421 N. COUNTY FARM ROAD

WHEATON, IL 60187

DU PAGE COUNTY

DuPage County Board

Summary

www.dupagecounty.gov

Tuesday, October 28, 2025

1. CALL TO ORDER

10:00 AM

County Board Room

10:00 AM meeting was called to order by Chair Deborah A. Conroy at 10:32 AM.

Motion to Conduct Meeting

Member Childress moved and Member Covert seconded a motion to allow the members of the

County Board to conduct the meeting via teleconference/remotely. The motion was approved by

voice vote, all "ayes." Member Schwarze was absent.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Member Galassi led the pledge of allegiance.

INVOCATION

3.A. Father Toni Josevski – Macedonian Orthodox Church, Willowbrook

ROLL CALL

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

Garcia, Haider, Honig, Krajewski, LaPlante, Martinez, Ozog,

Tornatore, Yoo, and Zay

PRESENT:

Schwarze

DeSart

ABSENT:

REMOTE:

PUBLIC COMMENT Limited to 3 minutes per person

The following individuals made public comment:

Janet Miller: ICE, immigration, and County Board Resolution CB-R-0078-25

Bill Alrich: Affordable housing

Kate Wolff: Gun violence memorial

Rebecca Hackman: ICE, immigration, and County Board Resolution CB-R-0078-25

Victor Mem: ICE, immigration, and County Board Resolution CB-R-0078-25

Maria Sinkule: ICE, immigration, and County Board Resolution CB-R-0078-25

Tim Kane: ICE, immigration, and County Board Resolution CB-R-0078-25

Beth Scroogs: ICE, immigration, and County Board Resolution CB-R-0078-25

Helen Schroot: Drones

Angel Tyrrell: ICE, immigration, and County Board Resolution CB-R-0078-25

Melissa Villanueva: ICE, immigration, and County Board Resolution CB-R-0078-25, small

business relief

Jesse Gutierrez: Federal government

Motion to Extend Public Comment

Member Galassi moved and Member LaPlante seconded a motion to extend public comment.

The motion was approved on voice vote, all "ayes." Member Schwarze was absent.

Rachel Eckhorn: Gun violence memorial

Judith Lukas: ICE, immigration, and County Board Resolution CB-R-0078-25

Sarah Frankland-Searby: Drones

Ruben Maciel-Perez: Meeting times

Donna Conrad: ICE, immigration, and County Board Resolution CB-R-0078-25

25-2659

Online Public Comment

All online submissions for public comment from the October 28, 2025 DuPage County

Board meeting are included for the record in their entirety. They are found in the meeting

packet and at the link above.

CHAIR'S REPORT / PRESENTATIONS

Chair Conroy made the following remarks:

I want to begin today by acknowledging the teamwork and collaborative dynamic we enjoy on

the County Board. I want to praise Members here who work so hard on behalf of their

constituents and on behalf of all of DuPage County. I do not take your efforts or your opinions

for granted. I respect you all. As a result of that respect, I also acknowledge that we do not see

every issue the same way. I don’t think there’s a democratically elected body of individuals who

agree on everything.

On today’s agenda is a resolution that I am putting forth that takes a position on the recent

actions of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or ICE agents in our region. As I have

said previously, I believe, and I think many of you agree… that arresting suspects with known

criminal backgrounds, with judicial warrants is one thing. But too often, ICE operations in our

County, and our region, have been exercises in racial profiling in which law-abiding residents are

simply snatched off the street and detained. The resolution I am presenting today echoes many

of the comments made on this floor, asking for due process and citing the federal failure to

provide a legal, achievable immigration process for people who want to become citizens of the

United States. Today’s resolution seeks due process and calls for an end to operations that are

impacting one segment of our law-abiding residents disproportionately… based only on their

race or culture. I ask for your support, and I know that we will have a respectful, thoughtful

discussion.

On another important matter, the U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced federal food aid

will not go out November 1st if the government shutdown continues. According to our latest

figures, almost 40.000 DuPage households, or 76,000 individuals in DuPage County receive

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP program benefits to purchase food.

Members Greg Schwarze and Paula Deacon Garcia, as Chair and Vice-Chair of the Human

Services Committee… and Community Services Director Mary Keating will be working with me

on a plan to respond to this significant halt to important support for our residents in need.

Finally, a calendar reminder: the County Board typically meets on the second and fourth

Tuesdays of the month. In November, the second Tuesday of the month falls on Veterans Day, a

federal holiday. As such, County offices will be closed that day. We have rescheduled the first

County Board meeting of November to take place at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 12. As usual, this

is an open, public meeting and all are invited.

6.A. Health Department FY2026 Budget Presentation

6.B. Metra Annual Budget Report

CONSENT ITEMS

7.A.

7.B.

7.C.

7.D.

7.E.

7.F.

7.G.

7.H.

7.I.

25-2627

DuPage County Board - Regular Meeting Minutes - Tuesday, October 14, 2025

25-2505

10-10-2025 Paylist

25-2517

10-15-2025 Auto Debit Paylist

25-2568

10-17-2025 Auto Debit Paylist

25-2574

10-17-2025 Paylist

25-2592

10-21-2025 Paylist

25-2503

County Recorder Monthly Revenue Statement - September 2025

25-2576

Treasurer's Monthly Report of Investments and Deposits - September 2025

25-2590

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

APPROVED THE CONSENT AGENDA

Saba Haider

RESULT:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

AYES:

Paula Garcia

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

Garcia, Haider, Honig, Krajewski, LaPlante, Martinez, Ozog,

Tornatore, Yoo, and Zay

Schwarze

ABSENT:

Motion to Reorder Agenda Items

Member Zay moved and Member Galassi seconded a motion to move the vote of the County

Board resolutions to the end of the agenda, after Transporation committee items. The motion was

approved by voice vote, all "ayes." Member Schwarze was absent.

FINANCE - DEACON GARCIA

Committee Update

9.A.

FI-R-0160-25

Acceptance and appropriation of the Help America Vote Act - Polling Place Accessibility

Grant PY26, Company 5000 - Accounting Unit 1071, in the amount of $3,686. (County

Clerk - Election Division)

WHEREAS, the County of DuPage, through the DuPage County Clerk-Election

Division, has been notified by the Illinois State Board of Elections that grant funds in the

amount of $3,686.00 (THREE THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED EIGHTY-SIX AND

NO/100 DOLLARS) are available through the Help America Vote Act of 2002 (HAVA),

to provide additional resources to make improvements to Illinois polling places for voters

with disabilities; and

WHEREAS, to receive said grant funds, the County of DuPage, through the

DuPage County Clerk-Election Division, must enter into a Grant Acceptance Agreement

with the Illinois State Board of Elections, a copy of which is attached to and incorporated

as a part of this resolution by reference (ATTACHMENT II); and

WHEREAS, the grant period of the Grant Acceptance Agreement is from July 1,

2025 to June 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 DuPage 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

Grant Acceptance Agreement (ATTACHMENT II) between DuPage County and the

Illinois State Board of Elections 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 $3,686.00

(THREE THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED EIGHTY-SIX AND NO/100 DOLLARS) be

made to establish the HAVA Polling Place Accessibility Grant PY26, Company 5000 -

Accounting Unit 1071, for period July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026; and

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

County Clerk 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 Finance Committee shall review the need for continuing the specified

program; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that should the Finance Committee determine the

need for other funding is appropriate, it may recommend action to the County Board by

resolution.

APPROVED

Paula Garcia

Saba Haider

RESULT:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

AYES:

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

Garcia, Haider, Honig, Krajewski, LaPlante, Martinez, Ozog,

Tornatore, Yoo, and Zay

Schwarze

ABSENT:

9.B.

