421 N. COUNTY FARM ROAD  
WHEATON, IL 60187  
DU PAGE COUNTY  
Finance Committee  
Summary  
www.dupagecounty.gov  
Tuesday, February 24, 2026  
8:00 AM  
County Board Room  
1.  
CALL TO ORDER  
8:00 AM meeting was called to order by Chair Garcia at 8:02 AM.  
2.  
ROLL CALL  
Childress, Covert, Cronin Cahill, DeSart, Eckhoff, Evans, Galassi,  
Garcia, Haider, Honig, Krajewski, LaPlante, Martinez, Ozog,  
Schwarze, Tornatore, Yoo, and Zay  
PRESENT  
Member LaPlante arrived at 8:05 AM.  
3.  
4.  
5.  
PUBLIC COMMENT  
No public comments were offered.  
CHAIRWOMAN'S REMARKS - CHAIR GARCIA  
No remarks were offered.  
APPROVAL OF MINUTES  
5.A.  
26-0708  
Finance Committee - Regular Meeting - Tuesday, February 10, 2026  
APPROVED  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYES:  
Saba Haider  
Cynthia Cronin Cahill  
Childress, Covert, Cronin Cahill, DeSart, Eckhoff, Evans, Galassi,  
Garcia, Haider, Honig, Krajewski, Martinez, Ozog, Schwarze,  
Tornatore, Yoo, and Zay  
LaPlante  
ABSENT:  
6.  
BUDGET TRANSFERS  
6.A.  
6.B.  
6.C.  
26-0780  
Transfer of funds from 1000-1180-53828 (contingencies) to 1000-1001-53830 (other  
contractual expenses), in the amount of $7,000, to cover the cost of license plate readers  
on Stern Road in District 6.  
APPROVED  
Jim Zay  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYES:  
Lucy Evans  
Childress, Covert, Cronin Cahill, DeSart, Eckhoff, Evans, Galassi,  
Garcia, Haider, Honig, Krajewski, Martinez, Ozog, Schwarze,  
Tornatore, Yoo, and Zay  
LaPlante  
ABSENT:  
26-0781  
Transfer of funds from 1000-1150-52100 (IT equipment - small value) to  
1000-1150-54100 (IT equipment), in the amount of $10,278, to cover FY25 invoice for  
Insight Public Sector.  
APPROVED  
Michael Childress  
Yeena Yoo  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYES:  
Childress, Covert, Cronin Cahill, DeSart, Eckhoff, Evans, Galassi,  
Garcia, Haider, Honig, Krajewski, Martinez, Ozog, Schwarze,  
Tornatore, Yoo, and Zay  
LaPlante  
ABSENT:  
26-0777  
Budget Transfers 02-24-2026 - Various Companies and Accounting Units  
APPROVED  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYES:  
Michael Childress  
Saba Haider  
Childress, Covert, Cronin Cahill, DeSart, Eckhoff, Evans, Galassi,  
Garcia, Haider, Honig, Krajewski, Martinez, Ozog, Schwarze,  
Tornatore, Yoo, and Zay  
LaPlante  
ABSENT:  
7.  
PROCUREMENT REQUISITIONS  
Finance - Garcia  
A.  
7.A.1.  
FI-P-0002-26  
Recommendation for the approval of a contract purchase order issued to CDW  
Government, to acquire various I.T. equipment, for the Election Commission, for the  
period of February 24, 2026 through November 30, 2026, for a contract total amount not  
to exceed $129,396.16. Contract pursuant to the Intergovernmental Cooperation Act  
(Omnia Contract #2024056-01). Grant-funded. (County Clerk - Election Commission)  
APPROVED  
RESULT:  
Cynthia Cronin Cahill  
Kari Galassi  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
FI-P-0003-26  
7.A.2.  
Recommendation for the approval of a contract purchase order to Marsh & McLennan  
Agency, LLC, to provide assistance and evaluation of the County's Health and Wellness  
Benefits, for Human Resources, for the period of April 1, 2026 to March 31, 2029, for a  
contract total amount not to exceed $600,000; per RFP #25-012-HR. (Human Resources)  
APPROVED  
Cynthia Cronin Cahill  
Jim Zay  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
7.A.3.  
FI-P-0004-26  
Recommendation for the approval of a contract purchase order issued to Diplex  
Technologies, Inc. d/b/a Global Point, for managed I.T. monitoring and support, for the  
Regional Office of Education, for the period of February 25, 2026 through February 24,  
2027, for a contract total amount not to exceed $55,000; per RFP #26-010-ROE.  
