DU PAGE COUNTY  
DUPAGE COUNTY BOARD  
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA  
December 9, 2025  
Regular Meeting Agenda  
County Board Room  
10:00 AM  
421 N. COUNTY FARM ROAD  
WHEATON, IL 60187  
www.dupagecounty.gov  
Chair  
Deborah A. Conroy  
District 1  
District 4  
Grant Eckhoff  
Lynn LaPlante  
Mary Ozog  
Michael Childress  
Cynthia Cronin Cahill  
Sam Tornatore  
District 2  
Paula Deacon Garcia  
Andrew Honig  
Yeena Yoo  
District 5  
Sadia Covert  
Dawn DeSart  
Saba Haider  
District 3  
Lucy Evans  
Kari Galassi  
Brian Krajewski  
District 6  
Melissa Martinez  
Greg Schwarze  
James Zay  
1.  
2.  
3.  
CALL TO ORDER  
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE  
INVOCATION  
3.A. Pastor Larry Dieffenbach - Little Home Church by the Wayside, Wayne  
ROLL CALL  
4.  
5.  
PROCLAMATIONS  
5.A. DuPage Monarch Project Recognition  
PUBLIC COMMENT Limited to 3 minutes per person  
CHAIR'S REPORT / PRESENTATIONS  
7.A. Pace Suburban Bus Annual Budget Presentation  
CONSENT ITEMS  
6.  
7.  
8.  
8.A.  
8.B.  
8.C.  
8.D.  
8.E.  
8.F.  
8.G.  
8.H.  
26-0044  
DuPage County Board - Regular Meeting Minutes - Tuesday, November 25, 2025  
25-2891  
11-21-2025 Paylist  
25-2892  
11-21-2025 Auto Debit Paylist  
25-2912  
11-25-2025 Paylist  
26-0029  
12-02-2025 Paylist  
25-2890  
DuPage County Treasurer Monthly Report of Investments and Deposits - October 2025  
26-0017  
County Clerk's Monthly Receipts and Disbursements Report - November 2025  
26-0021  
Change orders to various contracts as specified in the attached packet.  
9.  
COUNTY BOARD - CHILDRESS  
9.A.  
CB-R-0001-26  
Appointment of Nancy Chen to the Ethics Commission.  
9.B.  
CB-R-0002-26  
Appointment of E. F. Todd Benson to the Ethics Commission.  
9.C.  
9.D.  
CB-R-0003-26  
Appointment of Ted Donner to the Ethics Commission.  
CB-R-0004-26  
Appointment of Andrew Honig to the Emergency Telephone System Board. (County  
Board Member)  
9.E.  
9.F.  
9.G.  
CB-R-0005-26  
Appointment of Kyle Wolber to the Emergency Telephone System Board. (Emergency  
Services)  
CB-R-0006-26  
Appointment of Daniel McCarthy to the Emergency Telephone System Board. (Sheriff's  
Representative)  
26-0045  
County Board Member to attend the NACo Legislative Conference in Washington D.C.  
from February 20, 2026 to February 23, 2026. Expenses to include transportation,  
lodging, miscellaneous expenses (parking, mileage, etc.), and per diems for an  
approximate total of $2,762.  
10.  
FINANCE - DEACON GARCIA  
Committee Update  
10.A.  
10.B.  
10.C.  
10.D.  
10.E.  
FI-R-0205-25  
Acceptance and appropriation of the DuPage Care Center Foundation Music Therapy  
Grant PY26 - DDCCFMTG26, Company 5000 - Accounting Unit 2120, in the amount of  
$63,486. (DuPage Care Center)  
FI-R-0206-25  
Acceptance and appropriation of the DuPage Care Center Foundation - Foundation  
Coordinator Grant PY26 - DCCFFCG26, Company 5000 - Accounting Unit 2120, in the  
amount of $32,500. (DuPage Care Center)  
FI-R-0207-25  
Acceptance and appropriation of the DuPage Care Center Foundation Recreation Therapy  
Grant PY26 - DCCFRTG26, Company 5000 - Accounting Unit 2120, in the amount of  
$30,083. (DuPage Care Center)  
FI-R-0208-25  
Acceptance of an extension of time for the DuPage Care Center Foundation Music  
Therapy Grant PY25, Company 5000 - Accounting Unit 2120, to extend through January  
31, 2026. (DuPage Care Center)  
FI-R-0001-26  
Acceptance of an extension of time for the DuPage Care Center Foundation - Foundation  
Coordinator Grant PY25, Company 5000 - Accounting Unit 2120, to extend through  
December 31, 2025. (DuPage Care Center)  
10.F.  
