421 N. COUNTY FARM ROAD  
WHEATON, IL 60187  
DU PAGE COUNTY  
DuPage County Board  
Summary  
www.dupagecounty.gov  
Tuesday, January 27, 2026  
10:00 AM  
County Board Room  
1.  
CALL TO ORDER  
10:00 AM meeting was called to order by Chair Deborah A. Conroy at 10:15 AM.  
2.  
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE  
Member Evans led the pledge of allegiance.  
3.  
4.  
INVOCATION  
3.A. Mufti Minhajuddin Ahmed - DarusSalam Seminary in Lombard  
ROLL CALL  
Conroy, Childress, Covert, DeSart, Eckhoff, Evans, Galassi, Garcia,  
Haider, Honig, Krajewski, LaPlante, Ozog, Schwarze, Tornatore,  
Yoo, and Zay  
PRESENT:  
Cronin Cahill, and Martinez  
ABSENT:  
5.  
6.  
PROCLAMATIONS  
5.A. Proclamation in Honor of Muslim American Heritage Month  
5.B. Proclamation Honoring Paul Hinds  
PUBLIC COMMENT Limited to 3 minutes per person  
The following individuals made public comment:  
Greg Smaistrla: Video gaming ordinance  
Al Hollenbeck: Data centers  
Bill Graham: Video gaming ordinance  
George Taylor: Racism in DuPage  
Jackie Sample: Racism in DuPage, DuPage County judges, lawsuit against Sheriff Mendrick  
LaTonia Walker: Racism in DuPage  
Glenn Nelson: Video gaming ordinance  
Laura Lucafo: Video gaming ordinance  
Mr. Patel: Video gaming ordinance  
26-0518  
Online Public Comments  
All online submissions for public comment from the January 27, 2026 DuPage County  
Board meeting are included for the record in their entirety. They are found in the meeting  
packet and at the link above.  
7.  
CHAIR'S REPORT / PRESENTATIONS  
Chair Conroy made the following remarks:  
Like most Americans, I’m heartbroken and horrified by what I saw over the weekend in  
Minneapolis. I believe the U.S. Immigration Customs and Enforcement operations should be  
halted as a result of the tragic shooting Saturday of Alex Pretti and earlier this month, of Renee  
Good. This loss of life is unimaginable in a nation that has steadfastly protected our rights of  
free speech and assembly.  
Our federal legislative agenda is before you for a vote today. In light of the events in  
Minneapolis, I propose a change in the language of our agenda, to say “DuPage County urges  
Congress to deny funding the U.S. Department of Homeland Security until a thorough,  
independent investigation of Immigration Customs and Enforcement operations can be  
completed.” Language for this amendment is on your desks. I believe we must strongly  
communicate our demand that our communities remain safe, and that all individuals deserve  
due process in any federal immigration action. I ask for your support.  
7.A. Crisis Recovery Center Update  
8.  
CONSENT ITEMS  
8.A.  
8.B.  
8.C.  
8.D.  
8.E.  
8.F.  
8.G.  
8.H.  
8.I.  
26-0443  
DuPage County Board - Regular Meeting Minutes - Tuesday, January 13, 2026.  
26-0246  
01-08-2026 Auto Debit Paylist  
26-0279  
01-09-2026 Paylist  
26-0304  
01-13-2026 Paylist  
26-0323  
01-14-2026 Public Works Refunds Paylist  
26-0366  
01-16-2026 Paylist  
26-0379  
01-20-2026 Auto Debit Paylist  
26-0290  
01-12-2026 IDOR Wire Transfer  
26-0326  
01-14-2026 Corvel Wire Transfer  
8.J.  
26-0298  
Recorder's Monthly Revenue Statement - December 2025  
8.K.  
8.L.  
26-0373  
Treasurer's Monthly Report of Investments and Deposits December 2025  
26-0383  
Change orders to various contracts as specified in the attached packet.  
APPROVED THE CONSENT AGENDA  
Saba Haider  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYES:  
Andrew Honig  
Childress, Covert, DeSart, Eckhoff, Evans, Galassi, Garcia, Haider,  
Honig, Krajewski, LaPlante, Ozog, Schwarze, Tornatore, Yoo, and  
Zay  
Cronin Cahill, and Martinez  
ABSENT:  
9.  
COUNTY BOARD - CHILDRESS  
9.A.  
CB-R-0011-26  
Appointment of Karyn Charvat to the DuPage Airport Authority  
WHEREAS, Deborah A. Conroy has submitted to the County Board her  
reappointment of Karyn Charvat to be a Commissioner of the DuPage Airport Authority;  
and  
WHEREAS, such reappointment requires the advice and consent of the County Board  
under 70 ILCS 5/3.1, as amended.  
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the DuPage County Board that the  
County Board does hereby advise and consent to the reappointment of Karyn Charvat to  
be a Commissioner of the DuPage Airport Authority for a term expiring January 29th,  
2031; and  
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the “Notice of Reappointment” be attached  
hereunto and made a part of this resolution; and  
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County Clerk transmit copies of this  
resolution to: Karyn Charvat; Phillip Luetkehans, Luetkehans, Brady, Garner &  
Armstrong, LLC, 2700 International Dr., Suite 305, West Chicago, IL 60185; and Mark  
Doles, DuPage Airport Authority, 2700 International Dr., Suite 200, West Chicago, IL  
60185.  
APPROVED  
RESULT:  
Michael Childress  
Saba Haider  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
Childress, Covert, DeSart, Eckhoff, Evans, Galassi, Garcia, Haider,  
Honig, LaPlante, Ozog, Schwarze, Tornatore, Yoo, and Zay  
AYES:  
Cronin Cahill, Krajewski, and Martinez  
ABSENT:  
9.B.  
CB-R-0012-26  
Appointment of Joshua Davis to the DuPage Airport Authority  
APPROVED  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYES:  
Michael Childress  
Kari Galassi  
Childress, Covert, DeSart, Eckhoff, Evans, Galassi, Garcia, Haider,  
Honig, LaPlante, Ozog, Schwarze, Tornatore, Yoo, and Zay  
Cronin Cahill, Krajewski, and Martinez  
ABSENT:  
9.C.  
CB-R-0013-26  
Approval of exclusive real estate broker agreement with NAI Hiffman, for purchase of  
real estate with DuPage County Regional Office of Education.  
WHEREAS, the County of DuPage and the DuPage County Regional Office of  
Education have attempted to locate and purchase appropriate facilities for the DuPage County  
Regional Office of Education; and  
WHEREAS, the County and the Regional Office of Education have determined that they  
require the assistance of commercial real estate agents to assist staff with researching,  
identifying, evaluating, and negotiating the purchase of office, industrial or commercial space  
within certain areas identified in RFP #25-13-ROE; and  
WHEREAS, the County and the Regional Office of Education engaged in a request for  
proposal process including receipt of written proposals and interview of potential firms; and  
WHEREAS, the County has determined that NAI Hiffman is the most qualified services  
provider which meets the County’s needs; and  
WHEREAS, NAI Hiffman has agreed to provide its services at no cost to the County,  
with the costs of their services to be born entirely by the real estate seller.  
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the DuPage County Board authorizes  
Deborah A Conroy, DuPage County Board Chair, to enter into the agreement between the  
County and NAI Hiffman attached hereto as Exhibit A; and  
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the DuPage County Clerk is directed to transmit a  
copy of this signed Resolution to Amber Quirk, the DuPage County Regional Superintendent of  
Schools for execution; and  
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the DuPage County Clerk is directed to transmit  
certified copies of this Resolution and the attached executed agreement to: Valerie Calvente,  
DuPage County Finance Department; and ASA Conor McCarthy, DuPage County State’s  
Attorney’s Office.  
APPROVED  
Michael Childress  
Yeena Yoo  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYES:  
Childress, Covert, DeSart, Eckhoff, Evans, Galassi, Garcia, Haider,  
Honig, Krajewski, LaPlante, Ozog, Schwarze, Tornatore, Yoo, and  
Zay  
Cronin Cahill, and Martinez  
ABSENT:  
10.  
FINANCE - DEACON GARCIA  
Committee Update  
10.A.  
