expense and Revenue Report and the Monthly Trial Balance Report to the Cook County Board of Commissioners on a monthly basis; and WHEREAS, the requirements of 11-R-291 result in the Board of Commissioners receiving the same information twice a year on separate reports; and WHEREAS, in an effort to streamline the information presented to the Board of Commissioners and eliminate unnecessary duplicative reporting, the Comptroller is no longer directed tapprovePass Action details Not available
24-1401 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: January 1, 2024 - January 31, 2024 Summary: Pursuant to Board Resolution 22-0637, the Department of Budget & Management Services (DBMS) may approve budgetary transfers required to implement the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) initiatives approved by the Board of Commissioners within the special purpose fund established for the County’s allocation of ARPA Funding. Attached, please find a report of all transfers made within the ARPA special purpose fund between January 1, 2024, and January 31, 2024. Please note, the report presents the information in three different formats: Summary of Budget Transfers: reflects a summary of all transfers by fund and department, and the purpose of the transfer. Transfers By Department: reflects all transfers by Department, delineating the accounts out of and into which such transfers were made. Transfers By Fund: reflects all transfers by Fund, delineating the Department orreceive and filePass Action details Not available
24-1538 1 Bills and Claims Report 1/3/2024-2/5/2024ReportREPORT Department: Comptroller’s Office Report Title: Bills and Claims Report Report Period: 1/3/2024 - 2/5/2024 Summary: This report to be received and filed is to comply with the Amended Procurement Code Chapter 34-125 (k). The Comptroller shall provide to the Board of Commissioners a report of all payments made pursuant to contracts for supplies, materials and equipment and for professional and managerial services for Cook County, including the separately elected Officials, which involve an expenditure of $150,000.00 or more, within two (2) weeks of being made. Such reports shall include: 1. The name of the Vendor; 2. A brief description of the product or service provided; 3. The name of the Using Department and budgetary account from which the funds are being drawn; and 4. The contract number under which the payment is being made.receive and filePass Action details Not available
24-1305 1 Transfer of FundsTransfer of FundsPROPOSED TRANSFER OF FUNDS Department: Office of Contract Compliance Request: Request Approval of Funds Transfer from Salary Salvage Account to Operating Account. Reason: To pay invoices for Temporary Staff Salaries. From Account(s): Sal/Wag of Reg Employees, $175,000.00; 11000.1022.10155.501010.00000.00000 To Account(s): Professional/Develop Fees, $175,000.00; 11000.1022.10155.520830.00000.00000 Total Amount of Transfer: $175,000.00 On what date did it become apparent that the receiving account would require an infusion of funds in order to meet current obligations? What was the balance in the account on that date, and what was the balance 30 days prior to that date? 1/9/2024, $12,249.40 on that date as well as 30 days prior to that date. How was the account used for the source of transferred funds identified? List any other accounts that were also considered (but not used) as the source of the transferred funds. Account is used for Salaries/Wages. Identify any projects, purchases, programs, contracts, or other obligations that willapprovePass Action details Not available
24-1371 1 Forest Preserve Intergovernmental Agreement AmendmentIntergovernmental Agreement AmendmentPROPOSED INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT AMENDMENT Department: Revenue and Administrative Hearings Other Part(ies): Forest Preserve District of Cook County Request: Approval of an Intergovernmental Agreement Goods or Services: Hearing Officers in the Department of Administrative Hearings will adjudicate County ordinance violations that occur under the Forest Preserve ordinances. Revenue will collect fines and restitution on behalf of the Forest Preserve for a fee and remit the remainder to the Forest Preserve. . Agreement Number(s): Amendment of First IGA approved on March 3, 2010 Agreement Period: 1/1/2024 - 12/31/2028, with one five-year optional renewal Fiscal Impact: Revenue Generating Accounts: 11000.1007.11895.407036.00000.00000 Summary: This is an amendment to an Intergovernmental Agreement between the Departments of Revenue and Administrative Hearings and the Forest Preserve. The agreement states that the Department of Administrative Hearings will adjudicate violations of Forest Preserve ordinances. The Department of Revenue approvePass Action details Not available
24-1398 1 Comp. Opioid Abuse Site-based Program (COASB)Grant Award AmendmentPROPOSED GRANT AWARD AMENDMENT Department: Cook County Health Grantee: Cook County Health Grantor: U.S. Department of Justice/Office of Justice Programs Request: Authorization to extend and add appropriation. Purpose: Comprehensive Opioid Abuse Site-based Program Supplemental Grant Amount: $214,818.14 Grant Period: 10/1/2018 - 9/30/2023 Extension Period: 10/1/2018 - 9/30/2024 Fiscal Impact: None Accounts: N/A Date of Previous Board Authorization for Grant: 11/17/2022 Previous Grant Amount: $900,000.00 Concurrences: The Budget Department has received all requisite documents and determined the fiscal impact on Cook County, if any Summary: This request is to extend this grant through 9/30/24 and add appropriation for Program 53711 in the amount of $214,818.41 in FY24. The grant will support recovery coaches to engage individuals on probation or currently/recently incarcerated at Cook County Department of Corrections with substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health disorders, as referred by a probation officer oapprovePass Action details Not available
24-1444 1 Healthy Start InitiativeGrant Award AmendmentPROPOSED GRANT AWARD AMENDMENT Department: Cook County Health Grantee: Cook County Health Grantor: Department of Health and Human Services/Health Resources and Services Administration Request: Authorization to increase appropriation to add carryforward funds. Purpose: Healthy Start Initiative-Eliminating Racial/Ethnic Disparities Supplemental Grant Amount: $255,000.00 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: $980,000.00 Concurrences: The Budget Department has received all requisite documents and determined the fiscal impact on Cook County, if any Summary: This grant received an additional $15,000.00 by the grantor in July. We recently received an additional $240,000.00 in Carry Forward Funds from the previous year through Expanded Authority. This request is to increase the appropriation for Program Number 54250 by $255,000.00approvePass Action details Not available
24-1372 1 CCDPH Q 1 ReportReportREPORT Department: Cook County Department of Public Health (CCDPH) Report Title: CCDPH Quarter 1Report Report Period: Q 1 2024 Summary: Vaccine Preventable Diseases - Media CampaignreferPass Action details Not available
24-0818 1 Air Monitoring Equipment - Teledyne Instruments, IncContractPROPOSED CONTRACT Department(s): Environment and Sustainability Vendor: Teledyne Instruments, Inc. DBA Teledyne API, San Diego, California Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to enter into and execute Good(s) or Service(s): Air Monitoring Equipment Contract Value: $414,962.50 Contract period: 3/1/2024 - 7/31/2026 , with two (2), one (1) year renewal options Potential Fiscal Year Budget Impact: FY2024 $410,105.50, FY2025 $2,429.00, FY2026 $2,428.00 Accounts: (11900.1161.54530.560185.00000.00000), (11900.1161.54533.560185.00000.00000) Contract Number(s): 2306-07270 Concurrences: The Contract Specific goal set on this contract is Zero. The Chief Procurement Officer concurs. Summary: The Department of Environment and Sustainability requests authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to enter into and execute a contract with Teledyne Instruments, Inc DBA Teledyne API for Air Monitoring Equipment. The Cook County Department of Environment and Sustainability received two grants from the USEPA to replace or enapprovePass Action details Not available
24-1382 1 Subrecipient Agreement with South Suburban College for HHW FacilityResolutionPROPOSED RESOLUTION SUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY AND SOUTH SUBURBAN COLLEGE FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE FACILITY WHEREAS, on March 11, 2021, the federal government authorized the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (“ARPA”) which includes $1.9 trillion in federal stimulus funds to hasten the United States’ recovery from the economic and health effects caused by the COVID-19 pandemic; and WHEREAS, specifically, the federal government has authorized and allocated a federal award of approximately $1,000,372,385.00 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 inapprovePass Action details Not available
24-1524 1 SUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY AND SOUTH SUBURBAN MAYORS AND MANAGERS ASSOCIATIONResolutionPROPOSED RESOLUTION SUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY AND SOUTH SUBURBAN MAYORS AND MANAGERS ASSOCIATION FOR BROWNFIELDS REMEDIATION WHEREAS, on March 11, 2021, the federal government authorized the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (“ARPA”) which includes $1.9 trillion in federal stimulus funds to hasten the United States’ recovery from the economic and health effects caused by the COVID-19 pandemic; and WHEREAS, specifically, the federal government has authorized and allocated a federal award of approximately $1,000,372,385.00 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 approvePass Action details Not available
24-1330 1 Integrated Solutions Consulting. Corp. Edwardsville, ILContractPROPOSED CONTRACT Department(s): Emergency Management & Regional Security Vendor: Integrated Solutions Consulting Corporation, Edwardsville, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to enter into and execute Good(s) or Service(s): Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan Update & Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment Contract Value: $299,890.80 Contract period: 3/1/2024 - 3/31/2025, with one (1), one (1) year renewal option Potential Fiscal Year Budget Impact: FY 2024 $207,616.70, FY 2025 $92,274.10 Accounts: (11900.1265.54320.520830) and (11900.1265.54547.520830) Contract Number(s): 2323-08220 Concurrences: The Contract specific goal set on this contract is Zero. The Chief Procurement Officer concurs. Summary: Emergency Management & Regional Security requests authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to enter into and execute a contract with Integrated Solutions Consulting, Corporation. This contract will allow the Department of Emergency Management and Regional Security to develop anapprovePass Action details Not available
24-0864 1 ANDE Corporation, Longmont, ColoradoContract Amendment PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT Department(s): Cook County Medical Examiner Vendor: ANDE Corporation, Longmont, Colorado Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to increase contract Good(s) or Service(s): Ande Rapid DNA System Service Agreement Original Contract Period: 11/1/2023 - 10/31/2028 Proposed Amendment Type: Increase Proposed Contract Period: N/A Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $100,000.00 Original Approval (Board or Procurement): Procurement, 11/21/2023, $100,000.00 Increase Requested: $150,000.00 Previous Board Increase(s): N/A Previous Chief Procurement Officer Increase(s): N/A Previous Board Renewals: N/A Previous Chief Procurement Officer Renewals: N/A Previous Board Extension(s): N/A Previous Chief Procurement Officer Extension(s): N/A Potential Fiscal Impact: FY 2024: $30,000.00; FY 2025: $30,000.00; FY2026: $30,000.00; FY2027: $30,000.00; FY2028: $30,000.00 Accounts: 11900.1265.53759.520835 Contract Number(s): 2357-06282 Concurrences: The CoapprovePass Action details Not available
24-0006 1 Contract Amendment - Bulk Rock Salt - A1 - 2144-07011Contract Amendment (Highway)PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT (TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS) Department(s): Transportation and Highways Vendor: Morton Salt, Inc., Chicago, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to renew contract Good(s) or Service(s): Bulk Rock Salt Location: DOTH Maintenance Facilities: 1 (Schaumburg), 2 (Des Plaines), 4 (Orland Park), and 5 (Riverdale) County Board District(s): Countywide Original Contract Period: 3/21/2022 - 3/20/2024 with one (1) two-year renewal option Section: N/A Proposed Contract Period Extension Renewal: 3/21/2024 - 3/20/2026 Section: N/A Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $5,320,700.00 Original Board Approval: 3/17/2022, $5,320,700.00 Previous Board Increase(s) or Extension(s): N/A Previous Chief Procurement Officer Increase(s) or Extension(s): N/A This Increase Requested: N/A Potential Fiscal Impact: FY 2024 $1,500,000.00; FY 2025 $1,500,000.00 Accounts: Motor Fuel Tax: 11300.1500.29150.530224 Contract Number(s): 2144-07011 IDOT refer as amended in the errataPass Action details Not available
24-0357 1 Intergovernmental Agreement for IIC with the City of HarveyIntergovernmental Agreement (Highway)PROPOSED INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT (TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS) Department: Transportation and Highways Other Part(ies): City of Harvey, Illinois Request: Approval of proposed Intergovernmental Agreement. Goods or Services: Design Engineering Location: City of Harvey, Illinois Section: 23-IICRD-05-EG Centerline Mileage: N/A County Board District: 5 Agreement Number(s): N/A Agreement Period: One-time agreement Fiscal Impact: $320,000.00 Accounts: Motor Fuel Tax: 11300.1500.29150.560019 Summary: The Department of Transportation and Highways respectfully request approval of the proposed Intergovernmental Agreement between the County and the City of Harvey. The City will be the lead agency for design engineering services for Broadway Avenue Complete Streets Project. The County will reimburse the City for its share of design engineering services costs.referPass Action details Not available
24-0649 1 Intergovernmental Agreement for IIC with City of MarkhamIntergovernmental Agreement (Highway)PROPOSED INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT (TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS) Department: Transportation and Highways Other Part(ies): City of Markham, Illinois Request: Approval of proposed Intergovernmental Agreement. Goods or Services: Design Engineering, Construction and Construction Engineering Location: City of Markham, Illinois Section: 23-IICRD-08-PV Centerline Mileage: N/A County Board District: 5 Agreement Number(s): N/A Agreement Period: One-time agreement Fiscal Impact: $400,000.00 Accounts: Motor Fuel Tax: 11300.1500.29150.560019 Summary: The Department of Transportation and Highways respectfully requests approval of the proposed intergovernmental agreement between the County and the City of Markham. The City will be the lead agency for design engineering, construction and construction engineering for roadway and ADA Improvements within the City. The County will reimburse the City for its share of design engineering services costs.referPass Action details Not available
24-0886 1 Contract for 175th Street / Ridgeland Ave / Oak Forest Ave Contract # 2311-09210Contract (Highway)PROPOSED CONTRACT (TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS) Department(s): Transportation and Highways Vendor: Pan-Oceanic Engineering Co., Inc., Chicago, Illinois. Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to enter into and execute contract. Good(s) or Service(s): Construction Services - 175th Street / Ridgeland Avenue / Oak Forest Avenue Location: Cook County Commissioner Districts 6 and 17 Section: 20-B6125-00-PV Contract Value: $19,587,468.41 Contract period: 3/14/24 - 10/28/28 Potential Fiscal Year Budget Impact: FY2024 $15,669,974.73; FY2025 $3,917,493.68 Accounts: Motor Fuel Tax: 11300.1500.29150.521536 (FY2024 $949,974.73; FY2025 $237,493.68) and Rebuild Illinois Funds: 11300.1500.29150.560019 (FY2024 $14,720,000.00; FY2025 $3,680,000.00) Contract Number(s): 2311-09210 Concurrences: The vendor has met the Minority- and Women-owned Business Enterprise Ordinance via: Direct Participation. The prime vendor is a certified MBE. The Chief Procurement Officer concurs. Summary: The Department of Transportation and HighwapprovePass Action details Not available
24-0898 1 Improvement Resolution for Bridge Rehabilitation 2024Improvement Resolution (Highway)PROPOSED IMPROVEMENT RESOLUTION (TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS) Department: Transportation and Highways Project Type: Motor Fuel Tax Project Request: Approval of appropriation of Motor Fuel Tax Funds Project: Bridge Rehabilitation 2024 Location: Countywide Section: 24-BRREH-00-BR County Board District(s): Countywide Centerline Mileage: N/A Fiscal Impact: $550,000.00 Accounts: Motor Fuel Tax Fund: 11300.1500.29152.560019 Summary: The Department of Transportation and Highways respectfully requests approval of the proposed improvement resolution for the Bridge Rehabilitation 2024 project in Cook County. The project scope consists of construction, and phase III construction engineering services.referPass Action details Not available
24-0899 1 Report for Construction Status for January 2024ReportREPORT Department: Transportation and Highways Report Title: Bureau of Construction Status Report Report Period: 1/1/2024 - 1/31/2024 Action: Receive and File Summary: The Department of Transportation and Highways respectfully requests that the status report be received and filed for Construction for the month of January 2024.receive and filePass Action details Not available
24-0900 1 Payment Approval for Contract number. 1885-17255 Professional QC/QA Material TestingPayment ApprovalPROPOSED PAYMENT APPROVAL Department(s): Department of Transportation and Highways Action: Payment Approval Payee: County Material Partners, A Joint Venture, Chicago, Illinois Good(s) or Service(s): Material Testing Services Fiscal Impact: FY 2024 $24,887.42 Accounts: Motor Fuel Tax 11300.1500.29150.560019 Contract Number(s): 1885-17255 Summary: The Department of Transportation and Highways respectfully request the approval of a single payment to County Material Partners, A Joint Venture for completion of the contracted service within the contract period 12/1/2018 - 11/30/2023. DoTH is requesting County Board approval to pay the final payment in the amount of $24,887.42. The contract provides the County with material testing services for construction projects Countywide. The contract expired before the invoice could be paid.referPass Action details Not available
24-0978 1 Report for Design 4th Quarter Engineering StatusReportREPORT Department: Transportation and Highways Report Title: Engineering Status Report Report Period: 9/30/2023 - 12/31/2023 Quarterly Report (4th Quarter) Action: Receive and File Summary: The Department of Transportation and Highways respectfully requests that the report be received and filed for the Engineering Status Report for Quarter ending December 31, 2023receive and filePass Action details Not available
