Meeting Name: Board of Commissioners Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 4/18/2024 10:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Cook County Building, Board Room, 118 North Clark Street, Chicago, Illinois
Issued on: 4/12/2024
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24-1179 1 Mosquito Abatement District AppointmentAppointmentPROPOSED APPOINTMENT Appointee(s): Tito Rodriguez Position: Member Department/Board/Commission: Des Plaines Valley Mosquito Abatement Board Effective date: 5/17/2024 Expiration date: 5/17/2028referPass Action details Not available
24-2670 1  ResolutionPROPOSED RESOLUTION CALLING ON COOK COUNTY HEALTH TO PROVIDE AN UPDATE ON THE 2024 BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SUMMIT TO THE COOK COUNTY BOARD’S HEALTH & HOSPITALS COMMITTEE WHEREAS, on February 15, 2024 Cook County Health held its first Behavioral Health Summit, bringing together health care and social service providers, mental health advocates, community leaders and elected officials to discuss how to improve access and care in Cook County; and, WHEREAS, the all-day summit, held at the UIC Dorin Forum, was led by the Cook County Health Office of Behavioral Health, which was established last year to support the transformation of the behavioral health ecosystem across Cook County through community partnerships, systems alignment, innovation, and equity-driven funding; and, WHEREAS, more than 700 people attended the event, which included addresses from Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and Michael Cabonargi, Regional Director, US Department of Health and Human Services, as well as video-taped messages from Illinois Governor JB Pritzker and referPass Action details Not available
24-2571 1 APPROVING A THIRD AMENDMENT TO THAT CERTAIN REVOLVING LINE OF CREDIT AND BUDGET TRANSFER FOR THE COOK COUNTY LAND BANK AUTHORITYResolutionPROPOSED RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION APPROVING A THIRD AMENDMENT TO THAT CERTAIN REVOLVING LINE OF CREDIT AND BUDGET TRANSFER FOR THE COOK COUNTY LAND BANK AUTHORITY WHEREAS, the Cook County Land Bank Authority (“CCLBA”) is authorized under its enabling ordinance, Chap. 103, Art. 1, Sec. 103-1, et seq., of the Cook County Code of Ordinances (“Ordinance”) to use available resources to facilitate the return of vacant, abandoned and tax-delinquent properties to productive use thereby combating community deterioration, creating economic growth and stabilizing the housing and job market, and WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 103-41(f) of the Ordinance, CCLBA has authority to borrow money from private lenders, subject to the approval of the County Board, to further or carry out CCLBA’s public purpose by executing leases, trust indentures, trust agreements, agreements for the sale of notes, loan agreements, mortgages, deeds to secure debt, trust deeds, security agreements, assignments, and such other agreements or instruments as may be necessary or desirable in the judgment of CCLBA, to eviapprovePass Action details Not available
24-2304 1 MATERNAL HEALTH MORBIDITY AND MORTALITY RATES IN COOK COUNTY RESOLUTIONResolutionPROPOSED RESOLUTION CALLING FOR A HEARING OF THE HEALTH AND HOSPITALS COMMITTEE TO RECEIVE AN UPDATE ON MATERNAL HEALTH MORBIDITY AND MORTALITY RATES IN COOK COUNTY WHEREAS, each year in the U.S., hundreds of women die from complications related to pregnancy and childbirth, known as maternal death, at a rate many times greater than in other developed nations; and WHEREAS, maternal death/mortality is defined by the World Health Organization (WHO) as “the death of a woman while pregnant or within 42 days of termination of pregnancy, irrespective of the duration and the site of the pregnancy, from any cause related to or aggravated by the pregnancy or its management, but not from accidental or incidental causes, and maternal morbidity as “any health condition attributed to and/or complicating pregnancy, and childbirth that has a negative impact on the woman’s well-being and/or functioning”; and WHEREAS, Health and Human Services officials and stakeholders stated that the pandemic worsened factors contributing to maternal health disparities, like access to care, cardiovasculreferPass Action details Not available
24-2660 1 RESOLUTION FOR ASIAN AMERICAN DATA INCLUSIONResolutionPROPOSED RESOLUTION RESOLUTION FOR ASIAN AMERICANPROPOSED AMENDMENT TO FILE 24-2660 Sponsored by: JOSINA MORITA, Cook County Board of Commissioners PROPOSED RESOLUTION RESOLUTION FOR ASIAN AMERICAN DATA INCLUSION WHEREAS, Cook County is one of the largest and most racially, ethnically and linguistically diverse counties in the country; and WHEREAS, Cook County Government is committed to supporting equitable, inclusive and accessible government; and WHEREAS, Cook County Government must collect accurate data to understand and serve the specific needs of its diverse communities; and WHEREAS, Cook County recognizes Asian Americans as a minority group; and WHEREAS, Asian Americans include people whose origins and ancestries lie in East Asia, Southeast Asia, Pacific Islands and South Asia the Indian subcontinent; and WHEREAS, Asian Americans come from over 40 countries, include over 20 ethnicities speaking 2,300 languages and dialects; and WHEREAS, there were approximately 409,000 Asian American residents in Cook County representing 7.7% of the County's papprovePass Action details Not available
24-2660 1 RESOLUTION FOR ASIAN AMERICAN DATA INCLUSIONResolutionPROPOSED RESOLUTION RESOLUTION FOR ASIAN AMERICANPROPOSED AMENDMENT TO FILE 24-2660 Sponsored by: JOSINA MORITA, Cook County Board of Commissioners PROPOSED RESOLUTION RESOLUTION FOR ASIAN AMERICAN DATA INCLUSION WHEREAS, Cook County is one of the largest and most racially, ethnically and linguistically diverse counties in the country; and WHEREAS, Cook County Government is committed to supporting equitable, inclusive and accessible government; and WHEREAS, Cook County Government must collect accurate data to understand and serve the specific needs of its diverse communities; and WHEREAS, Cook County recognizes Asian Americans as a minority group; and WHEREAS, Asian Americans include people whose origins and ancestries lie in East Asia, Southeast Asia, Pacific Islands and South Asia the Indian subcontinent; and WHEREAS, Asian Americans come from over 40 countries, include over 20 ethnicities speaking 2,300 languages and dialects; and WHEREAS, there were approximately 409,000 Asian American residents in Cook County representing 7.7% of the County's preconsiderPass Action details Not available
24-2660 1 RESOLUTION FOR ASIAN AMERICAN DATA INCLUSIONResolutionPROPOSED RESOLUTION RESOLUTION FOR ASIAN AMERICANPROPOSED AMENDMENT TO FILE 24-2660 Sponsored by: JOSINA MORITA, Cook County Board of Commissioners PROPOSED RESOLUTION RESOLUTION FOR ASIAN AMERICAN DATA INCLUSION WHEREAS, Cook County is one of the largest and most racially, ethnically and linguistically diverse counties in the country; and WHEREAS, Cook County Government is committed to supporting equitable, inclusive and accessible government; and WHEREAS, Cook County Government must collect accurate data to understand and serve the specific needs of its diverse communities; and WHEREAS, Cook County recognizes Asian Americans as a minority group; and WHEREAS, Asian Americans include people whose origins and ancestries lie in East Asia, Southeast Asia, Pacific Islands and South Asia the Indian subcontinent; and WHEREAS, Asian Americans come from over 40 countries, include over 20 ethnicities speaking 2,300 languages and dialects; and WHEREAS, there were approximately 409,000 Asian American residents in Cook County representing 7.7% of the County's preferPass Action details Not available
24-2674 1 A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE COMMUNITY SAFETY THROUGH STABLE HOMES ACTResolutionPROPOSED RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE COMMUNITY SAFETY THROUGH STABLE HOMES ACT WHEREAS, according to the Illinois Department of Human Rights (IDHR) report “Fair Housing Implications of Nuisance and Crime-Free Ordinances: A Guide for Units of Local Government”, ‘crime-free’ housing programs are formal partnerships between cities and housing providers that often require housing providers to evict tenants that are deemed connected to crimes; and WHEREAS, the report goes on to note that these crime-free ordinances often require housing providers to deny housing, evict, fine, or penalize tenants for their connection to specific crimes or just “criminal activity” in general, and are often broadly written to prohibit activities such as the act of an arrest or simple calls for police service; and WHEREAS, according to the ACLU of Illinois, these ordinances have been broadly written to apply even when the tenant was the victim of the crime or called the police for protection or assistance; and WHEREAS, Illinois Public Media reports that these types of orreferPass Action details Not available
24-2210 1 Medical Examiner Office - Department of Revenue Audit ReportReportREPORT Department: Office of the County Auditor Report Title: Medical Examiner Office - Department of Revenue Audit Report Report Period: December 2021 - June 2023 Summary: This audit was designed to assess the internal controls over the cash process of the Medical Examiner’s Office to determine if they are adequate.referPass Action details Not available
24-2243 1 OCA - FY23 4th Quarter Open RecommendationsReportREPORT Department: Office of the County Auditor Report Title: OCA - FY23 4th Quarter Open Recommendations Report Period: November 2023 - December 2023 Summary: This report was designed to communicate the status of Open Recommendations from previous reports issued by the Office of the County Auditor.referPass Action details Not available
24-2658 1 Medical Examiner Office Audit ReportReportREPORT Department: Office of the County Auditor Report Title: Medical Examiner Office Audit Report Report Period: December 2021 - June 2023 Summary: This audit was designed to assess the internal controls over the cash process and to determine if the security vendor is complying with the scope defined in the contract within the Medical Examiner’s Office.referPass Action details Not available
24-2236 1 Cook County Covid 19 Financial Response Report April 2024 BoardReportREPORT Department: Bureau of Finance Report Title: Cook County Covid 19 Financial Response Report April Board 2024 Report Period: March 1, 2020 - March 15, 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 March 15, 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
24-2238 1 TIAO Ordinance AmendmentOrdinance AmendmentPROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDMENT AMENDMENT TO COUNTY TAXPAYERS’ INTEREST ASSURANCE ORDINANCE BE IT ORDAINED, by the Cook County Board of Commissioners, that Chapter 34 Finance, Article I Generally, Section Number 34-4 of the Cook County Code is hereby amended as follows: Sec. 34-4. Investment of public funds. (a) This section shall be known and may be cited as the "Cook County Taxpayers' Interest Assurance Ordinance". (b) All elected and appointed public officials of Cook County are directed to invest public funds in their possession or for which they are custodians in interest-bearing accounts, except where prohibited by law or for which compelling economic reasons do not justify the use of an interest-bearing account. If any public funds are not invested in an interest-bearing account, the elected or appointed public official shall certify in writing to the Chief Financial Officer and the County Auditor the reason that such funds have not been invested in an interest-bearing account. The Chief Financial Officer and the County Auditor will forward to the President of referPass Action details Not available
24-2633 1 ARPA Budget Transfer ApprovalsReportREPORT Department: Department of Budget & Management Services Report Title: Board Resolution 22-0637 ARPA Budget Transfer Approvals Report Period: March 1, 2024 - March 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 March 1, 2024, and March 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 or Agenreceive and filePass Action details Not available
24-2498 1 Bills and Claims Report 2/21/2024-3/25/2024ReportREPORT Department: Comptroller’s Office Report Title: Bills and Claims Report Report Period: 2/21/2024-3/25/2024 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
24-1597 1 Contract Amendment A1 Mesirow Insurance Services Alliant (Insurance Brokerage Services Muni, Med Mal, CountyCare) 2005-18332Contract Amendment PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT Department(s): Department of Risk Management Vendor: Mesirow Insurance Services, Inc., an Alliant-owned company, Chicago, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to renew and increase contract Good(s) or Service(s): Insurance Brokerage Services (Municipal Liability, Medical Malpractice and Managed Care Excess of Loss Insurance - CountyCare ) Original Contract Period: 7/1/2021 - 6/30/2024 with (1) one, (2) two-year renewal option Proposed Amendment Type: Renewal and Increase Proposed Contract Period: Renewal period 7/1/2024 - 6/30/2026 Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $30,085,720.00 Original Approval (Board or Procurement): Board 3/18/2021, $30,085,720.00 Increase Requested: $22,161,511.00 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 ImpacapprovePass Action details Not available
24-1615 1 New Contract Deloitte (Health & Group Benefits Consulting) 2305-09194ContractPROPOSED CONTRACT Department(s): Risk Management Vendor: Deloitte Consulting LLP, Chicago, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to enter into and execute Good(s) or Service(s): Health & Group Benefits Consulting Contract Value: $1,017,565.00 Contract period: 8/1/2024 - 7/31/2027 with two (2) two-year renewals Potential Fiscal Year Budget Impact: FY 2025 $ 359,055.00, FY 2026 $ 322,500.00, FY 2027 $ 336,010.00 Accounts: 11000.1490.13385.520830.00000.00000 Contract Number(s): 2305-09194 Concurrences: The vendor has met the Minority- and Women-owned Business Enterprise Ordinance via: Direct participation and partial MWBE waiver. The Chief Procurement Officer concurs. Summary: This contract will allow the Department of Risk Management to receive Health and Group Benefits Consulting Services. The services identified include annual actuarial assessments, procurement support, vendor management, compliance support, communications, and the ability to provide strategic counsel on industry trends such as plan designapprovePass Action details Not available
24-2106 1 Fleet Vehicle Source, Inc. dba US Fleet Source, Las Vegas, NevadaContractPROPOSED CONTRACT Department(s): Bureau of Administration (BOA) and State’s Attorney’s Office (SAO) Vendor: Fleet Vehicle Source, Inc. dba US Fleet Source, Las Vegas, Nevada Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to enter into and execute Good(s) or Service(s): Nissan Leaf SV Plus 4 Door Hatchback (electric vehicles). Contract Value: $250,740.00 Contract period: 4/18/2024 - 4/17/2025, with two one-year renewal options Potential Fiscal Year Budget Impact: FY 2024 $250,740.00 Accounts: 11601.1011.21120.560265 (BOA); 11620.1250.21120.560265 (SAO) Contract Number(s): 2345-07273R2 Concurrences: The contract-specific goal set on this contract was zero. The Chief Procurement Officer concurs. Summary: This contract will allow BOA and SAO to purchase seven (7) Nissan Leaf SV Plus 4 Door Hatchbacks. The vendor was selected pursuant to a publicly advertised Invitation for Bids (IFB) in accordance with the Cook County Procurement Code. Fleet Vehicle Source, Inc. dba US Fleet Source was the lowest, responsive and approvePass Action details Not available
24-2114 1 Sutton Ford, Matteson, IllinoisContractPROPOSED CONTRACT Department(s): Bureau of Administration, Transportation and Highways, States Attorney, Clerk of the Circuit Court, Chief Judge Office, Juvenile Probation, Health and Hospitals Vendor: Sutton Ford, Matteson, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to enter into and execute Good(s) or Service(s): Ford Maverick XLT Hybrid Contract Value: $2,170,350.00 Contract period: 4/18/2024 - 4/17/2026, with one, one-year renewal option Potential Fiscal Year Budget Impact: FY 2024 $983,892.00 Accounts: SAO 11620.1250.21120.560265 $289,380.00; BOA 11601.1011.21120.560265 $202,566.00; DOTH 11569.1500.21120.560265 $115,752.00 and 11620.1500.21120.560265 $86,814.00; Clerk of the Circuit Court 11620.1335.21120.560265 $57,876.00; Chief Judge 11601.1310.21120.560265 $28,938.00; Health and Hospitals 11601.4897.21120.560265 $173,628.00; Juvenile Probation 11569.1326.21120.560265 $28,938.00 Contract Number(s): 2445-02095 Concurrences: The vendor has met the Minority- and Women-owned Business Enterprise Ordinance Via: direct participation. approvePass Action details Not available
24-1605 1 ARPA - Municipal Recycling Support, Subrecipient ApprovalResolutionPROPOSED RESOLUTION SUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY AND THE RECYCLING PARTNERSHIP FOR MUNICIPAL RECYCLING SUPPORT 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 amount of approxapprovePass Action details Not available
