421 N. COUNTY FARM ROAD

WHEATON, IL 60187

DU PAGE COUNTY

Finance Committee

Summary

www.dupagecounty.gov

Tuesday, January 28, 2025

8:00 AM

County Board Room

CALL TO ORDER

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

A motion was made by Member DeSart and seconded by Member Rutledge to allow for remote

participation. Upon a voice vote, the motion passed.

ROLL CALL

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

Garcia, Haider, Honig, Krajewski, LaPlante, Ozog, Rutledge,

Schwarze, Tornatore, and Zay

PRESENT

Yoo

REMOTE

PUBLIC COMMENT

No public comments were offered.

CHAIRWOMAN'S REMARKS - CHAIR GARCIA

Chair Garcia stated that her comments regarding federal funding for grants and programs will

take place under New Business.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

5.A.

25-0295

Finance Committee - Regular Meeting - Tuesday, January 14, 2025

APPROVED

Sam Tornatore

Saba Haider

RESULT:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

BUDGET TRANSFERS

6.A.

25-0351

Transfer of funds from 1100-1212-50080 (salary & wage adjustments) to

1100-1212-51000 (benefit payments), in the amount of $4,669, to move funds into

benefit payments to cover vacation payout for FY2024. (Finance - Tort Liability)

APPROVED

Saba Haider

Lucy Evans

RESULT:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

6.B.

25-0352

Transfer of funds from 1000-1180-50080 (salary & wage adjustments) and

1000-1180-51010 (employer share I.M.R.F.) to 1000-6100-50000 (regular salaries) and

1000-6500-51010 (employer share I.M.R.F.), in the amount of $8,050, to cover the

remaining shortages in personnel lines for Probation Services and the State's Attorney's

Office for FY2024.

APPROVED

Lucy Evans

Kari Galassi

RESULT:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

6.C.

6.D.

6.E.

25-0353

Transfer of funds from 1000-5700-53806 (software & maintenance) to

1000-5700-54100-0700 (IT equipment - capital lease), in the amount of $87, to cover the

negative line balance from FY2024. (Regional Office of Education)

APPROVED

Sheila Rutledge

Kari Galassi

RESULT:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

25-0360

Transfer of funds from 1000-5700-53806 (software & maintenance) to 1000-5700-50040

(part time help), in the amount of $1,815, to cover final payroll from FY2024. (Regional

Office of Education)

APPROVED

Andrew Honig

Lucy Evans

RESULT:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

25-0365

Transfer of funds from 1000-5700-53090 (other professional services) to

1000-5700-50000 (regular salaries), 1000-5700-51010 (employer share I.M.R.F.) and

1000-5700-51030 (employer share social security), in the amount of $23,174, to cover the

pay increase for the administrative assistant for FY2025. (Regional Office of Education)

APPROVED

Saba Haider

Andrew Honig

RESULT:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

6.F.

25-0350

Budget Transfers 01-28-2025 - Various Companies and Accounting Units

APPROVED

RESULT:

Andrew Honig

Sheila Rutledge

MOVER:

SECONDER:

PROCUREMENT REQUISITIONS

Animal Services - Krajewski

7.A.1.

AS-P-0002-25

Recommendation for the approval of a contract to Midwest Veterinary Supply, Inc., for

the purchase of a Cold Laser Therapy System, for Animal Services, for the period of

January 29, 2025 through January 28, 2026, for a contract total amount not to exceed

$33,919.42; per lowest responsible quote #24-104-ANS.

APPROVED

Brian Krajewski

Saba Haider

RESULT:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

Economic Development - Yoo

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

Economic Development Committee for item 7.B.1. Upon a voice vote, the motion passed.

7.B.1.

25-0356

Transfer of funds from 5000-2840-50000 (regular salaries) to 5000-2840-51000 (benefit

payments), in the amount of $6,149, to provide funds to cover benefit payments (vacation

& sick time payouts) to specific employees and to cover compensated absence accruals

for FY24.

