421 N. COUNTY FARM ROAD  
WHEATON, IL 60187  
DU PAGE COUNTY  
Finance Committee  
Summary  
Tuesday, May 26, 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.  
A motion was made by Member DeSart and seconded by Member Galassi to allow for remote  
participation. Upon a voice vote, the motion passed. Member Covert attended the meeting  
remotely.  
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 Tornatore arrived at 8:05 AM.  
3.  
4.  
5.  
PUBLIC COMMENT  
No public comments were offered.  
CHAIRWOMAN'S REMARKS - CHAIR GARCIA  
Chair Garcia thanked those who have served our country.  
APPROVAL OF MINUTES  
5.A.  
Finance Committee - Regular Meeting - Tuesday, May 12, 2026  
APPROVED  
Saba Haider  
Lucy Evans  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYES:  
Childress, Covert, Cronin Cahill, DeSart, Eckhoff, Evans, Galassi,  
Garcia, Haider, Honig, Krajewski, LaPlante, Martinez, Ozog,  
Schwarze, Yoo, and Zay  
Tornatore  
ABSENT:  
6.  
BUDGET TRANSFERS  
6.A.  
Transfer of funds from 1000-1180-53828 (contingencies) to 1000-1180-57060-100  
(transfer out County infrastructure), in the amount of $100,984, for the purchase of filing  
cabinets for the Sheriff's Department and Human Resources.  
APPROVED  
Dawn DeSart  
Yeena Yoo  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYES:  
Childress, Covert, Cronin Cahill, DeSart, Eckhoff, Evans, Galassi,  
Garcia, Haider, Honig, Krajewski, LaPlante, Martinez, Ozog,  
Schwarze, Yoo, and Zay  
Tornatore  
ABSENT:  
6.B.  
Transfer of funds from 1000-1180-51000 (benefit payments) to various accounting units  
as attached, in the amount of $1,003,521, for FY2026, to cover benefit payment expenses  
within the various departments currently budgeted within the General Fund Special  
Accounts.  
APPROVED  
Dawn DeSart  
Lucy Evans  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYES:  
Childress, Covert, Cronin Cahill, DeSart, Eckhoff, Evans, Galassi,  
Garcia, Haider, Honig, Krajewski, LaPlante, Martinez, Ozog,  
Schwarze, Yoo, and Zay  
Tornatore  
ABSENT:  
6.C.  
Transfer of funds from 1000-1180-51070 (tuition reimbursement) to various accounting  
units as attached, in the amount of $6,620, for FY2026, to cover tuition reimbursement  
expenses within the various departments currently budgeted within the General Fund  
Special Accounts.  
APPROVED  
Dawn DeSart  
Lucy Evans  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYES:  
Childress, Covert, Cronin Cahill, DeSart, Eckhoff, Evans, Galassi,  
Garcia, Haider, Honig, Krajewski, LaPlante, Martinez, Ozog,  
Schwarze, Yoo, and Zay  
Tornatore  
ABSENT:  
6.D.  
6.E.  
6.F.  
Transfer of funds from 1000-1200-51040 (employee medical & hospital insurance) to  
various accounting units as attached, in the amount of $8,077,414, for FY2026, to cover  
employee medical & hospital insurance expenses within the various departments  
currently budgeted within the General Fund Insurance.  
APPROVED  
Lucy Evans  
Saba Haider  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYES:  
Childress, Covert, Cronin Cahill, DeSart, Eckhoff, Evans, Galassi,  
Garcia, Haider, Honig, Krajewski, LaPlante, Martinez, Ozog,  
Schwarze, Yoo, and Zay  
Tornatore  
ABSENT:  
Transfer of funds from 1000-1180-51030 (employer share social security) to various  
accounting units as attached, in the amount of $4,450,010, for FY2026, to cover  
employer share social security expenses within the various departments currently  
budgeted within the General Fund Special Accounts.  
