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Meeting date/time:
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9/10/2014
11:00 AM
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Minutes status:
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Final
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Cook County Building, Board Room, 118 North Clark Street, Chicago, Illinois
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14-4494
| 1 | | Saverio Lucente, In Memoriam | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
SAVERIO LUCENTE, IN MEMORIAM
WHEREAS, Almighty God in His infinite wisdom has called Saverio Lucente from our midst; and
WHEREAS, Saverio Lucente was known with affection as “Sonny” to his family and many friends; and
WHEREAS, Saverio Lucente was the loving son of the late Virginia "Dolly" Vassalla and Michael Lucente; and
WHEREAS, Saverio Lucente was the fond brother of Jerry (Phyllis), Michael (Janet) and the late Arlene; and
WHEREAS, Saverio Lucente was the beloved uncle of Christine (Tony), Jerry (Tracy), Michael (Nicole), Yvette (Maurice); and
WHEREAS, Saverio Lucente answered the call to duty and defended our nation in the United States Army; and
WHEREAS, Saverio Lucente was a proud member of Member of San Angelo Club; and
WHEREAS, all who knew him will attest that Saverio “Sonny” Lucente was a kind and compassionate man, virtuous of character and gentle in spirit, admired and respected by his many friends and neighbors, and dearly loved by his family.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Commissioners of Cook C | approve | Pass |
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14-4518
| 1 | | US DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND ICF INTERNATIONAL | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
HONORARY RESOLUTION FOR THE US DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT AND ICF INTERNATIONAL
WHEREAS, Cook County is an entitlement community and receives Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME), and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) funding on an annual basis from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) that are administered by the Department of Planning and Development within the Bureau of Economic Development; and
WHEREAS, Cook County received two allocations of Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) funding in accordance with economic stimulus initiatives from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) which were administered by the Department of Planning and Development within the Bureau of Economic Development; and
WHEREAS, in 2010, HUD launched the OneCPD Integrated Practitioner Assistance System (OneCPD) under its Transformation Initiative to provide technical assistance for HUD's Community Planning and Development grantees that is comprehensive, assessment-bas | approve | Pass |
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14-4527
| 1 | | Edwards, Robert | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
Robert Edwards, In Memoriam
WHEREAS, Almighty God in His infinite wisdom has called Robert Edwards from our midst; and
WHEREAS, Robert Edwards was the beloved husband of Bonnie (nee Bennington) Edwards; and
WHEREAS, Robert Edwards was the loving and devoted father of Robert Jr., Kathy (Benny) DeCarlo, Michael "Buzz" (Linda), Maureen (Jim) Caron Sr., Daniel (Carol), Colleen and Timothy (Maria); and
WHEREAS, Robert Edwards was the cherished grandfather of Dina, Danny Jr., Stacey, Jimmy Jr., Jason, Mario, Ashley, Michael, Erin, Marissa and Timmy Jr.; and
WHEREAS, Robert Edwards was the great-grandfather of Dominic and Anthony; and
WHEREAS, Robert Edwards was the dear brother of Betty (Bill) Collins, Jack (Sherri), Donald and David Edwards; and
WHEREAS, Robert Edwards was a dedicated public servant, with an outstanding career in city and state government service that spanned 44 years; and
WHEREAS, all who knew him will attest that Robert Edwards was a kind and compassionate man, virtuous of character and gentle in spirit, admired and res | approve | Pass |
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14-4541
| 1 | | Mary Finucane, In Memoriam | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
MARY FINUCANE, IN MEMORIAM
WHEREAS, Almighty God in His infinite wisdom has called Mary A. Finucane from our midst; and
WHEREAS, Mary A. Finucane was the loving daughter of the late Thomas J. Sr. and the late Gertrude (nee McNichols) Finucane; and
WHEREAS, Mary A. Finucane was the dear sister of Bill (Rita), Maggie, Jim (Lora), the late T.J. and the late Patrick M. C.P.D; and
WHEREAS, Mary A. Finucane was the dear aunt of Sean (Kayce), Shannon, Erin, Tommy and Katie; and
WHEREAS, all who knew her will attest that Mary A. Finucane 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 Mary A. Finucane, and joins them in sorrow at this time of loss; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this text be spread upon the official proceedings of | approve | Pass |
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14-4560
| 1 | | Keep Chicago Beautiful Awards | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
KEEP CHICAGO BEAUTIFUL AWARDS
WHEREAS, Keep Chicago Beautiful was founded in 1987 by a concerned group of leaders in the public and private sectors, who recognized a need for educating the public on the benefits of recycling, waste reduction, and anti-littering campaigns; and
WHEREAS, from those humble beginnings inspired by the vision of its founders, Keep Chicago Beautiful has remained true to its mission of emphasizing education, community awareness, and working cooperatively to make Chicago a more healthy, prosperous, and beautiful place to live; and
WHEREAS, over the course of its 27 years as an organization, Keep Chicago Beautiful has provided thousands of public and parochial school teachers with the tools and resources they need to educate their students on the benefits of litter prevention, waste reduction, community greening, and recycling; and
WHEREAS, Keep Chicago Beautiful has been instrumental in launching effective recycling programs at popular neighborhood festivals throughout Chicago, thereby diverting tons of waste that would o | approve | Pass |
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14-4896
| 1 | | Brooke Whitted | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
COMMEMORATING THE EXTRAORDINARY LIFE AND MEMORY OF BROOKE WHITTED
WHEREAS, Brooke Whitted, a man of exceptional compassion who worked on behalf of children with special needs for more than four decades, first as a probation officer, later as a lawyer and always as a tireless advocate, died July 27, leaving behind family, countless friends, co-workers and a community profoundly enriched for having known him; and
WHEREAS, Brooke Whitted was one of the legal community’s greatest ambassadors of good-will and staunch champion of compassionate and forward thinking juvenile policies; and
WHEREAS, as a child Brooke Whitted moved from California to Illinois and later graduated from Evanston Township High School in 1964; and
WHEREAS, after college, Brooke Whitted became a Field Probation Officer for the Cook County Juvenile Court. The job had a major formative impact on him. It was as a probation officer that Whitted realized the link between delinquency and mental health and found his calling. While a probation officer, Whitted began attending law sc | approve | Pass |
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14-4984
| 1 | | Marilyn Scardino, In Memoriam | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
MARILYN SCARDINO, IN MEMORIAM
WHEREAS, Almighty God in His infinite wisdom has called Marilyn Scardino from our midst; and
WHEREAS, Marilyn Scardino (nee Sabbia) was the loving mother of Jolene (David) Austin, and Lauren Scardino; and
WHEREAS, Marilyn Scardino was the beloved daughter of Frances (nee Tadin) and the late William Sabbia; and
WHEREAS, Marilyn Scardino was the proud BaBa (grandmother) of Taylor, Riley and David Austin, and Nicholas Scardino; and
WHEREAS, Marilyn Scardino was the dear sister of Dominic Sabbia, and William (Laura) Sabbia; and
WHEREAS, Marilyn Scardino was the fond aunt of Dominic and Nicole Sabbia; and
WHEREAS, all who knew her will attest that Marilyn Scardino 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, THERFORE, 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 | approve | Pass |
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14-5163
| 1 | | Francesco Bettoni | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
RESOLUTION HONORING FRANCESCO BETTONI
WHEREAS, Francesco Bettoni is President of Brebemi SpA, one of the largest companies in the country of Italy; and
WHEREAS, Brebemi SpA is building a highway to connect the city of Milan to the city of Brescia in central Italy, a project recognized as one of the most important road construction endeavors on the continent of Europe; and
WHEREAS, The project is the first motorway infrastructure project in Italy funded entirely by private capital without the need for any public contribution; and
WHEREAS, This venture not only provides local communities with a modern, vital and long-awaited transport link but also provides a model for project financing that can be adopted with equal success in construction of other important infrastructure projects both in Italy and Europe; and
WHEREAS, When completed, this new motorway will link the cities of Brescia and Milan, spanning a distance of 62.1 km and will also link 35 km of extensions to existing roads. Five provinces, Bergamo, Brescia, Cremona, Lodi, and Milan, conta | approve | Pass |
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14-5166
| 1 | | HONORING JOE PERILLO | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
RESOLUTION HONORING JOE PERILLO
WHEREAS, Joe Perillo will receive the Excellence in Business Award from the Italian American Chamber of Commerce on October 4, 2014; and
WHEREAS, at the age of 20, Joe Perillo landed a job selling cars in Tacoma, Washington while he was finishing up his three-year service in the army; and
WHEREAS, after a short stint at the Chicago Board of Trade, Joe Perillo purchased a Pontiac dealership in 1975 in a fairly obscure area on Diversey, now recognized as Lincoln Park; and
WHEREAS, Joe Perillo turned a failed business into a very successful one within a five-year period; and
WHEREAS, Joe Perillo opened his BMW store on Halsted in 1981. Since that time, he has moved his BMW store to the Gold Coast and has acquired many luxury lines and is widely recognized as number one in the Mid-West region; and
WHEREAS, Perillo BMW is unique because it is still a family-owned and operated business; and
WHEREAS, Joe, his wife, Pat, and his son, Joseph, are involved with day-to-day operations, and his daughter, Trish, is the Ma | approve | Pass |
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14-5169
| 1 | | HONORING STEVE LOMBARDO | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
RESOLUTION HONORING STEVE LOMBARDO
WHEREAS, Steve Lombardo will receive the Excellence in Business Award from the Italian American Chamber of Commerce on October 4, 2014; and
WHEREAS, in 1989, Steve Lombardo and his business partner, Hugo Ralli, opened the now legendary Gibson’s Bar & Steakhouse in the Gold Coast; and
WHEREAS, the early years of the business were lean, but Steve Lombardo could “feel” the restaurant was going to be successful, and plowed ahead; and
WHEREAS, Gibson’s downtown has become a celebrity magnet and now stands as the highest-grossing restaurant of its size in the country; and
WHEREAS, Steve Lombardo and partner Ralli have established an empire, including Gibson’s locations in Rosemont and Oak Brook, as well as Hugo’s Frog Bar & Fish House, Luxbar, and Quartino’s, to name a few; and
WHEREAS, Steve Lombardo and Hugo Ralli say they have never had a fight in all these years, and this harmony shows in all of their endeavors.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Cook County Board of Commissioners does hereby congratul | approve | Pass |
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14-5171
| 1 | | HONORING ANTHONY BELCORE | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
RESOLUTION HONORING ANTHONY BELCORE
WHEREAS, Anthony Belcore will receive the Italian Legacy Award from the Italian American Chamber of Commerce on October 4, 2014; and
WHEREAS, the Italian American Chamber of Commerce applauds Anthony Belcore for his outstanding dedication to maintaining and sharing the Italian legacy, culture, and traditions from generation to generation; and
WHEREAS, Anthony Belcore is the president of Belcore Electric, a family-owned and operated company for three generations; and
WHEREAS, Belcore Electric has served the Chicagoland area in the electrical industry since 1948; and
WHEREAS, some of the recent projects of Belcore Electric include: Northwestern University Searie Hall, Cicero Youth Center, Holy Innocence School, and many Trader Joe’s Grocery stores.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Cook County Board of Commissioners does hereby congratulate Anthony Belcore on receiving this award; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a suitable copy of this resolution be prepared and presented to Anthony Belcore. | approve | Pass |
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14-5172
| 1 | | HONORING JIM DE BLASIO | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
RESOLUTION HONORING JIM DE BLASIO
WHEREAS, The Italian American Chamber of Commerce will honor Jim De Blasio with its Italian Legacy Award on October 4, 2014; and
WHEREAS, Jim De Blasio is the owner of J.D. Graphic, a family-owned and operated business founded in 1963 by James A. De Blasio, Sr.; and
WHEREAS, through hard work and dedication J.D. Graphic has grown from a one-man printing brokerage firm to a full-service commercial printing company; and
WHEREAS, in 1976, J.D. Graphic moved from Chicago to its current location in Elk Grove Village; and
WHEREAS, the company now consists of forty dedicated employees who are trained in all facets of the printing business.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Cook County Board of Commissioners does hereby congratulate Jim De Blasio; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a suitable copy of this resolution be prepared and presented to Jim De Blasio. | approve | Pass |
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14-5173
| 1 | | HONORING JOHN LEOPARDO | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
RESOLUTION HONORING JOHN LEOPARDO
WHEREAS, The Italian American Chamber of Commerce will honor John Leopardo with its Italian Legacy Award on October 4, 2014; and
WHEREAS, John Leopardo is the vice president of Leopardo Construction; and
WHEREAS, founded in 1979 by James A. Leopardo, Leopardo Construction is a recognized leader in construction, design-build, and commercial real estate development with the resources to build world-class projects across nearly every major sector; and
WHEREAS, Leopardo Construction has grown continuously and today employs more than 300 industry professionals; and
WHEREAS, the company has been recognized by its peers, clients, and the media for consistently performing at the very top of the industry and has won nearly every award the industry as to offer; and
WHEREAS, Leopardo Construction has completed projects for many of the world’s most recognized consumer brands, such as Apple, Borders, Canon, CVS/pharmacy, Harley-Davidson, Honda, and Radio Flyer, to name a few.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Co | approve | Pass |
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14-5176
| 1 | | HONORING LEONARD AMARI | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
RESOLUTION HONORING LEONARD AMARI
WHEREAS, The Justinian Society of Lawyers will be honoring Leonard Amari with its Hon. Moses W. Harrison Award of Recognition at its Annual Installation Dinner on September 10, 2014; and
WHEREAS, Leonard Amari is the founder and co-managing partner of the ad valorem real estate tax assessment reduction firm of Amari & Locallo; and
WHEREAS, Leonard Amari is a J.D. recipient, with honors, from the John Marshall Law School, where he now serves as the president of its Board of Trustees; and
WHEREAS, Leonard Amari is past president of the 34,000-member Illinois State Bar Association as well as the Justinian Society of Lawyers; and
WHEREAS, Leonard Amari served as general counsel for the Office of the Cook County Assessor, Thomas C. Hynes, from 1983-1987; and
WHEREAS, Leonard Amari has held leadership positions in a wide variety of professional and civic organizations throughout his distinguished career; and
WHEREAS, Leonard Amari is married to the former Donna Strobel and is the father of Katherine, an attorney, | approve | Pass |
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14-5192
| 1 | | JOURNALIST JAMES FOLEY | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
COMMEMORATING THE EXCEPTIONAL COURAGE AND LEGACY OF JOURNALIST JAMES FOLEY
WHEREAS, James Foley, a man whose inspirational life story of faith, courage and commitment to journalism ended far too soon, when, at age 40 his life was taken at the hands of Islamist extremists. He has left behind a devoted family, countless friends and a community profoundly enriched for having known him; and
