421 N. COUNTY FARM ROAD  
WHEATON, IL 60187  
DU PAGE COUNTY  
DuPage County Board  
Summary  
www.dupagecounty.gov  
Tuesday, December 9, 2025  
10:00 AM  
County Board Room  
1.  
CALL TO ORDER  
10:00 AM meeting was called to order by Chair Deborah A. Conroy at 10:00 AM.  
2.  
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE  
Member Childress led the pledge of allegiance.  
3.  
4.  
INVOCATION  
3.A. Pastor Larry Dieffenbach - Little Home Church by the Wayside, Wayne  
ROLL CALL  
Conroy, Childress, Covert, Cronin Cahill, DeSart, Eckhoff, Evans,  
Galassi, Garcia, Haider, Honig, Krajewski, LaPlante, Martinez,  
Ozog, Schwarze, Tornatore, Yoo, and Zay  
PRESENT:  
5.  
6.  
PROCLAMATIONS  
5.A. DuPage Monarch Project Recognition  
PUBLIC COMMENT Limited to 3 minutes per person  
No public comments were offered.  
7.  
8.  
CHAIR'S REPORT / PRESENTATIONS  
7.A. Pace Suburban Bus Annual Budget Presentation  
CONSENT ITEMS  
8.A.  
8.B.  
8.C.  
8.D.  
8.E.  
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  
8.F.  
8.G.  
8.H.  
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.  
APPROVED THE CONSENT AGENDA  
Saba Haider  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYES:  
Michael Childress  
Childress, Covert, Cronin Cahill, DeSart, Eckhoff, Evans, Galassi,  
Garcia, Haider, Honig, Krajewski, LaPlante, Martinez, Ozog,  
Schwarze, Tornatore, Yoo, and Zay  
9.  
COUNTY BOARD - CHILDRESS  
9.A.  
CB-R-0001-26  
Appointment of Nancy Chen to the Ethics Commission.  
WHEREAS, Deborah A. Conroy has submitted to the County Board her  
appointment of Nancy Chen to fill a vacancy as a Commissioner of the DuPage County  
Ethics Commission; and  
WHEREAS, the DuPage County Ethics Ordinance provides that Ethics  
Commissioners shall be residents of DuPage County; and  
WHEREAS, of the five (5) Ethics Commissioners no more than three (3) shall  
belong to the same political party at the time such appointments are made, with party  
affiliation determined by affidavit of the appointed Commissioner; and  
WHEREAS, during his or her term of office, a Commissioner shall not become a  
candidate for any elective office or hold any other elected or appointed public office,  
except for appointment to a governmental advisory board, study commission or as an  
ethics official of another governmental entity; and  
WHEREAS, Commissioners shall serve a term of two (2) years and until their  
successors are appointed and qualified; and  
WHEREAS, Commissioners shall be compensated at a per diem rate of $175 for  
official meetings of the Ethics Commission, while the Chairman of the Ethics  
Commission shall be compensated at the rate and in the manner set forth in the Ordinance  
for all time spent in furtherance of official duties and shall also be reimbursed for  
reasonable expenses incurred in the performance of such duties.  
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the DuPage County Board that the  
County Board does hereby advise and consent to the appointment of Nancy Chen to fill a  
vacancy as a Commissioner of the DuPage County Ethics Commission for a term to  
expire on December 14th, 2026; and  
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the “Notice of Nomination” be attached  
hereunto and made a part of this resolution; and  
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County Clerk transmit certified copies of  
this resolution to: Nancy Chen; the Chairman and Commissioners of the DuPage County  
Ethics Commission, DuPage County Ethics Adviser, Investigator General, and all Elected  
Officials and Department Heads.  
APPROVED  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYES:  
Michael Childress  
Saba Haider  
Childress, Covert, Cronin Cahill, DeSart, Eckhoff, Evans, Galassi,  
Garcia, Haider, Honig, Krajewski, LaPlante, Martinez, Ozog,  
Schwarze, Tornatore, Yoo, and Zay  
9.B.  
CB-R-0002-26  
Appointment of E. F. Todd Benson to the Ethics Commission.  
WHEREAS, Deborah A. Conroy has submitted to the County Board her  
appointment of E.F. Todd Benson to be a Commissioner of the DuPage County Ethics  
Commission; and  
WHEREAS, the DuPage County Ethics Ordinance provides that Ethics  
Commissioners shall be residents of DuPage County; and  
WHEREAS, of the five (5) Ethics Commissioners no more than three (3) shall  
belong to the same political party at the time such appointments are made, with party  
affiliation determined by affidavit of the appointed Commissioner; and  
WHEREAS, during his or her term of office, a Commissioner shall not become a  
candidate for any elective office or hold any other elected or appointed public office,  
except for appointment to a governmental advisory board, study commission or as an  
ethics official of another governmental entity; and  
WHEREAS, Commissioners shall serve a term of two (2) years and until their  
successors are appointed and qualified; and  
WHEREAS, Commissioners shall be compensated at a per diem rate of $175 for  
official meetings of the Ethics Commission, while the Chairman of the Ethics  
Commission shall be compensated at the rate and in the manner set forth in the Ordinance  
for all time spent in furtherance of official duties and shall also be reimbursed for  
reasonable expenses incurred in the performance of such duties.  
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the DuPage County Board that the  
County Board does hereby advise and consent to the reappointment of E.F. Todd Benson  
as a Commissioner of the DuPage County Ethics Commission for a term to expire on  
December 14th, 2027; and  
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the “Notice of Nomination” be attached  
hereunto and made a part of this resolution; and  
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County Clerk transmit certified copies of  
this resolution to: E.F. Todd Benson; the Chairman and Commissioners of the DuPage  
County Ethics Commission, DuPage County Ethics Adviser, Investigator General, and all  
Elected Officials and Department Heads.  
APPROVED  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYES:  
Michael Childress  
Kari Galassi  
Childress, Covert, Cronin Cahill, DeSart, Eckhoff, Evans, Galassi,  
Garcia, Haider, Honig, Krajewski, LaPlante, Martinez, Ozog,  
Schwarze, Tornatore, Yoo, and Zay  
9.C.  
CB-R-0003-26  
Appointment of Ted Donner to the Ethics Commission.  
WHEREAS, Deborah A. Conroy has submitted to the County Board her  
nomination of Ted Donner to be a Commissioner of the DuPage County Ethics  
Commission; and  
WHEREAS, the DuPage County Ethics Ordinance provides that Ethics  
Commissioners shall be residents of DuPage County; and  
WHEREAS, of the five (5) Ethics Commissioners no more than three (3) shall  
belong to the same political party at the time such appointments are made, with party  
affiliation determined by affidavit of the appointed Commissioner; and  
WHEREAS, during his or her term of office, a Commissioner shall not become a  
candidate for any elective office or hold any other elected or appointed public office,  
except for appointment to a governmental advisory board, study commission or as an  
ethics official of another governmental entity; and  
WHEREAS, Commissioners shall serve a term of two (2) years and until their  
successors are appointed and qualified; and  
WHEREAS, Commissioners shall be compensated at a per diem rate of $175 for  
official meetings of the Ethics Commission, while the Chairman of the Ethics  
Commission shall be compensated at the rate and in the manner set forth in the Ordinance  
for all time spent in furtherance of official duties and shall also be reimbursed for  
reasonable expenses incurred in the performance of such duties.  
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the DuPage County Board that the  
County Board does hereby consent to the reappointment of Ted Donner as a  
Commissioner of the DuPage County Ethics Commission for a term to expire on  
December 14th, 2027; and  
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the “Notice of Nomination” be attached  
hereunto and made a part of this resolution; and  
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County Clerk transmit certified copies of  
this resolution to: Ted Donner; the Chairman and Commissioners of the DuPage County  
Ethics Commission, DuPage County Ethics Adviser, Investigator General, and all Elected  
Officials and Department Heads.  
APPROVED  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYES:  
Michael Childress  
Kari Galassi  
Childress, Covert, Cronin Cahill, DeSart, Eckhoff, Evans, Galassi,  
Garcia, Haider, Honig, Krajewski, LaPlante, Martinez, Ozog,  
Schwarze, Tornatore, Yoo, and Zay  
9.D.  
CB-R-0004-26  
Appointment of Andrew Honig to the Emergency Telephone System Board. (County  
Board Member)  
WHEREAS, 50 ILCS 750/15.4 provides that the corporate authorities of the  
County shall establish an Emergency Telephone System Board (“ETSB”) and shall  
provide for the manner of appointment and the number of members of ETSB; and  
WHEREAS, the DuPage County Board at the June 13, 1989 meeting created the  
Emergency Telephone System Board for 9-1-1, and on June 25, 2013 in Ordinance  
OEX-003B-89 amended Section 20-40 of the DuPage County Code pertaining to the  
ETSB, further amended on November 26, 2024, in Ordinance CB-O-0002-24 providing  
for the appointment of one member representing an emergency services agency not  
otherwise represented on the ETSB; and  
WHEREAS, Deborah A. Conroy has submitted to the County Board her  
nomination of Andrew Honig as a Member (County Board Representative “C”) of the  
Emergency Telephone System Board for a term expiring December 1, 2028.  
