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Cook County Board approves wide-ranging consent items, transfers and contracts; remote participation motion passes
Summary
At its meeting the Cook County Board approved a package of transfers, contracts, improvement resolutions and committee referrals. A motion to allow remote participation for the Finance Committee passed by roll call (15 ayes, 2 excused). Several budget transfers and contract awards were approved under the consent calendar.
The Cook County Board of Commissioners approved a large consent package and a series of referrals and contract actions at the meeting, including budget transfers, contract amendments and improvement resolutions covering transportation, public health, sheriff operations and county facilities.
A motion to allow remote participation for the Finance Committee at the remainder of the meeting passed by roll call after being moved by Commissioner Lawrie and seconded by Commissioner Bridal; the chair recorded "15 ayes and 2 excused." That procedural roll call was recorded early in the meeting and the board then moved through consent and committee items.
Notable approvals and referrals during the session included:
- Item 253236: Transfer of $830,000 to the Sheriff's…
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