24-1076 1 Contract Amendment for Drainage Engineering Services – Various Various Contract number 2038-18169Contract Amendment (Highway)PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT (TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS) Department(s): Transportation and Highways Vendor: Hey and Associates Inc., Volo, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to renew and increase contract Good(s) or Service(s): Drainage Engineering Services Location: Countywide County Board District(s): Countywide Original Contract Period: 6/1/2021 - 5/31/2024 with two (2) one-year renewal options Section: 19-6VDES-00-EG Proposed Contract Period Extension Renewal: 6/1/2024 - 5/31/2025 Section: 19-6VDES-00-EG Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $750,000.00 Original Board Approval: 5/13/2021, $750,000.00 Previous Board Increase(s) or Extension(s): N/A Previous Chief Procurement Officer Increase(s) or Extension(s): N/A This Increase Requested: $440,000.00 Potential Fiscal Impact: FY 2024 $125,000.00, FY 2025 $315,000.00 Accounts: Motor Fuel Tax:11300.1500.29150.560019 (FY 2024 $25,000.00, FY2025 $50,000.00); Motor Fuel Tax: 11300.1500.29150.521536 (FY 2024 $100,000.00,refer as amended in the errataPass Action details Not available
24-1157 1 Intergovernmental Agreement with Village of WilmetteIntergovernmental Agreement (Highway)PROPOSED INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT (TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS) Department: Transportation and Highways Other Part(ies): Village of Wilmette, Illinois Request: Approval of proposed Intergovernmental Agreement. Goods or Services: Preliminary Engineering Location: Village of Wilmette, Illinois Section: 23-IICBP-15-ES Centerline Mileage: N/A County Board District: 14 Agreement Number(s): N/A Agreement Period: One-time agreement Fiscal Impact: $150,000.00 Accounts: Motor Fuel Tax:11300.1500.29150.560019 Summary: The Department of Transportation and Highways respectfully requests approval of the proposed Intergovernmental Agreement between the County and the Village of Wilmette. The Village will be the lead agency for preliminary engineering for Wilmette Avenue, Glenview Road and Ridge Road Bicycle Improvements Project. The County will reimburse the Village for its share of preliminary engineering costs.referPass Action details Not available
24-1249 1 Grant Acceptance Resolution for FY22 West Cook Rail Safety (CRISI)Grant Acceptance Resolution (Highway)PROPOSED GRANT AWARD Department: Transportation and Highways Grantee: Cook County Grantor: Federal Railroad Administration Request: Authorization to accept grant Purpose: DOTH received up to $2,888,000 in federal funds to address significant safety concerns that prevent pedestrians from gaining access to the Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) rail lines near roadway crossings between Berwyn and La Grange. The proposed safety improvements include adding approximately 18,300 linear feet of new fencing across 18 at-grade crossings along the BNSF corridor. This fencing will fill in gaps along the corridor that currently lack fencing. Walking channels will also be added to safely guide pedestrians across ten at-grade crossings adjacent to Metra station platforms. The BNSF rail line consists of three tracks which are used by both Metra commuter rail and BNSF freight rail. Metra’s BNSF line is the busiest in the Metra system with over 15.5 million riders in 2019. As of fall 2022, Metra runs 91 trains throughout the corridor each day of the week. GranreferPass Action details Not available
24-1250 1 Grant Acceptance Resolution for FY23 CREATE Cottage Grove GS23a (STP)Grant Acceptance Resolution (Highway)PROPOSED GRANT AWARD Department: Transportation and Highways Grantee: Cook County Grantor: Illinois Department of Transportation Request: Authorization to accept grant Purpose: Department of Transportation and Highways (“DOTH”) received $2,000,000 in federal Surface Transportation Program (STP) funds to prepare a preliminary engineering and environmental (Phase I) study to eliminate the at-grade crossing of Cottage Grove Avenue and the four Indiana Harbor Belt (IHB) and CSX railroad tracks with either an overpass or underpass for vehicles. Grant Amount: $2,000,000.00 Grant Period: 1/1/2024 - 12/31/2029 Fiscal Impact: $1,000,000.00 (FY24), $1,000,000.00 (FY25) Accounts: 11900.1500.54352.521536. No cash match required. Concurrences: The Budget Department has received all requisite documents and determined the fiscal impact on Cook County, if any Summary: The Department of Transportation and Highways respectfully requests approval of the proposed grant award. The Department received $2,000,000 in federal Surface Transportation ProgreferPass Action details Not available
24-1251 1 Grant Acceptance Resolution for FY23 606 Extension (Federal Community Project Funding)Grant Acceptance Resolution (Highway)PROPOSED GRANT AWARD Department: Transportation and Highways Grantee: Cook County Grantor: Illinois Department of Transportation Request: Authorization to accept grant Purpose: Department of Transportation and Highways (“DOTH”) is the recipient of $1,400,000 in congressional directed spending for the phase II design engineering for the extension of the 606 multi-use trail on a structure above Ashland Avenue, below the Kennedy Expressway, and under the Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR) to join an existing railroad bridge over Elston. Grant Amount: $1,440,000.00 Grant Period: 1/1/2024 - 12/31/2029 Fiscal Impact: $720,000.00 (FY24); $720,000.00 (FY25) Accounts: 11900.1500.54515.521536. No cash match required. Concurrences: The Budget Department has received all requisite documents and determined the fiscal impact on Cook County, if any Summary: The Department of Transportation and Highways respectfully requests approval of the proposed grant award. DOTH is collaborating with CDOT to advance the 606 Extension. Chicago Department of TransreferPass Action details Not available
24-1252 1 Grant Acceptance Resolution for FY23 Butler Drive (Federal Community Project Funding)Grant Acceptance Resolution (Highway)PROPOSED GRANT AWARD Department: Transportation and Highways Grantee: Cook County Grantor: Illinois Department of Transportation Request: Authorization to accept grant Purpose: Department of Transportation and Highways (“DOTH”) is the recipient of $1,200,000 in Congressional Directed Spending provided through U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth to conduct phase II design engineering for the Butler Drive reconstruction project in the Illinois International Port District (IIPD) Grant Amount: $1,200,000.00 Grant Period: 1/1/2024 - 12/31/2029 Fiscal Impact: $600,000.00 (FY24), $600,000.00 (FY25) Accounts: 11900.1500.54544.521536. No cash match required. Concurrences: The Budget Department has received all requisite documents and determined the fiscal impact on Cook County, if any Summary: The Department of Transportation and Highways respectfully requests approval of the proposed grant award. The grant award will be used by DOTH to perform design engineering work for roadway and drainage improvements to Butler Drive from Doty Avenue to StonyreferPass Action details Not available
24-1253 1 Grant Acceptance Resolution for FY23 City-County Pedway Extension (CMAQ)Grant Acceptance Resolution (Highway)PROPOSED GRANT AWARD Department: Transportation and Highways Grantee: Cook County Grantor: Federal Transit Administration Request: Authorization to accept grant Purpose: DOTH is the recipient of $3,199,042 in CMAQ funding for phase II design engineering and construction to the extend the pedway under the City-County building at 118 N. Clark St connecting to both the existing underground connections to the Thompson Center to the north and LaSalle Street crossing to the west Grant Amount: $3,199,042.00 Grant Period: 1/1/2024 - 12/31/2029 Fiscal Impact: $1,599,521.00 (FY24), $1,599,521.00 (FY25) Accounts: 11900.1500.54522.560019. No cash match required. Concurrences: The Budget Department has received all requisite documents and determined the fiscal impact on Cook County, if any Summary: The Department of Transportation and Highways respectfully requests approval of the proposed grant award. The grant award will be used by DOTH to extend the pedway under the City-County building at 118 N. Clark St connecting to both the existing unreferPass Action details Not available
24-1254 1 Grant Acceptance Resolution for FY24 LRTP (SPR)Grant Acceptance Resolution (Highway)PROPOSED GRANT AWARD Department: Transportation and Highways Grantee: Cook County Grantor: Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) Request: Authorization to accept grant Purpose: The Statewide Planning & Research Program (SPR) grant will support the development of the Cook County 2050 Long Range Transportation Plan. The plan will include the following elements: employment, land use, and travel analysis to forecast travel demand; transportation needs analysis to identify capital investments and operational improvements to address system deficiencies; future revenue scenarios and investment recommendations; extensive multi-channel public engagement; and policy recommendations to guide departmental roles and actions. Grant Amount: $225,000.00 Grant Period: 1/1/2024 - 12/31/2027 Fiscal Impact: $225,000.00 (FY24: $50,000.00; FY25: $125,000.00; FY26: $50,000.00) Accounts: 11900.1500.54545.520830. Cash match not required. Concurrences: The Budget Department has received all requisite documents and determined the fiscal impact on CooreferPass Action details Not available
24-1255 1 Grant Acceptance Resolution for FY25 1st Avenue at UPRR (STP)Grant Acceptance Resolution (Highway)PROPOSED GRANT AWARD Department: Transportation and Highways Grantee: Cook County Grantor: Illinois Department of Transportation Request: Authorization to accept grant Purpose: Cook County received $3.5 million in federal (STP Shared) funding to conduct preliminary engineering for the 1st Avenue and Union Pacific Railroad location, which is included within the CREATE program as GS12a. Grant Amount: $3,500,000.00 Grant Period: 1/1/2025 - 12/31/2030 Fiscal Impact: FY25 ($250,000.00), FY26 ($1,000,000.00), FY27 ($1,000,000.00), FY28 ($1,250,000.00) Accounts: No cash match required. 11900.1500.54540.521536. Concurrences: The Budget Department has received all requisite documents and determined the fiscal impact on Cook County, if any Summary: The Department of Transportation and Highways respectfully requests approval of the proposed grant award. The funding will be used to study a grade separation or alternative at 1st Avenue and Union Pacific Railroad in the Village of Maywood. Cook County will serve as project sponsor. Cook CounreferPass Action details Not available
24-1258 1 Contract Amendment - Bituminous Hot Patch North -A1 - co. number 2211-02089Contract Amendment (Highway)PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT (TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS) Department(s): Transportation and Highways Vendor: Builders Asphalt LLC, Hillside, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to renew and increase contract Good(s) or Service(s): Bituminous Materials (Hot Patch) and Prime Coat Material, North Area Location: Department of Transportation and Highways (“DOTH”): Maintenance Districts 1 (Schaumburg) and 2 (Des Plaines) County Board District(s): N/A Original Contract Period: 8/1/2022 - 7/31/2024 with one (1) two-year renewal option Section: N/A Proposed Contract Period Extension Renewal: 8/1/2024 - 7/31/2026 Section: N/A Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $262,540.00 Original Board Approval: 6/16/2022, $262,540.00 Previous Board Increase(s) or Extension(s): N/A Previous Chief Procurement Officer Increase(s) or Extension(s): N/A This Increase Requested: $262,540.00 Potential Fiscal Impact: FY 2024 $75,000.00, FY 2025 $140,000.00, FY 2026 $47,540.00 Accounts: refer as amended in the errataPass Action details Not available
24-1260 1 Intergovernmental Agreement with BrookfieldIntergovernmental Agreement (Highway)PROPOSED INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT (TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS) Department: Transportation and Highways Other Part(ies): Village of Brookfield, Illinois Request: Approval of proposed Intergovernmental Agreement. Goods or Services: Preliminary Engineering Location: Village of Brookfield, Illinois Section: 24-LPRT-00-BT Centerline Mileage: N/A County Board District: 16 Agreement Number(s): N/A Agreement Period: One-time agreement Fiscal Impact: $300,000.00 Accounts: Motor Fuel Tax: 11300.1500.29150.560019 Summary: The Department of Transportation and Highways respectfully request approval of the proposed Intergovernmental agreement between the County and the Village of Brookfield. The Village will be the lead agency for additional preliminary engineering services for the construction of the Lower Des Plaines River Trail Extension Project. The County will reimburse the Village for its share of additional preliminary engineering services costs.referPass Action details Not available
24-1293 1 Grand Award Acceptance Resolution for Sauk Village Multi Use Path (County Section Number:19-IICBP-09-ES)Grant Acceptance Resolution (Highway)PROPOSED GRANT AWARD Department: Transportation and Highways Grantee: Cook County Grantor: Illinois Department of Transportation Request: Authorization to accept grant Purpose: This grant award will be used to prepare a preliminary engineering and environmental (Phase I) study for a multi-use path in the Village of Sauk Village along Cottage Grove Avenue, Sauk Trail, Cornell Avenue, and 223rd Street. Grant Amount: $124,800.00 Grant Period: 1/1/2024 - 12/31/2029 Fiscal Impact: $124,800.00 (FY24) Accounts: 11900.1500.54187.521536. No cash match required. Concurrences: The Budget Department has received all requisite documents and determined the fiscal impact on Cook County, if any Summary: The Department of Transportation and Highways respectfully requests approval of the proposed grant award. Sauk Village applied for and received this grant award of $124,800 from CMAP in FFY2017. In 2020, the project was transferred from the Village of Cook County. In FY2022, CMAP approved a transfer of the grant to Cook County as the lead agent approvePass Action details Not available
24-1332 1 Improvement Resolution for Cottage Grove Avenue Grade SeparationImprovement Resolution (Highway)PROPOSED IMPROVEMENT RESOLUTION (TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS) Department: Transportation and Highways Project Type: Motor Fuel Tax Project Request: Approval of appropriation of Motor Fuel Tax Funds Project: Cottage Grove Avenue Grade Separation Location: Village of Dolton, Illinois Section: 23-CGAGS-00-RR County Board District(s): 5, 6 Centerline Mileage: N/A Fiscal Impact: $2,500,000.00 (FY24: $705,000.00; FY25: $1,000,000.00; FY26: $500,000.00; FY27: $250,000.00) Accounts: Motor Fuel Tax: 11300.1500.29150.521536 Summary: The Department of Transportation and Highways respectfully requests approval of the proposed improvement resolution for work being done in the Village of Dolton. The project scope consists of preliminary engineering and an environmental (Phase I) study to eliminate the at-grade rail crossings.referPass Action details Not available
24-1174 1 Marco Supply Co. Inc, d/b/a Johnson Pipe & Supply Co.Contract Amendment PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT Department(s): Department of Facilities Management Vendor: Marco Supply Co. Inc. d/b/a Johnson Pipe & Supply Co., Chicago, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to renew contract Good(s) or Service(s): Saws and Saw Blades Original Contract Period: 4/1/2021 - 3/31/2024, with one (1), two (2) year renewal option Proposed Amendment Type: Renewal Proposed Contract Period: 4/1/2024 - 3/31/2026 Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $282,849.55 Original Approval (Board or Procurement): Board, 3/18/2021, $282,849.55 Increase Requested: N/A Previous Board Increase(s): N/A Previous Chief Procurement Officer Increase(s): N/A Previous Board Renewals: N/A Previous Chief Procurement Officer Renewals: N/A X Previous Board Extension(s): N/A Previous Chief Procurement Officer Extension(s): N/A Potential Fiscal Impact: N/A Accounts: N/A Contract Number(s): 2002-18306 Concurrences: The contract-specific goal set on this contract was zapprovePass Action details Not available
24-1366 1 Contract for Cannabis Business Development Fund Grant AdministratorContractPROPOSED CONTRACT Department(s): Bureau of Economic Development Vendor: Women’s Business Development Center, Chicago, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to enter into and execute Good(s) or Service(s): Cook County Cannabis Business Development Fund - Pilot Program Administrator Contract Value: $338,757.46 Contract period: 3/1 /2024 - 5/31/2025 with two (2) one (1) year renewals Potential Fiscal Year Budget Impact: FY 2024 $338,757.46 Accounts: 11287.1027.39007.520830.00000.00000 Contract Number(s): 2419-01041 Concurrences: The Contract Specific Goal set on this contract is Zero. The Chief Procurement Officer concurs. Summary: The Bureau of Economic Development requests authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to enter into and execute a contract with the Women’s Business Development Center as a Pilot Program Administrator for the Cook County Cannabis Business Development Fund. In October 2021, The Cook County Board of Commissioners passed Resolution 21-5542, creating a special purreferPass Action details Not available
24-1298 1 ARPA PSH Hamlin Avenue PSHResolutionPROPOSED RESOLUTION PROPOSAL FOR ARPA PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING FUNDING - HAMLIN AVENUE PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT WHEREAS, on March 11, 2021, the federal government authorized the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (“ARPA”) which includes $1.9 trillion in federal stimulus funds to hasten the United States’ recovery from the economic and health effects caused by the COVID-19 pandemic; and WHEREAS, specifically, the federal government has authorized and allocated a federal award of approximately $1,000,372,385 of ARPA funding to Cook County to assist the County in its recovery from the economic and health effects of COVID-19; and WHEREAS, on June 24, 2021, the Cook County American Rescue Plan Act Framework (the “ARPA Framework”) was presented to the Cook County Board of Commissioners; and WHEREAS, the Cook County Board of Commissioners via Resolution 21-3654 accepted the ARPA federal award allocated to Cook County to assist the County in its recovery from the economic and health effects of COVID-19 in the amount of approximately $1,000,372,385.00; areferPass Action details Not available
