421 N. COUNTY FARM ROAD

WHEATON, IL 60187

DU PAGE COUNTY

Finance Committee

Summary

www.dupagecounty.gov

Tuesday, April 28, 2026

8:00 AM

County Board Room

CALL TO ORDER

8:00 AM meeting was called to order by Chair Garcia at 8:04 AM.

MOTION TO ALLOW FOR REMOTE PARTICIPATION

A motion was made by Member Haider and seconded by Member Childress to allow for remote

participation. Upon a voice vote, the motion passed. Member Cahill attended the meeting

remotely.

ROLL CALL

Childress, Covert, Cronin Cahill, DeSart, Eckhoff, Galassi, Garcia,

Haider, Honig, Krajewski, LaPlante, Martinez, Ozog, Schwarze,

Tornatore, and Zay

PRESENT

ABSENT

Evans, and Yoo

Member Covert arrived at 8:11 AM.

PUBLIC COMMENT

No public comments were offered.

CHAIRWOMAN'S REMARKS - CHAIR GARCIA

No remarks were offered.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

5.A.

26-1248

Finance Committee - Regular Meeting - Tuesday, April 14, 2026

APPROVED

RESULT:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

AYES:

Michael Childress

Kari Galassi

Childress, Cronin Cahill, DeSart, Eckhoff, Galassi, Garcia, Haider,

Honig, Krajewski, LaPlante, Martinez, Ozog, Schwarze, Tornatore,

and Zay

Covert, Evans, and Yoo

ABSENT:

BUDGET TRANSFERS

6.A.

FI-R-0073-26

Budget Transfers 04-28-2026 - Various Companies and Accounting Units

APPROVED

RESULT:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

AYES:

Michael Childress

Saba Haider

Childress, Cronin Cahill, DeSart, Eckhoff, Galassi, Garcia, Haider,

Honig, Krajewski, LaPlante, Martinez, Ozog, Schwarze, Tornatore,

and Zay

Covert, Evans, and Yoo

ABSENT:

PROCUREMENT REQUISITIONS

Finance - Garcia

7.A.1.

26-1330

Decrease and close PO 6967-0001 SERV, issued to Bond Conway Law Firm, in the

amount of $97,647.52. Contract has expired.

APPROVED

Saba Haider

Sam Tornatore

RESULT:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

AYES:

Childress, Cronin Cahill, DeSart, Eckhoff, Galassi, Garcia, Haider,

Honig, Krajewski, LaPlante, Martinez, Ozog, Schwarze, Tornatore,

and Zay

Covert, Evans, and Yoo

ABSENT:

7.A.2.

FI-R-0074-26

Awarding resolution issued to The International City Management Association

Retirement Corporation d/b/a MissionSquare Retirement, to provide a consolidated 457

tax advantage deferred compensation plan for County employees, for Human Resources,

per RFP 26-019-HR. Cost is born by plan participants. (Human Resources)

APPROVED

Saba Haider

RESULT:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

AYES:

Greg Schwarze

Childress, Cronin Cahill, DeSart, Eckhoff, Galassi, Garcia, Haider,

Honig, Krajewski, LaPlante, Martinez, Ozog, Schwarze, Tornatore,

and Zay

Covert, Evans, and Yoo

ABSENT:

Human Services - Schwarze

7.B.1.

7.B.2.

7.B.3.

26-1258

HS-P-0030A-25 - Amendment to County Contract 7791-0001 SERV, issued to Healthy

Air Heating & Air, Inc., for the Weatherization Program, to increase the contract by

$627,473, resulting in a contract total not to exceed $807,473. (Community Services)

APPROVED

Greg Schwarze

Saba Haider

RESULT:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

AYES:

Childress, Cronin Cahill, DeSart, Eckhoff, Galassi, Garcia, Haider,

Honig, Krajewski, LaPlante, Martinez, Ozog, Schwarze, Tornatore,

and Zay

Covert, Evans, and Yoo

ABSENT:

26-1259

HS-P-0031A-25 - Amendment to County Contract 7792-0001 SERV, issued to My Green

House HVAC, LLC, for the Weatherization Program, to increase the contract by

$101,206, resulting in amended contract not to exceed $416,206. (Community Services)

APPROVED

Greg Schwarze

Dawn DeSart

RESULT:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

AYES:

Childress, Cronin Cahill, DeSart, Eckhoff, Galassi, Garcia, Haider,

Honig, Krajewski, LaPlante, Martinez, Ozog, Schwarze, Tornatore,

and Zay

Covert, Evans, and Yoo

ABSENT:

