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10/23/2013
10:45 AM
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Final-revised
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Cook County Building, Board Room, 118 North Clark Street, Chicago, Illinois
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NewItemsAgenda 102313.pdf, SecondNewItemsAgenda 102313.pdf, ThirdNewItemsAgenda 102313.pdf, Errata 10-23-13.pdf, Fourth New Items Agenda 102313.pdf, Errata 2 10-2-13.pdf, Consent Calendar Agenda 10-23-13.pdf, Second Consent Agenda 10-23-13.pdf, zb10-23-13.pdf, rules10-23-13.pdf, fin10-23-13.pdf, re10-23-13.pdf, Technology 101013.pdf
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13-1892
| 1 | | Veterans Day Resolution
Veterans Day Resolution | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
IN RECOGNITION OF VETERANS DAY 2013
WHEREAS, Veterans Day, formerly known as Armistice Day, was originally set as a U.S. legal holiday to honor the end of World War I, which officially took place on November 11, 1918. In legislation that was passed in 1938, November 11 was “dedicated to the cause of world peace and to be hereafter celebrated and known as Armistice Day”. In 1954 after having gone through WWII and the Korean War at the urging of Veterans Organizations the 1938 Act was amended by striking out the word “Armistice” and inserting the word “Veterans”; and
WHEREAS, from the Revolutionary War to the present day, the contributions made to the United States of America by her citizen soldiers, sailors and airmen who stand in our place to defend the freedoms we enjoy cannot be calculated; and
WHEREAS, the County of Cook having the largest veteran population in this state with 260,000 veterans; and
WHEREAS, the County of Cook has always honored the immeasurable wartime and peacetime contributions and the sacrifice of the men and women of the | approve | Pass |
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13-1927
| 1 | | IN MEMORY OF JEAN ROLFING CLELAND | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
IN MEMORY OF JEAN ROLFING CLELAND
WHEREAS, Jean Rolfing Cleland, a woman whose life was devoted to social justice, family, and faith, died September 19 in her Wilmette home; and
WHEREAS, For nearly five decades, the citizens of Cook County were the beneficiary of the tireless efforts of Jean Cleland. She was an indefatigable advocate for affordable housing and social justice; and
WHEREAS, Jean Cleland’s remarkable contributions to the County of Cook resulted in her being honored with the 2005 Unsung Heroine Award for Illinois' 13th District from the Cook County Commission on Women's Issues; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Cleland graduated from Northwestern University in 1944 with a bachelor's degree in English, and a year later was married, settling in Wilmette in 1950 with her husband, Robert; and
WHEREAS, A passionate crusader for fair and affordable housing, Jean Cleland was a founder in the 1950s and '60s of the Wilmette Human Relations Committee and the North Shore Summer Project, an organization that worked to end housing discrimination; and
WHEREAS, J | approve | Pass |
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13-1928
| 1 | | In Memory of the Honorable Sharon Eckersall, Evanston Township Assessor Elect | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
IN MEMORY OF THE HONORABLE SHARON ECKERSALL EVANSTON TOWNSHIP ASSESSOR ELECT
WHEREAS, Sharon Eckersall was a dedicated and hard-working public servant having served as Evanston Township Assessor, she worked hard to provide assistance to countless residents of Cook County; and
WHEREAS, as Township Assessor, Eckersall delivered services equitably, professionally and with the highest degree of integrity; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Eckersall passed away suddenly on September 11, 2013; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Eckersall previously served several terms as Evanston Township assessor and was elected in January to another term; and
WHEREAS, Sharon Eckersall was a dedicated animal lover who had a soft spot for and was a foster parent to many golden retrievers; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Eckersall, according to her eulogist the Rev. Debra Bullock, "marched to the beat of her own drum and always stood up for what she believed in, even if it was not popular.”; and
WHEREAS, she was a beloved mother and devoted sister, and is survived by daughter, Keri Eckersall-Mendez, brother, Ar | approve | Pass |
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13-1931
| 1 | | Lead Poisoning Prevention Week Resolution | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
DECLARING OCTOBER 20-26, 2013 CHILDHOOD
LEAD POISONING PREVENTION WEEK IN COOK COUNTY
WHEREAS, lead poisoning is a preventable environmental and health problem for the children, families, and pregnant women in Cook County; and
WHEREAS, children under the age of 6 are most at risk for lead poisoning; and
WHEREAS, lead poisoning can cause permanent brain damage, shortened attention span, hyperactivity, and learning disabilities, and other developmental problems for children; and
WHEREAS, homes built before 1978 constitute nearly eighty percent of Cook County’s housing stock and may be at risk of lead poisoning; and
WHEREAS, Illinois passed the Lead Poisoning Prevention Act in 1973 to set mandatory screening and reporting requirements; and
WHEREAS, we strive to have a coordinated system that fosters environmentally safe and healthy homes throughout Suburban Cook County , where capacity is built to maximize resources and is supported by a network of partners that advocates for policy change; and
WHEREAS, we observe National Lead Poisoning P | approve | Pass |
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13-2004
| 1 | | In Memory of Margo Butler | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
IN MEMORY OF MARGURITE “MARGO” BUTLER
WHEREAS, Margo Butler lived a rich and fulfilled life of devotion to community, family and faith. She was a strong community leader and activist founding Evanston Area Black Catholics as well as being a dedicated and enduring force in the Office for Black Catholics of the Archdiocese of Chicago. Margo Butler died October 5 at 79; and
WHEREAS, Margo Butler was passionate about her church, she founded the Evanston Area Black Catholics [EABC] in 1998, bringing together black Catholics from North Shore communities to ensure African-American culture was melded into the Catholic experience; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Butler’s hard work and devotion were singled out for distinction. The Office for Black Catholics of the Archdiocese of Chicago presented Ms. Butler the Father Augustus Tolton St. Nicholas Parish Award in 1999 for outstanding service and contributions to the black Catholic community of Metropolitan Chicago; and
WHEREAS, Margo Butler also received the Sister Thea Bowman Award from the Holy Angels Knights of St | approve | Pass |
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13-2005
| 1 | | In Memory of the Honorable Maxine Lange and Dr. Charles F. Lange | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
IN MEMORY OF THE HONORABLE MAXINE LANGE AND DR. CHARLES F. LANGE
WHEREAS, Maxine Lange, longtime community leader, activist and former Evanston Alderman from the 9th ward, died on October 8, 2013 at the age of 81, her devoted husband Dr. Charles F. Lange died six days later on October 14; and
WHEREAS, Maxine and Charles met when they were attending Roosevelt University in Chicago. From that moment forward the two were rarely apart. They married in 1953, and a year later moved to New Jersey, where Charles was stationed after being drafted into the Army. Afterward the couple settled in Evanston where they raised their children, Beth Lange, Amy (Jane Newman) Lange and Robert (Marcy) Lange; and became the proud grandparents of Noam, Rueben, Tatiana, Alexander and Eleanor; and
WHEREAS, Maxine and Charles Lange were staunch and hardworking advocates of fair housing and school integration. It was commitment to those and other values that inspired Maxine to run for the 9th ward aldermanic post in Evanston in the early 1970s, Charles was her strongest and mo | approve | Pass |
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13-2012
| 1 | | A RESOLUTION CELEBRATING THE HISTORY OF INA’S KITCHEN | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION CELEBRATING THE HISTORY OF INA’S KITCHEN
WHEREAS, In 1991 Ina Pinkney opened INA’s Kitchen serving breakfast and lunch in Chicago’s West Loop neighborhood; and
WHEREAS, The demand for INA’s menu became so grand that Ms. Pinkney expanded her business to INA’s in Chicago’s West Loop Market District; and
WHEREAS, INA’s quickly became Chicago’s premiere brunch destination; and
WHEREAS, Throughout her career as Chef/Owner of INA’s Ms. Pinkney was also sought for her expertise as a Chef to develop recipes for publications and corporations such as The World Book Encyclopedia Christmas Around The World , Quaker Oats, and the North Carolina Sweet Potato Commission to name a few. Her recipes have been syndicated globally and featured in many cookbooks; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Pinkney’s talents expanded well beyond that of a successful restaurateur. She has appeared several times on the Food Network as a guest on SWEET DREAMS with Gale Gand and on THE BEST OF. She may often be seen as a guest on local news and cable TV and appeared in a national Qu | approve | Pass |
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13-2037
| 1 | | 10-23-13 Rob Roy Resolution (consent calendar) | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
In Memory of Robert Roy, Jr.