24-1326 1 ARPA PSH Garden Apartments PSHResolutionPROPOSED RESOLUTION PROPOSAL FOR ARPA PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING FUNDING-GARDEN APARTMENTS PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT WHEREAS, on March 11, 2021, the federal government authorized the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (“ARPA”) which includes $1.9 trillion in federal stimulus funds to hasten the United States’ recovery from the economic and health effects caused by the COVID-19 pandemic; and WHEREAS, specifically, the federal government has authorized and allocated a federal award of approximately $1,000,372,385 of ARPA funding to Cook County to assist the County in its recovery from the economic and health effects of COVID-19; and WHEREAS, on June 24, 2021, the Cook County American Rescue Plan Act Framework (the “ARPA Framework”) was presented to the Cook County Board of Commissioners; and WHEREAS, the Cook County Board of Commissioners via Resolution 21-3654 accepted the ARPA federal award allocated to Cook County to assist the County in its recovery from the economic and health effects of COVID-19 in the amount of approximately $1,000,372,385.00;referPass Action details Not available
24-1455 1 Midway Industries LLC AmendmentAmendment to a Previously Approved ItemPROPOSED PREVIOUSLY APPROVED ITEM AMENDMENT Department: Department of Planning and Development Request: Scrivener’s Error Item Number: 23-5236 Fiscal Impact: None Account(s): N/A Original Text of Item: PROPOSED RESOLUTION Midway Industries 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: Midway Industries LLC Address: 6748-50 S. Sayre, Bedford Park, Illinois Municipality or Unincorporated Township: Village of Bedford Park Cook County District: 11th District Permanent Index Number: 18-14-400-003-0000, 18-23-201-012-0000, 18-23-201-015-0000, 18-24-100-003-0000, 18-24-100-016-0000 19-19-301-011-0000 Municipal Resolution Number: Village of Bedford Park, Resolution No. 22-021 Number of month property vacant/abandoned: Eight months vacant Special circumstances justification requested: Yes Proposed use of property: Industrial use - warehousing, manufacturing, and/or distribution Living Wage OrapprovePass Action details Not available
24-1491 1 MACIEL LLC AmendmentAmendment to a Previously Approved ItemPROPOSED PREVIOUSLY APPROVED ITEM AMENDMENT Department: Department of Planning and Development Request: Scrivner’s Error Item Number: Item number 23-5279 Fiscal Impact: N/A Account(s): N/A Original Text of Item: MACIEL 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: Maciel LLC Address: 16800 S. Canal Street, South Holland, Illinois Municipality or Unincorporated Township: Village of South Holland Cook County District: 5th District Permanent Index Number: 29-21-316-014-0000; 29-21-316-012-210000; 29-21-318-004-0000; 29-21-318-007-0000 Municipal Resolution Number: Village of South Holland Resolution approved December 7, 2020 Number of month property vacant/abandoned: 31months vacant Special circumstances justification requested: Yes Proposed use of property: Industrial use - warehousing, manufacturing, and/or distribution Living Wage Ordinance Compliance Affidavit Provided:approvePass Action details Not available
24-1510 1 1355 Greenleaf Rt. LLCResolutionPROPOSED RESOLUTION 1355 Greenleaf RT, 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: 1355 Greenleaf RT, LLC Address: 1355 Greenleaf Avenue, Elk Grove Village Municipality or Unincorporated Township: Elk Grove Village Cook County District: 15th District Permanent Index Number: 08-34-202-015-0000 Municipal Resolution Number: Elk Grove Village, Resolution Number 66-21 Number of month property vacant/abandoned: One (1) months vacant Special circumstances justification requested: Yes Proposed use of property: Industrial use- warehousing, manufacturing and/ or distribution Living Wage Ordinance Compliance Affidavit Provided: Yes WHEREAS, the Cook County Board of Commissioners has adopted a Real Property Assessment Classification 6b that provides an applicant a reduction in the assessment level for an abandoned industrial facility; and WHEREAS, the Cook CoureferPass Action details Not available
24-1511 1 AMZ RE Holding LLCResolutionPROPOSED RESOLUTION AMZ RE Holding LLC 6B PROPERTY TAX INCENTIVE REQUEST WHEREAS, the Cook County Bureau of Economic Development received and reviewed a Real Property Assessment Classification 6b application containing the following information: Applicant: AMZ RE Holding LLC Address: 1546-1550 Brandy Parkway, Streamwood, Illinois Municipality or Unincorporated Township: Village of Streamwood Cook County District: 15th District Permanent Index Number: 06-24-407-023-0000 Municipal Resolution Number: Village of Streamwood, Resolution No. 2023-19 Number of month property vacant/abandoned: Over 3 years vacant Special circumstances justification requested: Yes Proposed use of property: Industrial use - warehousing, manufacturing and disrtribution 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 CoreferPass Action details Not available
24-1512 1 Family Properties LLCResolution (Class 6B) No Purchase for ValuePROPOSED RESOLUTION Family Properties 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: Family Properties LLC Address: 1023 Cernan Drive, Bellwood, Illinois Municipality or Unincorporated Township: Village of Bellwood Cook County District: 1st District Permanent Index Number: 15-16-213-025-0000 Municipal Resolution Number: Resolution Number Number of month property vacant/abandoned: Number of months vacant Special circumstances justification requested: Yes or No Proposed use of property: What will this property be used for? 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 Assessment definereferPass Action details Not available
24-1522 1 Ingredion Inc.Resolution (Class 6B) SERPROPOSED RESOLUTION Ingredion Inc. CLASS 6B SUSTAINABLE EMERGENCY RELIEF (SER) WHEREAS, the Cook County Bureau of Economic Development received and reviewed a Real Property Assessment Classification 6b Sustainable Emergency Relief (SER) application containing the following information: Applicant: Ingredion Inc. Address: 6400 S Archer Rd, Bedford Park, Illinois Length of time at current location: Since 1901 Length of time property under same ownership: Since 1901 Is there evidence supporting 10 years of the same ownership and/or occupancy (tenancy): Yes Age of the Property (Building): All buildings over 20 years old Municipality or Unincorporated Township: Village of Bedford Park, Resolution No. 23-022 Cook County District: 16th District Permanent Index Number(s): 18-14-400-003-0000,18-14-401-005-0000, 18-23-200-001-0000, 18-23-201-002-0000, 18-23-201-004-0000, 18-23-201-012-0000, 18-23-201-015-0000, 18-24-100-003-0000 and 18-24-100-016-0000 Municipal Resolution Number: Village of Bedford Park, Resolution No. Evidence of EconomireferPass Action details Not available
24-1391 1 HR Bi-Weekly report FY 23 Pay Period 26 and FY 24 Pay Period 1 and 2ReportREPORT Department: Bureau of Human Resources Report Title: Human Resources Bi-weekly Activity Reports Report Period: Pay Period 26: December 3, 2023 - December 16, 2023 Pay Period 26: COLA Report - December 3, 2023 - December 16, 2023 Pay Period 01: December 17, 2023 - December 30, 2023 Pay Period 02: December 31, 2023 - January 13, 2024 Summary: This report lists all new hires and terminations of employees in executive, administrative or professional positions, Grades 17 through 24, and employees in such positions who have transferred positions, received salary adjustments, whose positions have been transferred or reclassified, or employees who are hired into positions as Seasonal Work Employees, Extra Employees, Extra Employees for Special Activities and Employees per Court Order.receive and filePass Action details Not available
24-1393 1 CISO Annual Cybersecurity ReportReportREPORT Department: Bureau of Technology Report Title: Chief Information Security Officer Report Report Period: Fiscal Year 2023 Summary: This report provides an update on Agencies’ adoption of the Information Security Framework and a summary of advice and recommendations for each AgencyreferPass Action details Not available
24-1394 1 Xerox Amendment for 2024-2029Contract Amendment (Technology)PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT (TECHNOLOGY) Department(s): Bureau of Technology Vendor: Xerox Corporation, Bolingbrook, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to extend and increase contract Good(s) or Service(s): Lease of High-Speed Digital Printers Original Contract Period: 12/1/2020 - 11/30/2025 Proposed Amendment Type: Extension and Increase Proposed Contract Period:Extension period 12/1/2025 - 3/31/2029 Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $1,198,039.40 Original Approval (Board or Procurement):Board, 10/22/2020, $1,198,039.40 Increase Requested: $1,229,220.00 Previous Board Increase(s): N/A Previous Chief Procurement Officer Increase(s): N/A Previous Board Renewals: N/A Previous Chief Procurement Officer Renewals: N/A Previous Board Extension(s): N/A Previous Chief Procurement Officer Extension(s): N/A Potential Fiscal Impact: FY 2024 $163,896.00, FY 2025 $245,844.00, FY 2026 $245,844.00, FY 2027 $245,844.00, FY 2028 $245,844.00, FY 2029 $81,948.00, Accounts: 11000.1490.15050.540referPass Action details Not available
24-0034 1 Electronic Court Docket and Case Management SystemContract Amendment (Technology)PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT (TECHNOLOGY) Department(s): Clerk of the Circuit Court Vendor: Tyler Technologies, Inc., Plano, Texas Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to renew and increase contract Good(s) or Service(s): Electronic Court Docket and Case Management System Original Contract Period: 4/9/2017 - 4/8/2021, with two (2) three-year renewal options Proposed Amendment Type: Renewal and Increase Proposed Contract Period: Renewal period, 4/9/2024 - 4/8/2027 Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $40,890,618.74 Original Approval (Board or Procurement):Board, 4/12/2017, $36,449,035.00 Increase Requested: $7,232,294.44 Previous Board Increase(s): 4/7/2022, $4,441,583.74 Previous Chief Procurement Officer Increase(s): N/A Previous Board Renewals: 4/7/2022, (4/9/2022 - 4/8/2024) Previous Chief Procurement Officer Renewals: 6/4/2021, (4/9/2021 - 4/8/2022) Previous Board Extension(s):N/A Previous Chief Procurement Officer Extension(s): N/A Potential Fiscal Impact: FY 2024 $2,344,864.90, FYapprovePass Action details Not available
24-1344 1 Proposed Transfer of FundsTransfer of FundsPROPOSED TRANSFER OF FUNDS Department: Clerk of the Circuit Court Request: Proposed Transfer of Funds Reason: The transfer of funds complements with Board Item number 24-0034 for the Tyler Technologies payment of maintenance and licensing for the court docket system. From Account(s): 11100.1335.35110.501010 - Salaries and Wages of Employees, $2,167,318.95 To Account(s): 11100.1335.13945.540135 - Working Capital - Maintenance of Data Processing Equipment, $2,167,318.95 Total Amount of Transfer: $2,167,318.95 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? 2/1/2024 - $185,144.17 1/2/2024 - $186,011.92 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. There is a forecasted budget surplus due to the slow hiring of vacant positioapprovePass Action details Not available
24-1055 1 Inspector General Quarterly Report 4th Quarter 2023ReportREPORT Department: Office of the Independent Inspector General Report Title: Independent Inspector General Quarterly Report, 4th Quarter 2023 Report Period: October 1, 2023 - December 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 October 1, 2023 through December 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
24-0987 1 Bob Barker Company, Inc., 2nd Renewal and Increase Specialized JumpsuitsContract Amendment PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT Department(s): Cook County Sheriff’s Office Vendor: Bob Barker Company, Inc., Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to renew and increase contract Good(s) or Service(s): Specialized Jumpsuits Original Contract Period: 7/1/2020 - 6/30/2023, with two (2), one (1) year renewal options Proposed Amendment Type: Renewal and Increase Proposed Contract Period: Renewal period, 7/1/2024 - 6/30/2025 Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $167,913.00 Original Approval (Board or Procurement): Procurement, 7/9/2020, $122,913.00 Increase Requested: $30,000.00 Previous Board Increase(s): 1/26/2023, $45,000.00 Previous Chief Procurement Officer Increase(s): N/A Previous Board Renewals: 1/26/2023, (7/1/2023 - 6/30/2024) Previous Chief Procurement Officer Renewals: N/A Previous Board Extension(s): N/A Previous Chief Procurement Officer Extension(s): N/A Potential Fiscal Impact: FY 2024 $12,500.00, FY 2025 $17,500.00 Accounts: 11100.1239.16875.5301approvePass Action details Not available
24-1002 1 Equipment International, Washers and DryersContractPROPOSED CONTRACT Department(s): Cook County Sheriff’s Office Vendor: Equipment International, Morton Grove, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to enter into and execute Good(s) or Service(s): Washers and Dryers Contract Value: $194,640.00 Contract period: 3/1/2024 - 2/28/2025 with two (2), one (1) year renewal options Potential Fiscal Year Budget Impact: FY 2024 $194,640.00 Accounts: 11569.1239.21120.560156.00000.00000 (Institutional Equipment) Contract Number(s): 2317-07250 Concurrences: The contract-specific goal set on this contract was zero. The Prime Vendor is WBE Certified. The Chief Procurement Officer concurs. Summary: The Cook County Sheriff’s Office is requesting authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to enter into and execute a contract with Equipment International, to provide washers and dryers for the Department of Corrections. Competitive bidding procedures were followed in accordance with the Cook County Procurement Code. Equipment International, was the lowest, responsive and approvePass Action details Not available
24-1227 1 IGA- Village of Worth- 911 Dispatch ServicesIntergovernmental AgreementPROPOSED INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT Department: Cook County Sheriff’s Office Other Part(ies): Village of Worth, Worth, Illinois Request: Enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement between the Cook County Sheriff’s Office and the Village of Worth Goods or Services: The Cook County Sheriff’s Office will provide 911 System dispatching/radio monitoring/call taking services for the Village of Worth, twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. Agreement Number(s): N/A Agreement Period: 5/1/2024 - 4/30/2029 Fiscal Impact: None - Revenue Neutral Accounts: 11324.1210.11948.580380 - ETSB - 911 Special Purpose Fund Summary: Authorization for the County of Cook on behalf of the Sheriff’s Office to enter into and execute an Intergovernmental Agreement for 911 System dispatch/radio monitoring/call taking services for the Village of Worth, twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. The Village of Worth dispatch will transmit on a Cook County 800 mhz frequency. The Village of Worth agrees to reimburse the Cook County Sheriff’s Office monthly for approvePass Action details Not available
24-1256 1 IGA- Metropolitan Water (MWRD) - 6th AmendmentIntergovernmental Agreement AmendmentPROPOSED INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT Department: Cook County Sheriff’s Office Other Part(ies): Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago, Chicago, Illinois Request: Authorization to enter into and execute Sixth Amendment to an Intergovernmental Agreement between the Cook County Sheriff’s Office and the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago Goods or Services: The Sheriff’s Office seeks to expand and maintain the Prescription Drug Take-Back Program, which pharmaceutical drugs prevented from entering the Chicago Area Waterway System. Agreement Number(s): N/A Agreement Period: Original Start Date: 1/1/2018 - 12/31/20218. First Renewal Period: 1/1/2019 - 12/31/2019. Second Renewal Period: 1/1/2020 - 12/31/2020. Third Renewal Period: 1/1/2021 - 12/31/2021. Fourth Renewal Period: 1/1/2022 - 12/31/2022. Fifth Renewal Period: 1/1/2023 - 12/31/2023. This Renewal Period: 1/1/2024 - 12/31/2024. Fiscal Impact: None - Revenue Neutral Accounts: 11277.1210.10150.404065, 11277.1210.10150.520675, 11277.1210.10150.580033 approvePass Action details Not available
24-1259 1 Interagency Agreement - The Lubavitch Chabad of Northbrook- Hireback ServicesInteragency AgreementPROPOSED AGREEMENT Department(s): Cook County Sheriff’s Police Department Other Part(ies): The Lubavitch Chabad of Northbrook, Northbrook, Illinois Request: Authorization to enter into an interagency agreement Good(s) or Service(s): Hireback Police Services provided by the Cook County Sheriff’s Police Department (“CCSPD”) and The Lubavitch Chabad of Northbrook (“Chabad”) Agreement period: Upon execution and continue for one (1) year Fiscal Impact: None. Revenue Neutral Accounts: 11100.1231.13355.501211-OT; 11100.1499.13355.540250-Vehicles Agreement Number(s): N/A Summary/Notes: As part of this agreement, the Cook County Sheriff’s Office assigned one (1) off duty Cook County Sheriff’s Police Department Officer (CCSPD) and one (1) police car to provide Extra Duty police services to The Lubavitch Chabad located at 2095 Landwehr Rd, Northbrook, Illinois. The services were requested on an emergency basis for the months of January and February 2024 and will be reimbursed as per this agreement. These services will be ongoing and continue fapprovePass Action details Not available
24-1636 1 Black History Month ResolutionConsent Calendar ResolutionPROPOSED RESOLUTION CELEBRATING BLACK HISTORY MONTH - 2024 WHEREAS, Black History Month serves as a significant occasion for the residents of Cook County to reflect upon and acknowledge the vibrant culture, storied history, and invaluable contributions of African Americans; and WHEREAS, in 1926, Carter G. Woodson's establishment of Negro History Week underscored the importance of providing a thematic focus to spotlight crucial developments that highlight the achievements and raise awareness of African Americans; and WHEREAS, the selected theme for Black History Month 2024 is “ Preserving the Past, Shaping the Future: Heritage and Legacy”; and WHEREAS, This theme reflects on the significance of preserving Black heritage, traditions, and history while looking forward to a future of continued progress and achievement; and WHEREAS, The choice of this year's theme is particularly relevant given the current politically charged environment surrounding matters of race; and WHEREAS, as articulated by the Association for the Study of African American Life and HistoryapprovePass Action details Not available
24-1400 1 NATIONAL REBUILDING DAY 2024Consent Calendar ResolutionPROPOSED RESOLUTION NATIONAL REBUILDING DAY 2024 WHEREAS, Rebuilding Together Metro Chicago, a volunteer organization preserving and revitalizing low-income homes and communities, repaired its first home in suburban Cook County in 1992, and has since rehabilitated nearly 1,900 homes, as well as assisted in the development of essential community centers and gardens; and WHEREAS, Rebuilding Together Metro Chicago is an affiliate of Rebuilding Together, a national nonprofit organization, which sponsors National Rebuilding Day across the country on the last Saturday in April; and WHEREAS, every year Rebuilding Together Metro Chicago selects two neighborhoods in Cook County in which to provide home repair for elderly, disabled or low-income individuals; and WHEREAS, more than 3,000 volunteers annually, including Cook County employees, donate their time and talents to plan and complete hundreds of free home repairs for residents in Cook County through Rebuilding Together Metro Chicago’s volunteer teams; and WHEREAS, repairs typically focus on keeping homeowners “warm, safapprovePass Action details Not available