APPROVED  
Lucy Evans  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYES:  
Andrew Honig  
Childress, Covert, Cronin Cahill, DeSart, Eckhoff, Evans, Galassi,  
Garcia, Haider, Honig, Krajewski, LaPlante, Martinez, Ozog,  
Schwarze, Yoo, and Zay  
Tornatore  
ABSENT:  
Transfer of funds from 1000-1180-51010 (employer share IMRF) to various accounting  
units as attached, in the amount of $10,284,667, for FY2026, to cover employer share  
IMRF expenses within the various departments currently budgeted within the General  
Fund Special Accounts.  
APPROVED  
Lucy Evans  
Kari Galassi  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
6.G.  
Budget Transfers 05-26-2026 - Various Companies and Accounting Units  
APPROVED  
RESULT:  
Cynthia Cronin Cahill  
Lucy Evans  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
7.  
PROCUREMENT REQUISITIONS  
Finance - Garcia  
A.  
7.A.1.  
Recommendation for the approval of a contract purchase order to SHI International  
Corp., for Governmentjobs.com d/b/a NeoGov, for licensing for E-Recruiting and  
Employee Onboarding, for Human Resources, for the period of July 1, 2026 to November  
30, 2026, for a contract total amount of $58,743.44. Contract pursuant to the  
Intergovernmental Cooperation Act (Sourcewell Contract #121923-SHI). (Human  
Resources)  
APPROVED  
RESULT:  
Cynthia Cronin Cahill  
Kari Galassi  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
7.A.2.  
Awarding resolution issued to Creative Planning Holdco, LLC d/b/a Creative Planning,  
LLC, to provide 457 plan related services, including strategic plan design, and fiduciary  
services for County employees, for Human Resources, for the period of August 1, 2026 to  
July 31, 2027, per RFP #23-046-HR. Cost is born by plan participants. (Human  
Resources)  
APPROVED  
RESULT:  
Cynthia Cronin Cahill  
Kari Galassi  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
B.  
Development - Tornatore  
7.B.1.  
Recommendation for the approval of a contract to Sutton Ford, Inc., to furnish and  
deliver two (2) 2026 Ford Bronco Sport Big Bend 4X4 vehicles, for Building & Zoning,  
for the period of May 27, 2026 through November 30, 2026, for a contract total not to  
exceed $66,560.92; per lowest responsible bid #26-037-DOT.  
APPROVED  
Sam Tornatore  
Yeena Yoo  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
C.  
Economic Development - Yoo  
7.C.1.  
Recommendation for the approval of a contract issued to CDW Government, Inc., to  
purchase various IT Equipment, for Workforce Development, for the period of May 26,  
2026 through November 30, 2026, for a contract total amount not to exceed $56,281.58.  
Contract pursuant to the Intergovernmental Cooperation Act (Sourcewell Contract  
#R-257160). (Workforce Development Division)  
APPROVED  
Yeena Yoo  
Saba Haider  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
D.  
ETSB - Schwarze  
7.D.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 Laraway Communications  
Center for an amount of $44,000.  
APPROVED  
Greg Schwarze  
Yeena Yoo  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
E.  
Human Services - Schwarze  
A motion was made by Member Schwarze and seconded by Member Galassi to discharge the  
Human Services Committee for item 7.E.1. Upon a voice vote, the motion passed.  
7.E.1.  
Transfer of funds from 1200-2060-53410 (rental of machinery & equipment) to  
1200-2060-54100-0700 (IT equipment - capital lease), in the amount of $8,965, to cover  
the classification of leased equipment with a term of 48 months as financial leases  
(GASB 87) for the DuPage Care Center Rehabilitation and Therapy Services Department.  
APPROVED  
RESULT:  
Greg Schwarze  
MOVER:  
Cynthia Cronin Cahill  
SECONDER:  
F.  
Judicial and Public Safety - Evans  
7.F.1.  
