Lake County Board met Jan. 11.
Here is the agenda provided by the board:
CALL TO ORDER
MOMENT OF SILENCE
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS
ADDENDA TO THE AGENDA
SPECIAL RECOGNITION AND PRESENTATIONS
1 22-0073
Special recognition celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Lake County.
PUBLIC COMMENT (ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA)
CHAIR'S REMARKS
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
CONSENT AGENDA (Items 2-30)
*APPROVAL OF MINUTES*
2 22-0082
Minutes from December 14, 2021.
3 22-0081
Minutes from December 23, 2021 Special Call.
*CLAIMS AGAINST LAKE COUNTY, IL*
4 22-0080
Report of Claims Against Lake County, Illinois for the month of December 2021. Attachments: December 2021 Claims Agenda
*REPORTS*
5 21-1871
Report from Jennifer Banek, Coroner, for the month of September, 2021.
6 21-1976
Report from Robin M. O’Connor, County Clerk, for the month of November, 2021.
7 21-1849
Report from Joy Gossman, Public Defender, for the month of October 2021.
8 22-0020
Report from Joy Gossman, Public Defender, for the month of November, 2021.
9 22-0001
Report from Mary Ellen Vanderventer, Recorder of Deeds, for the month of November 2021.
10 21-1857
Report from John D. Idleburg, Sheriff, for the month of October 2021. Attachments: Report from John D. Idleburg, Sheriff, for the month of October 2021.
11 22-0048
Treasurer Holly Kim’s Cash and Investment Report April 2021.
*REAPPOINTMENTS*
12 22-0077
Resolution providing for the reappointment of Daniel Venturi as a member of the Lake County Emergency Telephone System Board (ETSB).
13 22-0046
For Information - Reappointment of Lake County’s Representatives to the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) Policy Committee.
∙ Federal law requires a Metropolitan Planning Area (MPA) be created in urban/suburban regions in order to adhere to and execute the federally regulated transportation planning process. By definition, an MPA “encompasses the Census-defined urbanized area and the contiguous geographic area(s) likely to become urbanized in the next 10 years.”
∙ Further, federal law empowers the MPO to act as a governing body in regions where an MPA has been established for the purpose of carrying out the federally required transportation planning. The MPO Policy Committee is the decision-making body for all regional transportation plans and programs for this area. The MPO Policy Committee plans, develops and maintains an affordable, safe and efficient transportation system for the region, providing the forum through which local decision makers develop regional plans and programs.
∙ Each Cook and Collar County Board Chair typically serves as their County’s designated member on the MPO Policy Committee. Accordingly, Chair Hart has been designated as Lake County’s Member on the MPO Policy Committee.
∙ Each Cook and Collar County’s Director of Transportation/County Engineer typically serves as the County’s designated Alternate. Accordingly, Shane Schneider has been designated Lake County’s Alternate Member on the MPO
Policy Committee.
∙ Lake County has typically selected our Division of Transportation Director of Planning as our Second Alternate Member on the MPO Policy Committee and; accordingly, Kevin Carrier has been designated as Lake County’s Second
*LAW AND JUDICIAL COMMITTEE*
14 22-0003
Joint resolution authorizing an amendment for a six-month extension for the State’s Attorney’s Office Prosecutor-Based Victim Assistance Program through a Victim of Crime Act (VOCA) grant awarded by the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority (ICJIA) to the Lake County State’s Attorney’s Office, including an emergency appropriation of $52,629 in federal funds.
∙ This VOCA Prosecutor-Based Victim Assistance grant extension will enable continuation of this program that provides advocacy services to the currently under-served sexual assault, misdemeanor domestic violence, elder abuse and aggravated battery victim populations.
∙ The grant is administered through the ICJIA for the performance period of January 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022. Additional funding to support the program for up to an additional 18 months may be awarded after the initial funding period contingent upon satisfactory performance and availability of funds.
∙ The Lake County State’s Attorney’s Office currently receives Victim of Crime Act grant funding from ICJIA to support two Victim/Witness Coordinator positions in the office. The Victim/Witness Coordinators work with the victims throughout the criminal justice process by providing them with advocacy, on-going support and an understanding of the criminal court process.
∙ The additional funding of $52,629 will be used to fund 81 percent of the salary and benefits for a Sexual Assault Victim/Witness Coordinator and the salary and benefits for a full-time Domestic Violence Victim/Witness Coordinator for the period of January 1, 2022 through June 30, 2022.