WHEREAS, Andrew Honig is not a member of any other entity otherwise  
represented on the ETSB.  
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the DuPage County Board that the  
County Board, pursuant to the nomination of the Chair, does hereby re-appoint Andrew  
Honig as a Member of the Emergency Telephone System Board representing the DuPage  
County Board for a term expiring December 1, 2028; and  
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the attached “Notice of Nomination” be  
attached hereto and made a part hereof; and  
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County Clerk transmit a copy of this  
resolution to Andrew Honig; the County Board Office; and the Executive Director of  
ETSB.  
APPROVED  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYES:  
Michael Childress  
Greg Schwarze  
Childress, Covert, Cronin Cahill, DeSart, Eckhoff, Evans, Galassi,  
Garcia, Haider, Honig, Krajewski, LaPlante, Martinez, Ozog,  
Schwarze, Tornatore, Yoo, and Zay  
9.E.  
CB-R-0005-26  
Appointment of Kyle Wolber to the Emergency Telephone System Board. (Emergency  
Services)  
WHEREAS, 50 ILCS 750/15.4 provides that the corporate authorities of the  
County shall establish an Emergency Telephone System Board (“ETSB”) and shall  
provide for the manner of appointment and the number of members of ETSB; and  
WHEREAS, the DuPage County Board at the June 13, 1989 meeting created the  
Emergency Telephone System Board for 9-1-1, and on June 25, 2013 in Ordinance  
OEX-003B-89 amended Section 20-40 of the DuPage County Code pertaining to the  
ETSB, further amended on November 26, 2024, in Ordinance CB-O-0002-24 providing  
for the appointment of one member representing an emergency services agency not  
otherwise represented on the ETSB; and  
WHEREAS, Deborah A. Conroy has submitted to the County Board her  
nomination of Kyle Wolber as a Member (Emergency Services Representative) of the  
Emergency Telephone System Board for a term expiring December 1, 2028; and  
WHEREAS, Kyle Wolber represents an emergency medical services agency not  
otherwise represented on the ETSB.  
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the DuPage County Board that the  
County Board, pursuant to the nomination of the Chair, does hereby re-appoint Kyle  
Wolber as a Member of the Emergency Telephone System Board representing an  
emergency service agency for a term expiring December 1, 2028; and  
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the attached “Notice of Nomination” be  
attached hereto and made a part hereof; and  
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County Clerk transmit a copy of this  
resolution to Kyle Wolber; the County Board Office; and the Executive Director of the  
ETSB.  
APPROVED  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYES:  
Michael Childress  
Greg Schwarze  
Childress, Covert, Cronin Cahill, DeSart, Eckhoff, Evans, Galassi,  
Garcia, Haider, Honig, Krajewski, LaPlante, Martinez, Ozog,  
Schwarze, Tornatore, Yoo, and Zay  
9.F.  
CB-R-0006-26  
Appointment of Daniel McCarthy to the Emergency Telephone System Board. (Sheriff's  
Representative)  
APPROVED  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYES:  
Michael Childress  
Greg Schwarze  
Childress, Covert, Cronin Cahill, DeSart, Eckhoff, Evans, Galassi,  
Garcia, Haider, Honig, Krajewski, LaPlante, Martinez, Ozog,  
Schwarze, Tornatore, Yoo, and Zay  
9.G.  
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.  
APPROVED  
Michael Childress  
Yeena Yoo  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYES:  
Childress, Covert, Cronin Cahill, DeSart, Eckhoff, Evans, Galassi,  
Garcia, Haider, Honig, Krajewski, LaPlante, Martinez, Ozog,  
Schwarze, Tornatore, Yoo, and Zay  
10.  
FINANCE - DEACON GARCIA  
Committee Update  
10.A.  
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)  
WHEREAS, the County of DuPage has been notified by the DuPage Care Center  
Foundation that grant funds in the amount of $63,486 (SIXTY-THREE THOUSAND  
FOUR HUNDRED EIGHTY-SIX AND NO/100 DOLLARS) are available to be used to  
provide funding for music therapy services to address the physical, emotional, cognitive,  
and social needs of DuPage Convalescent Center residents; and  
WHEREAS, to receive said grant funds, the County of DuPage on behalf of the  
DuPage Care Center must accept a letter dated November 13, 2025, from the DuPage  
Care Center Foundation, 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 grant award is from January 1, 2026, through  
December 31, 2026; and  
WHEREAS, no additional County funds are required to receive this funding; and  
WHEREAS, acceptance of this grant award 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 FURTHER RESOLVED by the DuPage County  
Board that the additional appropriation on the attached sheet (ATTACHMENT I) in the  
amount of $63,486 (SIXTY-THREE THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED EIGHTY-SIX  
AND NO/100 DOLLARS) be made to establish the DuPage Care Center  
Foundation-Music Therapy Grant PY26, Company 5000 - Accounting Unit 2120, for the  
period of January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026; and  
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the DuPage County Board that the  
Administrator of the DuPage Care Center is approved as the County’s Authorized  
Representative; and  
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the DuPage County Board, that should local  
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  
Lynn LaPlante  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYES:  
Childress, Covert, Cronin Cahill, DeSart, Eckhoff, Evans, Galassi,  
Garcia, Haider, Honig, Krajewski, LaPlante, Martinez, Ozog,  
Schwarze, Tornatore, Yoo, and Zay  
10.B.  
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)  
WHEREAS, the County of DuPage has been notified by the DuPage Care Center  
Foundation that grant funds in the amount of $32,500 (THIRTY-TWO THOUSAND  
FIVE HUNDRED AND NO/100 DOLLARS) are available to be used to provide partial  
funding for a part-time Foundation Coordinator whose responsibilities include planning  
and coordination of fundraising events, promoting community awareness, pursuing grant  
and sponsorship funding, and management of donations; and  
WHEREAS, to receive said grant funds, the County of DuPage on behalf of the  
DuPage Care Center must accept a letter dated November 13, 2025, from the DuPage  
Care Center Foundation, 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 grant award is from December 1, 2025, through  
November 30, 2026; and  
WHEREAS, no additional County funds are required to receive this funding; and  
WHEREAS, acceptance of this grant award 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  
additional appropriation on the attached sheet (ATTACHMENT I) in the amount of  
$32,500 (THIRTY-TWO THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED AND NO/100 DOLLARS) be  
made to establish the DuPage Care Center Foundation - Foundation Coordinator Grant  
PY26, Company 5000 - Accounting Unit 2120, for the period of December 1, 2025 to  
November 30, 2026; and  
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the DuPage County Board that the Administrator  
of the DuPage Care Center is approved as the County’s Authorized Representative; and  
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the DuPage County Board, that should local  
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  
Yeena Yoo  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYES:  
Childress, Covert, Cronin Cahill, DeSart, Eckhoff, Evans, Galassi,  
Garcia, Haider, Honig, Krajewski, LaPlante, Martinez, Ozog,  
Schwarze, Tornatore, Yoo, and Zay  
10.C.  
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)  
WHEREAS, the County of DuPage has been notified by the DuPage Care Center  
Foundation that grant funds in the amount of $30,083 (THIRTY THOUSAND  
EIGHTY-THREE AND NO/100 DOLLARS) are available to be used to continue  
funding for two part-time Recreation Therapy Aid positions to support the All-House  
Program; and  
WHEREAS, to receive said grant funds, the County of DuPage on behalf of the  
DuPage Care Center must accept a letter dated November 13, 2025 from the DuPage  
Care Center Foundation, 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 grant award is from December 1, 2025 through  
November 30, 2026; 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  
additional appropriation on the attached sheet (ATTACHMENT I) in the amount of  
$30,083 (THIRTY THOUSAND EIGHTY-THREE AND NO/100 DOLLARS) be made  
to establish the DuPage Care Center Foundation Recreation Therapy Grant PY26,  
Company 5000 - Accounting Unit 2120, for the period December 1, 2025 through  
November 30, 2025; and  
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the DuPage County Board that the  
Administrator of the Care Center is approved as the County’s Authorized Representative;  
and  
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that should local 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, Cronin Cahill, DeSart, Eckhoff, Evans, Galassi,  
Garcia, Haider, Honig, Krajewski, LaPlante, Martinez, Ozog,  
Schwarze, Tornatore, Yoo, and Zay  
10.D.  
