Lake County Board Met Sept. 14.
Here is the agenda provided by the board:
CALL TO ORDER
MOMENT OF SILENCE
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS
ADDENDA TO THE AGENDA
SPECIAL RECOGNITION AND PRESENTATIONS
1 21-1395
Special recognition in observance of the 20th anniversary of September 11, 2001.
2 21-1377
Special recognition proclaiming September as National Hispanic and Latinx Heritage Month.
3 21-1396
Special recognition proclaiming September as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.
4 21-1378
Special recognition proclaiming September as Suicide Prevention Awareness Month.
5 21-1178
CARES Act - Coronavirus Relief Fund: Lake County Plan Update.
PUBLIC COMMENT (ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA)
CHAIR'S REMARKS
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
CONSENT AGENDA (Items 5 - 47)
6 21-1266
Minutes from August 10, 2021
*CLAIMS AGAINST LAKE COUNTY, IL*
7 21-1367
Report of Claims Against Lake County, Illinois for the month of August 2021.
*REPORTS*
8 21-1255
Report from Joy Gossman, Public Defender, for the month of July, 2021.
9 21-1238
Report from John D. Idleburg, Sheriff, for the month of July, 2021.
10 21-1263
Report from Robin M. O’Connor, County Clerk, for the month of July, 2021. Attachments: LCC Report for July 2021
11 21-1248
Report from Erin Cartwright Weinstein, Clerk of the Circuit Court, for the month of July, 2021.
12 21-1254
Report from Jennifer Banek, Coroner, for the month of June, 2021.
13 21-1206
Report of Holly Kim, Treasurer, for January 2021.
14 21-1207
Report of Holly Kim, Treasurer, for February 2021.
15 21-1208
Report of Holly Kim, Treasurer, for March 2021.
16 21-1226
Report from Mary Ellen Vanderventer, Recorder of Deeds, for the month of July 2021.
17 21-1357
Monthly Finance Report.
*LAKE COUNTY BOARD*
18 21-1386
Resolution providing for the reappointment of Roy Anderson as a member of the Avon-Fremont Drainage District.
19 21-1360
Resolution providing for the reappointment of Gerald Vander Meer as a Member of the Grubb School Drainage District.
*LAW AND JUDICIAL COMMITTEE*
20 21-1251
Joint resolution authorizing an emergency appropriation in the amount of $50,000 in funding from the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services and the approval of the renewal of Intergovernmental Agreement for the Nineteenth Judicial Circuit’s Access and Visitation Program for state Fiscal Year (FY) 2022.
∙ The Nineteenth Judicial Circuit receives grant funding from the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services to provide mediation services for never-married parents involved in visitation and custody-related disputes in an effort to increase child support collections from this population.
∙ The state would like to continue funding the Nineteenth Judicial Circuit’s program in the amount of $50,000 for state FY 2022.
∙ This access and visitation grant does not require matching funds.
∙ From July 2021 through June 2022, this program conducts mediations.
21 21-1252
Joint resolution authorizing an emergency appropriation with offsetting revenue in the amount of $20,000 to support the Nineteenth Judicial Circuit Court’s Self-Represented Litigant Coordinator.
∙ The Illinois Supreme Court Commission on access to Justice has awarded the Nineteenth Judicial Circuit Court $20,000 to support the work of the Court’s Self-Represented Litigants (SRL) Coordinator.
∙ Allowable uses for these funds are for partial funding of the Self-Represented Litigant Coordinators salary, continuation of an early resolution program, web-site development to include chat feature and supplies and equipment.
∙ The Court has received grant funding under this program since FY 2018
∙ This resolution authorizes an emergency appropriation of $20,000. This grant does not require a match.
22 21-1253
Joint resolution authorizing an emergency appropriation with offsetting revenue in the amount of $290,901 to implement Adult Redeploy Illinois programming for the Nineteenth Judicial Circuit Court.
∙ The Adult Redeploy Illinois Oversight Board (Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority) recently announced that the Nineteenth Judicial Circuit was awarded $290,901 in Adult Redeploy Illinois funding for the grant period of July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022.
∙ The Court has received Adult Redeploy Illinois funding since 2008.
∙ The program will provide residential treatment for high risk and high need offenders who are chemically dependent, recovery coaching services, and access to recovery home services which will provide a continuum of care in the community.
∙ This resolution authorizes an emergency appropriation of $290,901 and the execution of a program agreement to accept the grant funding. The grant does not require a match.
23 21-1240
Joint resolution accepting the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HITDA) grant from the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) and authorizing an emergency appropriation in the amount of $294,000.
