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Meeting date/time:
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1/15/2014
11:00 AM
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Final
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Cook County Building, Board Room, 118 North Clark Street, Chicago, Illinois
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14-0937
| 1 | | Honoring the Life of Cuauhtemoc Estrada | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
HONORING THE LIFE AND ACHIEVEMENTS OF COOK COUNTY SHERIFF’S INVESTIGATOR CUAUHTEMOC ESTRADA
WHEREAS, The members of Cook County Board and the Cook County Sheriff were deeply saddened to hear of the untimely death of Cook County Sheriff’s Investigator Cuauhtemoc “Temo” Estrada, (Star #345),who was killed in the line of duty on Friday, December 20, 2013; and
WHEREAS, Investigator Estrada, a Department of Corrections officer for nearly twenty years, was fatally wounded after attempting to intervene and protect his daughter from armed robbers outside of an Estrada family holiday party in Bellwood; and
WHEREAS, Investigator Estrada dedicated his life to both public service and public safety, having previously served with honor as a United States Marine; and
WHEREAS, Investigator Estrada was a lifetime resident of Cook County, having been born and raised in Pilsen and residing most recently in Maywood, in close proximity to his family; and
WHEREAS, Investigator Estrada joined the Cook County Sheriff’s Office in February 1994, going on to work within | approve | Pass |
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14-0923
| 1 | | CONGRATULATING NANCY NASKO | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
CONGRATULATING NANCY NASKO ON RECEIVING DISTINGUISHED PRINCIPAL AWARD
WHEREAS, Nancy Nasko began her career as a teacher at St. Pius V Catholic School in 1986 and was named Principal in 1996; and
WHEREAS, throughout her tenure as principal, Nancy has worked tirelessly to increase enrollment and expand the faculty, and has overseen academic and capital improvements, including a new science lab and playground, shaping St. Pius V School into a top-notch school attracting students from across the city and suburbs; and
WHEREAS, having adopted the educational philosophy from St. Francis of Assisi to “Preach the gospel at all times. When necessary, use words.” Nancy has held an open-door policy for her students, parents and staff, a trademark of her tenure as principal; and
WHEREAS, Nancy has developed a personal relationship with the parents of all of the children in her school, ensuring a second home atmosphere where a peaceful environment can reign; and
WHEREAS, Nancy created the Peacemaker Award, a peer-nominated award in each classroom that is give | approve | Pass |
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14-0875
| 1 | | DeBartolo Resolution | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
Honoring RALPH DEBARTOLO On His Retirement from the Cook County Sheriff’s Department
Sponsored by: PETER N. SILVESTRI, County Commissioner
WHEREAS, Assistant Chief Ralph DeBartolo is retiring from the Cook County Sheriff’s Department after twenty four years of service; and
WHEREAS, Ralph DeBartolo has a long history of putting his life on the line for the safety of others, starting when he served 18 months as a soldier in Korea; and
WHEREAS, always knowing he wanted a career in law enforcement, Mr. DeBartolo applied for a position as a police officer with the Chicago Police Department and was hired in 1957 and stayed with the department until 1989; and
WHEREAS, on December 1, 1958, on his way home from completing an overnight shift, he encountered the horrific fire at Our Lady of Angels School, and without a moment’s thought to his own safety, heroically followed firefighters into the building to assist them; and
WHEREAS, upon leaving the Chicago Police Department in 1989, Ralph DeBartolo joined the Cook County Sheriff’s Department as a deput | defer | Pass |
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14-0876
| 1 | | HONORING THE BIG 10 CONFERENCE | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
RESOLUTION HONORING THE BIG 10 CONFERENCE
FOR BUILDING NEW HEADQUARTERS IN COOK COUNTY
WHEREAS, the Big Ten Conference has recently completed construction on its new headquarters-a three-story, $20 million, LEED-certified building- located in Rosemont; and
WHEREAS, the new headquarters, which is part of Rosemont’s new entertainment district on the east side of the Tri-State Tollway near Balmoral Avenue, employs 40 full-time employees; and
WHEREAS, the 3,000-square-foot Big Ten museum on the building’s first floor will be a interactive experience, featuring touch screens and TVs with footage from past games; and
WHEREAS, the museum will offer a movie theater-style panoramic area that will allow fans to experience what it feels like to be on the football field or on the foul line in a basketball game; and
WHEREAS, Big Ten Conference officials estimate the 50,00-square-foot building will host roughly 130 athletic and academic meetings annually and will allow school leaders to share ideas and develop best practices among their institutions; and
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14-0924
| 1 | | JAMES DONAHUE RETIREMENT | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
HONORING JAMES DONAHUE UPON HIS RETIREMENT FROM SERVICE AT THE DR. JORGE PRIETO FAMILY HEALTH CENTER AND JOHN H. STROGER JR. HOSPITAL OF COOK COUNTY
Whereas, James (Jim) Donahue, one of eight children, was born in Chicago to a large Irish family, grew-up with strong beliefs in and commitments to social justice for all; and
Whereas, Jim graduated from Loyola University with a bachelor’s degree in 1972, earned a Master’s Degree in Divinity from St. Mary of the Lake in 1980, and is also a certified Addictions Counselor and a National Certified Recovery Specialist; and
Whereas, as a licensed social worker, Jim was hired to work at Cook County’s Dr. Jorge Prieto Family Health Center in Little Village as a Medical Social Worker III in 1984; and
Whereas, Jim has worked tirelessly to meet the needs of the patients at the Center, and has implemented a number of programs to meet the needs of residents within the broader community of Little Village; and
Whereas, Jim has represented the Health Center with distinction as a founding member of the Violence Pre | approve | Pass |
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14-0925
| 1 | | TOMAS VASQUEZ RETIREMENT | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
HONORING TOMAS VASQUEZ UPON HIS RETIREMENT FROM THE CHICAGO TRANSIT AUTHORITY
Whereas, Tomas (Tom) Luna Vásquez was born on October 12, 1943 in Matamoros, Tamaulipas, México, to Maria del Socorro and Trinidad Vásquez and is one of fourteen children; and
Whereas, Tom emigrated to Brownsville, Texas, at the age of fifteen to pursue his dream of moving to the United States, where he married the love of his life, Irma Reyna, in 1962; and
Whereas, Tom and Irma moved to Chicago in 1967 to the Pilsen/Little Village community; and
Whereas, Tom and Irma have been blessed with four boys, eight grandchildren, and eleven great grandchildren; and
Whereas, Tom dedicated countless hours of volunteer service at his Parish, St. Agnes of Bohemia, and as a distinguished precinct captain in the 22nd Ward Independent Political Organization for 30 years; and
Whereas, Tom contributed to the historic elections of Mayor Harold Washington in 1983, the 1986 election of Jesús García as the first Mexican-American Alderman of the 22nd Ward, the 1996 election of Sonia Si | approve | Pass |
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14-0926
| 1 | | FATHER ĆASTIMIR TIMOTHY MAJIĆ 100TH BIRTHDAY | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
HONORING FATHER CASTIMIR TIMOTHY MAJIC ON HIS 100TH BIRTHDAY
WHEREAS, the Cook County Board of Commissioners has been informed of the august occasion of Father Castimir Timothy Majic ‘s 100th birthday by John P. Daley, Cook County Commissioner for the 11th District; and
WHEREAS, Fr. Majic was born on January 9, 1914 in Croatia; and
WHEREAS, in 1933 Fr. Majic joined the Franciscan Order and was ordained on June 4, 1939 in Mostar, after having completed his philosophy and theology studies in both Mostar and Rome; and
WHEREAS, Fr. Majic furthered his pursuit of erudition in Friedburg, Germany, where he earned two doctorates, one in philosophy (1946) and one in theology (1951); and
WHEREAS, in 1951, Fr. Majic emigrated to Chicago; over the years he has written for several newspapers and periodicals, and has worked in parishes in St. Louis, New York and Milwaukee; and
WHEREAS, Fr. Majic served as the executive secretary of the Association of Croatian Priests in America and Canada for 20 years; and
WHEREAS, at age 97, Fr. Majic wrote a book wh | approve | Pass |
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14-0933
| 1 | | QUEEN ISABELLA (ISABEL) CONNOLLY TAYLOR | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
Celebrating the Life of Queen Isabella (Isabel) Connolly Taylor
Proverbs 31: 28-31 (28) Her children arise up, and call her blessed, her husband also, and he praiseth her, (29) Many daughters have done virtuously but thou excellest them all; (30) Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the Lord, she shall be praised; (31) Give her of the fruit of her hands; and let her own works praise her in the gates.