WHEREAS, Robert Roy, Jr., longtime criminal defender and legal services provider, passed away on October 14, 2013; and
WHEREAS, Robert Roy, Jr. was a veteran who after law school devoted himself to the delivery legal services to low income individuals and families; and
WHEREAS, Robert Roy, Jr. was an innovator in the delivery of “integrated legal and social work services” for those facing criminal charges; and
WHEREAS, Robert Roy Jr. was initially, from 1976-1979, an attorney with the Criminal Defense Consortium of Cook County, a progressive legal service project that provided fully funded legal criminal defense services in a holistic manner; and
WHEREAS, Robert Roy, Jr. was hired by the city of Evanston in 1979 to create the Evanston Defender Project to provide legal defense services for Evanston Youth and their families; and
WHEREAS, Robert Roy, Jr. as the director of the Evanston Defender Project, he designed the national model for legal delivery services to clients; and
WHEREAS, Robert Roy, Jr. in 1981 inc | approve | Pass |
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13-2041
| 1 | | IN MEMORY OF DONALD ECKLUND | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
IN MEMORY OF DONALD ECKLUND
WHEREAS Almighty God in His infinite wisdom has called Donald Ecklund from our midst on October 17, 2013, after 80 years of a blessed life, and
WHEREAS Donald Ecklund was the loving husband of Lorraine (nee Conley), and
WHEREAS Donald Ecklund was the beloved father of Jill Ecklund, Barry (Kathleen) Ecklund, and
WHEREAS Donald Ecklund was the cherished "Papa" of Madeline and Emily Ecklund, and
WHEREAS Donald Ecklund was the dear brother of the late Marie (late Bill), the late Marjorie (late Mel), the late John (Martha) and the late William, and
WHEREAS Donald Ecklund was the fond brother-in-law of the late Sharon (Fritz) Pruzina; uncle to many nieces and nephews, and
WHEREAS Donald Ecklund was the son of the late Al and Marie Ecklund; dear cousin to Ginger (Rich) Houlihan; and a dear friend to Jack Schaller, and
WHEREAS Donald Ecklund proudly upheld his oath to protect and serve the citizens of Chicago as a Chicago Police Officer for 44 years, and
WHEREAS Donald Ecklund was a 50 year member of the | approve | Pass |
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13-2042
| 1 | | IN MEMORY OF GRACE S. GUSICH | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
IN MEMORY OF GRACE S. GUSICH
WHEREAS Almighty God in His infinite wisdom has called Grace S. Gusich from our midst, and
WHEREAS Grace S. Gusich (nee Jauregui) was the beloved wife of Walter Z. "Wally" Gusich, and
WHEREAS Grace S. Gusich dear mother of Cynthia (Ronald) Ragazinskas, Mark, and Gregory (Maria), and
WHEREAS Grace S. Gusich was the fond grandmother of Theresa, Dana, Juliann, Gino, Mark and Taylor, and
WHEREAS Grace S. Gusich was the loving daughter of the late Frances and Pilar Jauregui, and
WHEREAS Grace S. Gusich was the fond sister of Hector and the late Alfred and Carmen (Fausto) Manzera, and
WHEREAS Grace S. Gusich was the fond aunt of many nieces and nephews, and
WHEREAS all who knew her will attest that Grace S. Gusich was a kind and compassionate woman, virtuous of character and gentle in spirit, admired and respected by her many friends and neighbors, and dearly loved by her family, now therefore
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of Cook County that the Board does hereby offer its deepest condolen | approve | Pass |
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13-2039
| 1 | | Consent Cambodian Assoc IL | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
CONGRATULATING THE CAMBODIAN ASSOCIATION OF ILLINOIS ON ITS 37TH ANNIVERSARY
WHEREAS, the Cambodian Association of Illinois (CAI) is a nonprofit social service organization founded in 1976 by a group of Cambodian refugee volunteers responding to the needs of Cambodians who were resettling in Cook County; and
WHEREAS, CAI serves approximately 5,000 Cambodians in Illinois, most of whom are Cambodian refugees or the children of refugees, by providing bilingual programming to address the interrelated social and economic needs of the Cambodian-American population; and
WHEREAS, the mission of CAI is to enable refugees and immigrants from Cambodia who now reside in Illinois to become self-sufficient, productive participants in American society, while also preserving and enhancing their cultural heritage and community; and
WHEREAS, CAI works tirelessly to remember and pay tribute to the millions lost from 1975 to 1979, when many innocent Cambodians were killed and buried by the Khmer Rouge regime in a travesty known as the Killing Fields; and
WHEREAS, | approve | Pass |
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13-2047
| 1 | | G.A. Finch Resolution | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
IN RECOGNITION OF G. A. FINCH
WHEREAS, on November 1, 2013, G. A. Finch will complete his service as Chief of Staff to Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle; and
WHEREAS, throughout his career, Mr. Finch has occasionally left the private sector to answer the call to government service; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Finch brought a world of significant experience to the Chief of Staff position - A partner at Hoogendoorn & Talbot LLP, as a member of the business, employment, real estate and litigation practice groups; City of Chicago Deputy Planning Commissioner in Mayor Harold Washington’s administration; the General Counsel for the Chicago Housing Authority and, at Querrey & Harrow, was the first African American to be named a Managing Shareholder of a large law firm in Chicago; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Finch’s combination of experience in the public and private sectors have made him a valuable asset to the President’s administrative team where he engaged fully in the efforts of the President and the Board of Commissioners to continue the transformation of Co | approve | Pass |
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13-1985
| 1 | | Barrett Pedersen
Barrett Pedersen Zoning Board of Appeals | Appointment | PROPOSED APPOINTMENT
Appointee(s): Barrett Pedersen
Position: Member
Department/Board/Commission: Cook County Zoning Board of Appeals
Effective date: Immediate
Expiration date: October 17, 2018 | refer | Pass |
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13-1986
| 1 | | Kevin Freeman Zoning Board of Appeals | Reappointment | PROPOSED REAPPOINTMENT
Appointee(s): Kevin Freeman
Position: Member
Department/Board/Commission: Cook County Zoning Board of Appeals
Effective date: Immediate
Expiration date: October 17, 2018 | approve | Pass |
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13-1988
| 1 | | Paul J. Montess II | Reappointment | PROPOSED REAPPOINTMENT
Appointee(s): Paul J. Montes II
Position: Member
Department/Board/Commission: Cook County Zoning Board of Appeals
Effective date: Immediate
Expiration date: October 17, 2018 | approve | Pass |
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13-1984
| 1 | | Protection of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) | Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
PROTECTION OF THE Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
WHEREAS, No resident of Cook County should have to be food-insecure; and
WHEREAS, 860,670, or 1 in 6 residents in Cook County are experiencing food insecurity, meaning they lack access to adequate nutritious food for a healthy lifestyle; and
WHEREAS, 262,240, or just under 1 in 5 children in Cook County are experiencing food insecurity; and
WHEREAS, Food insecurity is experienced in every community area in Cook County; and
WHEREAS, Hunger increases health care costs, lowers workers' productivity, harms children's development, and diminishes children's educational performance; and
WHEREAS, Fighting hunger is a public-private partnership; in Cook County, a strong private network exists that has provided 680,000 million people in Cook County with more than 65 million pounds of food in Fiscal Year 2013; however, private charity cannot do it alone and a strong federal hunger relief safety net is required; and
WHEREAS, The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is the co | approve | Pass |
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13-1993
| 1 | | SUPPORT FOR THE CONGRESSIONAL BENEFITS FAIRNESS FOR FILIPINO VETERANS ACT | Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
SUPPORT FOR THE CONGRESSIONAL BENEFITS FAIRNESS FOR FILIPINO VETERANS ACT
WHEREAS, Filipino Americans have served in the U.S. Armed Forces with distinction and honor in all wars and military engagements since World War II and as such are deserving of full veterans benefits; and
WHEREAS, in 1946, Congress passed the Rescission Act which stripped Filipino veterans of full veterans benefits, granting them only half instead, despite their U.S. citizenship and legal permanent residency; and
