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Please see below legislation sponsored by Commissioner Suffredin. 

Date Passed

Date Introduced

Ordinance Number

Title

Summary

3/6/2003

3/6/2003

03-O-12

Execution and Delivery of an Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement

A bond transfer to increase quality residential housing for low to moderate-income families

3/6/2003

3/6/2003

03-O-13

Authorization for Bonds to Finance Senior Housing

Authorizes bonds to finance multi-family housing for seniors in Morton Grove

5/6/2003

5/6/2003

03-O-16

Modification of the Definition of Environmentally Sensitive Area

Modifies the definition of “environmentally sensitive area” as contained in the zoning ordinance

6/3/2003

6/3/2003

03-O-17

An Ordinance Authorizing the Transfer of Real Estate from the County to the Village of Skokie

Authorizes Skokie to acquire two parcels of land to complete the construction of a parking lot for the proposed Holocaust museum

7/1/2003

6/17/2003

03-O- 18

Domestic Partnership Registry Ordinance

Individuals engaged in a local partnership arrangement can receive a government-issued certificate of registered domestic partnership

4/20/2004

4/20/2004

04-O-16

The Cook County Re-Entry Employment Project

Establishes the re-entry employment demonstration pilot program to remove employment barriers faced by ex-offenders

5/18/2004

5/18/2004

04-O-17

Ordinance Rezoning Certain Property in Hanover Township

Rezones 650 feet east of Oak Ave in Hanover Township from C-1 Restricted Business District to C-6 Automotive Service District

7/13/2004

7/13/2004

04-O-32

Repealing an Ordinance Entitled “Legal Representation for County Employees and Agencies” Section 5-1 of Chapter 4, Miscellaneous Matters Relating to the Board of the Cook County Code

Repeals an ordinance entitled “legal representation for County employees and agencies”

11/3/2004

11/3/2004

04-O-45

Ordinance Establishing a Fee for Access to Digital County Tax Maps

Allows permanent real estate index maps representing all parcels to be available in two forms from the Clerk’s office

3/1/2005

12/14/2004

05-O-15

Ordinance Authorizing Cook County to Collect a Fee to Finance Its Peer or Teen Courts

Authorizes the Clerk of the Circuit Court to collect a mandatory $5 fee from guilty verdicts stemming from Illinois vehicle code violations and felonies

9/20/2005

9/20/2005

05-O-44

Document Storage Fees Ordinance

Authorizes the clerk to charge and collect a $15 document storage fee from each party in a civil case

9/20/2005

9/20/2005

05-O-43

Court Automation Fees Ordinance

Authorizes the clerk to charge a $15 automation fee from each party in all civil cases and from a guilty defendant in traffic misdemeanor, municipal ordinance, or conservation cases

11/1/2005

6/21/2005

05-O-46

Jail Diversion Pilot Program

Creates a pilot program to find alternatives to simple incarceration for mentally ill and drug-addicted offenders accused of violating misdemeanors and minor felonies

12/21/2005

9/8/2005

06-O-02

Cook County Wheel Tax Ordinance Amendment

Updates the wheel tax for vehicle owners residing in unincorporated areas

3/15/2006

3/15/2006

Cook County Clean Indoor Air Ordinance

Prohibits smoking in public places and places of employment

3/15/2006

6/21/2005

Displaced Building Service Workers Protection Ordinance

Protects workers whose buildings, service contracts or subcontracts are sold for a minimum of 90 days at current pay and benefit levels

5/3/2006

3/15/2006

06-O-19

Amendment to Cook County the Lobbyist Registration Ordinance

Requires that the clerk maintain lobbyists registration records for at least ten years

5/3/2006

3/15/2006

Cook County Ethics Ordinance

Requires the Board to maintain records and reports for at least ten years

7/12/2006

2/15/2006

06-O-28

An Ordinance Adopting and Enacting the Cook County Code

Enacts the Code of ordinances

10/4/2006

10/4/2006

06-O-38

Amendment to Chapter 2, Article III of the Cook Code of Ordinances

Requires any lobbying effort taken by any County official to have the written approval of the President and Board

10/17/2006

9/7/2006

06-O-40

An Ordinance Authorizing the Circuit Court Clerk of Cook County to Establish An Operation and Administrative Fund

Requires the Clerk of the Circuit Court to create an “Operation and Administrative” Fund to offset the costs incurred by the Circuit Court Clerk to collect and disburse funds to State and local governments

10/17/2006

9/7/2006

06-O-39

Amendment to An Ordinance Authorizing Cook County to Collect a Fee to Finance Its Drug Courts

Establishes a $5 fee for certain offenses to fund drug courts

10/17/2006

9/19/2006

06-O-41

Cook County Assistant Public Defender Collective Bargaining Ordinance

Allows Assistant Public Defenders to enter into collective bargaining agreements with the County

11/2/2006

10/19/2006

06-O-44

An Ordinance Creating a Special Revenue Fund for the Collection and Disbursement of the Fee to Finance the Peer or Teen Court

Creates a special fund to finance the peer and teen court

11/2/2006

11/2/2006

06-O-46

An amendment to Section 44-49 of the Code Employee Appeals Board

Requires advice and consent of the Board for appointments to the Employee Appeals Board

11/14/2006

7/12/2005

06-O-50

Amendment to the Cook County Deadly Weapons Dealer Control Ordinance

Bans the sale and possession of assault weapons by modifying the definition of an assault weapon

11/14/2006

11/14/2006

06-O-49

Recorder of Deeds Bulk Database index information Ordinance

Allows the Recorder of Deeds to provide private contractual access to the bulk database index information system

2/21/2007

2/6/2007

Ordinance Regarding Chapter 54, Article VII, Section 330, Police Alarm Systems

Establishes a permitting and fine system for burglar alarms in unincorporated areas

3/20/2007

3/20/2007

07-O-20

Creating a Cook County Employees as Election Day Workers Program

Allows employees to work as election day workers

4/18/2007

3/20/2007

07-O-25

Amendment to Division 6 (Auditor)

Requires that the auditor monitor compliance with findings and recommendations of previous audit reports and report to the Board

6/5/2007

6/5/2007

07-O-32

Amendment to the Wheel Tax Amendment

Clarifies vehicle fees imposed through the wheel tax ordinance

6/19/2007

6/19/2007

07-O-36

Ordinance Creating the Blair Holt Assault Weapons Ban

Renames the assault weapons ban after Blair Holt

7/10/2007

4/18/2007

Proposed Ordinance Amendment

Requires the Board of Review and Assessor post all property tax appeals on the internet

10/16/2007

9/6/2007

07-O-69

Bulk Payment Correction Fee

Creates bulk payment correction fee of $50

10/16/2007

9/6/2007

07-O-68

Amendment to the Duplicate Tax Bill Fee Ordinance

Clarifies procedures for providing copies of duplicate tax bills

10/16/2007

10/16/2007

07-O-72

Managed Care of Feral Cats

Establishes a trap/neuter/release program for feral cat colonies

12/4/2007

11/6/2007

08-O-01

Re-Entry Employment /Bid incentive Ordinance

Creates a program to help former offenders find employment

12/18/2007

11/20/2007

08-O-04

An Ordinance Authorizing the Circuit Court Clerk of Cook County to Establish a Fee to Finance Children’s Advocacy Centers

Imposes a $30 fee on certain offenses to fund children’s advocacy centers

12/18/2007

11/20/2007

08-O-27

An Ordinance Authorizing the Circuit Court Clerk of Cook County to Establish a Fee to Finance Children’s Advocacy Centers

Clarifies assessment procedure for the children’s advocacy center fee

1/9/2008

1/9/2008

08-O-10

Increase the Amount of Expenditure Requiring Board Approval

Requires purchasing agents to maintain a list of all purchases made by departments of independently elected officials

1/9/2008

1/9/2008

An Ordinance Authorizing the Collection of a Fee to Fund Victim Impact Panels

Increases DUI fines to fund victim impact panels

2/17/2008

11/5/2008

09-O-09

Public Morals Nuisance Violations

Allocates fines from public nuisances to the Treasurer’s “Women’s Justice Services Fund”

2/20/2008

2/6/2008

08-O-19

An Ordinance increasing the Court Security Services Fee Collected by the Circuit Court Clerk of Cook County

Charges $25 court security services fee for certain civil cases

4/23/2008

4/23/2008

09-O-11

An Ordinance Authorizing the Circuit Court Clerk of Cook County to Establish a Fee to Finance Children’s Waiting Rooms

Requires the Clerk of the Circuit Court to collect a fee of $10 for the Children’s Waiting Room Fund

5/18/2008

5/7/2008

08-O-35

Ordinance Establishing the CCHHS

Creates the health and hospitals system and independent governing Board

7/1/2008

6/3/2008

08-O-41

Amendments to the County Code of Ordinances Concerning Contractual Services

Requires Board approval for professional and managerial services contracts above $25,000

7/1/2008

6/17/2008

08-O-42

An Amendment to the Domestic Partnership Registry Ordinance

Provides domestic partner benefits for couples who marry in other states where that would otherwise not be able to marry in Illinois

7/22/2008

4/23/2008

08-O-46

An Amendment to Section 2-6 (Building Construction)

Requires all new County building construction projects and major renovations incorporate bird-safe building materials and design features

9/3/2008

7/22/2008

08-O-49

Requirement for Disclosure of Ownership interest in Business Entities Seeking County Contracts

Requires disclosure of all ownership interest over 5% for business entities seeking to do business with the County

12/17/2008

11/5/2008

09-O-07

Ordinance to Establish a Women’s Justice Services Fund

Requires the Comptroller create the “Women’s Justice Services Fund” for the operation of the rehabilitation programs provided by the Sheriff

12/17/2008

11/5/2008

09-O-08

Create a Women’s Justice Services Fund

Creates the Women’s Justice Services Fund”

12/17/2008

12/17/2008

09-O-06

Internet Advertising

Allows advertising on Cook County websites

4/15/2009

4/15/2009

09-O-26

Provides for Tax Relief for Certain Business Classifications

Provides tax relief for specific business classifications meeting particular criteria to prevent them from going out of business

5/5/2009

5/5/2009

09-R-227

Creates the Office of Chief Financial Officer

Creates the Office of Chief Financial Officer

5/19/2009

4/15/2009

09-O-36

Cook County Green Construction Ordinance

Encourages minimizing diesel engine use

5/19/2009

5/5/2009

09-O-35

Amends County Ordinance Pertaining to Election of President

Forbids the President from serving as a member of the Board

6/2/2009

6/2/2009

09-O-37

An Ordinance Amending an Ordinance Adopted on the 17th Day of September 2008, by the Board of the County, Illinois (“Master Bond Ordinance”)

