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10/8/2014
11:00 AM
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Cook County Building, Board Room, 118 North Clark Street, Chicago, Illinois
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14-5546
| 1 | | Croatian Woman Society-85th Anniversary | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
CROATIAN WOMAN SOCIETY-85TH ANNIVERSARY
WHEREAS, it has come to the attention of the Cook County Board of Commissioners that the Croatian Woman Society is celebrating its 85th Anniversary on Saturday, October 25, 2014 at the Croatian Cultural Center, and
WHEREAS, founded in Zagreb, Croatia, the Croatian Woman Society had a simple mission, to help Croatians who are in need and less fortunate, and
WHEREAS, only a few years later its first branch would open in Chicago in 1929, and
WHEREAS, its roots are founded in basic Christian charity and functions to promote Croatian culture in America, and
WHEREAS, during the 1930s and 1940s the Croatian Woman Society worked with the Red Cross to aid local hospitals by sending packages and tending to the wounded, and
WHEREAS, in the1990s the organization strengthened its ties to the Croatian government and the Catholic Church on the road to freedom, and
WHEREAS, during the Croatian War of Independence the organization sent shipments of humanitarian aid that amounted to more than $10 million in value | approve | Pass |
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14-5580
| 1 | | VETERANS DAY RESOLUTION - 2014 | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
VETERANS DAY RESOLUTION - 2014
WHEREAS, Veterans Day, formerly known as Armistice Day, was originally set as a United States of America legal holiday to honor the end of World War I, which officially took place on 11 November 1918. In legislation that was passed in 1938, November 11 was “dedicated to the cause of world peace and to be hereafter celebrated and known as “Armistice Day”. In 1954, after having gone through WWII and the Korean War at the urging of Veterans Organizations, the 1938 Act was amended by striking out the word “Armistice” and inserting the word “Veterans”;
WHEREAS, From the Revolutionary War to the present day, the contributions made to the United States of America by her citizen soldiers, sailors, and airmen who stand in our place to defend the freedoms we enjoy cannot be calculated;
WHEREAS, The County of Cook having the largest veteran population in this state with 224,000 veterans; and
WHEREAS, the County of Cook has always honored the immeasurable wartime and peacetime contributions and sacrifice of the men and women of th | approve | Pass |
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14-5644
| 1 | | VFW Post 311 2014 | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
HONORING BENJAMIN O. DAVIS VFW POST 311 (ALL AMERICAN)
WHEREAS, Benjamin O. Davis VFW Post 311 has earned the esteemed status of All American Post 2014 from the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States for the second consecutive year and celebrated the many achievements and good works of its membership at the second annual Commander’s Ball dinner and awards event on Saturday, August 16, 2014 at Dinolfo’s Banquets in Mokena, Illinois; and
WHEREAS, located in Richton Park, Benjamin O. Davis VFW Post 311 first earned the esteemed status of All American Post in 2013 and is awarded this status based on outstanding achievement in membership growth and participation in VFW programs that benefit veterans and the community; and
WHEREAS, the All American Post distinction awarded to Benjamin O. Davis VFW Post 311 is an honor carried by only 2 percent of the more than 10,000 VFW Posts in the world; and
WHEREAS, named after the first African-American General of the United States, Benjamin O. Davis VFW Post 311offers programs for service men and women such a | approve | Pass |
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14-5701
| 1 | | Salute to Armed forces 2014 | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
SALUTE TO OUR ARMED FORCES
WHEREAS, the County of Cook has always honored the sacrifice made by the service men and women of the Armed Forces who defend our country so that we and our children can have a better future; and
WHEREAS, the members of our Armed Forces and veteran organizations hold themselves to the highest standards and the example set by their willingness to answer the call to duty gives this great Nation continued strength and vitality; and
WHEREAS, the people and leadership of Cook County want the brave and honorable service and sacrifices of the members of our Armed Forces, our veterans and their families never to be forgotten; and
WHEREAS, Cook County Commissioner Joan Patricia Murphy warmly welcomes all military personnel and veterans of all wars and their families to be honored at the 4th annual special Salute to Our Armed Forces on October 16, 2014.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the President and Cook County Board of Commissioners express their deep gratitude and appreciation to the service members, military families | approve | Pass |
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14-5730
| 1 | | WE DON’T SERVE TEENS | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF “WE DON’T SERVE TEENS,” AN INITIATIVE BY THE FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION, CONSTELLATION BRANDS BEER DIVISION, AND COOK COUNTY DISTRIBUTORS AND RETAILERS TO ENLIST PARENTS AND ALL ADULTS IN COMBATING UNDERAGE DRINKING
WHEREAS, the new school year is under way, and the Federal Trade Commission has sustained its “We Don’t Serve Teens,” consumer education campaign to raise awareness among parents, educators, and other adults of actions they can take to reduce illegal underage drinking; and
WHEREAS, despite steady progress in addressing underage drinking over the last two decades, by age 15, half of teens in the U.S. have had at least one drink, and by age 18, the proportion increases to 70 percent, making underage drinking a significant threat to the safety of young people in Cook County and in all communities where our older teens are starting college; and
WHEREAS, federally-funded surveys find that significant numbers of younger persons between the ages of 12 and 14 drank alcohol in the month before they were surveyed, and that | approve | Pass |
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14-5762
| 1 | | Vater Mae Fite on her 100th Birthday | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
Resolution Honoring Vater Mae Fite on her 100th Birthday
Whereas Vater Mae Fite was born on September 28, 1914, in Carthage, Texas, to Selma and Marvin Conners; and
Whereas Vater has three siblings: Leon Conners, Herese Buckner, and Inez Jones; and
Whereas Vater matriculated from Longview Elementary and Carthage High School and attended Mount Zion CME Methodist Church where she sang in the choir and taught Sunday school; and
Whereas in 1929 Vater married JC Lilly with whom she had three children. Later Vater and JC migrated to California where Vater worked in the shipyards and then worked as a welder during WWII; and
Whereas Vater later married Mr. Fite, to whom she was happily and briefly married. Upon his death, she joined her children and siblings in Maywood, Illinois; and
Whereas Vater later moved to Chicago where she was employed by the State of Illinois as a caregiver. Vater proudly retired from the state in 1979; and
Whereas Vater temporarily returned to Texas to care for her aging mother who passed at the venerable age of 96 | approve | Pass |
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14-5849
| 1 | | BISHOP MOODY | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
HONORING BISHOP MOODY FOR 40 YEARS OF SERVICE AND PROCLAIMING NOVEMBER 7TH BISHOP CARLIS L. MOODY SR. DAY
WHEREAS, on November 7, 2014 Bishop Carlis L. Moody, Sr. will be honored and celebrated for his countless contributions throughout his forty years of service in the United States and abroad; and
WHEREAS, Bishop Moody began his ministry at the age of sixteen with a small congregation and is now the spiritual leader of over two hundred families, and over five hundred members locally; and
WHEREAS, Bishop Moody Sr. has served as Vice President of the black Minister Alliance of Evanston and as a member of the Curriculum Council for the Evanston Township High School; and
WHEREAS, Bishop Moody has ministered in over thirty-eight countries, including Argentina, Belize, Botswana, Columbia, Haiti, and Nigeria; and
WHEREAS, Bishop Moody has served as President of the Home and Foreign Missions Department of the Church of God in Christ, Inc. which reaches over fifty-seven countries for forty years and is also the Jurisdictional Bishop of Germany; and | approve | Pass |
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14-5850
| 1 | | SHERMAN C. MAGIDSON | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
COMMEMORATING THE EXCEPTIONAL LIFE AND LEGACY OF SHERMAN C. MAGIDSON
WHEREAS, Sherman C. Magidson, was a lawyer whose wit, compassion and intelligence was revealed through his work as a writer and lawyer. He has left behind a devoted family, countless friends and a community enriched for having known him; and
WHEREAS, Sherman Magidson grew up in Oak Park, Illinois and attended Oak Park and River Forest High School. He was a talented football player and hardworking scholar in high school and was rewarded for his efforts with a scholarship to attend Yale University; he graduated from Yale University with his Bachelor of Arts in history; and