Recommendation for the approval of a contract purchase order to Trinity Services Group,  
Inc., to provide meal service for the inmates and officers in the jail, for the Sheriff's  
Office, for the period of June 1, 2026 through May 31, 2027, for a contract total amount  
of $1,587,750; per RFP #23-026-SHF. Third of three optional renewals. (Sheriff's Office)  
APPROVED  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYES:  
Lucy Evans  
Cynthia Cronin Cahill  
Childress, Covert, Cronin Cahill, DeSart, Eckhoff, Evans, Galassi,  
Garcia, Haider, Honig, Krajewski, LaPlante, Martinez, Ozog,  
Tornatore, Yoo, and Zay  
Schwarze  
ABSENT:  
7.F.2.  
Amendment to Resolution JPS-P-0026-26 issued to Trinity Services Group, Inc., to  
provide food service for the DuPage County Jail, for the Sheriff's Office. The contracted  
rate is increasing from $2.32 per meal delivered to $2.41 per meal delivered and adding  
the sack meal price at $1.90 each. (Sheriff's Office)  
APPROVED  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYES:  
Lucy Evans  
Cynthia Cronin Cahill  
Childress, Covert, Cronin Cahill, DeSart, Eckhoff, Evans, Galassi,  
Garcia, Haider, Honig, Krajewski, LaPlante, Martinez, Ozog,  
Tornatore, Yoo, and Zay  
Schwarze  
ABSENT:  
7.F.3.  
Recommendation for the approval of a contract to Sutton Ford Inc. to furnish and deliver  
one (1) 2026 Ford Bronco Sport Big Bend 4x4 vehicle, for the State's Attorney's Office,  
for the period of May 27, 2026 through November 30, 2026, for a contract total not to  
exceed $33,280.46; per lowest responsible bid #26-037-DOT. (State's Attorney's Office)  
APPROVED  
Lucy Evans  
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:  
7.F.4.  
Recommendation for the approval of a contract to Sutton Ford, Inc., to furnish and  
deliver six (6) 2026 Ford Bronco Sport Big Bend 4x4 vehicles, for the Department of  
Probation & Court Services, for the period of May 27, 2026 through November 30, 2026,  
for a total contract amount not to exceed $199,682.76; per lowest responsible bid  
#26-037-DOT. (Probation and Court Services)  
APPROVED  
Lucy Evans  
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:  
7.F.5.  
Recommendation for the approval of a contract purchase order to Thomas Elsner of  
Lafata Law LLC, to provide professional services as a Child Protection GAL Attorney  
assigned to juvenile cases, for the period of June 1, 2026 through May 31, 2027, 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)  
APPROVED  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
AYES:  
Lucy Evans  
Cynthia Cronin Cahill  
Childress, Covert, Cronin Cahill, DeSart, Eckhoff, Evans, Galassi,  
Garcia, Haider, Honig, Krajewski, LaPlante, Martinez, Ozog,  
Tornatore, Yoo, and Zay  
Schwarze  
ABSENT:  
7.F.6.  
Recommendation for the approval of a contract purchase order to Nicholas C. Kirkeles,  
to provide professional services as a conflict attorney in the Sexually Violent Person Act  
or Sexually Dangerous Person Act, for the period of June 1, 2026 through May 31, 2027,  
for a contract total amount not to exceed $51,000. 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)  
APPROVED  
Lucy Evans  
Jim Zay  
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:  
7.F.7.  
Recommendation for the approval of a contract to Sutton Ford Inc., to furnish and deliver  
one (1) 2026 Ford Bronco Sport Big Bend 4x4 vehicle for the Public Defender’s Office,  
for the period of May 27, 2026, through November 30, 2026, for a contract total not to  
exceed $33,280.46; per lowest responsible bid #26-037-DOT. (Public Defender’s Office)  
APPROVED  
Lucy Evans  
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:  
7.F.8.  
Recommendation for the approval of a contract purchase order to Warehouse Direct, Inc.,  
to provide hair and body shampoo for detainees, for the Sheriff's Office, for the period of  
May 26, 2026 through May 25, 2027, for a contract total amount not to exceed $40,560.  
