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3/12/2014
11:00 AM
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Final
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Cook County Building, Board Room, 118 North Clark Street, Chicago, Illinois
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14-1586
| 1 | | Schiller Park 100-Year Anniversary | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
CELEBRATING SCHILLER PARK’S 100th ANNIVERSARY
WHEREAS, the Village of Schiller Park was incorporated in 1914 and will be celebrating its 100th Anniversary at a gala on March 21, 2014; and
WHEREAS, in 1932, Julia Marenga Kolze became Mayor of Schiller Park and was the first female mayor in the State of Illinois; and
WHEREAS, during the war years, several local men were taken into service, and population in Schiller Park was around 800; and
WHEREAS, during the post-war boom of the 1950s, population in Schiller Park reached 5,000 amidst the construction of new homes and businesses; and
WHEREAS, during the 1960s, the tollway, O’Hare Airport, and annexation of various subdivisions brought the population to 8,600; and
WHEREAS, during the 1970s, three public schools, two Catholic schools, and organizations such as the Scouts, Sertoma, and American Legion flourished; and
WHEREAS, ongoing battles with O’Hare leveled off the population in the 1980s to around 11,000; and
WHEREAS, Schiller Park became a Home Rule Village in the 1990s, and a Memorial | approve | Pass |
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14-1908
| 1 | | Carl Edwin Davis | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
COMMEMORATING THE LIFE, PIONEERING SPIRIT, MANY ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND MEMORY OF CARL EDWIN DAVIS
WHEREAS, Carl Edwin Davis, a man whose life was devoted to social justice, family, and faith, died February 10, leaving friends, family and a community profoundly enriched for having known him; and
WHEREAS, Carl Davis was a community leader who, as President of the Evanston NAACP led voter registration drives, fought for equal employment opportunity and created a weekly community forum entitled “Get in the Know” that brought together national, state and local leaders to address issues of concern for the citizens of the region; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Davis freely and generously gave his time to his community, serving on the Evanston Community Hospital Board, the Board of Trustees of the Second Baptist Church in addition to many others; and
WHEREAS, Carl Davis was a lifelong Evanston resident, attending Evanston public schools and graduating from Evanston Township High School in 1955. He worked for the city of Evanston until he left to serve his country in the U | approve | Pass |
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14-1982
| 1 | | BENSENVILLE-IXTAPA/ZIHUATANEJO SISTER CITIES DELEGATION | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING BENSENVILLE-IXTAPA/ZIHUATANEJO SISTER CITIES DELEGATION
WHEREAS, Sister Cities International, created by President Eisenhower in 1956, was created to foster peace and global relationships by creating exchanges based on government, business and trade, medical, cultural, educational, and tourism between two or more cities throughout the world; and
WHEREAS, the Village of Bensenville, Illinois and Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo, Guerrero, Mexico desired to form a sister cities relationship under the Sister Cities International guidelines; and
WHEREAS, on November 12, 2013, during the Ixtapa/Zihuatanejo Delegation visit to Chicago, the Village of Bensenville and the City of Ixtapa/Zihuatanjo officially joined together as sister cities and entered into a formal Agreement under Resolution #R-119-2013; and
WHEREAS, on November 13, 2013, President Toni Preckwinkle and the Cook County Board of Commissioners formerly recognized the new sister cities, welcomed the Ixtapa Delegation and extended their wishes of a friendship agreement between the Cou | approve | Pass |
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14-1999
| 1 | | The Chicago Community Trust’s “On The Table” Initiative | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
The Chicago Community Trust’s “On The Table” Initiative
WHEREAS, The Chicago Community Trust will be commemorating its 99th anniversary with “On The Table,” an event taking place on Monday, May 12, 2014; and
WHEREAS, this unique, large-scale event aims to bring together thousands of Chicagoland residents to share a meal and participate in civic-minded conversations about the future of our communities; and
WHEREAS, “On The Table” aims to gather together 10,000 individuals to create 1,000 mealtime conversations; and
WHEREAS, these conversations will address specific ways that we can all work together to build strong, safe, secure and economically viable communities; and
WHEREAS, to host a mealtime conversation, a person takes the lead in deciding a location and a meal for guests; invites friends, family, neighbors, or colleagues; and uses a provided discussion guide and resources to help foster free-flowing, productive conversations; and
WHEREAS, with conversations at the heart of this project, The Chicago Community Trust recommends a maximum of | approve | Pass |
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14-2003
| 1 | | Fair Housing | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
HONORING THE 46th ANNIVERSARY OF THE FEDERAL FAIR HOUSING ACT AND PROCLAIMING THE MONTH OF APRIL FAIR HOUSING MONTH IN COOK COUNTY
WHEREAS, April 2014 marks the 46th Anniversary of the passage of the U.S. Federal Fair Housing act. Adopted in the wake of the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., the Fair Housing Act transformed the legal rights that all Americans have to rent and own homes in communities across the country; and
WHEREAS, the U.S. Fair Housing Act created a national policy of fair housing and today prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, familial status or disability; and
WHEREAS, 2014 additionally marks the 35th anniversary of the Illinois Human Rights Act, a law which prohibits discrimination in housing based on race, color religion, national origin, sex, physical or mental disability, familial status, age, ancestry, marital status, disability, military status, unfavorable discharge from military service, sexual orientation or order of protection status; and
WHEREAS, housing discr | approve | Pass |
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14-2004
| 1 | | Linda Jean-Paul | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
COMMEMORATING THE LIFE, MANY ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND MEMORY OF LINDA JEAN-PAUL
WHEREAS, Linda Jean-Paul a woman whose life was devoted to family, community and faith, died February 15, leaving friends, family and a community enriched for having known her; and
WHEREAS, Linda Jean-Paul was born in Haiti and later became a cherished leader of the Haitian community in Illinois working tirelessly with the Concerned Haitians of Illinois; and
WHEREAS, Linda Jean-Paul’s work with Concerned Haitians of Illinois mobilized Haitian-Americans, friends and allies of Haiti to provide vital resources and health care to those in need in Haiti; and
WHEREAS, Linda Jean-Paul emigrated from Haiti to the United States at the age of seven but maintained her Haitian citizenship throughout her entire life. She returned to Haiti in 1983 when she became Vice-President for Banc National de Paris; and
WHEREAS, Linda Jean-Paul was a respected leader throughout her life. She achieved respect early in life while attending St. Mary’s Catholic School, continued while she w | approve | Pass |
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14-2028
| 1 | | The 606 Park - Resolution | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
RECOGNIZING THE 606 PARK AND TRAIL SYSTEM
WHEREAS, The 606 takes Chicago’s legacy of great parks to new heights through the construction of a 2.7 mile park and elevated trail system on Chicago’s Northwest side; and
WHEREAS, the centerpiece of The 606, the Bloomingdale Trail, will be linked to five ground-level neighborhood parks, as well as an observatory, wheel-friendly event plaza, various art installations and other amenities; and
WHEREAS, The 606 connects parks, people, classrooms and communities - the old railroad embankment that once physically separated the Bucktown, Wicker Park, Logan Square, and Humboldt Park neighborhoods now will knit them together; and
WHEREAS, the project will provide an urban oasis for the 80,000 people, including 20,000 children, who live within a ten-minute walk; and
WHEREAS, it is also planned as a resource for Chicagoans citywide, a transportation alternative, and a living work of art, which is already garnering attention nationally and internationally; and
WHEREAS, The 606 is the result of collaboration be | approve | Pass |
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14-2034
| 1 | | Chicago Ridge 100th Anniversary Resolution | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION COMMEMORATING THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE VILLAGE OF CHICAGO RIDGE
WHEREAS, this year the Village of Chicago Ridge will commemorate the 100th anniversary of its official incorporation; a century ago, on September 1, 1914, a group of citizens met and cast ballots to incorporate as a municipality; and
WHEREAS, the Village of Chicago Ridge will kick off the year’s celebratory events at a Centennial Ball scheduled for April 5, 2014 at Glendora House; and
WHEREAS, the Centennial Citizens Committee will plan a parade and community festival for the weekend of September 21st to highlight the best aspects of the Chicago Ridge community; and
WHEREAS, Dutch and German farmers were the first permanent settlers to the area during the 1850s; Chicago Ridge got its name from the “ridges” of dirt that were created when eight trainloads of fill were removed from the area and used to fill in the grounds for the Columbian Exposition of 1892; and