WHEREAS, after proudly serving his country for two years in the United States Army, Sherman Magidson attended and graduated from the law school at Northwestern University where he was a member of the Law Review and elected to the Order of the Coif; and
WHEREAS, after graduation from law school, Sherman Magidson was admitted to the Illinois Bar in 1959; and
WHEREAS, Sherman Magidson became a well-respected member o | approve | Pass |
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14-5852
| 1 | | BREAST CANCER AWARNESS MONTH | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
BREAST CANCER AWARNESS MONTH
WHEREAS, the month of October is recognized as Breast Cancer Awareness Month; and
WHEREAS, in the United States about 1 in 8 women (about 12%) will develop invasive breast cancer over the course of her lifetime; and
WHEREAS, in 2014, an estimated 232,670 new cases of invasive breast cancer were expected to be diagnosed in women in the U.S., along with 62,570 new cases of non-invasive (in situ ) breast cancer; and
WHEREAS, about 2,360 new cases of invasive breast cancer were expected to be diagnosed in men in 2014. A man’s lifetime risk of breast cancer is about 1 in 1,000; and
WHEREAS, breast cancer incidence rates in the U.S. began decreasing in the year 2000, after increasing for the previous two decades. They dropped by 7% from 2002 to 2003 alone; and
WHEREAS, about 40,000 women in the U.S. were expected to die in 2014 from breast cancer, though death rates have been decreasing since 1989 - with larger decreases in women under 50. These decreases are thought to be result of treatment advances, earlier detection through s | approve | Pass |
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14-5853
| 1 | | CHARLENE MURPHY, IN MEMORIAM | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
CHARLENE MURPHY, IN MEMORIAM
WHEREAS Almighty God in His infinite wisdom has called Charlene Diane “Char” Murphy (nee Jurgensen) from our midst, and
WHEREAS Char Murphy was the cherished wife of the Honorable Congressman Morgan F. Murphy Jr., and
WHEREAS Char Murphy was the loving mother of Morgan III, Michelle (Dan Hebert), and Constance (Larry Doody), and the mother-in-law of the Honorable Lisa Ruble Murphy, and
WHEREAS Char Murphy was the rock-star grandmother of Morgan Murphy IV, Brendan Murphy, Riley Doody, and Brieanne, and
WHEREAS Char Murphy was the daughter of the late Charles and Pauline Jurgensen, and
WHEREAS Char Murphy touched the lives of many and will be remembered by all who knew her, and
WHEREAS all who knew her will attest that Char Murphy 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; and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of Cook County that the Board does hereby offer | approve | Pass |
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14-5854
| 1 | | DORLÉ POMIERSKI, IN MEMORIAM | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
DORLÉ POMIERSKI, IN MEMORIAM
WHEREAS Almighty God in His infinite wisdom has called Dorlé Pomierski from our midst, and
WHEREAS Dorlé Pomierski beloved daughter of Walter and Aurelia (Tomaszewski) Pomierski, Jr.; and
WHEREAS Dorlé Pomierski was the loving sister of Felice (Andrew) Allen, Michelle, Walter III (Brenda), and Thaddeus (Veronica), and
WHEREAS Dorlé Pomierski was the cherished aunt of Alex and Felicia Allen, Jasmine, Cassie, Ariel, and Brittany Pomierski, and
WHEREAS Dorlé Pomierski touched the lives of many and will be remembered by all who knew her, and
WHEREAS Dorlé Pomierski spent thirty-seven years as a Catholic teacher, and was twice honored as a St. Ignatius Outstanding Teacher and was also nominated for the Golden Apple Award, and
WHEREAS all who knew her will attest that Dorlé Pomierski 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; and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissione | approve | Pass |
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14-5861
| 1 | | Domestic Violence Awareness | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
COOK COUNTY RECOGNIZES OCTOBER 2014 AS DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH
WHEREAS, October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and a time to discuss and reflect on the negative impact domestic violence has on our world; and
WHEREAS, whether directly or indirectly, domestic violence affects every Cook County resident in some way. It’s existence harms our communities, weakens the foundation of our society, and hurts those we love most. It is an affront to our basic decency and humanity, and it must end; and
WHEREAS, domestic violence is a pattern of physical and psychological abuse, threats, intimidation, isolation, or economic coercion used by one person to exert power and control over another person in the context of a dating, familial, or household relationship; and
WHEREAS, as reported in the Chicago Sun-Times, domestic battery accounted for almost 45,000 of more than 120,000 domestic disturbance 911 calls to the Chicago Police Department in 2013; and
WHEREAS, today, as 1 out of every 10 teenagers are physically hurt on purpose by someone they | approve | Pass |
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14-5863
| 1 | | IN MEMORY OF PAULINE STOKES | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
IN MEMORY OF PAULINE STOKES
WHEREAS, Almighty God, in His infinite wisdom, has called Ms. Pauline Stokes from our midst; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Stokes was born on November 11, 1927 in Harvey, Illinois she was one of four children born to the late Theodore and Ophelia Lindley; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Stokes was a graduate of Thornton Township High School; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Stokes began a long career in retail at Sears Roebuck and Company; and
WHEREAS, at an early age she accepted Christ as her personal Savior and joined Wesley United Methodist Church in Harvey, Illinois under the Pastorate of Reverend Dennis M. Oglesby; and
WHEREAS, on February 7, 1948, Pauline Stokes was united into holy matrimony to the late John Wesley Stokes, Sr. This union was blessed with five sons and one daughter; John Jr., Paula Henley, Glen, Barry and (Phillip and Dale) who preceded her in death; and
WHEREAS, upon retiring from Sears, Ms. Stokes became a stay at home grandmother to her twenty- one grandchildren and a great-grandmother to her fifty-one great-grandchildren. She also e | approve | Pass |
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14-5877
| 1 | | CRYSTAL TREE GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB’S 25TH ANNIVERSARY | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
IN HONOR OF CRYSTAL TREE GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB’S 25TH ANNIVERSARY
WHEREAS, Crystal Tree Golf and Country Club, located at 10700 W. 153rd Street in Orland Park was founded in 1989 in the spirit of Chicago’s finest private country clubs with a focus on the spirit of fun, friendship, and camaraderie that the membership continues to enjoy year after year; and
WHEREAS, the centerpiece of the club is the immaculately maintained 18-hole Robert Trent Jones, Jr. Signature Golf Course which is a style that works in harmony with nature and has a design philosophy of “great risk/great rewards” which continues to challenge golfers; and
WHEREAS, Crystal Tree Golf and Country Club’s dramatic 55,000 square foot clubhouse is a two story structure modeled in the style of a French manor and offers first-class facilities including a restaurant, banquet services, tennis program, swimming pool and fitness center; and
WHEREAS, despite many country clubs having difficulty maintaining membership, Crystal Tree Golf and Country Club is at an all-time high with 475 members wh | approve | Pass |
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14-5881
| 1 | | CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION OF THE VILLAGE OF ELMWOOD PARK | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
CELEBRATING THE CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION OF THE VILLAGE OF ELMWOOD PARK
WHEREAS, on April 8, 1914, by a vote of 88 to 64, the Village of Elmwood Park was incorporated, with the majority of women voting in support and the majority of the men against the vote; and
WHEREAS, the first village board included Katherine Phelan, grandmother of future Cook County Board President, Richard Phelan; and
WHEREAS, Elmwood Park grew from 1000 residents in the 1920s to over 25,000 today, with churches, schools, parks, a library and businesses; and
WHEREAS, the school district operates five schools, offering quality education from pre-kindergarten through high school; and
WHEREAS, the Village operates a modern library, recreation and aquatic center, three parks, five playgrounds, a public safety building, two fire stations, water reservoir and pumping station, public works center, senior center and municipal building; and
WHEREAS, Elmwood Park boasts an active business community, comprised in most part, of family owned businesses, a Chamber of Commerce, several c | approve | Pass |
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14-5888
| 1 | | DESANTO RESOLUTION | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
IN RECOGNITION OF THE 2900 BLOCK OF SOUTH PARNELL AVENUE BEING DEDICATED IN HONOR OF PETER DESANTO
WHEREAS, it has come to the attention of the Cook County Board of Commissioners that the 2900 block of South Parnell Avenue is being dedicated in honor of Peter DeSanto; and
WHEREAS, Peter DeSanto was born on April 12, 1919 and is a lifelong resident of the Bridgeport community, having lived on the 2900 block of South Parnell Avenue for over seventy years; and