WHEREAS, In 2001, Congress passed a law granting full veteran benefits to U.S. citizen or U.S. legal permanent resident Filipino veterans who served in World War II, provided they resided in the U.S.; and
WHEREAS, Filipino veterans who served during World War II include units of the Philippine Commonwealth Army under U.S. command, the New Philippine Scouts, and recognized guerrilla forces; and
WHEREAS, The 2001 Congressional authorization did not stipulate a specific residency requirement yet the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) instituted one which resulte | approve as amended | Pass |
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13-1987
| 1 | | AMENDMENT TO THE COURTHOUSE FACILITY PARKING RESOLUTION | Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
AN AMENDMENT TO THE COURTHOUSE FACILITY PARKING RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, since 2006, the Cook County Board of Commissioners have discussed the need to have a plan to implement fee-based parking at all Cook County owned parking lots; and
WHEREAS, implementing fee based parking at the Cook County Courthouse Facilities will provide a revenue resource that will not only assist in deficit reduction but will help offset the costs of the parking facilities; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Facilities Management supervises County owned parking lots and is working with the Purchasing and Revenue Departments to implement fee-based parking; and
WHEREAS, fee-based parking should be implemented at the following Cook County Courthouse Facilities: Criminal Courts Complex (26th Street); Bridgeview Courthouse; Skokie Courthouse; Maywood Courthouse; Markham Courthouse and the Rolling Meadows Courthouse; and
WHEREAS, fees should be charged to any individual or employee entering utilizing the Cook County Courthouse Facility parking garages on a daily basis in a | adopt | Pass |
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13-1987
| 1 | | AMENDMENT TO THE COURTHOUSE FACILITY PARKING RESOLUTION | Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
AN AMENDMENT TO THE COURTHOUSE FACILITY PARKING RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, since 2006, the Cook County Board of Commissioners have discussed the need to have a plan to implement fee-based parking at all Cook County owned parking lots; and
WHEREAS, implementing fee based parking at the Cook County Courthouse Facilities will provide a revenue resource that will not only assist in deficit reduction but will help offset the costs of the parking facilities; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Facilities Management supervises County owned parking lots and is working with the Purchasing and Revenue Departments to implement fee-based parking; and
WHEREAS, fee-based parking should be implemented at the following Cook County Courthouse Facilities: Criminal Courts Complex (26th Street); Bridgeview Courthouse; Skokie Courthouse; Maywood Courthouse; Markham Courthouse and the Rolling Meadows Courthouse; and
WHEREAS, fees should be charged to any individual or employee entering utilizing the Cook County Courthouse Facility parking garages on a daily basis in a | adopt as amended by substitution | Pass |
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13-1901
| 1 | | Rules and Administration Committee | Committee Minutes | COMMITTEE REPORT
Committee Name: Rules and Administration Committee
Committee Date: October 23, 2013 | approve | Pass |
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13-1902
| 1 | | Finance Committee | Committee Minutes | COMMITTEE REPORT
Committee Name: Finance Committee
Committee Date: October 23, 2013 | approve | Pass |
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13-1903
| 1 | | Zoning and Building Committee
Zoning and Building Committee | Committee Minutes | COMMITTEE REPORT
Committee Name: Zoning and Building Committee
Committee Date: October 23, 2013 | approve | Pass |
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13-1944
| 1 | | Finance Subcommittee on Real Estate & Business & Economic Development | Committee Minutes | COMMITTEE REPORT
Committee Name: Finance Subcommittee on Real Estate & Business & Economic Development
Committee Date: October 23, 2013 | approve | Pass |
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13-1945
| 1 | | Technology Committee | Committee Minutes | COMMITTEE REPORT
Committee Name: Technology Committee
Committee Date: October 23 10, 2013 | approve as amended | Pass |
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13-1938
| 1 | | EXTENSION OF THE MATURITY DATE OF A PREVIOUSLY APPROVED LINE-OF-CREDIT AGREEMENT | Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
FOR THE APPROVAL OF AN EXTENSION OF THE MATURITY DATE OF A PREVIOUSLY APPROVED LINE-OF-CREDIT AGREEMENT AND RELATED DOCUMENTS
WHEREAS, Section 6(a) of Article VII of the 1970 Constitution of the State of Illinois provides that “a County which has a Chief Executive Officer elected by the electors of the County ... (is) a Home Rule Unit” and The County of Cook, Illinois (the “County”), has a Chief Executive Officer elected by the electors of the County and is therefore a Home Rule Unit and may, under the power granted by said Section 6(a) of Article VII of the Constitution of 1970, as supplemented by the Local Government Debt Reform Act, as amended, the (“Act”), exercise any power and perform any function pertaining to its government and affairs, including, but not limited to, the power to tax and to incur debt; and
WHEREAS, the County has the power to incur debt payable from any lawful source and maturing within 40 years from the time it is incurred without prior referendum approval; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners of the County (the “Board | refer | Pass |
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13-1961
| 1 | | Proposed Bond Ordinance Amendment | Ordinance Amendment | PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDMENT
AN AMENDEMENT TO THE Master Bond Ordinance
AN ORDINANCE amending Master Bond Ordinance Number 11-O-69 adopted on the 27th day of July, 2011, as previously amended, to name additional financing teams and authorize the issuance of certain refunding bonds.
WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners (the “Board”) of The County of Cook, Illinois (the “County”), heretofore adopted on the 27th day of July, 2011, Ordinance Number 11-O-69 entitled, “An Ordinance providing for the issuance of one or more series of General Obligation Bonds of The County of Cook, Illinois” (the “Bond Ordinance”); and
WHEREAS, the Board amended the Bond Ordinance on the 7th day of September, 2011, pursuant to amending Ordinance Number 11-O-70 (the “First Amending Ordinance”) entitled, “An Ordinance Amending Ordinance Number 11-O-69 adopted on the 27th day of July, 2011, by the Board of Commissioners of The County of Cook, Illinois”; and
WHEREAS, the Board further amended the Bond Ordinance on the 1st day of May, 2012, pursuant to amending Ordinance Number 12-O-21 (the “Secon | refer | Pass |
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13-1899
| 1 | | Bills and Claims Report | Report | REPORT
Department: Comptroller
Request: Receive and File
Report Title: Bills and Claims Report
Report Period: 9/19/2013 - 10/9/2013
Summary: This report to be received and filed is to comply with the Amended Procurement Code Chapter 34-125 (k).
The Comptroller shall provide to the Board of Commissioners a report of all payments made pursuant to contracts for supplies, materials and equipment and for professional and managerial services for Cook County, including the separately elected Officials, which involve an expenditure of $150,000.00 or more, within two (2) weeks of being made. Such reports shall include:
1. The name of the Vendor;
2. A brief description of the product or service provided;
3. The name of the Using Department and budgetary account from which the funds are being drawn; and
4. The contract number under which the payment is being made. | receive and file | Pass |
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13-1982
| 1 | | CCHHS BIPA IGA | Intergovernmental Agreement Amendment | PROPOSED INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT AMENDMENT
Department: Cook County Health and Hospitals System
Other Part(ies): Cook County Board of Commissioners and Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services
Request: Approval of Seventh Amendment to Interagency Agreement
Goods or Services: This amendment provides for adjustments to the County’s quarterly transfer payments to the state pursuant to BIPA intergovernmental transfer agreement.
Agreement Number: 2014-36-001(Tracking Number)
Agreement Period: This agreement will become effective upon execution.
Fiscal Impact: $30,000,000.00
Accounts: 491-763
Summary: The Benefits and Improvement and Protection Act of 2000 (BIPA) was passed by Congress to counter the severe cutbacks in payments resulting from the Balanced Budget Act of 1997.