∙ In May of 2020, the Sheriff’s Office applied for membership and funding of the HITDA through the Office of ONDCP.
∙ The Sheriff’s Office received notification on March 1, 2021, that it had been awarded an additional $294,000. Grant funds will be primarily used to defray the cost of overtime specifically for HIDTA related investigations and for investigative supplies necessary for HIDTA investigations.
∙ The mission of the HIDTA Program is to enhance and coordinate America’s drug-control efforts among local, state and Federal law enforcement agencies in order to eliminate or reduce drug trafficking and its harmful consequences in critical regions of the United States
∙ The mission includes coordination efforts to reduce the production, manufacturing, distribution, transportation and chronic use of illegal drugs, as well as the attendant money laundering of drug proceeds.
24 21-1311
Joint Resolution authorizing the application, acceptance, and emergency appropriation of a Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) in the amount of $5,000 for the purpose of enhancing the State’s Attorney’s Office’s capacity to provide intimate partner violence prevention education and outreach.
∙ Under this JAG program, the City of Waukegan, the City of Zion, and Lake County on behalf of the Lake County State’s Attorney’s Office, are eligible for a joint award of $39,442 in FY 2021 grant funds.
∙ The potential allocation of the eligible funds is $5,000 to Lake County on behalf of the State’s Attorney’s Office, $24,697 to the City of Waukegan, and $9,745 to the City of Zion.
∙ The State’s Attorney’s Office will use the $5,000 for printed materials and social media outreach, informing the Lake County community about intimate partner violence.
∙ The source of program funding is 100 percent federal JAG; no match is required.
25 21-1307
Joint resolution approving a second 12-month (no-cost) extension to the Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA), on behalf of the Lake County Sheriff, Lake County Emergency Telephone System Board (ETSB), and the Lake County Board, to remain a member of the Regional 9-1-1 Consolidation Implementation Governance Committees formed by 21 independent Public Safety Entities in Lake County.
∙ Original IGA expired on September 6, 2020.
∙ 9 1 1 Consolidation Policy Committee approved the first 12-month extension to September 6, 2021 on August 20, 2020.
∙ 9 1 1 Consolidation Policy Committee approved a second 12-month extension to September 6, 2022 on August 5, 2021.
∙ Continuation of the IGA provides the opportunity to seamlessly complete an ongoing procurement of 9-1-1 technology as well as to develop agreements that support future consolidation pathways.
*HEALTH AND COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE*
26 21-1228
Joint resolution accepting the Aetna Better Health of Illinois grant and authorizing an emergency appropriation in the amount of $250,000 for the Diabetes Care Initiative grant.
∙ The $250,000 Aetna Better Health of Illinois grant will be used to support salaries, fringe benefits, A1C point of care testing machines, and glucose monitoring kits.
∙ The $250,000 in additional grant funding has not been previously appropriated because the grant resources were secured after the County’s adoption of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 budget.
∙ The grant award will be for the period July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2023. Attachments: ABHIL $250K
27 21-1237
Joint resolution approving the Second Amendment to Program Year (PY) 2021 the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Annual Action Plan (AAP).
∙ HUD requires the submission of an AAP and associated amendments to govern expenditure of federal housing and community development funding for each program year.
∙ The second amendment to the PY 2021, approved by the Lake County Housing and Community Development Commission (HCDC) on August 25, proposes the following changes:
o Supplemental funding for previously approved projects including a senior housing construction, affordable housing rehab and resale, a community integrated living arrangement and down payment assistance.
o Reallocation of prior program year funding to support the acquisition and rehabilitation of scattered site properties from the Lake County Housing Authority (LCHA).
o Change in subrecipient from Lake County Administrator’s Office to the Independence Center for facility improvements at the Living Room Wellness Center.
∙ Contingency fund approvals will be subject to specific administrative approval mechanisms and Board Committee reporting requirements for contract contingencies.
*PUBLIC WORKS, PLANNING AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE*
28 21-1242
Joint resolution appropriating $1,187,000 of Motor Fuel Tax funds for the maintenance and electrical service of traffic control signals, street lights, and Lake County PASSAGE field elements, under the applicable Illinois Highway Code, from December 1, 2021, to November 30, 2022, authorizing the one-year renewal clause with Meade Electric Company, Inc., Willowbrook, Illinois, in the amount of $926,165.14.
∙ Patrol One maintenance activities are paid out of the Motor Fuel Tax fund, including the maintenance, electrical service, and Joint Utility Locating Information for Excavators (JULIE) locates for the County traffic control signals, streetlights, other field equipment, and field elements of Lake County PASSAGE.