WHEREAS, Peter and his late wife, Nancy, were married on May 25, 1947 and opened a true “mom and pop” store on 29th Street and Parnell Avenue; and
WHEREAS, Peter DeSanto’s grocery store serviced the neighborhood for over thirty years and was a convenient and friendly alternative to the big chain stores; and
WHEREAS, the store always had the highest quality meats and produce and was open six days a week, often with Peter staying after store hours to fill orders for the next day; and
WHEREAS, Peter DeSanto allowed many families to purchase on credit without a contract or signature, knowin | approve | Pass |
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14-5562
| 1 | | Approval of payment | Payment Approval | PROPOSED PAYMENT APPROVAL
Department(s): Justice Advisory Council
Action: Approval of payment
Payee: David Olson, Arlington Heights, Illinois,
Good(s) or Service(s): Research and Evaluation
Fiscal Impact: $20,000.00
Accounts: 788-260
Contract Number(s):
Summary: The Justice Advisory Council received funding from the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority (ICJIA) for the Adult Redeploy Illinois (ARI) program. The period of performance for the ARI program was from 3/1/2014 through 10/31/2014, and Dr. David Olson was approved by ICJIA to conduct a comprehensive data analysis of the Adult Redeploy Illinois Hope Program. Due to the timing of the receiving grant and starting of the program analysis, Dr. Olson began working on the project without an executed contract. Dr. Olson will complete his assessment/analysis by 10/31/2014. He will advise regarding future data collection processes that will help with on-going planning and evaluation. | approve | Pass |
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14-5740
| 1 | | Resolution Nuclear Waste | Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
Resolution Opposing the Construction of a Nuclear Waste Repository in the Great Lakes Basin
WHEREAS, Ontario Power Generation (OPG) is proposing to construct a deep geologic repository (DGR), which is an underground long-term burial facility, at the Bruce Nuclear Generating Station site in Kincardine Ontario Canada, and bury and abandon in the DGR all of Ontario’s low and intermediate level radioactive nuclear waste, some of which remains highly radioactive and toxic for over 100,000 years. The proposed site is approximately one kilometre inland from the shore of Lake Huron and about 400 metres below the lake level; and
WHEREAS, Ontario Power Generation did not consider or evaluate any other actual sites for the location of the proposed DGR; and
WHEREAS, fresh water is the nation’s and Canada’s most important resource and should be protected and managed prudently; and
WHEREAS, the Great Lakes are an irreplaceable natural resource, containing twenty one percent of the worlds, and ninety five percent of North America’s fresh water, vital to human and | approve | Pass |
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14-5641
| 1 | | Transfer of funds in department 018 Board of Commissioners | Transfer of Funds | PROPOSED TRANSFER OF FUNDS
Department: Secretary to the Board of Commissioners
Request: Approval of a transfer of funds in department 018 Board of Commissioners
Reason: To redeploy existing resources allocated for the department to support the operations of the Cook County Board of Commissioners
From Account(s): 018-110, Salaries and Wages of Regular Employees $25,000.00
To Account(s): 018-397, Office Expense-Secretary to the Board of Commissioners $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?
9/17/2014. $12,344.00. $12,344.00
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.
A surplus in that account was projected after unanticipated personnel adjustments occurred midyear. | approve | Pass |
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14-5646
| 1 | | Granicus, Inc. San Jose, California | Contract Amendment (Technology) | PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT (TECHNOLOGY)
Department(s): Secretary to the Board
Vendor: Granicus, Inc. San Francisco, California
Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to renew contract
Good(s) or Service(s): Legislative Document Management System, related maintenance, hosting services,
Current Contract Period: Original contract period start date through end date, year 11/14/2012-9/6/2013, with the option of two (2) one-year extensions.
Proposed Contract Extension Period: 9/7/2014 - 9/6/2015
Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $262,400.00
Original Approval (Board or Procurement): 11/14/2014, $262,400.00
Previous Board Increase(s) or Extension(s): N/A
Previous Chief Procurement Officer Increase(s) or Extension(s): 12/5/2013, extension 9/7/2013-9/6/2014
This Increase Requested: N/A
Potential Fiscal Impact: None
Accounts: N/A
Contract Number(s): 12-30-379
Concurrences:
The vendor has met the Minority and Women Owned Business Enterprise Ordinance.
The Chief Procurement Of | approve as amended | Pass |
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14-5836
| 1 | | RESOLUTION 14-4341 SPECIAL PURPOSE FUND REPORTING | Report | REPORT
Department: Secretary to the Board
Request: Receive and file
Report Title: RESOLUTION 14-4341 SPECIAL PURPOSE FUND REPORTING
Report Period: 3rd Quarter FY 2014
Summary: Resolution 14-4341 directs that a report of all special purpose fund transactions be made to the Secretary of the Cook County Board of Commissioners by the office or agency responsible for administering each special purpose fund beginning with the 3rd Quarter of Fiscal Year 2014 and on a quarterly basis thereafter.
Reports shall be provided to the Secretary's office no later than 30 days after the end of each fiscal quarter, at which point the Secretary will aggregate the reports for distribution to the Board of Commissioners and the Director of Budget and Management Services on the next available Board Agenda;
Reports shall be in a format as prescribed by the Director of Budget & Management Services. Such format shall ensure that the reports contain sufficiently detailed supporting information as to the specifics of each transaction and a justification regarding how each | receive and file | Pass |
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14-5658
| 1 | | Finance Subcommittee on Litigation | Committee Minutes | COMMITTEE REPORT
Committee Name: Finance Subcommittee on Litigation
Committee Date: 10/7/2014 | approve | Pass |
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14-5659
| 1 | | Technology | Committee Minutes | COMMITTEE REPORT
Committee Name: Technology
Committee Date: 10/7/2014 | approve | Pass |
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14-5662
| 1 | | Finance Subcommittee on Worker’s Compensation | Committee Minutes | COMMITTEE REPORT
Committee Name: Finance Subcommittee on Worker’s Compensation
Committee Date: 10/7/2014 | approve | Pass |
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14-5660
| 1 | | Audit | Committee Minutes | COMMITTEE REPORT
Committee Name: Audit
Committee Date: 10/7/2014 | approve | Pass |
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14-5663
| 1 | | Finance Subcommittee on Real Estate and Business and Economic Development | Committee Minutes | COMMITTEE REPORT
Committee Name: Finance Subcommittee on Real Estate and Business and Economic Development
Committee Date: 10/7/2014 | approve | Pass |
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14-5747
| 1 | | Finance Subcommittee on Labor | Committee Minutes | COMMITTEE REPORT
Committee Name: Finance Subcommittee on Labor
Committee Date: 10/7/2014 | approve | Pass |
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14-5664
| 1 | | Legislation and Intergovernmental Relations | Committee Minutes | COMMITTEE REPORT
Committee Name: Legislation and Intergovernmental Relations
Committee Date: 10/8/2014 | approve | Pass |
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14-5665
| 1 | | Rules and Administration | Committee Minutes | COMMITTEE REPORT
Committee Name: Rules and Administration
Committee Date: 10/8/2014 | approve | Pass |
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14-5666
| 1 | | Finance | Committee Minutes | COMMITTEE REPORT
Committee Name: Finance
Committee Date: 10/8/2014 | approve | Pass |
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14-5667
| 1 | | Zoning and Building | Committee Minutes | COMMITTEE REPORT
Committee Name: Zoning and Building
Committee Date: 10/8/2014 | approve | Pass |
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14-5668
| 1 | | Roads and Bridges | Committee Minutes | COMMITTEE REPORT
Committee Name: Roads and Bridges
Committee Date: 10/8/2014 | approve | Pass |
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14-5643
| 1 | | ASSET MARKETING PROGRAM | Ordinance Amendment | PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDMENT
ASSET MARKETING PROGRAM
BE IT ORDAINED, by the Cook County Board of Commissioners that Part I, General Ordinances, Chapter 2, Administration, Article IV, Officers and Employees, Division 8, Internet, of the Cook County Code shall be amended as follows:
Division 8.Internet Advertising and Asset Marketing.
Sec. 2-320. Internet advertising.
(a) Definitions. The following terms used in this section shall have the meanings as set forth below:
Advertising means Internet advertising, which may include, but is not limited to, banners and icons that may include links to commercial and/or noncommercial Internet sites. Internet advertising shall not include "spy-ware", "mal-ware" and/or any "viruses" and/or programs considered to be malicious.
