421 N. COUNTY FARM ROAD

WHEATON, IL 60187

DU PAGE COUNTY

DuPage County Board

Summary

www.dupagecounty.gov

Tuesday, September 26, 2023

10:00 AM

COUNTY BOARD ROOM

CALL TO ORDER

10:00 AM meeting was called to order by Chair Deborah A. Conroy at 10:00 AM.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Member Cronin Cahill led the pledge of allegiance.

INVOCATION

3.A. Pastor Scott Howington – Pleasant Hill Community Church, Wheaton

ROLL CALL

Conroy, Chaplin, Childress, Covert, Cronin Cahill, DeSart, Eckhoff,

Evans, Galassi, Garcia, Gustin, Krajewski, Ozog, Rutledge,

Schwarze, Tornatore, Yoo, and Zay

PRESENT:

LaPlante

ABSENT:

CHAIR'S REPORT

Chair Conroy made the following remarks:

Good morning. It is my honor to present my first budget to the DuPage County Board this

morning as Chair. I am pleased to report that developing our County’s budget priorities and

spending plan has been a collegial and cooperative effort.

I’d like to thank all the Elected Officials and Department Heads for working closely with our

Finance Department and County Board Office. When asked, you whittled away at expenses and

fine-tuned revenue projections. I deeply appreciate the time and good faith efforts resulting in a

plan providing vital services in the most cost-effective manner possible.

Allow me to individually thank Nick Kottmeyer, our Chief Administrative Officer; Jeff

Martynowicz, our CFO; Jennifer Sinn and Mary Catherine Wells, our capable deputy chiefs for

Finance; and the many, many staff members who have devoted countless hours to this process.

Today’s budget proposal would not be possible without your painstaking work.

More than nine months ago, when I stood before you at our Inauguration ceremony, I told you we

were turning a new page in our County’s history. I pledged that together, we would make

significant, lasting change that impacts people’s lives and lifts our residents up.

Well, what a whirlwind these nine months have been.

I can say with confidence that each of you has demonstrated commitment to this vision.

Together, we have volunteered, met with residents, reflected back their concerns. Then, we acted

decisively. This Board dedicated millions of dollars to provide food to those in need, shelter to

those without a home, more service for those struggling with mental health challenges.

We grabbed our hardhats, knocked holes in walls, dug in the dirt and cut ribbons to demonstrate

how we literally are building a better future for DuPage residents: At our Care Center, at the

DuPage Animal Shelter, for the people involved in our criminal justice system, and for the

professionals who serve us at our Judicial Office Facility.

We toured the JOF just two weeks ago. We saw the new courtrooms and improved facilities

made possible by this Board’s investment. Upon passage of the SAFE-T Act, DuPage County

was a leader in the state, ready to comply with mandated changes when they took effect.

And thanks to the foresight and planning of the 18th Judicial Circuit, our State’s Attorney, Public

Defender and this Board, the transition was a smooth one on September 18th. This is just one

example of our tradition of good government: Our tradition of working together to find the best

solutions on behalf of our residents.

There’s another capital project that demonstrates the leadership and the vision of this County

Board. Your dedication of $15.3 million dollars for the Crisis Recovery Center on our County

campus will make an enormous impact. This public health investment allows us to create a

model facility for the delivery of desperately needed behavioral health services.

Working with our local Health Department, our healthcare providers, and non-profit

organizations, this Center will set a gold standard, providing diagnoses, care, and treatment

plans, allowing our friends and family to find their way back to health, work, school, and a

productive future. I welcome your involvement. And I’m gratified that you asked the hard

questions, listened, learned, and embraced this vision.

In 2023, we’ve planted the seeds for a new chapter in DuPage County history. As our projects are

realized over the next few years, what other challenges will we face and overcome? It’s a

question I was thinking about this summer when I visited Ball Horticultural in West Chicago.

This global research, plant, and materials company has a presence on six continents in 20

countries. I was honored to get to know Anna Ball, the CEO, who took over the family business

following a long line of male leaders.

You could say we had a lot in common.

In the company’s demonstration gardens that sunny day, Anna Ball’s determination to take her

business in new directions, and her dedication to the company’s core beliefs, resonated with me.

I took a picture of them to share. As we plan for fiscal 2024, we too, will “run to the hard stuff.”

We will be able to take on some new initiatives because we have carefully managed our public

funds. DuPage County is successfully navigating the post-pandemic economy.

We know that our business climate is positive. Our County unemployment rate hovers around 3

percent, the lowest among Cook and the collar counties. As Choose DuPage has reported, this

summer DuPage County was ranked #9 by Site Selection magazine as one of America’s Best

Counties for business. Last year, 197 businesses moved to DuPage County, or expanded their

local footprint, representing thousands of jobs created or retained.

One of the first events I attended after taking office was in support of the Greater Chicagoland

Economic Partnership. This partnership is yielding leads on new businesses looking to locate in

DuPage, allowing counties and the City of Chicago to work together to provide a home for

offices, distribution centers, and businesses who recognize that our region is uniquely suited to

serve their needs. Economic growth fuels our ability to provide jobs and opportunity to our

residents.

But our story is not just told by our growth and prosperity. Our story is also told by the actions

we take to serve those who don’t feel quite so prosperous.

What we do for the community matters. It’s making tangible differences in peoples’ quality of

life.

This Board is making thoughtful decisions regarding the allocation of almost $180 million

dollars in federal funds DuPage County received through the American Rescue Plan Act. I want

to review what we’ve done in 2023 because it is important to help our taxpayers understand how

we’ve made careful investments, strengthening the services most in demand.

This past year, this Board drilled down on the needs of residents experiencing food insecurity.

Previously, you allocated a total of $5 million dollars in ARPA funds to support pantries and

organizations addressing this critical challenge.

This year, we took a creative approach, setting aside funds for additional fresh produce to be

delivered.

We created an agreement with the Conservation Foundation to bring farm-raised fruits and

vegetables straight to food pantries. Last month, the Board approved $1 million dollars in grants

to strengthen the infrastructure of organizations providing for food pantries’ capital expenses

such as freezers, vehicles and other items that will help our partner agencies operate more

efficiently to better serve people.

My proposal calls for an investment of $1.5 million dollars in remaining ARPA funds to support

hungry families.

We will focus on expanding partnerships that deliver fresh produce directly to local food

pantries.

The Board stepped up to assist those who are experiencing homelessness with more than

$400,000 in grants to DuPage Pads and another $434,000 to organizations around DuPage

addressing housing instability through the DuPage Community Transformation Partnership

Immediate Impact grants.

That Partnership also delivered more than $639,000 in local community grants to provide mental

health services in our communities benefiting our children and families.

In 2024, we will break ground on our Crisis Recovery Center, which will provide more services

and help integrate our mental health programs throughout the County.

This coming year, I’m also proposing an ambitious transformation of our HOPE Task Force. I

am proposing we increase its funding from $200,000 to $250,000 and rename it the DuPage

Council on Strengthening the System for Mental Health and Substance Use Care.

This bold new initiative will integrate our vision for mental health diagnosis and treatment plans

with our efforts to reduce substance use disorder in DuPage County. Because these struggles are

so often intertwined, it makes sense to embrace a new mission. I plan to work with community

organizations and treatment providers, developing innovative grassroots projects that benefit

individuals suffering from mental health crises and those fighting addiction. I look forward to

leading this group myself, with the assistance of our Health Department Executive Director,

Adam Forker. Together, we will work with Council members on this new effort focused on

solutions.

In the next year, investments like these will continue. As we conclude fiscal year 2023, we

anticipate a General Fund surplus of $13.7 million. My proposed spending plan makes use of

these surplus dollars to fund important projects, alleviating pressures on the 2024 budget.

As we consider initiatives for Fiscal Year 2024, I propose the following would come from

budget surplus funds:

· $3 million for facilities management capital needs, removing this expenditure from the

2024 General Fund budget.

· $2.5 million dollars dedicated to affordable housing solutions, bringing DuPage County’s

total investment in affordable housing to $5 million, which does not include yearly

investments under Community Services, such as CDBG and other funded community

projects.

· $2 million dollars for the tort liability fund, so that any outstanding legal or settlement

costs are diverted from the General Fund.

