421 N. COUNTY FARM ROAD  
WHEATON, IL 60187  
DU PAGE COUNTY  
Finance Committee  
Summary  
Tuesday, July 14, 2026  
8:00 AM  
County Board Room  
1.  
CALL TO ORDER  
8:00 AM meeting was called to order by Chair Garcia at 8:00 AM.  
2.  
ROLL CALL  
Childress, Covert, DeSart, Eckhoff, Evans, Galassi, Deacon Garcia,  
Honig, Krajewski, LaPlante, Martinez, Schwarze, Tornatore, Yoo,  
and Zay  
PRESENT  
ABSENT  
Cronin Cahill, Haider, and Ozog  
Member Childress arrived at 8:04 AM. Member Tornatore arrived at 8:07 AM.  
3.  
4.  
5.  
PUBLIC COMMENT  
No public comments were offered.  
CHAIRWOMAN'S REMARKS - CHAIR GARCIA  
Chair Garcia noted that FY2027 budgets have been received from all departments.  
APPROVAL OF MINUTES  
5.A.  
Finance Committee - Regular Meeting - Tuesday, June 23, 2026  
APPROVED  
Lucy Evans  
Kari Galassi  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYES:  
Covert, DeSart, Eckhoff, Evans, Galassi, Deacon Garcia, Honig,  
Krajewski, LaPlante, Martinez, Schwarze, Yoo, and Zay  
Childress, Cronin Cahill, Haider, Ozog, and Tornatore  
ABSENT:  
6.  
BUDGET TRANSFERS  
6.A.  
Budget Transfers 07-14-2026 - Various Companies and Accounting Units  
APPROVED  
Sadia Covert  
Yeena Yoo  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
Covert, DeSart, Eckhoff, Evans, Galassi, Deacon Garcia, Honig,  
Krajewski, LaPlante, Martinez, Schwarze, Yoo, and Zay  
AYES:  
Childress, Cronin Cahill, Haider, Ozog, and Tornatore  
ABSENT:  
7.  
PROCUREMENT REQUISITIONS  
Finance - Garcia  
A.  
7.A.1.  
Recommendation for the approval of a contract to Endeavor Health Edward Hospital  
d/b/a Edward Occupational Health, to provide health-related services including TB tests,  
chest x-rays, drug screens, and functional job screens, for Human Resources, for the  
period of July 18, 2026 through July 17, 2027, for a contract total amount of $27,983; per  
bid #24-055-HR, second optional one-year contract renewal. (Human Resources)  
APPROVED  
Sadia Covert  
Lucy Evans  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYES:  
Covert, DeSart, Eckhoff, Evans, Galassi, Deacon Garcia, Honig,  
Krajewski, LaPlante, Martinez, Schwarze, Yoo, and Zay  
Childress, Cronin Cahill, Haider, Ozog, and Tornatore  
ABSENT:  
7.A.2.  
Recommendation for the approval of a contract purchase order issued to Mail Services,  
LLC, for the procurement of assessment mailers to DuPage County taxpayers, for the  
Supervisor of Assessments, for the period of August 8, 2026 through August 7, 2027, for  
a contract amount not to exceed $95,000; per renewal of bid #23-077-TRES, second and  
final renewal option. (Supervisor of Assessments)  
APPROVED  
Yeena Yoo  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYES:  
Sadia Covert  
Covert, DeSart, Eckhoff, Evans, Galassi, Deacon Garcia, Honig,  
Krajewski, LaPlante, Martinez, Schwarze, Yoo, and Zay  
Childress, Cronin Cahill, Haider, Ozog, and Tornatore  
ABSENT:  
B.  
Economic Development - Yoo  
A motion was made by Member Yoo and seconded by Member Evans to discharge the Economic  
Development Committee for item 7.B.1. Upon a voice vote, the motion passed.  
7.B.1.  
Transfer of funds from 5000-2841-50000 (Regular Salaries), 50050 (Temporary  
Salaries), 51030 (Employer Share Social Security), 51040 (Employer Med & Hospital  
Insurance) to 5000-2841-53820 (Grant Services), in the amount of $19,500, to provide  
funds to cover expenses for Work Based Learning Interns during the grant period ending  
6/30/26.  
