Dupage Policy Journal

DuPage County Board met Oct. 10.

Here is the agenda provided by the board:

1. CALL TO ORDER  

2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE  

3. INVOCATION  

3.A. Pastor David Elliott – Lutheran Church of the Master, Carol Stream 

4. ROLL CALL  

5. CHAIR'S REPORT  

5.A. East Branch DuPage River Trail Grant Check Presentation 

5.B. Breast Cancer Awareness Month Proclamation 

5.C. Domestic Violence Awareness Month Proclamation 

6. PUBLIC COMMENT Limited to 3 minutes per person  

7. CONSENT ITEMS  

7.A. 23-3254  

DuPage County Board Minutes - Regular Meeting - Tuesday September 26, 2023 

7.B. 23-3122  

09-22-2023 Paylist 

7.C. 23-3139  

09-26-2023 Paylist 

7.D. 23-3210  

09-29-2023 Paylist 

7.E. 23-3235  

10-03-2023 Paylist 

7.F. 23-3215  

Clerk's Monthly Receipt and Disbursement Report - September 2023 

7.G. 23-3230  

Change orders to various contracts as specified in the attached packet. 

8. COUNTY BOARD - CHILDRESS    

8.A. CB-R-0091-23  

2024 County Board Meeting Schedule 

9. FINANCE - CHAPLIN  

Committee Update  

9.A. FI-R-0221-23  

Renewal of Group Insurance Programs (Human Resources) 

9.B. FI-R-0225-23  

Approval of a grant agreement between the County of DuPage and The Community House, for the use of ARPA funds, for services provided in the Willowbrook Corner area, in the amount of $277,357. (ARPA ITEM) 

9.C. FI-R-0226-23  

Approval of a grant agreement between the County of DuPage and YWCA Metropolitan Chicago, for the use of ARPA funds, for services provided in the Willowbrook Corner area, in the amount of $556,684. (ARPA ITEM) 

9.D. FI-R-0227-23  

Additional appropriation for the Public Defender, Company 1000, Accounting Unit 6300, $33,000. (Public Defender's Office) 

9.E. FI-R-0228-23  

Recommendation for approval to change the annual compensation for the members of the Sheriff's Merit Commission. (Sheriff's Merit Commission) 

9.F. FI-R-0229-23  

Acceptance and appropriation of the Illinois Home Weatherization Assistance Program DOE Grant PY24, Inter-Governmental Agreement No. 22-402028, Company 5000 - Accounting Unit 1400, $595,551. (Community Services)

9.G. FI-R-0230-23  

Acceptance and appropriation of additional funding of the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) HHS Supplemental Grant PY23 Inter-Governmental Agreement No. 23-274028, Company 5000 - Accounting Unit 1420, from $1,118,000 to $1,949,787 - an increase of $831,787. (Community Services) 

9.H. FI-R-0231-23  

Acceptance and appropriation of the Help America Vote Act - Polling Place Accessibility Grant PY24, Company 5000 - Accounting Unit 1071, $654,661. (County Clerk - Election Division) 

9.I. FI-R-0232-23  

Appointment of County Engineer 

9.J. FI-R-0234-23  

Recommendation for the approval of the County Board Rules Change - Order of Agenda 

9.K. FI-R-0235-23  

Budget Transfers 10-10-2023 - Various Companies and Accounting Units 

9.L. FI-P-0017-23  

Recommendation for the approval of a contract purchase order to Rock, Fusco & Connelly, LLC, to provide consultation services related to collective bargaining matters for labor negotiations, for the period of December 1, 2023 through November 30, 2024, for the County Board, for a contract total amount not to exceed $150,000. Other professional services not subject to competitive bidding per 55 ILCS 5/5-1022(a). Vendor selected pursuant to DuPage County Code Section 2-353(1)(b). (Human Resources) 

10. ANIMAL SERVICES - KRAJEWSKI 

Committee Update 

11. DEVELOPMENT - TORNATORE 

Committee Update  

11.A. DC-P-0017-23  

Recommendation for the approval of a contract to Accela, Inc., for annual subscription service for Velosimo software integration between Accela on-line permitting software and Bluebeam plan review software, for the period of December 1, 2023 through November 30, 2024, for a contract total amount not to exceed $30,618 (Building & Zoning - $7,654.50, Division of Transportation - $7,654.50, Public Works - $7,654.50, Stormwater - $7,654.50). Per 55 ILCS 5/5-1022 (d) IT/Telecom purchases under $35,000.