Pursuant to the intergovernmental transfer agreement, these funds are split between Cook County and the State of Illinois.
This amendment provides for adjustments to the quarterly transfer payments.
The purpose of the amendment to this intergovernment | approve | Pass |
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13-1929
| 1 | | Sheriff's Video Camera and Recording System Project (Package 1 & Package 2) | Contract | PROPOSED CONTRACT
Department(s): Office of Capital Planning
Vendor: Broadway Electric Inc., Elk Grove, Illinois
Request: Authority for the Chief Procurement Officer to enter into and execute.
Good(s) or Service(s): Construction Services
Contract Value: $4,119,000.00 - Bid Package 1 (at several County Courthouses). $7,395,000.00 - Bid Package 2 (at the DOC Campus).
Contract period: Construction - 10 months from date of board approval
Potential Fiscal Year Budget Impact: FY 2014 $11,514,000.00
Accounts: 20000 County Physical Plant
Contract Number(s): 13-55-12953
Concurrences:
Vendor has met the Minority and Women Business Enterprise Ordinance
Office of the Chief Procurement Officer concurs.
Summary: An Invitation for Bid was issued for Sheriff’s Video Camera and Recording System Project Bid Package 1 & Bid Package 2. A competitive bid process was followed in accordance with the Cook County Procurement Code. Broadway Electric, Inc., in Elk Grove, Illinois was the lowest responsive and responsible bidder and is recommended for this aw | approve | Pass |
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13-1916
| 1 | | 900 Pratt Avenue Series, Malmo-Pratt, LLC | Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
900 Pratt Avenue Series, Malmo-Pratt, LLC Class 6B REQUEST
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 industrial facility; and
WHEREAS, the County Board of Commissioners has received and reviewed an application from 900 Pratt Avenue Series, Malmo-Pratt, LLC and Resolution No. 03-13 from the Village of Elk Grove Village for an abandoned industrial facility located at 900 Pratt Boulevard, Elk Grove Village, Cook County, Illinois, Cook County District 17, Permanent Index Number 08-34-305-033-0000; and
WHEREAS, Cook County has defined abandoned property as buildings and other structures that, after having been vacant and unused for at least 24 months, are purchased for value by a purchaser in whom the seller has no direct financial interest; and
WHEREAS, industrial real estate is normally assessed at 25% of its market value, qualifying industrial real estate eligible for the Class 6b can receive a significant reduction i | refer | Pass |
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13-1920
| 1 | | 1020 State Parkway, LLC | Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
1020 State Parkway, LLC REQUEST FOR A CLASS 6B ASSESSMENT REDUCTION
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 industrial facility; and
WHEREAS, the County Board of Commissioners has received and reviewed an application from 1020 State Parkway, LLC and Resolution No. R-13-081 from the Village of Schaumburg for an abandoned industrial facility located at 1020 East State Parkway, Schaumburg, Cook County, Illinois, Cook County District 15, Permanent Index Numbers 07-11-400-076-0000; and
WHEREAS, Cook County has defined abandoned property as buildings and other structures that, after having been vacant and unused for at least 24 months, are purchased for value by a purchaser in whom the seller has no direct financial interest; and
WHEREAS, industrial real estate is normally assessed at 25% of its market value. Qualifying industrial real estate eligible for the Class 6b can receive a significant reduction in the level of | refer | Pass |
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13-1922
| 1 | | Northwest Radiator Inc.
Northwest Radiator | Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
Northwest Radiator Inc. REQUEST FOR A Class 6B ASSESSMENT REDUCTION
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 industrial facility; and
WHEREAS, the County Board of Commissioners has received and reviewed an application from Northwest Radiator Inc. and Resolution No. R-13-045 from the Village of Schaumburg for an abandoned industrial facility located at 550 Lunt Avenue, Schaumburg, Cook County, Illinois, Cook County District 15, Permanent Index Number 07-33-201-105-0000; and
WHEREAS, Cook County has defined abandoned property as buildings and other structures that, after having been vacant and unused for at least 24 months, are purchased for value by a purchaser in whom the seller has no direct financial interest; and
WHEREAS, industrial real estate is normally assessed at 25% of its market value. Qualifying industrial real estate eligible for the Class 6b can receive a significant reduction in the level of assessmen | refer | Pass |
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13-1745
| 1 | | Redi Tape Agrmnt for property Insight llc | Lease Agreement | PROPOSED MISCELLANEOUS ITEM OF BUSSINESS
Department: Real Estate Management
Summary: Requesting approval of a REDI-TAPE agreement covering the use of 2013, 2014 and 2015 tax-roll data, when available, to Property Insight LLC. Property Insight LLC will pay the County the total due each year in advance of receiving the data.
This lease is in accordance with Ordinance No. 05-O-20, an ordinance establishing and approving the increase of rental charges for the lease of Cook County Real Estate Tax Data by commercial users.
Revenue generating: $182,760.00 / per year plus CPI increase (if any) | approve | Pass |
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| 1 | | Lease Agrmnt Ill Frameworks 69W | Lease Agreement | PROPOSED LEASE AGREEMENT
Department: Real Estate Management
Request: Approval of a (New) Lease Agreement
Landlord: County of Cook
Tenant: State of Illinois Department of Central Management Services
Location: 69 West Washington, Suite 1620
Term/Extension Period: 12/1/2013 - 11/30/2018
Space Occupied: 4,675 Square Feet
Monthly Rent:
Lease Year Base Rent (psf) Annual Base Rent Monthly Base Rent
|109| $15.25 $71,294.04 $5,941.17
|109| $15.71 $73,443.96 $6,120.33
|109| $16.18 $75,642.00 $6,303.50
|109| $16.67 $77,931.96 $6,494.33
|109| $17.17 $80,378.04 $6,689.17
Option Term
|109| $17.69 $82,701.00 $6,891.75
|109| $18.22 $85,179.00 $7,098.25
|109| $18.77 $87,750.00 $7,312.50
|10 9| $19.33 $90,368.04 $7,530.67
10 $19.91 $93,078.96 $7,756.58
Potential Fiscal Impact: Revenue Generating
Accounts: N/A
Option to Renew: One 5 Year Option, Lease Years 6-10
Termination: By either party with 180 day prior written notice.
Utilities Included: Heat, air conditioning & water included. Tenant pays for electric | approve | Pass |
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13-1729
| 2 | | SMA America, LLC, Rocklin, California | Payment Approval | PROPOSED PAYMENT APPROVAL
Department(s): Facilities Management
Action: Payment Approval
Payee: SMA America, LLC, Rocklin, California
Good(s) or Service(s): Repair services
Fiscal Impact: $5,995.28
Accounts: 200-450
Contract Number(s): N/A
Summary/Notes: The services were to repair a life safety issue at the Domestic Violence facility. A quote was received from the vendor in the amount of $4,292.75. At that time a Direct Pay authorization number was issued by the business office for the repair. A technician was sent and repairs made. At the time of the repair additional services were performed, as needed, and those procedures caused the invoice to exceed the $5000.00 Direct Pay limit. DFM contacted the vendor and negotiated a credit which brought the total to $5,995.28. | approve | Pass |
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13-1932
| 1 | | Human Resources Activity Reports for Pay Periods 19 and 20 | Report | REPORT
Department: Human Resources, Comptroller
Request: Receive and File
Report Title: Human Resources Activity Reports for Pay Periods 19 and 20
Report Period: Pay Period 19: 8/25/2013 - 9/7/2013 and Pay Period 20: 9/8/2013 - 9/21/2013
Summary: Submitting the Human Resources Activity report covering the pay periods listed above. | receive and file | Pass |
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13-1930
| 1 | | Dell hardware contract | Contract (Technology) | PROPOSED CONTRACT (TECHNOLOGY)
Department(s): Bureau of Technology
Vendor: Dell Marketing, L.P., Round Rock, Texas
Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to enter into and execute.