· I’d like to set aside $2 million dollars toward the cost of replacing our 40-year-old

heating, ventilation, and air conditioning system here in the 421 Administration Building.

This timely investment will benefit our customers and employees for decades to come.

As we saw during the pandemic, the newer HVAC systems can make a real difference in

the fight against airborne viruses and provide overall better air quality.

· I propose we earmark $800,000 for Stormwater Management to improve our

infrastructure, increasing resiliency and allowing us to protect people and property from

the impacts of flooding.

· I’m allocating $500,000 for a project to design and build sidewalks and lighting

improvements in the Willowbrook Corners community. We will pursue grants and local

transportation dollars to complete this initiative, increasing safety and mobility for

residents.

· I propose we contribute $500,000 to support the public- private partnership funding the

new Animal Services shelter. As you recall, a private donor contributed $4.5 million

dollars to offset construction costs. Now, as costs rise again, I believe we should provide

additional dollars to the project, ensuring it will be completed on time.

· And I propose we add $500,000 to our reserves, ensuring stable service delivery and

protecting our County finances against any potential economic downturn or need for

emergency spending.

We can also offset future pressures on our General Fund by earmarking dollars from the interest

earned on the $179 million dollars in federal ARPA funds, as we slowly spend those dollars on

capital and other projects. By 2026, we anticipate earning a total of $8.35 million dollars in

ARPA interest. To date, the County has earned $3.56 million in ARPA interest. We’ve expended

$1.58 million, leaving a total of $6.77 million dollars available.

I propose further investment in the community which will free up funds in our FY2024 budget.

My budget plan will utilize ARPA interest totaling $3.15 million dollars to fund the small

non-profit grant program for the next three years: 2024, 2025 and 2026. We saw the many social

service needs that could be addressed as the applications for this year’s program arrived. I

believe as we focus on these small non-profits, we will continue to see compelling applications.

My spending plan sets aside dollars to meet these needs.

As we examine our FY2024 spending plan, let’s look first at the proposed headcount for next

year. My budget meets our changing staffing needs, including several changes requested as we

continue to implement the SAFE-T Act. We’ve responded positively to requests for wage

adjustments in the State’s Attorney and Public Defender’s Offices to fill open headcount. We’re

adjusting and adding headcount requested by the 18th Judicial Circuit and in Probation. With all

the changes requested and made, I’m pleased to say it all adds up to a net increase of just two

additional headcount planned for FY2024.

Of course, we know our most important investment is in our employees. And our employees put

great value on the outstanding benefit and pension plans that are part of their employment

package. We heard earlier this month from Marsh McLennan, the agency who acts as our benefit

broker and provides competitive information and data on our employee benefit plans. Those

plans include employee medical, prescription, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage

including our opt-out bonuses and surcharges.

In FY2024, if everything stays exactly the same, our plan costs are expected to rise in double

digits, more than 14 percent. Since 2017, we have only adjusted employee contributions to their

benefit plans once, in 2020. I reviewed the costs and the benefit plans themselves, recognizing

that we need to do everything we can to minimize any increases.

We also want to stay as close as possible to maintaining our 80-20 split with employees for the

plan costs. Our negotiations have significantly reduced the impact on employees to an overall

benefit cost increase of 3.5 percent. There will be some adjustments to plan rates, but the quality

and choice in our benefit plans will remain at the same high level our employees deserve.

Knowing that we will ask just a bit more of our staff to offset the increasing costs of benefits, I

am proposing a 3 percent cost of living adjustment for employees to be paid in December 2023

when the new fiscal year begins.

I told you earlier we would “run to the hard stuff” in the next year, and we will. I’ve proposed

investments that will maintain our safe communities, strengthen our social service safety net, and

maintain healthy fund balances. We are planning conservative spending levels and we are

focused on meeting our financial responsibilities on time, or early, to minimize debt.

It’s my pleasure to present a balanced, fiscally responsible spending plan for your consideration.

This proposal delivers critical help to residents who need it most, while making necessary

infrastructure investments now, to take the pressure off future budgets. Careful planning at this

time will set us up for success, not just this year, but in 2025 and beyond.

I propose a total balanced budget of $611.7 million dollars with a General Fund totaling $241.7

million dollars. I propose a tax levy of $70.5 million, seeking only to include new construction

growth, as we have done in past years, to equalize the burden on us all. My 2024 budget proposal

assumes we keep the DuPage County property tax rate flat at just 2 percent of the average

homeowner’s property tax bill.

We anticipate strong revenue performance next year, which will help us meet our obligations.

Our budget surplus, ARPA, and ARPA interest funds will help us make strategic investments in

our communities. DuPage County government’s General Fund balance remains healthy. Our

IMRF pension obligations are fully funded for FY2024, and we have planned for adequate

contingency levels should there be an urgent need we must meet to maintain the health or safety

of our residents.

This budget proposal is now yours to debate and consider. Once again, I thank our staff, our

department heads and our elected officials for their hard work and teamwork. Our County’s track

record for outstanding service delivery is second-to-none. Together we will lead our region and

our state, setting - and meeting - high expectations. Most importantly, we will ensure that

DuPage County continues to be a great place to live, work, and raise a family, not just for some,

but for all.

Thank you.

5.A. Chair Conroy’s Budget Presentation

PUBLIC COMMENT Limited to 3 minutes per person

The following individuals made public comment:

Rabbi Michael Ben Yosef: Willowbrook Corners shooting

Marcia Harris: Record of attendance only

Ashley Miller: Willowbrook Corners shooting

Tawanda Carroll: Willowbrook Corners shooting

Talmadge T. Miller Jr: Record of attendance only

No online submissions for public comment were received for the September 26, 2023 DuPage

County Board meeting.

CONSENT ITEMS

7.A.

23-3101

DuPage County Board Minutes - Regular Meeting - Tuesday September 12, 2023

7.B.

23-3013

09-08-2023 Paylist

7.C.

7.D.

7.E.

7.F.

7.G.

7.H.

7.I.

09-12-2023 Paylist

09-15-2023 Paylist

09-19-2023 Paylist

09-11-2023 IDOR Wire Transfer

23-3018

DuPage County Recorder Monthly Revenue Statement - Aug. 2023

23-3100

Treasurer's Monthly Report of Investments and Deposits - Aug. 2023

23-3102

Change orders to various contracts as specified in the attached packet.

APPROVED THE CONSENT AGENDA

RESULT:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

AYES:

Jim Zay

Yeena Yoo

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

Galassi, Garcia, Gustin, Krajewski, Ozog, Rutledge, Schwarze,

Tornatore, Yoo, and Zay

LaPlante

ABSENT:

FINANCE - CHAPLIN

Committee Update

8.A.

FI-R-0209-23

Acceptance and appropriation of the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic

Opportunity Apprenticeship Expansion Grant PY23, Inter-Governmental Agreement No.

23-112006, Company 5000, Accounting Unit 2840, $125,000. (Workforce Development)

WHEREAS, the County of DuPage has been notified by the Illinois Department

of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (ILDCEO) that grant funds in the amount of

$125,000 (ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-FIVE THOUSAND AND NO/100 DOLLARS)

are available to help create or expand Registered Apprenticeship Programs in DuPage

County; and

WHEREAS, to receive said grant funds, the County of DuPage must enter into

Inter-Governmental Agreement No. 23-112006 with the ILDCEO, a copy of which is

attached to and incorporated as a part of this resolution by reference (ATTACHMENT

II); and

WHEREAS, the period of the grant agreement is from July 1, 2023 through June

30, 2024; 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 DuPage County Board finds that the need to appropriate said gran

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

Inter-Governmental Agreement No. 23-112006 (ATTACHMENT II) between DuPage

County and Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity is hereby

accepted; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the DuPage County Board that the additional

appropriation on the attached sheet (ATTACHMENT I) in the amount of $125,000 (ONE

HUNDRED TWENTY-FIVE THOUSAND AND NO/100 DOLLARS) be made to

establish the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity

Apprenticeship Expansion Grant PY23, Company 5000 - Accounting Unit 2840 for the

period July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the DuPage County Board that the Chief

Human Resources Officer is approved as the County’s Authorized Representative; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that should state and/or federal funding cease for

this grant, the Economic Development Committee shall review the need for continuing

the specified program and related head count; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that should the Economic Development

Committee determine the need for other funding is appropriate, it may recommend action

to the County Board by resolution.

