421 N. COUNTY FARM ROAD

WHEATON, IL 60187

DU PAGE COUNTY

Finance Committee

Summary

www.dupagecounty.gov

Tuesday, January 23, 2024

8:00 AM

County Board Room

CALL TO ORDER

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

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

participation. Upon a voice vote, the motion passed.

ROLL CALL

Chaplin, Childress, Cronin Cahill, Eckhoff, Evans, Galassi, Garcia,

Gustin, Krajewski, LaPlante, Ozog, Rutledge, Schwarze, Tornatore,

Yoo, and Zay

PRESENT

Covert

DeSart

ABSENT

REMOTE

Member LaPlante arrived at 8:04 AM, and Member Cahill arrived at 8:05 AM.

PUBLIC COMMENT

No public comments were offered.

CHAIRWOMAN'S REMARKS - CHAIR CHAPLIN

Chair Chaplin provided an update on the work that the Ad Hoc Committee for Housing Solutions

has been doing since their last meeting at the end of 2023. Staff has been engaging in regular

meetings with our partners including the City of Chicago and Mecklenburg County in North

Carolina. Staff is also working closely with our consulting partners from Grounded Solutions

Network and Up For Growth, alongside with our local collaborators such as the DuPage

Federation on Human Services Reform and the DuPage Mayors and Managers Conference. Staff

has been conducting a weekly analysis with Up For Growth, delving into data pertaining to

buildings and housing specific to DuPage County. This analysis helps with understanding the

current challenges and opportunities for attaining housing in our region. The Ad Hoc Committee

for Housing Solutions anticipates to meet again on Tuesday, March 12th.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

5.A.

24-0308

Finance Committee - Regular Meeting - Tuesday, January 9, 2024

APPROVED

Brian Krajewski

Paula Garcia

RESULT:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

AYES:

Chaplin, Childress, Eckhoff, Evans, Galassi, Garcia, Gustin,

Krajewski, Ozog, Rutledge, Schwarze, Tornatore, Yoo, and Zay

Covert, Cronin Cahill, and LaPlante

DeSart

ABSENT:

REMOTE:

BUDGET TRANSFERS

6.A.

24-0412

Transfer of funds from 1100-4320-50080 (salary & wage adjustments) to

1100-4320-51000 (benefit payments), in the amount of $601, to cover termed employee

vacation payout for Fiscal Year 2023. (Recorder's Office)

APPROVED

Paula Garcia

RESULT:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

AYES:

Brian Krajewski

Chaplin, Childress, Eckhoff, Evans, Galassi, Garcia, Gustin,

Krajewski, LaPlante, Ozog, Rutledge, Schwarze, Tornatore, Yoo,

and Zay

Covert, and Cronin Cahill

DeSart

ABSENT:

REMOTE:

6.B.

24-0413

Transfer of funds from 6000-1195-53828 (contingencies) to 6000-1161-54120-4100

(automotive equipment-Coroner), in the amount of $201, to cover the final FY23 invoice

for the Coroner vehicles.

APPROVED

Patty Gustin

Yeena Yoo

RESULT:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

6.C.

24-0414

Transfer of funds from 1100-1215-50080 (salary & wage adjustments) to

1100-1215-51000 (benefit payments), in the amount of $1,000, to realign ARPA FY23

for Benefit Payments due to vacation and time sold at year end.

APPROVED

Paula Garcia

Kari Galassi

RESULT:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

6.D.

24-0421

Budget transfers for various departments pertaining to tuition reimbursement, in the

amount of $13,689, to move FY23 budget for tuition reimbursement. (Human Resources)

APPROVED

Paula Garcia

Kari Galassi

RESULT:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

6.E.

24-0422

Budget transfers for various departments pertaining to flexible benefit earnings, in the

amount of $70,039, to cover flexible benefit earnings expenses within the various

departments currently budgeted within General Fund Insurance for Fiscal Year 2023.

APPROVED

Brian Krajewski

Patty Gustin

RESULT:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

6.F.

24-0423

Budget transfers for various departments pertaining to employee medical & hospital

insurance, in the amount of $5,188,582, to cover medical & hospital insurance expenses

within the various departments currently budgeted within General Fund Insurance for

Fiscal Year 2023.

APPROVED

Brian Krajewski

Patty Gustin

RESULT:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

6.G.

24-0424

Budget transfers for various departments pertaining to employer share Social Security, in

the amount of $2,878,995, to cover Social Security expenses within the various

departments currently budgeted within General Fund Special Accounts for Fiscal Year

2023.

APPROVED

RESULT:

Cynthia Cronin Cahill

Paula Garcia

MOVER:

SECONDER:

6.H.

