Cook County Board of Commissioners met April 23.
Here is the agenda provided by the board:
PUBLIC TESTIMONY
Due to the current health crisis, there is no in-person participation for the County Board meetings. The President and Commissioners will participate remotely. The public can observe the livestream https://www.cookcountyil.gov/service/watch-live-board-proceedings
The public can still testify to the Board Meetings. Only written comment will be accepted for those wishing to provide Public Testimony. Written comments provided prior to the start of the Board meeting will be read aloud at the meeting. Three minutes per comment will be allowed, though every effort will be made to read statements in their entirety. If you have additional material for the Board to consider, please email testimony to cookcounty.board@cookcountyil.gov and indicate a desire that your testimony be entered into the record. All written comment which complies with County Board Rules will be posted online.
PRESIDENT
20-2075
Presented by: TONI PRECKWINKLE, President, Cook County Board of Commissioners
PROPOSED APPOINTMENT
Appointee(s): Otis L. Story, SR., FACHE
Position: Director (President’s Appointment in accordance with Sec. 38-76 of the Cook Count Code of Ordinances)
Department/Board/Commission: Cook County Health and Hospitals System Board of Directors
Effective date: 5/1/2020
Expiration date: 4/30/2024, or until a successor is appointed and qualified.
20-2156
Presented by: TONI PRECKWINKLE, President, Cook County Board of Commissioners
PROPOSED MISCELLANEOUS ITEM OF BUSINESS
Department: Office of the President
Summary: Please be advised that Commissioner Jeffrey Tobolski, has tendered his resignation from his elected office as the 16th District Cook County Commissioner with a March 31, 2020 effective resignation date. A copy of his resignation letter has been submitted to the County Clerk.
20-2363
Sponsored by: TONI PRECKWINKLE (President), Cook County Board of Commissioners
PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDMENT
REMOTE MEETINGS
BE IT ORDAINED, by the Cook County Board of Commissioners, that Chapter 2 Administration, Article III. County Board, Division 2. Rules of Organization and Procedure, Sections 2-102, 2-106 and 2-112 of the Cook County Code is hereby amended as Follows:
Sec. 2-102. - Interpretation, force and effect. (a) Applicability. The meetings and actions of the Board, including all of its committees, shall be governed by this division.
(b) Effect of State law. Except as otherwise specifically provided in this division, this division supersedes all provisions of Illinois statute to the extent of any conflict or inconsistency, except for statutes that, by their terms, specifically limit home rule units pursuant to Article VII, Section 6(g) or 6(h) of the 1970 Constitution of the State of Illinois.
(c) Effective date. This division shall be in full force and effect upon adoption, and shall remain in full force and effect except as amended in accordance herewith, or until superseded by new rules adopted as part of the organization of a newly constituted Board at the commencement of a term.
(d) Interpretation. This division shall be interpreted and applied to foster the goals and purposes set forth in Section 2-101. This division is to be construed in accordance with the customary American usage and meaning of parliamentary terms and expressions and the plain meaning of the ordinary words appearing herein. In case of ambiguous application, this division shall be applied in a manner that fosters openness, accountability and fairness in the operation of the Board.
(e) Adoption of rules. At the commencement of a term, the Board may adopt new rules of organization and procedure by ordinance setting forth such rules in their entirety and repealing these rules. Such ordinance must be adopted by a majority of those elected. Rules so adopted shall supersede these rules.
(f) Rules for committee meetings. The rules of procedure for all committee, subcommittee and special committee meetings shall be the same as for Board meetings, except that committees composed of less than the entire Board shall require only a majority of the committee members for a quorum.
(g) Amendment or suspension of rules. Any provision of this division may be temporarily suspended by majority vote, upon motion of any Commissioner specifying the rule to be suspended.
(h) Remote meetings. All public meetings of the Board and its committees and subcommittees may be conducted by means of electronic, video, audio, or telephonic connection ("remote meeting") for the duration of the Illinois Gubernatorial Disaster Proclamation, including any extensions thereto, related to COVID-19 or a public health crisis. A member who desires to attend and participate in a remote public meeting shall do so by the designated electronic means. For purposes of conducting a remote meeting, the terms "written", "in writing", "document" and "copy" in these rules includes printed or electronic means, and a rule that requires an instrument to be handed to another member or the meeting Chair may be accomplished by electronic transmission.
**** Sec. 2-106. - Public Testimony at meetings of the Board, its Committees and Subcommittees.
The Board encourages public participation in the legislative process. The following rules shall apply at any meeting of the Board and its committees at which public comment or testimony is taken:
(a) Public testimony at all meetings. Subject to the provisions herein, public testimony will be permitted at all meetings of the Board, its committees and subcommittees. Any member of the general public may address the Board or any of its committees at any remote meeting required to be open to the public under the Open Meetings Act (5 ILCS 120/1, et seq.) in writing, or orally from a remote location by means of electronic, video, audio, or telephonic connection if permitted in the meeting notice.
(b) Authorization to speak. Authorization as a public speaker or to provide written testimony to be read into the record of a meeting of the Board, its committees and subcommittees shall be granted to those individuals who have submitted in writing, their name, municipality of residence, subject matter, and organization (if any) to the Secretary.
(c) Public comment period. Duly authorized public speakers shall be called upon to deliver testimony at a time specified in the meeting agenda, or at the discretion of the chair, but prior to final action by the meeting body as is practicable. For remote meetings, the public comment period may be limited to written testimony which will be read into the record.
(d) Germane subject matter encouraged. Public testimony should be germane to a specific item(s) on the meeting agenda. To preserve order and decorum and in the interest of efficiency, the presiding officer may impose subject matter limits on public comment or testimony.
(e) Time limit for public speakers. During their testimony, each public speaker may have up to Written public testimony or oral testimony will be limited to three minutes. The Secretary will keep track of the time and advise when the time for public testimony has expired. Responses to inquiries of the public speaker by the presiding officer or members shall not count towards any time limit. With leave, the presiding officer or members may extend a public speaker's time as desired.
(f) Prohibited behavior for public speakers. Public speaker or written testimony shall not include the use vulgar, abusive or otherwise inappropriate language when addressing the Board; failure to act appropriately; failure to speak to an item that is germane to the meeting, or failure to adhere to the time requirements may result in expulsion from the meeting and/or disqualify the person from providing future testimony.
(g) Disruptions of meetings prohibited. Disruptions of meetings are prohibited. Disruptions include, but are not limited to:
(1) Speech or testimony by an individual after expiration of the time allotted for the speaker's public comment or testimony;
(2) Speech or testimony by an individual that is not germane to a specific item or items on the meeting agenda;
(3) Speech or testimony by an individual who has not been recognized by the presiding officer for public comment or testimony, who is speaking in a volume louder than a low, conversational level appropriate for communication between persons seated next to each other in the chamber, or whose speech is audible by others; or
(4) Holding or placing a banner or sign during a meeting in a way that may endanger other individuals or that obstructs the free passage or view of others attending or viewing the meeting.
(5) Verbal comments and testimony must be conducted in respectful speech with no personal attacks.
(6) If an individual engages in disruption of the meeting, including, but not limited to, any of the actions described above, the presiding officer may: rule the individual out of order, direct the individual to cease the activity and impose other reasonable conditions for the individual's continued presence at the meeting. If the individual does not immediately comply with the presiding officer's order, the presiding officer may direct the removal of the individual from the meeting. Unless otherwise ordered by the presiding officer, any individual ordered to be removed from a meeting is excluded from returning to that meeting, unless the decision of the presiding officer is overruled by a majority vote of those members in attendance. Any two members may place before the body the question of whether to permit the individual to return to the same meeting.
(7) If an individual is removed either from two or more committee meetings within a 15-day period or from two or more consecutive meetings of the Board, the Board President or Committee Chairperson may exclude the individual from participation in public comment or testimony periods at future Board or committee meetings.
a. The Board President or Committee Chairperson shall notify the individual in writing of the type of exclusion, the specific reasons for the exclusion and the specific terms and length of the exclusion.
b. The notice of exclusion shall advise that the individual may submit written comments to the Clerk for distribution to the Board members at future public comment or testimony periods.
c. The notice of exclusion shall be filed with the Clerk, who shall post it on the door to the Board chambers and on the Board's web page, provide a copy of the notice to Board members and mail the notice to the individual's last known address, if any. The notice is effective when posted. The exclusion order shall remain posted on the door to the chambers for the duration of the exclusion period.
(8) In determining the scope and length of an individual's exclusion, the Board President or Committee Chairperson may consider the seriousness of the disruptions to the orderly conduct of the meeting, the number of disruptions in which the individual participated and other reasons deemed relevant by the President or Committee Chairperson.
a. The Board President or Committee Chairperson may issue an exclusion from future participation in public comment or testimony periods for up to 28 calendar days.
b. At the next regular meeting of the Board, following the filing and posting of the exclusion notice, the exclusion order may be overruled or modified by a majority vote of those Commissioners in attendance. Any two members may place before the body the question of whether to overrule or modify the exclusion decision.
(9) Any individual excluded from participation in future public comment or testimony periods may appeal the exclusion by submitting a written appeal to the Clerk within five calendar days after the exclusion notice is posted. The Clerk shall distribute copies of the appeal to all Board members. The Board shall consider the appeal at the next regularly scheduled Board meeting if any two members place it before the body. The individual's exclusion from public comment or testimony periods shall remain in effect during the Board's consideration of the appeal.
**** Sec. 2-112. - Commissions.
a) The County Board shall have the authority by ordinance or resolution to create Commissions to address issues related or relevant to a Standing Committee of the County Board.
(b) The Chair or Vice-Chair of the applicable Standing Committee relevant to the Commission must serve as the Chair of the Commission.
(c) Commissions shall be temporary in nature and shall not exceed 12 months in duration unless otherwise approved by the Board.
(d) Commissions shall be staffed by the Chair of the Commission with existing resources.
(e) Other than Commissioners and County employees, Commission members may not serve on more than one Commission with concurrent terms.
(f) Commissions shall issue their reports or findings to the applicable Standing Committee.
(g) The authorizing ordinance or resolution for a Commission shall explicitly state:
(1) The purpose for which the Commission is being created;
(2) The Standing Committee to which the Commission is applicable;
(3) The number of members of the Commission and method by which they will be selected or appointed;
(4) The Chair or Vice-Chair of the applicable Standing Committee shall be the Chair of the Commission;
(5) The date by which the work of the Commission will be completed, which shall not exceed 12 months in duration, unless otherwise approved by the County Board;
(6) The length of service of the members of the Commission;
7) The frequency the Commission shall meet which shall not be more than one time per month;
(8) That meetings of the Commission will be open to the public and comply with the requirements of the Open Meetings Act and Freedom of Information Act. All public meetings of a Commission may be conducted by means of electronic, video, audio, or telephonic connection ("remote meeting") for the duration of the Illinois Gubernatorial Disaster Proclamation, including any extensions thereto, related to COVID-19 or a public health crisis. A member who desires to attend and participate in a remote public meeting shall do so by the designated electronic means. Any member of the general public may address the a Commission at any remote meeting required to be open to the public under the Open Meetings Act (5 ILCS 120/1, et seq.) in writing, or orally from a remote location by means of electronic, video, audio, or telephonic connection if permitted in the meeting notice.
**** BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED, by the Cook County Board of Commissioners, that Chapter 2 Administration, Article VI. Boards, Commissions and Committees, Division 1. Generally, Section 2-470 of the Cook County Code is hereby amended as Follows:
Sec. 2-470. - Required notice of meetings.
To comply with the Open Meetings Act, every Board, Commission, Advisory Committee, or Task Force created by this Board shall post notice of its meetings with the Secretary to the Cook County Board of Commissioners. All public meetings of a Board, Commission, Advisory Committee, or Task Force created by this Board may be conducted by means of electronic, video, audio, or telephonic connection ("remote meeting") for the duration of the Illinois Gubernatorial Disaster Proclamation, including any extensions thereto, related to COVID-19 or a public health crisis. A member who desires to attend and participate in a remote public meeting shall do so by the designated electronic means. Any member of the general public may address the body at any remote meeting required to be open to the public under the Open Meetings Act (5 ILCS 120/1, et seq.) in writing, or orally from a remote location by means of electronic, video, audio, or telephonic connection if permitted in the meeting notice.