WHEREAS, over the past century, under continuous, strong and capable Village leadership, a robust industr | approve | Pass |
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14-2035
| 1 | | Tour for Life 2014 Resolution | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION TO HONOR NORTH SHORE ANIMAL LEAGUE AMERICA AND TOUR FOR LIFE 2014
WHEREAS, North Shore Animal League America’s Tour for Life 2014 - a groundbreaking national tour geared to promote shelter pet adoptions - will arrive in Chicago to partner with the Animal Welfare League of Chicago Ridge for a special adoption event at the Petsmart located at 7340 W. 191st St., in Tinley Park on April 25th from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; and
WHEREAS, North Shore Animal League America’s Tour for Life 2014 is the world’s largest cooperative national mobile adoption initiative aimed at reinforcing the importance and advantages of shelter pet adoptions and familiarizing communities with their local shelter; and
WHEREAS, North Shore Animal League America (NSALA) will partner with the Animal Welfare League and and Partners Against Animal Cruelty (PAAC) founded by Cook County Commissioner Joan Patricia Murphy and now co-chaired by Cook County Commissioner Joan Patricia Murphy and Cook County Sheriff Thomas J. Dart to raise awareness of the plight of shelter pets in | approve | Pass |
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14-2036
| 1 | | Worth 100th Anniversary | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION COMMEMORATING THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE VILLAGE OF WORTH
WHEREAS, this year the Village of Worth will commemorate the 100th anniversary of its official incorporation; a century ago, on August 29, 1914, a group of 115 citizens met and cast ballots to incorporate as a municipality; and
WHEREAS, the Worth Centennial Commission has planned a yearlong celebration including special post Village Board meeting activities on May 20th celebrating 100 days to the birthday of Worth and also a parade and Worth Days community festival for the weekend of August 22-24th; and
WHEREAS, the Village was named after General William Jenkins Worth, who served in the War of 1812 and the Mexican War; and
WHEREAS, the first permanent settler to the area was John Crandall and his wife Jane; in 1858 he built a home on 111th Street and his descendants still reside in Worth; and
WHEREAS, by 1914 the Village’s population had swelled to nearly 300 due to a surge in development and employment as a result of the establishment of a train stop for the Wabash Rail | approve | Pass |
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14-2044
| 1 | | Dr. Raju Congratulations Resolution | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
CONGRATULATING DR. RAM RAJU ON HIS SERVICE TO THE COOK COUNTY HEALTH AND HOSPITALS SYSTEM
WHEREAS, Dr. Ram Raju joined the Cook County Health & Hospitals System (CCHHS) as the Chief Executive Officer on October 2, 2011; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Raju was recruited to transform CCHHS into a patient-centered, financially stable organization in a post-Affordable Care Act (ACA) world; and
WHEREAS, in his first two years with CCHHS, Dr. Raju was instrumental in turning around the financial status of the system and placing it on a more sustainable path; and
WHEREAS, under Dr. Raju’s leadership, CCHHS received a meaningful use designation for advancements in information technology, specifically electronic medical records; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Raju’s business acumen led to significant improvements in supply chain and contract management and the staffing of a performance-improvement department, initiatives that will yield continued savings for taxpayers in the years to come; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Raju’s commitment to the patient experience is reflected by the impro | approve | Pass |
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14-2045
| 1 | | Picciano, Shirley | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
SHIRLEY A. PICCIANO, IN MEMORIAM
WHEREAS, Almighty God in His infinite wisdom has called Shirley A. Picciano from our midst, and
WHEREAS, Shirley A. Picciano was the beloved wife of James Picciano, and
WHEREAS, Shirley A. Picciano was the loving mother of JoAnn Cebuhar, and
WHEREAS, Shirley A. Picciano was the cherished grandmother of Charlie Cebuhar, and
WHEREAS, Shirley A. Picciano was the dear sister of Gloria (James) Pace, Frank (Louise) Marcello, Dorothy Vianna, Anthony Marcello, and Edward (Annie) Marcello, and
WHEREAS, all who knew her will attest that Shirley A. Picciano 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 condolences and most heartfelt sympathy to the family and many friends of Shirley A. Picciano, and joins them in sorrow at this time of loss, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, t | approve | Pass |
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14-2046
| 1 | | LoPiccolo, Phyllis | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
PHYLLIS LOPICCOLO, DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD
WHEREAS, it has come to the attention of the Cook County Board of Commissioners that Phyllis LoPiccolo has received the Distinguished Service Award from the Office of Catholic Education, and
WHEREAS, few professions touch as many lives as the profession of teaching, and those, like Ms. LoPiccolo, who choose this field as their career are most deserving of our gratitude for the positive influence they have in the classroom and beyond, and
WHEREAS, schools are at the heart of our community, and teachers like Phyllis LoPiccolo are deserving of the fullest measure of support and allocation of resources to ensure a bright future for all, and
WHEREAS, Phyllis LoPiccolo has taught at St. Barbara School for a 26 years, and during that time she has touched countless young lives and helped prepare the leaders of tomorrow,
WHEREAS, thanks to outstanding teachers like Phyllis LoPiccolo, St. Barbara School has continued to grow and serve the needs of the community, and has continued to build upon the traditions of f | approve | Pass |
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14-2047
| 1 | | Camille DeMeo | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
CAMILLE DeMEO, IN MEMORIAM
WHEREAS, Almighty God in His infinite wisdom has called Camille DeMeo from our midst, and
WHEREAS, Camille DeMeo (nee Serpe) was the beloved wife of the late Marino DeMeo, and
WHEREAS, Camille DeMeo was the loving mother of Robert (Lyn), and
WHEREAS, Camille DeMeo was the cherished grandmother of Christina (Greg) Zahn, and John (Laura) Velousis, and
WHEREAS, Camille DeMeo was the great grandmother of Sienna Camille and Julian Velousis, and
WHEREAS, Camille DeMeo was the dearest daughter of the late Vincenzo and Angelina Serpe, and
WHEREAS, all who knew her will attest that Camille DeMeo 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 condolences and most heartfelt sympathy to the family and many friends of Camille DeMeo, and joins them in sorrow at this time of loss, | approve | Pass |
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14-2048
| 1 | | Food Check Out day | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
FOOD CHECKOUT DAY
WHEREAS, Food Checkout Day was established in the mid-1990’s to recognize the connection between farmers and the safe, nutritious food source they cooperatively grow; and
WHEREAS, the Cook County Farm Bureau® has celebrated Food Checkout Day by raising cash and food donations for Ronald McDonald House Charities® of Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana since 2001; and
WHEREAS, Food Checkout Day will again be celebrated at the Ronald McDonald House near Advocate Hope Children’s Hospital in Oak Lawn; and
WHEREAS, since 2001 Cook County Farm Bureau® members have donated 378 hours, 49,715 pounds of food, contributed $67,773 in cash donations and 1,529 pounds of pop tabs to support Chicagoland’s four Ronald McDonald Houses; and
WHEREAS, Ronald McDonald House continues to improve the health, well-being and education of children by providing a “home away from home” to keep families together while their child is receiving medical treatment far from home; and
WHEREAS, Ronald McDonald House, in partnership with Advocate Hope Children’s Ho | approve | Pass |
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14-2049
| 1 | | Christopher Gomez | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
CHRISTOPHER GOMEZ JR., IN MEMORIAM
WHEREAS, Almighty God in His infinite wisdom has called Christopher Gomez from our midst, and
WHEREAS, Christopher Gomez Jr. was the loving and only son of retired Chicago Firefighter Christopher Gomez Sr, and Edith, and
WHEREAS, Christopher Gomez Jr. was a decorated second generation fire fighter and paramedic, and
WHEREAS, Christopher Gomez Jr. graduated from Galileo Math and Science Academy, attended Hubbard High School and Lincoln-Way High School, and Moraine Valley Community College, and
WHEREAS, Christopher Gomez Jr. joined the Central Stickney Fire Protection District in 2009, earning his medical technician license in 2010, and
WHEREAS, Christopher Gomez Jr. gave his life in his preparedness while serving the residents of Stickney Township, and
WHEREAS, Christopher Gomez Jr. sacrifice and dedication are an inspiration and example to all, and
WHEREAS, Christopher Gomez Jr. leaves a legacy of faithfulness, service, and dedication to duty, and
WHEREAS, all who knew him will attest that Ch | approve | Pass |
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14-2050
| 1 | | Ann Ardolino, 100 birthday | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
ANN ARDOLINO, 100TH BIRTHDAY