24-1592 1 RECOGNIZING GARVIN G. AMBROSE AS THE BLACK HISTORY MONTH HONOREE FOR COOK COUNTY’S 11TH DISTRICTConsent Calendar ResolutionPROPOSED RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING GARVIN G. AMBROSE AS THE BLACK HISTORY MONTH HONOREE FOR COOK COUNTY’S 11TH DISTRICT WHEREAS, Cook County Commissioner John P. Daley has nominated Garvin G. Ambrose as a distinguished black leader in the 11th District; and WHEREAS, Garvin G. Ambrose earned his BS in Criminal Justice from Southeast Missouri State University and later received a Juris Doctorate from Thomas M. Cooley Law School; and WHEREAS, Garvin G. Ambrose served as an Assistant State’s Attorney from 2005 to 2013 and later was Chief of Staff to the Cook County State’s Attorney from 2014-2016; and WHEREAS, Garvin G. Ambrose is currently the Chief of the Bureau of Administrative Services at the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office where he leads over 360 union and non-union administrative professionals at the second largest prosecutor’s office in the country; and WHEREAS, Garvin G. Ambrose volunteers and serves on the advisory board for Kids Above All whose mission is to build better lives for children and families impacted by poverty, violence, and injustice; and approvePass Action details Not available
24-1346 1 HONORING THE LANE TECH BLACK ALUMNI ASSOCIATIONConsent Calendar ResolutionPROPOSED RESOLUTION HONORING THE LANE TECH BLACK ALUMNI ASSOCIATION FOR BLACK HISTORY MONTHapprovePass Action details Not available
24-1694 1  Consent Calendar ResolutionPROPOSED RESOLUTION HONORING TOM SKILLING'S CONTRIBUTIONS WHEREAS, Tom Skilling has dedicated over four and a half decades to WGN-TV as its chief meteorologist, serving as a beacon of expertise and reliability for viewers across the Chicagoland area and beyond; and WHEREAS, his illustrious career began at the tender age of 14 with his first job at WKKD radio station in his hometown of Aurora where he noticed the need for accurate local forecasts; and WHEREAS, later he joined a TV station in Aurora and then moved to Milwaukee and Orlando before landing his dream job at WGN-TV in 1978; and WHEREAS, demonstrating his exceptional talent and passion for meteorology early on, he has since become a trusted figure in the field, renowned for his in-depth reports, enthusiasm, and utilization of cutting-edge technology; and WHEREAS, Tom Skilling is known for reporting in numerous terrains and unbearable conditions, such as, Alaska, Las Vegas, an ice-breaking ship in the middle of Lake Huron and famously chased by a tornado in Oklahoma in 2010; and WHEREAS, his dedication to accuracy andapprovePass Action details Not available
24-1296 1 HONORING TOP LADIES OF DISTINCTIONConsent Calendar ResolutionPROPOSED RESOLUTION HONORING TOP LADIES OF DISTINCTION WHEREAS, the Top Ladies of Distinction (TLOD) was founded in 1963 by Major Ozell Dean, the first African-American flight nurse in the United States Air Force, to address moral and social issues affecting the youth in the U.S.; and WHEREAS, the founders of the Top Ladies of Distinction conceived its founding during a White House luncheon and formally established the Top Ladies of Distinction after a meeting with former First Lady, Lady Bird Johnson; and WHEREAS, the Top Ladies of Distinction is dedicated to utilizing the skills and talents of women to improve the lives of young people and address critical issues facing our communities; and WHEREAS, the Top Ladies of Distinction continues to demonstrate a commitment to excellence and consistently upholds the values of integrity, leadership, and service; and WHEREAS, the Top Ladies of Distinction is a leading voice for positive change and has made significant contributions to society through various programs and initiatives; and WHEREAS, the Top Ladies of Distinction continueapprovePass Action details Not available
24-1666 1 HONORING STATE SENATOR JACQUELINE COLLINSConsent Calendar ResolutionPROPOSED RESOLUTION HONORING STATE SENATOR JACQUELINE COLLINS WHEREAS, Senator Collins was born in McComb, Mississippi, and moved to the Chicago south side neighborhood of Englewood as a child. Senator Collins majored in journalism at Northwestern University. Senator Collins holds several graduate degrees from Harvard’s John F. Kennedy School of Government and Harvard Divinity School. Senator Collins also earned a Juris Doctor degree from Loyola University Chicago School of Law; and WHEREAS, Senator Collins dedicated her career to advocating for economic and social justice, utilizing her experience as a former journalist and Emmy award-nominated editor at CBS-TV to promote a progressive agenda; and WHEREAS, Senator Collins used her role as Chair on the Senate Financial Institutions Committee to pass legislation protecting Illinois consumers and their families, including the historic Predatory Loan Prevention Act capping interest rates on Payday and title loans at 36%; WHEREAS, Senator Collins has a proven track record of major legislative accomplishments, including making IllapprovePass Action details Not available
24-1675 1 JT Jones Resolution for Black History MonthConsent Calendar ResolutionPROPOSED RESOLUTION HONORING JERRY T. JONES FOR HIS DISTINGUISHED LIFE AND CAREER IN CELEBRATION OF BLACK HISTORY MONTH WHEREAS, Jerry T. Jones (born JT Jones) was born on March 25, 1936 in Sledge, Mississippi by way of a midwife; and WHEREAS, when JT was eight years old, his uncle gave him a battery powered radio and he was immediately fascinated by the ability to listen to music and other programs from places as far away as Helena, Arkansas; His interest was so great that at the age of eight, he declared that he was going to make radios when he grew up; and WHEREAS, in the summer of 1949, JT and his parents migrated from Sledge to Chicago because JT, at the age of twelve, had endured an increasing amount of threats from the white community on his life; and WHEREAS, when JT made it to Chicago, he enrolled at Wendell Phillips high School, located on Chicago's South Side at 39th Street and Prairie Avenue, which served as a bedrock education for JT and he graduated at 16 years old in 1952 as the youngest person in his class; and WHEREAS, in the fall of 1952, JT enrollapprovePass Action details Not available
24-1677 1 Heart Month ResolutionConsent Calendar ResolutionPROPOSED RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING FEBRUARY AS AMERICAN HEART MONTH AND DECLARING FEBRUARY 27TH, 2024 AS GO RED DAY IN COOK COUNTY WHEREAS, the month of February is recognized as American Heart Month; and WHEREAS, the annual celebration began in 1963 to encourage Americans to join the battle against heart disease and each year a presidential proclamation pays tribute to researchers, physicians, public health professionals and volunteers for their tireless efforts in preventing, treating, and researching heart disease; and WHEREAS, heart disease (including coronary heart disease, hypertension, and stroke) remains the No. 1 cause of death for men, women, and people of most racial and ethnic groups in the United States and cardiovascular diseases claim more lives each year than all forms of cancer and chronic lower respiratory disease combined accounting for 1 in every 4 deaths; and WHEREAS, heart disease is the leading cause of death in Cook County as well, accounting for 10,270 deaths in 2022 of that, 5,018 were in the City of Chicago and 5,252 were in suburban Cook County; and WHEapprovePass Action details Not available
24-1509 1 In Loving Memory of James E. AlbrightConsent Calendar ResolutionPROPOSED RESOLUTION IN LOVING MEMORY OF PASTOR JAMES EDWARD ALBRIGHT “To be absent from the body is to be present with the LORD.” 2 Corinthians 5:8. WHEREAS, James Edward Albright, born on February 21, 1937, in Byhalia, Mississippi, transitioned into eternity on February 5, 2024; and WHEREAS, James Edward Albright accepted Christ at an early age and was saved on January 21,1964; and WHEREAS, James Edward Albright was a devoted husband to his beloved wife, Gwendetta, for over 55 years, and a loving father to his three daughters, Lisa, Richelle, and Joanna. As well as a cherished grandfather to his twelve grandchildren and great-grandchild; and WHEREAS, for over 50 years James Edward Albright has dedicated his life to serving his country, as a member of the United States Navy for 8 years defending our nation with honor and patriotism. A dedicated employee of the United States Postal Service for 30 years, and as co-pastor of Roseland Bible Church for 46 years, providing spiritual guidance, support, and inspiration; and WHEREAS, James Edward Albright pursued a semiapprovePass Action details Not available
24-1684 1 IN LOVING MEMORY OF KEITH RICHARD RENFROEConsent Calendar ResolutionPROPOSED RESOLUTION IN LOVING MEMORY OF KEITH RICHARD RENFROE WHEREAS, Keith Richard Renfroe, a beloved son of Chicago, Illinois, was born to Ismay Littleton and Eugene Renfroe, on August 10, 1951. He transitioned into eternity on February 2, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of love, courage, and boundless joy; and WHEREAS, Keith Richard Renfroe was preceded in death by his brother Neil Renfroe and sister Angela Ashford. He is survived by his devoted wife Pam, loving children Keith Jr., Tina, Kietha, and Kyle, three bonus children Michael, Phillip, Michelle; his cherished siblings Gene Renfroe, Gia Renfroe, Jennifer Hathaway, Everett Renfroe, Raol Renfroe, and Cheri Love. He will be especially missed by his 16 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, colleagues, and friends, all of whom were touched by his kindness, generosity, and infectious spirit; and WHEREAS, above all, Keith Richard Renfroe was a devoted husband, father, and cherished friend. His unconditional love and unwavering support brought joy to his family and all who had theapprovePass Action details Not available
24-1701 1 HONORING 15TH DISTRICT BLACK HISTORY MONTH NOMINEE HERB PORTERConsent Calendar ResolutionPROPOSED RESOLUTION HONORING 15TH DISTRICT BLACK HISTORY MONTH NOMINEE HERB PORTER WHEREAS, Herb Porter has served as a Trustee for the Village of Hanover Park since 2015; and WHEREAS, Trustee Porter also serves as the current Deputy Mayor of the Village of Hanover Park; and WHEREAS, Trustee Porter is the longest serving African American local elected official in the Northwest suburban area, with a service record of nine years across three terms; and WHEREAS, he additionally serves as a current member of the Sister Cities Committee, which has received recognition for its production of both Black History Month and Juneteenth celebrations; and WHEREAS, Trustee Porter is additionally a member of the Executive Board of the DuPage County NAACP; and WHEREAS, he also serves as a Governing Board member for both CEDA and the Housing Authority of Cook County as well as The Alignment for Collaborative Education; and WHEREAS, his work with these organizations, continuous effort, and dedication has been put into combatting poverty and assisting community members in getting their basapprovePass Action details Not available
24-1433 1 Daniel StrickConsent Calendar ResolutionPROPOSED RESOLUTION REMEMBERING AND HONORING THE LIFE OF DANIEL STRICK WHEREAS, Daniel Strick was the beloved Husband of Melissa Strick for 33 years, beloved father of Sydney Strick, Jackson Strick, and Benjamin Strick, beloved son of Jerome Strick and late Maria Luisa Strick, beloved brother of Jeff Strick, Mandi Harenberg, and Michael Strick and the beloved uncle and friend of many; and WHEREAS, In Daniel Strick’s free time, he enjoyed fishing, watching soccer, and spending time with his family and friends; and WHEREAS, Daniel Strick was a Beecher resident, formerly of Matteson and New Lenox, a graduate of Lincoln-Way High School Class of 1981, receiving his Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work from Illinois State University and Master's Degree in Public Administration from Governors State University; and WHEREAS, Daniel Strick was a fierce advocate and human rights leader; and WHEREAS, Daniel Strick worked 20 years at South Star/New Star/Sertoma Star Services as Chief Executive Officer; and WHEREAS, For a collective 120-plus years, the New Star and Sertoma CentreapprovePass Action details Not available
24-1696 1 HONORING ANGELICA GREEN, COMMUNITY ORGANIZERConsent Calendar ResolutionPROPOSED RESOLUTION HONORING ANGELICA GREEN, COMMUNITY ORGANIZER WHEREAS, Angelica Green grew up in the Austin neighborhood on the City of Chicago’s West Side, where her village of neighbors helped her parents shape her into the woman she is today; and WHEREAS, Angelica has been a dedicated community organizer and an advocate who uplifts the concerns of her neighbors and who works hard to bring people together; and WHEREAS, Angelica’s values are rooted in family, community, and integrity. She believes that community is not just a group of individuals living in an area but an extension of family - one that works together to create an enriching and thriving environment; and WHEREAS, Angelica has been instrumental in starting up the first Police District Council for the 25th District, where she works to make her community safer by listening to her neighbors, organizing meetings to discuss concerns, and championing community-based solutions to violence in the 25th Police District; and WHEREAS, Angelica has collaborated with local officials and community groups to increaapprovePass Action details Not available
24-1453 1 DEATH RESOLUTION HONORING THE LIFE OF MR. CHARLES DUKESConsent Calendar ResolutionPROPOSED RESOLUTION DEATH RESOLUTION HONORING THE LIFE OF MR. CHARLES DUKES, JR. WHEREAS, Mr. Charles Dukes, Jr. was born in Chicago, IL to the proud parents of Charles and Aida L. Dukes; and, WHEREAS, he graduated from Dunbar Vocational High School in 1968 and attended Alamba A&M University; and, WHEREAS, Charles began a 37-year federal career with the Department of the Army at Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, Alambama and later was reassigned to Rock Island Arsenal in Rock Island, IL; and, WHEREAS, Charles was a consummate entrepreneur, owning businesses over the years; and, WHEREAS, Charles’ kind and compassionate nature was highlighted by the care he provided to his mother, father, siblings, children, grandchildren, nieces, and nephews in their times of need; and, WHEREAS, Charles was baptized in the Baptist Church and attended St. Eulalia Catholic Church with his wife and quickly adopted to the Catholic faith. He exemplified Christian values each day of his life; and, WHEREAS, Charles was preceded in death by his beloved mother, father, and brothers MarapprovePass Action details Not available
24-1498 1 HONORING ALEXANDRA AUGUSTEConsent Calendar ResolutionPROPOSED RESOLUTION HONORING ALEXANDRA AUGUSTE AS A DISTINGUISHED BLACK LEADER WHEREAS, Alexandra Auguste currently serves as Director of Community Investments at the Boston Women’s Fund (BWF), where she oversees the grant making programs and practices while deepening relationships with grantees and partners; and, WHEREAS, Before joining BWF, Alexandra served as the Director of National Partnerships at The BASE, a sports and academic non-profit organization located in Boston, MA.; and, WHEREAS, Prior to joining The BASE, Alexandra served as the Professional Advisor Relations Officer and Donor Services Manager at the Boston Foundation; and, WHEREAS, Alexandra began her professional career at Goldman Sachs Agency Lending in Boston, MA. where she held operational positions within Securities Lending. With over 10 years of experience in finance, she has proven her ability to excel in both team-based and autonomous settings that require strict adherence to deadlines and strong attention to detail; and, WHEREAS, Alexandra earned a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from Boston UniversitapprovePass Action details Not available
24-1600 1 HONORING THE LIFE OF CHRISTINE GEONVANISConsent Calendar ResolutionPROPOSED RESOLUTION DEATH RESOLUTION HONORING THE LIFE OF CHRISTINE GEONVANIS WHEREAS, Christine Geonavis served as communications director of the Chicago Teachers Union and was a lifelong and passionate advocate for social justice; and, WHEREAS, Christine was born in 1959 to Thomas Geovanis, a former steelworker who became a Chicago City Colleges professor, and Rita Geovanis, nee Van Curen, who became an Early Childhood Education teacher and director; and, WHEREAS, Christine grew up in the Roseland and Austin neighborhoods, where she attended Brennan and Ella Flagg Young schools. She completed elementary school at Charles E. Piper and graduated from Morton West High School in Berwyn; and, WHEREAS, Christine began her social justice work at a very young age, canvassing door-to-door for progressive political candidates and defending the rights of Palestinians to their homeland during elementary and high school. During two years at the University of Chicago, she honed her critical thinking, writing, and speaking skills, and she continued to develop her strong artiapprovePass Action details Not available
24-1719 1 HONORING REVEREND CLYDE BROOKSConsent Calendar ResolutionPROPOSED RESOLUTION HONORING REVEREND CLYDE BROOKS AS A DISTINGUISHED BLACK LEADER WHEREAS, Reverend Clyde Brooks currently serves as the Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Illinois Commission on Diversity and Human Relations (ICDHR); and, WHEREAS, Reverend Brooks, long a champion of justice and equality, served as a National Board member of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference; and, WHEREAS, Reverend Brooks has long been instrumental in the movement to create affordable housing in the Northwest Suburbs of Cook County, serving on the board of the Northwest Opportunity Center in the 1960s; and, WHEREAS, Reverend Brooks has served as the National Director for Fair Labor and Equal Employment Opportunity for the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association; and, WHEREAS, Reverend Brooks has helped to build a number of organizations, including Behavior Research in the Social Sciences (BRASS) and the Minority Economic Resources Corporation, serving as that organization’s Chairman and CEO for more than 30 years; and, WHEREAS, Reverend Brooks serveapprovePass Action details Not available