Allows for the County CFO to elect to designate all or any portion of the several series of bonds as “Build America” bonds

7/2/2009

7/2/2009

09-O-39

Cook County Ethics Ordinance

Updates the blackout period for County funds to be used towards constituent newsletters

7/2/2009

6/2/2009

09-O-42

Assessor’s Commercial/industrial Manual Fee increase

Increases the Assessor’s fees

9/1/2009

9/1/2009

09-O-58

Amendment to the Unauthorized Use of Parking Places for Persons with Disabilities Ordinance

Requires all vehicles to have registration plates or decals when parking in spaces reserved for persons with disabilities or disabled veterans

10/6/2009

9/16/2009

09-O-73

Ethics and Lobbyist Ordinance Amendments

Prohibits former County officials or employees to lobby officials for one year

12/1/2009

NA

09-O-75

Home Rule County Retailers’ Occupation Tax

Rolls back the sales tax increase to 1.75% through June 30, 2010, and 1.25% after

12/1/2009

NA

09-O-75

Cook County Home Rule County Retail Occupation Tax Ordinance

Vetoed

12/1/2009

NA

09-O-76

An Amendment to the Cook County Code, Chapter 74 Taxation, Article V, Sections 74-190 through 74-192

Vetoed

12/1/2009

NA

09-O-76

Home Rule County Service Occupation Tax

Rolls back sales the tax increase to 1.75% through June 30, 2010, and 1.25% after

2/9/2010

NA

10-O-11

Assessor Special Revenue Fund Ordinance

Creates a special revenue fund from the Assessor’s revenues

2/9/2010

NA

10-R-69

Fleet Management Program, as Amended

Requests that the Bureau of Administration explore the use of an electronic fleet management system to manage County vehicles

4/6/2010

NA

10-O-21

Assessment Class 8B Designation

Clarifies rules from classifying property as 8a

5/4/2010

NA

10-O-24

Report of Personnel Activity

Requires all personnel activity be reported within 72 business hours to the Board by the County Comptroller and Director of Human Resources

5/4/2010

NA

10-O-25

Ordinance

Forbids, without Board approval, any expenditure under personal service account budget lines beyond what is needed for costs related to current staff

6/1/2010

NA

10-O-30

Removes Automatic Sunset Clause from Cook County Health & Hospitals System Ordinance

Continues the CCHHS Board unless the Board acts to revoke its powers and responsibilities

6/15/2010

NA

10-O-32

Report of Personnel Activity

All personnel activity shall be reported to the Board at the close of every pay period by the County Comptroller and Director of Human Resources

6/15/2010

NA

10-O-33

Establishment of Automated Red Light Traffic Safety System

Establish an automated redlight violation traffic safety system

9/15/2010

NA

10-O-52

Lobbyist Registration Ordinance Amendment

Forbids County officers from lobbying

9/15/2010

NA

10-O-55

Limitations of Contributions to Candidates and Elected Officials

Forbids anyone who has done business with the County in the previous four years or any lobbyist registered with the County from making political contributions exceeding $750

9/15/2010

NA

10-O-56

Political Activity

Forbids officials and employee from compelling any County employee to make political contributions

9/15/2010

NA

10-O-57

Ordinance

Establishes the penalties for any County employee compelling political activity

9/15/2010

NA

10-O-59

The Illinois State Crime Commission’s Veterans Equity Transition Proposal for Post 9-11 Veterans of the United States Military

Provides a preference to veterans on public works projects

10/5/2010

NA

10-O-63

Cook County Neighborhood Preservation Homeowner Exemption Ordinance

The County subjects itself to the 7% assessment cap

12/1/2010

NA

11-O-01

Circuit Court Clerk Electronic Citation Fee

Creates a $5 electronic citation fund fee

1/4/2011

NA

11-O-09

An Amendment to the Cook County Code, Chapter 2 Administration, Article III, Division 2, Section 2-105

Allows Commissioners to file a statement of their “nay” and “present” votes for items before the Board within 24 hours of the end of a Meeting

1/19/2011

NA

11-O-16

Amendment to Taxing District Debt Disclosure Ordinance

Requires the taxing districts that must disclose information to the Treasurer’s office and how the Treasurer’s office must publish the data

2/15/2011

NA

11-O-18

An Amendment to the Cook County Code, Chapter 74 Taxation, Sections 74- 390 through 74-398, Cook County Amusement Tax Ordinance

Updates the amusement tax

2/15/2011

NA

11-O-21

County Sales of New Motor Vehicles and Trailers Tax a Tax on the Sale of New Motor Vehicles and Trailers

2/15/2011

NA

11-O-22

An Amendment to the Cook County Code, Chapter 74 Taxation, Article XIII Parking Garage Tax, Sections 74-510 through 74-519, Cook County Parking Lot and Garage Operations Tax Ordinance

Changes definition of “mobile home” and “motor vehicle”

2/15/2011

NA

11-O-25

County Use Tax a Tax on Tangible Personal Property Titled or Registered

Changes definitions of “retailer process” for registration

2/15/2011

NA

11-O-26

Law Library Filing Fee

Increases the County Law Library fee from $18 to $21

2/15/2011

NA

11-O-28

Geographic Information Systems Data and Map Production Fee

Creates fees for GIS

2/15/2011

NA

11-O-29

An Ordinance Amending and Restating An Ordinance Authorizing the Execution of An Agreement for a Line of Credit and Related Documents and the Issuance of One or More Promissory Notes in Connection Therewith

Restates the Prior Parameters and amends and restates the Prior Authorizing Ordinances

2/15/2011

NA

11-O-30

Establishment of the Office of the Medical Examiner

Eliminates the Office of the Coroner

2/15/2011

NA

11-O-18

NA

Updates amusement tax

2/15/2011

NA

11-O-19

An Amendment to the Cook County Code, Chapter 74 Taxation, Sections 74-390 through 74-398, Cook County Amusement Tax Ordinance

Updates gas tax

2/15/2011

NA

11-O-20

An Amendment to the Cook County Code, Chapter 74 Taxation, Sections 74-354 and 74-356

Updates alcohol tax

2/15/2011

NA

11-O-21

An Amendment to the Cook County Code, Chapter 74 Taxation, Article VI Sales of New Motor Vehicles, Section 74-230 through 74-240, Cook County New Motor Vehicle and Trailer Excise Tax Ordinance

Updates motor vehicle tax

2/15/2011

NA

11-O-22

County Parking Garage Tax

Updates garage tax

2/15/2011

NA

11-O-23

County Uniform Penalties, Interest and Procedures to Complement and Enhance Home Rule Tax Ordinances

Updates penalties

2/15/2011

NA

11-O-24

County Tobacco Tax a Tax on Cigarettes Sold in Cook County (As Amended)

Updates tobacco tax

2/15/2011

NA

11-O-30

Establishes Office of the Medical Examiner

Establishes the Office of the Medical Examiner

2/15/2011

NA

11-O-27

Administrative Processing Fees for MBE and WBE Certification

Creates a processing fee for MBE and WBE Certification

2/25/2011

NA

11-O-31

Home Rule County Retailer’s Occupation Tax

Rolls back the sales tax to 1.25% through December 31, 2011; 1% for the period of January 1, 2012 through December 31, 2012; and .75% after

2/25/2011

NA

11-O-32

Home Rule County Service Occupation Tax

Rolls back the sales tax to 1.25% through December 31, 2011; 1% for the period of January 1, 2012 through December 31, 2012; and .75% after

3/15/2011

NA

11-O-34

Amendment to Clerk’s Fees and Domestic Partnership Ordinance

Creates fees for civil unions

3/15/2011

NA

11-O-36

An Amendment to the Cook County Code, Chapter 2 Administration, Article VII Ethics, Division 2 Code of Ethical Conduct Section 2-578

Prohibits officials and employees participating in any County governmental decisions where a domestic or civil union partner has any economic interest

3/15/2011

NA

11-O-37

An Amendment to the Cook County Code, Chapter 2 Administration, Article VII Ethics, Division 2 Code of Ethical Conduct Section 2-581

Prohibits officials and employees participating in the County purchase of property where a domestic or civil union partner has a financial interest

3/15/2011

NA

11-O-38

An Amendment to the Cook County Code, Chapter 2 Administration, Article VII Ethics, Division 2 Code of Ethical Conduct Section 2-582

Prohibits officials and employees from advocating for County employment of a domestic or civil union partner

3/15/2011

NA

11-O-39

An Amendment to the Cook County Code, Chapter 2 Administration, Article VII Ethics, Division 2 Code of Ethical Conduct Section 2-583

Prohibits officials and employees from soliciting political funds from domestic and civil union partners of County employees

3/15/2011

NA

11-O-40

An Amendment to the Cook County Code, Chapter 2 Administration, Article VII Ethics, Division 2 Code of Ethical Conduct Section 2-579

Prohibits officials and employees from making decisions in which domestic and civil union partners to people are involved

3/15/2011

NA

11-O-41

An Amendment to the Cook County Code, Chapter 2 Administration, Article VII Ethics, Division 2 Code of Ethical Conduct Section 2-579

Prohibits County officials and employees from interfering in an employment decision on behalf of domestic and civil union partners

3/15/2011

NA

11-O-35

Amendment to the Public Morals and Nuisance Violations Ordinance

Requires 60% of the public nuisance fees to be appropriated to rehabilitation programs of the Department of Women’s Justice Services and 40% to be allocated to the Juvenile Temporary Detention Center Foundation

5/4/2011

NA

11-O-54

Establishment of the Cook County Open Government Plan

Requires each agency to create a catalog of its public information through the Open Cook County Initiative Website

5/17/2011

NA

11-O-55

An Amendment to Article V CCHHS

The Board shall approve or reject each of the nominees submitted by the President within 14 days from the date the President submitted the nominees

6/14/2011

NA

11-O-58

An Amendment to the Cook County Vehicle Code

Updates fines in vehicle code from $10 to $25

6/14/2011

NA

11-O-59

An Amendment to the Wheel Tax Ordinance

Updates fines in wheel tax ordinance

6/14/2011

NA

11-O-62

Submitting a Proposed Substitute Ordinance Amendment to Section 2-585 of the Cook County Code

Forbids any person registered as a lobbyist with the County from making contributions in an aggregate amount exceeding $750

9/7/2011

NA

11-O-73

Policy for Responding to Ice Detainers

Requires the Sheriff decline ICE detainer requests unless there is a written agreement with the federal government by which all costs incurred by Cook County in complying with the ICE detainer are reimbursed

9/7/2011

NA

11-O-77

Amending the Prevailing Wage Ordinance and Chapter 44 Human Resources

Establishes the Bureau of Human Resources

9/7/2011

NA

11-O-78

Relocating Division 7 – Intergovernmental Contracts and Division 8 – Predatory Lenders from the Procurement Code to Other Chapters of the County Code