∙ If funding for these positions end, and new funding is not secured, the positions will be eliminated.
15 22-0004
Joint resolution authorizing the acceptance and execution of a Conviction Integrity Unit (CIU) grant awarded by the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) to the Illinois Innocence Project (IIP) to partner with the Lake County State’s Attorney’s Office to reduce, through DNA testing, the number of wrongful convictions within Lake County, including an emergency appropriation of $91,730 in federal funds, if awarded.
∙ The Lake County State’s Attorney’s Office is the recipient of a Conviction Integrity Unit (CIU) grant through the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA). The Illinois Innocence Project submitted the application for funding.
∙ The grant term is for two years, starting October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2023.
∙ The Illinois Innocence Project (IIP), who will act as lead agency, seeks to collaborate with the Lake County State’s Attorney’s Office (LCSAO) as subgrantee, to support DNA casework and reduce the number of wrongful convictions, including litigating postconviction cases.
∙ The IIP has two decades of experience and success in evaluating and investigating postconviction cases, resulting in the exoneration of 20 innocent individuals.
Partnering together, both agencies hope to restore community trust in the justice system through transparency and integrity.
∙ First year program funding of $91,730 is allocated to the LCSAO. This includes 55 percent of salary and fringe for a Conviction Integrity Unit Director, who is an experienced attorney that currently serves as Chief of the Rehabilitative Services Unit in the LCSAO. In addition, 40 percent of the salary for a paralegal and computer equipment for this position will also be funded. No match is required for this award.
∙ If funding for these positions and services end, and new funding is not secured, the positions and services will be eliminated.
16 22-0005
Joint resolution authorizing the acceptance and execution of a Smart Prosecution - Innovation Prosecution Solutions grant awarded by the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) to the Lake County State’s Attorney’s Office (LCSO) for forensic analysis software (GrayKey) that the Cyber Crimes Unit can utilize to extract data from electronic devices, including an emergency appropriation of $123,940 in federal funds, if awarded.
∙ The LCSO has applied for a Smart Prosecution - Innovation Prosecution Solutions grant through the BJA.
∙ The grant term is for two years, with a period of October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2023.
∙ In recent years, there have been multiple challenges with the forensic examination of newer electronic devices. This has made it difficult for law enforcement and the Cyber Unit to extract data that could be used to obtain critical information in the investigation of violent or white-collar crime cases. With the procurement of GrayKey software, criminal investigators and analysts will be able to quickly extract file information from an electronic device. Additionally, the GrayKey software is constantly being updated as new security features are released by developers.
∙ Program funding of $123,940 is allocated to the LCSAO and includes two years of software costs and a dedicated high-capacity computer to run the forensic software tool. No match is required for this award.
∙ If funding for this service ends, and new funding is not secured, the service will be eliminated.
17 22-0013
Joint resolution authorizing the State’s Attorneys Appellate Prosecutor Program for Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 for a continued participation fee of $48,000.
∙ This is a renewal for the continued operation of the State’s Attorney’s Appellate Prosecutor Program.
∙ Through this program the State’s Attorney’s Appellate Prosecutor handles Lake County criminal appeals, provides investigative and prosecutorial support in criminal cases, provides comprehensive training programs for prosecutors, and provides monthly case law newsletters, legislative updates, and Uniform Complaint Book supplements.
∙ The Board of Governors of the State’s Attorney’s Appellate Prosecutor has voted to provide a one-year decrease of $1,000 for county contributions. The Lake County State’s Attorney’s Office contribution for FY 2022 is $48,000.
∙ The State’s Attorney’s approved FY 2022 budget includes the $48,000 fee.
*HEALTH AND COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE*
18 22-0040
Joint resolution accepting the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services funding and authorizing an emergency appropriation in the amount of $74,000 for the Medicaid Match program.
∙ The $74,000 Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services funding will be used to purchase a Learning Management System.
∙ The $74,000 in additional funding has not been previously appropriated because the resources were secured after the County’s adoption of the FY21 budget.
∙ The funding will be for the period December 1, 2020, through November 30, 2021. Attachments: MM EA LMS $74K
*PUBLIC WORKS, PLANNING AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE*
19 21-1995
Joint resolution authorizing separate agreements with the Townships of Antioch, Avon, Fremont, Grant, Lake Villa, and Wauconda providing the terms and conditions for the receipt of Township funds for the Ride Lake County West service.