FI-R-0165-25

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

Friends Unrestricted PY25 Grant, Company 5000 - Accounting Unit 1310, in the amount

of $1,471. (Animal Services)

WHEREAS, the County of DuPage heretofore accepted and appropriated the

DuPage Animal Friends Unrestricted PY25 Grant, pursuant to Resolution FI-R-0042-25

for the period December 1, 2024 through November 30, 2026; and

WHEREAS, the County of DuPage has invested cash balances in accordance with

the DuPage Animal Friends grant requirements and has interest income earned in the

amount $1,470.67 (ONE THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED SEVENTY AND 67/100

DOLLARS) during the term of the award, to be used for the support of the DuPage

County Animal Friends Unrestricted PY25 Grant; and

WHEREAS, no additional County funds are required to appropriate this interest

earned; and

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

interest 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

interest income earned in the amount $1,470.67 (ONE THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED

SEVENTY AND 67/100 DOLLARS) be and 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 $1,471 (ONE

THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED SEVENTY-ONE AND NO/100 DOLLARS) be made

and added to the DuPage Animal Friends Unrestricted PY25 Grant, Company 5000 -

Accounting Unit 1310, for the period of December 1, 2024 through November 30, 2026;

and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the DuPage County Board, that should local

funding cease for this grant, the Animal Services Committee shall review the need for

continuing the specified program; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that should the Animal Services Committee

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

County Board by resolution.

APPROVED

Paula Garcia

Sadia Covert

RESULT:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

AYES:

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

Garcia, Haider, Honig, Krajewski, LaPlante, Martinez, Ozog,

Tornatore, Yoo, and Zay

Schwarze

ABSENT:

9.C.

FI-R-0185-25

Authorization to transfer and appropriate up to $1,060,975 in additional funds from the

Recorder Document Storage Fund to the County Automation Fund, for Fiscal Year 2025.

WHEREAS, appropriations for the RECORDER DOCUMENT STORAGE

FUND for Fiscal Year 2025 were adopted by the County Board pursuant to Ordinance

FI-O-0010-24; and

WHEREAS, the RECORDER DOCUMENT STORAGE FUND accounts for

assessed recording fees and those expenses incurred to operate and maintain public land

records; and

WHEREAS, due to the need to fund the COUNTY AUTOMATION FUND,

COMPANY 1100 - ACCOUNTING UNIT 2930, as related to the sale of bulk electronic

data and pursuant to 55 ILCS 5/5-1106.1, there is a need for an additional appropriation

in the RECORDER DOCUMENT STORAGE FUND, COMPANY 1100 -

ACCOUNTING UNIT 4310; and

WHEREAS, the DuPage County Board authorized the transfer of FY2025 Report

Copy Fees pursuant to FI-R-0139-25; and

WHEREAS, the Report Copy Fees as related to Fiscal Years 2019 through 2024

equal $1,060,974.60 (ONE MILLION, SIXTY THOUSAND, NINE HUNDRED

SEVENTY-FOUR AND SIXTY/100 DOLLARS); and

WHEREAS, the County of DuPage finds it necessary to transfer an amount up to,

but not to exceed, $1,060,975 (ONE MILLION, SIXTY THOUSAND, NINE

HUNDRED SEVENTY-FIVE AND NO/100 DOLLARS) to the COUNTY

AUTOMATION FUND, COMPANY 1100 - ACCOUNTING UNIT 2930 from the

RECORDER DOCUMENT STORAGE FUND, COMPANY 1100 - ACCOUNTING

UNIT 4310; and

WHEREAS, the County of DuPage finds it necessary to authorize the Chief

Financial Officer, to transfer said amount in one or more transfers as operating

requirements dictate; and

WHEREAS, sufficient funds are available in the RECORDER DOCUMENT

STORAGE FUND, COMPANY 1100 - ACCOUNTING UNIT 4310, to accommodate

said transfer(s) up to, but not to exceed $1,060,975 (ONE MILLION, SIXTY

THOUSAND, NINE HUNDRED SEVENTY-FIVE AND NO/100 DOLLARS) for the

aforementioned time period; and

WHEREAS, the need to provide an additional appropriation in the amount of up

to, but not to exceed, $1,060,975 (ONE MILLION, SIXTY THOUSAND, NINE

HUNDRED SEVENTY-FIVE AND NO/100 DOLLARS) in the RECORDER

DOCUMENT STORAGE FUND, COMPANY 1100 - ACCOUNTING UNIT 4310,

creates an emergency within the meaning of the Counties Act, Budget Division, (55 ILCS

5/6-1003).

NOW, THERFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the DuPage County Board that the

said transfer(s) may be relative to the period of December 1, 2024 to November 30, 2025;

and

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

Department is authorized and directed to transfer, in consultation with the Chief Financial

Officer, an amount up to, but not to exceed, $1,060,975 (ONE MILLION, SIXTY

THOUSAND, NINE HUNDRED SEVENTY-FIVE AND NO/100 DOLLARS) in one or

more transfers, in the aforementioned time period.

APPROVED

Paula Garcia

Sadia Covert

RESULT:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

AYES:

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

Garcia, Haider, Honig, Krajewski, LaPlante, Martinez, Ozog,

Tornatore, Yoo, and Zay

Schwarze

ABSENT:

9.D.

FI-R-0180-25

Additional appropriation for the Veterans Assistance Commission Fund, Company 4500,

Accounting Unit 5851, in the amount of $41,000.

WHEREAS, appropriations for the VETERANS ASSISTANCE COMMISSION

FUND for Fiscal Year 2025 were adopted by the County Board pursuant to Ordinance

FI-O-0010-24; and

WHEREAS, the County Board approved payments to the Midwest Shelter and

Chicagoland Veterans through the Member Initiative Program, there is a need for an

additional appropriation in the VETERANS ASSISTANCE COMMISSION FUND -

COMPANY 4500, ACCOUNTING UNIT 5851 in the amount of $41,000 (FORTY-ONE

THOUSAND, AND NO/100 DOLLARS); and

WHEREAS, there is sufficient unappropriated cash in the VETERANS

ASSISTANCE COMMISSION FUND - COMPANY 4500, ACCOUNTING UNIT 5851

to support an additional appropriation of $41,000 (FORTY-ONE THOUSAND, AND

NO/100 DOLLARS); and

WHEREAS, the need to provide an additional appropriation in the amount of

$41,000 (FORTY-ONE THOUSAND, AND NO/100 DOLLARS); in the VETERANS

ASSISTANCE COMMISSION FUND - COMPANY 4500, ACCOUNTING UNIT 5851

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 $41,000 (FORTY-ONE

THOUSAND, AND NO/100 DOLLARS); in the VETERANS ASSISTANCE

COMMISSION FUND - COMPANY 4500, ACCOUNTING UNIT 5851 is hereby

approved and added to the Fiscal Year 2025 Appropriation Ordinance.

APPROVED

Paula Garcia

Sadia Covert

RESULT:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

AYES:

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

Garcia, Haider, Honig, Krajewski, LaPlante, Martinez, Ozog,

Tornatore, Yoo, and Zay

Schwarze

ABSENT:

9.E.

FI-R-0182-25

Additional appropriation for the 1993 Jail Refunding Bond Debt Service Fund, Company

7000, Accounting Unit 7007, in the amount of $28,962, and authorization to transfer

funds from the 1993 Jail Refunding Bond Debt Service Fund, Company 7000 -

Accounting Unit 7007, to the General Fund Special Accounts Fund, Company 1000 -

Accounting Unit 1180, in the amount of $28,961.54, for fiscal year 2025.

WHEREAS, debt service payments for the 1993 Jail Refunding Bonds have been

satisfied as of December 28, 2020, and there remain excess funds in the amount of $28,961.54

(TWENTY-EIGHT THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED SIXTY-ONE AND 54/100 DOLLARS);

and

WHEREAS, there exists the need for an additional appropriation in the amount of

$28,962 (TWENTY-EIGHT THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED SIXTY-TWO AND NO/100

DOLLARS) in order for excess funds in the 1993 Jail Refunding Bond Debt Service Fund to be

transferred to the General Fund.

WHEREAS, the County of DuPage considers it necessary to grant authority to the Chief

Financial Officer/Finance Department to transfer the excess funds received into the 1993 Jail

Refunding Bond Debt Service Fund, Company 7000 - Accounting Unit 7007, to the General

Fund Special Accounts Fund, Company 1000 - Accounting Unit 1180; and

WHEREAS, adequate funds are available in the 1993 Jail Refunding Bond Debt Service

Fund to accommodate a transfer of an amount not to exceed $28,961.54 (TWENTY-EIGHT

THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED SIXTY-ONE AND 54/100 DOLLARS) in Fiscal Year 2025.