Good(s) or Service(s): Hardware and other computer equipment
Contract Value: $14,000,000.00
Contract period: 11/1/2013 through 10/31/2016, with two (2) two-year extension options
Potential Fiscal Year Budget Impact: FY 2013: $669,000.00; FY 2014: $3,400,000.00; FY 2015: $6,000,000.00; FY 2016: $3,931,000.00
Accounts: Various - 441 Accounts; Various - 579 Accounts
Contract Number(s): 1328-12468
Concurrences:
Vendor has met the Minority and Women Business Ordinance.
The Office of the Chief Procurement Officer concurs.
Summary: The County participated in joint procurement with the City of Chicago and a Request for Proposal (RFP) was issued for Hardware and other Computer Equipment. The procurement process was followed in accordance with the Cook County Procurement Code. Dell Marketing L.P. offers the best value to the County and is recommended | approve | Pass |
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13-1871
| 1 | | National School Lunch Program | Grant Award Renewal | PROPOSED GRANT AWARD RENEWAL
Department: Juvenile Temporary Detention Center (JTDC)
Grantee: Juvenile Temporary Detention Center (JTDC)
Grantor: Illinois State Board of Education
Request: Requesting authorization to renew grant
Purpose: The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in over 100,000 public and non-profit private schools and residential facilities for children and youth.
Grant Amount: $479,000.00
Grant Period: 10/1/2013 - 9/30/2014.
Fiscal Impact: N/A
Accounts: N/A
Previous date of Board Authorization for Grant: 9/10/2012.
Previous Grant Amount: $385,000.00
Concurrences:
The Budget Department has received all requisite documents and determined the fiscal impact on Cook County, if any.
Summary: The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in over 100,000 public and nonprofit private schools and residential facilities for children and youth. At the State level, the Illinois State Board of Education operates this program through agreements with schools and facili | approve | Pass |
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13-1872
| 1 | | National School Breakfast Program | Grant Award Renewal | PROPOSED GRANT AWARD RENEWAL
Department: Juvenile Temporary Detention Center (JTDC)
Grantee: Juvenile Temporary Detention Center (JTDC)
Grantor: Illinois State Board of Education
Request: Requesting authorization to renew grant from the Illinois State Board of Education in the amount of $258,000.00.
Purpose: The National School Breakfast Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in over 100,000 public and non-profit private schools and residential facilities for children and youth.
Grant Amount: $258,000.00
Grant Period: 10/1/2013 - 9/30/ 2014.
Fiscal Impact: N/A
Accounts: N/A
Previous date of Board Authorization for Grant: 9/10/ 2012.
Previous Grant Amount: $200,000.00
Concurrences:
The Budget Department has received all requisite documents and determined the fiscal impact on Cook County, if any.
Summary: The National School Breakfast Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in over 100,000 public and non-profit private schools and residential facilities for children and youth. At the state level, the Illinois Sta | approve | Pass |
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13-1881
| 1 | | Illinois Free Breakfast and Lunch | Grant Award Renewal | PROPOSED GRANT AWARD RENEWAL
Department: Juvenile Temporary Detention Center (JTDC)
Grantee: Juvenile Temporary Detention Center (JTDC)
Grantor: Illinois State Board of Education
Request: Requesting authorization to renew grant
Purpose: The National School Lunch and Breakfast Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in over 100,000 public and non-profit private schools and residential facilities for children and youth.
Grant Amount: $15,000.00
Grant Period: 10/1/2013 - 9/30/2014.
Fiscal Impact: N/A
Accounts: N/A
Previous date of Board Authorization for Grant: 9/10/2012
Previous Grant Amount: $22,000.00
Concurrences:
The Budget Department has received all requisite documents and determined the fiscal impact on Cook County, if any
Summary: The Illinois Free Lunch and Breakfast Program is a state funded meal program. The Illinois State Board of Education operates these programs through agreements with schools and facilities. This grant reimburses the JTDC for lunch and breakfasts served to its juvenile residents...end | approve | Pass |
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13-1677
| 1 | | O’Hare Record Retention Center, Inc | Payment Approval | PROPOSED PAYMENT APPROVAL
Department(s): Office of the Cook County Public Guardian
Action: The Public Guardian’s Office requests approval to process a “Payment Approval” to pay O’Hare Record Retention Center Inc., for storage and retrieval of legal records for the seven month period from 1/1/2013, to 7/31/2013.
Payee: O’Hare Record Retention Center, Inc., 10800 West Belmont Avenue, Suite 300. Franklin Park, Illinois, 60131
Good(s) or Service(s): Rental and Storage of Legal Documents
Fiscal Impact: $19,073.18
Accounts: 305-630
Contract Number(s): N/A
Summary: The storage and retention of legal documents relating to clients of the Public Guardian’s Office is mandated by Illinois statute. These services were routinely compensated on a for-payment-only basis. Contract No. 1323-12527 for Rental and Storage of Legal Documents was awarded and became effective on 8/1/2013. The Public Guardian’s Office required storage space earlier this year prior to the award of the contract. | approve | Pass |
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13-1975
| 1 | | 138th Street Landfill Property | Miscellaneous Item of Business | PROPOSED MISCELLANEOUS ITEM OF BUSINESS
Department: County Clerk
Summary: The Cook County Clerk’s Office has received a copy of a court order disconnecting certain property from the City of Chicago. This property, commonly known as the “138th Street Landfill Property, “ consists of 86 acres of land and is located just north of the Village of Dolton and south of the Little Calumet River in Cook County Board of Commissioners District #5.
According to a letter of advice from the Cook County State’s Attorney’s office, this property should be removed from Hyde Park Township in addition to its disconnection from the City of Chicago.
For county administration purposes, however, this property must fall within the boundaries of a suburban township. Pursuant to 60 ILCS 1/10-5(i), the Cook County Board is expressly authorized to alter the boundaries of townships. Thornton Township, which adjoins the property, is the best choice to annex this property.
It is recommended that, for tax year 2013, the following property be annexed into Thornton Township:
“That part lying So | defer | Pass |
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13-1977
| 1 | | Coutretsis Subdivision | Miscellaneous Item of Business | PROPOSED MISCELLANEOUS ITEM OF BUSINESS
Department: County Clerk
Summary: The Cook County Clerk’s Office has received a plat of subdivision which lies in unincorporated Palatine Township within the 14th District. The subdivision, titled “Coutretsis Subdivision,” is located at 795 Dundee Road.
The Zoning Board of Appeals and the Department of Transportation and Highways have both reviewed this plat and its associated engineering plans and have recommended this plat of subdivision for approval by the Cook County Board of Commissioners. In addition, the Village of Palatine, which lies within 1.5 miles of the property, has reviewed and approved this subdivision.
In capacity as Plat Officer to the Cook County Board of Commissioners, it is recommended that this plat of subdivision be approved by the Cook County Board of Commissioners.
“Coutretsis Subdivision of unsubdivided lands in the West half of the Northwest quarter of Section 10 and of Lots 9 to 11 in Block 1 of Arthur T. McIntosh and Company’s Deer Grove Farms Subdivision of Part of the West half of the Northwes | approve | Pass |
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13-1801
| 1 | | Cook County Mitigation Specialist Grant Program | Grant Award Renewal | PROPOSED GRANT AWARD RENEWAL
Department: Public Defender
Grantee: Law Office of the Cook County Public Defender
Grantor: Illinois Criminal Justice of Authority, Chicago, Illinois
Request: Authorization to renew a grant
Purpose: To continue the Mitigation Specialist Program by maintaining two (2) mitigators to work with attorneys throughout the Public Defender Office.
Grant Amount: $136,642.00
Grant Period: 10/1/2013 - 9/30/2014
Fiscal Impact: $45,547.00
Accounts: 499-818
Previous date of Board Authorization for Grant: 9/10/2012
Previous Grant Amount: $159,929.00
Concurrences:
The Budget Department has received all requisite documents and determined the fiscal impact on Cook County, if any.