WHEREAS, Almighty God has called Queen Isabella (Isabel) Connolly Taylor from our midst on January 5, 2014; and
WHEREAS, Queen Isabella was born into life on August 11, 1909 in Savage, Mississippi; and
WHEREAS, Queen Isabella confessed her faith in Christ at the tender age of 14 and joined St. Samaritan A.M.E. Church in Coldwater, Mississippi where she developed her commitment and dedication of service not only to the Lord but to mankind; and
WHEREAS, on April 12, 1931 she married Mr. Luke Taylor and to this union ten children were born; and
WHEREAS, her husband and three of their children Menore T. Hall, Calvin Tay | approve | Pass |
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14-0935
| 1 | | Honoring the Life of Mable Louise Blackwell | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
HONORING THE LIFE AND ACHIEVEMENTS OF MABLE LOUISE BLACKWELL
WHEREAS, Almighty God, in His infinite wisdom, has called a highly distinguished woman who possessed a beautiful spirit of service, Mable Louise Blackwell, from our midst; and
WHEREAS, born on February 15, 1947 in Decatur, Georgia, Mrs. Blackwell grew up in Springfield, Illinois and graduated from Champaign Senior High School in 1965; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Blackwell took college classes at Southern Illinois University, where she was inducted into the Delta Sigma That Sorority, Inc., Epsilon Xi Chapter, in 1968; she continued her college studies at Chicago State University, earning a bachelor’s degree in biology in 1972. Mrs. Blackwell then earned a master’s degree in biology from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 1974, and an M.D. in pediatrics in 1978 from the University of Illinois at Chicago, as well as a master’s degree in public health, also from the University of Illinois at Chicago, in 1986; and
WHEREAS, for over 30 years, Mrs. Blackwell led an exceedingly successful pr | approve | Pass |
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14-0936
| 1 | | Honoring the Life of Collette Ann Durkin | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
HONORING THE LIFE AND ACHIEVEMENTS OF COLETTE ANN DURKIN
WHEREAS, Almighty God, in His infinite wisdom, has called a deeply loving and beloved woman, Colette Ann Durkin, from our midst; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Durkin was born on July 8, 1930 and grew up on Chicago’s West Side; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Durkin attended St. Thomas Aquinas Grammar School, graduated from Sienna High School in 1947 and, subsequently, attended classes at DePaul University; and
WHEREAS, for over 62 years, Mrs. Durkin was the cherished wife of Thomas J. Durkin; and
WHEREAS, home safely from the Korean War, Mr. Durkin worked during the day and, under the GI Bill, took classes at night toward his college degree; Mrs. Durkin successfully raised eight boys to manhood: Thomas, Kevin, Terry, Michael, Patrick, James, Robert and William; she insisted that each son receive a Catholic education and each earn a college degree; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Durkin’s devotion to her sons was further evidenced by the fact that she was an unwavering, supportive presence at her sons’ activities, whether it | approve | Pass |
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14-0939
| 1 | | Tobar, memorial resolution | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
PETRA TOBAR, IN MEMORIAM
WHEREAS, Almighty God in His infinite wisdom has called Petra Tobar from our midst, and
WHEREAS, Petra Tobar (nee Medina) was the beloved wife of the late Ernest Tobar, and
WHEREAS, Petra Tobar was the dear mother of Tina (Victor) Roa, Richie (Bernice), Diana "Cookie", Vince (Debbie), Maria, Christal, Anthony CFD (Dawn), Michael CFD (Phyllis) and the late Ernest "Toby" and the late Chuckie, and
WHEREAS, Petra Tobar was the loving grandmother of 21 and great-grandmother of 11, and
WHEREAS, Petra Tobar was the cherished aunt of many, and
WHEREAS, all who knew her will attest that Petra Tobar 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 Petra Tobar, and joins them in sorrow at this time of loss, and
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14-0941
| 1 | | Ward, memorial resolution | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
Thomas Ward, Sr. In Memoriam
WHEREAS, Almighty God in His infinite wisdom has called Thomas J. Ward, Sr. from our midst, and
WHEREAS, Thomas J. Ward, Sr. was the beloved husband of Sally Ward (nee Fitzgerald) for over 50 years of marriage, and
WHEREAS, Thomas J. Ward, Sr. was the loving father of Maureen (Craig) Kirby, Thomas J. Ward, Jr., Elizabeth (Will) Ketcham, Michael (Patty) and John (Mary) Ward, and
WHEREAS, Thomas J. Ward, Sr. was the beloved brother of James (Joan), Bernard, Jack (Louise), Neil (Marge) and Susan (Jerry) Brown, and
WHEREAS, Thomas J. Ward, Sr. fond uncle of many nieces and nephews, and
WHEREAS, Thomas J. Ward, Sr. served and protected the citizens of Chicago as a Sergeant with the Chicago Police Department, wherein throughout his career he upheld his oath with honor and distinction, and
WHEREAS, all who knew him will attest that Thomas J. Ward, Sr. 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 | approve | Pass |
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14-0942
| 1 | | GEORGE KOVACEVICH, IN MEMORIAM | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
GEORGE KOVACEVICH, IN MEMORIAM
WHEREAS, Almighty God in His infinite wisdom has called George F. "Bucky” Kovacevich from our midst, and
WHEREAS, George F. "Bucky” Kovacevich was the beloved husband of Marion "Mimi" (nee Caulfield), and
WHEREAS, George F. "Bucky” Kovacevich was the dear father of Michael (Joyce), Judi LaGiglio and Patti (Michael) Sullivan, and
WHEREAS, George F. "Bucky” Kovacevich was the cherished grandfather of Jacki Arriaga, Megan, Michael, Kaila, Patrick and Maeve, and
WHEREAS, George F. "Bucky” Kovacevich was the fond brother of Edward (the late Genieve), the late Matthew (the late Dorothy), Joe (the late Evelyn), Mary (the late Frank) Paslaski, Ann, James (the late Ruth), Frank and John (the late Jean) Kovacevich, and
WHEREAS, George F. "Bucky” Kovacevich was the fond uncle of many nieces and nephews, and
WHEREAS, all who knew him will attest that George F. "Bucky” Kovacevich was a kind and compassionate man, virtuous of character and gentle in spirit, admired and respected by his many friends and neighbors, and | approve | Pass |
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14-0949
| 1 | | HONORING THE MEMORY OF CLYDE BLACK | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
HONORING THE MEMORY OF CLYDE BLACK
WHEREAS, Almighty God, in His infinite wisdom, has called upon a hard working entrepreneur who was also a man of integrity, veteran shoe shine man, Clyde Black, from our midst; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Black worked on the ground floor of the County building shining shoes; he would always say: “A proper shoe shine should take 10 minutes, tops. Conversation costs. You pay for conversation”; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Black got his start shining shoes in 1978. He treated every set of shoes with the same quality and attention, whether they belonged to the Cook County Board President or to a custodian; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Black enjoyed talking with former Mayor Richard M. Daley about the White Sox while he shined his shoes as well as former Cook County Board President, John H. Stroger, Jr., whom he counted among his good friends and whom he praised for always extending help to others in need; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Black would say, “I don’t call myself successful, but I do OK. Most people say I am the best in the business”; and
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14-0955
| 1 | | CELEBRATING THE 90TH BIRTHDAY OF JACK SCHALLER | Consent Calendar Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
CELEBRATING THE 90TH BIRTHDAY OF JACK SCHALLER
WHEREAS, it has come to the attention of the Cook County Board of Commissioners that Jack Schaller celebrated his 90th Birthday on January 15, 2014; and
WHEREAS, Jack Schaller is known to generations of Chicagoans as the proprietor of Schaller’s Pump, the oldest licensed liquor establishment in the city, and
WHEREAS, throughout the course of his life, Jack Schaller has faithfully managed the Pump in the manner taught to him by his grandfather, George Schaller, who founded the establishment in 1881, and
WHEREAS, Jack Schaller is a loyal fan of the Chicago White Sox, and has known many players and team officials over the years, and
WHEREAS, Jack Schaller was once honored by the team when he was selected to throw out the ceremonial first pitch before a game, and
WHEREAS, in his youth, Jack Schaller attended Leo High School in Chicago before being drafted to serve his country, and
WHEREAS, Jack Schaller was a member of the 34th Infantry Division during World War Two, where he served with courag | approve | Pass |
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14-0692
| 1 | | Cook County Violence Prevention, Intervention and Reduction Advisory Committee | Ordinance Amendment | PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDMENT
Cook County Violence Prevention, Intervention and Reduction Advisory Committee
BE IT ORDAINED, by the Cook County Board of Commissioners, that Chapter 2, Article VI, Division 4, Sec. 2-526 through 2-527 is hereby amended as follows:
Sec. 2-526. Cook County Violence Prevention, Intervention and Reduction Advisory Committee.
(a) There shall be created a Cook County Violence Prevention, Intervention and Reduction Advisory Committee ("Advisory Committee") made up of the President of the Cook County Board of Commissioners or his or her designee and six other members appointed by the President. The Advisory Committee shall be in place for the Cook County 2013 Fiscal Year. Members of the Advisory Committee shall include:
(1) The President or his or her designee; and
(2) Three members of the Cook County Board of Commissioners; and
(3) One member with extensive law enforcement experience; and
(4) Two members with extensive social service and community outreach experience.
(b) The members of this Advisory Committee shall serve without pay.
(c) The p | approve | Pass |
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14-0692
| 1 | | Cook County Violence Prevention, Intervention and Reduction Advisory Committee | Ordinance Amendment | PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDMENT
Cook County Violence Prevention, Intervention and Reduction Advisory Committee
BE IT ORDAINED, by the Cook County Board of Commissioners, that Chapter 2, Article VI, Division 4, Sec. 2-526 through 2-527 is hereby amended as follows:
Sec. 2-526. Cook County Violence Prevention, Intervention and Reduction Advisory Committee.
(a) There shall be created a Cook County Violence Prevention, Intervention and Reduction Advisory Committee ("Advisory Committee") made up of the President of the Cook County Board of Commissioners or his or her designee and six other members appointed by the President. The Advisory Committee shall be in place for the Cook County 2013 Fiscal Year. Members of the Advisory Committee shall include:
(1) The President or his or her designee; and
(2) Three members of the Cook County Board of Commissioners; and
(3) One member with extensive law enforcement experience; and
(4) Two members with extensive social service and community outreach experience.
(b) The members of this Advisory Committee shall serve without pay.
(c) The p | reconsider | Pass |
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14-0692
| 1 | | Cook County Violence Prevention, Intervention and Reduction Advisory Committee | Ordinance Amendment | PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDMENT
Cook County Violence Prevention, Intervention and Reduction Advisory Committee
BE IT ORDAINED, by the Cook County Board of Commissioners, that Chapter 2, Article VI, Division 4, Sec. 2-526 through 2-527 is hereby amended as follows:
Sec. 2-526. Cook County Violence Prevention, Intervention and Reduction Advisory Committee.
(a) There shall be created a Cook County Violence Prevention, Intervention and Reduction Advisory Committee ("Advisory Committee") made up of the President of the Cook County Board of Commissioners or his or her designee and six other members appointed by the President. The Advisory Committee shall be in place for the Cook County 2013 Fiscal Year. Members of the Advisory Committee shall include:
(1) The President or his or her designee; and
(2) Three members of the Cook County Board of Commissioners; and
(3) One member with extensive law enforcement experience; and
(4) Two members with extensive social service and community outreach experience.
(b) The members of this Advisory Committee shall serve without pay.