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

Chief Financial Officer/Finance Department is hereby authorized to transfer an amount not to

exceed $28,961.54 (TWENTY-EIGHT THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED SIXTY-ONE AND

54/100 DOLLARS) from the 1993 Jail Refunding Bond Debt Service Fund to the General Fund

Special Accounts Fund in Fiscal Year 2025.

APPROVED

Paula Garcia

Kari Galassi

RESULT:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

AYES:

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

Garcia, Haider, Honig, Krajewski, Martinez, Ozog, Tornatore, Yoo,

and Zay

LaPlante, and Schwarze

ABSENT:

9.F.

FI-R-0183-25

Additional appropriation for the 1993 Stormwater Bond Debt Service Fund, Company

7000 - Accounting Unit 7013, in the amount of $10,594, and authorization to transfer

funds from the 1993 Stormwater Bond Debt Service Fund, Company 7000 - Accounting

Unit 7013, to the Stormwater Management Fund, Company 1600 - Accounting Unit

3000, in the amount of $10,593.46, for fiscal year 2025.

WHEREAS, debt service payments for the 1993 Stormwater Bonds have been satisfied

as of December 28, 2020, and there remain excess funds in the amount of $10,593.46 (TEN

THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED NINETY-THREE AND 46/100 DOLLARS); and

WHEREAS, there exists the need for an additional appropriation in the amount of

$10,594 (TEN THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED NINETY-FOUR AND NO/100 DOLLARS) in

order for excess funds in the 1993 Stormwater Bond Debt Service Fund to be transferred to the

Stormwater Management Fund.

WHEREAS, the County of DuPage considers it necessary to grant authority to the Chief

Financial Officer/Finance Department to transfer the excess funds received into the 1993

Stormwater Bond Debt Service Fund, Company 7000 - Accounting Unit 7013, to the Stormwater

Management Fund, Company 1600 - Accounting Unit 3000; and

WHEREAS, adequate funds are available in the 1993 Jail Refunding Bond Debt Service

Fund to accommodate a transfer of an amount not to exceed $10,593.46 (TEN THOUSAND

FIVE HUNDRED NINETY-THREE AND 46/100 DOLLARS) in Fiscal Year 2025.

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

Chief Financial Officer/Finance Department is hereby authorized to transfer an amount not to

exceed $10,593.46 (TEN THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED NINETY-THREE AND 46/100

DOLLARS) from the 1993 Stormwater Bond Debt Service Fund to the Stormwater Management

Fund in Fiscal Year 2025.

APPROVED

Paula Garcia

Kari Galassi

RESULT:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

AYES:

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

Garcia, Haider, Honig, Krajewski, Martinez, Ozog, Tornatore, Yoo,

and Zay

LaPlante, and Schwarze

ABSENT:

9.G.

FI-R-0184-25

Additional appropriation for the 2015B Drainage Bond Debt Service Fund, Company

7000 - Accounting Unit 7017, in the amount of $284,571, and authorization to transfer

funds from the 2015B Drainage Bond Debt Service Fund, Company 7000 - Accounting

Unit 7017, to the General Fund Special Accounts Fund, Company 1000 - Accounting unit

1180, in the amount of $284,570.89, for fiscal year 2025.

WHEREAS, debt service payments for the 2015B Drainage Bonds have been satisfied as

of December 23, 2024, and there remain excess funds in the amount of $284,570.89 (TWO

HUNDRED EIGHTY-FOUR THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED SEVENTY AND 89/100

DOLLARS); and

WHEREAS, there exists the need for an additional appropriation in the amount of

$284,571 (TWO

HUNDRED

EIGHTY-FOUR

THOUSAND

FIVE

HUNDRED

SEVENTY-ONE AND NO/100 DOLLARS) in order for excess funds in the 2015B Drainage

Bond Debt Service Fund to be transferred to the General Fund.

WHEREAS, the County of DuPage considers it necessary to grant authority to the Chief

Financial Officer/Finance Department to transfer the excess funds received into the 2015B

Drainage Bond Service Fund, Company 7000 - Accounting Unit 7017, to the General Fund

Special Accounts Fund, Company 1000 - Accounting Unit 1180; and

WHEREAS, adequate funds are available in the 2015B Drainage Bond Service Fund to

accommodate a transfer of an amount not to exceed $284,570.89 (TWO HUNDRED

EIGHTY-FOUR THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED SEVENTY AND 89/100 DOLLARS) in Fiscal

Year 2025.

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

Chief Financial Officer/Finance Department is hereby authorized to transfer an amount not to

exceed $284,570.89 (TWO HUNDRED EIGHTY-FOUR THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED

SEVENTY AND 89/100 DOLLARS) 2015B Drainage Bond Service Fund to the General Fund

Special Accounts Fund in Fiscal Year 2025.

APPROVED

Paula Garcia

Sadia Covert

RESULT:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

AYES:

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

Garcia, Haider, Honig, Krajewski, Martinez, Ozog, Tornatore, Yoo,

and Zay

LaPlante, and Schwarze

ABSENT:

9.H.

FI-R-0187-25

Intergovernmental agreement between the County of DuPage and the Township of

Winfield, for the use of ARPA Interest funds, for various township building

improvements, in the amount of $14,064. (ARPA INTEREST)

WHEREAS, the Township of Winfield (“Township”) wishes to make building

improvements at its local offices; and

WHEREAS, DuPage County (“County”) seeks to reimburse up to $14,064 in

ARPA interest funds to the Township for costs associated with the said building

improvements; and

WHEREAS, the County has prepared an Intergovernmental Agreement which

outlines the arrangements between the County and the Township to govern the

disbursement and auditing of the funds.

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

approves the attached Intergovernmental Agreement (“Exhibit A”) between the County

and the Township; and

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

DuPage County Board Chair to execute the Intergovernmental Agreement between the

County and the Township.

APPROVED

Paula Garcia

Sadia Covert

RESULT:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

AYES:

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

Garcia, Haider, Honig, Krajewski, Martinez, Ozog, Tornatore, Yoo,

and Zay

LaPlante, and Schwarze

ABSENT:

9.I.

FI-R-0188-25

Budget Transfers 10-28-2025 - 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 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

Paula Garcia

Yeena Yoo

RESULT:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

AYES:

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

Garcia, Haider, Honig, Krajewski, Martinez, Ozog, Tornatore, Yoo,

and Zay

LaPlante, and Schwarze

ABSENT:

9.J.

FI-P-0010-25

Recommendation for the approval of a contract purchase order to Rock, Fusco &

Connelly, LLC, to provide consultation services related to collective bargaining matters

for labor negotiations, for the County Board, for the period of December 1, 2025 through

November 30, 2026, for a contract total amount not to exceed $150,000. Other

professional services not suitable for competitive bid per 55 ILCS 5/5-1022(a). Vendor

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

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 the contract purchase order to Rock, Fusco & Connelly, LLC, to provide

consultation services related to collective bargaining matters for labor negotiations,

specifically, but not limited to the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal

Employees (AFSCME) matters, for the period of December 1, 2025 through November

30, 2026, for the DuPage County Board.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that County Contract covering said, to

provide consultation services related to collective bargaining matters for labor

negotiations, for the period of December 1, 2025 through November 30, 2026, for the

DuPage County Board, for a contract total not to exceed $150,000.00, be, and it is hereby

approved for issuance of a contract by the Procurement Division to Rock, Fusco &

Connelly, LLC, 333 W. Wacker Drive, Suite 1900, Chicago IL 60606. Other professional

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

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

APPROVED

Paula Garcia

Saba Haider

RESULT:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

AYES:

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

Garcia, Haider, Honig, Krajewski, Martinez, Ozog, Tornatore, Yoo,

and Zay

LaPlante, and Schwarze

ABSENT:

9.K.

FI-P-0011-25

Approval of a contract purchase order issued to Nugent Consulting Group, LLC, to

provide risk management consulting services, for the Finance Department, for the period

of December 1, 2025 through November 30, 2026, for a contract total amount not to

exceed $65,000; per renewal of RFP #24-098-FIN, first of three optional renewals.