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)  
WHEREAS, the County of DuPage heretofore accepted and appropriated the  
DuPage Care Center Foundation Music Therapy Grant PY25, pursuant to Resolution  
FI-R-0003-25 for the period January 12,2025 through December 31, 2025; and  
WHEREAS, the County of DuPage has been notified by DuPage Care Center  
Foundation that the grant may be extended to January 31, 2026; and  
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the DuPage County Board that the  
expiration of the grant be extended to January 31, 2026.  
APPROVED  
Paula Garcia  
Kari Galassi  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYES:  
Childress, Covert, Cronin Cahill, DeSart, Eckhoff, Evans, Galassi,  
Garcia, Haider, Honig, Krajewski, LaPlante, Martinez, Ozog,  
Schwarze, Tornatore, Yoo, and Zay  
10.E.  
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)  
WHEREAS, the County of DuPage heretofore accepted and appropriated the  
DuPage Care Center Foundation-Foundation Coordinator Grant PY25, Company 5000 -  
Accounting Unit 2120, pursuant to Resolution FI-R-0002-25 for the period December 1,  
2024 through November 30, 2025, as amended; and  
WHEREAS, the County of DuPage has been notified by the DuPage Care Center  
Foundation that the grant may be extended to December 31, 2025.  
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the DuPage County Board that the  
expiration date of this grant be extended until December 31, 2025.  
APPROVED  
Paula Garcia  
Kari Galassi  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYES:  
Childress, Covert, Cronin Cahill, DeSart, Eckhoff, Evans, Galassi,  
Garcia, Haider, Honig, Krajewski, LaPlante, Martinez, Ozog,  
Schwarze, Tornatore, Yoo, and Zay  
10.F.  
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)  
WHEREAS, the County of DuPage heretofore accepted and appropriated the  
DuPage Care Center Foundation Recreation Therapy Grant PY25, pursuant to Resolution  
FI-R-0004-25 for the period December 1, 2024 through November 30, 2025; and  
WHEREAS, the County of DuPage has been notified by DuPage Care Center  
Foundation that the grant may be extended to February 28, 2026; and  
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the DuPage County Board that the  
expiration of the grant be extended to February 28, 2026.  
APPROVED  
Paula Garcia  
Yeena Yoo  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYES:  
Childress, Covert, Cronin Cahill, DeSart, Eckhoff, Evans, Galassi,  
Garcia, Haider, Honig, Krajewski, LaPlante, Martinez, Ozog,  
Schwarze, Tornatore, Yoo, and Zay  
10.G.  
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)  
WHEREAS, the County of DuPage (“County”) seeks to attract tourism by  
supporting local businesses such as hotels, restaurants, and event venues, which in turn  
creates jobs and strengthens the local economy; and  
WHEREAS, the DuPage Convention & Visitors Bureau (“DCVB”) offers a Hotel  
Transportation Grant Program (“Program”) that provides a valuable tool for hotels when  
competing for high-value meetings, events, and group business; and  
WHEREAS, the County seeks to provide $75,000 in ARPA interest funds to  
DCVB for purposes of attracting business to local hotels that utilize the Program; and  
WHEREAS, the County has prepared a grant Agreement which outlines the  
arrangements between the County and DCVB to govern the disbursement and auditing of  
the funds.  
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the DuPage County Board  
approves the attached grant Agreement (“Exhibit A”) between DuPage County and  
DCVB; and  
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the DuPage Couty Board hereby directs the  
DuPage County Board Chair to execute the grant Agreement between the County and  
DCVB.  
APPROVED  
Paula Garcia  
Yeena Yoo  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYES:  
Childress, Covert, Cronin Cahill, DeSart, Eckhoff, Evans, Galassi,  
Garcia, Haider, Honig, Krajewski, LaPlante, Martinez, Ozog,  
Schwarze, Tornatore, Yoo, and Zay  
10.H.  
FI-R-0004-26  
Budget Transfers 12-09-2025 - 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  
Jim Zay  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYES:  
Childress, Covert, Cronin Cahill, DeSart, Eckhoff, Evans, Galassi,  
Garcia, Haider, Honig, Krajewski, LaPlante, Martinez, Ozog,  
Schwarze, Tornatore, Yoo, and Zay  
10.I.  
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.  
WHEREAS, appropriations for the COUNTY AUTOMATION FUND for Fiscal  
Year 2025 were adopted by the County Board pursuant to Resolution FI-R-0139-25; and  
WHEREAS, due to reallocation of the records management system electronic  
bulk data fees into the County Automation Fund fees and other expenses if necessary,  
there is a need for an additional appropriation in the COUNTY AUTOMATION FUND -  
COMPANY 1100, ACCOUNTING UNIT 2930 in the amount of $270,000 (TWO  
HUNDRED SEVENTY THOUSAND AND NO/100 DOLLARS); and  
WHEREAS, there is sufficient unappropriated cash in the COUNTY  
AUTOMATION FUND - COMPANY 1100, ACCOUNTING UNIT 2930 to support an  
additional appropriation of $270,000 (TWO HUNDRED SEVENTY THOUSAND AND  
NO/100 DOLLARS); and  
WHEREAS, the need to provide an additional appropriation in the amount of  
$270,000 (TWO HUNDRED SEVENTY THOUSAND AND NO/100 DOLLARS) in the  
COUNTY AUTOMATION FUND - COMPANY 1100, ACCOUNTING UNIT 2930  
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 $270,000 (TWO HUNDRED  
SEVENTY THOUSAND AND NO/100 DOLLARS) in the COUNTY AUTOMATION  
FUND - COMPANY 1100, ACCOUNTING UNIT 2930 is hereby approved and added to  
the Fiscal Year 2025 Appropriation Ordinance.  
APPROVED  
Paula Garcia  
Kari Galassi  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYES:  
Childress, Covert, Cronin Cahill, DeSart, Eckhoff, Evans, Galassi,  
Garcia, Haider, Honig, Krajewski, LaPlante, Martinez, Ozog,  
Schwarze, Tornatore, Yoo, and Zay  
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.  
WHEREAS, appropriations for the COUNTY AUTOMATION FUND for Fiscal  
Year 2026 were adopted by the County Board pursuant to Ordinance FI-O-0004-25; and  
WHEREAS, due to the need to establish a budget as related to electronic bulk  
data fees and other expenses if necessary, there is a need for an additional appropriation  
in the COUNTY AUTOMATION FUND - COMPANY 1100, ACCOUNTING UNIT  
2930 in the amount of $120,000 (ONE HUNDRED TWENTY THOUSAND AND  
NO/100 DOLLARS); and  
WHEREAS, there is sufficient unappropriated cash in the COUNTY  
AUTOMATION FUND - COMPANY 1100, ACCOUNTING UNIT 2930 to support an  
additional appropriation of $120,000 (ONE HUNDRED TWENTY THOUSAND AND  
NO/100 DOLLARS); and  
WHEREAS, the need to provide an additional appropriation in the amount of  
$120,000 (ONE HUNDRED TWENTY THOUSAND AND NO/100 DOLLARS) in the  
COUNTY AUTOMATION FUND - COMPANY 1100, ACCOUNTING UNIT 2930  
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 $120,000 (ONE HUNDRED  
TWENTY THOUSAND AND NO/100 DOLLARS) in the COUNTY AUTOMATION  
FUND - COMPANY 1100, ACCOUNTING UNIT 2930 is hereby approved and added to  
the Fiscal Year 2026 Appropriation Ordinance.  
APPROVED  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYES:  
Paula Garcia  
Cynthia Cronin Cahill  
Childress, Covert, Cronin Cahill, DeSart, Eckhoff, Evans, Galassi,  
Garcia, Haider, Honig, Krajewski, LaPlante, Martinez, Ozog,  
Schwarze, Tornatore, Yoo, and Zay  
10.K.  
FI-R-0008-26  
Revision to FI-R-0125-24 - 2025 Holiday Schedule. (Human Resources)  
WHEREAS, County holidays should be reviewed from time to time; and  
WHEREAS, County holidays should be coordinated as much as possible with the Courts  
holiday schedule.  
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the number of holidays County  
employees receive in 2025 should be thirteen; and  
BE IT FURTHER RESOVLED that the following days shall be designated as County  
holidays for 2025:  
Holiday Day of the Week Date of Observation  
New Year’s Day Wednesday January 1, 2025  
Martin Luther King Day  
Presidents’ DayMonday  
Memorial Day Monday  
Monday  
February 17, 2025  
May 26, 2025  
January 20, 2025  
Juneteenth Thursday June 19, 2025  
Independence Day Friday July 4, 2025  
Labor Day Monday  
Columbus Day Monday  
September 1, 2025  
October 13, 2025  
Veterans Day Tuesday November 11, 2025  
Thanksgiving Day Thursday November 27, 2025  
Day after Thanksgiving Friday November 28, 2025  
Christmas Day Thursday December 25, 2025  
Day after ChristmasFriday December 26, 2025  
; and  
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the above designated holiday shall be part of 2025  
schedule only, unless deemed differently by the County Board; and  
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County Clerk shall distribute a copy of this  
resolution to all departments and elected offices.  