11.B. AH-R-002-23  

Resolution AH-R-002-23 - A Resolution to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) and our partner Collar Counties to participate in a competitive grant application to the department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for their “pro housing” Notice Of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) seeking a portion of the $85 million federal grant for the identification and removal of barriers to affordable housing production and preservation.  

12. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - LAPLANTE 

Committee Update 

13. ENVIRONMENTAL - RUTLEDGE 

Committee Update

14. HUMAN SERVICES - SCHWARZE  

Committee Update  

14.A. HS-R-0060-23  

Amendment to Purchase Order 6033-0001 SERV, issued to Healthy Air Heating & Air, Inc., to provide architectural weatherization labor and materials for Community Services' Weatherization Program, to increase the contract in the amount of $192,000, for a new contract amount of $677,534.70.

14.B. HS-R-0061-23  

Approval of Issuance of Payments by DuPage County to Energy Assistance Providers through the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) HHS Supplemental Grant PY23, Inter-Governmental Agreement No. 23-274028 in the amount of $558,817. (Community Services)

14.C. HS-P-0070-23  

Recommendation for the approval a contract purchase order to DuPage Federation On Human Services Reform, to provide telephonic and face-to-face interpretation, American Sign Language (ASL), and translation services to the Community Services Department (ASL for Finance), for the period October 11, 2023 through October 10, 2024, for a total contract amount not to exceed $38,000; per proposal #23-072-CS.

14.D. HS-P-0071-23  

Recommendation for the approval of a contract purchase order to Medline Industries, Inc., to furnish and deliver surgical face masks for the DuPage Care Center, for the period October 11, 2023 through October 10, 2024, for a contract total not to exceed $68,830.43. Contract pursuant to the Intergovernmental Cooperation Act OMNIA Partners Cooperative Contract #2021003157. (ARPA ITEM)

14.E. 23-3192  

HHS-P-0327A-22 - Amendment to Resolution HHS-P-0327-22, issued to AirGas USA, LLC, to furnish and deliver portable oxygen for the residents at the DuPage Care Center, for the period December 1, 2022 through November 30, 2023, to increase encumbrance in the amount of $7,500, an 21.43% increase. (6182-0001 SERV)

14.F. 23-3193  

HS-P-0054A-23 - Amendment to Resolution HS-P-0054-23, issued to Maxim Healthcare Services, to provide supplemental nursing staffing services, for the DuPage Care Center, for the period April 13, 2023 through April 12, 2024, to increase encumbrance in the amount of $95,410, a 79.51% increase. (6363-0001 SERV)

15. JUDICIAL AND PUBLIC SAFETY - EVANS  

Committee Update  

15.A. JPS-P-0065-23  

Recommendation for the approval of a contract to Axon Enterprise, Inc., for the purchase of Officer Safety Plan 10 Premium to allow for upgraded taser devices, for the Sheriff's Office, for a contract total not to exceed $3,400,000; per Sourcewell Contract #070720-AXN. (Sheriff's Office)

15.B. JPS-P-0066-23  

Recommendation for the approval of a contract to Axon Enterprise, Inc., for the purchase of the Fleet 3 System to provide updated technology in all patrol and prisoner transport vehicles, for the Sheriff's Office, for a contract total not to exceed $1,515,000; per Sourcewell Contract #070720-AXN. (Sheriff's Office)  

16. LEGISLATIVE - DESART 

Committee Update 

17. PUBLIC WORKS - GARCIA 

Committee Update  

17.A. FM-R-0004-23  

Recommendation for the approval of an Agreement between the County of DuPage, Illinois and the DuPage County Bar Association, for lease of space at The Henry J. Hyde Judicial Office Facility, for Facilities Management, for a monthly rate of five hundred dollars ($500.00), for the four-year period of April 1, 2024 through March 31, 2028.