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14-0802
| 1 | | PROPOSED APPOINTMENT G.A. Finch | Appointment | PROPOSED APPOINTMENT
Appointee(s): G.A. Finch
Position: Chairperson
Department/Board/Commission: Cook County Employee Appeals Board
Effective date: Immediate
Expiration date: 1/15/2016, or until a successor is appointed | suspend the rules | Pass |
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14-0802
| 1 | | PROPOSED APPOINTMENT G.A. Finch | Appointment | PROPOSED APPOINTMENT
Appointee(s): G.A. Finch
Position: Chairperson
Department/Board/Commission: Cook County Employee Appeals Board
Effective date: Immediate
Expiration date: 1/15/2016, or until a successor is appointed | approve | Pass |
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14-0805
| 1 | | PROPOSED REAPPOINTMENT Lawrence Grisham | Reappointment | PROPOSED REAPPOINTMENT
Appointee(s): Lawrence Grisham
Position: Director
Department/Board/Commission: Cook County Land Bank Authority Board of Directors
Effective date: Immediate
Expiration date: 1/15/2017, or until a successor is appointed
Summary: Reappointment pursuant to the requirement that the Land Bank Authority Board contain one (1) representative from the City of Chicago as recommended by the Mayor of the City of Chicago | approve | Pass |
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14-0806
| 1 | | PROPOSED REAPPOINTMENT The Honorable Jeffrey Sherwin | Reappointment | PROPOSED REAPPOINTMENT
Appointee(s): The Honorable Jeffrey Sherwin
Position: Director
Department/Board/Commission: Cook County Land Bank Authority Board of Directors
Effective date: Immediate
Expiration date: 1/1/2017, or until a successor is appointed
Summary: Reappointment pursuant to the requirement that the Land Bank Authority Board contain three (3) Suburban Cook County Mayors, Presidents or Village Managers | approve | Pass |
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14-0809
| 1 | | PROPOSED REAPPOINTMENT Bishop Dr. Reginald Saffo | Reappointment | PROPOSED REAPPOINTMENT
Appointee(s): Bishop Dr. Reginald Saffo
Position: Director
Department/Board/Commission: Cook County Land Bank Authority Board of Directors
Effective date: Immediate
Expiration date: 1/15/2017, or until a successor is appointed
Summary: Reappointment pursuant to the requirement that the Land Bank Authority Board contain one (1) representative from a Suburban Cook County community organization | approve | Pass |
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14-0810
| 1 | | PROPOSED APPOINTMENT Nancy Holguin Rivas | Appointment | PROPOSED APPOINTMENT
Appointee(s): Nancy Holguin Rivas
Position: Member
Department/Board/Commission: Cook County Zoning Board of Appeals
Effective date: Immediate
Expiration date: 2/19/2019, or until a successor is appointed | refer | Pass |
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14-0292
| 1 | | PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDMENT | Ordinance Amendment | PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDMENT
Cook County Justice Advisory Council
BE IT ORDAINED, by the Cook County Board of Commissioners, that Chapter 2, Article VI, Division 1, Sec.2-473(a) is hereby amended as Follows:
Sec. 2-473. Cook County Justice Advisory Council.
(a) There is hereby created a Judicial Advisory Council which shall consist of five nine members who shall be appointed by the President of the County Board; said Council shall be referred to as the Cook County Justice Advisory Council. All shall be persons learned in the law, and two at least of their number shall be members of the judiciary. The persons thus appointed shall hold office for four years and until their respective successors have been duly appointed and qualified. They shall serve without compensation, but shall be reimbursed for all expenses incurred in carrying out the duties defined by this section.
Effective date: This ordinance shall be in effect immediately upon adoption. | approve | Pass |
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14-0853
| 1 | | Procurement - OIIG Amendment | Ordinance Amendment | PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDMENT
AN AMENDMENT TO THE PROCUREMENT CODE
NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED, by the Cook County Board of Commissioners that Part I, Chapter 34, Article IV, Division 7, Section 34-250 of the Cook County Code, is hereby amended as follows:
Sec. 34-250. Reporting irregularities suspected or known fraudulent activity.
The Board encourages aAny Person involved in the Cook County procurement process, including employees, contractors, and those seeking to become Contractors do business with the County, shall to report directly and without delay, any suspected or known irregularities fraudulent activity in the County's procurement process to the County Compliance Officer of the Office of the Cook County Inspector General. In addition to any applicable laws protecting whistleblowers, the County shall ensure that a report made in good faith will not result in any adverse action taken by the Board or the County against the Person making such a report. The CPO's procedures will include a mechanism to publish this provision to all appropriate Persons.
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14-0818
| 1 | | Legislation and Intergovernmental Relations | Committee Minutes | COMMITTEE REPORT
Committee Name: Legislation and Intergovernmental Relations
Committee Date: 1/14/ 2014 | approve | Pass |
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14-0819
| 1 | | Finance Subcommittee on Litigation | Committee Minutes | COMMITTEE REPORT
Committee Name: Finance Subcommittee on Litigation
Committee Date: 1/14/2014 | approve | Pass |
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14-0820
| 1 | | Finance Subcommittee on Workers’ Compensation | Committee Minutes | COMMITTEE REPORT
Committee Name: Finance Subcommittee on Workers’ Compensation
Committee Date: 1/14/2014 | approve | Pass |
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14-0821
| 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: 1/14/2014 | approve | Pass |
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14-0651
| 1 | | Rules and Administration | Committee Minutes | COMMITTEE REPORT
Committee Name: Rules and Administration
Committee Date: 1/15/2014 | approve | Pass |
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14-0650
| 1 | | Finance | Committee Minutes | COMMITTEE REPORT
Committee Name: Finance
Committee Date: 1/15/2014 | approve | Pass |
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14-0652
| 1 | | Zoning and Building | Committee Minutes | COMMITTEE REPORT
Committee Name: Zoning and Building
Committee Date: 1/15/2014 | approve | Pass |
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14-0706
| 1 | | Bills and Claims Report | Report | Bills and Claims Report | receive and file | Pass |
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14-0293
| 1 | | Aon Actuarial Services Contract Extension | Contract Amendment | PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT
Department(s): Department of Risk Management
Vendor: Aon Risk Services Central, Inc., Chicago, Illinois
Request: Requesting authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to increase and extend contract
Good(s) or Service(s): Actuarial and Risk Management Services
Original Contract Period: 2/1/2011 - 1/31/2014
Proposed Contract Period Extension: 2/1/2014 - 1/31/2015
Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $118,500.00
Original Approval: 2/15/2011, $118,500.00
Previous Board Increase(s): N/A
Previous Chief Procurement Officer Increase(s): N/A
This Increase Requested: $39,500.00
Potential Fiscal Impact: $39,500.00
Accounts: 490-260
Contract Number(s): 10-50-1081P
Concurrences:
The vendor has met the Minority and Women Owned Business Enterprise Ordinance.
Office of the Chief Procurement Officer concurs.
Summary: On 2/15/2011 the Cook County Board of Commissioners authorized the prior Purchasing Agent to enter into a contract with Aon Risk Services Central, Inc. for Actuarial a | approve | Pass |
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14-0439
| 1 | | FEBRUARY AS NATIONAL SPAY AND NEUTER MONTH | Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
RECOGNIZING FEBRUARY AS NATIONAL SPAY AND NEUTER MONTH
WHEREAS, pet overpopulation results in an estimated 6-8 million animals entering shelters nationwide each year; and
WHEREAS, tragically, only half of these animals find adoptive homes resulting in the euthanasia of 3-4 million animals per year across the nation; and
WHEREAS, spay/neuter is the only permanent, 100 percent effective method of birth control for dogs and cats; and
WHEREAS, the spay/neuter procedure prevents various forms of cancer and bacterial infections thus adding to the quantity and quality of the dog or cat’s life; and
WHEREAS, during the month of February, the Cook County Department of Animal and Rabies Control conducts a spay/neuter rebate program that allows any citizen of Cook County with a valid rabies vaccine to have their pet spayed/neutered at the veterinarian of their choice; and
WHEREAS, 4126 animals were spayed/neutered in the month of February 2013 in Cook County saving the citizens of Cook County $165,040.00 through the Cook County Animal and Rabies Contro | approve | Pass |
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14-0002
| 1 | | 12-4-2013 170th Change in Planes #9 11-13-2013 | Change in Plans and Extra Work (Highway) | PROPOSED CHANGE IN PLANS AND EXTRA WORK (TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS)
Department: Transportation and Highways
Other Part(ies): G & V Construction Company, Inc., Bensenville, Illinois
Action: Request approval
Section: 08-B5934-04-RP
Location: 170th (167th) Street; South Park Avenue to Bishop Ford Freeway in the Village of South Holland, Cook County, Illinois
Board District: 6
Good(s) or Service(s): New items were required for storm sewer removal at various locations to avoid conflict with proposed pavement, repair of a damaged water service which had been mismarked by the Village of South Holland, and repair of an existing storm sewer lateral.
Fiscal Impact: $30,064.96 (increase)
Accounts: 600-600 (Motor Fuel Tax Fund)
Additional Details:
Contract: 12-28-016
IDOT Contract No.: 10218
Fed. Project No.: M-9003(742)
Fed. Job No.: C-91-187-11
Adjustment of Quantities and New Items
The Department of Transportation and Highways respectfully submits a change in plans and extra work of the above captioned project in the Village of South H | approve | Pass |
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14-0008
| 1 | | 1-15-2014 12-4-2013 C & P 170th 08-B5935-05-RP | Change in Plans and Extra Work (Highway) | PROPOSED CHANGE IN PLANS AND EXTRA WORK (TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS)
Department: Transportation and Highways
Other Part(ies): Capitol Cement Inc., Chicago Illinois
Action: Request approval
Section: 08-B5935-05-RP
Location: 170th (167th) Street, Bishop Ford Freeway to Burnham Avenue in the Villages of South Holland and Lansing
Board District: 6
Good(s) or Service(s): Final Adjustment of Quantities and New Item
Fiscal Impact: $53,378.24 (decrease)
Accounts: 600-600 (Motor Fuel Tax)
Additional Details: The quantities as shown on the contract documents were estimated for bidding purposes only. This change represents the difference between the estimated quantities and actual field quantities of work performed. Since added work is paid under the particular items of work performed, contract extra work item is eliminated. A new item is required for repair of existing catch basins and pipes, per field conditions. | approve | Pass |
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14-0010
| 1 | | 12-4-2013 Contract No. 1330-13054 Equipment Rental contract | Contract (Highway) | PROPOSED CONTRACT (TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS)
Department(s): Transportation and Highways
Vendor: Hertz Equipment Rental Corporation, Park Ridge, New Jersey
Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to enter into and execute
Good(s) or Service(s): Heavy Equipment Rental and Associated Services
Location: Department of Transportation and Highways, Maintenance Districts Countywide
Section: N/A
Contract Value: $125,000.00
Contract period: Upon Board Approval 12/4/2013 - 12/3/2014
Potential Fiscal Year Budget Impact: FY 2014 $125,000.00.