∙ The Townships of Antioch, Avon, Fremont, Grant, Lake Villa, and Wauconda desire to collectively provide $40,000 of additional local funding toward the Ride Lake County West service to extend the use of the project’s awarded federal funding from January 1, 2022, to December 31, 2022.
∙ Avon Township has also agreed to reimburse fares of specified riders for the Ride Lake County West service for trips the Township desires to subsidize.
∙ Upon launch of the new countywide paratransit service, the Townships financial obligations under these agreements will end.
∙ The agreements have been approved by the respective Township Boards.
∙ This project is included in the Transportation Improvement Program, and designated as Section 20-00280-08-ES.
21-1995 Location Map, Township Paratransit Agreements
Joint resolution authorizing an agreement with Hampton, Lenzini and Renwick, Inc., Elgin, Illinois, for Phase II design engineering services for 2022 bridge repairs, at a maximum cost of $220,870 and appropriating $265,000 of County Bridge Tax funds.
∙ A consulting firm will be utilized to complete these Phase II design engineering services for 2022 bridge repairs.
∙ Lake County selects professional engineering firms in accordance with the Local Government Professional Services Selection Act, 50 ILCS 510/1 et. seq.
∙ The Lake County Division of Transportation’s Consultant Selection Process has been approved by the Federal Highway Administration and the Illinois Department of Transportation, and the firm selected for this project was selected in accordance with this approved process.
∙ The selected firm has a satisfactory past relationship with the Lake County Division of Transportation.
∙ This project is included in the Transportation Improvement Program with construction targeted in 2022, and designated as Section 21-00999-83-BR.
21 21-1998
Joint resolution authorizing an agreement with Bravo Company Engineering, Lisle, Illinois, for Phase II design engineering services for the resurfacing of Winchester Road, from Illinois Route 83 to Illinois Route 21, at a maximum cost of $477,632.58 and appropriating $573,000 of Motor Fuel Tax funds.
∙ A consulting firm will be utilized to complete these Phase II design engineering services for the resurfacing of Winchester Road, from Illinois Route 83 to Illinois Route 21.
∙ Lake County selects professional engineering firms in accordance with the Local Government Professional Services Selection Act, 50 ILCS 510/1 et. seq.
∙ The Lake County Division of Transportation’s Consultant Selection Process has been approved by the Federal Highway Administration and the Illinois Department of Transportation, and the firm selected for this project was selected in accordance with this approved process.
∙ The selected firm has a satisfactory past relationship with the Lake County Division of Transportation.
∙ This project is included in the Transportation Improvement Program with constructed targeted in 2022, and designated as Section 20-00999-80-RS.
22 21-1999
Joint resolution authorizing an agreement with Gewalt Hamilton Associates, Inc., Vernon Hills, Illinois, for Phase II design engineering services for the resurfacing of Hunt Club Road, from Illinois Route 173 to State Line Road, at a maximum cost of $220,713, and appropriating $265,000 of Matching Tax funds.
∙ A consulting firm will be utilized to complete these Phase II design engineering services for the resurfacing of Hunt Club Road, from Illinois Route 173 to State Line Road.
∙ Lake County selects professional engineering firms in accordance with the Local Government Professional Services Selection Act, 50 ILCS 510/1 et. seq.
∙ The Lake County Division of Transportation’s Consultant Selection Process has been approved by the Federal Highway Administration and the Illinois Department of Transportation, and the firm selected for this project was selected in accordance with this approved process.
∙ The selected firm has a satisfactory past relationship with the Lake County Division of Transportation.
∙ This project is included in the Transportation Improvement Program with construction targeted in 2023, and designated as Section 21-00096-05-RS.
23 21-2000
Joint resolution authorizing an agreement with BLA, Inc., Itasca, Illinois, for Phase II design engineering services for the resurfacing of Big Hollow Road, from the McHenry County line to US Route 12, at a maximum cost of $118,632 and appropriating $143,000 of Motor Fuel Tax funds.
∙ A consulting firm will be utilized for Phase II design engineering services for the resurfacing of Big Hollow Road, from the McHenry County line to US Route 12.