APPROVED

Liz Chaplin

Paula Garcia

RESULT:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

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

Galassi, Garcia, Gustin, Krajewski, Ozog, Rutledge, Schwarze,

Tornatore, Yoo, and Zay

AYES:

LaPlante

ABSENT:

8.B.

FI-R-0210-23

Approval of the issuance of payments by DuPage County to Training Providers through

the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity Apprenticeship

Expansion Grant PY23, Inter-Governmental Agreement No. 23-112006, in the amount of

$40,000. (Workforce Development)

WHEREAS, the County of DuPage receives grant funds and administers the

Apprenticeship Expansion Grant PY23, Inter-Governmental Agreement No. 23-112006,

Company 5000 Accounting Unit 2840; and

WHEREAS, the job training budget for the Apprenticeship Expansion Grant PY23,

Inter-Governmental Agreement No. 23-112006 is $40,000 (FORTY THOUSAND AND

NO/100 DOLLARS); and

WHEREAS, training programs are conducted by training providers who are

approved by the State of Illinois (ATTACHMENT); and

WHEREAS, the Economic Development Committee recommends County Board

approval for the issuance of payments to the approved training providers for the

Apprenticeship Expansion Grant PY23, Inter-Governmental Agreement No. 23-112006, for

the period July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024, in amounts not to exceed the total training

budget.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that individual payments to provide

training assistance in accordance with the Apprenticeship Expansion Grant PY23,

Inter-Governmental Agreement No. 23-112006, Company 5000 - Accounting Unit 2840, for

the period July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024, for Economic Development, be and it is

hereby approved for issuance to the approved training providers, in amounts not to exceed

$40,000 (FORTY THOUSAND AND NO/100 DOLLARS).

APPROVED

Liz Chaplin

Yeena Yoo

RESULT:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

AYES:

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

Galassi, Garcia, Gustin, Krajewski, Ozog, Rutledge, Schwarze,

Tornatore, Yoo, and Zay

LaPlante

ABSENT:

8.C.

FI-R-0211-23

Amendment to Resolution ED-R-0016-23, for the approval of issuance of payments to

training providers, through the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic

Opportunity Trade Adjustment Assistance Grant PY21, Inter-Governmental Agreement

No. 21-661006, to increase the grant in the amount of $5,607. (Workforce Development)

WHEREAS, Resolution ED-R-0016-23 was approved and adopted by the County

Board on December 13, 2022; and

WHEREAS, the job training budget for the Trade Adjustment Assistance Grant

PY21, Inter-Governmental Agreement No. 21-661006 has been increased by $5,607 (FIVE

THOUSAND, SIX HUNDRED SEVEN AND NO/100 DOLLARS); and

WHEREAS, the Economic Development Committee recommends County Board

approval for the issuance of payments to the approved training providers (Attachment) for

the Trade Adjustment Assistance Grant PY21, Inter-Governmental Agreement No.

21-661006, for the period October 1, 2022 through September 30, 2023, in amounts not to

exceed the amended total training budget.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that individual payments to provide

training assistance in accordance with the Trade Adjustment Assistance Grant PY21,

Inter-Governmental Agreement No. 21-661006, Company 5000 Accounting Unit 2840, for

the period October 1, 2022 through September 30, 2023, for Economic Development, be and

it is hereby approved for issuance to approved training providers in amounts not to exceed

the amended total training budget of $27,049 (TWENTY SEVEN THOUSAND,

FORTY-NINE AND NO/100 DOLLARS).

APPROVED

Liz Chaplin

Yeena Yoo

RESULT:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

AYES:

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

Galassi, Garcia, Gustin, Krajewski, Ozog, Rutledge, Schwarze,

Tornatore, Yoo, and Zay

LaPlante

ABSENT:

8.D.

FI-R-0212-23

Acceptance and appropriation of the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic

Opportunity Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act (WIOA) Grant PY23,

Inter-Governmental Agreement No. 23-681006, Company 5000 - Accounting Unit 2840,

$5,151,280. (Workforce Development)

WHEREAS, the County of DuPage has been notified by the Illinois Department

of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (ILDCEO) that grant funds in the amount of

$5,151,280 (FIVE MILLION, ONE HUNDRED FIFTY-ONE THOUSAND, TWO

HUNDRED EIGHTY AND NO/100 DOLLARS) are available to be used to provide

services to unemployed and underemployed DuPage County residents; and

WHEREAS, to receive said grant funds, the County of DuPage must enter into

Inter-Governmental Agreement No. 23-681006 with the ILDCEO, a copy of which is

attached to and incorporated as a part of this resolution by reference (ATTACHMENT

II); and

WHEREAS, the period of the grant agreement is from July 1, 2023 through June

30, 2025; 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 DuPage County Board finds that the need to appropriate said gran

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

Inter-Governmental Agreement No. 23-681006 (ATTACHMENT II) between DuPage

County and Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity is hereby

accepted; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the DuPage County Board that the additional

appropriation on the attached sheet (ATTACHMENT I) in the amount of $5,151,280

(FIVE MILLION, ONE HUNDRED FIFTY-ONE THOUSAND, TWO HUNDRED

EIGHTY AND NO/100 DOLLARS) be made to establish the Illinois Department of

Commerce and Economic Opportunity Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act

(WIOA) Grant PY23, Company 5000 - Accounting Unit 2840 for the period July 1, 2023

through June 30, 2025; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the DuPage County Board that the Chief

Human Resources Officer is approved as the County’s Authorized Representative; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that should state and/or federal funding cease for

this grant, the Economic Development Committee shall review the need for continuing

the specified program and related head count; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that should the Economic Development

Committee determine the need for other funding is appropriate, it may recommend action

to the County Board by resolution.

APPROVED

Liz Chaplin

RESULT:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

AYES:

Sheila Rutledge

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

Galassi, Garcia, Gustin, Krajewski, Ozog, Rutledge, Schwarze,

Tornatore, Yoo, and Zay

LaPlante

ABSENT:

8.E.

FI-R-0213-23

Acceptance and appropriation of additional funding for the Illinois Department of

Commerce & Economic Opportunity Trade Adjustment Assistance Grant PY21,

Inter-Governmental Agreement No. 21-661006, Company 5000, Accounting Unit 2840,

$10,065. (Workforce Development)

WHEREAS, the County of DuPage heretofore accepted and appropriated the

Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity Trade Adjustment

Assistance Grant PY21, Company 5000 - Accounting Unit 2840, pursuant to Resolution

FI-R-0015-23 for the period October 1, 2022 through September 30, 2023; and

WHEREAS, the County of DuPage has been notified by the Illinois Department

of Commerce and Economic Opportunity with Amendment No. 002 to

Inter-Governmental Agreement No. 21-661006 (ATTACHMENT II) that additional

funds in the amount of $10,064.09 (TEN THOUSAND, SIXTY-FOUR AND 09/100

DOLLARS) are available to the Trade Adjustment Assistance Grant PY21, Company

5000 - Accounting Unit 2840, to assist unemployed workers in DuPage County whose

employment is adversely affected by increased imports or by a shift of production to a

foreign country; 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

Amendment No. 002 to Inter-Governmental Agreement No. 21-661006

(ATTACHMENT II) be and is hereby accepted; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the additional appropriation on the attached

sheet (ATTACHMENT I) in the amount of $10,065 (TEN THOUSAND, SIXTY-FIVE

AND NO/100 DOLLARS) be made and added to the Illinois Department of Commerce

and Economic Opportunity Trade Adjustment Assistance Grant PY21, Company 5000 -

Accounting Unit 2840 and that the program continue as originally approved in all other

respects; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that should state and/or federal funding cease for

this grant, the Economic Development Committee shall review the need for continuing

the specified program and related headcount; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that should the Economic Development

Committee determine the need for other funding is appropriate, it may recommend action

to the County Board by Resolution.

APPROVED

Liz Chaplin

Paula Garcia

RESULT:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

AYES:

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

Galassi, Garcia, Gustin, Krajewski, Ozog, Rutledge, Schwarze,

Tornatore, Yoo, and Zay

LaPlante

ABSENT:

8.F.