FI-R-0009-26  
Authorization of Memorandum of Agreement and extension of contract with American  
Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME), Council 31. (Human  
Resources)  
WHEREAS, the Illinois Public Employee Labor Relations Act (5 ILCS 315/et  
seq.) has established regulations regarding union recognition and collective bargaining in  
the State of Illinois; and  
WHEREAS, the group of AFSCME employees in the DuPage County Care  
Center did authorize the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees  
(AFSCME), Council 31 as their exclusive bargaining agent under the terms and  
conditions of the Act; and  
WHEREAS, the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees  
(AFSCME), Council 31, DuPage County Care Center, and County of DuPage entered  
into a collective bargaining agreement on December 14, 2021 which is set to expire  
November 30, 2026; and  
WHEREAS, the Care Center, County, and the American Federation of State,  
County, and Municipal Employees have been bargaining in good faith to reach an  
agreement on a Memorandum of Agreement; and  
WHEREAS, the parties agree to the retitling and starting wages of the Recreation  
Supervisor classification, adding the classification of Rehabilitation & Wheelchair  
Technician, in place of Wheelchair Technician; and  
WHEREAS, the parties agree bargaining unit employees may participate in the  
early disbursement of sick time hours accrued, unused, and banked prior to December 1,  
2011, as provided in the Employer approved resolution, FI-R-0140-24, revising Policy  
5.4 Sick Time; and  
WHEREAS, the parties agree bargaining unit employees may participate in the  
early disbursement of retention benefits as provided in the Employer approved resolution,  
FI-R-0141-24, revising Policy 6.5 Employee Retention; and  
WHEREAS, the parties agree bargaining unit employees may participate in  
parental time benefits as provided in Employer revised amended resolution  
FI-R-0078-25, Policy 5.13 Parental Time; and  
WHEREAS, the Employer offered participation in the revisions of said policies to  
the bargaining unit represented by the Union.  
WHEREAS, in consideration for participation in said County Board policies, the  
parties agree to a one-year extension of the collective bargaining agreement from  
December 1, 2026 to November 30, 2027; and  
WHEREAS, the extension of these terms are attached and incorporated into this  
resolution.  
WHEREAS, the union members have ratified the tentative Memorandum of  
Agreement and the one-year extension of the collective bargaining agreement.  
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the DuPage County Board does  
hereby ratify, accept and adopt the attached Memorandum of Agreement between the  
American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME), Council  
31, the DuPage County Care Center, and the County of DuPage.  
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County Clerk transmit a copy of this  
resolution to the Human Resources Department, County Board Office, and the Care  
Center, and the State’s Attorney’s Office.  
APPROVED  
Paula Garcia  
Saba Haider  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYES:  
Childress, Covert, DeSart, Eckhoff, Evans, Galassi, Garcia, Haider,  
Honig, Krajewski, LaPlante, Ozog, Schwarze, Tornatore, Yoo, and  
Zay  
Cronin Cahill, and Martinez  
ABSENT:  
10.B.  
FI-R-0022-26  
Resolution approving the sale of inventory from the County of DuPage on behalf of the  
DuPage County Sheriff's Office to the City of Berwyn.  
WHEREAS, the DuPage County Board previously designated 160 legacy  
APX4000 portable radios on Attachment A of this resolution as surplus in resolution  
FI-R-0015-26; and  
WHEREAS, the Sheriff’s Office recommends County Board approval for the sale  
of 160 legacy APX4000 portable radios listed on Attachment A of this resolution to the  
City of Berwyn; and  
WHEREAS, after consultation with the Procurement Officer and Finance  
Director, DuPage County finds and determines that the surplus items are no longer  
necessary and cannot be utilized by another office or department of County government.  
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that DuPage County Board approves  
the sale of 160 legacy APX4000 portable radios listed on Attachment A of this resolution  
to the City of Berwyn.  
APPROVED  
Paula Garcia  
Yeena Yoo  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYES:  
Childress, Covert, DeSart, Eckhoff, Evans, Galassi, Garcia, Haider,  
Honig, Krajewski, LaPlante, Ozog, Schwarze, Tornatore, Yoo, and  
Zay  
Cronin Cahill, and Martinez  
ABSENT:  
10.C.  
FI-R-0023-26  
Additional appropriation for the Law Library, Company 1400 - Accounting Unit 5960, in  
the amount of $227.  
WHEREAS, appropriations for the LAW LIBRARY FUND for Fiscal Year 2025 were  
adopted by the County Board pursuant to Ordinance FI-O-0010-24; and  
WHEREAS, due to the need to cover a shortfall in the Employee Medical & Hospital  
Insurance account, there is a need for an additional appropriation in the LAW LIBRARY FUND  
- COMPANY 1400, ACCOUNTING UNIT 5960 in the amount of $227 (TWO HUNDRED  
TWENTY-SEVEN, AND NO/100 DOLLARS); and  
WHEREAS, there is sufficient unappropriated cash in the LAW LIBRARY FUND -  
COMPANY 1400, ACCOUNTING UNIT 5960 to support an additional appropriation of $227  
(TWO HUNDRED TWENTY-SEVEN AND NO/100 DOLLARS); and  
WHEREAS, the need to provide an additional appropriation in the amount of $227  
(TWO HUNDRED TWENTY-SEVEN AND NO/100 DOLLARS); in the LAW LIBRARY  
FUND - COMPANY 1400, ACCOUNTING UNIT 5960 creates an emergency within the  
meaning of the Counties Act, Budget Division, (55 ILCS 5/6-1003).  
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the DuPage County Board that an  
additional appropriation (Attachment) in the amount of $227 (TWO HUNDRED  
TWENTY-SEVEN AND NO/100 DOLLARS); in the LAW LIBRARY FUND - COMPANY  
1400, ACCOUNTING UNIT 5960 is hereby approved and added to the Fiscal Year 2025  
Appropriation Ordinance.  
APPROVED  
Paula Garcia  
Kari Galassi  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYES:  
Childress, Covert, DeSart, Eckhoff, Evans, Galassi, Garcia, Haider,  
Honig, Krajewski, LaPlante, Ozog, Schwarze, Tornatore, Yoo, and  
Zay  
Cronin Cahill, and Martinez  
ABSENT:  
10.D.  
FI-R-0024-26  
Acceptance and appropriation of the ILDCEO Community Services Block Grant (CSBG)  
PY26 Inter-Governmental Agreement No. 26-231028, Company 5000 - Accounting Unit  
1650, in the amount of $1,371,680. (Community Services)  
WHEREAS, the County of DuPage has been notified by the Illinois Department  
of Commerce and Economic Opportunity that grant funds in the amount of $1,371,680  
(ONE MILLION THREE HUNDRED SEVENTY-ONE THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED  
EIGHTY AND NO/100 DOLLARS) are available to be used to assist low-income  
individuals and families in becoming self-sufficient; and  
WHEREAS, to receive said grant funds, the County of DuPage must enter into  
Inter-governmental Agreement No. 26-231028 with the Illinois Department of Commerce  
and Economic Opportunity, a copy of which is attached to and incorporated as a part of  
this resolution by reference (ATTACHMENT II); and  
WHEREAS, the term of the agreement is from January 1, 2026 through June 30,  
2027; and  
WHEREAS, no additional County funds are required to receive this funding; and  
WHEREAS, acceptance of this grant does not add any additional subsidy from the  
County; and  
WHEREAS, the County Board finds that the need to appropriate said grant funds  
creates an emergency within the meaning of the Counties Act, Budget Division, (55 ILCS  
5/6-1003).  
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the DuPage County Board that the  
Inter-governmental Agreement No. 26-231028 (ATTACHMENT II) between DuPage  
County and Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity is hereby  
accepted; and  
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the DuPage County Board that the additional  
appropriation on the attached sheet (ATTACHMENT I) in the amount of $1,371,680  
(ONE MILLION THREE HUNDRED SEVENTY-ONE THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED  
EIGHTY AND NO/100 DOLLARS) be made to establish the ILDCEO Community  
Services Block Grant PY26, Company 5000 - Accounting Unit 1650, for the period  
January 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027; and  
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the DuPage County Board that the Director of  
Community Services is approved as the County’s Authorized Representative; and  
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that should state and/or federal funding cease for  
this grant, the Human Services Committee shall review the need for continuing the  
specified program; and  
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that should the Human Services Committee  
determine the need for other funding is appropriate, it may recommend action to the  
County Board by resolution.  
APPROVED  
Paula Garcia  
Kari Galassi  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYES:  
Childress, Covert, DeSart, Eckhoff, Evans, Galassi, Garcia, Haider,  
Honig, Krajewski, LaPlante, Ozog, Schwarze, Tornatore, Yoo, and  
Zay  
Cronin Cahill, and Martinez  
ABSENT:  
10.E.  