24-0425

Budget transfers for various departments pertaining to employer share I.M.R.F., in the

amount of $5,468,408, to cover I.M.R.F. expenses within the various departments

currently budgeted within General Fund Special Accounts for Fiscal Year 2023.

APPROVED

RESULT:

Cynthia Cronin Cahill

Yeena Yoo

MOVER:

SECONDER:

6.I.

24-0427

Budget transfers for various departments pertaining to benefit payments, in the amount of

$3,881,015, to cover benefit payment expenses within the various departments currently

budgeted within General Fund Special Accounts for Fiscal Year 2023.

APPROVED

RESULT:

Sheila Rutledge

Cynthia Cronin Cahill

MOVER:

SECONDER:

6.J.

24-0428

Budget transfers for various departments pertaining to salary & wage adjustments, in the

amount of $3,494,520, to cover remaining FY23 salary overages within the various

departments currently budgeted within General Fund Special Accounts.

APPROVED

Paula Garcia

Kari Galassi

RESULT:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

6.K.

24-0415

Budget Transfers 01-23-2024 - Various Companies and Accounting Units

APPROVED

Paula Garcia

Kari Galassi

RESULT:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

PROCUREMENT REQUISITIONS

Development - Tornatore

7.A.1.

DC-P-0001-24

Recommendation for the approval of a contract purchase order to SAFEBuilt Illinois,

LLC, for professional services to perform building and plumbing plan reviews, and

inspections on an "as-needed" basis, in unincorporated DuPage County, for the period

January 29, 2024, through November 30, 2024, for the Building & Zoning Department,

for a contract total amount not to exceed $75,000; per RFP# 24-006-BZP.

APPROVED

Sam Tornatore

Patty Gustin

RESULT:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

Human Services - Schwarze

7.B.1.

HS-P-0011-24

Awarding resolution issued to Teen Parent Connection, to provide car seats, booster

seats, diapers, formula, wipes, and car seat safety training to low income residents of

DuPage County, for the period of January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024, for a

Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) sub-grantee total of $40,000. (Community

Services)

APPROVED

Greg Schwarze

Patty Gustin

RESULT:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

7.B.2.

HS-P-0012-24

Awarding resolution issued to Catholic Charities to provide shelter, case management,

and financial assistance to situationally homeless residents and at risk of homelessness

residents of DuPage County for the period of January 1, 2024 through December 31,

2024. The Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) sub-grantee agreement also

provides financial support for the Back to School Fair, for a contract total of $65,000.

(Community Services)

APPROVED

Greg Schwarze

Patty Gustin

RESULT:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

7.B.3.

HS-R-0004-24

Authorizing execution of the intergovernmental agreement between PACE Suburban Bus

and DuPage County Community Services for the Senior Transportation Grant Program -

$126,500. (Community Services)

APPROVED

RESULT:

Greg Schwarze

MOVER:

Cynthia Cronin Cahill

SECONDER:

Judicial and Public Safety - Evans

7.C.1.

JPS-CO-0001-24

Amendment to Purchase Order 2846-0001 SERV, issued to Journal Technologies, Inc.,

for a case management system, for additional users due to an increase in staffing, to

increase the contract total in the amount of $38,055.01, a 4.58% increase. (Public

Defender’s Office)

APPROVED

Lucy Evans

Yeena Yoo

RESULT:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

7.C.2.

JPS-P-0005-24

Recommendation for the approval of a contract purchase order to Northeast DuPage

Youth and Family Services, to provide services to youths who are at risk of domestic

violence and trauma, for the period of February 1, 2024 through January 31, 2025, for a

contract total amount not to exceed $36,000. Other Professional Service, not subject to

competitive bidding per 55 ILCS 5/5-1022(a). Vendor selected pursuant to DuPage

County Code Section 2-353(1)(b). (Probation and Court Services)

APPROVED

RESULT:

Lucy Evans

MOVER:

Cynthia Cronin Cahill

SECONDER:

7.C.3.

JPS-P-0006-24

Recommendation for the approval of a contract purchase order issued to Alliance

Technology Group, LLC, for the purchase of a back-up system for the virtual servers, for

the Sheriff's Office, for the period of January 24, 2024 through January 23, 2025, for a

contract total not to exceed $98,446.20; per GSA contract GS-35F-303DA. (Sheriff's

Office)

APPROVED

RESULT:

Lucy Evans

MOVER:

Cynthia Cronin Cahill

SECONDER:

7.C.4.

JPS-P-0007-24

Recommendation for the approval of a contract purchase order to Sentinel Offender

Services, LLC, to provide GPS device or electronic monitoring services to juveniles and

indigent adult offenders and their victims, for the period February 1, 2024, through

January 31, 2026, for a total contract amount not to exceed $612,000; contract pursuant

to the Master Agreement #: 22PSX0021– National Association of State Procurement

Officers (NASPO) ValuePoint. (Probation and Court Services)

APPROVED

Lucy Evans

Paula Garcia

RESULT:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

Legislative - DeSart

7.D.1.