FI-R-0214-23

Approval of the issuance of payments by DuPage County to Training Providers and

Youth Contracts through the Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act (WIOA) Grant

PY23, Inter-Governmental Agreement No. 23-681006, in the amount of $2,469,232.

(Workforce Development)

WHEREAS, the County of DuPage receives grant funds and administers the

Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Grant PY23, Inter-Governmental

Agreement No. 23-681006, Company 5000 - Accounting Unit 2840; and

WHEREAS, the job training budget for the Workforce Innovation and

Opportunity Act (WIOA) Grant PY23, Inter-Governmental Agreement No. 23-681006 is

$2,469,232 (TWO MILLION, FOUR HUNDRED SIXTY-NINE THOUSAND, TWO

HUNDRED THIRTY-TWO AND NO/100 DOLLARS); and

WHEREAS, training programs are conducted by training providers who are

approved by the State of Illinois (ATTACHMENT I); and

WHEREAS, the County of DuPage published a Request For Proposal (RFP) and

approved youth job training contracts in accordance with grant guidelines and County

policy (ATTACHMENT II); and

WHEREAS, the Economic Development Committee recommends County Board

approval for the issuance of payments to the approved training providers and youth job

training contracts for the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Grant

PY23, Inter-Governmental Agreement No. 23-681006, for the period July 1, 2023

through June 30, 2025, in amounts not to exceed the total training budget.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that individual payments to provide

training assistance in accordance with the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act

(WIOA) Grant PY23, Inter-Governmental Agreement No. 23-681006, Company 5000 -

Accounting Unit 2840, for the period July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2025, for Economic

Development, be and it is hereby approved for issuance to the approved training

providers and youth job training contracts, in amounts not to exceed $2,469,232 (TWO

MILLION, FOUR HUNDRED SIXTY-NINE THOUSAND, TWO HUNDRED

THIRTY-TWO AND NO/100 DOLLARS).

APPROVED

Liz Chaplin

Yeena Yoo

RESULT:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

AYES:

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

Galassi, Garcia, Gustin, Krajewski, Ozog, Rutledge, Schwarze,

Tornatore, Yoo, and Zay

LaPlante

ABSENT:

8.G.

FI-R-0215-23

Acceptance and appropriation of additional funding for the Illinois Department of

Commerce and Economic Opportunity Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act

(WIOA) Grant PY23, Inter- Governmental Agreement No. 23-681006, Company 5000 -

Accounting Unit 2840, $150,000. (Workforce Development)

WHEREAS, the County of DuPage heretofore accepted and appropriated the

Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Grant PY23, Company 5000 -

Accounting Unit 2840, pursuant to Resolution FI-R-0212-23 for the period July 1, 2023

through June 30, 2025; and

WHEREAS, the County of DuPage, for the use and benefit of the DuPage County

Workforce Development Division, leases premises for the workNet DuPage Career

Center (“Center”) and incurs rent and other office rental expenses that are paid using

WIOA Grant funding; and

WHEREAS, the County of DuPage, through the DuPage County Workforce

Development Division, has Memorandum of Understanding with several of its strategic

partners to provide office space in its leased premises in exchange for contributions

towards the Center’s rent and other office rental expenses; and

WHEREAS, the County of DuPage has received, from its strategic partners, rent

and other office rental expense reimbursement in the amount of $150,000 (ONE

HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND AND NO/100 DOLLARS) that need to be

appropriated to be used to provide services to unemployed and underemployed DuPage

County residents; and

WHEREAS, no additional County funds are required to receive this funding; and

WHEREAS, acceptance of these reimbursements does not add any additional subsidy

from the County; and

WHEREAS, the County Board finds that the need to appropriate said

reimbursements 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

contributions received as reimbursement for grant expenses in the amount of $150,000

(ONE HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND AND NO/100 DOLLARS) be and is hereby

accepted; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the additional appropriation on the attached

sheet (Attachment I) in the amount of $150,000 (ONE HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND

AND NO/100 DOLLARS) be made and added to the Workforce Innovation and

Opportunity Act (WIOA) Grant PY23, Company 5000 - Accounting Unit 2840 and that

the program continue as originally approved in all other respects; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that should state and/or federal funding cease for

this grant, the Economic Development Committee shall review the need for continuing

the specified program and related headcount; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that should the Economic Development Committee

determine the need for other funding is appropriate, it may recommend action to the

County Board by Resolution.

APPROVED

Liz Chaplin

Paula Garcia

RESULT:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

AYES:

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

Galassi, Garcia, Gustin, Krajewski, Ozog, Rutledge, Schwarze,

Tornatore, Yoo, and Zay

LaPlante

ABSENT:

8.H.

FI-R-0216-23

Acceptance and appropriation of the National Forensic Science Improvement Program

Grant PY22 Inter-Governmental Agreement No. 722503, Company 5000, Accounting

Unit 4520, $178,733. (Sheriff's Office)

APPROVED

Liz Chaplin

Paula Garcia

RESULT:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

AYES:

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

Galassi, Garcia, Gustin, Krajewski, Ozog, Rutledge, Schwarze,

Tornatore, Yoo, and Zay

LaPlante

ABSENT:

8.I.

FI-R-0217-23

Acceptance and appropriation of the Tobacco Enforcement Program Grant PY24

Inter-Governmental Agreement No. 43CCZ03636, Company 5000, Accounting Unit

4495, $6,993. (Sheriff's Office)

APPROVED

Liz Chaplin

Kari Galassi

RESULT:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

AYES:

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

Galassi, Garcia, Gustin, Krajewski, Ozog, Rutledge, Schwarze,

Tornatore, Yoo, and Zay

LaPlante

ABSENT:

8.J.

FI-R-0218-23

Acceptance and appropriation of the Aging Case Coordination Unit Fund PY24 Company

5000, Accounting Units 1660 and 1720, in the amount of $6,958,254. (Community

Services)

WHEREAS, the County of DuPage has been notified by the AgeGuide

Northeastern Illinois that grant funds in the amount of $2,545,019 (TWO MILLION,

FIVE HUNDRED FORTY-FIVE THOUSAND, NINETEEN AND NO/100 DOLLARS)

are available through the Region II Area Agency on Aging to be used to support the Case

Coordination Program; and

WHEREAS, the County of DuPage will receive fees for services from the Illinois

Department on Aging totaling approximately $3,943,235 (THREE MILLION, NINE

HUNDRED FORTY-THREE THOUSAND, TWO HUNDRED THIRTY-FIVE AND

NO/100 DOLLARS); and

WHEREAS, the County of DuPage matching cash contribution regarding the

funding of the Case Coordination Program will be $450,000 (FOUR HUNDRED FIFTY

THOUSAND AND NO/100 DOLLARS); and

WHEREAS, the County of DuPage will receive Miscellaneous Revenue and

Donations totaling approximately $20,000 (TWENTY THOUSAND AND NO/100

DOLLARS) to help support the Case Coordination Program; 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 appropriations on the attached sheets (Attachment I and II) be made to create

the Aging Case Coordination Unit Fund PY24, Company 5000 Accounting Units 1660

and 1720, for period October 1, 2023 through November 30, 2024; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the DuPage County Board that the Director of

Community Services is approved as the County’s Authorized Representative; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that should state and/or federal funding cease for

this grant, the Human Services Committee shall review the need for continuing the

specified program; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that should the Human Services Committee

determine the need for other funding is appropriate, it may recommend action to the

County Board by resolution.

APPROVED

Liz Chaplin

Yeena Yoo

RESULT:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

AYES:

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

Galassi, Garcia, Gustin, Krajewski, Ozog, Rutledge, Schwarze,

Tornatore, Yoo, and Zay

LaPlante

ABSENT:

8.K.