APPROVED  
Yeena Yoo  
Lucy Evans  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYES:  
Childress, Covert, DeSart, Eckhoff, Evans, Galassi, Deacon Garcia,  
Honig, Krajewski, LaPlante, Martinez, Schwarze, Yoo, and Zay  
Cronin Cahill, Haider, Ozog, and Tornatore  
ABSENT:  
A motion was made by Member Yoo and seconded by Member Galassi to discharge the  
Economic Development Committee for item 7.B.2. Upon a voice vote, the motion passed.  
7.B.2.  
Decrease and close purchase order 6029-0001 SERV, issued to World Relief, in the  
amount of $35,272.88. Contract is expired. (Workforce Development Division)  
APPROVED  
Yeena Yoo  
Lucy Evans  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYES:  
Childress, Covert, DeSart, Eckhoff, Evans, Galassi, Deacon Garcia,  
Honig, Krajewski, LaPlante, Martinez, Schwarze, Yoo, and Zay  
Cronin Cahill, Haider, Ozog, and Tornatore  
ABSENT:  
C.  
ETSB - Schwarze  
7.C.1.  
Resolution approving the sale of inventory from the County of DuPage on behalf of the  
Emergency Telephone System Board of DuPage County to the Deer Park Emergency  
Management Agency for an amount of $10,000.  
APPROVED  
Greg Schwarze  
Lucy Evans  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYES:  
Childress, Covert, DeSart, Eckhoff, Evans, Galassi, Deacon Garcia,  
Honig, Krajewski, LaPlante, Martinez, Schwarze, Yoo, and Zay  
Cronin Cahill, Haider, Ozog, and Tornatore  
ABSENT:  
D.  
Human Services - Schwarze  
Member Schwarze made a motion to amend item 7.D.1. to correct the amended contract total  
from $32,758.13 to $32,758.18. Upon a voice vote, the motion passed.  
7.D.1.  
Amendment to Purchase Order 6593-0001 SERV issued to Lavi Industries, Inc., to  
provide a queuing and appointment scheduling system, to increase the encumbrance in  
the amount of $4,015, resulting in an amended contract not to exceed $32,758.18.  
(Community Services)  
APPROVED AS AMENDED  
Greg Schwarze  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYES:  
Yeena Yoo  
Childress, Covert, DeSart, Eckhoff, Evans, Galassi, Deacon Garcia,  
Honig, Krajewski, LaPlante, Martinez, Schwarze, Yoo, and Zay  
Cronin Cahill, Haider, Ozog, and Tornatore  
ABSENT:  
7.D.2.  
Recommendation for the approval of a contract purchase order to EZ Way, Inc., to  
furnish and deliver lifts with stands, smart stands with scales, batteries, slings and  
harnesses, for the DuPage Care Center, for the period of July 15, 2026 through November  
30, 2026, for a total contract not to exceed $65,566.47, per Sole Source (Sole Source -  
sole provider of items that are compatible with our existing equipment.)  
APPROVED  
Greg Schwarze  
Lucy Evans  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYES:  
Childress, Covert, DeSart, Eckhoff, Evans, Galassi, Deacon Garcia,  
Honig, Krajewski, LaPlante, Martinez, Schwarze, Yoo, and Zay  
Cronin Cahill, Haider, Ozog, and Tornatore  
ABSENT:  
E.  
Judicial and Public Safety - Evans  
7.E.1.  
Recommendation for the approval of a contract to Hexordia LLC, for digital device data  
extraction processing software, for the State's Attorney's Office, for the period of August  
1, 2026 to July 31, 2027, for a total contract amount not to exceed $65,472.27; per bid  
#26-020-SAO. (State’s Attorney’s Office)  
APPROVED  
Lucy Evans  
Dawn DeSart  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
7.E.2.  
Recommendation for the approval of a contract purchase order to Cellebrite, Inc., to  
provide digital device extraction, processing, analysis, and sharing, for the State's  
Attorney's Office, for the period of August 1, 2026 through November 30, 2027, for a  
contract total amount of $344,339.94; per RFP 26-020-SAO. (State's Attorney's Office)  
APPROVED  
Lucy Evans  
Dawn DeSart  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
7.E.3.  