Summary: Mitigation Specialist Program will maintain two (2) mitigators to work with attorneys throughout the PD Office. The Mitigator Specialists will generate mitigation reports depending on the type of cases and Court’s expectations. Overall, the program will allow the Office to provide effective assistance of counsel for its indigent clients who ar | approve | Pass |
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13-1802
| 1 | | Forensic DNA and Digital Evidence Litigation Grant | Grant Award Renewal | PROPOSED GRANT AWARD RENEWAL
Department: Public Defender
Grantee: Law Office of the Cook County Public Defender
Grantor: Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority (ICJIA), Chicago, Illinois
Request: Authorization to renew a grant
Purpose: To continue the Forensic DNA and Digital Evidence Litigation Program for assistant public defenders to improve the ability to effectively investigate, analyze and litigate cases involving DNA and digital evidence.
Grant Amount: $39,140.00
Grant Period: 10/1/2013 - 9/30/2014
Fiscal Impact: $13,047.00
Accounts: 499-818
Previous date of Board Authorization for Grant: 2/27/2013
Previous Grant Amount: $36,000.00
Concurrences:
The Budget Department has received all requisite documents and determined the fiscal impact on Cook County, if any
Summary: The forensic DNA and Digital Evidence Litigation program provides specialized courses and training to attorneys in two kinds of forensic science: quantitative aspects of DNA litigation and digital evidence. In addition, funds will be used to broaden the top | approve | Pass |
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13-1778
| 1 | | Scavenger Services Allied Waste Transportation, Inc., d/b/a Waste Services, Chicago, Illinois | Contract | PROPOSED CONTRACT
Department(s): Sheriff’s Office, Facilities Management, Juvenile Temporary Detention Center and Medical Examiner
Vendor: Allied Waste Transportation, Inc., d/b/a Waste Services, Chicago, Illinois
Request: Authority for the Chief Procurement Officer to enter into and execute.
Good(s) or Service(s): Scavenger Services
Contract Value: $1,546,812.25
Contract period: 11/15/2013 - 11/14/2016. Thirty-six (36) months with two (2) one-year renewal options.
Potential Fiscal Year Budget Impact:
239-215 - FY2013 - $29,025.00; FY 2014 - $348,300.00; FY 2015 - $348,300.00; FY 2016 - $319,275.00
440-215 - FY 2013 - $2,220.63; FY 2014 - $53,295.00; FY 2015 - $53.295.00; FY 2016 - $51,074.37
259-215 - FY 2013 - $ 69.55; FY 2014 - $1,669.20; FY 2015 - $1,669.20; FY 2016 - $1,599.65
200-215 - FY 2013 - $4,680.83; FY 2014 - $112,339.88; FY 2015 - $112,339.88; FY 2016 - $107,659.06
Accounts: see above accounts
Contract Number(s): 13-45-043
Concurrences:
Vendor has met the Minority and Women Business Enterprise Ordinance.
Office of the Chief Pro | approve | Pass |
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13-1803
| 1 | | Sheriff’s Police Department 1505 Holding Trust Fund 1505 Operations Seaway Bank and Trust | Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
REGARDING COOK COUNTY SHERIFF’S POLICE CHANGE IN SIGNATORIES ON BANK ACCOUNTS
WHEREAS, the Cook County Board of Commissioners has the legal authority to authorize its departments and offices to open and maintain checking and savings accounts at various banks; and
WHEREAS, it is now necessary to update those persons who are authorized to be signatories on these checking and savings accounts.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the checking account and/or savings accounts at Seaway Bank and Trust Company for the following purposes, be updated for the Sheriff’s Police Department, 1505 Holding Trust Fund, 1505 Operations, Federal Justice Account, Federal Treasury Account, Money Laundering Account, ERPS Holding Account, 810 Contingency Fund, Special Operations Investigations, DUI-Enforcement, Drug Traffic Prevention Fund, Administrative Tow Revenue and Women’s Justice Services Fund.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the following are the names of those persons who are authorized to sign checks on these checking and/or savings accounts and that the signatorie | approve | Pass |
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13-1807
| 1 | | Department of Corrections, Petty Cash Fund Marquette Bank | Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
RESOLUTION REGARDING COOK COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS PETTY CASH FUND CHANGE IN SIGNATORIES
WHEREAS, the Cook County Board of Commissioners has the legal authority to authorize its departments and offices to open and maintain checking and savings accounts at various banks; and
WHEREAS, it is now necessary to update those persons who are authorized to be signatories on these checking and savings accounts.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the checking and/or savings account at Marquette Bank for the following purposes, be updated for the Department of Corrections, Petty Cash Fund; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the following are the names of those persons who are authorized to sign checks on these checking and/or savings accounts and that the signatures of at least two (2) of these shall be required on each check:
1. John G. Murphy
2. Sojourner Colbert
3. Martha Salazar
4. George Holly
5. William Wuchner
6. Deborah Boecker
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the following person heretofore shall be deleted as a signatory:
1. | approve | Pass |
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13-1808
| 1 | | Department of Corrections Jail Commissary Account Amalgamated Bank | Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
RESOLUTION REGARDING DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS JAIL COMMISSARY ACCOUNT CHANGE IN SIGNATORIES
WHEREAS, the Cook County Board of Commissioners has the legal authority to authorize its departments and offices to open and maintain checking and savings accounts at various banks; and
WHEREAS, it is now necessary to update those persons who are authorized to be signatories on these checking and savings accounts.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the checking and/or savings accounts at Amalgamated Bank for the purposes, be updated for the Department of Corrections Jail Commissary Account.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the following are the names of those persons who are authorized to sign checks on these checking and/or savings accounts and that the signatures of at least two (2) of these shall be required on each check:
1. John G. Murphy
2. Sojourner Colbert
3. Martha Salazar
4. George Holly
5. Deborah Boecker
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the following persons heretofore shall be deleted as a signatory:
1. Joycelyn Jackson
BE IT F | approve | Pass |
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13-1809
| 1 | | DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS INMATE WELFARE FUND Marquette Bank | Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
RESOLUTION REGARDING COOK COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS INMATE WELFARE FUND CHANGE IN SIGNATORIES
WHEREAS, the Cook County Board of Commissioners has the legal authority to authorize its departments and offices to open and maintain checking and savings accounts at various banks; and
WHEREAS, it is now necessary to update those persons who are authorized to sign checks on these checking and/or savings accounts.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the checking and/or savings accounts at Marquette Bank for the following purposes, be updated for the Department of Corrections, Inmate Welfare Fund.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the following are the names of those persons who are authorized to sign checks on these checking and/or savings accounts and that the signatures of at least two (2) of these shall be required on each check:
1. John G. Murphy
2. Sojourner Colbert
3. Martha Salazar
4. George Holly
5. Deborah Boecker
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the following persons heretofore shall be deleted as a signatory:
1. Joycelyn Jack | approve | Pass |
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13-1810
| 1 | | COOK COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS INMATE TRUST FUND ACCOUNT Fifth Third Bank | Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
RESOLUTION REGARDING COOK COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS INMATE TRUST FUND ACCOUNT CHANGE IN SIGNATORIES
WHEREAS, the Cook County Board of Commissioners has the legal authority to authorize its departments and offices to open and maintain checking and savings accounts at various banks; and
WHEREAS, it is now necessary to update those persons who are authorized to be signatories on these checking and savings accounts.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the checking and/or savings accounts at Fifth Third Bank for the following purposes, be updated for the Department of Corrections Inmate Trust Fund Account.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the following are the names of those persons who are authorized to sign checks on these checking and/or savings accounts and that the signatures of at least two (2) of these shall be required on each check:
1. John G. Murphy
2. Sojourner Colbert
3. Martha Salazar
4. George Holly
5. Deborah Boecker
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the following person heretofore shall be deleted as a signatory:
1. Jo | approve | Pass |
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13-1875
| 2 | | Investigations involving the act of counterfeiting at retail establishments, mega malls, flea markets and trade shows | Grant Award Amendment | PROPOSED GRANT AWARD AMENDMENT
Department: Cook County Sheriff’s Police Department
Grantee: Cook County Sheriff’s Police Department
Grantor: Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance
Request: To accept supplemental Grant Award
Purpose: Investigations involving the act of counterfeiting at retail establishments, mega malls, flea markets and trade shows.