FI-R-0219-23

Acceptance and appropriation of the Illinois Department of Human Services Rapid

Re-Housing Program Grant PY24 Inter-Governmental Agreement No. FCSCH07168,

Company 5000, Accounting Unit 1760, in the amount of $82,920. (Community Services)

WHEREAS, the County of DuPage has been notified by the Illinois Department of

Human Services that grant funds in the amount of $82,920 (EIGHTY-TWO

THOUSAND, NINE HUNDRED TWENTY AND NO/100 DOLLARS) are available to

be used to assist low-income eligible families with supportive services to obtain or retain

permanent housing; and

WHEREAS, to receive said grant funds, the County of DuPage must enter into

Inter-Governmental Agreement No. FCSCH07168 with the Illinois Department of

Human Services, copies of which are attached to and incorporated as a part of this

resolution by reference (ATTACHMENT II); and

WHEREAS, the terms of the agreements are from July 1, 2023 through June 30,

2024; and

WHEREAS, no additional County funds are required to receive this funding; and

WHEREAS, acceptance of these grants does not add any additional subsidy from

the County; and

WHEREAS, the DuPage County Board finds that the need to appropriate said gran

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

Inter-Governmental Agreement No. FCSCH07168 (ATTACHMENT II) between DuPage

County and Illinois Department of Human Services are hereby accepted; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the DuPage County Board that the additional

appropriation on the attached sheet (ATTACHMENT I) in the amount of $82,920

(EIGHTY-TWO THOUSAND, NINE HUNDRED TWENTY AND NO/100 DOLLARS)

be made to establish the Illinois Department of Human Services Rapid Re-Housing

Program Grant PY24, Company 5000 - Accounting Unit 1760 for the period July 1, 2023

through June 30, 2024; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the DuPage County Board that the Director of

Community Services is approved as the County’s Authorized Representative; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that should state and/or federal funding cease for

these grants, the Human Services Committee shall review the need for continuing the

specified program and related head count; 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

Liz Chaplin

Paula Garcia

RESULT:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

AYES:

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

Galassi, Garcia, Gustin, Krajewski, Ozog, Rutledge, Schwarze,

Tornatore, Yoo, and Zay

LaPlante

ABSENT:

8.L.

FI-R-0222-23

Budget Transfers 09-26-2023 - 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 2023 fiscal year; 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

Liz Chaplin

Paula Garcia

RESULT:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

AYES:

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

Galassi, Garcia, Gustin, Krajewski, Ozog, Rutledge, Schwarze,

Tornatore, Yoo, and Zay

LaPlante

ABSENT:

8.M.

FI-R-0223-23

Approval of a grant agreement between the County of DuPage and the McAninch Arts

Center, for the use of ARPA funds, for the Andy Warhol exhibit, in the amount of

$50,000. (ARPA ITEM)

WHEREAS, the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA; P.L. 117-2) was

signed into law on March 11, 2021 to provide COVID-19 relief and economic stimulus;

and

WHEREAS, County of DuPage (“County”) received $179,266,585.00 (ONE

HUNDRED SEVENTY-NINE MILLION, TWO HUNDRED SIXTY-SIX THOUSAND,

FIVE HUNDRED EIGHTY-FIVE AND 00/100 DOLLARS) from the American Rescue

Plan Act (“ARPA”); and

WHEREAS, one of the objectives of ARPA is to respond to the COVID-19

pandemic by assisting negatively impacted industries such as tourism, travel, and

hospitality; and

WHEREAS, the McAninch Arts Center hosted the Andy Warhol Portfolios: A

Life in Pop exhibit at the College of DuPage from June 3, 2023 through September 10,

2023; and

WHEREAS, said exhibit promoted tourism and travel in DuPage County while

benefiting local businesses in the surrounding area.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the DuPage County Board

approves the attached grant Agreement (“Exhibit A”) between DuPage County and the

McAninch Arts Center; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the DuPage County Board hereby directs the

DuPage County Board Chair to execute the grant Agreement between DuPage County

and the McAninch Arts Center.

APPROVED

Liz Chaplin

Paula Garcia

RESULT:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

AYES:

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

Galassi, Garcia, Gustin, Krajewski, Ozog, Rutledge, Schwarze,

Tornatore, Yoo, and Zay

LaPlante

ABSENT:

8.N.

FI-P-0016-23

Recommendation for the approval of a contract purchase order issued to Baker Tilly US,

LLP, to provide audit services for various County offices, for the period of October 1,

2023 through September 30, 2027, for a contract amount not to exceed $2,084,340; per

RFP #23-073-FIN.

WHEREAS, proposals have been taken and evaluated in accordance with County

Board policy; and

WHEREAS, the Finance Committee recommends County Board approval for the

issuance of a contract to Baker Tilly US, LLP, to provide audit services, for the period of

October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2027, for various County offices.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that said contract to provide audit

services, for the period of October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2027, for various

County offices, per RFP #23-073-FIN, be, and it is hereby approved for the issuance of a

contract purchase order by the Procurement Division to Baker Tilly US, LLP, P.O. Box

7398, Madison, WI 53707, for a contract total amount of $2,084,340.00.

APPROVED

Liz Chaplin

Yeena Yoo

RESULT:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

AYES:

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

Galassi, Garcia, Gustin, Krajewski, Ozog, Rutledge, Schwarze,

Tornatore, Yoo, and Zay

LaPlante

ABSENT:

8.O.

FI-O-0006-23

Determining the Compensation of the DuPage County Public Defender

WHEREAS, pursuant to 55 ILCS 5/3-4007(a), the Public Defender shall be paid

out of the County Treasury a salary in the amount fixed by the County Board; and

WHEREAS, 55 ILCS 5/3-4007(b) further provides that 66 2/3% of the Public

Defender’s annual salary shall be paid from the State Treasury; and

WHEREAS, the DuPage County Public Defender is employed full-time in that

capacity and therefore 55 ILCS 5/3-4007 (b) requires that his salary be at least 90% of the

State’s Attorney’s annual compensation; and

WHEREAS, the DuPage County Public Defender’s current salary is $177,692.78,

which is equivalent to 90% of the State’s Attorney’s annual compensation; and

WHEREAS, the DuPage County Board has discussed the matter and has decided

to compensate the Public Defender competitively and desires to increase the Public

Defender’s salary to $191,401.00, which exceeds the statutory requirement.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE DUPAGE COUNTY

BOARD, that the DuPage County Public Defender’s salary shall be $191,401.00 as of

September 26, 2023.

APPROVED

Liz Chaplin

Yeena Yoo

RESULT:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

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

Galassi, Garcia, Gustin, Krajewski, Ozog, Rutledge, Schwarze,

Tornatore, Yoo, and Zay

AYES:

LaPlante

ABSENT:

ANIMAL SERVICES - KRAJEWSKI

Committee Update

9.A.

AS-CO-0001-23

Amendment to Purchase Order 6434-0001 SERV, issued to Hill’s Pet Nutrition Sales,

Inc., to provide canine and feline pet food, for Animal Services, to increase the

encumbrance in the amount of $8,700, for a new contract amount not to exceed $31,700,

an increase of 37.83%.

WHEREAS, Purchase Order 6434-0001 SERV was approved by the Animal

Services Committee on May 16, 2023; and

WHEREAS, the Animal Services Committee recommends changes as stated in

the Change Order Notice to Purchase Order 6434-0001 SERV, issued to Hill's Pet

Nutrition Sales, Inc., to provide canine and feline pet food, for Animal Services, to allow

for payment of existing invoices and estimated pet food expenses for the remainder of

FY23, and increase the contract by $8,700.00 resulting in an amended contract total of

$31,700.00, an increase of 37.83%.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the County Board adopt the

Change Order Notice to Purchase Order 6434-0001 SERV, issued to Hill's Pet

Nutrition Sales, Inc., to provide canine and feline pet food for Animal Services, to

allow for payment of existing invoices and estimated pet food expenses for the

remainder of FY23, and increase the contract by $8,700.00 resulting in an

amended contract total of $31,700.00, an increase of 37.83%.

APPROVED

Brian Krajewski

Patty Gustin

RESULT:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

AYES:

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

Galassi, Garcia, Gustin, Krajewski, Ozog, Rutledge, Schwarze,

Tornatore, Yoo, and Zay

LaPlante

ABSENT:

10.

DEVELOPMENT - TORNATORE

Committee Update

10.A.

DC-O-0045-23

ZONING-23-000045 – Biegun: To approve the following zoning relief:

Variation to allow a 6’/100% closed (privacy) fence within the 30' front yard setback.

