Lake County Gazette

Lake County Technology Committee met Aug. 1

Here is the agenda provided by the committee:

1. Call to Order

2. Pledge of Allegiance

3. Roll Call of Members

4. Addenda to the Agenda

5. Public Comment

6. Chair's Remarks

7. Unfinished Business

8. New Business

CONSENT AGENDA (Item 8.1)

*MINUTES*

8.1 25-0857

Committee action approving the Technology Committee minutes from May 30, 2025.

REGULAR AGENDA

*FACILITIES AND CONSTRUCTION SERVICES*

8.2 25-0996

Joint resolution authorizing execution of a contract with PACE Systems, Inc., Naperville, Illinois, for professional services to install access control, security cameras, and intrusion alarm systems in leased warehouse at 3740-3742 Hawthorn Ct, Waukegan, Illinois, in the amount of $52,457.85.

• The Lake County Clerk’s Office is entering a new lease agreement at 3740-3742 Hawthorn Ct, Waukegan, Illinois to house elections equipment and supplies.

• The warehouse requires access control, security cameras, and intrusion alarm systems to ensure proper security of the facility.

• Pursuant to Chapter 33.115 Cooperative Joint Purchasing Authorized, the County may either participate in, sponsor, conduct or administer a cooperative purchasing agreement for the procurement of goods, services, constructions, or professional services with one or more public procurement units in accordance with an agreement between those units to do so.

• A cooperative purchasing contract with PACE Systems, Inc. has been identified through the TIPS Contract #230105 to procure needed goods, services, or professional services that have been competitively solicited and awarded.

• This resolution authorizes the execution of an agreement with PACE Systems, Inc. Naperville, Illinois, in an estimated amount of $52,457.85.

*ENTERPRISE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY*

8.3 25-0981

Joint resolution approving a Cybersecurity Awareness Training Policy.

• The Cybersecurity Awareness Training Policy reduces the risk and impact from cyber security threats by educating employees on their role in combatting information security threats.

• This policy was first approved by the County Board on March 14, 2023. Staff reviewed and revised draft 5.2 Cybersecurity Awareness Training Policy.

• This policy was developed using County Policy 1.1: Policy Making Framework, ensuring all County departments and stakeholders had opportunity to review and provide comment.

8.4 25-0983

Joint resolution approving an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Governance Policy.

• The AI Governance Policy enables the benefits of AI for Lake County staff and residents, while establishing proper oversight and responsible use of this emerging technology.

• Staff, in conjunction with a consultant, developed the policy ensuring alignment with best practices and County operations.

• This policy was developed using County Policy 1.1: Policy Making Framework, ensuring all County departments and stakeholders had the opportunity to review and provide comment.

8.5 25-0984

Joint resolution approving an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Usage Policy.

• The AI Usage Policy provides guidance on the responsible and ethical use of AI technologies in Lake County to safeguard the county’s assets, workforce, residents and reputation from risks associated with inappropriate use or bias.

• Staff, in conjunction with a consultant, developed the policy ensuring alignment with best practices and County operations.

• This policy was developed using County Policy 1.1: Policy Making Framework, ensuring all County departments and stakeholders had opportunity to review and provide comment.

9. Active Project Updates

9.1 25-0985

Broadband Update.

9.2 25-0986

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) System Implementation Update.

10. Director's Report - Enterprise Information Technology.

11. County Administrator's Report

12. Executive Session

12.1 25-0285

Executive Session to review closed session minutes pursuant to 5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (21).

13. Regular Session (for action on Executive Session items)

13.1 25-0936

Committee action regarding periodic review of closed session minutes.

14. Member Remarks and Requests

15. Adjournment

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