24-2245 1 Neurologica, CorpContractPROPOSED CONTRACT Department(s): Cook County Medical Examiners (MEO) Vendor: Neurologica, Corp., Danvers, Massachussets Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to enter into and execute Good(s) or Service(s): Neurologica CT BodyTom Service Agreement Contract Value: $228,000.00 Contract period: 5/1/2024 - 4/30/2027 Potential Fiscal Year Budget Impact: FY2024 $44,333.33, FY2025 $76,000.00, FY2026 $76,000.00, FY27 $31,666.67 Accounts: 11100.1259.35290.530814. Contract Number(s): 2201-07262 Concurrences: The Contract Specific goal set on this Contract is Zero. The Chief Procurement Officer concurs. Summary: The Cook County Medical Examiner’s office requests authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to enter into and execute a contract with Neurologica, Corp. for the maintenance and service agreement of the MEO’s Neurologica CT BodyTom (Portable Full Body 32-Slice CT Scanner). Neurologica Corp is the only vendor that can perform these services because the MEO’s current equipment is one of NeuroloapprovePass Action details Not available
24-1240 1 Intergovernmental Agreement for IIC with the Village of SkokieIntergovernmental Agreement (Highway)PROPOSED INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT (TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS) Department: Transportation and Highways Other Part(ies): Village of Skokie, Illinois Request: Approval of proposed Intergovernmental Agreement. Goods or Services: Right-of-Way acquisition Location: Village of Skokie, Illinois Section: 23-IICBP-13-LA Centerline Mileage: N/A County Board District: 13 Agreement Number(s): N/A Agreement Period: One-time agreement Fiscal Impact: $94,500.00 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 Skokie. The Village will be the lead agency for Right-of-Way acquisition for Skokie Valley Trail Project within the Village limits between Dempster Street and Golf Road. The County will reimburse the Village for its share of Right-of-Way acquisition costs.referPass Action details Not available
24-1456 1 Intergovernmental Agreement for IIC for Shared Use Mobility Center’s 2023Intergovernmental Agreement (Highway)PROPOSED INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT (TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS) Department: Transportation and Highways Other Part(ies): Shared-Use Mobility Center (SUMC) Request: Approval of proposed Intergovernmental Agreement. Goods or Services: Study Project. Location: Countywide Section: 23-IICTR-02-ES Centerline Mileage: N/A County Board District: Countywide Agreement Number(s): N/A Agreement Period: One-time agreement Fiscal Impact: $350,000.00 (up to $175,000.00 to be reimbursed from the Regional Transportation Authority) 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 Shared-Use Mobility Center (SUMC). The SUMC will be the lead agency for Chicago Regional Mobility Hubs Framework study Project. The County will reimburse the SUMC for its share of planning study costs.referPass Action details Not available
24-1720 1 Intergovernmental Agreement for RTA Mobility Hub Framework StudyIntergovernmental Agreement (Highway)PROPOSED INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT (TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS) Department: Transportation and Highways Other Part(ies): Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) Request: Approval of proposed Intergovernmental Agreement. Goods or Services: Study Location: Countywide Section: 23-IICTR-02-ES Centerline Mileage: N/A County Board District: Countywide Agreement Number(s): N/A Agreement Period: One-time agreement Fiscal Impact: $175,000.00 (up to $175,000.00 to be reimbursed from the Regional Transportation Authority) 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 Regional Transportation Authority (RTA). The Shared-Use Mobility Center (SUMC) will conduct the Study for Chicago Regional Mobility Hubs Framework study for the County of Cook through the 2023 Invest in Cook program. The County of Cook will provide project management for the Study and shall be supported by the RTA inreferPass Action details Not available
24-1921 1 Report for Construction Monthly Status Report – February 2024ReportREPORT Department: Transportation and Highways Report Title: Bureau of Construction Status Report Report Period: 2/1/2024 - 2/29/2024 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 February 2024.receive and filePass Action details Not available
24-1924 1 Contract for Pavement Preservation 2024 - Crack Sealing co. number 2411-12044Contract (Highway)PROPOSED CONTRACT (TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS) Department(s): Transportation and Highways Vendor: Denler, Inc., Joliet, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to enter into and execute contract. Good(s) or Service(s): Construction Services - Pavement Preservation 2024 - Crack Sealing Location: Countywide Section: 24-PPCRS-01-PV Contract Value: $1,418,899.45 Contract period: 5/2/2024 - 10/14/2027 12/13/2027 Potential Fiscal Year Budget Impact: FY2024 $1,064,174.59; FY2025 $283,779.89; FY2026 $70,944.97 Accounts: Motor Fuel Tax: 11300.1500.29150.560019 Contract Number(s): 2411-12044 Concurrences: The vendor has met the Minority- and Women-owned Business Enterprise Ordinance via: Direct participation. The Chief Procurement Officer concurs. Summary: The Department of Transportation and Highways respectfully requests approval of the proposed Contract between the County and Denler, Inc., Joliet, IL. This contract provides for the furnishing and installation of various types of crack sealing and crack filling products throughout Capprove as amendedPass Action details Not available
24-1996 1 Improvement Resolution for East Lake Avenue at C&NW RailroadImprovement 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: East Lake Avenue at C&NW Railroad Location: Village of Glenview, Illinois Section: 24-A5921-00-BR County Board District(s): 14 Centerline Mileage: N/A Fiscal Impact: $840,000.00 (FY24 = $420,000.00, FY25 = $420,000.00) Accounts: Motor Fuel Tax: 11300.1500.29150.560019 Summary: The Department of Transportation and Highways respectfully requests approval of the proposed improvement resolution for work being done in the Village of Glenview. The appropriating funds are for the East Lake Avenue at Chicago and North Western (C&NW) Railroad project in the Village of Glenview in Cook County. The project scope consists of the removal and replacement of bridge steel diaphragms.referPass Action details Not available
24-2064 1 Grant Award Acceptance Resolution for Old Orchard Rd (CMAQ)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: The Department is the recipient of $9,060,606.00 in Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement (CMAQ) funds for the improvement of Old Orchard Road from Woods Drive to Skokie Boulevard, in coordination with the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) and the Village of Skokie, in the Village of Skokie Grant Amount: $9,060,606.00 Grant Period: 7 years from date of execution of the funding agreement Fiscal Impact: FY24 ($1,952,000.00) Capitalizable; FY24 ($942,400.00) Non Capitalizable; FY25 ($2,448,000.00) Capitalizable; FY25 ($1,413,600.00) Non Capitalizable; FY26 ($2,304,606.00) Capitalizable Accounts: No Cash match required. 11900.1500.53986.521536; 11900.1500.53986.560019. Concurrences: The Budget Department has received all requisite documents and determined the fiscal impact on Cook County, if any. Summary: The Department of TransportatreferPass Action details Not available
24-2065 1 Grant Award Acceptance Resolution for Touhy Ave (CMAQ)Grant Acceptance Resolution (Highway)PROPOSED GRANT AWARD Department: Department of Transportation and Highways Grantee: Cook County Grantor: Illinois Department of Transportation Request: Authorization to accept grant Purpose: The Department is the recipient of $34,739,000.00 in Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement (CMAQ) funds for the improvement of Touhy Avenue from Elmhurst Road to Mt. Prospect Road in the Village of Elk Grove Village, City of Des Plaines and City of Chicago and in coordination with the Illinois Tollway and the municipalities. Grant Amount: $34,739,000.00 Grant Period: 7 years from date of execution of the funding agreement Fiscal Impact: FY24 ($10,421,700.00); FY25 ($10,421,700.00); FY26 ($13,895,600.00) Accounts: No cash match. 11900.1500.53665.521536 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 acceptance. The grant is to accept CMAreferPass Action details Not available
24-2066 1 Grant Award Acceptance Resolution for 88th Ave/Cork Ave (IL Competitive Freight)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 National Highway Freight Program (NHFP) funds totaling $13,443,680.00 for construction of 88th Avenue/Cork Avenue from Archer Ave to 81st Street. The project is advancing in coordination with IL Tollway and Village of Justice. Grant Amount: $13,443,680.00 Grant Period: 7 years from execution of the grant agreement Fiscal Impact: FY24 ($6,654,622.00) Non Capitalizable; FY24 ($2,218,207.00) Capitalizable; FY25 ($3,428,138.00) Non Capitalizable; FY25 ($1,142,713.00) Capitalizable Accounts: No cash match. 11900.1500.53814.560019. 11900.1500.53814.521536 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 acceptance. The grant is to accept NHFP grant awareferPass Action details Not available
24-2067 1 Grant Award Acceptance Resolution for Franklin Ave /Green Street (CMAQ)Grant Acceptance Resolution (Highway)PROPOSED GRANT AWARD Department: Department of Transportation and Highways Grantee: Cook County Grantor: Illinois Department of Transportation Request: Authorization to accept grant Purpose: The Department is the recipient of $19,831,971.00 in Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement (CMAQ) funds for the improvement of Franklin Avenue/Green Street from York Road to County Line Road in the Villages of Bensenville and Franklin Park and in coordination with the Illinois Tollway and the municipalities. Grant Amount: $19,831,971.00 Grant Period: 7 years from date of execution of the funding agreement Fiscal Impact: FY24 ($11,514,392.40) (Task 10); FY24 ($388,990.20) (Task 11); FY25 ($7,676,261.60) (Task 10); FY25 ($259,326.80) (Task 11) Accounts: No cash match. 11900.1500.54179.521536. 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 acreferPass Action details Not available
24-2068 1 Grant Award Acceptance Resolution for Traffic Signal Replacement HSIP #1 (HSIP)Grant Acceptance Resolution (Highway)PROPOSED GRANT AWARD Department: Department of Transportation and Highways Grantee: Cook County Grantor: Illinois Department of Transportation Request: Authorization to accept grant Purpose: County will be the lead agency for construction and construction engineering of traffic signal replacements and intersection improvements at Ridgeland Avenue at 143rd Street, Kedzie Avenue at 139th Street and Kedzie Avenue at 175th Street. Grant Amount: $982,962.00 Grant Period: 5 years from execution of funding agreement Fiscal Impact: FY24 ($884,666.00); FY25 ($98,296.00) Accounts: No cash match. 11900.1500.54354.560019 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 acceptance. The grant is to accept $982,962.00 HSIP grant award for HSIP #1 project (23-HSIP1-00-TL)referPass Action details Not available
24-2069 1 Grant Award Acceptance Resolution for Old Orchard Road (HPP)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: The Department is the recipient of $800,000.00 in Highway Priority Project (HPP) funds for the improvement of Old Orchard Road from Woods Drive to Skokie Boulevard, in coordination with the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) and the Village of Skokie, in the Village of Skokie. Grant Amount: $800,000.00 Grant Period: 7 years from date of execution of the funding agreement Fiscal Impact: FY24 ($320,000.00); FY25 ($480,000.00) Accounts: No cash match. 11900.1500.TBD.560019 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 acceptance. The grant is to accept HPP grant award of $800,000.00 for Old Orchard (14-A8327-09-RP) project constructionreferPass Action details Not available
24-2070 1 Improvement Resolution for 2022 Pavement Rehabilitation Program Northern Corridor - Phase IIImprovement 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: 2022 Pavement Rehabilitation Program: Northern Corridor Package 3 Location: Villages of Elk Grove, Glenview, Hoffman Estates, Northfield, and Northbrook Section: 22-PRPN1-00-PV County Board District(s): 14, 15 Centerline Mileage: 11.4 miles Fiscal Impact: $23,000,000.00 Accounts: 11300.1500.29150.560019 (Motor Fuel Tax), 11300.1500.29152.560019 (RBI) (FY24 = $2,760,000.00 RBI; $1,840,000.00 Motor Fuel Tax; FY25 = $11,040,000.00 RBI, $7,360,000.00 Motor Fuel Tax) Summary: The Department of Transportation and Highways respectfully requests approval of the proposed improvement resolution for working being done in the Villages of Elk Grove, Glenview, Hoffman Estates, Northfield, and Northbrook. The improvement resolution is appropriating funds for Pavement Rehabilitation at six locations (Landwehr Road, Walters Ave, Landmeier Road, ShoreferPass Action details Not available
24-2071 1 Supplemental Improvement Resolution for County Line Road (South) - I-294 to North AvenueSupplemental Improvement Resolution (Highway)PROPOSED SUPPLEMENTAL IMPROVEMENT RESOLUTION (TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS) Department: Transportation and Highways Project Type: Motor Fuel Tax Project Request: Approval Project: County Line Road from I-294 to North Ave Location: Cities of Elmhurst, and Northlake Section: 16-W7331-00-RP County Board District: 17 Centerline Mileage: N/A Fiscal Impact: $4,700,000.00 (FY24 = $2,350,000.00; FY25 = $1,880,000.00; FY26 = $470,000.00) Accounts: Motor Fuel Tax Fund: 11300.1500.29150.560019 ($1,860,000.00); 11300.1500.29150.521536 ($2,840,000.00) Board Approved Date and Amount: February 10, 2016, $36,000,000.00; June 24, 2021, $4,000,000.00 Increased Amount: $4,700,000.00 Total Adjusted Amount: $44,700,000.00 Summary: The Department of Transportation and Highways respectfully requests approval of the proposed supplemental improvement resolution for work being done in the cities of Elmhurst and Northlake. The supplemental resolution is appropriating funds for the improvement of County Line Road from I-294 to North AvereferPass Action details Not available
24-2128 1 Supplemental Improvement Resolution for 87th St Bridge over B.O.C.T. RRSupplemental Improvement Resolution (Highway)PROPOSED SUPPLEMENTAL IMPROVEMENT RESOLUTION (TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS) Department: Transportation and Highways Project Type: Motor Fuel Tax Project Request: Approval Project: 87th Street Bridge over B.O.C.T. Railroad Location: Village of Bridgeview, Illinois Section: 19-B4224-00-BR County Board District: 6 Centerline Mileage: N/A Fiscal Impact: $525,000.00 (FY24) Accounts: MFT Fund: 11300.1500.29150.560019 ($10,500.00); 11300.1500.29152.560019 ($514,500.00) Board Approved Date and Amount: July 25, 2019, $3,300,000.00; July 28, 2022, $2,200,000.00 Increased Amount: $525,000.00 Total Adjusted Amount: $6,025,000.00 Summary: The Department of Transportation and Highways respectfully requests approval of the proposed supplemental improvement resolution for work being done in the Village of Bridgeview. The appropriating funds for the removal and replacement of the concrete deck and approach slabs of the 87th Street Bridge over the B.O.C.T. Railroad in the village of Bridgeview in Cook County.referPass Action details Not available
24-2219 1 Resolution to Advance Build Up Cook ImplementationResolutionPROPOSED RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE ARPA FUNDS TO SUPPORT BUILD UP COOK PROGRAM OF THE DEPARTMENT OF ASSET MANAGEMENT WHEREAS, on March 11, 2021, the federal government authorized the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (“ARPA”) which includes $1.9 trillion in federal stimulus funds to hasten the United States’ recovery from the economic and health effects caused by the COVID-19 pandemic; and WHEREAS, specifically, the federal government has authorized and allocated a federal award of approximately $1,000,372,385B of ARPA funding to Cook County to assist the County in its recovery from the economic and health effects of COVID-19; and WHEREAS, on June 24, 2021, the Cook County American Rescue Plan Act Framework (the “ARPA Framework”) was presented to the Cook County Board of Commissioners; and WHEREAS, the Cook County Board of Commissioners via Resolution 21-3654 accepted the ARPA federal award allocated to Cook County to assist the County in its recovery from the economic and health effects of COVID-19 in the amount of approximately $1,000,372,385.00; and WHEREAS, ResolutireferPass Action details Not available
24-2261 1 Build Up Cook IGA with Harvey and RiverdaleIntergovernmental AgreementPROPOSED INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT Department: Bureau of Asset Management Other Part(ies): Village of Riverdale, Illinois, City of Harvey, Illinois Request: Request to Approve Intergovernmental Agreement Goods or Services: The County will procure a contractor to inspect a utility tunnel owned by the Village of Riverdale. Agreement Number(s): N/A Agreement Period: This agreement shall be authorized upon Cook County Board approval and shall be in effect for twelve (12) months or upon completion of the project, whichever is earliest. Fiscal Impact: No net impact beyond funds already allocated to the project. The cost of this phase is estimated to be $50,000.00 Accounts: 11286.1031.63464.520830.00000.00000 - NT099 Summary: The Board of Commissioners approved an IGA on 11/16/2023 authorizing the Bureau of Asset Management, through its Build Up Cook Program, partner with the City of Harvey to assist the City with the completion and execution of various rehab and infrastructure projects related to the City’s potable water supply system approvePass Action details Not available