WHEREAS, it has come to the attention of the Cook County Board of Commissioners that Ann M. Ardolino will celebrate her 100th Birthday on March 14, 2014; and
WHEREAS, Ann M. Ardolino has witnessed monumental events over the course of her lifetime such as: World War I, Russian Revolution, 1917, First Commercial Radio Station, 1920, Era of Depression, 1929-1939, Spanish Civil War, 1936-1939, World War II, 1939-1945, Korean War, 1950-1953, Russian Sputnik, 1957, President Kennedy Assassination, November 1963, First Moon Landing July 20, 1969, Vietnam War, 1965-1973, the advent of the internet, the Super Bowl Champion Chicago Bears in 1985, White Sox World Series Championship in 2005, the Chicago Blackhawks Stanley Cup Championships, and the dawn of a new Millennium, and
WHEREAS, Ann M. Ardolino was born in Cook County, after her parents Rosario and Elizabeth Coloia came to the United States from their native Italy, and
WHEREAS, Ann M. Ardolino was raised in Chicago’s Little Italy neighborhood, and was educated at Our La | approve | Pass |
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14-2051
| 1 | | Jame Serpe | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
JAMES SERPE, IN MEMORIAM
WHEREAS, Almighty God in His infinite wisdom has called James G. Serpe from our midst, and
WHEREAS, James G. Serpe was the beloved husband of Anita G. Serpe (nee Foggia), and
WHEREAS, James G. Serpe was the loving father of Susan (Tom) Stengren, Stephen (Inge), Anita (Dan) Magel, Amy, Gerard , Camille (Michael ) Hardt and the late John (Maura) and Jimmy, and
WHEREAS, James G. Serpe was the cherished grandfather of James (Natalie) Serpe, Maureen Serpe, Megan (Ben) Wrigley, Stephen Serpe II, Matthew Serpe, Sebastian Hardt, and Elizabeth Hardt, and
WHEREAS, James G. Serpe was the great grandfather of Violet Wrigley, and
WHEREAS, James G. Serpe was the dearest son of the late Vincenzo and Angelina Serpe, and
WHEREAS, James G. Serpe was the dearest brother of the late Camille (late Marino) DeMeo, and the late Anthony (late Olga) Serpe, Mary (late John) Cieslak, Florence Serpe, Guy (late Rose) Serpe, Rose (late Vincent) Speranza, Samuel (late Julie) Serpe, and Agnes (late Tom) Briatta; dearest son-in-law of the late | approve | Pass |
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14-2052
| 1 | | Wolf's bakery | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
WOLF’S BAKERY
WHEREAS, in the year 2014, Wolf’s Bakery of Evergreen Park has celebrated 75 years in business, and
WHEREAS, Wolf’s Bakery, in Evergreen Park, was founded in a simple storefront located at an ideal site on 95th Street, and
WHEREAS, from those humble beginnings, Wolf’s Bakery has flourished and grown into a venerable neighborhood institution that has served delicious baked products to countless customers over the years, and
WHEREAS, Wolf’s Bakery is famous for its butter cookies, and the original lemon fluff cake, which is always in great demand by its many loyal fans, and
WHEREAS, today, Wolf’s Bakery is managed as a thoroughly modern twenty-first century operation, with a presence on the internet, combined with a loyal following of local customers would not think of shopping elsewhere for their baked goods and pastries, and
WHEREAS, over the years and throughout many changes, Wolf’s Bakery has remained faithful to the vision and philosophy of outstanding customer service, and has not only succeeded as a commercial enterprise | approve | Pass |
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14-2053
| 1 | | John Gavin | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
JOHN GAVIN, O.S.A, IN MEMORAIM
WHEREAS, Almighty God in His infinite wisdom has called the Rev. John R. Gavin, O.S.A. from our midst, and
WHEREAS, Rev. John R. Gavin was the loving son of the late Thomas E. and Dorothy Gavin, and
WHEREAS, Rev. John R. Gavin was the devoted brother of the late Thomas "Bud" Gavin, and
WHEREAS, Rev. John R. Gavin professed his vows in the Augustinian Order in 1942, and was ordained as a priest in 1948, thus commencing a vocation of faith and lifelong service to God and mankind, and
WHEREAS, Rev. John R. Gavin taught and coached at St. Rita High School, Mendel Catholic High School and at St. Augustine Seminary in Holland, Michigan, and was a mentor and role model to countless young lives during his time as an educator and spiritual leader, and
WHEREAS, Rev. John R. Gavin served as Pastor of Immaculate Conception/St. Henry Parish, in St. Louis, Missouri, for 23 years, and
WHEREAS, Rev. John R. Gavin returned to his native Chicagoland, and resided at Blessed Stephen Bellesini Friary (Franciscan Village), in | approve | Pass |
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14-1932
| 1 | | Morris Resolution | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
IN MEMORY OF STANLEY WESLEY MORRIS
WHEREAS, Almighty God in His infinite wisdom has called Stanley Wesley Morris from our midst: and
WHEREAS, Mr. Morris was the beloved son of William and Laura Morris: and
WHEREAS, Mr. Morris was born and raised in the City of Harvey. He attended Thornton High School where he excelled in basketball, football and baseball while maintaining high academic standards; and
WHEREAS, after graduating in June of 1951, Mr. Morris worked for a short while at Maremont Automotive Products and then enlisted in the U.S. Air Force where he spent four years in Active Duty and another four years in the Reserves; and
WHEREAS, IN 1960, having completed his military obligation he received an Honorable Discharge and returned to the City of Harvey; and
WHEREAS, in May of 1961 after placing high on the Civil Service Exam Mr. Morris was selected as the first
Black man to receive an appointment to the Harvey Police Department; and
WHEREAS, his entry level position being Motorcycle Patrol Officer, Mr. Morris was proud to serve a | approve | Pass |
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14-1938
| 1 | | Richard R. Rochester | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
COMMEMORATING THE LIFE MANY ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND MEMORY OF RICHARD R. ROCHESTER
WHEREAS, Richard F. Rochester, a dedicated lawyer, circuit court judge and trailblazing bar association leader died January 28, 2014; and
WHEREAS, Richard F. Rochester was raised in Chicago and attended St. Patrick’s High School and completed his undergraduate education at the University of Illinois and obtained his law degree from IIT Chicago-Kent College of Law; and
WHEREAS, Richard Rochester joined the law firm of Boyle and Friedman and spent the next three decades focusing his practice in real estate and tax planning; and
WHEREAS, as a resident of north suburban Mount Prospect in the 1970’s Rochester became active in the Northwest Suburban Bar Association, and is credited with the revitalization, expansion and improvement of the NWSBA while serving as its President; and
WHEREAS, Richard Rochester was appointed by the Illinois Supreme Court to fill a vacancy in the Cook County Circuit Court in 1990; and
WHEREAS, Richard Rochester and his wife Florenceen were marri | approve | Pass |
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14-1620
| 1 | | Westcare Foundation, Chicago, Illinois | Contract Amendment | PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT
Department(s): Justice Advisory Council
Vendor: Westcare Foundation, Chicago, Illinois
Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to extend and increase contract
Good(s) or Service(s): Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Trauma services to appropriate individuals
Original Contract Period: 7/15/2013 - 1/14/2014
Proposed Contract Period Extension: 1/15/2014 - 6/30/2014
Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $95,000.00
Original Approval (Board or Procurement): 8/30/2013, $95,000.00
Previous Board Increase(s) or Extension(s): N/A
Previous Chief Procurement Officer Increase(s) or Extension(s): N/A
This Increase Requested: $70,835.00
Potential Fiscal Impact: N/A
Accounts: N/A
Contract Number(s): 1353-12842
Concurrences:
The vendor has met the Minority and Women Owned Business Enterprise Ordinance.
DO NOT PUT TEXT HERE. FOR PROCUREMENT TO ADD CONCURRENCE STATEMENT OR N/A
Summary: The Justice Advisory Council contracts with Westcare Foundation on behalf of our Adul | approve | Pass |
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14-1632
| 1 | | Adult Redeploy Illinois program | Grant Award Amendment | PROPOSED GRANT AWARD AMENDMENT
Department: Justice Advisory Council
Grantee: Justice Advisory Council
Grantor: Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority
Request: Authorization to increase grant award
Purpose: The purpose of the Adult Redeploy Illinois program is to provide continued support for substance abuse treatment, cognitive behavioral therapy, and trauma services amongst ARI program participants
Supplemental Grant Amount: $92,604.00
Grant Period: 10/1/2013 - 06/30/2014
Extension Period: N/A
Fiscal Impact: N/A
Accounts: N/A
Date of Previous Board Authorization for Grant: 9/11/2013
Previous Grant Amount: $754,642.00
Concurrences:
The Budget Department has received all requisite documents and determined the fiscal impact on Cook County, if any
Summary: There has been an increase in the need for substance abuse treatment, cognitive behavioral therapy, and trauma services amongst ARI program participants. This supplemental grant award will ensure that appropriate individuals receive the aforementioned treatment. | approve | Pass |
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14-1928
| 1 | | Vehicle Code Amendment | Ordinance Amendment | PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDMENT
ORDINANCE AMENDING THE COOK COUNTY VEHICLE CODE
BE IT ORDAINED, by the Cook County Board of Commissioners that Chapter 82 (Traffic and Vehicles), Article I (County Vehicle Code), Division 3 (Vehicle Parking) of the Cook County Code is hereby amended as follow:
Sec. 82-92. Parking of trucks restricted.
