The Public Meeting Index

The Cook County Ethics Board convened on October 22, 2026, with Chair Raw presiding alongside Board Members Sinan and Sagal, establishing a quorum. The meeting covered the approval of prior meeting minutes, a detailed quarterly report from Director King, and votes on several determinations, advisory opinions, and requests to open investigations. Consent Calendar - Agenda Approval: The agenda for the meeting was approved unanimously. - Minutes Approval: The minutes from the May 7, 2026 meeting were approved unanimously. The amended minutes from the March 10, 2026 meeting were also approved unanimously. Public Comments & Testimony - No members of the general public offered statements. Director's Report - Director King presented the third-quarter report for the fiscal year. Key statistics included: - 6 investigations currently open. - 1 request for investigation was denied due to lack of jurisdiction. - 13 advisory opinions were rendered in the quarter, an increase from 9 in the prior quarter. - 36 routine inquiries were handled. - 285 employees were trained, a number expected to rise following the launch of the annual ethics training in September. - Training and Outreach: The annual ethics training launched with the highest number of participating offices in recent years, including the President's Office, Cook County Board of Review, Forest Preserve District, Clerk's Office, Treasurer's Office, Circuit Court, Clerk of the Circuit Court, and Sheriff's Office. The office issued reminders on prohibited political activity within the 60-day pre-election period and provided updated gift ban guidance. - Vendor Compliance: The office is preparing to send notices regarding the annual familial disclosure requirement to vendors. - Board Q&A: In response to a board member's question, Director King reported that the office has not seen a significant uptick in questions about prohibited political activity directly, though the majority of general inquiries relate to gift restrictions, specifically regarding conference invitations and travel coverage. Action Items - Case 2026 I002 (Determination): A motion was made to approve the notice of determination in this case with amendments discussed in closed session. The motion passed unanimously. - Advisory Opinion 2026 A002: The board voted unanimously to approve the advisory opinion. - Investigations 2026 I007 and 2026 I008: The board voted unanimously in separate motions to approve the requests to open investigations in both cases. Key Outcomes - Votes: All action items on the agenda passed unanimously. - Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned at 5:03 PM Central.

The Public Works Committee of the Indianapolis-Marion County City-County Council met at 5:30 p.m. on October 22, 2026, in Room 221 of the City-County Building. Chair Kristin Jones (District 18) presided. Councilors present included Mike Dilk (24), Josh Mascalier (21), Derek Cahill (23), Brian Mowery (25), Nick Roberts (4), Ron Gibson (8), and Jessica McCormick (16). The committee reviewed eight grouped speed-limit proposals and a weight-limit proposal, received a presentation on the Infrastructure Asset Management Plan (IAMP), and heard an update on Snow Force GPS conversion. Consent Calendar - Proposals 307 through 314 were heard together with Chair Jones’s consent. DPW Chief Engineer Mark St. John said DPW Engineering supported and recommended approval of all eight proposals. - The eight proposals authorize 25 mph speed-limit reductions in: Parc Estates North (District 11); Parc Estates, Westridge Place, and Westridge Village (District 16); the area bounded by Adler, Morris, and Meridian Streets and Madison Avenue (District 18); Ashton Estates (District 1); the area bounded by Rybolt Avenue, Holt Road, Kentucky Avenue, and Sam Jones Expressway (Districts 17 and 21); the area bounded by Girls School Road, High School Road, Rockville Road, and the CSX Railroad (District 16); Franklin Gardens and Woodland Trails (District 20); and Spring Mill Estates (District 2). - Note a discrepancy: the agenda lists Proposal 312 as authorizing speed humps, but St. John described it as a speed-limit reduction. Chair Jones said there was a scrivener’s error on 312 that would be corrected later. - There were no questions or public comments on Proposals 307–314. A voice vote sent them to the full council with a do-pass recommendation; all ayes. Public Comments & Testimony - Lori Klinger (zip code 46201) asked whether the IAMP could be used for Indy Parks infrastructure. She described a deteriorated bridge in Brookside Park with chain-link fencing and fallen railing, estimated at about $1 million to replace with a footbridge, and