Sets the process for entering into IGA agreements

9/7/2011

NA

11-O-79

Ordinance Moving Definition of “Property Tax Incentive” from Living Wage Ordinance to Chapter 74 Taxation

Sets “living wage” of no less than $9.43 per hour if employee health benefits are provided, or $11.78 per hour without health benefits

9/7/2011

NA

11-O-80

Living Wage Requirement for Property Tax Incentives

Requires a living wage be paid to each employee of any employer that receives a property tax incentive for owner-occupied property

9/7/2011

NA

11-O-81

Chief Financial Officer’s Duties Regarding Living Wage

Requires the Chief Financial Officer shall annually determine the living wage

9/7/2011

NA

11-O-82

Assessor’s Duties Regarding Living Wage

Requires the Assessor to post the current living wage on the Assessor’s website

9/7/2011

NA

11-O-83

Ordinance Amending Definitions and Rules of Construction in Chapter 1 General Provisions

Technical change to the definition of “apartment”

9/7/2011

NA

11-O-84

Relocating, from Chapter 34 to Chapter 2 Sale or Purchase of Real Estate

Requires the Board must receive two written independent fee appraisal reports for $50,000

9/7/2011

NA

11-O-85

Preamble

Creates the office of Chief Procurement Officer

9/20/2011

NA

11-O-86

Amendment to Clerk’s Fees Ordinance and to the Fee Schedule for Commemorative Marriage and Civil Union Certificates

Fees for marriage certificate go to automation fund

10/18/2011

NA

11-O-91

An Ordinance Amending the Cook County Administrative Hearings Ordinance

Urges the President to order a traffic study on 108th Ave

11/15/2011

NA

11-O-97

An Ordinance Establishing the Cook County Tax Increment Financing Recapture Policy

Sets policy to recapture any property taxes at the termination of a TIF

11/15/2011

NA

11-O-105

Parking Garage Tax Amendment

Sets tax rates for parking lots or garages owned by municipalities with populations of 250,000 or less

12/14/2011

NA

11-O-04

Rules of Organization and Procedure

12/14/2011

NA

12-O-03

Vacant Building Ordinance

Requires the owner of any building that has become vacant shall within 30 days after the structure becomes vacant or within 30 days after assuming ownership of the building file a registration statement

12/14/2011

NA

12-O-05

Complete Sts Ordinance

Calls for a formal initiative, in planning a comprehensive, integrated and connected transportation network

12/14/2011

NA

12-O-06

Ordinance for the Levy of Taxes for the Fiscal Year 2012

Sets annual tax levy

2/1/2012

NA

12-R-52

To Establish a Special Committee to Redraw Districts for the Cook County Board of Commissioners

Creates a special committee to advise recommendations to the Board for new Board district boundaries

3/1/2012

NA

12-O-16

Medical Examiner

Outlines the term of the Medical Examiner

3/1/2012

NA

12-O-17

Death Subject to Investigation, Duty to Notify

Requires the Medical Examiner’s Office to notify the next of kin when someone has died

7/10/2012

NA

12-O-30

Qualifications and Appointment of Cook County Medical Examiner

Sets process for in case of a vacancy in the Medical Examiner position

9/10/2012

NA

12-O-39

An Amendment to Chapter 34 Finance, Article IV Procurement Code, Division I General Provisions, Section 34-123

Provides the CPO authority to approve procurements up to $150,000 without Board approval

10/16/2012

NA

12-O-45

Ordinance Amendment

Bond details

11/1/2012

NA

12-O-52

An Amendment to the Taxing District Debt Disclosure Ordinance

11/14/2012

NA

12-O-66

An Amendment to the Zoning Board of Appeals Ordinance

Allows voting members of the Zoning Board of Appeals to receive compensation of $500 per meeting

11/14/2012

NA

12-O-67

An Ordinance Defining the Authority of the Cook County Commission on Human Rights

Calls for the independence of the organization and administration of the Commission on Human Rights

1/16/2013

NA

13-O-09

Offenses Against the Public Peace

Forbids people from making unreasonably loud noises between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.

2/5/2013

NA

13-O-13

Report of Lost, Stolen, Destroyed or Transferred Firearms Ordinance

Requires persons notify the Sheriff if their firearm is lost, stolen, destroyed or missing

5/8/2013

NA

13-O-26

Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing by Extending Source of Income Protection to Housing Choice Voucher Holders

Forbids discrimination from those that own, lease, rent, operate, manage, or in any manner control a public accommodation in the County

5/29/2013

NA

13-O-28

Ordinance Amending Parliamentary Rules

Requires that only the Board take final action on an item referred to a committee or subcommittee

7/17/2013

NA

13-O-32

Blair Holt Assault Weapons Ban

Adds “grenade”, “flare”, “rocket launcher” and various “Bushmasters” to the banned weapons list

7/31/2013

NA

13-O-41

An Amendment to the Cook County Clerk’s Assumed Business Name Fee

9/11/2013

9/11/2013

Promoting Native Vegetation in PUDS

Recognizes that a variety of landscapes add diversity

10/2/2013

9/11/2013

13-1533

Urging the General Assembly to Create Stricter Criteria for Who Can Serve as a Metra Board Director

Creates stricter criteria for who can serve as a Metra Board director

10/2/2013

9/11/2013

13-1584

Rules of Organization and Procedure Concerning the Confirmation of Presidential Appointments

Requires appointments and reappointments of the President be referred to the Legislation Committee

10/2/2013

10/2/2013

13-1757

Amendment to the Code of Ethical Conduct

Forbids any employees from intimidating any County official or employee from making any political contribution

10/2/2013

10/2/2013

13-1723

Public Land District Zoning Ordinance of 2001, Section 71

Expands the use of P-1 districts

10/2/2013

10/2/2013

13-1773

Ordinance Amendment Rules Change

Allows the Board to refer an item before the Board to a committee or to a subcommittee

10/23/2013

10/2/2013

13-1705

Ghp Group, Inc Class 6B

Validates the property located at 6440 W. Howard St. in Niles as a Class 6b

10/23/2013

10/23/2013

13-1987

Amendment to the Courthouse Facility Parking Resolution

Proposes a revenue resource that will assist in deficit reduction and offset the costs of the parking facilities

10/23/2013

10/23/2013

13-1984

Protection of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (Snap)

Opposes cuts to SNAP in the Farm Bill

10/23/2013

10/23/2013

13-1993

Support for the Congressional Benefits Fairness for Filipino Veterans Act

Supports the “Benefits Fairness for Filipino Veterans Act”

11/8/2013

11/8/2013

13-2196

Amendment 19: Direct $100,000 in Funding to Youth Summer Jobs Throughout to Be Administered by the Forest Preserve

Closes a tax loophole that had been providing outdated tax exceptions for the Lollapalooza Music Festival

11/8/2013

11/8/2013

13-2189

Amendment 12: Reversal of Transfer of Funds

Establishes a staff-secure shelter

11/8/2013

11/8/2013

13-2185

Amendment 8: Funds 13 New Adult Probation officers and 2 Supervisors for General Caseload Management

Funds 13 new adult probation officers, two supervisors for general caseload management and one forensic psychiatrist for forensic evaluations

11/8/2013

11/8/2013

13-2184

Amendment 7: 2014 Probation Funding formula

Increases the funding formula as applied to the probation departments’ allocation

11/8/2013

11/8/2013

13-2181

Amendment 4: Amends Section 8 of the Resolution to include Members of the Sheriff Merit Board

Amends section 8 of the resolution to include members of the Sheriff Merit Board

11/8/2013

11/8/2013

13-2180

Amendment 3: Funding from This Amendment Will Go towards the Creation of an Electrician Apprenticeship Program

Creates an electrician apprenticeship program in the Department of Facilities Management

11/8/2013

11/8/2013

13-2178

Amendment 1: An increase Funding for Vac Services for indigent Veterans

Increases funding for VAC services for needy veterans

11/13/2013

10/23/2013

13-2046

10-23-1013 Amendment to the Retail Transfer Tax

Expands retail transfer tax to LLC

11/13/2013

11/13/2013

13-2086

Ord Amendment Tax Sale Automation Fee

Provides funding for automated recordkeeping for processing delinquent property tax sales

11/13/2013

11/13/2013

13-459

13-11-4 Revolving Bail Fund Resolution

Establishes a revolving bail bond fund for jail detainees

11/13/2013

11/13/2013

13-2046

An Amendment to the Cook County Real Estate Transfer Tax

Adds “limited liability company” to the real estate transfer tax

12/4/2013

12/4/2013

14-0184

Dtdc Advisory Board Amendment

Updates the Juvenile Temporary Detention Center Advisory Board charter

1/15/2014

12/4/2013

14-0111

BBJ Rentals, Inc D/B/A BBJ Linen

Provides applicants a reduction in the assessment level for an industrial facility

1/15/2014

12/4/2013

14-0183

Prisoner Release Order Resolution

Supports reducing the prison population to meet the court order

1/15/2014

1/15/2014

14-0091

Unlawful Clouding of Title

Bans clouding of titles

1/15/2014

1/15/2014

14-0439

February as National Spay and Neuter Month

Recognizes February as national spay and neuter month

2/19/2014

1/15/2014

14-0853

Procurement - OIIG Amendment

Encourages any person involved in the procurement process to report any suspected nefarious activity

2/19/2014

2/19/2014

14-1421

Amendment to Tobacco Dealer’s Ordinance

Forbids smoking in concert venues and expands the definition of tobacco products

3/12/2014

11/13/2013

13-2213

Accountability Charge Resolution

Creates “accountability charges” for Shakman violations

5/21/2014

5/21/2014

14-2404

Adult Probation - Bank Accounts

Updates two checking accounts at Harris Bank

5/21/2014

5/21/2014

14-2403

Resolution Authorizing Bank Signatures

Updates a checking account at US Bank

5/21/2014

5/21/2014

14-3079

Smoking Tobacco Products in County Facilities

Bans smoking in County facilities

5/21/2014

5/21/2014

14-3192

Encouraging Employees to Participate in the Pace Rideshare Program

Encourages employees to participate in the PACE rideshare program

6/18/2014

5/21/2014

14-3170

Process for Amendments Amendment

Creates a procedure for amendments to the Code of Ordinances

7/23/2014

7/23/2014

14-4324

A Resolution in Support of a Ballot Referendum Regarding Mental Health Funding in Illinois

Places a referendum question before voters regarding mental health funding in Illinois

9/10/2014

9/10/2014

14-5202

Crossrail Chicago Resolution

Calls for the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning to include CrossRail Chicago in its GOTO 2040 update as a program of projects in the fiscally unconstrained list to formally recognize the need for this investment