(Downers Grove/ District 3)

ZHO Recommendation to Approve

Development Committee VOTE (to Approve): 4 Ayes, 0 Nays, 2 Absent

WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on August 16, 2023 and August 23, 2023 in the

DuPage County Administration Building, 421 North County Farm Road, Wheaton, Illinois at

2:30 P.M. before the DuPage County Zoning Hearing Officer and notice of said hearing was duly

given; and

WHEREAS, a petition was presented at this hearing requesting the following

zoning relief:

Variation to allow a 6’/100% closed (privacy) fence within the 30' front yard setback, on the

property hereinafter described:

LOT 2 IN 99TH STREET PLAT OF SURVEY OF THE NORTH 270 FEET OF THE EAST 840 FEET

OF THE NORTHWEST ¼ OF THE SOUTHWEST ¼ OF SECTION 8, TOWNSHIP 37 NORTH,

RANGE 11, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF

RECORDED NOVEMBER 1, 1954 AS DOCUMENT 735605, IN DUAPGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS; and

WHEREAS, the Zoning Hearing Officer, having considered in relation to the above

requested zoning petition presented at the above hearing and at the recommendation meeting

held on August 23, 2023, does find as follows:

FINDINGS OF FACT:

A. That the Zoning Hearing Officer finds that petitioner has demonstrated evidence for a

Variation to allow a 6’/100% closed (privacy) fence within the 30' front yard setback.

B. That petitioner testified that the fence is existing and that it was installed prior to when he

purchased the subject property.

C. That petitioner testified that he requires a 6’/100% closed privacy fence within the 30’ front

yard setback due to increased noise and vehicle traffic on Lemont Road.

a. Furthermore, that petitioner testified that his property is lower in elevation/grade

compared to Lemont Road and that the fence does not impair the line-of-sight on Lemont

Road or neighboring streets and properties.

D. That Hearing Officer finds that petitioner has demonstrated that a Variation to allow a

6’/100% closed (privacy) fence within the within the 30' front yard setback will not have any

impact on adjacent properties and roadways, will not impact on drainage, and will not

impede ventilation and light to the subject property or adjacent properties.

E. Furthermore, that Hearing Officer finds that petitioner has demonstrated evidence for a

practical difficulty and particular hardship in relation to the location of the subject property

on Lemont Road, and that that the increase in noise and vehicle traffic, in addition to

grade/elevation change on the subject property, required petitioner to request a Variation to

allow a 6’/100% closed (privacy) fence within the within the 30' front yard setback.

STANDARDS FOR VARIATIONS:

*Per Zoning Code Section 37-1411.3

1. That the Zoning Hearing Officer finds that petitioner has demonstrated that the granting of

the Variation is in harmony with the general purpose and intent of the Zoning Ordinance,

and will not be injurious to the neighborhood, detrimental to the public welfare, or in conflict

with the County’s comprehensive plan for development.

2. That the Zoning Hearing Officer finds that petitioner has demonstrated the granting of the

Variation will not:

a. Impair an adequate supply of light and air to the adjacent property as petitioner has

demonstrated that the existing privacy fence does not impair an adequate supply of light

and air to the adjacent properties, as the subject property is lower in elevation compared

to Lemont Road.

b. Increase the hazard from fire or other dangers to said property as petitioner has

demonstrated that the existing privacy fence does not increase the hazard from fire or

other dangers and that he will receive a building permit for the existing fence.

c. Diminish the value of land and buildings throughout the County as petitioner has

demonstrated that the existing privacy fence does not diminish the value of land and

buildings throughout the County and is an added benefit to the neighborhood.

d. Unduly increase traffic congestion in the public streets and highways as petitioner has

demonstrated that the existing privacy fence does not unduly increase traffic

congestion in the public streets and highways, as the subject fence does not impact

line-of-sight clearance for vehicles due to the subject property’s lower elevation/grade

change compared to Lemont Road.

e. Increase the potential for flood damages to adjacent property as petitioner has

demonstrated that the existing privacy fence does not increase the potential for flood

damages to adjacent properties.

f. Incur additional public expense for flood protection, rescue or relief as petitioner has

demonstrated that existing privacy fence does not incur additional public expense for

flood protection, rescue, or relief.

g. Otherwise impair the public health, safety, comfort, morals, or general welfare of the

inhabitants of DuPage County as petitioner has demonstrated the existing privacy fence

is an added benefit to the neighborhood, and does not impair the public health, safety,

comfort, morals, or general welfare of the inhabitants of DuPage County.

PETITIONER’S DEVELOPMENT FACT SHEET

GENERAL ZONING CASE INFORMATION

CASE #/PETITIONER ZONING-23-000045 Biegun

ZONING REQUEST Variation to allow a 6’/100% closed (privacy) fence within the 30' front

yard setback.

OWNER ROBERT BIEGUN, 11S420 LEMONT ROAD, LEMONT, IL 60439-9606

ADDRESS/LOCATION 11S420 LEMONT ROAD, LEMONT, IL 60439-9606

PIN 10-08-302-008

TWSP./CTY. BD. DIST. DOWNERS GROVE DISTRICT 3

ZONING/LUP R-3 SF RES

0-5 DU AC

AREA 0.31 ACRES (13,504 SQ. FT.)

UTILITIES WELL AND SEPTIC

PUBLICATION DATE Daily Herald: AUGUST 1, 2023

PUBLIC HEARING WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 16, 2023; CONTINUED TO AUGUST 23,

2023

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Building: No Objections.

DUDOT: No Comments Received.

Health: No Objections.

Stormwater:

No Objections.

Public Works: Our office has no jurisdiction in this matter.

EXTERNAL:

Village of Lemont: No Comments Received.

City of Darien: No Objections.

Village of Woodridge: Objects.

Downers Grove Township: No Comments Received.

Township Highway:

No Comments Received.

Lemont Fire Dist.: No Comments Received.

Sch. Dist. 113: No Comments Received.

Forest Preserve:

“The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County staff has reviewed the

information provided in this notice and due to the sizable distance between the subject property

and District property, we do not have any specific comments. Thank you.”

GENERAL BULK REQUIREMENTS:

REQUIREMENTS: REQUIRED EXISTINGPROPOSED

Height: 4’6”/50% OPEN 6’/100% CLOSED 6’/100% CLOSED

LAND USE

Location Zoning Existing Use LUP

Subject

North R-3 SF RES

South R-3 SF RES

R-3 SF RES

HOUSE

HOUSE 0-5 DU AC

0-5 DU AC

East

LEMONT ROAD AND BEYOND R-3 SF RES HOUSE

HOUSE 0-5 DU AC

0-5 DU AC

West R-3 SF RES

WHEREAS, the Zoning Hearing Officer, having considered in relation to the above and at

the recommendation meeting held on August 23, 2023, recommends to approve the following

zoning relief:

Variation to allow a 6’/100% closed (privacy) fence within the 30' front yard setback.

Subject to the following conditions:

1. That the property be developed in accordance with the petitioner’s site plan made part

of Zoning Petition #ZONING-23-000045 Biegun dated August 23, 2023.

2. That the owner/developer is to apply for and receive a Building Permit for all

construction and/or excavation that occurs on the property.

3. That the property be developed in accordance with all other codes and Ordinances of

DuPage County.

ZHO Recommendation to Approve

WHEREAS, the County Board Development Committee on September 19, 2023,

considered the above findings and recommendations of the Zoning Hearing Officer and

recommends to concur with the findings and recommends to approve the following zoning relief:

Variation to allow a 6’/100% closed (privacy) fence within the 30' front yard setback.

Subject to the following conditions:

1. That the property be developed in accordance with the petitioner’s site plan made part

of Zoning Petition #ZONING-23-000045 Biegun dated August 23, 2023.

2. That the owner/developer is to apply for and receive a Building Permit for all

construction and/or excavation that occurs on the property.

3. That the property be developed in accordance with all other codes and Ordinances of

DuPage County.

Development Committee VOTE (to Approve): 4 Ayes, 0 Nays, 2 Absent

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the County Board of DuPage County,

Illinois that the following zoning relief be granted:

Variation to allow a 6’/100% closed (privacy) fence within the 30' front yard setback, on the

property hereinafter described:

LOT 2 IN 99TH STREET PLAT OF SURVEY OF THE NORTH 270 FEET OF THE EAST 840 FEET

OF THE NORTHWEST ¼ OF THE SOUTHWEST ¼ OF SECTION 8, TOWNSHIP 37 NORTH,

RANGE 11, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF

RECORDED NOVEMBER 1, 1954 AS DOCUMENT 735605, IN DUAPGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS; and

The Zoning Relief is subject to the following conditions:

1. That the property be developed in accordance with the petitioner’s site plan made part of

Zoning Petition #ZONING-23-000045 Biegun dated August 23, 2023.