Websites means any current or subsequent sites, websites, Internet pages, and/or web pages of the Offices of the Cook County Assessor, Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County and the Cook County Recorder of Deeds, with the respective Internet addresses and/or subdomains of:
www.cookcountyassess | refer | Pass |
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14-5833
| 1 | | Bond Ordinance for General Obligation Notes | Ordinance | PROPOSED ORDINANCE
BOND ORDINANCE FOR GENERAL OBLIGATION NOTES
AN ORDINANCE authorizing the County to borrow a loan in an aggregate principal amount of not to exceed $40,000,000 to maintain adequate financial reserves per the County’s policies and to execute a general obligation note in connection therewith.
WHEREAS, Section 6(a) of Article VII of the 1970 Constitution of the State of Illinois provides that “a County which has a Chief Executive Officer elected by the electors of the County ... (is) a Home Rule Unit” and The County of Cook, Illinois (the “County”), has a Chief Executive Officer elected by the electors of the County and is therefore a Home Rule Unit and may, under the power granted by said Section 6(a) of Article VII of the Constitution of 1970, exercise any power and perform any function pertaining to its government and affairs, including, but not limited to, the power to tax and to incur debt; and
WHEREAS, the County has determined that a loan made by BMO Harris Bank N.A (“BMO”) in an aggregate principal amount of not to exceed $40,000,000 (the “BMO Loan”) t | refer | Pass |
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14-5629
| 1 | | Bond Series Status Report - 2014 Fiscal Year, 3rd Quarter ending 8/31/2014 | Report | REPORT
Department: Department of Budget & Management Services
Request: Receive and File
Report Title: Bond Series Status Report - 2014 Fiscal Year, 3rd Quarter ending 8/31/2014
Report Period: 6/1/2014 - 8/31/2014
Summary: The report consists of two sections; the first section defines the funding status for Capital Improvement and the second section for Equipment. The report defines the bond funding status for equipment and projects approved by the Cook County Board of Commissioners. It presents the projected cost, adjustments to the projected cost, expenditures and commitments, unencumbered balances, existing funding resources and future funding resources required for the approved projects after the end of each quarter. | receive and file | Pass |
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14-5549
| 1 | | Bills and Claims Report for Period 08/21/2014 - 9/17/2014 | Report | REPORT
Department: Comptroller’s Office
Request: Receive and File
Report Title: Bills and Claims Report
Report Period: 8/21/2014 - 9/17/2014
Summary: This report to be received and filed is to comply with the Amended Procurement Code Chapter 34-125 (k).
The Comptroller shall provide to the Board of Commissioners a report of all payments made pursuant to contracts for supplies, materials, and equipment and for professional and managerial services for Cook County, including the separately elected Officials, which involve 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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14-5126
| 1 | | Warehouse Direct | Contract | PROPOSED CONTRACT
Department(s): Office of the Chief Procurement Officer
Vendor: Warehouse Direct, Inc., Mt. Prospect, Illinois
Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to enter into and execute
Good(s) or Service(s): County-wide Office Furniture
Contract Value: $800,000.00
Contract period: 10/1/2014 - 9/31/2016 with three (3) one (1) year renewal options
Potential Fiscal Year Budget Impact: FY 2014 $400,000.00, FY 2015 $400,000.00
Accounts: 530 - Various Departments
Contract Number(s): 1430-13452A
Concurrences:
The vendor has met the Minority and Women Owned Business Enterprise Ordinance.
The Chief Procurement Officer concurs.
Summary: This contract is for County-Wide Office Furniture for the following product lines: Hon, Global, Mayline, and Safco. The competitive bid process was followed in accordance to the Cook County Procurement code. Warehouse Direct, Inc. was the lowest responsible and responsive bidder, based on the highest percentage discount off manufacturer’s price list. | approve | Pass |
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14-5127
| 1 | | Norix Group, Inc. | Contract | PROPOSED CONTRACT
Department(s): Office of the Chief Procurement Officer
Vendor: Norix Group, Inc., West Chicago, Illinois
Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to enter into and execute
Good(s) or Service(s): County-Wide Office Furniture
Contract Value: $200,000.00
Contract period: 10/1/1014 - 9/30/2016 with three (3) one (1) year renewal options
Potential Fiscal Year Budget Impact: FY 2014 $100,000.00, FY 2015 $100,000.00
Accounts: 530 - Various Departments
Contract Number(s): 1430-13452B
Concurrences:
The vendor has met the Minority and Women Owned Business Enterprise Ordinance.
The Chief Procurement Officer concurs.
Summary: This contract is for County-Wide Office Furniture for the Norix product line. The competitive bid process was followed in accordance to the Cook County Procurement code. Warehouse Direct, Inc. was the lowest responsible and responsive bidder, based on the highest percentage discount off manufacturer’s price list. | approve | Pass |
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14-5577
| 1 | | Kimbark Laundry | Contract Amendment | PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT
Department(s): Medical Examiner
Vendor: Select Ventures, LLC d/b/a Kimbark Laundry, Chicago, Illinois
Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to extend and increase contract
Good(s) or Service(s): Laundry Service and Garment Rental
Original Contract Period: 10/25/2012 - 10/24/2014
Proposed Contract Period Extension: 10/25/2014 - 12/31/2014
Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $147,464.24
Original Approval (Board or Procurement): N/A
Previous Board Increase(s) or Extension(s): N/A
Previous Chief Procurement Officer Increase(s) or Extension(s): N/A
This Increase Requested: $60,000.00
Potential Fiscal Impact: FY 2014 $40,000.00; FY 2015 20,000.00
Accounts: 259-222
Contract Number(s): 12-90-2778
Concurrences:
Vendor has met the Minority and Women Business Enterprise Ordinance.
The Chief Procurement Officer.
Summary: The Office of the Medical Examiner is requesting the Chief Procurement Officer to extend and increase the contract with Select Ventures, LLC d | approve | Pass |
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14-5197
| 1 | | Old Orchard Road 14-A8327-09-RP Imp Res | 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: This improvement, as proposed, will consist of widening and reconstruction and shall include additional turn lanes, drainage improvements, concrete curb and gutter removed and replacement, right-of-way, traffic control, pavement marking and other necessary highway appurtenances.
Location: Old Orchard Road, Edens Expressway (I-94) northbound ramp to Skokie Boulevard
in the Village of Skokie
Section: Section: 14-A8327-09-RP
County Board District(s): 13
Centerline Mileage: 0.38 miles
Fiscal Impact: $15,000,000.00
Accounts: Motor Fuel Tax Fund 600-585 Account | approve | Pass |
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14-5303
| 1 | | Dist 4 Sup Imp 03-7BLDG-05-MG | 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: New storage building and existing building rehabilitation for Maintenance District #4.
Location: in the Village of Orland Park and Unincorporated Palos Township.
Section: 03-7BLDG-05-MG
County Board District: 17
Centerline Mileage: N/A
Fiscal Impact: $1,700,000.00
Accounts: Motor Fuel Tax Fund 600-585 Account
Board Approved Date and Amount: 11/4/2003, $6,000,000.00
Increased Amount: $1,700,000.00
Total Adjusted Amount: $7,700,000.00
Summary:
This improvement, as proposed, consisted of construction of a new metal maintenance vehicle storage building as well as the rehabilitation of existing buildings and shall include excavation, foundations, fire suppression system installation, mechanical, HVAC, plumbing and electrical appurtenances, storm drainage and sanitary system | refer | Pass |
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14-5304
| 1 | | 10-8-2014 Bode Road Supl Imp | 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: This improvement consists of pavement reconstruction with bituminous materials along Bode Road from Barrington Road to Springinsguth Road and on Springinsguth Road from Schaumburg Road to Bode Road South and shall include drainage additions and adjustments, bike path, roadway lighting, pavement marking, traffic protection, landscaping, consultant design with review by County forces, construction engineering and other necessary highway appurtenances.
Location: Bode Road, Barrington Road to Springinsguth Road and Springinsguth Road, Schaumburg Road to Bode Road South in the Villages of Schaumburg and Hoffman Estates.