Recommendation for the approval of a contract purchase order to Life Technologies  
Corporation, for the purchase of a new quantification instrument, for the Sheriff's Office,  
for the period of July 14, 2026 through July 13, 2027, for a contract total amount not to  
exceed $78,192.01. Per 55 ILCS 5/5-1022 (c) not suitable for competitive bids (Sole  
Source). (Sheriff's Office)  
APPROVED  
Lucy Evans  
Jim Zay  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
7.E.4.  
Recommendation for the approval of a contract purchase order to AT&T to provide IT  
telecommunications to secure high speed internet for the period of August 1, 2026,  
through February 29, 2028, for a contract not to exceed $72,222.23; contract pursuant to  
the Governmental Joint Purchasing Act, 30 ILCS 525/2, State of Illinois BidBuy. (State's  
Attorney's Office)  
APPROVED  
Lucy Evans  
Sadia Covert  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
7.E.5.  
Recommendation for the approval of a contract purchase order to VidlSourcing LLC, for  
the purchase of Phillips Heartstart AEDs, for the Sheriff's Office, for the period of July  
14, 2026 through July 13, 2027, for a contract total amount not to exceed $87,606.65; per  
quote #26-060-SHF. (Sheriff's Office)  
APPROVED  
Lucy Evans  
Dawn DeSart  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
F.  
Public Works - Childress  
7.F.1.  
7.F.2.  
7.F.3.  
Recommendation for the approval of a contract to Johnson Controls Building Solutions  
LLC, to upgrade the existing Metasys Server Software, for Facilities Management, for the  
period of July 14, 2026 through July 13, 2027, for a total contract amount not to exceed  
$52,385. Contract pursuant to the Intergovernmental Cooperation Act (Sourcewell  
Contract #080824-JHN).  
APPROVED  
RESULT:  
Michael Childress  
Dawn DeSart  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
Recommendation for the approval of a contract to Malcor Roofing of Illinois, Inc., for  
roof restoration work at the Sheriff’s Office, for Facilities Management, for the period of  
July 14, 2026 through July 13, 2027, for a total contract amount not to exceed  
$548,784.50. Contract pursuant to the Intergovernmental Cooperation Act (Omnia  
Contract #R230404).  
APPROVED  
RESULT:  
Michael Childress  
Dawn DeSart  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
Recommendation for the approval of a contract to Design Developers & Rehub, Inc., for  
the DuPage County Historical Museum front entrance stairs replacement, for Facilities  
Management, for the period of July 14, 2026 through July 13, 2027, for a contract total  
amount not to exceed $287,100; per bid #26-011-FM.  
APPROVED  
RESULT:  
Michael Childress  
Dawn DeSart  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
7.F.4.  
Recommendation for the approval of a contract purchase order to Tyler Technologies,  
Inc., for the Tyler Munis Cloud Based Customer Information/Utility Billing System  
Software as a Service (SaaS), for the period of October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2028,  
for a total contract amount not to exceed $150,000. Contract pursuant to the  
Intergovernmental Cooperation Act (Sourcewell Contract #060624-TTI).  
APPROVED  
RESULT:  
Michael Childress  
Dawn DeSart  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
7.F.5.  
Recommendation for the approval of a contract to One2One Communications d/b/a  
OneSource, for utility bill printing and mailing services, for Public Works, for the period  
of August 1, 2026 to July 31, 2030, for a total contract amount not to exceed $75,000;  
per RFP #26-015-PW.  
APPROVED  
Michael Childress  
Yeena Yoo  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
7.F.6.  
Resolution to rescind PW-P-0015-26 issued to Peregrine Services, Inc., to provide utility  
bill printing and mailing services, for Public Works, for a contract total not to exceed  
$88,300.80.  
APPROVED  
RESULT:  
Michael Childress  
Kari Galassi  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
G.  
Stormwater - Zay  
7.G.1.  