∙ Lake County selects professional engineering firms in accordance with the Local Government Professional Services Selection Act, 50 ILCS 510/1 et. seq.
∙ The Lake County Division of Transportation’s Consultant Selection Process has been approved by the Federal Highway Administration and the Illinois Department of Transportation, and the firm selected for this project was selected in accordance with this approved process.
∙ The selected firm has a satisfactory past relationship with the Lake County Division of Transportation.
∙ This project is included in the Transportation Improvement Program with construction targeted for 2022, and designated as Section 20-00229-02-RS.
24 21-2001
Joint resolution authorizing an agreement with the Village of Barrington for the Hart Road at Flint Creek bridge improvement project.
∙ This project will include the resurfacing of Hart Road, replacement of existing culverts at Flint Creek with a new single span bridge, and construction of a new multi-use path within the project limits.
∙ The Village of Barrington (Village) is desirous that Lake County include construction of a new multi-use path on the east side of Hart Road within the project limits.
∙ The Village will reimburse the County for its share of the engineering and construction costs associated with these improvements, estimated to be $260,000.
∙ The Village is leading a separate project that will construct the remaining segments of the multi-use path along Hart Road that will provide for a continuous multi-use path along Hart Road, from US Route 14 south to the Barrington High School entrance.
∙ This improvement is included in the Transportation Improvement Program, with construction planned to begin in 2022 contingent upon permit approvals and land acquisition, and designated as Section 18-00174-06-BR.
25 21-2002
Ordinance requesting the granting of temporary and permanent easements and authorizing an easement agreement with the Lake County Forest Preserve District for the Ela Road at Long Grove Road intersection improvements.
∙ The proposed intersection improvement for Ela Road at Long Grove Road involves the installation of a new traffic signal, addition of turn lanes, and non-motorized improvements.
∙ The County needs both temporary and permanent easements from the Lake County Forest Preserve District to construct and maintain these improvements.
∙ As consideration for granting the easements, the District desires certain improvements be included as part of the project, including the removal of invasive species, installation of vegetated swales, and improved connectivity to the Cuba Marsh Forest Preserve trail network.
∙ This improvement is included in the Transportation Improvement Program with construction planned to begin in 2022, contingent upon land acquisition and permit approvals, and designated as Section 14-00144-20-CH.
26 21-2003
Joint resolution authorizing separate agreements with the Village of Barrington and the Village of Deer Park for the proposed intersection improvements at Ela Road at Long Grove Road and authorizing a master agreement with the Village of Deer Park regarding the energy, maintenance, and future costs of County-owned and Village-owned traffic control signals and interconnection with Lake County PASSAGE.
∙ The Village of Barrington desires the County to include non-motorized improvements as part of the project. The Village is also responsible for a portion of the storm sewer costs to avoid a conflict with an existing Village watermain. The Village will reimburse the County for the costs associated with this work, estimated to be $39,665.12.
∙ The Village of Deer Park desires the County include non-motorized improvements as part of the improvement. The Village will reimburse the County for the costs associated with this work, estimated to be $8,634.60.
∙ Lake County and Village of Deer Park are also desirous to consolidate existing traffic signal agreements into a master agreement with provisions for adding new traffic signals and interconnection with Lake County PASSAGE.
∙ The project is included in the Transportation Improvement Program with construction planned to begin in 2022, contingent upon land acquisition and permit approvals, and designated as Section 14-00144-20-CH.
*FINANCIAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE*
27 22-0021
Resolution authorizing emergency appropriations for Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 in various funds for certain projects, items, and activities budgeted in the prior year and not completed.
∙ Since all unused appropriations lapse at the end of each fiscal year, it is necessary to “carry over” unspent budget authority from one fiscal year to the next under certain conditions as defined in the County's Budget Policies.
∙ These carryover requests include contracts which were unable to be completed in FY 2021 and uncompleted or ongoing projects that will not be complete until FY 2022.
∙ These items must be authorized through what is termed an “emergency appropriation” in order to transfer the budget authority that was previously granted in FY 2021 to FY 2022. The detailed accounts are included in the attachment.
28 22-0043
Resolution authorizing emergency appropriations for Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 in various funds for Emergency Rental Assistance and IT security, budgeted in the prior year and not completed.
∙ Since all unused appropriations lapse at the end of each fiscal year, it is necessary to “carry over” unspent budget authority from one fiscal year to the next under certain conditions as defined in the County's Budget Policies.