∙ Traffic signal maintenance is currently under contract with Meade Electric Company, Inc., Willowbrook, Illinois, with two one-year renewal clauses.
∙ Before a contract renewal can be signed, an appropriation from Motor Fuel Tax funds of $1,112,000 is needed for Fiscal Year 2022 contract maintenance services and $75,000 for electrical service.
∙ This is a shared service item, with existing agreements with Deerfield, Deer Park, Gurnee, Highland Park, Highwood, and the Illinois Department of Transportation for the inclusion of certain traffic signals within their jurisdiction in the County’s traffic signal maintenance contract for reimbursement to the County for their share.
∙ This project is included in the Transportation Improvement Program, and designated as Section 22-00000-01-GM.
29 21-1243
Joint resolution authorizing an agreement with the State of Illinois/Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), for improvements at the intersection of Illinois Route 60 and Wilson Road, and appropriating $50,000 of ¼% Sales Tax for Transportation funds.
∙ The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) will be improving the intersection of Illinois Route 60 at Wilson Road.
∙ The improvement will widen the intersection to provide turn lanes on Illinois Route 60 and install a new traffic signal.
∙ IDOT has secured federal funds to pay up to 80 percent of the costs for the project.
∙ The County’s share of the project for the improvements to Wilson Road is estimated to be $10,440.
∙ This project is included in the Transportation Improvement Program with construction expected to begin in 2021 and designated as Section 21-00070-11 -WR.
30 21-1269
Joint Resolution authorizing a contract with Constellation NewEnergy Gas Division, LLC Louisville, Kentucky for Natural Gas Transportation and Management Services in an annual estimated amount of $397,580.00.
∙ The current contract for Natural Gas Transportation and Management Services is expiring and a new contract is needed.
∙ An Invitation to Bid was issued and extended to fourteen potential service providers and electronic bids were received from two vendors ranging from $397,580 to $432,145.
∙ Based on the evaluation criteria set forth in the Invitation for Bid, Constellation NewEnergy Gas Division, LLC is the lowest responsive and responsible bidder for Lake County.
∙ The base contract is an estimated annual amount of $397,580 based on unit price per therm. This is an increased cost estimated at $24,580 over last year, which is due to low oil and gas reserves and a high demand.
∙ Included in the Invitation to Bid was a request for vendors to provide pricing on the purchase of additional carbon offsets.
∙ Constellation NewEnergy Gas Division, LLC included a cost of $0.03 per therm for carbon offsets. If the Board opts to undertake this option, the addition is estimated to increase the cost of the contract by $30,000 to an annual estimated amount of $427,580.
31 21-1312
Ordinance providing for the establishment of an altered speed zone for 30 miles per hour (MPH), currently unposted statutory 55 MPH, on Country Estates Road located in Cuba Township.
∙ The speed study was requested by the Cuba Township Highway Commissioner.
∙ The necessary speed studies have been undertaken and an ordinance is required to establish speed zones.
32 21-1313
Ordinance providing for the establishment of an altered speed zone for 30 miles per hour (MPH), currently unposted statutory 55 MPH, on Countryside Lane located in Cuba Township.
∙ The speed study was requested by the Cuba Township Highway Commissioner.
∙ The necessary speed studies have been undertaken and an ordinance is required to establish speed zones.
33 21-1302
Joint resolution authorizing an agreement with BLA, Inc., Itasca, Illinois, for a non-motorized crossing study at various locations in Lake County, at a maximum cost of $66,067 and appropriating $80,000 of ¼% Sales Tax for Transportation funds.
∙ The Lake County Division of Transportation (LCDOT) has identified 12
uncontrolled, non-motorized facility crossings of multi-lane highways, and desires to perform a study to determine potential improvements to increase safety at these locations.
∙ Lake County selects professional engineering firms in accordance with the Local Government Professional Services Selection Act, 50 ILCS 510/1 et. seq.
∙ LCDOT’s Consultant Selection Process has been approved by the Federal
Highway Administration and the Illinois Department of Transportation, and the firm selected for this project was selected in accordance with this approved process.
∙ LCDOT received and evaluated Statements of Interest and Qualifications from eight professional firms, of which three were short-listed and presented to a consultant selection committee.
∙ This study is included in the Transportation Improvement Program and is designated as Section 21-00999-84-ES.
34 21-1303
Joint resolution authorizing an agreement with Alfred Benesch and Company, Chicago, Illinois, for Phase I professional engineering services for non-motorized travel improvements along Lake Cook Road, between the Skokie Valley Bike Path and the Chicago Botanical Gardens entrance, at a maximum cost of $998,903, and appropriating $1,200,000 of ¼% Sales Tax for Transportation funds.
