Cook County Board of Commissioners met May 21

By Michael Abella

Jun 2, 2020

Cook County Board of Commissioners met May 21.

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

20-2465

Sponsored by: TONI PRECKWINKLE (President) and JOHN P. DALEY, Cook County Board of Commissioners

PROPOSED RESOLUTION

AUTHORIZATION FOR BUDGET DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE BUDGET TRANSFERS IN AMOUNTS OVER $50,000

WHEREAS, pursuant to the Cook County Code of Ordinances, Sections 26-36and the Illinois Emergency Management Agency Act, 20ILCS 3305/11, on March 10, 2020, County Board President Toni Preckwinkle found that the circumstances surrounding COVID-19constitute a public health emergency and issued a proclamation of disaster for Cook County; and

WHEREAS, in accordance with Illinois law, on March 16, 2020, the Cook County Board of Commissioners (“Board”) through Resolution 20-2195, extended the March 10, 2020Proclamation of Disaster through May 30, 2020; and

WHEREAS, Sections 8and 9of the Cook County FY2020Annual Appropriation Bill (the “Appropriation Bill”) authorize the Cook County Budget Director (the “Budget Director) to make budgetary transfers in an amount equal to or less than $50,000 without advance approval of the Board; and

WHEREAS, except for budgetary transfers authorized in Section 8of the Appropriation Bill, transfers greater than $50,000that are within and between the Personal Services, Contractual Services, Supplies and Materials, Operation and Maintenance, Rental and Leasing, Capital Equipment and Improvements, or Contingency or Special Purposes account series require advance approval by the Cook County Board of Commissioners (the “Board”) or the Cook County Hospital System Board (the “System Board”); and

WHEREAS, as a result of the effects of COVID-19, it is necessary to grant limited authority to officials in County government to ensure timely budgetary transfers without advance approval from the Board or System Board; provided, however, to the extent possible, and if timing permits, Cook County departments and agencies are encouraged to continue to adhere to obtaining advance Board or System Board approval, where applicable, as required in Sections 8 & 9 of the Appropriation Bill.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, effective May 21, 2020, through September 30, 2020, the Board does hereby authorize the Budget Director or designee of the Budget Director to review and approve budgetary transfer requests that are of an immediate nature and would otherwise require advance approval of the Board or System Board; provided, however, all such budget transfer requests shall further require the written concurrence of the Cook County Chief Financial Officer or a designee of the Chief Financial Officer; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Budget Director shall issue a report on the approved budgetary transfers permitted under this Resolution for the preceding month on the 15th of each month to the Cook County Board of Commissioners and the Cook County Health System Board, where applicable.

20-2472

Sponsored by: TONI PRECKWINKLE (President), JOHN P. DALEY, LARRY SUFFREDIN and DEBORAH SIMS, Cook County Board of Commissioners

PROPOSED RESOLUTION

EXTENDING COOK COUNTY’S PROCLAMATION OF DISASTER FOR COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

WHEREAS, COVID-19is a novel severe acute respiratory illness that can spread among people through respiratory transmissions and present with symptoms similar to those of influenza; and

WHEREAS, the United States Secretary of Health and Human Services declared that COVID-19 presents a public health emergency on January 27, 2020, and the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a Public Health Emergency of International Concern on January 30, 2020; and

WHEREAS, certain populations are at higher risk of experiencing more severe illness as a result of COVID-19, including older adults and people who have serious chronic medical conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, or lung disease; and

WHEREAS, the Cook County Department of Public Health and the Cook County Department of Emergency Management and Regional Security continue to work closely with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as well as the State and local public health agencies as we closely monitor and work to prevent the spread of COVID-19; and

WHEREAS, Cook County is continuing its efforts to prepare for any eventuality given that this is a novel illness with known health risks it poses for the elderly and those with serious chronic medical conditions; and

WHEREAS, on March 9, 2020, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker issued a disaster proclamation giving the state access to state money and possibly federal reimbursement for the costs of fighting the potentially deadly illness; and

WHEREAS, County Board President Toni Preckwinkle joined Governor JB Pritzker on March 9, 2020 along with representatives from the city of Chicago and DuPage County to announce that Cook County is joining the state and city to issue emergency proclamations in response to COVID-19which will permit Cook County to access federal funds as well as other resources, and enhance our ability to respond to this virus; and

WHEREAS, based on the foregoing, on March 10, 2020, County Board President Toni Preckwinkle found that the circumstances surrounding COVID-19constitute a public health emergency under the Illinois Emergency Management Agency Act and a disaster under the Cook County Code of Ordinances Sec. 26-36and issued a issued a proclamation of disaster for Cook County activating Cook County’s emergency operations plan; and

WHEREAS, on March 16, 2020, the Cook County Board of Commissioners passed Resolution 20-2195 which extended the County’s disaster proclamation through May 31, 2020; and

WHEREAS, extending the proclamation of disaster through September 30, 2020will assist Cook County, by and through its Department of Emergency Management and Regional Security, to continue to coordinate county and municipal resources and response activities, in an effort to prevent and reduce further damage and hazards, protect the health and safety of persons, protect property and provide emergency assistance pursuant to Illinois law; and

WHEREAS, it is the policy of Cook County to be prepared to address any disasters and, therefore, it is necessary and appropriate to make additional Cook County resources available in accordance with Sec. 26-39of the Cook County Code of Ordinances for the near future to ensure that the effects of COVID-19are mitigated and minimized and that residents and visitors in Cook County remain safe and secure.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, pursuant to the Cook County Code of Ordinances, Sections 26-36and the Illinois Emergency Management Agency Act, 20ILCS 3305/11, the President and the Cook County Board of Commissioners authorize the March 10, 2020Proclamation of Disaster issued by President Preckwinkle that was previously extended through May 31, 2020to be further extended through September 30, 2020; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Cook County continues to engage its federal, State and local partners to make resources available to the residents and businesses in Cook County impacted by this national emergency and make additional Cook County resources available through September 30, 2020 in

accordance with Chapter 26. Emergency Management and Services, Article II. Cook County Department of Emergency Management and Regional Security, Sec. 26-31through 26-43of the Cook County Code of Ordinances to ensure that the effects of COVID-19are mitigated and minimized and that residents and visitors in Cook County remain safe and secure; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Cook County, by and through its Department of Emergency Management and Regional Security, shall continue to coordinate county and municipal resources and response activities as authorized under Chapter 26. Emergency Management and Services, Article II. Cook County Department of Emergency Management and Regional Security, Sec. 26-31 through 26-43 of the Cook County Code of Ordinances during the extended Cook County Proclamation of Disaster in an effort to prevent and reduce further damage and hazards, protect the health and safety of persons, protect property and provide emergency assistance pursuant to Illinois law; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that extending the proclamation will enhance the County’s ability to access the resources, equipment and personnel needed to address ongoing and changing circumstances on the ground which is particularly necessary should the number of COVID-19cases rise and the demands on County staff and partners continue to increase; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, a copy of this Resolution extending Cook County’s Proclamation of Disaster through September 30, 2020 shall be filed with the Clerk of Cook County, Illinois.

20-2479

Sponsored by: TONI PRECKWINKLE (President), JOHN P. DALEY, LARRY SUFFREDIN, DEBORAH SIMS, SCOTT R. BRITTON, BRIDGET DEGNEN, PETER N. SILVESTRI, BILL LOWRY, KEVIN B. MORRISON, DONNA MILLER, DENNIS DEER, STANLEY MOORE and LUIS ARROYO JR, Cook County Board of Commissioners

PROPOSED ORDINANCE

COVID -19 PROPERTY TAX RELIEF

WHEREAS, Cook County residents and property tax owners currently face an unprecedented health crisis due to the COVID-19 global pandemic; and

WHEREAS, as a result of the COVID-19global pandemic and resulting Illinois Executive Orders requiring the closure of certain businesses and requiring that individuals "stay at home", numerous County residents, small business owners, and retail establishments have expressed concern regarding their ability to pay their property tax obligations in a timely fashion; and

WHEREAS, significant restrictions currently exist regarding the issuance of tax bills and payment methods under Illinois law; and

WHEREAS, the State of Illinois declared all counties in the State a disaster area by Executive Order of the Governor on March 9, 2020, and on March 26, 2020, an Illinois disaster declaration was approved by the President of the United States; and

WHEREAS, in accordance with Illinois law, on March 16, 2020, the Cook County Board of Commissioners through Resolution 20-2195, extended the March 10, 2020Proclamation of Disaster through May 31, 2020; and

WHEREAS, the Cook County Board of Commissioners anticipates further extending Resolution 20-2195, and the March 10, 2020 Proclamation of Disaster through September30, 2020; and

WHEREAS, the Illinois Property Tax Code at 35 ILCS 200/21-40(C) permits a county board to adopt an ordinance or resolution modifying certain provisions of the Property Tax Code where that County has been designated a disaster area by the President of the United States or the Governor of the State of Illinois upon certain condition being met; and

WHEREAS, the President and County Board of Commissioners find that it is appropriate and necessary for the County of Cook to immediately take measures to protect the financial wellbeing of the residents of the County who may be adversely impacted due to COVID-19 and the disaster declarations; and

WHEREAS, in Cook County, the first installment of property taxes for the 2019tax year were due by March 3, 2020 and the second installment is due August 3, 2020; and

WHEREAS, the Illinois Property Tax Code at 35ILCS 200/21-40(C)(1)(A) allows the County Board during a disaster declaration to postpone the date on which any specified installment or installments of tax due on that real property in the current year becomes or became delinquent under Section 21-15, 21-20, or 21-25and in accordance with 35ILCS 200/21-40(C)(1)(B) allows the County Board to exempt any specified installment or installments of tax due on that real property from the interest penalty provided under Section 21-15, 21-20, or 21-25until the postponed delinquency date established by the ordinance or resolution.

BE IT ORDAINED, by the Cook County Board of Commissioners, that Chapter 74 TAXTION, ARTICLE II. - REAL PROPERTY TAXATION, DIVISION 1. - GENERALLY, SECTION 74- 48 of the Cook County Code is hereby enacted as follows:

Sec. 74-48. Covid-19 Property Tax Relief for Real Property Tax Payments due in 2020.

(a) In Cook County, the first installment of property taxes for the 2019 tax year were due on March 3, 2020 and the second installment is due August 3, 2020. Real property owners in the County of Cook have been adversely affected by the COVID-19 global pandemic and Cook County has been designated a disaster area by the Governor of Illinois. While the second installment for the 2019 tax year remains due on August 3, 2020, in accordance with 35 ILCS 200/21-40(C)(1)(A) and Section 21-40(C)(1)(B), the Cook County Board of Commissioners declares that real property owners in Cook County are adversely impacted due to the COVID-19 pandemic and stay-at-home orders issued by the State. Due to such adverse impact on Cook County real property owners, no interest penalties for any late payment of the August 3, 2020 second property tax installment for the 2019 tax year will accrue until after October 1, 2020, and payments made on or before October 1, 2020 in regard to the second installment will be considered by the Cook County Collector as filed and paid timely.

(b) Due to the adverse impacts of COVID-19 on real property owners in Cook County, a financial hardship application is hereby waived and not required to be eligible for the Cook County Collector to process the relief referenced in Section 74-48(a).

Effective date: This ordinance shall be in effect immediately upon adoption. 20-2546

Sponsored by: TONI PRECKWINKLE (President), FRANK J. AGUILAR, ALMA E. ANAYA, LUIS ARROYO JR, SCOTT R. BRITTON, JOHN P. DALEY, DENNIS DEER, BRIDGET DEGNEN, BRIDGET GAINER, BRANDON JOHNSON, BILL LOWRY, DONNA MILLER, STANLEY MOORE, KEVIN B. MORRISON, SEAN M. MORRISON, PETER N. SILVESTRI, DEBORAH SIMS and LARRY SUFFREDIN, Cook County Board of Commissioners

PROPOSED PREVIOUSLY APPROVED ITEM AMENDMENT

Department: President, Board of Commissioners

Request: Approval of amendment to Resolution 19-0443, APPOINTMENT OF PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE, CHAIRS AND VICE-CHAIRS OF THE STANDING COMMITTEES AND SUBCOMMITTEES AND MEMBERS OF STANDING COMMITTEES AND SUBCOMMITTEES

Item Number: 20-0732 Fiscal Impact: None Account(s): N/A

Original Text of Item: APPOINTMENT OF PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE, CHAIRS AND VICE-CHAIRS OF THE STANDING COMMITTEES AND SUBCOMMITTEES AND MEMBERS OF STANDING COMMITTEES AND SUBCOMMITTEES

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS,

that, effective upon passage, the following Commissioners are designated and appointed as President Pro Tempore, Chairpersons and Vice-Chairpersons of the Standing Committees and Subcommittees of the Board.

Section 1. The President Pro Tempore of the Cook County Board shall be Commissioner Sims.

Section 2. The Chair, Vice-Chair and members of the committees and of the subcommittees of the Cook County Board shall be as follows:

ASSET MANAGEMENT (9 members)

Chair: Moore

Vice-Chair: Arroyo

Members: Anaya, Britton, Deer, K. Morrison, S. Morrison, Silvestri, Sims

AUDIT (7 members)

Chair: Degnen

Vice-Chair: S. Morrison

Members: Britton, Daley, Gainer, Lowry, Miller

BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (9 members)

Chair: Gainer

Vice-Chair: Anaya

Members: Britton, Deer, Lowry, Miller, Moore, K. Morrison, S. Morrison

CONTRACT COMPLIANCE (9 members)

Chair: Moore

Vice-Chair: Miller

Members: Anaya, Degnen, Deer, Johnson, Lowry, K. Morrison, Sims

CRIMINAL JUSTICE (Committee of the Whole)

Chair: Moore

Vice-Chair: Johnson

Members: All Board Members

ENVIRONMENT AND SUSTAINABILITY (7 members)

Chair: Deer

Vice-Chair: Degnen

Members: Britton, Lowry, Miller, K. Morrison, Silvestri

FINANCE (Committee of the Whole)

Chair: Daley

Vice-Chair: Sims

Members: All Board Members

Finance Subcommittee on Litigation (7 members)

Chair: Silvestri

Vice-Chair: Lowry

Members: Britton, Degnen, Johnson, S. Morrison, Suffredin

FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEE ON TAX DELINQUENCY (5 members)

Chair: Sims

Vice-Chair: K. Morrison

Members: Johnson, Lowry, Miller

FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEE ON WORKERS’ COMPENSATION (5 members)

Chair: S. Morrison

Vice-Chair: Britton

Members: Degnen, Johnson, K. Morrison

HEALTH AND HOSPITALS (Committee of the Whole)

Chair: Deer

Vice-Chair: Arroyo

Members: All Board Members

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AND REGIONAL SECURITY (Committee of the Whole)

Chair: Lowry

Vice-Chair: Silvestri

Members: All Board Members

HUMAN RELATIONS (7 members)

Chair: Deer

Vice-Chair: K. Morrison

Members: Anaya, Johnson, Miller, Sims, Suffredin

LABOR (9 members)

Chair: Arroyo

Vice-Chair: Sims

Members: Aguilar, Degnen, Johnson, Lowry, Miller, Moore, K. Morrison, Tobolski

LAW ENFORCEMENT (7 members)

Chair: Moore

Vice-Chair: Silvestri

Members: Aguilar, Britton, Johnson, Miller, K. Morrison, Tobolski

LEGISLATION AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL

RELATIONS (Committee of the Whole)

Chair: Suffredin

Vice-Chair: Britton

Members: All Board Members

PENSION (7 members)

Chair: Gainer

Vice-Chair: Anaya

Members: Daley, Johnson, Miller, K. Morrison, Suffredin

RULES AND ADMINISTRATION (9 members)

Chair: Britton

Vice-Chair: Degnen

Members: Daley, Deer, Lowry, Miller, S. Morrison, Silvestri, Sims

TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION (9 members)

Chair: K. Morrison

Vice-Chair: S. Morrison

Members: Aguilar, Britton, Daley, Deer, Degnen, Miller, Silvestri, Tobolski

TRANSPORTATION (Committee of the Whole)

Chair: Sims

Vice-Chair: Arroyo

Members: All Board Members

VETERANS (7 members)

Chair: Johnson

Vice-Chair: Miller

Members: Aguilar, Arroyo, Daley, Deer, Lowry, Suffredin, Tobolski

WORKFORCE, HOUSING, AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT (5 members)

Chair: Gainer

Vice-Chair: Miller

Members: Anaya, Sims, Suffredin

ZONING AND BUILDING (Committee of the Whole)

Chair: Silvestri

Vice-Chair: Britton

Members: All Board Members

COMMISSIONERS

20-2514

Sponsored by: BRIDGET GAINER, Cook County Board of Commissioners

PROPOSED RESOLUTION

REVOLVING LINE OF CREDIT EXTENSION FOR COOK COUNTY LAND BANK

WHEREAS, pursuant to Chap. 103, Art. 1, Sec. 103-1, et seq., of the Cook County Code of Ordinances (“CCLBA Ordinance”), the Cook County Board of Commissioners established the Cook County Land Bank Authority (“CCLBA”) to facilitate the return of vacant, abandoned and tax-delinquent properties to productive use thereby combating community deterioration, creating economic growth and stabilizing the housing and job market, and

WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 103-41(f) of the CCLBA Ordinance, CCLBA has authority to borrow money from private lenders, subject to the approval of the County Board, to further or carry out CCLBA’s public purpose by executing leases, trust indentures, trust agreements, agreements for the sale of notes, loan agreements, mortgages, deeds to secure debt, trust deeds, security agreements, assignments, and such other agreements or instruments as may be necessary or desirable in the judgment of CCLBA, to evidence and to provide security for such borrowing; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 103-41(n) of the Ordinance, CCLBA has the authority to enter into contracts and other instruments necessary, incidental, or convenient to the performance of its duties and the exercise of its powers; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 103-41(z) of the Ordinance, CCLBA has the authority to do all things necessary or convenient to achieve the objectives and purposes of CCLBA; and

WHEREAS, on October 11, 2017 the Cook County Board of Commissioners approved a revolving line of credit from Chicago Community Loan Fund in an amount not to exceed Three Million and No/100th dollars ($3,000,000.00), for the acquisition of properties, from various sources, including but not limited to the National Community Stabilization Trust (NCST) in low-to-moderate (LMI) communities in Cook County, is necessary and convenient to further the objectives and purposes of the CCLBA; and

WHEREAS, the 2017Revolving Line of Credit matured on December 1, 2019; however, the CCLBA and the Chicago Community Loan Fund desire to amend the 2017 Line of Credit and extend the Revolving Line of Credit through December 1, 2021; and

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Cook County Board of Commissioners hereby approves and authorizes the following:

1. Approval of Chicago Community Loan Fund Revolving Line of Credit. The Cook County Board of Commissioners hereby approves and authorizes the extension of a revolving line of credit from Chicago Community Loan Fund (“CCLF”) in an amount not to exceed Three Million and No/100th dollars ($3,000,000.00) (“CCLF Revolving Line of Credit”), in accordance with the terms set forth in the First Amendment to Loan and Security Agreement between County of Cook d/b/a Cook County Land Bank Authority and The Chicago Community Loan Fund, attached hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit A, for the acquisition of properties, from various sources, including but not limited to the National Community Stabilization Trust (NCST) in low-to-moderate (LMI) communities in Cook County.