WHEREAS, James Foley’s exceptional generosity and kindness revealed itself early in life when he indicated to friends and family his strong desire to be an agent for change to make the world a better place. Shortly after he graduated from Marquette University in 1996, he took on the challenge to eliminate educational inequality when he joined Teach for America. Over the years Foley taught in low-income schools in Phoenix, Arizona, Amherst, Massachusetts, and Chicago, Illinois; and
WHEREAS, James Foley moved to Evanston, Illinois in his 30s to attend Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism where he pursued his Master's Degree in journalism. While at | approve | Pass |
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14-5193
| 1 | | ROSAMOND CAMPBELL | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
COMMEMORATING THE EXTRAORDINARY LIFE, TALENTS AND LEGACY OF
ROSAMOND CAMPBELL
WHEREAS, Rosamond Campbell, a woman of exceptional talent who tirelessly promoted the arts, died August 15, leaving behind family, countless friends and a community enriched for having known her; and
WHEREAS, Rosamond Campbell spent her early years in New York; a native of Brooklyn, she graduated from Sarah Lawrence University, was a graduate student at Bank Street College of Education and studied piano at the Julliard School; and
WHEREAS, Rosamond Campbell came to Illinois in 1952, where she met her husband Richard, a native Chicagoan, at their first teaching jobs in the Village and Farm School of Northbrook. Together they were strong advocates for education and became teachers whom their students treasured and admired. Rosamond took time to raise the couple’s three children and then later returned to teaching at the Winnetka Community Nursery School. Richard was a respected and much venerated teacher for decades at New Trier high school, and Rosamond taught music | approve | Pass |
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14-5199
| 1 | | Mary Jane Fitzpatrick, in Memoriam | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
MARY JANE FITZPATRICK, IN MEMORIAM
WHEREAS, Almighty God in His infinite wisdom has called Mary Jane Fitzpatrick from our midst; and
WHEREAS, Mary Jane Fitzpatrick (nee Healy) was the beloved wife of the late Edgar J. Fitzpatrick; and
WHEREAS, Mary Jane Fitzpatrick was the loving mother of Lynda (Carlo) Guttillo, and Kevin (Marilyn) Fitzpatrick; and
WHEREAS, Mary Jane Fitzpatrick was the beloved daughter of the late Joseph and Bernice Healy; and
WHEREAS, Mary Jane Fitzpatrick was the fond daughter-in-law of the late George and Margaret Fitzpatrick; and
WHEREAS, Mary Jane Fitzpatrick was the cherished grandmother of Cara, Keith, and Kyle Guttillo, the dear sister of Judith Healy, and the late Patricia (the late Donald) Kustok; and
WHEREAS, all who knew her will attest that Mary Jane Fitzpatrick 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 t | approve | Pass |
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14-5252
| 1 | | HONORING MICHAEL V. FAVIA | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
RESOLUTION HONORING MICHAEL V. FAVIA
WHEREAS, The Justinian Society of Lawyers will be honoring Michael V. Favia with its President’s Award at its Annual Installation Dinner on September 10, 2014; and
WHEREAS, Michael V. Favia earned his J.D. from the John Marshall Law School in 1982 and his undergraduate degree from Loyola University Chicago in 1978; and
WHEREAS, in 1982, Michael Favia founded the law firm of Michael V. Favia & Associates, a successful general civil practice with an emphasis on health and administrative law; and
WHEREAS, Michael V. Favia & Associates represents individuals, small and large corporations, professionals, professional groups and organizations, and has earned a reputation for providing personalized service and high-quality representation; and
WHEREAS, Michael Favia’s past experience includes his tenure as the chief of medical and heath-related prosecutions for the Illinois Department of Professional Regulation, where he directed the statewide enforcement of the Illinois Medical Practice Act and many other regulatory | approve | Pass |
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14-5253
| 1 | | HONORING MONSIGNOR KENNETH VELO | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
RESOLUTION HONORING MONSIGNOR KENNETH VELO
WHEREAS, The Justinian Society of Lawyers will be honoring Monsignor Kenneth Velo with its Award of Excellence at its Annual Installation Dinner on September 10, 2014; and
WHEREAS, Monsignor Velo was ordained in 1973 and was appointed to St. Angela’s Parish in Chicago; and
WHEREAS, in 1980, Monsignor Velo was appointed to the Archdiocesan Pastoral Center, with residence at Queen of All Saints Basilica; and
WHEREAS, in the following years, Monsignor Velo served in various administrative positions, including as vice chancellor of the Archdiocese of Chicago and as executive assistant to Joseph Cardinal Bernadin; and
WHEREAS, in 1993, Monsignor Velo was named president of the Catholic Church Extension Society, a national organization that raises funds and awareness for mission dioceses in the United States; and
WHEREAS, in 1996, Pope John Paul II named Monsignor Velo Prelate of Honor with the title of Monsignor; and
WHEREAS, Monsignor Velo began his responsibilities at DePaul University in 2001, where | approve | Pass |
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14-5255
| 1 | | GRAND VICTORY AND LIFE CELEBRATION OF PRIME MINISTER NARENDRA MODI | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
HONORING THE GRAND VICTORY AND LIFE CELEBRATION OF PRIME MINISTER NARENDRA MODI
WHEREAS, Vishwa Gujarati Samaj was founded in 1989 and the Chicago Chapter Vishwa Gujarati Samaj - USA (VGS USA) was established in 2009, and under the leadership of President Naren Patel, will celebrate its 5th Anniversary in September of 2014; and
WHEREAS, VGS is a global organization where there are more than 20 countries that are significantly involved; and
WHEREAS, VGS USA community and communities across Chicago and America, VGS are welcoming many new neighbors, friends and citizens to preserve and propagate the Growth and Development of Guajarti arts, culture, literature, education, empowering women, children and student scholarships; and
WHEREAS, VGS USA have a growing social, cultural and economic ties to the global community, offering great opportunities, while presenting new challenges as we seek to communicate and preserve the Guajarati culture/heritage and language and humanitarian services like relief work and natural calamities in India; and
WHEREAS, | approve | Pass |
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IN MEMORY OF GEORGE A. LEONI
WHEREAS, George A. Leoni, of Melrose Park, Illinois passed away on September 3, 2014, after living a long and rich life dedicated to family, service and community; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Leoni was born in a small town in Pennsylvania and settled in Melrose Park in 1922, where he lived the rest of his life; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Leoni fought valiantly for his country in World War II. In the midst of intense fighting in the Philippines, he carried one of his wounded men to safety and was shot in the shoulder. For his bravery, he was awarded the Purple Heart; and
WHEREAS, for over 35 years he owned Leoni’s Restaurant, which he operated with his beloved late wife, Lena and their daughters, Georgia and Donna. For over three decades, Leoni’s was not just known for its delicious food, but as a place where everyone was welcomed and treated as family. Countless people still share stories and memories of Leoni’s and the great times they had there; and
WHEREAS, George Leoni served as the Executive Director of the Veteran’s Park Distri | approve | Pass |
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14-5268
| 1 | | Cameron Fahey, In Memoriam | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
Cameron Fahey, In Memoriam
WHEREAS, Almighty God in His infinite wisdom has called Cameron Miller Fahey from our midst; and
WHEREAS, Cameron Miller Fahey was the beloved son and precious angel of Hallie J. (nee Miller) and Brian J. Fahey; and
WHEREAS, Cameron Miller Fahey was the loving grandson of Charles P. and Joan K. Miller of McHenry, IL and Kathleen and the late Edward J. Fahey, Sr.; and
WHEREAS, Cameron Miller Fahey was the dear nephew of Danielle (Eugene) Casciaro, Joseph (Wendy) Miller, the late Mary Ellen Hope, Kitty (Jim) Creed, the late Tricia Fahey, Edward J. (Mary Kay) Fahey Jr., Jack (Peggy) Fahey, Ali (Ed) Holzman, Eileen (Clarence) Puchalski, and Sheilagh (Danny) Daly; and
WHEREAS, Cameron Miller Fahey was a treasured "Little Brother" to Patrick Creed, and cherished cousin of 17; and
WHEREAS, Cameron Miller Fahey known and loved by many dear friends in the St. Barnabas and Brother Rice Communities, and his loss will be mourned by all there who were touched by his graciousness; and
WHEREAS, all who knew him will at | approve | Pass |
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14-5269
| 1 | | ZHOU B ARTS CENTER ANNIVERSARY GALA | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
ZHOU B ARTS CENTER ANNIVERSARY GALA
WHEREAS, on October 16, 2014, the Zhou B Arts Center in Bridgeport will celebrate its 10th Anniversary as a renowned cultural attraction on Chicago’s South Side; and
WHEREAS, brothers DaHuang and ShanZuo Zhou opened the Center in 2004 with the goal of creating an art community that empowers and mentors emerging artists; and
WHEREAS, true to their vision, the Zhou Brothers have launched and nurtured the artistic careers of many talented artists from all over the world; and
WHEREAS, the Zhou B Arts Center has been home to a prestigious line of artists, exhibitions, galleries, and special events, and has been embraced by the Bridgeport community for inspiring a renewed interest in the arts; and
WHEREAS, in recognition of the 10 year milestone, the Zhou Brothers will open a solo exhibit, entitled “Feeling is Liberty,” as part of the Gala celebration; and
WHEREAS, over the years and throughout many changes in the past decade since their arrival, the Zhou B Arts Center has proven to be a highly respected | approve | Pass |
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14-5273
| 1 | | CHILDHOOD CANCER AWARENESS MONTH | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
CHILDHOOD CANCER AWARENESS MONTH
WHEREAS, the American Cancer Fund for Children and Kids Cancer Connection report cancer is the leading cause of death by disease among children in the United States. This tragic disease is detected in more than 15,000 of our nation's young people each and every year; and
WHEREAS, founded over twenty years ago by Steven Firestein, a member of the philanthropic Max Factor family, the American Cancer Fund for Children, Inc. and sister organization, Kids Cancer Connection, Inc. are dedicated to helping these children and their families; and
WHEREAS, the American Cancer Fund for Children and Kids Cancer Connection provide a variety of vital patient psychosocial services to children undergoing cancer treatment at Children's Memorial Hospital in Chicago, Comer Children's Hospital at University of Chicago Medical Center, as well as participating hospitals throughout the country, thereby enhancing the quality of life for these children and their families; and
WHEREAS, through its uniquely sensitive and comforting Magical Cap | approve | Pass |
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14-5274
| 1 | | Lois Glaser, In Memoriam | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
LOIS GLASER, IN MEMORIAM
WHEREAS, Almighty God in His infinite wisdom has called Lois Glaser from our midst; and
WHEREAS, Lois Glaser (nee Lozeau) was the beloved wife of the late Thomas Glaser; and
WHEREAS, Lois Glaser was the loving mother of Leslie Glaser, Thomas (Dawn), Kevin, John (Carol), Terrance, Ann (Daniel) Chopp, and Margaret (William) Hults; and
WHEREAS, Lois Glaser was the devoted grandmother of 26, great-grandmother of 11, and the loving aunt of many nieces and nephews; and
WHEREAS, all who knew her will attest that Lois Glaser 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 Lois Glaser, and joins them in sorrow at this time of loss; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this text be spread upon the official proceedi | approve | Pass |
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14-5275
| 1 | | Rita Peters, In Memoriam | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
RITA PETERS, IN MEMORIAM
WHEREAS, Almighty God in His infinite wisdom has called Rita M. Peters from our midst; and
WHEREAS, Rita M. Peters nee Hyland was the beloved wife of the late Chester Peters; and
WHEREAS, Rita M. Peters was the loving mother of Kathleen (P.J.) English, James (late Marlene) Peters, Maureen (late Robert) Soldat and the Honorable Daniel (Gail) Peters; and
WHEREAS, Rita M. Peters was the proud grandmother of 11, and the cherished great grandmother of 8; and
WHEREAS, Rita M. Peters was the dear sister of the late James, John and Thomas Hyland and Marie Koch; and
WHEREAS, all who knew her will attest that Rita M. Peters 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 Rita M. Peters, and joins them in sorro | approve | Pass |
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14-5300
| 1 | | 13TH ANNIVERSARY OF SEPTEMBER 11TH | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
COMMEMORATING THE 13TH ANNIVERSARY OF SEPTEMBER 11TH
WHEREAS, at 8:46 a.m., on September 11, 2001, hijacked American Airlines Flight 11 crashed into the upper portion of the North Tower of the World Trade Center in New York City, New York; and
WHEREAS, 17 minutes later, at 9:03 a.m., hijacked United Airlines Flight 175 crashed into the South Tower of the World Trade Center; and
WHEREAS, at 9:37 a.m., the west wall of the Pentagon was hit by hijacked American Airlines Flight 77, the impact of which caused immediate and catastrophic damage to the headquarters of the Department of Defense; and
WHEREAS, at approximately 10:00 a.m., the passengers and crew of hijacked United Airlines Flight 93 acted heroically to retake control of the airplane and thwart the taking of additional American lives by crashing the airliner in Shanksville, Pennsylvania, and, in doing so, gave their lives to save countless others; and
WHEREAS, nearly 3,000 innocent civilians were killed in the heinous attacks of September 11, 2001; and
WHEREAS, tens of thousands of in | approve | Pass |
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14-5301
| 1 | | Thomas Leahy | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
COMMEMORATING THE EXTRAORDINARY LIFE AND LEGACY OF THOMAS LEAHY
WHEREAS, Thomas Leahy, a stellar trial lawyer and effective leader for equality in the legal community who had a tremendous and long-lasting impact on the legal community died August 23, leaving behind, family, colleagues and a community enriched for having known him; and
WHEREAS, Thomas Leahy was born and grew up in Highland Park, Illinois. He graduated from Highland Park High School and later attended the University of Notre Dame and Loyola University School of Law, Chicago; and
WHEREAS, while in law school, Thomas Leahy worked for the personal injury defense firm of Clausen, Miller, Gorman, Caffrey & Witous and the plaintiff personal injury firm of Philip H. Corboy & Associates. He became an associate attorney at the Corboy firm after graduation and remained there until he left to start his own firm in 1980, The Law Office of Tom Leahy. In 2002 he joined with Peter Hoste to form his Chicago law firm, Leahy & Hoste; and
WHEREAS, Thomas Leahy dedicated himself to improving the legal | approve | Pass |
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14-5302
| 1 | | ADRIENNE “A.D.” SMITH | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
HONORING THE LIFE AND MEMORY OF ADRIENNE “A.D.” SMITH
WHEREAS, on Wednesday, July 30, 2014, God in His own way and in His infinite wisdom called to His eternal reward Adrienne “A.D.” Smith; and
WHEREAS, Adrienne, the youngest of two children was born on March 20, 1948 to the union of Marjorie and James Turner; and
WHEREAS, on February 26, 1967, Adrienne and Paul Smith married and of that union two daughters, Gia and Dianne Smith were born; and
WHEREAS, upon moving to the Brainerd Park Community in the 4th District of Cook County, Adrienne accepted Christ and on September 4, 1988, she joined Trinity United Church of Christ and became an active member in the Church and in her community; and
WHEREAS, Adrienne loved to work and had a successful and distinguishing career in government. Her positive impact in the 4th District of Cook County will always be remembered, as she worked for the U.S. Federal Census Bureau, the former 21st Ward Alderman of the City of Chicago, Jesse Evans, and most recently as the Community Liaison for current 21st Ward Alde | approve | Pass |
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14-5314
| 1 | | Hispanic Heritage Month | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
CELEBRATING NATIONAL HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH
WHEREAS, National Hispanic Heritage Month is a celebration of Hispanic pride and culture, recognizing the achievements of Hispanic individuals who through their hard work and sacrifice have distinguished themselves throughout their careers and public service; and
WHEREAS, National Hispanic Heritage Month, created by Public Law 90-498, approved September 17, 1968 by the 90th Congress and later amended in 1988 by the 100th Congress, authorizes the designation of National Hispanic Heritage Month as the 31-day period beginning September 15 and ending on October 15; and
WHEREAS, September 15th was chosen as the starting point for the celebration because it is the anniversary of independence of five Latin American countries; Cost Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. Mexico and Chile celebrate their independence days on September 16 and September 18th respectively; and
WHEREAS, the Hispanic American population has grown by 1.2 percent in Cook County, making it the fourth-highest county in th | approve | Pass |
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14-5330
| 1 | | 8TH ANNUAL MUSIC AND FILM FORUM | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
COMMENDING GLOBAL MIXX ON THE SUCCESS OF THE 8TH ANNUAL MUSIC AND FILM FORUM
WHEREAS, Global Mixx is a Music and Film Forum created in 2005 by Mary Datcher, Founder and Executive Director to familiarize aspirant artists with the entertainment business, available resources within the music, creative media and marketing community. Global Mixx partners with organizations, community leaders and industry professionals to provide young hopefuls an opportunity to showcase and discuss their talents and ambitions while learning about the industry; and
WHEREAS, In August of this year Global Mixx partnered with ParentPowerChicago®, a nonprofit dedicated to helping parents help their children improve their learning skills. This partnership allowed children and young adults to explore their cultural interest by presenting the 2014 entertainment conference “Generation Next” August 15th through August 17th bringing understanding to the importance of music and entertainment revealing the benefit of training programs, entertainment studies, public awareness campaigns and | approve | Pass |
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14-5285
| 1 | | LIFE AND MEMORY OF JOHN “JACK” FITZPATRICK | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
HONORING THE LIFE AND MEMORY OF JOHN “JACK” FITZPATRICK
WHEREAS, Mr. John “Jack” Fitzpatrick was called home by Almighty God in His infinite wisdom on June 11, 2014 while surrounded by loved ones in Oak Brook, Illinois; and
WHEREAS, Jack was born in Chicago on August 3rd, 1939 to Charlie and Isabel and later lived in Potomac, Maryland, Northbrook, Chicago, Glen Ellyn and Oak Brook, Illinois; and
WHEREAS, as a man of deep faith, Jack made his life’s work a ministry of service and hope by founding Employment & Employer Services (E&ES) in 1982, an organization dedicated to the principle of quality employment as the foundation of human dignity, economic stability and community self-sufficiency; and
WHEREAS, over the span of 32 years under Jack’s leadership, E&ES connected thousands of job seekers throughout Cook county with quality employment and training opportunities that greatly benefited families, communities, and the regional economy; and
WHEREAS, E&ES helped public housing residents receive vocational training and find employment, and served as a | approve | Pass |
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14-5290
| 1 | | Honor Flight Chicago Resolution | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
RECOGNIZING HONOR FLIGHT CHICAGO
WHEREAS, Honor Flight Chicago was founded in 2008 to recognize World War II veterans from the Chicagoland area by flying them to Washington, D.C. for an all-expense-paid day of honor, remembrance, and celebration. Most importantly, this day of honor includes a visit to the World War II memorial in the Nation’s capital; and
WHEREAS, the first flight took place on June 11, 2008 and included only 105 seats on a commerical flight, which was less than the full capacity of the plane; and
WHEREAS, from that first flight in 2008, Honor Flight Chicago’s operations have quickly expanded, with over 5,000 veterans flown to date and eight flights taking place from Midway Aiport annualy; and
WHEREAS, despite all these efforts, there are still an estimated 20,000 World War II veterans in the Chicagoland area who have not yet experienced their day of honor; and
WHEREAS, many World War II veterans have, due to age and other factors, not physically been able to travel to Washington, D.C. since the memorial built in their honor open | approve | Pass |
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14-5318
| 1 | | Resolution honoring Milton Garza and Homero Gutierrez | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
HONORING MILTON GARZA AND HOMERO GUTIÉRREZ FOR THEIR COURAGEOUS ACTIONS THAT LED TO THE ARREST OF AN ATTEMPTED SEXUAL ASSAULT PREDATOR
WHEREAS, the McKinley Park and Brighton Park neighborhoods experienced several attempted sexual assaults in the area during Summer 2014; and
WHEREAS, on July 31, 2014, a woman, who was leaving the 35th and Archer Orange Line stop in the McKinley Park neighborhood, was knocked down to the ground by an alleged predator; and
WHEREAS, a sexual assault crime was prevented by two concerned citizens who chased off the attacker; and
Whereas, a week later, on the morning of August 8, 2014, Milton Garza, 17, and Homero Gutiérrez, 21, lifelong residents of Brighton Park, heard the yells of Milton Garza’s sister, Zulma Garza, outside of Burroughs Elementary School and rushed to her aid; and
Whereas, the suspect, who had been following Zulma Garza and is also believed to have attempted the assault on July 31st, quickly fled and was pursued by Milton Garza and Homero Gutiérrez, who promptly alerted the Chicago Police Department | approve | Pass |
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14-5315
| 1 | | Jackie Robinson West Little League | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
HONORING THE JACKIE ROBINSON WEST U.S. NATIONAL CHAMPION LITTLE LEAGUE TEAM
WHEREAS, the Jackie Robinson West Little League team was founded by Joseph Haley in 1971; and
WHEREAS, the mission of Jackie Robinson West is to bring children into a structured program environment intensely supported by adult volunteers where the values of leadership, team work and self-discipline are strongly emphasized; and
WHEREAS, with courage and grace, 13 young ballplayers, have attracted the attention of the Nation, inspiring the children of Cook County to use sports as a viable option to make positive impact on their communities; and
WHEREAS, Jackie Robinson West became the first African American team from Chicago to reach the Little League World Series in three decades; and
WHEREAS, the last Chicago team to qualify for the World Series was West in 1983; and
WHEREAS, using a combination of power hitting, aggressive base running, dominant pitching and strong defense, Jackie Robinson West would defeat teams from Lynwood, Washington; Cumberland, Rhode Island; P | approve | Pass |
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14-5206
| 1 | | Henry Oszakiewski Zoning Board Appeals | Reappointment | PROPOSED REAPPOINTMENT
Appointee(s): Henry Oszakiewski
Position: Member
Department/Board/Commission: Cook County Zoning Board of Appeals
Effective date: Immediate
Expiration date: 9/10/2019 | approve | Pass |
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14-5207
| 1 | | Eric Davis Cook County Zoning Board of Appeals | Appointment | PROPOSED APPOINTMENT
Appointee(s): Eric Davis
Position: Member
Department/Board/Commission: Cook County Zoning Board of Appeals
Effective date: Immediate
Expiration date: October 8, 2019 | refer | Pass |
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14-5208
| 1 | | Monica Schwarm Cook County Emergency Telephone System Board | Appointment | PROPOSED APPOINTMENT
Appointee(s): Monica Schwarm
Position: Member
Department/Board/Commission: Cook County Emergency Telephone System Board
Effective date: Immediate
Expiration date: 10/8/2017 | refer | Pass |
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14-5209
| 1 | | Susie Park Cook County Emergency Telephone System Board | Appointment | PROPOSED APPOINTMENT
Appointee(s): Susie Park
Position: Member
Department/Board/Commission: Cook County Emergency Telephone System Board
Effective date: Immediate
Expiration date: 5/1/2015. Ms. Park will fill the vacancy of Theresa Larkin. | refer | Pass |
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14-5210
| 1 | | Larry Paarlberg Lincoln-Lansing Drainage District | Appointment | PROPOSED APPOINTMENT
Appointee(s): Larry Paarlberg
Position: Trustee
Department/Board/Commission: Lincoln-Lansing Drainage District
Effective date: Immediate
Expiration date: 10/8/2017 | refer | Pass |
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14-5211
| 1 | | Carmen Dutack Glenbrook Sanitary District | Reappointment | PROPOSED REAPPOINTMENT
Appointee(s): Carmen Dutack
Position: Trustee
Department/Board/Commission: Glenbrook Sanitary District
Effective date: Immediate
Expiration date: 9/10/2017
Summary: N/A | approve | Pass |
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14-5212
| 1 | | Carol Ranieri Crawford Countryside Sanitary District | Appointment | PROPOSED APPOINTMENT
Appointee(s): Carol Ranieri
Position: Trustee
Department/Board/Commission: Crawford Countryside Sanitary District
Effective date: Immediate
Expiration date: 10/8/2017 | refer | Pass |
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14-5213
| 1 | | Sheila Schultz Cook County Commission on Human Rights | Reappointment | PROPOSED REAPPOINTMENT
Appointee(s): Sheila Schultz
Position: Member
Department/Board/Commission: Cook County Commission on Human Rights
Effective date: Immediate
Expiration date: September 10, 2017
Summary: N/A | approve | Pass |
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14-5214
| 1 | | Edna Carter Housing Authority of Cook County Board of Commissioners | Reappointment | PROPOSED REAPPOINTMENT
Appointee(s): Edna Carter
Position: Commissioner
Department/Board/Commission: Housing Authority of Cook County Board of Commissioners
Effective date: Immediate
Expiration date: 9/10/2019, or until a successor is appointed and qualified
Summary: N/A | approve | Pass |
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14-4253
| 1 | | Violence Prevention, Intervention, & Reduction Services | Contract | PROPOSED CONTRACT
Department(s): Cook County Justice Advisory Council
Vendor:
(1) Umoja Student Development Corporation, Chicago, Illinois
(2) Children’s Home + Aid Society of Illinois, Chicago, Illinois
(3) Youth Services Project, Chicago, Illinois
(4) Youth Network Council, d/b/a Illinois Collaboration on Youth (ICOY), Chicago, Illinois
(5) The Miracle Center, Inc., Chicago, Illinois
(6) Metropolitan Family Services, Chicago, Illinois
(7) Alternative Schools Network, Chicago, Illinois
(8) Boys and Girls Club of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois
Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to enter into and execute
Good(s) or Service(s): Violence Prevention, Intervention, & Reduction Services
Contract Value: $100,000.00 Per Vendor
Contract period: 10/1/2014-9/30/2015
Potential Fiscal Year Budget Impact: FY 2014 $800,000
Accounts: 499-298
Contract Number(s):
(1) Umoja Student Development Corporation, Chicago, Illinois, Contract# 1453-13604A, $100,000.00 (1 year)
(2) Children’s Home + Aid Society of Illinois, Chicago, Illinois, Co | approve | Pass |
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14-4254
| 1 | | Violence Prevention, Intervention, & Reduction Services | Contract | PROPOSED CONTRACT
Department(s): Cook County Justice Advisory Council
Vendor:
(1) Inspiration Corporation, Chicago, Illinois
(2) South Shore Drill Team, Chicago, Illinois
(3) Guide Right Organization, Chicago, Illinois
(4) Respond Now, Chicago Heights, Illinois
(5) Woodlawn East Community and Neighbors, Inc., Chicago, Illinois
(6) Chicago Lawyer’s Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, Inc., Chicago, Illinois
(7) New Life Centers of Chicagoland, Chicago, Illinois
(8) Alianza Leadership Institute, d/b/a Alliance of the Southeast, Chicago, Illinois
(9) St. Joseph Services, Chicago, Illinois
Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to enter into and execute
Good(s) or Service(s): Violence Prevention, Intervention, & Reduction Services
Contract Value: $10,000.00 Per Vendor
Contract period: 10/1/2014 - 9/30/2015
Potential Fiscal Year Budget Impact: FY 2014 $89,994.00
Accounts: 499-298
Contract Number(s):
(1) Inspiration Corporation, Contract#1453-13606A, $9,994.00 (1 year)
(2) South Shore Drill Team, Contract #1453-13606B, | approve | Pass |
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14-4255
| 1 | | Violence Prevention, Intervention, & Reduction Services | Contract | PROPOSED CONTRACT
Department(s): Cook County Justice Advisory Council
Vendor:
1) North Lawndale College Preparatory Charter High School, Chicago, Illinois
(2) Kuumba Lynx, Chicago, Illinois
(3) Storycatchers Theatre, Chicago, Illinois
(4) Lawndale Christian Legal Center, Chicago, Illinois
(5) Latinos Progresando., Chicago, Illinois
(6) Demoiselle 2 Femme, Inc., Chicago, Illinois
(7) Center for Advancing Domestic Peace, Chicago, Illinois
(8) Austin Childcare Providers Network, Chicago, Illinois
(9) International Association for Human Values, Washington, DC
(10) St. Agatha Catholic Church, Chicago Illinois
Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to enter into and execute
Good(s) or Service(s): Violence Prevention, Intervention, & Reduction Services
Contract Value: $40,000.00 per vendor
Contract period: 10/1/14-9/30/15
Potential Fiscal Year Budget Impact: FY 2014, $400,000.00
Accounts: 499-298
Contract Number(s):
(1) North Lawndale College Preparatory Charter High School, Contract #1453-13605A , $40,000.00 (1 year)
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14-5134
| 1 | | Analysis of youth from Chicago committed to IDJJ | Grant Award | PROPOSED GRANT AWARD
Department: Cook County Justice Advisory Council
Grantee: Cook County Justice Advisory Council
Grantor: Illinois Department of Human Services
Request: Authorization to accept grant
Purpose: The purpose of the grant is to fund an exploratory analysis of youth from Chicago committed to IDJJ by the Cook County Juvenile Court.
Grant Amount: $24,500.00
Grant Period: 9/15/2014 - 6/30/2015
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: The JAC proposes to conduct an in-depth analysis of youth from Chicago committed to DJJ by the Cook County Juvenile Court. The analysis will merge data sets from DJJ, the Department of Children and Family Services, and the Chicago Police Department. Combined these data sets will give a more complete picture of youths’ progression through the system, recidivism, history of separation from family and initial insight into dispositional data. This initial data | approve | Pass |
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14-5202
| 1 | | CrossRail Chicago Resolution | Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
A resolution supporting CrossRail Chicago
WHEREAS, Cook County is the financial, business and culture capital of the Midwest, bringing in millions of tourists and visitors every year; and
WHEREAS, Cook County is in the midst of preparing its first Long Range Transportation Plan in more than 70 years - a multimodal blueprint that will highlight the critical importance of improved and expanded public transportation services to maintaining Cook County’s economic vitality and accommodating increases in population, businesses and jobs; and
WHEREAS, improved and expanded passenger train service is essential to maintain Cook County’s economic vitality and allow for increased growth and prosperity; and
WHEREAS, a new initiative for first-class passenger rail service called CrossRail Chicago has emerged which would, for the first time, connect Metra route lines together, knitting together the Chicagoland region; and
WHEREAS, Metra and Amtrak services bring in millions of people to Cook County and serve hundreds of thousands of Cook County residents, but | approve | Pass |
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14-5149
| 1 | | Transfer of Funds | Transfer of Funds | PROPOSED TRANSFER OF FUNDS
Department: Commissioner Timothy O. Schneider
Request: Approval
Reason: Additional funding needed for technical services account
From Account(s): 095-110, $25,000.00
To Account(s): 095-289, $25,000.00
Total Amount of Transfer: $25,000.00
On what date did it become apparent that the receiving account would require an infusion of funds in order to meet current obligations? What was the balance in the account on that date, and what was the balance 30 days prior to that date?
7/21/2014; $13,750.00
How was the account used for the source of transferred funds identified? List any other accounts that were also considered (but not used) as the source of the transferred funds.
No other accounts considered
Identify any projects, purchases, programs, contracts, or other obligations that will be deferred, delayed, or canceled as a result of the reduction in available spending authority that will result in the account that funds are transferred from.