(a) No person shall stand or park any truck, tractor, semi-trailer, recreational vehicle more than 22 feet in length, self-contained motor home, or bus on any residential street for a longer period than is necessary for the reasonably or expeditious loading or unloading of such vehicle.
(b) No person shall stop or park any heavy truck with an empty weight of over 8,000 pounds gross weight, commercial vehicle, tractor, trailer, any other heavy operating equipment or any motor vehicle having a state license plate in excess of the "B" category or permit the stopping or parking of any such vehicle within two hundred feet (200) of any lot of record zoned for residential purposes within the unincorporated areas of Cook County, except in the case wh | refer | Pass |
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14-1930
| 1 | | Class 6a Ordinance | Ordinance Amendment | PROPOSED SUBSTITUTE TO 14-1930
PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDMENT
AMENDMENT TO ASSESSMENT CLASSES - CLASS 7C
BE IT ORDAINED, by the Cook County Board of Commissioners that Chapter 74 Taxation, Article II Real Property Taxation, Division 2, Section 74-63 through 74-73 of the Cook County Code of Ordinances are hereby amended as follows:
Sec. 74-63. Assessment classes.
Real estate is divided into the following assessment classes:
(1) Class 1. Unimproved real estate.
(2) Class 2. Real estate:
a. Used as a farm;
b. Used for residential purposes when improved with a house, an apartment building of not more than six living units, or residential condominium, a residential cooperative or a government-subsidized housing project, if required by statute to be assessed in the lowest assessment category;
c. Improved with a building put to commercial and residential use, of six or less units where the building measures less than 20,000 square feet of above grade space; or
d. Real estate improved with a single room occupancy building, as defined in this division, provided | refer | Pass |
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14-1836
| 1 | | Finance Subcommittee on Litigation | Committee Minutes | COMMITTEE REPORT
Committee Name: Finance Subcommittee on Litigation
Committee Date: 3/11/2014 | approve | Pass |
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14-1837
| 1 | | Technology | Committee Minutes | COMMITTEE REPORT
Committee Name: Technology
Committee Date: 3/11/2014 | approve | Pass |
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14-1840
| 1 | | Finance Subcommittee Worker’s Compensation | Committee Minutes | COMMITTEE REPORT
Committee Name: Finance Subcommittee Worker’s Compensation
Committee Date: 3/11/2014 | approve | Pass |
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14-1841
| 1 | | Environmental Control | Committee Minutes | COMMITTEE REPORT
Committee Name: Environmental Control
Committee Date: 3/11/2014 | approve | Pass |
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14-1847
| 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: 3/11/2014 | approve | Pass |
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14-1741
| 1 | | Finance | Committee Minutes | COMMITTEE REPORT
Committee Name: Finance
Committee Date: 3/12/2014 | approve | Pass |
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14-1743
| 1 | | Zoning and Building | Committee Minutes | COMMITTEE REPORT
Committee Name: Zoning and Building
Committee Date: 3/12/2014 | approve | Pass |
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14-1744
| 1 | | Roads and Bridges | Committee Minutes | COMMITTEE REPORT
Committee Name: Roads and Bridges
Committee Date: 3/12/2014 | approve | Pass |
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14-1842
| 1 | | Legislation and Intergovernmental Relations | Committee Minutes | COMMITTEE REPORT
Committee Name: Legislation and Intergovernmental Relations
Committee Date: 3/12/2014 | approve | Pass |
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14-1530
| 1 | | Veteran's Assistance Commission of Cook County (VACCC) | Report | REPORT
Department: Office of the County Auditor
Request: Refer to Audit Committee
Report Title: Veterans Assistance Commission of Cook County (VACCC)
Report Period: For the period ended 11/30/2013
Summary: The purpose of this report was to assess the accounting, record keeping and internal control procedures of the VACCC | refer | Pass |
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14-1772
| 1 | | Bills and Claims Report 1/30/2014 – 2/19/2014 | Report | Bills and Claims Report | receive and file | Pass |
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14-1716
| 1 | | Resolution Authorizing Bank Signatures | Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
Resolution Authorizing Bank Signatures
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 signers on the account.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the checking account at Charter One Bank, for the following purposes, be updated for estate, fax cremation, petty cash and fee accounts; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the following persons who are authorized to sign checks, wire or otherwise transfer funds:
1. Stephen Cina, M.D.
2. Ponni Arunkumar, M.D.
3. Nadine Jakubowski
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the following name as signer on the account be added:
1. James Sledge
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that any funds drawn on the account for deposit shall be transmitted to the Cook County Comptroller with an itemization of collections and designation of the account in the Office of the Comptroller. | approve | Pass |
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14-1394
| 1 | | 3-12-2014 IGA | Intergovernmental Agreement (Highway) | PROPOSED INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT (TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS)
Department: Transportation and Highways
Other Part(ies): City of Harvey, Illinois
Request: Authorization to enter and execute
Goods or Services: City of Harvey will direct the Phase II Design Engineering Services and preparation of construction plans, specifications, estimates and contract documents for improvements along Center Street from 171st Street to 159th Street. The County will reimburse the City for the full cost of the Phase II Design Engineering Services.
Location: Center Street, 171st Street to 159th Street in the Village of Harvey Centerline Mileage: 1.51 miles
Section: 02-W5208-02-RP
County Board District: 5
Agreement Number(s): N/A
Agreement Period: 12/9/2014. Two (2) years after project letting date.
Fiscal Impact: $709,552.00
Accounts: Motor Fuel Tax Fund (600-585 Account)
Summary: This Phase II Design Engineering follows a recently completed City Phase I Engineering Study along the subject Center Street corridor and was conducted through a previo | approve | Pass |
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14-1396
| 1 | | 3-12-2014 Imp Res Central Ave 14-W3908-01-BR | Improvement Resolution (Highway) | PROPOSED IMPROVEMENT RESOLUTION (TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS)
Department: Transportation and Highways
Project Type: Motor Fuel Tax Project Improvement Resolution
Request: Approval of appropriation of Motor Fuel Tax Funds
Project: Improvement to existing bridge.
Location: Central Avenue over Midlothian Creek (south of 167th Street) in unincorporated Bremen Township
Section: 14-W3908-01-BR
County Board District(s): 6
Centerline Mileage: N/A
Fiscal Impact: $500,000.00
Accounts: Motor Fuel Tax Fund: (600-585 Account)
Summary: This improvement, as proposed, shall be repair of the existing bridge and shall include removal and replacement of the existing wingwall stems that have deteriorated and failed, traffic control and protection, engineering and other necessary highway appurtenances.
This improvement is needed to protect the public investment in the highway system and provide a safe, efficient and sustainable highway. ..end | approve | Pass |
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14-1397
| 1 | | 3-12-2014 Imp Res Roberts Road 14-W3216-04-BR | Improvement Resolution (Highway) | PROPOSED IMPROVEMENT RESOLUTION (TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS)
Department: Transportation and Highways
Project Type: Motor Fuel Tax Project Improvement Resolution
Request: Approval of appropriation of Motor Fuel Tax Funds
Project: Repair of existing bridge
Location: Roberts Road over Stony Creek (south of 107th Street) in the City of Palos Hills
Section: 14-W3216-04-BR
County Board District(s): 17
Centerline Mileage: N/A
Fiscal Impact: $150,000.00
Accounts: Motor Fuel Tax Fund: (600-585 Account)
Summary: Repair of the existing bridge and shall include removal and replacement of the existing expansion joints, approach slab repairs (partial & full depth), concrete curb repairs, traffic control and protection, engineering and other necessary highway appurtenances. This improvement is needed to protect the public investment in the highway system and provide a safe, efficient and sustainable highway. | approve | Pass |
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14-1555
| 1 | | 3-12-2014 Completion 170th 08-B5935-05-RP | Completion of Construction Approval Resolution (Highway) | PROPOSED COMPLETION OF CONSTRUCTION APPROVAL RESOLUTION (TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS)
Department: Transportation and Highways
Other Part(ies): Capitol Cement Company, Inc., Chicago, Illinois
Action: Approval
Good(s) or Service(s): Reconstruction of existing concrete pavement
Location of Project: 170th (167th) Street Bishop Ford Freeway to Burnham Avenue in the Village of South Holland and Lansing
Section: 08-B5935-05-RP
County Board District: 6
Contract Number: N/A
Federal Project Number: N/A
Federal Job Number: N/A
Final Cost: $557,213.95 from the Motor Fuel Tax Fund (600-600)
Percent Above or Below Construction Contract Bid Amount: 6.8% above the Construction Contract Bid Amount
Summary: The work, consisting of reconstruction of the existing concrete pavement from west of Cregier Road to west edge of Burnham Avenue with a concrete pavement with 15 feet joint spacing along with aggregate subgrade, combination concrete curb and gutter and landscaped medians at various locations and repairing the existing concrete pavemen | approve | Pass |
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14-1556
| 1 | | 3-12-2014 C and P 88th Ave 03-W3017-03-FP | Change in Plans and Extra Work (Highway) | PROPOSED CHANGE IN PLANS AND EXTRA WORK (TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS)
Department: Transportation and Highways
Other Part(ies): K-Five Construction Corporation, Lemont, Illinois
Action: Refer to the Committee of Roads and Bridges
Section: 03-W3017-03-FP
Location: 88th Avenue, 103rd Street to 87th Street in the Cities of Palos Hills and Hickory Hills
Board District: 17
Good(s) or Service(s): The quantities as shown on the contract documents were estimated for bidding purposes only. This change represents the difference between the estimated quantities and actual field quantities of work performed with savings due to less quantities being required for porous granular embankment subgrade, protective coat, storm sewer removal, detector loop, electrical related items, pavement marking tape, Type III, 4”, and elimination of light pole foundation, 24” dia. offset, per field conditions.