APPROVED

Yeena Yoo

Saba Haider

RESULT:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

Human Services - Schwarze

7.C.1.

HS-R-0003-25

Recommendation of approval of a first modification to Community Development Block

Grant (CDBG) Agreement with Bridge Communities, Inc., Stability Program for

Families Experiencing Homelessness, Project Number CD24-05, adding eligible

reimbursement of costs for two additional direct service staff to the project scope.

(Community Services)

APPROVED

Greg Schwarze

Sadia Covert

RESULT:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

7.C.2.

HS-R-0004-25

2025-2029 Consolidated Plan and 2025 Annual Action Plan element of the Consolidated

Plan, DuPage County Consortium – FIRST READING - Acceptance of the 2025-2029

Consolidated Plan and 2025 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.

FIRST READING

Greg Schwarze

Sadia Covert

RESULT:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

Judicial and Public Safety - Evans

A motion was made by Member Evans and seconded by Member Haider to discharge the

Judicial and Public Safety Committee from item 7.D.1. Upon a voice vote, the motion passed.

7.D.1.

JPS-P-0011-25

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

Health Department, to provide a court navigator for court participants in the 18th Judicial

Circuit, for the period of February 1, 2025 through November 30, 2025, for a contract

total amount not to exceed $48,000. (18th Judicial Circuit Court)

APPROVED

Lucy Evans

Saba Haider

RESULT:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

7.D.2.

JPS-CO-0001-25

Amendment to Purchase Order 7032-0001 SERV, issued to Trinity Services Group, to

increase the contract encumbrance in the amount of $100,345, for a new contract total not

to exceed $1,325,376, an increase of 8.19%. (Sheriff's Office)

APPROVED

Lucy Evans

Saba Haider

RESULT:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

7.D.3.

JPS-P-0007-25

Recommendation for the approval of a contract purchase order to Axon Enterprise, Inc.,

for the purchase of an interview recording system, for the Sheriff's Office, for the period

of February 1, 2025 through November 30, 2028, for a contract total amount not to

exceed $172,633.19. Contract pursuant to the Intergovernmental Cooperation Act

(Sourcewell Contract #101223-AXN). (Sheriff's Office)

APPROVED

Lucy Evans

Jim Zay

RESULT:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

Legislative - DeSart

7.E.1.

LEG-P-0001-25

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, 2025 through January 31, 2026,

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).

APPROVED

Dawn DeSart

Sadia Covert

RESULT:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

Public Works - Childress

7.F.1.

FM-P-0001-25

Recommendation for the approval of a contract to Red Wing Brands of America, Inc., to

furnish safety shoes and work boots, as needed for Facilities Management, Public Works,

Stormwater, Care Center, and the Division of Transportation, for the period February 23,

2025 through February 22, 2026, for a contract total not to exceed $46,400 (Facilities

Management $11,400, Public Works $10,000, Stormwater $4,500, Care Center $3,500,

and Division of Transportation $17,000); per RFP #21-096-FM, third and final option to

renew.

APPROVED

Michael Childress

Jim Zay

RESULT:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

Technology - Covert

7.G.1.

TE-CO-0001-25

Amendment to County Contract 5778-0001-SERV, issued to Revize LLC, for

professional services to plan, design, and implement a custom website and to provide

annual hosting, support, and maintenance, for Information Technology, to increase the

encumbrance by $16,500, resulting in an amended contract total of $188,600, an increase

of 9.59%.

APPROVED

Sadia Covert

Greg Schwarze

RESULT:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

Transportation - Ozog

7.H.1.

DT-P-0004-25

Recommendation for the approval of a contract to RTA Fleet Success, for fleet

management software, for the Division of Transportation, for the period of February 1,

2025 through January 31, 2026, for a contract total not to exceed $46,317.75. Contract

pursuant to the Intergovernmental Cooperation Act (Sourcewell contract #020221-RTA).

APPROVED

Mary Ozog

RESULT:

MOVER:

Dawn DeSart

SECONDER:

7.H.2.