24-1904 1 Enercon Ltd. DBA Grumman Butkus Associates ContractContractPROPOSED CONTRACT Department(s): Cook County Health - Operations and Development and Capital Planning and Policy Vendor: Enercon Ltd. dba Grumman Butkus Associates Evanston, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to enter into and execute Good(s) or Service(s): Service - Mechanical, Engineering, and Plumbing (MEP) System Upgrades to Stroger Hospital - Powerhouse Only Contract Value: $2,061,200.00 Contract period: 5/1/2024 7/1/2024 - 4/30/2027 Potential Fiscal Year Budget Impact: FY 2024 $400,789.00, FY 2025 $687,066.50, FY 2026 $687,066.50, FY 2027 $286,278y.00 Accounts: 41569.4031.11190.560107.00000.00000 Contract Number(s): H24-25-073 Concurrences: The vendor has met the Minority- and Women-owned Business Enterprise Ordinance via: Direct participation. The CCH Chief Procurement Officer Concurs Summary: This request is for the provision of engineering design services for upgrades to the powerhouse MEP systems at Stroger Hospital. The vendor shall perform a complete examination of Stroger’s MEP systems in conjreferPass Action details Not available
24-1905 1 Enercon Ltd. dba Grumman Butkus Associates ContractContractPROPOSED CONTRACT Department(s): Cook County Health - Operations and Development and Capital Planning and Policy Vendor: Enercon Ltd. dba Grumman Butkus Associates Evanston, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to enter into and execute Good(s) or Service(s): Architectural and Engineering Design Services for Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing (MEP) Upgrades (John H. Stroger Jr. Hospital Only) Contract Value: $1,547,100.00 Contract period: 5/1/2024 7/1/2024 - 4/30/2027 Potential Fiscal Year Budget Impact: FY 2024 $214,875.00, FY 2025 $515,700.00, FY 2026 $515,700.00, FY 2027 $300,825.00 Accounts: 41569.4031.11190.560107.00000.00000 Contract Number(s): H24-25-074 Concurrences: The vendor has met the Minority- and Women-owned Business Enterprise Ordinance via: Direct participation. The CCH Chief Procurement Officer Concurs Summary: This request is for the provision of engineering services for the design, engineering, and construction administration services for implementation of mechanical and electrical infrastrucreferPass Action details Not available
24-1203 1 Marco Supply Co. Inc., DBA Johnson Pipe Supply Co., Marco Supply Co., Inc. D/B/A Johnson Pipe & Supply Co.ContractPROPOSED CONTRACT Department(s): Department of Facilities Management Vendor: Marco Supply Co. Inc., DBA Johnson Pipe & Supply Co. Inc., Chicago, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to enter into and execute Good(s) or Service(s): Sloan Plumbing Supplies Contract Value: $300,000.00 Contract period: 5/1/2024 - 4/30/2027, with two (2), one (1) year renewal options Potential Fiscal Year Budget Impact: FY 2024 $66,666.64, FY 2025 $100,000.00, FY 2026 $100,000.00, FY 2027 $33,333.36 X Accounts: 11100.1200.12355.530188 Contract Number(s): 2302-04190R Concurrences: The vendor has met the Minority- and Women-owned Business Enterprise Ordinance Via: Full MWBE waiver with indirect participation. The Chief Procurement Officer concurs. Summary: This contract will allow the Department of Facilities Management to purchase Plumbing Supplies. The vendor was selected pursuant to a publicly advertised Invitation for Bids (IFB) in accordance with the Cook County Procurement Code. Marco Supply Co. Inc., DBA JapprovePass Action details Not available
24-1516 1 Convergint Technologies, LLCContract Amendment PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT Department(s): Facilities Management Vendor: Convergint Technologies, LLC, Schaumburg, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to renew and increase contract Good(s) or Service(s): Maintenance and Repair of the “EST” Fire Alarm Systems Original Contract Period: 6/15/2020 - 6/14/2023, with two (2), one (1) year renewal options Proposed Amendment Type: Renewal and Increase Proposed Contract Period: 6/15/2024 - 6/14/2025 Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $140,000.00 Original Approval (Board or Procurement): Procurement, 7/1/2020, $90,000.00 Increase Requested: $50,000.00 Previous Board Increase(s): N/A Previous Chief Procurement Officer Increase(s): 7/31/2023, $50,000.00 Previous Board Renewals: N/A Previous Chief Procurement Officer Renewals: 7/31/2023, (6/15/2023 - 6/14/2024) Previous Board Extension(s): N/A Previous Chief Procurement Officer Extension(s): N/A Potential Fiscal Impact: FY 2024 $20,833.33 FY 2025, $29,166.67 Accounts: 1approvePass Action details Not available
24-1517 1 Production DistributionContract Amendment PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT Department(s): Facilities Management Vendor: Production Distribution, Chicago, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to Renew and Increase contract Good(s) or Service(s): Filter Supplies Original Contract Period: 7/1/2021 - 6/30/2024, with one (1), two (2) year renewal option Proposed Amendment Type: Renewal and Increase Proposed Contract Period: 7/1/2024 - 6/30/2026 Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $975,494.31 Original Approval (Board or Procurement): Board, 6/24/2021, $725,494.31 Increase Requested: $250,000.00 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 $52,083.33, FY 2025 $124,999.92, FY 2026 $72,916.75 Accounts: 11100.1200.12355.530188 Contract Number(s): 2002-18416 Concurrences: TheapprovePass Action details Not available
24-1837 1 Valdez, LLCContract Amendment PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT Department(s): Department of Facilities Management, Cook County Sheriff’s Office, Juvenile Temporary Detention Center Vendor: Valdes, LLC, Wheeling, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to Renew and increase contract Good(s) or Service(s): Paper Towels and Toilet Tissue Original Contract Period: 6/1/2021 - 5/31/2024, with two (2), one (1) year renewal options Proposed Amendment Type: Renewal and Increase Proposed Contract Period: 6/1/2024 - 5/31/2025 Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $1,184,439.84 Original Approval (Board or Procurement): Board, 5/13/2021, $749,232.00 Increase Requested: $560,000.00 Previous Board Increase(s): 11/17/2022, $435,207.84 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: (DFM: FY 2024 $125,000.00, FY 2025 $125,approvePass Action details Not available
24-2107 1 City Escape Garden and Design, LLCContractPROPOSED CONTRACT Department(s): Cook County Department of Facilities Management, Zones 1, 2 and 4 and Cook County Hospital and Health Systems, Zone 3 Vendor: City Escape Garden & Design, LLC., Chicago, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to enter into and execute Good(s) or Service(s): Landscaping Services Contract Value: $1,392,085.00 Contract period: 6/1/2024 - 5/31/2027, with two (2), One (1) year renewal options. Potential Fiscal Year Budget Impact: CC DFM: FY 2024 $165,975.78 FY 2025 $331.951.67, FY 2026 $331.951.67 FY 27 $165,975.78 CCHHS: FY 2024 $66,038.33, FY 2025 $132.076.67, FY 2026 $132.076.67, FY 27 $66,038.33. Accounts: CC DFM, Zones 1, 2, and 4: 11100.1200.12355.520390.00000.00000; CCHH, Zone 3: 41225.4897.17775.540360.00000.00000 Contract Number(s): 2345-08242A Concurrences: The vendor has met the Minority- and Women-owned Business Enterprise Ordinance via: Direct participation. The Prime Vendor is Certified WBE. The Chief Procurement Officer concurs. Summary: This contractwithdraw  Action details Not available
24-2180 1 Aztec Supply CorporationContract Amendment PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT Department(s): Department of Facilities Management, Cook County Sheriff’s Office and Juvenile Temporary Detention Center Vendor: Aztec Supply Corporation, Chicago, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to renew contract Good(s) or Service(s): Janitorial Supplies Original Contract Period: 12/1/2021- 11/30/2024, with one (1), two (2) year renewal option Proposed Amendment Type: Renewal Proposed Contract Period: Renewal 12/1/2024 - 11/30/2026 Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $2,030,033.87 Original Approval (Board or Procurement): Board 11/4/2021, $2,030,033.87 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 Previous Board Extension(s): N/A Previous Chief Procurement Officer Extension(s): N/A Potential Fiscal Impact: N/A Accounts: Department of Facilities Management - 11100.1200.123approvePass Action details Not available
24-2267 1 Lease Agreement for 2101 W. CermakLease AgreementPROPOSED SUBSTIUTE TO FILE 24-2267 PROPOSED LEASE AGREEMENT Department: Department of Real Estate Management Request: Authority to Enter into a Lease Agreement Landlord: WELBIC III BROADVIEW CERMAK LLC Tenant: Cook County, for use by the Cook County Department of Public Health Location: 2101-2171 W. 22nd Street (Cermak Road), Broadview, Illinois Term/Extension Period: 7/1/2024 - 6/30/2034 Space Occupied: 15,850 Square Feet Monthly Rent: Base Rent Expense Pass Total Obligation Net Build- Total Obligation (Monthly) Throughs (Monthly) Out Costs (Annually) (Monthly) Year 1 $14,529.17 $57.25 $14,586.42 $297,952.00 $472,989.04 Year 2 $14,877.27 $196.50 $15,073.77 - $180,885.24 Year 3 $15,237.56 $339.92 $15,577.48 - $186,929.72 Year 4 $15,610.46 $487.58 $16,098.04 - $193,176.52 Year 5 $15,996.41 $639.75 $16,636.16 - $199,633.92 Year 6 $16,395.87 $796.42 $17,192.29 - $206,307.44 Year 7 $16,809.31 $957.83 $17,767.14 - $213,205.72 Year 8 $17,237.22 $1,124.00 $18,361.22 - $220,334.64 Year 9 $17,680.11 $1,295.25 $18,975.36 - $227,704.32 Year 10 $18,138.50 $1,471.referPass Action details Not available
24-2502 1 4800 W. Chicago Lease AgreementLease AgreementPROPOSED LEASE AGREEMENT Department: Department of Real Estate Management Request: Approval to enter into a lease agreement. Landlord: Westside Health Authority Tenant: Cook County Health Location: 4800 W. Chicago Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60651 Term/Extension Period: 7/23/2024 - 7/22/2029 Space Occupied: 13,790 SF Monthly Rent: 7/23/2024 - 7/22/2025, $42,908.01. 7/23/2025 - 7/22/2026, $43,771.38. 7/23/2026 - 7/22/2027, $44,654.29. 7/23/2027 - 7/22/2028, $45,557.24. 7/23/2028 - 7/22/2029, $46,480.72 Fiscal Impact: $2,680,459.70 Accounts: 41215.4893.10700.550130.00000.00000 Option to Renew: Option to renew for two (2) five (5) year terms, with a 2% annual base rent escalations per Board Approval Termination: N/A Utilities Included: Yes for electricity and natural gas, no for water Summary/Notes: Cook County Health (CCH) uses the premises for the purpose of providing medical services to the public and for ancillary office and storage purposes. Landlord will provide a $75,000.00 tenant improvement allreferPass Action details Not available
24-2561 1 Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc. SubleaseLease AgreementPROPOSED LEASE AGREEMENT Department: Department of Real Estate Management Request: Request to Sublease Property Landlord: Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Tenant: Cook County Location: 180 N. LaSalle St. Chicago, Illinois Term/Extension Period: 7/1/2024 - 6/30/2031 Space Occupied: 40,850 Square Feet Monthly Rent: 7/1/2024 - 6/30/2025 $97,018.75 7/1/2025 - 6/30/2026 $100,422.92 7/1/2026 - 6/30/2027 $103,827.08 7/1/2027 - 6/30/2028 $107,231.25 7/1/2028 - 6/30/2029 $110,635.42 7/1/2029 - 6/30/2030 $114,039.58 7/1/2030 - 6/30/2031 $117,443.75 Fiscal Impact: $8,256,561.75 Accounts: 11900.1250.54471.550131----66% Federal 11900.1250.54472.550131----34% State Option to Renew: N/A Termination: Sublandlord may not terminate unless County provides written consent. If the Master Lease is terminated for any reason whatsoever prior to its natural expiration, then the Sublease shall terminate with the Master Lease. Utilities Included: Water, Heating and Cooling within normal business hours, Electricity and telecommunications arereferPass Action details Not available
24-2573 1 Westside Health Authority Lease AgreementLease AgreementPROPOSED LEASE AGREEMENT Department: Department of Real Estate Management Request: Request to Enter Lease Agreement Landlord: Westside Health Authority Tenant: Cook County, for use by the Public Defender’s Office Location: 5500 W. Madison Street, Chicago, Illinois 60644 Term/Extension Period: 3/1/2024 -12/31/2026 Space Occupied: 2,520 square feet Monthly Rent: $6,405.00 Fiscal Impact: $140,910.00 Accounts: 11286.1260.62742.550130.00000.00000 Option to Renew: Option to renew for three (3) additional three (3) year terms. Termination: Provide details of lease termination Utilities Included: Yes Summary/Notes: Requesting approval to enter into a lease agreement between Westside Health Authority, as (Landlord) and Cook County, a body corporate and politic (Tenant), for use by the Public Defender’s Office, to lease approximately 2,520 rentable square feet of office space, on the second floor, in the building located at 5500 W. Madison Street, Chicago, IL. 60644, for the purpose of establishing a Freedom DefensereferPass Action details Not available
24-2662 1 715 W. Maxwell St. Lease AmendmentLease Agreement AmendmentPROPOSED LEASE AMENDMENT Department: Department of Real Estate Management Request: Request to Approve Second Amendment to Lease Agreement Landlord: Trustees of University of Illinois, a body politic and corporate Tenant: County of Cook, a body politic and corporate, on behalf of Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office Location: Spaces 26.2 and 26.4 - 715 W. Maxwell St., Chicago, Illinois Term/Extension Period: 6/1/2024 - 5/31/2025 Space Occupied: Approximately 1,179 Square Feet Monthly Rent: $2,500.00 Fiscal Impact: $30,000.00 (total renewal term) Accounts: 11100.1250.14245.550130.00000.00000 Option to Renew: One (1) remaining one (1) year renewal option Termination: County may terminate with 60 days’ notice. Utilities Included: Yes Summary: Requesting approval to exercise a renewal option contained in the Second Amendment (approved 5/25/2023) to an IGA License with Board of Trustees of University of Illinois, a body politic and corporate, as Landlord, and County of Cook, a body politic and corporate, on behalf referPass Action details Not available
24-1676 1 ARPA FUNDS TO SUPPORT COOK COUNTY ARTS VIA SUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENT WITH CHICAGO LISCResolutionPROPOSED RESOLUTION TO PROVIDE ARPA FUNDS TO SUPPORT COOK COUNTY ARTS VIA SUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENT WITH LISC CHICAGO WHEREAS, on March 11, 2021, the federal government authorized the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (“ARPA”) which includes $1.9 trillion in federal stimulus funds to hasten the United States’ recovery from the economic and health effects caused by the COVID-19 pandemic; and WHEREAS, specifically, the federal government has authorized and allocated a federal award of approximately $1,000,372,385B of ARPA funding to Cook County to assist the County in its recovery from the economic and health effects of COVID-19; and WHEREAS, on June 24, 2021, the Cook County American Rescue Plan Act Framework (the “ARPA Framework”) was presented to the Cook County Board of Commissioners; and WHEREAS the Cook County Board of Commissioners via Resolution 21-3654 accepted the ARPA federal award allocated to Cook County to assist the County in its recovery from the economic and health effects of COVID-19 in the amount of approximately $1,000,372,385.00; and WHEREAS Resolution 21-3654 fureferPass Action details Not available
24-2131 1 ARPA Vital Communities - Cook County Legal Aid for Housing and DebtResolutionPROPOSED RESOLUTION PROPOSED RESOLUTION FOR AN ARPA VITAL COMMUNITIES PROGRAM INITIATIVE IMPLEMENTED BY THE BUREAU OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT WHEREAS, on March 11, 2021, the federal government authorized the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (“ARPA”) which includes $1.9 trillion in federal stimulus funds to hasten the United States’ recovery from the economic and health effects caused by the COVID-19 pandemic; and WHEREAS, specifically, the federal government has authorized and allocated a federal award of approximately $1,000,372,385B of ARPA funding to Cook County to assist the County in its recovery from the economic and health effects of COVID-19; and WHEREAS, on June 24, 2021, the Cook County American Rescue Plan Act Framework (the “ARPA Framework”) was presented to the Cook County Board of Commissioners; and WHEREAS, to effectuate the approach outlined in the ARPA Framework, the Cook County Board of Commissioners authorized the Chief Financial Officer and the Budget Director to expend a limited amount of ARPA funding via Resolution 21-3657 for the purpose of referPass Action details Not available
24-2162 1 Stern Pinball IncResolutionPROPOSED RESOLUTION Stern Pinball Inc. Class 6b CEERM PROPERTY TAX INCENTIVE REQUEST WHEREAS, the Cook County Bureau of Economic Development received and reviewed a Real Property Assessment Classification 6b CEERM application containing the following information: Applicant: Stern Pinball Inc. Address: 1001 Busse Avenue, Elk Grove Village, Illinois Municipality or Unincorporated Township: Village of Elk Grove Cook County District: 15th District Permanent Index Number: 08-26-303-014-0000 Municipal Resolution Number: Village of Elk Grove, Resolution No. 55-22 Number of month property vacant/abandoned: Five (5) months vacant Special circumstances justification requested: Yes Proposed use of property: Industrial, manufacturing, warehousing, and distribution Living Wage Ordinance Compliance Affidavit Provided: Yes WHEREAS, the Cook County Board of Commissioners has adopted a Real Property Assessment Classification 6b Critical Emergency Employee Retention Modification (CEERM) that provides an applicant a reduction in the assessment level forreferPass Action details Not available