26-1260

HS-P-0628A-25 - Amendment to County Contract 7790-0001 SERV, issued to Arcos

Environmental Services, for the Weatherization Program, to increase the contract by

$101,206 resulting in an amended contract not to exceed $236,206. (Community

Services)

APPROVED

Greg Schwarze

Saba Haider

RESULT:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

AYES:

Childress, Cronin Cahill, DeSart, Eckhoff, Galassi, Garcia, Haider,

Honig, Krajewski, LaPlante, Martinez, Ozog, Schwarze, Tornatore,

and Zay

Covert, Evans, and Yoo

ABSENT:

Judicial and Public Safety - Evans

7.C.1.

JPS-CO-0004-26

Amendment to Purchase Order 7282-0001 SERV, issued to AT&T, to increase the

contract encumbrance in the amount of $23,000, for a new contract total not to exceed

$315,200. (Sheriff's Office)

APPROVED

Grant Eckhoff

Jim Zay

RESULT:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

AYES:

Childress, Cronin Cahill, DeSart, Eckhoff, Galassi, Garcia, Haider,

Honig, Krajewski, LaPlante, Martinez, Ozog, Schwarze, Tornatore,

and Zay

Covert, Evans, and Yoo

ABSENT:

7.C.2.

JPS-O-0001-26

An ordinance increasing the Law Library fee assessed on new case filings from $18 to

$20. (18th Judicial Circuit Court - Law Library)

APPROVED

Grant Eckhoff

Saba Haider

RESULT:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

AYES:

Childress, Cronin Cahill, DeSart, Eckhoff, Galassi, Garcia, Haider,

Honig, Krajewski, LaPlante, Martinez, Ozog, Schwarze, Tornatore,

and Zay

Covert, Evans, and Yoo

ABSENT:

Public Works - Childress

7.D.1.

PW-P-0014-26

Recommendation for the approval of a contract to Dynamic Industrial Services, Inc., for

rehabilitation of the 250,000 gallon elevated water storage tank (Hinswood Water

Tower), as well as the interior dry repaint of the Greene Road Water Tower, for the

period of April 28, 2026 to November 30, 2026, for a total contract amount not to exceed

$710,600; per bid #26-034-PW.

APPROVED

RESULT:

Michael Childress

Dawn DeSart

MOVER:

SECONDER:

Transportation - Ozog

A motion was made by Member Galassi and seconded by Member Tornatore to discharge the

Transportation Committee for item DT-R-0011-26. Upon a voice vote, the motion passed.

7.E.1.

DT-R-0011-26

Intergovernmental Agreement between the County of DuPage and Bloomingdale

Township, for mowing along County roads and rights-of-way, for an estimated County

cost of $18,480 annually for two years.

APPROVED

Mary Ozog

Saba Haider

RESULT:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

A motion was made by Member Ozog and seconded by Member Tornatore to combine items

7.E.2. through 7.E.10. under Transportation. Upon a voice vote, the motion passed.

7.E.2.

26-1051

DT-P-0103B-23 - Amendment to Resolution DT-P-0103A-23, issued to Christopher B.

Burke Engineering, Ltd., for Professional Preliminary Engineering Services along the

East Branch DuPage River Trail, from Butterfield Road to the Illinois Prairie Path,

Section # 23-0002-08-BT, to revise Exhibit C, correct a scrivener's error and increase the

funding in the amount of $794,991, resulting in an amended contract total amount of

$2,421,417, an increase of 48.88% and a cumulative increase of 61.43%.

APPROVED

Mary Ozog

RESULT:

MOVER:

Dawn DeSart

SECONDER:

7.E.3.

DT-P-0032-26

Recommendation for the approval of a contract to Coras Trailer Manufacturing, Inc., to

furnish and deliver one new Hi-Semi Dump Trailer, for the Division of Transportation,

for the period of April 29, 2026 through November 30, 2026, for a contract total amount

not to exceed $51,045; per bid #26-025-DOT.

APPROVED

Mary Ozog

RESULT:

MOVER:

Dawn DeSart

SECONDER:

7.E.4.

7.E.5.

7.E.6.

DT-P-0033-26

Recommendation for the approval of a contract to Haggerty Ford, Inc., to furnish and

deliver Ford/Motorcraft repair and replacement parts, as needed for the Division of

Transportation, for the period of June 1, 2026 through May 31, 2027, for a contract total

not to exceed $100,000; per bid #24-039-DOT, second of three optional renewals.