FI-R-0025-26  
Additional appropriation for the Aging Case Coordination Unit Fund PY26, Adult  
Protective Services Technology Modernization Grant, Company 5000 - Accounting Unit  
1660, in the amount of $11,160. (Community Services)  
WHEREAS, the County of DuPage, through the Community Services Department,  
heretofore accepted and appropriated the Aging Case Coordination Unit Fund PY26, Company  
5000 - Accounting Unit 1660, pursuant to Resolution FI-R-0155-25, for the period of October 1,  
2025 through September 30, 2026; and  
WHEREAS, the County of DuPage, through the Community Services Department, has been  
notified by the Region II Area Agency on Aging that additional grant funds in the amount of  
$11,160 (ELEVEN THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED SIXTY AND NO/100 DOLLARS) have  
been made available to be used to support the Case Coordination Program; and  
WHEREAS, no additional County funds are required to receive this additional  
funding; and  
WHEREAS, acceptance of this additional grant funding does not add any additional  
subsidy from the County; and  
WHEREAS, the DuPage County Board finds that the need to appropriate said funds  
creates an emergency within the meaning of the Counties Act, Budget Division, (55 ILCS  
5/6-1003).  
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the DuPage County Board that the  
appropriation relating to the Aging Case Coordination Unit Fund PY26, Company 5000 -  
Accounting Unit 1660, be increased by $11,160 (ELEVEN THOUSAND ONE  
HUNDRED SIXTY AND NO/100 DOLLARS) as reflected on the attached budget sheet  
(ATTACHMENT I).  
APPROVED  
Paula Garcia  
Kari Galassi  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYES:  
Childress, Covert, DeSart, Eckhoff, Evans, Galassi, Garcia, Haider,  
Honig, Krajewski, LaPlante, Ozog, Schwarze, Tornatore, Yoo, and  
Zay  
Cronin Cahill, and Martinez  
ABSENT:  
10.F.  
FI-R-0026-26  
Abatement of the Special Service Area Number Thirty-One 2025 Tax Levy in the amount  
of $1,586,687.  
WHEREAS, the DuPage County Board adopted Ordinance OFI-002-06 setting forth the  
2025 Tax Levy for Special Service Area Number Thirty-One (Monarch Landing) to be collected  
in Fiscal Year 2026; and  
WHEREAS, Ordinance OFI-002-06 directs the DuPage County Clerk to levy $2,628,000  
(TWO MILLION SIX HUNDRED TWENTY-EIGHT THOUSAND AND NO/100 DOLLARS)  
for the Special Service Area Number Thirty-One (Monarch Landing) Debt Service Fund for  
DuPage County’s 2025 Tax Levy Year to be collected in 2026; and  
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 3(e) of said Ordinance, the County has entered into an  
Administrative Services Agreement with MuniCap, Inc. (“Consultant”) to provide special service  
area administration services related to Special Service Area Number Thirty-One (Monarch  
Landing); and  
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 6 of said Ordinance, the Special Taxes shall be abated  
each year to the extent that other moneys deposited and available in the debt service fund exceed  
the special tax requirement, as calculated by the Consultant on behalf of the County; and  
WHEREAS, pursuant to said Administrative Services Agreement, the Consultant has  
determined that revenues available in the debt service fund are sufficient to provide for an  
abatement of the 2025 Special Service Area Number Thirty-One (Monarch Landing) Tax Levy  
in the amount of $1,586,687 (ONE MILLION FIVE HUNDRED EIGHTY-SIX THOUSAND  
SIX HUNDRED EIGHTY-SEVEN AND NO/100 DOLLARS).  
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the DuPage County Board, that the 2025  
Special Service Area Number Thirty-One (Monarch Landing) Tax Levy be abated in the amount  
of $1,586,687 (ONE MILLION FIVE HUNDRED EIGHTY-SIX THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED  
EIGHTY-SEVEN AND NO/100 DOLLARS) and that the amount of the 2025 Tax Levy for  
Special Service Area Number Thirty-One (Monarch Landing) to be levied, before any amounts  
added by the DuPage County Clerk for the collection costs, be in the amount of $1,041,313  
(ONE MILLION FOURTY-ONE THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED THIRTEEN AND NO/100  
DOLLARS).  
APPROVED  
RESULT:  
Paula Garcia  
Yeena Yoo  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYES:  
Childress, Covert, DeSart, Eckhoff, Evans, Galassi, Garcia, Haider,  
Honig, Krajewski, LaPlante, Ozog, Schwarze, Tornatore, Yoo, and  
Zay  
Cronin Cahill, and Martinez  
ABSENT:  
10.G.  
FI-R-0027-26  
Budget Transfers 01-27-2026 - Various Companies and Accounting Units  
WHEREAS, it appears that certain appropriations for various County companies  
and accounting units are insufficient to cover necessary expenditures for the balance of  
the 2025 and 2026 fiscal years; and  
WHEREAS, it appears that there are other appropriations within these companies  
and accounting units from which transfers can be made at the present time to meet the  
need for funds.  
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the DuPage County Board that the  
attached transfers be made within the indicated companies and accounting units.  
APPROVED  
Paula Garcia  
Yeena Yoo  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYES:  
Childress, Covert, DeSart, Eckhoff, Evans, Galassi, Garcia, Haider,  
Honig, Krajewski, LaPlante, Ozog, Schwarze, Tornatore, Yoo, and  
Zay  
Cronin Cahill, and Martinez  
ABSENT:  
10.H.  
FI-R-0028-26  
Authorization to transfer and appropriate an amount not to exceed $5,000,000 in  
additional funds from the General Fund to the County Infrastructure Fund, for Fiscal Year  
2025, for campus flood protection. (Surplus Item)  
WHEREAS, appropriations for the GENERAL FUND for Fiscal Year 2025 were  
adopted by the County Board pursuant to Ordinance FI-O-0010-24; and  
WHEREAS, due to the need to construct the Care Center overflow improvement,  
East Campus floodproofing, 505 Stormwater Lift Station replacement, and additional  
flood mitigation items, there is a need for an additional appropriation in the GENERAL  
FUND - COMPANY 1000, ACCOUNTING UNIT 1180; and  
WHEREAS, in order to maintain the General Fund balance of $110,100,000  
(ONE HUNDRED TEN MILLION, ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND, AND NO/100  
DOLLARS), the County of DuPage must transfer an amount up to, but not to exceed,  
$5,000,000 (FIVE MILLION, AND NO/100 DOLLARS); and  
WHEREAS, the County of DuPage grants authority to the Chief Financial  
Officer, to transfer said amount in one or more transfers as operating requirements  
dictate; and  
WHEREAS, sufficient funds are projected to be available in the General Fund  
(1000) to accommodate said transfer(s) in an amount(s) not to exceed $5,000,000 (FIVE  
MILLION, AND NO/100 DOLLARS) for the aforementioned time period; and  
WHEREAS, the need to provide an additional appropriation in the amount not to  
exceed $5,000,000 (FIVE MILLION, AND NO/100 DOLLARS) in the GENERAL  
FUND - COMPANY 1000, ACCOUNTING UNIT 1180 creates an emergency within the  
meaning of the Counties Act, Budget Division, (55 ILCS 5/6-1003).  
NOW, THERFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the DuPage County Board that the  
said transfer(s) may be relative to the period of December 1, 2024 to November 30, 2025;  
and  
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the DuPage County Board that the Finance  
Department is authorized and directed to transfer, in consultation with the Chief Financial  
Officer, an amount not to exceed $5,000,000 (FIVE MILLION, AND NO/100  
DOLLARS) in one or more transfers, in the aforementioned time period.  
APPROVED  
Paula Garcia  
Kari Galassi  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYES:  
Childress, Covert, DeSart, Eckhoff, Evans, Galassi, Garcia, Haider,  
Honig, Krajewski, LaPlante, Ozog, Schwarze, Tornatore, Yoo, and  
Zay  
Cronin Cahill, and Martinez  
ABSENT:  
10.I.  
FI-R-0029-26  
Authorization to transfer and appropriate an amount not to exceed $4,000,000 in  
additional funds from the General Fund to the County Infrastructure Fund, for Fiscal Year  
2025, for the Elmhurst Quarry Control Facility. (Surplus Item)  
WHEREAS, appropriations for the GENERAL FUND for Fiscal Year 2025 were  
adopted by the County Board pursuant to Ordinance FI-O-0010-24; and  
WHEREAS, Elmhurst Quarry Control Facility was constructed by DuPage  
Stormwater Management nearly 30 years ago. Maintenance is necessary to re-establish  
safe access to the quarry, protect the equipment located within the site, maintain the  
integrity of the lands adjacent to the quarry and protect sub-surface infrastructure. There  
is a need for an additional appropriation in the GENERAL FUND - COMPANY 1000,  
ACCOUNTING UNIT 1180; and  
WHEREAS, in order to maintain the General Fund balance of $110,100,000  
(ONE HUNDRED TEN MILLION, ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND, AND NO/100  
DOLLARS), the County of DuPage must transfer an amount up to, but not to exceed,  
$4,000,000 (FOUR MILLION, AND NO/100 DOLLARS); and  
WHEREAS, the County of DuPage grants authority to the Chief Financial  
Officer, to transfer said amount in one or more transfers as operating requirements  
dictate; and  
WHEREAS, sufficient funds are projected to be available in the General Fund  
(1000) to accommodate said transfer(s) in an amount(s) not to exceed $4,000,000 (FOUR  
MILLION, AND NO/100 DOLLARS) for the aforementioned time period; and  
WHEREAS, the need to provide an additional appropriation in the amount not to  
exceed $4,000,000 (FOUR MILLION, AND NO/100 DOLLARS) in the GENERAL  
FUND - COMPANY 1000, ACCOUNTING UNIT 1180 creates an emergency within the  
meaning of the Counties Act, Budget Division, (55 ILCS 5/6-1003).  