None
If the answer to the above question is “none” | approve | Pass |
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14-5049
| 1 | | Legislation & Intergovernmental Relations | Committee Minutes | COMMITTEE REPORT
Committee Name: Legislation & Intergovernmental Relations
Committee Date: 9/8/2014 | approve | Pass |
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14-5050
| 1 | | Contract Compliance | Committee Minutes | COMMITTEE REPORT
Committee Name: Contract Compliance
Committee Date: 9/8/2014 | approve | Pass |
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14-5051
| 1 | | Finance Subcommittee on Labor | Committee Minutes | COMMITTEE REPORT
Committee Name: Finance Subcommittee on Labor
Committee Date: 9/8/2014 | approve | Pass |
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14-5052
| 1 | | Finance Subcommittee on Worker’s Compensation | Committee Minutes | COMMITTEE REPORT
Committee Name: Finance Subcommittee on Worker’s Compensation
Committee Date: 9/8/2014 | approve | Pass |
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14-5053
| 1 | | Finance Subcommittee on Litigation | Committee Minutes | COMMITTEE REPORT
Committee Name: Finance Subcommittee on Litigation
Committee Date: 9/8/2014 | approve | Pass |
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14-5054
| 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: 9/8/2014 9/10/2014 | adopt as amended | Pass |
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14-5059
| 1 | | Rules & Administration | Committee Minutes | COMMITTEE REPORT
Committee Name: Rules & Administration
Committee Date: 9/10/2014 | approve | Pass |
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14-5060
| 1 | | Finance | Committee Minutes | COMMITTEE REPORT
Committee Name: Finance
Committee Date: 9/10/2014 | approve | Pass |
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14-5061
| 1 | | Zoning & Building | Committee Minutes | COMMITTEE REPORT
Committee Name: Zoning & Building
Committee Date: 9/10/2014 | approve | Pass |
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14-5062
| 1 | | Roads & Bridges | Committee Minutes | COMMITTEE REPORT
Committee Name: Roads & Bridges
Committee Date: 9/10/2014 | approve | Pass |
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14-5048
| 1 | | Highway Construction Contract Monitoring | Report | REPORT
Department: Office of the County Auditor
Request: Refer to Audit Committee
Report Title: Highway Construction Contract Monitoring
Report Period: August 2014
Summary: The purpose of the audit was to assess the procedures for monitoring compliance with the terms of the Highway Department’s construction contracts. | refer | Pass |
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14-5063
| 1 | | Department of Homeland Security & Emergency Management Grant Inventory | Report | REPORT
Department: Office of the County Auditor
Request: Refer to Audit Committee
Report Title: Department of Homeland Security & Emergency Management Grant Inventory
Report Period: For the period ended 11/30/2013
Summary: The audit was performed to assess the internal controls of the DHSEM inventory function in regards to the Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI) grant inventory. | refer | Pass |
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14-5064
| 1 | | Cash Reconciliation Project | Report | REPORT
Department: Office of the County Auditor
Request: Refer to Audit Committee
Report Title: Cash Reconciliation Project
Report Period: For the period ended 11/30/2013
Summary: The audit was performed to evaluate the internal controls over the bank reconciliation process in twenty five (25) departments. | refer | Pass |
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14-5069
| 1 | | Fleet Fringe Benefits | Report | REPORT
Department: Office of the County Auditor
Request: Refer to Audit Committee
Report Title: Fleet Fringe Benefits
Report Period: August 2014
Summary: The purpose of the audit was to determine that take home vehicles policies and procedures in regards to fringe benefits exist, are compiled with and establish proper controls. | refer | Pass |
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14-4755
| 1 | | Transfer of Funds | Transfer of Funds | PROPOSED TRANSFER OF FUNDS
Department: Department of Budget and Management Services
Request: To allow for a transfer of funds within fixed charges Dept. 490 within our operating budget.
Reason: DBMS is looking to transfer appropriations from Electricity, Postage, and Professional Services to Natural Gas Account, due to the harsh and extremely cold winter.
From Account(s): 499-410 / $465,000.00, 499-225 / $100,000.00, 499-260 225 / $25,000.00
To Account(s): 499-422 / $590,000.00
Total Amount of Transfer: $590,000.00
On what date did it become apparent that the receiving account would require an infusion of funds in order to meet current obligations? What was the balance in the account on that date, and what was the balance 30 days prior to that date?
On 7/15/2014, it became apparent that account 422 / Natural Gas, with a balance of $7,715.00 would need additional funds to complete the rest of FY2014. On 6/16/2014, the balance in the account was $217,316.00.
How was the account used for the source of transferred funds identified? List an | approve as amended | Pass |
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14-4997
| 1 | | Bills and Claims Report period 07/03/2014-08/20/2014 | Report | REPORT
Department: Comptroller’s Office
Request: Receive and File
Report Title: Bills and Claims Report
Report Period: 7/3/2014 - 8/20/2014
Summary: 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 seperately 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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14-4034
| 1 | | CorVel - WC Administrative Services Contract | Contract | PROPOSED CONTRACT
Department(s): Risk Management
Vendor: CorVel Corporation, Irvine, California
Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to enter into and execute
Good(s) or Service(s): Workers’ Compensation Administration Services
Contract Value: $6,000,000.00
Contract period: 10/1/2014 - 9/30/2017, with two (2) one (1) year renewal options
Potential Fiscal Year Budget Impact: FY 2014, $666,666.67; FY 2015, $2,000,000.00; FY 2016, $2,000,000.00; FY 2017, $1,333,333.33
Accounts: 542-845
Contract Number(s): 1313-13179
Concurrences:
The vendor has met the Minority and Women Owned Business Enterprise Ordinance.
The Chief Procurement Officer concurs.
Summary: A Request for Proposals (RFP) for Workers’ Compensation Administrative Services was released in February 2014 in accordance with the Cook County Procurement Code. Corvel Corporation was selected based on established evaluation criteria. Both Risk Management and the Office of the State’s Attorney participated in the procurement process in order to provide a comprehensiv | approve | Pass |
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14-4741
| 1 | | Sedgwick 1 Year Contract Extension - 11/01/2014 - 10/31/2015 | Contract Amendment | PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT
Department(s): Risk Management
Vendor: Sedgwick Claims Management Services, Chicago, Illinois
Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to renew and increase contract
Good(s) or Service(s): Professional administrative services related to unemployment insurance claims
Original Contract Period: 11/1/2010 - 10/31/2013, with two (2) one (1) year renewal options
Proposed Contract Period Extension: 11/1/2014 through 10/31/2015
Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $575,000.00
Original Approval (Board or Procurement): 12/1/2010, $325,000.00
Previous Board Increase(s) or Extension(s): 3/20/2013, $250,000.00
Previous Chief Procurement Officer Increase(s) or Extension(s): 11/22/2013
This Increase Requested: $75,000.00
Potential Fiscal Impact: FY 2014 $75,000.00
Accounts: 490-260
Contract Number(s): 11-41-04
Concurrences:
The vendor has met the Minority and Women Owned Business Enterprise Ordinance.
The Chief Procurement Officer concurs.
Summary: The Department of Risk Man | approve | Pass |
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14-4742
| 1 | | CCMSI 1 Year Contract Extension - 11/01/2014 - 10/31/2015 | Contract Amendment | PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT
Department(s): Risk Management
Vendor: Cannon Cochran Management Services Incorporated, Chicago, Illnois
Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to renew and increase contract
Good(s) or Service(s): Professional automobile and general liability claims administration services
Original Contract Period: 11/1/2010 - 10/31/2013, with two (2) one (1) year renewal options
Proposed Contract Period Extension: 11/1/2014 - 10/31/2015
Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $701,000.00
Original Approval (Board or Procurement): 12/1/2010, $501,000.00
Previous Board Increase(s) or Extension(s): 11/13/2013, increase and extension, $200,000.00; 11/1/2013 - 10/31/2014
Previous Chief Procurement Officer Increase(s) or Extension(s): N/A
This Increase Requested: $200,000.00
Potential Fiscal Impact: FY 2014 $200,000.00
Accounts: 490-260
Contract Number(s): 11-41-05
Concurrences:
The vendor has met the Minority and Women Owned Business Enterprise Ordinance.
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14-5102
| 1 | | Reliance Insurance Company Claims Transfer Request | Miscellaneous Item of Business | PROPOSED MISCELLANEOUS ITEM OF BUSINESS
Department: Department of Risk Management
Summary: If approved, this item will authorize the County Comptroller and Director of Risk Management to assign and transfer the County’s claims against Reliance Insurance Company in Liquidation to Insurance Liquidations Investors, LLC for the amount of $976,834.07. | approve | Pass |
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14-5164
| 1 | | FY2015 Budget | Health and Hospitals System Preliminary Budget | PROPOSED COOK COUNTY HEALTH AND HOSPITALS SYSTEM PRELIMINARY BUDGET
Department: Cook County Health and Hospitals System
Summary: The Board of Directors of the Cook County Health and Hospitals System (“Health System Board”) respectfully requests approval of the FY2015 Preliminary Budget of the Cook County Health and Hospitals System (“CCHHS”) pursuant to the Cook County Ordinance Establishing the Cook County Health and Hospitals System, Section 38-83, Preliminary CCHHS Budget and Annual Appropriation Ordinance.
The System Board received its Proposed FY2015 Preliminary Budget at the CCHHS Board Finance Committee Meeting held on 8/15/2014. The Health System Board held public hearings on its Proposed FY2015 Preliminary Budget 8/25 and 26, 2014. Additional public comment on the Proposed FY15 Preliminary Budget was taken at the 8/29/2014 CCHHS Board Meeting. Following these public hearings, the Health System Board considered and approved the FY2015 Preliminary Budget at the meeting of the Health System Board on Friday, 8/29/2014.
The CCHHS FY2015 Preliminary Budget will app | approve | Pass |
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14-5087
| 1 | | Vehicle Fuel Use Policy | Report | REPORT
Department: Bureau of Administration
Request: Receive and File
Report Title: Vehicle Fuel Use Policy
Report Period: N/A
Summary: The purpose of the Cook County Fuel Use Policy is to provide uniform structure and procedures for the utilization of fuel cards. | receive and file | Pass |
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14-4732
| 1 | | U.S. EPA Brownfields Grant | Grant Award Renewal | PROPOSED GRANT AWARD
Department: Environmental Control
Grantee: Department of Environmental Control
Grantor: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Request: Authorization to accept grant
Purpose: This project provides funding for Cook County, Illinois Coalition to inventory, characterize, assess, conduct cleanup planning, and community involvement related activities for brownfields sites in Cook County, Illinois area. This agreement is a community-wide Brownfields Coalition Assessment Cooperative Agreement for hazardous substances and petroleum sites.
Grant Amount: $600,000.00
Grant Period: 10/1/2014 - 9/30/2017
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: Cook County, in along with seven municipal partners (Bellwood, Forest Park, Franklin Park, Melrose Park, Maywood, Northlake, and Schiller Park) will assist in the environmental assessment and eventual redevelopment of potentially contaminated properties | approve | Pass |
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14-3643
| 1 | | 7-23-2014 EMIM ren of Contract | Contract Amendment (Highway) | PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT (TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS)
Department(s): Transportation and Highways
Vendor: Meade Inc. in the Village of McCook, Illinois
Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to renew and increase contract
Good(s) or Service(s): Electrical and Mechanical Item Maintenance
Location: Various Locations in Cook County
County Board District(s): 1, 4, 5, 6, 9, 11 and 13-17
Original Contract Period: 1/1/2014 - 12/31/2014
Section: 14-8EMIM-42-GM
Proposed Contract Period Extension: 1/1/2015 - 12/31/2015
Section: 15-8EMIM-43-GM
Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $2,616,855.72
Original Board Approval: 11/13/2013, $2,616,855.72 with one (1), one (1) year renewal option
Previous Board Increase(s): N/A
Previous Chief Procurement Officer Increase(s): N/A
This Increase Requested: $2,616,855.72
Potential Fiscal Impact: FY 2014 $: $2,616,855.72 FY 2015 $: $2,616,855.72
Accounts: Motor Fuel Tax Fund: (600-585 Account)
Contract Number(s): 1328-12938
IDOT Contract N | approve | Pass |
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14-4087
| 1 | | Knight E/A | Contract (Highway) | PROPOSED CONTRACT (TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS)
Department(s): Transportation and Highways
Vendor: Knight E/A, Inc., Chicago, Illinois
Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to enter into and execute contract.
Good(s) or Service(s): Professional Engineering and Design Services
Location: Touhy Avenue, (IL 72) Elmhurst Road to Mount Prospect Road in the Cities of Chicago, DesPlaines, the Village of Elk Grove, and Unincorporated Elk Grove Township
County Board District: 15 and 17
Section: 14-13018-01-EG
Contract Value: $4,448,770.11
Contract period: 10/1/2014 - 9/30/2019
Centerline Mileage: 1.25
Potential Fiscal Year Budget Impact: FY 2014 $4,448,770.11
Accounts: Motor Fuel Tax Fund (600-585 Account)
Contract Number(s): 1455-13465
IDOT Contract Number(s): N/A
Federal Project Number(s): N/A
Federal Job Number(s): N/A
Concurrences:
Vendor has met the Minority and Women Business Enterprise Ordinance.
The Chief Procurement Officer concurs.
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14-4298
| 1 | | Reb Agree 14-B6530-03-BR Flossmore | Agreement for Reimbursement (Highway) | PROPOSED AGREEMENT FOR REIMBURSEMENT (TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS)
Department: Transportation and Highways
Other Part(ies): Village of Flossmoor, Illinois
Request: Approval
Goods or Services: Rehabilitation of a viaduct.
Location: Flossmoor Road at the CN/Metra Railroad in the Village of Flossmoor
County Board District: 5
Section: 14-B6530-03-BR
Centerline Mileage: N/A
Agreement Period: N/A
Agreement Number(s): N/A
Fiscal Impact: $83,000.00
Accounts: Motor Fuel Tax Fund (600-585 Account)
Summary: The Reimbursement Agreement with the Village of Flossmoor wherein the Village will be the lead agency for rehabilitation of a viaduct along Flossmoor Road at the CN/Metra Railroad. The County will reimburse the Village for its share of the improvement costs, estimated total County share $83,000.00, under Cook County Section: 14-B6530-03-BR.
The agreement has been examined and approved by this Department and the State’s Attorney’s Office. | approve | Pass |
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14-4441
| 1 | | IGA UIC 12-6HISP-36-ES | Intergovernmental Agreement (Highway) | PROPOSED INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT (TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS)
Department: Transportation and Highways
Other Part(ies): University of Illinois at Chicago, Illinois
Request: Approval
Goods or Services: Student Internship assistance to the County for investigations and research related to various County Highway projects. The investigations shall include crash analysis studies, traffic count studies, traffic and drainage studies, studies requiring the compilation and analysis of historical information in Department files related to the creation of the County highway system, and other tasks as determined by the Department.
Location: Various Locations within Cook County
Section: 12-6HISP-36-ES
Centerline Mileage: N/A
County Board District: Countywide
Agreement Number(s): N/A
Agreement Period: 10/1/2014 through 9/30/2015
Fiscal Impact: $15,000.00
Accounts: Motor Fuel Tax Fund (600-585 Account)
Summary: Intergovernmental Agreement between the County of Cook and the University of Illinois at Chicago through its Urban Transportation C | approve | Pass |
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14-4487
| 1 | | 9-10-2014 IGA Center Street 02-W5208-02-RP | Intergovernmental Agreement (Highway) | PROPOSED INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT (TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS)
Department: Transportation and Highways
Other Part(ies): City of Harvey, Illinois
Request: Approval
Goods or Services: Intergovernmental Agreement with the City of Harvey wherein the County will construct certain improvements along Center Street from 171st Street to 159th Street, including relocation of water main and installation of new traffic signal system, with reimbursement from federal sources secured by the City.
Location: Center Street, 171st Street to 159th Street in the Village of Harvey.
Section: 02-W5208-02-RP
Centerline Mileage: 1.51
County Board District: 5
Agreement Number(s): N/A
Agreement Period: N/A
Fiscal Impact: Fiscal Impact: $1,013,000.00 ($650,000.00 to be reimbursed from FHWA)
Accounts: Motor Fuel Tax Fund (600-585 Account)
Summary: This Agreement follows a Local Agency Federal Agreement previously approved by your Honorable Body on 7/23/2014 for funding the improvement and is needed to provide a safe, comfortable and sustainable highway.
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14-4570
| 1 | | 9-23-14 Compl 108th Ave 11-W7507-04-FP | Completion of Construction Approval Resolution (Highway) | PROPOSED COMPLETION OF CONSTRUCTION APPROVAL RESOLUTION (TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS)
Department: Transportation and Highways
Other Part(ies): Gallagher Asphalt Corporation, Thornton, Illinois
Action: Approval
Good(s) or Service(s): Milling of the asphalt surface on 108th Avenue from 179th Street to 167th Place, cold in-place recycling of the pozzolanic base, base repair with patches, resurfacing with binder and surface course, drainage additions and adjustments, topsoil and sodding, pavement marking, detour routing, traffic protection and other related road work required to complete the improvement.