Effective date: This ordinance shall be in effect immediately upon adoption
20-2364
Sponsored by: TONI PRECKWINKLE (President), Cook County Board of Commissioners
PROPOSED RESOLUTION
ANNUAL CALENDAR OF REGULAR COUNTY BOARD MEETINGS AND CONSENT CALENDAR MEETINGS FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2020 (Amending Resolution 19-6267)
WHEREAS, in accordance with Chapter 2, Article III, Division 2, Section 2-107, the Cook County Board of Commissioners shall hold regular meetings pursuant to an annual calendar adopted by resolution of the Board; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with Section 2.03 of the Illinois Open Meetings Act, every public body shall give public notice of the schedule of regular meetings at the beginning of each calendar or fiscal year and shall state the regular dates, times and places of such meetings; and
WHEREAS, President Preckwinkle issued Executive Order 2020-3 and, as amended by Executive Order 2020-5, cancelled all Cook County Board of Commissioner meetings for the month of March; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with Governor Pritzker’s Executive Order 2020-07 (March 16, 2020), various provisions of the Open Meetings Act have been suspended for public bodies to meet and conduct business without being physically present in order to comply with social distancing; and
WHEREAS, this body approved Resolution 19-6267, Annual Calendar of Regular County Board Meetings and Consent Calendar Meetings for Calendar Year 2020.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Cook County Board of Commissioners, Illinois (the “Board”) that the 2020 annual calendar Resolution 19-6267 has been changed or is amended as follows:
1. That the Board of Commissioners of Cook County shall hold its regular meetings of the Board at 10 a.m. in the Cook County Board Room, Room 569, Cook County Building, 118 North Clark Street, Chicago, Illinois or remotely as lawfully permitted on the following Thursday dates during 2020: Thursday, January 16, 2020 Thursday, February 27, 2020 Thursday, March 26, 2020 Thursday, April 23, 2020 Thursday, May 21, 2020 Thursday, June 18, 2020 Thursday, July 30, 2020 Thursday, September 24, 2020 Thursday, October 22, 2020 Thursday, November 19, 2020 Thursday, December 17, 2020
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners of Cook County shall hold its standing Consent Calendar meetings at 1:00 p.m in the Cook County Board Room, Room 569, Cook County Building, 118 North Clark Street, Chicago, Illinois or remotely as lawfully permitted on the following Wednesday dates during 2020: Wednesday, January 15, 2020 Wednesday, February 26, 2020 Wednesday, March 25, 2020 Wednesday, April 22, 2020 Wednesday, July 29, 2020 Wednesday, October 21, 2020 Wednesday, November 18, 2020 Wednesday, December 16, 2020
Consent Calendar meetings may be cancelled by the President and such items designated for Consent Calendar meetings may be submitted for inclusion at the regular meetings of the County Board.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners of Cook County shall hold its regular meetings of the Rules Committee and Finance Committee, respectively, at 9:30 a.m. in the Cook County Board Room, Room 569, Cook County Building, 118 North Clark Street, Chicago, Illinois or remotely as lawfully permitted on the same Wednesday dates as the standing Consent Calendar meetings enumerated in this Resolution. These committees shall also meet on the following additional Wednesdays: Wednesday, May 20, 2020 Wednesday, June 17, 2020 Wednesday, September 23, 2020
Committee meetings may be cancelled by the Chair and such items designated for Committee meetings may be submitted for inclusion at the regular meetings of the County Board.
and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners of Cook County shall amend all applicable rules in the appropriate divisions and sections to comport with all schedules outlined in this Resolution.
BUREAU OF FINANCE OFFICE OF THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
20-2196
Presented by: AMMAR RIZKI, Chief Financial Officer, Bureau of Finance
REPORT
Department: Office of The Chief Financial Officer
Report Title: Cook County Taxpayers’ Interest Assurance Ordinance: Annual Compliance Request for Information Regarding Depository Accounts Held in Fiscal Year 2019
Report Period: 12/1/2018-11/30/2019
Summary: This report is to comply with the requirements of the Taxpayers’ Interest Assurance Ordinance, under which the CFO compiles information from various user departments relative to accounts with financial institutions and forward the same to the Board.
BUREAU OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF BUDGET AND MANAGEMENT SERVICES
20-2203
Presented by: ANNETTE GUZMAN, Budget Director
REPORT
Department: Department of Budget & Management Services
Report Title: FY2020 1st Quarter Budget Transfers Under $50,000
Report Period: 12/1/2019 - 2/29/2020
Summary: Pursuant to Section 9 of the Cook County Resolution and Appropriation Bill for FY2020, the Department of Budget & Management Services submits the attached list of budget transfers of under $50,000 made by Cook County Departments and Agencies from December 1, 2019 through February 29, 2020.
BUREAU OF FINANCE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY COMPTROLLER
20-2023
Presented by: LAWRENCE WILSON, County Comptroller
REPORT
Department: Comptroller’s Office
Report Title: Bills and Claims Report
Report Period: 2/7/2020-3/5/2020
Summary: This report to be received and filed is to comply with the Amended Procurement Code Chapter 34-125 (k).
The Comptroller shall provide to the Board of Commissioners a report of all payments made pursuant to contracts for supplies, materials and equipment and for professional and managerial services for Cook County, including the separately elected Officials, which involve an expenditure of $150,000.00 or more, within two (2) weeks of being made. Such reports shall include:
1. The name of the Vendor; 2. A brief description of the product or service provided; 3. The name of the Using Department and budgetary account from which the funds are being drawn; and 4. The contract number under which the payment is being made.
20-2358
Presented by: LAWRENCE WILSON, County Comptroller
REPORT
Department: Comptroller
Report Title: Bills and Claims Report
Report Period: 3/6/2020 - 4/2/2020
Summary: This report to be received and filed and comply with the Amended Procurement Code Chapter 34-125 (k)
The Comptroller shall provide to the Board of Commissioners a report of all payments made pursuant to contracts for supplies, materials and equipment and for professional managerial services for Cook County, including the separately elected Officials, which involve an expenditure of $150,000.00 or more, within two (2) weeks of being made. Such reports shall include:
1. The name of the Vendor: 2. A brief description of the product or source provided; 3. The name of the Using Department and budgetary account from which the funds are being drawn; and 4. The contract number under which the payment is being made.
BUREAU OF FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF RISK MANAGEMENT
20-2309
Presented by: DEANNA ZALAS, Director, Department of Risk Management
PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT
Department(s): Department of Risk Management
Vendor: Mesirow Insurance Services Inc. Chicago, Illinois
Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to renew and increase the contract
Good(s) or Service(s): Insurance Brokerage Services
Original Contract Period: 7/1/2016 - 6/30/2019, with (2) two, one (1) year renewal options
Proposed Amendment Type: Renewal and Increase
Proposed Contract Period: 7/1/2020-6/30/2021
Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $39,060,455.00
Original Approval (Board or Procurement): Board, 6/8/2016, $30,060,455.00
Increase Requested: $9,015,500.00
Previous Board Increase(s): 4/25/2019, $9,000,000.00
Previous Chief Procurement Officer Increase(s): N/A
Previous Board Renewals: 4/25/2019, 7/1/2019-6/30/2020
Previous Chief Procurement Officer Renewals: N/A
Previous Board Extension(s): N/A
Previous Chief Procurement Officer Extension(s): N/A
Potential Fiscal Impact: FY2021 $9,015,500.00
Accounts: 11000.1490.520835
Contract Number(s): 1590-14938
Concurrences: The vendor has met the Minority- and Women-owned Business Enterprise Ordinance via direct participation.
The Chief Procurement Officer concurs.
Summary: The Department of Risk Management of the Bureau of Finance respectfully submits this item requesting authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to exercise the second renewal amendment option to a contract with Mesirow Insurance Services Inc. to provide insurance brokerage and professional services.
This contract is a product of a publicly advertised Request for Proposals in accordance with the Cook County Procurement Code. The requested increase of $9,015,500.00 is intended to cover annual broker fees and estimated insurance premiums.
COOK COUNTY HEALTH AND HOSPITALS SYSTEM DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
20-1114
REPORT
Department: Cook County Department of Public Health (CCDPH)
Report Title: CCDPH Quarterly Report 1Q 2020
Report Period: First Quarter, 2020
Summary: The Cook County Department of Public Health hereby presents its Quarterly Report to the Cook County Board of Commissioners in their capacity as the Board of Health of Cook County.
BUREAU OF ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS
20-1077
Presented by: JOHN YONAN, P.E., Superintendent, Department of Transportation and Highways
PROPOSED INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT (TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS)
Department: Transportation and Highways
Other Part(ies): PACE, Arlington Heights, Illinois
Request: Approval of proposed Intergovernmental Agreement.
Goods or Services: Demonstration Project
Location: the Villages of Harvey, Dixmoor, Riverdale, Markham, Hazel Crest, South Holland, Phoenix, Rosemont and the City of Chicago.
Section: 19-IICTR-04-TD
Centerline Mileage: N/A
County Board District: 5, 6, 9, and 17
Agreement Number(s): N/A
Agreement Period: One-time agreement
Fiscal Impact: $125,000.00
Accounts: Motor Fuel Tax: 11300.1500.29150.560019
Summary: The Department of Transportation and Highways respectfully request approval of the proposed Intergovernmental Agreement between the County and PACE. PACE will be the lead agency for two first-mile, last-mile transportation demonstration projects: the Harvey Ride Hailing Demonstration Project and the O’Hare South Cargo Ride Hailing Demonstration Project. The County will reimburse PACE for its share of the two first-mile, last-mile transportation demonstration projects pilot program costs.
20-1297
Presented by: JOHN YONAN, P.E., Superintendent, Department of Transportation and Highways
PROPOSED APPROPRIATING RESOLUTION (TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS)
Department: Transportation and Highways
Other Part(ies): Metra
Request: Approval of the Proposed Appropriating Resolution
Good(s) or Services(s): Metra Fair Transit Demonstration
Location: Southern Cook County, Illinois
Section: 20-6MFTD-00-ES
Fiscal Impact: $200,000.00
Accounts: Motor Fuel Tax: 11300.1500.29150.520830; 11300.1500.29150.521536
Summary: The Department of Transportation and Highways respectfully requests approval of the Proposed Appropriating Resolution for work with Metra. The Appropriating funds would be for the Metra Fair Transit Demonstration in southern Cook County. Work includes but is not limited to, planning studies and implementation of the Fair Transit Demonstration..end
20-2280
Presented by: JOHN YONAN, P.E., Superintendent, Department of Transportation and Highways
PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT
Department(s): Department of Transportation and Highways and the Cook County Sheriff’s Office
Vendor: Black Dog Petroleum, LLC, Lyons, Illinois
Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to renew and increase the contract
Good(s) or Service(s): Diesel and Unleaded Fuel
Original Contract Period: 5/1/2017 - 4/30/2019, with two (2), one (1) year renewal options
Proposed Amendment Type: Renewal and Increase
Proposed Contract Period: Renewal: 5/1/2020 - 4/30/2021
Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $1,564,821.53
Original Approval (Board or Procurement): Board: 4/12/2017, $1,224,721.53
Increase Requested: $610,000.00
Previous Board Increase(s): 3/21/2019, $340,100.00
Previous Chief Procurement Officer Increase(s): N/A
Previous Board Renewals: 3/21/2019, 5/1/2019 - 4/30/2020
Previous Chief Procurement Officer Renewals: N/A
Previous Board Extension(s): N/A
Previous Chief Procurement Officer Extension(s): N/A
Potential Fiscal Impact:
Department of Transportation and Highways ($450,000.00) FY2020 $325,000.00, FY2021 $125,000.00
Cook County Sheriff’s Office ($160,000.00) FY2020 $106,666.00, FY2021 $53,334.00
Accounts:
Department of Transportation and Highways: 11856.1500.15675.540148
Cook County Sheriff’s Office: 11100.1499.13355.540255
Contract Number(s): 1684-15558
Concurrences: The vendor has met the Minority- and Women-owned Business Enterprise Ordinance via direct participation.
The Chief Procurement Officer concurs.
Summary: The Department of Transportation and Highways respectfully request approval of the Proposed Contract Amendment between the County and Black Dog Petroleum, LLC, Lyons, Illinois. This increase and second of two (2), one (1) year renewal options will allow the Department of Transportation and Highways and the Cook County Sheriff’s Office to continue to purchase motor fuel for County-owned vehicles throughout Cook County.
This contract was awarded through a publicly advertised bid in accordance with the Cook County Procurement Code. Black Dog Petroleum, LLC was the lowest, responsive and responsible bidder.
20-2281
Presented by: JOHN YONAN, P.E., Superintendent, Department of Transportation and Highways
PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT
Department(s): Transportation and Highways
Vendor: Sargents Equipment and Repair Services Inc., Gilberts Illinois
Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to renew and increase the contract
Good(s) or Service(s): Provide Inspection, Maintenance and Repair Services
Original Contract Period: 9/6/2017 - 9/5/2020, with two (2), one (1) year renewal options
Proposed Amendment Type: Renewal and Increase
Proposed Contract Period: 9/6/2020 - 9/5/2021
Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $215,000.00
Original Approval (Board or Procurement): 9/8/2017, $90,000.00
Increase Requested: $125,000.00
Previous Board Increase(s): 1/24/2019, $75,000.00
Previous Chief Procurement Officer Increase(s): 1/5/2018, $50,000.00
Previous Board Renewals: N/A
Previous Chief Procurement Officer Renewals: N/A
Previous Board Extension(s): N/A
Previous Chief Procurement Officer Extension(s): N/A
Potential Fiscal Impact: FY 2020 $50,000.00, FY 2021 $75,000.00
Accounts: 11856.1500.15675.520395
Contract Number(s): 1728-16652
Concurrences: The contract-specific goal set on this contract was zero.