APPROVED  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYES:  
Paula Garcia  
Cynthia Cronin Cahill  
Childress, Covert, Cronin Cahill, DeSart, Eckhoff, Evans, Galassi,  
Garcia, Haider, Honig, Krajewski, LaPlante, Martinez, Ozog,  
Schwarze, Tornatore, Yoo, and Zay  
10.L.  
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).  
WHEREAS, an agreement has been negotiated in accordance with County Board  
policy; and  
WHEREAS, the Finance Committee recommends County Board approval for the  
issuance of a contract purchase order to Alliant Insurance Services, Inc. (Trinity Risk  
Solutions), to provide DuPage Care Center Liability Insurance, for the period of January  
1, 2026 to January 1, 2027, for the Finance Department.  
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that County contract covering said, to  
provide DuPage Care Center Liability Insurance, for the period of January 1, 2026 to  
January 1, 2027, for the Finance Department, be, and it is hereby approved for issuance of  
a contract purchase order, by the Procurement Division to Alliant Insurance Services,  
Inc., 353 N. Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60654, for a contract total not to exceed  
$278,296.00.  
APPROVED  
Paula Garcia  
Yeena Yoo  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYES:  
Childress, Covert, Cronin Cahill, DeSart, Eckhoff, Evans, Galassi,  
Garcia, Haider, Honig, Krajewski, LaPlante, Martinez, Ozog,  
Schwarze, Tornatore, Yoo, and Zay  
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.  
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.  
WHEREAS, the Illinois General Assembly has granted COUNTY authority to  
make all contracts and do all other acts in relation to the property and concerns of the  
county necessary to the exercise of its corporate powers (Illinois Compiled Statutes,  
Chapter 55, paragraphs 5/5-1005), and to enter into agreements for the purposes of  
receiving funds from the United States government under the “Housing and Community  
Development Act of 1974”, the National Affordable Housing Act of 1990, and the  
Housing and Community Development Act of 1992, and COUNTY may disburse those  
funds and other county funds for community development and other housing program  
activities (Illinois Complied Statutes, Chapter 55, paragraph 5/5-1093); and  
WHEREAS, the COUNTY has applied for HOME Investment Partnerships Act  
(“HOME”) funds from the United States Department of Housing and Urban  
Development (“HUD”) as provided by the Cranston-Gonzalez National Affordable  
Housing Act, as amended (Title II, Pub. L. 101-625) (“ACT”) and continues to be a  
participating jurisdiction in the HOME program; and  
WHEREAS, by Application for HOME Rental Production Funding originally  
submitted on March 1, 2024, TAFT AND EXMOOR LP, AN ILLINOIS LIMITED  
PARTNERSHIP (herein after called “DEVELOPER”), having a principal place of  
business at 310 S. Peoria St., Suite 500, Chicago, IL has submitted underwriting  
documentation and made application to the COUNTY for a loan of a portion of the  
COUNTY’s HOME Funds to be used for eligible costs associated with the new  
construction of forty-two (42) units of affordable rental housing located in Glen Ellyn,  
Illinois, to be known as TAFT AND EXMOOR, and known as HOME project  
HM21-05/HM22-02/HM23-02; and  
WHEREAS, the final said Application for HOME Rental Production funding,  
dated November 14, 2025, and executed November 14, 2025, is hereby incorporated into  
the HOME Investment Partnerships Agreement between the COUNTY and  
DEVELOPER; and  
WHEREAS, the DuPage HOME Advisory Group and the County Human  
Services Committee have recommended funding up to One Million Seven Hundred Fifty  
Thousand and 00/100 dollars ($1,750,000.00), for eligible costs associated with the  
construction of affordable rental housing at 640 Taft Avenue, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137; and  
WHEREAS, an Agreement has been prepared requiring compliance with HOME  
requirements, and said Agreement has been approved by TAFT AND EXMOOR LP, AN  
ILLINOIS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP; and  
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the County Board that said  
Agreement between the COUNTY OF DUPAGE and TAFT AND EXMOOR LP, AN  
ILLINOIS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, attached hereto, is hereby approved; and  
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chair of the DuPage County Board is  
authorized and directed to execute said Agreement on behalf of DuPage County and the  
Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to attest to such execution and affix the official  
seal thereto; and  
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chair of the DuPage County Board, or  
their designee, is authorized and directed to execute additional documents that may be  
required to complete the transaction on behalf of DuPage County and the Clerk is hereby  
authorized and directed to attest to such execution and affix the official seal thereto; and  
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Director of Community Services, is  
authorized and directed to execute additional documents that may be required to  
effectuate the transaction on behalf of DuPage County; and  
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Community Development Administrator,  
is authorized and directed to execute additional documents that may be required to  
effectuate the transaction on behalf of DuPage County; and  
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Chair of the DuPage County Board is  
hereby authorized to approve amendments to PROJECT HM21-05/HM22-02/HM23-02  
so long as such amendments further the completion of the project and are in accordance  
with regulations applicable to the HOME Investment Partnerships Act and the policies of  
DuPage County; and  
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County Clerk be directed to send copies  
of this Resolution to Taft and Exmoor LP, an Illinois Limited Partnership at 310 S. Peoria  
St., Suite 500, Chicago, IL 60607; and Community Development Commission.  
APPROVED  
Greg Schwarze  
Yeena Yoo  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYES:  
Childress, Covert, Cronin Cahill, DeSart, Eckhoff, Evans, Galassi,  
Garcia, Haider, Honig, Krajewski, LaPlante, Martinez, Ozog,  
Schwarze, Tornatore, Yoo, and Zay  
15.B.  
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)  
WHEREAS, an agreement has been negotiated in accordance with County Board  
policy; and  
WHEREAS, the Human Services Committee recommends County Board  
approval for the issuance of a contract purchase order to Optimum Management  
Resources, for professional services 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 Community Services through the HUD  
CoC Planning Grant.  
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that County contract covering said, for  
professional services to provide technical assistance and consultation services to the  
DuPage County Homeless CoC, for the period January 1, 2026 through December 31,  
2026, for Community Services through the HUD CoC Planning Grant, be, and it is  
hereby approved for issuance of a contract purchase order by the Procurement Division  
to, Optimum Management Resources, 1513 North Columbia, Naperville, Illinois 60563,  
for a contract total amount not to exceed $37,350.  
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the County Clerk transmit copies of this  
resolution and any documents attached and made a part hereof, to Peg White-Lijewski,  
1513 North Columbia, Naperville, IL 60563, the Finance Department, and Community  
Services.  
APPROVED  
Greg Schwarze  
Kari Galassi  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYES:  
Childress, Covert, Cronin Cahill, DeSart, Eckhoff, Evans, Galassi,  
Garcia, Haider, Honig, Krajewski, LaPlante, Martinez, Ozog,  
Schwarze, Tornatore, Yoo, and Zay  
15.C.  
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.  
WHEREAS, bids have been taken and processed in accordance with County Board  
policy; and  
WHEREAS, the Human Services Committee recommends County Board  
approval for the issuance of a contract to Pulmonary Exchange, Ltd., for the rental of  
respiratory care equipment, for the period of January 18, 2026 through January 17, 2027,  
for the DuPage Care Center.  
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that said contract is for the rental of  
respiratory care equipment, for the period of January 18, 2026 through January 17,  
2027, for the DuPage Care Center, be, and it is hereby approved for issuance of a  
contract by the Procurement Division to Pulmonary Exchange, Ltd., 9480  
Southwest Highway, Oaklawn, Illinois 60453, for a contract total amount not to  
exceed $35,000.00, per lowest responsible bid #25-129-DCC.  
APPROVED  
Greg Schwarze  
Paula Garcia  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYES:  
Childress, Covert, Cronin Cahill, DeSart, Eckhoff, Evans, Galassi,  
Garcia, Haider, Honig, Krajewski, LaPlante, Martinez, Ozog,  
Schwarze, Tornatore, Yoo, and Zay  
15.D.  
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)  
WHEREAS, proposals have been taken and evaluated in accordance with County  
Board policy; and  
WHEREAS, the Human Services Committee recommends County Board  
approval for the issuance of a contract to Music Speaks, LLC, to provide music therapy  
services for the residents, for the period of January 12, 2026 through January 11, 2027,  
for the DuPage Care Center.  