∙ These carryover requests include ongoing projects that continue into FY 2022.
∙ These items must be authorized through what is termed an “emergency appropriation” in order to transfer the budget authority that was previously granted in FY 2021 to FY 2022. The detailed accounts are included in the attachment.
∙ This carryover request was presented and approved at the Special Board meeting on December 23, 2021 but did not receive the required 14 votes for approval of an emergency appropriation. Therefore, it is being presented again for formal authorization of previously approved budget in FY21 into FY22.
29 22-0012
Resolution accepting the annual Emergency Management Intergovernmental Grant Agreement from the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) for federal fiscal year (FFY) 2022 Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) in an amount not to exceed $196,955.63.
∙ Lake County applied for and has been awarded an annual allocation from IEMA, on behalf of the Lake County Emergency Management Agency (LCEMA).
∙ This grant funding (a) support Lake County in developing and maintaining an effective integrated EMA and program; (b) provides for quarterly reimbursement of allowable EMA program costs; and (c) provides for EMA program expenses between April 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023. The agreement shall be effective between October 1, 2020 and shall expire on September 30, 2023.
∙ The actual amount of grant funding is dependent on (a) the federal budget and FEMA grant program guidance, (b) availability of federal funds to IEMA, and (c) actual EMA expenditures.
∙ The maximum grant funding to Lake County is $196,955.63.
∙ Revenue from this grant will offset currently budgeted expenses. No additional expenses are budgeted as a result of this grant.
∙ Lake County invests local funding in emergency management program activities to satisfy the grant match requirements.
30 22-0006
Resolution authorizing a one-year contract with CDW Government (CDW-G), Vernon Hills, Illinois, for CoreView an auditing solution for use with all Microsoft tenant products in an estimated amount of $67,290 with the option to renew for two, one-year periods.
∙ Since the pandemic, alternative collaboration tools have become increasingly important among state and local government agencies.
∙ To obtain an auditing solution for use with all Microsoft tenant products, Enterprise Information Technology recommends CoreView as a software platform that provides reporting, software administrative delegation, and license optimization.
∙ Pursuant to Chapter 33.115 of the County’s Purchasing Ordinance, Cooperative Joint Purchasing Authorized, the County may participate in a cooperative purchasing agreement for the procurement of goods, services, construction, or professional services with one or more public procurement units in accordance with an agreement entered into between the participants.
∙ A cooperative purchasing contract with CDW-G has been identified through Omnia Partners formally known as NIPA (2018011-01) to procure needed goods, services, construction, or professional services that were competitively solicited and awarded.
*LAKE COUNTY BOARD*
31 22-0076
Resolution extending the declaration of emergency due to Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Lake County, Illinois, until the Governor of Illinois lifts the State’s declaration of emergency, but no longer than February 8, 2022.
∙ On March 9, 2020, Illinois’ State Governor announced a state of emergency decree in response to COVID-19.
∙ Lake County took immediate action to mitigate the local impact and ensure continuity of governmental operations through the issuance of a declaration of emergency proclamation on March 13, 2020. It activated community mitigation plans and expedited response time without circumventing constitutional protections of its citizens.
∙ Subsequent extensions were approved by the Lake County Board. On December 14, 2021 the Lake County Board further extended the declaration until the Governor of Illinois lifted the State’s declaration of emergency but no later than January 11, 2022. The resolution also called for the continued operation of the Lake County Emergency Operations Plan and Lake County Health Department Emergency Operations Plan, pursuant to Illinois law, for at least 14 days after the termination of the declaration of emergency proclamation.
∙ This resolution further extends the proclamation until the Governor of Illinois lifts the State’s declaration of emergency, but no later than February 8, 2022, so that Lake County, by and through its Emergency Management Agency and Health Department, may continue to coordinate county and municipal resources and response activities. It suspends certain provisions and procedures for the conduct of county business in an effort to protect the health and safety of persons and provides emergency assistance pursuant to Illinois law.
*LAW AND JUDICIAL COMMITTEE*
32 22-0014
Joint resolution to enter into a contract with Axon Enterprise, Inc., Scottsdale, AZ to provide 189 law enforcement body cameras, software, and video storage for the Lake County Sheriff’s Office, for $1,280,949.