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 Nugent Consulting Group, LLC, to provide risk management

consulting services, for the period of December 1, 2025 through November 30, 2026, for

the Finance Department.

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

management consulting services, for the period of December 1, 2025 through November

30, 2026, for the Finance Department, per renewal of RFP #24-098-FIN, be, and it is

hereby approved for the issuance of a contract purchase order by the Procurement

Division to Nugent Consulting Group, LLC, 2409 Peachtree Lane, Northbrook, IL 60062,

for a contract total amount of $65,000.00.

APPROVED

Paula Garcia

Yeena Yoo

RESULT:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

AYES:

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

Garcia, Haider, Honig, Krajewski, Martinez, Ozog, Tornatore, Yoo,

and Zay

LaPlante, and Schwarze

ABSENT:

9.L.

FI-R-0186-25

Amendment to Resolution FI-P-0011-25, issued to Nugent Consulting Group, LLC, to

provide risk management consulting services, for the Finance Department, for a one-time

price increase of the hourly rate from $205 to $210.

WHEREAS, on October 28th, 2025, through Resolution FI-P-0011-25, the

DuPage County Board approved a renewed contract to provide risk management

consulting services, for the Finance Department (hereinafter the “Contract”), between the

County of DuPage (hereinafter the “County”) and Nugent Consulting Group, LLC

(hereinafter the “Vendor”); and

WHEREAS, the current Contract, by and through the Finance Department, is

$65,000; and

WHEREAS, after consultation with the Vendor, the County and Vendor seek to

apply a one-time price increase of the hourly rate from $205 to $210 as shown in Exhibit

A; and

WHEREAS, the Finance Committee recommends approving the one-time price

increase of the Contract; and

WHEREAS, all provisions of the Contract not expressly changed in the

Amendment shall remain the same in their entirety.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the County Board adopts and

approves this Amendment to Resolution FI-P-0011-25, issued to Nugent Consulting

Group, LLC, to apply a one-time price increase to the hourly rate.

APPROVED

Paula Garcia

Kari Galassi

RESULT:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

AYES:

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

Garcia, Haider, Honig, Krajewski, LaPlante, Martinez, Ozog,

Tornatore, Yoo, and Zay

Schwarze

ABSENT:

9.M.

FI-P-0012-25

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

Insurance Services, Inc. (Coalition), to secure cyber liability insurance for the County, for

Finance - Tort Liability, for the period of December 1, 2025 to December 1, 2026, for a

contract total amount not to exceed $137,191. 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 for insurance carrier (Coalition) to

provide cyber liability insurance, for the period of December 1, 2025 to December 1,

2026, for Finance-Tort Liability.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that County contract, covering said, to

provide cyber liability insurance, for Finance-Tort Liability, for the period of December

1, 2025 to December 1, 2026, be, and it is hereby approved for issuance of a contract

purchase order by the Procurement Division to Alliant, 353 N. Clark Street, Chicago, IL

60654, for a contract total amount of $137,191.00.

APPROVED

Paula Garcia

Saba Haider

RESULT:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

AYES:

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

Garcia, Haider, Honig, Krajewski, LaPlante, Martinez, Ozog,

Tornatore, Yoo, and Zay

Schwarze

ABSENT:

9.N.

FI-P-0013-25

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

Insurance Services, Inc. (Safety National/Upland Specialty/Metis/Obsidian), to secure

excess liability insurance for the County and the Health Department, for Finance - Tort

Liability, for the period of December 1, 2025 to December 1, 2026, for a contract total

amount not to exceed $1,049,048. 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 for insurance carriers (Safety

National/Upland Specialty/Metis/Obsidian) to provide excess general and automobile

liability insurance, for the County and the Health Department, for the period of December

1, 2025 to December 1, 2026, for Finance-Tort Liability.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that said contract for excess general

and automobile liability insurance, for the County and the Health Department, for the

period of December 1, 2025 to December 1, 2026, for Finance-Tort Liability, be, and it is

hereby approved for issuance of contract purchase order by the Procurement Division to

Alliant, 353 N. Clark Street, Chicago, Illinois 60654, for a contract total amount not to

exceed $1,049,048.00.

APPROVED

Paula Garcia

Saba Haider

RESULT:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

AYES:

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

Garcia, Haider, Honig, Krajewski, LaPlante, Martinez, Ozog,

Tornatore, Yoo, and Zay

Schwarze

ABSENT:

9.O.

FI-P-0014-25

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

Insurance Services, Inc. (Chubb), to secure property insurance for the County and the

Health Department, for the Finance Department, for the period of December 1, 2025 to

December 1, 2026, for a contract total amount not to exceed $397,747. 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 for insurance carrier (Chubb) to provide

property insurance for all County properties including the Health Department, also

including flood coverage insurance, for the period of December 1, 2025 to December 1,

2026, for the Finance Department.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that County contract, covering said, to

secure property insurance for all County properties including the Health Department, and

including flood coverage insurance, for the Finance Department, for the period of

December 1, 2025 to December 1, 2026, be, and it is hereby approved for issuance of a

contract purchase order by the Procurement Division to Alliant, 353 N. Clark Street,

Chicago, IL 60654, for a contract total not to exceed $397,747.00.

APPROVED

Paula Garcia

Saba Haider

RESULT:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

AYES:

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

Garcia, Haider, Honig, Krajewski, LaPlante, Martinez, Ozog,

Tornatore, Yoo, and Zay

Schwarze

ABSENT:

9.P.

FI-P-0015-25

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

Insurance Services, Inc. (Safety National), to secure excess workers' compensation

insurance for the County and the Health Department, for Finance - Tort Liability, for the

period of December 1, 2025 to December 1, 2026, for a contract total amount not to

exceed $202,996. 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 for insurance carrier (Safety National), to

provide workers' compensation insurance, for the County and the Health Department, for

the period of December 1, 2025 to December 1, 2026, for Finance-Tort Liability.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that County contract covering said, to

provide Workers' Compensation Insurance to the County and the Health Department, for

the period December 1, 2025 to December 1, 2026, for Finance-Tort Liability, be, and it

is hereby approved for issuance of a contract purchase order, by the Procurement

Division to Alliant, 353 N. Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60654, for a contract total not to

exceed $202,996.00.

APPROVED

Paula Garcia

Lucy Evans

RESULT:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

AYES:

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

Garcia, Haider, Honig, Krajewski, LaPlante, Martinez, Ozog,

Tornatore, Yoo, and Zay

Schwarze

ABSENT:

10.

11.

12.

ANIMAL SERVICES - KRAJEWSKI

Committee Update

DEVELOPMENT - TORNATORE

Committee Update

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - YOO

Committee Update

12.A.

ED-R-0002-25

Service Agreement between the County of DuPage and Choose DuPage, Contract Date

December 1, 2025 to November 30, 2027.

WHEREAS, Choose DuPage is a not-for-profit Economic Development

Corporation existing under the laws of the State of Illinois and organized for the purpose

of promoting the economic development of DuPage County; and

WHEREAS, Choose DuPage represents the cooperative effort between the

interests of business and government, and is a partnership between business and

government, including the County of DuPage (“County”), charged with advancing the

economy of DuPage County by, amongst other methods, promoting job creation and

retention within DuPage County; and

WHEREAS, the County desires to support and assist Choose DuPage in

furtherance of the not-for-profit’s endeavors and, historically, has rendered such support

in the form of financial assistance; and

WHEREAS, an existing Service Agreement between the County of DuPage and

Choose DuPage, which among other things, sets forth an arrangement whereby the

County and Choose DuPage cost-share certain services, was originally adopted by the

DuPage County Board on the 27th day of October 2009 and has been subsequently

renewed with the current agreement set to expire on November 30, 2025; and

WHEREAS, the County desires to continue its support of Choose DuPage with a

new Service Agreement, attached hereto, which shall take effect on December 1, 2025;

and

WHEREAS, the County agrees to support Choose DuPage by providing monthly

financial assistance; and

WHEREAS, the value of such financial assistance shall be in an amount not to

exceed the County’s Contribution Limit, to be specified annually by the DuPage County

Board; and

WHEREAS, any payments made to Choose DuPage shall be used for business

activities that support economic development endeavors; and

WHEREAS, Choose DuPage agrees to incur all other costs associated with its

day-to-day operations; and

WHEREAS, the attached Service Agreement shall control the relationship

between the County and Choose DuPage, in part, with regard to the County’s support of

Choose DuPage and in part in return for securing private sector investment within the

County.