DT-P-0006-25

Recommendation for the approval of a contract with Monroe Truck Equipment, Inc., to

furnish and install two (2) dump bodies on (2) Ford F-550 chassis, for the Division of

Transportation, for the period of January 28, 2025 through November 30, 2025, for a

contract total not to exceed $74,797. Contract pursuant to the Intergovernmental

Cooperation Act (Sourcewell #062222-AEB).

APPROVED

Mary Ozog

Jim Zay

RESULT:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

7.H.3.

DT-P-0005-25

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

deliver two (2) Ford F-550 Super Cab Chassis, for the Division of Transportation, for the

period of January 28, 2025 through November 30, 2025, for a contract total not to exceed

$144,260. Contract pursuant to ILCS 525/2 “Governmental Joint Purchasing Act”

(Suburban Purchasing Cooperative Contract # 227).

APPROVED

Mary Ozog

Saba Haider

RESULT:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

FINANCE RESOLUTIONS

8.A.

FI-R-0018-25

Acceptance and appropriation of additional funding for the Aging-Case Coordination

Unit for PY25 in the amount of $10,000, for the period of October 1, 2024 through

September 30, 2025, Company 5000 - Accounting Unit 1660. (Community Services)

APPROVED

RESULT:

Cynthia Cronin Cahill

Sheila Rutledge

MOVER:

SECONDER:

8.B.

FI-R-0019-25

Acceptance and appropriation of interest earned on investment for the Family

Self-Sufficiency Program, Company 5000 - Accounting Unit 1700 in the amount of

$1,365. (Community Services)

APPROVED

RESULT:

Cynthia Cronin Cahill

Kari Galassi

MOVER:

SECONDER:

8.C.

FI-R-0020-25

Acceptance and appropriation of interest earned on investment for the DuPage Animal

Friends Unrestricted PY24 Grant, Company 5000 - Accounting Unit 1310, $1,428.

(Animal Services)

APPROVED

RESULT:

Cynthia Cronin Cahill

Saba Haider

MOVER:

SECONDER:

8.D.

FI-R-0021-25

Acceptance and appropriation of the ILDCEO Community Services Block Grant PY25

Inter-Governmental Agreement no. 25-231028, Company 5000 - Accounting Unit 1650,

in the amount of $1,269,609. (Community Services)

APPROVED

RESULT:

Cynthia Cronin Cahill

Sheila Rutledge

MOVER:

SECONDER:

8.E.

FI-R-0012-25

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

Unit 1300, $3,066,910. (Animal Services)

APPROVED

RESULT:

Cynthia Cronin Cahill

Saba Haider

MOVER:

SECONDER:

8.F.

FI-R-0013-25

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

Unit 1300, $87,750. (Animal Services)

APPROVED

RESULT:

Cynthia Cronin Cahill

Sheila Rutledge

MOVER:

SECONDER:

8.G.

FI-R-0022-25

Authorizing execution of an Intergovernmental Agreement between Wheaton Park

District and DuPage County on behalf of the DuPage County Clerk for polling place

accessibility improvements. (County Clerk - Election Division)

APPROVED

RESULT:

Cynthia Cronin Cahill

Sheila Rutledge

MOVER:

SECONDER:

8.H.

FI-R-0017-25

Approval of "Round 2" of the Small Agency Grant Program, in the amount of

$1,050,000. (ARPA INTEREST)

APPROVED

RESULT:

Cynthia Cronin Cahill

Greg Schwarze

MOVER:

SECONDER:

8.I.

FI-R-0024-25

Approval of an agreement between the County of DuPage and DuPagePads, for

additional sheltering capacity, in the amount of $200,000. (Housing Solutions Program

Fund)

APPROVED

RESULT:

Cynthia Cronin Cahill

Greg Schwarze

MOVER:

SECONDER:

INFORMATIONAL

A motion was made by Member Cahill and seconded by Member Galassi 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.