noted prior fundraising for the Nolan Avenue Bridge. St. John responded that DPW and Parks have different funding sources and that new state infrastructure funding has restrictions, but DPW is happy to collaborate with Parks on options. Discussion Items - Proposal 315, 2026: weight limit restrictions on Indian Creek and McGregor Roads from Franklin to Acton Roads (District 25). St. John said DPW supported the proposal as written. Councilor Mowery thanked DPW for reviewing the roads, saying heavy truck traffic has made the roads deteriorate faster. No public comments were made. The committee moved the proposal to full council with a do-pass recommendation; voice vote passed. - Infrastructure Asset Management Plan (IAMP) presentation: St. John presented the plan, describing it as an ongoing, data-driven process to maintain, upgrade, and operate physical assets cost-effectively. He said it is not a replacement for the Capital Improvement Program but expands it into strategic capital and dedicated asset management funding. He cited existing assets including 4,000 miles of roadway, 8,400 lane miles, 537 bridges (closer to 541), 868 large culverts, 3,000 miles of sidewalk, 154 miles of trail, 14,000 traffic signal heads, and over 130,000 signs. He stated that 90% of vehicle miles traveled occurs on 40% of roadways, and that the current vehicle-miles-traveled weighted Pavement Condition Index (PCI) is 53. The plan sets goals to improve thoroughfare/collector condition to fair (PCI above 55), keep local road condition stable, and eliminate failing pavements (PCI below 10). It uses a need score combining pavement condition, traffic volume/AADT, public input from the Mayor’s Action Center, and crash cost. The treatment distribution is about 4% preventative maintenance, 46% minor rehab, 44% major rehab, and 6% reconstruction. The recommended five-year plan includes 39 new projects, about $560 million in expenditures, and nearly 1,500 lane miles addressed. The selected funding scenario (3C) allocates $480 million to thoroughfares and collectors and $80 million to local roadways, which St. John described as about $16 million per year for local roads; the transcript also references $24 million per year in local road investment. The plan projects raising the systemwide weighted PCI from 53 to 62. St. John also described a public-facing ArcGIS dashboard. - Councilor comments and questions on the IAMP: Councilor Roberts questioned Sergeant Road appearing blue/low need despite being, in his words, the road he hears most about and in horrible condition. St. John explained that roads with planned capital projects were excluded from the analysis, and PCI data for some roads may be three or four years old; a new vendor contract will update PCI data beginning this fall. Councilor Cahill asked about PCI data refresh and the weighting of Mayor’s Action Center requests. St. John said PCI data is collected on a three-year cycle, moving toward two years, and that strip-patched roads were not given higher PCIs; he also said the Mac request count is capped to limit gaming. Councilor Gibson asked about alleys; St. John said Indianapolis has about 411 centerline miles of alleys and that the new data collection will include alleys. Councilor McCormick asked about milling frequency and whether the funding distribution could change; St. John said roadways are viewed on a 50-year life cycle with mill/overlays around every 15 years, and future plan iterations may shift the distribution. McCormick noted the systemwide PCI difference between funding splits was small and raised the possibility of more local road investment. - Snow Force GPS conversion update: Deputy Director Daniel Stevenson said he and others would receive a first look at the new Snow Force viewer and Snow Fighter backend the next day. He described real-time dashboards for public information officers, ongoing route audits, and that GPS routing is more complex than expected; solid waste GPS routing may roll out first, with snow routing hoped for next year. Chair Jones asked for graphics to share with community members and requested a future committee update. Key Outcomes - Proposals 307–314 were advanced to the full council with do-pass recommendations by unanimous voice vote. - Proposal 315 was advanced to the full council with a do-pass recommendation by unanimous voice vote. - The IAMP was presented for information; no formal action was taken. DPW will provide maps to the committee, make the dashboard public, update the plan annually, and continue asset-management work for bridges, sidewalks, and alleys. - The Snow Force update was received; DPW will provide graphics and return for a future update.