10.G.  
FI-R-0002-26  
Acceptance of an extension of time for the DuPage Care Center Foundation Recreation  
Therapy Grant PY25, Company 5000 - Accounting Unit 2120, to extend through  
February 28, 2026. (DuPage Care Center)  
FI-R-0003-26  
Approval of funds for the DuPage Convention & Visitors Bureau, for the Hotel  
Transportation Grant Program, in the amount of $75,000. (ARPA Interest)  
10.H.  
10.I.  
FI-R-0004-26  
Budget Transfers 12-09-2025 - Various Companies and Accounting Units  
FI-R-0006-26  
Additional appropriation for the County Automation Fund, Company 1100 - Accounting  
Unit 2930, in the amount of $270,000, for Fiscal Year 2025.  
10.J.  
FI-R-0007-26  
Additional appropriation for the County Automation Fund, Company 1100 - Accounting  
Unit 2930, in the amount of $120,000, for Fiscal Year 2026.  
10.K.  
10.L.  
FI-R-0008-26  
Revision to FI-R-0125-24 - 2025 Holiday Schedule. (Human Resources)  
FI-P-0033-25  
Recommendation for the approval of a contract purchase order issued to Alliant  
Insurance Services, Inc. (Trinity Risk Solutions), to secure DuPage Care Center liability  
insurance, for Finance - Tort Liability, for the period of January 1, 2026 to January 1,  
2027, for a contract total amount not to exceed $278,296. Vendor selected pursuant to  
DuPage County Procurement Ordinance 2-353(2).  
11.  
12.  
13.  
14.  
15.  
ANIMAL SERVICES - KRAJEWSKI  
Committee Update  
DEVELOPMENT - TORNATORE  
Committee Update  
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - YOO  
Committee Update  
ENVIRONMENTAL - HAIDER  
Committee Update  
HUMAN SERVICES - SCHWARZE  
Committee Update  
15.A.  
15.B.  
HS-R-0019-25  
Recommendation for approval of a commitment of HOME Investment Partnerships Act  
(HOME) funds and to enter into a HOME Agreement with Taft and Exmoor LP, an  
Illinois Limited Partnership, Project Numbers HM21-05, HM22-02, and HM23-02 – Taft  
and Exmoor Development – in the Amount of $1,750,000 – for Construction of a 42-unit  
affordable rental housing development for families and person with disabilities.  
HS-P-0059-25  
Awarding resolution issued to Optimum Management Resources, to provide technical  
assistance and consultation services to the DuPage County Homeless Continuum of Care  
(CoC), for the period January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026, for a contract total not  
to exceed $37,350. 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). Grant funded. (Community Services)  
15.C.  
15.D.  
HS-P-0060-25  
Recommendation for the approval of a contract purchase order to Pulmonary Exchange,  
Ltd., for rental of respiratory care equipment, for the DuPage Care Center, for the period  
of January 18, 2026 through January 17, 2027, for a total contract not to exceed $35,000;  
per bid #25-129-DCC.  
HS-P-0061-25  
Recommendation for the approval of a contract purchase order to Music Speaks, LLC, for  
music therapy services for the residents at the DuPage Care Center, for the period of  
January 12, 2026 through January 11, 2027, for a contract total not to exceed $62,275.72;  
per RFP #25-116-DCC. (DuPage Care Center Foundation funded)  
16.  
JUDICIAL AND PUBLIC SAFETY - EVANS  
Committee Update  
16.A.  
16.B.  
16.C.  