NOW, THERFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the DuPage County Board that the  
said transfer(s) may be relative to the period of December 1, 2024 to November 30, 2025;  
and  
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the DuPage County Board that the Finance  
Department is authorized and directed to transfer, in consultation with the Chief Financial  
Officer, an amount not to exceed $4,000,000 (FOUR MILLION, AND NO/100  
DOLLARS) in one or more transfers, in the aforementioned time period.  
APPROVED  
Paula Garcia  
Kari Galassi  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYES:  
Childress, Covert, DeSart, Eckhoff, Evans, Galassi, Garcia, Haider,  
Honig, Krajewski, LaPlante, Ozog, Schwarze, Tornatore, Yoo, and  
Zay  
Cronin Cahill, and Martinez  
ABSENT:  
10.J.  
FI-R-0030-26  
Authorization to transfer and appropriate an amount not to exceed $3,000,000 in  
additional funds from the General Fund to the County Infrastructure Fund, for Fiscal Year  
2025, for Facilities Management projects. (Surplus Item)  
WHEREAS, appropriations for the GENERAL FUND for Fiscal Year 2025 were  
adopted by the County Board pursuant to Ordinance FI-O-0010-24; and  
WHEREAS, due to the need to complete various facilities management  
infrastructure projects, there is a need for an additional appropriation in the GENERAL  
FUND - COMPANY 1000, ACCOUNTING UNIT 1180; and  
WHEREAS, in order to maintain the General Fund balance of $110,100,000  
(ONE HUNDRED TEN MILLION, ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND, AND NO/100  
DOLLARS), the County of DuPage must transfer an amount up to, but not to exceed,  
$3,000,000 (THREE MILLION, AND NO/100 DOLLARS); and  
WHEREAS, the County of DuPage grants authority to the Chief Financial  
Officer, to transfer said amount in one or more transfers as operating requirements  
dictate; and  
WHEREAS, sufficient funds are projected to be available in the General Fund  
(1000) to accommodate said transfer(s) in an amount(s) not to exceed $3,000,000  
(THREE MILLION, AND NO/100 DOLLARS) for the aforementioned time period; and  
WHEREAS, the need to provide an additional appropriation in the amount not to  
exceed $3,000,000 (THREE MILLION, AND NO/100 DOLLARS) in the GENERAL  
FUND - COMPANY 1000, ACCOUNTING UNIT 1180 creates an emergency within the  
meaning of the Counties Act, Budget Division, (55 ILCS 5/6-1003).  
NOW, THERFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the DuPage County Board that the  
said transfer(s) may be relative to the period of December 1, 2024 to November 30, 2025;  
and  
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the DuPage County Board that the Finance  
Department is authorized and directed to transfer, in consultation with the Chief Financial  
Officer, an amount not to exceed $3,000,000 (THREE MILLION, AND NO/100  
DOLLARS) in one or more transfers, in the aforementioned time period.  
APPROVED  
Paula Garcia  
Kari Galassi  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYES:  
Childress, Covert, DeSart, Eckhoff, Evans, Galassi, Garcia, Haider,  
Honig, Krajewski, LaPlante, Ozog, Schwarze, Tornatore, Yoo, and  
Zay  
Cronin Cahill, and Martinez  
ABSENT:  
10.K.  
FI-R-0031-26  
Authorization to transfer and appropriate an amount not to exceed $1,000,000 in  
additional funds from the General Fund to the County Infrastructure Fund, for Fiscal Year  
2025, for Hinsdale Lake Terrace programs. (Surplus Item)  
WHEREAS, appropriations for the GENERAL FUND for Fiscal Year 2025 were  
adopted by the County Board pursuant to Ordinance FI-O-0010-24; and  
WHEREAS, due to the need to fund the Hinsdale Lake Terrace Rideshare Pilot  
Program and Sidewalks Program, there is a need for an additional appropriation in the  
GENERAL FUND - COMPANY 1000, ACCOUNTING UNIT 1180; and  
WHEREAS, in order to maintain the General Fund balance of $110,100,000  
(ONE HUNDRED TEN MILLION, ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND, AND NO/100  
DOLLARS), the County of DuPage must transfer an amount up to, but not to exceed,  
$1,000,000 (ONE MILLION, AND NO/100 DOLLARS); and  
WHEREAS, the County of DuPage grants authority to the Chief Financial  
Officer, to transfer said amount in one or more transfers as operating requirements  
dictate; and  
WHEREAS, sufficient funds are projected to be available in the General Fund  
(1000) to accommodate said transfer(s) in an amount(s) not to exceed $1,000,000 (ONE  
MILLION, AND NO/100 DOLLARS) for the aforementioned time period; and  
WHEREAS, the need to provide an additional appropriation in the amount not to  
exceed $1,000,000 (ONE MILLION, AND NO/100 DOLLARS) in the GENERAL  
FUND - COMPANY 1000, ACCOUNTING UNIT 1180 creates an emergency within the  
meaning of the Counties Act, Budget Division, (55 ILCS 5/6-1003).  
NOW, THERFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the DuPage County Board that the  
said transfer(s) may be relative to the period of December 1, 2024 to November 30, 2025;  
and  
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the DuPage County Board that the Finance  
Department is authorized and directed to transfer, in consultation with the Chief Financial  
Officer, an amount not to exceed $1,000,000 (ONE MILLION, AND NO/100  
DOLLARS) in one or more transfers, in the aforementioned time period.  
APPROVED  
Paula Garcia  
Kari Galassi  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYES:  
Childress, Covert, DeSart, Eckhoff, Evans, Galassi, Garcia, Haider,  
Honig, Krajewski, LaPlante, Ozog, Schwarze, Tornatore, Yoo, and  
Zay  
Cronin Cahill, and Martinez  
ABSENT:  
10.L.  
FI-R-0032-26  
Authorization to transfer and appropriate an amount not to exceed $11,000,000 in  
additional funds from the General Fund to the DuPage Sustainability Fund, for Fiscal  
Year 2025, for sustainability initiatives. (Surplus Item)  
WHEREAS, appropriations for the GENERAL FUND for Fiscal Year 2025 were  
adopted by the County Board pursuant to Ordinance FI-O-0010-24; and  
WHEREAS, due to the need to fund Food Insecurity, Food Infrastructure Plan,  
Affordable Housing, and Community Sustainability, there is a need for an additional  
appropriation in the GENERAL FUND - COMPANY 1000, ACCOUNTING UNIT  
1180; and  
WHEREAS, in order to maintain the General Fund balance of $110,100,000  
(ONE HUNDRED TEN MILLION, ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND, AND NO/100  
DOLLARS), the County of DuPage must transfer an amount up to, but not to exceed,  
$11,000,000 (ELEVEN MILLION, AND NO/100 DOLLARS); and  
WHEREAS, the County of DuPage grants authority to the Chief Financial  
Officer, to transfer said amount in one or more transfers as operating requirements  
dictate; and  
WHEREAS, sufficient funds are projected to be available in the General Fund  
(1000) to accommodate said transfer(s) in an amount(s) not to exceed $11,000,000  
(ELEVEN MILLION, AND NO/100 DOLLARS) for the aforementioned time period;  
and  
WHEREAS, the need to provide an additional appropriation in the amount not to  
exceed $11,000,000 (ELEVEN MILLION, AND NO/100 DOLLARS) in the GENERAL  
FUND - COMPANY 1000, ACCOUNTING UNIT 1180 creates an emergency within the  
meaning of the Counties Act, Budget Division, (55 ILCS 5/6-1003).  
NOW, THERFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the DuPage County Board that the  
said transfer(s) may be relative to the period of December 1, 2024 to November 30, 2025;  
and  
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the DuPage County Board that the Finance  
Department is authorized and directed to transfer, in consultation with the Chief Financial  
Officer, an amount not to exceed $11,000,000 (ELEVEN MILLION, AND NO/100  
DOLLARS) in one or more transfers, in the aforementioned time period.  
APPROVED  
Paula Garcia  
Kari Galassi  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
Childress, Covert, DeSart, Evans, Galassi, Garcia, Haider, Honig,  
Krajewski, LaPlante, Ozog, Schwarze, Tornatore, Yoo, and Zay  
AYES:  
Eckhoff  
NAY:  
Cronin Cahill, and Martinez  
ABSENT:  
10.M.  