Accounts: 600-585 (Motor Fuel Tax Fund)
Contract Number(s): 1330-13054
Concurrences:
The vendor has met the Minority and Women Owned Business Enterprise Ordinance.
DO NOT PUT TEXT HERE. FOR PROCUREMENT TO ADD CONCURRENCE STATEMENT OR N/A
Summary: This rental equipment is needed to enable the Department to continue operations for safe and sustainable highways by supporting a shortage of equipment and an aging current fleet. This contract is in obligation for Heavy Equipment Rent | approve | Pass |
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14-0270
| 1 | | 1-15-2014 Quentin Road 13-V6243-04-SS | Improvement Resolution (Highway) | PROPOSED IMPROVEMENT RESOLUTION (TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS)
Department: Transportation and Highways
Project Type: Ex: Motor Fuel Tax Project
Request: Approval
Project: This improvement, as proposed, will consist of pavement removal and replacement, curb and gutter removal and replacement, sidewalk removal and replacement, storm sewer removal, pavement marking, landscaping, traffic control and protection, engineering and other necessary highway appurtenances.
Location: Quentin Road - Medford Drive to Illinois Avenue in the Village of Palatine
Section: 13-V6243-04-SS
County Board District(s): 14
Centerline Mileage: 0.20
Fiscal Impact: $625,000.00
Accounts: Motor Fuel Tax Fund (600-585)
Summary: This appropriation reflects the County’s obligation to reimburse the Village of Palatine for its share of improvement costs through a Reimbursement Agreement approved by your Honorable Body on 11/13/2013. This improvement is needed to alleviate drainage issues along Quentin Road in order to ensure the safety of pedestrians, the motoring public a | approve | Pass |
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14-0271
| 1 | | 1-15-2014 Imp Touhy Ave 14-13018-01-EG | Appropriating Resolution (Highway) | PROPOSED APPROPRIATING RESOLUTION (TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS)
Department: Transportation and Highways
Other Part(ies): Illinois State Toll Highway Authority
Request: Approval
Good(s) or Services(s): Appropriating funds for Phase II Design Engineering for a roadway reconstruction and realignment project along Touhy Avenue (IL 72) from Elmhurst Road to Mount Prospect Road in the Cities of Chicago and Des Plaines, the Village of Elk Grove and unincorporated Elk Grove Township by an outside engineering consultant.
Location: Touhy Avenue - Elmhurst Road to Mount Prospect Road in the Cities of Chicago and Des Plaines, Village of Elk Grove and unincorporated Elk Grove Township in County Board District #17. Centerline Mileage: 0.9 miles
Section: 14-13018-01-EG
Fiscal Impact: $4,600,000.00
Accounts: Motor Fuel Tax Fund (600-585 Account)
Summary: These services are needed by the Department as part of the County’s participation in the Elgin O’Hare Western Access project by the Illinois State Toll Highway Authority. This improvement is needed to | approve | Pass |
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14-0272
| 1 | | 1-15-2014 Imp Res Hintz Road 14-A5416-04-BR | Improvement Resolution (Highway) | PROPOSED IMPROVEMENT RESOLUTION (TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS)
Department: Transportation and Highways
Project Type: Motor Fuel Tax Project
Request: Approval
Project: This improvement, as proposed, shall be repair of the existing bridge and shall include removal and replacement of the preformed joint seals, scarification of the approach pavement, placement of latex overlay on the approach pavement, bridge deck grooving, approach slab repairs (partial & full depth), deck slab repair (partial depth), placement of controlled low strength material, concrete curb and gutter removal and replacement, concrete sidewalk removal and replacement, cleaning and resealing relief joints, landscaping, traffic control and protection, engineering and other necessary highway appurtenances.
Location: Hintz Road at Ecko Lake (west of Wheeling Road) in the Village of Wheeling
Section: 14-A5416-04-BR
County Board District(s): 14
Centerline Mileage: N/A
Fiscal Impact: $375,000.00
Accounts: 600-585 Motor Fuel Tax Fund
Summary: This improvement is needed to | approve | Pass |
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14-0273
| 1 | | 1-15-2014 Imp Res Hintz Road 14-A5416-03-RP | Improvement Resolution (Highway) | PROPOSED IMPROVEMENT RESOLUTION (TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS)
Department: Transportation and Highways
Project Type: Motor Fuel Tax Project
Request: Approval
Project: This improvement, as proposed, will consist of full depth concrete patching of the existing pavement and includes diamond grinding concrete pavement, curb and gutter repairs, median repairs, adjustments or reconstruction of existing drainage structures, joint repairs, removal and replacement of traffic signal detector loops, landscaping, traffic control and protection, pavement marking, engineering and other necessary highway appurtenances.
Location: Hintz Road - Elmhurst Road to Milwaukee Avenue in the City of Prospect Heights and the Village of Wheeling
Section: 14-A5416-03-RP
County Board District(s): 14
Centerline Mileage: 2.04
Fiscal Impact: $3,475,000.00
Accounts: 600-585 (Motor Fuel Tax Fund) | approve | Pass |
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14-0274
| 1 | | Metra IGA Kedzie Ave 13-W4612-07-LS | Intergovernmental Agreement (Highway) | PROPOSED INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT (TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS)
Department: Transportation and Highways
Other Part(ies): Commuter Rail Division of the Regional Transportation Authority (Metra)
Request: Authorization to enter into an intergovernmental agreement
Goods or Services: Wireline Easement Agreement between the Commuter Rail Division of the Regional Transportation Authority (Metra) and the County of Cook, wherein Metra will grant to the County a non-exclusive easement across its right-of-way and tracks for installation, operation, repair and maintenance of a 3-inch diameter steel conduit pipe for street lighting electrical access along 139th Street
Location: Kedzie Avenue and 139th Street in the Village of Robbins
Centerline Mileage: 0.51
Section: 13-W4612-07-LS
County Board District: 5
Agreement Number(s): N/A
Agreement Period: N/A
Fiscal Impact: $2,500.00
Accounts: Motor Fuel Tax Fund: (600-585 Account)
Summary: In consideration of this easement, the County will pay to Metra the sum of $2,500.00 for the cost of prep | approve | Pass |
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14-0295
| 1 | | 1-15-2014 Construction Report Nov 30 2013 | Report | REPORT
Department: Transportation and Highways
Request: Receive and File
Report Title: Department of Transportation and Highways Construction Bureau Status Report
Report Period: Ending 11/30/2013
Summary: Submitted is a copy of the Construction Bureau Progress Report ending 11/30/2013 | receive and file | Pass |
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14-0333
| 1 | | 1-15-2014 Material Testing Appro Res | Appropriating Resolution (Highway) | PROPOSED APPROPRIATING RESOLUTION (TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS)
Department: Transportation and Highways
Other Part(ies): N/A
Request: Approval
Good(s) or Services(s): Professional Engineering Services, Material Testing and inspection services for the construction of County projects at various locations throughout Cook County by an outside engineering consultant, and said services shall be supervised by County Forces.
These services are needed to enable the Department to continue its mission of providing safe, efficient and effective transportation services for the general public in Cook County. This appropriation is made in anticipation of a forthcoming contract to be presented to your Honorable Body at a later date.
Location: Various Locations throughout Cook County in County Board Districts: Countywide
Section: 14-8TEST-02-EG
Fiscal Impact: $875,000.00
Accounts: 600-585 (Motor Fuel Tax Fund) | approve | Pass |
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14-0665
| 1 | | Foreign Rail Study IGA with IDOT | Intergovernmental Agreement (Highway) | PROPOSED INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT (TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS)
Department: Transportation and Highways
Other Part(ies): State of Illinois
Request: Approval
Goods or Services: Intergovernmental Agreement between the State of Illinois - Department of Transportation and Cook County, wherein Cook County will conduct a Freight Rail Study.
Location: Central and South Cook County
Section: 12-6HISP-36-ES Federal Project: SPR-PL-3000(50)
County Board District: 1-12, 17
Agreement Number(s): N/A
Agreement Period: N/A
Fiscal Impact: $600,000.00 ($480,000.00 to be reimbursed from the State of Illinois)
Accounts: 600-585 (Motor Fuel Tax Fund)
Summary: The Department of Transportation and Highways submits for execution an Intergovernmental Agreement between the State of Illinois - Department of Transportation and Cook County, wherein Cook County will conduct a Freight Rail Study. The purpose of the study is to identify existing freight rail systems and corridors and recommend vital improvements in rail infrastructure, roads, grade cros | approve | Pass |
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14-0091
| 1 | | UNLAWFUL CLOUDING OF TITLE | Ordinance Amendment | PROPOSED SUBSTITUTE TO 14-0091
PROPOSED ORDINANCE
UNLAWFUL CLOUDING OF TITLE
BE IT ORDAINED, by the Cook County Board of Commissioners, that Chapter 58 OFFENSES AND MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS, ARTICLE II. - OFFENSES INVOLVING PROPERTY RIGHTS, SECTION 58-45 of the Cook County Code is hereby enacted as follows:
Sec. 58-45. Unlawful Clouding of Title.
(a) Any person who intentionally records or files or causes to be recorded or filed any document in the Office of the Cook County Recorder of Deeds that is a cloud on the title of land in Cook County, knowing that the theory upon which the purported cloud on title is based is not recognized as a legitimate legal theory by the Courts of the United States, the State of Illinois, or any County within the State of Illinois, commits the offense of unlawful clouding of title.