10/8/2014

9/10/2014

14-5299

Lobbying Prohibited in Board Room

Bans anyone from lobbying in the County Board room

10/8/2014

10/8/2014

14-5740

Resolution Nuclear Waste

Opposes the construction of a nuclear waste repository in the Great Lakes Basin

11/14/2014

11/14/2014

14-6532

FY2015 Amendment No 2

Provides funding for community-based restorative justice services focused on reducing violence and restoring communities

11/14/2014

11/14/2014

14-6533

FY2015 Amendment No 3

Provides additional staff resources for the Adult Probation Department, Public Defender’s Office, and the State’s Attorney’s Office, to increase each department’s capacity to focus on the release and diversion of pre-trial detainees

11/14/2014

11/14/2014

14-6534

FY2015 Amendment No 4

Allocates the projected increase in revenue from the activities of the Civil Actions Bureau for up to nine Assistant State’s Attorneys devoted to additional diversion work from Central Bond Court

11/14/2014

11/14/2014

14-6547

FY2015 Amendment No 17

Requires the Budget Director to allocate any increase in revenue collected from Home Rule taxes per Amendments adopted by the Cook County Board

11/14/2014

11/14/2014

14-6540

FY2015 Amendment No 10

An amendment to the Budget Resolution transferring all unspent and unencumbered funds to the County Employees Annuity and Benefits Fund

11/14/2014

11/14/2014

14-6552

FY2015 Amendment No 22

Transfers program funds from the Sheriff to fixed charges for those ordered to electronic monitoring with no place to stay

11/19/2014

12/14/2010

14-4621

NA

Allows supervision for drivers who admit fault and are in good standing

11/19/2014

7/10/2012

14-4639

NA

Outlines the Legislative Counsel qualifications, mission and duties

11/19/2014

2/5/2013

14-4643

NA

Encourages the use of electronic monitoring as a tool to address crowding at the jail

11/19/2014

3/20/2013

14-5417

NA

Bans any person who is not a County employee with a financial interest ineligible from being hired by the County for employment for one year from the termination of their engagement

11/19/2014

5/8/2013

14-4658

NA

Grants authority to the Sheriff to issue concealed carry licenses to authorized persons

11/19/2014

2/19/2014

14-1557

Sheriff’s Municipal Inspector General

Creates a municipal and special district inspector general

11/19/2014

4/8/2014

14-2492

An Ordinance Governing Presidential Appointments to Bureaus

Requires Presidential appointment to receive Board approval

11/19/2014

5/21/2014

14-3306

14-5-21 Lobbyist Registration Ordinance Amendment

Updates the lobbyist registration ordinance

11/19/2014

6/18/2014

14-3748

Requesting a Hearing of the Legislation and Intergovernmental Relations Committee to Discuss Pending Legislation Before the General Assembly and the United States Congress

Requests a hearing of the Legislation and Intergovernmental Relations Committee to discuss pending legislation before the General Assembly and the Congress

11/19/2014

11/19/2014

14-6634

Ensuring the Maximum Collection of Revenue from insurers At the Health and Hospital System

Creates a program to assist in paying deductible costs for patients who are unable to afford them and who have received healthcare costing more than 200% of the deductible

11/19/2014

11/19/2014

14-6633

Requiring Quarterly Reports to the Board on Criminal Justice Reforms

Requires the Budget Director to report to the Board and criminal justice stakeholders the daily cost analysis of the jail population by the detainee and outline the fixed and variable costs

11/30/2014

5/4/2011

14-4582

A Resolution Concerning The Women, Infants And Children (WIC) Program

Requires the Health and Hospitals Committee of the Board hold a hearing to determine if it should implement the WIC program

11/30/2014

4/3/2012

14-4605

NA

Regulates abandonment of refrigerators, spreading of vermin poison, and throwing objects in public places

11/30/2014

4/3/2012

14-4603

NA

Expands curfew

11/30/2014

10/2/2012

14-5780

NA

Caps the maximum contingency fund amount allocated in each Commissioner’s annual budget at $12,000

11/30/2014

11/1/2012

14-4582

NA

Calls on the Health and Hospitals Committee of the Board to hold a hearing to determine if the County should continue to implement the WIC program

11/30/2014

11/1/2012

14-5824

NA

Allows voting members of the Sheriff’s Merit Board to receive compensation of $500 for each day of the Sheriff’s Merit Board

12/10/2014

12/10/2014

15-O-0633

2014-2018 Rules of Organization and Procedure

Changes ordinance new rules of organization and procedure

12/10/2014

12/10/2014

15-0635

Standing Committees and Subcommittees Resolution

Appoints commissioners to committees

12/10/2014

12/10/2014

15-0634

Committee Chairs and Vice-Chairs Resolution

Appoints chairs and vice chairs

12/17/2014

12/17/2014

15-0659

2015 Board Calendar

Establishes the calendar of regular meetings for 2015

12/17/2014

12/17/2014

15-0706

Cook County Lobbyist Registration Fees

Creates fee on lobbyists

12/17/2014

12/17/2014

15-0708

Urging the Governor and State Legislature to Support Additional Mental Health Funding in Illinois

Urges the governor and state legislature to support additional mental health funding under ballot referendum

1/21/2015

12/17/2014

15-0600

Cook County Zoning Use Certificate Adopting Ordinance

Establishes fees and penalties for zoning enforcement

1/21/2015

12/17/2014

15-0676

Surplus Highway Property Ordinance

Creates a process for determining if a parcel is “surplus”

1/21/2015

12/17/2014

15-1105

Discuss Pending Legislation Before the General Assembly and the United States Congress

Requests a hearing of the Legislation and Intergovernmental Relations Committee to discuss pending legislation before the General Assembly and Congress

1/21/2015

12/17/2014

15-0675

Presidential Appointments

Denotes the employees or officials, appointed by the President, that require the consent of the Board

3/11/2015

1/21/2015

15-2074

ONCC IGA Amendment

Authorizes an amendment of the intergovernmental agreement for the O’Hare noise compatibility commission

3/11/2015

3/11/2015

15-2040

National Rebuilding Day Resolution

Recognizes the County’s sincere gratitude to Rebuilding Together*Metro Chicago and its participating companies

3/11/2015

3/11/2015

15-2085

NA

Supports Senator Kirk’s efforts and encourage first responders, law enforcement, and healthcare professionals to train and equip their members with naloxone

4/1/2015

4/1/2015

15-2499

Bail Bond Fee Reform

Urges the General Assembly to pass legislation amending the fee collected on bail bond deposits by the Clerk of the Circuit Court

4/1/2015

4/1/2015

15-2542

Urging Congress to Pass the Bipartisan Campus Accountability & Safety Act

Urges Congress to pass the bipartisan Campus Accountability and Safety Act

4/29/2015

4/1/2015

15-2543

Right to Work

Opposes the creation of local right to work zones

5/20/2015

4/1/2015

15-2463

Resolution to Engage in Outreach for Veteran-Owned Businesses

Calls to promote the Veteran Business Enterprise Program through outreach to local veteran organizations, community organizations, churches, chambers of commerce and elected officials

5/20/2015

4/1/2015

15-2578

NA

Changes the procurement code to incentivize apprenticeship

5/20/2015

4/29/2015

15-3022

Requesting a Hearing of the Legislation and Intergovernmental Relations of the Board to Discuss Supporting the Intermediate Service Centers of Cook County

Calls for a hearing to examine the relationship between the County and the Intermediate Service Centers

5/20/2015

4/29/2015

15-3022

Ethics Ordinance Amendment

Imposes fines for ordinance violations

5/20/2015

4/29/2015

15-4214

Cook County Human Rights Ordinance Credit History Credit Report

Forbids employers from dismissing someone based on their credit history

5/20/2015

5/20/2015

15-3429

Stepping Up Resolution

Supports reducing the number of people with mental illnesses at the jail

7/1/2015

6/10/2015

15-3923

NA

Calls for a comprehensive census outreach strategy in to include agency and department initiatives to encourage participation in the 2020 census

7/1/2015

7/1/2015

15-3981

Opening of Bank Account with Authorized Signatories

Opens an operating account at Chase Bank

7/1/2015

7/1/2015

15-4088

Asset Marketing Committee Policies and Procedures Approval

Approves the Asset Marketing Policies and Procedures

7/1/2015

7/29/2015

15-4701

Pension Fund to Divest from foreign Companies Seeking to Boycott Israel

Urges an audit of the Employees’ and Officers’ Annuity and Benefit Fund to find any companies divesting from Israel

7/29/2015

7/1/2015

15-4214

Ban the Box Amendment Criminal Record or Criminal History

Limits when the County can ask about criminal history during hiring

7/29/2015

7/29/2015

15-4701

Pension Fund to Divest from foreign Companies Seeking to Boycott Israel

Urges the Employees’ and Officers’ Annuity and Benefit Fund and the Forest Preserve District Employees’ Annuity and Benefit Fund to identify any companies engaged in the economic boycott of Israel and to fully divest from such foreign companies

9/9/2015

7/29/2015

15-4734

NA

Urges Gov. Rauner to support Roseland community hospital by immediately releasing funding

10/7/2015

10/7/2015

15-5801

Organ Donor Leave Policy

Implements an Organ Donor Leave Policy

10/7/2015

10/7/2015

15-5916

Honoring the 10th Anniversary of the Dedication of the Statue of Mohandas Mahatma Gandhi in Heritage Park, Skokie

Honors the 10th Anniversary of the installation of the statue memorializing the life of Mahatma Gandhi

10/28/2015

10/28/2015

15-6314

SMB Appointment

Appoints Ms. Gray Mateo-Harris to the Sheriff’s Merit Board

11/18/2015

10/28/2015

15-6203

A Resolution of the Board Calling on the Honorable Barack Obama, President of the United States, to Convene a White House Conference to Be Held in Chicago on the Issue of Gun Violence

Calls on Barack Obama to convene a White House conference in Chicago on gun violence

11/18/2015

10/28/2015

15-6257

An Amendment Extending the Property Tax Classification System

Extends property tax classifications

11/18/2015

11/9/2015

15-6468

Hotel Accommodations Tax

Extends hotel accommodation tax to Airbnb

11/18/2015

11/18/2015

15-6660

FY2016 Amendment No 17

Corrects and adjusts miscellaneous salaries and impersonal accounts

11/18/2015

11/18/2015

15-6659

FY2016 Amendment No 16

Restores the Mortgage Foreclosure Mediation Program

11/18/2015

11/18/2015

15-6651

FY2016 Amendment No 8

Allows the Juvenile Temporary Detention Center to transfer money to the Office of the Chief Judge without Board approval

11/18/2015

11/18/2015

15-6667

FY2016 Amendment No 20

Restores State’s Attorney positions by increasing the Turnover Adjustment for 2016, to 5%