JPS-CO-0010-25  
Amendment to Purchase Order 7363-0001 SERV, issued to Streicher's, Inc., to increase  
the contract encumbrance in the amount of $50,000, for a new contract total not to exceed  
$290,000. (Sheriff's Office)  
JPS-CO-0001-26  
Amendment to Purchase Order 7391-0001 SERV, issued to Journal Technologies, Inc.,  
for the case management system, for additional funds for monthly storage in the amount  
of $6,289. (Public Defender’s Office)  
JPS-P-0063-25  
Recommendation for the approval of a contract purchase order to Ray O'Herron  
Company, for the purchase of uniforms and accessories for all sworn employees and new  
hires, for the Sheriff's Office, for the period of December 30, 2025 through December 29,  
2026, for a contract total not to exceed $458,000; per renewal of RFP #23-123-SHF.  
(Sheriff's Office)  
16.D.  
16.E.  
16.F.  
JPS-P-0001-26  
Awarding resolution issued to Currie Motors Frankfort, Inc., to provide two Ford transit  
cargo vans, for the Sheriff's Office, for a contract total amount of $120,720. Contract  
pursuant to the Governmental Joint Purchasing Act, 30 ILCS 525/2 (SPC Contract #207).  
(Sheriff's Office)  
JPS-P-0002-26  
Awarding resolution issued to Currie Motors Frankfort, Inc., to provide three Ford  
Explorers, for the Sheriff's Office, for a contract total amount of $120,327. Contract  
pursuant to the Governmental Joint Purchasing Act, 30 ILCS 525/2 (SPC Contract #231).  
(Sheriff's Office)  
JPS-P-0003-26  
Awarding resolution issued to Currie Motors Frankfort, Inc., to provide thirteen Ford  
Interceptors, for the Sheriff's Office, for a contract total amount of $598,559. Contract  
pursuant to the Governmental Joint Purchasing Act, 30 ILCS 525/2 (SPC Contract #204).  
(Sheriff's Office)  
17.  
18.  
LEGISLATIVE - DESART  
Committee Update  
PUBLIC WORKS - CHILDRESS  
Committee Update  
18.A.  
PW-P-0032-25  
Recommendation for the approval of a contract purchase order to HD Supply, Inc. d/b/a  
HD Supply Facilities Maintenance, LTD., for maintenance, repair, operating and cleaning  
supplies, for various Public Works Facilities, for the period of December 9, 2025 through  
June 30, 2027, for a total contract amount not to exceed $45,000. Contract pursuant to the  
Intergovernmental Cooperation Act (Omnia Contract #25-JH-011).  
18.B.  
18.C.  
FM-P-0054-25  
Recommendation for the approval of a contract to Helm Mechanical, to furnish, deliver,  
and install a domestic hot water storage tank for the Jail, for Facilities Management, for  
the period of December 10, 2025 through December 9, 2026 for a contract total amount  
not to exceed $107,558; per lowest responsible bid #25-123-FM.  
PW-R-0001-26  
Renewal of the Steeple Run Water Tower Lease Agreement with Verizon Wireless.  
19.  
STORMWATER - ZAY  
Committee Update  
19.A.  
19.B.  
SM-P-0026-25  
Recommendation for the approval of a contract to Christopher B. Burke Engineering  
LTD, for Professional Engineering Services for the development of the Sawmill Creek  
Watershed Plan, for the period of December 9, 2025 through June 30, 2027, for a contract  
total not to exceed $98,500. Other 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.  
SM-P-0027-25  
Recommendation for the approval of a contract issued to Hampton, Lenzini and Renwick,  
Inc., for professional engineering/GIS Floodplain Mapping services, for Stormwater  
Management, for the period of December 9, 2025 through November 30, 2026, for a  
contract total not to exceed $75,000. 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/et  
seq.  
19.C.  
SM-P-0028-25  
Recommendation for the approval of a contract issued to Gewalt Hamilton Associates,  
Inc., for professional engineering and land surveying services, for Stormwater  
Management, for the period of December 9, 2025 through November 30, 2026, for a  
contract total not to exceed $65,000. 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/et  
seq.  
19.D.  
19.E.  
SM-R-0014-25  
Recommendation to approve a First Amendment and Restatement of the Parcel A Access  
Easement Agreement by and between the County of DuPage and the Elmhurst-Chicago  
Stone Company, and it's successor in interest, 83 East, LLC.  
