Cook County Board of Commissioners Met Dec. 17

By Michael Abella

Jan 22, 2021

Cook County Board of Commissioners Met Dec. 17.

Here is the minutes provided by the board:

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

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PRESIDENT

21-0019

Presented by: TONI PRECKWINKLE, President, Cook County Board of Commissioners PROPOSED APPOINTMENT

Appointee(s): Michelle Kohler

Position: Commissioner - District 14

Department/Board/Commission: Cook County Commission on Women’s Issues

Effective date: Immediate

Expiration date: 12/17/2022

21-0409

Presented by: TONI PRECKWINKLE, President, Cook County Board of Commissioners PROPOSED INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT

Department: Office of the President

Other Part(ies): City of Chicago, Illinois and Chicago Transit Authority

Request: Authorization to enter into and execute

Goods or Services: Intergovernmental Agreement with the Chicago Transit Authority, the City of Chicago, Illinois and Cook County where the City of Chicago (“City”) agrees to tender $3,000,000.00 of the City's motor fuel tax funds to the Chicago Transit Authority, and Cook County (“County”) agrees to tender $2,000,000.00 from Cook County's motor fuel tax funds to the Chicago Transit Authority.

Agreement Number(s): N/A

Agreement Period: Agreed Contribution shall be tendered to the Chicago Transit Authority on or before 12/31/2021.

Fiscal Impact: $2.000.000.00

Accounts: Motor Fuel Tax Fund 11300.1500.29150.521536

Summary: Per the Regional Transportation Authority Act, 70 ILCS 3615/1, et seq., and per the request of the Chicago Transit Authority, authorization is hereby requested to enter into and execute an Intergovernmental Agreement between the Cook County, the City of Chicago and the Chicago Transit Authority.

Pursuant to the proposed Intergovernmental Agreement, the City of Chicago (“City”) agrees to tender $3,000,000.00 of the City's motor fuel tax funds to the Chicago Transit Authority and Cook County (“County”) agrees to tender to the Chicago Transit Authority $2,000,000.00 from Cook County's motor fuel tax funds to the Chicago Transit Authority. The agreed contribution by the City and the County are to be remitted to the Chicago Transit Authority prior to 12/31/2021; said funds tendered are to be used by the Chicago Transit Authority for public transportation purposes.

It is hereby requested that that the Cook County Board President be authorized to execute the Proposed Intergovernmental Agreement and that the Cook County Comptroller be authorized to tender the County’s agreed contribution from the motor fuel tax funds to the Chicago Transit Authority in accordance with the terms of the Intergovernmental Agreement.

This agreement will be reviewed and approved as to form by the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office prior to execution.

21-0472

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

AUTHORIZATION TO EXTEND THE AUTHORITY FOR THE BUDGET DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE BUDGET TRANSFERS FOR COVID AND CRF RELATED MATTERS IN AMOUNTS OVER $50,000 THROUGH JANUARY 31, 2021

WHEREAS, pursuant to the Cook County Code of Ordinances, Sections 26-36 and the Illinois Emergency Management Agency Act, 20 ILCS 3305/11, on March 10, 2020, County Board President Toni Preckwinkle found that the circumstances surrounding COVID-19 constitute 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”) extended the Proclamation of Disaster through September 30, 2020; and

WHEREAS, Sections 8 and 9 of the Cook County FY2020 and FY2021 Annual 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 8 of the Appropriation Bill, transfers greater than $50,000 that 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, on April 23, 2020, the Board passed Resolution No. 20-2465 which authorized the Budget Director and Comptroller to create and implement any Special Purpose Funds or other accounting measures to track the acceptance and spending of grant dollars or federal reimbursements received, including, specifically, the County’s allocation of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”); and WHEREAS, in furtherance of Resolution No. 20-2465, the Budget Director and Comptroller established a new special purpose fund to receive and hold the County’s CARES Act allocation and in collaboration with the Office of the Chief Financial Officer, established a process to allocate and track spending from the CARES Act Special Purpose Fund; and

WHEREAS, on May 21, 2020, the Board passed Resolution No. 20-2465 which authorized the Budget Director or designee of the Budget Director to review and approve budgetary transfer requests through September 30, 2020, 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

WHEREAS, on September 24, 2020, the Board passed Resolution No. 20-4304 which extended the authority of the Budget Director or designee of the Budget Director to review and approve budgetary transfer requests through December 31, 2020, 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

WHEREAS, in accordance with Resolutions 20-2465 and 20-4304, the Budget Director has issued monthly reports on the budgetary transfers permitted under this Resolution for each preceding month to the Cook County Board of Commissioners and the Cook County Health System Board, where applicable; and

WHEREAS, due to the ongoing issues related to COVID-19 and to address expedited transfers related to the expenditure of the CARES Act funds, it is necessary to extend the Budget Director’s authority to approve budgetary transfers related to COVID-19 and the expenditure of Coronavirus Relief Funds that are over $50,000.00 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 December 31, 2020, through January 31, 2021, 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, related to COVID-19 or the expenditure of CARES Act funds and would otherwise require the 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.

21-0490

Sponsored by: TONI PRECKWINKLE (President), JOHN P. DALEY, LARRY SUFFREDIN, SCOTT R. BRITTON, STANLEY MOORE and BRANDON JOHNSON, Cook County Board of Commissioners

PROPOSED RESOLUTION

EXTENDING COOK COUNTY’S PROCLAMATION OF DISASTER FOR COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS THROUGH JANUARY 31, 2021

WHEREAS, COVID-19 is 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-19 which 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-19 constitute a public health emergency under the Illinois Emergency Management Agency Act and a disaster under the Cook County Code of Ordinances Sec. 26-36 and 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, on May 21, 2929, the Cook County Board of Commissioners passed Resolution 20-2472 which extended the County’s disaster proclamation through September 30, 2020; and

WHEREAS, on September 24, 2020, the Cook County Board of Commissioners passed Resolution 20-4302 which extended the County’s disaster proclamation through December 31, 2020;

WHEREAS, extending the proclamation of disaster through January 31, 2021 will assist Cook County, by and through its Department of Emergency Management and Regional Security, to continue to coordinate county, public health 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, extending the proclamation of disaster through January 31, 2021 will also assist Cook County, by and through its Bureau of Finance to continue to coordinate and distribute the County’s CARES Act funds in an effort to reimburse costs, 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. 26-39 of the Cook County Code of Ordinances for the near future to ensure that the effects of COVID-19 are 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 26-36 and the Illinois Emergency Management Agency Act, 20 ILCS 3305/11, the President and the Cook County Board of Commissioners authorize the March 10, 2020 Proclamation of Disaster issued by President Preckwinkle that was previously extended to be extended through January 31, 2021; 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 January 31, 2021 in accordance with 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 to ensure that the effects of COVID-19 are 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-19 cases 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 January 31, 2021 shall be filed with the Clerk of Cook County, Illinois.

COMMISSIONERS

21-0495

Sponsored by: ALMA E. ANAYA and TONI PRECKWINKLE (President), Cook County Board of Commissioners

PROPOSED RESOLUTION

COOK COUNTY CALLS UPON THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO IMPLEMENT POLICIES TO PROTECT THE IMMIGRANT COMMUNITY AND STRENGTHEN THE IMMIGRATION SYSTEM IN THE UNITED STATES

WHEREAS, the United States is a nation of diverse immigrants; and

WHEREAS, one in seven individuals residing in the United States are immigrants according to 2018 American Community Survey (ACS) data; and

WHEREAS, a strong and vibrant community cannot function until all people living and working, regardless of their race, skin color, national origin, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, disability status, or place of birth, have equal rights and protections under the law; and

WHEREAS, the country’s already flawed immigration system has been further damaged in recent years which has encouraged and normalized discrimination and harassment against the immigrant community; and

WHEREAS, the current system has forced the separation of thousands of families seeking asylum including nursing mothers from their young children. According to a recent communication received by the United States Department of Justice, nearly 700 children have yet to be reunited with their parents; and

WHEREAS, it has been attempted through Executive Order to end protections under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program for nearly 800,000 individuals who came to the United States with their families as children; and

WHEREAS, these individuals should be properly recognized as members of our country, in many instances the only country they have ever known. Instead, the existing federal administration’s attempts to end DACA have created panic and distress in the DACA-eligible community; and

WHEREAS, the Muslim Ban has restricted travel from targeted nations with predominantly Muslim populations, leading to family separation, discrimination, and injustice; and

WHEREAS, furthermore, these inhumane policies have caused post-traumatic stress among other serious mental health harms; and

WHEREAS, as the ongoing pandemic has disproportionately impacted immigrant communities across the country, the current federal administration has continued to implement anti-immigrant policies like public charge that discourage immigrant families from seeking medical services and other essential resources; and

WHEREAS, the pandemic has also been used as a pretext to shut down refugee resettlement and other immigration to the United States.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Cook County Board of Commissioners calls upon the Biden administration and the 117th Congress to protect the human rights of immigrants through, but not limited to, the following means:

1. Immediately rescinding the numerous executive orders, proclamations, and other policy changes that the current federal administration has used to confuse, intimidate, exclude, and remove immigrants;

2. Providing access to adequate healthcare, affordable housing, and vital social services by removing restrictions that have excluded vulnerable segments of the immigrant community;

3. Enacting inclusive immigration solutions that include:

a. An immediate reinstatement of recently gutted refugee and asylum programs;

b. Legislation prioritizing path to citizenship for the undocumented population in the United States;

c. Separating the criminal justice and immigration systems;

d. Ending federal support of for-profit detention facilities and the use of local jails for detaining immigrants;

e. Prioritization of alternatives to detention in the immigration adjudication process.