The Rochester Public Library Board met at 4:30 p.m. and adjourned at 5:38 p.m., using the meeting timestamp supplied as 2026-10-22T10:30:00+00:00. The agenda and minutes list the meeting date as October 21, 2026; this discrepancy is noted rather than silently resolved. Members present: Steve Baule, Nicholas J Goetzfridt, Adam F Nelson, Constance Mudore, Laura A Wheatman, Ryan Mihalak, Mary E Sancomb-Moran, and Michelle G Rogers Kull. Absent: Emily J Soltis. The board first amended the agenda to add the recommended slate of Foundation officers to item 7.B. No public comments were offered. Consent Calendar - The amended agenda was approved unanimously. - Consent items 6.A–6.D were approved as a block: September 16, 2026 meeting minutes; October 15, 2026 accounts payable totaling $223,077.93, including a $196,269.89 SirsiDynix payment; September 2026 monthly reports; and contracts signed by the Library Director. Public Comments & Testimony - No community members spoke during the public comment period. Updates and Reports - Rochester Public Library Foundation: Executive Director Brenda Kardock reported the imaginative play area grand opening, a soft launch of a fund for satellite libraries, a book sponsorship with RDA Downtown for Here Comes Santa Claus, and an online auction. She noted the Foundation board officer slate needed Library Board approval. - Friends of the Rochester Public Library: Treasurer Dee Voldal reported a $1,000 grant from the Rochester Commercial Banks Association, an autumn auditorium sale netting over $7,000, bookstore activity, and community outreach. - SELCO: A board representative reported the start of a three-year strategic planning process, about 34 SELCO member libraries with 20 not sending representatives, expansion of SELCO's automated sorting system from 17 to 21 bins, and a push for member libraries to adopt RFID. - Executive Committee: Informational only; other topics were covered elsewhere on the agenda. - Teen Library Council: Lucy Kreuter, a Mayo High School junior, reported that TLC focused on community connections and networking, and included a visit from Rochester's DEI director. Reports and Recommendations - Nominating Committee (7.A): Approved unanimously a proposed officer slate to be formally voted on at a future board meeting: Adam F Nelson for president, Ryan Mihalak for vice president, and Constance Mudore for secretary. - Foundation Bylaws (7.B): Approved bylaws changes and the slate of Foundation officers. Changes were described as mostly modernizing language and removing old waiver provisions; a prior removal of Library Board approval of Foundation directors was restored because it had never been approved by this board. The minutes list "AYES: None" for this motion while also recording unanimous approval, an apparent records conflict. - Satellite Library Budget and Fundraising Goal (7.C): Approved a revised budget estimate and a $6 million fundraising goal for two satellite libraries targeting a 2028 start. Staff said the estimate aims at a larger roughly 4,000-square-foot space, excludes the delivery van because the library already owns one, and uses a 7% cost escalator. The high-end two-location estimate was $5.8 million for a 2028 opening and $6.1 million for 2029. Board discussion covered temporary staffing costs, market rent assumptions, utilities/custodial estimates, marketing budgets, delivery between locations, bookmobile hold pickup volumes (about 625 items currently on the bookmobile), and the need for clear site-selection criteria. Some members leaned toward a northwest location because of growth and underserved census tracts. Parking Pilot Review - Staff presented the June–August parking pilot: library cardholders 16 and older could check out a barcode at the circulation desk to validate one extra hour at the Civic Center Ramp. Data included 3,110 barcodes checked out by 1,140 unique users; 1,674 validations were used; 1,035 survey responses were received, split about evenly between users and non-users. - Of those who used the extra hour, 66% visited the library; 44% of library visitors browsed materials, followed by time in the youth area and attending programs. 23% visited downtown businesses, with estimated downtown spending between about $2,900 and $5,000. Average stay for used passes was 1 hour 44 minutes. - Marketing totaled $6,300 of a $13,000 budget; channels included newsletters/emails, posters/flyers, website/social media, and a mailer to 65,000 households. Disney+ ads were canceled. 65% of checkouts came from census tracts with already high library card saturation; nine of the top ten usage census tracts were green on the affordability index. 