24-1790 1 PROPOSED RESOLUTION - CELEBRATING JOYCE LANEConsent Calendar ResolutionPROPOSED RESOLUTION CELEBRATING JOYCE LANE - FEBRUARY 2024 WHEREAS, February is Black History Month in Cook County, a time to celebrate the fullness of African American history and culture, and a time to reflect and show gratitude for the contributions of African Americans throughout the history of the United States; and WHEREAS, the Cook County Board of Commissioners knows that it is just and appropriate to honor the contributions of our African American residents, particularly in the month of February; and WHEREAS, Cook County Commissioner Frank J. Aguilar selects Joyce Lane to be the 16th District’s Distinguished Black Leader in 2024 because Ms. Lane exemplifies all the qualities that make her a pillar in her family and community; and WHEREAS, Ms. Lane is a person worthy of recognition; and WHEREAS, Joyce Lane was born and raised on the West Side of Chicago; and WHEREAS, Ms. Lane attended Frazier Elementary School and later, received her GED in Continued Education at Harold Washington College; and WHEREAS, Ms. Lane continued her education at National Louis University, Argosy UnivapprovePass Action details Not available
24-1745 1 HONORING JOANN WILLIAMSConsent Calendar ResolutionPROPOSED RESOLUTION HONORING JOANN WILLIAMS FOR HER DEDICATION, ADVOCACY, AND CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE LECLAIRE HEARST COMMUNITY AND 7TH DISTRICT OF COOK COUNTY WHEREAS, Joann Williams has been a resident of the LeClaire-Hearst Community for 58 years; and WHEREAS, Joann Williams became the founder and president of the Hearst Community Organization (HCO) in 1987; and WHEREAS, Joann Williams is a U.S Army Disabled Veteran who served as an enlisted Private and later as a Commissioned officer in the Army Reserves and Active-Duty service for 15 years; and WHEREAS, as a newly Commissioned U.S. Army 2nd Lieutenant from the University of Illinois, Joann Williams initiated and helped establish the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) Program at her Alma Mater, Chicago State University, in 1979; and WHEREAS, Joann Williams became the Economic Development Director in 1987 after active military service at the LeClaire Courts Resident Management Corporation public housing; and WHEREAS, in 1990, Joann Williams became the founder and Executive Director of the approvePass Action details Not available
24-1744 1 IN HONOR AND RECOGNITION OF OTIS L. STORYConsent Calendar ResolutionPROPOSED RESOLUTION IN HONOR AND RECOGNITION OF OTIS L. STORY, SR., FACHE FOR HIS EXEMPLARY SERVICE TO COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS WHEREAS, Mr. Otis L. Story, Sr., FACHE joined Cook County Government as Deputy Chief of Staff to the Office of the President in February 2020, serving as a liaison out of the Cook County Board President’s Office for Cook County Health and Hospitals System (CCHHS); and WHEREAS, Mr. Story was appointed by the President to the CCHHS Board on April 24, 2020, serving as a member of the Finance and Managed Care Committee, advocating for policies that promote the physical, mental and social wellbeing of the residents of Cook County; and WHEREAS, Mr. Story earned his Bachelor of Arts in Science Education from Cornell University, Master of Arts in Social Science from the University of Chicago, and Master of Science in Hospital and Health Administration from the University of Alabama at Birmingham; and WHEREAS, Mr. Story, a healthcare executive with over forty years of healthcare experience, provided exceptional guidance to the CCHHS as the health system rapprovePass Action details Not available
24-1765 1 CELEBRATING RODNEY D. BROWNConsent Calendar ResolutionPROPOSED RESOLUTION CELEBRATING RODNEY D. BROWN AS AN INFLUENTIAL COMMUNITY LEADER FOR BLACK HISTORY MONTH WHEREAS, Rodney D. Brown has more than 30 years of experience in business and serves on the boards of nonprofit organizations in many roles; and WHEREAS, Rodney D. Brown serves as Executive Director/CEO of New Covenant Community Development Corporation (NCCDC). NCCDC is a business development center that offers classes and one on one advising for startup and existing businesses; and WHEREAS, Rodney D. Brown is also Co-Founder of North Lawndale Community Coordinating Council (NLCCC) and serves as a member of the Executive Committee, and Chair of the Economic Development Committee. He is also the Executive Director of the North Lawndale Chamber of Commerce.; and WHEREAS, Rodney D. Brown served as a Co-Director of the Continuing Education and Professional Development (CEPD) division of the Joseph Business School for almost 10 years. The program was designed to meet the needs of adult students seeking to improve themselves using education as a tool to make a difference in thapprovePass Action details Not available
24-1789 1 Edwina Thompson ResolutionConsent Calendar ResolutionPROPOSED RESOLUTION HONORING EDWINA THOMPSON, PRINCIPAL OF LANE TECH COLLEGE PREP WHEREAS, Edwina Thompson grew up in Chicago. In the seventh grade, Lane Tech College Prep’s gospel choir visited her church, after Ms. Thompson knew she had to attend Lane Tech. Ms. Thompson’s eighth-grade guidance counselor told her she would not get in, so she made it her mission to attend Lane Tech; and WHEREAS, Ms. Thompson was accepted and thrived at Lane Tech. She graduated from Lane Tech High School as a member of the class of ’99; and WHEREAS, Ms. Thompson attended the University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point where she graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree in English; and WHEREAS, Ms. Thompson started her teaching career at Samuel Morse School for the Gifted and Talented, teaching English Language Arts courses to middle schoolers. In 2006, Ms. Thompson returned home to Lane Tech, as an English teacher; and WHEREAS, while working as an English teacher at Lane Tech, Ms. Thompson designed the curriculum and plans for Lane Tech’s first African American Literature course. In approvePass Action details Not available
24-1801 1 10th DISTRICT RESIDENT REGGIE GRIFFINConsent Calendar ResolutionPROPOSED RESOLUTION PROPOSED RESOLUTION HONORING 10th DISTRICT RESIDENT REGGIE GRIFFIN FOR BLACK HISTORY MONTH WHEREAS, during Black History Month 2024, Cook County Commissioner Bridget Gainer has nominated Reginald “Reggie” E. Griffin as a distinguished Black leader in the 10th District; and, WHEREAS, Mr. Griffin, a lifelong Chicagoan and the oldest of nine children, grew up on Chicago’s South Side and attended Englewood High School before moving to the North Side in 1972 and residing in the Uptown neighborhood; and WHEREAS, Mr. Griffin was the founding member of the Edgewater Community Council, Care for Real, and the Edgewater Historical Society, to provide resources and support to provide a better quality of life for community members; and WHEREAS, Mr. Griffin was a dedicated, respected employee of the City of Chicago, working in the graphics and reproduction department, from which retired; and WHEREAS, Mr. Griffin has been a pillar of the community, a respected leader, neighbor and friend to all. Fittingly, he was honored as the Edgewater Historical Society’approvePass Action details Not available
24-1724 1 HONORING THE LIFE OF ALVIN J. ROBINSONConsent Calendar ResolutionPROPOSED RESOLUTION HONORING THE LIFE OF ALVIN J. ROBINSON WHEREAS, Alvin J. Robinson led a life of extraordinary accomplishment and service to his community; and WHEREAS, Alvin J. Robinson was a civil rights activist who marched alongside Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Reverend Jesse L. Jackson, Congressman John Lewis, and many other civil rights leaders; and WHEREAS, Alvin J. Robinson was a passionate reader, jazz and sports enthusiast, and lover of travel, basketball, and football, as well as, an accomplished writer and painter; and WHEREAS, Alvin J. Robinson was the founder and President of several successful companies, including Stop-Leak, Incorporated, Urban Development Corporation, and Insurer's Review Servies Agency, Incorporated; and WHEREAS, Alvin J. Robinson received numerous awards and accolades for his contributions to the community, including a Certificate of Recognition from the State of Illinois for his work in Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), and recognition from the State of Illinois 84th General Assembly, House of Representatives, andapprovePass Action details Not available
24-1758 1 Resolution “I AM BLACK HISTORY IN THE MAKING” EVENTConsent Calendar ResolutionPROPOSED RESOLUTION COMMEMORATION OF AFRICAN AMERICAN LOCAL HEROES IN CELEBRATION OF BLACK HISTORY MONTH AT “I AM BLACK HISTORY IN THE MAKING” EVENT WHEREAS, the richness of Black History Month is an opportunity for reflection, celebration, and recognition of the invaluable contributions made by African Americans throughout history; and WHEREAS, in our community, there exist remarkable individuals whose tireless efforts, unwavering dedication, and inspiring actions have significantly impacted and enriched the lives of those around them; and WHEREAS, the event to honor real-life African American heroes serves as a beacon of inspiration, highlighting the diversity, resilience, and positive impact that characterize their endeavors; and WHEREAS, the following individuals and organizations have demonstrated exceptional leadership, service, and commitment to uplifting our community: · Jackie & Janel Jackson, Kenneth Faulkner & Steve Langford, Executive Team, Fat Burger-Tinley Park · Trez V. Pugh III, founder and CEO, Sip and Savor Coffeehouses · Calvin Leroy King III,approvePass Action details Not available
24-1793 1 RECOGNIZING PAUL J. KING JR. AS THE BLACK HISTORY MONTH INFLUENTIAL LEADER FOR THE COOK COUNTY’S 4TH DISTRICTConsent Calendar ResolutionPROPOSED RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING PAUL J. KING JR. AS THE BLACK HISTORY MONTH INFLUENTIAL LEADER FOR THE COOK COUNTY’S 4TH DISTRICT WHEREAS, Paul J. King Jr. has played a leading role in advocating for the inclusion of Black individuals in the construction trades, addressing both their underrepresentation and the systemic barriers faced by Black building contractors; and WHEREAS, Paul J. King Jr.’s activism began in July 1969 when he, alongside 200 ministers, community organizers, and gang members, effectively halted operations at a significant construction site in the Chicago Loop. This act of "street activism" sparked similar initiatives nationwide and paved the way for strategic partnerships with political leaders, leading to policy reforms that have benefited minority workers and contractors in the construction sector; and WHEREAS, Paul J. King Jr.’s endeavors have led to crucial legislative changes at both local and national levels, resulting in regulations and executive orders that promote economic justice for Black and minority communities within the construction indapprovePass Action details Not available
24-1757 1 EILEEN DEBORAH SHEAHAN, IN MEMORIAMConsent Calendar ResolutionPROPOSED RESOLUTION EILEEN DEBORAH SHEAHAN, IN MEMORIAM WHEREAS, Eileen Deborah Sheahan was born on November 17, 2001; and WHEREAS, Eileen attended grade school at St. Joan of Arc (now The Academy at St. Joan of Arc) in Evanston and high school at Loyola Academy in Wilmette; and WHEREAS, Eileen was a senior at the University of Michigan, ready to graduate in May with a degree in Economics; and WHEREAS, Eileen enjoyed the opportunity to travel throughout Europe last year while spending a semester studying in Barcelona, Spain; and WHEREAS, Eileen had the most profound effect on those around her during her short time on earth. She was graceful, kind, hilarious, beautiful and brilliant; and WHEREAS, Eileen had boundless energy and was the consummate doer. She loved to cook, laugh and find adventure; and WHEREAS, Eilleen always put her family, friends and others first. She was a rock to so many, and a bright light wherever she was; and WHEREAS, Eileen was the loving daughter of Patricia (Patti) O’Brien and Terrence (TJ) Sheahan; and WHEREAS, Eileen was the incredible big approvePass Action details Not available
24-1769 1 Corey Winchester ResolutionConsent Calendar ResolutionPROPOSED RESOLUTION COREY WINCHESTER WHEREAS, Corey Winchester (he/him) is a Chicago-based, Philly-born educator whose career spans nearly 15 years of stewardship and service in various roles as a veteran classroom teacher, professional developer, coach, mentor, coordinator, fellow, consultant, learning designer, writer, and student. WHEREAS, his stewardship as a Queer Black male educator is attributed to his own learning and growth as he centers his work around designing, creating, and sustaining more humanizing and liberatory learning environments so that individuals like him (namely Black, Brown, Indigenous and LGBTQ+ folks), who have historically experienced and are currently navigating marginalization, can individually and collectively thrive. WHEREAS, Corey began his professional career as a Teaching Fellow with Breakthrough Collaborative in Providence, RI in the summer of 2008. Then hired by Evanston Township High School to teach History/Social Sciences upon graduation from Northwestern University in 2010. WHEREAS, Corey is recognized locally, regionally, andapprovePass Action details Not available
24-1785 1 Robeks Consent ResolutionConsent Calendar ResolutionPROPOSED RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING KENNETH AND ANGELA TOWNSEND, FRANCHISEE OWNERS OF ROBEKS JUICE, AS THE BLACK HISTORY MONTH HONOREE FOR COOK COUNTY’S 17TH DISTRICT WHEREAS, Cook County Commissioner Sean M. Morrison has nominated Kenneth and Angela Townsend, franchisee owners of Robeks Juice, as distinguished business owners and black leaders in the 17th District of Cook County; and WHEREAS, Kenneth and Angela are health-conscious individuals who prioritize fitness and mindful consumption, and were therefore naturally inclined to seek out business options aligned with their values; and WHEREAS, Kenneth and Angela’s goal is to offer personalized guidance and ensure that every customer can find options that align with their individual needs; and WHEREAS, Kenneth and Angela went on to create a space that defied the notion of “fast food”, serving customers nutritious and delicious options in a timely manner; and WHEREAS, Kenneth and Angela opened Robeks in the Village of Orland Park in June of 2023, providing hand-crafted smoothies, signature juice blends, and premium toapprovePass Action details Not available
24-1727 1 IN HONOR OF BLACK HISTORY MONTHConsent Calendar ResolutionPROPOSED RESOLUTION IN HONOR OF BLACK HISTORY MONTH WHERAS, In the years after Reconstruction, campaigning for the importance of Black history and doing the scholarly work of creating the canon was a cornerstone of civil rights, and; WHERAS, September of 1915, the Harvard-trained historian Carter G. Woodson and the prominent minister Jesse E. Moorland founded the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History (ASNLH), an organization dedicated to researching and promoting the achievements of Black Americans and other peoples of African descent, and; WHERAS, Woodson, an American historian, journalist, and author was in the forefront of highlighting the achievements of Blacks through the efforts of ASNLH earning him the esteemed title of the “Father of Black History,” and; WHERAS, ASNLH sponsored national Negro History Week in 1926, choosing the second week of February to coincide with the birthdays of Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass. The event inspired schools and communities nationwide to organize local celebrations, establish history clubs and host performapprovePass Action details Not available
24-1795 1 BLACK HISTORY MONTH HONOREE ROBERT MOOREConsent Calendar ResolutionPROPOSED RESOLUTION CELEBRATING 14TH DISTRICT BLACK HISTORY MONTH HONOREE ROBERT MOORE WHEREAS, Robert Moore is a nationally recognized army veteran, author, historian, lifelong law enforcement leader, and community policing reformer with a track record of always stepping up and lending a helping hand; and WHEREAS, Robert Moore native of Mississippi, continuing to manage the 40-acre farm that was purchased by his father in 1907; and WHEREAS, Robert Moore began his law enforcement career as a deputy sheriff in Winnebago County; and WHEREAS, as Illinois State Trooper in 1976, Robert Moore was chosen to manage the department’s the inaugural leader of the Office of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) where he led workforce inclusion increases of minorities and women by nearly 30%; and WHEREAS, Robert Moore served as a Police Major and Chief of Detectives of the Savannah, Georgia Police Department from 1985-1987 where he wrote acclaimed paper “Crime in the Black Community: A Generation at Risks,” which was adapted for city-wide use; and WHEREAS, Robert Moore was approvePass Action details Not available
24-1807 1 DAVID ERNESTO MUNAR RETIREMENT, HOWARD BROWN HEALTH PRESIDENT AND CEOConsent Calendar ResolutionPROPOSED RESOLUTION DAVID ERNESTO MUNAR RETIREMENT, HOWARD BROWN HEALTH PRESIDENT AND CEO WHEREAS, David Ernesto Munar became President and CEO of Howard Brown in 2014; and WHEREAS, Munar first connected with Howard Brown in the early 1990s as a patient where he received his HIV diagnosis in 1994; and WHEREAS, for the two decades following his diagnosis, Munar served as an institutional partner and funder of Howard Brown’s work in his leadership roles at the AIDS Foundation of Chicago; and WHEREAS, when Munar started in 2014, Howard Brown provided primary care and sexual health services to fewer than 8,000 patients at three locations in Uptown and Lakeview; and WHEREAS, under Munar's leadership, Howard Brown has transformed into a $200 million healthcare organization that now offers comprehensive and affirming care to more than 38,000 patients at 10 locations across Chicago; and WHEREAS, thanks to Munar’s continual dedication to improvement, Howard Brown Health is now recognized as a federally qualified health center, has expanded to serve the South and NorthwestapprovePass Action details Not available
24-1809 1 Camp Echo ResolutionConsent Calendar ResolutionPROPOSED RESOLUTION MCGAW YMCA CAMP ECHO RESOLUTION WHEREAS, McGaw YMCA in Evanston, IL runs Camp Echo, a residential YMCA camp on Ryerson Long Lake located near Fremont, Michigan, has helped transform the lives of countless campers since its inception in 1924. WHEREAS, Camp Echo has been a treasured destination for generations of Evanston children and families for more than 120 years. The history of camping at the McGaw YMCA (formerly the Evanston YMCA) traces back to 1899, operating camp programs at various locations across Wisconsin and Michigan for the first 25 years; and WHEREAS, Camp Echo has consistently evolved to meet the needs of today’s campers. Camp Echo’s ongoing priority is to increase access and design the camp experience with all people in mind, particularly those who have been historically excluded from camp. Along with McGaw YMCA, Camp Echo remains dedicated to providing new generations of campers with transformational, inclusive, outdoor experiences while addressing historical and present challenges; and WHEREAS, each year, over 1,500 campers from EapprovePass Action details Not available