FI-R-0036-26  
Additional appropriation for the General Fund, Company 1000 - Accounting Units 4200  
and 4220, in the amount of $76,068, for Fiscal Year 2025. (County Clerk)  
WHEREAS, appropriations for the GENERAL FUND for Fiscal Year 2025 were  
adopted by the County Board pursuant to Ordinance FI-O-0010-24; and  
WHEREAS, due to excessive spending by the County Clerk, the COUNTY  
CLERK and COUNTY CLERK ELECTIONS are in need of an additional appropriation  
in the GENERAL FUND - COMPANY 1000, ACCOUNTING UNIT 4200 and  
ACCOUNTING UNIT 4220 in the amount of $76,068 (SEVENTY-SIX THOUSAND,  
SIXTY-EIGHT and NO/100 DOLLARS); and  
WHEREAS, there is sufficient unappropriated fund balance in the GENERAL  
FUND to support an additional appropriation of $76,068 (SEVENTY-SIX THOUSAND,  
SIXTY-EIGHT and NO/100 DOLLARS); and  
WHEREAS, the need to provide an additional appropriation in the amount of  
$76,068 (SEVENTY-SIX THOUSAND, SIXTY-EIGHT and NO/100 DOLLARS) in the  
GENERAL FUND creates an emergency within the meaning of the Counties Act, Budget  
Division, (55 ILCS 5/6-1003).  
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the DuPage County Board that an  
additional appropriation (Attachment) in the amount of $76,068 (SEVENTY-SIX  
THOUSAND, SIXTY-EIGHT and NO/100 DOLLARS) in the GENERAL FUND -  
COMPANY 1000, ACCOUNTING UNIT 4200 and ACCOUNTING UNIT 4220 are  
hereby approved and added to the Fiscal Year 2025 Appropriation Ordinance.  
APPROVED  
Paula Garcia  
Yeena Yoo  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYES:  
Childress, Covert, DeSart, Evans, Garcia, Haider, Honig, LaPlante,  
Ozog, Schwarze, Tornatore, and Yoo  
Eckhoff, Galassi, Krajewski, and Zay  
Cronin Cahill, and Martinez  
NAY:  
ABSENT:  
10.N.  
FI-CO-0001-26  
Amendment to County Contract 6496-0001 SERV issued to OnActuate Consulting U.S.,  
Inc. to provide SaaS implementation services, for the Human Resources Department, to  
increase encumbrance by $206,677 and extend the contract through August 31, 2026.  
(Human Resources)  
WHEREAS, County Contract 6496-0001 SERV was issued by the Procurement  
Department on August 1, 2023; and  
WHEREAS, the Finance Committee recommends changes as stated in the  
Change Order Notice to County Contract 6496-0001 SERV, issued to OnActuate  
Consulting U.S., Inc., to provide SaaS implementation services, for Human Resources, to  
allow for a contract extension through August 31, 2026 to accomplish all of the  
implementation in a more thorough way, and increase the contract by $206,677.00  
resulting in an amended contract total of $1,417,152.00. This request will not result in an  
increase to the original budget.  
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the County Board adopt the  
Change Order Notice to County Contract 6496-0001 SERV, issued to OnActuate  
Consulting U.S., Inc., to provide SaaS implementation services, for Human Resources, to  
allow for a contract extension through August 31, 2026 to accomplish all of the  
implementation in a more thorough way, and increase the contract by $206,677.00  
resulting in an amended contract total of $1,417,152.00.  
APPROVED  
Paula Garcia  
Yeena Yoo  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYES:  
Childress, Covert, DeSart, Eckhoff, Evans, Galassi, Garcia, Haider,  
Honig, Krajewski, LaPlante, Ozog, Schwarze, Tornatore, Yoo, and  
Zay  
Cronin Cahill, and Martinez  
ABSENT:  
11.  
12.  
13.  
14.  
ANIMAL SERVICES - KRAJEWSKI  
Committee Update  
DEVELOPMENT - TORNATORE  
Committee Update  
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - YOO  
Committee Update  
ENVIRONMENTAL - HAIDER  
Committee Update  
14.A.  
EN-R-0001-26  
Memorandum of understanding between the County of DuPage and Midwest Renewable  
Energy Association to provide a solar and heat pump group buy program. (No County  
Cost)  
APPROVED  
Saba Haider  
Paula Garcia  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYES:  
Childress, Covert, DeSart, Eckhoff, Evans, Galassi, Garcia, Haider,  
Honig, Krajewski, LaPlante, Ozog, Schwarze, Tornatore, Yoo, and  
Zay  
Cronin Cahill, and Martinez  
ABSENT:  
15.  
ETSB - SCHWARZE  
15.A.  
ETS-R-0011-26  
Resolution approving a mutual termination agreement between the County of DuPage, on  
behalf of the Emergency Telephone System Board of DuPage County, and the Village of  
Downers Grove.  
APPROVED  
Greg Schwarze  
Yeena Yoo  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYES:  
Childress, Covert, DeSart, Evans, Galassi, Garcia, Haider, Honig,  
Krajewski, LaPlante, Ozog, Schwarze, Tornatore, Yoo, and Zay  
Cronin Cahill, Eckhoff, and Martinez  
ABSENT:  
16.  
HUMAN SERVICES - SCHWARZE  
Committee Update  
16.A.  
26-0350  
HS-P-0007A-25 - Amendment to Resolution HS-P-0007-25, County Contract 7521-0001  
SERV, issued to Teen Parent Connection, to provide car seats, diapers formula, wipes,  
and car seat safety training, to increase contract by $25,000 and to extend the contract  
through March 31, 2026. CSBG grant funded. (Community Services)  
APPROVED  
Greg Schwarze  
Yeena Yoo  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYES:  
Childress, Covert, DeSart, Eckhoff, Evans, Galassi, Garcia, Haider,  
Honig, Krajewski, LaPlante, Ozog, Schwarze, Tornatore, Yoo, and  
Zay  
Cronin Cahill, and Martinez  
ABSENT:  
16.B.  
HS-P-0004-26  
Recommendation for the approval of a contract purchase order to Henry Schein, Inc., for  
Alco classic expandable deck beds, for the DuPage Care Center, for the period of January  
28, 2026 through November 30, 2026, for a contract total amount not to exceed  
$223,904. Contract pursuant to the Intergovernmental Cooperation Act (Omnia Contract  
#2021002973).  
WHEREAS, the County of DuPage by virtue of its power set forth in the Counties  
Code (55 ILCS 5/1-1001 et seq.) is authorized to enter into this Agreement; and  
WHEREAS, pursuant to the Governmental Joint Purchasing Act (30 ILCS 525/2),  
the County is authorized to enter into a Joint Purchasing Agreement for Alco classic  
expandable deck beds; and  
WHEREAS, pursuant to the Intergovernmental Agreement between the County of  
DuPage and OMNIA Partners, the County of DuPage will contract with Henry Schein,  
Inc.; and  
WHEREAS, the Human Services Committee recommends County Board  
approval for the issuance of a contract to Henry Schein, Inc. for Alco classic expandable  
deck beds, for the period of January 28, 2026 through November 30, 2026, for the  
DuPage Care Center.  
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that County contract, covering said for  
Alco classic expandable deck beds, for the period of January 28, 2026 through  
November 30, 2026, for the DuPage Care Center, be, and it is hereby approved for  
issuance of a contract by the Procurement Division to Henry Schein, Inc., 135  
Duryea Road, Melville, New York 11747, for a contract total amount not to  
exceed $223,904.00, per contract pursuant to the OMNIA Partners Contract  
#2021002973.  
APPROVED  
Greg Schwarze  
Saba Haider  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYES:  
Childress, Covert, DeSart, Eckhoff, Evans, Galassi, Garcia, Haider,  
Honig, Krajewski, LaPlante, Ozog, Schwarze, Tornatore, Yoo, and  
Zay  
Cronin Cahill, and Martinez  
ABSENT:  
16.C.  
HS-CO-0003-26  
Amendment to purchase order 7938-0001 SERV, issued to United Staffing Network,  
Inc., to extend the contract through April 30, 2026 and to increase the contract in the  
amount of $25,000, to continue to provide supplemental pharmacy staffing for the  
DuPage Care Center.  
WHEREAS, County Contract 7938-0001 SERV was approved by the  
Procurement Department on October 8, 2025; and  
WHEREAS, the Human Services Committee recommends changes as stated in  
the Change Order Notice to County Contract 7938-0001 SERV, issued to United Staffing  
Network, Inc., to provide supplemental pharmacy staffing for the DuPage Care Center, to  
extend the contract through April 30, 2026 and increase the contract by $25,000.00  
resulting in an amended contract total of $39,999.00.  