Location of Project: 108th Avenue, 179th Street to 163rd Place in the Village of Orland Park
Section: Section: 11-W7507-04-FP
County Board District: 17
Contract Number: 12-28-059
Federal Project Number: N/A
Federal Job Number: N/A
Final Cost: $2,149,736.42
Percent Above or Below Construction Contract Bid Amount: 9.08% below the construction contract bid.
Summary: On 5/1/2012 the contract was awarded for the amount $2,364,393.33 and | approve | Pass |
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14-4571
| 1 | | 9-10-14 Const Report ending June | Report | REPORT
Department: Transportation and Highways
Request: Receive and File.
Report Title: Bureau of Construction Progress Report
Report Period: 6/30/2014
Summary: Submitted is a copy of the Construction Bureau Report ending 6/30/2014. | receive and file | Pass |
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14-4572
| 1 | | 9-10-14 Const Report ending July | Report | REPORT
Department: Transportation and Highways
Request: Receive and File.
Report Title: Bureau of Construction Progress Report.
Report Period: 7/31/2014
Summary: Submitted is a copy of the Construction Bureau Progress Report ending 7/31/2014. | receive and file | Pass |
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14-4617
| 1 | | 9-10-2014 C and P Arlington Hts Road | Change in Plans and Extra Work (Highway) | PROPOSED CHANGE IN PLANS AND EXTRA WORK (TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS)
Department: Transportation and Highways
Other Part(ies): Greco Contractors Inc. in the City of Des Plaines, Illinois
Action: Refer to the Committee of Roads and Bridges
Section: 09-V6946-03-RP
Contract Number(s): 1430-13775
IDOT Contract Number(s): N/A
Federal Project Number(s): N/A
Federal Job Number(s): N/A
Location: Arlington Heights Road, University Drive to Lake Cook Road in the Villages of Arlington Heights and Buffalo Grove
Board District: 14
Good(s) or Service(s): New items were added to remove sod, install soil, seed & blanket and install 3” honey locust.
Fiscal Impact: $24,495.00 increase
Accounts: Motor Fuel Tax Fund (600-600 Account)
Summary: On 12/14/2010, your honorable Body awarded a contract to Greco Contractors Inc., Illinois for the aforesaid improvement to be completed in accordance with the plans and specifications.
New items were added to remove sod, install soil, seed & blanket and install 3” honey locust.
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14-4720
| 1 | | 9-10-2014 Record 4720 Roberts Road Imp | 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: Drainage improvements, pavement rehabilitation, traffic signal modernization, pavement markings, engineering and other necessary highway appurtenances.
Location: Roberts Road 86th Street to 79th Street in the Villages of Bridgeview and Justice
Section: : 14-W3219-01-DR
County Board District(s): 6
Centerline Mileage: N/A
Fiscal Impact: $3,700,000.00
Accounts: Motor Fuel Tax Fund (600-585 Account)
Summary: This improvement, as proposed, will consist of drainage improvements and pavement rehabilitation within the Right-Of-Way and shall include upsizing of the existing storm drain system, installation of new catch basins, grinding and patching of existing concrete pavement, overlaying with hot mix asphalt surface, traffic signal modernization at 79th Street, sidewalk removal and replacement, traffic control | approve | Pass |
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14-4721
| 1 | | Church Street | Supplemental Improvement Resolution (Highway) | PROPOSED SUPPLEMENTAL IMPROVEMENT RESOLUTION (TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS)
Department: Transportation and Highways
Project Type: Motor Fuel Tax Project Supplemental Improvement
Request: Refer to the Committee of Roads and Bridges.
Project: Milling and resurfacing of the existing pavement, etc., account closure.
Location: Church Street, Linder Avenue to Gross Point Road in the Village of Skokie
Section: 03-A8427-03-RS
County Board District: 13
Centerline Mileage: 0.77
Fiscal Impact: $20,000.00
Accounts: Motor Fuel Tax Fund: (600 -585 Account)
Board Approved Date and Amount: 2/20/2013, $450,000.00
Increased Amount: $20,000.00
Total Adjusted Amount: $470,000.00
Summary: On 2/20/2003 the Cook County Board of Commissioners approved an Improvement Resolution appropriating $450,000.00 for this improvement. This supplemental is required for engineering and additional work not anticipated in the original contract and is necessary for accounting closure. | refer | Pass |
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14-5029
| 1 | | 10-10-2014 Grant Lincoln Highway | Grant Award | PROPOSED GRANT AWARD
Department: Transportation and Highways
Grantee: Cook County Department of Transportation and Highways
Grantor: Illinois Department of Transportation’s Division of Public and Intermodal Transportation
Request: Authorization to accept grant
Purpose: To support the Lincoln Highway Logistics Corridor Strategic Plan Section: 14-6FRGT-02 -ES
Grant Amount: $250,000.00
Grant Period: N/A
Fiscal Impact: N/A
Accounts: N/A
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The Budget Department has received all requisite documents and determined the fiscal impact on Cook County, if any.
Summary: Lincoln Highway Logistics Corridor Strategic Plan Study in the City of Chicago Heights, Village of Ford Heights and the Sauk Village in County Board Districts: #5 Grant funded amount $250,000.00 (no local match required).
The Department of Transportation and Highways applied for and has been approved for an award of $250,000.00 in federal and state funds from the Illinois Department of Transportation’s (IDOT) Division of Public and Intermodal Transportation to u | approve | Pass |
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14-4426
| 1 | | Deer Grove Sub Division Headquarters, 1657 Quentin Rd., Palatine, IL | Reduced Fee Permit | PROPOSED REDUCED FEE PERMIT
Department: Building and Zoning
Other Part(ies): Forest Preserves of Cook County
Request: Approval of a fee waiver request
County District: 14
Township: Palatine
Property: Deer Grove Sub Division Headquarters, 1657 Quentin Rd., Palatine, Illinois
Permit Number: 140110
Description: ADA Life Safety Restroom Renovation
Original Permit Fee: $2,822.98
Percent Waived: 5
Amount Waived and Fiscal Impact: $141.15 | approve | Pass |
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14-4427
| 1 | | Crabtree Nature Center, 3 Stover Rd., Barrington, Illinois | Reduced Fee Permit | PROPOSED REDUCED FEE PERMIT
Department: Building and Zoning
Other Part(ies): Forest Preserves of Cook County
Request: Approval of a fee waiver request
County District: 14
Township: Barrington
Property: Crabtree Nature Center, 3 Stover Rd., Barrington, Illinois
Permit Number: 140111
Description: ADA Life Safety Storage Building
Original Permit Fee: $2,519.29
Percent Waived: 5
Amount Waived and Fiscal Impact: $125.96 | approve | Pass |
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14-4429
| 1 | | Oak Forest Heritage Preserve, 4001 George Brennan Hwy., Markham, Illinois | Reduced Fee Permit | PROPOSED REDUCED FEE PERMIT
Department: Building and Zoning
Other Part(ies): Forest Preserves of Cook County
Request: Approval of a fee waiver request
County District: 5
Township: Bremen
Property: Oak Forest Heritage Preserve, 4001 George Brennan Hwy., Markham, Illinois
Permit Number: 140235
Description: New Parking Lot
Original Permit Fee: $3,433.50
Percent Waived: 5
Amount Waived and Fiscal Impact: $171.67 | approve | Pass |
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14-4439
| 1 | | Eggers Grove, East 112th St. and Avenue East, Chicago, Illinois | Reduced Fee Permit | PROPOSED REDUCED FEE PERMIT
Department: Building and Zoning
Other Part(ies): Forest Preserves of Cook County
Request: Approval of a fee waiver request
County District: 4
Township: Calumet
Property: Eggers Grove, East 112th St. and Avenue East, Chicago, Illinois
Permit Number: 131828
Description: Air Condition Unit for Server Room
Original Permit Fee: $644.03
Percent Waived: 10
Amount Waived and Fiscal Impact: $64.40 | approve | Pass |
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14-4440
| 1 | | Tinley Creek Maintenance Division Headquarters, 13801 S. Harlem Ave., Tinley Park, IL | Reduced Fee Permit | PROPOSED REDUCED FEE PERMIT
Department: Building and Zoning
Other Part(ies): Forest Preserves of Cook County
Request: Approval of a fee waiver request
County District: 6
Township: Bremen
Property: Tinley Creek Maintenance Division Headquarters, 13801 S. Harlem Ave., Tinley Park, IL
Permit Number: 132145
Description: ADA Life Safety Restroom Renovation
Original Permit Fee: $8,902.58
Percent Waived: 10
Amount Waived and Fiscal Impact: $890.26 | approve | Pass |
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14-4442
| 1 | | Chicago Zoological Society - Brookfield Zoo 3300 S. Golf Road, Brookfield, IL | Reduced Fee Permit | PROPOSED REDUCED FEE PERMIT
Department: Building and Zoning
Other Part(ies): Chicago Zoological Society - Brookfield Zoo
Request: Approval of a fee waiver request
County District: 16
Township: Proviso
Property: 3300 S. Golf Road, Brookfield, Illinois
Permit Number: 140324
Description: Wild Encounters Project Site Preparation
Original Permit Fee: $11,604.60
Percent Waived: 5
Amount Waived and Fiscal Impact: $580.23 | approve | Pass |
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14-4992
| 1 | | Chicago Zoological Society - Brookfield Zoo 3300 S. Golf Road, Brookfield, IL | Reduced Fee Permit | PROPOSED REDUCED FEE PERMIT
Department: Building and Zoning
Other Part(ies): Chicago Zoological Society - Brookfield Zoo
Request: Approval of a fee waiver request
County District: 16
Township: Proviso
Property: 3300 S. Golf Road, Brookfield, Illinois
Permit Number: N/A
Description: Twenty One Annual Inspections
Original Permit Fee: $5,292.00
Percent Waived: 5
Amount Waived and Fiscal Impact: $264.60 | approve | Pass |
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14-5159
| 1 | | Village of Worth IGA | Intergovernmental Agreement | PROPOSED INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT
Department: Building and Zoning
Other Part(ies): Village of Worth
Request: Authorization to enter into and execute an Intergovernmental Agreement with respect to the Cook County Vacant Building Ordinance between Cook County and the Village of Worth
Goods or Services: Inspection Services
Agreement Number(s): N/A
Agreement Period: Two (2) years from the date of execution
Fiscal Impact: Revenue Generating
Accounts: N/A
Summary: In accordance with the Cook County Code provisions regulating the registration and maintenance of vacant buildings and as a result of efforts undertaken by the Department of Building and Zoning, the Bureau of economic Development, the Department of Administrative Hearings, and representatives of the Village of Worth, authorization is hereby requested for the President to enter into and execute an Intergovernmental Agreement between Cook County (“County”) and the Village of Worth, Illinois (“Worth”).
Per Article VII, Section 10 of the Illinois Constitution, the Illinois | approve | Pass |
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14-4200
| 1 | | Rolf Jensen Associates | Contract | PROPOSED CONTRACT
Department(s): The Office of Capital Planning and Policy
Vendor: Rolf Jensen Associates, Inc., Chicago, Illinois
Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to enter into and execute
Good(s) or Service(s): Professional Design Services
Contract Value: $448,129.56
Contract period: 10/1/2014 - 9/30/2016
Potential Fiscal Year Budget Impact: 2014, $256,160.00; 2015, $146,469.56; 2016, $45,500.00
Accounts: 20000 - County Physical Plant
Contract Number(s): 1318-12620
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Vendor has met the Minority and Women Business Enterprise Ordinance.
The Chief Procurement Officer concurs.
Summary: This contract is for a major replacement of the fire suppression systems at the locations listed below. The existing Halon Suppression Systems at these facilities are outdated and obsolete. The systems require upgrading as the obsolete components require replacement parts that are no longer being manufactured. New codes and standards have been created since these systems were installed. The Halon Suppression Systems wer | approve | Pass |
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14-5100
| 1 | | The Gordian Group Inc. | Contract Amendment | PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT
Department(s): The Office of Capital Planning and Policy and the Office of the Chief Procurement Officer
Vendor: The Gordian, Group Inc., Mauldin, South Carolina
Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to increase contract
Good(s) or Service(s): Professional Services
Original Contract Period: 5/1/2012 - 4/30/2015
Proposed Contract Period Extension: N/A
Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $1,050,000.00
Original Approval (Board or Procurement): 5/14/2012, $1,050.000.00
Previous Board Increase(s) or Extension(s): N/A
Previous Chief Procurement Officer Increase(s) or Extension(s): N/A
This Increase Requested: $2,500,000.00
Potential Fiscal Impact: FY 2014, $1,500,000.00; FY 2015 $1,000,000.00
Accounts: 20000 - County Physical Plant
Contract Number(s): 11-28-043
Concurrences:
The vendor has met the Minority and Women Owned Business Enterprise Ordinance.
The Chief Procurement Officer concurs.
Summary: A Professional Services Agreement for Job Order Contracting ( | approve | Pass |
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14-5138
| 1 | | Countywide Job Order Contracting (JOC) Program - Amendment | Reconsideration of a Previously Approved Item and request to approve as amended | PROPOSED RECONSIDERATION OF PREVIOUSLY APPROVED ITEM AND REQUEST TO APPROVE AS AMENDED
Department: The Office of Capital Planning and Policy, the Department of Facilities Management, the Department of Transportation and Highways and the Office of the Chief Procurement Officer.
Request: Amend the authorization amount for various contracts awarded for the Countywide Job Order Contract (JOC) Program. JOC is a quantity based procurement process that allows facility owners to complete a multitude of repair/maintenance and construction project with a single, competitively bid contract. The JOC process involved first selecting a vendor pool of potential contractors through a competitive procurement process, and identifying projects for such selected vendors. The contractors were found to be the lowest, responsive and responsible bidder through a competitive bid process in accordance with the Cook County Procurement Code.
On 3/20/2013, The Board of Commissioners approved contracts with the selected contractors listed below for the Countywide Job Order Contracting (JOC) Program. | approve | Pass |
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14-4519
| 1 | | IGA MWRD | Intergovernmental Agreement | PROPOSED INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT
Department: Department of Planning and Development within the Bureau of Economic Development
Other Part(ies): Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago, Chicago, Illinois
Request: Approval of an Intergovernmental Agreement for the purposes of expending the CDBG DR funding
Goods or Services: MWRD is the designated Storm Water Management for Cook County, and this will allow DPD to participate in the financing of various projects
Agreement Number(s): N/A
Agreement Period: Begins upon execution by both parties and last through 2019
Fiscal Impact: None
Accounts: 910-1401
Summary: The Department of Planning and Development within the Bureau of Economic Development respectfully requests authority to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago regarding the use of the CDBG - DR funding in existing storm water management plans and projects, which include strategic acquisition of structures that sustain regular flooding in an | approve | Pass |
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14-4557
| 1 | | HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM | HOME Investment Partnerships Program | PROPOSED HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM
Department: Planning and Development
Other Part(ies): Evanston Senior Redevelopment, LLC, of which the Housing Authority of Cook County is the Managing Partner.
Request: Approval of a HOME Investment Partnership Loan to the Evanston Senior Redevelopment, LLC in the amount of $3,649,235 less a to be determined amount from the City of Evanston
Total Development Cost: $25,738,775.00
Project Loan Amount: $3,649,235 less $150,000.00 from the City of Evanston, pending Evanston Board approval
Fiscal Impact: 3,649,235 less $150,000.00 from the City of Evanston, pending Evanston Board approval
Account(s): 772-847
Summary: The Department of Planning and Development within the Bureau of Economic Development respectfully submits the attached HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) project loan recommendation in the amount of $3,649,235 less $150,000 from the City of Evanston, pending Evanston Board approval, to the Evanston Senior Redevelopment, LLC.