Fiscal Impact: $34,743.64 decrease
Accounts: 600-600
Summary: On 7/12/2011, your honorable Body awarded a contract to K-Five Construction Corporation, Lemont, | refer | Pass |
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14-1558
| 1 | | 3-12-2014 C and P 171st 04-B8431-08-PV | Change in Plans and Extra Work (Highway) | PROPOSED CHANGE IN PLANS AND EXTRA WORK (TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS)
Department: Transportation and Highways
Other Part(ies): Albin Carlson & Company, Addison, Illinois
Request: Refer to Committee of Roads and Bridges
Section: 04-B8431-08-PV Federal Project No.: CMM-HPD-M8003-(427) State Job No.: C-91-278-04
Contract No.: 10212
Location: 171st Street, Wood Street to Ashland Avenue in the Villages of East Hazel Crest, Hazel Crest and the City of Harvey
Board District: 5, 6
Good(s) or Service(s): The quantities as shown on the contract documents were estimated for bidding purposes only. This change represents the difference between the estimated quantities and actual field quantities of work performed.
Fiscal Impact: $15,014.66 increase
Accounts: Motor Fuel Tax Fund (600-600)
Summary: New items were added for ComEd design modification installation of soft start motor starters for two (2) twenty-five (25) HP pumps. ..end | refer | Pass |
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14-1559
| 1 | | 3-14-2014 C and P Kedzie 12-W4612-06-BR | Change in Plans and Extra Work (Highway) | PROPOSED CHANGE IN PLANS AND EXTRA WORK (TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS)
Department: Transportation and Highways
Other Part(ies): Path Construction Company, Arlington Heights, Illinois
Request: Refer to the Committee of Roads and Bridges
Section: 12-W4612-06-BR
Location: Kedzie Avenue Bridge over N.I.R.C. near 141st Street in the Villages of Robbins, Midlothian, Posen and the City of Blue Island
Board District: 5
Good(s) or Service(s): Adjustment in quantities of work performed with additional quantities required for structural repairs of concrete per field conditions.
Fiscal Impact: $197,640.00
Accounts: 600-600
Additional Details: Contract No.: 1355-12834
Summary: This change represents the difference between the estimated quantities and actual field quantities of work performed with additional quantities required for structural repairs of concrete (depth equal to or less than 5 In.) and (depth greater than 5 in.) in the south abutment and piers 2,3,5,6,7,8, and 9, temporary concrete barrier, per field conditions...end | refer | Pass |
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14-1560
| 1 | | 3-12-2014 C and P Group 3 | Change in Plans and Extra Work (Highway) | PROPOSED CHANGE IN PLANS AND EXTRA WORK (TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS)
Department: Transportation and Highways
Other Part(ies): Arrow Road Construction, Mount Prospect, Illinois
Request: Refer to the Committee of Roads and Bridges
Section: Section: 11-A5916-06-RS
Contract No.: 12-28-060
Location: Group 3-2012 Euclid Avenue, Elmhurst Road (IL-83) to Wolf Road, Euclid Avenue over Illinois Rte. 53 in the Villages of Mount Prospect, Palatine and Wheeling, in the Cities of Prospect Heights and Rolling Meadows
Board District: 14, 17
Good(s) or Service(s): New Items. Additional Barricades to be replaced and monitored due to increase curb quantity. The quantities as shown on the contract documents were estimated for bidding purposes only.
Fiscal Impact: $4,857.79
Accounts: Motor Fuel Tax Fund: 600-600 Account
Summary: This change represents the difference between the estimated quantities and actual field quantities of work performed...end | refer | Pass |
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14-1561
| 1 | | 3-12-2014 Const Report 1-31-2014 | Report | REPORT
Department: Department Transportation and Highways
Request: Receive and File
Report Title: Bureau of Construction's Progress Report
Report Period: 1/31/2014
Summary: Submitted is a copy of the Construction Bureau Progress Report ending 1/31/2014 | receive and file | Pass |
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14-1568
| 1 | | 3-12-2014 C and Plans Lake Cook 05-A5021-07-RP | Change in Plans and Extra Work (Highway) | PROPOSED CHANGE IN PLANS AND EXTRA WORK (TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS)
Department: Transportation and Highways
Other Part(ies): A Lamp Concrete Contractors, Inc., Village of Schaumburg, Illinois
Request: Refer to the Committee of Roads and Bridges
Section: 05-A5021-07-RP
Location: Lake Cook Road, Pfingsten Road to Waukegan Road in the Village of Deerfield
Board District: 14
Good(s) or Service(s): New item was added at the request of Village of Deerfield for work on their infrastructure. This change represents the difference between the estimated quantities and actual field quantities of work performed with more diamond grinding of concrete pavement, concrete curb, concrete sidewalk, sidewalk detectible warnings, and inlets type A.
Fiscal Impact: $95,110.58 (increase)
Accounts: Motor Fuel Tax Fund 600-600
Summary: The Department of Transportation and Highways respectfully submits a change in plans and extra work of the above captioned project in the Village of Deerfield. The quantities as shown on the contract documents were estimated for b | refer | Pass |
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14-1707
| 1 | | 3-12-2014 1st Sup Remb Agreement Howard | Agreement for Reimbursement (Highway) | PROPOSED AGREEMENT FOR REIMBURSEMENT (TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS)
Department: Transportation and Highways
Other Part(ies): Village of Skokie, Illinois
Request: Execute
Goods or Services: First Amendment to Storm Sewer Reimbursement Agreement with the Village of Skokie. This Amendment increases the County’s participatory share of costs.
Location: Howard Street, East Prairie Road to the North Shore Channel in the Village of Skokie
County Board District: 13
Centerline Mileage: N/A
Agreement Period: N/A
Agreement Number(s): N/A
Fiscal Impact: Board approved amount 6/6/2004: $325,000.00
This increase requested: 62,374.08
Adjusted amount: $387,374.08
Accounts: Motor Fuel Tax Fund (600-585 Account)
Summary: This Amendment increases the County’s participatory share of costs for design engineering, construction and construction engineering and provides for reimbursement to the Village of Skokie for said additional costs (estimated total increase $62,374.08) that were not anticipate | approve | Pass |
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14-1711
| 1 | | 3-12-2014 JT Edens West Front | Intergovernmental Agreement (Highway) | PROPOSED LOCAL AGENCY AGREEMENT FOR JURISDICTIONAL TRANSFER (TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS)
Department: Transportation and Highways
Other Part(ies): Illinois Department of Transportation and the Village of Morton Grove, Illinois
Request: Approval
Goods or Services: A Resolution with a Local Agency State Agreement for Jurisdictional Transfer between the Illinois Department of Transportation, the Village of Morton Grove and Cook County to transfer jurisdiction and maintenance of the Edens Expressway west frontage road from Oakton Street to Linder Avenue from the County to the Village. Cook County shall improve the west frontage road.