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that said contract is to provide music  
therapy services, for the period of January 12, 2026 through January 11, 2027 for the  
DuPage Care Center per RFP #25-116-DCC, be, and it is hereby approved for the  
issuance of a contract purchase order by the Procurement Division to Music Speaks,  
LLC, Post Office Box 986, Marion, Iowa 53202, for a contract total amount of  
$62,275.72.  
APPROVED  
Greg Schwarze  
Kari Galassi  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYES:  
Childress, Covert, Cronin Cahill, DeSart, Eckhoff, Evans, Galassi,  
Garcia, Haider, Honig, Krajewski, LaPlante, Martinez, Ozog,  
Schwarze, Tornatore, Yoo, and Zay  
16.  
JUDICIAL AND PUBLIC SAFETY - EVANS  
Committee Update  
16.A.  
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)  
WHEREAS, County Contract 7363-0001 SERV was approved by the County  
Board on November 12, 2024; and  
WHEREAS, the Judicial and Public Safety Committee recommends changes as  
stated in the Change Order Notice to County Contract 7363-0001 SERV, issued to  
Streicher’s, Inc., to provide body armor, for the Sheriff’s Office, due to receiving unpaid  
invoices dating back to the beginning of FY25, to increase the contract by $50,000  
resulting in an amended contract total of $290,000.  
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the County Board adopt the  
Change Order Notice to County Contract 7363-0001 SERV, issued to Streicher’s, Inc., to  
provide body armor for the Sheriff’s Office, due to receiving unpaid invoices dating back  
to the beginning of FY25, to increase the contract by $50,000 resulting in an amended  
contract total of $290,000.  
APPROVED  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYES:  
Lucy Evans  
Cynthia Cronin Cahill  
Childress, Covert, Cronin Cahill, DeSart, Eckhoff, Evans, Galassi,  
Garcia, Haider, Honig, Krajewski, LaPlante, Martinez, Ozog,  
Schwarze, Tornatore, Yoo, and Zay  
16.B.  
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)  
WHEREAS, Purchase Order 7391-0001 SERV was issued to Journal  
Technologies, Inc. on December 1, 2024, by the Procurement Department; and  
WHEREAS, the Finance Committee recommends changes as stated in the Change  
Order Notice to County Contract 7391-0001 SERV, issued to Journal Technologies, Inc.,  
for additional funds for monthly storage, for the Public Defender’s Office, and increase  
the contract by $6,289 resulting in an amended contract total of $261,529.  
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the County Board adopt the  
Change Order Notice to County Contract 7391-0001 SERV, issued to Journal  
Technologies, Inc., for additional funds for monthly storage, for the Public Defender’s  
Office, and increase the contract by $6,289 resulting in an amended contract total of  
$261,529.  
APPROVED  
Lucy Evans  
Saba Haider  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYES:  
Childress, Covert, Cronin Cahill, DeSart, Eckhoff, Evans, Galassi,  
Garcia, Haider, Honig, Krajewski, LaPlante, Martinez, Ozog,  
Schwarze, Tornatore, Yoo, and Zay  
16.C.  
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)  
WHEREAS, bids have been taken and processed in accordance with County Board  
policy; and  
WHEREAS, the Judicial and Public Safety Committee recommends County  
Board approval for the issuance of a contract to Ray O’Herron Company, Inc, for  
purchase uniforms and accessories, for the period of December 30, 2025 through  
December 29, 2026, for Sheriff’s Office.  
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that said contract is for purchase of  
uniforms and accessories, for the period of December 30, 2025 through December  
29, 2026, for Sheriff’s Office, be, and it is hereby approved for issuance of a  
contract by the Procurement Division to Ray O’Herron Company, Inc, 1600 75th  
St Downers Grove, IL 60516, for a contract total amount not to exceed $458,000,  
per lowest responsible bid #23-123-SHF.  
APPROVED  
Lucy Evans  
Jim Zay  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYES:  
Childress, Covert, Cronin Cahill, DeSart, Eckhoff, Evans, Galassi,  
Garcia, Haider, Honig, Krajewski, LaPlante, Martinez, Ozog,  
Schwarze, Tornatore, Yoo, and Zay  
Motion to Combine  
Member Evans moved and Member Cahill seconded a motion to combine items 16D through  
16F. The motion was approved by voice vote, all "ayes."  
16.D.  
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)  
WHEREAS, a vendor has been selected in accordance with County Board policy;  
and  
WHEREAS, the Judicial and Public Safety Committee recommends County  
Board approval for the issuance of a contract to Currie Motors Frankfort, Inc., to provide  
two Ford Transit -350 Cargo Vans, for the period of December 10, 2025 through  
November 30, 2026, for the Sheriff’s Office.  
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that said contract is to provide two  
Ford Transit -350 Cargo Vans, for the period of December 10, 2025 through November  
30, 2026 for the Sheriff’s Office, per Suburban Purchasing Cooperative ”SPC” Contract  
#207, be, and it is hereby approved for the issuance of a contract purchase order by the  
Procurement Division to Currie Moters, Frankfort, Inc., 9423 W. Lincoln Hwy, Frankfort,  
IL 60423, for a contract total amount of $120,720.  
APPROVED  
Lucy Evans  
Jim Zay  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYES:  
Childress, Covert, Cronin Cahill, DeSart, Eckhoff, Evans, Galassi,  
Garcia, Haider, Honig, Krajewski, LaPlante, Martinez, Ozog,  
Schwarze, Tornatore, Yoo, and Zay  
16.E.  
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)  
WHEREAS, a vendor has been selected in accordance with County Board policy;  
and  
WHEREAS, the Judicial and Public Safety Committee recommends County  
Board approval for the issuance of a contract to Currie Motors Frankfort, Inc., to provide  
three Ford Explorers, for the period of December 10, 2025 through November 30, 2026,  
for the Sheriff’s Office.  
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that said contract is to provide three  
Ford Explorers, for the period of December 10, 2025 through November 30, 2026, for the  
Sheriff’s Office, per Suburban Purchasing Cooperative ”SPC” Contract #231, be, and it is  
hereby approved for the issuance of a contract purchase order by the Procurement  
Division to Currie Motors, Frankfort, Inc., 9423 W. Lincoln Hwy, Frankfort, IL 60423,  
for a contract total amount of $120,327.  
APPROVED  
Lucy Evans  
Jim Zay  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYES:  
Childress, Covert, Cronin Cahill, DeSart, Eckhoff, Evans, Galassi,  
Garcia, Haider, Honig, Krajewski, LaPlante, Martinez, Ozog,  
Schwarze, Tornatore, Yoo, and Zay  
16.F.  
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)  
WHEREAS, a vendor has been selected in accordance with County Board policy;  
and  
WHEREAS, the Judicial and Public Safety Committee recommends County  
Board approval for the issuance of a contract to Currie Motors Frankfort, Inc., to provide  
thirteen Ford Interceptors, for the period of December 10, 2025 through November 30,  
2026, for the Sheriff’s Office.  
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that said contract is to provide thirteen  
Ford Interceptors, for the period of December 10, 2025 through November 30, 2026, for  
the Sheriff’s Office, per Suburban Purchasing Cooperative “SPC” Contract #204, be, and  
it is hereby approved for the issuance of a contract purchase order by the Procurement  
Division to Currie Motors, Frankfort, Inc., 9423 W. Lincoln Hwy, Frankfort, IL 60423,  
for a contract total amount of $598,559.  
APPROVED  
Lucy Evans  
Jim Zay  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYES:  
Childress, Covert, Cronin Cahill, DeSart, Eckhoff, Evans, Galassi,  
Garcia, Haider, Honig, Krajewski, LaPlante, Martinez, Ozog,  
Schwarze, Tornatore, Yoo, and Zay  
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).  
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 MRO and  
cleaning supplies; and  
WHEREAS, pursuant to Intergovernmental Agreement between the County of  
DuPage and the Omnia Partners Agreement # 25-JH-011, the County of DuPage will  
contract with HD Supply Inc. DBA HD Supply Facilities Maintenance, LTD.; and  
WHEREAS, the Public Works Committee recommends County Board approval  
for the issuance of a contract to HD Supply Inc. DBA HD Supply Facilities Maintenance,  
LTD., FOR MRO and cleaning supplies, for the period of December 9, 2025 through  
June 30, 2027, for Public Works.  
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that County contract, covering said for  
MRO and cleaning supplies, for the period of December 9, 2025 through June 30,  
2027, for Public Works, be, and it is hereby approved for issuance of a contract by  
the Procurement Division to HD Supply Inc. DBA HD Supply Facilities  
Maintenance, LTD., 3400 Cumberland BLVD, Atlanta, Georgia, 30339, for a  
contract total amount not to exceed $45,000, per contract pursuant to the Omnia  
Partners Agreement # 25-JH-011.  