2. Authorization to Execute All Necessary Agreements and Documents. The Cook County Board of Commissioners hereby approves and authorizes the CCLBA Executive Director and Cook County Chief Financial Officer to execute all loan agreements, mortgages, UCC Financing Statements, and other documents and instruments necessary and convenient to accept the Revolving Line of Credit, and to take any actions necessary to comply with any term or provision of any loan agreement, mortgage or other document or instrument executed in furtherance of CCLBA’s acceptance and use of the CCLF Revolving Line of Credit.

3. Loan Renewal Fee. Upon the execution of the CCLF will be permitted to disburse Thirty Thousand and no/100Dollars ($30,000.00) to itself out of the Cash Collateral to account for the cost of the CCLF Revolving Line of Credit Renewal Fee.

4. Effective Date. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect immediately upon adoption.

BUREAU OF FINANCE

OFFICE OF THE COUNTY COMPTROLLER

20-2452

Presented by: LAWRENCE WILSON, County Comptroller

REPORT

Department: Comptroller

Report Title: Bills and Claims Report

Report Period: 4/3/2020 - 4/30/2020

Summary: This report is to be received and filed and comply with the Amendment 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

COOK COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE

20-2186

Sponsored by: TONI PRECKWINKLE (President), Cook County Board of Commissioners PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDMENT

ALIGNING VIDEO GAMING ORDINANCE WITH STATE STATUTE ON NUMBER OF VIDEO GAMING MACHINES ALLOWED

BE IT ORDAINED, by the Cook County Board of Commissioners, that Chapter 54- LICENSES, PERMITS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS REGULATIONS, ARTICLE XIV. VIDEO GAMING, Sections 54-425 and 54-427 are hereby amended as follows:

Sec. 54-425. - Definitions.

Licensed truck stop establishment means a facility (i) that is at least a 3-acre facility with a convenience store, (ii) with separate diesel islands for fueling commercial motor vehicles, (iii) that sells at retail more than 10,000 gallons of diesel or biodiesel fuel per month, and (iv) with parking spaces for motor vehicles. “Commercial motor vehicles” has the same meaning as defined in Section 18b-101 of the Illinois Vehicle Code. The requirement of Item (iii) of this paragraph may be met by showing that estimated future sales or past sales average at least 10,000 gallons per month.

Licensed large truck stop establishment means a facility located within 3 road miles from a freeway interchange, as measured in accordance with the Illinois Department of Transportation’s rules regarding the criteria for the installation of business signs: (i) that is at least a 3-acre facility with a convenience store, (ii) with separate diesel islands for fueling commercial motor vehicles, (iii) that sells at retail more than 50,000 gallons of diesel or biodiesel fuel per month, and (iv) with parking spaces for commercial motor vehicles. “Commercial motor vehicles” has the same meaning as defined in Section 18b-101 of the Illinois Vehicle Code. The requirement of Item (iii) of this paragraph may be met by showing that estimated future sales or past sales average at least 50,000 gallons per month.

Licensed video gaming location means a "licensed establishment", "licensed fraternal establishment," or "licensed veterans' establishment," “licensed truck stop establishment” or “licensed large truck stop establishment,” all as defined in section 5 of the Video Gaming Act and this Article, that holds a valid authorization granted by the County permitting the licensee to operate, at the establishment, one or more, but not more than five the number of video gaming terminals allowed by the Video Gaming Act. at the establishment.

Sec. 54-427. - License required; restrictions.

(a) Terminal operator. A person may not own, maintain, or place a video gaming terminal in the unincorporated areas of the County unless he or she has a valid terminal operator's state license issued under the Video Gaming Act. A terminal operator may only place video gaming terminals for use in the unincorporated areas of Cook County in licensed video gaming locations. No terminal operator may give anything of value, including, but not limited to, a loan or financing arrangement, to a licensed video gaming location as any incentive or inducement to locate video terminals in that establishment. Of the after tax profits from a video gaming terminal, 50 percent shall be paid to the terminal operator and 50 percent shall be paid to the licensed video gaming location, notwithstanding any agreement to the contrary.

(b) Licensed establishment. No video gaming terminal may be placed in any licensed video gaming location in unincorporated Cook County unless the owner or agent of the owner of the video gaming location has a valid state location license issued under the Video Gaming Act and a valid County license and has entered into a written use agreement with the terminal operator for placement of the terminals. A copy of the use agreement shall be on file in the licensed video gaming location in the County and available for inspection by individuals authorized by the County. A licensed video gaming location located in the County may operate, on its premises at any time, one or more, but not more than up to the number of five video gaming terminals allowed by the Video Gaming Act. on its premises at any time.

Effective date: This ordinance shall be in effect immediately upon adoption

BUREAU OF ADMINISTRATION

OFFICE OF ADOPTION AND CHILD CUSTODY

20-2447

Presented by: TANYA S. ANTHONY, Chief Administrative Officer, Bureau of Administration

PROPOSED TRANSFER OF FUNDS

Department: Adoption and Family Support Services (DAFSS)

Request: Approve Transfer of Funds

Reason: The Chief Judge is assuming the operations of DAFSS, effective 5/25/2020. All current operations, employees, expenses and activities of DAFSS will be conducted under the Chief Judge, where this operation is more appropriately housed.

On what date did it become apparent that the receiving account would require an infusion of funds in order to meet current obligations? What was the balance in the account on that date, and what was the balance 30 days prior to that date?

N/A - the request is for a transfer of funds in order to maintain current operations of DAFSS. The receiving account will be used to continue those operations.

How was the account used for the source of transferred funds identified? List any other accounts that were also considered (but not used) as the source of the transferred funds.

The accounts in the Chief Judge’s office are used for similar purposes as those in DAFSS.

Identify any projects, purchases, programs, contracts, or other obligations that will be deferred, delayed, or canceled as a result of the reduction in available spending authority that will result in the account that funds are transferred from.

There will be no deferment, delay or cancellation of any projects, purchases, programs, contracts of other obligations. The Chief Judge will assume all current initiatives of DAFSS upon completion of the transfer.

If the answer to the above question is “none” then please explain why this account was originally budgeted in a manner that caused an unobligated surplus to develop at this point in the fiscal year.

The receiving account was budgeted in a manner that did not consider assuming the operations of the DAFSS. At the time it was budgeted, the transfer of DAFSS was not in finalized.

BUREAU OF ADMINISTRATION ANIMAL CONTROL DEPARTMENT

20-2198

Presented by: THOMAS WAKE, DVM, Administrator, Department of Animal and Rabies Control

PROPOSED GRANT AWARD

Department: Department of Animal and Rabies Control

Grantee: Evanston Animal Shelter and South Suburban Humane Society

Grantor: Department of Animal and Rabies Control Request: Authorization to issue grant

Purpose: Pursuant to Section 10-6 (d) of the Cook County Code, the Department of Animal and Rabies Control is authorized to issue grants for “private or public entity capital needs to impound and/or care for stray animals.”

Grant Amount: $8 million total; to be divided as follows:

· Evanston Animal Shelter - $2,000,000

· South Suburban Humane Society - $6,000,000

· Grant Period: 12/1/2020 - 11/30/2023

Fiscal Impact: $8,000,000.00 (Use of excess Special Purpose Fund) Accounts: 11312

Summary: On 11/1/2019, ARC issued a call for applications for its “A Home for Cook County’s Animal Program.” After an extensive application and review process, the ARC proposes funding the following two proposals:

· $2 million to the City of Evanston

· $6 million to the South Suburban Humane Society

Each grantee will enter into a contract to house any animals impounded by Animal and Rabies Control. The Department impounds approximately 350 animals per year. By having a shelter in both Northern and Southern Cook County, the Department will ensure that the sheltering needs for Cook County outside the City of Chicago addressed.

The Department will return to the Board at a later date for the approval of each agreement.

BUREAU OF ADMINISTRATION

DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AND REGIONAL SECURITY

20-2306

Presented by: WILLIAM BARNES, Executive Director, Department of Emergency Management and Regional Security

PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT

Department(s): Department of Emergency Management and Regional Security (DEMRS)

Vendor: Audio Fidelity Communications Corporation, Richmond, Virginia

Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to renew and increase contract

Good(s) or Service(s): Maintenance and Warranty of Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Audio and Visual Equipment

Original Contract Period: 6/1/2017 - 5/31/2020, with two (2), one (1) year renewal options

Proposed Amendment

Type: [Renewal and Increase]

Proposed Contract Period: Renewal Period 6/1/2020 - 5/31/2022

Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $698,951.19

Original Approval (Board or Procurement): Board, 5/10/2017, $698,951.19

Increase Requested: $309,024.80

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: FY 2020 $94,509.80, FY 2021 $143,010.00, FY 2022 $71,505.00

Accounts: 11900.1265.53619.540137

Contract Number(s): 1650-15465

Concurrences:

The contract-specific goal set on this contract was zero.

The Chief Procurement Officer concurs,

Summary: This contract allows for two (2), one (1) year renewal options. DEMRS is exercising both renewals concurrently in the amount of $309,024.80to achieve cost savings in the excess of $31,780.00 and is thus requesting a two-year renewal to the contract.

This fully integrated system includes teleconference, videoconference, internal and external connectivity along with a cable television distribution system, Christie MicroTile walls and Jupiter video matrix distribution systems for the Center and several conference rooms including the County Board President’s meeting room. Using this technology allows DEMRS to integrate this functionality with DEMRS’ facilities throughout Cook County. Audio Fidelity Communications Corporation designed and built this highly-integrated, state-of-the-art audio and visual system, which will serve Cook County in times of emergency, disaster and training.

This is a Sole Source procurement pursuant to Section 34-139 of the Cook County Procurement Code

BUREAU OF ADMINISTRATION

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS

20-0832

Presented by: JOHN YONAN, P.E., Superintendent, Department of Transportation and Highways

PROPOSED IMPROVEMENT RESOLUTION (TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS)

Department: Transportation and Highways

Project Type: Motor Fuel Tax Project

Request: Approval of appropriation of Motor Fuel Tax Funds

Project: Construction Management Services (Task Order Contract)

Location: Countywide

Section: 20-CMSVV-00-PV

County Board District(s): Countywide

Centerline Mileage: N/A

Fiscal Impact: $5,000,000.00

Accounts: Motor Fuel Tax: 11300.1500.29150.560019

Summary: The Department of Transportation and Highways respectfully requests approval of the proposed improvement resolution for the appropriation of funds for Construction Management Services. The Department will use this Construction Management service for Master Task Order Contract at various locations within Cook County. The work includes construction supervision, coordination, inspection, and documentation in pre-construction, construction, and post construction phase work. After Board approval of this appropriation, the Department will return to the Board for approval of the contract pursuant to this appropriation.

20-1124

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): Village of Bellwood, Bellwood, Illinois

Request: Approval of Proposed Intergovernmental Agreement.

Goods or Services: Phase II Engineering and Construction

Location: Village of Bellwood, Bellwood, Illinois

Section: 19-IICRD-00-SW

Centerline Mileage: N/A

County Board District: 1

Agreement Number(s): N/A

Agreement Period: One-time agreement

Fiscal Impact: $200,000.00

Accounts: Motor Fuel Tax: 11300.1500.29150.560019

Summary: The Department of Transportation and Highways respectfully requests approval of the Proposed Intergovernmental Agreement between the County and the Village of Bellwood. The Village of Bellwood will be the lead agency for Phase II Engineering and Construction of sidewalk improvements along St. Charles Road from Mannheim Road to the west Village corporate limit. The County will reimburse the Village for its share of Phase II Engineering and Construction.

20-1125

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): Village of Northbrook, Northbrook, Illinois

Request: Approval of Intergovernmental Agreement

Goods or Services: Phase II engineering, Right-of-Way Engineering and Acquisition

Location: Village of Northbrook, Northbrook, Illinois

Section: 18-SVTEX-00-BT

Centerline Mileage: N/A

County Board District: 14

Agreement Number(s): N/A

Agreement Period: One-time agreement

Fiscal Impact: $528,644.00 ($528,644.00 to be reimbursed from the Village of Northbrook)

Accounts: Motor Fuel Tax: 11300.1500.29150.560019

Summary: The Department of Transportation and Highways respectfully requests approval of the Proposed Intergovernmental Agreement between the County and the Village of Northbrook. The County will be the lead agency for Phase II engineering, right-of-way engineering and acquisition, wetland mitigation and permitting for extension of and improvements to the Skokie Valley Trail shared use path. The Village will reimburse the County for its share of Phase II engineering, right-of-way engineering and acquisition, wetland mitigation and permitting costs for said improvements.

20-1428

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): Village of Skokie, Skokie, Illinois

Request: Approval of Intergovernmental Agreement

Goods or Services: Preliminary Engineering, Design Engineering and Maintenance

Location: Crawford Avenue from Oakton Street to Golf Road, Skokie, Illinois

Section: 18-W4339-00-EG

Centerline Mileage: N/A

County Board District: 13

Agreement Number(s): N/A

Agreement Period: One-time agreement

Fiscal Impact: $1,500,000.00

Accounts: Motor Fuel Tax: 11300.1500.29150.560019

Summary: The Department of Transportation and Highway respectfully requests approval of the proposed Intergovernmental Agreement between the County and the Village of Skokie for various repairs on Crawford Avenue. The Village of Skokie will be the lead agency for preliminary engineering, design engineering and maintenance repairs along Crawford Avenue from Oakton Street to Golf Road. The County will reimburse the Village for its share of preliminary engineering, design engineering and maintenance repairs costs.

20-1620

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): Village of Hanover Park, Hanover Park, Illinois

Request: Approval of the Proposed Intergovernmental Agreement

Goods or Services: Construction and Phase III Engineering

Location: Sycamore Avenue from East Avenue to Barrington Road, Hanover Park, Illinois

Section: 19-HANPK-00-RS

Centerline Mileage: 2.5

County Board District: 15

Agreement Number(s): N/A

Agreement Period: 3/26/2020-12/31/2021

Fiscal Impact: $125,000.00

Accounts: Motor Fuel Tax: 11300.1500.29150.521536

Summary: The Department of Transportation and Highways respectfully requests approval of the Proposed Intergovernmental Agreement between the County and the Village of Hanover Park. The work being done is Construction and Phase III Engineering on Sycamore Avenue from East Avenue to Barrington Road in Hanover Park. The work will focus on the resurfacing of this particular 2.5 mile stretch. The Village will be the lead agency for the work being done and the County will reimburse them for our share of the project.

20-2026

Presented by: JOHN YONAN, P.E., Superintendent, Department of Transportation and Highways

PROPOSED ACQUISITION OF REAL ESTATE

Department: Transportation and Highways

Other Part(ies): None

Action: Approval of the Proposed Acquisition of Real Estate

Section: 15-A8327-10-PV

Parcel(s): 0LF0003

Location: Old Orchard Road, Woods Drive to I-94 Northbound Ramps, Skokie, Illinois

Board District: 13

Fiscal Impact: $159,500.00

Accounts: Motor Fuel Tax: 11900.1500.53544.560010 20-2112

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): Village of Crestwood, Crestwood, Illinois

Request: Approval of Proposed Intergovernmental Agreement.

Goods or Services: Construction and Phase III Engineering, sidewalk improvements

Location: Midlothian Turnpike, Crestwood, Illinois

Section: 19-IICBP-03-SW

Centerline Mileage: N/A

County Board District: 6

Agreement Number(s): N/A

Agreement Period: One-time agreement

Fiscal Impact: $230,000.00

Accounts: Motor Fuel Tax: 11300.1500.29150.560019

Summary: The Department of Transportation and Highways respectfully requests Approval of the Proposed Intergovernmental Agreement between the County and the Village of Crestwood. The Village of Crestwood will be the lead agency for construction of sidewalk improvements along Midlothian Turnpike. The County will reimburse the Village for its share of construction and Phase III engineering costs.

20-2136

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): Village of Lynwood, Lynwood, Illinois

Request: Approval of Proposed Intergovernmental Agreement.

Goods or Services: Construction and Phase III Engineering, reconstruction of 198th Street, extension of sidewalks and construction of a multi-use path

Location: 198th Street, Lynwood, Illinois Section: 19-IICRD-07-PV

Centerline Mileage: N/A

County Board District: 6

Agreement Number(s): N/A

Agreement Period: One-time agreement

Fiscal Impact: $400,000.00

Accounts: Motor Fuel Tax: 11300.1500.29150.560019

Summary: The Department of Transportation and Highways respectfully requests Approval of the Proposed Intergovernmental Agreement between the County and the Village of Lynwood for Construction work. The Village of Lynwood will be the lead agency for reconstruction of 198th Street, extension of sidewalks and construction of a multi-use path. The County will reimburse the Village for its share of construction and Phase III engineering costs.