∙ Lake Cook Road, between the Skokie Valley Bike Path and the Chicago Botanical Gardens entrance at Turnbull Woods Court (0.9 miles), will be evaluated for non-motorized improvements. This section of bike path is identified on the County’s 2040 Non-Motorized Plan.
∙ Lake County selects professional engineering firms in accordance with the Local Government Professional Services Selection Act, 50 ILCS 510/1 et. seq.
∙ The Lake County Division of Transportation’s (LCDOT) Consultant Selection Process has been approved by the Federal Highway Administration and the Illinois Department of Transportation, and the firm selected for this project was selected in accordance with this approved process.
∙ LCDOT received and evaluated Statements of Interest and Qualifications from 11 professional firms, of which three were short-listed and presented to a consultant selection committee.
∙ This project is included in the Transportation Improvement Program and designated as Section 21-00265-02-BT.
35 21-1304
Joint resolution authorizing an agreement with BLA, Inc., Itasca, Illinois, for Phase I professional engineering services for non-motorized travel improvements along Washington Street, between Sextant Drive and Almond Road, at a maximum cost of $407,930, and appropriating $490,000 of ¼% Sales Tax for Transportation funds.
∙ Washington Street, between Sextant Drive and Almond Road (1.6 miles), will be evaluated for non-motorized improvements. This section of bike path is identified on the County’s 2040 Non-Motorized Plan and is also a priority gap in the bike path network.
∙ Lake County selects professional engineering firms in accordance with the Local Government Professional Services Selection Act, 50 ILCS 510/1 et. seq.
∙ The Lake County Division of Transportation’s (LCDOT) Consultant Selection Process has been approved by the Federal Highway Administration and the Illinois Department of Transportation, and the firm selected for this project was selected in accordance with this approved process.
∙ LCDOT received and evaluated Statements of Interest and Qualifications from eight professional firms, of which three were short-listed and presented to a consultant selection committee.
∙ This project is included in the Transportation Improvement Program and designated as Section 21-00110-15-BT.
*FINANCIAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE*
36 21-1271
Resolution authorizing a one-year contract renewal, for secure remote access via Citrix Workspace with CDW Government (CDW-G), Vernon Hills, Illinois, in an estimated amount of $54,081, with the option to renew for two additional one-year periods.
∙ Citrix Workspace currently provides secure remote access to Lake County.
∙ This authorizes a one-year contract with the option to renew for two additional one-year periods.
∙ Pursuant to Article 10-101 of the Lake County Purchasing Ordinance, Cooperative Purchasing, Lake County may participate in a cooperative purchasing agreement for the procurement of goods, services, or professional services with one or more public procurement units in accordance with an agreement entered into between the participants.
∙ A cooperative purchasing contract with CDW-G has been identified through the National Intergovernmental Purchasing Alliance (NIPA) 2018011-01 to procure needed goods, services, or professional services that have been competitively solicited and awarded.
37 21-1267
Resolution ratifying a contract with Ebben Masonry, Wauconda, Illinois for the Adult Probation window lintel repairs in an estimated amount of $39,230.
∙ It was reported to Facilities and Construction Services that a piece of limestone had fallen from the 2nd floor windows of the Adult Probation building.
∙ During a follow up inspection, the windows along the north side of the building were identified as being cracked and failing.
∙ On July 27, 2021, the Director of Facilities and Construction declared an emergency for the repair work on the Adult Probation building.
∙ In accordance with Article 6-103 of the Lake County Purchasing Ordinance, emergency procurements are made when a threat exists to public health, welfare, or safety, or to prevent or minimize serious disruption of government services.
∙ The selected contractor has the experience and expertise to perform the repair work.
∙ The contractor selected to provide emergency repair services was Ebben Masonry, Wauconda, Illinois, in the amount of $39,230.
38 21-1272
Resolution authorizing an agreement with STANLEY Convergent Security Solutions, Inc., Fischer, Indiana, for new software licenses, programming and installation of 23 operator workstations in the Babcox Adult Correctional Facility in the amount of $116,000.
∙ There is a need to provide new software licenses, programming/setup and installation of twenty-three operator workstation PC’s for the Program Logic Controls (PLC) Detention Door lock control system in the Babcox Adult Correctional Facility.
∙ Facilities identified a cooperative purchasing contract with STANLEY Convergent Security Solutions, Inc. of Fischer, Indiana, through Sourcewell to procure the required equipment that was competitively solicited and awarded.
∙ Pursuant to Article 10-101 of the Lake County Purchasing Ordinance, Cooperative Purchasing, Lake County may participate in a cooperative purchasing agreement for the procurement of goods with one or more public procurement units in accordance with an agreement entered between the participants.