Contract pursuant to the Governmental Joint Purchasing Act, 30 ILCS 525/2 (SPC  
Contract #189). (Sheriff's Office)  
APPROVED  
RESULT:  
Lucy Evans  
MOVER:  
Cynthia Cronin Cahill  
SECONDER:  
Childress, Covert, Cronin Cahill, DeSart, Eckhoff, Evans, Galassi,  
Garcia, Haider, Honig, Krajewski, LaPlante, Martinez, Ozog,  
Tornatore, Yoo, and Zay  
AYES:  
Schwarze  
ABSENT:  
G.  
Public Works - Childress  
7.G.1.  
Recommendation for the approval of a contract purchase order to Grainger, for the  
purchase of 141 filing cabinets, for the Sheriff's Department and Human Resources, for  
the period of May 26, 2026 through May 25, 2027, for a contract total not to exceed  
$100,984. Contract pursuant to the Intergovernmental Cooperation Act (Omnia Partners  
Contract #240078-01).  
APPROVED  
Michael Childress  
Jim Zay  
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:  
7.G.2.  
Recommendation for the approval of a contract to Groot Industries, Inc., to provide refuse  
disposal, recycling, and asbestos pick-up services for DuPage County facilities, for  
Facilities Management, for the period of June 1, 2026 through May 31, 2028, for a  
contract total amount not to exceed $282,765; per bid #26-009-FM. ($2,565 for Animal  
Services, $95,000 for the Care Center, and $185,200 for Facilities Management)  
APPROVED  
Michael Childress  
Jim Zay  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
7.G.3.  
Recommendation for the approval of a contract to Extreme Force Valve, Inc., to test,  
repair, and re-certify safety relief valves for boilers at the Power Plant, for Facilities  
Management, for the period of May 28, 2026 through May 27, 2027, for a total contract  
amount not to exceed $80,000; per lowest responsible bid #26-032-FM.  
APPROVED  
Michael Childress  
Jim Zay  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
7.G.4.  
Recommendation for the approval of a contract to Peregrine Services, Inc., 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 $88,300.80; per RFP #26-015-PW.  
APPROVED  
Michael Childress  
Jim Zay  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
7.G.5.  
Recommendation for the approval of a contract to Groot Industries, Inc., for refuse and  
recycling services at various Public Works Locations, for Public Works, for the period of  
June 1, 2026 to May 31, 2028, for a total contract amount not to exceed $270,000; per bid  
#26-009-FM.  
APPROVED  
Michael Childress  
Jim Zay  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
H.  
Technology - Covert  
7.H.1.  
Amendment to purchase order 8319-0001 SERV, issued to Revize LLC, for annual  
content management system (CMS) software and hosting services, for Information  
Technology, to increase the contract in the amount in the amount of $26,513, resulting in  
an amended contract total amount not to exceed $109,491.  
APPROVED  
Sadia Covert  
Kari Galassi  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
I.  
Transportation - Ozog  
A motion was made by Member Ozog and seconded by Member Galassi to combine items 7.I.1.  
through 7.I.5. under Transportation. Upon a voice vote, the motion passed.  
7.I.1.  
7.I.2.  
7.I.3.  
7.I.4.  
DT-P-0064B-23 – Amendment to Resolution DT-P-0064A-23, issued to Monroe Truck  
Equipment, Inc., to furnish and deliver Monroe Spreader and Plow repair and  
replacement parts, for the Division of Transportation, to increase the funding in the  
amount of $38,500, resulting in an amended contract total amount of $178,500.  
APPROVED  
Mary Ozog  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
Dawn DeSart  
SECONDER:  
Recommendation for the approval of a contract purchase order to Osburn Associates,  
Inc., to furnish and deliver sign faces for the Sign Shop, as needed for the Division of  
Transportation, for the period of May 27, 2026 through November 30, 2026, for a  
contract total not to exceed $50,000; per lowest responsible bid #26-047-DOT.  