12/16/2015

11/18/2015

15-4873

Vehicle Policy Ordinance

Establishes a Countywide vehicle steering committee

12/16/2015

12/16/2015

16-0557

Establishing the Annual Calendar of Regular Meetings for 2016

Establishes the annual calendar of regular meetings for 2016

1/13/2016

12/16/2015

16-0443

R & R Global Partners LLC 7B Property Tax incentive Request

Approves Real Property Assessment Classification 7b for 6810 N. McCormick Blvd. in Lincolnwood

2/10/2016

12/16/2015

16-0692

Code of Conduct for Settlements in the Finance Subcommittee on Litigation of the Board of Cook County

Changes code of conduct for settlements in the finance subcommittee on litigation

2/10/2016

1/13/2016

16-1023

Review Recommendations of the League of Women Voters

Reviews the recommendations of the League of Women Voters of in its report regarding pre-trial systems

2/10/2016

1/13/2016

16-1090

Finance Committee Hearing on 2016 Revenue Shortfalls

Proposes a Finance Committee hearing on revenue shortfalls caused by the failure of the state to fund grants and other payments

2/10/2016

2/10/2016

16-1509

Resolution in Support of Non-Citizen Veterans Removed from the United States

Opposes non-citizen veterans be removed from the United States

2/10/2016

2/10/2016

16-1549

Supporting Illinois House Bill Number 4434

Supports HB 4434

3/2/2016

2/10/2016

16-1545

Urging the Congress to Pass the “Recognize, Assist, include, Support and Engage (Raise) Family Caregivers Act”

Urges Congress pass the “Recognize, Assist, Include, Support and Engage (raise) Family Caregivers Act”

3/2/2016

3/2/2016

16-1895

A Proposed Ordinance the Property Tax Classification System for Assessment

Allows property owners to use the Sustainable Emergency Relief (SER) Program

3/23/2016

3/2/2016

16-1942

Feminine Hygiene Exemption

Rolls back sales tax on feminine hygiene products

3/23/2016

3/23/2016

16-2200

National Organization of Black County officials

Recognizes Cook County’s commitment to co-host the NOBCO 2016 - 32nd Annual Economic Development Conference

4/13/2016

2/10/2016

16-1664

Creation of Crane Operators License and Board of Crane Operator Examiners

Establishes a registration requirement for individuals operating cranes

4/13/2016

3/23/2016

16-2205

Little Beans Café Class 7A Property Tax Incentive Request

Approves a 7A Real Property Assessment Classification for Little Beans

4/13/2016

4/13/2016

16-2598

An Amendment to the Cook County Property Tax Classification System for Assessment Class C Amendment

Allows employees who worked for an owner, to be eligible for a Class C classification

4/13/2016

4/13/2016

16-2593

Boycotting the State of N. Carolina and N. Carolina-based Businesses

Proposes boycotting the state of N. Carolina and N. Carolina-based businesses based on anti-discrimination laws

5/11/2016

5/11/2016

16-2589

Amendment of Pins for R R Global Partners 7B Property Tax incentive Request

Classifies 6810 N. McCormack Blvd. in Lincolnwood as a 7b

5/11/2016

5/11/2016

16-2772

Cook County Commission on Women’s Issues

Appoints members to the Commission on Women’s Issues

5/11/2016

5/11/2016

16-3082

Support for General Assembly House Bill 4633 and Condemnation of Life Insurers Who Refuse to Find Beneficiaries of Unclaimed Benefits

Supports HB 4633 and condemns life insurers who refuse to find beneficiaries of unclaimed benefits

6/8/2016

4/13/2016

16-2678

Requesting a Hearing of the Legislation and Intergovernmental Relations Committee to Discuss Pending Legislation Before the General Assembly and the United States Congress

Requests a hearing of the Legislation and Intergovernmental Relations Committee to discuss pending legislation before the General Assembly and Congress

6/8/2016

5/11/2016

16-3175

Institute Statewide Licensing and Regulation of Gun Dealers

Urges the General Assembly institute statewide licensing and regulation of gun dealers and ranges

6/8/2016

6/8/2016

16-3668

Urging the Legislative and Executive Branches of Illinois State Government to Ensure Payments for Contracts Between the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services and Various Local Government Agencies for Services Rendered for Child Support ENF

Urges the state ensure payments for contracts

6/29/2016

6/8/2016

16-3500

Phar Sadie, LLC 6B Property Tax incentive Request

Real Property Assessment Classification 6b application for Phar Sadie

6/29/2016

6/8/2016

16-3498

8050Monticello, LLC 6B Property Tax incentive Request

Real Property Assessment Classification 6b application for 8050 Monticello

6/29/2016

6/29/2016

16-4072

In Support of the American Medical Association’s Recognition of Gun Violence as a Public Health Crisis and Calling on Congress to Allows the Centers for Disease Control to Research Gun Violence

Supports the AMA’s recognition of gun violence as a public health crisis

6/29/2016

6/29/2016

16-4068

Calling on Congress to Repeal the Dickey Amendment

Calls on Congress to repeal the Dickey amendment, which forbids the CDC to promote gun control

9/14/2016

8/3/2016

16-4392

Establishing the Health and Hospitals System’s Direct Access Program to Support a Healthy Workforce

Establishes the CCHHS direct access program

9/14/2016

8/3/2016

16-4655

Veteran’s Preference and Outreach

Establishes a veteran workplace preference

9/14/2016

9/14/2016

16-5204

NA

Urges Congress to pass legislation exempting team USA members from federal taxation on their Olympic winnings

9/14/2016

9/14/2016

16-5328

Recognizing the Importance of National Preparedness Month

Recognizes the importance of National Preparedness Month

9/26/2016

9/26/2016

16-5433

In Memory of the Honorable Joan Patricia Murphy, Board, 6th District

Honors fmr. Commissioner Joan Patricia Murphy

10/5/2016

6/29/2016

16-4064

Calling for the Creation of a Gun Violence Research Consortium as a Project of the Health and Hospital System’s Collaborative Research Unit

Calls for the creation of a gun violence research consortium

10/5/2016

6/29/2016

16-4229

Establishing Employer Paid Sick Leave for Residents of Cook County

Establishes earned sick leave for County employees

10/26/2016

3/2/2016

16-1983

An Ordinance Governing the Safe Disposal of Pharmaceuticals

Creates policy around safe disposal of drugs

10/26/2016

9/14/2016

16-4915

7555 N. Caldwell LLC 6B Property Tax incentive Request

Applies 6b property tax incentive request at 7555 N. Caldwell LLC

10/26/2016

9/14/2016

16-5229

Creating a Social Media Gang Task Force

Creates a social media gang task force

10/26/2016

10/5/2016

16-5768

An Ordinance Creating a Living Wage in Cook County

Proposes minimum wage increase to $13 with it tied to inflation

10/26/2016

10/26/2016

16-5981

NA

Calls for the Board to receive and file the report of Chicago-Cook heroin task force

10/26/2016

10/26/2016

16-6037

Chair of Honor Recognizing American Prisoners of War and Missing in Action

Honors the American POWs and MIAs

11/10/2016

10/5/2016

16-5739

Cook County Taxation Predictability Amendment

Rolls back 2/3 Board approval for service occupation tax

11/10/2016

10/13/2016

16-5931

Sweetened Beverage Tax

Creates the beverage tax

11/10/2016

10/13/2016

16-5932

Fiscal Year 2017 Revenue initiative and Modification of Future Home Rule and Property Taxes

Support passing a one cent per ounce beverage tax

11/15/2016

11/15/2016

16-6402

FY2017 Amendment No 3

Changes the Recorder of Deeds Special Purpose Funds appropriation in the President’s Budget Recommendation to help address projected fund balance deficits

11/15/2016

11/15/2016

16-6393

FY2017 Amendment No 1

Corrects factual errors and late adjustments in the President’s Budget Recommendation

11/15/2016

11/15/2016

16-9989

Amendment Number: 16

NA

11/15/2016

11/15/2016

16-6462

FY2017 Amendment No 8

Funds six orthopedic technologists at CCHHS

11/15/2016

11/15/2016

16-9978

Amendment Number: 10-S

Restores funds swept from the Children’s Waiting Room Revenue fund for excessive administrative costs

11/15/2016

11/15/2016

16-9976

Amendment Number: 13-S-1

Restores and funds an adequate number of interpreters at the Public Defender budgetary unit

11/15/2016

11/15/2016

16-6459

FY2017Amendment No 5-S

Allows the Commissioners to amend their budget allocation before the end of 2016

11/16/2016

8/3/2016

16-4645

An Ordinance Establishing Guidelines for Managing Consent Calendar Items Before the Cook County Board of Commissioners

Dictates order of business for meetings

12/14/2016

10/5/2016

16-5767

NA

Creates a fiduciary responsibility for County officials

12/14/2016

12/14/2016

17-0615

Establishing the Annual Calendar of Regular Meetings for 2017

Establishes the 2017 regular meetings calendar

1/18/2017

12/14/2016

17-0636

An Amendment to Provide for an increase in Certain Fees Charged by the Clerk to Support Automation of Records

Increases certain fees charged by the clerk to support the automation of records

1/18/2017

12/14/2016

17-0724

Cook County Unity

Reinforces that the County will continue to honor and protect the rights of all residents, regardless of race, ethnicity, country of origin, religion, age, immigration status, criminal record, disability, sexual orientation, and gender identity

2/8/2017

3/23/2016

16-2289

Electronic Communication Regarding Official Government Business

Updates Acceptable Use Policy for Information Technology Resources

3/8/2017

12/14/2016

17-0058

An Ordinance Establishing Time Limits for Distribution of Departmental Documents to the Board

Establishes time limits for distribution of departmental reports

3/8/2017

2/8/2017

17-1165

Ordinance Modification

Creates a toll-free “Office of the Independent Inspector General Hotline” to receive citizen and employee reports of corruption, fraud, waste and mismanagement

3/8/2017

2/8/2017

17-1732

Healthy Workforce and Health Care Access Amendment

Prohibits persons from engaging in unlawful discrimination in the provision or distribution of any County facilities, services or programs

3/8/2017

3/8/2017

17-2103

Condemning Hateful Acts of Violence and Rhetoric Directed at Jews and Muslims

Condemns hateful acts of violence and rhetoric directed at Jews and Muslims

3/22/2017

2/8/2017

17-1607

County Vehicle Policy Ordinance Amendment

Requires bureau chiefs, department heads, and elected officials to ensure that the Vehicle Steering Committee policies and procedures are administered and adhered to by employees within their offices

3/22/2017

3/8/2017

17-1988

Ssn Group LLC or Its Nominee 6B Property Tax incentive Request

Validates the property at 6200 W. Howard in Niles under Class 6b

4/12/2017

2/8/2017

17-1730

Committee Reports Errata Amendment

Allows the Secretary to the Board to include an item if a properly noticed item contained on a committee or subcommittee agenda is not added in the Committee Items Requiring Board Action.