The Chief Procurement Officer concurs.
Summary: The Department of Transportation and Highways respectfully requests approval of the Proposed Contract Amendment between the County and Sargents Equipment and Repair Services Inc., Gilberts, Illinois. This amendment will continue to provide for annual inspection, routine maintenance and repair services on as- needed basis for the Salt Dome Conveyor System at the Department of Transportation and Highways District 2, 4 and 5 field offices. These Conveyors are used for loading Road Salt into Cook Counties Salt Storage Domes for use during winter snow removal operations. During the initial three-year term of this agreement, repairs were completed on the three conveyor systems. It is anticipated additional repairs to the conveyor systems are expected. Continued Inspection, maintenance and repair is required to keep these conveyors in good working condition.
This contract was awarded pursuant to a publicly advertised bid in accordance with the Cook County Procurement Code. Sargents Equipment and Repair Services Inc. was the lowest, responsive and responsible bidder.
BUREAU OF ASSET MANAGEMENT OFFICE OF ASSET MANAGEMENT
20-2231
Sponsored by: TONI PRECKWINKLE (President), Cook County Board of Commissioners
PROPOSED RESOLUTION
ACCEPTANCE OF DONATION TO COOK COUNTY
WHEREAS, Midwest Moving and Storage, located in Elk Grove Village, Illinois, desires to donate furniture, specifically 250 workstations, to Cook County for use by the Cook County Department of Facilities Management; and
WHEREAS, Midwest Moving has agreed to transfer the furniture free and clear of all encumbrances and without any reimbursement; and
WHEREAS, Midwest and the Cook County Department of Facilities Management intend to use such furniture to furnish projects and address furniture needs at Offices of the Assessor, Comptroller, Budget, Chief Financial Officer, and Bureau of Technology.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Cook County Board of Commissioners, that Cook County is hereby authorized to accept this donation on behalf of the Cook County Department of Facilities Management, and shall transfer the furniture to Cook County.
BUREAU OF ASSET MANAGEMENT CAPITAL PLANNING AND POLICY
20-2308
Presented by: EARL MANNING, Director, Office of Capital Planning and Policy
PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT
Department(s): Capital Planning and Policy
Vendor: The Gordian Group Inc., Greenville, South Carolina
Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to extend and increase the contract
Good(s) or Service(s): Professional Services
Original Contract Period: 5/1/2012 - 4/30/2015, with two (2), one (1) year renewal options
Proposed Amendment Type: Extension and Increase
Proposed Contract Period: Extension Period 5/1/2020 - 7/31/2020
Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $7,050,000.00
Original Approval (Board or Procurement): Board Approval 5/14/2012, $1,050,000.00
Increase Requested: $195,000.00
Previous Board Increase(s): 9/10/2014, $2,500,000.00; 5/11/2016, $3,500,000.00
Previous Chief Procurement Officer Increase(s): N/A
Previous Board Renewals: 5/11/2016, 5/1/2016 - 04/30/2017
Previous Chief Procurement Officer Renewals: 4/24/2015, 5/1/2015 - 04/30/2016
Previous Board Extension(s): 3/22/2017, 5/1/2017 - 4/30/2018; 3/14/2018, 5/1/2018 - 4/30/2019; 5/23/2019, 5/1/2019 - 4/30/2020
Previous Chief Procurement Officer Extension(s): N/A
Potential Fiscal Impact: FY 2020 $195,000.00
Accounts: Capital Improvement Program
Contract Number(s): 11-28-043
Concurrences: The vendor has met the Minority- and Women-owned Business Enterprise Ordinance via direct participation.
The Chief Procurement Officer concurs.
Summary: This amendment provides for an increase and extension of Job Order Contract (JOC) administration by The Gordian Group as the Department of Capital Planning and Policy awaits resumption of standard business activities per the COVID-19 executive order.
This contract was awarded through a publicly advertised competitive Request for Proposals process in accordance with the Cook County Procurement Code. The Gordian Group Inc. was awarded based on established evaluation criteria.
20-2310
Presented by: EARL MANNING, Director, Office of Capital Planning and Policy
PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT
Department(s): Department of Capital Planning and Policy, Department of Facilities Management, Department of Transportation and Highways
Vendor: Various Vendors (See “Summary” Below)
Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to extend contract
Good(s) or Service(s): Countywide Job Order Contract (JOC) Program
Original Contract Period: 6/1/2016 - 5/31/2018, with two (2) one (1) year renewal options
Proposed Amendment Type: Extension
Proposed Contract Period: Extension Period 6/1/2020 - 5/31/2021
Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $165,649,995.51
Original Approval (Board or Procurement): Board 5/11/2016
Increase Requested: N/A
Previous Board Increase(s): 7/25/2018, $76,500,000.00
Previous Chief Procurement Officer Increase(s): 3/14/2018, $149,995.51 to 1555-14475 GC3
Previous Board Renewals: 7/25/2018, 6/1/2019 - 5/31/2020
Previous Chief Procurement Officer Renewals: 2/15/2018, 2/21/2018, 3/14/2018, 6/1/2018 - 5/31/2019 to renew all contracts
Previous Board Extension(s): N/A
Previous Chief Procurement Officer Extension(s): N/A
Potential Fiscal Impact: N/A
Accounts: Capital Improvement Program
Contract Number(s): Various (See “Summary” Below)
Concurrences: The vendor has met the Minority- and Women-owned Business Enterprise Ordinance via direct participation.
The Chief Procurement Officer concurs.
Summary: This amendment provides a one-year extension to the Countywide Job Order Contract (JOC) Program. This amendment will allow the County to extend the utilization of JOC contracts to facilitate all departments’ upcoming projects.
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 involved first selecting a vendor pool of potential contractors through a competitive procurement process in accordance with the Cook County Procurement Code and identifying projects for such selected vendors.
This contract was awarded pursuant to a publicly bid in accordance with the Cook County Procurement Code. The vendors listed below were the lowest, responsive and responsible bidders.
This amendment will allow the County to extend the utilization of JOC contracts to facilitate all departments’ upcoming projects.
Contract Number(s) Vendor Pool
1555-14475GC1 F.H. Paschen 1555-14475GC2 AGAE Contractors 1555-14475GC3 Paul Borg Construction 1555-14475GC4 Old Veterans Construction 1555-14475MC5 S. Mechanical 1555-14475MC6 Paschen Autumn JV 1555-14475EC7 Paschen M.G. JV 1555-14475EC8 Sharlen Electric Company 1555-14475SW9 F.H. Paschen (SW) 1555-14475SW10 MQ Construction (SW) 1555-14475D11 F.H. Paschen (D) 1555-14475D12 Old Veterans Construction (D) 1555-14475GC-SBE14 AGAE Contractors (SBE) 1555-14475GC-SBE15 Pacific Construction (SBE) 1555-14475MC-SBE16 Autumn Construction (SBE) 1555-14475EC-SBE17 All Tech Energy (SBE) 1555-14475SW-SBE18 MQ Construction (SBE) 1555-14475D-SBE19 AGAE Contractors (D-SBE)
BUREAU OF ASSET MANAGEMENT FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
20-0948
Presented by: BILQIS JACOBS-EL, Director, Department of Facilities Management
PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT
Department(s): Department of Facilities Management
Vendor: Hi-Tek Environmental Inc. d/b/a Stat Analysis Corporation, Chicago, Illinois
Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to renew contract
Good(s) or Service(s): Asbestos Laboratory Testing, Analysis and Environmental Microbiology Laboratory Services
Original Contract Period: 2/1/2016 - 1/31/2019, with two (2), one (1) year renewal options
Proposed Amendment Type: Renewal
Proposed Contract Period: Renewal: 2/1/2020 - 1/31/2021
Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $150,000.00
Original Approval (Board or Procurement): Board, 1/13/2016, $150,000.00
Increase Requested: N/A
Previous Board Increase(s): N/A
Previous Chief Procurement Officer Increase(s): N/A
Previous Board Renewals: N/A
Previous Chief Procurement Officer Renewals: 2/1/2019 - 1/31/2020
Previous Board Extension(s): N/A
Previous Chief Procurement Officer Extension(s): N/A
Potential Fiscal Impact: N/A
Accounts: N/A
Contract Number(s): 1545-15023
Concurrences: The vendor has met the Minority- and Women-owned Business Enterprise Ordinance via direct participation.
The Chief Procurement Officer concurs.
Summary: This second of two (1), one (1) year renewal options will allow the Department of Facilities Management to obtain asbestos laboratory testing, analysis and environmental microbiology laboratory services. This service is used on an as-needed basis to determine possible asbestos, various fungal and bacterial mold and/or analytical services all in accordance with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
This contract was awarded through a publicly advertised competitive bidding process in accordance with the Cook County Procurement Code. Hi-Tek Environmental Inc. d/b/a Stat Analysis Corporation was the lowest, responsive and responsible bidder.
20-2119
Presented by: BILQIS JACOBS-EL, Director, Department of Facilities Management
PROPOSED CONTRACT
Department(s): Department Facilities Management
Vendor: Shine On Group, Inc, Chicago, Illinois
Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to enter into and execute
Good(s) or Service(s): Exterior Window Cleaning
Contract Value: $285,090.00
Contract period: 5/1/2020 - 4/31/2023
Potential Fiscal Year Budget Impact: FY 2020 $63,352.00, FY 2021 $95,028.00, FY 2022 $95,028.00, FY 2023 $31,682.00
Accounts: 11100.1200.12355.540350
Contract Number(s): 1945-18011
Concurrences: The contract-specific goal set on this contract was zero.
The Chief Procurement Officer concurs.
Summary: The Department of Facilities Management requests authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to enter into and execute a contract with Shine On Group Inc. for exterior window cleaning services at various Cook County Facilities.
The vendor was selected pursuant to a publicly advertised bid in accordance with the Cook County Procurement Code. Shine On Group Inc. was the lowest, responsive and responsible bidder.
20-2178
Presented by: BILQIS JACOBS-EL, Director, Department of Facilities Management
PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT
Department(s): Department of Facilities Management
Vendor: United Scrap Metal Inc. Cicero, Illinois
Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to renew contract
Good(s) or Service(s): Generate revenue from metal collections and recycling
Original Contract Period: 5/22/2017 - 5/21/2020, with two (2), one (1) year renewal options
Proposed Amendment Type: Renewal
Proposed Contract Period: Renewal period 5/22/2020 - 5/21/2021
Total Current Contract Amount Authority: Revenue Generating
Original Approval (Board or Procurement): Board, 5/10/2017, $44,379.90
Increase Requested: N/A
Previous Board Increase(s): N/A
Previous Chief Procurement Officer Increase(s): N/A
Previous Board Renewals: N/A
Previous Chief Procurement Officer Renewals: N/A
Previous Board Extension(s): N/A
Previous Chief Procurement Officer Extension(s): N/A
Potential Fiscal Impact: N/A
Accounts: N/A
Contract Number(s): N/A
Concurrences: The contract-specific goal set on this contract was zero.
The Chief Procurement Officer concurs.
Summary: This first of two (2) one (1) year renewal options will allow the Department of Facilities Management to continue to receive metal collections and recycling. The service provides metal collections and recycling at various Cook County facilities. This is a revenue generating contract based on the percentage of revenue United Scrap Mental Inc. will return Cook County for the collection of scrap mental.
This contract was awarded through a publicly advertised competitive bid in accordance with the Cook County Procurement Code. United Scrap Mental Inc. was the responsive and responsible bidder and submitted the bid with the highest percental revenue return (estimated $44,370.90) over the three year period of the contract) to Cook County. BUREAU OF ASSET MANAGEMENT
REAL ESTATE
20-1678
Presented by: JESSICA CAFFREY, Director, Real Estate Management Division
PROPOSED PUBLIC WAY LICENSE AGREEMENT
Department: Department of Real Estate Management
Request: To request approval of a Public Way License Agreement
Grantor: County of Cook
Grantee: Everstream GLC Holding Company LLC
Term: 3/1/2020 - 6/30/2030
Annual License Fee: $4,053.48 as adjusted annually by the Consumer Price Index on June 30th of each year of the term
Summary: To approve a Public Way License Agreement for Everstream GLC Holding Company LLC. Grantee has met the insurance requirements under the License Agreement.