APPROVED  
Michael Childress  
Yeena Yoo  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYES:  
Childress, Covert, Cronin Cahill, DeSart, Eckhoff, Evans, Galassi,  
Garcia, Haider, Honig, Krajewski, LaPlante, Martinez, Ozog,  
Schwarze, Tornatore, Yoo, and Zay  
18.B.  
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.  
APPROVED  
Michael Childress  
Jim Zay  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
Childress, Covert, Cronin Cahill, DeSart, Eckhoff, Evans, Galassi,  
Garcia, Haider, Honig, Krajewski, LaPlante, Martinez, Ozog,  
Schwarze, Tornatore, Yoo, and Zay  
AYES:  
18.C.  
PW-R-0001-26  
Renewal of the Steeple Run Water Tower Lease Agreement with Verizon Wireless.  
WHEREAS, pursuant to authority granted by the Illinois General Assembly at 55 ILCS  
5/5-15007, (1992), the County of DuPage ("COUNTY") owns and operates a waterworks and  
water tower known as the Steeple Run DuPage County Water Tower; and  
WHEREAS, the DuPage County Board previously approved a lease with Chicago SMSA  
Limited Partnership d/b/a/ Verizon Wireless, an Illinois Partnership (Hereinafter Verizon  
Wireless) ("TENANT") by Resolution PW-0007-16, and amended and/or renewed by subsequent  
County Board resolutions; and  
WHEREAS, Verizon Wireless, has requested a renewal of the lease of the Steeple Run  
Water Tower pursuant to the renewal terms provided for in said lease; and  
WHEREAS, the Public Works Committee of the DuPage County Board has reviewed  
and recommends approval of an additional five year renewal term from April 1, 2026, through  
March 31, 2031, for the Steeple Run Water Tower Lease Agreement between the COUNTY and  
TENANT with a new monthly rental amount of $4,972.49. Rent shall be increased on each  
annual anniversary of the Commencement Date by an amount equal to three percent (3%) of the  
rent for the previous year.  
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the DuPage County Board that the Steeple  
Run Water Tower Lease Agreement is hereby approved and renewed, and that the Chair of the  
County Board is hereby authorized and directed to execute any documents necessary for said  
renewal on behalf of the County of DuPage.  
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the DuPage County Clerk be directed to transmit  
certified copies of this Resolution to Verizon Wireless., Attn: Network Real Estate, 180  
Washington Valley Road, Bedminster, NJ 07921, Nicholas Alfonso, State's Attorney's Office;  
Christopher Day, 7900 Route 53, Woodridge IL 60517.  
APPROVED  
Michael Childress  
Yeena Yoo  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYES:  
Childress, Covert, Cronin Cahill, DeSart, Eckhoff, Evans, Galassi,  
Garcia, Haider, Honig, Krajewski, LaPlante, Martinez, Ozog,  
Schwarze, Tornatore, Yoo, and Zay  
19.  
STORMWATER - ZAY  
Committee Update  
19.A.  
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.  
WHEREAS, DuPage County (COUNTY) by virtue of its power set forth in  
“Counties Code” (55 ILCS 5/5-1001 et seq.) and (Illinois Compiled Statutes, Chapter 55,  
paragraphs 5/5-1062.3 and 5/5-15001 et seq.) is authorized to enter into this  
AGREEMENT; and  
WHEREAS, the COUNTY requires professional engineering services for the  
Sawmill Creek Watershed Plan (hereinafter referred to as “PROJECT”); and  
WHEREAS, Christopher B. Burke Engineering, LTD (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 $98,500; 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 by the DuPage County Board  
that the attached Agreement between the County of DuPage and Christopher B Burke  
Engineering, LTD. be hereby accepted and approved for a contract total not to exceed  
$98,500.00 and that the Chair of the DuPage County Board is hereby authorized and  
directed to execute the Agreement on behalf of the COUNTY; and  
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the DuPage County Clerk be directed to  
transmit certified copies of this Resolution and the attached agreement to the;  
Procurement Division of the Finance department of DuPage County; the Stormwater  
Management Department, c/o Director Sarah Hunn; and Christopher B Burke  
Engineering LTD, 9575 W. Higgins Road, Suite 600, Rosemont, Illinois, 60018.  
APPROVED  
Jim Zay  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYES:  
Kari Galassi  
Childress, Covert, Cronin Cahill, DeSart, Eckhoff, Evans, Galassi,  
Garcia, Haider, Honig, Krajewski, LaPlante, Martinez, Ozog,  
Schwarze, Tornatore, and Yoo  
Zay  
ABSTAIN:  
19.B.  
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.  
WHEREAS, DuPage County (COUNTY) by virtue of its power set forth in  
"Counties Code" (55 ILCS 5/5-1001 et seq.) and (Illinois Compiled Statutes, Chapter 55,  
paragraphs 5/5-1062.3 and 5/5-15001 et seq.) is authorized to enter into this  
AGREEMENT; and  
WHEREAS, the COUNTY' s watershed and floodplain mapping models require  
necessary and varied amounts of updates to reflect watershed wide improvements and  
watershed plan project construction; and  
WHEREAS, GIS floodplain mapping services and the preparation of map  
revision documents are necessary to update the Federal Emergency Management Agency  
(FEMA) floodplain maps; and  
WHEREAS, the COUNTY requires such professional engineering/GIS mapping  
services (hereinafter referred to as "PROJECT"); and  
WHEREAS, Hampton, Lenzini and Renwick, Inc. (CONSULTANT) has  
experience and expertise in this area and is in the business of providing such professional  
engineering/GIS mapping services and is willing to perform the required services for an  
amount not to exceed $75,000; 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  
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT by the DuPage County  
Board that the attached Agreement between the County of DuPage and Hampton, Lenzini  
and Renwick, Inc.be hereby accepted and approved for a contract total not to exceed  
$75,000.00 and that the Chair of the DuPage County Board is hereby authorized and  
directed to execute the Agreement on behalf of the COUNTY; and  
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the DuPage County Clerk be directed to  
transmit certified copies of this Resolution and the attached agreement to the;  
Procurement Division of the Finance department of DuPage County; the Stormwater  
Management Department, c/o Director Sarah Hunn; and Hampton, Lenzini and Renwick,  
Inc., 1707 N. Randall Road, Elgin, Illinois, 60123,  
APPROVED  
Jim Zay  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYES:  
Paula Garcia  
Childress, Covert, Cronin Cahill, DeSart, Eckhoff, Evans, Galassi,  
Garcia, Haider, Honig, Krajewski, LaPlante, Martinez, Ozog,  
Schwarze, Tornatore, Yoo, and Zay  
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.  
WHEREAS, DuPage County (COUNTY) by virtue of its power set forth in  
“Counties Code” (55 ILCS 5/5-1001 et seq.) and (Illinois Compiled Statutes, Chapter 55,  
paragraphs 5/5-1062.3 and 5/5-15001 et seq.) is authorized to enter into this  
AGREEMENT; and  
WHEREAS, the COUNTY requires professional engineering and land surveying  
services (hereinafter referred to as “PROJECT”); and  
WHEREAS, the COUNTY requires stream surveys that include cross section  
data, hydraulic structure data and high-water mark data to develop hydraulic models of  
the County’s watersheds; and  
WHEREAS, several first-time watershed models need to be developed to further  
support the COUNTY’s watershed planning and floodplain mapping programs; and  
WHEREAS, the COUNTY requires professional on-call surveying services to  
provide the stream surveys necessary to develop these hydraulic models; and  
WHEREAS, the Gewalt Hamilton Associates, Inc. (CONSULTANT) has  
experience and expertise in this area and is in the business of providing such professional  
land surveying services and is willing to perform the required services for an amount not  
to exceed $65,000; 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  
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT by the DuPage County  
Board that the attached Agreement between the County of DuPage and Gewalt Hamilton  
Associates, Inc. be hereby accepted and approved for a contract total not to exceed  
$65,000.00 and that the Chair of the DuPage County Board is hereby authorized and  
directed to execute the Agreement on behalf of the COUNTY; and  
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the DuPage County Clerk be directed to  
transmit certified copies of this Resolution and the attached agreement to the;  
Procurement Division of the Finance department of DuPage County; the Stormwater  
Management Department, c/o Director Sarah Hunn; and Gewalt Hamilton Associates,  
Inc., 625 Forest Edge Drive, Vernon Hills, Illinois, 60061,  
APPROVED  
Jim Zay  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYES:  
Paula Garcia  
Childress, Covert, Cronin Cahill, DeSart, Eckhoff, Evans, Galassi,  
Garcia, Haider, Honig, Krajewski, LaPlante, Martinez, Ozog,  
Schwarze, Tornatore, Yoo, and Zay  
19.D.  
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.  
WHEREAS, on February 27, 1992, pursuant to County Board Resolution No.  