4/12/2017

3/22/2017

17-2389

An Amendment to the Cook County Vital Records Fees for County Clerk Ordinance

Allows the clerk to charge and collect a fee for the first copy, and a fee for each additional copy of a birth record

4/12/2017

3/22/2017

17-2390

County Lobbyist Hearing in LIGR

Requests a hearing of the Legislation and Intergovernmental Relations Committee to discuss pending legislation before the General Assembly and Congress

5/10/2017

3/22/2017

17-2406

Urging the General Assembly to Support HB 105/SB 868, “the Drive for Life Act”

Urges the General Assembly to support HB 105/SB 868

6/7/2017

6/7/2017

17-3145

34th Annual United Negro College Fund Chicago Walk for Education

Supports for the 34th Annual UNCF Chicago Walk for Education

6/27/2017

6/27/2017

17-4018

In Memory of the Honorable Robert Steele

Honors Commissioner Steele

7/19/2017

5/10/2017

17-3293

Witness Slip Amendment

Allows individuals to submit witness slips for Board meetings

7/19/2017

5/10/2017

17-3303

B&B’s Amendment

Changes “bed and breakfast” as class 2 real estate

7/19/2017

6/28/2017

17-4135

Assessor Presentation Resolution

Requests a hearing of the Finance Committee to discuss the statutory responsibilities of the Assessor

7/19/2017

7/19/2017

17-4200

Resolution Adopting Roadway Design Publications Approved by the Federal Highway Administration for Utilization in Department of Transportation Hot Mix Asphalt Paving Projects

Adopts roadway design publications approved by the Federal Highway Administration for utilization in the Department of Transportation hot mix asphalt paving projects

9/13/2017

9/13/2017

17-4588

Requesting Consent of the Illinois Department of Transportation to Reappoint the incumbent as Superintendent of Highways and for the Reappointment of the Superintendent of Highways

Requests consent of IDOT to reappoint the incumbent as Superintendent of Highways

9/13/2017

9/13/2017

17-5196

Calling on the President and Congress to Reinstate the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals

Calls on the President and Congress to reinstate DACA

9/13/2017

9/13/2017

17-5191

Honoring the Victims of Charlottesville and Condemning and Disavowing White Supremacy and All forms of Racism

Honors the victims of Charlottesville

10/11/2017

9/13/2017

17-5209

An Amendment to the Cook County Property Tax Assessment Classes

Clarifies that a bed and breakfast is not required to be qualified for Homeowner Exemptions

11/21/2017

11/21/2017

17-6405

FY 2018 Budget Amendment 6

Technical amendment

11/21/2017

11/21/2017

17-6404

FY 2018Budget Amendment 5

General Fund Technical Amendment

11/21/2017

11/21/2017

17-6403

FY 2018Budget Amendment 4

Includes all capital equipment reductions and increases for FY 18 budget

11/21/2017

11/21/2017

17-6402

FY 2018 Budget Amendment 3

Adjusts special purpose funds appropriations and grants in the President’s executive recommendation

11/21/2017

11/21/2017

17-6401

FY 2018 Budget Amendment 2-S-1 (Replaces Amendment 2 and Any Other Previous Substitute Version)

Includes all expenditure reductions for FY 18

11/21/2017

11/21/2017

17-6400

FY 2018 Budget Amendment 1

Amends the revenue estimate to include increases to revenue sources in the general fund while subtracting the projected revenue estimate from the sweetened beverage tax

12/13/2017

11/15/2017

17-6195

An Anmendment to the Rules of Organization and Procedure of the Board

Updates public participation rules during Board meetings

12/13/2017

11/15/2017

17-6208

Requesting to Present an Advisory Public Question Via a Countywide Referendum to Voters on Whether the State of Illinois Should Legalize, Regulate and Tax Recreational Marijuana Use for Adults 21 and Over

Requests a referendum on whether Illinois should legalize, regulate and tax recreational marijuana

12/13/2017

11/15/2017

17-6302

An Amendment to Prevent Sexual Harassment in Cook County

Prohibits sexual harassment in the workplace

12/13/2017

12/13/2017

18-0624

Establishing the Annual Calendar of Regular and Consent Calendar Meetings for 2018

Establishes the annual calendar of regular and consent calendar meetings for 2018

12/13/2017

12/13/2017

18-1041

Urging Congress to Protect Access to Quality, Affordable Health Care Provided to Millions of Americans and Thousands of Residents by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act

Urges Congress to protect the ACA

1/17/2018

7/19/2017

17-4454

An Amendment to the Cook County Procurement Code

Requires an agency present to the Board all costs identified in a project contract, including costs determined for the purchase of optional services, goods, or equipment,

1/17/2018

9/13/2017

17-5210

An Ordinance Creating the Committee on Department Administrative Rules

Updates posting requirements for County administrative rules

1/17/2018

9/13/2017

17-5249

Regulating Reports by the State’s Attorney to the Litigation Committee

Requires County officials update the Board on cases against the County for financial changes

1/17/2018

11/15/2017

17-6196

Calling for Cook County Public Safety Stakeholders to Work together on a Court Utilization Study

Calls for public safety stakeholders to work together on a court utilization study

1/17/2018

1/17/2018

18-0938

Teamsters Local 700 Economic Package and Collective Bargaining Agreement for the County/ Sheriff of Representing Correctional officers, investigator Ii, and Canine Specialists, Approving Salary Schedules (Wages increases and Healthcare

Regulates agreement for the Sheriff representing correctional officers, investigator and canine specialists

1/17/2018

1/17/2018

18-1021

Teamsters Local 700 Economic Package and Approval of a Collective Bargaining Agreement for Department of Technology Policy Planning, Information Technology Solutions and Services and the Department of Facilities, Approving Salary Schedules (Wa

Approves the salary adjustments, general wage increases and healthcare increases as provided by the Bureau of Human Resources

1/17/2018

1/17/2018

18-1019

Economic Package and Collective Bargaining Agreement for County/Sheriff of and the Coalition of Unionized Public Employees (Coupe)

Establishes regulations regarding collective bargaining

2/7/2018

11/15/2017

17-9993

Authorizing Bank Signatures

Calls on the County to assess its lactation rooms and lactation room policies

2/7/2018

1/17/2018

18-1649

Clerk of Court E-Filing Resolution

Requests a hearing of the Legislation and Intergovernmental Relations Committee to discuss mandatory e-filing at the circuit court

2/7/2018

1/17/2018

18-1649

Information Technology Consolidation Resolution

Requests the Circuit Court Clerk and representatives of On-Line Information Services, Tyler Technologies and PricewaterhouseCoopers appear before the Legislative and Intergovernmental Relations Committee to review the implementation of e-filing in the Circuit Court of Cook County

2/7/2018

2/7/2018

18-2022

Supporting Stronger Ethics Legislation

Supports tough, ethics laws and encourage all higher government bodies to consider strengthening their campaign finance laws

2/7/2018

3/14/2018

18-2142

Present and Discuss the Civic Consulting Alliance Study on the Property Tax Assessment System

Requests a hearing of the Finance Committee to present and discuss the Civic Consulting Alliance study on the property tax assessment system

3/14/2018

3/14/2018

18-2187

Authorizing Bank Signatures

Proposes a resolution authorizing bank signatures

4/25/2018

3/14/2018

18-2672

Comprehensive Gun Control

Call upon the state and federal government to pass comprehensive gun control laws immediately to protect all residents

4/25/2018

3/14/2018

18-2658

Calling on the General Assembly to Create an Indiana Border Tax and Regional Economic Development Strategy

Calls on the General Assembly to create an Indiana border tax and regional economic development strategy

4/25/2018

4/25/2018

18-2488

Pre-Vocational Program

Authorizes the Department of Facilities Management and Human Resources to execute a Pre-Vocational Program

5/16/2018

3/14/2018

18-2671

To Adopt the Good Food Purchasing Policy

Adopts the good food purchasing policy to improve the health of all its residents through services and policies

5/16/2018

4/25/2018

18-3444

Urging the State of Illinois to Enact Opioid Prescription Limits

Urges the state to enact opioid prescription limits

5/16/2018

4/25/2018

18-3474

Creating a Funeral and Cemetery Violence Taskforce

Creates a funeral and cemetery violence task force

6/6/2018

5/16/2018

18-3834

Supporting the State of Illinois HB 4364 to offer Opportunity for Juvenile Offenders Serving Life Sentences the Chance for Parole

Supports HB 4364 and SB 3228 to offer an opportunity for juvenile offenders serving life sentences the chance for parole

6/27/2018

6/6/2018

18-4109

County Contracts Regarding Sexual Harassment Compliance

Amends sexual harassment ordinance so that no person who is a party to a contract with the County shall engage in unlawful discrimination or sexual harassment

6/27/2018

6/27/2018

18-4466

Addressing the Harmful Effects of Immigrant Child and Family Detention and Calling on the US Congress and the Executive Branch to Rescind the “Zero tolerance” Policy

Calls on Congress and the executive branch to rescind the “zero tolerance” policy

7/25/2018

4/25/2018

18-3358

Requesting a Hearing of the Legislation and Intergovernmental Relations Committee to Discuss Pending Legislation Before the General Assembly and the United States Congress

Requests a hearing of the Legislation and Intergovernmental Relations Committee to discuss pending legislation before the General Assembly and Congress

7/25/2018

4/25/2018

18-3358

To Declare intent to Create the “Property Assessed Clean Energy” (“Pace”) Program for

Proposes the “property assessed clean energy” (“Pace”) program

7/25/2018

6/27/2018

18-4461

Creating a Sheriff’s Operations State Asset Forfeiture and Money Laundering State Asset Forfeiture Funds

Creates a Sheriff’s operations state asset forfeiture and money laundering fund

7/25/2018

6/27/2018

18-4528

Foxconn Resolution

Opposes the reduction of air and water pollution standards in Wisconsin for the proposed Foxconn development

7/25/2018

7/25/2018

18-5012

A Proposed Referendum Question Regarding Penalties for Firearm Violations for Placement on Countywide Ballot At the Election of November 6, 2018

Proposes a resolution regarding penalties for firearm violations for placement on the Countywide ballot

7/25/2018

7/25/2018

18-5011

A Proposed Referendum Question Regarding the Countywide Earned Sick Leave Ordinance for Placement on Countywide Ballot At the Election of November 6, 2018

Places a referendum question regarding the Countywide earned sick leave ordinance for placement on the Countywide ballot