20-2289

Presented by: JOHN YONAN, P.E., Superintendent, Department of Transportation and Highways

PROPOSED ORDINANCE, SPEED LIMIT ZONING (TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS)

Department: Department of Transportation and Highways

Request: Speed Limit Reduction

Roadway: Kedzie Avenue

Section: Vollmer Road to 183rd Street Mileage: 2.0 miles

Existing Speed Limit: 45 MPH Proposed Speed Limit: 40 MPH

BOARD AGENDA

May 21, 2020

20-2290

Presented by: JOHN YONAN, P.E., Superintendent, Department of Transportation and Highways

PROPOSED ORDINANCE, SPEED LIMIT ZONING (TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS)

Department: Department of Transportation and Highways

Request: Speed Limit Reduction

Roadway: Buffalo Grove Road

Section: Dundee Road to Lake Cook Road

Mileage: 1.0 miles

Existing Speed Limit: 40 MPH

Proposed Speed Limit: 35 MPH

20-2340

Presented by: JOHN YONAN, P.E., Superintendent, Department of Transportation and Highways

PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT

Department(s): Transportation and Highways

Vendor: Christopher B. Burke Engineering, LTD, Rosemont, Illinois

Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to renew and increase contract

Good(s) or Service(s): Electrical Engineering Design Services

Original Contract Period: 7/10/2017 - 7/9/2020, with two (2), one (1), year renewal options

Proposed Amendment Type: One-year renewal and $250,000.00 increase

Proposed Contract Period: 7/10/2020-7/9/2021

Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $500,000.00

Original Approval (Board or Procurement): 6/28/2017, $500,000.00

Increase Requested: $250,000.00

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: FY 2020 $200,000.00, FY 2021 $50,000.00

Accounts: Motor Fuel Tax: 11300.1500.29150.560019

Contract Number(s): 1628-15722

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 requests approval of the Proposed Contract Amendment between the County and Christopher B. Burke Engineering, LTD, in Rosemont, Illinois. This amendment provides for the renewal of the first of two one-year renewal options and an increase to the contract. This amendment provides for continual signal coordination and timing studies; preparation of traffic signal warrant studies and traffic signal design plans including installation, modernization, and interconnect plans; conducting closed loop signal system monitoring; preparation of roadway lighting design plans and miscellaneous electrical systems (pump stations and maintenance yards) plans; review of traffic signal and roadway lighting plans.

The contract was awarded through a publicly advertised competitive Request for Qualification (RFQ) process in accordance with the Cook County Procurement Code. Christopher B. Burke Engineering, Ltd was awarded based on established evaluation criteria.

20-2390

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): Illinois Department of Transportation

Request: Approval of the Proposed Intergovernmental Agreement

Goods or Services: Quick Take Authority

Location: 88th Avenue/Cork Avenue at Interstate I-294 Interchange Section: 19-W-3019-00-PV

Centerline Mileage: 0.5 miles

County Board District: 6,17

Agreement Number(s): IDOT Number: LA-120-004

Agreement Period: 5/21/2020 to (no end date)

Fiscal Impact: None

Accounts: N/A

Summary: The Department of Transportation and Highways respectfully requests Approval of the proposed Intergovernmental Agreement between the County and the Illinois Department of Transportation regarding the land acquisition for the 88th Avenue/Cork Avenue at I-294Interchange Project. The Department of Transportation and Highways has requested IDOT’s assistance with the use of the State’s quick take authority to facilitate the land acquisition process..end 20-2415

Presented by: JOHN YONAN, P.E., Superintendent, Department of Transportation and Highways

REPORT

Department: Transportation and Highways

Report Title: Bureau of Construction Status Report

Action: Receive and File

Report Period: 4/1/2020 to 4/30/2020

Summary: The Department of Transportation and Highways respectfully requests that the status report be received and filed for Construction for the month of April 2020.

BUREAU OF ASSET MANAGEMENT CAPITAL PLANNING AND POLICY

20-2210

Presented by: EARL MANNING, Director, Office of Capital Planning and Policy

PROPOSED CONTRACT

Department(s): Department of Capital Planning and Policy

Vendor: Cardosi | Kiper Design Group Inc., Chicago, Illinois

Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to enter into and execute

Good(s) or Service(s): Professional Design Services

Contract Value: $819,000.00

Contract period: 4/13/2020-8/13/2023

Potential Fiscal Year Budget Impact: FY 2020 $174,475.00 FY 2021 $329,525.00 FY 2022 $180,000.00 FY 2023 $135,000.00

Accounts: Capital Improvement Program

Contract Number(s): H20-25-019

Concurrences:

The vendor has met the Minority- and Women-owned Business Enterprise Ordinance via direct participation.

The Chief Procurement Officer concurs.

Summary: Services include the development of comprehensive and integrated signage design and fabrication specifications for a campus-wide wayfinding system at John H. Stroger Hospital and its Parking Garage. The scope includes both interior and exterior building signage that is supported on multiple platforms. All navigation systems will be designed and implemented to support current and future building renovations and additions on campus, as well as any construction disruptions and department and clinic relocations. The design team are to complete an analysis of current JHS campus wayfinding deficiencies and propose a phased implementation plan based on the research findings that specifically addresses digital strategy, room signage, directional signage, campus and building identification and navigation, and multilingual needs and regulatory compliance.

BUREAU OF ASSET MANAGEMENT

FACILITIES MANAGEMENT

20-2418

Presented by: BILQIS JACOBS-EL, Director, Department of Facilities Management

PROPOSED TRANSFER OF FUNDS

Department: Department of Facilities Management

Request: Transfer of Funds

Reason: To replenish funds needed to offset Covid-19 expenses

From Account(s):

11100.1200.12355.501010, $700,000.00

To Account(s): 11100.1200.12355.540350, $700,000.00

Total Amount of Transfer: $700,000.00

It was noticed on 5-1-2020with a balance of this account is $391,614.00and the balance 30days prior was $1,487,269.00

How was the account used for the source of transferred funds identified? List any other accounts that were also considered (but not used) as the source of the transferred funds.

This account was chosen due to the account being able to absorb this amount.

None

Because of the additional measures needed to be taken for the Covid-19 maintenance of facilities.

BUREAU OF ASSET MANAGEMENT

REAL ESTATE

20-1677

Presented by: JESSICA CAFFREY, Director, Real Estate Management Division

PROPOSED REDI-TAPE AGREEMENT

Department: Department of Real Estate Management

Summary: Requesting approval of REDI-DATA agreement covering the use of 2019, 2020and 2021 tax-roll data when available, to Property Info Corp., a Stewart Company. Property Info Corp. will pay The County the total due each year in advance of receiving the data.

Revenue Generating: $203,506.73 per year plus CPI increase (if any)

20-2419

Presented by: JESSICA CAFFREY, Director, Real Estate Management Division

PROPOSED LEASE AGREEMENT

Department: Department of Real Estate Management

Request: To approve a new Sublease Agreement

Landlord: VETERANS SERVICES USA CORP

Tenant: County of Cook

Location: 12921 S. Western Avenue in Blue Island, Illinois 60406

Term/Extension Period: 6/1/2020 - 5/31/2030

Space Occupied: Approximately 94 parking spaces

Monthly Rent: $750.00 with 3% annual escalations

Fiscal Impact: FY2020 $4,500.00; FY2021-FY2030 $98,674.91; Total Fiscal first ten-year term.

Accounts: 41215.4893.18957.550130

Option to Renew: Two, ten-year renewal options

Termination: By either party with 12-months written notice

Utilities Included: NA

Summary/Notes: Additional parking is necessary for the Cook County Health Clinic located at 12757 S. Western Avenue. Approval is recommended.

20-2420

Presented by: JESSICA CAFFREY, Director, Real Estate Management Division

PROPOSED LEASE AMENDMENT

Department: Department of Real Estate Management

Request: To approve a Lease Amendment

Landlord: Illinois Medical District Commission (IMD)

Tenant: County of Cook

Location: Property bounded by 13th Street on the North, Hastings Street on the South, a parking lot on the East and Leavitt Street on the West in Chicago, Illinois 60608

Term/Extension Period: 5/1/2020 - 7/31/2020

Space Occupied: NA

Monthly Rent: $5,445.00

Fiscal Impact: $16,335.00

Accounts: 41200.4890.13945.550130

Option to Renew: NA

Termination: NA

Utilities Included: NA

Summary: Landlord’s offering to extend lease will allow staff to continue to use the parking lot for an additional three months. Approval is recommended.

BUREAU OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT

20-2014

Sponsored by: TONI PRECKWINKLE (President) and DEBORAH SIMS, Cook County Board of Commissioners

PROPOSED RESOLUTION

COMPLETE CONSTRUCTION RESOURCES 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: Complete Construction Resources

Address: 450 Dixie Highway, Chicago Heights, Illinois

Municipality or Unincorporated Township: City of Chicago Heights

Cook County District: 5

Permanent Index Number: 32-17-113-035-0000

Municipal Resolution Number: City of Chicago Heights, Resolution No. 2019-15 Number of month property vacant/abandoned: 22 months vacant

Special circumstances justification requested: Yes

Proposed use of property: Commercial -Retail space

Living Wage Ordinance Compliance Affidavit Provided: Yes

WHEREAS, the Cook County Board of Commissioners has adopted a Real Property Assessment Classification 8that provides an applicant a reduction in the assessment level for an abandoned commercial 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 8; and

WHEREAS, in the case of abandonment of less than 24months 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 8requires the validation by the County Board of the shortened period of qualifying abandonment in cases where the facility has been abandoned for less than 24consecutive months upon purchase for value; and

WHEREAS, the municipality states the Class 8is 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 8can 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 8will 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

20-2015

Sponsored by: TONI PRECKWINKLE (President) and SCOTT R. BRITTON, Cook County Board of Commissioners

PROPOSED RESOLUTION

WITRON INTEGRATED LOGISTICS, INC.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: Witron Integrated Logistics Inc.

Address: 3722 Ventura Drive, Arlington Heights, Illinois

Municipality or Unincorporated Township: Village of Arlington Heights

Cook County District: 14

Permanent Index Number: 03-06-303-015-0000

Municipal Resolution Number: Village of Arlington Heights Resolution approved October 21, 2019

Number of month property vacant/abandoned: 15 months vacant

Special circumstances justification requested: Yes

Proposed use of property: Industrial use - Picking intralogistics

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, 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 24consecutive 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

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

20-2456

Sponsored by: TONI PRECKWINKLE (President) and SCOTT R. BRITTON, Cook County Board of Commissioners

PROPOSED RESOLUTION

160 MARQUARDT 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: 160 Marquardt LLC

Address: 160 Marquardt Drive, Wheeling, Illinois 60090

Municipality or Unincorporated Township: Village of Wheeling

Cook County District: 14

Permanent Index Number: 03-14-406-006-0000; 03-14-406-007-0000 & 03-14-406-021-0000

Municipal Resolution Number: Village of Wheeling Resolution Number 2019-124

Number of month property vacant/abandoned: Six (6) months vacant

Special circumstances justification requested: Yes

Proposed use of property: Industrial use - testing, developing manufacturing, consulting, warehousing and distribution

Living Wage Ordinance Compliance Affidavit Provided: Yes

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

20-2457

Sponsored by: TONI PRECKWINKLE (President) and DONNA MILLER, Cook County Board of Commissioners

PROPOSED RESOLUTION

WILKINS TRUCK SALES 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: Wilkins Truck Sales

Address: 3280 East End Avenue, South Chicago Heights, Illinois 60411

Municipality or Unincorporated Township: Village of South Chicago Heights

Cook County District: 6

Permanent Index Number: 32-33-101-038-0000

Municipal Resolution Number: Village of South Chicago Heights

Resolution No, 2020-R-8

Number of month property vacant/abandoned: 14 months vacant

Special circumstances justification requested: Yes

TEERM (TEMPORARY EMERGENCY ECONOMIC RECOVERY

(Vacant for more than 12months but less than 24months - No Purchase for Value) Justification: Yes

Proposed use of property: Industrial use - Light mechanic work, heavy truck and industrial equipment

Living Wage Ordinance Compliance Affidavit Provided: Yes

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 case of abandonment according to the TEERM definition, abandonment is defined as a facility being vacant over 12months but less than 24months with no purchase for value by a disinterested buyer, in such instances, the County may determine that special circumstances exist under TEERM; thus qualifying the property as abandoned; and

WHEREAS, Class 8TEERM requires a resolution by the County Board validating the property as abandoned for the purpose of the Class 8 TEERM; and

WHEREAS, the municipality states the Class 8TEERM 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

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.

BUREAU OF HUMAN RESOURCES

20-0570

Presented by: VELISHA HADDOX, Chief, Bureau of Human Resources

REPORT

Department: Bureau of Human Resources

Report Title: Human Resources Bi-Weekly Report

Report Period:

Pay Period 7: March 15, 2020 - March 28, 2020

Pay Period 8: March 29, 2020 - April 11, 2020

Pay Period 9: April 12, 2020 - April 25, 2020

Summary: This report lists all new hires and terminations of employees in executive, administrative or professional positions, Grades 17through 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.

20-0572

Sponsored by: TONI PRECKWINKLE (President), Cook County Board of Commissioners

PROPOSED RESOLUTION

APPROVAL OF IMPLEMENTATION OF COST OF LIVING ADJUSTMENTS FOR NON-UNION EMPLOYEES PREVIOUSLY APPROVED IN THE FISCAL YEAR 2020 ANNUAL APPROPRIATION BILL

WHEREAS, in 2018and 2019, the Cook County Board of Commissioners (“Board” or “Board of Commissioners”) approved various collective bargaining agreements including economic packages (wages increases and healthcare) for active members of the Cook County union workforce for the term of the County’s collective bargaining agreement, 2018 -2020; and

WHEREAS, union employees gave concessions to the County based on the County’s representation of its fiscal projections at the time, which included, but were not limited to, a non-compounding payment in lieu of a cost of living increase, step freezes, six to nine month delays of cost of living increases, and increases to pharmacy copays; and

WHEREAS, concessions of a non-compounding payment in lieu of a cost of living increase, six to nine-month delays of cost of living increases, and increases to pharmacy copays also were imposed on non-union employees; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 5 of the proposed Annual Appropriation Bill for Fiscal Years 2018, 2019, and 2020provides, that in the event union employees receive cost of living increases and/or a non-compounding cost of living allowance or a step freeze, in a given fiscal year as a result of negotiated and approved collective bargaining agreements, non-union employees may also receive cost of living increases, non-compounding cost of living allowances and/or step freezes; such increases for non-union employees is further subject to the approval of the Budget Director, Chief of the Bureau of Human Resources and the Board of Commissioners; and

WHEREAS, in consideration of Section 5of the Annual Appropriation Bill, the Budget Director, and the Bureau Chief of Human Resources worked together to recommend appropriate salary adjustments for the County’s non-union workforce, consistent with increases provided for the union workforce for Fiscal Years 2018, 2019 and 2020; and

WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners approved the Annual Appropriation Bill for Fiscal Years 2018, 2019and 2020, which included appropriation for all active union and non-union employees to receive negotiated cost of living increases; and

WHEREAS, Cook County Bureau of Human Resources implemented both concessions and cost of living increases for union and non-union employees equally as approved in previous years of the current collective bargaining agreements; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to the Board approval of the Fiscal Year 2020budget, the Bureau of Human Resources is prepared to implement the same concessions and cost of living increases for non-union employees as previously provided to the County’s unionized workforce; and

WHEREAS, per the Board’s approval of the Annual Appropriation Bill for Fiscal Year 2020, all non-union employees shall continue to receive the same cost of living increases as union employees for Fiscal Year 2020; and

WHEREAS, effective the first full pay period on or after June 1, 2020the pay rate for all non-union employees except those employees with a current annual salary of $200,000or greater shall increase by 2%; and

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the President and Cook County Board of Commissioners does hereby support the implementation of equal application of the negotiated cost of living adjustments to union and non-union employees, as previously approved in the Appropriation Bill..end

BUREAU OF TECHNOLOGY CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER

20-2344

Presented by: F. THOMAS LYNCH, Chief Information Officer, Bureau of Technology

PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT (TECHNOLOGY)

Department(s): Bureau of Technology

Vendor: SunGard Availability Services LP, Wayne, Pennsylvania

Fiscal Year 2020 Annual

Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to renew and increase contract

Good(s) or Service(s): Cybersecurity Services

Original Contract Period: 7/1/2014 - 6/30/2018 with two (2), two (2) year renewal options

Proposed Amendment Type: Renewal and Increase

Proposed Contract Period: Renewal period 7/1/2020 - 6/30/2022 Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $1,995,403.00

Original Approval (Board or Procurement): Board, 6/18/2014, $1,364,123.00

Increase Requested: $482,280.00

Previous Board Increase(s): N/A

Previous Chief Procurement Officer Increase(s): (6/5/2018, $149,000.00) (7/1/2018, $482,280.00)

Previous Board Renewals: N/A

Previous Chief Procurement Officer Renewals: 6/30/2018 - 7/1/2020

Previous Board Extension(s): N/A

Previous Chief Procurement Officer Extension(s): N/A

Potential Fiscal Impact: FY 2020 $120,570.00, FY 2021 $241,140.00, FY 2022 $120,570.00

Accounts: (11900.1009.53619)(540137.00000.00000)

Contract Number(s): 1350-12461

Concurrences:

The vendor has met the Minority- and Women-owned Business Enterprise Ordinance via direct participation and a partial MWBE waiver.

The Chief Procurement Officer concurs.

Summary: SunGard provides incident response, governance, and risk management services to protect the Cook County IT structure from cyber-threats. This is an amendment to renew the contract term for an additional two years and for additional services hours if needed.

OFFICE OF THE ASSESSOR

20-2229

Presented by: FRITZ KAEGI, Cook County Assessor

PROPOSED CHANGES TO PUBLIC FACING RULES AND REGULATIONS

Department: Cook County Assessor’s Office

Summary: OFFICIAL APPEAL RULES OF THE COOK COUNTY ASSESSOR

The Cook County Assessor’s Official Appeal Rules (the “Rules”) provide requirements, parameters, and guidance to persons doing business with the Assessor. Taxpayer assistance will be provided to individualspreparing or filing an assessment appeal (an “Appeal”) for review by Assessorthe Cook County Assessor’s Office (“CCAO”). CCAO personnel will assist taxpayers and their agents on matters implicated by the Rules during normalthe CCAO’s business hours.

FILING AN ASSESSED VALUATION APPEAL COMPLAINT GENERAL PROVISIONS

Rule 1 Failure to follow any of these Rules, or any other rules and policies of the CCAO that are applicable to a particular appeal, may result in denial of that Appeal, at the discretion of the CCAO. Relief will not be denied summarily if appeal submissions substantially comply with the requirements of these Rules.

Rule 2 All forms promulgated by the CCAO, whether a conventional, paper-based form or an online, web-based form, must be completed in their entirety before they are submitted. All appeal-related forms promulgated by the CCAO, both online (“SmartFile”) and paper-based (PDF files), are available at cookcountyassessor.com/Appeals/complaints for.