4. Immediately reuniting the nearly 700 children with their parents who were separated at the border, and provide the necessary counseling and trauma-informed care for the children and their immediate family members that have been impacted by the inhumane “zero tolerance” policy;

5. Working directly with impacted immigrant communities and advocates to develop and implement pro-immigrant policies and legislation to begin the long process of rebuilding the trust between the immigrant community and the federal government that has been undermined during the last several years;

6. Implementing transparent, robust oversight, and accountability measures for the abuse that has been reported within immigration detention centers;

7. Divesting from immigration enforcement, detention, and deportation infrastructure and instead investing in initiatives that uphold the rights of immigrants and empower them to thrive.

BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED THAT, suitable copies of this resolution be presented to the Biden administration and the 117th Congress.

21-0489

Sponsored by: LARRY SUFFREDIN, Cook County Board of Commissioners

PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDMENT

EXTENDING REDUCED TRANSFER ON DEATH INSTRUMENTS FEES

BE IT ORDAINED, by the Cook County Board of Commissioners, that Chapter 2, Article III, OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES, DIVISION 3. - RECORDER OF DEEDS, Subdivision II. - Fees, Sec. 2-210.1. - Emergency waiver of nonrequired fees for Transfer on Death Instruments, of the Cook County Code is hereby amended as Follows:

Sec. 2-210.1. - Emergency waiver of nonrequired fees for Transfer on Death Instruments.

(a) As a result of Cook County's Proclamation of Disaster, the fees for recording Transfer on Death Instruments for the period from May 21, 2020, through December 31, 2020 June 30, 2021, shall be as follows:

(1) For this period, the total fee to be charged for the recording of Transfer on Death Instruments shall be $39.00 to the County plus $9.00 for the Rental Housing Support Program State surcharge imposed by 55 ILCS 5/4-12002.1(c)(5).

(2) This fee shall be the same for electronic recording of Transfer on Death Instruments.

(3) If the Rental Housing Support Program State surcharge is amended and the surcharge is increased or lowered, the aggregate amount of the document flat fee attributable to the surcharge in the document may be changed accordingly.

(b) The Cook County Recorder of Deeds shall not collect any additional fees beyond those imposed by [subsection] 2-210.1(a) in regard to Transfer on Death Instruments.

(c) The predictable fees charged pursuant to this ordinance as set out in Section 32-1 shall be reimposed on January 1, 2021 July 1, 2021.

Effective date: This ordinance shall be in effect immediately.

BUREAU OF FINANCE

OFFICE OF THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

21-0004

Presented by: AMMAR RIZKI, Chief Financial Officer, Bureau of Finance

PROPOSED CONTRACT

Department(s): Office of the Chief Financial Officer

Vendor: Guidehouse Inc., Chicago, Illinois

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

Good(s) or Service(s): Consulting Services for tracking and administration of Coronavirus Relief Funds to ensure compliance with federal guidelines

Contract Value: not to exceed $2,051,850.00

Contract period: 12/31/2020 - 6/30/2021

Potential Fiscal Year Budget Impact: FY 2021

Accounts: $1,538,887.50: 11900.1265.53990.520835.00000.00000 - FEMA PA Grant; $512,962: 11000.1490.11030.521313.00000.00000 - Fixed Charges

Contract Number(s): Contract No. 2018-18519

Concurrences:

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

The Chief Procurement Officer concurs.

Summary: This is a Sole Source Contract for specialized consulting services related to the administration, tracking, disbursement and audit compliance of Coronavirus Relief Funds. The County entered into a contract with Guidehouse for similar services for a contractual period from 05/7/2020- 12/30/2020. Guidehouse’s expertise and continued services are needed beyond the date of 12/30/2020, and accordingly, a new contract must be entered into to ensure continuity of services and compliance with Federal guidelines.

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

21-0441

Presented by: AMMAR RIZKI, Chief Financial Officer, Bureau of Finance

PROPOSED INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT

Department: Bureau of Finance

Other Part(ies): Cook County and The County Officers’ and Employees’ Annuity and Benefit Fund (Pension Fund)

Request: Authorization to enter into and execute the Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) for FY2021, relative to the County’s proposed additional appropriation to the Pension Fund, enabled by a portion of sales tax revenue.

Goods or Services: N/A

Agreement Number(s): N/A

Agreement Period: From date of execution through 11/30/2021

Fiscal Impact: FY2021 Pension Fund supplemental contributions will be made on a monthly basis in the amount of $28,000,000 from December 2020 through October 2021. The final FY 2021 Pension Fund supplemental contribution will be made during November 2021 in the amount of $33,961,760. The total amount of the FY2021 Pension Fund supplemental contributions equal $341,961,760.

Accounts: 11000.1490.33840.580033

Summary: This proposed, IGA, already approved and signed by the Pension Fund, would reflect the County’s commitment to appropriate an additional $341,961,760 to the Pension Fund. As stated in the IGA for FY2021, the agreement requires the Pension Fund to continue its commitment to providing the County Board with actuarial data and certain reporting on its relative investment performance. This FY2021 IGA is in the same form as the FY2020 IGA, as previously approved by the County Board, with revisions based on the total amount of the additional contribution and the payment of that amount over the course of a year. The IGA reflects the undertaking of the County Board and the County Board President when the decision was made to increase the sales tax by 1%.

21-0445

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

PROVIDING ONGOING PENSION STABILIZATION AS AUTHORIZED IN THE ANNUAL BUDGET RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, to serve the interests of current and future Cook County (“County”) residents and taxpayers, significant investment has been by Cook County to address actuarially projected shortfalls associated with the County Officers' and Employees' Annuity and Benefit Fund ("the Annuity Fund"); and

WHEREAS, the County has an annual Intergovernmental Agreement (“IGA”) with the Annuity Fund, which includes supplemental payments in addition to the statutorily required maximum contribution; and

WHEREAS, the supplemental payments made to the Annuity Fund will total, by the end of FY20, over $1.6 Billion, allowing the Annuity Fund to keep its assets invested and take advantage of good market performance; and

WHEREAS, the FY21 budget included nearly $342 million in supplemental pension to the Annuity Fund; and

WHEREAS, the FY20 and FY21 Annual Appropriation Ordinance through the Budget Resolution provides that the Chief Financial Officer may from time to time transfer into a Pension Stabilization Account within the Pensions and Annuity Fund otherwise permissible funds, provided that each transfer of funds into the Pension Stabilization Account is, in the opinion of the Chief Financial Officer, feasible and prudent, taking into account the then-current and projected state of the County’s revenues and authorized expenditures; provided further that such transfers do not, in the aggregate, exceed $20,000,000 in FY20 and FY21; and

WHEREAS, such transfers for additional pension stabilization requires that the Chief Financial Officer notify the Board of Commissioners immediately upon such transfer; and

WHEREAS, the Budget Resolution provides that funds transferred into the Pension Stabilization Account shall be available for payment to the Annuity and Benefit Fund, provided the disbursement, receipt, and purposes of such funds are authorized through an intergovernmental agreement between the County and the Annuity Fund; and

WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer desires to assign General Fund Balance for pension stabilization in an amount not to exceed $20,000,000 in FY20 and desires to hold such funds for pension stabilization within the General Fund instead of the Pension and Annuity Benefit Fund, such contribution will be based on an analysis of projected year-end General Fund Balance; and

WHEREAS, the Chief Financial Officer seeks the authority to make such assignments in the General Fund in FY21 as well as future years for pension stabilization and said assignments will continue to be based on an analysis of projected year-end General Fund Balance.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the President and the Cook County Board of Commissioners do hereby authorize the Chief Financial Officer or designee which may include the Comptroller to assign General Fund Balance for pension stabilization in an amount not to exceed $20,000,000 from FY20 and authorizes the Chief Financial Officer to hold such funds for pension stabilization within the General Fund instead of the Pension and Annuity Benefit Fund, any such contribution will be based on an analysis of projected year-end General Fund Balance; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chief Financial Officer or designee which may include the Comptroller shall be authorized to make such transfers and/or assignments in the General Fund in FY 21 as well as future years for pension stabilization if authorized in the Annual Budget Resolution and said assignments will continue to be based on an analysis of projected year-end General Fund Balance..