APPROVED

Mary Ozog

RESULT:

MOVER:

Dawn DeSart

SECONDER:

DT-P-0034-26

Recommendation for the approval of a contract to Safe Step, LLC, for sidewalk saw

cutting, as needed for the Division of Transportation, for the period of May 1, 2026

through April 30, 2027, for a contract total not to exceed $100,000. Contract pursuant to

the Intergovernmental Cooperation Act (TIPS contract RCSP #230104).

APPROVED

Mary Ozog

RESULT:

MOVER:

Dawn DeSart

SECONDER:

DT-P-0035-26

Recommendation for the approval of a contract to Sutton Ford, Inc., to furnish and

deliver two Ford Expeditions, for the Division of Transportation, for the period of April

29, 2026 through November 30, 2027, for a contract total amount not to exceed

$136,731.76. Contract pursuant to the Governmental Joint Purchasing Act, 30 ILCS

525/2 (Sourcewell #081325-SNF).

APPROVED

Mary Ozog

RESULT:

MOVER:

Dawn DeSart

SECONDER:

7.E.7.

7.E.8.

7.E.9.

DT-P-0036-26

Recommendation for the approval of a contract to Alfred Benesch & Company, for

Professional Structural Engineering Services for various improvements as needed for the

Division of Transportation, Section 26-00009-01-EG, for the period of April 28, 2026

through October 31, 2028, for a contract total not to exceed $500,000. Professional

Services (Architects, Engineers and Land Surveyors) vetted through a qualification-based

selection process in compliance with the Local Government Professional Services

Selection Act, 50 ILCS 510/0.01 et seq.

APPROVED

Mary Ozog

RESULT:

MOVER:

Dawn DeSart

SECONDER:

DT-P-0037-26

Recommendation for the approval of a contract to Ciorba Group, Inc., to provide

Professional Construction Engineering Services for the 2026 Roadway Resurfacing

Program-South Region, Section 26-00331-00-RS, for the period of April 28, 2026

through May 31, 2027, for a contract total not to exceed $466,950. Professional Services

(Architects, Engineers and Land Surveyors) vetted through a qualification-based selection

process in compliance with the Local Government Professional Services Selection Act,

50 ILCS 510/0.01 et seq.

APPROVED

Mary Ozog

RESULT:

MOVER:

Dawn DeSart

SECONDER:

DT-P-0038-26

Recommendation for the approval of a contract to Collins Engineers, Inc., to provide

Professional Bridge Inspection Services for various locations upon request, Section

26-00009-02-EG, for the period of April 28, 2026 through May 31, 2030, for a contract

total not to exceed $700,000. Professional Services (Architects, Engineers and Land

Surveyors) vetted through a qualification-based selection process in compliance with the

Local Government Professional Services Selection Act, 50 ILCS 510/0.01 et seq.

APPROVED

Mary Ozog

RESULT:

MOVER:

Dawn DeSart

SECONDER:

7.E.10.

DT-P-0039-26

Recommendation for the approval of a contract to H.W. Lochner, Inc., for Professional

Construction Engineering Services for the 2026 Roadway Resurfacing Program (North

Region), Section 26-00330-00-RS, for the period of April 28, 2026 through May 31,

2027, for a contract total not to exceed $479,147. Professional Services (Architects,

Engineers and Land Surveyors) vetted through a qualification-based selection process in

compliance with the Local Government Professional Services Selection Act, 50 ILCS

510/0.01 et seq.

APPROVED

Mary Ozog

RESULT:

MOVER:

Dawn DeSart

SECONDER:

A motion was made by Member Ozog and seconded by Member Galassi to combine items

7.E.11. though 7.E.14. under Transportation. Upon a voice vote, the motion passed.

7.E.11.

7.E.12.

7.E.13.

DT-R-0006-26

Awarding resolution to K-Five Construction Corporation for the 2026 Roadway

Resurfacing (North) Program, Section 26-00330-00-RS, for an estimated County cost of

$4,918,991.26; Per lowest responsible bid.

APPROVED

Mary Ozog

RESULT:

MOVER:

Dawn DeSart

SECONDER:

DT-R-0007-26

Awarding Resolution to Builders Paving, LLC., for the 2026 Roadway Resurfacing

(South) Program, Section 26-00331-00-RS, for an estimated County cost of

$5,788,200.00; per lowest responsible bid.