2. That the owner/developer is to apply for and receive a Building Permit for all construction

and/or excavation that occurs on the property.

3. That the property be developed in accordance with all other codes and Ordinances of

DuPage County.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED by the County Board of DuPage County, Illinois that

should any section, clause or provision of this Ordinance be declared by a court of competent

jurisdiction to be invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of the Ordinance as a whole

or any part thereof, other than the part so declared to be invalid; and

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that a certified copy of this Ordinance be transmitted

by the County Clerk to the DuPage County Finance Department; DuPage County Auditor;

DuPage County Treasurer; Paul J. Hoss, Zoning; State's Attorney's Office; DuPage County

Health Department; DuPage County Division of Transportation; ROBERT BIEGUN, 11S420

LEMONT ROAD, LEMONT, IL 60439-9606; and Township Assessor, Downers Grove

Township, 4340 Prince Street, Downers Grove, IL 60515.

APPROVED

Sam Tornatore

Liz Chaplin

RESULT:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

AYES:

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

Galassi, Garcia, Gustin, Krajewski, Ozog, Rutledge, Schwarze,

Tornatore, Yoo, and Zay

LaPlante

ABSENT:

10.B.

DC-O-0046-23

ZONING-23-000048 - Ongkiko: To approve the following zoning relief:

Variation to reduce front yard setback from 30' to approximately 10' for an addition.

(York/District 2)

ZHO Recommendation to Approve

Development Committee VOTE (to Approve): 4 Ayes, 0 Nays, 2 Absent

WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on August 16, 2023 and August 23, 2023 in the

DuPage County Administration Building, 421 North County Farm Road, Wheaton, Illinois at

2:30 P.M. before the DuPage County Zoning Hearing Officer and notice of said hearing was duly

given; and

WHEREAS, a petition was presented at this hearing requesting the following

zoning relief:

Variation to reduce front yard setback from 30' to approximately 10' for an addition, on the

property hereinafter described:

LOT 12 OF MCKENNA SUBDIVISION, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF SECTION 13,

TOWNSHIP 39 NORTH, RANGE 11 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING

TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED MAY 18, 1992 AS DOCUMENT R92-92485, IN THE OFFICE

OF THE RECORDER OF DEEDS OF DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS.; and

WHEREAS, the Zoning Hearing Officer, having considered in relation to the above

requested zoning petition presented at the above hearing and at the recommendation meeting

held on August 23, 2023 does find as follows:

FINDINGS OF FACT:

A. That the Zoning Hearing Officer finds that petitioner has demonstrated evidence for a

Variation to reduce front yard setback from 30' to approximately 10' for an addition.

B. That petitioner testified that the subject property includes a twenty-five (25) foot drainage

easement on the south side of the property, requiring any future building/ addition on the

subject property to occur on the northern half, and towards to the front property line.

C. That petitioner testified that although the proposed addition will be ten (10) feet from the

front property line, the addition will actually be more than fifty (50) feet from Linden

Avenue, due to the large right-of-way in front of the subject property.

D. That Hearing Officer finds that petitioner has demonstrated evidence for a practical

difficulty and particular hardship for a Variation to reduce front yard setback from 30' to

approximately 10' for an addition, as the subject property is unique with an unbuildable

twenty-five (25) foot drainage easement, rendering the southern quarter of the property

unusable, requiring petitioner to build towards the front property line but still remaining

more than fifty (50) feet from Linden Avenue.

STANDARDS FOR VARIATIONS:

*Per Zoning Code Section 37-1411.3

1. That the Zoning Hearing Officer finds that petitioner has demonstrated that the granting of

the Variation is in harmony with the general purpose and intent of the Zoning Ordinance,

and will not be injurious to the neighborhood, detrimental to the public welfare, or in conflict

with the County’s comprehensive plan for development.

2. That the Zoning Hearing Officer finds that petitioner has demonstrated the granting of the

Variation will not:

a. Impair an adequate supply of light and air to the adjacent property as petitioner has

demonstrated that the proposed home addition will maintain the interior side setbacks

and rear setback, will be located more than fifty (50) feet from Linden Avenue, and

therefore will not impair an adequate supply of light and air to the adjacent properties.

b. Increase the hazard from fire or other dangers to said property as petitioner has

demonstrated that the proposed home addition will not increase in the hazard from fire

or other dangers and that he will receive a building permit for the proposed addition.

c. Diminish the value of land and buildings throughout the County as petitioner has

demonstrated that the proposed home addition will not diminish the value of land and

buildings throughout the County and will be an added benefit to the neighborhood.

d. Unduly increase traffic congestion in the public streets and highways as petitioner has

demonstrated that the proposed home addition will be located more than fifty (50) feet

from Linden Avenue and will not unduly increase traffic congestion in the public streets

and highways.

e. Increase the potential for flood damages to adjacent property as petitioner has

demonstrated that the proposed home addition will not increase the potential for flood

damages to adjacent properties.

f. Incur additional public expense for flood protection, rescue or relief as petitioner has

demonstrated that the proposed home addition will not incur additional public expense

for flood protection, rescue, or relief.

g. Otherwise impair the public health, safety, comfort, morals, or general welfare of the

inhabitants of DuPage County as petitioner has demonstrated that the proposed home

addition will be an added benefit to the neighborhood, and will not impair the public

health, safety, comfort, morals, or general welfare of the inhabitants of DuPage County.

PETITIONER’S DEVELOPMENT FACT SHEET

GENERAL ZONING CASE INFORMATION

CASE #/PETITIONER ZONING-23-000048 Ongkiko

ZONING REQUEST Variation to reduce front yard setback from 30' to approximately

10' for an addition.

OWNER CHRISTOPHER ONGKIKO, 0S748 LINDEN AVENUE, ELMHURST, IL

60126

ADDRESS/LOCATION 0S748 LINDEN AVENUE, ELMHURST, IL 60126

TWSP./CTY. BD. DIST. YORK DISTRICT 2

ZONING/LUP R-4 SF RES 0-5 DU AC

06-13-408-034

AREA 0.33 ACRES (14,375 SQ. FT.)

UTILITIES WATER AND SEWER

PUBLICATION DATE Daily Herald: AUGUST 1, 2023

PUBLIC HEARING WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 16, 2023, CONTINUED TO

AUGUST 23, 2023

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Building: No Objections.

DUDOT: Our office has no jurisdiction in this matter.

Health: Our office has no jurisdiction in this matter.

Stormwater:

No Objection with the concept of the petition. Additional information

may be required at time of permit application.

Public Works: Our office has no jurisdiction in this matter.

EXTERNAL:

City of Elmhurst: No Comments Received.

Village of Oak Brook: No Comments Received.

City of Oakbrook Terrace: No Comments Received.

York Township:

No Comments Received.

Township Highway:

No Objections.

Elmhurst Fire Dist.: No Comments Received.

Sch. Dist. 205: No Comments Received.

Forest Preserve:“The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County staff has reviewed the

information provided in this notice and due to the sizable distance between the subject

property and District property, we do not have any specific comments. Thank you.”

GENERAL BULK REQUIREMENTS:

REQUIREMENTS:REQUIRED EXISTINGPROPOSED

Front Yard: 30’ APPROX. 29.20’ APPROX. 10’

Int. Side Yard: 10’ APPROX. 10.26’ APPROX. 10.5’

Int. Side Yard: 10’ APPROX. 30’ APPROX. 25’

Rear Yard: 25’ APPROX. 80’ APPROX. 25’

LAND USE

Location

Zoning Existing Use LUP

Subject R-4 SF RES

North R-4 SF RES

South R-5 SF RES

HOUSE

VACANT 0-5 DU AC

0-5 DU AC

East LINDEN AVENUE AND BEYOND R-3 SF RES HOUSE

WestR-4 SF RES HOUSE 0-5 DU AC

0-5 DU AC

WHEREAS, the Zoning Hearing Officer, having considered in relation to the above

and at the recommendation meeting held on August 23, 2023, recommends to approve the

following zoning relief:

Variation to reduce front yard setback from 30' to approximately 10' for an addition.