BUREAU OF FINANCE

OFFICE OF THE COUNTY COMPTROLLER

21-0229

Presented by: LAWRENCE WILSON, County Comptroller

REPORT

Department: Comptroller

Report Title: Bills and Claims Report

Report Period: 10/30/2020 - 11/26/2020

Summary: This report is to be received and filed and comply with 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 for professional and managerial services for Cook County, including the separately elected Officials, which involve an expenditure of $150,000.00 or more, within two (2) weeks of being made. Such reports shall include;

1. The name of the Vendor:

2. A brief description of the product or the 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 payment is being made.

BUREAU OF ADMINISTRATION

OFFICE OF THE CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER

21-0007

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

Department(s): Bureau of Administration, Printing and Graphics Services (PGS)

Vendor: Bebon Office Machines, Chicago, Illinois

Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to renew and increase contract Good(s) or Service(s): Countywide Paper Products

Original Contract Period: 2/1/2019 - 1/31/2021, with one (1), two (2) year renewal options Proposed Amendment Type: Renewal and Increase

Proposed Contract Period: Renewal period 2/1/2021 - 1/31/2023

Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $2,635,148.76

Original Approval (Board or Procurement): Board, 1/24/2019, $2,585,148.76

Increase Requested: $1,150,000.00

Previous Board Increase(s): N/A

Previous Chief Procurement Officer Increase(s): 9/1/2020, $50,000.00

Previous Board Renewals: N/A

Previous Chief Procurement Officer Renewals: N/A

Previous Board Extension(s): N/A

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

Potential Fiscal Impact: FY 2021 $383,333.00; FY 2022 $383,333.00; FY 2023 $383,334.00 Accounts: 11000.1011.18020.530705; 11000.1011.18020.580420

Contract Number(s): 1868-17445

Concurrences:

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

The Chief Procurement Officer concurs.

Summary: This increase and first and only two (2) year renewal option will allow PGS to continue to provide Cook County Agencies with various paper products (photocopier, offset, index, tag, photo, carbonless, etc.) in various sizes, weights, colors and finishes.

This contract was awarded pursuant to a publicly advertised competitive bidding process in accordance with the Cook County Procurement Code. Bebon Office Machines was the lowest, responsive and responsible bidder pursuant to the Local Bid Preference (Section 34-230 of the Cook County Procurement Code).

BUREAU OF ADMINISTRATION

OFFICE OF THE MEDICAL EXAMINER

21-0320

Presented by: PONNI ARUNKUMAR, M.D. Chief Medical Examiner

PROPOSED CONTRACT

Department(s): Cook County Medical Examiner

Vendor: Cremation Society of Illinois, Inc., Romeoville, Illinois

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

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

Contract Value: $325,000.00

Contract period: 1/1/2021 - 12/31/2022, with one (1), two (2) year renewal option

Potential Fiscal Year Budget Impact: FY 2021 $162,500.00, FY 2022 $162,500.00

Accounts: 11100.1259.17140.520470

Contract Number(s): 2001-18331

Concurrences:

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

The Chief Procurement Officer concurs.

Summary: This contract will allow the Medical Examiner’s Office to be able to cremate the indigent decedents of Cook County.

This contract is awarded pursuant to a publicly advertised competitive bidding process in accordance with the Cook County Procurement Code. Cremation Society of Illinois, Inc. was the lowest, responsive and responsible bidder.

21-0337

Presented by: PONNI ARUNKUMAR, M.D. Chief Medical Examiner

PROPOSED PAYMENT APPROVAL

Department(s): Cook County Medical Examiner

Action: To request payment approval for post-mortem testing while a contract is being procured. Payee: RUSH University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois

Good(s) or Service(s): Post-mortem testing services.

Fiscal Impact: $28,918.25

Accounts: 11100.1259.15430.521235

Contract Number(s): N/A

Summary: This payment approval is for post-mortem testing services. The Medical Examiner was having difficulty securing a laboratory that will bid on a post-mortem testing contract. This contract was solicited three times through the bidding process changing specifications each time in order to attract bidders with no success. The Medical Examiner has now secured interest with RUSH University Medical Center who is currently providing this service.

21-0343

Presented by: PONNI ARUNKUMAR, M.D. Chief Medical Examiner

PROPOSED GRANT AWARD

Department: Cook County Medical Examiner

Grantee: Cook County Medical Examiner

Grantor: BJA FY20 Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement Grants Program

Request: Authorization to accept grant

Purpose: To purchase a Rapid DNA Machine with one year additional maintenance agreement

Grant Amount: $190,500.00

Grant Period: 10/1/2020 - 9/30/2022

Fiscal Impact: None.

Accounts: N/A

Concurrences:

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

Summary: This grant will assist the Medical Examiner’s Office in identifying unknown decedents through DNA testing which will significantly reduce the turnaround time for identification.

BUREAU OF ADMINISTRATION

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS

21-0001

Presented by: JENNIFER (SIS) KILLEN, Acting 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: South Cook Fair Transit Pilot

Location: South Cook County, Cook County, Illinois

Section: 21-SCFTP-00-TD

County Board District(s): 4,5,6,11

Centerline Mileage: N/A

Fiscal Impact: $35,000,000.00

Accounts: Motor Fuel Tax: 11300.1500.29150.521536

Summary: The Department of Transportation and Highways respectfully requests approval of the proposed Improvement Resolution for the South Cook Fair Transit Pilot. The funds will go towards the planning studies and implementation of the South Cook Fair Transit Pilot in southern Cook County. These funds are to be used with both Metra and Pace working in conjunction on this project.

21-0002

Presented by: JENNIFER (SIS) KILLEN, Acting Superintendent, Department of Transportation and Highways

PROPOSED CONTRACT

Department(s): Transportation and Highways

Vendor: BCR Automotive Group, LLC, d/b/a Roesch Ford, Bensenville, Illinois

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

Good(s) or Service(s): Forestry Tree Trucks

Contract Value: $360,498.00

Contract period: 1/1/2021 - 1/31/2023, with one (1) year renewal option

Potential Fiscal Year Budget Impact: FY 2021 $180,249.00; FY 2022 $180,249.00

Accounts: 11569. 1500. 21120. 560266, Project ID: 24716.

Contract Number(s): 2045-18312

Concurrences:

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

The Chief Procurement Officer concurs.

Summary: The Department of Transportation and Highways respectfully requests approval of the proposed Contract between the County and BCR Automotive Group, LLC d/b/a Roesch Ford in Bensenville, Illinois. This contract will provide Forestry Tree Trucks. These Forestry Tree Trucks are used in the performance of road maintenance activities. The Forestry Tree Trucks are used to remove dead trees, clear tree debris after severe storms and to trim tree branches hanging over roadways to keep the roads safe for the motoring public.

This contract is awarded pursuant to a publicly advertised competitive bidding process in accordance with the Cook County Procurement Code. BCR Automotive, LLC d/b/a Roesch Ford was the lowest, responsive and responsible bidder.

21-0288

Presented by: JENNIFER (SIS) KILLEN, Acting 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: Reconstruction of Buffalo Grove Road, Buffalo Grove, Illinois

Location: Buffalo Grove Road from Hintz Road to Lake Cook Road

Section: 21-W1446-00-PV

County Board District(s): 14

Centerline Mileage: 2.2 miles

Fiscal Impact: $1,100,000.00

Accounts: Motor Fuel Tax: 11300.1500.29152.560019

Summary: The Department of Transportation and Highways respectfully requests approval of the proposed Improvement Resolution for work being done in the Village of Buffalo Grove. The work to be done is the reconstruction of Buffalo Grove Road from Hintz Road to Lake Cook Road in the Village of Buffalo Grove in Cook County.

21-0290

Presented by: JENNIFER (SIS) KILLEN, Acting 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: Reconstruction work Frontage Road (I-55) - County Line Road to I-294

Location: I‐55 Frontage Road from County Line Road to I‐294, Burr Ridge, Illinois

Section: 21-FRI55-00-PV

County Board District(s): 17

Centerline Mileage: N/A

Fiscal Impact: $1,320,000.00

Accounts: Motor Fuel Tax: 11300.1500.29152.560019

Summary: The Department of Transportation and Highways respectfully requests approval of the proposed Improvement Resolution for work to be done in the Village of Burr Ridge. The reconstruction work will be of I‐55 Frontage Road from County Line Road to I‐294 in the Village of Burr Ridge in Cook County.