Section: 98-A6307-02-FP
98-V5539-02-FP
Federal Project: M-8003
Job: C89-003-02
County Board District: 15
Centerline Mileage: 2.25
Fiscal Impact: $4,500,000.00 | refer | Pass |
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14-5305
| 1 | | Construction Report 8-31-2014 | Report | REPORT
Department: Transportation and Highways
Request: Receive and File.
Report Title: Bureau of Construction Monthly Progress Report.
Report Period: Ending 8/31/2014.
Summary: Submitted is a copy of the Construction Bureau Progress Report ending 8/31/2014. | receive and file | Pass |
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14-5561
| 1 | | Bell Road IGA | Intergovernmental Agreement (Highway) | PROPOSED INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT (TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS)
Department: Transportation and Highways
Other Part(ies): Lemont Township Road District in Lemont Township, Illinois
Request: Approval
Goods or Services: Intergovernmental Agreement with the Lemont Township Road District where in the Township will be the lead agency for design and construction of drainage improvements.
Location: Bell Road at South of Horseshoe Lane, Lemont Township Road District in Lemont Township
Section: 14-REHAB-01-PV
Centerline Mileage: N/A
County Board District: 17
Agreement Number(s): N/A
Agreement Period: N/A
Fiscal Impact: $93,750.65
Accounts: Motor Fuel Tax Fund (600-585 Account)
Summary: This Agreement is necessitated by the improvement which is needed to ensure safe, comfortable and sustainable highways in accordance with the Department’s mission statement.
The County will reimburse the Lemont Township Road District for its share of construction costs, estimated total County share $93,750.65, under Cook County Section: 14-R | approve | Pass |
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14-5639
| 1 | | EDA Grant to support Chicago Metro Metal Consortium | Grant Award | PROPOSED GRANT AWARD
Department: Bureau of Economic Development
Grantee: Cook County, Illinois
Grantor: Economic Development Administration
Request: Authorization to accept grant
Purpose: Cook County, on behalf of the Chicago Metro Metal Consortium, has obtained EDA support to establish and manage the organizational structure for the Consortium. On 6/23/2014, EDA designated the Consortium as an IMCP Manufacturing Community, with the Cook County Bureau of Economic Development as Lead Applicant to plan for and implement activities to advance, support, and sustain the organization.
Grant Amount: $200,000.00
Grant Period: 10/1/2014 - 08/23/2016
Fiscal Impact: $204,046.00
Accounts: 027-110
Concurrences:
The Budget Department has received all requisite documents and determined the fiscal impact on Cook County, if any.
Summary: The Chicago Metro Metal Consortium will impact the counties of Cook, DuPage, Kane, Kendall, Lake, McHenry and Will in northeastern Illinois, which includes the cities of Chicago and Joliet. Through the US Departmen | approve | Pass |
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14-5509
| 1 | | Chicago Zoological Society - Brookfield Zoo | 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: 131586
Description: Toilet Room Renovation Project
Original Permit Fee: $3,264.73
Percent Waived: 10
Amount Waived and Fiscal Impact: $326.47 | approve | Pass |
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14-5510
| 1 | | Chicago Botanic Garden | Reduced Fee Permit | PROPOSED REDUCED FEE PERMIT
Department: Building and Zoning
Other Part(ies): Chicago Botanic Garden
Request: Approval of a fee waiver request
County District: 13
Township: Northfield
Property: 1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, Illinois
Permit Number: 141554
Description: Harvest Ball Temporary Tent
Original Permit Fee: $3,326.86
Percent Waived: 5
Amount Waived and Fiscal Impact: $166.34 | approve | Pass |
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14-5526
| 1 | | Family Guidance Centers, Inc., 2618 N. Patriot Blvd., Suite B, Glenview, Illinois | Reduced Fee Permit | PROPOSED REDUCED FEE PERMIT
Department: Building and Zoning
Other Part(ies): Family Guidance Centers, Inc., 2618 N. Patriot Blvd., Suite B, Glenview, Illinois
Request: Approval of a fee waiver request
County District: 14
Township: Wheeling
Property: 2525 E. Oakton, Arlington Hts., Illinois
Permit Number: 140846
Description: Metro Prep School Building A Remodeling
Original Permit Fee: $21,050.12
Percent Waived: 5
Amount Waived and Fiscal Impact: $1,052.06 | approve | Pass |
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14-5599
| 1 | | Building Code 2014 | Ordinance | PROPOSED ORDINANCE
COOK COUNTY BUILDING CODE AND OTHER RELEVANT CODE PROVISIONS
The sponsors and presenters of this ordinance have provided a substitute for the Cook County Electrical Code. The proposed codes are Adobe PDF attachments on the Cook County Legistar website, replacing previous attachments posted when the agenda was originally released:
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An Ordinance authorizing comprehensive amendments to Cook County’s Buildings and Building Regulations Code, also known as the Cook County Building Code or Building and Environmental Ordinance.
WHEREAS, Section 6(a) of Article VII of the 1970 Constitution of the State of Illinois provides that “a County which has a Chief Executive Officer elected by the electors of the County ... (is) a Home Rule Unit” and The County of Cook, Illinois (the “County”), has a Chief Executive Officer elected by the electors of the County and is therefore a Home Rule Unit and may, under the power granted by said Section | refer | Pass |
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14-5065
| 1 | | ATW Properties, LLC | Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
ATW PROPERTIES, LLC 6B PROPERTY TAX INCENTIVE REQUEST
WHEREAS, the Cook County Board of Commissioners has adopted a Real Property Assessment Classification 6b that provides an applicant a reduction in the assessment level for an industrial facility; and
WHEREAS, the County Board of Commissioners has received and reviewed an application from ATW Properties, LLC and Resolution No. 1314-R-24 from the Village of Franklin Park for an abandoned industrial facility located at 10530 Anderson Place, Franklin Park, Cook County, Illinois, Cook County District 16, Permanent Index Number 12-29-201-016-0000; 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 | refer | Pass |
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14-5601
| 1 | | Kylie Capital LLC 6b | Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
KYLIE CAPITAL LLC CLASS 6B PROPERTY TAX INCENTIVE REQUEST
WHEREAS, the Cook County Board of Commissioners has adopted a Real Property Assessment Classification 6b that provides an applicant a reduction in the assessment level for an industrial facility; and
WHEREAS, the County Board of Commissioners has received and reviewed an application from Kylie Capital, LLC and Resolution No. R-10-2014 from the City of Northlake for an abandoned industrial facility located at 1260 Garnet Drive, Northlake, Cook County, Illinois, Cook County District 17, Permanent Index Numbers 12-30-100-021-0000; 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 th | refer | Pass |
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14-5606
| 1 | | RAJDEJ HOLDINGS LLC CLASS 8 | Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
RAJDEJ HOLDINGS LLC CLASS 8 PROPERTY TAX INCENTIVE REQUEST
WHEREAS, the Cook County Board of Commissioners has adopted a Real Property Assessment Classification 8 that provides an applicant a reduction in the assessment level for an industrial facility; and
WHEREAS, the County Board of Commissioners has received and reviewed an application from RAJDEJ Holdings LLC and Resolution No. 13-36 from the City of Calumet City for an abandoned industrial facility located at 1584 Huntington Avenue, Calumet City, Cook County, Illinois, Cook County District 06, Permanent Index Numbers 29-24-400-041-0000, 29-24-400-048-0000, 29-24-400-051-0000, 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 reduct | refer | Pass |
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14-5612
| 1 | | G & G Partners, LLC Class 6b | Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
G & G PARTNERS, LLC CLASS 6B PROPERTY TAX INCENTIVE REQUEST
WHEREAS, the Cook County Board of Commissioners has adopted a Real Property Assessment Classification 6b that provides an applicant a reduction in the assessment level for an industrial facility; and
WHEREAS, the County Board of Commissioners has received and reviewed an application from G & G Partners, LLC and Resolution No. 14-R-3 from the Village of LaGrange for an abandoned industrial facility located at 501 Shawmut Avenue, LaGrange, Cook County, Illinois, Cook County District 16, Permanent Index Numbers 18-04-200-017-0000; 18-04-200-036-0000 and 18-04-200-037-0000; 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 significa | refer | Pass |
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14-5613
| 1 | | Alin Machining Co., Inc. d/b/a Power Plant Services
Alin Machining Co., Inc. d/b/a Power Plant Services
Alin Machining Co., Inc. d/b/a Power Plant Services | Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
ALIN MACHINING CO., INC. D/B/A POWER PLANT SERVICES CLASS 6B PROPERTY TAX INCENTIVE REQUEST
WHEREAS, the Cook County Board of Commissioners has adopted a Real Property Assessment Classification 6b that provides an applicant a reduction in the assessment level for an industrial facility; and
WHEREAS, the County Board of Commissioners has received and reviewed an application from Alin Machining Co., Inc. d/b/a Power Plant Services and Resolution No. 9-14 from the Village of Melrose Park for an abandoned industrial facility located at 1717-1725 N. 33rd Avenue, Melrose Park, Cook County, Illinois, Cook County District 16, Permanent Index Number 15-04-203-018-0000; 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 C | refer | Pass |
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14-5614
| 1 | | PT, LLC & BAPA, LLC Class 8 | Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
PT, LLC & BAPA, LLC CLASS 8 PROPERTY TAX INCENTIVE REQUEST
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 PT, LLC & BAPA, LLC and Resolution No. 2013-04-0202R from the City of Oak Forest for an abandoned commercial facility located at 15301 S. Harlem, Oak Forest, Cook County, Illinois, Cook County District 6, and Permanent Index Numbers 28-18-100-041-000 and 28-18-100-055-0000; 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 | refer | Pass |
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14-5631
| 1 | | Simborg Industrial Development Class 8 | Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
SIMBORG INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CLASS 8 PROPERTY TAX INCENTIVE REQUEST
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 Simborg Industrial Development and Resolution No. 2667 from the City of Harvey for an abandoned commercial facility located at 217-235 W. 171st Street, Harvey, Cook County, Illinois, Cook County District 5, and Permanent Index Number 29-29-205-013-0000; 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 assess | refer | Pass |
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14-5594
| 1 | | ASSET MGMNT AND SPACE STANDARDS ORDINANCE | Ordinance | PROPOSED ORDINANCE
ASSET MANAGEMENT AND SPACE STANDARDS ORDINANCE
BE IT ORDAINED, by the Cook County Board of Commissioners, that Chapter 2, ADMINISTRATION, Article XII, Asset Management, Division 1, Sections 2-1000 through 2-1025, is hereby enacted as follows:
Chapter 2, ADMINISTRATION, Article 12, ASSET MANAGEMENT AND SPACE STANDARDS
Sec. 2-1000. Legislative findings and purpose.