(b) Any person who commits the offense of unlawful clouding of title shall be fined $5,000.00 for the first offense. Any person who commits this offense a second time shall be fined $7,500.00. Any person who commits this offense a third or subsequent tim | accept as substituted | Pass |
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14-0091
| 1 | | UNLAWFUL CLOUDING OF TITLE | Ordinance Amendment | PROPOSED SUBSTITUTE TO 14-0091
PROPOSED ORDINANCE
UNLAWFUL CLOUDING OF TITLE
BE IT ORDAINED, by the Cook County Board of Commissioners, that Chapter 58 OFFENSES AND MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS, ARTICLE II. - OFFENSES INVOLVING PROPERTY RIGHTS, SECTION 58-45 of the Cook County Code is hereby enacted as follows:
Sec. 58-45. Unlawful Clouding of Title.
(a) Any person who intentionally records or files or causes to be recorded or filed any document in the Office of the Cook County Recorder of Deeds that is a cloud on the title of land in Cook County, knowing that the theory upon which the purported cloud on title is based is not recognized as a legitimate legal theory by the Courts of the United States, the State of Illinois, or any County within the State of Illinois, commits the offense of unlawful clouding of title.
(b) Any person who commits the offense of unlawful clouding of title shall be fined $5,000.00 for the first offense. Any person who commits this offense a second time shall be fined $7,500.00. Any person who commits this offense a third or subsequent tim | approve as substituted | Pass |
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14-0262
| 1 | | Brookfield Zoo 3300 S Golf Road Brookfield | Reduced Fee Permit | PROPOSED REDUCED FEE PERMIT
Department: Building and Zoning
Other Part(ies): Chicago Zoological Society-Brookfield Zoo, Brookfield, Illinois
Request: Approval of a Fee Waiver Request
County District: 16
Township: Proviso
Property: 3300 S. Golf Road, Brookfield, Illinois
Permit Number: 131537
Description: Construct Shed at Habitat Africa
Original Permit Fee Amount: $439.90
Percent Waived: 10%
Amount Waived: $43.99 | approve | Pass |
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14-0263
| 1 | | Brookfield Zoo 3300 S Golf Road Brookfield | Reduced Fee Permit | PROPOSED REDUCED FEE PERMIT
Department: Building and Zoning
Other Part(ies): Chicago Zoological Society-Brookfield Zoo, Brookfield, Illinois
Request: Approval of a Fee Waiver Request
County District: 16
Township: Proviso
Property: 3300 S. Golf Road, Brookfield, Illinois
Permit Number: 132208
Description: Temporary Generator for Holiday Magic
Original Permit Fee Amount: $678.83
Percent Waived: 10%
Amount Waived: $67.88 | approve | Pass |
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14-0264
| 1 | | Loyola University Medical Center | Reduced Fee Permit | PROPOSED REDUCED FEE PERMIT
Department: Building and Zoning
Other Part(ies): Loyola University Medical Center
Request: Fee Waiver
County District: 1
Township: Proviso
Property: 2160 S. First Avenue, Maywood, Illinois
Permit Number: 131866
Description: Remodeling of Oncology Exam Room
Original Fee Amount: $2,321.35
Percent Waived: 10%
Amount Waived: $232.14 | approve | Pass |
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14-0265
| 1 | | Chicago Zoological Society-Brookfield Zoo, Brookfield, IL Fee Waiver Request | Reduced Fee Permit | PROPOSED REDUCED FEE PERMIT
Department: Building and Zoning
Other Part(ies): Chicago Zoological Society-Brookfield Zoo, Brookfield, Illinois
Request: Approval of a Fee Waiver Request
County District: 16
Township: Proviso
Property: 3300 S. Golf Road, Brookfield, Illinois
Permit Number: 131538
Description: Construct Shed at Australia House
Original Permit Fee Amount: $591.55
Percentage Waived: 10%
Amount Waived: $59.15 | approve | Pass |
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| 1 | | Brookfield Zoo 330 S Golf Road Brookfield | Reduced Fee Permit | PROPOSED REDUCED FEE PERMIT
Department: Building and Zoning
Other Part(ies): Chicago Zoological Society-Brookfield Zoo
Request: Fee Waiver Request
County District: 16
Township: Proviso
Property: 3300 S. Golf Road, Brookfield, Illinois
Permit Number: 140007
Description: Holiday Magic Tent Installation
Original Permit Fee Amount: $981.65
Percent Waived: 5%
Amount Waived: $49.08 | approve | Pass |
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14-0548
| 1 | | Loyola University Medical Center Center for Translational Research and Education Foundation | Reduced Fee Permit | PROPOSED REDUCED FEE PERMIT
Department: Building and Zoning
Other Part(ies): Loyola University Medical Center
Request: Approval of a fee waiver request
County District: 1
Township: Proviso
Property: 2160 S. First Avenue, Maywood, IL
Permit Number: 131364
Description: Center for Translational Research and Education Foundation only
Original Permit Fee: $210,888.50
Percent Waived: 10%
Amount Waived: $21,088.85 | approve | Pass |
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14-0698
| 1 | | DOC Division IX Window Cell Replacement-ID# 14-0698 | Job Order Contract | PROPOSED MISCELLANEOUS ITEM OF BUSINESS
Department: Capital Planning and Policy
Summary: The Office of Capital Planning and Policy, as authorized by the Cook County Chief Procurement Officer, plans to participate in the Cook County’s Job Order Contract (JOC) program to complete the three (4) capital projects listed below. JOC is a quantity based procurement process that allows facility owners to complete a multitude of repair/maintenance and construction projects with a single, competitively bid contract. The JOC process generally involves first selecting a pool of potential contractors through a competitive procurement process, and then identifying projects for such selected contractors.
The County has already completed a JOC competitive procurement process, and it has created the pool of general contractors to perform certain projects generally associated with maintenance, repairs, replacement and routine work.
The JOC program has an administrative component managed by the Gordian Group. The Gordian Group maintains an area price book, which captures the prices for sp | approve | Pass |
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14-0099
| 1 | | BUILT in Cook Loan Program Fees | Ordinance | PROPOSED ORDINANCE
An Ordinance authorizing Cook County through its Bureau of Economic Development to establish Program Fees for various BUILT in Cook Loan Programs.
WHEREAS, the Cook County Board of Commissioners on April 17, 2013 approved a Resolution authorizing the Bureau of Economic Development to accept the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Section 108 Loan Guarantee financing which will launch the BUILT (Broadening Urban Investment to Leverage Transportation) in Cook Loan Fund in an amount not to exceed $30 million dollars; and
WHEREAS, this financing will provide Cook County (County) through the Bureau of Economic Development with the lending authority to support sustainable economic development for the benefit of low- and moderate-income individuals; and
WHEREAS, the Section 108 program is administered as part of HUD’s Community Development and Block Grant (CDBG) program and is subject to the requirements governing the CDBG program; and
WHEREAS, it is permissible for Section 108 recipients to impose fees on third party borrowers who receiv | refer | Pass |
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14-0709
| 1 | | EJM Properties, LLC | Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
EJM PROPERTIES, LLC REQUEST FOR A Real Property Assessment Classification 8
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 EJM Properties, LLC and Resolution from the Village of South Holland for an abandoned industrial facility located at 570 Armory Drive, South Holland, Cook County, Illinois, Cook County District 17 6, and Permanent Index Number 29-21-319-003-0000; 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 a | refer | Pass |
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14-0710
| 1 | | Siam Marina Properties, LLC | Resolution | PROPOSED RESOLUTION
Siam Marina Properties, LLC REQUEST FOR A Real Property Assessment Classification 8
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 Siam Marina Properties, LLC and Resolution No. 2013-R-003 from the Tinley Park for an abandoned commercial facility located at 16846 Oak Park Avenue, Tinley Park, Cook County, Illinois, Cook County District 6, and Permanent Index Number 28-30-107001-0000; 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 t | refer | Pass |
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14-0608
| 1 | | Crown Castle PWA | Public Way License Agreement | PROPOSED PUBLIC WAY LICENSE AGREEMENT
Department: Real Estate Management
Request: Approval of a Public Way License Agreement
Grantor: County of Cook
Grantee: Crown Castle NG Central Inc.
Term: 1/1/2014 - 6/30/2017
Annual License Fee: $1,898.02 for the initial six months, based on an annual fee of $3,796.03, as adjusted annually by Consumer Price Index
Summary: This license is in accordance with Cook County Code Chapter 66, Road and Bridges, Article 3, Public Way Regulatory Ordinance, enacted by the Board of Commissioners on 6/19/2007. The license fees, term start and end dates are all set by ordinance. Grantee has met the insurance requirements under the License Agreement | approve | Pass |
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| 1 | | Mission Brook SD PWA | Public Way License Agreement | PROPOSED PUBLIC WAY LICENSE AGREEMENT
Department: Real Estate Management
Request: Approval of A Public Way Agreement
Grantor: County of Cook
Grantee: Mission Brook Sanitary District
Term: 1/1/2014 - 6/30/2017
Annual License Fee: Waived pursuant to Ordinance
Summary: Under the Cook County Code, approved by the Board of Commissioners on 6/19/2007
(the “Ordinance”), municipalities, special districts and other units of local government are exempted
from the imposition of License fees, pursuant to Chapter 66, Sec. 66-102. Based upon the Grantee’s
status as a unit of local government, body politic, political subdivision and municipal corporation, of the
State of Illinois, the License fee is therefore waived as to Grantee. Grantee has met the insurance
requirements under the License Agreement. | approve | Pass |
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14-0611
| 1 | | Comm Fritchey Dist Office 2nd Amend | Lease Agreement | PROPOSED LEASE AMENDMENT
Department: Real Estate Management
Request: Approval of a Second Amendment to Lease
Landlord: ICM Properties, Inc.