21-0291

Presented by: JENNIFER (SIS) KILLEN, Acting 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: Reconstruction of Sauk Trail from Western Avenue to Ashland Avenue, including reconstruction of the existing bridge over Thorn Creek

Location: Sauk Trail from Western Avenue to Ashland Avenue, Village of Steger, Illinois Section: 21-C1131-00-PV

County Board District(s): 6

Centerline Mileage: 1.1 miles

Fiscal Impact: $1,650,000.00

Accounts: Motor Fuel Tax: 11300.1500.29152.560019

Summary: The Department of Transportation and Highways respectfully requests approval of the proposed Improvement Resolution for work to be done in the Village of Steger. The work will consist of the reconstruction of Sauk Trail from Western Avenue to Ashland Avenue, including reconstruction of the existing bridge over Thorn Creek in the Village of Steger in Cook County.

21-0292

Presented by: JENNIFER (SIS) KILLEN, Acting 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: Riverside Drive Improvement

Location: City of Calumet City, Illinois

Section: 21-CALCI-00-PV

County Board District(s): 4

Centerline Mileage: N/A

Fiscal Impact: $844,000.00

Accounts: Motor Fuel Tax: 11300.1500.29150.521536

Summary: The Department of Transportation and Highways respectfully requests approval of the Proposed Improvement Resolution for work to be done in the City of Calumet City. The work will improve Riverside Drive from Burnham Avenue to 2,200 feet east, improve the existing 160-foot length of Lincoln Avenue and extend it approximately 830 feet north from its intersection with Riverside Drive in the City of Calumet in Cook County.

21-0293

Presented by: JENNIFER (SIS) KILLEN, Acting 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: 2021 Bridge Repair Contract

Location: Villages of Deerfield and Glenview, City of Des Plaines, Illinois

Section: 21-BRREP-00-BR

County Board District(s): 9, 14

Centerline Mileage: N/A

Fiscal Impact: $2,150,000.00

Accounts: Motor Fuel Tax: 11300.1500.29150.521536

Summary: The Department of Transportation and Highways respectfully requests approval of the Proposed Improvement Resolution for work to done in the Village of Deerfield, Village of Glenview, and the City of Des Plaines. The 2021 Bridge Repair Contract is in the Villages of Deerfield and Glenview, and the City of Des Plaines in Cook County.

21-0294

Presented by: JENNIFER (SIS) KILLEN, Acting 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: German Church Road over Flag Creek

Location: Village of LaGrange, LaGrange, Illinois

Section: 21-B4119-00-BR

County Board District(s): 17

Centerline Mileage: N/A

Fiscal Impact: $792,000.00

Accounts: Motor Fuel Tax: 11300.1500.29150.521536

Summary: The Department of Transportation and Highways respectfully requests approval of the Proposed Improvement Resolution for work to be done in the Village of LaGrange. The work will be to improve German Church Road over Flag Creek in the Village of LaGrange in Cook County.

21-0295

Presented by: JENNIFER (SIS) KILLEN, Acting Superintendent, Department of Transportation and Highways

PROPOSED INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT (TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS)

Department: Transportation and Highways

Other Part(ies): The Commuter Rail Division of the Regional Transportation Authority (Metra) Request: Approval of the Proposed Intergovernmental Agreement

Goods or Services: Fair Transit

Location: South Cook County (Metra Electric and Rock Island Lines)

Section: 21-SCFTP-00-TD

Centerline Mileage: N/A

County Board District: 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6

Agreement Number(s): N/A

Agreement Period: 1/4/2021 - 1/4/2024

Fiscal Impact: $30,000,000.00

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 Metra. Beginning in January 2021, Cook County and the region's transit agencies will launch a three-year pilot project to improve transit service for the residents of south suburban Cook and the south side of Chicago. The pilot will begin with a 50% fare reduction on the Metra Electric and Rock Island commuter rail lines and service improvements on the Pace 352 bus route. Implementation of more seamless fare transfers between transit operators is expected later in the three-year pilot. The County and transit operators will monitor the performance of the pilot continuously, adjusting the pilot as needed to best suit transit riders. Comprehensive outreach and marketing activities will be conducted throughout the Pilot to both educate interested and existing riders and receive feedback on the efficacy of the Pilot. Cook County will underwrite the costs for each participating agency. In Metra’s case the County will pay to Metra the difference between the full price of the tickets sold minus the reduced price collected from the sale of those tickets. The County will also pay to Metra the initial costs of implementing the pilot, the Title VI costs, and any approved additional costs related to the Pilot. This project fulfills the Department’s priorities as outlined in the Long Range Transportation plan by improving transit accessibility, affordability, and service and promoting equitable investments in transportation.

21-0296

Presented by: JENNIFER (SIS) KILLEN, Acting Superintendent, Department of Transportation and Highways

PROPOSED INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT (TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS)

Department: Transportation and Highways

Other Part(ies): Suburban Bus Division of the Regional Transportation Authority (Pace) Request: Approval of the Proposed Intergovernmental Agreement

Goods or Services: Fair Transit

Location: South Cook County

Section: 21-SCFTP-00-TD

Centerline Mileage: N/A

County Board District: 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6

Agreement Number(s): N/A

Agreement Period: 1/4/2021 - 1/4/2024

Fiscal Impact: $2,700,000.00

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 Pace. Beginning in January 2021, Cook County and the region's transit agencies will launch a three-year pilot project to improve transit service for the residents of south suburban Cook and the south side of Chicago. The pilot will begin with a 50% fare reduction on the Metra Electric and Rock Island commuter rail lines and service improvements on the Pace 352-Halsted bus route. Implementation of more seamless fare transfers between transit operators is expected later in the three-year pilot. The County and transit operators will monitor the performance of the pilot continuously, adjusting the Pilot as needed to best suit transit riders. Comprehensive outreach and marketing activities will be conducted throughout the pilot to both educate interested and existing riders and receive feedback on the efficacy of the Pilot. Cook County will underwrite the costs for each participating agency. In case of Pace, the County will reimburse Pace in the event of revenue loss resulting from this Pilot and will pay for the cost of improvements on Pace Route 352-Halsted. This project fulfills the Department’s priorities as outlined in the Long-Range Transportation Plan by improving transit accessibility, affordability, and service and promoting equitable investments in transportation.

21-0297

Presented by: JENNIFER (SIS) KILLEN, Acting Superintendent, Department of Transportation and Highways

PROPOSED CHANGE IN PLANS AND EXTRA WORK (TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS)

Department: Transportation and Highways

Other Part(ies): K-Five Construction Corporation, Westmont, Illinois

Action: Refer to Transportation Committee

Section: 19-W3216-00-PV

Contract Number(s): 2028-18123

IDOT Contract Number(s): N/A

Federal Project Number(s): N/A

Federal Job Number(s): N/A

Location: Roberts Road - Valley Drive to 87th Street

Board District: 6, 17

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

Fiscal Impact: $462,159.56 increase

Accounts: Motor Fuel Tax: 11300.1500.29150.560019

Summary: The Department of Transportation and Highways respectfully requests that this Change in Plans and Extra Work be referred to the Transportation Committee for further discussion. The proposed improvement consisted of milling and asphalt grinding, pavement patching, asphalt overlay, removal and replacement of curb and gutter, new pavement markings, sidewalk with ADA improvements, traffic signal modernizations, and collateral and auxiliary work as needed to complete the project.

The quantities as shown on the contract documents were estimated for bidding purposes only. This change represents the difference between the estimated quantities and actual field quantities of work performed with additional quantities required for mixture for crack joints and flangeways, HMA binder course and concrete curb and gutter.

New items were added for steel mast arm assembly and pole, recessed reflective pavement markers, frames and grates various types, HMA surface removal variable depth, poly HMA surface course, HMA surface mix D, overlay and petromat removal, pipe replacement due to blockage, type 3V inlet and type R frame and grate.

21-0298

Presented by: JENNIFER (SIS) KILLEN, Acting Superintendent, Department of Transportation and Highways

REPORT

Department: Transportation and Highways

Report Title: Bureau of Construction Status Report

Report Period: 11/1/2020 to 11/30/2020

Action: Receive and File

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

21-0301

Presented by: JENNIFER (SIS) KILLEN, Acting Superintendent, Department of Transportation and Highways

PROPOSED CONTRACT

Department(s): Transportation and Highways

Vendor: BCR Automotive Group, LLC d/b/a Roesch Ford, Bensenville Illinois

Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to enter into and execute Good(s) or Service(s): F-550 Service Trucks

Contract Value: $562,012.00

Contract period: 1/1/2021 - 12/31/2023, with one (1) year renewal option

Potential Fiscal Year Budget Impact: FY 2021 $281,006.00 FY 2022 $281,006.00

Accounts: 11569. 1500. 21120. 560266, Project ID: 24717

Contract Number(s): 2045-18358

Concurrences:

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

The Chief Procurement Officer concurs.