Rule 3 Photocopies and scans of signed complaint forms and other signed or notarized documents are accepted, but the CCAO reserves the right to require or request an original copy with a “wet” signature as it deems necessary. No form may be filed by facsimile (fax), except appeal re-review request forms submitted pursuant to Rule 26 by individual taxpayers on their own behalf pertaining to their own residences.

FILING AN ASSESSMENT APPEAL (COMPLAINT

Rule 4 An Appeal) shall be is originated by the taxpayer’s timely filing of the filing a timely complaint form with the CCAO. All Appeal complaints must be filed using the applicable version of the CCAO’s official appeal form(s) prescribed and adopted by the Assessor, as set forth in these Official Rules of the Cook County

Assessor.complaint form or its electronic equivalent, constituted by the mandatory fields in SmartFile. The official complaint form may not be modified in any way.

Rule 2 All attorneys or other parties

Rule 5 At the time each complaint is initially filed, including electronic submissions using SmartFile, any agent (attorney or other duly authorized party) acting on behalf of a taxpayer shallmust file an Authorization Form Attorney Authorization or

Authorization Form and the filing of the Form shall constitute a certification that the attorney or party certifying that the agent has been specifically authorized by the taxpayer to file the complaint by the taxpayer, and is the only person so authorized. Only the Assessor’s original Attorney Authorization or The CCAO will accept an e-signature conforming with the Illinois Electronic Commerce Security Act in lieu of notarization. No document may be substituted in lieu of the prescribed Authorization Form. The Authorization Form may be filed. The Form may not be altered in any way from its original format, or language, or in any other mannernot be modified. References in these Rules to the actions of a “taxpayer” include actions of an authorized attorney or practitioner on the taxpayer’s behalf.

Rule 3 Failure to follow any rule of the Cook County Assessor’s Office or to provide complete information is grounds for the denial of an appeal.

Rule 4 Each form required to be filed by these rules shall be filed with all applicable information completed in its entirety.

Rule 5 Pursuant to Rule 1, complaints must be filed on the official appeal form prescribed

Rule 6 The official application form for a Certificate of Error error applications and supporting documentation must be filed in triplicate. Generally, anduplicate if, and only if: 1. The certificate of error application is filed in hard copy (paper) together with an Appeal for the current assessment year; and 2. The Cook County Board of Review received an appeal for the same property and assessment year to which the certificate of error application for a pertains; or 1.3. The relief sought by the certificate of error generally must be filed during the period when a taxpayer may file an appeal based on the Township schedule posted on the Assessor’s website. If a taxpayer seeks a change in classification based on the exempt status or property, an incentive classification, or due to the application lowers the assessed value of a homestead typethe property by $100,000 or more. exemption (such as homestead, senior, senior freeze, veterans, disabled and disabled veterans), an application may be filed at any time. Please see Assessment Calendar at: For all other certificate of error applications and supporting documentation, only one copy should be filed.

Rule 7 A complaint must be filed on or before the date established by the AssessorCCAO and adopted by the Assessor. All sections on the form must be completed. Once filed no other copy of this complaint form will be valid. Except as provided in Rule 23, forms may not be filed by facsimile (fax). Forms can be found on the Assessor’s website at. as the official appeal closing date for the Township in which the property is located. The AssessorCCAO will post in its office and will publish on its website the opening and closing dates for filing forappeals on properties in each of the 38 townships in Cook County, as required by law. No complaint will be accepted after the close of a Township’s official appeal filing period as published on the Assessor’s website.

Rule 8 Practitioners are required to file all appeal complaints via the SmartFile electronic filing system available on the Assessor’s website at www.cookcountyassessor.com/Appeals. All complaints submitted using a conventional, paper complaint form, except complaints submitted by individual residential complaintstaxpayers on their own behalf pertaining to their own residences, must be filed insubmitted to the main office of the Assessor, CCAO, located in the County Building, Room 301, at 118 N.North Clark Street, Room 301, Chicago, Illinois 60602, either. Paper complaint forms may be submitted in person, or by a courier or mail service. The date of a U.S. Postal Service postmark or the receipted date of shipment via a courier or mail service will be considered the date of filing for a complaint received by the Assessor. The AssessorCCAO is not responsible for complaints sent by courier or mail that are not received on time. Appeals for submitted by individual residential taxpayers on their own behalf pertaining to their own residences may be filed at any CCAO location of the Cook County Assessor’s Office, filed online using SmartFile, or mailed in accordance with the above provisions.

Rule 9 If a property that is the subject of an appeal consists of two or more contiguous or neighboring parcels, the Property Index Numbers ((“PINs) at one location, the PINs shall be ”) assigned to those contiguous parcels must be listed on one the same complaint form. Multiple PINs Separate complaint forms must be filed for parcels that are not contiguous or do not comprise a single , unless the non-contiguous parcels constitute one economic unit at one property at location or are part of one location, shall be filed as separate appeals condominium or townhome association.

Rule 10 If more than one complaint is filed for the same PIN, the CCAO will regard the first complaint filed will be considered by the Assessor as controlling. All subsequent complaints will be disregarded, provided, however, that in the event that if more than one party (attorney or, representative, or taxpayer) files a complaint on the same PIN(s), the CCAO will notify all parties filing on the same property shall be notified byPIN(s) that a question regarding authority to file a complaint on the Assessor andPIN(s) must be resolved. The Assessor will request require a properly executed Withdrawal and/or Substitution FormAuthorization or Substitution form. from the relevant parties such that a single, duly authorized agent is established to the CCAO’s satisfaction.

Rule 11 A party may substitute an appearance on behalf of a taxpayer while the appeal is pending at the Assessor’s Office prior to the close of the Township by filing or review period, by filing with the Assessor a completed Withdrawal and/or Substitution FormWithdrawal and Substitution form. The CCAO encourages parties to file substitutions prior to the close of the relevant Township’s review period.

The Rule 12 When attorneys and representatives file substantive materials (such as appeal briefs) in support of a client’s complaint, they must submit at least one set of those substantive materials in which the appeal Authorization law firm, attorney, or

Attorney representative filing the complaint is not identified by name, mailing address, phone number, or email address on any document in the set. This “anonymized” set of documents must include only the attorney’s or representative’s assigned identification code as a means of determining the filer’s identity.

When attorneys and representatives file an Appeal using SmartFile, only the anonymized set of documents and, separately, the Authorization Form, and any or Withdrawal and /Substitution Form shall be grouped separately from other documents filed(if applicable), along with the appeal. All otherany documents that provide substance in support of an appeal should include ONLY the attorney or practitioner’s number and not identifying law firm, attorney or practitioner information. Forare not anonymized should be uploaded. The Authorization Form along with any non-anonymized documents should be submitted as a separate PDF from other substantive documents. example, nothing filed shall be put on a law firm’s letterhead or contain the attorney’s name.

EVIDENCE IN SUPPORT OF AN ASSESSED VALUATION APPEAL

Rule 11

EVIDENCE IN SUPPORT OF AN ASSESSED VALUATION APPEAL

Rule 13 Unless otherwise noted on the Assessor’s website, additional documentation in support of a complaint must be submitted no later than 10 days will not be accepted after the official appeal deadline of for the relevant Township. (Previously, complaints were permitted to be filed within 30 days of the date a township opened for filing, and the submission of documentation was permitted for an additional 10 days thereafter. For 2020, the appeal deadline will be 35 days after the date the relevant Township. The original complaint shall reference that additional documentation will be filed. opened for filing, and the CCAO will be not accept additional documents thereafter. Please note: Once an Appeal is submitted using SmartFile, no additional documents may be submitted at a later time. Therefore, please save applications and uploaded documents in your SmartFile account without submitting the application until you are certain you have attached all the materials you want the CCAO to consider as part of the Appeal.

Rule 12 The taxpayer shall refer to the fillable14 Taxpayers must use the applicable appeal complaint forms for the respective property classification(s) located at: www.cookcountyassessor.com/Appeals. Class 1 - Vacant Land

Rule13 15 All complaints, summary sheets, and logs must be signed by the taxpayer, or, if the taxpayer is represented by an attorney or other party, the documents may be signed by the attorney or other party. Electronic or facsimile signatures are acceptable. The CCAO will accept an e-signature conforming with the Illinois Electronic Commerce Security Act. The signature on each of these documents constitutes a representation that the facts appearing thereon are true and correct to the best of the signer’s knowledge. The advocate-witness rule is not applicable to proceedings before the CCAO.

Rule 14 16 All affidavits filed with the Assessor shallmust be signed by a person having knowledge of the facts. An affidavit filed on behalf of a business entity, such as a corporation, LLP, limited partnership, REIT, etc., where one person does not have knowledge of all facts, may be filed by a duly qualified representative of the corporationentity based upon that affiant’s inquiry of, and based on facts ascertained from, representatives of the corporationentity having knowledge of all facts.

Rule 15 17 With the exception of Class 2residential property, individual taxpayers shallfiling an Appeal on their own behalf pertaining to their own residence, filers must submit a recentan original and clear photograph of the front of the subject property with an appeal, date-stamped within one year of the lien date (January 1) of the assessment year under appeal. TaxpayersIndividual taxpayers filing Appeals on their own behalf pertaining to their own residences may, but are not required to, submit photographs in support of a residential appeal.

Rule 16 When an appeal If dated photographs are unavailable, taxpayers may attest to the date on which the photos were taken, and that the photos truly and accurately represent the condition on such date of the property that is based in whole or in part upon “uniformity” or “comparability of properties,” a recent, clear photograph of the front of each property claimed to be comparable to the subject property shall be filed and identified by the property’s corresponding PIN.of the appeal.

Rule 17 18 A taxpayer shallmust disclose the purchase price of the subject property and the date of purchase if it took place within the threetwo years immediately prior toof the lien date (January 1) of the assessment year under appeal date, and, shall must file with the Assessor relevant sales documents. (e.g., the sale agreement or closing statement, including the sale price and sale date). Both the seller’s and the buyer’s identity, and any relationship between them, must be revealed.

The following documents shall be furnished: Sales Agreement, or in the case of an individual residential property, a closing statement; the Deed; and any applicable PTAX form. “Sales Agreement” should be broadly construed to mean a signed legal document evidencing the agreed upon terms and conditions for the sale/ purchase of real property that is the subject of an assessment appeal.

A taxpayer who maintains that the purchase price includes personal property value must submit a PTAX document, or information contained therein, related to the sales transaction.

Rule18 19Appraisals submitted by taxpayers shall be for a must pertain to the property’s Highest and Best Use, USPAPand must be compliant, with the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (“USPAP”) and Illinois state law compliant, and shall provide an opinion of value only for the assessment years under appeal.. Submitted appraisals also must include an Appraisal Cover Sheet as prescribed by the Assessor.

Rule 19 20 Where the property that is the subject of an appeal is an incomeproducing property, in whole or in part, the taxpayer shallmust file with the Assessor a copy of Schedule E of the taxpayer’s 1040IRS form for the three previous tax years (signed by the prepare), actual income and expense statements for the three previous years, and the Assessor’s Real Property Income and Expense (RPIE) Online Form, which can be found at http://RPIE.cookcountyassessor.comon the Assessor’s website. The RPIE form shall contain the same information required in Schedule E and must be in affidavit form signed by the affiant. The Assessor’s Real Property Income and Expense (RPIE) form or data is required to be.

Using SmartFile, the taxpayer must also submit a copy of any IRS tax schedule forms that were filed electronically via the Assessor’s website.for the previous three income tax years reporting income or expenses associated with the subject property. Such forms may include, but are not limited to, the Schedule E of the taxpayer’s 1040 IRS form, IRS Form 8825, IRS Form 1065, and IL-990-T. Taxpayers who do not possess such record(s) may attest that they have made reasonable efforts to obtain the record(s) and have been unable to do so, or that such documents do not exist.

Income

For purposes of this Rule, income-producing property is defined as nonowner occupied parcels of real property that generate rental income, but does not include residential properties with 6or fewer units. Whether or not hotels and motels are owner occupied, they are considered income-producing property for purposes of these Rules.

Except for apartment buildings with more than 6 units, the taxpayer shallmust file with the Assessor an affidavit* setting forth attesting to any relationship (other than landlord and tenant) between the parties to any submitted lease, including, but not limited to, those existing by blood, or by marriage to the second degree, corporate parent-subsidiary companies, or ownership by virtue of non-publicly held stock.

The Assessor may request copies of fully executed leases.

The CCAO stands ready to assist taxpayers who have questions about the RPIE Online Form and related matters.

Rule2021 If assessment reliefreduction is sought on the grounds of “vacancy” at a specific property, the taxpayer shallmust file:

1. 1. A Vacancy/Occupancy Affidavit on the form provided by the Assessor; (Occupancy shall include all space actually occupied or for which rent is being paid or is payable, even though the space may actually be vacant); and

2. 2. Dated Photographs of the interior vacant space and/or units, dated during the assessment year under appeal; and

3. 3. An affidavit that comports with the Affidavit form on the Assessor’s website, setting forth the duration of, and the vacancy, the reason for the vacancy, and a description of the attempts made to lease the vacant space with , including any documents providing evidence of such attempts, such as copies ofrental listings andor other advertisements utilized in such efforts attached. If no such effort was made, the affidavit must set forth the reason(s) that no attempt to rent such space was made. The affidavit must comport with the form Affidavit found on the assessor’s website.; and

4. 4. If relief is sought on the grounds of “vacancy,” the Utility bills that reflect lower usage for the term the vacancy is requested must be filed.; and

5. 5. AsIf applicable, the municipality’s occupancy certificate; and

5.6. If applicable, all documents required by Rule 19 also must also be filed20.

The Assessor is charged with assessing property at a percentage of its fair cash value as defined in the Illinois Property Tax Code, 35ILCS 200/1et seq. If vacancy relief is requested, market data will be considered as well as specific property characteristics. The Illinois Property Tax Code authorizes a reduction in a property’s assessed value on a limited basis during a period for which buildings or improvements are destroyed, rendered uninhabitable or otherwise unfit for occupancy or for customary use by accidental, unintentional means. See 35 ILCS 200/9-180; 35 ILCS 200/1150.

If utility bills or other documents are not available, the taxpayer must attest to their unavailability. If dated photographs are unavailable, taxpayers may attest to the date on which the photos were taken, and that the photos truly and accurately represent the condition on such date of the property that is the subject of the appeal.

Rule 21 22 In the event an assessment reduction is sought due to the demolition of a building, the taxpayer shallmust file with the Assessor:

1. 1. - A copy of the demolition permit, showing its date of issuance;

2. 2. - Evidence of payment for the demolition; and

3. 3 - An original and, clear, date-stamped photograph of the subject property before and after demolition. The date If an image of the building before demolition photograph is unavailable, the taxpayer must appear on the photograph at test to its unavailability.

Rule 22 23An argument that a portion of a property should be treated as excess-vacant land shallmust be supported by a plat of survey detailing the dimensions and locations of all buildings, parking areas, or other improvements, any unimproved areas or storage used, and any ingress, or egress or product or person flow across the property. The actual use of the property shallmust be specified. A recent, date-stamped, original and clear photograph of the land claimed to be excess shallmust be filed with the Assessor.

REVIEW OF AN ASSESSED VALUATION APPEAL DECISION

Rule 23 A taxpayer dissatisfied with a decision of the Assessor may request a review of the case. The review process is not to be employed to cure a failure to timely submit documents required by the Assessor. Review requests should not simply dispute the Assessor’s capitalization rates, expense ratios, and rulings of law without further detailed explanation and analysis. Nor should requests simply reiterate or resubmit previously advanced arguments and materials without new supporting evidence or argument to justify reconsideration.

Review requests must be made in writing and delivered to the Assessor in person, via mail or facsimile. Review requests must meet the following criteria:

1. be filed timely, within 5 days of the date of the letter from the Assessor informing the appellant of the Assessor's decision;

2. identify the assessment, township and complaint number and the relevant PIN numbers of the case; and,

3. state the specific grounds for the review request.

The only grounds for a review request which the Assessor will consider are:

1. newly discovered, obtained or received evidence, accompanied with documentation demonstrating the previous unavailability of the documents;

2. changes in the law, setting forth the previous law and the relevant changes thereto;

3. an error or mistake in the Assessor’s previous application of existing law, setting forth the alternative theory being advanced;

4. evidence provided in response to a request of the Assessor.

Rule 24 An appeal declared common area, or that a percentage of ownership is incorrect, must include the most recently recorded condominium declaration(s) that have been filed with the Recorder of Deeds, in addition to other relevant documents, such as a court order.

Rule 25 In cases in which a taxpayer seeks assessment relief based on a nonhomestead property tax exemption, if the exemption is for 100% of an assessment year (and not a partial exemption), the Assessor processes these outside of the normal appeals process. If the taxpayer files an appeal for the Assessor to apply a non-homestead exemption that exempts a property from taxation for 100% of an assessment year, the office will void the appeal and deliver it to the Exempt Department for processing. A non-homestead exemption applies to property that is not subject to taxation (e.g., schools, religious institutions, municipally owned property, etc.), as determined by the Illinois Department of Revenue (“IDOR”), under Article 15 of the Illinois Property Tax Code. IDOR makes its determination by issuing a letter approving or denying an exemption application. In lieu of filing an appeal for a non homestead property tax exemption, the taxpayers shall direct a copy of their IDOR letters and recorded deeds by mail or in person to the Exempt Department of the Assessor’s Office at 118 North Clark Street, Room 301, Chicago, Illinois 60602.

RE-REVIEW OF AN ASSESSED VALUATION APPEAL DECISION

Rule 26 The CCAO will not accept requests for re-review of its 2020 decisions.

These rules shall be effective on the date of adoption by the Cook County Assessor.

OFFICE OF THE CHIEF JUDGE

JUDICIARY

20-2397

Presented by: TIMOTHY C. EVANS, Chief Judge, Circuit Court of Cook County

PROPOSED GRANT AWARD AMENDMENT

Department: Office of the Chief Judge, Circuit Court of Cook County

Grantee: Office of the Chief Judge

Grantor: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Request: Authorization to increase grant

Purpose: The Cook County Suburban Municipal Districts Drug Court Service Enhancement Program will continue to build the Court’s capacity to help drug-addicted program participants in three suburban drug treatment courts in Cook County.

