421 N. COUNTY FARM ROAD  
WHEATON, IL 60187  
DU PAGE COUNTY  
Finance Committee  
Summary  
Tuesday, October 10, 2023  
8:00 AM  
County Board Room  
1.  
CALL TO ORDER  
8:00 AM meeting was called to order by Chair Chaplin at 8:00 AM.  
A motion was made by Member Tornatore and seconded by Member Zay to allow for remote  
participation. Upon a voice vote, the motion passed.  
2.  
ROLL CALL  
Chaplin, Childress, Cronin Cahill, DeSart, Eckhoff, Evans, Gustin,  
LaPlante, Ozog, Rutledge, Schwarze, Tornatore, Yoo, and Zay  
PRESENT  
Covert, Galassi, and Krajewski  
Garcia  
ABSENT  
REMOTE  
Member Childress arrived at 8:06 AM.  
3.  
4.  
5.  
PUBLIC COMMENT  
No public comments were offered.  
CHAIRWOMAN'S REMARKS - CHAIR CHAPLIN  
No remarks were offered.  
APPROVAL OF MINUTES  
5.A.  
Finance Committee - Regular Meeting - Tuesday, September 26, 2023  
APPROVED  
Sheila Rutledge  
Patty Gustin  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYES:  
Chaplin, Cronin Cahill, DeSart, Eckhoff, Evans, Gustin, LaPlante,  
Ozog, Rutledge, Schwarze, Tornatore, Yoo, and Zay  
Childress, Covert, Galassi, and Krajewski  
Garcia  
ABSENT:  
REMOTE:  
6.  
BUDGET TRANSFERS  
6.A.  
Budget Transfers 10-10-2023 - Various Companies and Accounting Units  
APPROVED  
Mary Ozog  
Yeena Yoo  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYES:  
Chaplin, Cronin Cahill, DeSart, Eckhoff, Evans, Gustin, LaPlante,  
Ozog, Rutledge, Schwarze, Tornatore, Yoo, and Zay  
Childress, Covert, Galassi, and Krajewski  
Garcia  
ABSENT:  
REMOTE:  
7.  
PROCUREMENT REQUISITIONS  
Finance - Chaplin  
A.  
7.A.1.  
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 period of December 1, 2023 through November 30, 2024,  
for the County Board, for a contract total amount not to exceed $150,000. 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). (Human Resources)  
APPROVED  
Jim Zay  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYES:  
Dawn DeSart  
Chaplin, Cronin Cahill, DeSart, Eckhoff, Evans, Gustin, LaPlante,  
Ozog, Rutledge, Schwarze, Tornatore, Yoo, and Zay  
Childress, Covert, Galassi, and Krajewski  
Garcia  
ABSENT:  
REMOTE:  
B.  
Development - Tornatore  
7.B.1.  
Recommendation for the approval of a contract to Accela, Inc., for annual subscription  
service for Velosimo software integration between Accela on-line permitting software  
and Bluebeam plan review software, for the period of December 1, 2023 through  
November 30, 2024, for a contract total amount not to exceed $30,618 (Building &  
Zoning - $7,654.50, Division of Transportation - $7,654.50, Public Works - $7,654.50,  
Stormwater - $7,654.50). Per 55 ILCS 5/5-1022 (d) IT/Telecom purchases under $35,000.  
APPROVED  
Sam Tornatore  
Patty Gustin  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
Chaplin, Cronin Cahill, DeSart, Eckhoff, Evans, Gustin, LaPlante,  
Ozog, Rutledge, Schwarze, Tornatore, Yoo, and Zay  
AYES:  
Childress, Covert, Galassi, and Krajewski  
Garcia  
ABSENT:  
REMOTE:  
C.  
Human Services - Schwarze  
7.C.1.  
HHS-P-0327A-22 - Amendment to Resolution HHS-P-0327-22, issued to AirGas USA,  
LLC, to furnish and deliver portable oxygen for the residents at the DuPage Care Center,  
for the period December 1, 2022 through November 30, 2023, to increase encumbrance  
in the amount of $7,500, an 21.43% increase. (6182-0001 SERV)  
APPROVED  
Greg Schwarze  
Dawn DeSart  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYES:  
Chaplin, Cronin Cahill, DeSart, Eckhoff, Evans, Gustin, LaPlante,  
Ozog, Rutledge, Schwarze, Tornatore, Yoo, and Zay  
Childress, Covert, Galassi, and Krajewski  
Garcia  
ABSENT:  
REMOTE:  
7.C.2.  