24-2163 1 Windy City Asset managementResolutionPROPOSED RESOLUTION Windy City Asset management Inc. CLASS 8 PROPERTY TAX INCENTIVE REQUEST WHEREAS, the Cook County Bureau of Economic Development received and reviewed a Real Property Assessment Classification 8 application containing the following information: Applicant: Windy City Asset Management Inc. Address: 14500 S. Alice Avenue, Burnham, Illinois Municipality or Unincorporated Township: Village of Burnham Cook County District: 4th District Permanent Index Number: 30-06-400-037-0000 Municipal Resolution Number: Village of Burnham, Resolution No. 2021-R-007 Number of month property vacant/abandoned: Four (4) months vacant Special circumstances justification requested: Yes Proposed use of property: Industrial - production and distribution Living Wage Ordinance Compliance Affidavit Provided: Yes WHEREAS, the Cook County Board of Commissioners has adopted a Real Property Assessment Classification 8 that provides an applicant a reduction in the assessment level for an abandoned commercial facility; and WHEREAS, the Cook CountreferPass Action details Not available
24-2170 1 WP 5, LLCResolutionPROPOSED RESOLUTION WP 5, 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: WP 5, LLC Address: 5201 W. 167th Street, Oak Forest, Illinois Municipality or Unincorporated Township: Village of Oak Forest Cook County District: 6th District Permanent Index Number: 28-28-103-031-0000 Municipal Resolution Number: Village of Oak Forest, Resolution No. 2021-06-0405 Number of month property vacant/abandoned: 12 months vacant Special circumstances justification requested: Yes Proposed use of property: Commercial - Restaurant 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 defines abandoned prreferPass Action details Not available
24-2194 1 AJ Inter Estate LLCResolution (Class 8) Purchase for ValuePROPOSED RESOLUTION AJ Inter Estate 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: AJ Inter Estate LLC Address: 3241 East End Avenue, South Chicago Heights, Illinois Municipality or Unincorporated Township: Village of South Chicago Heights Cook County District: 6th District Permanent Index Number: 32-33-101-024-0000 and 32-33-101-025-0000 Municipal Resolution Number: Village of South Chicago Heights, Resolution No. 2022-R-5 Number of month property vacant/abandoned: Six (6) months vacant Special circumstances justification requested: Yes Proposed use of property: Industrial use - Commercial Truck Repair 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 facilireferPass Action details Not available
24-2195 1 KeyState Holdings, LLCResolution (Class 6B) Purchase for ValuePROPOSED RESOLUTION KeyState Holdings, 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: KeyState Holdings, LLC Address: 5859 W. 117th Place, Alsip, Illinois Municipality or Unincorporated Township: Village of Alsip Cook County District: 6th District Permanent Index Number: 24-20-404-003-0000 and 24-20-404-004-0000 Municipal Resolution Number: Village of Alsip, Ordinance No. 2022-02-1 Number of month property vacant/abandoned: Nine (9) months vacant Special circumstances justification requested: Yes Proposed use of property: Industrial use - warehousing and distribution Living Wage Ordinance Compliance Affidavit Provided: Yes WHEREAS, the Cook County Board of Commissioners has adopted a Real Property Assessment Classification 8 that provides an applicant a reduction in the assessment level for an abandoned commercial facility; and WHEREAS, the Cook County ClreferPass Action details Not available
24-2513 1 ARPA HOME BUYER DOWN PAYMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FUNDINGResolutionPROPOSED RESOLUTION PROPOSAL FOR ARPA FUNDING-HOMEBUYER DOWN PAYMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM 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; and WHEREAS, Resolution 21-3654 further aureferPass Action details Not available
24-2177 1 South Boulevard Shores, LLC Home Investment PartnershipHOME Investment Partnerships ProgramPROPOSED HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM Department: Planning and Development Other Part(ies): South Boulevard Shores, LLC Request: Cook County’s Department of Planning and Development requests approval of the investment of $1,500,000 HOME Investment Partnership funds to support the acquisition and new construction of South Boulevard Shores, a 60-unit affordable housing development to be located at 504-518 South Boulevard in Evanston. Total Development Cost: $28,496,577.00 Project Loan Amount: $1,500,000.00 Fiscal Impact: $1,500,000.00 Account(s): 11900.1013.54153.580170.00000.00000 Summary: Cook County’s Department of Planning and Development requests the approval of investment of $1,500,000 HOME Investment Partnership funds to support the acquisition and new construction of South Boulevard Shores, a 60-unit affordable housing development to be located at 504-518 South Boulevard. The construction (18-month term) and permanent HOME loan (30-year term) will bear 1.0% interest with interest-only payments payable from surplus cash in a subordinatreferPass Action details Not available
24-1760 1 Q1 FY 2024 Hiring Timeline ReportReportREPORT Department: Bureau of Human Resources Report Title: Bureau of Human Resources Hiring Timeline Report Report Period: 1st Quarter FY 2024 Summary: This report provides a quarterly analysis of the Bureau of Human Resources’ hiring timeline showing the amount of time it takes to fill vacant positions. The timeline begins with the date the completed hiring request is submitted to the Bureau of Human Resources and ends with an employee’s first day of employment.referPass Action details Not available
24-2120 1 Target Market Professional ServicesContractPROPOSED CONTRACT Department(s): Various Cook County Bureaus, Agencies, and Office of the Elected Officials Vendor: Sanchez Daniels & Hoffman, LLP Chicago, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to enter into and execute Good(s) or Service(s): Labor Consultation and Representation Services (Target Market) for two (2) categories of legal services: Category IV - Employment Law Category V - Employment Benefits and Pension Contract Value: Program: $500,000.00 Contract period: 6/1/2024 - 5/31/2027, with three (3), one (1) year renewal options Potential Fiscal Year Budget Impact: NA Accounts: Countywide Contract Number(s): 2308-02060A Concurrences: The vendor has met the Minority- and Women-owned Business Enterprise Ordinance Via: direct participation. The prime vendor is MWBE. The Chief Procurement Officer concurs. Summary: The selected firm may provide legal consultation and representation services for various County bureaus, agencies, and offices of the elected officials. These contracts are awarded treferPass Action details Not available
24-2121 1 Non target Market Professional servicesContractPROPOSED CONTRACT Department(s): Various Cook County Bureaus, Agencies, and Office of the Elected Officials Vendor: Various Law Firms: Franczek P.C., Chicago, Illinois Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP, Chicago Illinois Laner Muchin, Ltd. Chicago, Illinois Robbins, Schwartz, Nicolas, Lifton, & Taylor Ltd. d/b/a Robbins Schwartz, Chicago, Illinois Charles H. Wintersteen d/b/a Charles H. Wintersteen, P.C., Chicago, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to enter into and execute Good(s) or Service(s): Labor Consultation and Representation Services (Non-Target Market) for six (6) categories of legal services: Category I - Union Contract Negotiations, Category II - Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) Interpretation and Implementation Category III - Labor Relations Board Matters Category IV - Employment Law Category V - Employment Benefits and Pension Category VI - Employment of Foreign Nationals Contract Value: Program: $4,100,000.00 Contract period: All Contracts: 6/1/2024 - 5/31/2027, with three (3), one (1) year renewal options referPass Action details Not available
24-2241 1 HR Bi-Weekly Report FY 2024 Pay Period 4-6ReportREPORT Department: Bureau of Human Resources Report Title: Human Resources Bi-weekly Activity Reports Report Period: Pay Period 04: January 28, 2024 - February 10, 2024 Pay Period 05: February 11, 2024 - February 24, 2024 Pay Period 06: February 25, 2024 - March 9, 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
24-2259 1 HR Transfer of Funds FY 2024 Q1Transfer of FundsPROPOSED TRANSFER OF FUNDS Department: Bureau of Human Resources Request: Approval of a transfer of funds in Department 1032, Bureau of Human Resources Reason: The reason for this transfer is to support the purchase of carpet for rooms 820 and 818 at 118 N. Clark Street. The current carpet is in poor condition, inclusive of tripping hazards in various locations. From Account(s): 11000.1032.11690.501010.00000.00000, Salary/Wages) To Account(s): 11000.1032.10155.540370.00000.00000, Maintenance of Facilities Total Amount of Transfer: $90,000.00 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? This expense was unexpected; therefore, no funds were initially appropriated. 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. DBMS suggestedapprovePass Action details Not available
24-2227 1 Q1 Human Relations Committee ReportReportREPORT Department: Department of Human Rights & Ethics Report Title: First Quarter FY2024 - Complaints with the Commission on Human Rights Pursuant to Section 42-34(9) Report Period: December 1, 2023 - February 29, 2024 Summary: This report highlights human rights complaints that were investigated and closed during the first quarter of 2024.referPass Action details Not available
24-2493 1 Annual Ethics Report to the PresidentReportREPORT Department: Human Rights and Ethics Report Title: 2023 Ethics Annual Report Report Period: December 1, 2022 through November 30, 2023 Summary: In accordance with Sec. 2-591(o) of the Cook County Code of Ordinances, the Cook County Board of Ethics shall prepare and publish an annual report summarizing the Board's activities and present the report to the President and the Board of Commissioners. This Annual Report covers the period of December 1, 2022 through November 30, 2023.referPass Action details Not available
24-0880 1 DACRA Contract Renewal 2024Contract Amendment (Technology)PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT (TECHNOLOGY) Department(s): Bureau of Technology Vendor: DACRA Adjudication Systems, LLC dba DACRA Tech LLC., Rosemont, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to extend and increase the contract Good(s) or Service(s): Citation Management and Adjudication System Original Contract Period: 6/1/2021 - 6/11/2023 Proposed Amendment Type: Extend and Increase Proposed Contract Period:Extension period, 6/12/2024 - 6/30/2025 Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $2,084,896.00 Original Approval (Board or Procurement):Board, 5/13/2021, $1,937,563.00 Increase Requested: $840,100.00 Previous Board Increase(s): N/A Previous Chief Procurement Officer Increase(s): 8/29/2023, $147,333.00 Previous Board Renewals: N/A Previous Chief Procurement Officer Renewals: N/A Previous Board Extension(s): N/A Previous Chief Procurement Officer Extension(s): 8/29/2023, 6/12/2023 - 6/11/2024 Potential Fiscal Impact: FY 2024 $523,250.00; FY 2025 $316,850.00 Accounts: 11569 1009 21120approvePass Action details Not available
24-1709 1 2024 Toshiba Contract 1630-15529 extensionContract Amendment (Technology)PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT (TECHNOLOGY) Department(s): Bureau of Technology Vendor: Toshiba Business Solutions, a division of Toshiba America Business Solutions, Inc., Buffalo Grove, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to extend and increase the contract Good(s) or Service(s): Leasing of Multi-Function Digital (MFD) Copiers/Printers Original Contract Period: 1/1/2017 - 12/31/2021 with two (2), one (1) year renewal options Proposed Amendment Type: Extension and Increase Proposed Contract Period:Extension period 6/1/2024 - 4/30/2025 Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $8,493,193.13 Original Approval (Board or Procurement):Board, 12/14/2016, $5,273,091.00 Increase Requested: $1,392,000.00 Previous Board Increase(s): 1/13/2022, $3,220,102.13 Previous Chief Procurement Officer Increase(s): N/A Previous Board Renewals: 1/13/2022, 1/1/2022 - 12/31/2023 Previous Chief Procurement Officer Renewals: N/A Previous Board Extension(s):N/A Previous Chief Procurement Officer Extension(s): 10/6/202referPass Action details Not available
24-2053 1 Chapin Hall Center for Children, Chicago, IllinoisContractPROPOSED CONTRACT Department(s): Office of the Chief Judge, Circuit Court of Cook County Vendor: Chapin Hall Center for Children, Chicago, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to enter into and execute Good(s) or Service(s): Services; technical and research assistance for reimagining youth detention Contract Value: $836,862.00 Contract period: 5/1/2024 5/17/2024 - 4/30/2025 Potential Fiscal Year Budget Impact: FY 2024 $490,000.00, FY 2025 $346,862.00 Accounts: 11100.1326.35520.520470 Contract Number(s): 2450-03200 Concurrences: The Contract Specific Goal set on this contract is Zero. The Chief Procurement Officer Concurs. Summary: The Office of the Chief Judge seeks approval of a contract with Chapin Hall Center for Children for the purpose of providing best practice research and reporting to the Chief Judge’s implementation team for the court’s reimagining youth detention programming and specification of best practices in centers of care for youth. This work will encompass recommendations for Requests freferPass Action details Not available
24-2213 1 Center for Conflict Resolution, Chicago, IllinoisPayment ApprovalPROPOSED PAYMENT APPROVAL Department(s): Office of the Chief Judge, Circuit Court of Cook County Action: Approval of Court-Ordered Payment Payee: Center for Conflict Resolution, Chicago, Illinois Good(s) or Service(s): Dispute resolution services Fiscal Impact: $300,000.00 Accounts: 11322.1310.10155.520830 (Professional Services) Contract Number(s): N/A Summary: IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS SPECIAL ORDER No. 2024 - 11 SUBJECT: dispute resolution fund, disbursement The circuit clerk having collected dispute resolution fees during the year 2023, pursuant to the Illinois Not-For-Profit Dispute Resolution Center Act, 710 ILCS 20/1, et seq., and Cook County Cir. Ct. G.O. No. 19.2 (eff. March 9, 1989); The circuit clerk having deposited said fees into the dispute resolution fund; The amount of the dispute resolution fees collected by the circuit clerk in the year 2023 and available for funding having totaled $ 313,303.00; The Center for Conflict Resolution, 11 E. Adams St., Suite 500, Chicago, IL 60603, (CenterapprovePass Action details Not available
24-2590 1 Valdes, LLC, Wheeling, IllinoisContract Amendment PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT Department(s): Juvenile Temporary Detention Center, Circuit Court of Cook County Vendor: Valdes, LLC, Wheeling, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to renew contract Good(s) or Service(s): Disposable Kitchen Supplies Original Contract Period: 5/15/2020 - 5/14/2022 with three (3), one-year renewal options Proposed Amendment Type: Renewal Proposed Contract Period: Renewal period, 5/15/2024 - 5/14/2025 Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $307,894.90 Original Approval (Board or Procurement): Procurement, 5/14/2020, $102,894.90 Increase Requested: N/A Previous Board Increase(s): 3/16/2023, $180,000.00 Previous Chief Procurement Officer Increase(s): 10/7/2022, $25,000.00 Previous Board Renewals: 3/16/2023, 5/15/2023-5/14/2024 Previous Chief Procurement Officer Renewals: 10/7/2022, 5/15/2022-5/14/2023 Previous Board Extension(s): N/A Previous Chief Procurement Officer Extension(s): N/A Potential Fiscal Impact: FY 2024 $153,947.45, FY 2025 $153,947.45 AccouapprovePass Action details Not available
24-2305 1 Transfer of FundsTransfer of FundsPROPOSED TRANSFER OF FUNDS Department: Office of the Chief Judge, Circuit Court of Cook County; Office of the Clerk, Circuit Court of Cook County Request: To approve a budget transfer between accounts within the Office of the Chief Judge and Office of the Clerk Reason: To facilitate capital equipment purchases, which will be reimbursed by the Illinois Supreme Court in 2024 through its “Illinois Court Technology Modernization Program” From Account(s): 11100.1310.13725.580380, ($544,739.00) 11100.1335.13945.580380, ($504,516.00) To Account(s): 11100.1310.21120.560225, $544,739.00 11100.1335.21120.560225, $504,516.00 Total Amount of Transfer: $544,739.00 and $504,516.00 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? In March 2024, the Chief Judge and Clerk learned that the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts (“AOIC”) will reimburse the purchase of certainapprovePass Action details Not available
24-2592 2 Inclusion Solutions Payment ApprovalPayment ApprovalPROPOSED PAYMENT APPROVAL Department(s): County Clerk Action: For Payment Only Payee: Inclusion Solutions LLC, Evanston, Illinois Good(s) or Service(s): 24” Precinct bags Fiscal Impact: $438.00 Accounts: 11000.1110.17080.530605 Contract Number(s): N/A Summary: The Cook County Clerk’s Office is requesting approval of payment to Inclusion Solutions, LLC, of $438.00. This request is due to the bags being needed promptly.approvePass Action details Not available