∙ The current term of the Sourcewell contract expires on April 22, 2025.
∙ As part of the Fiscal Year 2021 Budget Process and Facilities Capital Improvement Plan, the Security Equipment project was approved.
∙ This resolution authorizes the cooperative purchasing contract with STANLEY Convergent Security Solutions, Inc. in the amount of $116,000.
39 21-1273
Resolution authorizing an agreement with TK Elevator Corporation, Downers Grove, Illinois, for remote control of three detention elevators in the new Court Tower in the amount of $70,340.
∙ There is a need to run new wiring for remote control of three detention elevators in the new Court Tower from Central Control and the Bull Pen locations.
∙ Facilities identified a cooperative purchasing contract with TK Elevator Corporation of Downers Grove, Illinois, through Sourcewell to procure the required equipment that was competitively solicited and awarded.
∙ Pursuant to Article 10-101 of the Lake County Purchasing Ordinance, Cooperative Purchasing, Lake County may participate in a cooperative purchasing agreement for the procurement of goods with one or more public procurement units in accordance with an agreement entered between the participants.
∙ The current term of the Sourcewell contract expires on April 28, 2024.
∙ As part of the Fiscal Year 2021 Budget Process and Facilities Capital Improvement Plan, the Security Equipment project was approved.
∙ This resolution authorizes the cooperative purchasing contract with TK Elevator Corporation in the amount of $70,340.
40 21-1274
Resolution authorizing an agreement with The Gordian Group Inc., Greenville, South Carolina, for Job Order Contracting (JOC) consulting services in the estimated amount of $200,000.
∙ JOC is a contract process that provides for competitive sealed bid pricing for general contractors based on a standard Construction Task Catalog that identifies pre-set unit prices for construction, renovation and building repair tasks specifically tailored for anticipated ongoing minor capital construction, renovation and building repair projects at County facilities.
∙ The Gordian Group has served as County’s JOC consultant since 2008 and has developed the County’s specific Construction Task Catalog, implemented proprietary eGordian JOC information management system, and provided ongoing training to County staff.
∙ Pursuant to Article 10-101 of the Lake County Purchasing Ordinance, Cooperative Purchasing, Lake County may participate in a cooperative purchasing agreement for the procurement of goods with one or more public procurement units in accordance with an agreement entered between the participants.
∙ The current term of the Sourcewell contract expires on June 7, 2025.
∙ This resolution authorizes the cooperative purchasing contract with The Gordian Group Inc., in the estimated amount of $200,000.
41 21-1309
Resolution authorizing an agreement with Stanley Consultants, Inc., Chicago, Illinois for relocating of east and west electrical main services to new location for Depke Juvenile Justice Complex in the amount of $89,664.
∙ As part of the Fiscal Year 2021 Budget Processes, funding was appropriated to design the switchgear improvements needed at Depke, which is beyond useful life.
∙ This project will design the relocation of the east and west electrical services to a new electrical room at the Depke Juvenile Center.
∙ In accordance with the Local Government Professional Services Selection Act, a firm may be selected directly by the County based on a prior satisfactory relationship and the recommended consultant is Stanley Consultants, Inc.
∙ Stanley Consultants recently completed the generator design work for Depke. The generator wiring and switchgear have a direct interface with each other.
∙ This resolution authorizes the execution of the agreement with Stanley Consultants, Inc., in the amount of $89,664.
42 21-1300
Resolution authorizing a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) between the Lake County Board, and the American Federation of State, County and Municipal
Employees (AFSCME) Council 31, as the exclusive representative of the Coroner’s Office.
∙ This is a six-year agreement from December 1, 2019 through November 30, 2025.
∙ Wage settlement of 3% on December 1, 2019; step placement of no less than 4% on December 1, 2020; 0% base increase on December 1, 2021; 0% base increase on December 1, 2022; 2% base increase on December 1, 2023; 2% base increase on December 1, 2024.
∙ This agreement covers 11 employees in the Coroner’s Office.
∙ As part of this contract, Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Day becomes a fixed holiday.
43 21-1314
Resolution authorizing line-item transfers between various funds for the purpose of transferring previously approved funds in Fiscal Year (FY) 2021.
∙ A line-item transfer between line-items in the FY 2021 budget are needed to align the budget with correct expense accounts.
∙ The County Board must approve line-item transfers under certain conditions.
∙ A server and storage unit must be replaced and therefore, funding that was previously budgeted for consulting in the amount of $260,000 is being transferred to capital for this purpose.
∙ This action does not increase budget authority; it simply transfers previously approved budget authority.