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

County is hereby authorized to enter into the Service Agreement with Choose DuPage,

attached hereto, for the purpose of providing financial support and that the County Board

Chair is directed to sign the aforesaid Agreement on behalf of the COUNTY; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County Clerk transmit copies of this

resolution and any documents attached and made a part hereof, to Lisa Smith, State’s

Attorney’s Office; the County Board Office c/o Joan Olson, Chief Communications

Officer; Finance Department c/o Jeff Martynowicz, Chief Financial and Administrative

Officer, 421 N. County Farm Road, Wheaton, Illinois 60187; and Choose DuPage, c/o

Greg Bedalov, President and CEO, 2001 Butterfield Rd, Suite 235, Downers Grove,

Illinois 60515.

Enacted and approved this 28th day of October 2025 at Wheaton,

APPROVED

Yeena Yoo

RESULT:

MOVER:

Sadia Covert

SECONDER:

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

Haider, Honig, Krajewski, LaPlante, Martinez, Ozog, Tornatore,

Yoo, and Zay

AYES:

Eckhoff, and Schwarze

ABSENT:

13.

14.

ENVIRONMENTAL - HAIDER

Committee Update

HUMAN SERVICES - SCHWARZE

Committee Update

14.A.

HS-R-0018-25

DuPage Care Center Rate Increase to increase the per patient day charges last fixed by

Resolution HS-R-0018-24, approved October 22, 2024, from $468 per day to $487 per

day for Standard Custodial Care and from $487 per day to $506 per day for Alzheimer's

Special Care and from $668 per day to $695 per day for Post-Acute Care, and $400 per

day for Respite Care, effective December 1, 2025. (DuPage Care Center)

WHEREAS the cost per person for care and services to residents at the DuPage

Care Center has increased since the rates were last adjusted by Resolution HS-R-0018-24

approved October 22, 2024, and

WHEREAS it is necessary that the charges per person for care and select services

be changed to offset the costs for such care and services and be in conjunction with the

increased Medicaid Rate.

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

effective December 1, 2025, the charges per patient day at the DuPage Care Center will

be changed from $468.00 per day to $487.00 per day for Standard Custodial Care and

from $487.00 per day to $506.00 per day for Alzheimer’s Special Care and from $668.00

per day to $695.00 per day for Post-Acute Care, and $400.00 per day for Respite Care.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the DuPage County Board that for the Private

Pay residents residing at the DuPage Care Center as of November 30, 2023, the above

rates will be contractually adjusted to only reflect a 4% increase of rates as per Resolution

HS-R-008-24 approved October 22, 2024.

APPROVED

Paula Garcia

Kari Galassi

RESULT:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

AYES:

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

Garcia, Haider, Honig, Krajewski, LaPlante, Martinez, Ozog,

Tornatore, Yoo, and Zay

Schwarze

ABSENT:

14.B.

HS-P-0050-25

Recommendation for the approval of a contract purchase order to Metropolitan

Industries, Inc., to provide, deliver and install a Metropolitan "Metro-Prime" pump

system, for the DuPage Care Center, for the period of October 28, 2025 through October

27, 2026, for a total contract amount not to exceed $51,220. Per 55 ILCS 5/5-1022(c) not

suitable for competitive bids. (Sole Source - sole manufacturer)

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

Human Services Committee recommends County Board approval for the issuance of a contract to

Metropolitan Industries, Inc., to provide , deliver and install a Metropolitan “Metro-Prime” pump

system, for the period of October 28, 2025 through October 27, 2026, for the DuPage Care

Center.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that County Contract, covering said, to

provide, furnish, and install a Metropolitan “Metro-Prime” pump system for the period of

October 28, 2025 through October 27, 2026 for the DuPage Care Center, be, and it is hereby

approved for issuance of a contract by the Procurement Division to, Metropolitan Industries,

Inc., 37 Forestwood Drive, Romeoville, Illinois 60446-1343, for a contract total amount not to

exceed $ 51,221.00. Pursuant to 55 ILCS 5/5-1022 (c) not suitable for competitive bids. (Sole

provider manufacturer.)

APPROVED

Paula Garcia

Kari Galassi

RESULT:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

AYES:

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

Garcia, Haider, Honig, Krajewski, LaPlante, Martinez, Ozog,

Tornatore, Yoo, and Zay

Schwarze

ABSENT:

14.C.

HS-P-0051-25

Recommendation for the approval of a contract purchase order to Valdes Supply, to

furnish and deliver restroom tissue, paper towels and facial tissue (group 2), as needed for

the DuPage Care Center, for the period of December 1, 2025 through November 30,

2026, for a contract total not to exceed $69,000; per bid renewal #22-112-FM, third and

final optional renewal.

WHEREAS, bids 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 Valdes Supply, for restroom tissue, paper towels

and facial tissue (group 2), for the period of December 1, 2025 through November 30,

2026, for the DuPage Care Center.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that said contract is for restroom

tissue, paper towels and facial tissue (group 2), for the period of December 1, 2025

through November 30, 2026 for the DuPage Care Center per bid renewal #22-112-FM,

be, and it is hereby approved for the issuance of a contract purchase order by the

Procurement Division to Valdes Supply, 667 Chaddwick Drive, Wheeling, Illinois 60090,

for a contract total amount of $69,000.00.

APPROVED

Paula Garcia

Kari Galassi

RESULT:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

AYES:

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

Garcia, Haider, Honig, Krajewski, LaPlante, Martinez, Ozog,

Tornatore, Yoo, and Zay

Schwarze

ABSENT:

14.D.

HS-P-0052-25

Recommendation for the approval of a contract purchase order to AirGas USA, LLC, to

provide liquid portable oxygen, for the residents at the DuPage Care Center, for the

period of December 1, 2025 through November 30, 2026, for a contract total amount not

to exceed $50,000; under bid renewal #22-105-DCC, third and final optional renewal.

WHEREAS, bids 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 AirGas USA, LLC, to provide liquid portable

oxygen, for the period of December 1, 2025 through November 30, 2026, for the DuPage

Care Center.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that said contract is to provide liquid

portable oxygen, for the period of December 1, 2025 through November 30, 2026 for the

DuPage Care Center per bid renewal #22-105-DCC, be, and it is hereby approved for the

issuance of a contract purchase order by the Procurement Division to AirGas USA, LLC,

Post Office Box 73445, Chicago, Illinois 60673-4445, for a contract total amount of

$50,000.00.

APPROVED

Paula Garcia

Kari Galassi

RESULT:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

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

Garcia, Haider, Honig, Krajewski, LaPlante, Martinez, Ozog,

Tornatore, Yoo, and Zay

AYES:

Schwarze

ABSENT:

14.E.

HS-P-0053-25

Recommendation for the approval of a contract purchase order to Sysco Chicago, Inc., to

provide primary food, supplies and chemicals, for the DuPage Care Center, for the period

of December 1, 2025 through November 30, 2026, for a total contract amount not to

exceed $1,363,020; under bid renewal #22-082-DCC, third and final optional renewal.

WHEREAS, bids 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 Sysco Chicago, Inc., to provide primary food,

supplies and chemicals, for the period of December 1, 2025 through November 30, 2026,

for the DuPage Care Center.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that said contract is to provide primary

food, supplies and chemicals, for the period of December 1, 2025 through November 30,

2026 for the DuPage Care Center per bid renewal #22-082-DCC, be, and it is hereby

approved for the issuance of a contract purchase order by the Procurement Division to

Sysco Chicago, Inc., 250 Weiboldt Drive, Des Plaines, Illinois 60016, for a contract total

amount of $1,363,020.00.

APPROVED

Paula Garcia

Saba Haider

RESULT:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

AYES:

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

Garcia, Haider, Honig, Krajewski, LaPlante, Martinez, Ozog,

Tornatore, Yoo, and Zay

Schwarze

ABSENT:

15.

JUDICIAL AND PUBLIC SAFETY - EVANS

Committee Update

15.A.