Supplemental Grant Amount: $166,883.70

Grant Period: September 30, 2019 - September 29, 2020

Extension Period: N/A

Fiscal Impact: None

Accounts: N/A

Date of Previous Board Authorization for Grant: September 5, 2019

Previous Grant Amount: $324,956.00

Concurrences:

The Budget Department has received all requisite documents and determined the fiscal impact on Cook County, if any

Summary: The Suburban Municipal Districts Drug Court Service Enhancement Program aims to increase the effectiveness of the drug court by building the Court’s capacity to assess needs, offer practical recovery supports, and reduce financial, and access barriers to treatment. Program strategies include the integration of clinical case management with health literacy, health insurance assistance, and strengthening client outcomes through targeted, evidence-based substance use treatment, including medication-assisted and residential treatment services. This grant amendment extends funding for the implementation of enhancements in three suburban drug treatment courts in Cook County: 1) the Fourth Municipal District (Maywood), 2) the Fifth Municipal District (Bridgeview), and 3) the Sixth Municipal District (Markham),

20-2438

Presented by: TIMOTHY C. EVANS, Chief Judge, Circuit Court of Cook County

PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT

Department(s): Countywide, Various County Agencies

Vendor: Century Springs, Mukwonago, Wisconsin

Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to renew and increase contract

Good(s) or Service(s): Countywide bottled drinking water, distilled water, and water cooler rentals Original Contract Period: 5/18/2017- 5/17/2019, with two (2), one (1) year renewal options Proposed Amendment Type: Renewal and Increase

Proposed Contract Period: Renewal period 5/18/2020 - 5/17/2021

Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $723,735.45

Original Approval (Board or Procurement): Board, 5/10/2017, $350,288.90

Increase Requested: $245,000.00

Previous Board Increase(s): 3/21/2019, $224,446.55

Previous Chief Procurement Officer Increase(s): 3/21/2019, $149,000.00

Previous Board Renewals: 3/21/2019, (5/18/2019 - 5/17/2020)

Previous Chief Procurement Officer Renewals: N/A

Previous Board Extension(s): N/A

Previous Chief Procurement Officer Extension(s): N/A

Potential Fiscal Impact: Countywide - Various Agencies: FY 2020 $132,708.00, FY 2021 $112,292.00

Accounts: Countywide - Various Agencies

Contract Number(s): 1790-16177

Concurrences:

The contract-specific goal set on this contract was zero.

The Chief Procurement Officer concurs.

Summary: This increase and second of two (2) one-year renewal options will allow various County agencies and departments to continue to receive bottled drinking water, distilled water and water cooler rental services.

This contract was awarded through the competitive bidding process in accordance with the Cook County Procurement Code

OFFICE OF THE CHIEF JUDGE

JUVENILE TEMPORARY DETENTION CENTER

20-2362

Presented by: TIMOTHY C. EVANS, Chief Judge, Circuit Court of Cook County

PROPOSED CONTRACT

Department(s): Juvenile Temporary Detention Center (JTDC), Circuit Court of Cook County

Vendor: UXC Eclipse (USA), LLC, Tyson, Virginia

Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to enter into and execute

Good(s) or Service(s): Juvenile Resident and Management Information System

Contract Value: $2,046,619.00

Contract period: 6/1/2020 - 5/31/2023 with one (1) one-year renewal option

Potential Fiscal Year Budget Impact: FY2020 $393,619,

FY2023 $285,000

Accounts: 11100.1440.10155.540149; 11100.1440.10155.540146

Contract Number(s): 2053-18209

Concurrences:

The contract-specific goal set on this contract was zero.

The Chief Procurement Officer concurs.

FY2021 $684,000,

May 21, 2020

FY2022 $684,000,

Summary: This proposed contract will allow UXC Eclipse (USA), LLC, to continue to provide support for the JTDC’s Resident Management Information System. In 2015, the Bureau of Technology, the Justice Advisory Council, and the JTDC received board approval for contract number 1418-13665 to replace the JTDC’s previous juvenile resident management information system with a more robust, flexible, and scalable solution. The cloud-based resident management information system now in place provides enhanced security, quality control, data collection and training. Contract elements include cloud data storage, licensing, customer services and training.

This is a Sole Source Procurement pursuant to Section 34-139 of the Cook County Procurement Code.

20-2429

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): Bread and Pastry Products

Contract Value: $228,141.65

Contract period: 7/1/2020 - 6/30/2022 with three (3) one-year renewal options

Potential Fiscal Year Budget Impact: FY 2020 $48,000.00, FY 2021 $115,200.00, FY 2022 $64,941.65

Accounts: 11100.1440.35225.530010, Food Supplies

Contract Number(s): 2053-18206

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 to supply bread and pastry products 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.

CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT

20-2455

Presented by: DOROTHY BROWN, Clerk of the Circuit Court

PROPOSED INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT RENEWAL

Department: Clerk of the Circuit Court

Other Part(ies): Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services

Request: Requesting authorization for the Cook County Board President to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement with the State of Illinois, Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS) on behalf of the Clerk of the Circuit Court (Clerk’s Office) for a Child Support Agreement between HFS and the Clerk’s Office. The agreement will provide the County with a grant in the amount of $1,500,000 under Title IV-D of the Social Security Act.

Goods or Services: The Clerk’s Office will provide HFS copies of all court orders received by the County in courtrooms which hear State Child Support Enforcement (IV-D) cases; provide to HFS or representatives pertinent case information electronically in a format mutually agreed upon, needed for serving IV-D cases for performance of normal accounts receivable adjustment functions.

Agreement Number: 2021-55-026 - IGA

Agreement Period: The agreement contract period is from 7/1/2020- 6/30/2021. The previous agreement for the last State fiscal year in the amount of $1,500,000was approved by the Board of Commissioners on 4/25/2018.

Fiscal Impact: None

Accounts: N/A

Summary: The Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court will contract with the State of Illinois, Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS) to implement the Child Support Enforcement Program in Cook County.

The Clerk’s Office provides copies of all court orders received by the County in courtrooms which hear IV-D cases; provides to HFS or representatives pertinent case information and copies of support orders electronically needed for serving IV-D cases or for performance of normal accounts receivable adjustment functions, among other duties.

The Department of Budget and Management Services has received all requisite documents, and determined the fiscal impact on Cook County, if any..end

OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK

20-0640

Presented by: KAREN A. YARBROUGH, County Clerk

PROPOSED PAYMENT APPROVAL

Department(s): County Clerk

Action: For Payment Only

Payee: Lake County Press, Waukegan, Illinois

Good(s) or Service(s): Optical Scan Ballot Services

Fiscal Impact: $34,760.01

Accounts: 11306.1110.35165.520840

Contract Number(s): N/A

Summary: The Cook County Clerk’s Office is requesting an approval of payment to Lake County Press for $34,760.01. This request is due to unanticipated work required for the rollout and testing of the new election equipment. This included but was not limited to a different ballot preparation process, utilization of new scanners and new voting equipment. The new equipment requires ballots printed by precincts and are formatted in accordance with the new equipment. The testing process exceeded the threshold.

20-2357

Presented by: KAREN A. YARBROUGH, County Clerk

PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT

Department(s): County Clerk

Vendor: International Security Products, Paso Robles, California

Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to renew contract

Good(s) or Service(s): Printing of Document Security Paper

Original Contract Period: 5/18/2016 - 5/17/2019, with two (2), one (1) year renewal options

Proposed Amendment Type: Renewal

Proposed Contract Period: Renewal 5/18/2020 - 5/17/2021

Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $372,062.00

Original Approval (Board or Procurement): Board, 5/11/2016, $273,399.00

Increase Requested: $38,627.00

Previous Board Increase(s): N/A

Previous Chief Procurement Officer Increase(s): (6/6/2019, $49,332.00); (1/14/2020, $49,331.00)

Previous Board Renewals: N/A

Previous Chief Procurement Officer Renewals: 6/6/2019, 5/18/2019 - 5/17/2020

Previous Board Extension(s): N/A

Previous Chief Procurement Officer Extension(s): N/A

Potential Fiscal Impact: FY 2020 $38,627.00

Accounts: 11316-1110-10155-520840

Contract Number(s): 1535-15062

Concurrences:

The vendor has met the Minority- and Women-owned Business Enterprise Ordinance via full MWBE waiver.

The Chief Procurement Officer concurs.

Summary: The Cook County Clerk’s Office is required by statue to issue Vital Records for all the citizens of Cook County including, but not limited to birth, marriage and death records. This increase and last renewal option will allow the vendor to continue to provide the Cook County Clerk’s Office certified security paper for the birth, marriage and death records which upon issuance is considered a legal document.

This contract was awarded through a publicly advertised competitive bid in accordance with the Cook County Procurement Code. International Security Products was the lowest, responsive and responsible bidder.

20-2417

Presented by: KAREN A. YARBROUGH, County Clerk

PROPOSED PAYMENT APPROVAL

Department(s): County Clerk

Action: Payment of outstanding invoices totaling $7,463.48for scanning of original Objectors Petitions and original Candidates Nomination Papers and Petitions in November and December 2019

Payee: Epiq eDiscovery Solutions Inc., New York, New York.

Good(s) or Service(s): Scanning of original Objectors’ Petitions and Candidates Nomination Papers and Petitions in PDF electronic form

Fiscal Impact: $7,463.48

Accounts: 11306.1110.35165.520492

Contract Number(s): N/A Vendor Epiq eDiscovery Solutions Inc. has a contract for services with Chicago Board of Election Commissioners, a statutorily created government Election Authority

Summary: Vendor on expedited basis (24-hour turnaround) scanned and converted tens of thousands of pages of original documents into PDF electronic form so documents could be made available to members of public to review in a five (5) day window. The Cook County Clerk did not have the internal capacity to perform this process on an expedited basis as necessary.

20-2473

Presented by: KAREN A. YARBROUGH, County Clerk

JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS

COOK COUNTY CLERK, Karen A. Yarbrough, presented in printed form a record of the Journal of Proceedings of the regular Consent Calendar meeting held on 2/26/2020.

20-2474

Presented by: KAREN A. YARBROUGH, County Clerk

JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS

COOK COUNTY CLERK, Karen A. Yarbrough, presented in printed form a record of the Journal of Proceedings of the regular meeting held on 2/27/2020.

20-2475

Presented by: KAREN A. YARBROUGH, County Clerk

JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS

COOK COUNTY CLERK, Karen A. Yarbrough, presented in printed form a record of the Journal of Proceedings of the special meeting held on 3/16/2020.

20-2476

Presented by: KAREN A. YARBROUGH, County Clerk

JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS

COOK COUNTY CLERK, Karen A. Yarbrough, presented in printed form a record of the Journal of Proceedings of the regular (virtual) meeting held on 4/23/2020.

OFFICE OF THE SHERIFF DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS

20-2161

Presented by: THOMAS J. DART, Sheriff of Cook County

PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT

Department(s): The Sheriff’s Office Department of Corrections and Court Services Vendor: CBM Premier Management, LLC, Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to extend and increase contract Good(s) or Service(s): Food Service for Detainees Meals

Original Contract Period: 7/24/2012 -7/23/2015 with three (3), one (1) year renewal options Proposed Amendment Type: Extension and increase

Proposed Contract Period: 7/24/2020 - 7/23/2021

Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $96,481,039.66

Original Approval (Board or Procurement): 7/24/2012, $38,360,583.23

Increase Requested: $276,503.61

Previous Board Increase(s):

1/15/2014, $570,359.78

3/11/2015, $293,222.83

6/10/2015, $12,786,861.07

6/8/2016, $ 12,070,000.00

10/26/2016, $325,479.24

6/7/2017, 11,603,000.00

6/6/2018, $11,142,617.47

7/23/2019, $9,328,916.04

Previous Chief Procurement Officer Increase(s): N/A

Previous Board Renewals: 6/10/2015 (7/24/15 - 7/23/2016), 6/8/2016 (7/24/2016 - 6/7/2017 (7/24/2017 - 7/23/2018)

Previous Chief Procurement Officer Renewals: N/A

Previous Board Extension(s): 6/6/2018 (7/24/2018 - 7/23/2019), 5/23/2019 (7/24/2019 - 7/23/2020)

Previous Chief Procurement Officer Extension(s): N/A

Potential Fiscal Impact: FY 2020: $276,503.611

Accounts: 11100.1239.16875.520210.00000.00000 Food Services

Contract Number(s): 11-84-038

Concurrences:

The vendor has met the Minority-and Women-owned Business Enterprise Ordinance via direct participation and partial MWBE waiver.

The Chief Procurement Officer concurs.

Summary: This extension and CPI increase will allow the Sheriff’s Office Department of Corrections and Court Services to continue to receive food services for detainee meals. The Sheriff’s Department of Corrections and Court Services are currently working with the Office of the Chief Procurement Officer to complete the competitive process for a new contract.

This contract was awarded through a publicly advertised Request for Proposals (RFP) in accordance with the Cook County Procurement Code. CBM Premier Management, LLC was selected based on established evaluation criteria.

OFFICE OF THE SHERIFF

FISCAL ADMINISTRATION AND SUPPORT SERVICES

20-2401

Presented by: THOMAS J. DART, Sheriff of Cook County

PROPOSED INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT

Department: Cook County Sheriff’s Police Department

Other Part(ies): Orland Township, Orland Park, Illinois

Request: Authorization to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement

Goods or Services: Hireback Police Services provide by the Cook County Sheriff’s Police Department and Orland Township

Agreement Number(s): N/A

Agreement Period: Upon execution of this agreement by all the parties and continue for one year. Fiscal Impact: None. Revenue generating

Accounts: None

Summary: As part of this agreement, the Cook County Sheriff’s Office will assign one (1) off duty Cook County Sheriff’s Police Department Officer (CCSPD) and one (1) police car to provide Extra Duty police services to Orland Township.

Under this agreement, the Orland Township agrees to pay CCSPD a rate of $40.00per hour for police services rendered by the CCSPD Extra Duty Officers. Said payment shall be used by the CCSPD to pay stipend of $35.00per hour, with no additional benefits or compensation, to the assigned Extra Duty Officers and $5.00per hour to reimburse CCSPD for the cost of police administration and the use of CCSPD vehicle.

20-2453

Presented by: THOMAS J. DART, Sheriff of Cook County

PROPOSED INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT

Department: Cook County Sheriff

Other Part(ies): Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services, Springfield, Illinois

Request: Requesting authorization to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement with State of Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS) on behalf of the Cook County Sheriff for a Child Support Agreement between HFS and the Cook County Sheriff on behalf of the Cook County Child Support Enforcement Unit which would provide the County with a $4,730,130.00 Grant under the IV-D of the Social Security Act.

Goods or Services: The Cook County Sheriff’s Office through its’ Child Support Enforcement Unit will serve, within Cook County, summons, subpoenas, writs, orders, orders or notices to withhold income for child support, notices of support obligations and decrees that may be legally directed and delivered to the County in connection with the Title IV-D Child Support Enforcement Program.

Agreement Number(s): 2020-55-027-2

Agreement Period: 7/1/2020 - 6/30/2022

Fiscal Impact: None

Accounts: N/A

Summary: The Child Support Enforcement Program provides services within Cook County that improves child support collection. This grant reimburses the cost of twenty-two (22) positions that have the responsibility to serve and execute within Cook County, and return all summons, subpoenas, writs, warrants, orders, notices of delinquency for income withholdings, notice of support obligations and decrees as may be legally directed. In addition, the Office of the Sheriff cooperates with the law enforcement personnel throughout Illinois and other states regarding Child Support Enforcement.

OFFICE OF THE STATE'S ATTORNEY

20-2477

PROPOSED INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT RENEWAL

Department: Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office

Other Part(ies): Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services

Request: Request: Requesting authorization to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement with the State of Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS) on behalf of the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office for a Child Support Agreement between HFS and the Cook County State’s Office on behalf of the Cook County Child Support Enforcement Unit which would provide the County with $21,412,520 as follows: $10,613,237 for 7/1/2020- 6/30/2021 and $10,799,283 for 7/1/2021- 6/30/2022 under Title IV-D of the Social Security Act. The Agreement is contingent upon and subject to the availability of sufficient funds, per section 3.1 of the Agreement. The Budget Department has received all requisite documents.

Goods or Services: The Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office through its Child Support Enforcement Unit will offer the citizens of Cook County child support enforcement services.

Agreement Number: 2020-55-025-2

Agreement Period: 7/1/2020-6/30/2021 & 7/1/2021-6/30/2022

Fiscal Impact: None

Accounts: N/A

Summary: The funding provides salary and fringe benefits to support 86positions such as: assistant state’s attorneys and support staff. This staff is 100% dedicated to provide child support enforcement services to citizens of Cook County.

OFFICE OF THE STATE'S ATTORNEY CIVIL ACTIONS BUREAU

20-2520

Presented by: KIMBERLY M. FOXX, Cook County State's Attorney

REPORT

Department: State’s Attorney’s Office, Workers’ Compensation Section Report Title: Decisions and Settlements

Report Period: N/A

COMMITTEE ITEMS FOR DISCHARGE AND/OR IMMEDIATE CONSIDERATION

BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

20-1503

Sponsored by: TONI PRECKWINKLE (President) and KEVIN B. MORRISON, Cook County Board of Commissioners

PROPOSED RESOLUTION

GALAXY UNDERGROUND, INC.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: Galaxy Underground Inc.

Address: 1075 Morse Avenue, Schaumburg, Illinois

Municipality or Unincorporated Township: Village of Schaumburg

Cook County District: 15

Permanent Index Number: 07-33-103-027-0000

Municipal Resolution Number: Village of Schaumburg Resolution No. R-19-082

Number of month property vacant/abandoned: 20 months vacant

Special circumstances justification requested: Yes

Proposed use of property: Industrial use - infrastructure and construction

Living Wage Ordinance Compliance Affidavit Provided: Yes

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

COURT ORDERED PAYMENTS

20-2515

Attached are the court ordered payments submitted for the 5/20/2020 Finance Agenda.

WORKERS' COMPENSATION CLAIMS

20-2398

Sponsored by: Finance Committee and Cynthia Ashford-Hollis, Cook County Board of Commissioners

Employee: William De La Fuente

Job Title: Correctional Officer

Department: Department of Corrections

Date of Incident: 06/09/2017

Incident/Activity: Petitioner was executing a search warrant when he injured his right ankle and left shoulder.