This project loan will be utilized to support HOME-eligible pr | approve | Pass |
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14-5066
| 1 | | MLRP 11039 Gage, LLC | Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
MLRP 11039 GAGE, LLC
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 MLRP 11039 Gage, LLC and Resolution No. 1314 R 27 from the Village of Franklin Park for an abandoned industrial facility located at 11039 Gage Street, Franklin Park, Cook County, Illinois, Cook County District 17, Permanent Index Number 12-20-300-043-0000; 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 assessment from the date that new constructio | refer | Pass |
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14-5067
| 1 | | RCM Leasing, Inc. 6b | Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
RCM LEASING, INC.
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 RCM Leasing, Inc. and Resolution No. 5-14 from the Village of Elk Grove Village for an abandoned industrial facility located at 135-139 Joey Drive, Elk Grove Village, Cook County, Illinois, Cook County District 17, Permanent Index Number 08-22-301-062-0000; 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 assessment from the date that new construction or | refer | Pass |
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14-5068
| 1 | | STS Crestwood, LLC | Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
STS CRESTWOOD, LLC
WHEREAS, the Cook County Board of Commissioners has adopted a Real Property Assessment Classification 8 that provides an applicant a reduction in the assessment level for a commercial facility; and
WHEREAS, the County Board of Commissioners has received and reviewed an application from STS Crestwood, LLC and Resolution No. 985-14 from the Village of Crestwood for an abandoned commercial facility located at 13661 S. Cicero Ave, Crestwood, Cook County, Illinois, Cook County District 6, and Permanent Index Number 28-03-100-110-0000; 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 8 can receive a significant reduction in the level of assessment from the date that new construction or rehabilita | refer | Pass |
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14-5074
| 1 | | Meade Electric Inc Class 6b | Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
MEADE ELECTRIC, INC.
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 Meade Electric, Inc. and Resolution No. R2014-355 from the City of Chicago for an abandoned industrial facility located at 6850 West 62nd Street, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, Cook County District 11, Permanent Index(s) 19-18-303-005-0000; 19-18-303-006-00000; 19-18-303-007-0000; 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 assessment from the date t | refer | Pass |
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14-5076
| 1 | | Ackley Holdings LLC 6b | Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
ACKLEY HOLDINGS, LLC
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 Ackley Holdings, LLC and Resolution No. 43-14 from the Village of Melrose Park for an abandoned industrial facility located at 1950 North Mannheim Road, Melrose Park, Cook County, Illinois, Cook County District 16, Permanent Index Numbers 12-32-403-028-0000, 12-32-403-020-0000; 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 assessment from the date that | refer | Pass |
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14-5079
| 1 | | Amendment to CDBG DR | Grant Award Amendment | PROPOSED GRANT AWARD AMENDMENT
Department: Department of Planning and Development within the Bureau of Economic Development
Grantee: Cook County
Grantor: United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
Request: Authorization to increase the CDBG Disaster Grant that was originally awarded on 12/23/2013 and accepted by the Board
Purpose: Disaster Relief from flooding in April/May, 2013
Supplemental Grant Amount: $54,900,000.00
Grant Period: 12/23/2013 - 9/30/2019
Extension Period: 12/23/2013 - 9/30/2019
Fiscal Impact: N/A
Accounts: N/A
Date of Previous Board Authorization for Grant: 3/12/2014
Previous Grant Amount: $13,900,000.00
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, auth | approve | Pass |
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14-5080
| 1 | | DO & CO Holdings USA, Inc. or Its Assignee Class 6b | Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
DO & CO HOLDINGS USA, INC. OR ITS ASSIGNEE
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 DO & CO Holdings USA, Inc. or Its Assignee and Resolution No. R-89-14 from the City of Des Plaines for an abandoned industrial facility located at 2150 Frontage Road, Des Plaines, Cook County, Illinois, Cook County District 17, Permanent Index Number 09-29-415-001-0000; 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 assessment f | refer | Pass |
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14-5081
| 1 | | MGMC Property, LLC Class 6b | Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
MGMC PROPERTY, LLC
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 MGMC Property, LLC or its assignee and Resolution No. 14-47 from the Village of Wheeling for an abandoned industrial facility located at 100 Shepard Avenue, Wheeling, Cook County, Illinois, Cook County District 14, Permanent Index Number 03-11-305-012-0000 and 03-11-305-022-0000; 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 assessment from the dat | refer | Pass |
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14-5096
| 1 | | Cal Sag Historic Waterways IGA | Intergovernmental Agreement Amendment | PROPOSED INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT AMENDMENT
Department: Planning and Development (Bureau of Economic Development)
Other Part(ies): Village of Alsip, City of Blue Island, Village of Robbins, Village of Calumet Park, Village of Dixmoor, County of Cook
Request: Amendment to IGA to extend the expiration date to align with the date of termination of the zone and change in fee structure.
Goods or Services: Administration of the Enterprise Zone
Agreement Number: N/A
Agreement Period: Original agreement June 1991 through July 2015. Agreement period now ends at the termination of the Cal Sag Historic Waterways Enterprise Zone.
Fiscal Impact: None
Accounts: N/A
Summary: An update of the intergovernmental agreement is required due to recent legislative changes in Springfield to the Enterprise Zone program. The changes consist of an update of the fee structure for Enterprise Zone projects and the change of termination date. See attachment. | refer | Pass |
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14-5103
| 1 | | 9201 King Street Partners LLC or its assignee | Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
9201 KING STREET PARTNERS LLC OR ITS ASSIGNEE
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 9201 King Street Partners LLC or its assignee and Resolution No. 14-R-3 from the Village of Franklin Park for an abandoned industrial facility located at 9201King Street, Franklin Park, Cook County, Illinois, Cook County District 16, Permanent Index Number 15-12-22-308-012-0000; 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 leve | refer | Pass |
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14-5111
| 1 | | Vincent Muniz Class 8 | Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
VINCENT MUNIZ
WHEREAS, the Cook County Board of Commissioners has adopted a Real Property Assessment Classification 8 that provides an applicant a reduction in the assessment level for a commercial facility; and
WHEREAS, the County Board of Commissioners has received and reviewed an application from Vincent Muniz and Resolution No. R-2013-11 from the Village of Maywood for an abandoned commercial facility located at 600 Lake Street, Maywood, Cook County, Illinois, Cook County District 1, and Permanent Index Number 15-11-134-014-0000 and 15-11-134-015-0000; 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 8 can receive a significant reduction in the level of assessment from the date that new construction or r | refer | Pass |
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14-5112
| 1 | | Ingraffia-Gambino Investments LLC/Tony’s Finer Foods | Amendment to a Previously Approved Item | REQUEST TO AMEND A PREVIOUSLY APPROVED ITEM
Department: Planning and Development (Economic Development)
Request: Requesting authorization for the Cook County Board of Commissioners to approve as amended
Item Number: 14-4216
Previously Approved Date: 07/23/2013
The amendment is indicated by the underscored and stricken language.
WHEREAS, the Cook County Board of Commissioners has adopted a Real Property Assessment Classification 7b that provides an applicant a reduction in the assessment level for a commercial facility; and
WHEREAS, the County Board of Commissioners has received and reviewed an application from Ingraffia-Gambino Investments LLC/Tony’s Finer Foods and Resolution No. 2013-14 from the City of Countryside for an abandoned commercial facility located at 6704-24 Joliet Road, Countryside, Cook County, Illinois, Cook County District 17, Permanent Index Number 18-20-103-007-000, 18-20-103-006-000, and 18-20-103-004-0000; and
WHEREAS, Cook County has defined abandoned property as buildings and other structures that, after having been v | approve as amended | Pass |
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14-5118
| 1 | | ADDITIONS TO THE COOK COUNTY HOME CONSORTIUM | Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
ADDITIONS TO THE COOK COUNTY HOME CONSORTIUM
WHEREAS, the County of Cook (the County) is an entitlement community pursuant to the regulations of the HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) at 24 CFR Part 92 and the Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) at 24 CFR Part 570, which entitles the County to receive an annual allocation of CDBG and HOME grant funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD); and
WHEREAS, the amount of HOME funds that the County receives pursuant to entitlement status is determined by a HUD formula that takes into consideration the populations of the municipalities within its jurisdiction; and
WHEREAS, the Villages of Hoffman Estates and Palatine (the Electing Municipalities) within the County that receive Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds directly from HUD can elect to join the County’s HOME Consortium (the Consortium), which would allow HUD to take into account the populations of these municipalities when calculating the County’s annual HOME funds entitlement grant, thus in | approve | Pass |
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14-5047
| 1 | | Care Center Pharm 5th Amend 69W | Lease Agreement Amendment | PROPOSED LEASE AMENDMENT
Department: Real Estate Management
Request: Approval of a Fifth Amendment to Lease
Landlord: County of Cook
Tenant: Care Center Pharmacy, LLC
Location: 69 West Washington Street, Lower Level Pedway LL-12
Term/Extension Period: 12/1/2014 - 11/30/2017
Space Occupied: 1,200 square feet
Monthly Rent: Annual Monthly PSF
$34,836.00 $2,903.00 $29.03
Fiscal Impact: Revenue Generating
Accounts: N/A
Option to Renew: N/A
Termination: In the event the Vendor Contract is not renewed or is terminated prior to 11/30/2017, either party may terminate this Lease upon thirty (30) days’ notice at any time
Utilities Included: Tenant pays for electricity metered to premises
Summary: The Fifth Amendment extends the term of the lease for space located on the Pedway level of the George W. Dunne Office Building at 69 West Washington Street, Chicago, Illinois. This Tenant is an affiliate of the entity currently under contract to provide the County’s prescription benefits. The propose | approve | Pass |
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14-5056
| 1 | | CSI Fourth Amend to Lease Dist Courts | Lease Agreement Amendment | PROPOSED LEASE AMENDMENT
Department: Real Estate Management
Request: Approval of a Fourth Amendment to Lease
Landlord: County of Cook
Tenant: Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago
Location: 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th District Court Buildings
Term/Extension Period: 10/1/2014 - 9/30/2017
Space Occupied: 12,040 sq. ft. (total / all buildings)
Monthly Rent: Period Annual Monthly PSF
10/1/14-9/30/15 $130,032.00 $10,836.00 $10.80
10/1/15-9/30/16 $133,884.84 $11,157.07 $11.12
10/1/16-9/30/17 $137,858.00 $11,488.17 $11.45
Fiscal Impact: “Revenue Generating”
Accounts: “N/A”
Option to Renew: “N/A”
Termination: 120 day written notice, either party
Utilities Included: Yes
Summary: The Tenant shall continue to use and occupy the premises for general office purposes for Central States Institute of Addiction, in connection with activities related to the operation of the courts in the Building in which the respective portion of | approve | Pass |
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14-5083
| 1 | | Payment Apprvl Req for 69WWMC | Payment Approval | PROPOSED PAYMENT APPROVAL
Department(s): Real Estate Management
Action: Requesting approval of payment to 69 W. Washington Management Company LLC
Payee: 69 W. Washington Management Company LLC, Chicago, Illinois
Good(s) or Service(s): Property Management Services for the George W. Dunne Office Building
Fiscal Impact: $22,500.00
Accounts: 490-472
Contract Number(s): 97-43-1066 as amended
Summary: On 7/23/2014, the Board of Commissioners approved Contract No. 1323-13201, retaining CBRE as the new management company for the George W. Dunne Office Building. In order to facilitate an orderly transition, 69 W. Washington Management Company, LLC will continue to serve through 9/14/2014, with CBRE assuming management duties as of 9/15/2014. Authorization is requested to pay 69 W. Washington Management Company LLC the management fee provided under the expiring management agreement for such period. | approve | Pass |
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14-3911
| 1 | | Chiller Maintenance | Contract | This item was deferred at the July 23, 2014 Board meeting.
PROPOSED CONTRACT
Department(s): Facilities Management
Vendor: Anchor Mechanical, Inc., Chicago, Illinois
Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to enter into and execute
Good(s) or Service(s): Centrifugal, Multi-stack and Screw Chiller Maintenance and Service
Contract Value: $1,132,600.00
Contract period: 11/1/2014 - 10/31/2017
Potential Fiscal Year Budget Impact: FY2014, $31,461.11; FY2015, $377,533.32; FY2016, $377,533.32; FY2017, $346,072.25
Accounts: 200-450
Contract Number(s): 1345-12956
Concurrences:
The vendor has met the Minority and Women Owned Business Enterprise Ordinance.
The Chief Procurement Officer concurs.
Summary: This contract is for maintenance and service of centrifugal, multi-stack and screw chillers in the following Cook County facilities: Skokie, Rolling Meadows, Maywood, Bridgeview and Markham Courthouses, 118 N. Clark, the Domestic Violence Court Building and Juvenile Detention Center.
Competitive bidding procedures were fol | withdraw | Pass |
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14-5086
| 1 | | Fund Transfer | Transfer of Funds | PROPOSED TRANSFER OF FUNDS
Department: Facilities Management
Request: Transfer of Funds
Reason: To provide funding for janitorial supplies
From Account(s): 200-401, $80,000.00; 200-260 $30,000
To Account(s): ; 200-330. $110,000.00
Total Amount of Transfer: $110.000.00
On what date did it become apparent that the receiving account would require an infusion of funds in order to meet current obligations? What was the balance in the account on that date, and what was the balance 30 days prior to that date?
In August 2014 it became evident that the household supply accounts would need additional funds to enable DFM to purchase items needed for the upkeep of the facilities. On August 15th 330 had a balance of $51,060.00 as of today 9/2/14 the account has a balance $9,146.00.
How was the account used for the source of transferred funds identified? List any other accounts that were also considered (but not used) as the source of the transferred funds.
These accounts were chosen because of the amount of funds that had not been encumbered.
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14-5093
| 1 | | Payment Approval | Payment Approval | PROPOSED PAYMENT APPROVAL
Department(s): Facilities Management
Action: Payment approval
Payee: HOH Water Technology
Good(s) or Service(s): goods - chlorine test kit and chlorine pocket colorimeter
Fiscal Impact: $1221.33
Accounts: 200-333
Contract Number(s): N/A
Summary: These items were purchased as a Direct Pay by DFM. At the time it was not known that HOH Water Technology is the same as HOH Chemical. Both companies have the same FEIN number. | approve | Pass |
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14-5085
| 1 | | Adoption of the Cook County Hazard Mitigation Plan | Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
ADOPTION OF THE COOK COUNTY MULTI-JURISDICTIONAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN
WHEREAS, all of Cook County has exposure to natural hazards that increase the risk to life, property, environment and the County’s economy; and
WHEREAS, proactive mitigation of known hazards before a disaster event can reduce or eliminate long-term risk to life and property; and
WHEREAS, the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 (Public Law 106-390) established new requirements for pre- and post-disaster hazard mitigation programs; and
WHEREAS, the Cook County Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management began the development of the Cook County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan in 2013 to prepare and lessen the impacts of natural hazards to the County
WHEREAS, a coalition of 115 partners throughout Cook County, to include the County, Cities, Villages and the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago has been formed to pool resources and create consistent mitigation strategies within Cook County; and
WHEREAS, the coalition of Planning Partn | approve | Pass |
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14-5089
| 1 | | Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI) Grant | Grant Award | PROPOSED GRANT AWARD
Department: Homeland Security and Emergency Management
Grantee: Homeland Security and Emergency Management
Grantor: Illinois Emergency Management Agency
Request: Authorization to accept grant
Purpose: The purpose of the FFY 2014 Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI) Grant is to build an enhanced and sustainable capacity to prevent, protect against, mitigate the effects of, respond to, and recover from acts of terrorism and other catastrophic events, whether man-made or natural.