Supplemental Grant Amount: $200,000.00
Grant Period: Original grant period 10/1/2012 - 10/1/2013. Supplemental award extends grant through 9/30/2015.
Fiscal Impact: N/A
Accounts: N/A
Date of Previous Board Authorization for Grant: 11/14/2012
Previous Grant Amount: $213,300.00
Concurrences:
The Budget Department has received all requisite documents and determined the fiscal impact on Cook County, if any.
Summary: Requesting the authorization to accept a supplemental grant award in the amount of $200,000.00 from the Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance for continued participation in the intellectual property theft enfor | approve | Pass |
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13-1811
| 1 | | DHS-Project Reclaim | Grant Award Renewal | PROPOSED GRANT AWARD RENEWAL
Department: State’s Attorney’s Office
Grantee: State’s Attorney’s Office
Grantor: Illinois Department of Human Services
Request: Approval of a Grant Renewal
Purpose: The Project Reclaim Program provides a wide range of services to 10 to 17 year-old high-risk youth with the goal of improving the safety of the community by reducing recidivism of juvenile offenders.
Grant Amount: $246,439.00
Grant Period: 7/1/2013 - 6/30/2014
Fiscal Impact: $24,644.00
Accounts: 499-818
Previous date of Board Authorization for Grant: 1/16/2013
Previous Grant Amount: $573,285.00
Concurrences:
The Budget Department has received all requisite documents and determined the fiscal impact on Cook County, if any
Summary: The Project Reclaim Program provides a wide range of services to 10 to 17 year-old high-risk youth with the goal of improving the safety of the community by reducing recidivism of juvenile offenders. Funding for Project Reclaim has enabled the State’s Attorney’s Office to improve the depth and variety of services offered to | approve | Pass |
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13-1844
| 1 | | Mario Gentry v. Cook County Sheriff, et al. | Litigation Pending | PROPOSED LITIGATION PENDING
Department: State’s Attorney’s Office, Civil Actions Bureau
Request: Refer to the Board and/or the Finance Subcommittee on Litigation
Case Name: Mario Gentry v. Cook County Sheriff, et al.,
Case Number: 12 M1 302522 | refer | Pass |
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13-1845
| 1 | | Kevin Liggins v. Thomas Dart, et al., | Litigation Pending | PROPOSED LITIGATION PENDING
Department: State’s Attorney’s Office, Civil Actions Bureau
Request: Refer to the Board and/or the Finance Subcommittee on Litigation
Case Name: Kevin Liggins v. Thomas Dart, et al.,
Case Number: 13 M1 3011119 | refer | Pass |
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13-1846
| 1 | | Glenda Love v. Thomas Dart and Sean Radcliffe | Litigation Pending | PROPOSED LITIGATION PENDING
Department: State’s Attorney’s Office, Civil Actions Bureau
Request: Refer to the Board and/or the Finance Subcommittee on Litigation
Case Name: Gelenda Love v. Thomas Dart and Sean Radcliffe
Case Number: 13 M1 300099 | refer | Pass |
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13-1847
| 1 | | Terrance Olden v. Thomas Dart | Litigation Pending | PROPOSED LITIGATION PENDING
Department: State’s Attorney’s Office, Civil Actions Bureau
Request: Refer to the Board and/or the Finance Subcommittee on Litigation
Case Name: Terrance Olden v. Thomas Dart
Case Number: 13 CH 18105 | refer | Pass |
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13-1848
| 1 | | Tyrone Oliver v. Cook County Department of Corrections | Litigation Pending | PROPOSED LITIGATION PENDING
Department: State’s Attorney’s Office, Civil Actions Bureau
Request: Refer to the Board and/or the Finance Subcommittee on Litigation
Case Name: Tyrone Oliver v. Cook County Department of Corrections
Case Number: 13 M1 302251 | refer | Pass |
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13-1849
| 1 | | Frank Coconate v. Cook County Department of Environmental Control and Cook County | Litigation Pending | PROPOSED LITIGATION PENDING
Department: State’s Attorney’s Office, Civil Actions Bureau
Request: Refer to the Board and/or the Finance Subcommittee on Litigation
Case Name: Frank Coconate v. Cook County Department of Environmental Control and Cook County
Case Number: 13 C 4251 | refer | Pass |
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13-1850
| 1 | | Elizabeth West v. Cook County Jail | Litigation Pending | PROPOSED LITIGATION PENDING
Department: State’s Attorney’s Office, Civil Actions Bureau
Request: Refer to the Board and/or the Finance Subcommittee on Litigation
Case Name: Elizabeth West v. Cook County Jail
Case Number: 13 M1 14751 | refer | Pass |
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13-1851
| 1 | | Desiree Thomas v. County of Cook | Litigation Pending | PROPOSED LITIGATION PENDING
Department: State’s Attorney’s Office, Civil Actions Bureau
Request: Refer to the Board and/or the Finance Subcommittee on Litigation
Case Name: Desiree Thomas v. County of Cook
Case Number: 13 L 7098 | refer | Pass |
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13-1852
| 1 | | David Mayberry v. Thomas Dart, et al., | Litigation Pending | PROPOSED LITIGATION PENDING
Department: State’s Attorney’s Office, Civil Actions Bureau
Request: Refer to the Board and/or the Finance Subcommittee on Litigation
Case Name: David Mayberry v. Thomas Dart, et al.,
Case Number: 13 C 1502 | refer | Pass |
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13-1853
| 1 | | Sean Mitchell v. Thomas Dart, et al., | Litigation Pending | PROPOSED LITIGATION PENDING
Department: State’s Attorney’s Office, Civil Actions Bureau
Request: Refer to the Board and/or the Finance Subcommittee on Litigation
Case Name: Sean Mitchell v. Thomas Dart, et al.,
Case Number: 13 C 5723 | refer | Pass |
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13-1854
| 1 | | Joe Morrison v. Sgt. Turner | Litigation Pending | PROPOSED LITIGATION PENDING
Department: State’s Attorney’s Office, Civil Actions Bureau
Request: Refer to the Board and/or the Finance Subcommittee on Litigation
Case Name: Joe Morrison v. Sgt. Turner
Case Number: 12 C 9902 | refer | Pass |
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13-1855
| 1 | | Joshua Enriquez v. Cook County, et al., | Litigation Pending | PROPOSED LITIGATION PENDING
Department: State’s Attorney’s Office, Civil Actions Bureau
Request: Refer to the Board and/or the Finance Subcommittee on Litigation
Case Name: Joshua Enriquez v. Cook County, et al.,
Case Number: 13 C 4763 | refer | Pass |
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13-1856
| 1 | | Hassan Echols v. Thomas Dart, et al., | Litigation Pending | PROPOSED LITIGATION PENDING
Department: State’s Attorney’s Office, Civil Actions Bureau
Request: Refer to the Board and/or the Finance Subcommittee on Litigation
Case Name: Hassan Echols v. Thomas Dart, et al.,
Case Number: 13 C 1499 | refer | Pass |
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13-1857
| 1 | | Lynette Kirchner v. Police Officer’s John Doe 1-2 | Litigation Pending | PROPOSED LITIGATION PENDING
Department: State’s Attorney’s Office, Civil Actions Bureau
Request: Refer to the Board and/or the Finance Subcommittee on Litigation
Case Name: Lynette Kirchner v. Police Officer’s John Doe 1-2
Case Number: 13 C 1299 | refer | Pass |
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13-1858
| 1 | | Deltic Smith v. Sgt. Kelly, et al., | Litigation Pending | PROPOSED LITIGATION PENDING
Department: State’s Attorney’s Office, Civil Actions Bureau
Request: Refer to the Board and/or the Finance Subcommittee on Litigation
Case Name: Deltic Smith v. Sgt. Kelly, et al.,
Case Number: 12 C 7642 | refer | Pass |
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13-1859
| 1 | | Chester Nelson v. Thomas Dart, et al., | Litigation Pending | PROPOSED LITIGATION PENDING
Department: State’s Attorney’s Office, Civil Actions Bureau
Request: Refer to the Board and/or the Finance Subcommittee on Litigation
Case Name: Chester Nelson v. Thomas Dart, et al.,
Case Number: 13 C 5367 | refer | Pass |
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13-1860
| 1 | | Jicheng v. Thomas Dart, et al., | Litigation Pending | PROPOSED LITIGATION PENDING
Department: State’s Attorney’s Office, Civil Actions Bureau
Request: Refer to the Board and/or the Finance Subcommittee on Litigation
Case Name: Jicheng v. Thomas Dart, et al.,
Case Number: 13 CH 19410 | refer | Pass |