Location: Edens Expressway (FAI-94) west frontage road Oakton Street to Linder Avenue (south of Greenwood Avenue) Village of Morton Grove
Section: 13-26339-02-RS
Centerline Mileage: 1.37 miles
Agreement Period: N/A
Agreement Number(s): N/A
County Board District: 13
Fiscal Impact: $730,000.00
Accounts: Motor Fuel Tax Fund (600-585 Account)
Summary: As part of the agreement, the County shall improv | approve | Pass |
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14-1712
| 1 | | 3-12-2014 JT Agreement Edens East Front | Intergovernmental Agreement (Highway) | PROPOSED LOCAL AGENCY AGREEMENT FOR JURISDICTIONAL TRANSFER (TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS)
Department: Transportation and Highways
Other Part(ies): Illinois Department of Transportation and the Village of Morton Grove, Illinois
Request: Approval
Goods or Services: A Resolution with a Local Agency State Agreement for Jurisdictional Transfer between the Illinois Department of Transportation, the Village of Morton Grove and Cook County to transfer jurisdiction and maintenance of the Edens Expressway east frontage road from Parkside Avenue to Central Avenue from the State and/or County to the Village. Cook County shall improve the east frontage road.
Location: Edens Expressway (FAI-94) east frontage road, Parkside Avenue to Central Avenue (north of Oakton Street) in the Village of Morton Grove
Section: 13-26339-02-RS
Centerline Mileage: 0.07 miles
Agreement Period: N/A
Agreement Number(s): N/A
County Board District: 13
Fiscal Impact: $70,000.00
Accounts: Motor Fuel Tax Fund (600-585 Account)
Summary: As part of the agreement, t | approve | Pass |
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14-1713
| 1 | | 3-12-2014 Approp Res Traffic Data | Appropriating Resolution (Highway) | PROPOSED APPROPRIATING RESOLUTION (TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS)
Department: Transportation and Highways
Other Part(ies): N/A
Request: Approval
Good(s) or Services(s): Traffic Data Engineering Services
Location: Various locations throughout Cook County
Section: 14-6TDES-01-ES
Fiscal Impact: $150,000.00
Accounts: Motor Fuel Tax Project (660-585 Account)
Summary: Traffic Data Engineering Services are needed to conduct the implementation of a traffic data & analysis software system, including County access to the software through an online interface, data migration, accommodation of various queries for crash reports and traffic data, manipulation of travel time for various analyses and the ability to generate various reports to be utilized by the Department with traffic studies at various locations throughout Cook County, and said services shall be supervised by County Forces. These services are needed to enable the Department to reduce accidents on County Highways and improve intersection Level of Service. This appropriation is made in antic | approve | Pass |
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14-1714
| 1 | | 3-12-2014 IGA Crawford | Intergovernmental Agreement (Highway) | PROPOSED INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT (TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS)
Department: Transportation and Highways
Other Part(ies): Village of Lincolnwood, Illinois
Request: Authorization to enter and execute
Goods or Services: Cook County will design and construct improvements along Crawford Avenue from Devon Avenue to Oakton Street, including water main, fire hydrants, street lighting, sidewalk, landscaping, storm water flow meter system and EVPD system for the Village. The Village will reimburse the County for its share of improvement costs.
Location: Crawford Avenue, Devon Avenue to Oakton Street in the Village of Lincolnwood Centerline Mileage: 2.00 miles
Section: 08-W4337-03-PV
County Board District: 13
Agreement Number(s): N/A
Agreement Period: N/A
Fiscal Impact: $2,578,062.34 ($2,511,211.44 to be reimbursed from the Village of Lincolnwood)
Accounts: Motor Fuel Tax Fund (600-585 Account)
Summary: The Village will reimburse the County for its share of improvement costs, estimated total Village share $2,511,211.44. This Agreement | approve | Pass |
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14-1759
| 1 | | 3-12-2014 14-1759 137th Street B8029-03-DR | Intergovernmental Agreement (Highway) | PROPOSED INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT (TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS)
Department: Transportation and Highways
Other Part(ies): Village of Robbins, Illinois
Request: Authorization to enter and execute
Goods or Services: Village of Robbins will be the lead agency for design and construction of a drainage improvement along 137th Street at Claire Boulevard. The County will reimburse the Village for its share of the improvement costs.
Location: 137th Street at Claire Boulevard in the Village of Robbins
Section: 13-B8029-03-DR
County Board District: 5
Agreement Number(s): N/A
Agreement Period: N/A
Fiscal Impact: $105,285.00
Accounts: Motor Fuel Tax Fund (600-585 Account)
Summary: The improvement covered by this Agreement was initiated by the Village of Robbins to alleviate drainage issues along the pavement and roadside ditches and is needed to ensure the safety of pedestrians, the motoring public and adjacent property owners.
The Agreement has been examined and approved by this Department and by the State’s Attorney’s Office. | approve | Pass |
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14-1769
| 1 | | 3-12-2014 PVMK Maint Res 2014-2015 | Resolution, Maintenance (Highway) | PROPOSED RESOLUTION, MAINTENANCE (TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS)
Department: Transportation and Highways
Request: Approval
Type of Project: County Highway Maintenance Resolution Pavement Marking Maintenance for calendar Years 2014 & 2015 at Various Locations in County Board Districts 1, 4, 5, 6, 9, 11, 13-17 and Cook County Department of Transportation and Highways Maintenance Districts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5.
Section: 14-8PVMK-36-GM.
Maintenance District(s): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
County Board District(s): 1, 4, 5, 6, 9, 11, 13-17
Fiscal Impact: $1,335,000.00
Account(s): Motor Fuel Tax Fund (600-585 Account)
Summary: The Department of Transportation and Highways respectfully submits for adoption a resolution appropriating funds for the contract maintenance services of centerline, edgeline, lane line and other incidental traffic control pavement markings on various County Highways. These services are required by the Department to maintain the pavement markings on our roadway network to ensure public safety and traffic control. This appropriation is made in anticip | approve | Pass |
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14-1783
| 1 | | 3-12-2014 Sup Imp Smith Road 06-V6713-02-RS | Supplemental Improvement Resolution (Highway) | PROPOSED SUPPLEMENTAL IMPROVEMENT RESOLUTION (TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS)
Department: Transportation and Highways
Project Type: Motor Fuel Tax Project Improvement Supplemental Improvement
Request: Refer to the Committee on Roads and Bridges
Project: Improvement of Smith Road, Lemont Township.
Location: Smith Road, 135th Street to 127th Street in the Village of Lemont and Unincorporated Lemont Township
Section: 06-V6713-02-RS
County Board District: 17
Centerline Mileage: 1.00 miles
Fiscal Impact: $123,000.00
Accounts: Motor Fuel Tax Fund (600-585 Account)
Board Approved Date and Amount: 12/21/2005, $525,000.00
Increased Amount: $123,000.00
Total Adjusted Amount: $648,000.00
Concurrence(s):
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Summary: This improvement, as proposed, will be milling and resurfacing the existing pavement and shall include full depth patching and pavement widening to provide competent travel lanes, aggregate shoulders, curb and gutter, pipe culvert replacement, drainage additions and adjustments, ditch regrading, traffic control and | refer | Pass |
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14-1347
| 1 | | Chicago Botanic Garden | Reduced Fee Permit | PROPOSED REDUCED FEE PERMIT
Department: Building and Zoning
Other Part(ies): Chicago Botanic Garden
Request: Approval of a fee waiver request
County District: 13
Township: Northfield
Property: 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, Illinois
Permit Number: 131703
Description: South Water Main Project
Original Permit Fee: $1,799.20
Percent Waived: 10%
Amount Waived and Fiscal Impact: $179.47 | approve | Pass |
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14-1562
| 1 | | Little Red School House | Reduced Fee Permit | PROPOSED REDUCED FEE PERMIT
Department: Building and Zoning
Other Part(ies): Forest Preserve District of Cook County/Little Red School House
Request: Approval of a fee waiver request
County District: 17
Township: Palos
Property: 9800 S. 104th Avenue, Willow Springs, Illinois
Permit Number: 131732
Description: Interior Renovations
Original Permit Fee: $778.50
Percent Waived: 10%
Amount Waived and Fiscal Impact: $77.85 | approve | Pass |
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14-1661
| 1 | | Officer's Dining Room at the DOC - Item#14-1661 | Contract | JOB ORDER CONTRACT
Department: Office of Capital Planning and Policy
Summary: This project will be completed using the JOC program. The Gordian Group will manage the JOC process and will verify that all proposals and work are compliant with the terms and conditions outlined in the Job Order Contraction contract with the County.