SM-00001-92, the County of DuPage (“COUNTY”) consummated a Real Estate  
Purchase and Sale Agreement with the Elmhurst-Chicago Stone Company (“ECS”),  
wherein the COUNTY acquired certain property interests in ECS’s limestone quarry in  
furtherance of the COUNTY’s Flood Control and Mitigation Project; and  
WHEREAS, the COUNTY therefore currently owns certain portions of the real  
property located at or about 400 W. 1st Street, Elmhurst, Illinois, 60126 (the “Elmhurst  
Quarry”) in furtherance of its Flood Control and Mitigation Project; and  
WHEREAS, the intent of the Parties at the time of the COUNTY’s acquisition of  
said property was for the COUNTY to acquire those portions of the Elmhurst Quarry  
necessary to support the County’s Flood Control and Mitigation Project, while the  
remainder of the Elmhurst Quarry was to be retained by ECS, and by its successor in  
interest, 83 East, LLC (hereinafter collectively the “COMPANY”) to support its ongoing  
business operations; and  
WHEREAS, the COUNTY previously granted a Parcel A Easement as set forth in  
the original Parcel A Access Easement Agreement, recorded as Document Number  
92-033709 in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of DuPage County, Illinois, which was  
one of several easements entered into between the Parties, ancillary to the acquisition of  
the Elmhurst Quarry in order to effectuate the Parties’ intent; and  
WHEREAS, the Parties now wish to clarify and refine certain provisions of the  
Parcel A Easement, as set forth in the original Parcel A Access Easement Agreement.  
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the DuPage County Board that the  
recitals set forth above are incorporated herein and made a part hereof; and  
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chair of the DuPage County Board be  
and is hereby authorized to execute the FIRST AMENDMENT AND RESTATEMENT  
of the  
PARCEL A ACCESS EASEMENT AGREEMENT (hereinafter the “FIRST  
AMENDMENT”), attached hereto as Exhibit A; and  
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk is hereby directed to transmit two  
duplicate originals of this Resolution and executed FIRST AMENDMENT to the  
COMPANY, by and through the Department of Stormwater Management, and to the  
DuPage County State’s Attorney’s Office, c/o ASA Nicholas V. Alfonso.  
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APPROVED  
Jim Zay  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYES:  
Paula Garcia  
Childress, Covert, Cronin Cahill, DeSart, Eckhoff, Evans, Galassi,  
Garcia, Haider, Honig, Krajewski, LaPlante, Martinez, Ozog,  
Schwarze, Tornatore, Yoo, and Zay  
19.E.  
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.  
WHEREAS, on February 27, 1992, pursuant to County Board Resolution No.  
SM-00001-92, the County of DuPage (“COUNTY”) consummated a Real Estate  
Purchase and Sale Agreement with the Elmhurst-Chicago Stone Company (“ECS”),  
wherein the COUNTY acquired certain property interests in ECS’s limestone quarry in  
furtherance of the COUNTY’s Flood Control and Mitigation Project; and  
WHEREAS, the COUNTY therefore currently owns certain portions of the real  
property located at or about 400 W. 1st Street, Elmhurst, Illinois, 60126 (the “Elmhurst  
Quarry”) in furtherance of its Flood Control and Mitigation Project; and  
WHEREAS, the intent of the Parties at the time of the COUNTY’s acquisition of  
said property was for the COUNTY to acquire those portions of the Elmhurst Quarry  
necessary to support the County’s Flood Control and Mitigation Project, while the  
remainder of the Elmhurst Quarry was to be retained by ECS, and by its successor in  
interest, 83 East, LLC (hereinafter collectively the “COMPANY”) to support its ongoing  
business operations; and  
WHEREAS, the COUNTY previously granted a West Lobe Haul Road Easement  
to the COMPANY, recorded as Document Number 92-033708 in the Office of the  
Recorder of Deeds of DuPage County, Illinois, which was one of several easements  
entered into between the Parties, ancillary to the acquisition of the Elmhurst Quarry in  
order to effectuate the Parties’ intent; and  
WHEREAS, the Parties now wish to clarify and refine certain provisions of the  
West Lobe Haul Road Easement, as set forth in the original West Lobe Haul Road  
Easement Agreement.  
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the DuPage County Board that the  
recitals set forth above are incorporated herein and made a part hereof; and  
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Chair of the DuPage County Board be  
and is hereby authorized to execute the FIRST AMENDMENT AND RESTATEMENT  
of the  
WEST LOBE HAUL ROAD EASEMENT AGREEMENT (hereinafter the “FIRST  
AMENDMENT”), attached hereto as Exhibit A; and  
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk is hereby directed to transmit two  
duplicate originals of this Resolution and executed FIRST AMENDMENT to the  
COMPANY, by and through the Department of Stormwater Management, and to the  
DuPage County State’s Attorney’s Office, c/o ASA Nicholas V. Alfonso.  
[this space left intentionally blank]  
APPROVED  
Jim Zay  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYES:  
Paula Garcia  
Childress, Covert, Cronin Cahill, DeSart, Eckhoff, Evans, Galassi,  
Garcia, Haider, Honig, Krajewski, LaPlante, Martinez, Ozog,  
Schwarze, Tornatore, Yoo, and Zay  
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.  
APPROVED  
Sadia Covert  
Greg Schwarze  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYES:  
Covert, Cronin Cahill, DeSart, Eckhoff, Evans, Galassi, Garcia,  
Haider, Honig, Krajewski, LaPlante, Martinez, Ozog, Schwarze,  
Tornatore, Yoo, and Zay  
Childress  
ABSENT:  
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.  
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 (ESRI) Inc., for professional services for GIS  
support and training for the ESRI Enterprise Advantage Program, for the period of January  
17, 2026 through January 16, 2027, for Information Technology - GIS Division.  
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that County Contract, covering said, for  
professional services for GIS support and training for the ESRI Enterprise Advantage  
Program, for the period of January 17, 2026 through January 16, 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., 380 New York Street, Redlands, CA 92373, for a contract total  
amount not to exceed $119,400.00. Pursuant to 55 ILCS 5/5-1022 (c) not suitable for  
competitive bids. (Sole provider - the utility network from ESRI is a proprietary  
database schema along with proprietary tools to maintain set data.)  
APPROVED  
Sadia Covert  
Kari Galassi  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYES:  
Covert, Cronin Cahill, DeSart, Eckhoff, Evans, Galassi, Garcia,  
Haider, Honig, Krajewski, LaPlante, Martinez, Ozog, Schwarze,  
Tornatore, Yoo, and Zay  
Childress  
ABSENT:  
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.  
APPROVED  
Mary Ozog  
Saba Haider  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYES:  
Childress, Covert, Cronin Cahill, DeSart, Eckhoff, Evans, Galassi,  
Garcia, Haider, Honig, Krajewski, LaPlante, Martinez, Ozog,  
Schwarze, Tornatore, Yoo, and Zay  
22.B.  
DT-R-0036-25  
Resolution authorizing an amendment to the Intergovernmental Agreement relating to the  
O'Hare Noise Compatibility Commission.  
WHEREAS, the City of Chicago is a home rule municipality pursuant to Article  
VII, Section 6 of the 1970 Illinois Constitution (the “Illinois Constitution”), and, as such,  
may exercise any power and perform any function related to its government and affairs;  
and  
WHEREAS, the City of Chicago owns and operates an airport known as  
Chicago O’Hare International Airport (the “Airport”); and  
WHEREAS, pursuant to authority granted by an ordinance adopted by this City  
Council on October 30, 1996, and Section 10 of Article VII of the Illinois Constitution  
and the Intergovernmental Cooperation Act (5 ILCS 220), the City entered into an  
Intergovernmental Agreement Relating to the O’Hare Noise Compatibility Commission  
(the “Intergovernmental Agreement”) by and among the City and various municipalities  
and public school districts (as defined in the Intergovernmental Agreement,  
“Participants”); and  
WHEREAS, the O’Hare Noise Compatibility Commission (“ONCC”) was  
established pursuant to the Intergovernmental Agreement and provides a common forum  
for interested parties to have a voice in noise issues related to the Airport; and  
WHEREAS, by its terms, the Intergovernmental Agreement became effective in  
November of 1996, and the term was extended with the approval of the County of  
DuPage on February 23, 2021 to December 2025, and the term will be extended again  
from December 31, 2025 to December 31, 2030, and  
WHEREAS, ONCC has indicated a desire to approve the extension of the  
Intergovernmental Agreement; and  
WHEREAS, the County of DuPage, representing the unincorporated areas under  
its jurisdiction, is currently a member of the O’Hare Noise Compatibility Commission;  
and  
WHEREAS, the City of Chicago approved the extension of the Intergovernmental  
Agreement which is attached to this Resolution as “EXHIBIT A  
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of the County of DuPage;  
SECTION 1. That the recitals set forth herein above are incorporated herein by  
reference as the factual basis for this transaction.  