Summary: The Department of Transportation and Highways respectfully requests approval of the proposed new Contract between the County and BCR Automotive Group, LLC d/b/a Roesch Ford, Bensenville, Illinois. This contract will provide Ford F-550 Road Service Trucks. The Road Service Trucks are used for roadside repairs and rescue of Cook County road maintenance vehicles and equipment broken down on the side of the road. The road service trucks are used to transport the Mechanic and his tools to the site of the break down. The Mechanic can then make repairs to the vehicles and equipment on site. The road service trucks have specialized equipment installed to assist with these repairs.

This contract is awarded via a publicly advertised competitive bidding processing in accordance with the Cook County Procurement Code. BCR Automotive Group, LLC d/b/a Roesch Ford was the lowest, responsive and responsible bidder meeting the solicited specifications.

21-0356

Presented by: JENNIFER (SIS) KILLEN, Acting Superintendent, Department of Transportation and Highways

PROPOSED INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT (TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS)

Department: Transportation and Highways

Other Part(ies): Village of Tinley Park, Illinois

Request: Approval of the Proposed Intergovernmental Agreement

Goods or Services: Maintenance

Location: Various locations throughout the Village of Tinley Park, Illinois

Section: 20-MUNMP-00-PV

Centerline Mileage: N/A

County Board District: 6,17

Agreement Number(s): N/A

Agreement Period: 12/17/2020- 12/17/2023

Fiscal Impact: $500,000.00

Accounts: Motor Fuel Tax: 11300.1500.29150.530224; 11300.1500.29150.540370

Summary: The Department of Transportation and Highways respectfully requests approval of the proposed Intergovernmental Agreement between the County and the Village of Tinley Park. The funds are for work to be done in the Village of Tinley Park. The funds will go to participate in the maintenance or improvement of County jurisdictional roadways within County owned Right of Way in the Village of Tinley Park in Cook County

21-0357

Presented by: JENNIFER (SIS) KILLEN, Acting Superintendent, Department of Transportation and Highways

PROPOSED INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT (TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAYS)

Department: Transportation and Highways

Other Part(ies): Northfield Township, Illinois

Request: Approval of the Proposed Intergovernmental Agreement

Goods or Services: Configure the sidewalk that crosses Huber Lane to replace the old sidewalk and adjust to a higher elevation

Location: Linneman Street, Greenwood Road to Henking Elementary School or Huber Lane, Glenview, Illinois

Section: 20-NORFD-00-SW

Centerline Mileage: 0.5 miles

County Board District: 14

Agreement Number(s): N/A

Agreement Period: 12/17/2020- 12/31/2023

Fiscal Impact: $50,000.00

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 Northfield Township. The work will be done in the Township on Linneman Street. This project is being conducted in partnership with Northfield Township, who is the lead agency for the Improvement Project. The work being done will allow for safer passage for both vehicles and pedestrians as there is a school along this route. The funds will be used to reconfigure the sidewalk that crosses Huber Lane to replace the old sidewalk and adjust to a higher elevation so not to flood. The work will be from Greenwood Road to Henking Elementary School or Huber Lane which stretches about 0.5 miles of work.

BUREAU OF ASSET MANAGEMENT

CAPITAL PLANNING AND POLICY

21-0335

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

PROPOSED PAYMENT APPROVAL

Department(s): Department of Capital Planning and Policy

Action: Authorization of Payment

Payee: Knickerbocker Roofing and Paving Company, Inc., Harvey, Illinois

Good(s) or Service(s): Roof Replacement Services

Fiscal Impact: $1,747,712.99

Accounts: Capital Improvement Program

Contract Number(s): 1855-17721

Summary: This payment reflects the remaining balance for the complete removal and replacement of existing roofing and insulation material at four (4) buildings on the DOC campus: Division V, Division IX rotunda, Division X, and CCB courtyards. Due to COVID-19, the availability of Sheriff’s escorts for the vendor was impacted, which delayed completion of the project within the original contract term.

BUREAU OF ASSET MANAGEMENT

FACILITIES MANAGEMENT

21-0350

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

PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT

Department(s): Department of Facilities Management

Vendor: Marco Company, Inc. d/b/a Johnson Pipe and Supply Company, Chicago, Illinois Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to renew contract Good(s) or Service(s): Bronze, Cooper, Cast Fittings and Accessories

Original Contract Period: 10/3/2016 - 1/2/2019, with two (2), one (1) year renewal options Proposed Amendment Type: Renewal

Proposed Contract Period: Renewal period 10/3/2020 - 10/2/2021

Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $43,825.00

Original Approval (Board or Procurement): Procurement, 7/29/2019, $43,825.00

Increase Requested: N/A

Previous Board Increase(s): N/A

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

Previous Board Renewals: N/A

Previous Chief Procurement Officer Renewals: 7/29/2019, 10/3/2019 - 10/2/2020

Previous Board Extension(s): N/A

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

Potential Fiscal Impact: N/A

Accounts: 11100.1200.12355.530188

Contract Number(s): 1645-15312

Concurrences:

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

The Chief Procurement Officer concurs.

Summary: This final of two (2), one (1) year renewal options will allow the Department of Facilities Management to continue to receive Bronze, Cooper, Cast Fittings and Accessories for plumbing repairs at various Cook County facilities.

This contract was awarded through a publicly advertised competitive bidding process in accordance with the Cook County Procurement Code. Marco Supply Company, Inc. d/b/a Johnson Pipe and Supply Company was the lowest, responsive and responsible bidder.

BUREAU OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT

21-0364

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

PROPOSED RESOLUTION

R & W MACHINE CLASS 6B SUSTAINABLE EMERGENCY RELIEF (SER)

WHEREAS, the Cook County Bureau of Economic Development received and reviewed a Real Property Assessment Classification 6b Sustainable Emergency Relief (SER) application containing the following information:

Applicant: R & W Machine

Address: 6551 W. 74th Street, Bedford Park, Illinois 60638

Length of time at current location: 34 years

Length of time property under same ownership: 34 years

Is there evidence supporting 10 years of the same ownership and/or occupancy (tenancy): Yes Age of the Property (Building): 34 years

Municipality or Unincorporated Township: Bedford Park

Cook County District: 11

Permanent Index Number(s): 19-30-200-026-0000

Municipal Resolution Number: Village of Bedford Park Resolution No. 20-016

Evidence of Economic Hardship: Yes

Number of blighting factors associated with the property: Excessive vacancies - There is an above average vacancy rate in the area where the facility is located. Deleterious land-use or layout The subject property was built in stages and lacks congruity. R & W grew, rather than leave the area, several additions were added in an attempt to accommodate the applicant. Obsolescence - Aging large machinery which is single-purpose and affixed to property and require specialized care and repair.

Has justification for the Class 6b SER program been provided?: Yes

Proposed use of property: Industrial - Manufacturing: R&W Machine has provided precision machining and manufacturing of large and complex parts such as gear boxes, bearing housings, railway axles and drive train components. including CNC machining services, for a wide variety of markets.

Living Wage Ordinance Compliance Affidavit Provided: Yes

WHEREAS, the Cook County Board of Commissioners has adopted a Real Property Assessment Classification 6b Sustainable Emergency Relief (SER) that provides an applicant a reduction in the assessment level for a long-term existing industrial enterprise that meets the qualifications of the SER program ; and

WHEREAS, the Cook County Classification System for Assessment requires that an applicant under the Class 6b SER program provide evidence justifying their participation in the subject program; and

WHEREAS, Class 6b SER requires a resolution by the County Board validating the property for the purpose of the Class 6bSER Program; and

WHEREAS, the industrial enterprise that occupies the premises has been at the same location for a minimum of ten years prior to the date of the application for the Class 6b SER Program;

WHEREAS, the industrial enterprise that occupies the premises has submitted evidence of economic hardship to the Cook County Bureau of Economic Development supporting a determination that participation in the Class 6b SER Program is necessary for the industrial enterprise to continue its operations at its current location and maintain its staff, and without the Class 6b SER the industrial enterprise would not be economically viable causing the property to be in imminent risk of becoming vacant and unused; and

WHEREAS, the applicant is not receiving another Cook County Property Tax Incentive for the same property; and

WHEREAS, the municipality states the Class 6b SER is necessary for the industrial enterprise to maintain is operations on this specific real estate. The municipal resolution cites the qualifications of this property to meet the definition of the Class 6b SER program; and

WHEREAS, industrial real estate is normally assessed at 25% of its market value, qualifying industrial real estate eligible for the Class 6b SER can receive a significant reduction in the level of assessment from the date that the application is approved by the Cook County Assessor. Properties receiving Class 6b SER will be assessed at 10% of the market value for 10 years, 15% for the 11th year and 20% in the 12th year; and

WHEREAS, the applicant understand that the Class 6b SER classification is not renewable and also the applicant vacates the specific real estate while the Class 6b SER is in place the designation will terminate and the assessment level will immediately revert back to the 25% assessment level; 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 meets the requirements of the Class 6bSER Program; 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