Recommendation for the approval of a contract with Gewalt Hamilton Associates, Inc.,  
for professional engineering and land surveying services, for Stormwater Management,  
for the period of July 14, 2026 through November 30, 2027, for a contract total not to  
exceed $65,000. Professional Services (Architects, Engineers and Land Surveyors) vetted  
through a qualification-based selection process in compliance with the Illinois Local  
Government Professional Services Selection Act, 50 ILCS 510/et seq. First and final  
renewal.  
APPROVED  
Jim Zay  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
Brian Krajewski  
SECONDER:  
7.G.2.  
Recommendation for the approval to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement between  
the County of DuPage, Illinois and the Village of Downers Grove, for the 39th Street  
Water Quality Structures Project, for an agreement not to exceed $37,550. (FY2026  
Water Quality Improvement Grant)  
APPROVED  
Jim Zay  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
Yeena Yoo  
SECONDER:  
H.  
Technology - Covert  
7.H.1.  
Recommendation for the approval of a contract purchase order to CDW Government,  
Inc., for the procurement of data storage equipment, for Information Technology, for the  
period of July 14, 2026 through November 30, 2026, for a total contract amount of  
$47,925.76. Contract pursuant to the Intergovernmental Cooperation Act (Omnia  
Contract #2024056-01).  
APPROVED  
Sadia Covert  
Lucy Evans  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
7.H.2.  
Recommendation for the approval of a contract purchase order issued to KARA  
Company, Inc., for the management of the County GPS CORS sites, to include operating,  
monitoring and upgrading of software and firmware, for Information Technology - GIS  
Division, for the period of October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027, for a contract  
total amount of $39,500. Per 55 ILCS 5/5-1022(c) not suitable for competitive bids. (Sole  
source - KARA Company is the only vendor who can maintain system functions and  
software, has network knowledge, and has the ability to be on-site to correct any  
problems with the seven individual stations.  
APPROVED  
Sadia Covert  
Yeena Yoo  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
I.  
Transportation - Ozog  
7.I.1.  
DT-P-0311A-19 - Amendment to Resolution DT-P-0311-19, issued to HR Green, Inc. to  
provide Professional Preliminary Design Engineering Services for various improvements,  
Section 20-DEENG-03-EG, to extend the contract completion date and to increase the  
funding in the amount of $100,000, resulting in an amended contract total amount of  
$500,000, an increase of 25%.  
APPROVED  
Sam Tornatore  
Lucy Evans  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
7.I.2.  
Recommendation for the approval of a contract to RTA Fleet Success, for Fleet  
Management Software, for the Division of Transportation, for the period August 1, 2026,  
through July 31, 2027, for a contract total not to exceed $37,734.09; Contract pursuant to  
the Intergovernmental Cooperation Act (Sourcewell Contract #102924-RTA).  
APPROVED  
Sam Tornatore  
Lucy Evans  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
7.I.3.  
Recommendation for the approval of a contract to Christopher B. Burke Engineering,  
Ltd., for Professional Phase I Engineering Services for improvements along CH 38/63rd  
Street, from Belmont Road to Williams Street, Section 26-00288-06-SP, for a contract  
total not to exceed $268,216. Professional Services (Architects, Engineers and Land  
Surveyors) vetted through a qualification based selection process in compliance with the  
Local Government Professional Services Selection Act, 50 ILCS 510/0.01 et seq.  
APPROVED  
Sam Tornatore  
Dawn DeSart  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
7.I.4.  
Awarding resolution to Ferguson Enterprises LLC for the 2026 Milton Township Storm  
Sewer Materials, Section 26-050000-00-GM, for an estimated Township cost of  
$43,620.42; per lowest responsible bid (no County cost).  
APPROVED  
Sam Tornatore  
Dawn DeSart  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
7.I.5.  
Reimbursement agreement between the County of DuPage and the Union Pacific  
Railroad, for the East Branch DuPage River Trail project, Section 19-0002-07-BT.  
County cost $50,000.  
APPROVED  
Sam Tornatore  
Yeena Yoo  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
8.  
FINANCE RESOLUTIONS  
8.A.  