7/25/2018

7/25/2018

18-5010

Minimum Wage Ordinances for Placement on Countywide Ballot at the Election of November 6, 2018

Places a referendum question regarding the Countywide minimum wage ordinances

7/25/2018

7/25/2018

18-5034

A Resolution Encouraging County-Wide Participation in the “Strengthening Chicago’s Communities Symposium”

Encourages Countywide participation in the “strengthening Chicago’s communities symposium”

9/12/2018

7/25/2018

18-4955

An Ordinance Preventing the Detention of Juveniles Under the Age of 13

Prohibits someone under 13 from being admitted, kept, detained or committed to the jail or the juvenile temporary detention center

9/26/2018

11/16/2016

16-6437

Cook County Board of Review Operation and Administrative Fund

Creates a Board of Review Operation and Administrative Fund, which shall be subject to appropriation by the Board, to be used to offset the costs incurred by the Board of Review

9/26/2018

7/25/2018

18-5013

Creating a Bulk User Fee At the Cook County Board of Review

Changes the fee schedule

9/26/2018

9/12/2018

18-5810

Wheel Tax Amendment

Updates the wheel tax

10/17/2018

2/7/2018

18-2050

Declaring a Public Health Emergency in Regards to Gun Violence in Cook County

Declares a public health emergency in regards to gun violence

10/17/2018

2/7/2018

18-2073

The Consensus Revenue Forecasting Commission For Cook County

Establishes an independent revenue forecasting commission

10/17/2018

9/26/2018

18-6056

Establishing the Complete Count Committee

Establishes the complete count committee to develop and implement an outreach strategy for the 2020 Census

10/17/2018

9/26/2018

18-6115

Sterigenics Resolution

Opposes the Environmental Protection Agency’s approval of Sterigenics’ operation

10/17/2018

9/26/2018

18-3844

Meetings of the Board - Break Ordinance

Allows the County Board to break for lunch from 12:00 p.m. to 12:45 p.m. on Board meeting days

10/17/2018

10/17/2018

18-6425

Urging President Donald Trump and the Department of Homeland Security to Maintain the Current interpretation of the Public Charge Rule and Opposing Any Federal Regulatory Change That Would Negatively Impact Immigrant Families

Urges President Trump to not negatively impact immigrant families

11/13/2018

9/26/2018

18-6109

Amending the Prohibitions on Sale or Distribution of Tobacco Products

Prohibits tobacco sales to any person under 21

11/14/2018

6/6/2018

18-4207

NA

Requires the Chief Financial Officer to prepare a fiscal impact statement for all ordinances or resolutions

11/14/2018

11/14/2018

18-6705

Establishing the Annual Calendar of Regular and Consent Calendar Meetings for Calendar Year 2019

Establishes the 2019 calendar of regular and consent calendar meetings

11/14/2018

11/14/2018

18-6977

Honoring Commissioner Timothy O. Schneider

Honors Commissioner Schneider

11/14/2018

11/14/2018

18-6976

Honoring Commissioner Gregg Goslin

Honors Commissioner Goslin

11/14/2018

11/14/2018

18-6975

Honoring Commissioner Jesús G. “Chuy” García

Honors Commissioner Garcia

11/14/2018

11/14/2018

18-6974

Honoring Commissioner Jerry Butler

Honors Commissioner Butler

11/14/2018

11/14/2018

18-6973

Honoring Commissioner Richard Boykin

Honors Commissioner Boykin

11/14/2018

11/14/2018

18-6972

Honoring Commissioner Edward M. Moody

Honors Commissioner Moody

11/14/2018

11/14/2018

18-6966

Honoring Commissioner John A. Fritchey

Honors Commissioner Fritchey

11/15/2018

11/15/2018

18-7057

FY 2019 Budget Amendment 7

Creates 11 analyst positions at the Board of Review to review assessment appeals

11/15/2018

11/15/2018

18-7056

FY 2019 Budget Amendment 8

Adds positions to the Board of Review for the defense of assessments at PTAB

11/15/2018

11/15/2018

18-7055

FY 2019 Budget Amendment 9

Creates positions to patrol on the south side, west side and the south suburbs

11/15/2018

11/15/2018

18-7053

FY 2019 Budget Amendment 11

Increases revenue from adjusted tax increment financing taxes

11/15/2018

11/15/2018

18-7050

FY 2019 Budget Amendment 14

Increases funding for the President pro tempore

11/15/2018

11/15/2018

18-7049

FY 2019 Budget Amendment 15

Increases the Clerk/Assessor GIS fee from $15 to $20

11/15/2018

11/15/2018

18-7048

FY 2019 Budget Amendment 16

Creates new positions within the budgets of newly elected officials

11/21/2018

12/17/2014

15-1220

NA

Supports strengthening and restoring the United States Clean Water Act

11/21/2018

1/21/2015

15-1220

An Amendment to the Cook County Parliamentary Rules

Changes the order of the consent calendar

11/21/2018

3/11/2015

15-2113

An Amendment to the Cook County Rules of Organization and Procedure

For items approved under a voice vote, a member may record a vote of “present” or “no” for a particular resolution by filing a notice with the Clerk within twenty-four hours of the end of the meeting

11/21/2018

3/11/2015

15-2114

Requesting a Hearing of the Legislation and Intergovernmental Relations Committee to Discuss Opiate/Heroin Addiction and Its Impact on the Criminal Justice and Health Systems

Requests a hearing of the Legislation and Intergovernmental Relations Committee to discuss opiate/heroin addiction

11/21/2018

4/29/2015

15-3023

Establishing a Cook County Technology Policy

Establishes a technology policy

11/21/2018

4/29/2015

15-3120

Amendments to the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County’s Fees

Updates fees to the Clerk’s office

11/21/2018

9/9/2015

15-5311

Retailers’ Occupation Tax

Updates the sales tax

11/21/2018

9/9/2015

15-5308

Service Occupation Tax

Rolls back the sales tax

11/21/2018

3/2/2016

16-1896

Requiring the Creation of a Municipal or Special District Inspector General

Requires the creation of a municipal or special district inspector general

11/21/2018

3/23/2016

16-2272

An Ordinance Prohibiting the Sale of Secondhand Catalytic Converters

Prohibits the sale of secondhand catalytic converters

11/21/2018

3/23/2016

16-2302

Supporting Illinois Senate Bill 1883and Illinois HB 3422, the Gun Dealer & Ammunition Seller Act

Supports Amendment 7 to HB 1016

11/21/2018

3/23/2016

16-2405

Youth Employment Special Fund

Allows the Comptroller to create the “Youth Employment Fund”

11/21/2018

4/13/2016

16-2597

Responsible Bidder Process for Public Works Construction, Maintenance and Repair Contracts Provision of Paid Sick Leave

Provides paid sick leave for contractors

11/21/2018

6/8/2016

16-3730

Requesting a Hearing of the Legislation and Intergovernmental Relations Committee to Discuss the Impact of the Family Medical Leave Act on Staffing

Requests a hearing of the Legislation and Intergovernmental Relations Committee to discuss the impact of FMLA on staffing

11/21/2018

9/14/2016

16-5356

Requesting a Hearing of the Legislation and Intergovernmental Relations Committee to Discuss the Fiscal Impact of the Usage and Payment of Overtime Pay to Employees

Requests a hearing of the Legislation and Intergovernmental Relations Committee to discuss the fiscal impact of the usage and payment of overtime pay to employees

11/21/2018

10/5/2016

16-5673

Recognizing American Prisoners of War and Missing in Action

Recognizes American POWs and MIAs

11/21/2018

10/26/2016

16-6051

Recognizing American Prisoners of War and Missing in Action

Calls for a public hearing on Pre-trial detention and bond court

11/21/2018

11/16/2016

16-6451

Healthy Workforce and Healthcare Access Amendment

Bans discrimination based on national origin and immigration status

11/21/2018

5/10/2017

17-3302

NA

Calls for a Board and City of Chicago joint public hearing to discuss youth unemployment

11/21/2018

6/7/2017

17-3494

Establishes the Cook County Fair Elections Program and Fund

Establishes the fair elections program and fund

11/21/2018

6/7/2017

17-3677

Urging the General Assembly to Reintroduce the Vacancy Fraud Act

Urges the General Assembly to reintroduce the Vacancy Fraud Act

11/21/2018

6/28/2017

17-4012

Requesting a Meeting of the Homeland Security and Emergency Management Committee and the Participation of the Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management

Requests a meeting of the Homeland Security and Emergency Management Committee and the participation of the department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management

11/21/2018

9/13/2017

17-5295

CBA Fiscal Note

Requires Human Resources provide fiscal impact notes on collective bargaining agreements

11/21/2018

9/13/2017

17-5296

NA

Calls for the passage of HB 40

11/21/2018

10/11/2017

17-5672

In Support of the Relief Efforts Organized to Help Mexico and Puerto Rico

Supports relief efforts organized to help Mexico and Puerto Rico

11/21/2018

1/17/2018

18-1716

Contributions Ordinance Amendment

Limits contributions to candidates and elected officials

11/21/2018

2/7/2018

18-2128

Officer-involved Shooting Hearing

Requests a hearing of the Legislative and Intergovernmental Relations Committee to discuss the County entering into intergovernmental agreements concerning training and investigations into police officer-involved shootings

11/21/2018

4/25/2018

18-3481

Finance Hearing CCHHS

Requests a hearing of the Finance Committee to discuss billing, collections and accounts payable practices

11/21/2018

5/16/2018

18-3310

Increasing Penalties and Fines for Public Morals Violations

Increases public morals nuisance violation

11/21/2018

6/4/2018

18-4162

People w/ Disabilities Preference Ord

Proposes creating a preference for businesses owned by persons with disabilities

11/21/2018

6/6/2018

18-4210

NA

Proposes evaluating the feasibility of Sheriff’s office conducting school district’s background checks

12/4/2018

12/3/2018

19-0443

Appointment of President Pro Tempore, Chairs and Vice-Chairs of the Standing Committees and Subcommittees and Members of Standing Committees and Subcommittees

Appoints Commissioners to positions

12/4/2018

12/4/2018

19-0444

To Fill Vacancy in the office of Recorder of Deeds

Fills vacancy in the office of Recorder of Deeds

12/4/2018

12/4/2018

19-0481

An Ordinance Establishing the Rules of Organization and Procedure for the Board

Establishes the rules of organization and procedures for the Board

12/12/2018

12/12/2018

19-0622

Repeal of Ordinance No 18-5789, An Amendment to the Cook County Parking Lot and Garage Operations Tax

Repeals “An Amendment to the Cook County Parking Lot and Garage Operations Tax”

12/12/2018

1/24/2019

19-0733

Complete Count Census Commission for Cook County

Creates a Commission to assist in the development of an accurate, timely and comprehensive census outreach plan