(a) Section 5/5 of the Counties Code (55 ILCS 5/5-1106) provides that “it shall be the duty of the county board "to provide proper rooms and offices for the accommodation of the county board, State's attorney, county clerk, county treasurer, recorder and sheriff . . . .
(b) In fulfilling that obligation, the County of Cook owns or occupies over 19 million square feet of real estate assets.
(c) The County expends millions of dollars each year to operate those real estate assets.
(d) In addition to operating costs, hundreds of millions of dollars in deferred maintenance and capital needs will be required to continue to operate County real estate, which will require constant capital ex | refer | 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 | approve | Pass |
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14-5156
| 1 | | Fund Transfer | Transfer of Funds | PROPOSED TRANSFER OF FUNDS
Department: Facilities Management
Request: Transfer of Funds
Reason: To provide funding for rental of institutional equipment
From Account(s): 200-235, $5,000.00; 200-333, $60,000.00
To Account(s): 200-638, $65,000.00
Total Amount of Transfer: $65,000.00
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?
It was apparent that there was need for a transfer on 8/19/2014. The balance in account 638 on 7/19/2014 was $50,675.00.
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
Identify any projects, purchases, programs, contracts, or other obligations that will be deferred, delayed, or canceled as a result of the | approve | Pass |
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14-5626
| 1 | | Payment approval | Payment Approval | PROPOSED PAYMENT APPROVAL
Department(s): Facilities Management
Action: Payment approval
Payee: Spot Cooler, Charlotte, North Carolina
Good(s) or Service(s): Rental of spot coolers
Fiscal Impact: $14,600.00
Accounts: 200-638
Contract Number(s): N/A
Summary: These items were rented for the cooling of the JTDC building that is housing detainees. At the time the order was placed DFM was under the impression that it was being charged to the Hertz rental contract, but it was not. Therefore, there is no other option for the invoice to be paid - the total amount is larger than the allowed 5,000.00 Direct Pay limit
DFM has purchased the necessary equipment to be replaced so that these items will no longer be need. | approve | Pass |
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14-5655
| 1 | | Request for Transfer of Funds | Transfer of Funds | PROPOSED TRANSFER OF FUNDS
Department: Homeland Security and Emergency Management
Request: Approval
Reason: The Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (DHSEM) is requesting approval to transfer funds from the Salary account to the Postage, Computer Operations, Repair of Auto Equipment and Operation of Auto Equipment lines. Due to increases in requests for DHSEM services from our municipal partners in addition to extreme weather responses over the last year, additional funds will be needed to address the shortages in these specific lines in order to continue the current level of service through the end of the year.
From Account(s): 265-110, $30,750.00
To Account(s): 265-225, $250.00; 265-388, $500.00; 265-444, $5,000.00; 265-445, $25,000.00
Total Amount of Transfer: $30,750.00
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 8/31/2014, it | approve | Pass |
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14-5182
| 1 | | Deloitte Payment Approval | Payment Approval | PROPOSED PAYMENT APPROVAL
Department(s): Bureau of Human Resources
Action: Requesting approval of payment to Deloitte Consulting, LLP
Payee: Deloitte Consulting, LLP, Chicago, Illinois
Good(s) or Service(s): Health & Group Benefits Consulting
Fiscal Impact: $30,733.00
Accounts: 490-261
Contract Number(s): 13-30-069 as amended
Summary: On 7/23/2014, the Board of Commissioners approved Contract No. 1430-13181, retaining Price Waterhouse Coopers, LLP (PwC) as the new benefits consulting firm for Collective Bargaining negotiations. In order to facilitate an orderly transition, Deloitte Consulting, LLP continued to serve through the month of June, with Price Waterhouse Coopers, LLP (PwC) providing professional benefits consulting services as of 8/1/2014. Authorization is requested to pay Deloitte Consulting, LLP the project fee provided under the consulting agreement. | approve | Pass |
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14-5636
| 1 | | Operating Engineers | Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
Prevailing Wage Rates for Operating Engineers Local 399
WHEREAS, the County is obligated to pay the prevailing rate for these categories of employees pursuant to the state statute and the collective bargaining agreement between the County of Cook and the Union(s); and
WHEREAS, the unions representing this category of employees have been properly certified that the below-listed rates are the prevailing rates for the effective date(s) set forth herein; and
WHEREAS, the Annual Appropriation Bill creates Accounts 490-115, 499-115 and 899-115 for Appropriation Adjustments for the Corporate, Public Safety and Health Funds if necessary; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the prevailing wages and salaries of the following positions be fixed as follows:
Job Code Job Classification
Wage Rate Date
2451 Operating Engineer I $45.07 7/1/14
2452 Operating Engineer II $47.44 7/1/14
2453 Operating Engineer III $52.18 7/1/14
2454 Operating Engineer IV $58.59 7/1/14
4009 Operating Engineer Trainee $13.50 7/1/14
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Ch | refer | Pass |
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14-5654
| 1 | | HR Biweekly Activity Reports for Pay Periods 17, 18 and 19 | Report | REPORT
Department: Bureau of Human Resources
Request: Receive and File
Report Title: Human Resources Biweekly Activity Reports for Pay Periods 17, 18 and 19
Report Period: Pay Period 17: 7/27/2014 - 8/9/2014, Pay Period 18: 8/10/2014 - 8/23/2014 and Pay Period 19: 8/24/2014 - 9/6/2014.
Summary: Submitting the Human Resources Activity Reports covering the pay periods listed above. | receive and file | Pass |
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14-5331
| 1 | | Increase and Amendment to Hardware Maintenance System Solutions, Inc., Northbrook, Illinois | Contract Amendment (Technology) | PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT (TECHNOLOGY)
Department(s): Bureau of Technology
Vendor: System Solutions, Inc., Northbrook, Illinois
Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to increase and amend contract
Good(s) or Service(s): Standard specification hardware (Lot A) and hardware maintenance for various Cook County Agencies (Lot C).
Current Contract Period: 7/1/2012 - 6/30/2015
Proposed Contract Extension Period: N/A
Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $14,614,433.66 ($13,189,457.10 for Lot A; $1,424,976.56 for Lot C).