(Regional Office of Education)  
APPROVED  
RESULT:  
Cynthia Cronin Cahill  
Lucy Evans  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
B.  
Animal Services - Krajewski  
7.B.1.  
AS-P-0001-26  
Recommendation for the approval of a contract to Currie Motors Frankfort, Inc., to  
furnish and deliver a 2026 Ford White Transit-350 Cargo Van, for Animal Services, for  
the period of February 25, 2026 through November 30, 2026, for a contract total amount  
not to exceed $59,729. Contract pursuant to the Governmental Joint Purchasing Act, 30  
ILCS 525/2 (Suburban Purchasing Cooperative Contract #207).  
APPROVED  
Brian Krajewski  
Sadia Covert  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
C.  
Human Services - Schwarze  
7.C.1.  
HS-CO-0004-26  
Amendment to County Contract 7854-0001 SERV issued to Healthy Air Heating & Air,  
Inc. for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Program for  
Community Services, to increase the contract by $150,000. (Community Services)  
APPROVED  
Greg Schwarze  
Sadia Covert  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
7.C.2.  
HS-P-0015-26  
Recommendation for the approval of a contract purchase order to Kronos, Inc., for time  
clocks for the DuPage Care Center, for the period February 25, 2026 through February  
24, 2027, for a contract total amount not to exceed $52,624. Per 55 ILCS 5/5-1022(c) not  
suitable for competitive bids. (Sole Source - sole maintenance/upgrade provider.)  
(DuPage Care Center)  
APPROVED  
Greg Schwarze  
Sadia Covert  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
7.C.3.  
HS-P-0016-26  
Recommendation for the approval of a contract purchase order to Advacare Systems, for  
rental of medical equipment (beds and mattresses), for the DuPage Care Center, for the  
period of March 1, 2026 through February 28, 2027, for a contract total amount not to  
exceed $67,000; under bid renewal #25-002-DCC, first of three one-year optional  
renewals.  
APPROVED  
Greg Schwarze  
Sadia Covert  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
D.  
Judicial and Public Safety - Evans  
A motion was made by Member Evans and seconded by Member Tornatore to discharge the  
Judicial and Public Safety Committee for item JPS-R-0004-26. Upon a voice vote, the motion  
passed.  
7.D.1.  
7.D.2.  
7.D.3.  
JPS-R-0004-26  
Resolution approving an intergovernmental agreement between the County of DuPage,  
on behalf of the Sheriff of DuPage County, and Glenbard Township High School District  
No. 87, for providing a School Resource Officer and authorizing the development of  
guidelines for reciprocal reporting. County cost of 20% of the assigned officer's benefits  
and salary. (Sheriff's Office)  
APPROVED  
Lucy Evans  
Jim Zay  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
JPS-P-0015-26  
Recommendation for the approval of a contract purchase order to Zoho Corporation, to  
provide support for ManageEngine apps and licenses, for the Sheriff's Office, for the  
period of January 6, 2026 through January 5, 2027, for a contract total not to exceed  
$40,630. Per 55 ILCS 5/5-1022(c) not suitable for competitive bids. (Sole Source - sole  
authorized distributor.) (Sheriff's Office)  
APPROVED  
RESULT:  
Lucy Evans  
MOVER:  
Cynthia Cronin Cahill  
SECONDER:  
JPS-P-0016-26  
Recommendation for the approval of a contract purchase order to Polaris Pharmacy  
Services of Warrington, LLC d/b/a Contract Pharmacy Services, to provide  
pharmaceutical services and supplies for detainees, for the Sheriff's Office, for the period  
of February 26, 2026 through February 25, 2027, for a contract total not to exceed  
$680,444.38; per renewal of bid #23-116-SHF, second of three options to renew.  
(Sheriff's Office)  
APPROVED  
Lucy Evans  
Yeena Yoo  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
E.  
Public Works - Childress  
7.E.1.  
7.E.2.  
7.E.3.  
FM-P-0004-26  
Recommendation for the approval of a contract purchase order to Currie Motors  
Frankfort, Inc., to furnish and deliver two (2) 2026 Ford Transit 350 Cargo Vans, for  
Facilities Management, for the period of February 25, 2026 to November 30, 2026, for a  
total contract amount not to exceed $112,132. Contract pursuant to the Government Joint  
Purchasing Act 30 ILCS 525/2 (Suburban Purchasing Cooperative Contract #207).  