21-0369

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

PROPOSED RESOLUTION

ILLINI PARTNERS VI LP 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: Illini Partners VI LP

Address: 12625 S. Western Avenue, Blue Island, Illinois

Municipality or Unincorporated Township: City of Blue Island

Cook County District: 6

Permanent Index Number: 25-30-311-001-0000; 25-30-311-002-0000; 25-30-311-0 03-0000; 25-30-311-006-0000; 25-30-311-007-0000 and 25-30-311-008-0000

Municipal Resolution Number: City of Blue Island, Resolution No. 2020-028

Number of month property vacant/abandoned: 64 months vacant

Special circumstances justification requested: Yes

Proposed use of property: Commercial use - retail

Living Wage Ordinance Compliance Affidavit Provided: Yes

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

WHEREAS, the Cook County Classification System for Assessment defines abandoned property as buildings and other structures that, after having been vacant and unused for more than 24 continuous months, there has been no purchased for value by a purchaser and the property is in need of substantial rehabilitation; and

WHEREAS, in the instance where the property does not meet the definition of abandoned property, the municipality or the Board of Commissioners, may determine that special circumstances may exist that justify finding that the property is abandoned for purpose of Class 8; and

WHEREAS, in the case of abandonment of over 24 months and no purchase for value by a disinterested buyer, the County may determine that special circumstances justify finding the property as being deemed abandoned; and

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

WHEREAS, the municipality states the Class 8 is necessary for development to occur on this specific real estate. The municipal resolution cites the qualifications of this property to meet the definition of abandoned with special circumstances; and

WHEREAS; commercial real estate is normally assessed at 25% of its market value, qualifying commercial real estate eligible for the Class 8 can receive a significant reduction in the level of assessment from the date that new construction or rehabilitation has been completed, or in the case of abandoned property from the date of substantial re-occupancy. Properties receiving Class 8 will be assessed at 10% of the market value for 10 years, 15% for the 11th year and 20% in the 12th year; and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the President and Board of Commissioners of the County of Cook, that the President and Board of Commissioners validate the above-captioned property is deemed abandoned with special circumstances under the Class 8; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to forward a certified copy of this resolution to the Office of the Cook County Assessor.

21-0374

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

PROPOSED RESOLUTION

ARIHANTANAM 2, LLC 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: Arihantanam 2, LLC

Address: 2850 W. 159th Street, Markham, Illinois

Municipality or Unincorporated Township: City of Markham

Cook County District: 5

Permanent Index Number: 28-13-330-043-0000

Municipal Resolution Number: City of Markham, Ordinance No. 19-O-2243

Number of month property vacant/abandoned: 12 months vacant

Special circumstances justification requested: Yes

Proposed use of property: Commercial - Hotel

Living Wage Ordinance Compliance Affidavit Provided: N/A

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 case of abandonment of less than 24 months and purchase for value, by a purchaser in whom the seller has no direct financial interest, the County may determine that special circumstances justify finding the property is deemed abandoned; and

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

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

21-0384

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

PROPOSED RESOLUTION

POWER HOUSE HOLDING LLC 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: Power House Holding LLC

Address: 1007 E. 162nd Street, South Holland, Illinois

Municipality or Unincorporated Township: Village of South Holland

Cook County District: 6

Permanent Index Number: 29-23-109-026-0000 & 29-23-109-027-0000

Municipal Resolution Number: Village of South Holland Resolution approved December 18, 2017 Number of month property vacant/abandoned: 25 months vacant

Special circumstances justification requested: Yes

Proposed use of property: Commercial - office space

Living Wage Ordinance Compliance Affidavit Provided: N/A

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

BUREAU OF HUMAN RESOURCES

21-0018

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

REPORT

Department: Bureau of Human Resources

Report Title: Human Resources Bi-Weekly Activity Reports

Report Period:

Human Resources Bi-Weekly Activity Reports

Pay Period 23: 10/25/2020 - 11/7/2020

Pay Period 24: 11/8/2020 - 11/21/2020

Summary: This report lists all new hires and terminations of employees in executive, administrative or professional positions, Grades 17 through 24, and employees in such positions who have transferred positions, received salary adjustments, whose positions have been transferred or reclassified, or employees who are hired into positions as Seasonal Work Employees, Extra Employees, Extra Employees for Special Activities and Employees per Court Order.

21-0008

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

PROPOSED RESOLUTION

APPROVAL OF PREVAILING WAGE INCREASES BETWEEN THE COUNTY OF COOK AND THE INTERNATIONAL UNION OF OPERATING ENGINEERS, LOCAL 399, REPRESENTING OPERATING ENGINEERS COUNTYWIDE

WHEREAS, the Illinois Public Employee Labor Relations Act (5 ILCS 315/1 et seq.) has established regulations regarding collective bargaining with a union; and

WHEREAS, the County is obligated to pay the prevailing rate for these categories of employees pursuant to the state statute, 820 ILCS 130 et. seq., and the collective bargaining agreement between the County of Cook and the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 399, representing Operating Engineers countywide; and

WHEREAS, the union representing this category of employees has been properly certified that the below-listed rates are the prevailing rates for the effective date(s) set forth herein; and

WHEREAS, the Annual Appropriation Bill creates Accounts 490-115, 499-115 and 899-115 for Appropriation Adjustments for the Corporate, Public Safety and Health Funds if necessary; and

WHEREAS, the prevailing wages and salaries of the following positions shall be fixed as follows: Job Code Title Represented Wage Rate Effective Date

Local 399 International Union of Operating Engineers

2451 Operating Engineer I $49.83 7/1/20

2452 Operating Engineer II $52.45 7/1/20

2453 Operating Engineer III $57.70 7/1/20

2454 Operating Engineer IV $64.78 7/1/20

4009 Operating Engineer Apprentice I $14.25 7/1/20

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Chief of the Bureau of Human Resources and the Cook County Comptroller are hereby authorized to implement the prevailing rates and salary adjustments pursuant to state statute, 820 ILCS 130 et. seq.

BUREAU OF TECHNOLOGY

CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER

21-0267

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

PROPOSED CONTRACT (TECHNOLOGY)

Department(s): Bureau of Technology

Vendor: Merrick & Company, Greenwood Village, Colorado

Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to enter into and execute contract Good(s) or Service(s): Multi-Aerial Imaging

Contract Value: $3,371,723.90

Contract period: 2/1/2021 - 1/31/2024 and two (2) one-year renewal options

Potential Fiscal Year Budget Impact: FY 2021 $1,149,740.38, FY 2022 $1,091,759.97, FY 2023 $1,130,223.54

Accounts: 11249.1009.21110.560225

Contract Number(s): 2050-18294

Concurrence(s):

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

The Chief Procurement Officer concurs.

Summary: The acquisition of multi-aerial imagery is vital to various Cook County agencies, municipalities, and the general public. This contract will provide for multi-aerial imagery of the entire County. This allows users to detect changes in the landscape, complete property assessment, evaluate disaster or crime scenes, conduct urban and regional planning, monitor environmental conditions, and inventory the built environment.

This contract is awarded through Request for Proposals (RFP) procedures in accordance with Cook County Procurement Code. Merrick was selected based on established evaluation criteria.

OFFICE OF THE ASSESSOR

21-0383

Presented by: FRITZ KAEGI, Cook County Assessor

PROPOSED PAYMENT APPROVAL

Department(s): Cook County Assessor’s Office

Action: Payment Approval Request

Payee: Adlexx Corporation, Bulpitt, Illinois

Good(s) or Service(s): Printing and Processing Services

Fiscal Impact: FY2021, $68,244.62

Accounts: 11000.1040.10155.520496

Contract Number(s): 1435-14153

Summary: Due to the CCAO’s statutory obligation to notice property owners of any changes to assessments and the impacts of the COVID-19 public health crisis on our operations, the CCAO has seen a drastic increase in the volume of mail handled by our mail-house vendor Adlexx in 2020. While the CCAO has secured CARES Act (CRF) funding to cover the additional, unexpected COVID-related mailings, the overall increase in mail has caused us to reach our agreed contractual limit much quicker than anticipated. As our current contract with Adlexx is set to expire 1/31/2021 and we are currently in the process of soliciting a competitive bid, we have not sought an increase in the contract amount. Rather we are requesting payment approval to cover the remaining invoices from our 2020 reassessment and COVID-related mailings

21-0436

Presented by: FRITZ KAEGI, Cook County Assessor

PROPOSED PAYMENT APPROVAL

Department(s): Cook County Assessor’s Office

Action: Payment Approval Request

Payee: Adlexx Corporation, Bulpitt, Illinois

Good(s) or Service(s): Printing and Processing Services

Fiscal Impact: $105,617.71

Accounts: 11284.1040.20192.520490 - CRF Direct Funding Account

Contract Number(s): 1435-14153

OFFICE OF THE CHIEF JUDGE

JUDICIARY

21-0367

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

PROPOSED AGREEMENT

Department(s): Office of the Chief Judge, Circuit Court of Cook County on behalf of Cook County Other Part(ies): Loyola University Chicago, Chicago, Illinois

Request: Authorization to enter into an interagency agreement

Good(s) or Service(s): The Cook County Safety and Justice Challenge Stakeholders including the Office of the Chief Judge, Circuit Court of Cook County, Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office, Cook County Clerk of the Circuit Court, Cook County Public Defender’s Office, and Cook County Sheriff’s Office will provide the data items identified in Exhibit A of the attached Data Use Agreement (DUA) to the Loyola University Chicago. Loyola University Chicago will help design and develop a data portal to host criminal justice data to support data-informed policy decision making.