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the County Board adopt the  
Change Order Notice to County Contract 7938-0001 SERV, issued to United Staffing  
Network, Inc., to provide supplemental pharmacy staffing for the DuPage Care Center, to  
extend the contract through April 30, 2026 and increase the contract by $25,000.00,  
resulting in an amended contract total of $39,999.00.  
APPROVED  
Greg Schwarze  
Paula Garcia  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYES:  
Childress, Covert, DeSart, Eckhoff, Evans, Galassi, Garcia, Haider,  
Honig, Krajewski, LaPlante, Ozog, Schwarze, Tornatore, Yoo, and  
Zay  
Cronin Cahill, and Martinez  
ABSENT:  
16.D.  
HS-R-0003-26  
2026 Annual Action Plan element of the Consolidated Plan, DuPage County Consortium  
– FIRST READING - Acceptance of the 2026 Annual Action Plan element of the  
2025-2029 Consolidated Plan (Public Comment Period) for Community Development  
Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME), and Emergency  
Solutions Grant (ESG) programs to qualify and receive the Department of Housing and  
Urban Development (HUD) grant funds.  
WHEREAS, DuPage County has participated in the Community Development  
Block Grant program since 1975; and  
WHEREAS, DuPage County has participated in the Emergency Shelter Grant  
program since 1987; and  
WHEREAS, The Homeless Emergency Assistance and Rapid Transition to  
Housing Act of 2009 (“Hearth Act”), enacted into law on May 20, 2009, consolidated  
three of the separate homeless assistance programs administered by the U.S. Department  
of Housing and Urban Development (“HUD”) under the McKinney-Vento Homeless  
Assistance Act into a single grant program, and revised the Emergency Shelter Grant  
program and renamed it as the Emergency Solutions Grant (“ESG”) program; and  
WHEREAS, DuPage County has participated in the HOME Investment  
Partnership program since 1992; and  
WHEREAS, these programs will provide an approximate total of $5.5 million in  
new Federal funding to DuPage County in 2026, and the county will also have available  
approximately an additional $531,000 in anticipated income and reallocated funds from  
previous years, said funds being available for Housing and Community Development  
activities benefiting low- and moderate-income persons, the homeless, and persons with  
Special needs; and  
WHEREAS, a requirement of these programs is the preparation of a Consolidated  
Plan for Housing and Community Development (ConPlan); and  
WHEREAS, the 2025-2029 ConPlan was adopted by the DuPage County Board  
on February 11, 2025 by Resolution HS-R-0004-25; and  
WHEREAS, the 2026 Action Plan element of the ConPlan, listing activities to be  
funded in the 2026 program year is required; and  
WHEREAS, the 2026 Action Plan projects were approved by the Dupage  
Community Development Commission Executive Committee and HOME Advisory  
Group on December 2, 2025 and by the DuPage County Human Services Committee on  
January 20, 2026; and  
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on January 14, 2026 and a 30-day public  
comment period will be completed on February 2, 2026, in accordance with federal  
regulations governing the development of consolidated plans, all comments will be  
included in the final draft of the ConPlan along with responses to these comments.  
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the DuPage County Board hereby  
accepts for First Reading the 2026 Action Plan Element of the DuPage County  
Consolidated Plan for Housing and Community Development, which is incorporated by  
reference with this resolution; with the understanding that approval of the document will  
take place at the Second Reading scheduled for a later date; and  
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County Clerk be directed to send a  
certified copy of this Resolution to Community Development Commission.  
APPROVED  
Greg Schwarze  
Kari Galassi  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYES:  
Childress, Covert, DeSart, Eckhoff, Evans, Galassi, Garcia, Haider,  
Honig, Krajewski, LaPlante, Ozog, Schwarze, Tornatore, Yoo, and  
Zay  
Cronin Cahill, and Martinez  
ABSENT:  
17.  
JUDICIAL AND PUBLIC SAFETY - EVANS  
Committee Update  
17.A.  
JPS-P-0013-26  
Recommendation for the approval of funding to Bond Conway Law Firm, for  
professional legal services to assist the County Clerk with election matters, as needed, for  
the period of January 27, 2026 through January 27, 2027, for an amount not to exceed  
$200,000. Professional services not subject to competitive bidding per 55 ILCS  
5/5-1022(c); appointed as a Special Assistant State’s Attorney by the State’s Attorney's  
Office pursuant to DuPage County Procurement Ordinance 353(1)(b). (State's Attorney's  
Office)  
WHEREAS, the DuPage County State’s Attorney has appointed the Bond  
Conway Law Firm to assist the County Clerk with election matters in accordance with  
State law; and  
WHEREAS, the Judicial and Public Safety Committee recommends County  
Board approval for the issuance of payments to the Bond Conway Law Firm, to provide  
legal services as Special Assistant State’s Attorneys, for the period of December 1, 2025,  
to November 30, 2026.-----  
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that said approval for issuance of  
payments for legal services for the County Clerk - Election Division, for the period of  
December 1, 2025, to November 30, 2026, be, and is hereby approved to the Bond  
Conway Law Firm, 400 S. Knoll Street, Suite C, Wheaton, IL 60187, for an amount not  
to exceed $200,000.00.  
APPROVED AS AMENDED  
Lucy Evans  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYES:  
Paula Garcia  
Childress, Covert, DeSart, Eckhoff, Evans, Galassi, Garcia, Haider,  
Honig, Krajewski, LaPlante, Ozog, Schwarze, Tornatore, Yoo, and  
Zay  
Cronin Cahill, and Martinez  
ABSENT:  
18.  
LEGISLATIVE - DESART  
Committee Update  
18.A.  
LEG-P-0001-26  
Recommendation for the approval of a County Contract to Lincoln Park Group LLC, to  
provide Consulting Services as Lobbyists representing DuPage County before the U.S.  
Congress and the Federal Executive Branch for DuPage County’s Division of  
Transportation, Public Works, Stormwater Management and all other County  
departments and agencies, for the period of February 1, 2026 through January 31, 2027,  
for the County Board, for a contract total amount not to exceed $96,000. Other  
Professional Services not suitable for competitive bid per 55 ILCS 5/5-1022(c). Vendor  
selected pursuant to DuPage County Procurement Ordinance 2-353(1)(b).  
WHEREAS, an agreement has been negotiated in accordance with County Board  
policy; and  
WHEREAS, the Legislative Committee recommends County Board approval for  
the issuance of a Contract to Lincoln Park Group, LLC, to provide Consulting Services as  
Lobbyists for projects before the U.S. Congress and the Federal Executive Branch, for  
DuPage County’s Division of Transportation, Public Works, Stormwater Management  
and all other County Departments and agencies for the period February 1, 2026, through  
January 31, 2027, for the DuPage County Board.  
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that County Contract covering said, to  
provide Consulting Services as Lobbyists for projects before the U.S. Congress and the  
Federal Executive Branch, for DuPage County's Division of Transportation, Public  
Works and Stormwater Management, for the period February 1, 2026 through January 31,  
2027, for the DuPage County Board, be, and it is hereby approved for issuance of a  
Contract by the Procurement Division to Lincoln Park Group, LLC, 3212 17th Street NE,  
Washington, DC 20018, for a contract total not to exceed $96,000.00.  
APPROVED  
Dawn DeSart  
Paula Garcia  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
Childress, Covert, DeSart, Eckhoff, Evans, Galassi, Garcia, Haider,  
Honig, Krajewski, LaPlante, Ozog, Schwarze, Tornatore, Yoo, and  
Zay  
AYES:  
Cronin Cahill, and Martinez  
ABSENT:  
18.B.  
LEG-R-0001-26  
Resolution to Adopt the County's 2026 State Legislative Program  
WHEREAS, members of the Legislative Committee have communicated with  
County elected officials and staff regarding the needs of County residents; and  
WHEREAS, the Legislative Committee has developed a legislative program  
consisting of a list of priorities for DuPage County to propose and support during the  
2026 spring session of the Illinois General Assembly (herein referred to as "2026 State  
Legislative Program" and attached as Exhibit A which is incorporated by reference); and  
WHEREAS, it is important for the County's 2026 State Legislative Program to be  
communicated to the public and to our elected officials; and  
WHEREAS, County Board Rules provide that a legislative program and duties  
related thereto receive the advice and consent of a majority vote of the County Board;  
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED per the recommendation of the  
Legislative Committee, that the DuPage County Board does hereby advise and consent to  
the adoption of the attached 2026 State Legislative Program for DuPage County; and  
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that staff and the County's lobbyists are directed  
to work together with the County's legislative delegation to advance the 2026 State  
Legislative Program in Springfield.  