BUREAU OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING AND ZONING
20-1934
Presented by: TIMOTHY P. BLEUHER, Commissioner, Department of Building and Zoning
EXTENSION OF TIME SPECIAL USE ZONING CASES
Department: Building and Zoning
Request: Extension of Time for Special Use
Township: Bloom
County District: 6
Property Address: 21940 -21944 Torrence Ave, Sauk Village, Illinois 60411
Owner: Mark & Don Verduin - 1485 231st Street, Steger, Illinois 60475
Agent/Attorney: Michael Borkowski, Community Power Group, LLC-4849 Rugby Avenue, Suite 1000, Bethesda, Maryland 20814
Case Number: SU-18-08
Date Granted by Board of Commissioners: 12/12/2018
Conditions: None
Objectors: None
BUREAU OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
20-2155
Sponsored by: TONI PRECKWINKLE (President), Cook County Board of Commissioners
PROPOSED RESOLUTION
TO SECURE AN ALLOCATION OF VOLUME CAP AND RELATED PRIVATE ACTIVITY FINANCING AUTHORITY
WHEREAS, the Federal Tax Reform Act of 1986, as amended, imposes a limit on the aggregate amount of tax exempt private activity financing authority, also known as “volume cap”, that can be authorized by a State; and
WHEREAS, the State of Illinois has adopted procedures for the allocation of volume cap pursuant to the Illinois Private Activity Bond Allocation Act, 30ILCS 345, also known as the “Illinois Allocation Act”; and
WHEREAS, the Governor’s Office is the entity charged with authority to allocate volume cap among the political subdivisions within the State of Illinois; and
WHEREAS, the current limit on the aggregate amount of volume cap that a State can issue, adjusted for inflation for calendar year 2020, is $105.00 multiplied by the State’s population; and
WHEREAS, the current limit on the aggregate amount of volume cap that the State of Illinois can issue, adjusted for inflation for calendar year 2020, is $105.00 multiplied by the State’s population of 12,671,821 which equals $1,330,541,205.00; and
WHEREAS, the current limit on the aggregate amount of volume cap that the State of Illinois can issue to Home Rule units is $ 853,480,740.00; and
WHEREAS, Cook County is a Home Rule unit pursuant to Article VII, Section 6 of the Illinois State Constitution; and
WHEREAS, Cook County, as a Home Rule county, may be allocated an amount of volume cap equal to $105.00 multiplied by the population of its unincorporated area that is approximately 102,420 which equals $10,754,100; and
WHEREAS, Cook County, may secure its volume cap allocation and related bonding and other finance authority via a formal request to the State beginning on the first business day on or after June 1, 2020; and
WHEREAS, said requests will be processed by the State on a first come, first served basis; and
WHEREAS, a Resolution from the Cook County Board of Commissioners is required to secure and request said allocation and authority.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the President and Board of Commissioners supports this initiative to secure volume cap for future financing of affordable housing developments and economic development initiatives in suburban Cook County; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOVLED, that the President and the Board of Commissioners seeks to secure the relevant volume cap and related bonding and other finance authority as available; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOVLED, that the President and the Board of Commissioners authorizes the Chief Financial Officer, the Bureau Chief of Economic Development, or their designees to execute, on behalf of the County of Cook, any and all documents necessary to implement this Resolution vis à vis the State of Illinois in accordance with specified instructions and deadlines; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOVLED, that the President and Board of Commissioners confirms and agrees that upon receipt of State approval, the County will (1) use the volume cap only within its jurisdiction, (2) comply with all applicable Federal, State, and Local rules and requirements, (3) prepare and submit related reports to the State as required and (4) will not transfer or reallocate this allocation to any other Home Rule or non Home Rule jurisdiction; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, this Resolution shall be effective as of the date of its adoption.
BUREAU OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
20-1962
Presented by: JAMES WILSON, Secretary, Zoning Board of Appeals
RECOMMENDATION OF THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Request: Variation V 19-31
Township: Elk Grove
County District: 15
Property Address: 2324 Landmeir Road, Elk Grove Village, Illinois 60007
Property Description: The Subject Property is located near Landmeir Road and Higgins Road in Section 26,
Owner: Dolores Kowolski, 2324 Landmeir Road, Elk Grove Village, Illinois 60007
Agent/Attorney: G.I. Super Service Inc., 2500 E. Higgins Road, Elk Grove Village, Illinois 60007
Current Zoning: I-1 Restricted Industrial District
Intended use: Applicant seeks a variance to: (1) to increase the height of a fence located in the front yard from the maximum allowed 3 ft. to a proposed 8 feet, (2) increase the height of a fence located in the rear yard of a through lot from the maximum allowed 3 feet, to a proposed 8 feet, (3) increase the height of a fence located in the right interior side yard from the maximum allowed 6 feet to a proposed 8 feet and (4) increase the height of a fence located in the left interior side yard from the maximum allowed 6 feet to a proposed 8 feet.
Recommendation: ZBA Recommendation that the application be granted
Conditions: : The Condition that the fence be 6 feet high with 2 feet of barbed wire with a total of 8 feet fence to match the existing west fence.
Objectors: Elk Grove Village
Bryan Kozor, Elk Grove Village
History: Zoning Board Hearing: 08/07/2019, 09/04/2019, 12/04/2019 and 02/05/2020 Zoning Board Recommendation date: 02/05/2020 County Board extension granted: N/ABUREAU OF HUMAN RESOURCES
20-0569
Presented by: VELISHA HADDOX, Chief, Bureau of Human Resources
REPORT
Department: Bureau of Human Resources
Report Title: Human Resources Bi-Weekly Activity Report
Report Period: Pay Period 3: 1/19/2020 - 2/1/2020 Pay Period 4: 2/2/2020 - 2/15/2020 Pay Period 5: 2/16/2020 - 2/29/2020 Pay Period 6: 3/1/2020 - 3/14/2020
Summary: This report lists all new hires and terminations of employees in executive, administrative or professional positions, Grades 17 through 24, and employees in such positions who have transferred positions, received salary adjustments, whose positions have been transferred or reclassified, or employees who are hired into positions as Seasonal Work, Employees, Extra Employees, Extra Employees for Special Activities and Employees per Court Order. OFFICE OF THE CHIEF JUDGE
JUDICIARY
20-2164
Presented by: TIMOTHY C. EVANS, Chief Judge, Circuit Court of Cook County
PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT
Department(s): Circuit Court of Cook County, Office of the Chief Judge
Vendor: LANSA Inc., Downers Grove, Illinois
Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to renew and increase the contract
Good(s) or Service(s): Software Support and Maintenance
Original Contract Period: 5/16/16 - 5/15/19, with three (3), one (1) year renewal options
Proposed Amendment Type: Renewal and Increase
Proposed Contract Period: Renewal period 5/16/2020 - 5/15/2021
Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $181,600.00
Original Approval (Board or Procurement): Procurement, 5/12/16, $136,200.00
Increase Requested: $45,400.00
Previous Board Increase(s): 05/23/19, $45,400.00
Previous Chief Procurement Officer Increase(s): N/A
Previous Board Renewals: 5/23/19, (5/16/19 - 5/15/20)
Previous Chief Procurement Officer Renewals: N/A
Previous Board Extension(s): N/A
Previous Chief Procurement Officer Extension(s): N/A
Potential Fiscal Impact: FY 2020 $45,400.00
Accounts: 11100.1310.15050.550010, Office and Data Processing Equipment Rental
Contract Number(s): 1630-15349
Concurrences: The contract-specific goal set on this contract was zero.
The Chief Procurement Officer concurs.
Summary: This amendment will allow the Office of the Chief Judge to execute the second one-year renewal option with Lansa for application development, maintenance and support.
The original contract was a sole source procurement pursuant to Section 34-139 of the Cook County Procurement Code.
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF JUDGE JUVENILE PROBATION AND COURT SERVICES
20-2006
Presented by: TIMOTHY C. EVANS, Chief Judge, Circuit Court of Cook County
PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT
Department(s): Juvenile Probation and Court Services Department, Circuit Court of Cook County
Vendor: Treatment Alternatives for Safe Communities Inc. (TASC), Chicago, Illinois
Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to extend and increase contract
Good(s) or Service(s): Drug testing services
Original Contract Period: 5/1/2014 - 4/30/2017, with two (2), one (1) year renewal options
Proposed Amendment Type: Extension and Increase
Proposed Contract Period: 5/1/2020 - 4/30/2021
Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $571,828.00
Original Approval (Board or Procurement): 4/9/2014, $541,330.00
Increase Requested: $27,000.00
Previous Board Increase(s): 4/25/2019, $30,498.00
Previous Chief Procurement Officer Increase(s): N/A
Previous Board Renewals: 4/25/2018, 5/1/2018-04/30/2019
Previous Chief Procurement Officer Renewals: 4/13/2017, 5/1/2017 - 04/30/2018
Previous Board Extension(s): 4/25/2019, 5/1/2019 - 4/30/2020
Previous Chief Procurement Officer Extension(s): N/A
Potential Fiscal Impact: FY 2020 $15,750, FY 2021 $11,250
Accounts: 11100.1326.35520.520470 Services for Minor/Indigent
Contract Number(s): 1323-12649
Concurrences: The vendor has met the Minority-and Women-owned Business Enterprise Ordinance via full MWBE waiver with indirect participation.
The Chief Procurement Officer concurs.
Summary: TASC Inc. provides drug testing services for court involved youth under probation supervision. This extension will allow for services to continue while a competitive procurement is redesigned that would provide the services envisioned at reasonable costs. A bid process was recently completed, but the results were not satisfactory, as only one response was received and prices were significantly in excess of expectations. TASC processes approximately 340 drug tests per month on court involved youth.
This contract was awarded through a publicly advertised Request for Proposals (RFP) process in accordance with the Cook County Procurement Code. TASC Inc. was selected based on the established evaluation criteria.
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF JUDGE JUVENILE TEMPORARY DETENTION CENTER
20-1911
Presented by: TIMOTHY C. EVANS, Chief Judge, Circuit Court of Cook County
PROPOSED CONTRACT
Department(s): Juvenile Temporary Detention Center, Circuit Court of Cook County
Vendor: Black Dog Foods, LLC, Lyons, Illinois
Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to enter into and execute
Good(s) or Service(s): Dry and Canned Goods
Contract Value: $2,227,312.50
Contract period: 5/1/2020 - 4/30/2022, with two (2), one (1) year renewal options.
Potential Fiscal Year Budget Impact: FY2020 $326,000.00 FY2021 $560,000.00, FY2022 $560,000.00, FY2023 $560,000.00, FY2024 $233,142.50
Accounts: 11100.1440.35225.530010, Food Supplies
Contract Number(s): 1903-18063
Concurrences: The vendor has met the Minority- and Women-owned Business Enterprise Ordinance via direct participation.
The Chief Procurement Officer concurs.
Summary: The Juvenile Temporary Detention Center (JTDC) requests authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to enter into and execute a contract with Black Dog Foods, LLC. The vendor will supply dry and canned food for the residents housed at the JTDC.
This contract is awarded through a publicly advertised competitive bid in accordance with the Cook County Procurement Code Black Dog Foods, LLC was the lowest, responsive and responsible bidder.
20-2159
Presented by: TIMOTHY C. EVANS, Chief Judge, Circuit Court of Cook County
PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT
Department(s): Juvenile Temporary Detention Center, Circuit Court of Cook County
Vendor: Cristina Foods Inc., Chicago, Illinois
Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to renew the, contract
Good(s) or Service(s): Frozen Food Products
Original Contract Period: 5/15/2017 - 5/14/2019, [with two (2), one (1) year renewal options]
Proposed Amendment Type: Renewal
Proposed Contract Period: 5/15/2020 - 5/14/2021
Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $1,626,261.50
Original Approval (Board or Procurement): 5/10/2017, $1,626,261.50
Increase Requested: N/A
Previous Board Increase(s): N/A
Previous Chief Procurement Officer Increase(s): N/A
Previous Board Renewals: N/A
Previous Chief Procurement Officer Renewals: 4/15/2019; 5/15/2019 - 5/14/2020
Previous Board Extension(s): N/A
Previous Chief Procurement Officer Extension(s): N/A
Potential Fiscal Impact: FY 2020 $109,000.00, FY 2021 $91,000.00
Accounts: 11100.1440.35225.530010, Food Supplies
Contract Number(s): 1753-16287
Concurrences: The vendor has met the Minority- and Women-owned Business Enterprise Ordinance via direct participation.
The Chief Procurement Officer concurs.
Summary: This contract amendment will provide the Juvenile Temporary Detention Center with frozen food products for its food service operations.
The vendor was selected pursuant to a publicly advertised bid in accordance with the Cook County Procurement Code. Cristina Foods Inc. was the lowest, responsive, and responsible bidder.
20-2361
Presented by: LEONARD DIXON, Superintendent, Juvenile Temporary Detention Center
PROPOSED PAYMENT APPROVAL
Department(s): Juvenile Temporary Detention Center (JTDC), Circuit Court of Cook County
Action: Payment Approval
Payee: Uniforms Manufacturing Inc. (UMI), Scottsdale, Arizona
Good(s) or Service(s): Resident Clothing
Fiscal Impact: $31,640.14, FY2020
Accounts: 11100.1440.35495.530100, Wearing Apparel
Contract Number(s): 1553-14679
Summary: The JTDC is requesting approval of payment to UMI for JTDC resident clothing, relating to goods delivered in accordance with contract 1553-14679. Payments are now in process after expiration of the contract.
CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT
20-1681
Presented by: DOROTHY BROWN, Clerk of the Circuit Court
PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT
Department(s): Clerk of the Circuit Court
Vendor: Trademark Products Inc., Elk Grove Village, Illinois
Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to renew the contract
Good(s) or Service(s): Rubber Stamps and Marking Equipment
Original Contract Period: 5/26/2017 - 5/25/2019, with two (2), one (1) year renewal options
Proposed Amendment Type: Renewal
Proposed Contract Period: Renewal: 5/26/2020 - 5/25/2021
Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $99,990.00
Original Approval (Board or Procurement): Procurement: 5/26/2017, $99,990.00
Increase Requested: N/A
Previous Board Increase(s): N/A
Previous Chief Procurement Officer Increase(s): N/A
Previous Board Renewals: N/A
Previous Chief Procurement Officer Renewals: 5/5/2019, 5/26/2019 - 5/25/2020
Previous Board Extension(s): N/A
Previous Chief Procurement Officer Extension(s): N/A
Potential Fiscal Impact: N/A
Accounts: 11100.1335.13945.520490
Contract Number(s): 1635-15620
Concurrences: The contract-specific goal set on this contract was zero.
The Chief Procurement Officer concurs.
Summary: This final of two (2), one (1) year renewal options will ensure that new rubber stamps and marking equipment are available to avoid interruptions in the operations of the Clerk of the Circuit Court.
Rubber stamps are used in various departments on a daily basis to stamp court documents received by the Clerk of the Circuit Court.
This contract was awarded through a publicly advertised bid in accordance with the Cook County Procurement Code. Trademark Products Inc. was the lowest, responsive and responsible bidder.
OFFICE OF THE STATE'S ATTORNEY
20-2073
Presented by: KIMBERLY M. FOXX, Cook County State's Attorney
SPECIAL STATE’S ATTORNEY’S INVOICES FOR APPROVAL
Brown v. Cook County, et al. Case No. 17 C 8085 In Re: Review of Attorney Fees and Expenses for Special State’s Attorney Michael W. Condon and the firm of Hervas, Condon & Bersani, P.C. Tab Item No. 1
DeLeon Reyes v. Rey Guevara, et al. Case No. 18 C 1028 In Re: Review of Attorney Fees and Expenses for Special State’s Attorney Elizabeth A. Ekl and the firm of Reiter Burns, LLP. Tab Item No. 2
Brown, et al. v. Cook County, et al., 17 C 8085 Howard, et al. v. Cook County, et al., 17 C 8146 Falguni Dave v. Cook County, et al., 18 C 2949 In Re: Review of Attorney Fees and Expenses for Special State’s Attorney Christina M. Egan and the firm of McGuire Woods, LLP. Tab Item No. 3
Armstrong v. Cook County Sheriff’s Department, et al. Case No. 16 C 9215 In Re: Review of Attorney Fees and Expenses for Special State’s Attorney John C. Coyne and the firm of Law Offices of John C. Coyne. Tab Item No. 4
DeLeon Reyes v. Reynaldo Guevara, et al. - 18 C 2312 Gabriel Solache v. City of Chicago, et al. - 18 C1028 In Re: Review of Attorney Fees and Expenses for Special State’s Attorney Richard Gleason and the firm of O’Mara Gleason O’Callaghan, LLC Tab Item No. 5
People v. Jodi Madison Case No. 18 CR 1699401 In Re: Review of Attorney Fees and Expenses for Special State’s Attorney Richard Gleason and the firm of O’Mara Gleason O’Callaghan, LLC Tab Item No. 6 Garduno v. City of Chicago, et al. Case No. 18 L 6752 In Re: Review of Attorney Fees and Expenses for Special State’s Attorney Richard Gleason and the firm of O’Mara Gleason O’Callaghan, LLC Tab Item No. 7
Sheppard, David v. Sheriff of Cook County, et al. Case No. 18 L 6939 In Re: Review of Attorney Fees and Expenses for Special State’s Attorney Monica Burkoth and the firm of Johnson & Bell, LTD. Tab Item No. 8
Grambling v. ISP Case No. 19 C 2280 In Re: Review of Attorney Fees and Expenses for Special State’s Attorney Richard Gleason and the firm of O’Mara Gleason O’Callaghan, LLC Tab Item No. 9
People v. Floyd Case No. 10 CR 12502 In Re: Review of Attorney Fees and Expenses for Special State’s Attorney Richard Gleason and the firm of O’Mara Gleason O’Callaghan, LLC Tab Item No. 10
Sopron v. Cassidy Case No. 19 C 8254 In Re: Review of Attorney Fees and Expenses for Special State’s Attorney Richard Gleason and the firm of O’Mara Gleason O’Callaghan, LLC Tab Item No. 11
Policemen’s Benevolent Labor Committee v. Dart, et al. Case No. L-CA-18-037 In Re: Review of Attorney Fees and Expenses for Special State’s Attorney Justin L. Leinenweber and the firm of Leinenweber, Baroni & Daffada, LLC Tab Item No. 12
Brown v. Dart, et al., 18 L 12632 Reyes v. Dart, et al., 18 L 12511 In Re: Review of Attorney Fees and Expenses for Special State’s Attorney Justin L. Leinenweber and the firm of Leinenweber, Baroni & Daffada, LLC. Tab Item No. 13
Tate v. Dart, et al. Case No. 18 CH 2749 In Re: Review of Attorney Fees and Expenses for Special State’s Attorney Justin L. Leinenweber and the firm of Leinenweber, Baroni & Daffada, LLC. Tab Item No. 14
Consolino v. Dart, et al. Case No. 17 C 9011
In Re: Review of Attorney Fees and Expenses for Special State’s Attorney Justin L. Leinenweber and the firm of Leinenweber, Baroni & Daffada, LLC. Tab Item No. 15
Holliman v. Cook County, et al. Case No. 15 C 9050 In Re: Review of Attorney Fees and Expenses for Special State’s Attorney John C. Coyne and the firm of Law Offices of John C. Coyne. Tab Item No. 16
Bigelow v. Dart, et al. Case No. 18 C 2055 In Re: Review of Attorney Fees and Expenses for Special State’s Attorney John C. Coyne and the firm of Law Offices of John C. Coyne. Tab Item No. 17
Shaffer v. Sheriff of Cook County, et al., 18 CH 15653 Jackson v. Sheriff of Cook County, et al., 18 CH 14378 Garrett-Williams v. Sheriff of Cook County, et al., 19 CH 840 Bridges v. Sheriff of Cook County, et al., 18 CH 15535 In Re: Review of Attorney Fees and Expenses for Special State’s Attorney Monica Burkoth and the firm of Johnson & Bell, LTD. Tab Item No. 18
Barnes, Toriano v. Thomas J. Dart Case No. 19 CH 6674 In Re: Review of Attorney Fees and Expenses for Special State’s Attorney Monica Burkoth and the firm of Johnson & Bell, LTD. Tab Item No. 19 Kolnicki, Ronald v. Thomas J. Dart Case No. 19 CH 7711 In Re: Review of Attorney Fees and Expenses for Special State’s Attorney Monica Burkoth and the firm of Johnson & Bell, LTD. Tab Item No. 20
Rolling, Bridgett v. Thomas J. Dart Case No. 19 CH 8870 In Re: Review of Attorney Fees and Expenses for Special State’s Attorney Monica Burkoth and the firm of Johnson & Bell, LTD. Tab Item No. 21
Lee, Flint v. Thomas J. Dart Case No. 19 C 30 In Re: Review of Attorney Fees and Expenses for Special State’s Attorney Monica Burkoth and the firm of Johnson & Bell, LTD. Tab Item No. 22
Goodwill, Brian v. Sheriff of Cook County Case No. 19 CH 838 In Re: Review of Attorney Fees and Expenses for Special State’s Attorney Monica Burkoth and the firm of Johnson & Bell, LTD. Tab Item No. 23
Squeo, Anthony v. Sheriff of Cook County, et al. Case No. 18 CH 12385 In Re: Review of Attorney Fees and Expenses for Special State’s Attorney Monica Burkoth and the firm of Johnson & Bell, LTD. Tab Item No. 24
Shyne, Martenia v. Sheriff of Cook County, et al. Case No. 19 CH 2193 In Re: Review of Attorney Fees and Expenses for Special State’s Attorney Monica Burkoth and the firm of Johnson & Bell, LTD. Tab Item No. 25
Sheppard, David v. Sheriff of Cook County, et al. Case No. 18 L 6939 In Re: Review of Attorney Fees and Expenses for Special State’s Attorney Monica Burkoth and the firm of Johnson & Bell, LTD. Tab Item No. 26
Beauchamp, Marquis v. Thomas Dart. Case No. 19 CH 8869 In Re: Review of Attorney Fees and Expenses for Special State’s Attorney Monica Burkoth and the firm of Johnson & Bell, LTD. Tab Item No. 27
Beltran, David F. v. Thomas J. Dart Case No. 19 CH 9268 In Re: Review of Attorney Fees and Expenses for Special State’s Attorney Monica Burkoth and the firm of Johnson & Bell, LTD. Tab Item No. 28
Sorrentino-Berger v. Murphy, et al. Case No: 18 L 1927 In Re: Reimbursement of Fees and Expenses for Special State’s Attorney John J. Rock and the firm of Rock, Fusco & Connelly, LLC. Tab Item No. 29
Hartison v. Sheriff of Cook County Case No. 18 L 3398 In Re: Review of Attorney Fees and Expenses for Special State’s Attorney John J. Rock and the firm of Rock, Fusco & Connelly, LLC. Tab Item No. 30
Lukasik, et al. v. Thomas Nortman, et al., 18 L 10893 In Re: Review of Attorney Fees and Expenses for Special State’s Attorney John J. Rock and the firm of Rock, Fusco & Connelly, LLC. Tab Item 31
Zaborowski, et al. v. Sheriff of Cook County, et al. Case No. 08 C 6946 In Re: Review of Attorney Fees and Expenses for Special State’s Attorney John J. Rock and the firm of Rock, Fusco & Connelly, LLC. Tab Item A
Strickland v. Dart, et al. Case No: 19 C 2621 In Re: Reimbursement of Fees and Expenses for Special State’s Attorney John J. Rock and the firm of Rock, Fusco & Connelly, LLC Tab Item B
Johnson v. Brown, et al., 17 C 6249 Johnson v. Taylor, et al., 18 C 5263 In Re: Reimbursement of Fees and Expenses for Special State’s Attorney John J. Rock and the firm of Rock, Fusco & Connelly, LLC. Tab Item C
Representing a Public Defender in a ARDC matter Case No. 2019IN02601 In Re: Review of Attorney Fees and Expenses for Special State’s Attorney Philip J. Fowler and the firm of Karlin, Fleisher & Falkenberg, LLC. Tab Item D
COMMITTEE ITEMS FOR DISCHARGE AND/OR IMMEDIATE CONSIDERATION
BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
20-0622
Sponsored by: TONI PRECKWINKLE (President) and DONNA MILLER, Cook County Board of Commissioners
PROPOSED RESOLUTION
EAGLE GUN CLUB CLASS 8 PROPERTY TAX INCENTIVE REQUEST
WHEREAS, the Cook County Bureau of Economic Development received and reviewed a Real Property Assessment Classification 8 application containing the following information:
Applicant: Eagle Gun Club
Address: 5904 W. 159th Street, Oak Forest, Illinois
Municipality or Unincorporated Township: Village of Oak Forest
Cook County District: 6
Permanent Index Number: 28-17-401-026-0000
Municipal Resolution Number: Village of Oak Forest Resolution Number No. 2017-08-0316R
Number of month property vacant/abandoned: 24 months vacant
Special circumstances justification requested: Yes
Proposed use of property: Commercial use - Car dealership
Living Wage Ordinance Compliance Affidavit Provided: Yes
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 abandoned industrial facility; and
WHEREAS, the Cook County Classification System for Assessment defines abandoned property as buildings and other structures that, after having been vacant and unused for more than 24 continuous months, there has been no purchased for value by a purchaser and the property is in need of substantial rehabilitation; and
WHEREAS, in the instance where the property does not meet the definition of abandoned property, the municipality or the Board of Commissioners, may determine that special circumstances may exist that justify finding that the property is abandoned for purpose of Class 8; and
WHEREAS, in the case of abandonment of over 24 months and no purchase for value by a disinterested buyer, the County may determine that special circumstances justify finding the property as being deemed abandoned; and
WHEREAS, Class 8 requires a resolution by the County Board validating the property as abandoned for the purpose of Class 8; and
WHEREAS, the municipality states the Class 8 is necessary for development to occur on this specific real estate. The municipal resolution cites the qualifications of this property to meet the definition of abandoned with special circumstances; and
WHEREAS; commercial real estate is normally assessed at 25% of its market value, qualifying commercial real estate eligible for the Class 8 can receive a significant reduction in the level of assessment from the date that new construction or rehabilitation has been completed, or in the case of abandoned property from the date of substantial re-occupancy. Properties receiving Class 8 will be assessed at 10% of the market value for 10 years, 15% for the 11th year and 20% in the 12th year; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the President and Board of Commissioners of the County of Cook, that the President and Board of Commissioners validate the above-captioned property is deemed abandoned with special circumstances under the Class 8; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to forward a certified copy of this resolution to the Office of the Cook County Assessor.