1/24/2019

12/12/2018

19-0605

Prohibiting the Sale of Tobacco Products to Persons Under the Age of 21

Prohibits the sale of tobacco products to persons under the age of 21

1/24/2019

12/12/2018

19-0602

An Amendment to the Cook County Inspector General Ordinance - Confidential Reports

The inspector general shall submit a confidential summary report to the President, the appropriate head of any department or bureau upon conclusion of any investigation

1/24/2019

12/12/2018

19-0645

Requesting The Development Of A Countywide CPR & AED Training Awareness Campaign And Expansion Of Training Access

Requests the development of a Countywide CPR and AED training awareness campaign for all Cook County employees

2/21/2019

12/12/2018

19-0687

To Regulate the Regional Gang intelligence Database

Prohibits the Sheriff from finalizing negotiations with any law enforcement agency that would discontinue the Sheriff’s current management of the regional gang intelligence database

2/21/2019

1/24/2019

19-0832

Condemning the Trump Administration’s Treatment of Transgender, Gender Non-Conforming and intersex individuals

Condemns the Trump Administration’s treatment of transgender, gender non-conforming and intersex individuals

2/21/2019

1/24/2019

19-1234

Animal and Rabies Control to Waive the Rabies Vaccination Fee for Veterans and Residents with Disabilities

Waives the rabies vaccination fee for veterans and residents with disabilities

10/4/2006

9/19/2006

06-O-36

Amendment to Article 13- Administration and Enforcement of the Zoning Ordinance of 2001, as Amended (01-O-30)

Requires the advice and consent of the Board for appointments to the Zoning Board of Appeals

18-2488

4/25/2018

Pre-Vocational Program

Authorizes the Department of Facilities Management and the Bureau of Human Resources to execute a Side Letter of Agreement on behalf of Cook County with IBEW for a Pre-Vocational Program

2/20/2008

2/6/2008

08-O-18

An Ordinance increasing the Court System Fee Collected by the Circuit Court Clerk in Cook County

Levies court services fee on specific violations

NA

6/3/2003

NA

Amendment to the Zoning Ordinance of 2001(01-O-30)

Limits the number of garage sales per household to two annually and limits garage sales to no more than three consecutive days

NA

6/3/2003

03-O-14

An Ordinance to Promote Independence and Integrity in Cook County’s Auditing and Consulting Services

Stops firms from providing both auditing and consulting services to the County or any elected official

NA

9/4/2003

NA

Amendment the Longtime Homeowner Exemption Ordinance

Allows the Assessor to determine eligible homeowners for the exemption and apply on their behalf

NA

9/16/2003

NA

Amendment to the Cook County Human Rights Ordinance

Includes “source of income” to include all lawful sources of income, including housing choice vouchers in the Human Rights Ordinance

NA

4/5/2004

NA

An Ordinance Creating Public Health Advocate

Calls for democratic representation of individual health care consumers before regulatory agencies, legislative bodies, courts, and other public bodies

NA

5/18/2004

NA

The Cook County Living Wage Ordinance

Requires that a living wage is paid to employees of entities awarded any part of a contract by the County to $9.43 if health benefits are provided to the employee and $11.78 if no health benefits are provided to the employee

NA

7/13/2004

04-O-30

Real Property Assessment Classification Ordinance: River North Gallery District

Subjects art galleries in the River North neighborhood to an assessment level equal to that of residential properties

NA

9/21/2004

NA

An Ordinance Amending Chapter 10: the Cook County Contracting and purchasing Ordinance of Cook County

Each contractor must certify that any electronic data processing, computer systems development or computer systems maintenance is performed in the United States

NA

12/14/2004

NA

Ordinance Authorizing Cook County to Collect a Fee to Finance Its Mental Health Court

The Clerk of the Circuit Court is authorized to collect a mandatory $5 fee from guilty verdicts stemming from violations of section 5-9-1 of the UCC

NA

3/1/2005

NA

An Ordinance Establishing, and Approving the increase of, Rental Charges for the Lease of Cook County Real Estate Tax Data by Commercial Users and Non-Commercial Users

Increases the rental charges to commercial users for the lease of real estate tax data

NA

6/7/2005

NA

Ordinance Amending Chapter 10: the Contract and Purchasing Ordinance of Cook County

Contractors acting as brokers are prohibited from entering into contracts governed by the contract and purchasing ordinance

NA

10/5/2005

NA

Amendment to the Rules of Organization and Procedure Ordinance

Proposes that the executive budget recommendations be presented to the Finance Committee on or after September 2015, but no later than October 2015

NA

10/5/2005

NA

Amendment to the Rules of Organization and Procedure Ordinance

Proposes that the comprehensive annual financial report is released to the Board and the public no later than May 31 of the following calendar year

NA

12/6/2005

NA

An Ordinance Concerning the Juvenile Temporary Detention Center

Improves operations at the juvenile detention center

NA

2/4/2006

NA

Amendment to the Ethics Ordinance

Forbids officials and employees from discharging their fiduciary duties by specifying who is not allowed to receive or accept political campaign contributions

NA

5/3/2006

Disqualification of Contractors Failing to Reemploy

Ensures that companies that contract with the County are complying with USERRA requirements

NA

6/20/2006

NA

An Ordinance Dealing with Temporary Absence in the office of the President

Establishes the option for the President to voluntarily step down from his duties and responsibilities

NA

7/12/2006

NA

Proposed Ordinance to Establish a foreign Healthcare Professional Pilot Program

Creates an international healthcare professional pilot program

NA

9/7/2006

NA

Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Ordinance

Codification of the equal employment opportunity plan

NA

9/7/2006

NA

Amendment to the Real Property Assessment Classification Ordinance

Amends the real property assessment classification ordinance definition of class 6b

NA

9/7/2006

NA

An Amendment to the Real Property Assessment Classification Ordinance

Amends the classification of abandoned or vacant industrial property with the goal of encouraging redevelopment and reuse

NA

9/19/2006

NA

Amendment to Chapter 2 (Administration), Article II (President of the Board), of the Revised Code of Cook County

Amends the Code to prohibit the President from holding any other employment or office while serving as President

NA

10/4/2006

NA

Tax Increment Finance District Approval Ordinance

Establishes procedures for County review of proposed TIF districts

NA

11/14/2006

NA

An Amendment to Chapter 44, Human Resources, Article II, Personnel Policies

Prohibits political consideration in hiring and requires human resources to implement a system to track the progress of an application

NA

12/6/2006

NA

Amendment to the Human Rights Ordinance

Adds “source of income” to protections under the Human Rights Ordinance

NA

12/19/2006

NA

Proposed Ordinance Amendment

Allows the President to name a designee to preside over and witness the opening of bids

NA

2/6/2007

NA

Ordinance Regarding Chapter 58, Article V, Section 164 Regarding Motor Vehicles, Seizure and Impoundment

Establishes vehicle impoundment procedures and fines in unincorporated areas

NA

4/3/2007

NA

Internet Advertising Ordinance

Allows certain advertising on the website of the Treasurer

NA

4/3/2007

NA

Internet Advertising Ordinance

Allows advertising on the internet sites of the Assessor, Clerk of the Circuit Court, and Recorder of Deeds

NA

5/15/2007

NA

Public Services Accountability Ordinance

Concerning privatization of County services

NA

7/10/2007

NA

An Ordinance Dealing with Temporary Absence in the Office of the President

Establishes a process by which the President can cede power temporarily

NA

9/18/2007

NA

An Ordinance Regarding Passage of An Annual Appropriation and Spending Plan That includes Tax increases After January 1st of Each Budget Year

Requires a 60% majority for any appropriation and spending plan that provides for a tax increase adopted after January 1st of any budget year

NA

9/18/2007

NA

An Ordinance Regarding Passage of An Annual Appropriation and Spending Plan That includes Tax increases After January 1st of Each Budget Year

Requires a 60% majority for approval of an annual appropriation and spending plan adopted after January 1

NA

9/18/2007

NA

An Ordinance Regarding Passage of An Annual Appropriation and Spending Plan That includes Real Estate Property Tax Increases After January 1st of Each Budget Year

Requires a 60% majority for approval of an appropriation and spending plan that provides for an increase in the property tax levies after January 1st

NA

10/16/2007

NA

Electronic Monitoring by Sheriff

Establishes the Sheriff as the supervising authority for electronic monitoring of pretrial home-supervision detainees

NA

12/4/2007

NA

Cook County Bureau of Health Trusteeship

Creates a bureau of health trusteeship to oversee day-to-day operations of the Bureau of health

NA

12/4/2007

NA

Amendment to Deadly Weapons Dealers Ordinance

Prohibits gun shops from operating within one mile of public or private schools or parks

NA

2/6/2008

NA

Proposed Ordinance Amendment: Bureau of Human Resources

Requires approval by the Board for the appointment of the Chief of Human Resources

NA

9/17/2008

NA

Cook County Retail Economic Development Ordinance

Establishes the retail economic development incentive to support municipalities’ economic development actions

NA

11/5/2008

NA

An Ordinance to Create a Cook County Circuit Breaker Program

Creates a circuit breaker program to provide property tax relief

NA

12/3/2008

NA

Ordinance Adopting Guidelines for the Expenditure and Reimbursement of Contingency Funds for the Office of County Commissioners

Establishes guidelines for the expenditure of contingency funds for Commissioners

NA

12/3/2008

NA

Funds for County Commissioners

Establishes guidelines for the expenditure and reporting of contingency funds for Commissioners

NA

2/4/2009

NA

Ordinance Adopting Guidelines for the Expenditure and Reimbursement of Contingency Funds for County Commissioners and Staff

Establishes guidelines for the expenditure and reporting of contingency funds for Commissioners

NA

2/4/2009

09-O-32

Ordinance Adopting Guidelines for the Expenditure and Reimbursement of Contingency Funds for County Commissioners and Staff

Provides guidelines for the expenditure and reimbursement of contingency funds by Commissioners

NA

4/15/2009

NA

Cook County Green Construction Ordinance

Requires all contractors working on public construction contracts, budgeted at $2 million or more, to use cleaner diesel fuel and pollution controls on their vehicles and equipment

NA

7/23/2014

14-4328

Surplus Property Policy

Creates an intergovernmental agreement for the transfer of all surplus pavement of one mile or less in length; and any surplus parcel of land of one acre or less

NA

11/18/2015

15-6650

FY2016 Amendment No 7

Amends the Budget Resolution to allow for hiring positions that have been appropriated if a department has not met its turnover adjustment

NA

10/5/2016

16-5778

An Amendment to the Cook County Rules of Organization and Procedure of the Cook County Board of Commissioners

Sets rules around substitute ordinances