Tenant: County of Cook, for the use of Commissioner John A. Fritchey
Location: 2539 North Southport Avenue, Chicago, Illinois
Term/Extension Period: 1/1/2014 - 11/30/2014
Space Occupied: 675 Square feet
Monthly Rent: $1,575.00 / Annual: $18,900.00
Fiscal Impact: $17,325.00
Accounts: 092-660 Account
Option to Renew: None
Termination: By Tenant with thirty days prior written notice
Utilities Included: No, separately metered and paid by Tenant (092-429 Account)
Summary: Commissioner John A. Fritchey will use the Premises for his 12th District field office. | approve | Pass |
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14-0615
| 1 | | 69W Verizon License Agreement | Lease Agreement | PROPOSED LEASE AGREEMENT
Department: Real Estate Management
Request: Approval of a (New) License Agreement
Landlord: County of Cook
Tenant: Chicago SMSA Limited Partnership, d/b/a Verizon Wireless
Location: 69 W. Washington Street, Chicago, Illinois
Term/Extension Period: 1/1/2014 - 12/31/2028
Space Occupied: 100 Square feet
Monthly Rent: $2,500 Monthly ($30,000 Annually) for year one, with a 3% increase each year thereafter
Fiscal Impact: Revenue Generating
Accounts: N/A
Option to Renew: None
Termination: By County under certain conditions
Utilities Included: No, Tenant shall pay $100 per month for utilities in addition to the license fee.
Summary/Notes: Verizon acknowledges that Verizon, as successor licensee has been in possession of approximately 100 square feet of the Premises under a certain Antenna Site license Agreement dated 9/23/1992. Under the new license, Verizon would continue to operate and maintain antennas and related equipment at the Building. Verizon has met the insurance requirements | approve | Pass |
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14-0622
| 1 | | 69W Subway Lease Agreement | Lease Agreement | PROPOSED LEASE AGREEMENT
Department: Real Estate Management
Request: Approval of a (New) Lease Agreement
Landlord: County of Cook
Tenant: Subway Real Estate, LLC
Location: 69 West Washington Street, Lower Level, Suite LL13
Term/Extension Period: 6/1/2014 - 5/31/2024, subject to completion of improvements
Space Occupied: 1,332 Square feet
Monthly Rent:
Gross Rent:
Lease Year Rent (psf) Annual Monthly
|109| $28.00 $37,296.00 $3,108.00
|109| $28.70 $38,228.40 $3,185.70
|109| $29.42 $39,187.44 $3,265.62
|109| $30.15 $41,158.80 $3,429.90
|109| $31.67 $42,184.44 $3,515.37
|109| $32.46 $43,236.72 $3,603.06
|109| $33.27 $44,315.64 $3,692.97
|10 9| $34.10 $45,421.20 $3,785.10
10 $34.95 $46,553.40 $3,879.45
Fiscal Impact: Revenue Generating
Accounts: N/A
Option to Renew: Two 5 year options (At Market Rate, not less than existing rent)
Termination: N/A
Utilities Included: HVAC and water included, Tenant pays electric metered to Premises
Summary/Notes: Operating Expenses and Taxes: In addition to | defer | Pass |
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14-0688
| 1 | | FPD 2nd Amend to IGA OFH | Intergovernmental Agreement Amendment | PROPOSED INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT AMENDMENT (REAL ESTATE)
Department: Real Estate Management
Landlord: County of Cook
Tenant: Forest Preserve District of Cook County
Request: Approval of a Second Amendment to Intergovernmental Agreement
Location: Oak Forest Health Center Campus
Agreement Period: N/A
Termination: N/A
Space Occupied: 1.418 acres
Fiscal Impact: None
Accounts: N/A
Summary:
On 7/12/2011, this Board authorized an Intergovernmental Agreement (the “IGA”) between Cook County and the District to establish a joint planning initiative to provide for cooperation and to prepare plans for the development of 175 acres of new forest preserve land adjacent to the Oak Forest Health Center that was formerly owned by Cook County. On 7/10/2012, the County Board and the District Board amended the IGA to provide for access, signage, and other actions to further the cooperative development of the Preserve. The parties now have determined that the use of portions of the existing service road on the Campus would facilitate the timely and cost | approve | Pass |
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14-0695
| 1 | | HR Activity Reports for Pay Periods 24 and 25 | Report | REPORT
Department: Bureau of Human Resources
Request: Receive and File
Report Title: Human Resources Activity Reports for Pay Periods 24 and 25
Report Period: Pay Period 24: 11/3/2013 - 11/16/2013 and Pay Period 25: 11/ 17/2013 - 11/30/2013
Summary: Submitting the Human Resources Activity report covering the pay periods listed above. | receive and file | Pass |
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14-0096
| 1 | | Chicago Community Foundation / Smart Chicago | Contract (Technology) | PROPOSED CONTRACT (TECHNOLOGY)
Department(s): Bureau of Technology
Vendor: Chicago Community Foundation, Chicago, Illinois
Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to enter into and execute
Good(s) or Service(s): Good(s) or Service(s): Contract with Chicago Community Foundation, which will provide services through the Smart Chicago Collaborative to expand the County’s open data initiative by publishing open data sets and developing open data applications.
Contract Value: $170,000.00
Contract period: 2/1/2014 - 1/31/2016 with two (2) one-year renewal options
Potential Fiscal Year Budget Impact: FY 2014: $70,833.00; FY 2015: $85,000.00; FY 2016: $14,167.00
Accounts: FY 2014: 545-260; FY 2015: 490-260; FY 2016: 490-260
Contract Number(s): 1441-13289
Concurrence(s):
Vendor has met the Minority and Women Business Enterprise Ordinance.
The Chief Procurement Officer concurs.
Summary: The Bureau of Technology (BOT) is requesting approval to enter into a twenty-four (24) month with two (2) one-year renewal options, sole sou | approve as amended | Pass |
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14-0597
| 1 | | Globetrotters Engineering Corporation | Contract (Technology) | PROPOSED CONTRACT (TECHNOLOGY)
Department(s): Bureau of Technology
Vendor: Globetrotters Engineering Corporation, Chicago, Illinois
Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to enter into and execute contract
Good(s) or Service(s): Engineering and design services for the Phase IV of Broadband Program, fiber optic work
Contract Value: $408,646.00
Contract period: 01/15/2014 - 12/31/2015 with one (1) one (1) year extension option
Potential Fiscal Year Budget Impact: $408,646.00
Accounts: 715/009-570
Contract Number(s): 1388-13279
Concurrence(s):
The Vendor has met the Minority and Women Owned Business Enterprise Ordinance.
The Chief Procurement Officer concurs.
Summary: This contract would allow BOT to work with Globetrotters Engineering Corporation, which the County’s Office of the Chief Procurement Officer has pre-qualified to perform fiber optic engineering work for Cook County. This contract would further the County’s Broadband Program by providing additional detailed design engineering and fiber testing to se | approve | Pass |
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14-0189
| 1 | | Cook County Suburban Publishers, Inc.; Chicago, Illinois | Contract | PROPOSED CONTRACT
Department(s): Cook County Assessor’s Office
Vendor: Cook County Suburban Publishers, Inc.; Chicago, Illinois
Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to enter into and execute
Good(s) or Service(s): State mandated publication of proposed assessed values and revisions made to 2014 Real Estate Triennial Assessment of South Townships in Cook County. Also, the State Mandated publication of revisions made to the 2014 Real Estate non-triennial assessment of North townships in Cook County.
Contract Value: $609,192.48
Contract period: 6/1/2014 - 6/30/2015
Potential Fiscal Year Budget Impact: $609,192.48
Accounts: 040-245
Contract Number(s): 1385-12975
Concurrences:
The Vendor has met the Minority and Women owned Business Enterprise Ordinance.
The Chief Procurement Officer concurs.
Summary: State mandated publication of proposed assessed values and revisions made to 2014 Real Estate Triennial Assessment of South Townships in Cook County. Also, the State Mandated publication of revisions made to the 2014 Real Esta | approve | Pass |
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14-0733
| 1 | | CoStar Realty Information Inc., Washington DC | Contract | PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT
Department(s): Cook County Assessor’s Office
Vendor: CoStar Realty Information Inc., Washington DC
Request: Authorization to extend and increase the amount of the contract
Good(s) or Service(s): Database Subscription to Real Estate Information
Original Contract Period: 1/1/2013 - 12/31/2013
Proposed Contract Period Extension: 1/1/2014 - 12/31/2014
Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $111,984.00
Original Approval: 07/16/2013, $111,984.00
Previous Board Increase(s): N/A
Previous Chief Procurement Officer Increase(s): N/A
This Increase Requested: $111,984.00
Potential Fiscal Impact: FY 2014 $111,984.00
Accounts: 040-353
Contract Number(s): 12-45-399
Concurrences:
Vendor has met the Minority and Women Business Enterprise Ordinance.
The Chief Procurement Officer concurs.
Summary: The Cook County Assessor’s Office wishes to exercise the option to renew for one (1) additional year as stated in contract no. 12-45-399. This is the first of two (2) options to renew. | approve | Pass |
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14-0730
| 1 | | Illinois Comptroller's Office Local Debt Recovery Program | Intergovernmental Agreement Amendment | PROPOSED INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT AMENDMENT
Department: Clerk of the Circuit Court
Other Part(ies): Illinois Office of the Comptroller, State of Illinois
Request: Amendment
Goods or Services: The Clerk’s Office working with the Illinois Comptroller’s Office under Local Debt Recovery Program (effective 1/1/2012 under Public Act 97-0632) to work to recoup uncollected delinquent traffic fines. The program allows Illinois State Comptroller’s Office to intercept payroll checks, income tax returns, vendor payments, pensions and lottery winnings.
Agreement Number: N/A
Agreement Period: Amendment
Fiscal Impact: None
Accounts: N/A
Summary: The parties hereby agree to amend the Intergovernmental Agreement (hereinafter, “the Agreement”) between the Illinois Office of the Comptroller and the Office of the Circuit Court Clerk of Cook County, (hereinafter referred to as the “local unit”), effective upon execution, as follows:
Article III, Section A, Subsection 1 is amended by inserting the following new Part (d):
(d) No debt which ha | approve | Pass |
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14-0116
| 1 | | Dominion Voting Services, Inc., Atlanta, Georgia | Contract | PROPOSED CONTRACT
Department(s): Cook County Clerk
Vendor: Dominion Voting Systems, Inc., Denver, Colorado
Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to enter into and execute
Good(s) or Service(s): Support and Maintenance of Election Ballot and Tally System Software and Parts & Supplies for Voting Equipment
Contract Value: $1,692,500.00
Contract period: 1/15/2014 - 11/30/2015
Potential Fiscal Year Budget Impact: FY 2014 $1,132,500.00, FY2015: $560,000.00.
