DU PAGE COUNTY  
DUPAGE COUNTY BOARD  
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA  
August 11, 2026  
Regular Meeting Agenda  
County Board Room  
10:00 AM  
421 N. COUNTY FARM ROAD  
WHEATON, IL 60187  
Chair  
Deborah A. Conroy  
District 1  
Michael Childress  
Cynthia Cronin Cahill  
Sam Tornatore  
District 4  
Grant Eckhoff  
Lynn LaPlante  
Mary Ozog  
District 2  
Paula Deacon Garcia  
Andrew Honig  
Yeena Yoo  
District 5  
Sadia Covert  
Dawn DeSart  
Saba Haider  
District 3  
Lucy Evans  
Kari Galassi  
Brian Krajewski  
District 6  
Melissa Martinez  
Greg Schwarze  
James Zay  
1.  
2.  
3.  
CALL TO ORDER  
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE  
INVOCATION  
3.A. Pastor Jonathan Keller - Faith Community Church, West Chicago  
ROLL CALL  
4.  
5.  
PROCLAMATIONS  
5.A. DuPage Animal Friends Check Presentation  
PUBLIC COMMENT Limited to 3 minutes per person  
CHAIR'S REPORT / PRESENTATIONS  
7.A. Community Services Presentation  
CONSENT ITEMS  
6.  
7.  
8.  
8.A.  
8.B.  
8.C.  
8.D.  
8.E.  
8.F.  
8.G.  
8.H.  
8.I.  
DuPage County Board - Regular Meeting Minutes - Tuesday, July 14, 2026  
07-10-2026 Paylist  
07-10-2026 Corvel Wire Transfer  
07-14-2026 Paylist  
07-17-2026 Paylist  
07-21-2026 Paylist  
07-23-2026 Auto Debit Paylist  
07-24-2026 Paylist  
07-28-2026 Paylist  
8.J.  
07-29-2026 Public Works Refunds Paylist  
8.K.  
8.L.  
8.M.  
8.N.  
8.O.  
07-31-2026 Paylist  
08-04-2026 Paylist  
County Recorder Monthly Revenue Statement - June 2026  
Treasurer's Monthly Report Investments & Deposits June 2026  
Change orders to various contracts as specified in the attached packet.  
9.  
COUNTY BOARD - CHILDRESS  
9.A.  
Ordinance to present a public question via Countywide Referendum abolishing the Office  
of Coroner and establishing the Office of DuPage County Medical Examiner.  
10.  
FINANCE - DEACON GARCIA  
Committee Update  
10.A.  
10.B.  
Acceptance and appropriation of the Illinois Family Violence Coordinating Council Grant  
PY27, Intergovernmental Agreement No. 322718, Company 5000 - Accounting Unit  
6000, in the amount of $52,000. (18th Judicial Circuit Court)  
Acceptance & appropriation of the DuPage Housing Authority Family Self-Sufficiency  
Program PY26 Agreement No. FSS26IL7270, Company 5000 - Accounting Unit 1740, in  
the amount of $169,000. (Community Services)  
10.C.  
10.D.  
Correction of a scrivener's error in Resolution FI-R-0093-26. (Community Services)  
Approval of funding to Green Halo Scholars in the amount of $30,000 for college access  
and success programming. (ARPA Interest)  
10.E.  
10.F.  
Approval of funding to Darien Lions Club in the amount of $30,000 for a food basket  
program. (ARPA Interest)  
Approval of funding to Westmont Lions Club in the amount of $30,000 for a winter  
clothing program. (ARPA Interest)  
10.G.  
10.H.  
Acceptance of an extension of time and appropriation of additional funding for the  
DuPage Animal Friends Unrestricted Grant PY26, Company 5000 - Accounting Unit  
1310, from $50,000 to $550,000 (an increase of $500,000). (Animal Services)  
Budget Transfers 08-11-2026 - Various Companies and Accounting Units  
11.  
12.  
ANIMAL SERVICES - KRAJEWSKI  
Committee Update  
DEVELOPMENT - TORNATORE  
Committee Update  
12.A.  
ZONING-26-000007 – NGHC, Inc.: To approve the following zoning relief:  
1. Conditional Use for a Planned Development for three (3) uses on the subject property:  
a Group Home, a greenhouse with accessory retail/wholesale crop sales on the subject  
property, and an Accessory Dwelling Unit.  
2. Variation to increase the total area of permitted detached accessory buildings from  
1,241 sq. ft to approximately 6,989 sq. ft. (3,850 sq. ft. ADU, 2,880 sq. ft. greenhouse,  
and 259 sq. ft. existing shed).  
3. Variation to exceed the maximum permissible area for detached accessory buildings in  
the R-3 Single Family Residential District from 2,600 sq. ft. to approximately 6,989 sq.  
ft.  