44 21-1340
Resolution authorizing an amendment to both the Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 Budget and Financial Policies and the FY 2022 Budget and Financial Policies related to expense review.
∙ Lake County’s Budget and Financial Policies include a section on Accounting, Auditing and Financial Reporting Policies (section 1.5).
∙ The policies currently state that the County will maintain records in a manner consistent with accepted standards for local government accounting, but there is a need to clarify and provide additional specificity regarding the requirements and responsibilities of the department or agency head with regard to invoice approval and expense documentation.
∙ A revised item 1.5.3 has been inserted which requires detailed documentation for all expenses, including a detailed description of the good or service that was provided in the form of an itemized invoice, the date of receipt or service, and an approval by the department or agency head or designee that the good or service provided was consistent with the associated agreement.
45 21-1335
Resolution ratifying a service agreement with First Communications, LLC, Akron, Ohio, for one-year in an amount not to exceed $65,000 for an emergency procurement to transform a portion of the County’s telecommunication services slated for decommission.
∙ Lake County maintains several telecommunication services using both copper and internet data infrastructure.
∙ Recent legislative and regulatory changes in the telecommunications industry have authorized carriers to remove or discontinue various services that rely on copper infrastructure to both private and public customers.
∙ Enterprise Information Technology was informed that several of the County’s telecommunication services using copper infrastructure would be discontinued effective September 1, 2021.
∙ The discontinuation of these telecommunication services would cause severe disruption of County services.
∙ Enterprise Information Technology worked with First Communications, LLC, to identify a solution that prevents severe disruption of governmental services.
∙ Pursuant to the Lake County Purchasing Ordinance Article 6, Section 103, emergency procurements are made when there exists a threat to public health, welfare, or safety or to prevent or minimize serious disruption of governmental services.
46 21-1337
Resolution authorizing a one-year contract with CDW Government (CDW-G), Vernon Hills, Illinois, for a comprehensive cybersecurity awareness training solution in an estimated amount of $58,518 with the option to renew for two, one-year periods.
∙ In recent years, malicious cyber attacks have become increasingly prevalent among state, local, and tribal government agencies.
∙ To minimize risk against malicious attacks, Enterprise Information Technology is partnering with CDW-G to implement a comprehensive security awareness training solution that emotionally engages employees, increases situational awareness, and creates a security-focused workforce.
∙ Pursuant to Article 10-101 of the County Purchasing Ordinance, Cooperative Purchasing, the County may participate in a cooperative purchasing agreement for the procurement of goods, services, or professional services with one or more public procurement units in accordance with an agreement entered into between the participants.
∙ A cooperative purchasing contract with CDW-G has been identified through Omnia Partners formally known as NIPA (2018011-01) to procure needed goods, services, or professional services that were competitively solicited and awarded.
47 21-1338
Resolution authorizing a three-year contract with CDW Government (CDW-G), Vernon Hills, Illinois, to upgrade the hardware and related support for the Tegile systems in the amount of $317,068.97.
∙ Lake County uses Tegile systems for enterprise-wide data storage.
∙ The Tegile systems are end-of-life and Enterprise Information Technology recommends upgrading the hardware and related support.
∙ Failure to upgrade the Tegile system could result in a catastrophic loss of enterprise data and system functionality.
∙ The recommended upgrade includes all hardware, support, and professional services for the three-year term with options to renew the support for two, one-year terms.
∙ Pursuant to Article 10-101 of the County Purchasing Ordinance, Cooperative Purchasing, the County may participate in a cooperative purchasing agreement for the procurement of goods, services or professional services with one or more public procurement units in accordance with an agreement entered into between the participants.
∙ A cooperative purchasing agreement has been identified with CDW-G, through Omnia Partners formally known as NIPA (201811-01) to procure needed goods, services or professional services that was competitively solicited and awarded.
REGULAR AGENDA
48 21-1388
Resolution extending the declaration of emergency due to Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Lake County, Illinois, until the Governor of Illinois lifts the State’s declaration of emergency, but no longer than October 12, 2021.
∙ On March 9, 2020, Illinois’ State Governor announced a state of emergency decree in response to COVID-19.
∙ Lake County took immediate action to mitigate the local impact and ensure continuity of governmental operations through the issuance of a declaration of emergency proclamation on March 13, 2020. It activated community mitigation plans and expedited response time without circumventing constitutional protections of its citizens.
∙ Subsequent extensions were approved by the Lake County Board. On August 10, 2021 the Lake County Board further extended the declaration until the Governor of Illinois lifted the State’s declaration of emergency but no later than September 14, 2021. The resolution also called for the continued operation of the Lake County Emergency Operations Plan and Lake County Health Department Emergency Operations Plan, pursuant to Illinois law, for at least 14 days after the termination of the declaration of emergency proclamation.