JPS-P-0046-25

Recommendation for the approval of a contract to Audriana T. Anderson of the Law Firm

of Anderson Attorneys & Advisors, LLC, to provide professional services as a Child

Protection GAL Attorney assigned to juvenile cases, for the period of November 1, 2025

through October 31, 2026, for a contract total amount not to exceed $42,000. Other

professional services not suitable for competitive bid per 55 ILCS 5/5-1022(c). Vendor

selected pursuant to DuPage County Procurement Ordinance 2-353(1)(b). (18th Judicial

Circuit Court)

WHEREAS, an agreement has been negotiated 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 provide professional services as a Child

Protection GAL Attorney assigned to juvenile cases, representing abused, neglected,

dependent or delinquent minors or family members, where the DuPage County Public

Defender may not represent a party, including appeals in these matters, for the period of

November 1, 2025 through October 31, 2026, for the 18th Judicial Circuit Court.

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

professional services as a Child Protection GAL Attorney assigned to juvenile cases,

representing abused, neglected, dependent or delinquent minors or family members,

where the DuPage County Public Defender may not represent a party, including appeals

in these matters, for the period of November 1, 2025 through October 31, 2026 for the

18th Judicial Circuit Court, be, and it is hereby approved for issuance of a contract

purchase order by the Procurement Division to Audriana T. Anderson of the Law Firm of

Anderson Attorneys & Advisors, LLC, 2150 Manchester Road, Suite 101, Wheaton, IL

60187, for a contract total amount not to exceed $42,000.

APPROVED

Lucy Evans

Yeena Yoo

RESULT:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

AYES:

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

Garcia, Haider, Honig, Krajewski, LaPlante, Martinez, Ozog,

Tornatore, Yoo, and Zay

Schwarze

ABSENT:

Motion to Table

Member Yoo moved and Member DeSart seconded a motion to table JPS-P-0047-25. After a

discussion, Member Yoo pulled her original motion.

Motion to Postpone

Member Yoo moved and Member DeSart seconded a motion to postpone JPS-P-0047-25 to the

November 12, 2025 County Board meeting. Members Childress, Covert, DeSart, Garcia, Haider,

Honig, Martinez, Ozog, and Yoo voted "aye." Members Cahill, Eckhoff, Evans, Galassi,

Krajewski, LaPlante, Tornatore, and Zay voted "nay." Member Schwarze was absent. Motion

passed.

15.B.

JPS-P-0047-25

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

purchase of a tethered drone, for the Sheriff's Office, for the period of October 28, 2025

through October 27, 2030, for a contract total not to exceed $67,892.25. Contract

pursuant to the Intergovernmental Cooperation Act (Sourcewell Contract 080922-SAF).

(Sheriff's Office)

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 the purchase of a

tethered drone; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to Intergovernmental Agreement between the County of

DuPage and the Sourcewell Contract # 080922-SAF, the County of DuPage will contract

with Safeware, Inc; and

WHEREAS, the Judicial and Public Safety Committee recommends County

Board approval for the issuance of a contract to Safeware, Inc, FOR the purchase of a

tethered drone, for the period of October 28, 2025 through October 27, 2030, for Sheriff’s

Office.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that County contract, covering said for

the purchase of a tethered drone, for the period of October 28, 2025 through

October 27, 2030, for Sheriff’s Office, be, and it is hereby approved for issuance

of a contract by the Procurement Division to Safeware, Inc, 4403 Forbes Blvd

Lanham, MD 20706-432, for a contract total amount not to exceed $67,892.25,

per contract pursuant to the Sourcewell Contract #080922-SAF.

TABLED

RESULT:

16.

17.

LEGISLATIVE - DESART

Committee Update

PUBLIC WORKS - CHILDRESS

Committee Update

17.A.

PW-P-0030-25

Recommendation for the approval of a contract to Sutton Ford, Inc., for a F-350 4X4

Super Chassis Cab with a service body attachment, for Public Works, for the period of

October 28, 2025 to June 30, 2026, for a total contract amount not to exceed $80,767.

Contract pursuant to the Governmental Joint Purchasing Act, 30 ILCS 525/2 (Suburban

Purchasing Cooperative #222).

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 a F-350 4x4

Super Chassis Cab with a service body attachment; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to Intergovernmental Agreement between the County of

DuPage and the Suburban Purchasing Cooperative, the County of DuPage will contract

with Sutton Ford, Inc.; and

WHEREAS, the Public Works Committee recommends County Board approval

for the issuance of a contract to Sutton Ford, Inc., FOR a F-350 4x4 Super Chassis Cab

with a service body attachment, for the period of October 28, 2025 through June 30,

2026, for Public Works.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that County contract, covering said for

a F-350 4x4 Super Chassis Cab with a service body attachment, for the period of

October 28, 2025 through June 30, 2026, for Public Works, be, and it is hereby

approved for issuance of a contract by the Procurement Division to Sutton Ford,

Inc., 21315 Central Ave, Matteson, Illinois, 60443, for a contract total amount not

to exceed $80,767, per contract pursuant to the Suburban Purchasing Cooperative

Contract #222.

APPROVED

RESULT:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

AYES:

Michael Childress

Kari Galassi

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

Garcia, Haider, Krajewski, LaPlante, Martinez, Ozog, Tornatore,

Yoo, and Zay

Honig, and Schwarze

ABSENT:

17.B.

PW-P-0031-25

Recommendation for the approval of a contract to Currie Motors Fleet, for a Ford F-150

4X4 Super Crew Cab and a Ford Explorer 4WD, for Public Works, for the period of

October 28, 2025 to June 30, 2026, for a total contract amount not to exceed $83,477.

Contract pursuant to the Governmental Joint Purchasing Act (Suburban Purchasing

Cooperative #231 and #232).

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 a Ford F-150 4X4

Super Crew Cab and a Ford Explorer 4WD; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to Intergovernmental Agreement between the County of

DuPage and the Suburban Purchasing Cooperative, the County of DuPage will contract

with Currie Motors Fleet; and

WHEREAS, the Public Works Committee recommends County Board approval

for the issuance of a contract to Currie Motors Fleet, FOR a Ford F-150 4X4 Super Crew

Cab and a Ford Explorer 4WD, for the period of October 28, 2025 through June 30,

2026, for Public Works.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that County contract, covering said for

a Ford F-150 4X4 Super Crew Cab and a Ford Explorer 4WD, for the period of

October 28, 2025 through June 30, 2026, for Public Works, be, and it is hereby

approved for issuance of a contract by the Procurement Division to Currie Motors

Fleet, 10125 West Laraway Road, Frankfort, Illinois, 60423, for a contract total

amount not to exceed $83,477, per contract pursuant to the Suburban Purchasing

Cooperative Contract # 231 and #232.

APPROVED

RESULT:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

AYES:

Michael Childress

Kari Galassi

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

Garcia, Haider, Krajewski, LaPlante, Martinez, Ozog, Tornatore,

Yoo, and Zay

Honig, and Schwarze

ABSENT:

17.C.

FM-P-0051-25

Recommendation for the approval of a contract purchase order to Interstate Power

Systems, Inc., to provide parts and labor for scheduled preventive maintenance, and on an

as-needed basis to maintain and repair generators at the Standby Power Facility, for

Facilities Management, for the period of January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2028, for

a total contract amount not to exceed $163,693.34. Per 55 ILCS 5/5-1022(c) not suitable

for competitive bids. (Sole Source - authorized parts and service provider for this area.)

APPROVED

RESULT:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

AYES:

Michael Childress

Paula Garcia

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

Garcia, Haider, Honig, Krajewski, LaPlante, Martinez, Ozog,

Tornatore, Yoo, and Zay

Schwarze

ABSENT:

18.

19.

20.

STORMWATER - ZAY

Committee Update

TECHNOLOGY - COVERT

Committee Update

TRANSPORTATION - OZOG

Committee Update

20.A.

25-2623

DT-R-0042A-24 - Amendment to DT-R-0042-24, Agreement between the County of

DuPage, Illinois and PACE, for establishment of a pilot rideshare access program for the

Willowbrook/Hinsdale Lake Terrace neighborhood (estimated County cost $ 500,000).