APPROVED  
Mary Ozog  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
Dawn DeSart  
SECONDER:  
Recommendation for the approval of a contract to Groot Industries, Inc., to provide refuse  
disposal and recycling pick-up services, for the Division of Transportation, for the period  
of June 1, 2026 through May 31, 2028, for a contract total amount not to exceed $50,000;  
per lowest responsible bid #26-009-FM.  
APPROVED  
Mary Ozog  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
Dawn DeSart  
SECONDER:  
Recommendation for the approval of a contract purchase order to Carahsoft Technology  
Corporation, to provide fleet management software for the DOT vehicles and snow  
plows, for the Division of Transportation, for the period of June 1, 2026 through May 31,  
2027, for a contract total not to exceed $73,987.01. Contract pursuant to the  
Intergovernmental Cooperation Act (OMNIA #23-6692-01).  
APPROVED  
Mary Ozog  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
Dawn DeSart  
SECONDER:  
7.I.5.  
Recommendation for the approval of a contract to Civiltech Engineering, Inc., to provide  
various transportation planning and outreach services, upon request of the Division of  
Transportation, Section 26-00009-03-EG, for a contract total not to exceed $300,000.  
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.  
APPROVED  
Mary Ozog  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
Dawn DeSart  
SECONDER:  
7.I.6.  
Recommendation for the approval of a contract to FGM Architects, Inc., for Professional  
Construction Administration Services, for the Division of Transportation's Highway  
Maintenance Facility, Section 25-00179-36-MG, for the period of May 26, 2026 through  
October 31, 2029, for a total contract amount not to exceed $2,205,584. 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  
Mary Ozog  
Saba Haider  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
7.I.7.  
Recommendation for the approval of a contract purchase order to R. C. Wegman  
Construction Company, for the construction of the Highway Maintenance Facility, for the  
Division of Transportation, for the period of May 26, 2026 through October 31, 2029, for  
a contract total not to exceed $84,147,250; per FGMA bid # 26-036.  
APPROVED  
Mary Ozog  
Lucy Evans  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
7.I.8.  
Resolution to rescind DT-P-0002-26, a purchase order issued to Lightle Enterprises,  
LLC., to furnish and deliver sign faces for the Sign Shop, as needed for the Division of  
Transportation, for the period June 9, 2026 through January 31, 2027, for a contract total  
not to exceed $45,000.  
APPROVED  
Mary Ozog  
Yeena Yoo  
RESULT:  
MOVER:  
SECONDER:  
8.  
FINANCE RESOLUTIONS  
8.A.  
Acceptance and appropriation of interest earned on investment for the DuPage Animal  
Friends Phase II Capital Project Grant, Company 5000, Accounting Unit 1310, in the  
amount of $15,598. (Animal Services)  
APPROVED  
RESULT:  
Cynthia Cronin Cahill  
Kari Galassi  
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, Appointments, 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.  
9.A.5.  
05-08-2026 Paylist  
05-12-2026 Paylist  
05-15-2026 Auto Debit Paylist  
05-15-2026 Paylist  
05-19-2026 Paylist  
B.  
Appointments  
9.B.1.  
Appointment of Al Murphy to the Zoning Board of Appeals.  
9.B.2.  
9.B.3.  
Reappointment of Brandi Moore to the West Chicago Fire Protection District.  
Appointment of Steven Musser to the Glenbard Fire Protection District.  
C.  
Grant Proposal Notifications  
9.C.1.  
GPN 018-26 Employment Barrier Reduction Program PY27, Illinois Association of  
Community Action Agencies (IACAA), US Department of Health and Human Services,  
in the amount of $57,500. (Community Services)  
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.  
11.  
12.  
OLD BUSINESS  
No old business was discussed.  
NEW BUSINESS  
No new business was discussed.  
ADJOURNMENT  
The meeting was adjourned at 8:28 AM.