Grant Amount: $27,650,598.95
Grant Period: 9/1/2014 - 3/31/2016
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: The FFY 2014 UASI grant program will allow for Cook County to continue to support our cyber security threat and awareness posture, sustain our community preparedness and outreach efforts, countering violent extremism program, maintain our interoperable communications capabilities, support our CBRNE pro | approve | Pass |
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14-5146
| 1 | | Extension and 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 renew and increase contract
Good(s) or Service(s): Countywide Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Goods and Related Services
Original Contract Period: 7/24/2012 - 9/30/2014, with four (4), one (1) year renewal options
Proposed Contract Period Extension: 10/1/2014 - 9/30/2015
Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $9,561,644.00
Original Approval (Board or Procurement): 7/24/2012, $5,561,644.00
Previous Board Increase(s) or Extension(s): 3/12/2014, $4,000,000.00
Previous Chief Procurement Officer Increase(s) or Extension(s): N/A
This Increase Requested: $3,000,000.00
Potential Fiscal Impact: None. Grant Funded Amount: $3,000,000.00
Accounts: 769-521
Contract Number(s): 12-30-208
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The vendor has met the Minority and Women Owned Business Enterprise Ordinance.
The Chief Procurement Officer concurs.
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14-5104
| 1 | | COUPE Prevailing Wage Rates | Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
COUPE PREVAILING WAGE RATES
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:
Hourly Effective
Job Code Job Classification Wage Rate Date
1402 Building Construction Plan Examiner I $43.35 6/1/14
1404 Building & Zoning Inspector I $43.35 6/1/14
1412 Fire Prevention Inspector $43.35 6/1/14
1415 Building & Zoning Inspector II $43.35 6/1/14
1420 Zoning Plan Examiner | approve | Pass |
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14-5105
| 1 | | MAP 507 CBA | Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
METROPOLITAN ALLIANCE OF POLICE CHAPTER 507 COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT
WHEREAS, the Illinois Public Employee Labor Relations Act (5 ILCS 315/1 et seq.) has established regulations regarding collective bargaining with a union; and
WHEREAS, a Collective Bargaining Agreement for the period of 12/1/2010 through 11/30/2012, effective the date of approval by the Cook County Board of Commissioners, has been negotiated between the County of Cook/Sheriff of Cook County and the Metropolitan Alliance of Police (MAP 507) representing the Sheriff Telecommunications Supervisors); and
WHEREAS, general wage increases and salary adjustments have already been approved and are reflected in the Salary Schedules included in the Collective Bargaining Agreement negotiated between the County of Cook/Sheriff of Cook County and the Metropolitan Alliance of Police; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Cook County Board of Commissioners does hereby refer to the Finance Subcommittee on Labor for review and recommendation the Collective Bargaining Agreement negotiat | refer | Pass |
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14-5106
| 1 | | HR Activity Reports for Pay Periods 14, 15 and 16 | Report | REPORT
Department: Bureau of Human Resources
Request: Receive and File
Report Title: Human Resources Biweekly Activity Reports for Pay Periods 14, 15 and 16.
Report Period: Pay Period 14: 6/15/2014 - 6/28/2014, Pay Period 15: 6/29/2014 - 7/12/2014 and Pay Period 16: 7/13/2014 - 7/26/2014.
Summary: Submitting the Human Resources Activity Reports covering the pay periods listed above. | receive and file | Pass |
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14-5095
| 1 | | Third Quarter Report on Integrated Criminal Justice | Report | Quarterly Progress Report on the Creation of the Automated Criminal Justice System, Third Quarter Report | refer | Pass |
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14-5032
| 1 | | Black Dog Corporation | Contract | PROPOSED CONTRACT
Department(s): Juvenile Temporary Detention Center
Vendor: Black Dog Corporation, Westchester, Illinois
Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to enter into and execute
Good(s) or Service(s): Meat Products
Contract Value: $1,412,062.40
Contract period: 10/1/2014 - 9/30/2016
Potential Fiscal Year Budget Impact: FY 2014 $117,671.86; FY 2015 $706,031.20; FY 2016 $588,359.34
Accounts: 440-310
Contract Number(s): 1425-13704
Concurrences:
The vendor has met the Minority and Women Owned Business Enterprise Ordinance.
The Chief Procurement Officer concurs.
Summary: The current contract for Meat Products will expire on 10/2/2014. On 7/14/2014 the Chief Procurement Officer solicited bids for Meat Products for the next two years. Formal competitive bid procedures were followed in accordance with Cook County’s Procurement Code. Black Dog Corporation was the lowest, responsive and responsible bidder meeting the solicitation requirements. | approve | Pass |
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14-5131
| 1 | | sub pub 2014-5 | Contract Amendment | PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT
Department(s): County Clerk
Vendor: Cook County Suburban Publishers, Inc., Chicago, Illinois
Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to extend and increase contract
Good(s) or Service(s): Publication of Election Notices and Specimen ballots to be placed in local newspapers
Original Contract Period: 3/1/2014 - 11/30/2014
Proposed Contract Period Extension: 12/1/2014 - 11/30/2015
Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $140,515.63
Original Approval (Board or Procurement): 3/13/2014, $140,515.63
Previous Board Increase(s) or Extension(s): N/A
Previous Chief Procurement Officer Increase(s) or Extension(s): N/A
This Increase Requested: $246,000.00
Potential Fiscal Impact: FY 2014 $146,080.91, FY 2015 $99,919.09
Accounts: 524-245
Contract Number(s): 1485-13500
Concurrences:
The vendor has met the Minority and Women Owned Business Enterprise Ordinance.
The Chief Procurement Officer concurs.
Summary: State statute requires Election Notices including specimen ballots a | approve | Pass |
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14-5071
| 1 | | Proposed Transfer Funds | Transfer of Funds | PROPOSED TRANSFER OF FUNDS
Department: Cook County Public Administrator Office (PAO)
Request: To allow for a transfer of funds within our operating budget.
Reason: The PAO needs an independent outside attorney to handle labor issues, personnel disputes and hearings, collective union bargaining and certain litigation which arises periodically. Special outside counsel is required for cases in which the PAO has issues outside its probate role as administrator of estates as to collateral litigation involving the office.
From Account(s): 390-110, $24,000.
To Account(s): 390-261, $24,000.00
Total Amount of Transfer: $24,000.00
On what date did it become apparent that the receiving account would require an infusion of funds in order to meet current obligations? What was the balance in the account on that date, and what was the balance 30 days prior to that date?
On 7/14/2014 it became apparent that account 390-261 would need additional funds to include outside counsel for labor/personnel, collective union bargaining and collateral litigation involving | approve | Pass |
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14-4106
| 1 | | Fidlar-Contract Renewal | Contract | PROPOSED CONTRACT
Department(s): Recorder of Deeds
Vendor: Fidlar Technologies, Davenport, Iowa
Request: Authorization to enter into and execute
Good(s) or Service(s): Renewal contract for continuation of the revenue generating service between CCRD and Fidlar Technologies.
Contract Value: None. Revenue Generating
Contract period: 8/1/2014 - 7/31/2015
Potential Fiscal Year Budget Impact: Revenue Sharing at 80/20: FY 2014-$315,800, FY2015-$210,500
Accounts: 1301154-Recorder Revenue Fee: General Fund Revenue-
Contract Number(s): N/A
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Summary: This is a contract renewal to continue the revenue generating service provided by Fidlar Technologies. Fidlar Technologies currently provides marketing of CCRD data and images to a variety of subscribers. A subscriber can search the index repository and request, view, and print images of our CCRD land records. Fidlar provides the infrastructure, customer support, and invoicing of subscribers.
Revenue is shared between CCRD and Fidlar. Since there is no pre-established fee, revenue | approve | Pass |
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14-5009
| 1 | | Increase for Mac Auto Repair | Contract Amendment | PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT
Department(s): Cook County Sheriff
Vendor: Mac Auto Repair, Inc., Chicago, Illinois
Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to increase contract
Good(s) or Service(s): Auto Body Repair
Original Contract Period: 5/25/2012 - 5/13/2015
Proposed Contract Period Extension: N/A
Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $149,800.00
Original Approval (Board or Procurement): 5/25/2012, $94,800.00
Previous Board Increase(s) or Extension(s): N/A
Previous Chief Procurement Officer Increase(s) or Extension(s): 1/10/2014, $55,000.00
This Increase Requested: $85,000.00
Potential Fiscal Impact: FY 2014 $20,000.00, FY 2015 $65,000.00
Accounts: 499-444
Contract Number(s): 12-45-068
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The vendor has met the Minority and Women Owned Business Enterprise Ordinance.
The Chief Procurement Officer concurs
Summary: Contract Number 12-45-068 was awarded in 2012 through the use of comparable government procurement pursuant to Section 34-140 of the Cook County Procurement C | approve | Pass |
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14-5011
| 1 | | Tri-Angle Fabrication & Body, Co., Inc. 2015 Vehicles for Vehicle Services | Contract (Vehicle Acquisition) | PROPOSED CONTRACT (VEHICLE PURCHASE)
Department(s): Cook County Sheriff
Vendor: Tri-Angle Fabrication & Body, Co., Inc., Chicago, Illinois
Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to enter into and execute contract
Good(s) or Service(s): Ford Taurus Interceptor Police Pursuit Sedans
Contract Value: $1,234,737.84
Contract period: 10/8/2014 - 10/7/2016
Potential Fiscal Year Budget Impact: FY 2014 $1,234,737.84
Accounts: 717/214-549
Contract Number(s): 1411-13815
Concurrences:
The vendor has met the Minority and Women Owned Business Enterprise Ordinance.
The Office of the Chief Procurement Officer
The Vehicle Steering Committee concurs with this recommendation.
Summary: Competitive bidding procedures were followed in accordance with the Cook County Procurement Code. On 8/4/2014 bids were solicited for Contract No. 1411-13815, for the purchase of fifty-two (52) model year 2015 Ford Taurus Interceptor Police Pursuit Sedans. Three (3) bids were received and Tri-Angle Fabrication & Body Co., Inc., of Chicago, Illino | withdraw | Pass |
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14-5015
| 1 | | Increase for Kerry's Auto Body | Contract Amendment | PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT
Department(s): Cook County Sheriff
Vendor: Kerry’s Auto Body, Inc., Chicago, Illinois
Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to increase contract
Good(s) or Service(s): Auto Body Repairs
Original Contract Period: 5/8/2012 - 4/18/2015
Proposed Contract Period Extension: N/A
Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $149,000.00
Original Approval (Board or Procurement): 5/8/2012, $86,000.00
Previous Board Increase(s) or Extension(s): N/A
Previous Chief Procurement Officer Increase(s) or Extension(s): 1/10/2014, $63,000.00
This Increase Requested: $75,000.00
Potential Fiscal Impact: FY 2014 $20,000.00; FY 2015 $55,000.00
Accounts: 499-444
Contract Number(s): 12-45-069
Concurrences:
The vendor has met the Minority and Women Owned Business Enterprise Ordinance.
The Chief Procurement Officer concurs.
Summary: Contract Number 12-45-069 was awarded in 2012 through the use of comparable government procurement pursuant to Section 34-140 of the Cook County Procurement Co | approve | Pass |
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14-5017
| 1 | | Intergovernmental Agreement re K-9 training facility | Intergovernmental Agreement | PROPOSED INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT
Department: County of Cook on behalf of the Sheriff of Cook County
Other Part(ies): Forest Preserve District, Chicago, Illinois
Request: Authorization for the County of Cook on behalf of the Sheriff of Cook County to enter into and execute an Intergovernmental Agreement (“IGA”) in which the Forest Preserve District desires to have the Sheriff of Cook County and the Forest Preserve District share use of the District’s police K-9 training facility located in the Tinley Creek Division, Burr Oak Woods at 13801 South Harlem Avenue, Cook County, Illinois via a license agreement between the parties.
Goods or Services: Cook County Forest Preserve is granting non-exclusive use of the Cook County Forest Preserve District’s police K-9 training facility
Agreement Number(s): N/A
Agreement Period: 12/1/2014 1/1/2014 to 12/31/2018, with automatic one-year renewal options.
Fiscal Impact: $0
Accounts: N/A
Summary: Authorization for the County of Cook on behalf of the Sheriff of Cook County to enter into and execute | approve as amended | Pass |
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14-5028
| 1 | | IGA Cabs South Suburban College Police Department | Intergovernmental Agreement | PROPOSED INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT
Department: Cook County on behalf of the Sheriff of Cook County
Other Part(ies): South Suburban College Police Department, South Holland, Illinois
Request: Authorization for the County of Cook on behalf of the Sheriff of Cook County to enter into and execute and Intergovernmental Agreement (“IGA”) with South Suburban College Police Department to allow access to the Sheriff’s computerized Criminal Apprehension and Booking System (CABS) via the Cook County Wide Area Network (WAN).
Goods or Services: Access to the Sheriff’s computerized Criminal Apprehension and Booking System (CABS) via the Cook County Wide Area Network (WAN)
Agreement Number(s): N/A
Agreement Period: This agreement shall commence upon the date the Cook County Board of Commissioners authorizes execution of this Agreement and shall continue for as long as the County operates the WAN and the Sheriff’s Office operates CABS.
Fiscal Impact: NONE
Accounts: N/A
Summary: Authorization for the County of Cook on behalf of the Sheriff of Cook Coun | approve | Pass |
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14-5033
| 1 | | IGA Forest Preserve and Sheriff's Merit Board | Intergovernmental Agreement | PROPOSED INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT
Department: County of Cook on behalf of the Sheriff of Cook County
Other Part(ies): Forest Preserve District, Chicago, Illinois
Request: Authorization for the County of Cook on behalf of the Sheriff of Cook County to enter into and execute an Intergovernmental Agreement (“IGA”) in which the Forest Preserve District desires to have the Sheriff’s Merit Board conduct background investigations of candidates for sworn law enforcement positions at the Forest Preserve District.
Goods or Services: background investigations of candidates for sworn law enforcement positions at the Forest Preserve District.
Agreement Number(s): N/A
Agreement Period: 8/1/2014 - 7/31/2015, with automatic one-year renewal options.
Fiscal Impact: None. Estimated revenue generating amount: $15,000.00 (per year)
Accounts: N/A
Summary: Authorization for the County of Cook on behalf of the Sheriff of Cook County to enter into and execute an Intergovernmental Agreement (“IGA”) in which the Forest Preserve District desires to have the Sher | approve | Pass |
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14-5058
| 1 | | Contract Renewal- CJA SR, INC. | Contract Amendment | PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT
Department(s): The Cook County Sheriff’s Training Institute
Vendor: CJA SR, Inc., Melrose Park, Illinois
Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to renew and increase contract
Good(s) or Service(s): Instructional Services
Original Contract Period: 12/2/2011- 12/1/2014
Proposed Contract Period Extension: 12/2/2014-12/1/2015
Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $627,600.00
Original Approval (Board or Procurement): 12/1/2011, $627,600.00
Previous Board Increase(s) or Extension(s): None
Previous Chief Procurement Officer Increase(s) or Extension(s): None
This Increase Requested: $300,000.00
Potential Fiscal Impact: FY 2015 $300,000.00
Accounts: 214-186
Contract Number(s): 10-50-1087E
Concurrences:
The vendor has met the Minority and Women Owned Business Enterprise Ordinance.
The Chief Procurement Officer concurs.
Summary: This contract was originally awarded based upon a Request for Proposals in accordance with the Cook County Procurement Code.
This | approve | Pass |
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14-4975
| 1 | | CSA Specialist Program | Grant Award | PROPOSED GRANT AWARD RENEWAL
Department: Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office
Grantee: Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office
Grantor: Illinois Attorney General’s Office
Request: Authorization to renew grant
Purpose: This grant will provide continued partial funding for our Child Sexual Abuse Specialist Program that is jointly funded by the Illinois Attorney General’s Office and the Department of Children and Family Services.
Grant Amount: $16,900.00
Grant Period: 7/1/2014 - 6/30/2015
Fiscal Impact: $4,890.00
Accounts: 250-818
Most Recent Date of Board Authorization for Grant: 9/11/2013
Most Recent Grant Amount: $16,900.00
Concurrences:
The Budget Department has received all requisite documents and determined the fiscal impact on Cook County, if any.