∙ This resolution further extends the proclamation until the Governor of Illinois lifts the State’s declaration of emergency, but no later than October 12, 2021, so that Lake County, by and through its Emergency Management Agency and Health Department, may continue to coordinate county and municipal resources and response activities. It suspends certain provisions and procedures for the conduct of county business in an effort to protect the health and safety of persons and provides emergency assistance pursuant to Illinois law.
*RULES COMMITTEE*
49 21-1223
Resolution approving the County Board Rules of Order and Operational Procedures (Amendment Number 2).
∙ The County Board Rules of Order and Operational Procedures (“Board Rules”) were originally adopted on December 15th, 2020 after the Lake County Board’s post-election reorganization.
∙ The Board Rules were amended on February 9, 2021 (Rules Amendment Number One).
∙ The Rules Committee has recommended additional amendments to the Board Rules.
50 21-1224
Resolution amending 2022 Board and Committee Calendar to include committee meetings the week of May 31, 2022.
∙ The County Board Meeting and Committee Calendar was originally adopted on December 15th, 2020 after the Lake County Board’s post-election reorganization.
∙ The Rules Committee has recommended additional amendments to the 2022 Lake County Board and Meeting Calendar.
*HEALTH AND COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE*
51 21-1390
Board of Health Report.
*PUBLIC WORKS, PLANNING & TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE*
52 21-1245
Resolution renaming 14th Street, from Victoria Avenue to Sheridan Road, to Audrey Nixon Boulevard in conjunction with the improvements to 14th Street, from Illinois Route 131 to Sheridan Road.
∙ 14th Street is being improved from Illinois Route 131 to Sheridan Road.
∙ 14th Street, from Illinois Route 131 to Victoria Avenue, is currently under municipal jurisdiction (cities of North Chicago and Waukegan) and from Victoria Avenue to Sheridan Road is a designated route on the County highway system.
∙ At its November 13, 2018 meeting, the County Board approved the jurisdictional transfer of 14th Street, from Illinois Route 131 to Victoria Avenue, from the respective municipalities to the County as County Highway 78. This jurisdictional transfer is planned to take place upon completion of construction.
∙ Both the City of North Chicago and City of Waukegan passed resolutions renaming their respective segment of 14th Street as Audrey Nixon Boulevard.
∙ It is recommended that the remaining segment of 14th Street, from Illinois Route 131 to Sheridan Road, be renamed for consistency and to facilitate wayfinding in the area.
53 21-1283
Ordinance amending the intergovernmental agreement establishing the Solid Waste Agency of Lake County, Illinois.
∙ The Solid Waste Agency of Lake County, Illinois (SWALCO) was formed on or about February 21, 1991 by intergovernmental agreement.
∙ Lake County adopted this agreement and has been, and remains a member of SWALCO.
∙ The SWALCO Board has determined that there is a need to amend the agreement to expand the scope of persons that are eligible to serve as an “Alternate Director” on behalf of a municipal member.
∙ The original agreement provides that any amendment to the agreement requires written agreement of each member of SWALCO, and as such Lake County is required to adopt the amendment.
54 21-1301
Joint resolution authorizing a contract with Berger Excavating Contractors, Wauconda, Illinois, in the amount of $10,583,076.83 for intersection improvements at Gilmer Road and Midlothian Road.
∙ The intersection of Gilmer Road and Midlothian Road will be improved with additional through lanes, turn lanes, drainage improvements, and non-motorized improvements.
∙ There was a public call for bids, and a total of five bids were received, ranging from $10,583,076.83 to $13,940,410.16, and the lowest responsible bidder is Berger Excavating Contractors, Wauconda, Illinois, in the amount of $10,583.076.83.
∙ The project is included in the Transportation Improvement Program with multi-year construction beginning in 2021, and designated as Section 10-00079-16-CH.
55 21-1305
Resolution providing policy direction and the authority to negotiate an intergovernmental agreement with Pace Suburban Bus that would establish a borderless countywide paratransit service known as Ride Lake County.
∙ This resolution directs Lake County Division of Transportation’s (LCDOT) staff to negotiate an intergovernmental agreement with Pace that would establish a borderless countywide paratransit service known as Ride Lake County.
∙ Ride Lake County will be funded by a combination of Pace funds, federal funds, and County funds.
∙ This resolution also directs the County Board Chair to send a letter to Pace requesting all current Dial-a-Ride subsidies, provided by Pace to townships and municipalities, be reallocated to the new Ride Lake County Service.