LEG-P-0001-24

Recommendation for the approval of a County Contract to McGuireWoods Consulting

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, 2024 through January 31, 2025,

for County Board, for a contract total amount not to exceed $96,000. Other Professional

Service not subject to competitive bidding per 55 ILCS 5/5-1022(a). Vendor selected

pursuant to DuPage County Code Section 2-353(1)(b).

APPROVED

Dawn DeSart

Paula Garcia

RESULT:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

Technology - Yoo

7.E.1.

TE-R-0001-24

Termination of an Intergovernmental Agreement between the County of DuPage and the

Village of Lisle to permit County staff to compile geospatial data from the Village of

Lisle, update existing geospatial data, and support the Village of Lisle’s current ESRI

software applications.

APPROVED

Yeena Yoo

RESULT:

MOVER:

Paula Garcia

SECONDER:

7.E.2.

TE-R-0002-24

Recommendation for the approval of an amendment to an intergovernmental agreement

between the Lisle-Woodridge Fire Protection District and the County of DuPage for

shared Geographical Information Systems (GIS) services, to include certain shared

service information contained in a proposed scope of work not included under the 2018

IGA.

A motion was made by Member Yoo and seconded by Member Gustin to discharge the

Technology Committee. Upon a voice vote, the motion passed.

APPROVED

Yeena Yoo

Patty Gustin

RESULT:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

Transportation - Ozog

7.F.1.

24-0337

DT-P-0197A-22 - Amendment to Resolution DT-P-0197-22, issued to Rush Truck

Centers of Illinois, Inc., for the purchase of eight (8) plow trucks with snow and ice

equipment for the Division of Transportation, to increase the contract by $29,152,

resulting in an amended contract total amount of $2,376,714, an increase of 1.24%.

APPROVED

Mary Ozog

RESULT:

MOVER:

Michael Childress

SECONDER:

7.F.2.

DT-P-0004-24

Recommendation for approval of a contract to VariTech Industries, to furnish and deliver

four (4) 12,500-gallon Deicer Storage Tanks, as needed for the Division of

Transportation, from January 24, 2024 through November 30, 2024; for a contract not to

exceed $92,376.56. Contract pursuant to the Intergovernmental Cooperation Act

(Sourcewell contract #031423).

APPROVED

Mary Ozog

RESULT:

MOVER:

Michael Childress

SECONDER:

7.F.3.

DT-P-0003-24

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

Professional Construction Engineering Services for improvements at the Geneva Road

bridge over the West Branch of the DuPage River, Section 18-00206-10-BR, for the

period of January 23, 2024 through November 30, 2026, for a contract total not to exceed

$863,321. Professional Services (Architects, Engineers and Land Surveyors) vetted

through a qualification- based selection process in compliance with the Illinois Local

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

APPROVED

Mary Ozog

Paula Garcia

RESULT:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

7.F.4.

DT-R-0006-24

Local Public Agency Agreement for Federal Participation between the County of DuPage

and the Illinois Department of Transportation, for improvements along CH 21/Geneva

Road over the West Branch of the DuPage River, Section 18-00206-10-BR, for an

estimated County cost of $1,552,107.

APPROVED

Mary Ozog

Paula Garcia

RESULT:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

7.F.5.

DT-R-0007-24

Recommendation for approval of an agreement with Libertyville Township, for the

purchase of wetland bank credits for the replacement of the bridge carrying Geneva Road

over the West Branch of the DuPage River, in the amount of $28,470.

APPROVED

Mary Ozog

Paula Garcia

RESULT:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

FINANCE RESOLUTIONS

8.A.

FI-R-0016-24

Acceptance and Appropriation of the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic

Opportunity PY24 State Supplemental Funds, Inter-Governmental Agreement No.

24-071006, Company 5000 - Accounting Unit 2840, $65,165. (Human Resources

Department)

APPROVED

Brian Krajewski

Yeena Yoo

RESULT:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

8.B.

FI-R-0017-24

Additional appropriation for the Animal Services Fund, Company 1100, Accounting Unit

1300, in the amount of $200,000. (Animal Services)

APPROVED

RESULT:

Brian Krajewski

Cynthia Cronin Cahill

MOVER:

SECONDER:

8.C.

FI-R-0018-24

Approval of a grant agreement between the County of DuPage and the Child Friendly

Courts Foundation, for the Safe Harbor Children's Waiting Room, in the amount of

$40,750. (ARPA INTEREST)

APPROVED

Brian Krajewski

Paula Garcia

RESULT:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

8.D.

8.E.