Accidental Injuries: Right ankle and left shoulder

Petition and Order No: 17 WC 31782

Claim Amount: $24,900.00

Attorney: Bizzieri Law Offices, LLC

Date of Subcommittee Approval: N/A

Prior/pending claims: 08/05/206 ($19,000.00); 01/26/2012 ($54,529.06); 12/06/2013 ($14,433.20)

20-2399

Sponsored by: Finance Committee and Cynthia Ashford-Hollis, Cook County Board of Commissioners

Employee: James Budzinski

Job Title: Correctional Officer

Department: Department of Corrections

Date of Incident: 12/19/2019

Incident/Activity: Petitioner was restraining a combative detainee when he sustained injury to his face, bilateral knees, and right hand.

Accidental Injuries: Concussion, bilateral knees, and right hand

Petition and Order No: 20WC 0268

Claim Amount: $12,045.48

Attorney: Argionis & Associates, LLC

Date of Subcommittee Approval: N/A

Prior/pending claims: None

Sponsored by: Finance Committee and Cynthia Ashford-Hollis, Cook County Board of Commissioners

Employee: Monica Escobedo

Job Title: Correctional Officer

Department: Department of Corrections

Date of Incident: 08/19/2019 and 12/30/2019

Incident/Activity: On August 19, 2019, Petitioner was restraining a combative detainee when she injured her back. On December 30, 2019, Petitioner was restraining a combative detainee when she injured her right shoulder.

Accidental Injuries: Back and right shoulder

Petition and Order No: 18 WC 32076 and 20 WC 4026

Claim Amount: $24,950.00

Attorney: Argionis & Associates, LLC

Date of Subcommittee Approval: N/A

Prior/pending claims: None

20-2439

Sponsored by: Finance Committee and Cynthia Ashford-Hollis, Cook County Board of Commissioners

Employee: Steven Jennings

Job Title: Correctional Officer

Department: Department of Corrections

Date of Incident: 01/25/2017

Incident/Activity: Petitioner was training in the Sherriff’s Academy when he became dehydrated due to limited access to water, felt dizzy and collapsed. As a result of his injury the Petitioner developed complications from the condition of rhabdomyolysis.

Accidental Injuries: Whole body

Petition and Order No: 17 WC 36772

Claim Amount: $125,000.00

Attorney: Burnes and Libman

Date of Subcommittee Approval: 02/25/2020

Prior/pending claims: None

20-2547

Sponsored by: Finance Committee and Cynthia Ashford-Hollis, Cook County Board of Commissioners

Employee: Sabastian Kocik

Job Title: Correctional Officer

Department: Department of Corrections

Date of Incident: 12/12/2017

Incident/Activity: Petitioner was injured when he was struck by a passing motor vechile causing injury to both of his legs and lower back.

Accidental Injuries: Bilateral legs and back

Petition and Order No: 18 WC 5415

Claim Amount: $45,378.30

Attorney: Parad law Offices

Date of Subcommittee Approval: 01/14/2020

Prior/pending claims: None

20-2548

Employee: Kevin Farley

Job Title: Motor Vehicle Driver

Department: Highways

Date of Incident: 05/23/2017

Incident/Activity: Petitioner injured his back lifting concrete.

Accidental Injuries: back

Petition and Order No: 17 WC 36440

Claim Amount: $98,835.45

Attorney: Ronaldson and Kuchler LLC

Date of Subcommittee Approval: 02/25/2020

Prior/pending claims: 04/21/2009 ($39,883.20); 05/14/2012 ($121,891.50); etc

PROPOSED SETTLEMENTS

Case: Berger, Felicia v Murphy et al.

Case No: 18 L 1927

Settlement Amount: $95,500.00

Department: 1231- Police Department

Payable to: Felicia Berger c/o Barber Law Offices

Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/A

20-2301

Subject matter: an allegation of a civil rights violation

20-2327

Case: Daniel, Reggie v. Dart, et al

Case No: 19 C 2591

Settlement Amount: $2,500.00

Department: 1239 - Department of Corrections Payable to: Reggie Daniel

BOARD AGENDA

May 21, 2020

20-2327

Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/A

Subject matter: An allegation of a civil rights violation

20-2393

Case: Petrovic, Zorica v Dart et al.

Case No: 18 C 5153

Settlement Amount: $20,000.00

Department: 1239-Department of Corrections Payable to: Zorica Petrovic

Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/A

Subject matter: An allegation of violation of Constitutional rights.

20-2394

Case: Palmer, Marquelle v Dart et al.

Case No: 19 C 5272

Settlement Amount: $1,000.00

Department: 1239-Department of Corrections Payable to: Marquelle Palmer

Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/A

Subject matter: An allegation of violation of Civil Rights

20-2402

Case: Lindsey, Bobby v Chraca et al

Case No: 19 C 5937

Settlement Amount: $1,750.00

Department: 1230-Court Services

Payable to: Bobby R. Lindsey

Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/A

Subject matter: allegation of a civil rights violation

20-2403

Case: Marshall, Aaron v. Williamson

Case No: 17 C 7657

Settlement Amount: $2,500.00

Department: 1239-Department of Corrections Payable to: Aaron Marshall

Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/A Subject matter: an alleged civil rights violation

20-2404

Case: Dawson, Stephanie v. Dart, et al.

Case No: 17 C 283

Settlement Amount: $10,000.00

Department: 1239 - Department of Corrections

Payable to: DiVincenzo Schoenfield Stein IOLTA and Stephanie Dawson Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/A

Subject matter: An allegation of a civil rights violation

20-2446

Case: Davenport v. Jones, et al.

Case No: 18-cv-6855

Settlement Amount: $5,000.00

Department: Public Safety

Payable to: Kareem Davenport

Litigation Subcommittee Approval: N/A

Subject matter: Allegation of a Civil Rights Violation

REPORTS

20-2440

REPORT

Department: Department of Risk Management

20-2440

Report Title: Receive and File - Self Insurance Claims

Report Period: Month Ending 4/30/2020

Summary: The Department of Risk Management is submitting for your information Self Insurance Claims the month ending 4/30/2020 Payments total: $22,139.90

20-2513

Presented by: LAWRENCE WILSON, County Comptroller REPORT

Department: Comptroller

Report Title: Analysis of Revenues and Expenses for the Period Ending 3/31/2020

Report Period: 3/31/2020

Summary: Submitting for your information, an Analysis of Revenues and Expenses for the Period Ending 3/31/2020 for the Corporate, Safety and Health Funds, as presented by the Bureau of Finance.

20-0992

REPORT

Department: CCH

Report Title: Monthly Report Report Period: May 2020

Summary: This report is provided in accordance with Resolution 14-4311 approved by the County Board on 7/23/2014

HEALTH AND HOSPITALS COMMITTEE

20-2378

Sponsored by: SCOTT R. BRITTON, JOHN P. DALEY, DONNA MILLER, SEAN M. MORRISON, LARRY SUFFREDIN and LUIS ARROYO JR, Cook County Board of Commissioners

PROPOSED RESOLUTION

A RESOLUTION TO SHARE ADDRESSES FOR EMERGENCIES (SAFE) WITH FIRST RESPONDERS

WHEREAS, COVID-19is widespread across Illinois and the safety of our health care workers, first responders, and law enforcement partners are of great importance; and

WHEREAS, we are grateful for the dedication provided by these front-line responders and their commitment to help others and take seriously the need to ensure their safety; and

WHEREAS, we must continue to work together with our federal and state partners to provide personal protective equipment (PPE) to help fight the spread of COVID-19; and

WHEREAS, the Cook County Department of Emergency Management and Regional Security (DEMRS) has, as of April 9, 2020, distributed 659,524 pieces of PPE; and

WHEREAS, the County understands that access to testing is limited, many residents may be asymptomatic, and many who have tested positive for COVID-19are no longer contagious, therefore it may not be possible at this time to identify every individual who is positive for COVID-19; and

WHEREAS, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) released guidelines for use of PPE by first responders to safeguard their wellbeing, including wearing PPE on all calls when possible, assessing risk at a distance of at least six feet before entering a home, minimizing patient contact, and limiting the number of providers in the patient compartment during transport; and

WHEREAS, PPE is often in short supply, difficult to attain, and artificially inflated in cost; and

WHEREAS, more can be done to provide for the safety of first responders as they perform their

essential duties and keep the public safe and healthy; and

WHEREAS, confirming, even in a limited way, which first responders had contact with a particular infected person can contribute to the safety of all first-responders (their families) and those they serve; and

WHEREAS, both the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services and the Illinois Office of Attorney General (OAG) have determined that protected health information (PHI), such as home addresses, can be disclosed without Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) authorization when first responders may be at risk for an infection; and

WHEREAS, an April 3, 2020, OAG Memorandum concluded that Illinois law allows the disclosure of one’s COVID-19status to first responders, including non-law-enforcement first responders, for purposes of protecting these workers and preventing the further spread of the virus; and

WHEREAS, the Cook County State’s Attorney Office confirms that, “federal law clearly allows for the disclosure of a person’s COVID-19status for purposes of protecting the spread of a communicable disease,” and “adopt[s] the reasoning of the OAG in concluding that state law also allows this disclosure to first responders.”

WHEREAS, neighboring counties and counties across the state are releasing information about COVID-19 cases to first responders; and

WHEREAS, the McHenry County Health Department was ordered by the 22nd Judicial Circuit Court to disclose the names and addresses of all individuals that reside within McHenry County that are positive for COVID-19to the McHenry County Emergency Telephone System Board for use by all police officers in McHenry County; and

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Board of Commissioners as the Board of Health directs the Cook County Department of Public Health (CCDPH) to temporarily share the address information of confirmed COVID-19positive patients received from the Illinois Department of Public Health with applicable municipal first responders via the PSAP (Public Safety Answering Point) dispatch system in Cook County, on a daily basis, in an effort to further ensure the safety of residents and first responders alike; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this information be disseminated to first responders for the sole purpose of awareness of necessary medical precautions to take when responding to an emergency at an address of confirmed COVID-19positive patients and should be used in tandem with IDPH guidelines for first responders; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that all efforts be made to ensure CCDPH communicates such information in the most minimal means necessary and in such a way to mitigate potential impacts of such disclosures and secure the confidentiality of patient information and patient privacy, in compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), including but not limited to requiring execution of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with any agency receiving such information; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the information disclosed pursuant to this Resolution shall be purged by the receiving entities as required by CCDPH’s MOU; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this information be distributed for a period of 60days, at which time the Board of Commissioners, as the Board of Health may decide to extend the period of dissemination in 30-day increments. The length of time this information will be shared is to be decided by the number of cases in Cook County and across the state; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the MOU drafted by CCDPH will include language on the proper usage and disclosure of this information; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that once the COVID-19pandemic has subsided and the protected health information (PHI) for COVID-19 positive patients is no longer needed, the record will be disbanded and no longer shared.

RULES AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE

20-1797

Presented by: FRITZ KAEGI, Cook County Assessor

PROPOSED CHANGES TO PUBLIC FACING RULES AND REGULATIONS

Department: Cook County Assessor’s Office

Summary: Official Appeal Rules of The Cook County Assessor

The Cook County Assessor’s Official Appeal Rules (the “Rules”) provide requirements, parameters, and guidance to persons preparing or filing an assessment appeal (an “Appeal”) for review by the Cook County Assessor’s Office (“CCAO”). CCAO personnel will assist taxpayers and their agents on matters implicated by the Rules during the CCAO’s business hours.

General Provisions

Rule 1

Failure to follow any of these Rules, or any other rules and policies of the CCAO that are applicable to a particular appeal, may result in denial of that Appeal, at the discretion of the CCAO. Relief will not be denied summarily if appeal submissions substantially comply with the requirements of these Rules.

Rule 2

All forms promulgated by the CCAO, whether a conventional, paper-based form or an online, web-based form, must be completed in their entirety before they are submitted. All appeal-related forms promulgated by the CCAO, both online (“SmartFile”) and paper-based (PDF files), are available at cookcountyassessor.com/Appeals/.

Rule 3

Photocopies and scans of signed complaint forms and other signed or notarized documents are accepted, but the CCAO reserves the right to require or request an original copy with a “wet” signature as it deems necessary. No form may be filed by facsimile (fax), except appeal re-review request forms submitted pursuant to Rule 26 by individual taxpayers on their own behalf pertaining to their own residences.

Filing an Assessment Appeal Complaint

Rule 4

An Appeal is originated by filing a timely complaint form with the CCAO. All Appeal complaints must be filed using the applicable version of the CCAO’s official complaint form or its electronic equivalent, constituted by the mandatory fields in SmartFile. The official complaint form may not be modified in any way.

Rule 5

At the time each complaint is initially filed, including electronic submissions using SmartFile, any agent (attorney or other duly authorized party) acting on behalf of a taxpayer must file an Authorization Form certifying that the agent has been specifically authorized by the taxpayer to file the complaint, and is the only person so authorized. The CCAO will accept an e-signature conforming with the Illinois Electronic Commerce Security Act in lieu of notarization. No document may be substituted in lieu of the prescribed Authorization Form. The Authorization Form may not be modified. References in these Rules to the actions of a “taxpayer” include actions of an authorized attorney or practitioner on the taxpayer’s behalf.

Rule 6

Certificate of error applications and supporting documentation must be filed in duplicate if, and only if:

1. The certificate of error application is filed in hard copy (paper) together with an Appeal for the current assessment year; and

2. The Cook County Board of Review received an appeal for the same property and assessment year to which the certificate of error application pertains; or

3. The relief sought by the certificate of error application lowers the assessed value of the property by $100,000 or more.

For all other certificate of error applications and supporting documentation, only one copy should be filed.

Rule 7

A complaint must be filed on or before the date established by the CCAO as the official appeal closing date for the Township in which the property is located. The CCAO will post in its office and will publish on its website the opening and closing dates for filing appeals on properties in each of the 38townships in Cook County, as required by law. No complaint will be accepted after the close of a Township’s official appeal filing period as published on the Assessor’s website.

Rule 8

Practitioners are encouraged to file all appeal complaints via the SmartFile electronic filing system available on the Assessor’s website at www.cookcountyassessor.com/Appeals.

All complaints submitted using a conventional, paper complaint form, except complaints submitted by individual taxpayers on their own behalf pertaining to their own residences, must be submitted to the main office of the CCAO, located in the County Building at 118 North Clark Street, Room 301, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Paper complaint forms may be submitted in person, or by a courier or mail service. The date of a U.S. Postal Service postmark or the receipted date of shipment via a courier or mail service will be considered the date of filing. The CCAO is not responsible for complaints sent by courier or mail that are not received on time. Appeals submitted by individual taxpayers on their own behalf pertaining to their own residences may be filed at any CCAO location, filed online using SmartFile, or mailed in accordance with the above provisions.

Rule 9

If a property that is the subject of an appeal consists of two or more contiguous parcels, the Property Index Numbers (“PINs”) assigned to those contiguous parcels must be listed on the same complaint form. Separate complaint forms must be filed for parcels that are not contiguous, unless the non-contiguous parcels constitute one economic unit at one property location or are part of one condominium or townhome association.

Rule 10

If more than one complaint is filed for the same PIN, the CCAO will regard the first complaint filed as controlling. All subsequent complaints will be disregarded, provided, however, that if more than one party (attorney, representative, or taxpayer) files a complaint on the same PIN(s), the CCAO will notify all parties filing on the same PIN(s) that a question regarding authority to file a complaint on the PIN(s) must be resolved. The Assessor will require a properly executed Withdrawal and/or Substitution Form from the relevant parties such that a single, duly authorized agent is established to the CCAO’s satisfaction.

Rule 11

A party may substitute an appearance on behalf of a taxpayer by filing a completed Withdrawal and/or Substitution Form. The CCAO encourages parties to file substitutions prior to the close of the relevant Township’s review period.

Rule 12

When attorneys and representatives file substantive materials (such as appeal briefs) in support of a client’s complaint, they must submit at least one set of those substantive materials in which the law firm, attorney, or representative filing the complaint is not identified by name, mailing address, phone number, or email address on any document in the set. This “anonymized” set of documents must include only the attorney’s or representative’s assigned identification code as a means of determining the filer’s identity.

When attorneys and representatives file an Appeal using SmartFile, only the anonymized set of documents and, separately, the Authorization Form or Withdrawal/Substitution Form (if applicable), along with any documents that are not anonymized should be uploaded. The Authorization Form along with any non-anonymized documents should be submitted as a separate PDF from other substantive documents.

When attorneys and representatives file an Appeal using paper, they must submit an anonymized set of substantive documents and a second set of the substantive documents, which may or may not include the filer’s signature, name, firm letterhead, mailing address, and other identifying information. The Authorization Form or a Withdrawal/Substitution Form (if applicable), should be filed with the second, typically non-anonymized set of documents.

Evidence in Support of an Assessed Valuation Appeal

Rule 13

Unless otherwise noted on the Assessor’s website, additional documentation in support of a complaint will not be accepted after the official appeal deadline for the relevant Township. (Previously, complaints were permitted to be filed within 30days of the date a township opened for filing, the submission of documentation permitted for an additional 10 days. This year, the appeal deadline will include the additional 10 days unless otherwise noted on the CCAO’s website).

Please note: Once an Appeal is submitted using SmartFile, no additional documents may be submitted at a later time. Therefore, please save applications and uploaded documents in your SmartFile account without submitting the application until you are certain you have attached all the materials you want the CCAO to consider as part of the Appeal.

Rule 14

Taxpayers must use the applicable appeal forms located at: www.cookcountyassessor.com/Appeals. However, if a complaint is filed using SmartFile, a separate Assessor’s complaint form is not required.

Rule 15

All complaints, summary sheets, and logs must be signed by the taxpayer, or if the taxpayer is represented by an attorney or other party, the documents may be signed by the attorney or other party. Electronic or facsimile signatures are acceptable. The CCAO will accept an e-signature conforming with the Illinois Electronic Commerce Security Act. The signature on each of these documents constitutes a representation that the facts appearing thereon are true and correct to the best of the signer’s knowledge. The advocate-witness rule is not applicable to proceedings before the CCAO.

Rule 16

All affidavits filed with the Assessor must be signed by a person having knowledge of the facts. An affidavit filed on behalf of a business entity, such as a corporation, LLP, limited partnership, REIT, etc., where one person does not have knowledge of all facts, may be filed by a duly qualified representative of the entity based upon that affiant’s inquiry of, and based on facts ascertained from, representatives of the entity having knowledge of all facts.