WHEREAS, the DuPage County Board heretofore adopted Resolution

DT-R-0042-24 on November 12, 2024, granting approval for the County of DuPage

(hereinafter referred to as COUNTY) to enter an agreement with Pace, the Suburban Bus

Division of the Regional Transportation Authority (hereinafter referred to as PACE), to

implement a Pilot Rideshare Access Program (hereinafter, “RAP”) for the Hinsdale Lake

Terrace and adjacent neighborhoods in unincorporated DuPage County, in order to

facilitate mobility, safety, and economic development (“AGREEMENT”); and

WHEREAS, since the execution of the aforementioned AGREEMENT

(COUNTY Resolution DT-R-0042-24), the RAP has proven to be very successful with a

large number of community members utilizing the service to travel to destinations

surrounding Hinsdale Lake Terrace, and the actual cost to the COUNTY to fund the RAP

has exceeded the originally estimated costs; and

WHEREAS, sufficient funds have been appropriated by the COUNTY to pay for

its share of the RAP through the end of fiscal year 2025; and

WHEREAS, the RAP will continue in fiscal year 2026 provided that adequate

funds from an eligible source are included in the County’s Fiscal Year 2026 budget; and

WHEREAS, the Division of Transportation, after receiving direction from the

DuPage County Transportation Committee, requested that PACE renegotiate the

underlying agreement for service with its rideshare service partner, Uber, for eventual

review and approval by the DuPage Couty Board; and

WHEREAS, the County Board passed a resolution requesting PACE renegotiate

the underlying agreement for service with Uber (County Resolution DT-R-0028-25); and

WHEREAS, PACE has negotiated the updated fees and prepared the First

Amendment to Rideshare Access Program Reimbursement Agreement between Pace and

the County of DuPage (“AGREEMENT”), with new rates effective November 1, 2025.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the DuPage County Chair is

hereby authorized and directed to sign on behalf of the COUNTY, and the DuPage

County Clerk is hereby authorized to attest thereto, the attached AMENDMENT between

the County of DuPage and PACE; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Director of Transportation or his designee

is hereby authorized to execute any other documents necessary and pertinent to said

AMENDMENT and shall take such action as may be necessary to carry out the terms of

said AMENDMENT; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that three (3) original copies of this Resolution

and AMENDMENT be sent to PACE for execution, by and through the DuPage County

Division of Transportation.

APPROVED

Mary Ozog

Sadia Covert

RESULT:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

AYES:

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

Garcia, Haider, Honig, Krajewski, LaPlante, Martinez, Ozog,

Tornatore, Yoo, and Zay

Schwarze

ABSENT:

25-2489

20.B.

DT-P-0003B-24 - Amendment to DT-P-0003A-24, which increased the contract amount

issued to Alfred Benesch by $138,568; due to a scrivener’s error the increase should have

read $138,658, making the new contract amount $1,001,997, an increase of 16.06%.

WHEREAS, the DuPage County Board heretofore adopted Resolution

DT-P-0003-24 on January 23, 2024 issuing a contract to Alfred Benesch & Company, for

improvements at Geneva Road bridge over the West Branch of the DuPage River,

Section 18-00206-10-BR; and

WHEREAS, change order DT-P-0003A-24 was approved by the DuPage County

Board on September 23, 2025, increasing the contract by $138,568.00; and

WHEREAS, due to a scrivener’s error, the increase to the contract should have

read $138,658.00; for the period of January 23, 2024 through November 30, 2026, with a

new contract amount of $1,001,997.00, an increase of 16.06%.

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

new contract amount read $1,001,979.00, an increase of $138,658.00, +16.06%.

APPROVED

Mary Ozog

Saba Haider

RESULT:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

AYES:

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

Garcia, Haider, Honig, Krajewski, LaPlante, Martinez, Ozog,

Tornatore, Yoo, and Zay

Schwarze

ABSENT:

20.C.

DT-R-0033-25

Intergovernmental Agreement Between the County of DuPage and Downers Grove

Township Road District, for the Downers Grove Township 2025 Road Maintenance

Program, Section 25-03128-01-RS (No County cost).

WHEREAS, the County of DuPage (hereinafter referred to as COUNTY) and

the Downers Grove Township Road District (hereinafter referred to as the TOWNSHIP)

are authorized by the 1970 Illinois Constitution, Article VII, Paragraph 10 and by the

Intergovernmental Cooperation Act 5 ILCS 220/1 et seq. to enter into agreements with

each other; and

WHEREAS, the COUNTY is required to hold on deposit Township Motor Fuel

Tax funds, and when authorized by the TOWNSHIP with the approval of the Illinois

Department of Transportation (hereinafter referred to as IDOT), enter into contracts for

improvements to TOWNSHIP roads using said Township Motor Fuel Tax funds; and

WHEREAS, the COUNTY, on behalf of the TOWNSHIP, will publish a contract

proposal for Section 25-03128-01-RS (hereinafter referred to as the PROJECT) setting

forth the terms, conditions and specifications (a copy of which is incorporated herein by

reference); and

WHEREAS, the estimated cost of said PROJECT is $1,149,817.38; and

WHEREAS, the COUNTY is holding on deposit $300,000.00 in TOWNSHIP

Motor Fuel Tax funds which has been authorized by IDOT for use on the PROJECT; and

WHEREAS, it is necessary for the COUNTY to pay the remaining balance of the

PROJECT cost with additional funds received from the TOWNSHIP; and

WHEREAS, an Agreement has been prepared and attached hereto which outlines

the project and financial responsibilities between the COUNTY and the TOWNSHIP;

and

WHEREAS, said Agreement must be executed and additional funds received

from the TOWNSHIP before the PROJECT may proceed.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the DuPage County Chair is

hereby authorized and directed to sign on behalf of the COUNTY, and that the DuPage

County Clerk is hereby authorized to attest thereto, the attached Agreement with the

TOWNSHIP; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Director of Transportation or his

designee, is hereby authorized to execute any and all documents necessary and pertinent

to said Agreement and/or above referenced conveyances, upon review of said documents

by the State’s Attorney’s Office; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that one (1) certified copy of this Resolution and

one (1) duplicate original Agreement be sent to the Downers Grove Township Highway

Commissioner, by and through the Division of Transportation.

APPROVED

Mary Ozog

Paula Garcia

RESULT:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

AYES:

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

Garcia, Haider, Honig, Krajewski, LaPlante, Martinez, Ozog,

Tornatore, Yoo, and Zay

Schwarze

ABSENT:

20.D.

DT-P-0050-25

Recommendation for the approval of a contract to Ciorba Group, Inc., for Professional

Phase I Preliminary Engineering Services for improvements along CH 4/Bloomingdale

Road Bridge Improvements over Chicago Central & Pacific Railroad, Section

22-00184-12-BR, for a contract total not to exceed $308,511. Professional Services

(Architects, Engineers and Land Surveyors) vetted through a qualification-based selection

process in compliance with the Illinois Local Government Professional Services

Selection Act, 50 ILCS 510/0.01 et seq.

WHEREAS, the County of DuPage (hereinafter “COUNTY”) by virtue of its

power set forth in “Counties Code” (55 ILCS 5/5-1001 et. seq.) and “Illinois Highway

Code” (605 ILCS 5/5-101 et. seq.) is authorized to enter into this agreement; and

WHEREAS, the COUNTY requires Professional Phase I Preliminary Engineering

Services for improvements along CH 4/Bloomingdale Road Bridge Improvements over

Chicago Central & Pacific Railroad, Section 22-00184-12-BR; and

WHEREAS, Ciorba Group, Inc. (hereinafter “CONSULTANT”) has experience

and expertise in this area and is in the business of providing such professional design

engineering services, and is willing to perform the required services for an amount not to

exceed $308,511.00; and

WHEREAS, the COUNTY has selected the CONSULTANT in accordance with

the Professional Services Selection Process found in Section 2-353(1)(a) of the DuPage

County Procurement Ordinance; and

WHEREAS, the Transportation Committee has reviewed and recommends

approval of the attached Agreement at the specified amount, to be completed by October

31, 2028.