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13-1861
| 1 | | Jicheng v. Thomas Dart, et al., | Litigation Pending | PROPOSED LITIGATION PENDING
Department: State’s Attorney’s Office, Civil Actions Bureau
Request: Refer to the Board and/or the Finance Subcommittee on Litigation
Case Name: Jicheng v. Thomas Dart, et al.,
Case Number: 13 CH 19412 | refer | Pass |
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13-1862
| 1 | | Steve White v. Cook County Sheriff | Litigation Pending | PROPOSED LITIGATION PENDING
Department: State’s Attorney’s Office, Civil Actions Bureau
Request: Refer to the Board and/or the Finance Subcommittee on Litigation
Case Name: Steve White v. Cook County Sheriff
Case Number: 13 M1 710021 | refer | Pass |
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13-1863
| 1 | | Marlon Minter v. Officer Ollins | Litigation Pending | PROPOSED LITIGATION PENDING
Department: State’s Attorney’s Office, Civil Actions Bureau
Request: Refer to the Board and/or the Finance Subcommittee on Litigation
Case Name: Marlon Minter v. Officer Ollins
Case Number: 13 C 5851 | refer | Pass |
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13-1864
| 1 | | Joshua Enriquez v. Cook County, et al., | Litigation Pending | PROPOSED LITIGATION PENDING
Department: State’s Attorney’s Office, Civil Actions Bureau
Request: Refer to the Board and/or the Finance Subcommittee on Litigation
Case Name: Joshua Enriquez v. Cook County, et al.,
Case Number: 13 C 5925 | refer | Pass |
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13-1865
| 1 | | Maureen Finn v. Medical Examiner | Litigation Pending | PROPOSED LITIGATION PENDING
Department: State’s Attorney’s Office, Civil Actions Bureau
Request: Refer to the Board and/or the Finance Subcommittee on Litigation
Case Name: Maureen Finn v. Medical Examiner
Case Number: ALS 13-160 | refer | Pass |
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13-1866
| 1 | | Salvatore Ziccarelli v. Sheriff | Litigation Pending | PROPOSED LITIGATION PENDING
Department: State’s Attorney’s Office, Civil Actions Bureau
Request: Refer to the Board and/or the Finance Subcommittee on Litigation
Case Name: Salvatore Ziccarelli v. Sheriff
Case Number: 13 C 4391 | refer | Pass |
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13-1795
| 1 | | Homestead Exemption Fraud Detection Solution | Contract Amendment | PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT
Department(s): Cook County Assessor’s Office
Vendor: LexisNexis, a division of Reed Elsevier, Inc., Miamisburg, Ohio
Request: Authority for the Chief Procurement Officer to increase by $1,300,000.00
Good(s) or Service(s): Homestead Fraud Exemption Detection Solution
Contract Period: Thirty-six (36) months with two (2) one-year renewal options (original contract period).
Contract Period Extension: N/A
Current Contract Amount Authority: $1,587,600.00
Board Approved: 3/20/2013 $1,587,600.00
Board Increase(s): N/A
Chief Procurement Officer Increase(s): N/A
This Increase Requested: Not to exceed $1,300,000.00
Potential Fiscal Impact: FY 2013 $0.00, FY 2014 $1,300,000.00
Accounts: 040-260 (if multiple accounts identify in parentheses)
Contract Number(s): 12-23-241
Concurrences:
The Chief Procurement Officer concurs.
Summary: This amendment will provide an automated system solution that will help the Assessor’s Office identify individuals that are defrauding the system. The Solution makes it easy to submit batc | approve as amended | Pass |
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13-2002
| 1 | | Integrated Criminal Justice Resolution | Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
ACHIEVING AN INTEGRATED, AUTOMATED COOK COUNTY CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM
WHEREAS, the Cook County Criminal Justice System is one of the largest in the nation comprised of the largest single site jail in the nation and the largest unified court system in the nation; and
WHEREAS, the system remains largely a paper-based system managing over 5.4 million court hearings, 33,000 felony cases, 166,000 misdemeanor filings and over 750,000 traffic cases, with over 78,000 jail admissions in fiscal year; and
WHEREAS, a paper-based criminal justice system inhibits offices from effectively communicating with each other, leading to errors and inefficiencies that continue to cost the County dramatically; and
WHEREAS, the Technology Committee of the Cook County Board of Commissioners met on October 10, 2013 to discuss and examine the need for an integrated, automated Criminal Justice System; and
WHEREAS, the Cook County Chief Information Officer (CIO), along with the other County criminal justice stakeholders outlined the path forward that will allow for the creat | approve | Pass |
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13-2006
| 1 | | State Employees Ethics Act Resolution | Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
Urging the ILLLINOIS General Assembly to Amend the State Officials and Employees Ethics Act
WHEREAS, the Illinois General Assembly recently passed P.A. 098-0457 which amends the State Officials and Employees Ethics Act; and
WHEREAS, the amendment adds members of a governmental entity appointed by a president or chairperson of a county board; and
WHEREAS, the amendment left out the appointment of members to a governmental entity by members of a county board effectively excluding some members appointed by board members only; and
WHEREAS, this omission of members appointed exclusively by board members was not the intention of the sponsor; and
WHEREAS, after speaking to the sponsor of the amendment it was agreed that additional language was necessary to close this loophole.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Cook County Board of Commissioners does hereby urge the General Assembly to amend 5 ILCS 430/70-20 with the following language to rectify this omission:
Sec. 70-20. Members appointed by a county. In addition to any other applicable | approve | Pass |
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13-2011
| 1 | | Jail Diversion | Ordinance Amendment | PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDMENT
COOK COUNTY JAIL DIVERSION PROGRAM FOR ADULTS AND YOUTH
BE IT ORDAINED, by the Cook County Board of Commissioners, that Chapter 46, Law Enforcement, Article IV., Jail Diversion Program, Section 46-171 through Section 46-312, of the Cook County Code is hereby amended as follows:
DIVISION 1. GENERALLY
Sec. 46-171. Short title.
This article shall be cited and may be known as the "Cook County Jail Diversion Program for Adults and Youth."
Sec. 46-172. Definitions.
The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this article, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
Appropriate authorities. The Circuit Court of Cook County, the State's Attorney of Cook County, the Sheriff of Cook County, the Public Defender of Cook County, and local law enforcement.
Case management. The process of assisting and monitoring target population detainees or arrestees in achieving their individualized treatment plan consistent with their diversion plans.
Case manager. A | refer | Pass |
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13-2046
| 1 | | 10-23-1013 Amendment to the Cook County Retail Transfer Trax | Ordinance Amendment | PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDMENT
AN AMENDMENT TO THE COOK COUNTY REAL ESTATE TRANSFER TAX
BE IT ORDAINED, by the Cook County Board of Commissioners, that Chapter 74 Taxation, Article III, Real Estate Transfer Tax, Section 74-101 Definitions of the Cook County Code is hereby amended as Follows:
SSec. 74-101. Definitions.
The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this article, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
Beneficial interest in real property includes, but is not limited to:
(1) The beneficial interest in an Illinois land trust;
(2) The lessee interest in a ground lease (including any interest of lessee in the related improvements) that provides for a term of 30 or more years when all options to renew or extend are included, whether or not any portion of the term has expired; or
(3) The indirect interest in real property as reflected by a controlling interest in a real estate entity.
Controlling interest means:
(1) Fifty percent or more of the combined voting power or | refer | Pass |
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