Original Approval (Board or Procurement): 6/5/2012, $14,614,433.66 ($13,189,457.10 for Lot A; $1,424,976.56 for Lot C).
Previous Board Increase(s) or Extension(s): N/A
Previous Chief Procurement Officer Increase(s) or Extension(s): N/A
This Increase Requested: $1,630,000.00 for Lot C
Potential Fiscal Impact: FY 2014: $616,866.00; FY 2015: $1,013,134.00
Accounts: Various-441 Accounts (490-441, 499-441)
Contract Number(s): 11-84-167C
Concurrences:
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14-5333
| 1 | | Web Design and Hosting Contract (Clarity) | Contract (Technology) | PROPOSED CONTRACT (TECHNOLOGY)
Department(s): Bureau of Technology
Vendor: Clarity Partners, LLC, Chicago, Illinois
Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to enter into and execute.
Good(s) or Service(s): Professional services for website branding, governance and implementation
Contract Value: $1,245,279.33
Contract period: 11/1/2014 - 10/31/2019, with two (2) two -year renewal options
Potential Fiscal Year Budget Impact: FY 2014: $187,730.90; FY 2015: $499,156.34; FY 2016: $148,637.87; FY 2017: $148,637.91; FY 2018: $148,637.91; FY 2019: $112,478.40
Accounts: 717-441, 717-579, 009-441
Contract Number(s): 1390-13069
Concurrence(s):
The vendor has met the Minority and Women Owned Business Enterprise Ordinance.
The Chief Procurement Officer concurs.
Summary: The Bureau of Technology (BOT), in partnership with the Board of Review (BOR), respectfully request approval of the proposed Contract No. 1390-13069 with Clarity Partners LLC to design, implement and host the websites for the Offices Under the President (OUTP | approve | Pass |
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14-4877
| 1 | | TASC ACT Court | Contract Amendment | PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT
Department(s): Office of the Chief Judge, Circuit Court of Cook County
Vendor: Treatment Alternatives for Safe Communities (TASC), Chicago, Illinois
Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to extend, increase, and amend contract
Good(s) or Service(s): Intensive Outreach, Engagement and Case Management services for Access to Community Treatment (ACT) Court Program
Original Contract Period: 10/1/2013 - 6/30/2014
Proposed Contract Period Extension: 10/1/2014 - 6/30/2015
Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $119,825.00
Original Approval (Board or Procurement): 12/23/2013, $119,825.00
Previous Board Increase(s) or Extension(s): N/A
Previous Chief Procurement Officer Increase(s) or Extension(s): 7/10/2014, extension 7/1/2014 - 9/30/2014
This Increase Requested: $100,988.00
Potential Fiscal Impact: NA, Grant-funded
Accounts: 793-260
Contract Number(s): 1360-13122
Concurrences:
The vendor has met the Minority and Women Owned Business Enterprise Ordinance
The Chief Proc | approve | Pass |
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14-5737
| 1 | | G4S Secure Solutions (USA) Inc. | Contract Amendment | PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT
Department(s): Juvenile Temporary Detention Center
Vendor: G4S Secure Solutions (USA) Inc.
Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to increase and extend contract
Good(s) or Service(s): Security Service
Original Contract Period: 06/1/2008 - 11/30/2014
Proposed Contract Period Extension: 12/1/2014 - 11/30/2015
Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $17,912,848.00
Original Approval (Board or Procurement): 05/20/2008, $1,862,848.00
Previous Board Increase(s) or Extension(s): (11/19/2008, increase $1,550,000.00 and extension 12/1/2008 - 5/31/2009); (6/16/2009 extension 6/1/2009 - 8/31/2009); (11/04/2009, increase $4,500,000.00 and extension 6/1/2009 - 8/31/2009); (06/15/2010, increase $800,000.00 and extension 7/1/2010 - 11/30/2010); (10/05/2010, increase $5,000,000.00 and extension 12/1/2010 - 11/30/2011); (11/15/2011, extension 12/1/2011 - 4/30/2012); (2/27/2013, increase $1,500,000.00 and extension 3/1/2013 - 11/30/2013); (12/04/2013, increase $2,200,000.00 and extension 12/1/2013 - 11/30/ | approve | Pass |
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14-5277
| 1 | | ADULT GUARDIANSHIP CASE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM | Contract Amendment (Technology) | PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT (TECHNOLOGY)
Department(s): Office of the Cook County Public Guardian
Vendor: Panoramic Software, Inc., Greenbrae, California
Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to extend and increase contract
Good(s) or Service(s): Adult Guardianship Case Management System
Current Contract Period: 10/16/2012 - 11/30/2014
Proposed Contract Extension Period: 12/1/2014 - 11/30/2015
Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $788,100.00
Original Approval (Board or Procurement): 10/16/2012, $692,100.00.
Previous Board Increase(s) or Extension(s): N/A
Previous Chief Procurement Officer Increase(s) or Extension(s): (12/24/2013: extension 12/1/2013 - 12/31/2013); ( 5/7/2014 increase of $96,000.00 and time extension 1/1/2014 - 11/30/2014)
This Increase Requested: $96,000.00
Potential Fiscal Impact: FY 2014 - $96,000.00
Accounts: 305-441
Contract Number(s): 12-28-028
Concurrences:
The vendor has met the Minority and Women Owned Business Enterprise Ordinance.
The Chief Procuremen | approve | Pass |
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14-5121
| 1 | | LegalEdge | Payment Approval | PROPOSED PAYMENT APPROVAL
Department(s): Law Office of the Public Defender
Action: Approval of Payment
Payee: LegalEdge
Good(s) or Service(s): Annual Maintenance
Fiscal Impact: $19,810.00
Accounts: 260-441
Contract Number(s): N/A
Summary: The request for payment approval is for invoices for maintenance services for our LegalEdge case management system. These services were most recently covered by Contract 12-23-460 for the term 12/1/2012 - 11/30/ 2013. LegalEdge continued to provide maintenance service beyond the contract term. The Law Office of the Public Defender is currently working with the Office of the Chief Procurement Officer to contract for ongoing support and maintenance of this system. | approve | Pass |
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14-5633
| 1 | | Proposed Contract prisoner meals | Contract | PROPOSED CONTRACT
Department(s): Cook County Sheriff
Vendor: Ace Coffee Bar, Inc., Streamwood, Illinois
Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to enter into and execute
Good(s) or Service(s): Prisoner meals for the court facility prisoner lock-ups excluding the Criminal Courts Building at 26th and California.
Contract Value: $379,251.60
Contract period: 11/4/2014 - 11/3/2017, with two (2) one-year renewal options
Potential Fiscal Year Budget Impact: FY 2014 $10,534.00, FY 2015 $126,417.00, FY 2015 $126,417.00, FY 2017 $115,883.60
Accounts: 230-231
Contract Number(s): 1411-13594
Concurrences:
The vendor has met the Minority and Women Owned Business Enterprise Ordinance.
The Chief Procurement Officer concurs
Summary: Competitive bidding procedures were followed in accordance with the Cook County Procurement Code. On 9/24/2014 bids were received for Contract No. 1411-13594 for the purchase of prisoner meals for the court facility prisoner lockups excluding the Criminal Courts Building at 26th and California, pending bond | 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 | approve | Pass |
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14-5650
| 1 | | Renewal of Illinois Department of Transportation Grant | Grant Award Renewal | PROPOSED GRANT AWARD RENEWAL
Department: Cook County Sheriff
Grantee: Cook County Sheriff’s Police Department
Grantor: Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), Division of Traffic Safety
Request: Authorization to renew grant
Purpose: These funds will allow the Police Department to conduct directed enforcement for alcohol mobilizations and/or occupant protection mobilization during one or more critical holiday and other special campaigns.
Grant Amount: $140,696.06
Grant Period: 10/1/2014 - 9/30/2015
Fiscal Impact: N/A
Accounts: N/A
Most Recent Date of Board Authorization for Grant: 11/13/2013
Most Recent Grant Amount: $103,698.72
Concurrences:
The Budget Department has received all requisite documents and determined the fiscal impact on Cook County, if any.