Resolution approving the sale of inventory from the County of DuPage on behalf of the  
DuPage County Sheriff's Office to Wheaton College. (Sheriff's Office)  
APPROVED  
Lucy Evans  
Kari Galassi  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
8.B.  
Acceptance and appropriation of the Illinois Department of Human Services Capacity  
Expansion Grant PY27 Inter-Governmental Agreement No. FCSFH10641, Company  
5000 - Accounting Unit 1760, in the amount of $90,920. (Community Services)  
APPROVED  
Lucy Evans  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
Sam Tornatore  
SECONDER:  
8.C.  
Acceptance and appropriation of the Illinois Department of Human Services Supportive  
Housing Program Grant PY27, Inter-Governmental Agreement No. FCSFH00352,  
Company 5000 - Accounting Unit 1760, in the amount of $102,786. (Community  
Services)  
APPROVED  
Lucy Evans  
Kari Galassi  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
8.D.  
Acceptance and appropriation of the Illinois Department of Human Services Rapid  
Re-Housing Program Grant PY27 Inter-Governmental Agreement No. FCSFH07854,  
Company 5000 - Accounting Unit 1760, in the amount of $120,124. (Community  
Services)  
APPROVED  
Yeena Yoo  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
Greg Schwarze  
SECONDER:  
9.  
INFORMATIONAL  
A motion was made by Member Evans and seconded by Member Galassi to receive and place on  
file: Payment of Claims, Wire Transfers, County Board Resolutions, and Grant Proposal  
Notifications. Upon a voice vote, the motion passed.  
A.  
Payment of Claims  
9.A.1.  
9.A.2.  
9.A.3.  
06-23-2026 Paylist  
06-25-2026 Auto Debit Paylist  
06-26-2026 Paylist  
9.A.4.  
9.A.5.  
9.A.6.  
06-30-2026 Paylist  
07-07-2026 Auto Debit Paylist  
07-07-2026 Paylist  
B.  
C.  
Wire Transfers  
9.B.1.  
06-23-2026 Bond Wires  
9.B.2.  
07-08-2026 IDOR Wire Transfer  
County Board Resolutions  
9.C.1.  
9.C.2.  
9.C.3.  
9.C.4.  
9.C.5.  
Appointment of David Pileski to the Northern Illinois Transit Authority (NITA).  
Appointment of Mary Dickson to the Zoning Board of Appeals.  
Appointment of John Retondo to the Commuter Rail Board (Metra).  
Appointment of John Fioti to the DuPage County Ethics Commission.  
Intergovernmental agreement between the County of DuPage, the Village of Woodridge,  
Center Cass Grade School District #66; Community High School District #99; Downers  
Grove Grade School District #58; Woodridge Grade School District #68; Woodridge  
Public Library; Darien-Woodridge Fire Protection District; Lisle-Woodridge Fire  
Protection District; Woodridge Park District; College of DuPage #502; Downers Grove  
Township; Lisle Township; County of DuPage; and Downers Grove Park District, to  
reduce any perceived impact on the real estate tax base of the Taxing Bodies from the  
establishment of a Village of Woodridge TIF District. (Building and Zoning)  
D.  
Grant Proposal Notifications  
9.D.1.  
GPN 024-26 2025 HUD Continuum of Care Program Competition - Planning PY27,  
United States Department of Housing and Urban Development - Community Services, in  
the amount of $328,070.  
APPROVED THE CONSENT AGENDA  
Lucy Evans  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
Kari Galassi  
SECONDER:  
Childress, Covert, DeSart, Eckhoff, Evans, Galassi, Deacon Garcia,  
Honig, Krajewski, LaPlante, Martinez, Schwarze, Tornatore, Yoo,  
and Zay  
AYES:  
Cronin Cahill, Haider, and Ozog  
ABSENT:  
10.  
OLD BUSINESS  
Member Galassi asked if the County Clerk's Office submitted its budget. Chair Garcia stated that  
a budget was submitted and is in review.  
11.  
12.  
NEW BUSINESS  
No new business was discussed.  
ADJOURNMENT  
The meeting was adjourned at 8:22 AM.