25-0236

01-09-2025 Auto Debit Paylist

25-0237

01-10-2025 Paylist

25-0288

01-14-2025 Paylist

25-0329

01-17-2025 Paylist

9.A.5.

25-0338

01-17-2025 Auto Debit Paylist

Wire Transfers

9.B.1.

25-0224

01-09-2025 Corvel Wire Transfer

9.B.2.

25-0246

01-09-2025 IDOR Wire Transfer

Appointments

9.C.1.

CB-R-0007-25

Appointment of John Demling to the DuPage County Ethics Commission.

9.C.2.

CB-R-0008-25

Appointment of Andrew Honig to the Emergency Telephone System Board (County

Board Member).

Grant Proposal Notifications

9.D.1.

9.D.2.

9.D.3.

25-0290

GPN 001-25 PY25 Community Development Block Grant, U.S. Department of Housing

and Urban Development, Community Services, $3,663,504.

25-0291

GPN 002-25 PY25 HOME Investment Partnerships Program, U.S. Department of

Housing and Urban Development , Community Services, $1,556,110.

25-0292

GPN 003-25 PY25 Emergency Solutions Grant, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban

Development, Community Services, $286,741.

APPROVED THE CONSENT AGENDA

Cynthia Cronin Cahill

RESULT:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

AYES:

Kari Galassi

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

Garcia, Haider, Honig, Krajewski, LaPlante, Ozog, Rutledge,

Schwarze, Tornatore, and Zay

Yoo

REMOTE:

10.

PRESENTATIONS

10.A. Surplus Presentation

Jeff Martynowicz, Chief Financial Officer, provided a FY2024 budget update to the Committee.

A summary of all sales taxes was provided first. Sales taxes are estimated to be $4,959,157 over

the FY2024 budgeted amount. State income tax was reviewed next. State income tax is estimated

to be $2,291,888 over the FY2024 budgeted amount. Cannabis taxes were reviewed next.

Cannabis taxes are estimated to be $101,207.75 under the FY2024 budgeted amount. Per the

County's consolidated income statement, there is an estimated surplus of $12,326,743 in the

General Fund for FY2024.

Chair Conroy previously recommended a surplus allocation of $7,000,000 on September 20,

2024. This included funding such as: $3M towards Facilities Management Capital, $1M towards

the Campus Flood Proofing Project, $1M towards the Stormwater Elmhurst Quarry Project, $1M

towards the Vehicle Replacement Fund, and $1M towards the General Fund Reserve

Contribution. By a show of hands, Committee members gave their consensus to move forward

with the Chair's recommended surplus allocation with no date restrictions.

Committee members also gave their consensus to move forward with the following surplus

allocations with no date restrictions: $250K for the Sheriff's Office/ETSB radio tower

improvements, $72K for the Jerome McBride, Jr. Bridge repairs, $62K for Family Center

furniture replacement, $33K for 501 parking lot security gates repairs, and $500K to the General

Fund.

Committee members gave consensus to put money aside, but not spend until June 1, 2025, for

the following items: $1.5M towards the Stormwater Elmhurst Quarry Project, $1.5M towards

Facilities Management Infrastructure Projects, $250K towards the DuPage County Historical

Museum Capital Projects, and $709,743 towards the Department of Transportation Maintenance

Garage. The Committee members gave consensus to put a hold on spending for the York

Township Water Main Project ($450K).

10.B. Small Agency Grant Program Presentation

Mary Catherine Wells, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, provided the Committee with a brief

overview of "Round 1" of the Small Agency Grant Program. Changes to "Round 2" of the

program were also discussed based off of feedback from "Round 1". The application portal will

be open January 29, 2025 through April 4, 2025. A webinar is scheduled for Thursday, February

6, 2025 for interested agencies to learn more about the program, eligibility, and criteria.

11.

12.

OLD BUSINESS

No old business was discussed.

NEW BUSINESS

Due to time constraints, the discussion pertaining to federal funding for grants and programs was

moved to New Business on the County Board agenda.

13.

ADJOURNMENT

The meeting was adjourned at 9:54 AM.