24-1721 1 Vehicle Leasing, Maintenance and Insurance (HIDTA)Contract (Vehicle Acquisition)PROPOSED CONTRACT Department(s): Cook County Sheriff’s Chicago High-Intensity Drug Trafficking Area Unit (HIDTA) Vendor: Enterprise Fleet Management, Inc., Oak Brook, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to enter into and execute Good(s) or Service(s): Vehicle Leasing, Maintenance, and Insurance Contract Value: $6,334,615.44 Contract period: 6/1/2024 - 5/31/2027 Potential Fiscal Year Budget Impact: None; Federal Grant Funded Accounts: 11900.1210.54314.550060 - Automotive Equipment Rental, Grant Distribution, P28324, A11929 Contract Number(s): 2345-07100R Concurrences: The contract-specific goal set on this contract was zero. The Chief Procurement Officer concurs. Summary: This contract will allow the Cook County Sheriff’s Office to enter into a leased vehicle program that includes maintenance, fuel and insurance for the Sheriff’s Chicago HIDTA. The vendor was selected pursuant to a publicly advertised Invitation for Bids (IFB) in accordance with the Cook County Procurement Code. EnterprisapprovePass Action details Not available
24-2197 1 Harris Corrections - 2nd renewal & Increase (JMIS)Contract Amendment (Technology)PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT (TECHNOLOGY) Department(s): Cook County Sheriff’s Office Vendor: Harris Corrections Solutions, Inc. Niagara Falls, New York Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to renew and increase contract Good(s) or Service(s): Maintenance, Support and Enhancements to the Cook County Offender Management System (CCOMS)/Jail Management Information System Original Contract Period: 5/8/2020 - 5/7/2023, with two (2), one (1) year renewal options Proposed Amendment Type: Renewal and Increase Proposed Contract Period:Renewal period, 5/8/2024 - 5/7/2025 Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $3,883,320.00 Original Approval (Board or Procurement): Board, 3/26/2020, $3,883,320.00 Increase Requested: $2,878,106.00 Previous Board Increase(s): N/A Previous Chief Procurement Officer Increase(s): N/A Previous Board Renewals: N/A Previous Chief Procurement Officer Renewals: 3/15/2023, 5/8/2023 - 5/7/2024 Previous Board Extension(s):N/A Previous Chief Procurement Officer Extension(s): N/A PotentiapprovePass Action details Not available
24-2303 1 HONORING SHARON JONES UPON HER RETIREMENTConsent Calendar ResolutionPROPOSED RESOLUTION HONORING SHARON JONES UPON HER RETIREMENT FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL AND RABIES CONTROL WHEREAS, Sharon Jones, of Monee, Illinois commenced employment in and for the County of Cook as Clerk IV in the office of Cook County Animal & Rabies Control on July 25, 2005, and will retire as Administrative Assistant 1 on April 30, 2024; and WHEREAS, during the course of working in Cook County Government, there emerges certain individuals, who, because of their exemplary service, shared concerns for Cook County communities and dedication to Cook County Animal & Rabies Control stand out; and WHEREAS, unwavering commitment to achievement and an outstanding work ethic, warrant special recognition; and WHEREAS, that Sharon was hired as a Clerk IV in Department of Animal & Rabies Control (ARC). In 2010 she was promoted to Clerk V and in 2018, she was promoted to Administrative Assistant I and is serving in that capacity now until her retirement date April 30, 2024; and WHEREAS, Sharon often shared encouraging words, made the team laugh with stories, stayed papprovePass Action details Not available
24-2677 1 DECLARING THE MONTH OF JUNE JUNETEENTH MONTH IN COOK COUNTYConsent Calendar ResolutionPROPOSED RESOLUTION RESOLUTION DECLARING THE MONTH OF JUNE JUNETEENTH MONTH IN COOK COUNTY WHEREAS, for over 150 years, Juneteenth, also known as “Emancipation Day,” and “Freedom Day,” continues to be the most recognized and the oldest African American commemorations in the United States; and WHEREAS, on September 22nd, 1862, amid the Civil War, President Abraham Lincoln issued the preliminary Emancipation Proclamation, which declared that as of January 1, 1863, slaves in the Confederate states, “shall be then, thenceforward, and forever free;” and WHEREAS, the Emancipation Proclamation laid the groundwork for the passage of the Thirteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution, which abolished slavery throughout the United States and its territories; and WHEREAS, on June 19, 1865, two and half years after the issuance of the Emancipation Proclamation, Major General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, Texas, and issued General Order No. 3, with news that the Civil War had ended and that the enslaved were free; and WHEREAS, African Americans who had been slapprovePass Action details Not available
24-2687 1 DECLARING THE MONTH OF APRIL SECOND CHANCE MONTHConsent Calendar ResolutionPROPOSED RESOLUTION RESOLUTION DECLARING THE MONTH OF APRIL SECOND CHANCE MONTH IN COOK COUNTY WHEREAS, statistics proves that nearly 1 in 3 American adults have criminal records, which can have serious effects on the livelihood of individuals seeking housing, careers, educational and other daily incentives necessary for people to live. Some refer to these impacts as negative connotations to changed human beings; and; WHEREAS, the United States has the highest incarceration rate in the world accounting for more than 20% of the world’s prison population, despite the United States only making up roughly 5% of the global population; and WHEREAS, there are currently about 40,000 plus collateral consequences that impact Americans with criminal records making it significantly difficult for these Americans to reintegrate back into their communities; and; WHEREAS, the re-entry period is a critical time where both risk and protective factors can impact outcomes for returning residents who greatly benefit from support, services, and a second chance as they navigate the challengeapprovePass Action details Not available
24-1669 1 PROCLAIMING APRIL 20, 2024 AS, “MISSING PERSONS DAY”Consent Calendar ResolutionPROPOSED RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING APRIL 20, 2024 AS, “MISSING PERSONS DAY” IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS WHEREAS, Cook County is home to a diverse population, and each year, individuals from our communities go missing under various circumstances, leaving behind families and loved ones who endure immense emotional distress and uncertainty; and, WHEREAS, the observance of Missing Persons Day in Cook County serves as a poignant reminder of the countless individuals whose whereabouts remain unknown, highlighting the urgent need for collaborative efforts to address this pressing issue and provide support to affected families including access to counseling, legal assistance, and financial resources; and, WHEREAS, on May 20, 2017, the Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office hosted the first Missing Persons Day in Cook County which allowed members of the public to connect with those family members missing more than one month for free by using the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs); and WHEREAS, in 2022, the National Crime Information Center had 97,127 active misapprovePass Action details Not available
24-2231 1 HONORING THE LIFE OF LOREAN O. GORDONConsent Calendar ResolutionPROPOSED RESOLUTION HONORING THE LIFE OF LOREAN O. GORDON, IN MEMORIAM WHEREAS, on March 15, 2024, Lorean O. Gordon passed away at the age of 91, and WHEREAS, Lorean O. Gordon was born on November 6, 1932 in Chatham, Louisiana. Lorean was the eighth child born out of fourteen children to the late John Wesley McKeever Sr. and Delitha Dobbins McKeever. In her journey was one of profound faith and unwavering devotion, instilled in her from an early age as she embraced the teachings of Christ and served as a faithful member of her community; and WHEREAS, growing up in the warmth of her family's embrace, Lorean learned the values of hard work, togetherness, and unconditional love. These lessons, cultivated on her father's farm in Chatham, Louisiana, accompanied her as she embarked on her life's journey, shaping her into the compassionate and generous soul that she became; and WHEREAS, after graduating from Jasper Henderson High School, Lorean ventured to Chicago, Illinois, where she continued to embody the principles instilled in her upbringing. It was there that she met thapprovePass Action details Not available
24-2044 1 Honoring the Life and Contributions of Clarence N. Wood, Jr. Honoring the Life and Contributions of Clarence N. Wood, Jr. Honoring the Life and Contributions of Clarence N. Wood, Jr.Consent Calendar ResolutionPROPOSED RESOLUTION RESOLUTION HONORING THE LIFE AND CONTRIBUTIONS OF CLARENCE N. WOOD, JR. WHEREAS, Clarence N Wood, Jr. was born April 14, 1940 in Birmingham, Alabama to Dr. Clarence N Wood, Sr and Lucille Fleming Wood. As a child, Mr. Wood and his parents spent a time on their family farm in Sulligent, Alabama and summers in Chicago with family. Mr. Wood grew up in the Jim Crow South and was keenly aware of the racial injustices of the South. Mr. Wood also knew the key role education played to change the negative narrative of the South; and WHEREAS, Mr. Wood attended Carrie C. Tuggle elementary school and A.H. Parker high school in Birmingham and was an early entrant to Fisk University at age 15. Mr. Wood studied Law at the University of Iowa Law School on a scholarship provided by the State of Alabama designed to prevent black people from attending southern white universities; and WHEREAS, driven by the outrageous racial inequities he witnessed in his youth, Mr. Wood joined the vanguard in the fight for civil rights, served as a beacon of hope for countless people, anapprovePass Action details Not available
24-2077 1 CELEBRATING THE LIFE OF PATRICIA DALEY MARTINOConsent Calendar ResolutionPROPOSED RESOLUTION CELEBRATING THE LIFE OF PATRICIA DALEY MARTINO WHEREAS, it is with a heavy heart we acknowledge the passing of Patricia Daley Martino of Chicago, who left us peacefully on March 9, 2024, at the age of 86; and WHEREAS, Patricia was born and raised in the city of Chicago to her parents, former Mayor Richard J. Daley, and Eleanor “Sis” Daley. Patricia attended St. Xavier Academy for Young Ladies before graduating from St. Xavier University. Patricia spent many years as a dedicated Chicago Public School English teacher, inspiring students at Mather, Kennedy, and Tilden high schools; and WHEREAS, Patricia was known for her infectious laugh, her sunny disposition, and her boundless wit, which earned her the nickname Grinny from her adoring grandchildren. She had a song for every occasion and could play any tune by ear on the piano. Her quick wit, engaging stories, and sense of humor made her the life of every party; and WHEREAS, Patricia loved her beautiful home in Grand Beach, Michigan, which she designed and built with her beloved husband, Peter. PatricapprovePass Action details Not available
24-2725 1 CELEBRATING THE VICTORY OF THE WENDELL PHILLIPS WILDCATS BASKETBALL TEAM IN THE CHAMPIONSHIPConsent Calendar ResolutionPROPOSED RESOLUTION RESOLUTION CELEBRATING THE VICTORY OF THE WENDELL PHILLIPS WILDCATS BASKETBALL TEAM IN THE CHAMPIONSHIP WHEREAS, Wendell Phillips high school is proudly located in Cook County’s 3rd District in the Bronzeville neighborhood. Wendell Phillips High School, the oldest African American school in the city of Chicago and has a rich and proud legacy of producing accomplished graduates who made and will continue to make significant contributions in various fields throughout society; and WHEREAS, the Wendell Phillips Wildcats achieved an incredible milestone by winning the IHSA Class 2A basketball state championship. Phillips’ first such victory in more than 49 years; and WHEREAS, the team faced formidable opponents with unwavering determination, showcasing resilience and teamwork in every game. The Wildcats resolve and hard work culminated in a title clenching victory in Champaign, Illinois, over Benton Consolidated High School by a score of 54-47; and WHEREAS, The Wildcats, composed of talented young men who came together over the past seven months, includdeferPass Action details Not available
24-2522 1 RECOGNIZING BLACK MATERNAL HEALTH WEEK AND MINORITY HEALTH MONTHConsent Calendar ResolutionPROPOSED RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING BLACK MATERNAL HEALTH WEEK AND MINORITY HEALTH MONTH IN COOK COUNTY WHEREAS, the month of April is National Minority Health Month, a month-long initiative to advance health equity across the country on behalf of all racial and ethnic minorities and highlight the importance of improving their health while reducing health disparities; and WHEREAS, in solidarity with National Minority Health Month, the week of April 11-17 is Black Maternal Health Week in the United States, originated by the Black Mamas Matter Alliance, and officially recognized by the White House by proclamation, it is a week of awareness, activism, and community building intended to deepen the national conversation about Black maternal health in the US; amplify community-driven policy, research, and care solutions; center the voices of Black Mamas, women, families, and stakeholders; provide a national platform for Black-led entities and efforts on maternal health, birth and reproductive justice; and enhance community organizing on Black maternal health; and WHEREAS, this yearapprovePass Action details Not available
24-2523 1 STI Awareness MonthConsent Calendar ResolutionPROPOSED RESOLUTION DESIGNATING APRIL AS STI AWARENESS MONTH AND APRIL 14-20, 2023 AS STI AWARENESS WEEK IN COOK COUNTY WHEREAS, April is designated as National STI Awareness Month; and WHEREAS, the Centers for Disease Control designates the 2nd week in April as STI Awareness Week with the theme with the theme Talk, Test, Treat, an opportunity to raise awareness about sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and how they impact our lives; reduce STI-related stigma, fear, and discrimination; and ensure people have the tools and knowledge for prevention, testing, and treatment; and WHEREAS, anyone who is sexually active can get an STI, so it is important to learn more about them and how to minimize your exposure to STIs and take care of your sexual health; and WHEREAS, according to the CDC, the STI epidemic continues to worsen, and the 2022 Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI) Surveillance Report underscores that STIs must be a public health priority as more than 2.5 million cases of chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis were reported in the United States, the 7th time in 8approvePass Action details Not available
24-2524 1 COMMEMORATING ARAB AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTHConsent Calendar ResolutionPROPOSED RESOLUTION COMMEMORATING ARAB AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH IN COOK COUNTY WHEREAS, April is National Arab American Heritage Month, which celebrates the history, culture, and diverse population and the many contributions Arab Americans have made to our country; and WHEREAS, Arab America and the Arab America Foundation launched the National Arab American Heritage Month initiative in 2017; and WHEREAS, an estimated 3.7 million Americans have Arab roots, according to the Arab American Institute, with ancestries traced to 22 countries in the Middle East and North Africa; and WHEREAS, Arab Americans have diverse backgrounds and faiths, vibrant traditions, bold innovation, hard work, and a commitment to community and country; and WHEREAS, Arab Americans, both Muslim and Christian, are proud veterans of wars from the American Revolution to the Civil War to World War I and II to the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq; and WHEREAS, Arab Americans are serving proudly throughout different levels of government, bringing a diversity of expertise that helps make this country stapprovePass Action details Not available
24-2218 1 IN LOVING MEMORY OF RUTH M. CALLAHANConsent Calendar ResolutionPROPOSED RESOLUTION IN LOVING MEMORY OF RUTH M. CALLAHAN Psalm 37:23-24 "The Lord directs the steps of the godly. He delights in every detail of their lives. Though they stumble, they will never fall, for the Lord holds them by the hand.” WHEREAS, we gather with heavy hearts to pay tribute to the life and legacy of Ruth M. Callahan, a beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, and pillar of her community; and WHEREAS, Ruth M. Callahan, born on April 13, 1940, in Arkansas, entered this world as the fourth of six children to the late Benton Steve and Martha London, surrounded by a loving family; and WHEREAS, Ruth M. Callahan's unwavering faith guided her through life's challenges, leading her to accept Christ as her Lord and Savior at an early age, and inspiring her to serve her community and church faithfully; and WHEREAS, Ruth M. Callahan's commitment to her faith was evident through her service and leadership at Allen Temple Missionary Baptist Church in Stuttgart, Arkansas, and True Vine Baptist Church, in Dixmoor, Illinois; and WHEREAS, Ruth M. Callahan embarked approvePass Action details Not available
24-2669 1 RECOGNIZING SIKH AWARENESS MONTHConsent Calendar ResolutionPROPOSED RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING SIKH AWARENESS MONTH WHEREAS, Sikhs have been living in the United States for more than 120 years, working to grow and strengthen the country since; and WHEREAS, Sikh Americans have been contributing to the development of the United States since the mid 19th century with their work on farms, in lumber mills and mines, and on the Oregon, Pacific & Eastern Railway; and WHEREAS, Sikhism is the fifth largest religion in the world today, with more than 25 million Sikhs worldwide, an estimated 500,000 in the United States, and 25,000 in the State of Illinois; and WHEREAS, Sikh Americans continue to make rich contributions to the social, cultural, and economic vitality of the United States through their work in areas like agriculture, information technology, small business, hospitality, trucking, medicine, technology, and the United States Armed Forces; and WHEREAS, Sikh Americans work to foster respect among all people through faith and service; and WHEREAS, Cook County is committed to educating residents about the world’sapprovePass Action details Not available