HS-P-0054A-23 - Amendment to Resolution HS-P-0054-23, issued to Maxim Healthcare  
Services, to provide supplemental nursing staffing services, for the DuPage Care Center,  
for the period April 13, 2023 through April 12, 2024, to increase encumbrance in the  
amount of $95,410, a 79.51% increase. (6363-0001 SERV)  
APPROVED  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYES:  
Greg Schwarze  
Sheila Rutledge  
Chaplin, Cronin Cahill, DeSart, Eckhoff, Evans, Gustin, LaPlante,  
Ozog, Rutledge, Schwarze, Tornatore, Yoo, and Zay  
Childress, Covert, Galassi, and Krajewski  
Garcia  
ABSENT:  
REMOTE:  
7.C.3.  
Recommendation for the approval a contract purchase order to DuPage Federation On  
Human Services Reform, to provide telephonic and face-to-face interpretation, American  
Sign Language (ASL), and translation services to the Community Services Department  
(ASL for Finance), for the period October 11, 2023 through October 10, 2024, for a total  
contract amount not to exceed $38,000; per proposal #23-072-CS.  
APPROVED  
Greg Schwarze  
Dawn DeSart  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYES:  
Chaplin, Cronin Cahill, DeSart, Eckhoff, Evans, Gustin, LaPlante,  
Ozog, Rutledge, Schwarze, Tornatore, Yoo, and Zay  
Childress, Covert, Galassi, and Krajewski  
Garcia  
ABSENT:  
REMOTE:  
7.C.4.  
Recommendation for the approval of a contract purchase order to Medline Industries,  
Inc., to furnish and deliver surgical face masks for the DuPage Care Center, for the period  
October 11, 2023 through October 10, 2024, for a contract total not to exceed $68,830.43.  
Contract pursuant to the Intergovernmental Cooperation Act OMNIA Partners  
Cooperative Contract #2021003157. (ARPA ITEM)  
APPROVED  
RESULT:  
Greg Schwarze  
MOVER:  
Cynthia Cronin Cahill  
SECONDER:  
7.C.5.  
Amendment to Purchase Order 6033-0001 SERV, issued to Healthy Air Heating & Air,  
Inc., to provide architectural weatherization labor and materials for Community Services'  
Weatherization Program, to increase the contract in the amount of $192,000, for a new  
contract amount of $677,534.70.  
APPROVED  
Greg Schwarze  
Yeena Yoo  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
7.C.6.  
Approval of Issuance of Payments by DuPage County to Energy Assistance Providers  
through the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) HHS  
Supplemental Grant PY23, Inter-Governmental Agreement No. 23-274028 in the amount  
of $558,817. (Community Services)  
APPROVED  
RESULT:  
Greg Schwarze  
Sheila Rutledge  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
D.  
Judicial and Public Safety - Evans  
7.D.1.  
Recommendation for the approval of a contract to Axon Enterprise, Inc., for the purchase  
of Officer Safety Plan 10 Premium to allow for upgraded taser devices, for the Sheriff's  
Office, for a contract total not to exceed $3,400,000; per Sourcewell Contract  
#070720-AXN. (Sheriff's Office)  
APPROVED  
Lucy Evans  
Dawn DeSart  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
7.D.2.  
Recommendation for the approval of a contract to Axon Enterprise, Inc., for the purchase  
of the Fleet 3 System to provide updated technology in all patrol and prisoner transport  
vehicles, for the Sheriff's Office, for a contract total not to exceed $1,515,000; per  
Sourcewell Contract #070720-AXN. (Sheriff's Office)  
APPROVED  
RESULT:  
Lucy Evans  
MOVER:  
Cynthia Cronin Cahill  
SECONDER:  
E.  
Public Works - Garcia  
7.E.1.  
Recommendation for the approval of a contract to Kluber, Inc., to provide Professional  
Architectural and Engineering Design Services, for the #2 boiler burner replacement at  
the Power Plant, add a new heat exchanger at the JOF building, replace the utility tunnel  
exhaust fans for the Power Plant, replace (4) four air supply units at the Power Plant, and  
construction administration for the JTK HVAC replacement project, for Facilities  
Management, for the period of October 10, 2023 through November 30, 2025, for a total  
contract amount not to exceed $199,125. 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/.01  
et seq.  
APPROVED  
Mary Ozog  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
Dawn DeSart  
SECONDER:  
F.  