Summary: This renewal will allow the Police Department to conduct directed enforcement for alcohol mobilizations and/or occupant protection mobilization during one or more critical holiday and other special campaigns...end | approve | Pass |
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14-5511
| 1 | | NEMAT | Grant Award Renewal | PROPOSED GRANT AWARD RENEWAL
Department: Cook County State’s Attorney
Grantee: Cook County State’s Attorney
Grantor: Northeast Metro Theft Task Force (NEMAT)
Request: Authorization to renew grant
Purpose: To dedicate two State’s Attorney’s investigators dedicated to NEMAT investigations.
Grant Amount: $152,741.00
Grant Period: 1/1/2014 - 12/31/2014
Fiscal Impact: N/A
Accounts: N/A
Most Recent Date of Board Authorization for Grant: 3/8/2013
Most Recent Grant Amount: $152,741
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The Budget Department has received all requisite documents and determined the fiscal impact on Cook County, if any.
Summary: This grant funds a portion of the salary of two State’s Attorney’s investigators dedicated to NEMAT investigations as well as incurred overtime for each grant-funded investigator. | approve | Pass |
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14-5554
| 1 | | ICAC Renewal | Grant Award Renewal | PROPOSED GRANT AWARD RENEWAL
Department: Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office
Grantee: Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office
Grantor: U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention
Request: Authorization to renew grant
Purpose: To maintain the Cook County Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force Program.
Grant Amount: $343,055.00
Grant Period: 7/1/2014 - 6/30/2015
Fiscal Impact: N/A
Accounts: N/A
Most Recent Date of Board Authorization for Grant: 10/2/2013
Most Recent Grant Amount: $343,924.00
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The Budget Department has received all requisite documents and determined the fiscal impact on Cook County, if any.
Summary: This award will allow the Office to continue to dedicate one administrative assistant to support the work of the Task Force, one full-time Assistant State’s Attorney and one part-time Assistant State’s Attorney to focus on ICAC cases, and one part-time Forensic Examiner dedicated to conducting forensic examinations of ICAC cases, as well as continue to provi | approve | Pass |
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14-5600
| 1 | | PROPOSED TRANSFER OF FUNDS Office of the State’s Attorney | Transfer of Funds | PROPOSED TRANSFER OF FUNDS
Department: Office of the State’s Attorney
Request: requesting approval by the Board of Commissioners to transfer $90,000 from and to the accounts listed below.
Reason: This transfer of funds, which represents less than one-tenth of one percent of our 2014 budget, should be sufficient to fulfill our obligations for the remainder of the fiscal year for two accounts with projected shortages. These accounts are: 250-217 Transportation for Specific Activities, where we have seen higher than anticipated costs for bringing in witnesses from out of state and for relocating witnesses for their protection; and 250-246 Micro Filming (photocopying) of Records, where we have experienced a significant increase in costs for obtaining medical records of adult and juvenile victims.
From Account(s): 250-355, $35,000.00; 250-445, $55,000.00
To Account(s): 250-217, $50,000.00; 250-246, $40,000.00
Total Amount of Transfer: $90,000.00
On what date did it become apparent that the receiving account would require an infusion of funds in order to meet | approve | Pass |
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14-5628
| 1 | | Smart Prosecutions | Grant Award | PROPOSED GRANT AWARD
Department: State’s Attorney’s Office
Grantee: State’s Attorney’s Office
Grantor: U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs
Request: Authorization to accept grant
Purpose: This funding will allow our Office to offer a three-pronged approach that will expand the current MDPEP to one courthouse that currently does not offer it and pilot and research an enhanced model in the 6th Municipal District (MDPEP).
Grant Amount: $435,253.00
Grant Period: 10/1/2014 - 9/30/2016
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 MDPEP will seek to: reduce subsequent criminal behavior; reduce costs to the system; minimize the collateral consequences resulting from convictions for these low-level, non-violent offenses; and share findings with the larger community. By creating a diversion program that utilizes a free assessment tool that is brief enough to be administered in court, the Progra | approve | Pass |
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14-5630
| 1 | | Human Trafficking | Grant Award Renewal | PROPOSED GRANT AWARD RENEWAL
Department: State’s Attorney’s Office
Grantee: State’s Attorney’s Office
Grantor: U.S. Department of Justice, Office for Victims of Crime
Request: Authorization to renew grant
Purpose: This award will allow the Office to dedicate two Assistant State’s Attorneys (ASAs) and one investigator to the Human Trafficking Task Force.
Grant Amount: $250,000.00
Grant Period: 10/1/2014 - 9/30/2015
Fiscal Impact: $138,137.00
Accounts: 250-110; 250-170-179; 250-818
Most Recent Date of Board Authorization for Grant: 10/2/2012
Most Recent Grant Amount: $500,000.00
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The Budget Department has received all requisite documents and determined the fiscal impact on Cook County, if any.
Summary: This award will allow the Office to dedicate two Assistant State’s Attorneys (ASAs) and one investigator to the Human Trafficking Task Force. These grant-funded staff will investigate and prosecute proactive and reactive human trafficking cases for the Office, will provide guidance and direction to other human tr | approve | Pass |
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14-5475
| 1 | | Farad Polk 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: Farad Polk v. Cook County
Case Number: 14 CH 11363 | refer | Pass |
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14-5476
| 1 | | Khalid Lee 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: Khalid Lee v. Dart, et al.
Case Number: 14 C 55 | refer | Pass |
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14-5477
| 1 | | Joseph Key v. Henderson, 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: Joseph Key v. Henderson, et al.
Case Number: 14 C 5741 | refer | Pass |
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14-5670
| 1 | | Patrick White v. Cook County Public Defender | 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: Patrick White v. Cook County Public Defender
Case Number: 14 C 7215 | refer | Pass |
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14-5718
| 1 | | Claudette Greene v. Law Office of the Cook County Public Defender | 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: Claudette Greene v. Law Office of the Cook County Public Defender
Case Number: ALS No. 13-0043 | refer | Pass |
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14-4245
| 1 | | TASC Extension | Contract Amendment | PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT
Department(s): State’s Attorney’s Office
Vendor: TASC, Inc., Chicago, Illinois
Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to extend and increase contract
Good(s) or Service(s): First Time Offender Drug Diversion Program
Original Contract Period: 12/1/2012 - 11/30/2013
Proposed Contract Period Extension: 12/1/2013 - 11/30/2014
Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $702,033.96
Original Approval (Board or Procurement): 5/29/2013, $702,034.00
Previous Board Increase(s) or Extension(s): N/A
Previous Chief Procurement Officer Increase(s) or Extension(s): N/A
This Increase Requested: $702,033.96
Potential Fiscal Impact: FY 2014 $702,033.96
Accounts: 250-260
Contract Number(s): 13-50-070
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The vendor has met the Minority and Women Owned Business Enterprise Ordinance.
The Chief Procurement Officer concurs
Summary: State’s Attorney’s Office contracts with TASC, Inc. to manage the First Time Offender Drug Diversion Program. TASC, Inc. have met or exceeded | approve | Pass |
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14-5860
| 1 | | Transfer of Funds | Transfer of Funds | PROPOSED TRANSFER OF FUNDS
Department: Cook County Commissioner - 4th District
Request: Approval of a transfer of funds in office of 4th District Cook County Commissioner
Reason: To redistribute existing unused funds to support the operations of the 4th District office of Cook County Commissioner
From Account(s): 084-110, Salaries and Wages of Regular Employees, $12,000.00)
To Account(s): 084-260, $5,000.00, Professional and Managerial Services; 084- 240, $5,000.00, External Graphics and Reproduction Services; 084-190, $2,000.00, Transportation and Other Travel for Employee Expenses.
Total Amount of Transfer: $12,000.00
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?
9/29/2014. $12,000.00 $12,000.00
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 | approve | Pass |
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14-5898
| 1 | | Martha Martinez Chief Administrative Officer | Appointment | PROPOSED APPOINTMENT
Appointee(s): Martha Martinez
Position: Chief Administrative Officer
Department/Board/Commission: Cook County Bureau of Administration
Effective date: Immediate
Summary: Martha Martinez has been serving as Deputy Chief Administrative Officer for the Cook County Bureau of Administration since 2008. Ms. Martinez has over twenty-eight years of experience serving Cook County and has been influential in improving the operations of the various departments under the Administrative Bureau. Ms. Martinez is a valuable Cook County executive and her leadership skills will aid in the continued success of the departments under the Bureau of Administration. | refer | Pass |
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