24-2685 1 IN MEMORIAM OF FORMER SCHAUMBURG MAYOR AL LARSONConsent Calendar ResolutionPROPOSED RESOLUTION IN MEMORIAM OF FORMER SCHAUMBURG MAYOR AL LARSON WHEREAS, Former Schaumburg Mayor Al Larson served as a visionary leader who guided the community for more than four decades as it grew into the second largest economic hub in Illinois; and WHEREAS, Larson got his start in public service when he wrote a letter to complain about snowplowing during his young family's first winter in the Village in 1969-70, which elicited a call from then-Schaumburg Mayor Bob Atcher, prompting Larson to understand the impact he could have on his community; and WHEREAS, Larson soon after became a member of Atcher's Schaumburg United Party, the Schaumburg Jaycees, and the Schaumburg Environmental Committee, and was also appointed the Village's public relations director; and WHEREAS, he was then elected as Trustee in 1975 where he served three terms until 1987; and WHEREAS, Larson eventually evolved into an independent voice on the Village Board after losing a re-nomination bid in 1983, when he then ran as an independent and became the first independent electapprovePass Action details Not available
24-2688 1 A RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING LITTLE CITY’S NEW CEO, RICH BOBBYConsent Calendar ResolutionPROPOSED RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING LITTLE CITY’S NEW CEO, RICH BOBBY WHEREAS, Little City recently announced the promotion of Rich Bobby as their new Chief Executive Officer to take the helm of the organization; and WHEREAS, with 25 years of human services experience, including 12 years at Little City, Bobby has overseen operations for all Little City’s programs and support services, serving children, youth, and adults with autism and other intellectual and developmental disabilities; and WHEREAS, Rich joined Little City in 2012 as the Director of the Center for Family & Community-Based Services overseeing Little City’s Foster Care & Adoption, Community Clinical Services, and former Home-Based Services at their Chicago office; and WHEREAS, in December 2014, he became the Chief Program Officer of Adult Services, later transitioned to become the Chief Program Officer of Children’s Services, and was named Chief Operating Officer in 2023; and WHEREAS, Rich has led programs and services during some of Little City’s most challenging times, such as aapprovePass Action details Not available
24-2022 1 COMMENDING MARION NZINGA STAMPSConsent Calendar ResolutionPROPOSED RESOLUTION RESOLUTION COMMENDING MARION NZINGA STAMPS AND THE SISTERS OF THE STRUGGLE FOR THEIR DECADES OF ADVOCACY WHEREAS, Marion Nzinga Stamps and the Sisters of the Struggle (SOS), comprising Regina Harvey Stewart, Nianna Hickman, JoAnn Barron, Pauline Marshall, Addie Feazell, Polly Triplett, Makeda London, Pauline Marshall, Joyce Flake, Renay Wright, Bobbi Lockhart, Eunice Banks, and Marcia Jones, have demonstrated unwavering dedication to social justice and community empowerment since the 1970s; and, WHEREAS, the Sisters of the Struggle, based in the Cabrini Green community, emerged as powerful advocates for fair housing and public housing, championing the rights of residents in the face of housing discrimination and inequality; and, WHEREAS, the SOS played a pivotal role in the historic election of Chicago's first black mayor, Harold Washington, breaking down racial barriers and paving the way for increased representation in the city's leadership; and. WHEREAS, the Sisters of the Struggle exhibited exceptional leadership by driving Chicago's first womanapprovePass Action details Not available
24-2646 1 RECOGNIZING APRIL 22, 2024, AS EARTH DAYConsent Calendar ResolutionPROPOSED RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING APRIL 22, 2024, AS EARTH DAY WHEREAS, the very first celebration of Earth Day took place in 1970; and WHEREAS, Senator Gaylord Nelson, the junior senator from Wisconsin, had long been concerned about the deteriorating environment in the United States. In January 1969, he and many others witnessed the ravages of a massive oil spill in Santa Barbara, California; and WHEREAS, Senator Nelson announced the idea for a teach-in on college campuses to the national media, and Pete McCloskey, a conservative-minded Republican Congressman, to serve as his co-chair; and WHEREAS, they recruited Denis Hayes, a young activist, to organize the campus teach-ins and they chose April 22, a weekday falling between Spring Break and Final Exams, to maximize the greatest student participation; and WHEREAS, they changed the name to Earth Day, which immediately sparked national media attention, and caught on across the country; and WHEREAS, it inspired 20 million Americans at the time, 10% of the total population of the United States to take to the streetsapprovePass Action details Not available
24-2671 1 DESIGNATING APRIL 30th, 2024, AS THERAPY ANIMAL DAYConsent Calendar ResolutionPROPOSED RESOLUTION PROPOSED RESOLUTION DESIGNATING APRIL 30th, 2024, AS THERAPY ANIMAL DAY IN COOK COUNTY WHEREAS, thousands of therapy animals and their human owners or companions volunteer in schools, nursing homes, and community centers throughout the United States; and WHEREAS, scientific research shows that interacting with therapy animals can reduce stress, relieve depression, slow heart rate, lower blood pressure and strengthen the immune system; and WHEREAS, therapy animal teams throughout Cook County play an essential role in improving human health and well-being through the human-animal bond; and WHEREAS, therapy animal teams interact with a variety of people in our community including veterans, seniors, patients, students, and those approaching end of life; and WHEREAS, these exceptional therapy animals and their human companions bring comfort and healing to those in need; and WHEREAS, we encourage more pet owners to consider becoming therapy animal volunteers to help our community by creating greater access to meaningful therapy animal visits; and approvePass Action details Not available
24-2756 1 Harold Washington Cultural Center 20th AnniversaryConsent Calendar ResolutionPROPOSED RESOLUTION HAROLD WASHINGTON CULTURAL CENTER 20TH ANNIVERSARY WHEREAS, it is with great pleasure and deep gratitude that the Cook County Board do hereby proclaim the celebration of a significant milestone - 20 years of unwavering dedication to children, community, and culture at the Harold Washington Cultural Center; and WHEREAS, the Harold Washington Cultural Center has stood as a beacon of hope and opportunity, illuminating the paths of over 25,000 young individuals annually through its Media and performing arts initiatives; and WHEREAS, the Broadway and Bronzeville program has played a pivotal role in fostering the talents and creativity of our youth, providing them with a platform to showcase their skills and aspirations, thereby guiding them from the streets onto the stage; and WHEREAS, in addition to the invaluable youth programs, the Harold Washington Cultural Center has forged partnerships with diverse arts organizations, championing STEAM education, dance, theater, improv, and musicianship, thereby cultivating a vibrant and inclusive arts community tapprovePass Action details Not available
24-2772 1 JOSEPHINE MARY REGANConsent Calendar ResolutionPROPOSED RESOLUTION HONORING THE MEMORY OF JOSEPHINE MARY REGAN WHEREAS, We are here to honor and recognize Josephine Mary Regan born on May 31, 1964 to Bridie and Christie Sheerin in Bruree, County Limerick, Ireland; and WHEREAS, Josie will be remembered by her husband Cyril and her cherished son David as well as her loving mother Bridie in Bruree and her mother-in-law Mary T. in Roscommon; and WHEREAS, Recognition is given to Josie’s caregivers who lovingly watched over her, especially Nancy Bunce who is one of a kind, as well as Judy Petrauskiene, Eileen Nugent, Mary Henry, and the countless doctors and nurses who supported her during her battles; and WHEREAS, We hold space for her family and friends and remember the countless joyful and cherished memories of times spent with Josie in laughter and love; and WHEREAS, May the people who take on the important role of coaching the youth, a cause close to Josie’s heart continue to do so selflessly by nurturing and mentoring young adults so that they may experience the fulfilling moment when the smile of accomplishmentapprovePass Action details Not available
24-2751 1 Honoring Youth Crossroads, Inc. on the 50th Anniversary of Their FoundingConsent Calendar ResolutionPROPOSED RESOLUTION HONORING YOUTH CROSSROADS, INC. ON THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THEIR FOUNDING WHEREAS, the members of the Cook County Board of Commissioners congratulates Youth Crossroads, Inc. on their 50th Anniversary since their founding; and WHEREAS, in 1971, a group of community organizers from Berwyn received state funding to create a three-year project known as the Youth in Crisis Project; and WHEREAS, the Youth in Crisis project provided crisis intervention for houseless youth, drug abuse counseling, and support services for underserved teens in the west suburbs; and WHEREAS, in 1974, organizers from the Youth in Crisis Project incorporated the non-profit charitable organization West Suburban Youth Outreach, Inc.; and WHEREAS, by 1978, the agency moved into its own facility in the City of Berwyn. Over the next three decades the agency continued to grow and expand their services; and WHEREAS, the new services provided included reaching youth in trouble with police, involved with gangs, or experiencing problems at home, in school, or in the community; and approvePass Action details Not available
24-2773 1 Celebrating El Día Del Niño in Cook CountyConsent Calendar ResolutionPROPOSED RESOLUTION CELEBRATING EL DÍA DEL NIÑO IN COOK COUNTY WHEREAS, Día Del Niño, otherwise known as Day of the Child, is a culturally significant holiday for Mexicans and Mexican Americans; and WHEREAS, Cook County has a large population of Mexican Americans who have contributed immensely to our county’s culture, economy, and communities; and WHEREAS, children and their families are highly valued in Mexican culture, and this is reflected in the significance of the day; and WHEREAS, Día Del Niño is celebrated in Mexico on April 30th; and WHEREAS, in 1924, Mexican President Alvaro Obregon signed the League of Nations’ Declaration of the Rights of the Child; and WHEREAS, in 1925, on the one-year anniversary of the signing, Mexico declared the first annual Día Del Niño celebration; and WHEREAS, Día Del Niño calls on the charity of individuals and organizations to support educational, health, economic, recreational, and cultural opportunities for children; and WHEREAS, popular festivities include, the giving of gifts, music, pinatas, and games; and WHERapprovePass Action details Not available
24-2740 1 RECOGNIZING APRIL AS NATIONAL SEXUAL ASSAULT AWARENESS MONTH AND APRIL 24th, 2024, AS “DENIM DAY”Consent Calendar ResolutionPROPOSED RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING APRIL AS NATIONAL SEXUAL ASSAULT AWARENESS MONTH AND APRIL 24th, 2024, AS “DENIM DAY” WHEREAS, April is National Sexual Assault Awareness Month; and WHEREAS, according to National statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 1 in 3 women and 1 in 4 men in the United States of America (U.S.) have experienced sexual violence involving physical contact; and WHEREAS, according to the CDC, 47% of transgender people experience sexual violence; and WHEREAS, according to the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN), on average, there are 433,648 victims of rape and sexual assault each year in the United States of America (U.S.), and; WHEREAS, the RAINN data assures that every 68 seconds, an American is sexually assaulted, and every 9 minutes, that victim is a child; and WHEREAS, according to RAINN: only 310 of every 1,000 rapes are reported, only 50 of every 1,000 rapes lead to arrest, and only 25 of every 1,000 rapes lead to conviction in the United States of America (U.S.); and WHEREAS, according to RAINNapprovePass Action details Not available
24-2741 1 RECOGNIZING APRIL 30, 2024 AS DÍA DE LOS NIÑOS (CHILDREN’S DAY)Consent Calendar ResolutionPROPOSED RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING APRIL 30, 2024 AS DÍA DE LOS NIÑOS (CHILDREN’S DAY) WHEREAS, Children’s Day has been celebrated annually in México since 1925; and WHEREAS, this celebration had its origins during Álvaro Obregón's presidential period after the country joined the Geneva Conventions and looked after the wellness of the vulnerable children affected by World War I; and WHEREAS, the United Nations suggested in 1959 that countries adopt a National Children's Day in honor of the Children's Rights Declaration of 1959; and WHEREAS, Children are our future and are owed inalienable rights. It is the responsibility of society to ensure their rights are met & protections; and WHEREAS, Children are citizens of the world who need emotional and physical stability and should not be separated from their parents and family; and WHEREAS, Children have the right to an education, to enjoy a social life, and to build their futures; and WHEREAS, Children have the right to food so that they will not suffer from malnutrition and die from hunger; and WHEREAS, Children approvePass Action details Not available
24-2747 1 RECOGNIZING APRIL 7TH AS WORLD HEALTH DAYConsent Calendar ResolutionPROPOSED RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING APRIL 7TH AS WORLD HEALTH DAY WHEREAS, April 7 is recognized as World Health Day; and WHEREAS, around the world, millions of people's right to health is increasingly being threatened. Diseases and disasters loom large as causes of death and disability. Conflicts are devastating lives, causing death, pain, hunger, and psychological distress; and WHEREAS, in 1948, countries of the world came together and founded?the World Health Organization (WHO) to promote health, keep the world safe, and serve the vulnerable; and WHEREAS, WHO is the United Nations agency that connects nations, partners, and people to promote health, keep the world safe, serve the vulnerable, and champion global efforts to achieve better health for all; and WHEREAS, WHO plays an essential role in supporting countries to prepare for, detect, respond to, and recover from health emergencies, including pandemics, disease outbreaks, natural disasters, and humanitarian crises; and WHEREAS, six key programmatic divisions at the WHO headquarters drive action towards the TrapprovePass Action details Not available
24-2748 1 CELEBRATING THE 105TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE AMERICAN LEGIONConsent Calendar ResolutionPROPOSED RESOLUTION CELEBRATING THE 105TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE AMERICAN LEGION WHEREAS, the American Legion was chartered by Congress in 1919 as a Patriotic veterans organization; and WHEREAS, the American Legion is built on a promise from men and women who swore with their lives to defend and protect the United States through military service; and WHEREAS, the promise begins at enlistment, grows through training and discipline in the U.S. Armed Forces, and continues after discharge as veterans in service to community, state, and nation; and WHEREAS, focusing on service to veterans, service members, and communities, the Legion evolved from a group of war-weary veterans of World War I into one of the most influential nonprofit groups in the United States; and WHEREAS, there are about 55 departments: one each for the 50 states, along with the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, France, México, and the Philippines; and WHEREAS, on June 23, 1935, Legionnaires Harold Card and Hayes Kennedy organized the first American Legion Boys State at the Illinois State Fairgrounds iapprovePass Action details Not available
24-2755 1 TORO’S CONSTRUCTION CORPORATIONConsent Calendar ResolutionPROPOSED RESOLUTION HONORING THE 10TH ANNIVERSARY OF TORO’S CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION WHEREAS, Toro Construction Corporation is one of the fastest-growing Hispanic/Latino construction companies; and WHEREAS, Toro is a minority, women-owned business and has been active in the Chicagoland area for over a decade; and WHEREAS, as a certified minority general contractor, Toro fearlessly takes on projects of all sizes, offering not only construction expertise but also invaluable project management services to coordinate specialty trades for both commercial and residential endeavors; and WHEREAS, Toro also provides design input and engineering solutions as additional valuable services to their clients; and WHEREAS, Toro employs over 110 people, many of whom are from historically disadvantaged communities, and have completed 300 projects totaling over $150 million in value and almost 1.5 million work hours; and WHEREAS, one of Toro’s main end goals is to work as a solar contractor without the need for a partnership with an experienced, well-capitalized solar developer; anapprovePass Action details Not available