4. Variation to allow the total area of detached accessory buildings (proposed accessory  
dwelling unit, proposed greenhouse, and existing shed) to be larger than the principal  
building (existing house is 4,745 sq. ft.).  
5. Variation to allow an Accessory Dwelling Unit to be more than 1,000 sq. ft. in size  
(approximately 3,850 sq. ft.).  
6. Variation to allow an Accessory Dwelling Unit to be located in a new detached  
accessory building.  
7. Variation to increase the maximum number of permitted occupants on the  
property—from five (5) occupants to 12 occupants total—allocated as eight (8) occupants  
in the existing principal single-family /proposed group home and 4 occupants in the  
accessory dwelling unit.  
8. Variation to allow neither the legal or beneficial owner to be an occupant on the  
property with an ADU.  
9. Variation to allow the exterior of the converted dwelling to not retain the appearance  
of an existing accessory building containing the accessory dwelling unit.  
10. Variation to increase the height of a detached accessory building from permitted 24  
feet to approximately 28 for the proposed greenhouse and 36 for the proposed accessory  
dwelling unit. (Lisle/District 5) (If the County Board seeks to approve the Variation  
zoning relief it will require a ¾ majority vote {14 votes} to approve based on the  
recommendation to deny by the Zoning Board of Appeals)  
ZBA VOTE (to Deny): 6 Ayes, 0 Nays, 0 Absent  
Development Committee VOTE (Motion to Approve): 5 Ayes, 0 Nays, 1 Absent  
12.B.  
12.C.  
12.D.  
12.E.  
ZONING-26-000024 – Calahan: To approve the following zoning relief:  
Variation to increase the height of fence in the corner side yard from permitted 6'6" to  
approximately 8'. (Lisle/District 2)  
ZHO Recommendation to Approve  
Development Committee VOTE (Motion to Approve): 5 Ayes, 0 Nays, 1 Absent  
ZONING-26-000025 – Ulisano: To approve the following zoning relief:  
Variation to reduce the interior side setback for a kitchen bump-out/addition from  
required 10 feet to approximately 6.59 feet. (York/District 2)  
ZHO Recommendation to Approve  
Development Committee VOTE (Motion to Approve): 5 Ayes, 0 Nays, 1 Absent  
ZONING-26-000026 – Lipper: To approve the following zoning relief:  
Variation to reduce the corner side setback from required 30 feet to approximately 14.78  
feet, for a detached garage remodel/addition. (Milton/District 4)  
ZHO Recommendation to Approve  
Development Committee VOTE (Motion to Approve): 5 Ayes, 0 Nays, 1 Absent  
ZONING-26-000027 – Reisser: To approve the following zoning relief:  
Variation to reduce the corner side yard setback for a new concrete patio from required 30  
feet to approximately 15 feet. (Winfield/District 6)  
ZHO Recommendation to Approve  
Development Committee VOTE (Motion to Approve): 5 Ayes, 0 Nays, 1 Absent  
13.  
14.  
15.  
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - YOO  
Committee Update  
ENVIRONMENTAL - HAIDER  
Committee Update  
HUMAN SERVICES - SCHWARZE  
Committee Update  
15.A.  
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 $8,000, resulting in an amended contract total of $40,758.18. (Community  
Services)  
15.B.  
15.C.  
15.D.  
Recommendation for approval of Modification One to the Community Development  
Block Grant (CDBG) Agreement CD25-03 with the City of West Chicago – York Ave.  
Area Water Main and Streets Rehabilitation Project - for the purpose of reducing the  
overall scope of work.  
Recommendation for approval of an Assignment and Assumption of the Community  
Development Block Grant (CDBG) Agreement, Project Number CD21-08, and  
associated lien to facilitate the merger between Almost Home Kids (AHK) and Ann &  
Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago (Lurie Children’s).  
Agreement between the County of DuPage, Illinois and Community and Economic  
Development of Cook County (CEDA), for technical and professional implementation  
services for Multi-Family Weatherization Project II – College Park Apartments, through  
the Illinois Home Weatherization Assistance Program (IHWAP), for the period of August  
11, 2026 through September 30, 2027, for an amount not to exceed $104,000. 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). (Community  
Services)  
15.E.  
15.F.  
Recommendation for the approval of a contract to A Lugan Contractors, LLC, to provide  
architectural and mechanical services for multi-family weatherization, for Community  
Services, for the period of August 1, 2026 through November 15, 2027, for a contract  
amount not to exceed $1,000,000; per renewal of bid #25-023-WEX. First of three  
one-year optional renewals. (Community Services)  
Recommendation for the approval of a contract to McMahon Food Corporation, for fluid  
dairy, for the DuPage Care Center residents, cafeteria and cafes located on the County  
Campus, for the period of September 25, 2026 through September 24, 2027, for a  
contract not to exceed $38,000; per renewal of bid #24-100-DCC, second of three  
optional renewals.  