Accounts: 524-260, 524-376
Contract Number(s): 1335-13193
Concurrences:
The vendor has met the Minority and Women Owned Business Enterprise Ordinance
The Chief Procurement Officer concurs.
Summary: In 2006, the Clerk’s Office selected Dominion as its vendor to provide HAVA (Help Americans Vote Act) compliant Voting Machines and Software. The software and voting equipment used by the Clerk’s Office Election Department is proprietary to Dominion. Therefore, Dominion is needed to provide the software and technical support services including ballot and database prepar | approve | Pass |
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14-0697
| 1 | | JJ Collins Ballot Apps | Contract | PROPOSED CONTRACT
Department(s): Cook County Clerk
Vendor: JJ Collins Sons Inc., Woodridge, Illinois
Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to enter into and execute
Good(s) or Service(s): Printing of Ballot Applications
Contract Value: $189,950.00
Contract period: 01/15/2014 - 1/14/2016
Potential Fiscal Year Budget Impact: FY 2014 $114,450.00, FY 2015 $75,500.00
Accounts: 524-240
Contract Number(s): 1335-13038
Concurrences:
The Vendor has met the Minority and Women Owned Business Enterprise Ordinance.
The Chief Procurement Officer concurs.
Summary: The Office of the Chief Procurement Officer issued a request for bids for Printing of Ballot Applications and the vendor was the lowest, responsive and responsible bidder. The ballot applications are used by Election Judges to verify a voter’s eligibility to vote in the precinct and provide a record of who voted on Election Day.
The total cost of the project is $189,950.00 over the course of the 2-year term and has been duly budgeted in the Clerk’s Office plans. Fu | approve | Pass |
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14-0699
| 1 | | Data Defenders Forensics | Contract (Technology) | PROPOSED CONTRACT (TECHNOLOGY)
Department(s): County Clerk
Vendor: Data Defenders, LLC, Chicago, Illinois
Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to enter into and execute contract
Good(s) or Service(s): Forensic Analysis of Election Equipment and Tally System
Contract Value: $338,681.00
Contract period: 01/15/2014 - 1/30/2016 with two (2) one-year renewal options
Potential Fiscal Year Budget Impact: FY 2014 $189,970.00, FY 2015 $148,711.00
Accounts: 524-260
Contract Number(s): 1388-13012
Concurrence(s):
The vendor has met the Minority and Women Owned Business Enterprise Ordinance.
The Office of the Chief Procurement Officer concurs.
Bureau of Technology concurs.
Summary: The Office of the Chief Procurement Officer issued a Request for Proposal to obtain forensic analysis of election systems and the selected vendor’s proposal was determined to best meet the needs of the County. Forensic analysis helps the Clerk’s Office to monitor its election equipment and tally system for tampering or hacking that could le | approve as amended | Pass |
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14-0729
| 1 | | Proposed Confirmation and Appointment of Election Judges | Report | REPORT
Department: County Clerk
Request: Approval
Report Title: Proposed Confirmation and Appointment of Election Judges
Report Period: 2014 and 2015
Summary: Submitting herewith a copy of the report concerning the selection, proposed confirmation and appointment of the Judges of Election to fill vacancies in the Office of Judge of Elections for the election precincts under the jurisdiction of the Cook County Clerk for the years 2014 and 2015.
Submitted is a list of names of persons recommended by the Chairmen, through their Committeemen, of the Cook County Central Committees of both the Democratic and Republican parties to serve as Judges of Election for the years 2014 and 2015. | approve | Pass |
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14-0736
| 1 | | Sentinel RDC_EV setup | Contract (Technology) | PROPOSED CONTRACT (TECHNOLOGY)
Department(s): County Clerk
Vendor: Sentinel Technologies, Inc., Downers Grove, Illinois
Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to enter into and execute contract
Good(s) or Service(s): Setup of Early Voting and Election Day Computer Equipment
Contract Value: $320,892.00
Contract period: 1/15/2014 - 4/30/2017
Potential Fiscal Year Budget Impact: FY2014 $106,964.00, FY2015 $106,964.00, FY2016 $106,964.00
Accounts: 524-260
Contract Number(s): 1388-13011
Concurrence(s):
The vendor has met the Minority and Women Owned Business Enterprise Ordinance.
The Office of the Chief Procurement Officer concurs.
Bureau of Technology concurs.
Summary: The Office of the Chief Procurement Officer issued a request for bids for Computer Equipment Services-Early Voting and Election Day Computer Equipment Setup. Sentinel Technologies was the lowest, responsive and responsible bidder. The Clerk’s Office supports nearly 50 Early Voting Sites and 19 Elections Remote Distribution Centers. The sites are | approve | Pass |
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14-0043
| 1 | | CPI increase re CBM | Contract Amendment | PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT
Department(s): Sheriff
Vendor: CBM Premier Management, LLC, Chicago, Illinois
Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to increase the amount of the contract
Good(s) or Service(s): Food service for inmate meals
Original Contract Period: 7/24/2012 - 7/23/2015
Proposed Contract Period Extension: N/A
Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $38,360,583.23
Original Approval: 7/24/2012
Previous Board Increase(s): N/A
Previous Chief Procurement Officer Increase(s): N/A
This Increase Requested: $570,359.78
Potential Fiscal Impact: FY 2013 $95,686.00; FY 2014 $285,181.00; FY 2015 $189,493.00
Accounts: (FY 2013 -$95,686.00) 239-223 ($86,827.00), 236-223 ($6,673.00), 212-223 ($1,667.00), 230-231 ($519.00); FY 2014 - ($285,181.00) - 239-223 ($283,653.00), 230- 231 ($1,528.00); FY 2015 - ($189,493.00) 239-223 ($188,484.00), 230-231 ($1,009.00)
Contract Number(s): 11-84-038
Concurrences:
The vendor has met the Minority and Women Owned Business Enterprise Ordinance.
The Chief Proc | approve | Pass |
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14-0704
| 1 | | Palantir Technologies | Contract Amendment (Technology) | PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT
Department(s): Cook County Sheriff
Vendor: Palantir Technologies, Inc., Palo Alto, California
Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to increase the number of licenses and servers of Palantir, in order to support the collection and exchange of data with other law enforcement agencies throughout the county.
Good(s) or Service(s): Purchase of additional licenses and servers for Palantir technologies, Inc. software.
Original Contract Period: 2/27/2013 - 2/26/2015
Proposed Contract Period Extension: N/A
Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $682,012.91
Original Approval: 02/27/2013, $682,012.91
Previous Board Increase(s): N/A
Previous Chief Procurement Officer Increase(s): N/A
This Increase Requested: $1,992,693.84
Potential Fiscal Impact: FY 2014 $1,257,706.06, FY 2015 $734,987.78
Accounts: 717/211-579
Contract Number(s): 13-30-076
Concurrences:
The vendor has met the Minority and Women Owned Business Enterprise Ordinance.
DO NOT PUT TEXT HERE. FOR PROCUREMENT TO | approve | Pass |
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14-0708
| 1 | | Tribrdige Ammendment | Contract Amendment (Technology) | PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT
Department(s): Cook County Sheriff’s Office
Vendor: Tribridge Holdings LLC, Tampa, Florida
Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to increase the amount and amend the scope of the contract
Good(s) or Service(s): This contract amendment will provide for the eLearning Services and a bidirectional interface between the new JMS System and Cermak Health Services.
Original Contract Period: 5/8/2013 - 5/7/2018
Proposed Contract Period Extension: N/A
Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $2,179,500.00
Original Approval: 05/08/2013, $2,179,500.00
Previous Board Increase(s): N/A
Previous Chief Procurement Officer Increase(s): N/A
This Increase Requested: $886,555.00
Potential Fiscal Impact: FY 2014 $367,373.00, FY 2015 $259,591.00 FY16 $259,591.00
Accounts: 214-186 - $826,555.00; 715/239-579 - $60,000.00
Contract Number(s): 13-11-12685
Concurrences:
The vendor has met the Minority and Women Owned Business Enterprise Ordinance.
The Chief Procurement Officer concurs. | approve | Pass |
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14-0451
| 1 | | Postconviction DNA Testing | Grant Award | PROPOSED GRANT AWARD
Department: State’s Attorney’s Office
Grantee: State’s Attorney’s Office
Grantor: Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority
Request: Request to Accept Grant
Purpose: Support the costs of dedicating one Postconviction DNA Assistant State’s Attorney and one Postconviction DNA Specialist that will form the Postconviction DNA Program.
Grant Amount: $332,533.00
Grant Period: 1/1/2014 through 12/31/2014
Fiscal Impact: None
Accounts: N/A
Concurrences:
The Budget Department has received all requisite documents and determined the fiscal impact on Cook County, if any
Summary: This grant will allow the Office to dedicate one Postconviction DNA Assistant State’s Attorney and one Postconviction DNA Specialist that will form the Postconviction DNA Program. This Program will solely focus on postconviction cases specifically dealing with DNA. The grant-funded staff will review postconviction cases to identify those in which DNA testing could prove the actual innocence of a person convicted of a violent felony offense(s) as de | approve | Pass |
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14-0732
| 1 | | SAO-NICB Major Insurance Fraud Program | Grant Award | PROPOSED GRANT AWARD
Department: Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office
Grantee: Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office
Grantor: National Insurance Crime Bureau
Request: Authorization to accept grant
Purpose: To create the SAO-NICB Major Insurance Fraud Program.