∙ The initial annual cost to procure 189 body cameras, software, and unlimited storage is $256,189.80. There is an ongoing software maintenance and storage cost for years two through five at $256,189.80 annually for a total five-year cost of $1,280,949.
∙ There is a need to procure new law enforcement body video cameras, software, and digital media evidence storage for the Lake County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO).
∙ The current contract was procured in 2017 and all one-year extensions were enacted and now exhausted.
∙ In compliance with HB3653 mandate for all law enforcement agencies to have body cameras in place by January 1, 2022.
∙ In accordance with section 10-101 of the Lake County Purchasing Ordinance, a joint purchasing agreement offered by Axon, Scottsdale, AZ through Sourcewell, will be used to procure the Axon camera system, which would allow for an integrated camera system with the Axon body cameras used by law enforcement and the jail.
33 22-0015
Joint resolution to enter into a contract with Axon Enterprise, Inc., Scottsdale, AZ to provide 25 in-car video cameras, software, and unlimited video storage in marked vehicles for the Lake County Sheriff’s Office, for $312,000.
∙ The initial annual cost to procure 25 in-car cameras, software, and unlimited storage is $62,400. There is an ongoing software maintenance and storage cost for years two through five at $62,400 annually for a total five-year cost of $312,000.
∙ There is a need to procure 25 additional in-car video cameras, software, and digital media evidence storage in marked vehicles for the Lake County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO).
∙ There are currently 25 marked squad cars in Highway Patrol that do not have a video system.
∙ With the current passing of HB3653 it is imperative that we have in-car cameras installed and working in all Sheriff’s marked squads.
∙ In accordance with section 10-101 of the Lake County Purchasing Ordinance, a joint purchasing agreement offered by Axon, Scottsdale, AZ through Sourcewell, will be used to procure the Axon camera system, which would allow for an integrated camera system with the Axon body cameras used by law enforcement and the jail.
*HEALTH AND COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMITTEE*
34 22-0078
Board of Health Report.
35 22-0039
Joint resolution accepting the Illinois Department of Human Services grant and authorizing an emergency appropriation in the amount of $1,867,342 for the Crisis Care System grant.
∙ The $1,867,342 Illinois Department of Human Services grant will be used to offset existing salary and fringe benefits, new salary and fringe benefits, supplies, contractual services, and program items.
∙ The $1,867,342 in additional grant funding has not been previously appropriated because the grant resources were secured after the County’s adoption of the FY21 budget.
∙ The grant award will be for the period July 1, 2021, through June 30, 2022.
*PUBLIC WORKS, PLANNING & TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE*
36 22-0011
Ordinance amending Chapter 94: Public Nuisances of the Lake County, Illinois Code of Ordinances regulating open burning of landscape waste.
∙ Over the past 2 years, the Planning, Building and Development Department has explored options for permanent landscape waste burning restrictions and has sought and received significant public input on this topic. The compiled public comments are attached as “Exhibit C”.
∙ Through a series of Committee presentations and discussions beginning in August 2021, staff has received Committee feedback and has continued to refine a draft set of text amendments restricting the open burning of landscape waste in the unincorporated areas.
∙ All recommended amendments and modifications are included and identified in “Exhibit A”. These recommended amendments are formatted and ready for codification as reflected in “Exhibit B”.
∙ The Ordinance will become effective on June 1, 2022.
37 21-1865
Joint resolution authorizing franchise agreement with Lakeshore Recycling Services LLC, Morton Grove, Illinois, for residential waste collection services for non-exempted unincorporated areas in the southwestern and southeastern quadrants of Lake County.
∙ There is a need to provide residential waste hauling service in the unincorporated areas of Lake County.
∙ As part of the Lake County Landscape Waste Open Burning Ordinance discussion over the past 2 years at the PWPT Committee, staff identified residential waste franchising (including landscape waste hauling) in non-exempted unincorporated areas as a practical opportunity to provide residents an alternative to open burning of landscape waste.
∙ Per Committee direction, a Request for Proposal was extended to 14 vendors, and sealed proposals were received from 4 vendors, 1 vendor was determined to be non-responsive.
∙ Based on the criteria set forth in the Request for Proposals, the evaluation committee selected Lakeshore Recycling Services, LLC, Morton Grove, Illinois as the most favorable proposal for Lake County for the southwestern and southeastern quadrants of Lake County. Waste collection services would start June 1, 2022.