APPROVED  
Dawn DeSart  
Paula Garcia  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYES:  
Childress, Covert, DeSart, Evans, Garcia, Haider, Honig, LaPlante,  
Ozog, Schwarze, Tornatore, and Yoo  
Eckhoff, Galassi, Krajewski, and Zay  
Cronin Cahill, and Martinez  
NAY:  
ABSENT:  
Motion to Amend  
Member Yoo moved and Member Garcia seconded a motion to amend language in  
LEG-R-0002-26. Members Childress, Covert, DeSart, Evans, Garcia, Haider, Honig, LaPlante,  
Ozog, Schwarze, Tornatore, and Yoo voted "aye." Members Eckhoff, Galassi, Krajewski,  
Tornatore, and Zay voted "nay." Members Cronin Cahill and Martinez were absent. Motion  
passed.  
18.C.  
LEG-R-0002-26  
Resolution Adopting the County's 2026 Federal Legislative Program  
WHEREAS, members of the Legislative Committee have communicated with  
County elected officials and staff regarding the needs of County residents; and  
WHEREAS, the Legislative Committee has developed a legislative program  
consisting of a list of priorities for DuPage County to propose and support during the next  
session of the United States Congress (herein referred to as “2026 Federal Legislative  
Program” and attached which is incorporated by reference); and  
WHEREAS, it is important for the County’s 2026 Federal Legislative Program to  
be communicated to the public and to our elected officials; and  
WHEREAS, County Board Rules provide that a legislative program and duties  
related thereto receive the advice and consent of a majority vote of the County Board.  
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED per the recommendation of the  
Legislative Committee, that the DuPage County Board does hereby advise and consent to  
the adoption of the attached 2026 Federal Legislative Program for DuPage County; and  
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that staff and the County’s federal lobbyist are  
directed to work together with the County’s congressional delegation to advance the 2026  
Federal Legislative Program in Washington, D.C.  
APPROVED AS AMENDED  
Dawn DeSart  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYES:  
Paula Garcia  
Childress, Covert, DeSart, Evans, Garcia, Haider, Honig, LaPlante,  
Ozog, Schwarze, and Yoo  
Eckhoff, Galassi, Krajewski, Tornatore, and Zay  
Cronin Cahill, and Martinez  
NAY:  
ABSENT:  
19.  
PUBLIC WORKS - CHILDRESS  
Committee Update  
19.A.  
PW-R-0002-26  
Amendment to County Contract 7549-0001SERV which has been renewed via resolution  
26-0317, issued to Kemira Water Solutions for liquid ferric chloride for the Knollwood  
Wastewater Treatment Plant, for a change order to decrease the contracted price from  
$2.59/gallon delivered to $2.52/gallon delivered, a decrease of 2.8%.  
WHEREAS, on January 20th, 2026, the DuPage County Public Works Committee,  
through Resolution 26-0317, approved a renewal between the County of DuPage (hereinafter  
"COUNTY") and Kemira Water Solutions (hereinafter “CONTRACTOR”) for liquid ferric  
chloride for the Knollwood Wastewater Treatment Plant (“CONTRACT”); and  
WHEREAS, the current cost of the CONTRACT to the COUNTY, by and through the  
Public Works Department, is $2.59/gallon delivered; and  
WHEREAS, after coordination with CONTRACTOR, the contracted price is decreasing  
from $2.59/gallon delivered to $2.52/gallon delivered, a decrease of 2.8%; and  
WHEREAS, the Public Works Committee recommends the attached Change Order to  
decrease the CONTRACT Price in the amount of $1,000.00 with an amendment to the  
AGREEMENT (“AMENDMENT”).  
WHEREAS, all other provisions of the CONTRACT not expressly changed in the  
AMENDMENT shall remain the same in their entirety.  
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the DuPage County Board adopts and  
approves the attached Change Order and AMENDMENT to CONTRACT 7594-0001 SERV,  
issued to Kemira Water Solutions, to decrease the CONTRACT delivered price from  
$2.59/gallon delivered to $2.52/gallon delivered, resulting in an amended contract total amount  
of $29,000, a decrease of 2.8%; and  
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that one (1) original copy of this AMENDMENT be  
transmitted to Kemira Water Solutions, 1000 Parkwood Circle #500, Atlanta, Georgia, 30339, by  
and through the Public Works Department.  
APPROVED  
Michael Childress  
Yeena Yoo  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYES:  
Childress, Covert, DeSart, Eckhoff, Evans, Galassi, Garcia, Haider,  
Honig, Krajewski, LaPlante, Ozog, Tornatore, Yoo, and Zay  
Cronin Cahill, Martinez, and Schwarze  
ABSENT:  
19.B.  
PW-P-0003-26  
Recommendation for the approval of an agreement with Trotter and Associates, Inc., for  
design and construction professional engineering services, for Public Works, for the  
period of January 27, 2026 to December 31, 2030, for a total contract amount not to  
exceed $792,899. 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.  
WHEREAS, the COUNTY by virtue of its power set forth in “Counties Code”  
(55 ILCS 5/5-1001 et seq.) and “County Offices, equipment and expenses” (55 ILCS  
5/5-1106 et seq.) is authorized to enter into this AGREEMENT; and  
WHEREAS, the COUNTY requires professional design and construction  
engineering services related to their sewer collection system and wastewater treatment  
facilities (hereinafter referred to as “PROJECT”); and  
WHEREAS, the CONSULTANT has experience and expertise in this area and is  
in the business of providing such professional engineering services and is willing to  
perform the required services for an amount not to exceed $792,899.00; and  
WHEREAS, the CONSULTANT acknowledges that it is qualified to perform the  
services covered by this AGREEMENT and is in good standing and has not been barred  
from performing professional services; and  
WHEREAS, the COUNTY has adopted a Stormwater Ordinance. The  
CONSULTANT acknowledges the necessary oversight to ensure compliance with the  
Stormwater Ordinance in the event the PROJECT necessitates this scope of work.  
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the DuPage County Clerk be  
directed to transmit certified copies of this Resolution and the attached Agreement to the  
Chris Marschinke, 40W201 Wasco Road, Suite D, St. Charles, Illinois, 60175;  
Procurement Division of the Finance Department of DuPage County; Nicholas V.  
Alfonso, State’s Attorney’s Office.  
APPROVED  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYES:  
Michael Childress  
Kari Galassi  
Childress, Covert, DeSart, Eckhoff, Evans, Galassi, Garcia, Haider,  
Honig, Krajewski, LaPlante, Ozog, Tornatore, Yoo, and Zay  
Cronin Cahill, Martinez, and Schwarze  
ABSENT:  
20.  
21.  
STORMWATER - ZAY  
Committee Update  
TECHNOLOGY - COVERT  
Committee Update  
21.A.  
TE-CO-0001-26  
Amendment to purchase order 6834-0001 SERV, issued to SHI International Corp, Inc.,  
for the annual licensing of the Zendesk customer service solution and annual subscription  
for Information Technology, GIS, and DuPage County Health Department, to increase the  
contract in the amount in the amount of $34,588.80, resulting in an amended contract  
total amount not to exceed $604,321.88.  
WHEREAS, County Contract 6834-0001 SERV was issued by the Procurement  
Division on December 31, 2023; and  
WHEREAS, the Technology Committee recommends changes as stated in the  
Change Order Notice to County Contract 6834-0001 SERV, issued to SHI International  
Corp., for annual licensing for Zendesk customer service solution and annual subscription, to  
increase the contract in the amount of $34,588.80, resulting in an amended contract total of  
$604,321.88.  
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the County Board adopt the Change  
Order Notice to County Contract 6834-0001 SERV, issued to SHI International  
Corp., for annual licensing for Zendesk customer service solution and annual  
subscription, to increase the contract in the amount of $34,588.80, resulting in an  
amended contract total of $604,321.88.  
APPROVED  
Sadia Covert  
Paula Garcia  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYES:  
Childress, Covert, DeSart, Eckhoff, Evans, Galassi, Garcia, Haider,  
Honig, Krajewski, LaPlante, Ozog, Schwarze, Tornatore, Yoo, and  
Zay  
Cronin Cahill, and Martinez  
ABSENT:  
21.B.  
TE-P-0001-26  
Recommendation for the approval of a contract purchase order to Accela, Inc., for  
Managed Application Services to provide support with permitting software for the  
Building & Zoning, Transportation, Stormwater, and Public Works departments, for the  
period of February 21, 2026 through February 20, 2027, for a contract total not to exceed  
$203,674.38. Exempt from bidding per 55 ILCS 5/5-1022(c) not suitable for competitive  
bids. (Sole Source - Proprietary Software Maintenance and Support)  
WHEREAS, a sole source quotation has been obtained in accordance with Board  
policy; and  
WHEREAS, the Technology Committee recommends County Board approval for  
the issuance of a contract to Accela, Inc., for managed application services for Building &  
Zoning, Division of Transportation, Stormwater, and Public Works departments, for the  
period of February 21, 2026 through February 20, 2027.  