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

attached Agreement between the County of DuPage and Ciorba Group, Inc. be hereby

accepted and approved for a contract total not to exceed $308,511.00 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 an original copy of this Resolution and

Agreement be transmitted to Ciorba Group, Inc., 8725 W. Higgins Road, Suite 600,

Chicago, IL 60631, by and through the Division of Transportation.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the County Clerk transmit a copy of this

Resolution and any associated Illinois Department of Transportation BLR form

appropriating the necessary motor fuel tax funds to pay for the improvement to the State

of Illinois Department of Transportation, by and through the Division of Transportation.

APPROVED

Mary Ozog

Paula Garcia

RESULT:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

AYES:

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

Garcia, Haider, Honig, Krajewski, LaPlante, Martinez, Ozog,

Tornatore, Yoo, and Zay

Schwarze

ABSENT:

20.E.

DT-P-0049-25

Recommendation for the approval of a contract issued to Mathewson Right-of-Way

Company, for Professional Right-of-Way Negotiation Services, as needed for the

Division of Transportation, for a contract not to exceed $200,000. Other Professional

Services not suitable for competitive bid per 55 ILCS 5/5-1022(c). Vendor selected

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

WHEREAS, the County of DuPage (hereinafter referred to as COUNTY) by virtue of

its power set forth in “Counties Code” (55 ILCS 5/5-1001 et. seq.) and “Illinois Highway

Code” (605 ILCS 5/5-101 et. seq.) is authorized to enter into this agreement; and

WHEREAS, the COUNTY requires Professional Right-of-Way Negotiation Services,

as needed for the Division of Transportation; and

WHEREAS, Mathewson Right-of-Way Company (hereinafter referred to as

CONSULTANT) has experience and expertise in this area and is in the business of providing

such professional right-of-way negotiation services, and is willing to perform the required

services for an amount not to exceed $200,000.00; and

WHEREAS, the COUNTY has selected the CONSULTANT in accordance with the

Professional Services Selection Process found in Section 2-353 of the DuPage County

Purchasing Ordinance; and

WHEREAS, the Transportation Committee has reviewed and recommends approval

of the attached Agreement at the specified amount.

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

attached Agreement between the County of DuPage and Mathewson Right-of-Way

Company be hereby accepted and approved for a contract total amount of $200,000.00 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 an original copy of this Resolution and

Agreement be transmitted to Mathewson Right-of-Way Company, 2024 Hickory Road,

Suite 205, Homewood, Illinois 60430, by and through the Division of Transportation.

APPROVED

Mary Ozog

Paula Garcia

RESULT:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

AYES:

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

Garcia, Haider, Honig, Krajewski, LaPlante, Martinez, Ozog,

Tornatore, Yoo, and Zay

Schwarze

ABSENT:

Recess

The County Board took a brief recess at 12:30 PM returning to the board room at 12:40 PM. On

roll call, all members were present; Member Covert and Schwarze were absent.

COUNTY BOARD - CHILDRESS

8.A.

CB-R-0076-25

Appointment of Jeremy Wang to the Downers Grove Sanitary District.

WHEREAS, Deborah A. Conroy has submitted to the County Board her

re-appointment of Jeremy Wang as a Trustee of the Downers Grove Sanitary District; and

WHEREAS, such re-appointment requires the advice and consent of the County

Board pursuant to 70 ILCS 2805/3; and

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

County Board does hereby advise and consent to the re-appointment of Jeremy Wang as a

Trustee of the Downers Grove Sanitary District for a term expiring May 31st, 2027; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the “Notice of Appointment” 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: Jeremy Wang; Amy R. Underwood, General Manager, 2710 Curtiss

Street, P.O. Box 1412, Downers Grove, IL 60515.

APPROVED

RESULT:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

AYES:

Michael Childress

Brian Krajewski

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

Garcia, Haider, Honig, Krajewski, LaPlante, Martinez, Ozog,

Tornatore, Yoo, and Zay

Schwarze

ABSENT:

8.B.

CB-R-0077-25

Resolution Approving Member Initiative Program Agreements.

WHEREAS, the DuPage County Board has appropriated approximately $1.8

million for use in the Member Initiative Program (MIP) as part of FI-O-0010-24, and

WHEREAS, various members of the DuPage County Board have submitted

applications for the use of MIP funds for various not-for-profit and municipal entities,

and

WHEREAS, the DuPage County Board has considered the applications of the

following entities:

a. Village of Bensenville ($5,000)

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

the DuPage County Chair to enter into agreements substantially in the form of the

agreements attached as part of Exhibit A to this Resolution, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this Resolution is to be sent to

each of the above referenced entities at the following addresses:

a. Village of Bensenville, c/o Sean Flynn, 12 S. Center Street, Bensenville, IL 60106

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this Resolution is to be directed to:

(1) the DuPage County Clerk, (2) the DuPage County Finance Department, (3) the

DuPage County Treasurer, and (4) the DuPage County Auditor.

APPROVED

RESULT:

Michael Childress

Kari Galassi

MOVER:

SECONDER:

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

Garcia, Haider, Honig, Krajewski, LaPlante, Martinez, Ozog,

Tornatore, Yoo, and Zay

AYES:

Schwarze

ABSENT:

8.C.

CB-R-0078-25

Resolution Supporting Due Process and a Fair Path to Citizenship.

WHEREAS, DuPage County is home to nearly one million residents, spanning

diverse cultures and backgrounds, who all contribute to our rich cultural and social fabric,

contributing every day to our vibrant economy and educational systems; and

WHEREAS, DuPage County remains committed to its responsibilities under the

law while ensuring that every person, regardless of race, immigration status, or national

origin, is treated with dignity and afforded basic protections; and

WHEREAS, this and previous sessions of Congress have utterly failed in their

responsibility to work together in a bipartisan manner to effectively create a legal, fair

and achievable path to citizenship for those who want to become U.S. citizens, and

WHEREAS, due to the failure to create reasonable and enforceable immigration

procedures, officers with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) have been

sent to detain and arrest residents in certain areas of the country, causing fear among

residents in DuPage County, impeding the ability of many of our local residents to

conduct routine business, access jobs, schools, social, legal and medical services; and

WHEREAS, DuPage County does not assist with or participate in federal

immigration enforcement activities and is not notified in advance of ICE actions taking

place throughout the County or on the County campus; and

WHEREAS, too often, those detained are not provided due process and equal

treatment under the law; and

WHEREAS, the DuPage County Board stands for basic human rights that allow

our residents to live in peace in their own neighborhoods and calls for due process for all

individuals in our nation; and

WHEREAS, Illinois statute 55 ILCS5/5-1005 gives DuPage County the power to

perform “acts in relation to the property and concerns of the county necessary to the

exercise of its corporate powers;” and;

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

strongly supports the constitutional rights of all residents of the County, and we insist that

each individual in our nation receive the basic right to due process, legal representation,

and equal protection under the law; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the DuPage County Board objects to the

incursions into local communities and neighborhoods disrupting the lives of law-abiding

residents and the instances in our region where enforcement has led to injury and

bloodshed; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the DuPage County Board demands that the

energy, time and funds used for the current immigration enforcement action be shifted

toward a good faith, bipartisan effort in Congress to create immigration reform providing

a clear, achievable, legal process for those who seek to become citizens of the United

States, rather than making our counties, cities, towns the scenes where this federal failure

plays out; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, DuPage upholds its right to declare specific

County property private or for employee use only, thereby preventing those areas to be

used to assemble, mobilize, deploy vehicles, equipment, or materials or related personnel

for the purpose of carrying out civil immigration enforcement efforts; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the DuPage County Board affirms its

dedication to being a safe and inclusive community for all.

APPROVED

Michael Childress

Yeena Yoo

RESULT:

MOVER:

SECONDER:

AYES:

Childress, Covert, DeSart, Evans, Garcia, Haider, Honig, LaPlante,

Martinez, Ozog, Tornatore, and Yoo

Eckhoff

NAY:

Cronin Cahill, Galassi, Krajewski, Schwarze, and Zay

ABSENT:

21.

OLD BUSINESS

The following members made comment:

Yoo: Gun violence memorial

Covert: Immigration resources

22.

23.

NEW BUSINESS

No new business was discussed.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

There was no Executive Session.

23.A. Pursuant to Open Meetings Act 5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (2) - Collective Negotiating Matters

23.B. Pursuant to Open Meetings Act 5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (11) - Litigation