Grant Amount: $450,000.00
Grant Period: 1/1/2014 - 12/31/2015
Fiscal Impact: $13,760.00
Accounts: 250-818
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The Budget Department has received all requisite documents and determined the fiscal impact on Cook County, if any
Summary: The Program will dedicate one senior prosecutor and one junior prosecutor to work 100% insurance fraud matters through the SAO’s Financial Crimes Unit. These assistant state’s attorneys will be located at 2650 South California Avenue and will be dedicated to investigating and prosecuting crimes relating to insurance fraud and other related criminal activity. | approve | Pass |
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14-0401
| 1 | | Corris Davis v. Nurse Crawford, 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: Corris Davis v. Nurse Crawford, et al.,
Case Number: 13C3971 | refer | Pass |
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14-0402
| 1 | | Serrano v. Dr. 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: Serrano v. Dr. Taylor
Case Number: 13C3408 | refer | Pass |
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14-0403
| 1 | | Stokes v. Thomas Dart | Litigation Pending | PROPOSED LITIGATION PENDING
Department: State’s Attorney’s Office, Civil Actions Bureau
Request: Refer to the Board and/or the Finance Subcommittee on Litigation
Case Name: Stokes v. Thomas Dart
Case Number: 12C10105 | refer | Pass |
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14-0404
| 1 | | Clarence January v. Thomas Dart, et al., | Litigation Pending | PROPOSED LITIGATION PENDING
Department: State’s Attorney’s Office, Civil Actions Bureau
Request: Refer to the Board and/or the Finance Subcommittee on Litigation
Case Name: Clarence January v. Thomas Dart, et al.,
Case Number: 13C8052 | refer | Pass |
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14-0405
| 1 | | Smith v. Thomas Dart, et al., | Litigation Pending | PROPOSED LITIGATION PENDING
Department: State’s Attorney’s Office, Civil Actions Bureau
Request: Refer to the Board and/or the Finance Subcommittee on Litigation
Case Name: Smith v. Thomas Dart, et al.,
Case Number: 13C8223 | refer | Pass |
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14-0406
| 1 | | Quintaes Johnson v. Thomas Dart, et al., | Litigation Pending | PROPOSED LITIGATION PENDING
Department: State’s Attorney’s Office, Civil Actions Bureau
Request: Refer to the Board and/or the Finance Subcommittee on Litigation
Case Name: Quintaes Johnson v. Thomas Dart, et al.,
Case Number: 13C7880 | refer | Pass |
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14-0407
| 1 | | McMahon v. Officer Ateca, 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: McMahon v. Officer Ateca, et al.,
Case Number: 13C7349 | refer | Pass |
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14-0408
| 1 | | Brandon Brown v. Thomas Dart | Litigation Pending | PROPOSED LITIGATION PENDING
Department: State’s Attorney’s Office, Civil Actions Bureau
Request: Refer to the Board and/or the Finance Subcommittee on Litigation
Case Name: Brandon Brown v. Thomas Dart
Case Number: 13C3409 | refer | Pass |
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14-0409
| 1 | | Gene Michno v. Cook County Sheriff’s Office, 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: Gene Michno v. Cook County Sheriff’s Office, et al.,
Case Number: 13C7163 | refer | Pass |
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14-0410
| 1 | | Douglas Zimny v. Cook County Sheriff’s Office, 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: Douglas Zimny v. Cook County Sheriff’s Office, et al.,
Case Number: 12C5963 | refer | Pass |
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14-0411
| 1 | | Jarvis Winfield v. Thomas Dart, et al., | Litigation Pending | PROPOSED LITIGATION PENDING
Department: State’s Attorney’s Office, Civil Actions Bureau
Request: Refer to the Board and/or the Finance Subcommittee on Litigation
Case Name: Jarvis Winfield v. Thomas Dart, et al.,
Case Number: 13C8237 | refer | Pass |
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14-0412
| 1 | | Stevie Jackson v. Thomas Dart | Litigation Pending | PROPOSED LITIGATION PENDING
Department: State’s Attorney’s Office, Civil Actions Bureau
Request: Refer to the Board and/or the Finance Subcommittee on Litigation
Case Name: Stevie Jackson v. Thomas Dart
Case Number: 13C5584 | refer | Pass |
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14-0413
| 1 | | Stevie Jackson v. Thomas Dart | Litigation Pending | PROPOSED LITIGATION PENDING
Department: State’s Attorney’s Office, Civil Actions Bureau
Request: Refer to the Board and/or the Finance Subcommittee on Litigation
Case Name: Stevie Jackson v. Thomas Dart
Case Number: 13C4653 | refer | Pass |
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14-0414
| 1 | | Mario Reyes v. Thomas Dart, et al., | Litigation Pending | PROPOSED LITIGATION PENDING
Department: State’s Attorney’s Office, Civil Actions Bureau
Request: Refer to the Board and/or the Finance Subcommittee on Litigation
Case Name: Mario Reyes v. Thomas Dart, et al.,
Case Number: 13C5009 | refer | Pass |
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14-0415
| 1 | | Kamal Albitar v. Thomas Dart, et al. | Litigation Pending | PROPOSED LITIGATION PENDING
Department: State’s Attorney’s Office, Civil Actions Bureau
Request: Refer to the Board and/or the Finance Subcommittee on Litigation
Case Name: Kamal Albitar v. Thomas Dart, et al.,
Case Number: 13C6721 | refer | Pass |
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14-0416
| 1 | | Ivan Hernandez v. Cook County Sheriff’s Office, 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: Ivan Hernandez v. Cook County Sheriff’s Office, et al.,
Case Number: 13C7949 | refer | Pass |
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14-0417
| 1 | | Lynette Williams for the Estate of Keith Lavender v. County, d/b/a Stroger Hospital | Litigation Pending | PROPOSED LITIGATION PENDING
Department: State’s Attorney’s Office, Civil Actions Bureau
Request: Refer to the Board and/or the Finance Subcommittee on Litigation
Case Name: Lynette Williams for the Estate of Keith Lavender v. County, d/b/a Stroger Hospital
Case Number: 12L10236 | refer | Pass |
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14-0418
| 1 | | Ronald Lauden v. Thomas Dart, et al., | Litigation Pending | PROPOSED LITIGATION PENDING
Department: State’s Attorney’s Office, Civil Actions Bureau
Request: Refer to the Board and/or the Finance Subcommittee on Litigation
Case Name: Ronald Lauden v. Thomas Dart, et al.,
Case Number: 13C4421 | refer | Pass |
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14-0419
| 1 | | Delilah Buckley (Estate of Imani Velasquez) 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: Delilah Buckley (Estate of Imani Velasquez) v. County of Cook
Case Number: 13L5725 | refer | Pass |
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14-0421
| 1 | | Melitee Mallard v. County of Cook, 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: Melitee Mallard v. County of Cook, et al.,
Case Number: 13L5103 | refer | Pass |
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14-0422
| 1 | | Wajih Tadros (Estate of Mary Tadros) 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: Wajih Tadros (Estate of Mary Tadros) v. County of Cook
Case Number: 13L8577 | refer | Pass |
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14-0423
| 1 | | Sandra Jones 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: Sandra Jones v. Cook County
Case Number: 13CV744 | refer | Pass |
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14-0424
| 1 | | Lillian White 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: Lillian White v. Cook County
Case Number: 13CV1204 | refer | Pass |
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14-0425
| 1 | | Cerena Davis v. St. Bernard Hospital, 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: Cerena Davis v. St. Bernard Hospital, et al.,
Case Number: 13L11095 | refer | Pass |
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14-0426
| 1 | | Omar Ginez, Individually and as Administrator of the Estate of Xochitl Flores, deceased v. Stroger Hospital | 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: Omar Ginez, Individually and as Administrator of the Estate of Xochitl Flores, deceased v. Stroger Hospital
Case Number: 13L4651 | refer | Pass |
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14-0427
| 1 | | Alina Karaczun 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: Alina Karaczun v. County of Cook
Case Number: 12L9511 | refer | Pass |
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14-0428
| 1 | | Eddie McKee v. County of Cook d/b/a Cermak Hospital | 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: Eddie McKee v. County of Cook d/b/a Cermak Hospital
Case Number: 12L6335 | refer | Pass |
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14-0429
| 1 | | Pedro Serrano 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: Pedro Serrano v. County of Cook
Case Number: 13L2150 | refer | Pass |
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14-0430
| 1 | | Nicholas Vaughan v. Cook County Jail | Litigation Pending | PROPOSED LITIGATION PENDING
Department: State’s Attorney’s Office, Civil Actions Bureau
Request: Refer to the Board and/or the Finance Subcommittee on Litigation
Case Name: Nicholas Vaughan v. Cook County Jail
Case Number: 13M116801 | refer | Pass |
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14-0431
| 1 | | Ramsey Quintero v. Thomas Dart | Litigation Pending | PROPOSED LITIGATION PENDING
Department: State’s Attorney’s Office, Civil Actions Bureau
Request: Refer to the Board and/or the Finance Subcommittee on Litigation
Case Name: Ramsey Quintero v. Thomas Dart
Case Number: 13C8025 | refer | Pass |
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14-0432
| 1 | | Jerome Allen v. State’s Attorney’s Office | 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: Jerome Allen v. State’s Attorney’s Office
Case Number: 440-2013-01052 | refer | Pass |
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14-0433
| 1 | | Carolyn Collins 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: Carolyn Collins v. Cook County, et al.,
Case Number: 13C5856 | refer | Pass |
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14-0858
| 1 | | CCDPH 2015 Strategic Plan Update | Report | REPORT
Department: Cook County Department of Public Health
Request: Receive and File
Report Title: 2015 Strategic Plan Update and Public Health Accreditation Board Update
Report Period: N/A
Summary: Pursuant to the Cook County Department of Public Health’s (CCDPH) application to the Public Health Accreditation Board, CCDPH submits the 2015 Strategic Plan Update and Public Health Accreditation Board Update for your information. | receive and file | Pass |
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14-0888
| 1 | | Land Bank Amendment | Ordinance Amendment | PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDMENT
ORDINANCE AMENDING THE COOK COUNTY LAND BANK AUTHORITY
BE IT ORDAINED, by the Cook County Board of Commissioners that Part II, Land Development Ordinances, Chapter 103, Land Bank Authority, Article II Land Bank Authority Board of Directors and Staff, Sections 103-17 through 103-19 of the Cook County Code are hereby enacted as follows:
ARTICLE II. LAND BANK AUTHORITY BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND STAFF
Sec. 103-17. Cook County Land Bank Board Of Directors.
The Land Bank shall be governed by a Board of Directors that shall be appointed by the President, subject to approval by the Cook County Board of Commissioners, within 45 days of the adoption of this Ordinance. Board of Directors shall be residents of Cook County. The Board of Directors shall consist of 15 16 members.
Sec. 103-18. Appointment of members.
Candidates for the Board of Directors appointed by the President shall be selected from the following categories.
(a) One Cook County Commissioner to serve as an Ex-Officio Member with voting rights. The Ex-Officio Member shall serve as a liaison | approve | Pass |
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