Technology - Yoo  
7.F.1.  
Recommendation for the approval of a contract purchase order to CyberRisk Alliance  
LLC, for a membership in the CyberSecurity Collaborative through the National  
Association of Counties (NACo), for Information Technology. This contract covers the  
period of November 24, 2023 through November 23, 2026, for a contract total amount of  
$34,999. Exempt from bidding per 55 ILCS 5/5-1022 'Competitive Bids' (D) IT/Telecom  
Purchases Under $35,000. (ARPA ITEM)  
APPROVED  
RESULT:  
Yeena Yoo  
MOVER:  
Cynthia Cronin Cahill  
SECONDER:  
G.  
Transportation - Ozog  
7.G.1.  
TE-P-0418A-21 - Amendment to Resolution TE-P-0418-21 issued to AT&T Mobility for  
cellular and wireless services for the various departments of the County of DuPage, to  
increase the encumbrance in the amount of $60,000, for the Division of Transportation,  
resulting in an amended contract amount of $1,127,950, an increase of 5.62%.  
APPROVED  
Mary Ozog  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
Sheila Rutledge  
SECONDER:  
7.G.2.  
DT-R-0298A-21 Amendment to DT-R-0298-21 Agreement between the County of  
DuPage, State of Illinois Department of Transportation, and Chicago, St. Paul and Pacific  
Railroad LLC. d/b/a Progressive Rail Incorporated, for railroad crossing improvements  
along York Road, between Sievert Court and Foster Avenue, Section 20-00171-08-FP, to  
increase Federal/State and Railroad cost participation.  
APPROVED  
Mary Ozog  
Yeena Yoo  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
7.G.3.  
Recommendation for the approval of an agreement to Leech Tishman Fuscaldo & Lampl,  
LLC, to provide Professional Legal Services to negotiate Highway Authority Benefit  
Agreement Applications, as needed for the Division of Transportation, for the period  
December 1, 2023 through November 30, 2025, for an agreement total not to exceed  
$80,000. Appointed as a Special Assistant State’s Attorney by the DuPage County State’s  
Attorney pursuant to DuPage County Procurement Ordinance 2-356. (County to be  
reimbursed 100% of incurred fees).  
APPROVED  
RESULT:  
Mary Ozog  
MOVER:  
Cynthia Cronin Cahill  
SECONDER:  
7.G.4.  
Recommendation for the approval of an agreement to Leech Tishman Fuscaldo & Lampl,  
LLC, to provide Professional Legal Services to assist with environmental issues, as  
needed for the Division of Transportation, for the period December 1, 2023 through  
November 30, 2025, for an agreement total not to exceed $80,000. Appointed as a  
Special Assistant State’s Attorney by the DuPage County State’s Attorney pursuant to  
DuPage County Procurement Ordinance 2-356.  
APPROVED  
Mary Ozog  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
Sheila Rutledge  
SECONDER:  
7.G.5.  
Recommendation for the approval of a contract to K-Tech Specialty Coatings, Inc., to  
furnish and deliver de-icing liquids, as needed for the Division of Transportation, for the  
period November 1, 2023 through October 31, 2025, for a contract total not to exceed  
$215,000. Exempt from bidding per 55 ILCS 5/5-1022(c) not suitable for competitive  
bids - Sole Source (proprietary).  
APPROVED  
Mary Ozog  
Yeena Yoo  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
7.G.6.  
Intergovernmental Agreement between the County of DuPage and the City of Darien for  
improvements on Lemont Road, from 83rd Street to 87th Street, and on 87th Street, from  
Havens Drive to Lemont Road to establish the jurisdictional, maintenance and energy  
responsibilities and costs with respect to the traffic signals and street lighting  
improvements.  
APPROVED  
Mary Ozog  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
Dawn DeSart  
SECONDER:  
8.  
FINANCE RESOLUTIONS  
A motion was made by Member Zay and seconded by Member Tornatore to combine items 8.A.,  
8.B., and 8.C. under Finance Resolutions. Upon a voice vote, the motion passed.  
8.A.  
Acceptance and appropriation of the Illinois Home Weatherization Assistance Program  
DOE Grant PY24, Inter-Governmental Agreement No. 22-402028, Company 5000 -  
Accounting Unit 1400, $595,551. (Community Services)  
APPROVED  
Jim Zay  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
Sheila Rutledge  
SECONDER:  
8.B.  