181 new card registrants also checked out a parking pass, about 7% of new registrations, while total registered users dipped slightly. - 56% of survey respondents said they would support donating to the Friends/Foundation to continue the service. Public comments included calls for branch locations rather than extra downtown parking, support for the extra hour, and accessibility concerns for people unable to walk from the ramp. - The board received the review and provided input but made no allocation decision on the roughly $68,000 remaining pilot budget. Possible uses discussed included hold-pickup lockers, holds pickup at partner locations, bookmobile marketing, or reserving the funds for satellites. Board members noted hold lockers cost roughly $30,000–$40,000 plus setup fees, raised placement and misuse concerns, and said they were open to staff exploring a proposal if a viable location exists. Staff may return with options. Other Board Discussion / Q&A - Staff updated the board on the upcoming January 1 change to electronic-access eligibility for non-Rochester residents, including outreach to SELCO libraries, updated city knowledge-base articles, and expected phone calls. - A board member urged stronger advocacy relationships with county commissioners and city council members after learning a county commissioner was unaware of a proposal affecting rural library users. Staff noted participation in a "Get Funded" advocacy training and agreed that board member relationships are important. Key Outcomes - Agenda amended and approved; consent calendar approved; nominating slate approved; Foundation bylaws and officer slate approved; revised satellite budget and $6 million fundraising goal approved. - Parking pilot review received and filed; no use was designated for the $68,000 pilot balance; staff may return with proposals. - Meeting adjourned at 5:38 p.m.

The Legislation and Intergovernmental Relations Committee of the Cook County Board of Commissioners convened on October 22, 2026. A large portion of the meeting was dedicated to public testimony on two significant policy matters: a resolution to close the "data broker loophole" to prevent the sale of personal data to third parties including ICE, and an ordinance expanding birth certificate fee waivers for domestic violence survivors. The committee unanimously approved the data privacy ordinance after roughly four and a half years of advocacy. Several administrative appointments were also confirmed. Consent Calendar - Item 26-26-35: Minutes from the September 23, 2026, meeting were approved. - Item 26-24-25 (Tax Certificate Pilot Program): A resolution authorizing a pilot program for a Cook County Tax Certificate program was approved without debate. - Item 26-24-16 (Inspector General Peer Review): An amendment was approved allowing the Office of the Inspector General to submit itself to peer reviews conducted by the Association of Inspectors General at a minimal cost. Public Comments & Testimony Topic: Resolution 26-2426 (Data Broker Loophole) A large coalition of immigrant rights, civil rights, and labor organizations spoke in strong support of closing the loophole. - Claudia Marchan (Exec. Dir., Immigration Law & Justice of N. Illinois / ICIRR): Shared a personal experience where LexisNexis created a 46-page report containing her full Social Security number and family information without consent. Expressed full support for the ordinance to protect vulnerable communities. - Rania Salem (Arab American Action Network): Described ICE surveillance tactics, including vehicles parked in neighborhoods for hours. Argued the loophole allows ICE to target individuals and urged the board to pass the resolution. - Sarah Oseguera (Blue Island Robbins Neighborhood Network / ICIRR): Stated that fear of data sharing prevents families from seeking care. Her network recently helped reunite three families separated by detention. Supported the ordinance to protect the dignity of residents. - Dylan Robinson (Centro de Trabajadores Unidos): Related the story of "Frank," a Cook County resident detained by ICE while showering at home. Argued data brokers profit from community suffering and urged the board to pass the resolution. - Ellen Zoe (Asian Americans Advancing Justice Chicago / ICIRR): Noted that ICE tactics have shifted toward highly targeted detentions enabled by data. Connected the loophole to historic surveillance programs and urged a yes vote. - Hannah Luco (Just Futures Law): Provided a history of the loophole since 2011. Cited that ICE contracts with major data brokers nearly tripled from $4.9 million to $14.5 million between 2018 and 2025. Urged the board to pass the ordinance. - Chris Pierre (Cook County Resident, Albany Park): Expressed personal anger over the sale of personal data. Supported the ordinance to protect neighbors from deportation and corporate exploitation. - Pablo Padilla (Exec. Dir., Corazon Community Center): Told the story of a 15-year-old boy in his summer camp who was detained by ICE. Stressed that families must be able to seek help without fear. Topic: Ordinance 26-1993 (Birth Certificate Fee Waivers for Domestic Violence Survivors) - Kayla Posley (Network Advocating Against Domestic Violence): Expressed strong support. Noted that the current ordinance only allows fee waivers for survivors residing in shelters, leaving out those who access other services or report to police. The proposal mirrors state law and expands eligibility. - Delaney Hefner (Domestic Violence Advocate): Described a client with six children who lost a rare housing opportunity because she could not access a birth certificate quickly. Argued expanding the waiver is essential for safety and independence. Discussion Items - Item 26-24-26: Data Privacy / Closing the Data Broker Loophole - Commissioner Anaya, the chief sponsor, introduced the ordinance. She recounted a four-and-a-half-year effort following community advocacy to close the loophole. She framed the ordinance as a duty to protect residents from being targeted and to be a good steward of public funds. - Commissioner Vasquez, a co-sponsor, stressed that the ordinance protects the data of all Cook County residents, not just immigrants, from big tech and big corporations that profit from selling information. - Commissioner Degnan congratulated the sponsors and emphasized the need for continued vigilance, stating that the work does not stop here as new loopholes will likely emerge. He highlighted risks to reproductive rights and other sensitive data. - Chairman Britton remarked on the timeliness of the issue, linking the local fight to national concerns about corporate power and democracy, citing a Wall Street Journal story on Starlink as an example of the national conversation. - Commissioners Trevor, Aguilar, and Daly all expressed support and requested to be added as co-sponsors. - Item 26-19-93 (Birth Certificate Fee Waivers): At the request of Commissioner Anaya, this item was deferred for further discussion without a vote. - Appointments: - Jamie Myers was approved as Bureau Chief of Asset Management. Myers noted nearly 10 years of experience in county facilities. - Dr. Megan Carolyn was approved as Animal and Rabies Control Administrator. Dr. Carolyn detailed her experience handling the first rabies case in a domestic dog in over 60 years, which required the vaccination and quarantine of over 90 exposed animals. She outlined future goals including strengthening ties with public health and purchasing an emergency mobile animal shelter. - Thomas Casey was appointed to the South Cook Mosquito Abatement District. - Bill Fister was appointed to the Plum Grove Woodlands Sanitary District. - Felicia Houston was appointed to the South Cook Mosquito Abatement District. Key Outcomes - Resolution 26-2426 (Data Broker Loophole): PASSED. The committee unanimously approved the substitute ordinance as amended in the errata, which prevents county vendors from selling or sharing personal data with third parties. The ordinance will proceed to the full County Board for final approval. - Appointments: PASSED. All five appointments (Jamie Myers, Dr. Megan Carolyn, Thomas Casey, Bill Fister, Felicia Houston) were approved unanimously by voice vote. - Item 26-24-25 (Tax Certificate Pilot): PASSED. - Item 26-24-16 (IG Peer Review): PASSED. - Ordinance 26-19-93 (Birth Certificates): DEFERRED. The item was deferred at the sponsor's request to allow for further discussions. - Next Steps: All approved appointments and ordinances are scheduled to be finalized at the full Cook County Board meeting on October 23, 2026.

The Cook County Rules and Administration Committee met on October 22, 2026 at 9:30 AM. Chairman called the meeting to order, and the roll was read. A reminder was provided about vaccinations available the next day from 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM on the 8th floor. Consent Calendar - Item 262637: Committee meeting minutes from September 23, 2026, approved unanimously. Motion by Vice Chairman Degnan, seconded by Commissioner Scott. - Item 262638: Journal of Proceedings from September 24, 2026, approved unanimously. Motion by Commissioner Britton, seconded by Commissioner Scott and Vice Chairman Degnan. Key Outcomes - Both items were approved with all aye votes. - The meeting was adjourned after the approvals, with the Finance committee noted as next.