Project Descriptions: The existing Officer’s Dining Room at the Department of Corrections (DOC) Division V is currently not being utilized. The Department of Corrections, Office of Capital Planning and Policy and CBM/Buona Beef have been working together to renovate the existing kitchen and dining room space to provide a central meeting place for DOC staff to dine. This space will not only provide food service to the current DOC staff, but will also generate revenue for the County. The Contractor for this project will provide all construction services required to complete this project. The scope of services includes, but is not limited to: removal/replacement of all kitchen equipment, HVAC and lighting upgrades, and renovate dining areas with | approve | Pass |
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14-1662
| 1 | | The Chicago Consultants Studio, Inc., Chicago, Illinois | Contract | PROPOSED CONTRACT
Department(s): Office of Capital Planning and Policy
Vendor: The Chicago Consultants Studio, Inc., Chicago, Illinois
Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to enter into and execute
Good(s) or Service(s): Professional Services
Contract Value: $2,408,000.00
Contract period: 3/12/2014 - 5/11/2015 with one (1) three (3) month extension option
Potential Fiscal Year Budget Impact: $2,408,000.00
Accounts: 28000 - Cook County Health and Hospitals
Contract Number(s): 1430-13421
Concurrences:
Vendor has met the Minority and Women Business Enterprise Ordinance.
The Chief Procurement Officer Concurs
Summary: Technical expertise will be provided by the Consultant related to Urban Land Use Planning & Consulting Services to ensure a successful RFP process for both the core need component and the redevelopment of other real estate as revenue-producing and campus enhancing components.
This strategic development process will solve Cook County needs at the Stroger Campus, by addressing the core functions/uses and iden | approve | Pass |
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14-1806
| 1 | | Replacement of Underground Storage Tanks Provident Hospital/Contract OMP-10-45-2530 | Payment Approval | PROPOSED PAYMENT APPROVAL
Department(s): Office of Capital Planning and Policy
Action: Approval of payment
Payee: Clean World Engineering (CWE), LTD., Wheaton Illinois
Good(s) or Service(s): Professional Design Services
Fiscal Impact: $32,320.00
Accounts: 9000 - Provident Medical Center
Contract Number(s): OMP-10-45-2530
Summary: Provident Hospital had 2-Underground Storage Tanks (UST), one (1)-5,000 and one (1)-15,000 gallon tank, both installed in 1993; the tanks are used to store fuel for the Hospital’s emergency generators.
The City of Chicago, Bureau of Fire Protection issued notice in September 2008 to comply with the State of Illinois rules for abandon and removal of the 5,000 gallon UST after an initial test conducted by Provident Hospital (July 2008) failed the tank tightness test.
Cook County entered into contract with Clean World Engineering (CWE), LTD., for engineering services, for removal and replacement of one (1) 5,000 gallon UST. Subsequently the Chicago Fire Department followed up with the hospital in 2010 and restri | approve | Pass |
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14-1702
| 1 | | Proposed HOME Investment Partnership Program | HOME Investment Partnerships Program | PROPOSED HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM
Department: Planning and Development
Other Part(ies): Thorncreek Senior Living, LP
Request: Approval of Project Loan for Thorn Creek Senior Apartment Building, Thornton, Illinois
Total Development Cost: $11,723,074.00
Project Loan Amount: $2,000,000.00
Fiscal Impact: None
Account(s): 772-8202
Summary: The Bureau of Economic Development respectfully submits the attached HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) project loan recommendation in the amount of $2,000,000.00 to Thorncreek Senior Living, LP which will consist of Weiss Properties, Inc,, Skokie, IL 74% general partner and Turnstone Development Corporation, Chicago, IL 26% general partner and a to be named limited partner. This project loan will be utilized to support HOME-eligible project costs incurred during the new construction of a forty-six (46) unit multi-family rental housing project in Thornton, Illinois. Nineteen (19) units will be HOME-assisted. The total development cost (TDC) is $11,723,074. The requested HOME funds account for seve | approve | Pass |
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14-1802
| 1 | | Mr. N LLC | Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
MR. N LLC 6B PROPERTY TAX INCENTIVE 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 Mr. N LLC or Assignee and Resolution No. 40-13 from the Village of Elk Grove Village for an abandoned industrial facility located at 951 E. Oakton Street, Elk Grove Village, Cook County, Illinois, Cook County District 17, Permanent Index Number 08-27-102-046-0000; 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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14-1801
| 1 | | Daubert Cromwell, LLC | Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
DAUBERT CROMWELL, LLC 6B PROPERTY TAX INCENTIVE 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 Daubert Cromwell, LLC and Resolution No. 2013-8-R-2 from the Village of Alsip for an abandoned industrial facility located at 3655 W. 127th Street, Alsip, Cook County, Illinois, Cook County District 6, Permanent Index Number 24-35-100-028-0000; 24-35-100-033-0000 and 24-35-200-010-0000; 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 re | refer | Pass |
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14-1819
| 1 | | Grant: Recovery from Floods of 4/16/2013 - 5/5/2013 | Grant Award | PROPOSED GRANT AWARD
Department: Planning and Development
Grantee: Cook County Department of Planning and Development
Grantor: US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
Request: Authorization to accept grant
Purpose: Recovery from Floods of 4/16/2013 - 5/5/2013
Grant Amount: $13,900,000.00
Grant Period: 12/23/2013 - 9/30/2019
Fiscal Impact: N/A
Accounts: N/A
Concurrences:
The Budget Department has received all requisite documents and determined the fiscal impact on Cook County, if any
Summary: Transmitted herewith is a request for the approval to accept a U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) grant of Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) funds in response to disasters occurring in 2013, authorized under the Disaster Relief Appropriations Act, 2013. The purpose of the CDBG-DR program is to assist targeted areas that have been affected by a natural disaster (in this case, severe storms and flooding during the period of 4/16/2013 to 5/5/2013). The program will provide necessary | approve | Pass |
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14-1458
| 1 | | Redi Tape Agrmnt for Prop Info Corp | REDI-TAPE Agreement | PROPOSED REDI-TAPE AGREEMENT
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 Info Corp., a Stewart Company. Property Info Corp. 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: $185,437.19 per year plus CPI increase (if any) | approve | Pass |
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14-1538
| 1 | | IGA License CPH 2750 S California | Lease Agreement | PROPOSED INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT (REAL ESTATE)
Department: Real Estate Management
Landlord: County of Cook
Tenant: City of Chicago
Request: Approval of a License Agreement between the County of Cook, as Licensor, and the City of Chicago, as Licensee, for use of a small office within the Cermak Health Services Building located in the Cook County Correctional Facility Complex
Location: 2750 South California Avenue, Chicago, Illinois
Agreement Period: Commencing upon Board Approval, expiring 12/31/2018
Termination: By either party with a 60 day prior written notice
Space Occupied: 120 Square Feet
Fiscal Impact: Nominal consideration, no fiscal impact
Accounts: N/A
Summary: The City of Chicago acknowledges that its Department of Public Health has been in possession of the space in the Cermak Health Services Building under a verbal agreement for many years. Pursuant to the City Chicago/Cook County Collaboration initiative, the Real Estate Management Division is working with the City’s Department of Fleet and Facilities Management to appropr | approve | Pass |
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14-1365
| 1 | | Contract Increase for Safeware, Inc. | Contract Amendment | PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT
Department(s): Homeland Security and Emergency Management
Vendor: Safeware, Inc., Landover, Maryland
Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to increase contract
Good(s) or Service(s): Countywide Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Goods and Related Services
Original Contract Period: 7/24/2012 - 9/14/2014
Proposed Contract Period Extension: N/A
Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $5,561,644.00
Original Approval (Board or Procurement): 7/24/2012, $5,561,644.00
Previous Board Increase(s) or Extension(s): N/A
Previous Chief Procurement Officer Increase(s) or Extension(s): N/A
This Increase Requested: $4,000,000.00
Potential Fiscal Impact: None. Grant Funded Amount $4,000,000.00
Accounts: 769-521
Contract Number(s): 12-30-208
Concurrences:
Vendor has met the Minority and Women Business Enterprise Ordinance.
The Chief Procurement Officer concurs.