SECTION 2. That the Board of the County of DuPage is hereby authorized to  
execute, and the County Clerk attest the approval of the attached  
Intergovernmental Agreement relating to the O’Hare Noise Compatibility  
Commission.  
SECTION 3. That this Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after  
its passage and approval according to law.  
APPROVED  
Mary Ozog  
Paula Garcia  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYES:  
Childress, Covert, Cronin Cahill, DeSart, Eckhoff, Evans, Galassi,  
Garcia, Haider, Honig, Krajewski, LaPlante, Martinez, Ozog,  
Schwarze, Tornatore, Yoo, and Zay  
22.C.  
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.  
WHEREAS, in 2005 the State of Illinois created the Chicago Metropolitan  
Agency for Planning (hereinafter referred to as CMAP) to consolidate planning of  
land use and transportation for the seven counties of northeastern Illinois; and  
WHEREAS, CMAP continues to work with all units of local government  
on regional planning initiatives, including transportation, and promotes a unifying  
sense of the region's future land use in all its forms, and recognizes and supports  
local authorities for decisions about land use; and  
WHEREAS, when the Legislature approved State funding for CMAP, it  
identified that the local region must also have a commitment in the support of  
CMAP; and  
WHEREAS, under the current federal infrastructure bill the region is  
expected to receive additional formula funding as well as access to new  
competitive grant programs; and  
WHEREAS, CMAP serves a crucial role in programming federal funds,  
performing local and regional traffic modeling and forecasting, conducting  
analyses on behalf of constituent communities, assisting the region with  
coordination of major capital projects and the regional transportation improvement  
program, and supports local and county level complete street, infrastructure  
condition, environmental and safety planning; and  
WHEREAS, the current DuPage County commitment is $81,640.89.  
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the County of DuPage  
supports the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning with a $81,640.89  
(EIGHTY-ONE THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED AND FORTY AND 89/100  
DOLLARS) payment to promote planning of land use and transportation for the  
seven counties of northeastern Illinois.  
APPROVED  
Mary Ozog  
Yeena Yoo  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYES:  
Childress, Covert, Cronin Cahill, DeSart, Eckhoff, Evans, Galassi,  
Garcia, Haider, Honig, Krajewski, LaPlante, Martinez, Ozog,  
Schwarze, Tornatore, Yoo, and Zay  
Motion to Combine  
Member Ozog moved and Member Zay seconded a motion to combine items 22D through 22H.  
The motion was approved by voice vote, all "ayes."  
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.  
WHEREAS, bids have been taken and processed in accordance with County  
Board policy; and  
WHEREAS, the lowest most responsible bidder has been designated and the  
Transportation and Stormwater Committees recommend County Board approval for the  
issuance of a contract purchase order 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 January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026, for a contract total not to exceed  
$40,000.  
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that said contract 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 January  
1, 2026 through December 31, 2026, is hereby approved for issuance of a contract  
purchase order to Clean Harbors Environmental Services, Inc., 42 Longwater Drive,  
Norwell, MA 02061, for a contract total not to exceed $40,000.00, per lowest responsible  
bid # 25-114-DOT.  
APPROVED  
Mary Ozog  
Paula Garcia  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYES:  
Childress, Covert, Cronin Cahill, DeSart, Eckhoff, Evans, Galassi,  
Garcia, Haider, Honig, Krajewski, LaPlante, Martinez, Ozog,  
Schwarze, Tornatore, Yoo, and Zay  
22.E.  
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.  
WHEREAS, bids have been taken and processed in accordance with County  
Board policy; and  
WHEREAS, the lowest responsible bidder has been designated, and the  
Transportation Committee recommends County Board approval for the issuance of a  
contract to Imperial Lube & Supply, to furnish and deliver auto lubricants, as needed for  
the Division of Transportation, for the period January 29, 2026, through January 28,  
2027.  
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that said contract to furnish and deliver  
auto lubricants, as needed for the Division of Transportation, for the period January 29,  
2026, through January 28, 2027, is hereby approved for issuance to Imperial Lube &  
Supply, 3940 Tannahill Drive, Gurnee, IL 60031, for a contract total not to exceed  
$50,000.00.  
APPROVED  
Mary Ozog  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
Paula Garcia  
SECONDER:  
AYES:  
Childress, Covert, Cronin Cahill, DeSart, Eckhoff, Evans, Galassi,  
Garcia, Haider, Honig, Krajewski, LaPlante, Martinez, Ozog,  
Schwarze, Tornatore, Yoo, and Zay  
22.F.  
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).  
WHEREAS, pursuant to the Intergovernmental Agreement between the County of  
DuPage and Intergovernmental Cooperation Act (OMNIA Contract #02-125), the County  
of DuPage will contract with Hill Mechanical Corporation; and  
WHEREAS, the Transportation Committee recommends County Board approval  
for the issuance of a contract to Hill Mechanical Corporation, to furnish and install two  
(2) new gas unit heaters at the 180 building, for the Division of Transportation, for the  
period of December 10, 2025 through November 30, 2026.  
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that said contract to furnish and install  
two (2) new gas unit heaters for the Division of Transportation, is hereby approved for  
issuance to Hill Mechanical Corporation, 11045 Gage Avenue, Franklin Park, Illinois  
60131, for a contract total not to exceed $55,089.00.  
APPROVED  
Mary Ozog  
Paula Garcia  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYES:  
Childress, Covert, Cronin Cahill, DeSart, Eckhoff, Evans, Galassi,  
Garcia, Haider, Honig, Krajewski, LaPlante, Martinez, Ozog,  
Schwarze, Tornatore, Yoo, and Zay  
22.G.  
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.  
WHEREAS, bids have been taken and processed in accordance with County  
Board policy; and  
WHEREAS, the lowest responsible bidder has been designated, and the  
Transportation Committee recommends County Board approval for the issuance 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  
January 29, 2026, through January 28, 2027.  
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that said contract to furnish and deliver  
Navistar/International OEM replacement parts, as needed for the Division of  
Transportation, for the period January 29, 2026, through January 28, 2027, is hereby  
approved for issuance to Lakeside International, LLC, 11000 W. Silver Spring Road,  
Milwaukee, WI 53225 for a contract total not to exceed $75,000.00.  
APPROVED  
Mary Ozog  
Paula Garcia  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYES:  
Childress, Covert, Cronin Cahill, DeSart, Eckhoff, Evans, Galassi,  
Garcia, Haider, Honig, Krajewski, LaPlante, Martinez, Ozog,  
Schwarze, Tornatore, Yoo, and Zay  
22.H.  
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).  
WHEREAS, pursuant to Intergovernmental Agreement between the County of  
DuPage and National Joint Powers Association (Sourcewell Contract # 050625-KMI),  
the County of DuPage will contract with Monroe Truck Equipment; and  
WHEREAS, the Transportation Committee recommends County Board approval  
for the issuance of a contract to Monroe Truck Equipment, to furnish and deliver three (3)  
new 2-ton asphalt patch carts, as needed for the Division of Transportation, for the period  
of December 10, 2025 through November 30, 2026.  
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that said contract to furnish and deliver  
three (3) new 2-ton asphalt patch carts for the Division of Transportation, is hereby  
approved for issuance to Monroe Truck Equipment, 1051 West 7th Street, Monroe,  
Wisconsin 53566, for a contract total not to exceed $97,785.00.  
APPROVED  
Mary Ozog  
Paula Garcia  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYES:  
Childress, Covert, Cronin Cahill, DeSart, Eckhoff, Evans, Galassi,  
Garcia, Haider, Honig, Krajewski, LaPlante, Martinez, Ozog,  
Schwarze, Tornatore, Yoo, and Zay  
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).  
APPROVED  
Mary Ozog  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
Kari Galassi  
SECONDER:  
AYES:  
Childress, Covert, Cronin Cahill, DeSart, Eckhoff, Evans, Galassi,  
Garcia, Haider, Honig, Krajewski, LaPlante, Martinez, Ozog,  
Schwarze, Tornatore, Yoo, and Zay  
23.  
OLD BUSINESS  
The following members made comment:  
Garcia: Recognition of Finance Department staff  
Conroy: Recognition of Finance Department staff, State's Attorney's Office, and County Board  
staff  
Honig: Recognition of Evan Shields, county wide holiday drives, holiday well wishes  
Ozog: Finance transfers, recognition of Finance Department staff, fiscal respondsibility  
24.  
25.  
NEW BUSINESS  
The following members made comment:  
Galassi: College playoffs  
DeSart: Living wage in DuPage County  
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 11:23 AM.  
26.A. This meeting is adjourned to Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.