Subject to the following conditions:

1. That the property be developed in accordance with the petitioner’s site plan made part

of Zoning Petition #ZONING-23-000048 Ongkiko dated August 23, 2023.

2. That the owner/developer is to apply for and receive a Building Permit for all

construction and/or excavation that occurs on the property.

3. That the property be developed in accordance with all other codes and Ordinances of

DuPage County.

ZHO Recommendation to Approve

WHEREAS, the County Board Development Committee on September 19, 2023,

considered the above findings and recommendations of the Zoning Hearing Officer and

recommends to concur with the findings and recommends to approve the following zoning

relief:

Variation to reduce front yard setback from 30' to approximately 10' for an addition.

Subject to the following conditions:

1. That the property be developed in accordance with the petitioner’s site plan made part of

Zoning Petition #ZONING-23-000048 Ongkiko dated August 23, 2023.

2. That the owner/developer is to apply for and receive a Building Permit for all construction

and/or excavation that occurs on the property.

3. That the property be developed in accordance with all other codes and Ordinances of

DuPage County.

Development Committee VOTE (to Approve): 4 Ayes, 0 Nays, 2 Absent

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the County Board of DuPage County,

Illinois that the following zoning relief be granted:

Variation to reduce front yard setback from 30' to approximately 10' for an addition.

LOT 12 OF MCKENNA SUBDIVISION, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF SECTION 13,

TOWNSHIP 39 NORTH, RANGE 11 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING

TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED MAY 18, 1992 AS DOCUMENT R92-92485, IN THE OFFICE

OF THE RECORDER OF DEEDS OF DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS.; and

The Zoning Relief is subject to the following conditions:

1. That the property be developed in accordance with the petitioner’s site plan made part

of Zoning Petition #ZONING-23-000048 Ongkiko dated August 23, 2023.

2. That the owner/developer is to apply for and receive a Building Permit for all

construction and/or excavation that occurs on the property.

3. That the property be developed in accordance with all other codes and Ordinances of

DuPage County.

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED by the County Board of DuPage County, Illinois that

should any section, clause or provision of this Ordinance be declared by a court of competent

jurisdiction to be invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of the Ordinance as a whole

or any part thereof, other than the part so declared to be invalid; and

BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that a certified copy of this Ordinance be transmitted

by the County Clerk to the DuPage County Finance Department; DuPage County Auditor;

DuPage County Treasurer; Paul J. Hoss, Zoning; State's Attorney's Office; DuPage County

Health Department; DuPage County Division of Transportation; CHRISTOPHER ONGKIKO,

0S748 LINDEN AVENUE, ELMHURST, IL 60126; and Township Assessor, York Township,

1502 S. Meyers Road, Lombard, IL 60148.

APPROVED

Sam Tornatore

Paula Garcia

RESULT:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

AYES:

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

Galassi, Garcia, Gustin, Krajewski, Ozog, Rutledge, Schwarze,

Tornatore, Yoo, and Zay

LaPlante

ABSENT:

10.C.

DC-O-0047-23

ZONING-23-000050 – Juraga: To approve the following zoning relief:

Variation to increase the height of a fence in the interior side yard from permitted 6'6" to

approximately 9'1", as existing. (Downers Grove/ District 2)

ZHO Recommendation to Approve

Development Committee VOTE (to Approve): 4 Ayes, 0 Nays, 2 Absent

WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on August 16, 2023 and August 23, 2023 in the

DuPage County Administration Building, 421 North County Farm Road, Wheaton, Illinois at

2:30 P.M. before the DuPage County Zoning Hearing Officer and notice of said hearing was duly

given; and

WHEREAS, a petition was presented at this hearing requesting the following

zoning relief:

Variation to increase the height of a fence in the interior side yard from permitted 6'6" to

approximately 9'1", as existing, on the property hereinafter described:

LOT 1 IN BLOCK 88 IN LIBERTY PARK SUBDIVISION, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF THE WEST

HALF OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER AND PART OF THE EAST HALF OF THE NORTHEAST

QUARTER OF SECTION 4, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 11 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL

MERIDIAN, AND THE SOUTH HALF OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST

QUARTER OF SECTION 33, TOWNSHIP 39 NORTH, RANGE 11 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL

MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED SEPTEMBER 16, 1924 AS

DOCUMENT 182542, IN DUPAGE COUNTY, ILLINOIS; and

WHEREAS, the Zoning Hearing Officer, having considered in relation to the above

requested zoning petition presented at the above hearing and at the recommendation meeting

held on August 23, 2023 does find as follows:

FINDINGS OF FACT:

A. That the Zoning Hearing Officer finds that petitioner has demonstrated evidence for a

Variation to increase the height of a fence in the interior side yard from permitted 6'6" to

approximately 9'1", as existing.

B. That petitioner testified that the subject 9’1” fence is only located on the north side of the

subject property, alongside the attached garage.

C. That petitioner testified that she installed the extension on top of the existing fence due to

privacy and safety issues with neighboring/adjacent properties.

D. That petitioner testified that the fence extension now holds vines and honeysuckle flowers.

E. That petitioner testified that due to the elevation/grade change, the area the subject fence is

located on is lower in elevation compared to the rest of her property and adjacent properties.

F. That Hearing Officer finds that petitioner has demonstrated that a Variation to increase the

height of a fence in the interior side yard from permitted 6'6" to approximately 9'1", as

existing, will not have any impact on adjacent properties and roadways, will not impact on

drainage, and will not impede ventilation and light to the subject property or adjacent

properties.

G. Furthermore, that Hearing Officer finds that petitioner has demonstrated evidence for a

practical difficulty and unique circumstance in relation to privacy and safety issues with

adjacent properties, in addition to grade/elevation change on the subject property, which

required petitioner to request a Variation to increase the height of a fence in the interior side

yard from permitted 6'6" to approximately 9'1", as existing.

STANDARDS FOR VARIATIONS:

*Per Zoning Code Section 37-1411.3

1. That the Zoning Hearing Officer finds that petitioner has demonstrated that the granting of

the Variation is in harmony with the general purpose and intent of the Zoning Ordinance,

and will not be injurious to the neighborhood, detrimental to the public welfare, or in conflict

with the County’s comprehensive plan for development.

2. That the Zoning Hearing Officer finds that petitioner has demonstrated the granting of the

Variation will not:

a. Impair an adequate supply of light and air to the adjacent property as petitioner has

demonstrated that the existing 9’1” fence does not impair an adequate supply of light

and air to the adjacent properties, as the subject property is lower in elevation compared

to the rest of the subject property and surrounding area.

b. Increase the hazard from fire or other dangers to said property as petitioner has

demonstrated that the existing 9’1” fence does not increase the hazard from fire or

other dangers and that she will receive a building permit for the existing fence.

c. Diminish the value of land and buildings throughout the County as petitioner has

demonstrated that the existing privacy fence does not diminish the value of land and

buildings throughout the County and is an added benefit to the neighborhood.

d. Unduly increase traffic congestion in the public streets and highways as petitioner has

demonstrated that the existing 9’1” fence does not unduly increase traffic congestion in

the public streets and highways, as it is located in the interior side setback and does not

impact traffic.

e. Increase the potential for flood damages to adjacent property as petitioner has

demonstrated that the existing 9’1” fence does not increase the potential for flood

damages to adjacent properties.

f. Incur additional public expense for flood protection, rescue or relief as petitioner has

demonstrated that existing 9’1” fence does not incur additional public expense for flood

protection, rescue, or relief.

g. Otherwise impair the public health, safety, comfort, morals, or general welfare of the

inhabitants of DuPage County as petitioner has demonstrated the existing 9’1” fence is

an added benefit to the neighborhood, and does not impair the public health, safety,

comfort, morals, or general welfare of the inhabitants of DuPage County.

WHEREAS, the Zoning Hearing Officer, having considered in relation to the above

and at the recommendation meeting held on August 23, 2023, recommends to approve the

following zoning relief:

Variation to increase the height of a fence in the interior side yard from permitted 6'6" to

approximately 9'1", as existing.

Subject to the following conditions:

1. That the property be developed in accordance with the petitioner’s site plan made part

of Zoning Petition #ZONING-23-000050 Juraga dated August 23, 2023.