FI-R-0020-24

Awarding resolution for trenchless rehabilitation and maintenance of pipeline

infrastructure.

WITHDRAWN

RESULT:

FI-R-0021-24

Appointment of IMRF Authorized Agent. (Human Resources)

APPROVED

Brian Krajewski

Paula Garcia

RESULT:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

8.F.

FI-R-0022-24

Revision to Personnel Budget. (Animal Services)

APPROVED

Brian Krajewski

Paula Garcia

RESULT:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

8.G.

FI-R-0023-24

Intergovernmental Agreement between TechShare Local Government Corporation, the

County of DuPage, and the DuPage County State's Attorney, for professional case

management and digital media services, for an estimated County cost of $181,250.

(State's Attorney's Office)

APPROVED

Brian Krajewski

Patty Gustin

RESULT:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

INFORMATIONAL

A motion was made by Member Krajewski and seconded by Member Childress to receive and

place on file: Payment of Claims, Wire Transfers, 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.

01-05-2024 Paylist

01-09-2024 Paylist

01-12-2024 Paylist

01-17-2024 Auto Debit Paylist

24-0426

01-17-2024 Public Works Refunds Paylist

Wire Transfers

9.B.1.

24-0287

01-05-2024 Corvel Wire Transfer

9.B.2.

24-0334

01-09-2024 IDOR Wire Transfer

Appointments

9.C.1.

CB-R-0014-24

Appointment of Gina LaMantia - DuPage Airport Authority.

9.C.2.

CB-R-0015-24

Appointment of Anthony Giunti - DuPage Airport Authority.

9.C.3.

9.C.4.

CB-R-0016-24

Appointment of Eric Swanson - Emergency Telephone System Board (ETSB) - Sheriff's

Representative.

CB-R-0017-24

Appointment of Public Aid Committee - Member List attached.

Grant Proposal Notifications

9.D.1.

24-0379

GPN 001-24 Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) PY24, Illinois Department of

Commerce and Economic Opportunity, US Department of Health & Human Services

$1,196,614. (Community Services)

9.D.2.

9.D.3.

9.D.4.

9.D.5.

24-0380

GPN 003-24 Community Development Block Grant PY24, U.S. Department of Housing

and Urban Development $3,663,480. (Community Services)

24-0381

GPN 004-24 HOME Investment Partnership Program FY24 U.S. Department of Housing

and Urban Development $1,860,190. (Community Services)

24-0382

GPN 005-24 Emergency Solutions Grant FY24, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban

Development $288,247. (Community Services)

24-0363

GPN 006-24 Unified Work Program (UWP) Competitive Grant-DuPage County Bicycle

and Pedestrian Plan (Public Engagement and Existing Conditions)–Chicago Metropolitan

Agency for Planning–USDOT/FHWA- $148,950 ($100,000 Federal).

APPROVED THE CONSENT AGENDA

Brian Krajewski

RESULT:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

AYES:

Michael Childress

Chaplin, Childress, Cronin Cahill, Eckhoff, Evans, Galassi, Garcia,

Gustin, Krajewski, LaPlante, Ozog, Rutledge, Schwarze, Tornatore,

Yoo, and Zay

Covert

DeSart

ABSENT:

REMOTE:

10.

DISCUSSION

10.A. OpenGov Overview

Jennifer Sinn, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, reviewed the County's interactive budget book

and its various tabs and the information found within each section. This interactive tool can be

used by anyone to browse all the departments and projects that support the County. Mrs. Sinn

also provided a brief overview of OpenGov, the County's financial planning software. A section

titled "County Board Views" was created so that Committee Members could have quick access to

popular questions or budgets. An email with directions and links will be provided to the

Committee Members, and everyone is encouraged to schedule time with the Budget Team if they

would like further training.

10.B.

24-0429

Recruitment Procedures Policy - Proposed Updates

Nick Kottmeyer, Chief Administrative Officer, provided a brief history on placing names

on payroll. This policy was originally discontinued due to causing a lag in the hiring

process. Committee Members noted that they would prefer as few interruptions as

possible to the hiring process. Going forward, Committee Members will receive a

monthly email with information from the various County departments and elected

officials pertaining to salary and wage adjustments, new hires, and promotions. Placing

names on payroll will remain in effect for department heads only. Based on today's

discussion, the Recruitment Procedures Policy will remain the same.

PRESENTED

RESULT:

OLD BUSINESS

11.

12.

No old business was discussed.

NEW BUSINESS

Committee Members discussed salaries for new hires and the various models used to determine

total compensation. The County has established salary ranges which are used for when

determining the compensation of new employees.

13.

ADJOURNMENT

A motion was made by Member Tornatore and seconded by Member Yoo to adjourn at 9:30

AM. Upon a voice vote, the motion passed.