Rule 17

With the exception of individual taxpayers filing an Appeal on their own behalf pertaining to their own residence, filers must submit an original and clear photograph of the front of the subject property, date-stamped within one year of the lien date (January 1) of the assessment year under appeal.

Individual taxpayers filing Appeals on their own behalf pertaining to their own residences may, but are not required to, submit photographs in support of a residential appeal. If dated photographs are unavailable, taxpayers may attest to the date on which the photos were taken, and that the photos truly and accurately represent the condition on such date of the property that is the subject of the appeal.

Rule 18

A taxpayer must disclose the purchase price of the subject property and the date of purchase if it took place within two years of the lien date (January 1) of the assessment year under appeal, and must file with the Assessor relevant sales documents (e.g., the sale agreement or closing statement, including the sale price and sale date). Both the seller’s and the buyer’s identity, and any relationship between them, must be revealed.

A taxpayer who maintains that the purchase price includes personal property value must submit a PTAX document, or information contained therein, related to the sales transaction.

Rule 19

Appraisals submitted by taxpayers must pertain to the property’s Highest and Best Use, and must be compliant with the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (“USPAP”) and Illinois state law. Submitted appraisals also must include an Appraisal Cover Sheet as prescribed by the Assessor.

Rule 20

Where the property that is the subject of an appeal is an income-producing property, in whole or in part, the taxpayer must file the Assessor’s Real Property Income and Expense (RPIE) Online Form, which can be found at http://RPIE.cookcountyassessor.com.

Using SmartFile, the taxpayer must also submit a copy of any IRS tax schedule forms that were filed for the previous three income tax years reporting income or expenses associated with the subject property. Such forms may include, but are not limited to, the Schedule E of the taxpayer’s 1040 IRS form, IRS Form 8825, IRS Form 1065, and IL-990-T. Taxpayers who do not possess such record(s) may attest that they have made reasonable efforts to obtain the record(s) and have been unable to do so, or that such documents do not exist.

For purposes of this Rule, income-producing property is defined as non-owner occupied parcels of real property that generate rental income, but does not include residential properties with 6 or fewer units. Whether or not hotels and motels are owner occupied, they are considered income-producing property for purposes of these Rules.

Except for apartment buildings with more than 6units, the taxpayer must file with the Assessor an affidavit attesting to any relationship (other than landlord and tenant) between the parties to any submitted lease, including but not limited to those existing by blood or by marriage to the second degree, corporate parent-subsidiary companies, or ownership by virtue of non-publicly held stock.

The Assessor may request copies of fully executed leases.

The CCAO stands ready to assist taxpayers who have questions about the RPIE Online Form and related matters.

Rule 21

If assessment reduction is sought on the grounds of vacancy at a specific property, the taxpayer must file:

1. A Vacancy/Occupancy Affidavit on the form provided by the Assessor (Occupancy shall include all space for which rent is being paid or is payable, even though the space may actually be vacant); and

2. Photographs of the interior vacant space or units, dated during the assessment year under appeal; and

3. An affidavit that comports with the Affidavit form on the Assessor’s website, setting forth the duration of the vacancy, the reason for the vacancy, and a description of the attempts made to lease the vacant space, including any documents providing evidence of such attempts, such as rental listings or other advertisements. If no such effort was made, the affidavit must set forth the reason(s) that no attempt to rent such space was made; and

4. Utility bills that reflect lower usage for the term the vacancy is requested; and

5. If applicable, the municipality’s occupancy certificate; and

6. If applicable, all documents required by Rule 20.

Rule 22

In the event an assessment reduction is sought due to the demolition of a building, the taxpayer must file with the Assessor:

1. A copy of the demolition permit, showing its date of issuance;

2. Evidence of payment for the demolition; and

3. An original, clear, date-stamped photograph of the subject property before and after demolition. If an image of the building before demolition is unavailable, the taxpayer must attest to its unavailability.

Rule 23

An argument that a portion of a property should be treated as excess-vacant land must be supported by a plat of survey detailing the dimensions and locations of all buildings, parking areas, or other improvements,

any unimproved areas or storage used, and any ingress or egress. The actual use of the property must be specified. A recent, date-stamped, original and clear photograph of the land claimed to be excess must be filed with the Assessor.

Rule 24

An appeal or certificate of error application arguing that condominium property should be declared common area, or that a percentage of ownership is incorrect, must include the most recently recorded condominium declaration(s) that have been filed with the Recorder of Deeds, in addition to other relevant documents, such as a court order.

Rule 25

In cases in which a taxpayer seeks assessment relief based on a non-homestead property tax exemption, if the exemption is for 100% of an assessment year (and not a partial exemption), the Assessor processes these outside of the normal appeals process. If the taxpayer files an appeal for the Assessor to apply a non-homestead exemption that exempts a property from taxation for 100% of an assessment year, the office will void the appeal and deliver it to the Exempt Department for processing. A non-homestead exemption applies to property that is not subject to taxation (e.g., schools, religious institutions, municipally owned property, etc.), as determined by the Illinois Department of Revenue (“IDOR”), under Article 15 of the Illinois Property Tax Code. IDOR makes its determination by issuing a letter approving or denying an exemption application. In lieu of filing an appeal for a non-homestead property tax exemption, the taxpayers shall direct a copy of their IDOR letters and recorded deeds by mail or in person to the Exempt Department of the Assessor’s Office at 118North Clark Street, Room 301, Chicago, Illinois 60602.

Re-Review of an Assessed Valuation Appeal Decision

Rule 26

A taxpayer dissatisfied with a decision of the Assessor may request a re-review of the case. The re-review process is not to be employed to cure a failure to timely submit documents required by the Assessor. Re-review requests should not simply dispute the Assessor’s capitalization rates, expense ratios, or rulings of law without further detailed explanation and analysis. Nor should requests merely reiterate or resubmit previously advanced arguments and materials without new supporting evidence or argument to justify reconsideration.

Re-review requests must be made in writing and uploaded via SmartFile online filing, or delivered to the CCAO in person or by mail. Filers must submit re-review requests in the same manner (paper or SmartFile) as they submitted their original complaint. Documents submitted with re-review requests by attorneys or representatives must be anonymized. Individual taxpayers who filed a complaint on their own behalf pertaining to their own residence may submit a written request for re-review by facsimile (fax).

Re-review requests must:

1. Be filed timely, i.e., mailed or delivered in person within 5 business days of the date of the letter from the Assessor informing the appellant of the Assessor's decision, or within such other time frame as the CCAO may determine;

2. Identify the assessment, township, complaint number, and PIN(s) assigned to the property that is the subject of the complaint; and,

3. State the specific grounds for the re-review request.

The only grounds for a re-review request which the Assessor will consider are:

1. Newly discovered, obtained, or received evidence, accompanied by documentation demonstrating the previous unavailability of the documents;

2. Changes in the law, setting forth the previous law and the relevant changes thereto;

3. An error or mistake in the Assessor’s previous application of existing law, setting forth the alternative theory being advanced; or

4. Additional evidence provided in response to a request of the CCAO, including requests for photos, utility bills, or other missing data.

These rules shall be effective on the date of adoption by the Cook County Assessor.

ZONING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE

20-0516

Sponsored by: TONI PRECKWINKLE (President) and PETER N. SILVESTRI, Cook County Board of Commissioners

PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDMENT

Sponsored by TONI PRECKWINKLE, President, and PETER N. SILVESTRI, County Commissioner.

AMENDMENT TO THE BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS ORDINANCE

BE IT ORDAINED, by the Cook County Board of Commissioners that Chapter 102, Section 102-120 and Section 102-151 is hereby amended to read as follows:

Sec. 102-120. - Regulation of residential buildings and structures.

The County adopts the following provisions of the 2009 International Residential Code are hereby adopted by reference to provide the regulations of residential buildings and structures in unincorporated Cook County, Illinois:

Chapter 1, Part 1; Chapter 2; Chapter 3, Sections R301 through R303.7.1, R304 through R312 and Sections R314 through R323; Chapters 4 through 18; Chapter 21; Chapter 23; Chapter 44; Appendices B through F; Appendix H; Appendices J through M; and Appendix Q. The above provisions are applicable in full force and effect as if set out at length in this Code. Any provision of the 2009 International Residential Code not specifically listed above, is specifically excluded and is not adopted.

Sec 102-151. - Heating Requirements.

(a) Heating Requirements for Residential Rental Units: From September 15th of each year until June 1st of the following calendar year, every Rental Unit according to the definition provided in Section 102-183 of this Code of Ordinances, shall safely and adequately heat all Habitable Rooms and bathrooms within its walls to a temperature of at least 68 degrees Fahrenheit from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. and 66 degrees Fahrenheit from 10:30 p.m. to 8:30 a.m. the following morning.

(b) Heating Requirements for Commercial or Industrial Uses: From September 15th of each year until June 1st of the following calendar year, every structure containing an occupied commercial or industrial use according to the definitions of the Cook County Zoning Ordinance of 2001 shall safely and adequately heat all occupied spaces in those structures to a temperature of at least 68 degrees Fahrenheit during all times that employees or members of the public are on premises.

(c) Persons Responsible for Providing Heat: Any person who owns, maintains or controls any structure or use discussed in Subsections 102-151 (a) and (b) above may require that the occupant provide the necessary heat at the occupant's expense, but such agreement or requirement does not relieve the owner from ensuring the required heating appliances or equipment.

(d) Prohibited Heating Methods: Gas appliances designed primarily for cooking or water heating purposes or portable heating equipment that require gasoline, propane, butane or other such fuel are not safe or adequate means of heat within the meaning of this Section and are prohibited.

(e) Certain Exceptions for Commercial and Industrial Uses: The heating requirements of Subsection 102-151 (c) may not apply when any structure or any portion of any structure containing a commercial or industrial use requires temperatures below the requirements of this Section 102-151, but the temperature provided still must reasonably protect the health, safety and welfare of occupants, employees and members of the public.

(f) Applicability: The provisions of this Section shall apply to every existing building regardless of the age of the structure or the amount of time such use of the property in question has existed.

Defenses: Upon notice of violation or as part of any litigation or cause of action resulting from an alleged violation of this Section 102-151, an owner, manager, or person exercising control according to the terms of this Section may be found not liable of a violation if that person proves with clear and convincing evidence at hearing before a court or administrative law court that any of the following occurred:

The violation:

i. was remedied within seven (7) days from when the owner, manager or person exercising control knew or reasonably should have known of the violation, and

ii.the occupants affected by the violation were offered reasonable accommodations during the period of violation to ensure their safety, or offered a pro-rata discount of any rent, lease or other contractual arrangement to compensate for the period of the violation.

2. The violation has been caused by the current building occupant, and that in spite of reasonable attempts by the owner, manager, or person exercising control to maintain the building free of such violations, the current occupant caused the violations.

3. An occupant or resident of the building affirmatively refused entry to all or a part of the building for the purposes of correcting the violation.

Secs. 102-151 152-102-159. - Reserved.

Effective date: This ordinance shall be in effect immediately upon adoption.

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.

20-2469

Sponsored by: KEVIN B. MORRISON, Cook County Board of Commissioners

PROPOSED RESOLUTION

HONORING THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF RETIRED ASIANS

WHEREAS, the month of May is recognized as Asian Pacific American Heritage Month; and

WHEREAS, Cook County celebrates the vast contributions made by Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in our communities; and

WHEREAS, the American Association of Retired Asians is a non-profit that was specifically established to address the complex needs of the underserved South Asian Older Adult population; and

WHEREAS, this population is underserved due to various cultural and linguistic barriers that have prevented access to public and private resources; and

WHEREAS, AARA strives to overcome these barriers by providing cultural and linguistically compatible services or assistance to seniors to access available public resources and private service providers; and

WHEREAS, everyone at AARA provides services on a pro-bono basis and are volunteers; and

WHEREAS, AARA has worked with AgeOptions, to secure grant funding for its meal program, which now runs five days a week at four suburban eateries including in Hanover Park in the 15th District of Cook County; and

WHEREAS, the lunch program now serves roughly 250 to 300 people weekly; and

WHEREAS, AARA helped launch a Memory Cafe at Mumbai Cafe in Hoffman Estates to help South Asians with Alzheimer's, dementia and other diseases involving memory loss to come together each month; and

WHEREAS, AARA worked with Hanover Township, in the 15th District, to establish a Women's Empowerment Group creating a network of women helping each other with financial literacy, coping with grief, and becoming independent; and

WHEREAS, AARA also provides other services, such as stress management through yoga and meditation every other Saturday at Hanover Township, Medicaid/Medicare counseling through the Illinois Department on Aging's Senior Health Insurance Program, and immigration counseling; and

WHEREAS, Cook County’s strength is in its diversity and the American Association of Retired Asians is an example of that; and

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that we, the Cook County Board of Commissioners do hereby honor the American Association of Retired Asians and Talat Khan for the outstanding work they do in Cook County; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that suitable copies of this resolution are presented to the American Association of Retired Asians and Talat Khan.

20-2517

Sponsored by: ALMA E. ANAYA and KEVIN B. MORRISON, Cook County Board of Commissioners

PROPOSED RESOLUTION

HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF MARC LOVELESS

WHEREAS, Almighty God in His infinite wisdom has called Marc Zohntell Loveless from our midst on March 9, 2020 at the age of 58; and

WHEREAS, Marc Loveless was born in Detroit, Michigan, to Benny Dunn Loveless, an electrical engineer and founding member of the local AFSCME union; his mother, Margret, was a cosmetologist, business owner, and cosmetology instructor on March 23, 1961; and

WHEREAS, Marc Loveless attended Redford High School and earned a bachelor's degree from Wayne State University, both in Detroit, and worked in his own consultancy, doing public policy analysis and freelance lobbying, on from 1984; and

WHEREAS, Marc Loveless was known as a devoted leader, public servant, civil rights activist, and an HIV/AIDS advocate; and

WHEREAS, Marc Loveless actively served as a commissioner on the Cook County Commission on Social Innovation since its inception, crafting policy solutions to strengthen Chicago’s inner-city and the Southland of Cook County; and

WHEREAS, the Commission on Social Innovation was always enriched by his presence and motivated by his spirit; and

WHEREAS, Marc Loveless often reminded colleagues that “doing nothing is not an option” and lived faithfully by that mantra, dedicating his time to a number of causes and organizations to advance the rights of African American and LGBTQ communities in Illinois and Chicago; and

WHEREAS, Marc Loveless was the founder of the Coalition for Justice and Respect, an African American, LGBTQ agency that advocates for social justice, civil rights, and addressing health disparities; and

WHEREAS, the Coalition for Justice and Respect has described Marc Loveless as “a good-hearted man filled with empathy and the strength of a tireless warrior;” and

WHEREAS, the Coalition for Justice and Respect further noted “the advocacy vacuum left as a result of Marc's untimely death is immeasurable;” and

WHEREAS, Marc Loveless was a trailblazer as one of the first openly gay elected officials in the City of Chicago; and

WHEREAS, Marc Loveless was the primary organizer of the Critical Caucus, a coalition of Black LGBTQ organizations in Chicago; and

WHEREAS, Marc Loveless served with Rainbow/PUSH as the Interim National Director of the Community Services Department and a founder of the Black Health Alert initiative; and

WHEREAS, as political director of Black Health Alert, Marc Loveless was instrumental in the passing of the State of Illinois' African American HIV/AIDS Response Act -addressing the HIV/AIDS crisis and health disparities facing African American communities; and

WHEREAS, was also a member of the grassroots leadership team that passed the Quality of Life Illinois Scratch-off Lottery Ticket, an act which created a new stream of funding, raising over $11million for HIV/AIDS research, prevention, and care; and

WHEREAS, the AIDS Foundation of Chicago CEO and President John Peller said of Marc Loveless' passing "Chicago has lost an unstoppable advocate, champion for the voiceless and fierce fighter for justice;" and

WHEREAS, Marc Loveless has been recognized for his leadership through the Human Rights Award from Creativity United, the Drum Major Award by President Barack Obama, the Trailblazer Award from Fathers Who Care, and the Hope and Spirit Award from the Chicago Department of Public Health; and

WHEREAS, Marc Loveless was the CEO of Loveless Consulting, a social enterprise dedicated to advancing social good through the promotion of justice and civil rights; and

WHEREAS, Marc Loveless also served as President of Southside Democracy for America, a director on the Board of Directors of the Illinois Common Cause, a Member of the Community Advisory Board for Chicago Public Radio, a director on the Board of Directors for the National Action Network, and a Board Member on the Board of the Men and Women in Prison Ministries; and

WHEREAS, Marc Loveless was known for his compassionate, friendly demeanor and inspiring activism and he will be missed by many; and

WHEREAS, Marc Loveless may be remembered by his motivating words: “Unlocking the chains of oppression begin when we accept ourselves. In affirming ourselves and each other, we build a stronger community that will allow others to reach their full potential individually and the community as a whole.”

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Cook County Board President and Board of Commissioners hereby honor the tremendous legacy of Marc Loveless, a tireless champion for civil and LGBTQ rights whose service here in Cook County Government and in so many other spaces has inspired us all.