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that said contract for managed  
application services for Building & Zoning, Division of Transportation,  
Stormwater, and Public Works departments, for the period of February 21, 2026  
through February 20, 2027, be, and it is hereby approved for issuance of a contract  
by the Procurement Division to, Accela, Inc., 4375 Solutions Center, Chicago, IL  
60677, for a contract total amount not to exceed $203,674.38. Pursuant to 55  
ILCS 5/5-1022 (c) not suitable for competitive bids. (Sole provider - Accela is the  
sole provider for this software application.)  
APPROVED  
Sadia Covert  
Jim Zay  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYES:  
Childress, Covert, DeSart, Eckhoff, Evans, Galassi, Garcia, Haider,  
Honig, Krajewski, LaPlante, Ozog, Schwarze, Tornatore, Yoo, and  
Zay  
Cronin Cahill, and Martinez  
ABSENT:  
21.C.  
TE-P-0002-26  
Recommendation for the approval of a contract purchase order to Environmental Systems  
Research Institute, Inc. (ESRI), to provide maintenance and technical support for the  
County's enterprise GIS software, for Information Technology - GIS Division, for the  
period of March 9, 2026 through March 8, 2027, for a total contract amount of $206,595;  
per 55 ILCS 5/5-1022(c) not suitable for competitive bids. (Sole Source - this product  
and service is only available from the provider, ESRI, Inc.)  
WHEREAS, a sole source quotation has been obtained in accordance with 55 ILCS  
5/5-1022 and County Board policy; and  
WHEREAS, the County is authorized to enter into a Sole Source Agreement pursuant to  
Section 2-350 of the DuPage County Procurement Ordinance; and  
WHEREAS, based upon supporting documentation provided by the using Department,  
the Chief Procurement Officer has determined that it is not feasible to secure bids or that there is  
only one source for the required goods or services, and/or has determined that it is in the best  
interests of the County to consider only one supplier who has previous expertise relative to the  
subject procurement; and  
WHEREAS, in accordance with the Chief Procurement Officer’s determination, the  
Technology Committee recommends County Board approval for the issuance of a contract to  
Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc. (ESRI), for annual maintenance and technical  
support, for the period of March 9, 2026 through March 8, 2027, for Information Technology -  
GIS Division.  
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that County Contract, covering said,  
for annual maintenance and technical support, for the period of March 9, 2026 through  
March 8, 2027 for Information Technology - GIS Division, be, and it is hereby approved  
for issuance of a contract by the Procurement Division to, Environmental Systems  
Research Institute, Inc. (ESRI), 380 New York Street, Redlands, CA 92373, for a  
contract total amount not to exceed $206,595.00. Pursuant to 55 ILCS 5/5-1022 (c) not  
suitable for competitive bids. (Sole provider - this product and service is only available  
from the provider, ESRI, Inc.)  
APPROVED  
Sadia Covert  
Jim Zay  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYES:  
Childress, Covert, DeSart, Eckhoff, Evans, Galassi, Garcia, Haider,  
Honig, Krajewski, LaPlante, Ozog, Schwarze, Tornatore, Yoo, and  
Zay  
Cronin Cahill, and Martinez  
ABSENT:  
22.  
TRANSPORTATION - OZOG  
Committee Update  
22.A.  
26-0176  
DT-P-0017A-23 – Amendment to Resolution DT-P-0017-23, issued to Fastenal  
Company, to furnish and deliver maintenance repair and operating supplies, as needed for  
the Division of Transportation, to increase the encumbrance in the amount of $20,000,  
resulting in an amended contract total amount of $95,000.  
WHEREAS, the DuPage County Board has heretofore adopted Resolution  
DT-P-0017-23 on January 10, 2023; and  
WHEREAS, a contract was awarded by Resolution DT-P-0017-23 to Fastenal  
Company, to furnish and deliver maintenance repair and operating supplies, as needed for  
the Division of Transportation, for the period January 11, 2023 through November 8,  
2026; and  
WHEREAS, at that time, it was determined that the cost of said contract to the  
County of DuPage, by and through the Division of Transportation, would be $75,000.00;  
and  
WHEREAS, the Transportation Committee recommends a change order to  
increase the encumbrance in the amount of $20,000.00, due to Division of Transportation  
utilizing a new style of bolt for its snow plows to increase the plow blade longevity.  
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the DuPage County Board adopt  
this Amendment to Resolution DT-P-0017-23, for County contract issued to Fastenal  
Company, to increase the encumbrance in the amount of $20,000.00, resulting in an  
amended contract total amount of $95,000.00, an increase of 26.67%.  
APPROVED  
Mary Ozog  
Saba Haider  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYES:  
Childress, Covert, DeSart, Eckhoff, Evans, Galassi, Garcia, Haider,  
Honig, Krajewski, LaPlante, Ozog, Schwarze, Tornatore, Yoo, and  
Zay  
Cronin Cahill, and Martinez  
ABSENT:  
22.B.  
DT-R-0001-26  
Awarding Resolution issued to Clean Cut Tree Service, Inc. for the 2026 Tree Removal  
project for advance work for various planned transportation projects, Section  
26-TREE-05-LS, for an estimated County cost of $74,470; per lowest responsible bid.  
WHEREAS, the County of DuPage is authorized and empowered to construct,  
repair, improve and maintain County and/or township roads, bridges, and appurtenances;  
and  
WHEREAS, the County of DuPage has published a contract proposal for the  
removal of trees in advance of the 2026 Capital Improvements Program, Section  
26-0TREE-05-LS, setting forth the terms, conditions, and specification (a copy of which  
is incorporated herein by reference); and  
WHEREAS, the budget for the 2026 fiscal year provides for the construction and  
maintenance of roads, bridges, and appurtenances; and  
WHEREAS, the following bids were received in compliance with the contract  
proposal:  
NAME  
Clean Cut Tree Service, Inc.  
Homer Tree Service, Inc.  
BID AMOUNT  
$ 74,470.00  
$155,460.00  
; and  
WHEREAS, it has been determined that it is in the best interest of the County of  
DuPage to award a contract to Clean Cut Tree Service, Inc. for their submission of the  
lowest, most responsible bid in the amount of $74,470.00.  
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that a contract in accordance with the  
terms, conditions, and specifications set forth in said contract proposal be, and is hereby  
awarded to Clean Cut Tree Service, Inc., 31064 N. IL Rt 83, Grayslake, IL 60030, for  
their bid of $74,470.00; and  
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this contract is subject to the Prevailing  
Wage Act (820 ILCS 130), and as such, not less than the prevailing rate of wages as  
found by the Illinois Department of Labor shall be paid to all laborers, workers, or  
mechanics performing work under this contract; and  
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chair and the Clerk of DuPage County are  
hereby authorized and directed to execute the aforesaid contract with Clean Cut Tree  
Service, Inc.  
APPROVED  
Mary Ozog  
Jim Zay  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYES:  
Childress, Covert, DeSart, Eckhoff, Evans, Galassi, Garcia, Haider,  
Honig, Krajewski, LaPlante, Ozog, Schwarze, Tornatore, Yoo, and  
Zay  
Cronin Cahill, and Martinez  
ABSENT:  
23.  
OLD BUSINESS  
The following members made comment:  
Zay: Attorney General investigation  
Krajewski: Public comment regarding video gaming and data centers  
Covert: Video gaming  
Garcia: ICE operations  
Honig: ICE operations  
DeSart: Legislative breakfast, video gaming  
Tornatore: Zoning ordinance, ICE operations  
Evans: Zoning ordinance  
23.A.  
26-0440  
Motion to Reconsider Denial of DC-O-004-26 (SMM Management, Inc), a requested  
variation of DuPage County zoning ordinances to permit a video gaming terminal  
establishment within 1,000 feet of a place of assembly and daycare, and within 1,000 feet  
of a video gaming café restaurant/video gaming establishment.  
APPROVED  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYES:  
Michael Childress  
Dawn DeSart  
Childress, DeSart, Evans, Galassi, Garcia, Haider, Honig, Krajewski,  
LaPlante, Schwarze, Tornatore, Yoo, and Zay  
Covert, Eckhoff, and Ozog  
Cronin Cahill, and Martinez  
NAY:  
ABSENT:  
24.  
25.  
NEW BUSINESS  
The following members made comment:  
Krajewski: Opioid settlment funds, World Aquatic Games qualifying event in Westmont  
EXECUTIVE SESSION  
There was no 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  
With no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 1:19 PM.  
26.A. This meeting is adjourned to Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.