20-1618
Sponsored by: TONI PRECKWINKLE (President) and SEAN M. MORRISON, Cook County Board of Commissioners
PROPOSED RESOLUTION
VK ACQUISITIONS IV, LLC 6B PROPERTY TAX INCENTIVE REQUEST
WHEREAS, the Cook County Bureau of Economic Development received and reviewed a Real Property Assessment Classification 6b application containing the following information:
Applicant: VK Acquisitions IV, LLC
Address: 76 Bradrock Drive, Des Plaines, Illinois
Municipality or Unincorporated Township: Village of Des Plaines
Cook County District: 17
Permanent Index Number: 09-30-100-049-0000; 09-30-100-050-0000
Municipal Resolution Number: Village of Des Plaines Resolution R-138-19, approved August 5, 2019, replaced and amended with R-206-19, approved December 19, 2019
Number of month property vacant/abandoned: Nine (9) months vacant
Special circumstances justification requested: Yes
Proposed use of property: Industrial use - warehousing/distribution operation.
Living Wage Ordinance Compliance Affidavit Provided: Yes
WHEREAS, the Cook County Board of Commissioners has adopted a Real Property Assessment Classification 6b that provides an applicant a reduction in the assessment level for an abandoned industrial facility; and
WHEREAS, the Cook County Classification System for Assessment defines abandoned property as buildings and other structures that, after having been vacant and unused for at least 24 continuous months, have been purchased for value by a purchaser in whom the seller has no direct financial interest; and
WHEREAS, in the instance where the property does not meet the definition of abandoned property, the municipality or the Board of Commissioners, may determine that special circumstances may exist that justify finding that the property is abandoned for purpose of Class 6b; and
WHEREAS, in the case of abandonment of less than 24 months and purchase for value, by a purchaser in whom the seller has no direct financial interest, the County may determine that special circumstances justify finding the property is deemed abandoned; and
WHEREAS, Class 6b requires the validation by the County Board of the shortened period of qualifying abandonment in cases where the facility has been abandoned for less than 24 consecutive months upon purchase for value; and
WHEREAS, the municipality states the Class 6b is necessary for development to occur on this specific real estate. The municipal resolution cites the qualifications of this property to meet the definition of abandoned with special circumstances; and
WHEREAS, industrial real estate is normally assessed at 25% of its market value, qualifying industrial real estate eligible for the Class 6b can receive a significant reduction in the level of assessment from the date that new construction or rehabilitation has been completed, or in the case of abandoned property from the date of substantial re-occupancy. Properties receiving Class 6b will be assessed at 10% of the market value for 10 years, 15% for the 11th year and 20% in the 12th year; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the President and Board of Commissioners of the County of Cook, that the President and Board of Commissioners validate the above-captioned property is deemed abandoned with special circumstances under the Class 6b; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to forward a certified copy of this resolution to the Office of the Cook County Assessor
20-1679
Sponsored by: TONI PRECKWINKLE (President) and KEVIN B. MORRISON, Cook County Board of Commissioners
PROPOSED RESOLUTION
1420 SOUTH WRIGHT BOULEVARD, LLC 6B PROPERTY TAX INCENTIVE REQUEST
WHEREAS, the Cook County Bureau of Economic Development received and reviewed a Real Property Assessment Classification 6b application containing the following information:
Applicant: 1420 South Wright Boulevard, LLC
Address: 1420 South Wright Boulevard, Schaumburg, Illinois
Municipality or Unincorporated Township: Village of Schaumburg
Cook County District: 15
Permanent Index Number: PIN Number
Municipal Resolution Number: Village of Schaumburg, Resolution No. R-19-032
Number of month property vacant/abandoned: Seven (7) months vacant
Special circumstances justification requested: Yes
Proposed use of property: Industrial use- Tooling and mole making
Living Wage Ordinance Compliance Affidavit Provided: Yes
WHEREAS, the Cook County Board of Commissioners has adopted a Real Property Assessment Classification 6b that provides an applicant a reduction in the assessment level for an abandoned industrial facility; and
WHEREAS, the Cook County Classification System for Assessment defines abandoned property as buildings and other structures that, after having been vacant and unused for at least 24 continuous months, have been purchased for value by a purchaser in whom the seller has no direct financial interest; and
WHEREAS, in the instance where the property does not meet the definition of abandoned property, the municipality or the Board of Commissioners, may determine that special circumstances may exist that justify finding that the property is abandoned for purpose of Class 6b; and
WHEREAS, in the case of abandonment of less than 24 months and purchase for value, by a purchaser in whom the seller has no direct financial interest, the County may determine that special circumstances justify finding the property is deemed abandoned; and
WHEREAS, Class 6b requires the validation by the County Board of the shortened period of qualifying abandonment in cases where the facility has been abandoned for less than 24 consecutive months upon purchase for value; and
WHEREAS, the municipality states the Class 6b is necessary for development to occur on this specific real estate. The municipal resolution cites the qualifications of this property to meet the definition of abandoned with special circumstances; and
WHEREAS, industrial real estate is normally assessed at 25% of its market value, qualifying industrial real estate eligible for the Class 6b can receive a significant reduction in the level of assessment from the date that new construction or rehabilitation has been completed, or in the case of abandoned property from the date of substantial re-occupancy. Properties receiving Class 6b will be assessed at 10% of the market value for 10 years, 15% for the 11th year and 20% in the 12th year; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the President and Board of Commissioners of the County of Cook, that the President and Board of Commissioners validate the above-captioned property is deemed abandoned with special circumstances under the Class 6b; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to forward a certified copy of this resolution to the Office of the Cook County Assessor
FINANCE COMMITTEE
COURT ORDERS
20-2367
COURT ORDERED PAYMENTS
Attached are the court ordered payments submitted for the 4/22/2020 Finance Agenda.
WORKERS' COMPENSATION CLAIMS
20-2249
Employee: Melissa Serviss Job Title: Correctional Officer Department: Department of Corrections Date of Incident: 01/26/2018 Incident/Activity: Petitioner injured her neck and right elbow while breaking up a fight between detainees. Accidental Injuries: Neck, right elbow Petition and Order No: 18 WC 24522 Claim Amount: $120,000.00 Attorney: Gardi & Haught, Ltd. Date of Subcommittee Approval: 02/25/2020 Prior/pending claims: n/a
20-2283
Employee: Thomas Goshen Job Title: Correctional Officer Department: Department of Corrections Date of Incident: 02/24/2016; 06/06/2016 Incident/Activity: On 02/24/2016, Petitioner injured his right knee while performing a take-down maneuver on a combative detainee. On 06/06/2016, Petitioner injured his right knee and back while conducting an emergency take-down of a detainee. Accidental Injuries: Right knee Petition and Order No: 16 WC 18603, 16 WC 13402 Claim Amount: $32,177.31 Attorney: Haris Huskic of Vrdolyak Law Group, LLP Date of Subcommittee Approval: 12/17/2019 Prior/pending claims: None
20-2284
Employee: Richard A. Smith Job Title: Youth Development Specialist Department: Juvenile Temporary Detention Center Date of Incident: 09/27/2014 Incident/Activity: Petitioner injured his right knee and nose when attacked by a detainee.
Accidental Injuries: Right knee, head Petition and Order No: 15 WC 14391 Claim Amount: $20,144.41 Attorney: Cassandra Shashaty of GWC Injury Lawyers, LLC Date of Subcommittee Approval: N/A Prior/pending claims: 04/10/2012 ($24,995.00)
20-2285
Employee: Raymond Villa Job Title: Investigator Department: Sheriff's Electronic Monitoring Unit Date of Incident: 03/07/2017 Incident/Activity: Petitioner sustained injury to his left hand as a result of a spider bite and subsequent infection. Accidental Injuries: Hand Petition and Order No: 17 WC 22555 Claim Amount: $11,918.39 Attorney: Adam J. Burnett of Burnett & Caron, Ltd. Date of Subcommittee Approval: N/A Prior/pending claims: None
20-2286
Employee: Tim Spryszak Job Title: Correctional Officer Department: Department of Corrections Date of Incident: 06/30/2019; 12/17/2019; 10/01/2018 Incident/Activity: On 06/30/2019, Petitioner injured his right hand and small finger while attempting to control a combative detainee. On 12/17/2019, a detainee spat in Petitioner’s face. On 10/01/2018, Petitioner sustained injury to his right knee and face while attempting to restrain a combative detainee. Accidental Injuries: Right hand, right small finger, right knee, person as a whole Petition and Order No: 19 WC 24278 Claim Amount: $5,567.98 Attorney: Al Koritsaris of Argionis & Associates, LLC Date of Subcommittee Approval: N/A Prior/pending claims: None
20-2288
Employee: Charmaine Reyes Job Title: Youth Development Specialist Department: Juvenile Detention Center Date of Incident: 05/10/2015; 09/13/2017; 10/02/2017; 04/29/2018; 10/14/2018; 01/13/2020 & 01/27/2020 Incident/Activity: On May 10, 2015, Petitioner injured her right wrist while breaking up a fight. On September 13, 2017, Petitioner injured her right knee when she hit it on a step while escorting residents from the gym. On October 2, 2017, Petitioner injured her left knee when she fell while breaking up a fight between residents. On April 29, 2018, Petitioner injured her left thumb while breaking up a fight between residents. On January 13, 2020, Petitioner injured her right shoulder and wrist while breaking up a fight. On January 27, 2020, Petitioner injured her right forearm and jaw while separating two residents. Accidental Injuries: what are injuries? Petition and Order No: 16 WC 12535 Claim Amount: $17,250.00 Attorney: Rittenberg & Buffen, Ltd. Date of Subcommittee Approval: N/A Prior/pending claims: N/A
20-2304
Employee: Cheryl Hewitt Job Title: Correctional Officer Department: Corrections Date of Incident: 05/20/2019 and 12/30/2019 Incident/Activity: On May 20, 2019, Petitioner was restraining a combative detainee when she injured her left index finger. On December 30, 2019, Petitioner was attacked by a detainee and injured her head, right knee, and index finger. Accidental Injuries: left index finger, head, right knee and index finger. Petition and Order No: 20 WC 00724 Claim Amount: $11,442.48 Attorney: Argionis & Associates, LLC Date of Subcommittee Approval: N/A Prior/pending claims: N/A
20-2305
Employee: William Zurella Job Title: Correctional Officer Department: Corrections Date of Incident: 06/28/2016
Incident/Activity: Petitioner injured his left shoulder and right hand securing an inmate. Accidental Injuries: left shoulder and right hand Petition and Order No: 16 WC 24218 Claim Amount: $73,067.54 Attorney: Law Office of Ruth Stelzman Date of Subcommittee Approval: 02/25/2020 Prior/pending claims: N/A
20-2317
Employee: Andre Roman Job Title: Correctional Officer Department: Department of Corrections Date of Incident: 05/24/2016; 09/17/2016; 06/10/2017; 12/22/2017; 06/14/2018; 10/13/2018; 02/03/2019. Incident/Activity: On May 24, 2016, Petitioner injured his right hand while restraining a detainee. On September 17, 2016, Petitioner injured his right hand and elbow while restraining a detainee. On June 10, 2017, Petitioner injured his left middle and index fingers while handcuffing a detainee. On December 22, 2017, Petitioner injured his right hand while handcuffing a detainee. On June 14, 2018, Petitioner injured his face, head, and right elbow, during an altercation with a detainee. On October 13, 2018, Petitioner injured his nose, right knee, right hand, and left shin during an altercation with a detainee. On February 3, 2019, Petitioner injured his left knee while restraining a detainee. Accidental Injuries: Right hand, right elbow, left middle finger, left index finger, face, head, nose, right knee, left shin. Petition and Order No: 16 WC 16954; 16 WC 29255; 17 WC 22594; 18 WC 31397; 18 WC 31398 Claim Amount: $34,389.62 Attorney: Cuda Law Offices Date of Subcommittee Approval: 02/25/2020 Prior/pending claims: n/a
20-2328
Employee: Monica Sanchez Job Title: Correctional Officer Department: Department of Corrections Date of Incident: 05/25/2016 Incident/Activity: Petitioner injured her back falling from a chair. Accidental Injuries: Back Petition and Order No: 16 WC 19453 Claim Amount: $13,216.35
Attorney: Burnes & Libman Date of Subcommittee Approval: 01/14/2020 Prior/pending claims: 11/07/2017 (19,636.48)
20-2330
Employee: Piotr Razniak Job Title: Correctional Officer Department: Department of Corrections Date of Incident: 05/09/2017 Incident/Activity: Petitioner injured his right hand and right thumb untying a bedsheet. Accidental Injuries: Right hand, right thumb Petition and Order No: 17 WC 30152 Claim Amount: $33,366.46 Attorney: Law Offices of George Tamkavis Date of Subcommittee Approval: 02/25/2020 Prior/pending claims: n/a
20-2331
Employee: Lou Luna Job Title: Correctional Officer Department: Department of Corrections Date of Incident: 06/07/2016 Incident/Activity: Petitioner injured his left and right hands during an altercation with a detainee. Accidental Injuries: Left and right hands Petition and Order No: 16 WC 32652 Claim Amount: $52,254.60 Attorney: Coven Law Group Date of Subcommittee Approval: 02/25/2020 Prior/pending claims: n/a
20-2334
Employee: Gresandra Shumaker Job Title: Building Service Worker Department: Stroger Date of Incident: 05/08/2019 Incident/Activity: Petitioner injured her right foot after a mop bucket fell on it causing an amputation of her right leg.