∙ Lakeshore Recycling Services, LLC will provide waste and recycling services to residents for a single rate. Private services and additional carts are available for an additional fee. Landscape waste pickup is optional, and residents can choose either a subscription service with six bags/containers per week or to use “stickers” on a per-bag/container basis.
∙ The service area includes unincorporated residential areas outside of Ela, Fremont, and Shields townships in the southwestern and southeastern quadrants of Lake County that are not part of a homeowner’s association with a waste hauling contract (“exempted” areas).
∙ The agreement provides for an annual franchise fee to be paid to the County annually in the amount of $15,748 and provides for a 2% annual increase.
∙ Rates for services will be provided to residents on an annual basis, with initial rates and service information sent to residents in the form of a brochure.
22-0011-Exhibit C Compiled Public Comments
Joint resolution authorizing franchise agreement with Groot Recycling & Waste Services, Inc., Round Lake Park, Illinois, for residential waste collection services for non-exempted unincorporated areas in the northwestern and northeastern quadrants of Lake County.
∙ There is a need to provide residential waste hauling service in the unincorporated areas of Lake County.
∙ As part of the Lake County Landscape Waste Open Burning Ordinance discussion over the past 2 years at the PWPT Committee, staff identified residential waste franchising (including landscape waste hauling) in non-exempted unincorporated areas as a practical opportunity to provide residents an alternative to open burning of landscape waste.
∙ Per Committee direction, a Request for Proposal was extended to 14 vendors, and sealed proposals were received from 4 vendors, 1 vendor was determined to be non-responsive.
∙ Based on the criteria set forth in the Request for Proposals, the evaluation committee selected Groot Recycling & Waste Services, Inc., Round Lake Park, Illinois as the most favorable proposal for Lake County for the northwestern and northeastern quadrants of Lake County. Waste collection services would start June 1, 2022.
∙ Groot Recycling & Waste Services, Inc. will provide waste and recycling services to residents for a single rate. Private services and additional carts are available for an additional fee. Landscape waste pickup is optional, and residents can choose either a subscription service with six bags/containers per week or to use “stickers” on a per-bag/container basis.
∙ The service area includes unincorporated residential areas outside of Avon, Lake Villa, and Warren townships in the northwestern and northeastern quadrants of Lake County that are not part of a homeowner’s association with a waste hauling contract (“exempted” areas).
∙ The agreement provides for an annual franchise fee to be paid to the County annually in the amount of $29,255 and provides for a 2% annual increase.
∙ Rates for services will be provided to residents on an annual basis, with initial rates and service information sent to residents in the form of a brochure.
*FINANCIAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE*
39 22-0075
Lake County Partners Update.
40 22-0002
Resolution authorizing voting precincts in Lake County.
∙ The 2021 decennial redistricting resulted in new Congressional, State and County Board district lines creating the need to reconfigure Lake County’s voting precincts.
∙ The Lake County Clerk is responsible for drawing precinct lines as near as practicable for each precinct to be situated within one Congressional, Legislative and Representative District.
∙ Geographic Information System software (GIS) was utilized to achieve active voters of approximately 1200 voters per precinct.
∙ To achieve an average of 1200 voters per precinct, the number of voting precincts in Lake County was increased by 16.
∙ The attached Exhibit A sets forth the 431 precincts which are identified by their location within the county’s respective 18 townships.
41 22-0009
Resolution authorizing the adoption of the contract and by-laws of the Intergovernmental Personnel Benefit Cooperative (IPBC) and Lake County membership in the IPBC.
∙ The Finance & Administration Committee requested staff bring forward alternatives to the status quo which might slow or reduce the annual employee health insurance expense.
∙ Over the last two years, employee health insurance costs have risen 6.6 percent and 6.9 percent.
∙ The Lake County Forest Preserve and many other Counties, Municipalities, and Special Districts have moved to the IPBC to better manager health care costs and provide great service.
∙ The IPBC has estimated the County would save as much as $1,300,000 by joining the Cooperative.
42 22-0047
Resolution providing for the appointment of Charles D. Smith, representing the Lake County Fire Chiefs Association, as a member of the Lake County Emergency Telephone System Board (ETSB).
PETITIONS, CORRESPONDENCE, MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS, AND MEMBER REMARKS
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn this Regular September 2021 Session of the County Board of Lake County until February 8, 2022.
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