APPROVED  
RESULT:  
Michael Childress  
Dawn DeSart  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
FM-P-0005-26  
Recommendation for the approval of a contract to Petroleum Traders Corporation, to  
furnish and deliver off-road diesel fuel, as needed, for the Power Plant and Standby  
Power Facility, for the period April 1, 2026 through March 31, 2027, for Facilities  
Management, for a contract total not to exceed $101,000; per renewal option under bid  
award #23-011-DOT, third and final option to renew.  
APPROVED  
RESULT:  
Michael Childress  
Kari Galassi  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
PW-P-0005-26  
Recommendation for the approval of an agreement between the County of DuPage,  
Illinois and Burns and McDonnell, for a Professional Rate Analysis of the Public Works  
Water and Sanitary Sewer Utilities, for the period of February 24, 2026 to November 30,  
2026, for a total contract amount not to exceed $41,763. 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.  
APPROVED  
RESULT:  
Michael Childress  
Kari Galassi  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
7.E.4.  
PW-P-0006-26  
Recommendation for the approval of a contract purchase order to AT&T, for Analog and  
POTS service lines, for various Public Works locations, for the period of February 24,  
2026 to February 16, 2028, for a total contract amount not to exceed $80,000; per bid  
#21-104-IT.  
APPROVED  
RESULT:  
Michael Childress  
Saba Haider  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
7.E.5.  
PW-P-0007-26  
Recommendation for the approval of a contract to RJN Group, Inc., to review and inspect  
water main pipelines, for Public Works, for the period of February 24, 2026 to November  
30, 2026, for a total contract amount not to exceed $72,468. Per 55 ILCS 5/5-1022(c) not  
suitable for competitive bids. (Sole Source – Sole Provider of a licensed or patented good  
or service.)  
APPROVED  
Michael Childress  
Yeena Yoo  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
F.  
Technology - Covert  
7.F.1.  
TE-CO-0002-26  
Amendment to purchase order 7399-0001 SERV, issued to Imaging Systems, Inc. d/b/a  
Integrated Document Technologies (IDT), for the annual Hyland and CAPSYS Software  
Assurance maintenance of imaging systems, for Supervisor of Assessments, Treasurer,  
Family Center, Coroner, and County Clerk, paid for by Information Technology, to  
increase the contract in the amount of $28,000, resulting in an amended contract total  
amount not to exceed $355,930.81.  
APPROVED  
Sadia Covert  
Greg Schwarze  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
7.F.2.  
TE-P-0003-26  
Recommendation for the approval of a contract purchase order to Insight Public Sector,  
for the procurement of annual maintenance and support of Veritas Netbackup software,  
for Information Technology, for the period of March 18, 2026 through March 17, 2029,  
for a contract total amount of $385,588.50. Contract pursuant to the Intergovernmental  
Cooperation Act (OMNIA Partners Contract #23-6692-03).  
APPROVED  
Sadia Covert  
Greg Schwarze  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
G.  
Transportation - Ozog  
7.G.1.  
26-0703  
DT-R-0015A-25 - Amendment to DT-R-0015-25 issued to Compass Minerals America,  
Inc., to furnish and deliver bulk rock salt, as needed for the Division of Transportation,  
for the period June 24, 2025 through May 31, 2026; to increase the encumbrance in the  
amount of $212,370, resulting in an amended contract total amount of $920,270, an  
increase of 30.0%.  
APPROVED  
Mary Ozog  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYES:  
Dawn DeSart  
Childress, Covert, Cronin Cahill, DeSart, Eckhoff, Evans, Galassi,  
Garcia, Haider, Honig, LaPlante, Martinez, Ozog, Schwarze,  
Tornatore, Yoo, and Zay  
Krajewski  
ABSENT:  
7.G.2.  
DT-P-0010-26  
Recommendation for the approval of a contract to JX Truck Center of Elmhurst, to  
furnish and deliver Cummins Engine repair and replacement parts, as needed for the  
Division of Transportation, for the period of April 1, 2026 through March 31, 2027, for a  
contract total not to exceed $50,000; per renewal option under bid award #24-010-DOT,  
second of three options to renew.  
APPROVED  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYES:  
Mary Ozog  
Cynthia Cronin Cahill  
Childress, Covert, Cronin Cahill, DeSart, Eckhoff, Evans, Galassi,  
Garcia, Haider, Honig, LaPlante, Martinez, Ozog, Schwarze,  
Tornatore, Yoo, and Zay  
Krajewski  
ABSENT:  
7.G.3.  
DT-P-0011-26  
Recommendation for the approval of a contract purchase order to Al Warren Oil  
Company, Inc., to furnish and deliver gasoline and diesel fuel, as needed for the Division  
of Transportation and Public Works, for the period of April 1, 2026 through March 31,  
2027, for a contract total not to exceed $1,750,000 (Division of Transportation  
$1,000,000, Public Works $750,000); per renewal option under bid # 23-011-DOT, third  
and final renewal.  