Acceptance and appropriation of additional funding of the Low Income Home Energy  
Assistance Program (LIHEAP) HHS Supplemental Grant PY23 Inter-Governmental  
Agreement No. 23-274028, Company 5000 - Accounting Unit 1420, from $1,118,000 to  
$1,949,787 - an increase of $831,787. (Community Services)  
APPROVED  
Jim Zay  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
Sheila Rutledge  
SECONDER:  
8.C.  
Acceptance and appropriation of the Help America Vote Act - Polling Place Accessibility  
Grant PY24, Company 5000 - Accounting Unit 1071, $654,661. (County Clerk - Election  
Division)  
APPROVED  
Jim Zay  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
Sheila Rutledge  
SECONDER:  
8.D.  
Renewal of Group Insurance Programs (Human Resources)  
APPROVED  
Jim Zay  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
Lynn LaPlante  
SECONDER:  
8.E.  
Additional appropriation for the Public Defender, Company 1000, Accounting Unit 6300,  
$33,000. (Public Defender's Office)  
APPROVED  
Jim Zay  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
Greg Schwarze  
SECONDER:  
8.F.  
Recommendation for approval to change the annual compensation for the members of the  
Sheriff's Merit Commission. (Sheriff's Merit Commission)  
APPROVED  
Jim Zay  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
Greg Schwarze  
SECONDER:  
8.G.  
Appointment of County Engineer  
APPROVED  
Jim Zay  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
Mary Ozog  
SECONDER:  
8.H.  
Recommendation for the approval of the County Board Rules Change - Order of Agenda  
A motion was made by Member Zay and seconded by Member Yoo to waive the first  
reading. Upon a voice vote, the motion passed.  
APPROVED  
Jim Zay  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
Patty Gustin  
SECONDER:  
8.I.  
Approval of a grant agreement between the County of DuPage and The Community  
House, for the use of ARPA funds, for services provided in the Willowbrook Corner area,  
in the amount of $277,357. (ARPA ITEM)  
APPROVED  
Jim Zay  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
Patty Gustin  
SECONDER:  
8.J.  
Approval of a grant agreement between the County of DuPage and YWCA Metropolitan  
Chicago, for the use of ARPA funds, for services provided in the Willowbrook Corner  
area, in the amount of $556,684. (ARPA ITEM)  
APPROVED  
Jim Zay  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
Yeena Yoo  
SECONDER:  
9.  
INFORMATIONAL  
A motion was made by Member Zay and seconded by Member Cahill to receive and place on  
file: Payment of Claims 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.  
09-22-2023 Paylist  
09-26-2023 Paylist  
09-29-2023 Paylist  
10-03-2023 Paylist  
B.  
Grant Proposal Notifications  
9.B.1.  
GPN 054-23: FY2024 Polling Place Accessibility Federal Grant, U.S. Election  
Assistance Commission, Illinois State Board of Elections, $654,660.55. (County Clerk -  
Election Division)  
APPROVED THE CONSENT AGENDA  
Jim Zay  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYES:  
Cynthia Cronin Cahill  
Chaplin, Childress, Cronin Cahill, DeSart, Eckhoff, Evans, Gustin,  
LaPlante, Ozog, Rutledge, Schwarze, Tornatore, Yoo, and Zay  
Covert, Galassi, and Krajewski  
Garcia  
ABSENT:  
REMOTE:  
10.  
OLD BUSINESS  
Discussion of the FY2024 Budget  
Chair Chaplin reviewed the timeline for the FY2024 budget with the Committee. County Board  
Chair, Deborah Conroy, proposed the FY2024 budget at the September 26, 2023 County Board  
meeting. The Finance Committee will review the information on the proposed budget and capital  
improvement plans and vote on the budget resolutions at the October 24, 2023 Finance  
Committee meeting. The County Board will vote on the final FY2024 budget resolutions at the  
County Board meeting on November 28, 2023. Chief Administrative Officer, Nick Kottmeyer,  
noted that additional budget discussions can take place at the October 24, 2023 and/or November  
14, 2023 Finance Committee and County Board meetings, prior to the final budget being passed.  
Chief Financial Officer, Jeff Martynowicz, and Nick Kottmeyer will lead the discussion on  
spending ideas for the surplus funds at the November 14, 2023 Finance Committee meeting.  
11.  
12.  
NEW BUSINESS  
No new business was discussed.  
ADJOURNMENT  
A motion was made by Member Schwarze and seconded by Member Yoo to adjourn at 8:39 AM.  
Upon a voice vote, the motion passed.