15.G.  
15.H.  
Recommendation for the approval of a contract to Alpha Baking Company, for assorted  
sliced bread, rolls, and buns, for the DuPage Care Center, for the period of September 9,  
2026 through September 8, 2027, for a contract not to exceed $36,300; per bid  
#26-059-DCC.  
Recommendation for the approval of a contract to Central Poly-Bag Corp., for trash and  
recycling can liners, for the DuPage Care Center, for the period of August 11, 2026  
through August 10, 2027, for a contract total amount not to exceed $53,000; per bid  
#26-051-FM.  
16.  
JUDICIAL AND PUBLIC SAFETY - EVANS  
Committee Update  
16.A.  
16.B.  
Resolution approving the sale of inventory from the County of DuPage on behalf of the  
DuPage County Sheriff's Office to the Village of Villa Park Police Department. (Sheriff's  
Office)  
Recommendation for the approval of a contract purchase order to Sutton Ford, to furnish  
and deliver one (1) 2026 Ford-150 truck to the State’s Attorney’s Office for cold case  
unit investigator, for the period of August 11, 2026 through November 30, 2026, for a  
contract total of $47,117.22. Contract pursuant to the Intergovernmental Cooperation Act  
(Sourcewell Contract #081325-SNF). (State's Attorney's Office)  
17.  
LEGISLATIVE - DESART  
Committee Update  
17.A.  
Recommendation for the approval of a contract to Marquardt & Humes, Inc., to provide  
consulting services as lobbyists representing DuPage County before the Illinois General  
Assembly and State Executive Branch, for County Board, for the period of September 15,  
2026 through September 14, 2027, for a contract total amount not to exceed $94,500.  
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). Second  
of three optional renewals.  
17.B.  
Recommendation for the approval of a contract to Raucci & Sullivan Strategies, LLC, to  
provide consulting services as lobbyists representing DuPage County before the Illinois  
General Assembly and State Executive Branch, for the County Board, for the period of  
September 1, 2026 through August 31, 2027, for a contract total not to exceed $52,500.  
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). Second  
of three optional renewals.  
18.  
PUBLIC WORKS - CHILDRESS  
Committee Update  
18.A.  
Recommendation for the approval to Insituform Technologies USA, LLC, to renew the  
Omnia Cooperative Agreement where DuPage County is the Lead Agency for Trenchless  
Rehabilitation and Maintenance of Pipeline Infrastructure, for the period of February 13,  
2027 to February 12, 2029, per bid #23-065-PW, first and final option to renew.  
18.B.  
18.C.  
Recommendation for the approval to Insituform Technologies, LLC, to renew the Omnia  
Cooperative Agreement where DuPage County is the Lead Agency for Trenchless  
Rehabilitation and Maintenance of Pipeline Infrastructure, for the period of February 13,  
2027 to February 12, 2029, per bid #23-065-PW, first and final option to renew.  
Recommendation for the approval of a contract to Johnson Controls Building Solutions,  
LLC, to furnish and deliver Johnson Controls parts as needed, for County campus, for  
Facilities Management, for the period of August 13, 2026 through November 1, 2028, for  
a total contract amount not to exceed $48,000. Contract pursuant to the  
Intergovernmental Cooperation Act (Sourcewell Contract #080824-JHN).  
18.D.  
18.E.  
18.F.  
Recommendation for the approval of a contract to Windy City Representatives, to furnish  
and deliver a chilled water pump for the County Power Plant, for Facilities Management,  
for the period of August 11, 2026 through August 10, 2027, for a total contract amount  
not to exceed $37,100; per bid #26-052-FM.  
Recommendation for the approval of a contract to Central Poly-Bag Corp., to furnish and  
deliver plastic trash and recycling can liners, as needed for County facilities, for Facilities  
Management, for the period of August 11, 2026 through August 10, 2027, for a contract  
total amount not to exceed $35,000; per bid #26-051-FM.  
Recommendation for the approval of a contract to Air Filter Solutions, LLC, to furnish  
and deliver air filters, as needed, for County facilities, for Facilities Management, for the  
period of September 27, 2026 through September 26, 2027, for a total contract amount  
not to exceed $118,100; per bid #23-053-FM, third and final option to renew. ($110,000  
for Facilities Management, $4,000 for Animal Services, $1,100 for the Division of  
Transportation, and $3,000 for Health Department)  
18.G.  
Recommendation for the approval of a renewal of a lease agreement between the County  
of DuPage, Illinois and Court Reporting Services – State of Illinois for lease of space at  
the Judicial Office Facility or the Judicial Annex Facility on campus, for Facilities  
Management, for the (2) two-year period of September 1, 2026 through August 31, 2028  
for an annual amount not to exceed $12,000.  