17.B. FM-P-0083-23  

Recommendation for the approval of a contract to Kluber, Inc., to provide Professional Architectural and Engineering Design Services, for the #2 boiler burner replacement at the Power Plant, add a new heat exchanger at the JOF building, replace the utility tunnel exhaust fans for the Power Plant, replace (4) four air supply units at the Power Plant, and construction administration for the JTK HVAC replacement project, for Facilities Management, for the period of October 10, 2023 through November 30, 2025, for a total contract amount not to exceed $199,125. Professional Services (Architects, Engineers and Land Surveyors) vetted through a qualification-based selection process in compliance with the Illinois Local Government Professional Services Selection Act, 50 ILCS 510/.01 et seq.  

18. STORMWATER - ZAY  

Committee Update 

19. STRATEGIC PLANNING - COVERT 

Committee Update

20. TECHNOLOGY - YOO  

Committee Update  

20.A. TE-P-0066-23  

Recommendation for the approval of a contract purchase order to CyberRisk Alliance LLC, for a membership in the CyberSecurity Collaborative through the National Association of Counties (NACo), for Information Technology. This contract covers the period of November 24, 2023 through November 23, 2026, for a contract total amount of $34,999. Exempt from bidding per 55 ILCS 5/5-1022 'Competitive Bids' (D) IT/Telecom Purchases Under $35,000. (ARPA ITEM)  

21. TRANSPORTATION - OZOG 

Committee Update  

21.A. DT-R-0084-23  

Willowbrook Corners Safe Routes to School grant application assuring DuPage County's financial commitment.

21.B. DT-R-0085-23  

Intergovernmental Agreement between the County of DuPage and the City of Darien for improvements on Lemont Road, from 83rd Street to 87th Street, and on 87th Street, from Havens Drive to Lemont Road to establish the jurisdictional, maintenance and energy responsibilities and costs with respect to the traffic signals and street lighting improvements.

21.C. DT-P-0098-23  

Recommendation for the approval of an agreement to Leech Tishman Fuscaldo & Lampl, LLC, to provide Professional Legal Services to negotiate Highway Authority Benefit Agreement Applications, as needed for the Division of Transportation, for the period December 1, 2023 through November 30, 2025, for an agreement total not to exceed $80,000. Appointed as a Special Assistant State’s Attorney by the DuPage County State’s Attorney pursuant to DuPage County Procurement Ordinance 2-356. (County to be reimbursed 100% of incurred fees).

21.D. DT-P-0099-23  

Recommendation for the approval of an agreement to Leech Tishman Fuscaldo & Lampl, LLC, to provide Professional Legal Services to assist with environmental issues, as needed for the Division of Transportation, for the period December 1, 2023 through November 30, 2025, for an agreement total not to exceed $80,000. Appointed as a Special Assistant State’s Attorney by the DuPage County State’s Attorney pursuant to DuPage County Procurement Ordinance 2-356.

21.E. DT-P-0100-23  

Recommendation for the approval of a contract to K-Tech Specialty Coatings, Inc., to furnish and deliver de-icing liquids, as needed for the Division of Transportation, for the period November 1, 2023 through October 31, 2025, for a contract total not to exceed $215,000. Exempt from bidding per 55 ILCS 5/5-1022(c) not suitable for competitive bids - Sole Source (proprietary).

21.F. 23-3059  

TE-P-0418A-21 - Amendment to Resolution TE-P-0418-21 issued to AT&T Mobility for cellular and wireless services for the various departments of the County of DuPage, to increase the encumbrance in the amount of $60,000, for the Division of Transportation, resulting in an amended contract amount of $1,127,950, an increase of 5.62%.

21.G. 23-3164  

DT-R-0298A-21 Amendment to DT-R-0298-21 Agreement between the County of DuPage, State of Illinois Department of Transportation, and Chicago, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad LLC. d/b/a Progressive Rail Incorporated, for railroad crossing improvements along York Road, between Sievert Court and Foster Avenue, Section 20-00171-08-FP, to increase Federal/State and Railroad cost participation.  

22. DISCUSSION    

22.A. 23-3250  

PA99-0646 Pension Obligation Projections Required by the Local Government Wage Increase Transparency Act  

23. OLD BUSINESS  

24. NEW BUSINESS  

25. EXECUTIVE SESSION  

25.A. Pursuant to Open Meetings Act 5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (2) - Collective Negotiating Matters 

25.B. Pursuant to Open Meetings Act 5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (11) - Litigation 

26. MEETING ADJOURNED  

26.A. This meeting is adjourned to Tuesday, October 24, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. 

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