APPROVED

Mary Ozog

RESULT:

MOVER:

Dawn DeSart

SECONDER:

DT-R-0008-26

Awarding Resolution issued to Sebert Landscaping for the 2026-2028 Highway

Vegetative Maintenance Program, Section 26-LSMTC-06-LS, for an estimated County

cost of $554,677.04; per lowest responsible bid.

APPROVED

Mary Ozog

RESULT:

MOVER:

Dawn DeSart

SECONDER:

7.E.14.

DT-R-0009-26

Awarding Resolution issued to Semper Fi Landscaping, Inc. for the 2026-2028 Various

Highway Landscaping Program, Section 26-LSHWY-03-LS, for an estimated County

cost of $299,225: per lowest responsible bid.

APPROVED

Mary Ozog

RESULT:

MOVER:

Dawn DeSart

SECONDER:

A motion was made by Member Ozog and seconded by Member Galassi to combine items

7.E.15. through 7.E.26. under Transportation. Upon a voice vote, the motion passed.

7.E.15.

7.E.16.

7.E.17.

DT-R-0010-26

Intergovernmental Agreement between the County of DuPage and Addison Township,

for mowing along County roads and rights-of-way, for an estimated County cost of

$23,296 annually for two years.

APPROVED

Mary Ozog

RESULT:

MOVER:

Dawn DeSart

SECONDER:

DT-R-0012-26

Intergovernmental Agreement between the County of DuPage and the Village of Carol

Stream, for mowing along County roads and rights-of-way, for an estimated County cost

of $24,752 annually for two years.

APPROVED

Mary Ozog

RESULT:

MOVER:

Dawn DeSart

SECONDER:

DT-R-0013-26

Intergovernmental Agreement between the County of DuPage and the City of Darien, for

mowing along County roads and rights-of-way, for an estimated County cost of $39,424

annually for two years.

APPROVED

Mary Ozog

RESULT:

MOVER:

Dawn DeSart

SECONDER:

7.E.18.

7.E.19.

7.E.20.

7.E.21.

DT-R-0014-26

Intergovernmental Agreement between the County of DuPage and the Village of

Glendale Heights, for mowing along County roads and rights-of-way, for an estimated

County cost of $22,032 annually for two years.

APPROVED

Mary Ozog

RESULT:

MOVER:

Dawn DeSart

SECONDER:

DT-R-0015-26

Intergovernmental Agreement between the County of DuPage and the Village of Hanover

Park, for mowing along County roads and rights-of-way, for an estimated County cost of

$16,240 annually for two years.

APPROVED

Mary Ozog

RESULT:

MOVER:

Dawn DeSart

SECONDER:

DT-R-0016-26

Intergovernmental Agreement between the County of DuPage and the City of Naperville,

for mowing along County roads and rights-of-way, for an estimated County cost of

$33,632 annually for two years.

APPROVED

Mary Ozog

RESULT:

MOVER:

Dawn DeSart

SECONDER:

DT-R-0017-26

Intergovernmental Agreement between the County of DuPage and Naperville Township,

for mowing along County roads and rights-of-way, for an estimated County cost of

$125,136 annually for two years.

APPROVED

Mary Ozog

RESULT:

MOVER:

Dawn DeSart

SECONDER:

7.E.22.

7.E.23.

7.E.24.

7.E.25.

DT-R-0018-26

Intergovernmental Agreement between the County of DuPage and the Village of Oak

Brook, for mowing along County roads and rights-of-way, for an estimated County cost

of $6,864 annually for two years.

APPROVED

Mary Ozog

RESULT:

MOVER:

Dawn DeSart

SECONDER:

DT-R-0019-26

Intergovernmental Agreement between the County of DuPage and the City of Wheaton,

for mowing along County roads and rights-of-way, for an estimated County cost of

$1,872 annually for two years.

APPROVED

Mary Ozog

RESULT:

MOVER:

Dawn DeSart

SECONDER:

DT-R-0020-26

Intergovernmental Agreement between the County of DuPage and the Village of

Willowbrook, for mowing along County roads and rights-of-way, for an estimated

County cost of $22,496 annually for two years.

APPROVED

Mary Ozog

RESULT:

MOVER:

Dawn DeSart

SECONDER:

DT-R-0021-26

Intergovernmental Agreement between the County of DuPage and Winfield Township,

for mowing along County roads and rights-of-way, for an estimated County cost of

$43,024 annually for two years.

APPROVED

Mary Ozog

RESULT:

MOVER:

Dawn DeSart

SECONDER:

7.E.26.