∙ Upon establishment of Ride Lake County, LCDOT will no longer provide staff support to the Lake County Coordinated Transportation Services Committee (LCCTSC).
56 21-1356
Ordinance amending the Lake County Temporary Public Nuisance Ordinance.
∙ On June 9, 2021, the County Board amended the Temporary Public Nuisance Ordinance to extend restrictions on open burning of specified landscape waste until October 12, 2021 to allow additional time to explore options and alternatives for permanent restrictions on open burning and landscape waste disposal.
∙ This Temporary Public Nuisance Ordinance will continue to permit opening burning of specified landscape waste on unincorporated residential properties at specified times and on limited days, as well in those instances where the burning occurs at least 500’ to the nearest habitable structure. Exemptions for recreational fires, the use of self-contained outdoor burn devices under certain criteria, and prescribed habitat and ecological landscape burns have been retained.
∙ The amended extension will go into effect immediately upon Lake County Board adoption of Exhibit A and expire on January 1, 2022.
*FINANCIAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE*
57 21-1391
Lake County Partners Report.
58 21-1270
Resolution on the addition of a Paid Parental Leave policy to the Employee Policies and Procedures Manual.
∙ The Human Resources Department will periodically review and recommend updates to employee policies in accordance with current best practices.
∙ The County does not currently have a paid parental leave policy.
∙ The Human Resources Department recommends the adoption of a Paid Parental Leave policy.
59 21-1264
Ordinance Authorizing the Dissolution of the Lake Bluff Mosquito Abatement District.
∙ On February 9, 2021, the Lake County Board passed an Ordinance proposing dissolution of the Lake Bluff Mosquito Abatement District (LBMAD).
∙ Per State Statute 55 ILCS 5/5-44025, this ordinance initiated the dissolution process and required that the District complete an audit detailing claims, receipts, inventory of property, and debts.
∙ At the Committee’s July 29, 2021 meeting, the Lake County Finance & Administrative Services Department presented its audit findings to the Committee, and direction was received to continue the process to dissolve with details related to the District’s remaining funds.
∙ This ordinance sets forth final steps in the formal dissolution of the district and provides details related to how the remaining funds should be used and distributed amongst the district area’s municipalities.
60 21-1323
A Resolution increasing the years of military service an employee can purchase and then convert to IMRF Service Credit from two (2) to four (4) years.
∙ The County currently allows employees to purchase up to 2 years of military service which can be converted to IMRF Service Credit.
∙ The current standard of 2 years was adopted by the County Board in 1982.
∙ Between 1982 through present day, 115 employees have applied to purchase their military service and convert that time to IMRF Service Credit.
61 21-1315
Resolution accepting and placing on file an estimate of the annual aggregate tax levy and providing for the apportionment of estimated taxes across the various items for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 Appropriation Ordinance as will be adopted by the County Board of Lake County, Illinois (County Board).
∙ State Statute requires an estimate of the property tax levy to be determined in September of each year for the following tax year.
∙ This resolution establishes the total estimated tax levy and identifies the estimated amount of tax dollars allocated to each of the County-wide property tax funds.
However, the FY 2022 Budget is still being developed and the amounts in each type of levy category will change as necessary to meet both County policy and balancing needs in each fund.
∙ This action sets an estimated amount. The final levy will be prepared and submitted for County Board approval at the same time as the FY 2022 Budget in November 2021.
∙ The FY 2022 Budget Policies directed staff to prepare a balanced budget with a tax levy equal to last year’s levy. Specifically, section 1.2.4 states, “For the purpose of developing the FY2022 budget, staff will prepare a balanced budget with (1) no growth in the tax levy, and (2) an option or scenario that assumes a property tax levy of allowable CPI growth.”
∙ After discussion at the Finance and Administrative Committee on September 2, 2021, the tax levy estimate has been prepared with growth due to new development only, accounting for the fact that additional new property will be added to the tax rolls. This results in an estimated levy of $163,492,420.
*NEW APPOINTMENTS*
62 21-1359
Resolution providing for the appointment of Michele Mrachek as a member of the East Skokie Drainage District.
63 21-1376
Resolution providing for the appointment of Sandra Hart as the Lake County Representative of the Lake County Municipal League (LCML).
64 21-1398
Resolution providing for the establishment of a Special Committee on COVID-19 Pandemic Recovery and Investment, and appointments to said committee.
*PETITIONS, CORRESPONDENCE, MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS, AND MEMBER REMARKS*
Adjourn this Regular September 2021. Session of the County Board of Lake County until October 12, 2021.
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