19.  
STORMWATER - ZAY  
Committee Update  
19.A.  
19.B.  
Amendment to Resolution SM-R-0261-21 delegating authority to the DuPage County  
Director of Stormwater Management, to grant authorization to public and private utilities  
to use county property without Committee approval.  
Recommendation for the approval of an Intergovernmental Agreement between the  
County of DuPage, Illinois and the Village of Itasca, for the Roadway and Infrastructure  
Improvements Project, for the period of August 11, 2026 through June 30, 2028, for an  
amount not to exceed $100,000. (WQIP Grant)  
19.C.  
19.D.  
19.E.  
Recommendation for the approval of a contract issued to V3 Companies, for Professional  
Engineering Services for Design of Grant Funded Capital Projects Countywide, for the  
period of August 11, 2026 through November 30, 2027, for a contract total not to exceed  
$95,000. 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.  
Recommendation for the approval of a contract issued to Trotter & Associates, Inc., for  
On-call Inspection and Design Engineering for Stormwater Facilities Countywide, for the  
period of August 11, 2026 through November 30, 2027, for a contract total not to exceed  
$90,000. 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.  
Recommendation for the approval of a contract with Hoerr Construction, Inc., for the  
Prairie Avenue Pipe Rehabilitation Project, for Stormwater Management, for the period  
of August 11, 2026 through November 30, 2026, for a contract total amount not to exceed  
$48,400. Contract pursuant to the Intergovernmental Cooperation Act (Omnia Contract  
#23-065-PW).  
20.  
TECHNOLOGY - COVERT  
Committee Update  
20.A.  
Amendment to Purchase Order 8474-0001 SERV issued to Monday.com LTD, to add ten  
(10) additional seats, for an increase of $4,115.14 and a new contract total amount of  
$30,861.66. (Eight of the ten additional seats will be used for Community Services  
Weatherization Program staff.)  
20.B.  
20.C.  
Recommendation for the approval of a contract purchase order to SHI International Corp,  
for data storage equipment, for Information Technology, for the period of August 12,  
2026 through August 11, 2027, for a contract total amount of $47,657.76. Contract  
pursuant to the Intergovernmental Cooperation Act (OMNIA Contract #2024056-02).  
Recommendation for the approval of a contract purchase order to SHI International Corp,  
for SpyCloud software, for Information Technology, for the period of August 12, 2026  
through August 11, 2027, for a contract total amount of $46,054.20. Contract pursuant to  
the Intergovernmental Cooperation Act (Sourcewell Contract #121923-SHI).  
21.  
TRANSPORTATION - OZOG  
Committee Update  
21.A.  
DT-R-0028A-26  Amendment to Resolution DT-R-0028-26 between the County of  
DuPage and Ferguson Waterworks for the Milton Township Storm Sewer Materials;  
(Correction of Project Section Number from Section # 26-050000-00-GM to #  
26-05000-00-GM).  
21.B.  
21.C.  
21.D.  
Local Public Agency Agreement between the County of DuPage and the Illinois  
Department of Transportation to coordinate the design, operation and maintenance of the  
Advanced Traffic Management System. (No County cost)  
Awarding Resolution to H&H Electric Company, for LED traffic signal head replacement  
at various locations within DuPage County, Section 26-00000-06-GM, for an estimated  
County cost of $490,887.81; per lowest responsible bid.  
Recommendation for the approval of a contract purchase order to Bonnell, Inc., to furnish  
and deliver carbide plow blades & curb shoes, as needed for the Division of  
Transportation, for the period of August 15, 2026 through July 31, 2027, for a contract  
total not to exceed $200,000. Contract pursuant to the Intergovernmental Cooperation  
Act (Sourcewell #033126-BNL).  
21.E.  
Recommendation for the approval of a contract with Monroe Truck Equipment Inc., to  
furnish and deliver Monroe Plow and Spreader repair and replacement parts, for the  
Division of Transportation, for the period of August 15, 2026 through July 31, 2027, for a  
contract total not to exceed $80,000. Contract pursuant to the Intergovernmental  
Cooperation Act (Sourcewell #033126-AEB).  
22.  
23.  
OLD BUSINESS  
NEW BUSINESS  
23.A.  
Non-Profit Funding Requests for County Board Discussion:  
1) Repeat Boutique ($30,000)  
24.  
25.  
EXECUTIVE SESSION  
24.A. Pursuant to Open Meetings Act 5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (2) - Collective Negotiating Matters  
24.B. Pursuant to Open Meetings Act 5 ILCS 120/2 (c) (11) - Litigation  
MEETING ADJOURNED  
25.A. This meeting is adjourned to Tuesday, August 25, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.