Accidental Injuries: Right leg Petition and Order No: 19 WC 18688 Claim Amount: $60,742.95 Attorney: Rubens, Kress and Mulholland Date of Subcommittee Approval: 02/25/2020 Prior/pending claims: N/A
20-2337
Employee: Mettyzee T. Washington Job Title: Clerk IV Department: Clerk of the Circuit Court Date of Incident: 04/19/2018 Incident/Activity: Petitioner sustained an injury when she fell from her chair and struck her back against a cabinet and on the floor. Accidental Injuries: Right arm, Back, Hip, Right Shoulder Petition and Order No: 18 WC 13053 Claim Amount: $16,296.00 Attorney: Vitell and Spitz, Ltd. Date of Subcommittee Approval: n/a Prior/pending claims: n/a
PROPOSED SETTLEMENTS
20-2020
Case: Lewis, Tara (Ta'Nilya Baker) v. Cook County Case No: 16 L 7737 Settlement Amount: $700,000.00 Department: 4897 - John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital of Cook County Payable to: Multiple - see attachment A Litigation Subcommittee Approval: 02/25/2020 Subject matter: Settlement of a medical malpractice claim.
20-2054
Case: Danneman, Benjamin v. Dart et al. Case No: 18 C 3790 Settlement Amount: $600.00 Department: 1239 - Department of Corrections Payable to: Benjamin D. Danneman
Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/A Subject matter: an allegation of a civil rights violation
20-2098
Case: Goedert, Carolyn v County of Cook d/b/a Stroger Hospital Case No: 17 L 10206 Settlement Amount: $300,000.00 Department: 4897-John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital of Cook County Payable to: Carolyn Goedert and her attorneys, the Law Office of Martin L. Glink Litigation Subcommittee Approval: 09/25/2019 Subject matter: an allegation of negligence
20-2184
Case: Alvarez, Robert v. Baker, et al. Case No: 14 C 4208 Settlement Amount: $85,000.00 Department: 1239 - Department of Corrections Payable to: Friedman & Friedman, Ltd., and Robert Alvarez Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/A Subject matter: an allegation of a civil rights violation
20-2242
Case: Coleman, Marion v. Dr. Waxler, et al Case No: 19 C 2819 Settlement Amount: $1,200.00 Department: Cermak Health Services of Cook County Payable to: Marion Coleman Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/A Subject matter: an allegation of a civil rights violation
20-2243
Case: Gruenberg, Joshua v. Dart Case No: 16 C 11248 Settlement Amount: $37,500.00 Department: 1239-Department of Corrections Payable to: Joshua Gruenberg and Law Offices of Thomas G. Morrissey, Ltd. Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/A Subject matter: an allegation of a civil rights violation
20-2248
Case: Barnes, Mark v. Totonchi Case No: 18-cv-1649 Settlement Amount: $500.00 Department: 4240 - Cermak Health Services of Cook County Payable to: Mark Barnes Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/A Subject matter: an allegation of civil rights violation
20-2267
Case: Ratliff, Ryan v. Lombardi et al. Case No: 19 C 46 Settlement Amount: $3500.00 Department: 1239 - Department of corrections Payable to: Ryan Ratliff Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/A Subject matter: an allegation of a civil right violation
20-2268
Case: Muhammad-Ali, Solomon v. Fett Case No: 19 C 44 Settlement Amount: $900.00 Department: 1239 - Department of Corrections Payable to: Solomon Muhammad-Ali Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/A Subject matter: an allegation of a civil rights violation
REPORTS
20-2368
REPORT
Report Title: 3/262020 Finance Committee Items Approved Via Executive Order 2020-4
Report Period: Finance Committee Meeting Scheduled for 3/26/2020
20-1964
Presented by: DEANNA ZALAS, Director, Department of Risk Management
REPORT
Department: Risk Management
Report Title: Quarterly Litigation Disbursement Report - Q1 FY 2020
Report Period: Quarterly Settlement Report 12/01/2019 - 02/29/2020
Summary: The Department of Risk Management is submitting for your information paid proposed settlements during Q1 of fiscal year 2020. Payments total $4,095,376.67.
20-2233
Presented by: DEANNA ZALAS, Director, Department of Risk Management
REPORT
Department: Risk Management
Report Title: Receive and File - Workers’ Compensation Claim Payments
Report Period: 2/1/2020 - 2/29/2020
Summary: The Department of Risk Management is submitting for your information Workers’ Compensation Claim Payments for the month ending February 2020. Payments total $1,801,012.70
20-2329
Presented by: DEANNA ZALAS, Director, Department of Risk Management
Department: Risk Management
Report Title: Receive and File - Workers’ Compensation Claim Payments
Report Period: 3/1/2020 - 3/31/2020
Summary: The Department of Risk Management is submitting for your information Workers’ Compensation Claim Payments for the month ending March 2020. Payments total $882,490.74
20-1337
REPORT
Department: Risk Management
Report Title: Receive and File - Subrogation Claim Recoveries
Report Period: Month ending February 29, 2020
Summary: The Department of Risk Management is submitting for your information, a summary
of Claim Recoveries for the month ending 02/29/20 - Total Recovery: $21,967.00 and Number of Recoveries: (13)
20-2180
Department: Department of Risk Management Report Title: Receive and File - Self Insurance Claims
Report Period: Month Ending February 29, 2020
Summary: The Department of Risk Management is submitting for your information Self Insurance Claims the month ending February 29, 2020. Payments total: $7,248.25
20-2353
Department: Department of Risk Management
Report Title: Receive and File - Self Insurance Claims
Report Period: Month Ending March 31, 2020 Summary: The Department of Risk Management is submitting for your information Self Insurance
Claims the month ending March 31, 2020. Payments total: $1,379.91
20-2127
Presented by: LAWRENCE WILSON, County Comptroller
REPORT
Department: Comptroller
Report Title: Analysis of Revenues and Expenses for the Period Ending 1/31/2020
Report Period: 1/31/2020
Summary: Submitting for your information, an Analysis of Revenues and Expenses for the Period Ending 1/31/2020 for Corporate, Safety and Health Funds, as presented by the Bureau of Finance.
20-0990
Department: CCH
Report Title: Monthly Report
Report Period: March/April 2020
Summary: This report is provided in accordance with Resolution 14-4311 approved by the County Board on 7/23/2014
20-1578
Presented by: XOCHITL FLORES, Chief, Bureau of Economic Development
PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT
Department(s): Bureau of Economic Development
Vendor: Mind Your Manners Limited d/b/a The William Everett Group, Chicago, Illinois
Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to increase contract
Good(s) or Service(s): Census 2020 Program Administration Services
Original Contract Period: 10/1/2019- 12/31/2020, one (1) one (1) year renewal option Proposed Amendment Type: Increase]
Proposed Contract Period: N/A
Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $2,126,200.00
Original Approval (Board or Procurement): Board, 9/26/2019, $1,991,200.00
Increase Requested: $1,047,883.50
Previous Board Increase(s): N/A
Previous Chief Procurement Officer Increase(s): 11/29/2019, $135,000.00
Previous Board Renewals: N/A
Previous Chief Procurement Officer Renewals: N/A
Previous Board Extension(s): N/A
Previous Chief Procurement Officer Extension(s): N/A
Potential Fiscal Impact: FY 2020 $1,047,883.50
Accounts: 11000.1027.11947.521314; 11000.1490.11947.521314.00000.00000
Contract Number(s): 1823-17707
Concurrences: The vendor has met the Minority-and Women-owned Business Enterprise Ordinance via direct participation.
The Chief Procurement Officer concurs.
Summary: The Cook County Board of Commissioner approved $2 Million for FY20 Census efforts. The Cook County Census Commission is expected to approve up to $2 Million in census outreach grants which will exceed the $1 Million amount that the Board authorized when the Census Outreach program was approved by the Board on 9/26/2019.
In the contract with The William Everett Group (TWEG) that was executed in October 2019, the Program Administrator was provided a budget of $1 Million to allocate to agencies doing census outreach efforts, i.e., Local Government Complete Count Commissions (LGCCC’s) and Local Complete Count Committees (LCCC’s). As a result of the additional $2 Million funding being allocated in FY20 for census efforts, there have been significantly more LGCCC’s and LCCC’s awarded funding than was originally anticipated in TWEG’s contract. In order to effectively manage this level of grantees and oversee their census outreach programs and activities, more staffing is required by the Program Administrator. Therefore, the Bureau is requesting the approval of an additional $125,000.00 for additional staffing for the management and oversight of the increased number of grantees.
In this amendment, it is requested that TWEG’s contract be amended as follows:
$922,883.50 for grant payments by TWEG to LGCCC’s and LCCCC’s. These funds will be derived from the Bureau of Economic Development’s FY20 Census budget that was approved by the Board. There will be no impact to the budget from this increase.
$125,000.00 for program management and day-to-day support for LGCCC’s and LCCC’s. This additional funding was identified from additional resources in the County’s corporate fund appropriation.
This contract was awarded through a competitive Request for Proposal (RFP) process in accordance with the Cook County Procurement Code. Mind Your Manners Limited d/b/a The William Everett Group was selected based on established evaluation criteria. CONSENT CALENDAR
Pursuant to Cook County Code, the Secretary to the Board of Commissioners hereby transmits Consent Calendar Resolutions for your consideration. The Consent Calendar Resolutions shall be published in the Post Board Action Agenda and Journal of Proceedings as prepared by the Clerk of the Board.
20-2093
Sponsored by: TONI PRECKWINKLE (President), Cook County Board of Commissioners
PROPOSED RESOLUTION
HONORING BLACK WOMEN’S EXPO
WHEREAS, Black Women’s Expo is celebrating its 26th year as the longest running exposition of its kind for African American consumers; and
WHEREAS, Black Women’s Expo aims at empowering, strengthening and enlightening women of color by providing the latest trends and innovative apparels from various vendors; and
WHEREAS, Black Women’s Expo founder and creator Merry Green started recognizing the growing issues of mental health, safer communities, and the need for entrepreneurships in the in the African American community especially for African American women; and
WHEREAS, Merry Green has executed such events like Black Women’s Expo, The Chicago Football Classics, Real Men Cook, Tavis Smiley’s Blacks in Technology Conference, RTA’s Transportation symposium, League of Black Women’s Leadership Conference and City of Evanston/Focus Group meeting, she continues to showcase the culture of African Americans; and
WHEREAS, 30,000 visitors will descend on McCormick Place during the events 3 day run and over 300 exhibitors will fill the isles to sell their goods, products and much more; and
WHEREAS, Black Women’s Expo will include workshops, main stage performances of well- known musical guests, skin care products, home décor, nutritional information, financial seminars, women civic groups; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the President and the Cook County Board of Commissioners, on behalf of the residents of Cook County, hereby honor and recognize Black Women’s Expo creator, Merry Green for her marketing abilities to empower the African Community and rich culture; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a suitable copy of this Resolution be tendered to Merry Green as a means of communicating our appreciation.