Agreement period: Effective upon execution by all parties through 12/31/2023

Fiscal Impact: None

Accounts: N/A

Agreement Number(s): N/A

Summary/Notes: The Office of the Chief Judge in collaboration with Cook County criminal justice stakeholders has been awarded the second round of funding through the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation’s Safety and Justice Challenge to safely reduce the use of local incarceration by reducing the flow of individuals into jail, shortening lengths of stay in jail, and diminishing racial and ethnic disparities in jail populations without compromising public safety. The proposed DUA facilitates the data exchange between the Cook County Safety and Justice Challenge and Loyola University Chicago to design and develop a data portal which will be used to provide statistical data and analytical trends within and across key decision points in the criminal justice system, inform policy decision making and enhance transparency. The Loyola University Chicago is separately funded by the MacArthur Foundation, and the proposed DUA does not have any fiscal impacts on Cook County.

OFFICE OF THE CHIEF JUDGE

PUBLIC GUARDIAN

21-0382

Presented by: CHARLES P. GOLBERT, Cook County Public Guardian, IRIS Y. MARTINEZ, Clerk of the Circuit Court

PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT

Department(s): Office of the Pubic Guardian, Circuit Court of Cook County

Vendor: Quadient, Inc., Milford, Connecticut

Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to Renew & Increase contract

Good(s) or Service(s): Leasing of Postage Machines & Meters for Public Guardian Office Original Contract Period: 11/22/2017 - 12/5/2019, with two (2), one (1) year renewal options Proposed Amendment Type: Renewal and Increase

Proposed Contract Period: Renewal period 12/6/2020 - 12/5/2021

Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $26,994.24

Original Approval (Board or Procurement): Procurement, 11/22/2017, $17,996.16

Increase Requested: $8,998.09

Previous Board Increase(s): N/A

Previous Chief Procurement Officer Increase(s): 2/4/2020, $8,998.08

Previous Board Renewals: N/A

Previous Chief Procurement Officer Renewals: 2/4/2020, 12/6/2019-12/5/2020

Previous Board Extension(s): N/A

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

Potential Fiscal Impact: FY2021 $8,998.09

Accounts: Office and Data Processing Equipment Rental Account. 11100.1305.35325.550010 & 11100.1305.35320.550010

Contract Number(s): 1718-16372

Concurrences:

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

The Chief Procurement Officer concurs.

Summary: The Public Guardian’s Office is required by law to notify clients and wards, family members, and foster parents of court dates. Furthermore, the department is required to serve legal documents on opposing counsel which requires mailing legal documents. Also, as many individuals requiring notice of proceedings in child protection, adult guardianship and domestic relations matters are not proficient in using electronic mail. Mailing legal documents via the US Postal Service ensures appropriate legal notice is provided of proceedings. The Public Guardian’s Office is exercising a renewal option for current contract 1718-16372.

This contract was awarded through the competitive bidding process in accordance with the Cook County Procurement Code. Quadient was the lowest, responsive and responsible bidder.

OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK

21-0355

Presented by: KAREN A. YARBROUGH, County Clerk

PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT (TECHNOLOGY)

Department(s): County Clerk

Vendor: Avenu Insights and Analytics, LLC, Centreville, Virginia

Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to renew and increase contract Good(s) or Service(s): Software Maintenance

Original Contract Period: 9/4/2019 - 9/3/2020, with two (2), one (1) year renewal options Proposed Amendment Type: Renewal and Increase

Proposed Contract Period: Renewal period 9/4/2020 - 9/3/2021

Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $85,000.00

Original Approval (Board or Procurement): Procurement, 9/5/2019, $85,000.00

Increase Requested: $85,000.00

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 $85,000.00

Accounts: 11314.1110.18675.520830

Contract Number(s): 1818-17644

Concurrences:

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

The Chief Procurement Officer concurs.

Summary: This request constitutes an exercise of a one (1) year option to renew the maintenance contract. maintenance contract is needed for the purpose of supporting the Recording Operation’s Software. This is a Sole Source Procurement pursuant to Section 34-139 of the Cook County Procurement Code.

OFFICE OF THE SHERIFF

DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS

21-0251

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

PROPOSED CONTRACT AMENDMENT

Department(s): Sheriff’s Community Corrections Department and Adult Probation

Vendor: Track Group, Inc., Naperville, Illinois

Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to increase contract

Good(s) or Service(s): Global Positioning System (GPS) Services

Original Contract Period: 1/28/2019 - 1/27/2022, with two (2), one (1) year renewal options Proposed Amendment Type: Increase

Proposed Contract Period: N/A

Total Current Contract Amount Authority: $4,064,311.50

Original Approval (Board or Procurement): Board, 1/24/2019, $4,064,311.50

Increase Requested: $13,389,943.00

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 2020-1232 $1,267,493.00; FY 2021 $7,604,957.00; FY 2022 $1,267,493.00

FY 2021-1280 $3,000,000.00; FY 2022 $250,000.00

Accounts:

11100.1232.13265.540150.00000.00000

11100.1280.10155.540134.00000.00000

Contract Number(s): 1515-15006B

Concurrences:

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

The Chief Procurement Officer concurs.

Summary: This increase will allow the Sheriff’s Community Corrections Department and Adult Probation to provide Global Positioning System (GPS) Services for youth and adults who are ordered by the Court to wear an electronic monitoring device.

The increase to the contract is needed due to the unforeseen significant increase in electronic monitoring (EM) participants during FY 2020 and the Sheriff’s Office transitioning current EM participants from Radio Frequency (RF) equipment to GPS equipment.

The contract was awarded through the Request for Proposals (RFP) process in accordance with the Cook County Procurement Code. Track Group, Inc., was selected based on established evaluation criteria.

OFFICE OF THE SHERIFF

FISCAL ADMINISTRATION AND SUPPORT SERVICES

21-0003

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

PROPOSED CONTRACT (TECHNOLOGY)

Department(s): Cook County Sheriff’s Office

Vendor: Lexipol, LLC, Aliso Viejo, California

Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to enter into and execute contract Good(s) or Service(s): Policy Dissemination Management System

Contract Value: $872,796.00

Contract period: 12/23/2020 - 12/22/2023, with two (2) one (1) year renewal options

Potential Fiscal Year Budget Impact: FY 21 $264,517.00, FY 22 $300,053.00, FY 23 $308,226.00 Accounts: 11100.1217.15050.540136

Contract Number(s): 2004-18341

Concurrence(s):

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

The Chief Procurement Officer concurs.

The Chief Information Officer has reviewed this item and concurs with this recommendation.

Summary: Requesting authorization to enter into and execute a contract with Lexipol, LLC. for the Sheriff’s Office Knowledge and Management System.

This contract will allow the continuation of a subscription service, that includes policy/procedure manual development and Implementation with start to finish project management on every policy/procedure within the Sheriff’s Office. Policy/procedure content is specific to Federal and Illinois law including legislative updates. Policy/procedure development utilizes interactive online software to develop policies and procedures that are standardized and customized to the operations of the Sheriff’s Office and its components.

This is a sole source procurement pursuant to section 34-139 of the Cook County Procurement Code.

21-0006

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

PROPOSED CONTRACT

Department(s): Cook County Sheriff’s Office, Cook County Department of Highways, and Cook County Department of Emergency Management and Regional Security

Vendor:

Acorn Garage, Inc., Chicago, Illinois (2045-18244A Mechanical Repair, Zone 1)

BCR Automotive Group, LLC d/b/a Roesch Ford, Bensenville, Illinois (2045-18244B Auto Body Repair, Zone 1)

URT E&R Towing, Inc., Markham, Illinois (2045-18244C Mechanical Repair, Zone 2)

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

Good(s) or Service(s): Mechanical and Auto Body Repair for Buses, Trailers, and Trucks, Zones 1 and 2 Contract Value:

2045-18244A, $1,730,000.00

2045-18244B, $488,250.00

2045-18244C, $1,176,000.00

Contract period: 12/18/2020 - 12/17/2023, with two (2), one (1) year renewal options

Potential Fiscal Year Budget Impact:

2045-18244A - FY 2021 $576,666.66; FY2022 $576,666.67; FY2023, $576,666.67

2045-18244B - FY 2021 $162,750.00; FY2022 $162,750.00; FY2023, $162,750.00

2045-18244C - FY 2021 $392,000.00; FY2022 $392,000.00; FY2023, $392,000.00

Accounts:

11100.1499.13355.540250 - $2,098,000.00

11856.1500.15675.540250 - $1,000,000.00

11900.1265.53653.540250 - $296,250.00

Contract Number(s): 2045-18244A, 2045-18244B, 2045-18244C

Concurrences:

The vendors have met the Minority- and Women-owned Business Enterprise Ordinance via direct participation.