24-0993 1 Globetrotters Engineering Company, Chicago, IllinoisContract Amendment PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT Department(s): Department of Capital Planning and Policy Vendor: Globetrotters Engineering Company, Chicago, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to increase contract Good(s) or Service(s): ADA Design Services - Cermak Health Original Contract Period: 5/1/2023 - 4/30/2024 Proposed Amendment Type: Increase Proposed Contract Period: N/A Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $101,053.86 Original Approval (Board or Procurement): Procurement: 6/16/23, $101,053.86 Increase Requested: $83,343.50 Previous Board Increase(s): N/A Previous Chief Procurement Officer Increase(s): N/A Previous Board Renewals: N/A Previous Chief Procurement Officer Renewals: N/A Previous Board Extension(s): N/A Previous Chief Procurement Officer Extension(s): N/A Potential Fiscal Impact: FY 2024 $83,343.50 Accounts: 11569.1031.11190.560105/7.00000.00000 (Capital Improvement Program) Contract Number(s): 2215-02221 Concurrences: The vendor has met the Minority- and Women-ownapprovePass Action details Not available
24-1056 1 New Lease Agreement Community CourtLease AgreementPROPOSED LEASE AGREEMENT Department: Department of Real Estate Management Request: Requesting approval to enter into a lease agreement Landlord: Sauk Village Tenant: Cook County, for use by the Restorative Justice Community Court Location: 2700 Kavelage Drive, Sauk Village, Illinois 6041 Term/Extension Period: Dates of lease term or extension period Space Occupied: Large open space: 2,000 rsf, Office space: 179 rsf, Kitchen: 267 rsf, Northside open space: 392 rsf, Northside bathroom: 32 rsf, Northside bathroom #2: 32 rsf Monthly Rent: 2/1/2024 - 1/31/2025 $2,000.00, 2/1/2025 - 1/31/2026 $2,060.00, 2/1/2026 - 1/31/2027 $2,121.80 Lease Year Annual Rent Monthly Rent 4/1/2024 - 3/31/2025 $24,000.00 $2,000.00 4/1/2025 -3/31/2026 $24,720.00 $2,060.00 4/1/2026 - 3/31/2027 $25,461.60 $2,121.80 Total: $74,181.60 Fiscal Impact: $74,181.60 Accounts: 11100.1300.14185.550130.00000.00000 Option to Renew: Option to renew for three (3) additional one (1) year term Sixty (“60”) days before the Expiration Date of the Lease, the Landlord and the Tdefer  Action details Not available
24-0903 1 2017 Mendell Baker, LLCResolution (Class 6B) No Purchase for Value TEERMPROPOSED RESOLUTION 2017 Mendell Baker, 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: 2017 Mendell Baker, LLC Address: 2017 N. Mendell St., Chicago, Illinois Municipality or Unincorporated Township: Chicago Cook County District: 12th District Permanent Index Number: 14-32-115-003-0000 and 14-32-115-015-0000 Municipal Resolution Number: City of Chicago, Document No. SO2021-4198 Number of month property vacant/abandoned: 24 months vacant Special circumstances justification requested: Yes Proposed use of property: Industrial use - warehousing, manufacturing and distribution Living Wage Ordinance Compliance Affidavit Provided: Yes WHEREAS, the Cook County Board of Commissioners has adopted a Real Property Assessment Classification 6b that provides an applicant a reduction in the assessment level for an abandoned industrial facility; and WHEREAS, the Cook CounapprovePass Action details Not available
24-0906 1 Twenty Lake Management LLC, or an entity to be namedResolution (Class 6B) Purchase for ValuePROPOSED RESOLUTION Twenty Lake Management LLC, or an entity to be named 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: Twenty Lake Management LLC, or an entity to be named . Address: 1111 Wheeling Rd., Wheeling, Illinois Municipality or Unincorporated Township: Village of Wheeling Cook County District: 14th District Permanent Index Number: 03-14-100-016-0000 03-14-100-017-0000; 03-14-100-018-0000 Municipal Resolution Number: Village of Wheeling, Resolution No. 22-056 Number of month property vacant/abandoned: Eight (8) months vacant Special circumstances justification requested: Yes Proposed use of property: Industrial use - warehousing, manufacturing, and/or distribution Living Wage Ordinance Compliance Affidavit Provided: Yes WHEREAS, the Cook County Board of Commissioners has adopted a Real Property Assessment Classification 6b that provides an applicantapprovePass Action details Not available
24-0908 1 CHP 1400 Greenleaf, LLCResolutionPROPOSED RESOLUTION CHP 1400 Greenleaf, 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: CHP 1400 Greenleaf, LLC Address: 1400 Greenleaf Avenue, Elk Grove Village, Illinois Municipality or Unincorporated Township: Elk Grove Village Cook County District: 15th District Number Permanent Index Number: 08-34-205-018-0000 Municipal Resolution Number: Village of Elk Grove, Resolution 7-21 Number of month property vacant/abandoned: One (1) month vacant Special circumstances justification requested: Yes Proposed use of property: Industrial use - warehousing, manufacturing, and/or distribution Living Wage Ordinance Compliance Affidavit Provided: Yes WHEREAS, the Cook County Board of Commissioners has adopted a Real Property Assessment Classification 6b that provides an applicant a reduction in the assessment level for an abandoned industrial facility; and WHEREAS, the CoapprovePass Action details Not available
24-0914 1 Lynwood Bowl LLCResolution (Class 8) Purchase for ValuePROPOSED RESOLUTION Lynwood Bowl 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: Lynwood Bowl LLC Address: 2581 Glenwood Lansing Rd., Lynwood, Illinois Municipality or Unincorporated Township: Village of Lynwood Cook County District: 6th District Permanent Index Number: 33-07-100-032-0000 Municipal Resolution Number: Village of Lynwood, Resolution No. 21-49 Number of month property vacant/abandoned: One (1) month vacant Special circumstances justification requested: Yes Proposed use of property: Commercial use - bowling alley Living Wage Ordinance Compliance Affidavit Provided: Yes WHEREAS, the Cook County Board of Commissioners has adopted a Real Property Assessment Classification 8 that provides an applicant a reduction in the assessment level for an abandoned commercial facility; and WHEREAS, the Cook County Classification System for Assessment deapprovePass Action details Not available
24-1232 1 Environmental Commission 2023 Annual ReportReportREPORT Department: Cook County Environmental Commission Report Title: 2023 Annual Report Report Period: January 2023-December 2023 Summary: This report outlines the work of the Cook County Environmental Commission for the 2023 calendar year.approvePass Action details Not available
23-5769 1 COAL TAR SEALANT BANOrdinancePROPOSED SECOND SUBSTITUTE TO FILE #23-5769 PROPOSED ORDINANCE COAL TAR SEALANT BAN BE IT ORDAINED, by the Cook County Board of Commissioners, that CHAPTER 30, ENVIRONMENT, ARTICLE VIII, COAL TAR SEALANT BAN, Sections 30-973 through 30-976 of the Cook County Code is hereby enacted as Follows: Sec. 30-973 - Title, purpose, and scope. (a) This Article shall be known and may be cited as the Coal Tar Sealant Ban and shall be liberally construed and applied to promote its purposes and policies. (b) The purpose of this Article, and the policy of the County, is to ban the retail sale of coal tar sealant products and the application and/or use of coal tar sealant products in Cook County. (c) The Ordinance is subject to the home rule as established by the Constitution of the State of Illinois Article VII, Section 6, Powers of Home Rule Units. This article bans the sale and commercial application of Coal Tar Sealants within the boundaries of Cook County as defined in Section 30-3. Sec. 30-974 - Definitions The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this article shall have the mdeferPass Action details Not available
24-1430 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: January 1, 2024 through January 31, 2024 Summary: This report includes court orders for the payment of fees and associated expenses to attorneys and experts for legal services provided on behalf of indigent litigants. The orders have been processed by the Office of the Chief Judge and submitted to the Cook County Comptroller’s Office for payment during the period.receive and filePass Action details Not available
24-1459 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: 01/25/2024 Time period: 12/19/2023 - 01/23/2024 This Court Ordered Amount for fees and expenses: $9,511.25 Paid to Date: $81,316.75 Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/AapprovePass Action details Not available
24-1460 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 2602001 & 99 CR 2602002 Date of This Order: 01/23/2024 Time period: 12/18/2023 - 01/23/2024 This Court Ordered Amount for fees and expenses: $3,023.61 Paid to Date: $146,260.42 Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/AapprovePass Action details Not available
24-1461 1  Special Court OrdersFirm: McCarthy & Valentini, LLC. Attorney(s): McCarthy & Valentini, LLC. Case Name: In re Special Prosecutor Case No.(s): 88 CR 230902 Date of This Order: 02/05/2024 Time period: 10/20/2023 - 02/04/2024 This Court Ordered Amount for fees and expenses: $29,531.00 Paid to Date: $270,263.80 Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/AapprovePass Action details Not available
24-1462 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: 02/05/2024 Time period: 11/02/2024 - 12/08/2024 This Court Ordered Amount for fees and expenses: $1,282.04 Paid to Date: $499,961.85 Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/AapprovePass Action details Not available
24-1483 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: 02/05/2024 Time period: 10/20/2023 - 02/04/2024 This Court Ordered Amount for fees and expenses: $33,311.00 Paid to Date: $17,488.75 Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/AapprovePass Action details Not available
24-1484 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: 02/05/2024 Time period: 11/01/2023 - 11/21/2023 This Court Ordered Amount for fees and expenses: $2,518.75 Paid to Date: $22,291.50 Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/AapprovePass Action details Not available
24-1425 1  Proposed Settlements (Municipal Litigation)Case: Western & Lake Check Cashers LLC v. Cook County Treasurer Case No: 2022 M1 16083 Settlement Amount: $3,922.20 Department: 1060 - County Treasurer Payable to: Western & Lake Check Cashers LLC Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/A Subject matter: An allegation of a UCC violation.approvePass Action details Not available
24-1434 1  Proposed Settlements (Municipal Litigation)Case: Jonah Meadows v. CCSAO Case No: 2023 CH 04680 Settlement Amount: $5,500.00 Department: 1250 - State’s Attorney Payable to: Loevy & Loevy Attorneys at Law Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/A Subject matter: An allegation of a FOIA violation.approvePass Action details Not available
24-1321 1  Proposed Settlements (Torts and Civil Rights)Case: Bassett, Gino v. Fakhoury Case No: 22 C 4555 Settlement Amount: $20,000.00 Department: 4240 - Cermak Health Services of Cook County Payable to: Gino Bassett, Sr. Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/A Subject matter: an allegation of a civil rights violationapprovePass Action details Not available
24-1374 1  Proposed Settlements (Torts and Civil Rights)Case: Smith, Clayborn v. Yoksoulian, et al. Case No: 21 C 2328 Settlement Amount: $4,500.00 Department: 1239 - Department of Corrections Payable to: Clayborn Lee Smith Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/A Subject matter: an allegation of a civil rights violationapprovePass Action details Not available
24-1507 1  Proposed Settlements (Torts and Civil Rights)Case: Picciariello v. Cook County Case No: 20 L 4911 Settlement Amount: $160,000.00 Department: 1500 - Department of Transportation and Highways Payable to: Ori Law Group Litigation Subcommittee Approval: 01/24/2024 Subject matter: an allegation of automobile negligenceapprovePass Action details Not available
23-2427 1  Proposed Settlements (Conflicts)Case: Shane Limbacher v. Dart, et al, Case No: 2019-cv-7509 Settlement Amount: $5,000.00 Department: Cermak Payable to: Shane Limbacher Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/A Subject matter: Allegations of a Civil Rights violationapprovePass Action details Not available
24-1406 1  Proposed Settlements (Conflicts)Case: Wilson v. Cook County Case No: 22-cv-06886 Settlement Amount: $1,500,000.00 Department: 4240Cermak Health Services, Payable to: Clifford Law Offices, in trust of the Estate of Areon Marion, Deceased Litigation Subcommittee Approval: 1/24/24 Subject matter: Allegations of a civil rights violation.approvePass Action details Not available
24-1440 1  Proposed Settlements (Conflicts)Case: Powell, Cortez v. Cook County State's Attorney's Office et al., Case No: 22 CH 054 Settlement Amount: $13,100.47 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
24-1003 1  Proposed Settlements (Complex Litigation)Case: Smith, Mickayla et al., v. Sheriff’s Office et al. Case No: 23 C 3006 Settlement Amount: $73,250.00 Department: 1210 - Office of the Sheriff Payable to: Ed Fox and Associates, Ltd., Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/A Subject matter: an allegation of a civil rights violationapprovePass Action details Not available
24-1368 1  Report (SAO Workers Comp)REPORT Department: Civil Actions Bureau Report Title: Workers’ Compensation Payments Following Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office - Litigated Settlements & Awards Report Period: February 1, 2024 - February 28, 2024 Summary: Authority to Pay Workers’ Compensation Settlements & AwardsapprovePass Action details Not available
24-1392 1  ReportREPORT Department: Risk Management Report Title: Receive and File Patient Arrestee Claims Report Period: Month ending January 31, 2024 Summary: The Department of Risk Management is submitting for your information Patient Arrestees Claims for the month ending January 31, 2024. Payment’s total: $227.25receive and filePass Action details Not available
24-1390 1  ReportREPORT Department: Risk Management Report Title: Receive and File Self Insurance Claims Report Period: Month Ending January 31, 2024 Summary: The Department of Risk Management is submitting for your information Self Insurance Claims for the month ending January 31, 2024. Payment’s total: $12,998.97receive and filePass Action details Not available
24-0614 1  ReportREPORT Department: Risk Management Report Title: Receive and File - Subrogation Claim Recoveries Report Period: Month ending January 31, 2024. Summary: Submitting for your information, a summary of Claim Recoveries for the month ending 01/31/2024 - Total Recovery: $18,138.85 - Number of Recoveries: 7receive and filePass Action details Not available
24-0878 1  Workers' Compensation Claims (Risk Management)REPORT Department: Risk Management Report Title: Receive and File - Workers’ Compensation Claim Payments Report Period: 12/01/2023 - 12/31/2023 Summary: The Department of Risk Management is submitting for your information Workers’ Compensation Claim Payments for the month ending December 2023. Payments total $923,001.63approvePass Action details Not available
24-1442 1  ReportREPORT Department: Comptrollers Office Report Title: Analysis of Revenues and Expenses Report Report Period: One-month period ended December 31, 2023 Summary: Analysis of Revenues and Expenses Report for the one-month period ended December 31, 2023, for the Corporate, Public Safety, Health, Grants and Special Purpose funds of Cook County.receive and filePass Action details Not available
24-1410 1  ReportREPORT Department: Cook County Health Report Title: CCH Monthly Report Report Period: February 2024 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
24-0590 1 A Safe Haven, Chicago, IllinoisContract Amendment (JAC)PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT Department(s): Justice Advisory Council Vendor: A Safe Haven, Chicago, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Justice Advisory Council to increase contract Good(s) or Service(s): Housing Services for Individuals on Electronic Monitoring with No Place to Stay Original Contract Period: 12/1/2022 - 11/30/2023, with two (2) one-year renewal options Proposed Amendment Type: Increase Proposed Contract Period: N/A - Increase only Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $2,491,672.50 Original Approval (Board or Justice Advisory Council): Board, 11/17/2022, $2,491,672.50 Increase Requested: $2,693,700.00 $202,027.50 Previous Board Increase(s): 11/16/2023, $2,491,672.50 Previous Justice Advisory Council Increase(s): N/A Previous Board Renewals: 11/16/2023 Previous Justice Advisory Council Renewals: N/A Previous Board Extension(s): N/A Previous Justice Advisory Council Extension(s): N/A Potential Fiscal Impact: FY 2024 $2,693,700.00 Accounts: 11287.1205.39004.580170.00000.00000 Contract Number(s): 205-NPTS2023-03 ConcurrapprovePass Action details Not available
24-0998 1 LEVY OF TAXES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024OrdinancePROPOSED ORDINANCE LEVY OF TAXES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024 WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners and the Committee on Finance of the Board of Commissioners of Cook County, Illinois, have considered the subject of the Annual Tax Levy for the Fiscal Year, 2024, and the several sums necessary to be levied to meet the needs and requirements of the County of Cook for said fiscal year, and have recommended that this Ordinance for the Levy of Taxes be adopted; and WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners of Cook County, Illinois, approved, passed, and adopted the Annual Appropriation Bill of the County of Cook, for its Fiscal Year 2024, which said Appropriation Bill is hereinafter set forth and which contains a Revenue Estimate that includes an allocation of the 2024 Tax Levy by Fund together with additional columns captioned: “ANNUAL TAX LEVY”, “APPROPRIATION ALLOWANCE FOR UNCOLLECTED TAXES” and "NET TAX LEVY FOR APPROPRIATION "; and WHEREAS, Cook County and its taxpayers have benefited from Tax Increment Financing Districts (TIFs) by having the increment generated during the life of the TapprovePass Action details Not available
24-0403 1 Health Disparities Semi-annual ReportReportREPORT Department: Cook County Health/Cook County Department of Public Health Report Title: Health Disparities Semi-annual Report Report Period: July 2023 - December 2023 Summary: This semi-annual report is to comply with Resolution 22-1703 for CCH/ and CCDPH to appear before the Health and Hospitals Committee to provide periodic updates on healthcare disparities.receive and filePass Action details Not available
24-0582 1 Q4 Human Relations Committee ReportReportREPORT Department: Department of Human Rights & Ethics Report Title: Fourth Quarter FY2023 - Complaints with the Commission on Human Rights Pursuant to Section 42-34(9) Report Period: September 1, 2023 - November 30, 2023 Summary: This report highlights human rights complaints that were investigated and closed during the fourth quarter of 2023.receive and filePass Action details Not available
24-0577 1 Appointment to Small Business and Supplier DiversityAppointmentPROPOSED APPOINTMENT Appointee(s): Rodney D. Brown Position: Member - Presidential Appointee Department/Board/Commission: Cook County Small Business and Supplier Diversity Commission Effective date: 1/25/2024 Expiration date: 1/25/2026approvePass Action details Not available