20-1951
Sponsored by: TONI PRECKWINKLE (President), Cook County Board of Commissioners
PROPOSED RESOLUTION
IN MEMORIAM OF CARL EMERSON WALTON
WHEREAS, Carl Emerson Walton was born on October 8, 1918 in Yazoo County, Mississippi. He was one of eight children raised by his parents Rev. James L. Walton, Sr. and Rosa Stuckey-Walton; and
WHEREAS, Carl received his education from Piney Wood Institute, MS. He grew up gardening and selling food to support his family, so it wasn’t uncommon for him to find work at Garner Seed Company where he sold and delivered garden materials; and
WHEREAS, Carl and his brothers were known for their harmonious gospel quartet. The Walton Brothers traveled and performed all throughout the United States. Various singing greats like Sam Cook, Rev. Sam Scales, Rev. Fred Weathers, Rev. Barrett and Jessie Brown sang with them for a short time. The Walton Brothers became the first group to sing live on the Isabel Joseph Johnson’s WHFC Sunday morning broadcast, currently known as WVON; and
WHEREAS, Carl dedicated is life and served his in the Armed Forces during World War II and was honorably discharged in 1944; and
WHEREAS, Carl enrolled in a plumbing program where he learned the trade specialty plumbing. He would later work as both a box handler and a courier for Erie Lackawana Railroad, currently known as Amtrak, where he retired after 30 years of dedicated service; and
WHEREAS, Carl departed this life on February 23, 2020 at the age of 101; and
WHEREAS, Carl leaves to cherish his memories, his loving wife of 47 years, Geralene Walton; six children, Carl Walton Jr., Barbara Deer (Dennis), Carol Walton, Carlos, Williams, Felecia Williams, Betty Garner; 17 grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. One daughter (May Helen Walter), Brothers Rev. J.L. Walton, Jr., Robert Walton, Rufus Walton, Marion Walton and Alma Dickerson all preceded him in death; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED, ,that the President and the Cook County Board of Commissioners, on behalf of the residents of Cook County, hereby offer its deepest condolences and most heartfelt sympathy to the family of Carl Emerson Walton and honor the life and memory of this outstanding Cook County resident.
20-2074
Sponsored by: STANLEY MOORE, Cook County Board of Commissioners
PROPOSED RESOLUTION
HONORING THE LIFE AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF MARGIE PRITCHARD MEDELLIN
WHEREAS, Margie Pritchard Medellin was called home to be with the Lord on February 22, 2020; and
WHEREAS, Margie Pritchard Medellin was born in Sardis, Mississippi to Lillian Willingham Pritchard and Howard Pritchard on October 24, 1943. She was the fifth of seven children who graduated from Douglass High School in Memphis, Tennessee: and
WHEREAS, after graduating from high school, Margie Pritchard Medellin moved to Chicago, Illinois to pursue a career in music. Shortly after moving to Chicago, she would meet and marry George Medellin, Jr. in 1961. Margie Pritchard Medellin would go on to begin a long and successful career at Marshall Field & Company; and
WHEREAS, Margie Pritchard Medellin retired from Marshall Fields & Company and, in the years after her retirement, was committed to civic service as an election judge with the Chicago Board of Elections. She went on to volunteer for political campaigns, and, in particular, the campaign of former United States Senator Barack Obama who would be elected as the 44th President of the United States. Margie would be recognized for her outstanding volunteer and service on the campaign; and
WHEREAS, Margie Pritchard Medellin was known as loving and dedicated wife to George Medellin, Jr. for 50 years, mother, and dedicated public servant. She is survived by her sister, Faye I. Pritchard, her brother, Dwight Pritchard, her son, George Medellin, III, her daughter, Lisa Medellin, two grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends; and
WHEREAS, Margie Pritchard Medellin will leave behind a remarkable legacy of service and leadership to the Cook County community; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners of Cook County, on behalf of the 5.2 million residents of Cook County does hereby honor and celebrate the life of Margie Pritchard Medellin and her many contributions bettering the lives of all residents in Cook County, Illinois; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a suitable copy of this Resolution be spread upon the official proceedings of this Honorable Body and that an official copy of the same be tendered to the family of Margie Pritchard Medellin.
20-2091
Sponsored by: TONI PRECKWINKLE (President), Cook County Board of Commissioners
PROPOSED RESOLUTION
HONORING AFRICAN AMERICAN CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION
WHEREAS, African American Contractors Association was established in 1989 and founded by Omar Shareef, with the assistance of the Chicago Urban League; and
WHEREAS, The African American Contractors Association’s purpose is to assist and develop African American contractors and businesses by creating fair opportunities for African American owned contracting companies, within the African American community, private corporations, municipal agencies, city, county, state and federal agencies; and
WHEREAS, The African American Contractors Association provides management and technical assistance to African American owned businesses to create workshops that help them to compete effectively in the areas of bonding, insurance, project management, service contracts, finance and business development training; and
WHEREAS, The African American Contractors Association helps to facilitate developer and general contractor relationships that lead to contracting opportunities for AACA members; and
WHEREAS, The African American Contractors Association will be celebrating their 27th Annual Awards Gala by honoring various members that have participation on major construction jobs; and
WHEREAS, Omar Shareef has served as the founder of African American Contractors Association for that 27 years, he is still fighting to ensure that African American Contractors are given a fair share of contracts and jobs throughout the county and city.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the President and the Cook County Board of Commissioners, on behalf of the residents of Cook County, hereby honor and recognize Omar Shareef and the members of African American Contractors Association for their labor throughout Cook County; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a suitable copy of this Resolution be tendered to Omar Shareef as a means of communicating our appreciation.
20-2187
Sponsored by: LARRY SUFFREDIN, Cook County Board of Commissioners
PROPOSED RESOLUTION
HONORING THE LIFE AND CONTRIBUTIONS OF ARNOLD LOEB
WHEREAS, Arnold Loeb was born in 1937 in Bucharest, Romania where his father had started a business making sausage in his mother’s kitchen; and
WHEREAS, after surviving World War II, Arnold’s family moved to the Dominican Republic in 1946. From there, his parents sent Arnold, their only child, ahead to Chicago where he had uncles; and
WHEREAS, Arnold attended the Illinois Institute of Technology and became an electrical engineer. He obtained a patent on a wind energy invention that he created. His daughters Katharine and Karen remembered flying kites with him, not realizing that this game of theirs was also part of a science experiment; and
WHEREAS, Arnold’s father followed his son to Chicago in 1957 and opened Romanian Sausage in a storefront on Kedzie Avenue, near Lawrence. Arnold eventually joined the business, which became Romanian Kosher Sausage Co., now located at Clark Street and Touhy Avenue; and
WHEREAS, Romanian Kosher Sausage remains a thriving business that employs more than 20 people. With Arnold’s passing, Karen’s husband, Richard Levin, who has worked in the business since 1980, and their son-in-law Daniel Klein have stepped up to run the business. They are the third and fourth generations to carry on the business; and
WHEREAS, Romanian Kosher Sausage is a mainstay of the Rogers Park and Clark Street business community; and
WHEREAS, Romanian Kosher Sausage Co. is known well beyond Chicago. A consistent theme of stories about Arnold came from people taking Romanian products to relatives and friends. The TSA agents at Chicago O’Hare would recognize the products and ask, “Is this Romanian?” Arnold often reported that TSA agents would come to the store to see what made this product so special. The agents came to see, and usually bought as well; and
WHEREAS, Jewish tradition calls for family members to sit shiva, the structured period of mourning, following the death of the loved one. Romanian Kosher Sausage was closed for the funeral and under certain Talmudic interpretations should have remained closed for the following six days as well. However, the rabbi determined that because it’s such a fixture in the community the store should remain open, not only for the customers, but also for the 20 employees who needed to get paid. A way was found - selling the business, symbolically, during the shiva week to Rabbi Zev Cohen; and
WHEREAS, Arnold was a scholarly man, but not severe. He loved jokes, both hearing them and always having a joke ready. He started his day, every morning of the week at schuel. If there was someone who couldn’t get there otherwise, Arnold made sure he got there. When Arnold went out of town, he would find another person to provide the ride. To Arnold, doing good works was the definition of being Jewish. He was known to be a very generous man. As an Orthodox Jew, he believed it was important to meet someone’s need before they had to ask; and
WHEREAS, Arnold is survived by his wife, Lynne Loeb, his daughters Katharine Loeb and Karen. (Richard) Levin. He was the proud grandfather of Elizabeth (Daniel), Samuel, Avi, Ariella (CJ), Rebecca and Jonah; the beloved great grandfather of Ryan, Kaylia, Madison and Oliver; fond step-father of Avi (Shira) Zimmerman; and dear step-grandfather of Eitan, Yaakov, and Tamar. He is preceded in death by his first wife, Betty Loeb.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Commissioners of Cook County, on behalf of the 5.2 million residents of Cook County honors the life and contributions of Arnold Loeb., and herewith expresses its sincere gratitude for the invaluable contributions he has made to the Citizens of Cook County, Illinois; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a suitable copy of this Resolution be spread upon the official proceedings of this Honorable Body and that an official copy of the same be tendered to the family of Arnold Loeb.
20-2209
Sponsored by: TONI PRECKWINKLE (President) and BRANDON JOHNSON, Cook County Board of Commissioners
PROPOSED RESOLUTION
HONORING CHICAGO FOUNDATION FOR WOMEN
WHEREAS, four community leaders in Chicago’s, Marjorie Craig Benton, Sunny Fischer, Iris J. Krieg, and Lucia Woods Lindley, recognizing that only 3% of philanthropic dollars were directed to programming for women and girls, brought together a series of planning groups that laid the financial and programmatic groundwork for what would become Chicago Foundation for Women; and
WHEREAS, Chicago Foundation for Women was incorporated on March 29, 1985, to increase resources, expand opportunities, and promote positive social change for women and girls, organized around the statement of Basic Principles. The principles state that the Foundation will fund Chicago area organizations and projects that address the needs of women and girls of all economic, ethnic, and racial backgrounds and to work toward the removal of obstacles that prevent women from achieving their full potential in all aspects for their lives; and
WHEREAS, in 1986, Chicago Foundation for Women, awarded its first grants totaling $50,000 to 25 organizations serving Chicago area women and girls; and
WHEREAS, in 1988, Chicago Foundation for Women co-sponsored the ‘Setting Tomorrow’s Agenda: A Symposium on Emerging Needs of Women,” which featured feminist leader Gloria Steinem; and
WHEREAS, in 1991, Chicago Foundation for Women reached $1 million in grant awards to programs serving women and girls repeat this for as many Whereas clauses you have; and
WHEREAS, Chicago Foundation for Women understands the importance of leadership development, in 1991, the Foundation launched its Women’s Leadership Development Initiative, a proactive grantmaking program to assist projects developing and strengthening community-based women’s leadership; and
WHEREAS, Chicago Foundation for Women has been at the forefront of innovative ways of connecting to community. In 1996 the Foundation awarded its largest grant to date, a two-year $205,000 grant to Planned Parenthood/Chicago Area to develop Chicago’s first-ever pro-active media campaign in support of reproductive rights; and
WHEREAS, Chicago Foundation for Women undergoes an organizational strategic planning process in 2002, implementing new grantmaking policies; and
WHEREAS, Chicago Foundation for Women, in 2003, surpasses $10 million in grantmaking, awarding 768 grants to date; and
WHEREAS, in 2004, Chicago Foundation for Women, facilitated the creation of affinity and geographically based Leadership Councils, harnessing the giving power of local women seeking to improve the lives of women and girls in their communities; and
WHEREAS, Chicago Foundation for Women merged with the Eleanor Network in 2012, creating a strategic alliance built on the shared goal of economic security for women and girls; and
WHEREAS, Chicago Foundation for Women facilitated the creation of the North Shore Giving Circle in 2014; and
WHEREAS, in 2015, Chicago Foundation for Women adopted the mission of investing in women and girls as catalysts, building stronger communities for all, enhancing its dedication to advancing gender equity, focused on three key themes, economic security, freedom from violence, and access to health care and education; and
WHEREAS, Chicago Foundation for Women, in 2016, facilitated the creation of the Western Suburbs Giving Circle; and
WHEREAS, Chicago Foundation for Women launched the Englewood Women’s Initiative in 2017, an innovative, collaborative network of ten community organizations providing services to address immediate needs, reducing barriers to women’s economic security through a holistic approach; and
WHEREAS, Chicago Foundation for Women, works to uplift women of color to expand their leadership skills through CULTIVATE: Women of Color Leadership and Willie’s Warriors Leadership Initiative, helping to build a network of like-minded supporters, and enhance their agency; and
WHEREAS, Chicago Foundation for Women invests in the future of emerging organizations through leadership development and support in building sustainable nonprofit infrastructure through Core Concepts Coaching, providing individualized instruction to nonprofits in financial management, board development, communications, and fundraising; and
WHEREAS, Chicago Foundation for Women, in 2018, facilitated the creation of the South Side Giving Circle; and
WHEREAS, Chicago Foundation for Women, as of 2019, has awarded more than $36.8 million through over 4,000 grants since its inception, to local nonprofits and emerging organizations; and
WHEREAS, in 2020, Chicago Foundation for Women’s Six Giving Councils and Circles surpassed $1 million in grants to 122 organizations through the generosity of more than 700 members; and
WHEREAS, Chicago Foundation for Women has remained a leader as a grant maker, convener, and partner, in supporting organizations providing services for women and girls in Chicago; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the President and the Cook County Board of Commissioners, on behalf of the residents of Cook County, honor, Chicago Foundation for Women for providing 35 years of extraordinary leadership and grantmaking support to organizations serving women and girls in Cook County.
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