The Chief Procurement Officer concurs.

Summary: These Contracts will allow the Sheriff’s Office, Department of Transportation and Highways and Department of Emergency Management and Regional Security to receive mechanical and auto body repair services to maintain the buses, trailers, and trucks within their respective department’s fleets.

In accordance with the Cook County Procurement Code, the Office of the Chief Procurement Officer issued a publicly advertised competitive bid for Mechanical and Auto Body Repair Services for Buses, Trailers, and Trucks for Zones 1 and 2. Also, the bid was set up with two groups: Autobody Repair and Mechanical Repair. Further, within each Group bids were sought for Zone 1 and Zone 2. Accordingly, the bid said bidders can bid on any or all Groups and Zones so that up to four awards could be made. Acorn Garage, Inc. was the lowest, responsive, and responsible bidder for Mechanical Repair Services for Zone 1. BCR Automotive Group, LLC d/b/a Roesch Ford was the lowest, responsive and responsible bidder for Auto Body Repair Services for Zone 1. URT E&R Towing, Inc. was the lowest, responsive and responsible bidder for Mechanical Repair Services for Zone 2. The Office of the Chief Procurement Officer will issue a rebid for Auto Body Repair Services for Zone 2.

21-0352

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

PROPOSED INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT

Department: Cook County Sheriff’s Office

Other Part(ies): Prairie State College, Chicago Heights, Illinois

Request: Authorization to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement between Cook County Sheriff’s Office and the Prairie State College

Goods or Services: The Cook County Sheriff’s Office will provide 911 system dispatching/monitoring services for the Prairie State College twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week.

Agreement Number(s): N/A

Agreement Period: Upon approval by the Statewide 911 Administrator

Fiscal Impact: None - Revenue Neutral

Accounts: 11324.1210.11948.580380-ETSB 911 Special Purpose Fund

Summary: Authorization for the Cook County Sheriff’s Office and the Prairie State College to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement for 911 system dispatching/monitoring services for the Prairie State College Police Department, twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. The Prairie State College Police Department’s dispatch will transmit on a Cook County 800 mhz frequency.

The Prairie State College agrees to reimburse the Cook County Sheriff’s Office on a monthly basis for all personnel and operational costs associated with this Intergovernmental Agreement, including but not limited to costs associated with any additional positions for the performance of services (Sheriff’s Reimbursement”). Reimbursement shall take place in accordance with the following schedule:

1. 1st year of service - $51,670.00

2. 2nd year of service - $53,744.00

3. 3rd year of service - $55,780.00

4. 4th year of service - $57,890.00

5. 5th year of service - $60,236.00.

Sheriff’s Office will send a monthly invoice. Payment will be due within thirty (30) days of receipt of invoice.

OFFICE OF THE STATE'S ATTORNEY

21-0330

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

PROPOSED GRANT AWARD RENEWAL

Department: State’s Attorney’s Office

Grantee: State’s Attorney’s Office

Grantor: Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention

Request: Authorization to renew grant

Purpose: The Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force works to aggressively identify, investigate, and prosecute persons who use the internet to sexually exploit children as well as prevent such exploitation through community outreach and education.

Grant Amount: $422,004.00

Grant Period: 10/1/2020 - 9/30/2021

Fiscal Impact: None

Accounts: N/A

Most Recent Date of Board Authorization for Grant: 11/16/2016

Most Recent Grant Amount: $340,351

Concurrences:

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

Summary: Requesting authorization to accept a grant renewal in the amount of $422,004 from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention for the Cook County Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force Program. This grant renewal will allow the Office to continue to dedicate one administrative assistant to support the work of the Task Force, one full-time Assistant State’s Attorney and one part-time Assistant State’s Attorney to focus on ICAC cases, as well as continue to provide funding to equip and train the Cook County ICAC Task Force partner agencies in an effort to aggressively identify, investigate, and prosecute persons who use the internet to sexually exploit children as well as prevent such exploitation through community outreach and education. The Cook County ICAC Task Force partners include representatives of the State’s Attorney’s Office, the Chicago Police Department and law enforcement agencies from throughout Cook County. Task Force partners from local law enforcement agencies concentrate their investigative efforts in the City of Chicago and the entire outlying suburban Cook County area. This grant does not require a match contribution.

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.

COMMITTEE ITEMS REQUIRING BOARD ACTION

AUDIT COMMITTEE MEETING DECEMBER 15, 2020

20-5642 REPORT FY’ 20 4th Quarter Open Recommendation Status Report

FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING OF DECEMBER 15, 2020

20-4903 PROPOSED RESOLUTION Requesting Presentations from the Cook County Treasurer and Cook County Assessor to Discuss the Impact of Increased Property Taxes on Constituents

RULES AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE MEETING OF DECEMBER 16, 2020

21-0494 JOURNAL OF PROCEEDINGS Proceedings of the regular (virtual) meeting held on 11/19/2020

20-3460 PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDMENT Juneteenth Recognized as a Cook County Holiday

20-3950 PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDMENT Cook County Records Compliance and Archives Ordinance

FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING OF DECEMBER 16, 2020

COURT ORDERS

WORKERS' COMPENSATION CLAIMS

PROPOSED SETTLEMENTS

21-0408 REPORT Workers’ Compensation Claim Payments 11/1/2020 - 11/30/2020 21-0411 REPORT Self-Insurance Claims Month Ending November 30, 2020

21-0395 REPORT Revenues and Expenses Period Ending 10/31/2020

Board of Commissioners Board Agenda December 17, 2020

20-0998 REPORT Health & Hospitals Report Period December 2020

20-4357 PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDMENT Modifications to the Independent Revenue Forecasting Commission for Cook County

20-4882 PROPOSED ORDINANCE Providing for the Issuance of General Obligation Refunding Bonds or, In Lieu Thereof, Sales Tax Revenue Bonds of the County of Cook, Illinois

20-4979 PROPOSED ORDINANCE Providing for the Issuance of Sales Tax Revenue Bonds, Series 2021, of the County of Cook, Illinois; the Approval, Execution and Delivery of a Fifth Supplemental Indenture: and Providing for Other Matters in Connection with the Issuance of the Series 2021 Bonds.

20-5594 PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDMENT Cook County Medical Examiner’s Ordinance Amendment

ZONING AND BUILDING COMMITTEE MEETING OF DECEMBER 16, 2020

20-3562 PROPOSED ORDINANCE Residential Tenant and Landlord Ordinance

HEALTH AND HOSPITALS COMMITTEE MEETING OF DECEMBER 16, 2020

20-1117 REPORT CCDPH Quarterly Report Third Quarter 2020

20-1119 REPORT CCDPH Quarterly Report Fourth Quarter 2020

BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

MEETING OF DECEMBER 16, 2020

20-5245 PROPOSED RESOLUTION Lynch Ventures LLC 6b Property Tax Incentive Request 20-5246 PROPOSED RESOLUTION ENYM, LLC 6b Property Tax Incentive Request 20-5271 PROPOSED RESOLUTION PHABB Partners LLC 6b Property Tax Incentive Request 20-5272 PROPOSED RESOLUTION MLRP 2250 Lively LLC 6b Property Tax Incentive Request

LEGISLATION AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE MEETING OF DECEMBER 16, 2020

20-4415 PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDMENT Various Changes Regarding County Clerk

19-1329 PROPOSED RESOLUTION Requesting a Hearing of the Legislation and Intergovernmental Relations Committee to Discuss Pending Legislation Before the Illinois General Assembly and the United States Congress

TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION COMMITTEE MEETING OF DECEMBER 16, 2020

20-4900 PROPOSED CONTRACT (TECHNOLOGY) Microsoft Corporation, Redmond, Washington 20-4901 PROPOSED CONTRACT (TECHNOLOGY) Workforce Software LLC, Livonia, Michigan

ASSET MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE MEETING OF DECEMBER 16, 2020

20-5423 PROPOSED CONTRACT Frank Cooney Company, Elk Grove Village, Illinois

CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMMITTEE MEETING OF DECEMBER 16, 2020

20-5424 REPORT The Annual Report of the Juvenile Temporary Detention Center Advisory Board for 2019

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