24-1114 1 Selwyn O. Rogers Cook County Commission on Social InnovationAppointmentPROPOSED APPOINTMENT Appointee(s): Selwyn O. Rogers Position: Member Department/Board/Commission: Cook County Commission on Social Innovation Effective date: Immediate Expiration date: November 30, 2026approvePass Action details Not available
24-1214 1 Joel K. Johnson Cook County Commission on Social InnovationAppointmentPROPOSED APPOINTMENT Appointee(s): Joel K. Johnson Position: Member Department/Board/Commission: Cook County Commission on Social Innovation Effective date: Immediate Expiration date: November 30, 2026approvePass Action details Not available
24-1215 1 Commissioner Donna MillerAppointmentPROPOSED APPOINTMENT Appointee(s): Commissioner Donna Miller Position: Member Department/Board/Commission: Cook County Commission on Social Innovation Effective date: Immediate Expiration date: November 30, 2026approvePass Action details Not available
24-1233 1 PAID LEAVE AMENDMENTOrdinance AmendmentPROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDMENT PAID LEAVE BE IT ORDAINED, by the Cook County Board of Commissioners, that CHAPTER 42, HUMAN RELATIONS, ARTICLE II, IN GENERAL, DIVISION 1, PAID LEAVE, Section 42-2 of the Cook County Code is hereby amended as Follows: DIVISION 1. PAID LEAVE Sec. 42-2. Definitions. **** Employer has the same application and meaning as that provided in Sections 1 and 2 of the Illinois Wage Payment and Collection Act, except that for purposes of this Division, "Employer" does not mean: (1) The government of the United States or a corporation wholly owned by the government of the United States; or (2) An Indian tribe or a corporation wholly owned by an Indian tribe; or (3) The government of the State or any agency or department thereof; or. (4) School districts organized under the Illinois School Code or park districts organized under the Illinois Park District Code, until January 1, 2025. **** Effective date: This ordinance shall be in effect immediately upon adoption.deferPass Action details Not available
23-5909 1 Appointment of Dr. Justin HarbisonAppointmentPROPOSED APPOINTMENT Appointee(s): Dr. Justin Harbison Position: Trustee Department/Board/Commission: Northwest Mosquito Abatement District Effective date: Immediate Expiration date: 4 years from date of approvaldeferPass Action details Not available
24-0005 1 Contract Amendment for County Line Road South CO1Contract Amendment (Highway)PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT (TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS) Department(s): Transportation and Highways Vendor: R.W. Dunteman Company, Addison Illinois Action: Refer to Transportation Committee Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to increase contract Good(s) or Service(s): Construction Services Location: County Line Road - I-294 Ramp to North Avenue County Board District(s): 17 Original Contract Period: 7/12/2021 - 9/30/2027 Section: 16-W7331-00-RP Proposed Contract Period Extension: N/A Section: N/A Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $34,472,832.70 Original Board Approval: 6/24/2021, $34,472,832.70 Previous Board Increase(s) or Extension(s): N/A Previous Chief Procurement Officer Increase(s) or Extension(s): N/A This Increase Requested: $741,041.82 Potential Fiscal Impact: FY 2023 $741,041.82 Accounts: 11300.1500.29150.560019 ($73,147.20); 11300.1500.29150.521536 ($519,684.50); 11900.1500.53654.560019 ($18,286.80); 11900.1500. 53654.521536 ($129,923.32) Contract Number(s): approvePass Action details Not available
24-0313 1 Intergovernmental Agreement for IIC with the Village of BarringtonIntergovernmental Agreement (Highway)PROPOSED INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT (TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS) Department: Transportation and Highways Other Part(ies): Village of Barrington, Illinois Request: Approval of proposed Intergovernmental Agreement. Goods or Services: Construction and Construction Engineering Location: Village of Barrington, Illinois Section: 23-IICBP-01-SW Centerline Mileage: N/A County Board District: 15 Agreement Number(s): N/A Agreement Period: One-time agreement Fiscal Impact: $42,542.00 Accounts: Motor Fuel Tax: 11300.1500.29150.560019 Summary: The Department of Transportation and Highways respectfully requests approval of the proposed Intergovernmental Agreement between the County and the Village of Barrington. The Village will be the lead agency for construction and construction engineering for Sidewalk and ADA Improvements on the south side of the Village. The County will reimburse the Village for its share of construction and construction engineering costs.approvePass Action details Not available
24-0316 1 Intergovernmental Agreement for IIC with Village of East Hazel CrestIntergovernmental Agreement (Highway)PROPOSED INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT (TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS) Department: Transportation and Highways Other Part(ies): Village of East Hazel Crest Request: Approval of proposed Intergovernmental Agreement. Goods or Services: Preliminary and Design Engineering Location: Village of East Hazel Crest, Illinois Section: 23-IICBP-06-EG Centerline Mileage: N/A County Board District: 6 Agreement Number(s): N/A Agreement Period: One-time agreement Fiscal Impact: $180,000.00 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 Village of East Hazel Crest and the County. The Village will be the lead agency for preliminary and design engineering for Multi-Use Path along 172nd Street from Ashland Avenue to Lathrop Avenue. The County will reimburse the Village for its share of preliminary and design engineering costs.approvePass Action details Not available
24-0318 1 Intergovernmental Agreement for IIC with Village of NilesIntergovernmental Agreement (Highway)PROPOSED INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT (TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS) Department: Transportation and Highways Other Part(ies): Village of Niles, Illinois Request: Approval of proposed Intergovernmental Agreement. Goods or Services: Design Engineering Location: Village of Niles, Illinois Section: 23-IICBP-10-EG Centerline Mileage: N/A County Board District: 13 Agreement Number(s): N/A Agreement Period: One-time agreement Fiscal Impact: $132,500.00 Accounts: Motor Fuel Tax: 11300.1500.29150.560019 Summary: The Department of Transportation and Highways respectfully requests approval of the proposed Intergovernmental Agreement between the County and the Village of Niles. The Village will be the lead agency for design engineering for Shermer Roadway Improvements project from Waukegan Road (IL 43) to Dempster Road (US 14). The County will reimburse the Village for its share of design engineering costs.approvePass Action details Not available
24-0328 1 Contract for Tractor Trucks with Dump Trailers - 2345-07271Contract (Highway)PROPOSED CONTRACT (TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS) Department(s): Transportation and Highways Vendor: Patson Inc., dba TransChicago, Elmhurst, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to enter into and execute contract. Good(s) or Service(s): Tandem Axle Tractor Trucks with Dump Trailers Location: Countywide Section: N/A Contract Value: $586,419.46 Contract period: 02/01/2024 thru 01/31/2026 with one (1), one year renewal option Potential Fiscal Year Budget Impact: FY 2024 $586,419.46 Accounts: Capital Equipment: 11569.1500.21120.560155 Contract Number(s): 2345-07271 Concurrences: The Contract Specific Goal set on this contract is Zero. The Chief Procurement Officer concurs. Summary: This contract will provide for the capital equipment purchase of two (2) Tandem Axle Tractor Trucks with Dump Trailers. The equipment will be used for clearing bulk storm debris, pavement preservation projects, hauling road salt and various other maintenance related activities on Cook County roadways. The vendor was sapprovePass Action details Not available
24-0390 1 Intergovernmental Agreement for IIC with Village of BellwoodIntergovernmental Agreement (Highway)PROPOSED INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT (TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS) Department: Transportation and Highways Other Part(ies): Village of Bellwood, Illinois Request: Approval of proposed Intergovernmental Agreement. Goods or Services: Construction and Construction Engineering Location: Village of Bellwood, Illinois Section: 23-IICRD-01-PV Centerline Mileage: N/A County Board District: 1 Agreement Number(s): N/A Agreement Period: One-time agreement Fiscal Impact: $651,910.00 Accounts: Motor Fuel Tax: 11300.1500.29150.560019 Summary: The Department of Transportation and Highways respectfully requests approval of the proposed Intergovernmental Agreement between the County and the Village of Bellwood. The Village will be the lead agency for construction and construction engineering improvements along Maywood Drive from 25th Avenue to the Eastern Village limits. The County will reimburse the Village for its share of construction and construction engineering costs.approvePass Action details Not available
24-0391 1 Intergovernmental Agreement for IIC for Wilmette Park DistrictIntergovernmental Agreement (Highway)PROPOSED INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT (TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS) Department: Transportation and Highways Other Part(ies): Wilmette Park District, Illinois Request: Approval of proposed Intergovernmental Agreement. Goods or Services: Planning Study Location: Village of Wilmette, City of Evanston in Illinois Section: 23-IICBP-16-ES Centerline Mileage: N/A County Board District: 13,14 Agreement Number(s): N/A Agreement Period: One-time agreement Fiscal Impact: $40,000.00 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 Wilmette Park District. The District will be the lead agency for planning study for North Shore Channel Trail Feasibility Study Project. The County will reimburse the District for its share of planning study costs.approvePass Action details Not available
24-0444 1 Intergovernmental Agreement for IIC with CTAIntergovernmental Agreement (Highway)PROPOSED INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT (TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS) Department: Transportation and Highways Other Part(ies): Chicago Transit Authority (CTA), Illinois Request: Approval of proposed Intergovernmental Agreement. Goods or Services: Study Project Location: City of Chicago, Illinois Section: 23-IICTR-00-ES Centerline Mileage: N/A County Board District: 1 to 13, and 16 Agreement Number(s): N/A Agreement Period: One-time agreement Fiscal Impact: $575,000.00 Accounts: Motor Fuel Tax: 11300.1500.29150.560019 Summary: The Department of Transportation and Highways respectfully request approval of the proposed Intergovernmental Agreement between the County and Chicago Transit Authority (CTA). The CTA will be the lead agency for Bus Priority Corridor Study Project. The County will reimburse the CTA for its share of planning study costs.approvePass Action details Not available
24-0445 1 Intergovernmental Agreement for IIC for Village of Western SpringsIntergovernmental Agreement (Highway)PROPOSED INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT (TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS) Department: Transportation and Highways Other Part(ies): Village of Western Springs, Illinois Request: Approval of proposed Intergovernmental Agreement. Goods or Services: Design Engineering Location: Village of Western Springs, Illinois Section: 23-IICRD-10-EG Centerline Mileage: N/A County Board District: 17 Agreement Number(s): N/A Agreement Period: One-time agreement Fiscal Impact: $55,000.00 Accounts: Motor Fuel Tax: 11300.1500.29150.560019 Summary: The Department of Transportation and Highways respectfully request approval of the proposed Intergovernmental Agreement between the County and the Village of Western Springs. The Village will be the lead agency for design engineering for roadway and ADA-compliant pedestrian improvements along Gilbert Avenue from Ogden Avenue to 47th Street. The County will reimburse the Village for its share of design engineering costs.approvePass Action details Not available
24-0446 1 Intergovernmental Agreement for IIC with Village of AlsipIntergovernmental Agreement (Highway)PROPOSED INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT (TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS) Department: Transportation and Highways Other Part(ies): Village of Alsip, Illinois Request: Approval of proposed Intergovernmental Agreement. Goods or Services: Improvements Project . Location: Village of Alsip, Illinois Section: 23-IICBP-00-ES Centerline Mileage: N/A County Board District: 5,6,11,17 Agreement Number(s): N/A Agreement Period: One-time agreement Fiscal Impact: $15,000.00 Accounts: Motor Fuel Tax: 11300.1500.29150.560019 Summary: The Department of Transportation and Highways respectfully request approval of the proposed Intergovernmental Agreement between the County and the Village of Alsip. The Village will be the lead agency for Pedestrian and cycling mobility Improvements Project. The County will reimburse the Village for its share of planning study costs.approvePass Action details Not available
24-0522 1 Supplemental Improvement Resolution for 2022 IIC Evergreen Park - Roadway RehabilitationSupplemental 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: 2022 IIC Evergreen Park Roadway Rehabilitation Location: Village of Evergreen Park, Illinois Section: 22-IICRD-01-PV County Board District: 4, 11 Centerline Mileage: N/A Fiscal Impact: $75,000.00 (FY24) Accounts: Motor Fuel Tax Fund: 11300.1500.29150.521536 Board Approved Date and Amount: July 28, 2022, $150,000.00 Increased Amount: $75,000.00 Total Adjusted Amount: $225,000.00 Summary: The Department of Transportation and Highways respectfully requests approval of the proposed supplemental improvement resolution for work being done in the Village of Evergreen Park. The project consists of resurfacing and rehabilitation of the westbound lane of 99th Street from California to Western. Supplemental funding is needed due to an increase in contractor bid amounts.approvePass Action details Not available
24-0647 1 Improvement Resolution for 2023 Pavement Maintenance North (Plum Grove Road and Wagner Road)Improvement Resolution (Highway)PROPOSED IMPROVEMENT RESOLUTION (TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS) Department: Transportation and Highways Project Type: Motor Fuel Tax Project Request: Approval of appropriation of Motor Fuel Tax Funds Project: 2023 Pavement Maintenance North Plum Grove Road and Wagner Road Location: Villages of Roselle, Elk Grove Village, Schaumburg, Hoffman Estates, Glenview, and Northfield Section: 23-PVMTN-00-PV County Board District(s): 14, 15, 17 Centerline Mileage: 5.17 miles Fiscal Impact: $19,000,000.00 Accounts: Motor Fuel Tax Fund: 11300.1500.29150.560019 Summary: The Department of Transportation and Highways respectfully requests approval of the proposed improvement resolution for work being done in Villages of Roselle, Elk Grove Village, Schaumburg, Hoffman Estates, Glenview, and Northfield. The project scope consists of curb and gutter removal and replacement, diamond grinding and patching, milling and resurfacing.approvePass Action details Not available
24-0648 1 Intergovernmental Agreement for IIC with the City of Des PlainesIntergovernmental Agreement (Highway)PROPOSED INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT (TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS) Department: Transportation and Highways Other Part(ies): City of Des Plaines, Illinois Request: Approval of proposed Intergovernmental Agreement. Goods or Services: Preliminary Engineering Location: City of Des Plaines, Illinois Section: 23-IICBP-05-ES Centerline Mileage: N/A County Board District: 9,17 Agreement Number(s): N/A Agreement Period: One-time agreement Fiscal Impact: $75,000.00 Accounts: Motor Fuel Tax: 11300.1500.29150.560019 Summary: The Department of Transportation and Highways respectfully requests approval of the proposed intergovernmental agreement between the County and the City of Des Plaines. The City will be the lead agency for preliminary engineering services for Devon Avenue Multi-Use Path from Stillwell Drive to Des Plaines River Road. The County will reimburse the City for its share of preliminary engineering services costs.approvePass Action details Not available
24-0670 1 Supplemental Improvement Resolution for 175th St - Ridgeland Ave - Oak Forest AveSupplemental 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: 175th Street, Ridgeland Avenue, Oak Forest Avenue Location: Village of Tinley Park, Illinois Section: 20-B6125-00-PV County Board District: 6 Centerline Mileage: 1.4 miles Fiscal Impact: $4,900,000.00 (FY24 = $3,920,00.00 FY25 = $980,000.00) Accounts: Motor Fuel Tax: 11300.1500.29150.560019 ($3,675,000.00); 11300.1500.29150.521536 ($1,225,000.00 Board Approved Date and Amount: July 30, 2020, $18,400,000.00 Increased Amount: $4,900,000.00 Total Adjusted Amount: $23,300,000.00 Summary: The Department of Transportation and Highways respectfully requests approval of the proposed supplemental improvement resolution for working being done in the Village of Tinley Park. The reconstruction of 175th Street from Ridgeland Avenue to Oak Park Avenue, Ridgeland Avenue from 175th Street to Oak ForapprovePass Action details Not available
24-0673 1 Contract Amendment for PPRP North 2021 A1-co. number 2115-10272RContract Amendment (Highway)PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT (TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS) Department(s): Transportation and Highways Vendor: Arrow Road Construction LLC, Hillside, Illinois Action: Refer to Transportation Committee Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to increase contract Good(s) or Service(s): Construction Services Location: Pavement Preservation and Rehabilitation Program - North 2021 Euclid Avenue at North Wolf Road Central Road - New Wilke Road to Arlington Heights Road Schaumburg Road - Meacham Road to Martingale Road Schaumburg Road - Sutton Road to East Avenue Euclid Avenue - Roselle Road to Plum Grove Road Nerge Road - Roselle Road to Rohlwing Road Roselle Road - Euclid Avenue to Palatine Road County Board District(s): 9,14, 15, 17 Original Contract Period: 10/6/2022 - 11/21/2026 Section: 20-PPRPN-00-PV Proposed Contract Period Extension: N/A Section: N/A Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $16,262,116.02 Original Board Approval: 9/22/2022, $16,262,116.02 Previous Board Increase(s) or Extension(s): N/A Previous Chief Procurement OffiapprovePass Action details Not available
24-0711 1 Intergovernmental Agreement for IIC with Village of La Grange’s 2023Intergovernmental Agreement (Highway)PROPOSED INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT (TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS) Department: Transportation and Highways Other Part(ies): Village of La Grange, Illinois Request: Approval of proposed Intergovernmental Agreement. Goods or Services: Construction and Construction Engineering Location: Village of La Grange, Illinois Section: 23-IICRD-07-RS Centerline Mileage: N/A County Board District: 16 Agreement Number(s): N/A Agreement Period: One-time agreement Fiscal Impact: $250,000.00 Accounts: Motor Fuel Tax: 11300.1500.29150.560019 Summary: The Department of Transportation and Highways respectfully requests approval of the proposed intergovernmental Agreement between the County and the Village of LaGrange. The Village will be the lead agency for construction and construction engineering for Shawmut Avenue and Brainard Avenue Street Resurfacing Project. The County will reimburse the Village for its share of construction and construction engineering costs.approvePass Action details Not available