APPROVED  
Mary Ozog  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
Dawn DeSart  
SECONDER:  
7.G.4.  
DT-P-0012-26  
Recommendation for the approval of a contract purchase order to Earthwerks Land  
Improvement, for Sanitary Sewer Relocation and related grading and landscape  
restoration, as needed for the Division of Transportation, for the period of February 24,  
2026 through May 31, 2027, for a contract total not to exceed $1,071,646.40; per FGMA  
bid # 26-4226.01.  
APPROVED  
Mary Ozog  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
Dawn DeSart  
SECONDER:  
8.  
FINANCE RESOLUTIONS  
8.A.  
FI-R-0021-26  
Authorization of Contract with American Federation of State, County and Municipal  
Employees (AFSCME), Council 31. (Human Resources)  
APPROVED  
RESULT:  
Cynthia Cronin Cahill  
Saba Haider  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
8.B.  
FI-R-0037-26  
Annual financial commitment in support of the DuPage Convention & Visitor's Bureau,  
for Fiscal Year 2026, in the amount of $50,000.  
APPROVED  
RESULT:  
Cynthia Cronin Cahill  
Kari Galassi  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
8.C.  
FI-R-0043-26  
Acceptance and appropriation of the Best Friends Animal Society - Families Forever  
Grant BFASFFG26, Company 5000 - Accounting Unit 1330, $20,000. (Animal Services)  
APPROVED  
RESULT:  
Cynthia Cronin Cahill  
Kari Galassi  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
8.D.  
FI-R-0044-26  
Acceptance and appropriation of the Illinois Court Technology Modernization Program  
Grant FY26, Company 5000 - Accounting Unit 5925, in the amount of $50,000. (18th  
Judicial Circuit Court)  
APPROVED  
RESULT:  
Cynthia Cronin Cahill  
Yeena Yoo  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
8.E.  
FI-R-0047-26  
Approval of an agreement between the County of DuPage and the DuPage County Health  
Department, for the use of investment earnings from the Opioid Settlement Funds.  
(Health Department)  
APPROVED  
RESULT:  
Cynthia Cronin Cahill  
Yeena Yoo  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
9.  
INFORMATIONAL  
A motion was made by Member Cahill and seconded by Member Galassi to receive and place on  
file: Payment of Claims, Wire Transfers, and Grant Proposal Notifications. Upon a voice vote,  
the motion passed.  
A.  
Payment of Claims  
9.A.1.  
9.A.2.  
9.A.3.  
9.A.4.  
26-0649  
02-06-2026 Paylist  
26-0654  
02-06-2026 Auto Debit Paylist  
26-0701  
02-10-2026 Paylist  
26-0754  
02-13-2026 Paylist  
9.A.5.  
26-0755  
02-13-2026 Auto Debit Paylist  
B.  
C.  
Wire Transfers  
9.B.1.  
26-0693  
02-09-2026 Corvel Wire Transfer  
9.B.2.  
26-0695  
02-09-2026 IDOR Wire Transfer  
Grant Proposal Notifications  
9.C.1.  
9.C.2.  
9.C.3.  
26-0663  
GPN 007-26: Best Friends Animal Society Project Families Forever Grant - Animal  
Services PY26 - $20,000. (Animal Services)  
26-0737  
GPN 008-26 PY26 Homeless System Capacity Expansion Pilot, Illinois Department of  
Human Services, $90,920. (Community Services)  
26-0698  
GPN 009-26: Technology Modernization Grant PY26- Illinois Supreme Court-  
Administrative Office of Illinois Courts- $50,000. (18th Judicial Circuit Court)  
APPROVED THE CONSENT AGENDA  
Cynthia Cronin Cahill  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYES:  
Kari Galassi  
Childress, Covert, Cronin Cahill, DeSart, Eckhoff, Evans, Galassi,  
Garcia, Haider, Honig, Krajewski, LaPlante, Martinez, Ozog,  
Schwarze, Tornatore, Yoo, and Zay  
10.  
OLD BUSINESS  
Member Krajewski made a comment regarding maps and the new website content accessibility  
law. Evan Shields, Communications and Programs Manager, stated that staff members are  
working on an accessibility presentation which will feature various compliance options.  
11.  
12.  
NEW BUSINESS  
No new business was discussed.  
ADJOURNMENT  
The meeting was adjourned at 8:37 AM.