20-2522

Sponsored by: TONI PRECKWINKLE (President), LUIS ARROYO JR, FRANK J. AGUILAR, ALMA E. ANAYA, SCOTT R. BRITTON, JOHN P. DALEY, DENNIS DEER, BRIDGET DEGNEN, BRIDGET GAINER, BRANDON JOHNSON, BILL LOWRY, DONNA MILLER, STANLEY MOORE, KEVIN B. MORRISON, SEAN M. MORRISON, PETER N. SILVESTRI, DEBORAH SIMS, LARRY SUFFREDIN , Cook County Board of Commissioners

PROPOSED RESOLUTION

RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING MAY AS ASIAN PACIFIC AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH

WHEREAS, the month of May commemorates the rich and diverse culture of Asian American Pacific Islanders, and the many contributions they have made to both Cook County, and our country as a whole; and

WHEREAS, on October 5, 1978, President Jimmy Carter signed a joint resolution designating the annual celebration of Asian/Pacific Heritage Week during the first 10 days of May; in May 1990, the holiday was further expanded when Congress designated May as Asian Pacific American Heritage Month; and

WHEREAS, the more than 300,000 Asian American residents of Cook County have contributed significantly to the development of our neighborhoods and cities; and

WHEREAS, Asian, along with Irish immigrants and African Americans among others, constructed and operated the transcontinental railroads that passed through Cook County and provided the basis for our county’s economic strength as a transportation center; and

WHEREAS, Cook County is home to Asian American veterans who fought heroically for our nation through many of her conflicts in the 20th century, including Filipinos who, alongside soldiers from Maywood Illinois, survived the Bataan Death March in the Philippines during World War II, and Japanese Americans of the 100th Infantry Battalion and the 442nd Regimental Combat Teams who served our nation with the highest military honors despite being designated for internment in American concentration camps on the west coast; and

WHEREAS, Asian American immigrants have made -and continued to make- tremendous efforts in professional fields such as medicine, engineering, education, accounting and chemistry; and

WHEREAS, Asian Americans, both native born and naturalized immigrants, are making strides in a wider range of professional fields including government, the arts, journalism, the legal profession, athletics, international trade, higher learning and the entertainment industry; and

WHEREAS, Asian Americans are among the ranks of elected and appointed officials at the local municipalities, city, county, state and national levels, and are helping to share the future of our nation and society; and

WHEREAS, the Honorable Joseph Tecson, former Cook County Board Commissioner, served as the first Asian American Cook County Commissioner from 1977-1982; and

WHEREAS, Asian Americans are in key positions in the news, entertainment and social media industries as co-founders of firms such as Yahoo, YouTube, Sun Microsystems; and

WHEREAS, Asian Americans are a major force in various business and education sectors; and

WHEREAS, Asian American athletes, and Asian athletes in America are excelling individually and are leading national sports teams and American professional sports teams to Olympic medals and world championships; and

WHEREAS, Cook County employs the largest number and percentage of Asian Americans in any governmental workforce in Illinois; and

WHEREAS, Cook County values the diversity of the Asian American community and has sought out the advice of Asian Americans in Cook County and has convened the first ever, Cook County Asian American Advisory Council; and

WHEREAS, Asian American Heritage Month provides Cook County and opportunity to restate its firm stand against any and all discrimination on the basis of race, creed or national origin of Cook County.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the County of Cook is proud to recognize the leadership and contributions of Asian Pacific Americans throughout our history; and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the President of the Cook County Board of Commissioners, along with the entire Board of Commissioners, do hereby recognize May as Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, in recognition of the contributions made to our economy and culture by Asian Pacific Americans, and in tribute to all Asian Pacific Americans who call Cook County home.

20-2531

Sponsored by: PETER N. SILVESTRI, TONI PRECKWINKLE (President), FRANK J. AGUILAR, ALMA E. ANAYA, LUIS ARROYO JR, SCOTT R. BRITTON, JOHN P. DALEY, DENNIS DEER, BRIDGET DEGNEN, BRIDGET GAINER, BRANDON JOHNSON, BILL LOWRY, DONNA MILLER, STANLEY MOORE, KEVIN B. MORRISON, SEAN M. MORRISON, DEBORAH SIMS and LARRY SUFFREDIN, Cook County Board of Commissioners

PROPOSED RESOLUTION

WILLIAM J. NOLAN, IN MEMORIAM

WHEREAS, Almighty God in His infinite wisdom called William J. Nolan from our midst on April 21, 2020; and

WHEREAS, William (“Bill”) Nolan was the loving husband of Carol; and

WHEREAS, Bill Nolan was the loving father of Bill Nolan, Jr.; Gina Nolan; Maria (Timothy)

Truckenbrod; Julie Burris; and Richard Schuessler; and

WHEREAS, Bill Nolan was the adored grandfather of Jessica, Chelsea, Robert, “DJ”, Kylie, Maxwell, Dylan, Brady, and Allison; and the beloved great- grandfather of Jack and Elizabeth; and

WHEREAS, Bill Nolan was the dear brother of James (Carol) Nolan and the late Jack (Patricia) Nolan; and

WHEREAS, Bill Nolan was the beloved son of the late John and Elsie Nolan; and

WHEREAS, Bill Nolan was born and raised on the west side of Chicago and attended St. Phillip’s High

School; and

WHEREAS, Bill Nolan served in the Army during the Korean War. He joined the Chicago Police Department in December of 1959and was assigned to the Traffic Division, Undercover Task Force, was later promoted to Detective/Homicide Division, and then transferred to the Intelligence Division; and

WHEREAS, Bill Nolan retired with distinguished service on November 29, 2000. He became a member of the Fraternal Order of Police, Chicago Lodge #7in 1963and went on to be elected president three consecutive terms, from 1993 until 2002; and

WHEREAS, after Bill’s retirement from the CPD, he worked as Assistant Chief of Court Services Division for the Cook County Sherriff’s Office for ten years. In 2013he became president and founding member of the Cook County Sheriff’s Memorial Foundation; and

WHEREAS, Bill was Chairman of the Board for the Chicago Easter Seals Society for nine years. He co-founded and became Vice President of Dreams for Kids, an Illinois non-profit organization founded in 1990; and

WHEREAS, over the course of his career, Bill served on many committees and was honored with many awards including: Man of the Year by the Emerald Society of Illinois, the President’s Award from the Retired Police Officers Association, the Law Enforcement Officer of the Year by the Illinois State Crime Commission, Saint Mary of Nazareth Hospital Center Recognition Award, Man of the Year by the Italian American Association, and the Illinois State Bar Association Law Enforcement Award; and

WHEREAS, Bill loved being a police officer and helping others, but there was nothing that he loved more than his family.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Cook County Board of Commissioners does hereby offer its deepest condolences and most heartfelt sympathy to the family of Bill Nolan; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this text be spread upon the official proceedings of this Honorable Body, and a suitable copy of the same be tendered to the family of Bill Nolan so that his memory may be so honored and ever cherished.

20-2537

PROPOSED RESOLUTION

MURIEL AND IRVIN KAAGE, IN MEMORIAM

WHEREAS, Almighty God in His infinite wisdom has called Muriel G. Kaage (nee Planz) and Irvin L. Kaage, Jr., from our midst; and

WHEREAS, Irv Jr. died April 26, at 4 p.m. and Muriel died April 28 at 4 a.m. Their hospital beds had been pushed next to each other so they could hold hands and be side by side as they had been for seven decades; and

WHEREAS, Irv and Muriel were known as the couple behind the Kaage’s Corner newsstand on Northwest Highway, which was a mainstay in Edison Park for 77 years; and

WHEREAS, Irv and Muriel Kaage were the loving parents of Irvin L. (Laurel) Kaage, III, Michael (Karen) Kaage, and Patricia (the late Edward) Yauch; and

WHEREAS, Irv and Muriel Kaage were the proud grandparents of Katherine (Daniel) Esposito, Irvin L.

(Claire) Kaage, IV, Kristen Kaage, Christopher Kaage, and Kent (Grace) Kaage; and

WHEREAS, Irv and Muriel Kaage were the loving great-grandparents of Aellah Kaage, Barjona Kaage, Irvin L. Kaage, V, Alexander Esposito, Ryan Esposito, Thurlow Kaage, Elisabeth Esposito, and Soren Kaage; and

WHEREAS, Irv was the beloved brother of Genevieve (the late Ian) Clark, and was preceded in death by his siblings Marie (the late Robert) Kjellan, Gabriel (Warren) Frost, Elvina, Virginia (the late Ronald) Machaj and George (Eleanor); and

WHEREAS, Muriel was the beloved sister of Arlene (the late Henry) Kraus and Diane (the late Donald) Langguth; and was preceded in death by her brother Edwin (the late Helen) Planz; and

WHEREAS, Irv Jr. worked at the newsstand owned by his father; after Irv and Muriel married, Irv added two more newsstands, helped his father with a Chicago Daily News delivery route and, with horseracing in its heyday, worked for the scratch sheets - the daily scorecards for horseplayers. The Kaage’s then bought a beauty shop just across the street from the newsstand where Muriel would work; and

WHEREAS, Irv Kaage prided himself on knowing his customers by name and which newspaper they wanted. He was a mentor, teacher, and cherished friend to many; and

WHEREAS, Muriel gave up her beauty shop after the children were born, though she continued to see regular customers out of her home. She never lost her flair for style and fashion, favoring hats for herself and making sure she and Irv wore matching outfits if they were going out; and

WHEREAS, the Kaage family turned out in force in 2012when an honorary street sign designating Kaage’s Corner was erected at Northwest Highway and Oliphant Avenue, where they operated their newsstand since 1943.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Cook County Board of Commissioners does hereby offer its deepest condolences and most heartfelt sympathy to the family of Irv and Muriel Kaage; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this text be spread upon the official proceedings of this Honorable Body, and a suitable copy of the same be tendered to the family of Irv and Muriel Kaage so that their memory may be so honored and ever cherished.

20-2542

PROPOSED RESOLUTION

DR. PETER S. SAKAS, IN MEMORIAM

WHEREAS, Almighty God in His infinite wisdom called Dr. Peter S. Sakas, DVM, from our midst on March 30, 2020; and

WHEREAS, Peter Sakas was the beloved husband of Karen M. and the loving father of Dr. Courtney and Christopher; and

WHEREAS, Peter Sakas was the beloved son of the late Steven and Georgia Sakas; and

WHEREAS, Peter Sakas was the dear brother of Connie (Dennis) Markoutsas, Bill (Jacqueline) Sakas,

and Jim (Sarah) Sakas; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Peter was the proud owner of the Niles Animal Hospital and Bird Medical Center; and

WHEREAS, Peter S. Sakas received his BA degree in biology from Northwestern University in 1974 and his MS degree in Zoology-Entomology from Auburn in 1979; and

WHEREAS, in the fall of 1979 Peter continued on the path to his dream when he began his program at the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine; he received his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine in 1983; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Sakas became a staff veterinarian at Niles Animal Hospital upon graduation in 1983 and bought the practice in 1985 and has owned it since that time; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Sakas has lectured at University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine for over 23 years and has lectured at many other prestigious veterinary colleges throughout the Midwest; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Sakas has lectured at national and regional veterinary conferences, including the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), the Student Chapter of AVMA Convention, the American Animal Hospital Association, the Missouri State Veterinary Association, the Wisconsin State Veterinary Association, the Minnesota State Veterinary Association, and others; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Sakas regularly lectured to bird clubs and aviculture conventions locally, throughout the Midwest, and nationally. He also lectured at the International Wildlife Rehabilitator Association Meetings and conducted wet labs (hands on experience for attendees); and

WHEREAS, Dr. Sakas played a major role in the Barrington-based Flint Creek Wildlife Rehabilitation; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Sakas was known for his dedication to education and has been actively involved with local high schools, allowing students job shadowing him; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Sakas has written numerous articles as well as the book, Essentials of Avian Medicine and has contributed to other avian books as well. He was on the editorial board for Veterinary Forum Magazine and was a contributor for Pet Veterinarian Magazine. He also is a regular columnist for a local newspaper, covering a wide range of pet-related topics and was a regular guest on a nationally broadcast radio show; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Sakas served on the boards of several veterinary organizations and held directorships for humane and wildlife associations. He was on the advisory board for Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity at Northwestern University and was the editor of the alumni newsletter.

WHEREAS, somehow Dr. Sakas always found time to give to the community in various activities, including serving as a Little League Manager for several years; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Sakas made a significant impact on his profession and his patients and was known as a real-life Dr. Doolittle throughout the community.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Cook County Board of Commissioners does hereby offer its deepest condolences and most heartfelt sympathy to the family of Dr. Peter Sakas; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this text be spread upon the official proceedings of this Honorable Body, and a suitable copy of the same be tendered to the family of Dr. Sakas so that his memory may be so honored and ever cherished.

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Sponsored by: DONNA MILLER, TONI PRECKWINKLE (President), FRANK J. AGUILAR, ALMA E. ANAYA, LUIS ARROYO JR, SCOTT R. BRITTON, JOHN P. DALEY, DENNIS DEER, BRIDGET DEGNEN, BRIDGET GAINER, BRANDON JOHNSON, BILL LOWRY, STANLEY MOORE, KEVIN B. MORRISON, SEAN M. MORRISON, PETER N. SILVESTRI, DEBORAH SIMS and LARRY SUFFREDIN, Cook County Board of Commissioners

PROPOSED RESOLUTION

A RESOLUTION REMEMBERING AND HONORING THE LIFE OF DR. CORNELIUS LEVY KNOWLES

WHEREAS, Almighty God in His infinite wisdom called from our midst Dr. Cornelius Levy Knowles on

Friday, April 24, 2020 at the age of 92; and

WHEREAS, Cornelius Knowles was born January 20, 1928in Hallandale, Florida to Albertha and Melbourne Knowles; and

WHEREAS, Cornelius was the second of seven children, and was affectionately known as “Corky” to his family and friends; and

WHEREAS, Cornelius graduated from Dorsey High School in 1946; immediately worked to save money for college, and two years later moved to Washington, DC to pursue his education, undaunted by the racial prejudices that governed the South; and

WHEREAS, Cornelius earned his undergraduate degree from Howard University in 1952, then continued his postgraduate education at the College of Medicine; however, after two years he realized his passion for dentistry and transferred to the College of Dentistry; and

WHEREAS, among his dental school class of 52students, Cornelius received the second highest clinical average, with over seven times the requirements needed for graduation, an accomplishment all the more impressive because he did so while working the night shift at the post office five days per week; and

WHEREAS, after earning his doctorate degree in 1958, Dr. Knowles became a clinical instructor at Howard University College of Dentistry, where he served until, he moved to Chicago in 1960 to open his own practice; and

WHEREAS, in 1962, Cornelius married the love of his life, Althea and had five children, Juliette, Veronica, Malika, Carey and Stacey; and

WHEREAS, together for nearly 60years, Cornelius and Althea supported countless charities in the community and opened their home to many family members and friends in their time of need, making everyone feel like family; and

WHEREAS, in 1988 Dr. Knowles earned a certification in orthodontics/orthopedics to better serve his patients, and would go on to serve as an examiner for the Northeast Regional Board of Dentistry for 23 years and the Illinois State Board of Dentistry for 9 1⁄2 years; and

WHEREAS, additionally, Dr. Knowles was a member of the following professional organization for over 50 years: American Dental Society, Illinois State Dental Society, Chicago Dental Society and Lincoln Dental Society; and

WHEREAS, Cornelius’ work ethic and focus were also evident in social and community arenas, where

he spent several decades as an active member of the Midwesterners and the Unicorns organizations; and

WHEREAS, Cornelius was known for his playful wit and humor making him the “life of the party” everywhere he went, always ready to share a joke or even the same joke over and over laughing at them so much other couldn’t help but laugh along with him; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Knowles was admired and respected by all who knew him, and dearly loved by his friends and family; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Knowles is survived by his adoring wife Althea, their five children, two goddaughters, five siblings, eleven grandchildren, thirteen great-grandchildren, and his loyal office manager of 52 years, Zenovia Evans;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the President and Members of the Cook County Board of Commissioners does hereby offer its deepest condolences and heartfelt sympathy to the family and loved ones of Dr. Cornelius Levy Knowles; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT, this text be spread upon the official proceedings of this Honorable Body and a suitable copy be presented to the family of Dr. Cornelius Levy Knowles so that his memory may be so honored and ever cherished.

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PROPOSED RESOLUTION

HONORING THE CHICAGO ASTHMA CONSORTIUM AND RECOGNIZING MAY AS ASTHMA AND ALLERGY AWARENESS MONTH IN COOK COUNTY

WHEREAS, beginning in 1984, the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) has declared May to be “National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month”; and

WHEREAS, asthma is an incurable chronic disease that significantly affects school attendance, Emergency Department utilization, and economic productivity, and more than 60million Americans overall suffer from asthma and allergies; and

WHEREAS, both non-Hispanic Black and Hispanic children are hospitalized at a higher rate than people of other races or ethnicities, and Emergency Department utilization for asthma is up to five times higher for people of color and those in a low socioeconomic status, particularly children; and

WHEREAS, asthma is a comorbidity for other chronic health conditions and has been increasing since the early 1980s in all age, sex and racial groups, although African-Americans in the U.S. die from asthma at a higher rate; and

WHEREAS, it is estimated that 95,000children and 212,000adults in Cook County have an asthma diagnosis, with Black children two times as likely to have asthma than their Caucasian peers, and non-Hispanic Black children account for over 60% of all asthma-related emergency department visits; and

WHEREAS, non-Hispanic Black children are 5times as likely to utilize an emergency department for asthma, and Hispanic/Latino children are 2 times as likely compared to their Caucasian peers; and

WHEREAS, this data is particularly important due to the current health crisis because people with asthma are at higher risk of becoming very ill from COVID-19; and

WHEREAS, formed in 1996by the American College of Chest Physicians and Respiratory Health Association to coordinate the activities of asthma stakeholders across the Chicago area,

the Chicago Asthma Consortium (CAC) is a group of volunteers comprised of the major health systems, asthma/allergy researchers, physician specialists, and other stakeholder agencies representing approximately one hundred organizations; and

WHEREAS, for 20years, the Chicago Asthma Consortium has come together and broken through barriers to advance best practices used throughout the State as well as knowledge of medical breakthroughs in the field of asthma; and

WHEREAS, the Chicago Asthma Consortium introduces innovations in asthma management to the Chicago area, and advances their integration into clinical practice; facilitates collaborations between institutions that otherwise would likely not coordinate their efforts; advances policies that keep children safe while they're at school, and reduces dependence on Emergency Departments; and

WHEREAS, CAC accumulates and shares vital research about asthma prevalence; and serves as a forum for asthma providers and other stakeholders to bring urgent policy issues that advance clean air and highlight geographic inequities in medical coverage; and

WHEREAS, the President and the Board of Commissioners have identified asthma as a critical health concern and are committed to reducing asthma health disparities and providing access to asthma education and treatment; and

WHEREAS, collaboration between County agencies and the Chicago Asthma Consortium would create efficiencies in data collection and analysis, and recommendations of intervention; and

WHEREAS, this Honorable Body encourages Cook County Health and other relevant agencies and stakeholders to sustain and strengthen partnerships and strategic initiatives in collaboration with the Chicago Asthma Consortium to help improve outcomes in Cook County;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the President and the Cook County Board of Commissioners, on behalf of the more than 5.2million residents of Cook County, do hereby take this opportunity to acknowledge National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that in conjunction with National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month, that the month of May be hereby declared Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month in the County of Cook; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the President and the Cook County Board of Commissioners honor and support the efforts of the Chicago Asthma Consortium; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this text be spread upon the official proceedings of this Honorable Body and that a suitable copy be presented to the Chicago Asthma Consortium in recognition of National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month.

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