24-0783 1 Improvement Resolution for Lake Cook Road Patching ProjectImprovement Resolution (Highway)PROPOSED IMPROVEMENT RESOLUTION (TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS) Department: Transportation and Highways Project Type: Motor Fuel Tax Project Request: Approval of appropriation of Motor Fuel Tax Funds Project: Lake Cook Road Patching Project Location: Villages of Wheeling, Palatine, Buffalo Grove, and Deerfield Section: 24-A5012-00-PV County Board District(s): 14 Centerline Mileage: 2.72 miles Fiscal Impact: $9,400,000.00 (FY24 = $7,520,000.00, FY25 = $1,880,000.00) Accounts: Motor Fuel Tax: 11300.1500.29150.560019 Summary: The Department of Transportation and Highways respectfully requtests approval of the proposed improvement resolution for work being done in County Board District 14. The work being done is known as the Lake Cook Road Patching Project in the Villages of Wheeling, Palatine, Buffalo Grove, and Deerfield in Cook County. The project scope consists of Phase III ConstructionapprovePass Action details Not available
24-1181 1 Proposed Amendments to Cook County Paid Leave Procedural RulesProposed Changes to Public Facing Rules and RegulationsPROPOSED CHANGES TO PUBLIC FACING RULES AND REGULATIONS Department: Department of Human Rights & Ethics Summary: The following changes are proposed as Paid Leave Ordinance Procedural Rules for the Cook County Commission on Human Rights.deferPass Action details Not available
24-1495 1 Journal of Proceedings 01-25-2024Journal of ProceedingsJOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS COOK COUNTY CLERK, Karen A. Yarbrough, presented in printed form a record of the Journal of Proceedings of the January 25, 2024.approvePass Action details Not available
24-0370 1 2024 Strategic PlanReportREPORT Department: Bureau of Technology Report Title: Technology Strategic Plans Report Report Period: Fiscal Year 2024 Summary: Offices Under the President, represented by the Bureau of Technology, and all other separately elected offices shall present an annual Technology Strategic Plan Report to the Cook County Technology and Innovation Committee of the Board of Commissioners .receive and filePass Action details Not available
24-0883 1 KapStone Contract 2024Contract (Technology)PROPOSED CONTRACT (TECHNOLOGY) Department(s): Bureau of Technology Vendor: Kapstone Technologies LLC dba Kapstone, LLC, Somerset, New Jersey Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to enter into and execute contract Good(s) or Service(s): Enterprise Identity and Access Management (IAM) Software Contract Value: $9,680,967.00 Contract period: 3/4/2024 - 3/3/2029 with two (2) one-year renewal options Potential Fiscal Year Budget Impact: FY 2024-$2,606,000.00; FY 2025-$3,622,622.00; FY 26-$1,582,345.00; FY 27-$935,000.00; FY 2028-$935,000.00 Accounts: 11569.1009.21120.560225.00000.00000 Contract Number(s): 2112-18598 Concurrence(s): The vendor has met the Minority- and Women-owned Business Enterprise Ordinance via: Direct participation. The Chief Procurement Officer concurs. TECHNOLOGY: N/A Summary: Identity Access Management is a fundamental component of the County’s IT strategy to ensure security, efficiency, and compliance with IT operations. It contributes to cost efficiency by automating user provisioning anapprovePass Action details Not available
24-1457 1 V-2342 Gregory AnastacioZoning Board of Appeals RecommendationRECOMMENDATION OF THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Request: Variation V-2342 Township: Stickney County District: 16 Property Address: 4957 S. Latrobe Avenue, Chicago/Stickney, IL. 60638 Property Description: The Subject Property is .17 acres, in Section 9. Owner: Gregory Anastacio, 4957 S. Latrobe Avenue, Chicago/Stickney, IL. 60638 Agent/Attorney: Mario A. Capilla, 5832 S Meade Ave., Chicago, IL 60638 Current Zoning: R-5 Single Family Residence District Intended use: Applicant seeks a variance to increase the fence height in the front yard from the maximum allowed 3 feet to 5 feet for an after-the-fact fence. Recommendation: ZBA Recommendation is that the application is granted with four (4) conditions. Conditions: 1) The height of the fence will be restricted to 4 feet in height and will be either wrought iron, aluminum, or other comparable materials. The fence shall extend from the Northwest corner of the property to the Southwest corner of the property along the West Elevation (front of house). The fence shall extend along the South eapprovePass Action details Not available
24-1458 1 V-2402 Top Heating and Cooling, Inc.Zoning Board of Appeals RecommendationRECOMMENDATION OF THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Request: Variance V-2402 Township: Stickney County District: 16 Property Address: 4836 S. Long Avenue, Chicago/Stickney, IL. 60638 Property Description: The Subject Property is 0.07 acres, located approximately 1,200 feet east of Central Avenue, approximately 2,800 feet north of Archer Avenue, approximately 1,000 feet south of 47th Street in Section. Owner: Top Heating and Cooling, Inc. - Tomasz Plewa, 8003 S. 86th Avenue, Justice, IL 60458 Agent/Attorney: Anna Lukaszczyk, 8642 Menard Avenue, Burbank, IL 60459 Current Zoning: R-5 Single Family Residence District Intended use: Applicant seeks a variance to: 1) reduce the lot area from the minimum required 10,000 square feet to an existing 3,142 square feet, 2) reduce lot width from 60 feet to an existing 25 feet, 3) reduce front yard setback from 30 feet to 12.2 feet, 4) reduce left interior side yard setback from 10 feet to 3 feet for the principal structure and 5 feet to 2 feet for accessory structure, 5) reduce right interior side yard setback froapprove  Action details Not available
24-1564 1 Appointment of Syril Thomas to ComptrollerAppointmentPROPOSED APPOINTMENT Appointee(s): Syril Thomas Position: Comptroller Department/Board/Commission: Bureau of Finance Effective date: 2/29/24 2/26/2024 Expiration date: In the case of a vacancy in the position of Comptroller, it is necessary to appoint an Acting or Interim Comptroller to perform the duties of the Comptroller and said Acting or Interim Comptroller shall have the full authority to otherwise execute the duties and responsibilities of the Comptroller until the appointed candidate for Comptroller can be confirmed by the Cook County Board of Commissionersrefer as amended in the errataPass Action details Not available
24-1736 1  ResolutionPROPOSED RESOLUTION SUPPORTING CIVIL RIGHTS AND VOTING RIGHTS FOR PEOPLE COMING OUT OF SLAVERY IN MAURITANIA, WEST AFRICA WHEREAS, Cook County human rights advocates, including members of the Chicago-based Abolition Institute, have over the past decade developed strong relationships with communities, human rights organizations, slavery survivors and anti-slavery leaders in the West African nation of Mauritania; and WHEREAS, Mauritania was ranked by the Global Slavery Index in 2023 as the nation with the third largest percentage of its own people enslaved; and WHEREAS, slavery in Mauritania is race and descent-based, similar in key respects to what African-American slaves experienced in the United States prior to Abolition; and WHEREAS, numerous Cook County elected officials including State Representative Sonya Harper, State Representative La Shawn Ford, Cook County Commissioner Monica Gordon, 46th Ward Committeeperson Sean Tenner, Forest Park Mayor Rory Hoskins, Maywood Mayor Nathaniel Booker, Judge (Ret.) Anthony Simpkins travelled to Mauritania in 2023 to learn aboutapprovePass Action details Not available
24-1697 1  ResolutionPROPOSED RESOLUTION RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF ONE FAIR WAGE FOR WORKERS IN COOK COUNTY AND ACROSS ILLINOIS WHEREAS, the subminimum wage impacts a Cook County workforce of almost 78,000 tipped workers, 60 percent of whom are women and 46 percent are people of color; and WHEREAS, under the Cook County Minimum Wage Ordinance, the minimum hourly wage for adults over the age of 18 was raised to $14 for non-tipped workers per hour and $8.40 for tipped workers per hour on the 1st of January 2024; and WHEREAS, the “two-tiered” subminimum wage system exposes tipped workers to disproportional levels of poverty, financial uncertainty, exploitation of workers under the age of 18, sexual harassment; and WHEREAS, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, an estimated 2 million people are working as restaurant servers in the United States, and roughly 70 percent of them are women; and WHEREAS, almost 13 percent of tipped workers are in poverty, compared with approximately 6 percent of non-tipped employees, according to a 2014 joint report by the Economic Policy Institute and thereferPass Action details Not available
24-0591 1 John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur FoundationGrant AwardPROPOSED GRANT AWARD Department: Cook County Justice Advisory Council Grantee: Cook County Justice Advisory Council Grantor: John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation Request: Authorization to accept grant Purpose: To support the Cook County’s comprehensive systems reform efforts to reduce over-incarceration and racial and ethnic disparities as a Safety and Justice Challenge site Grant Amount: $625,000.00 Grant Period: 1/1/2024 - 12/31/2025 Fiscal Impact: FY2024 $325,000.00, FY2025 $300,000.00 Accounts: Concurrences: The Budget Department has received all requisite documents and determined the fiscal impact on Cook County, if any Summary: The JAC is requesting authorization to accept the final grant award for the Safety & Justice Challenge (SJC) as funded by the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation. This grant award is for the Cook County Safety and Justice Challenge Capstone Project: Sustaining Pretrial Reforms through Community & System Partnership. The Capstone Project consists of an archiving project, PFA commuapprovePass Action details Not available
24-1678 1 ANE Nurse Practitioner Residency Prog.Grant Award AmendmentPROPOSED GRANT AWARD AMENDMENT Department: Cook County Health Grantee: Cook County Health Grantor: Department of Health and Human Services/Health Resources and Services Administration Request: Authorization to increase appropriation. Purpose: ANE-Nurse Practitioner Residency Program Supplemental Grant Amount: $1,089,000.00 Grant Period: 7/1/2022 - 6/30/2024 Extension Period: N/A Fiscal Impact: None Accounts: N/A Date of Previous Board Authorization for Grant: 11/17/2022 Previous Grant Amount: $561,413.00 Concurrences: The Budget Department has received all requisite documents and determined the fiscal impact on Cook County, if any Summary: This request is to increase appropriation for Program #54128 by $1,089,000.00 in FY2024 so that the program can spend all carryover unspent funds. The purpose of this program is to prepare new nurse practitioners (NPs) in primary care practice in community-based settings through clinical and academic focused 12-month Nurse Practitioner Residency (NPR) programs with a preference foapprovePass Action details Not available
24-1768 1 Proposed Resolution Requesting A Public Hearing of the Human Relations Committee to Address the Trafficking and Sexual Exploitation of Men and Boys in Cook County, IllinoisResolutionPROPOSED SUBSTITUTE TO FILE 24-1768 PROPOSED RESOLUTION PROPOSED RESOLUTION REQUESTING A PUBLIC HEARING OF THE HUMAN RELATIONS COMMITTEE TO ADDRESS THE TRAFFICKING AND SEXUAL EXPLOITATION OF MEN AND BOYS IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS WHEREAS, in the U.S. Department of State’s fact sheet on ‘Understanding Human Trafficking’, it identifies “trafficking in persons” and “human trafficking” as umbrella terms-often used interchangeably-to refer to a crime whereby traffickers exploit and profit at the expense of adults or children by compelling them to perform labor or engage in commercial sex; and WHEREAS, in that same fact sheet, the U.S. Department of State further identifies that both labor and sex trafficking entails the use of force, fraud, or coercion that exploits the labor or services of another person or to compel their engagement in a commercial sex act; and WHEREAS, under Illinois statute, 720 ILCS 5/10-9 , trafficking is defined as (1) the recruitment, enticement, harboring, transport, provision, or obtainment by any means, or attempts to recruit, entice, harbor, transport,referPass Action details Not available
24-1756 1 United States Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency PreventionGrant AwardPROPOSED GRANT AWARD Department: Office of the Chief Judge, Circuit Court of Cook County Grantee: Office of the Chief Judge Grantor: United States Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention Request: Authorization to accept grant Purpose: The intent of the project is to support a long-term plan of building and staffing Assessment Centers and Community Centers of Care, as alternatives to detention. Grant Amount: $450,000.00 Grant Period: 1/1/2024 - 6/30/2025 Fiscal Impact: None Accounts: The account string where cash match requirement, if applicable, is funded, in following format: Fund. Office. Object Account, Object Account Description. Concurrences: The Budget Department has received all requisite documents and determined the fiscal impact on Cook County, if any Summary: The Office of the Chief Judge program will support the court’s commitment to reimagining youth detention through the development of Assessment Centers and Community Centers of Care. Specifically, this granapprovePass Action details Not available
24-1818 1 Jessie Essman Glenbrook Sanitary DistrictAppointmentPROPOSED APPOINTMENT Appointee(s): Jessie Essman Position: Trustee Department/Board/Commission: Glenbrook Sanitary District Effective date: Immediate Expiration date: Term will 3/14/2027, the appointment will remain in effect until reappointed or successor is appointed.referPass Action details Not available
24-0302 1 GMA Construction Group, Chicago, IllinoisContract Amendment PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT Department(s): Department of Capital Planning and Policy Vendor: Griggs, Mitchell & Alma of IL, LLC d/b/a GMA Construction Group, Chicago, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to extend and increase contract Good(s) or Service(s): Construction Manager at Risk Services Original Contract Period: 10/1/2022 - 9/30/2024 Proposed Amendment Type: Extension and Increase Proposed Contract Period: Extension period 10/1/2024 - 12/31/2026 Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $24,200,000.00 Original Approval (Board or Procurement): Board, 9/22/2022 Increase Requested: $21,500,000.00 Previous Board Increase(s): N/A Previous Chief Procurement Officer Increase(s): N/A Previous Board Renewals: N/A Previous Chief Procurement Officer Renewals: N/A Previous Board Extension(s): N/A Previous Chief Procurement Officer Extension(s): N/A Potential Fiscal Impact: FY 2024, $5,750,000.00; FY 2025, $11,000,000.00; FY 2026: $5,750,000.00 Accounts: 11569.1031.11190.560107.5601referPass Action details Not available
24-1808 1 STRENGTHENING AND SUSTAINING THE HEALTHCARE WORKFORCE IN THE UNITED STATESResolutionPROPOSED RESOLUTION PROPOSED RESOLUTION ON STRENGTHENING AND SUSTAINING THE HEALTHCARE WORKFORCE IN THE UNITED STATES WHEREAS, Nationwide, the healthcare system faces a shortage of healthcare workers, including nurses and specialized doctors, which may jeopardize access to high quality, equitable care for patients and communities; WHEREAS, according to the American Hospital Association, the United States boasts over 6,000 hospitals, including rural, urban, and local and state government community hospitals, servicing over 900,000 beds throughout the country; WHEREAS, hospitals, clinics, and medical centers face job vacancies for various types of personnel, including nurses and respiratory therapists; WHEREAS, the COVID-19 pandemic left a profound toll on the mental and physical well-being of healthcare workers, with many suffering from burnout, stress, and mental health challenges; WHEREAS, the number of nurses entering retirement coupled with the Great Resignation - where over 47 million Americans voluntary quit their jobs - have led to unprecedented employee exitreferPass Action details Not available
24-1824 1 PROTECTING THE RIGHT TO MEDICALLY ASSISTED REPRODUCTION TECHNIQUESResolutionPROPOSED RESOLUTION PROTECTING THE RIGHT TO MEDICALLY ASSISTED REPRODUCTION TECHNIQUES WHEREAS, fertility is a basic human right; and WHEREAS, people who can give birth deserve the ability to make the best choices for their lives, including around when and if they birth children, the number of children they have, and the spacing between their children's births; and WHEREAS, medically assisted reproduction techniques include Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) such as in vitro fertilization-embryo transfer (IVF-ET), gamete intrafallopian transfer (GIFT), zygote intrafallopian transfer (ZIFT), and frozen embryo transfer (FET); and WHEREAS, in vitro fertilization, also known as IVF, is a procedure developed in the 1970s where an oocyte, colloquially known as an egg, is removed from an individual and combined with spermatozoa, colloquially known as sperm, in a laboratory, frozen and genetically tested; and WHEREAS, during IVF, only some of the oocytes exposed to a spermatozoon will be fertilized, and of those, only a small fraction will develop into a mature embryo; suspend the rulesPass Action details Not available
24-1824 1 PROTECTING THE RIGHT TO MEDICALLY ASSISTED REPRODUCTION TECHNIQUESResolutionPROPOSED RESOLUTION PROTECTING THE RIGHT TO MEDICALLY ASSISTED REPRODUCTION TECHNIQUES WHEREAS, fertility is a basic human right; and WHEREAS, people who can give birth deserve the ability to make the best choices for their lives, including around when and if they birth children, the number of children they have, and the spacing between their children's births; and WHEREAS, medically assisted reproduction techniques include Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) such as in vitro fertilization-embryo transfer (IVF-ET), gamete intrafallopian transfer (GIFT), zygote intrafallopian transfer (ZIFT), and frozen embryo transfer (FET); and WHEREAS, in vitro fertilization, also known as IVF, is a procedure developed in the 1970s where an oocyte, colloquially known as an egg, is removed from an individual and combined with spermatozoa, colloquially known as sperm, in a laboratory, frozen and genetically tested; and WHEREAS, during IVF, only some of the oocytes exposed to a spermatozoon will be fertilized, and of those, only a small fraction will develop into a mature embryo; approvePass Action details Not available