Summary: The Cook County Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management is requesting an increas | approve | Pass |
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14-1749
| 1 | | HR Activity Reports for Pay Period 2 and the FY2014 Budget Changes | Report | REPORT
Department: Bureau of Human Resources
Request: Receive and File
Report Title: Human Resources Activity Reports for Pay Period 2 of 2014 and the Fiscal Year 2014 Budget
Report Period: Pay Period 2: 12/29/2013 - 1/11/2014 and the Fiscal Year 2014 Budget: 12/1/2013 - 12/2/2013
Summary: Submitting the Human Resources Activity report covering the pay period listed above and the FY2014 Budget changes. | receive and file | Pass |
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14-1752
| 1 | | Local 399 Prevailing Wages | Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
PREVAILING WAGES FOR OPERATING ENGINEERS LOCAL 399
WHEREAS, the County is obligated to pay the prevailing rate for these categories of employees pursuant to the state statute and the collective bargaining agreement between the County of Cook and the Union(s); and
WHEREAS, the unions representing this category of employees have been properly certified that the below-listed rates are the prevailing rates for the effective date(s) set forth herein; and
WHEREAS, the Annual Appropriation Bill creates Accounts 490-115, 499-115 and 899-115 for Appropriation Adjustments for the Corporate, Public Safety and Health Funds if necessary; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the prevailing wages and salaries of the following positions be fixed as follows:
ACCOUNT 490-115 (CORPORATE FUND) 499-115(PUBLIC SAFETY) & 899-115 (HEALTH)
Hourly Effective
Job Code Job Classification Wage Rate Date
2451 Operating Engineer I $43.97 7/1/2013
2452 Operating Engineer II $46.28 7/1/2013
2453 Operating Engineer III $50.91 | refer | Pass |
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14-1752
| 1 | | Local 399 Prevailing Wages | Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
PREVAILING WAGES FOR OPERATING ENGINEERS LOCAL 399
WHEREAS, the County is obligated to pay the prevailing rate for these categories of employees pursuant to the state statute and the collective bargaining agreement between the County of Cook and the Union(s); and
WHEREAS, the unions representing this category of employees have been properly certified that the below-listed rates are the prevailing rates for the effective date(s) set forth herein; and
WHEREAS, the Annual Appropriation Bill creates Accounts 490-115, 499-115 and 899-115 for Appropriation Adjustments for the Corporate, Public Safety and Health Funds if necessary; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the prevailing wages and salaries of the following positions be fixed as follows:
ACCOUNT 490-115 (CORPORATE FUND) 499-115(PUBLIC SAFETY) & 899-115 (HEALTH)
Hourly Effective
Job Code Job Classification Wage Rate Date
2451 Operating Engineer I $43.97 7/1/2013
2452 Operating Engineer II $46.28 7/1/2013
2453 Operating Engineer III $50.91 | reconsider | Pass |
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14-1752
| 1 | | Local 399 Prevailing Wages | Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
PREVAILING WAGES FOR OPERATING ENGINEERS LOCAL 399
WHEREAS, the County is obligated to pay the prevailing rate for these categories of employees pursuant to the state statute and the collective bargaining agreement between the County of Cook and the Union(s); and
WHEREAS, the unions representing this category of employees have been properly certified that the below-listed rates are the prevailing rates for the effective date(s) set forth herein; and
WHEREAS, the Annual Appropriation Bill creates Accounts 490-115, 499-115 and 899-115 for Appropriation Adjustments for the Corporate, Public Safety and Health Funds if necessary; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the prevailing wages and salaries of the following positions be fixed as follows:
ACCOUNT 490-115 (CORPORATE FUND) 499-115(PUBLIC SAFETY) & 899-115 (HEALTH)
Hourly Effective
Job Code Job Classification Wage Rate Date
2451 Operating Engineer I $43.97 7/1/2013
2452 Operating Engineer II $46.28 7/1/2013
2453 Operating Engineer III $50.91 | approve | Pass |
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14-0654
| 1 | | McDermott Center, | Contract Amendment | PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT
Department(s): Office of the Chief Judge, Circuit Court of Cook County
Vendor: McDermott Center, Chicago, Illinois
Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to increase contract
Good(s) or Service(s): McDermott Center currently is under contract to provide specialized services to nonviolent offenders participating in the Circuit Court’s Drug Treatment Court Program. These services include group and individual counseling provided in both residential and outpatient settings. The purpose of the amendment would be to increase the contract amount to provide services to 32 additional participants in the Circuit Court’s two Adult Redeploy Illinois Program specialty courts, Access to Community Treatment Program (ACT) and Adult Redeploy Illinois (ARI).
Original Contract Period: 6/1/2013 - 5/31/2016
Proposed Contract Period Extension: N/A
Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $207,000.00
Original Approval (Board or Procurement): 5/29/2013, $207,000.00
Previous Board Increase(s) or Extension(s): N/A
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14-0083
| 1 | | Heartland Human Care Services | Contract Amendment | PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT
Department(s): Juvenile Probation and Court Services Department, Circuit Court of Cook County
Vendor: Heartland Human Care Services Inc., Chicago, Illinois
Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to increase and extend
Good(s) or Service(s): Contract to administer the Juvenile Detention Reduction Project.
Original Contract Period: 2/8/2013 - 11/30/2013.
Proposed Contract Period Extension: 4/1/2014 - 3/31/2015.
Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $1,500,000.00.
Original Approval (Board or Procurement): 2/5/2013, $1,500,000.00.
Previous Board Increase(s) or Extension(s): N/A
Previous Chief Procurement Officer Increase(s) or Extension(s): 12/1/2013 - 03/31/2014
This Increase Requested: $1,500,000.00
Potential Fiscal Impact: $750,000.00, FY 2015 $750,000.00
Accounts: 326-298
Contract Number(s): 13-50-025
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The vendor has met the Minority and Women Owned Business Enterprise Ordinance.
The Chief Procurement Officer concurs
Summary: On 2/5/2 | approve | Pass |
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14-1379
| 1 | | PropertyRoom.com, Fredrick, Maryland | Contract | PROPOSED CONTRACT
Department(s): Cook County Sheriff
Vendor: PropertyRoom.com, Fredrick, Maryland
Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to enter into and execute
Good(s) or Service(s): The collection and selling of unclaimed/forfeited surplus property.
Contract Value: $0.00 cost
Contract period: 3/13/2014 - 3/12/2019
Potential Fiscal Year Budget Impact: None. Revenue Generating, estimated to be $50,000.00 in first year of contract
Accounts: N/A
Contract Number(s): 1411-13472
Concurrences:
The vendor has met the Minority and Women Owned Business Enterprise Ordinance.
The Chief Procurement Officer concurs.
Summary: This internet based auction service will collect and sell unclaimed/forfeited surplus property that has been collected by the Cook County Sheriff Department, in the process of its law enforcement operations. All surplus property collected shall be sold by public auction over the internet to the highest bidder. The County will receive a set percent of all items sold. Funds received will be remitted to the Co | approve | Pass |
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14-1804
| 1 | | County of Cook, Cook County Sheriff’s Office and the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) | Intergovernmental Agreement | PROPOSED INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT
Department: Sheriff of Cook County
Other Part(ies): Chicago Transit Authority (CTA), Chicago, Illinois
Request: To enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement between the County of Cook, Cook County Sheriff’s Office and the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA)
Goods or Services: transfer of title of two (2) CTA buses
Agreement Number(s): N/A
Agreement Period: one-time agreement
Fiscal Impact: $1.00
Accounts: 210-333
Summary: Intergovernmental Agreement between Chicago Transit Authority (CTA), the County of Cook and the Cook County Sheriff’s Office, regarding the transfer of title of two (2) CTA buses from CTA to Cook County and the Cook County Sheriff. This agreement will assist the Cook County Sheriff’s Office in performing its’ duties in the Sheriff’s Work Alternative Program (SWAP). The buses will be used to transport offenders performing their community service obligations in SWAP. | approve | Pass |
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14-2000
| 1 | | Revolving Bail Bond Fund Report | Report | REPORT
Department: Justice Advisory Council; Budget and Management Services
Request: Receive and File
Report Title: Feasibility Review of a Revolving Bail Bond Loan Fund
Report Period: 3/1/2014
Summary: Pursuant to Resolution 13-2161, which was approved by the Board of Commissioners on 11/13/2013, this report contains the assessment of the Justice Advisory Council and the Department of Budget and Management Services regarding the feasibility and financial implications of a Revolving Bail Bond Fund to provide prompt posting of bail for detainees charged with non-violent offenses. | receive and file | Pass |
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14-2037
| 1 | | Edward S. Lezza Hillside-Berkeley Water Commission | Reappointment | PROPOSED REAPPOINTMENT
Appointee(s): Edward S. Lezza
Position: Commissioner
Department/Board/Commission: Hillside-Berkeley Water Commission
Effective date: Immediate
Expiration date: 3/12/2020, or until a successor has been appointed
Summary: N/A | refer | Pass |
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14-2029
| 1 | | Request that a meeting of the Technology Committee be convened | Miscellaneous Item of Business | MISCELLANEOUS ITEM OF BUSINESS
Summary: Request that a meeting of the Technology Committee be convened within 30 days to discuss the Cook County Criminal Justice System and that a detailed timeline for all elements needed to achieve the goal of an integrated, automated Cook County Criminal Justice System be presented to the members of the Committee by the Cook County Chief Information Officer. | refer | Pass |
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