SM-R-0015-25  
Recommendation to approve a First Amendment and Restatement of the West Lobe  
Easement Agreement by and between the County of DuPage and the Elmhurst-Chicago  
Stone Company, and it's successor in interest, 83 East, LLC.  
20.  
21.  
STRATEGIC PLANNING - HAIDER  
Committee Update  
TECHNOLOGY - COVERT  
Committee Update  
21.A.  
TE-R-0004-25  
Intergovernmental Agreement between the County of DuPage ("County") and the  
Tri-State Fire Protection District (“District”) to permit County staff to perform GIS  
services.  
21.B.  
TE-P-0026-25  
Recommendation for the approval of a contract purchase order to Environmental Systems  
Research Institute, Inc. (ESRI), for professional services for GIS support and training for  
the ESRI Enterprise Advantage Program, for Information Technology - GIS Division, for  
the period of January 17, 2026 through January 16, 2027, for a contract total amount of  
$119,400. Exempt from bidding 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.  
22.  
TRANSPORTATION - OZOG  
Committee Update  
22.A.  
25-2906  
DT-R-0018B-12 - Amendment to resolution DT-R-0018A-12, Intergovernmental  
Agreement between the County of DuPage and the Village of Downers Grove, to increase  
the funding in the amount of $260,208.25 for the County and $263,656.90 for the  
Village.  
22.B.  
22.C.  
DT-R-0036-25  
Resolution authorizing an amendment to the Intergovernmental Agreement relating to the  
O'Hare Noise Compatibility Commission.  
DT-R-0037-25  
Recommendation for approval of Annual Financial Commitment in support of the  
Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning to consolidate planning of land use and  
transportation for the seven Counties of northeastern Illinois - $81,640.89.  
22.D.  
DT-P-0053-25  
Recommendation for the approval of a contract to Clean Harbors Environmental  
Services, Inc., to provide hazardous material testing, disposal, and emergency services, as  
needed for the Division of Transportation ($30,000) and Stormwater Management  
($10,000), for the period of January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026, for a contract  
total not to exceed $40,000; per lowest responsible bid # 25-114-DOT.  
22.E.  
22.F.  
DT-P-0054-25  
Recommendation for the approval of a contract to Imperial Lube & Supply, to furnish  
and deliver auto lubricants, as needed, for the Division of Transportation, for the period  
of January 29, 2026 through January 28, 2027, for a contract total not to exceed $50,000;  
per bid award #24-101-DOT, first of three renewals.  
DT-P-0055-25  
Recommendation for the approval of a contract to Hill Mechanical Corporation, to  
furnish and install two (2) new gas unit heaters, for the Division of Transportation, for the  
period of December 10, 2025 through November 30, 2026, for a contract total not to  
exceed $55,089. Contract pursuant to Intergovernmental Cooperation Act (OMNIA  
Contract #02-125).  
22.G.  
22.H.  
DT-P-0056-25  
Recommendation for the approval of a contract to Lakeside International, LLC, to furnish  
and deliver Navistar/International OEM replacement parts, as needed, for the Division of  
Transportation, for the period of January 29, 2026 through January 28, 2027, for a  
contract total not to exceed $75,000; per bid award #24-119-DOT, first of three renewals.  
DT-P-0057-25  
Recommendation for the approval of a contract with Monroe Truck Equipment, Inc., to  
furnish and deliver three (3) new 2-ton asphalt patch carts, for the Division of  
Transportation, for the period of December 10, 2025 through November 30, 2026, for a  
contract total not to exceed $97,785. Contract pursuant to the Intergovernmental  
Cooperation Act (Sourcewell #050625-KMI).  
22.I.  
DT-P-0058-25  
Recommendation for the approval of a contract purchase order to Shorewood Home and  
Auto, to furnish and deliver four (4) new John Deere Zero Turn Mowers, for the Division  
of Transportation, for the period of December 10, 2025 through November 30, 2026, for  
a contract total not to exceed $102,271.40; contract pursuant to the Intergovernmental  
Cooperation Act (Sourcewell #112624-DAC).  
23.  
24.  
25.  
OLD BUSINESS  
NEW BUSINESS  
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  
MEETING ADJOURNED  
26.  
26.A. This meeting is adjourned to Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.