24-2767 1 CONGRATULATING CARRIE FULLERTONConsent Calendar ResolutionPROPOSED RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING CARRIE FULLERTON ON RECIEVING THE 2024 ILLINOIS PARK AND RECREATION ASSOCIATION ROBERT ARTZ LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD WHEREAS, Carrie Fullerton is the Executive Director of the Arlington Heights Park District and the 2024 recipient of the Robert Artz Lifetime Achievement Award from the Illinois Park & Recreation Association; and WHEREAS, this Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes that a recipient’s efforts will have had lasting impact and created awareness of the importance of parks and recreation among peers and in the community they serve; and WHEREAS, Carrie Fullerton is a graduate of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, earning a Master’s Degree in Recreation, Sport & Tourism Administration, as well as an Associate of Science degree in Cardiac Technology from Harper College; and WHEREAS, Carrie Fullerton has served as Arlington Heights Park District Executive Director since 2020, deftly managing the park district through the challenges of COVID-19 and ensuring the continuity of park services that were crucial to people’s emotionapprovePass Action details Not available
24-2724 1 IDIOPATHIC HYPERSOMNIA AWARENESS DAY JUNE 1STConsent Calendar ResolutionPROPOSED RESOLUTION IDIOPATHIC HYPERSOMNIA AWARENESS DAY JUNE 1ST WHEREAS, Idiopathic Hypersomnia (IH) is a serious and chronic neurological disorder that has a considerable, life-altering impact on those living with the condition and their caregivers; and WHEREAS, the main symptom of IH is excessive daytime sleepiness and/or sleeping in excess of 10 hours per night. Additional symptoms commonly include non-restorative sleep, and severe sleep inertia, which is extreme difficulty awakening from sleep, accompanied by feelings of inordinate disorientation upon awakening; and WHEREAS, this inability to stay awake and alert, an irrepressible need for sleep, and/or lapsing into sleep unexpectedly adversely affects quality of life and wreaks havoc on what most would consider typical day to day activities; and WHEREAS, patients and their caregivers are often dismissed, misunderstood and stigmatized by loved ones, friends, employers and medical professionals; and WHEREAS, despite its seriousness, IH is underrecognized, under researched and underdiagnosed which exacerbates tapprovePass Action details Not available
24-2739 1 HONORING COUNTY MAYO IRELANDConsent Calendar ResolutionPROPOSED RESOLUTION RESOLUTION HONORING COUNTY MAYO IRELAND WHEREAS, Mayo Day is a longstanding tradition in County Mayo, Ireland, celebrating its rich culture, heritage, and community; and WHEREAS, on May 4th, 2024, the 10th anniversary of Mayo Day will be celebrated with a flagship international event at Gaelic Park in Chicago, Cook County; and WHEREAS, this event will showcase Mayo's music, arts, crafts, food, and family-friendly activities, fostering a sense of connection for those with Mayo heritage in Cook County; and WHEREAS, the event provides an opportunity to celebrate Mayo pride, connect with fellow Mayoans, and strengthen cultural ties within Cook County; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of Cook County that May 4th, 2024, be officially proclaimed as Mayo Day in Cook County. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Cook County encourages all residents to participate in the Mayo Day festivities at Gaelic Park and celebrate the vibrant culture and heritage of County Mayo.approvePass Action details Not available
24-2734 1 HONORING THE LIFE OF, ERIN CHAVETTA RENEA NELSONConsent Calendar ResolutionHONORING THE LIFE OF, ERIN CHAVETTA RENEA NELSON, IN MEMORIAM approvePass Action details Not available
24-2746 1 HONORING WOMEN LEADERS IN THE LABORConsent Calendar ResolutionPROPOSED RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION HONORING WOMEN LEADERS IN THE LABOR MOVEMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL WORKERS’ DAY WHEREAS, the Cook County President and Board of Commissioners have designated the first of May as International Workers’ Day, joining the majority of the world’s countries in honoring workers and the global labor movement on the anniversary of the 1886 Haymarket Tragedy in the City of Chicago; and WHEREAS, women have made significant contributions to the labor movement throughout history by organizing, unionizing, rallying, and inspiring all workers to fight for social and economic justice, better working conditions, immigrant rights, and equal pay across racial and gender lines; and WHEREAS, Cook County is home to many historically influential women leaders in the labor movement, such as Lucy Gonzalez Parsons, Jane Addams, Margaret Haley, Sylvia Woods, Reverend Addie Wyatt, Jacqueline B. Vaughn, and Karen Lewis, and many others; and WHEREAS, in 1910, women led over 40,000 mostly immigrant laborers in Chicago in the garment workers' strike against the garment iapprovePass Action details Not available
24-2711 1 HONORING AVERY R. YOUNG FOR NATIONAL POETRY MONTHConsent Calendar ResolutionPROPOSED RESOLUTION HONORING AVERY R. YOUNG FOR NATIONAL POERTRY MONTH WHERAS, Avery R. Young is an interdisciplinary artist, educator, recipient of the Leader for a New Chicago 2022 award, a Cave Canem fellow and co-director of The Floating Museum, and; WHERAS, Young’s poetry and prose have been featured in BreakBeat Poets, Teaching Black, Poetry Magazine and alongside images in photographer Cecil McDonald Jr’s, In The Company of Black, and; WHERAS, Young is the composer and librettist for a new commissioned work from The Lyrics Opera of Chicago titled Safronia, and; WHERAS, Young’s work in performance, visual text, and sound design has been featured in several exhibitions and theater festivals---notably The Hip Hop Theatre Festival, The Art Institute of Chicago, The Museum of Contemporary Art, and American Jazz Museum, and; WHERAS, Young is the featured vocalist on flutist Nicole Mitchell’s Mandorla Awakening (FPE Records). His theater credits include co-writing and co-producing the soundtrack for Lise Haller Baggeson’s Hatorgrade Retrograde: The Musical, scoring approvePass Action details Not available
24-2713 1 ACKNOWLEDGING APRIL AS CHILD ABUSE AWARENESS MONTHConsent Calendar ResolutionPROPOSED RESOLUTION ACKNOWLEDGING APRIL AS CHILD ABUSE AWARENESS MONTH WHERAS, Child abuse is when intentional harm or mistreatment of a child under age 18 occurs. Child abuse is a criminal offense perpetuated commonly by someone the child knows such as a parent, family member, caregiver or family friend, and; WHERAS, Child neglect is a form of abuse. Neglect is failing to provide a child with food, shelter, education, medical care, and emotional support. At least 1 in 7 children has experienced neglect annually, and; WHERAS, Children who live in poverty, are younger than four years of age, and have special needs, are at higher risk of experiencing abuse and neglect, and; WHERAS, If untreated, the experiences of child abuse can impact a child’s lifelong health and well-being. Victims of child abuse are at higher risk of experiencing depression, substance use disorder or personality disorders. Counseling and therapy can help prevent future abuse and reduce long-term damage, and; WHERAS, As much as 70% of child abuse goes unreported; and a child tells an average of seapprovePass Action details Not available
24-2769 1 CELEBRATING PROSPECT HEIGHTS NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION’S 10 ANNIVERSARYConsent Calendar ResolutionPROPOSED RESOLUTION CELEBRATING PROSPECT HEIGHTS NATURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION’S 10 ANNIVERSARY WHEREAS, April 22, 2024, is Earth Day, first celebrated in 1970; and WHEREAS, the first Earth Day brought together millions of people and gave rise to the modern American environmental movement; and WHEREAS, sustainable communities is one of the six key pillars of Cook County’s Policy Roadmap and over the next decade the County is committed to implementing policies that support healthy, resilient communities that thrive economically, socially and environmentally; and WHEREAS, Cook County is dedicated to the health and well-being of the community, tasking the Cook County Department of Environment and Sustainability with improving the quality of the environment for all Cook County residents; and WHEREAS, Cook County is investing $45 million of American Rescue Plan Act funds towards sustainable, resilient, and healthy communities across the County; and WHEREAS, Cook County’s Climate Resiliency Planning for Communities has awarded $16 million to support environmental planniapprovePass Action details Not available
24-2778 1 Yvonne Davis ResolutionConsent Calendar ResolutionPROPOSED RESOLUTION YVONNE N. DAVIS, IN MEMORIAM WHEREAS, Yvonne Davis Arelia Nicholas Davis was born to Harry Nicholas and Irma Catherine Shane on January 11, 1937 in Evansville, Indiana and sadly passed away March 13, 2024; and WHEREAS, Yvonne Davis was an educator and a guide in academics and life; and WHEREAS, Yvonne Davis regularly shared with pride that she received her education at schools designated for people of color, including the all-Black Lincoln High School (1954), and her beloved Fisk University (1958) where she earned a BA Speech and Dramatics; and WHEREAS, Yvonne became a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Alpha Beta Chapter while attending Fisk. After graduating from Fisk, Yvonne moved to Evanston, Illinois where she met her husband of 54 years, Carl Edwin Davis; and WHEREAS, Yvonne later earned a Master’s Degree in Education Administration at Northwestern University, as well as a Reading Specialist Certification from Dartmouth College in Hanover, New Hampshire; and WHEREAS, Yvonne began her career as an educator at Jenner School, in ChicagoapprovePass Action details Not available
24-2780 1 Martha Johnson ResolutionConsent Calendar ResolutionPROPOSED RESOLUTION MARTHA ANN JOHNSON, IN MEMORIAM WHEREAS, Martha Ann Johnson was born November 6, 1931 and transitioned March 30, 2024 at the age 92; and WHEREAS, Martha Ann Johnson was raised by her parents Rev. Martha Louise and William Dobbins of Evanston, IL. and was the third of three children. At the tender age of three, Martha later developed spinal meningitis. This also resulted in her becoming deaf and mute; and WHEREAS, Martha attended a residential school for the hearing impaired in Jacksonville, IL. until the 6th grade when she returned home to Evanston; and WHEREAS, Martha became active in and was baptized in her mother’s church, Church of the Living God, as a child and young adult. She later symbolized her dedication to Jehovah through water baptism becoming a Jehovah’s Witness where she was very active in the Kingdom Hall; and WHEREAS, Martha’s joy for field service, Bible studies, and sharing Jehovah’s word provided time for her to also fellowship with her spiritual brothers and sisters; and WHEREAS, Martha felt pride in her rewarding jobs as a homemaker, approvePass Action details Not available
24-2797 1 RESOLUTION CELEBRATING MARGOT HAGER AS A 2024 EARTH MONTH BIRD CALL CONTEST WINNERConsent Calendar ResolutionPROPOSED RESOLUTION RESOLUTION CELEBRATING MARGOT HAGER AS A 2024 EARTH MONTH BIRD CALL CONTEST WINNER WHEREAS, Cook County Commissioner Josina Morita hosted the 2nd Annual Earth-A-Palooza on Sunday, April 14th at Linne Woods in Morton Grove; and WHEREAS, The Chicago Bird Alliance, founded in 1971, connects people in all our communities with birds and nature through educational programming, field trips, advocacy, stewardship and research. Chicago Bird Alliance has a vision for all communities to care about, protect, and cherish wild birds and their habitat; and WHEREAS, Judy Pollock is a renowned bird expert and serves as the President of the Chicago Bird Alliance; and WHEREAS, Cook County Commissioner, The Chicago Bird Alliance and Judy Pollock hosted the 2024 Earth Month Bird Call Contest to reclaim the outdated mnemonic bird call of the Carolina Wren, previously known as “maid, maid, maid, put on the tea kettle, kettle, kettle,” and WHEREAS, Margot Hager, a 9-year-old elementary school student at School District 74, Rutledge Hall, and member of Girl Scout Troop 4approvePass Action details Not available
24-2798 1 RESOLUTION CELEBRATING ALAINA KRITICOS AS A 2024 EARTH MONTH BIRD CALL CONTEST WINNERConsent Calendar ResolutionPROPOSED RESOLUTION RESOLUTION CELEBRATING ALAINA KRITICOS AS A 2024 EARTH MONTH BIRD CALL CONTEST WINNER WHEREAS, Cook County Commissioner Josina Morita hosted the 2nd Annual Earth-A-Palooza on Sunday, April 14th at Linne Woods in Morton Grove; and WHEREAS, The Chicago Bird Alliance, founded in 1971, connects people in all our communities with birds and nature through educational programming, field trips, advocacy, stewardship and research. Chicago Bird Alliance has a vision for all communities to care about, protect, and cherish wild birds and their habitat; and WHEREAS, Judy Pollock is a renowned bird expert and serves as the President of the Chicago Bird Alliance; and WHEREAS, Cook County Commissioner, The Chicago Bird Alliance and Judy Pollock hosted the 2024 Earth Month Bird Call Contest to reclaim the outdated mnemonic bird call of the Carolina Wren, previously known as “maid, maid, maid, put on the tea kettle, kettle, kettle,” and WHEREAS, Alaina Kriticos, a 9-year-old elementary school student at School District 74, Rutledge Hall, and member of Girl ScoutapprovePass Action details Not available
24-2802 1 RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING MINAL DESAI ON HER APPOINTMENT AS SKOKIE VILLAGE CLERKConsent Calendar ResolutionPROPOSED RESOLUTION PROPOSED RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING MINAL DESAI ON HER APPOINTMENT AS SKOKIE VILLAGE CLERK WHEREAS, Minal and her husband and children have lived in Skokie for 35 years; and WHEREAS, Minal has proven professional experience and diverse community relationships to educate, engage, and empower Skokie residents and ensure that the Village of Skokie is an equitable and welcoming place to all residents; and WHEREAS, Minal served as a member and secretary of the Skokie Kiwanis Club from 2006-2009; and WHEREAS, Minal served as the Executive vice president of the Skokie Chamber of Commerce from 2006-2009 and built relationships with members and the business community; and WHEREAS, Minal served as the John Middleton School Wellness Committee from 2016-2018 where she promoted health and wellness; and WHEREAS, Minal served as the Skokie Baseball and Softball Board Member from 2016-2020 and was an ambassador for the organization’s mission and goals; and WHEREAS, Minal served as a Board Member for the Caring Hearts Grant Committee since 2016 raising fundsapprovePass 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: 11569.1031.11190.560107.5601approvePass Action details Not available
24-1923 1 Bass Furniture and Rug Co., Inc.Lease AgreementPROPOSED LEASE AGREEMENT Department: Department of Real Estate Management Request: Requesting approval to enter into a lease agreement. Landlord: Bass Furniture and Rug Co., Inc. Tenant: Cook County, for use by the Public Defender’s Office Location: 11431 S. Michigan Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60628 Term/Extension Period: 4/1/2024 5/1/2024 - 12/31/2026 Space Occupied: 1,502 sqf Monthly Rent: 6/1/2024 - 3/31/2025 $20,000.00; 4/1/2025 - 3/31/2026 $24,360.00; 4/1/2026 - 12/31/2026 $24,730.80 Fiscal Impact: $69,090.80 (Non-revenue generating) Accounts: 11286.1260.62742.550130.00000.00000 Option to Renew: Option to renew for three (3) consecutive three (3) year terms. Termination: Provide details of lease termination Utilities Included: No $69,090.80 (Non-revenue generating) Summary/Notes: The Freedom Defense Center of Roseland will foster accountability and trust between the Public Defender’s Office and the community it serves. The center is rooted in partnering and standing with the Roseland community, to reduce the impact of the carceral system anapprove as amendedPass Action details Not available
24-1873 1 MAC Asset Management, LLCResolution (Class 6B) Purchase for ValuePROPOSED RESOLUTION MAC Asset Management, 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: MAC Asset Management, LLC Address: 7575 W. 79th Street, Bridgeview, Illinois Municipality or Unincorporated Township: Village of Bridgeview Cook County District: 6th District Permanent Index Number: 18-36-201-003-0000 Municipal Resolution Number: Village of Bridgeview, Ordinance No. 22-17 Number of month property vacant/abandoned: Two (2) months vacant Special circumstances justification requested: Yes Proposed use of property: Industrial use -distribution and logistics Living Wage Ordinance Compliance Affidavit Provided: Yes WHEREAS, the Cook County Board of Commissioners has adopted a Real Property Assessment Classification 6b that provides an applicant a reduction in the assessment level for an abandoned industrial facility; and WHEREAS, the Cook County Classification approvePass Action details Not available
24-1874 1 Ideal Greenleaf LLCResolution (Class 6B) Purchase for ValuePROPOSED RESOLUTION Ideal 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: Ideal Greenleaf LLC Address: 1400 Greenleaf Avenue, Elk Grove Village, Illinois Municipality or Unincorporated Township: Elk Grove Village Cook County District: 15th District 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 distribution Living Wage Ordinance Compliance Affidavit Provided: Yes WHEREAS, the Cook County Board of Commissioners has adopted a Real Property Assessment Classification 6b that provides an applicant a reduction in the assessment level for an abandoned industrial facility; and WHEREAS, the Cook County ClassificapprovePass Action details Not available
24-2140 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: March 1, 2024 through March 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
24-2323 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: 02/08/2024 Time period: 01/24/2024 - 02/08/2024 This Court Ordered Amount for fees and expenses: $1,387.00 Paid to Date: $90,828.00 Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/A   Action details Not available