DT-R-0022-26

Intergovernmental Agreement between the County of DuPage and the Village of

Woodridge, for mowing along County roads and rights-of-way, for an estimated County

cost of $28,144 annually for two years.

APPROVED

Mary Ozog

RESULT:

MOVER:

Dawn DeSart

SECONDER:

FINANCE RESOLUTIONS

8.A.

FI-O-0001-26

Determining the Compensation of DuPage County Elected Officials.

Committee members discussed the various proposed salary changes. Many noted that the

Chair's position should be considered full-time and compensated appropriately. It was

reiterated that Committee members are voting on the salaries of future board members,

and not on their own salaries.

A motion was made by Member Tornatore and seconded by Member Eckhoff to amend

the County Board Chair's salary to $185,000 per year, beginning in 2027, with a 3%

increase in 2028, a 2% increase in 2029, and a 2% increase in 2030. Upon a roll call vote,

the motion passed.

Ayes (9): Childress, Covert, DeSart, Eckhoff, Haider, Honig, Martinez, Tornatore, Zay

Nays (7): Cahill, Galassi, Garcia, Krajewski, LaPlante, Ozog, Schwarze

Absent (2): Evans, Yoo

A motion was made by Member Martinez and seconded by Member DeSart to bifurcate

ordinance FI-O-0001-26, to separate the voting for Board Members compensation from

Countywide Elected Officials compensation. Upon a roll call vote, the motion failed.

Ayes (5): Cahill, DeSart, Eckhoff, Haider, Martinez

Nays (11): Childress, Covert, Galassi, Garcia, Honig, Krajewski, LaPlante, Ozog,

Schwarze, Tornatore, Zay

Absent (2): Evans, Yoo

APPROVED AS AMENDED

Sam Tornatore

RESULT:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

AYES:

Jim Zay

Childress, Covert, DeSart, Eckhoff, Garcia, Haider, Honig,

Krajewski, Ozog, Schwarze, Tornatore, and Zay

Cronin Cahill, Galassi, LaPlante, and Martinez

Evans, and Yoo

NAY:

ABSENT:

8.B.

FI-R-0067-26

Agreement between the County of DuPage and Choose DuPage for the Connect DuPage

Supplier Program, in the amount of $30,000. (ARPA Interest)

APPROVED

Dawn DeSart

Saba Haider

RESULT:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

8.C.

FI-R-0072-26

Acceptance and appropriation of the 211 Illinois Program Grant PY26, Company 5000 -

Accounting Unit 1765, in the amount of $33,500. (Community Services)

APPROVED

Greg Schwarze

Saba Haider

RESULT:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

INFORMATIONAL

A motion was made by Member Tornatore and seconded by Member Galassi to receive and place

on file: Payment of Claims, Appointments, and Grant Proposal Notifications. Upon a voice vote,

the motion passed.

Payment of Claims

9.A.1.

9.A.2.

9.A.3.

9.A.4.

9.A.5.

9.A.6.

26-1228

04-10-2026 Paylist

26-1244

04-14-2026 Polling Place Paylist

26-1246

04-14-2026 Paylist

26-1273

04-17-2026 Auto Debit Paylist

26-1276

04-17-2026 Paylist

26-1297

04-21-2026 Paylist

Appointments

9.B.1.

CB-R-0024-26

Reappointment of Patricia Gustin to the DuPage County Board of Review.

9.B.2.

CB-R-0025-26

Reappointment of Amy Sejnost to the Downers Grove Sanitary District.

9.B.3.

9.B.4.

CB-R-0026-26

Reappointment of Sarah Czaplicki to the West Branch Water Reclamation District.

CB-R-0027-26

Reappointment of Ann Marie Testa to the Salt Creek Sanitary District.

Grant Proposal Notifications

9.C.1.

26-1272

GPN 011-26: FY27-31 Surface Transportation Program, from the Illinois Department of

Transportation, for $4,678,425.

APPROVED THE CONSENT AGENDA

Sam Tornatore

RESULT:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

AYES:

Kari Galassi

Childress, Covert, Cronin Cahill, DeSart, Eckhoff, Galassi, Garcia,

Haider, Honig, Krajewski, LaPlante, Martinez, Ozog, Schwarze,

Tornatore, and Zay

Evans, and Yoo

ABSENT:

10.

11.

12.

OLD BUSINESS

Committee Members had further discussion in regards to the salary increases.

NEW BUSINESS

No new business was discussed.

ADJOURNMENT

The meeting was adjourned at 9:11 AM.