Summary: This grant focuses on providing victim services including crisis intervention with victims and families of victims, identifying and making referrals for immediate and long-term counseling services, monitoring and coordinating services for children who are wards of the s | approve | Pass |
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14-4976
| 1 | | CSA-Child Sexual Abuse Specialist DCFS | Grant Award | PROPOSED GRANT AWARD RENEWAL
Department: Cook County State’s Attorney
Grantee: Cook County State’s Attorney
Grantor: Illinois Department of Children and Family Services
Request: Authorization to renew grant
Purpose: This grant will provide continued partial funding for our Child Sexual Abuse Specialist Program that is jointly funded by the Illinois Attorney General’s Office.
Grant Amount: $37,932.00
Grant Period: 7/1/2014 - 6/30/2015
Fiscal Impact: $43,489.00
Accounts: 250-818
Most Recent Date of Board Authorization for Grant: 9/11/2013
Most Recent Grant Amount: $37,932.00
Concurrences:
The Budget Department has received all requisite documents and determined the fiscal impact on Cook County, if any.
Summary: This grant focuses on providing victim services including crisis intervention with victims and families of victims, identifying and making referrals for immediate and long-term counseling services, monitoring and coordinating services for children who are wards of the state and working with the local and state agencies | approve | Pass |
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14-4977
| 1 | | Hidden Victims | Grant Award Renewal | PROPOSED GRANT AWARD RENEWAL
Department: Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office
Grantee: Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office
Grantor: Illinois Attorney General’s Office
Request: Authorization to renew grant
Purpose: This grant award will provide one year of funding for three monthly support groups provided by the Prosecutor Based Victim Assistance Services - Hidden Victims program.
Grant Amount: $10,550.00
Grant Period: 7/1/2014 - 6/30/2015
Fiscal Impact: $700.00
Accounts: (250-818)
Most Recent Date of Board Authorization for Grant: 9/11/2013
Most Recent Grant Amount: $10,500.00
Concurrences:
The Budget Department has received all requisite documents and determined the fiscal impact on Cook County, if any.
Summary: This grant enables the SAO Office to provide three Hidden Victims Support Groups for survivors of homicide victims (two English-speaking Support Groups and one support group for Spanish-speaking survivors of homicide). | approve | Pass |
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14-4978
| 1 | | DV/SA Specialist | Grant Award Renewal | PROPOSED GRANT AWARD RENEWAL
Department: Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office
Grantee: Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office
Grantor: Illinois Attorney General’s Office
Request: Authorization to renew grant
Purpose: This grant will partially fund one Sexual Assault/Domestic Violence Victim Specialist within our Victim Witness Assistance Program for the period of one year.
Grant Amount: $19,700.00
Grant Period: 7/1/2014 - 6/30/2015
Fiscal Impact: $74,876.00
Accounts: (250-110) & (250-170-179)
Most Recent Date of Board Authorization for Grant: 9/11/2013
Most Recent Grant Amount: $19,700.00
Concurrences:
The Budget Department has received all requisite documents and determined the fiscal impact on Cook County, if any.
Summary: This Specialist provides services to victims of both domestic violence and sexual assault whose cases are assigned to the First Municipal Courthouse located at 555 West Harrison in Chicago. | approve | Pass |
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14-4361
| 1 | | Cleveland Barrett v. Sheriff of 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: Cleveland Barrett v. Sheriff of Cook County
Case Number: 13 C 6756 | refer | Pass |
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14-4362
| 1 | | Steven Wade v. Officer Rizutto | 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: Steven Wade v. Officer Rizzuto
Case Number: 14 C 3825 | refer | Pass |
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14-4364
| 1 | | Larry Tate v. 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: Larry Tate v.Dart, et al.
Case Number: 14 C 4470 | refer | Pass |
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14-4367
| 1 | | Harold Vaughn 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: Harold Vaughn v. Cook County, et al.
Case Number: 13 C 4875 | refer | Pass |
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14-4405
| 1 | | Trolus Pickett v. Tom Dart, et al. - 13 C 1205 | 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: Trolus Pickett v. Tom Dart, et al.
Case Number: 13 C 1205 | refer | Pass |
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14-4406
| 1 | | Trolus Pickett v. Thomas Dart, et al. - 13 C 8538 | 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: Trolus Pickett v. Thomas Dart, et al.
Case Number: 13 C 8538 | refer | Pass |
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14-4407
| 1 | | Trolus Pickett v. Dr. Mansour, et al. - 14 C 520 | 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: Trolus Pickett v. Dr. Mansour, et al.
Case Number: 14 C 520 | refer | Pass |
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14-4408
| 1 | | Desiree Thomas v. Sgt. Meehan, et al. - 14 C 641 | 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. Sgt. Meehan, et al.
Case Number: 14 C 641 | refer | Pass |
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14-4413
| 1 | | Jeffrey Davis 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: Jeffrey Davis v. Cook County, et al.
Case Number: 14 C 2757 | refer | Pass |
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14-4414
| 1 | | Horace Harrington 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: Horace Harrington v. Cook County, et al.
Case Number: 14 C 4351 | refer | Pass |
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14-4415
| 1 | | Dawid Slysz v. CRW Taylor | 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: Dawid Slysz v. CRW Taylor
Case Number: 13 C 6543 | refer | Pass |
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14-4486
| 1 | | DeAndre Feggins v. Supt. Everhart | 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: DeAndre Feggins v. Supt. Everhart
Case Number: 13 C 3854 | refer | Pass |
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14-4493
| 1 | | Anthony Lordo v. Anderson | 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: Anthony Lordo v. Anderson
Case Number: 12 L 1547 | refer | Pass |
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14-4699
| 1 | | McDonald Jr. v. Unknown John Doe Officers, 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: McDonald Jr. v. Unknown John Doe Officers, et al.
Case Number: 14 C 641 | refer | Pass |
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14-4726
| 1 | | Tywon Henderson v. 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: Tywon Henderson v. Dart, et al.
Case Number: 14 C 3147 | refer | Pass |
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14-4727
| 1 | | Bernardo Zuniga v. 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: Bernardo Zuniga v. Dart, et al.
Case Number: 14 C 4901 | refer | Pass |
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14-4728
| 1 | | Dawn L. Trubiano v. 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: Dawn Trubiano v. Cook County
Case Number: 14 L 6693 | refer | Pass |
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14-4729
| 1 | | Raetell Buchanan v. Tom 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: Raetell Buchanan v. Tom Dart, et al.
Case Number: 14 C 27 | refer | Pass |
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14-4730
| 1 | | Valentina O'Connor v. 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: Valentina O’Connor v. Dart, et al.
Case Number: 13 C 7477 | refer | Pass |
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14-4913
| 1 | | Michael Steele v. Officer Lucas, 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: Michael Steele v. Officer Lucas, et al.
Case Number: 13 C 1201 | refer | Pass |
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14-4915
| 1 | | Olden v. Rabin, 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: Olden v. Rabin, et al.
Case Number: 13 C 5283 | refer | Pass |
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14-4916
| 1 | | Olden v. 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: Olden v. Dart, et al.
Case Number: 14 C 617 | refer | Pass |
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14-4917
| 1 | | Christopher Johnson v. Officer Carroll, 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: Christopher Johnson v. Officer Carroll, et al.
Case Number: 14 C 28 | refer | Pass |
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14-4918
| 1 | | Christopher Johnson v. Officer Soto, 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: Christopher Johnson v. Officer Soto, et. al.
Case Number: 14 C 7 | refer | Pass |
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14-4920
| 1 | | Keith Gunter v. 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: Keith Gunter v. Dart, et al.
Case Number: 13 C 9288 | refer | Pass |
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14-4922
| 1 | | Don Smith v. 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: Don Smith v. Dart, et al.
Case Number: 13 C 5034 | refer | Pass |
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14-4923
| 1 | | Jason Hinton v. Dr. Mansour | 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: Jason Hinton v. Dr. Mansour
Case Number: 13 C 5286 | refer | Pass |
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14-4925
| 1 | | Sean Hanks v. 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 Hanks v. Dart, et al.
Case Number: 13 C 6111 | refer | Pass |
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14-4927
| 1 | | JiCheng Liu v. 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 Liu v. Dart, et al.
Case Number: 14 C 1275 | refer | Pass |
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14-4929
| 1 | | Delicia Olszewski v. 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: Delicia Olszewski v. Dart
Case Number: 14 C 4289 | refer | Pass |
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14-4932
| 1 | | Michael Houlihan v. 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: Michael Houlihan v. Dart, et al.
Case Number: 14 L 5276 | refer | Pass |
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14-4934
| 1 | | Maurice Hilliard v. CCDOC, 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: Maurice Hilliard v. CCDOC, et al.
Case Number: 14 M1 13586 | refer | Pass |
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14-4935
| 1 | | Alexander Vesey v. Officer Owens, 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: Alexander Vesey v. Officer Owens, et. al.
Case Number: 13 C 7367 | refer | Pass |
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14-4937
| 1 | | Paul Webb 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: Paul Webb v. Cook County, et al.
Case Number: 14 C 1323 | refer | Pass |
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14-5023
| 1 | | Redmond 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: Redmond v. County of Cook
Case Number: 13 L 10318 | refer | Pass |
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14-5024
| 1 | | Antoine Burton v. Supt. Greer, 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: Antoine Burton v. Superintendent Greer, et al.
Case Number: 14 C 4021 | refer | Pass |
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14-5248
| 1 | | Mental Health Public Hearing | Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
CALLING FOR A COOK COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH PUBLIC HEARING
WHEREAS, according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), nearly 60 million Americans experience a mental health condition every year; regardless of race, age, religion or economic status, mental illness impacts the lives of at least one in four adults and 1 in 10 children across the United States; and
WHEREAS, deinstitutionalization, the name given to the policy of moving severely mentally ill people out of large state institutions and then closing part or all of those institutions began in 1955 with the widespread introduction of chlorpromazine, commonly known as Thorazine, the first effective antipsychotic medication, and received a major impetus 10 years later with the enactment of federal Medicaid and Medicare; and
WHEREAS, deinstitutionalization has inadvertently helped create the mental illness crisis by discharging people from public psychiatric hospitals without ensuring that they received the medication and rehabilitation services necessary for them to live successfully in the | refer | Pass |
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14-5256
| 1 | | Law Enforcement | Committee Minutes | COMMITTEE REPORT
Committee Name: Law Enforcement
Committee Date: 9/8/2014 | approve | Pass |
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14-5286
| 1 | | Keith Bevans Cook County Health and Hospitals System Board of Directors | Appointment | PROPOSED APPOINTMENT
Appointee(s): Keith Bevans
Position: Director
Department/Board/Commission: Cook County Health and Hospitals System Board of Directors
Effective date: Immediate
Expiration date: 10/8/2018, or until a successor is appointed
Summary: Keith Bevans is a partner in Bain & Company’s Chicago office and is head of the firm’s Global Consultant Recruiting team. He has done several pro-bono projects for the City of Chicago focused on healthcare transformation, violence reduction, and cultural arts. Mr. Bevans earned an MBA with distinction from Harvard Business School, and graduated with a Bachelor of Science and Master of Engineering from MIT. | refer | Pass |
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14-5287
| 1 | | Ricardo Estrada Cook County Health and Hospitals System Board of Directors | Appointment | PROPOSED APPOINTMENT
Appointee(s): Ricardo Estrada
Position: Director
Department/Board/Commission: Cook County Health and Hospitals System Board of Directors
Effective date: Immediate
Expiration date: 10/8/2018, or until a successor is appointed
Summary: Ricardo Estrada is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Metropolitan Family Services, one of Chicago’s first human services agencies. Prior to joining Metropolitan he served as First Deputy Commissioner of the City of Chicago’s Department of Family and Support Services. Mr. Estrada earned an MBA from the University of Illinois at Chicago, an M.A. in Policy and Administration from the University of Chicago, and a B.S. in Psychology from Loyola University of Chicago. | refer | Pass |
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14-5288
| 1 | | Emilie Junge Cook County Health and Hospitals System Board of Directors | Appointment | PROPOSED APPOINTMENT
Appointee(s): Emilie Junge
Position: Director
Department/Board/Commission: Cook County Health and Hospitals System Board of Directors
Effective date: Immediate
Expiration date: 10/8/2018, or until a successor is appointed
Summary: Emilie Junge has more than thirty years of experience in the legal field, health care policy, organizing and labor representation. Presently, Ms. Junge is a pro bono attorney with Cabrini-Green Legal Aid. She earned her law degree from the UDC David A. Clarke School of Law, and a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Illinois at Chicago Circle. | refer | Pass |
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14-5289
| 1 | | Ada Mary Gugenheim Cook County Health and Hospitals System Board of Directors | Reappointment | PROPOSED REAPPOINTMENT
Appointee(s): Ada Mary Gugenheim
Position: Director
Department/Board/Commission: Cook County Health and Hospitals System Board of Directors
Effective date: Immediate
Expiration date: 10/8/2018, or until a successor is appointed
Summary: Ada Mary Gugenheim currently serves on the Cook County Health and Hospitals System Board of Directors, and is a former senior program officer at the Chicago Community Trust. Ms. Gugenheim is a graduate of the University of London, Royal Holloway College; and the Nightingale School of Nursing, St. Thomas’s Hospital. | refer | Pass |
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14-5298
| 1 | | Patrick M. Blanchard IIG Reappointment | Reappointment | PROPOSED REAPPOINTMENT
Appointee(s): Patrick M. Blanchard
Position: Independent Inspector General
Department/Board/Commission: Office of the Cook County Independent Inspector General
Effective date: 10/15/2014
Expiration date: 10/14/2018 10/14/2020
Summary: In 2007, the Cook County Board of Commissioners through enactment of a Cook County Ordinance created the first Office of Independent Inspector General for Cook County. Following the enactment of the Ordinance, the Cook County Bar Association and the Chicago Bar Association agreed to convene a nominating committee tasked with the responsibility to recommend qualified candidates. Thereafter, secondary interviews of the recommended candidates were conducted by a bipartisan selection committee that was comprised of four Cook County Commissioners, the Director of Ethics and the Cook County State’s Attorney. Upon completion of this process, the current Independent Inspector General, Patrick M. Blanchard was nominated for appointment and in October of 2008, Mr. Blanchard was appointed Cook County’s first Ind | refer | Pass |
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14-5299
| 1 | | Lobbying Prohibited in County Board Room | Ordinance Amendment | PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDMENT
Lobbying Prohibited in County Board Room
WHEREAS, Cook County is a home rule unit of local government pursuant to Article VII, Section 6(a) of the 1970 Illinois Constitution, and as such may exercise any power and perform any function pertaining to its government and affairs; and
WHEREAS, the Cook County Board of Commissioners recognizes that lobbying activity by registered lobbyists is incompatible with the proper conduct of business during such time as when a session of the Board or any of its Committees is convened and in progress, and members of the Board are present on the floor of the Cook County Board Room.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, by the Cook County Board of Commissioners, that Chapter 2 Administration, Article VII Ethics, Division 3 Lobbyists, Section 2-636 of the Cook County Code is hereby be amended as follows:
Section 2 -636:
(a) No person shall retain or employ another to lobby for compensation contingent in whole or in part upon the result obtained or the final disposition of any matter, and no person shall accept a | refer | Pass |
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14-5327
| 1 | | PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDMENT COOK COUNTY REAL PROPERTY TRANSFER TAX ORDINANCE | Ordinance Amendment | PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDMENT
COOK COUNTY REAL PROPERTY TRANSFER TAX ORDINANCE
BE IT ORDAINED, by the Cook County Board of Commissioners, that Chapter 74, Taxation, Article III, Real Estate Transfer Tax, Section 74-100 through 74-113of the Cook County Code is hereby amended as Follows:
Sec. 74-100. Short title.
This article shall be known and may be cited as the Cook County Real Property Transfer Tax Ordinance.
Sec. 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:
Affix (or affixed, affixing) shall mean physically or electronically indicated.
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 | refer | Pass |
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