24-2324 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: 03/12/2924 Time period: 02/21/2024 - 03/11/2024 This Court Ordered Amount for fees and expenses: $5,895.00 Paid to Date: $90,828.00 Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/AapprovePass Action details Not available
24-2325 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: 02/08/2024 Time period: 01/24/2024 - 02/08/2024 This Court Ordered Amount for fees and expenses: $6,060.50 Paid to Date: $149,284.03 Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/AapprovePass Action details Not available
24-2326 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: 03/12/2024 Time period: 02/09/2024 - 03/12/2024 This Court Ordered Amount for fees and expenses: $24,189.47 Paid to Date: $149,284.03 Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/AapprovePass Action details Not available
24-2328 1  Special Court OrdersFirm: Reimer, Dobrovolny & LaBardi PC. Attorney(s): Nemura Pencyla Case Name: In re Special Prosecutor Case No.(s): 97 CR 511002 Date of This Order: 03/12/2024 Time period: 11/01/2023 - 02/29/2024 This Court Ordered Amount for fees and expenses: $7,356.25 Paid to Date: $34,031.25 Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/AapprovePass Action details Not available
24-2331 1  Special Court OrdersFirm: Reimer, Dobrovolny & LaBardi PC Attorney(s): Nemura Pencyla Case Name: In re Special Prosecutor Case No.(s): 97 CR 2956002 Date of This Order: 03/12/2024 Time period: 11/01/2023 - 02/29/2024 This Court Ordered Amount for fees and expenses: $32,106.25 Paid to Date: $68,556.13 Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/AapprovePass Action details Not available
24-2332 1  Special Court OrdersFirm: Office of the Special Prosecutor Attorney(s): Michael J. O’Rourke Case Name: Appointment of Special Prosecutor Case No.(s): 00 CR 13572-01 Date of This Order: 02/29/2024 Time period: 11/01/2023 - 02/28/2024 This Court Ordered Amount for fees and expenses: $7,800.72 Paid to Date: $8,436,074.50 Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/AapprovePass Action details Not available
24-2353 1  Special Court OrdersFirm: Office of the Special Prosecutor Attorney(s): Michael J. O’Rourke Case Name: Appointment of Special Prosecutor Case No.(s): 91 CR 2145101 Date of This Order: 03/05/2024 Time period: 11/01/2023 - 02/29/2024 This Court Ordered Amount for fees and expenses: $16,873.64 Paid to Date: $8,436.074.50 Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/AapprovePass Action details Not available
24-2374 1  Special Court OrdersFirm: Office of the Special Prosecutor Attorney(s): Michael J. O’Rourke Case Name: Appointment of Special Prosecutor Case No.(s): 95 CR 27600-01 Date of This Order: 03/13/2024 Time period: 04/01/2023 - 01/30/2024 This Court Ordered Amount for fees and expenses: $88,862.49 Paid to Date: $8,436,074.50 Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/AapprovePass Action details Not available
24-2395 1  Special Court OrdersFirm: Office of the Special Prosecutor Attorney(s): Michael J. O’Rourke Case Name: Appointment of Special Prosecutor Case No.(s): 90 CR 25846 Date of This Order: 03/18/2024 Time period: 08/03/2023 - 02/29/2024 This Court Ordered Amount for fees and expenses: $28,786.25 Paid to Date: $8,436,074.50 Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/AapprovePass Action details Not available
24-2416 1  Special Court OrdersFirm: Office of the Special Prosecutor Attorney(s): Michael J. O’Rourke Case Name: Appointment of Special Prosecutor Case No.(s): 00 CR 13572-01 Date of This Order: 03/18/2024 Time period: 02/14/2024 - 03/15/2024 This Court Ordered Amount for fees and expenses: $14,969.46 Paid to Date: $8,436,074.50 Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/AapprovePass Action details Not available
24-2437 1  Special Court OrdersFirm: Office of the Special Prosecutor Attorney(s): Michael J. O’Rourke Case Name: Appointment of Special Prosecutor Case No.(s): 88 CR 18817-01 Date of This Order: 03/25/2024 Time period: 11/16/2023 - 03/15/2024 This Court Ordered Amount for fees and expenses: $12,866.75 Paid to Date: $8,436,074.50 Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/AapprovePass Action details Not available
24-2458 1  Special Court OrdersFirm: Office of the Special Prosecutor Attorney(s): Michael J. O’Rourke Case Name: Appointment of Special Prosecutor Case No.(s): 91 CR 2114701 Date of This Order: 03/26/2024 Time period: 11/15/2023 - 03/15/2024 This Court Ordered Amount for fees and expenses: $7,781.26 Paid to Date: $8,436,074.50 Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/AapprovePass Action details Not available
24-2459 1  Special Court OrdersFirm: Office of the Special Prosecutor Attorney(s): Michael J. O’Rourke Case Name: Appointment of Special Prosecutor Case No.(s): 92 CR 0023, 91 CR 21147 Date of This Order: 03/26/2024 Time period: 11/14/2023 - 03/15/2024 This Court Ordered Amount for fees and expenses: $3,382.50 Paid to Date: $8,436,074.50 Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/AapprovePass Action details Not available
24-2460 1  Special Court OrdersFirm: 1) Lawrence Oliver II - Special Prosecutor (2) Sidley Austin - Deputy Special Prosecutor (3) FTI Consulting (4) Lawrence Rosen and (5) Wendy Muchman Attorney(s): Lawrence Oliver II Case Name: In re Special Prosecutor Case No.(s): 82 CR 1221 & 88 CR 7771 Date of This Order: 02/23/2024 Time period: 12/01/2023 - 12/31/2023 This Court Ordered Amount for fees and expenses: $Lawrence Oliver II - $1,693.99 & FTI Consulting - $16,770.98 Paid to Date: $659,477.96 Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/AapprovePass Action details Not available
24-2480 1  Special Court OrdersFirm: 1) Lawrence Oliver II - Special Prosecutor (2) Sidley Austin - Deputy Special Prosecutor (3) FTI Consulting (4) Lawrence Rosen and (5) Wendy Muchman Attorney(s): Lawrence Oliver II Case Name: In re Special Prosecutor Case No.(s): 82 CR 1221 & 88 CR 7771 Date of This Order: 02/23/2024 Time period: 01/01/2024 - 01/31/2024 This Court Ordered Amount for fees and expenses: $Lawrence Oliver II - $5,837.50 Paid to Date: $659,477.96 Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/AapprovePass Action details Not available
24-2481 1  Special Court OrdersFirm: 1) Lawrence Oliver II - Special Prosecutor (2) Sidley Austin - Deputy Special Prosecutor (3) FTI Consulting (4) Lawrence Rosen and (5) Wendy Muchman Attorney(s): Lawrence Oliver II Case Name: In re Special Prosecutor Case No.(s): 82 CR 1221 & 88 CR 7771 Date of This Order: 03/26/2024 Time period: 02/01/2024 - 02/29/2024 This Court Ordered Amount for fees and expenses: $Lawrence Oliver II - $4,675.00 & FTI Consulting - $3,343.70 Paid to Date: $659,477.96 Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/AapprovePass Action details Not available
24-2557 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: 04/02/2024 Time period: 02/05/2024 - 04/01/2024 This Court Ordered Amount for fees and expenses: $21,812.75 Paid to Date: $299,794.80 Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/AapprovePass Action details Not available
24-2291 1  Proposed Settlements (Municipal Litigation)Case: Chicago Sun Times v. Cook County Sheriff’s Office Case No: 2023 CH 09335 Settlement Amount: $5,500.00 Department: 1210 - Office of the Sheriff) 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
24-2292 1  Proposed Settlements (Municipal Litigation)Case: Shreyas Gandlur v. Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office Case No: 2023CH 04090 Settlement Amount: $31,500.00 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
24-2293 1  Proposed Settlements (Municipal Litigation)Case: Walter Thompson v. Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office Case No: 2021 CH 01738 Settlement Amount: $29,500.00 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
24-2294 1  Proposed Settlements (Municipal Litigation)Case: HRDC v. Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office Case No: 2021 CH 05850 Settlement Amount: $41,537.97 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
24-1884 1  Proposed Settlements (Medical Litigation)Case: Pickett, Jacque (Est. Jeanette Pickett) v. Cook County, et al. Case No: 19 L 11139 Settlement Amount: $91,532.30 Department: John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital - 4897 Payable to: Est. of Jeanette Pickett and her attys Allen N. Schwartz, Ltd. Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/A Subject matter: Settlement of a medical malpractice claim.approvePass Action details Not available
24-2249 1  Proposed Settlements (Medical Litigation)Case: Ohrt, Jacqueline (Est. Edith Ohrt) v. Knight, Donija and Cook County Case No: 23 L 9233 Settlement Amount: $3,500,000.00 Department: 4897 - John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital of Cook County Payable to: Jaqueline Sue Ohrt as Ind. Adm. Est. of Edith June Ohrt, and her atty, Thomas M. Paris Litigation Subcommittee Approval: 03/13/2024 Subject matter: Settlement of a medical malpractice case.approvePass Action details Not available
24-2278 1  Proposed Settlements (Medical Litigation)Case: Vaughn, London (a minor, by his mother Tika Clark) v. Cook County Case No: 20 L 10094 Settlement Amount: $3,000,000.00 Department: 4897 John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital Payable to: Multiple - See Attachment A Litigation Subcommittee Approval: 09/20/2023 Subject matter: Settlement of a medical malpractice claim.approvePass Action details Not available
23-5547 1  Proposed Settlements (Torts and Civil Rights)Case: Russell v. Cook County Case No: 2022 CH 03326 Settlement Amount: $500.00 Department: 1239 - Department of Corrections Payable to: Mike Russell Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/A Subject matter: an allegation of a civil rights violationapprovePass Action details Not available
24-1508 1  Proposed Settlements (Torts and Civil Rights)Proposed Settlements Case: Williams, Tayan v. Dart Case No: 21 C 6561 Settlement Amount: $1,500.00 Department: 1239 - Department of Corrections Payable to: Tayan Williams (R13854) Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/A Subject matter: an allegation of a civil rights violationapprovePass Action details Not available
24-2202 1  Proposed Settlements (Torts and Civil Rights)Case: Cole, Quincy v. Wray Case No: 22-cv-1127 Settlement Amount: $2,250.00 Department: 1239 - Department of Corrections Payable to: Quincy E. Cole Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/A Subject matter: an allegation of a civil rights violationapprovePass Action details Not available
24-2205 1  Proposed Settlements (Torts and Civil Rights)Case: Allen, Joseph v. Dart, et al. Case No: 22-cv-4479 Settlement Amount: $600.00 Department: 1239 - Department of Corrections Payable to: Joseph Allen Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/A Subject matter: an allegation of a civil rights violationapprovePass Action details Not available
24-2223 1  Proposed Settlements (Torts and Civil Rights)Case: Smith v. Hampton, et al. Case No: 20-cv-7495 Settlement Amount: $2,000.00 Department: 1239 - Department of Corrections Payable to: Donald Smith Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/A Subject matter: an allegation of a civil rights violationapprovePass Action details Not available
24-2155 1  Proposed Settlements (Labor and Employment)Proposed Settlements Case: Washington, Justin v. Cook County Case No: 23 C 1842 Settlement Amount: $4,200.00 Department: 4897 - John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital of Cook County Payable to: Justin Washington $2,000.00; Manikowski Law Office, L.L.C. $2,200.00 Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/A Subject matter: an allegation of employment discriminationapprovePass Action details Not available
24-2187 1  Proposed Settlements (Labor and Employment)Case: Minge, Rose v. Cook County Case No: 20 C 6935 Settlement Amount: $95,000.00 Department: 4897 - John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital of Cook County Payable to: Rose Minge; Law Office of Mark Schaffner, PC Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/A Subject matter: an allegation of employment discriminationapprovePass Action details Not available
24-2234 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: March 14, 2023 to April 3, 2024 Summary: Authorization to Pay Workers’ Compensation Settlements and AwardsapprovePass Action details Not available
24-2239 1 24-2239 Workers’ Compensation Settlements Decisions Finance Committee Meeting April 17 2024Workers' Compensation Claims (Risk Management)REPORT Department: Risk Management Report Title: Workers’ Compensation Payments - Risk Management Settlements Report Period: 03/01/2024 - 03/31/2024 Summary: Authority to pay Workers’ Compensation SettlementsapprovePass Action details Not available
24-2237 1 24-2237 Receive File- Workers' Compensation Claim Payments - February 2024Workers' Compensation Claims (Risk Management)REPORT Department: Risk Management Report Title: Workers’ Compensation Claim Payments Report Period: 02/01/2024 - 02/29/2024 Summary: The Department of Risk Management is submitting for your information Workers’ Compensation Claim Payments for the month ending February 2024. Payments total $1,388,327.92approvePass Action details Not available
24-2207 1  ReportREPORT Department: Risk Management Report Title: Receive and File Patient Arrestee Claims Report Period: Month ending February 29, 2024 Summary: The Department of Risk Management is submitting for your information Patient Arrestees Claims for the month ending February 29, 2024. Payment’s total: $28,936.89receive and filePass Action details Not available
24-2206 1  ReportREPORT Department: Risk Management Report Title: Receive and File Self Insurance Claims Report Period: Month Ending February 29, 2024 Summary: The Department of Risk Management is submitting for your information Self Insurance Claims for the month ending February 29, 2024. Payment’s total: $16,583.07receive and filePass Action details Not available
24-1962 1  ReportREPORT Department: Risk Management Report Title: Receive and File - Subrogation Claim Recoveries Report Period: Month ending March 31, 2024 Summary: Submitting for your information, a summary of Claim Recoveries for the month ending 3/31/2024 - Total Recovery: $4,342.03 - Number of Recoveries: 2receive and filePass Action details Not available
24-2587 1  ReportREPORT Department: Comptroller Office Report Title: Analysis of Revenues and Expenses Report Report Period: Three-month period ended February 29, 2024 Summary: Analysis of Revenues and Expenses Report for the three-month period ended February 29, 2024, for the Corporate, Public Safety, Health, Grants and Special Purpose funds of Cook Countyreceive and filePass Action details Not available
24-1412 1  ReportREPORT Department: Cook County Health Report Title: CCH Monthly Report Report Period: March-April 2024 Summary:receive and filePass Action details Not available
24-2103 1 ALLOCATION MODIFICATION OF THE DISASTER RESPONSE AND RECOVERY FUNDResolutionPROPOSED RESOLUTION ALLOCATION MODIFICATION OF THE DISASTER RESPONSE AND RECOVERY FUND WHEREAS, in August 2022, the State of Texas started a coordinated effort of funding buses to transport new arrivals to the United States at the southwest border to various cities across the country with a focus on Chicago; and WHEREAS, the unannounced nature of bus arrivals created an unsafe and chaotic situation leading local government entities to respond to this humanitarian crisis; and WHEREAS, Cook County and Cook County Health have assisted the City of Chicago since the inception of the new arrivals operation with emergency management support and Cook County Health standing up a new clinic at Belmont Cragin exclusively to care for over 24,000 new arrival patients; and WHEREAS, there was a drastic increase in buses sent to Chicago with a peak of 15 buses in a single day and over 2,800 individual new arrivals in one week in September 2023; and WHEREAS, this influx caused overcrowding at Chicago Police Department precinct locations and the need for several additional shelteapprovePass Action details Not available
23-3815 1 Covid-19 Quarterly UpdatesResolutionPROPOSED RESOLUTION REQUESTING A MEETING OF THE COOK COUNTY HEALTH AND HOSPITALS COMMITTEE TO RECEIVE AN UPDATE FROM COOK COUNTY HEALTH AND THE COOK COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH ON THEIR COVID-19 AND OTHER DISEASES OF CONCERN IMMUNIZATION and MITIGATION PLANS IN SUBURBAN COOK COUNTY WHEREAS, on January 27, 2020, the United States Secretary of Health and Human Services declared that COVID-19, a respiratory illness spread by close contact through respiratory droplets, presents a public health emergency, and the World Health Organization characterized the COVID-19 outbreak as a pandemic on March 11, 2020; and WHEREAS, despite advances in treatment protocols and the availability of vaccines, COVID-19 continues to be a serious disease across the U.S. and Cook County, and; WHEREAS, as of November 30, 2022, there have been 655,646 confirmed cases of SARS-CoV-2 in Suburban Cook County under the jurisdiction of the Cook County Department of Public Health with 7,309 reported deaths; and WHEREAS, on August 31, 2022, the FDA amended the emergency use authorizations (EUAs) ofdeferPass 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 approvalapprovePass Action details Not available
24-1177 1 Department of Human Rights AppointmentAppointmentPROPOSED APPOINTMENT Appointee(s): Dr. Simone Griffin Position: Member Department/Board/Commission: Commission on Human Rights Effective date: 2/29/2024 Expiration date: 2/28/2027approvePass Action details