The board convened on October 22, 2026, to approve routine items and discuss a personnel matter. The meeting included roll call, approval of prior meeting minutes, approval of the consent agenda, and consideration of a probationary extension for an employee. Consent Calendar - Approval of Minutes: The minutes from the regular meeting of September 24, 2026, were approved by motion and second, with the motion carrying. - Consent Agenda: The board approved 10 civil service lists: 5 open competitive positions (police recruit, corrections recruit, cadet, forensic lab aid, crime analyst) and 5 promotional positions (accounting specialist for payroll, accounting specialist for accounting section, community outreach coordinator, senior crime scene analyst, corrections captain). Discussion noted that the corrections recruit list historically has low numbers; only one person applied, consistent with past years (e.g., 2 in 2020, 5 in 2023, 1 last year). Public Comments & Testimony - No members of the public offered comments during either public comment period. Discussion Items - Probationary Period Extension for Mr. Vanderpool: The board considered a request to extend the probation of an employee promoted on March 8, 2025. His probation ended March 8, 2026, but he received scores of 14/30 and 15/30 (both “does not meet”) in his first two evaluations. He was extended six months (September 8 to December 8, 2026) but continued to struggle despite a performance improvement plan, coaching, and training. He requested and was approved to reduce to his prior role (police dispatcher professional), effective November 7, 2026. The extension was requested to ensure a smooth transition. A board member noted he had no performance issues in his previous role, attributing the problems to a lack of supervisory skills. Key Outcomes - The board approved the minutes of September 24, 2026. - The board approved the consent agenda, including all 10 civil service lists. - The board granted a second extension of Mr. Vanderpool’s probationary period. All motions carried without dissent.

[Note: The agenda and transcript reference Wednesday, October 21, 2026, while the provided metadata specifies October 22, 2026. The metadata date is used in the title.] The Housing and Land Use (HLU) Committee of the Maui County Council considered two major land use items. The first, Bill 141 (2026), amended the Maui Research & Technology Park District to prioritize residential development and adjust standards. The second, Bills 24 and 25 (2024), substantially downzoned the Lānaʻi Project District 2 (Kōʻele) and increased open space. Following public testimony and intensive debate on specific conditions, the committee voted to advance all bills on first reading. Public Comments & Testimony - Jim Lankford expressed a neutral stance on the tech park item but suggested the committee consider incorporating safe parking concepts for homeless support. He requested the item be deferred until after the election. - A remote testifier (Dolly Lottie) provided brief remarks on Hawaiian cultural perspective in governance. - Lance testified on the Lānaʻi project, submitting documentation regarding financial allegations. Discussion Items Bill 141 (2026) – Maui Research & Technology Park District - Proposal: Pacific Rim Land presented amendments to increase residential acreage from 102.3 to 158 acres while keeping the unit cap at 1,250, enabling less dense development. The Employment/Campus district was reduced. Development standards were modified to codify a variance from the Board of Variances and Appeals. A minor medical center use was added to the Civic District, and the total non-residential build-up area cap was reduced to 1,800,000 square feet. The Maui Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval. - Discussion: Councilmember Johnson questioned transit plans; the Planning Director responded that a South Maui transit study is pending. Councilmember Rollins-Fernandez asked about data center expansion, which the developer stated was not part of the amendment. Councilmember Sinenci raised evacuation concerns; the developer cited Ninao Street as the primary collector road. Councilmember Cook expressed strong support for the project's execution. - Outcome: Motion by Vice Chair Batangan, seconded by Councilmember Cook. The motion carried with 8 ayes, 0 nays, and 1 excused (Councilmember Paltin). Bills 24 & 25 (2024) – Lānaʻi Project District 2 (Kōʻele) - Proposal: Pulama Lānaʻi presented a comprehensive downzoning including a 72% reduction in resort residential, a 77% reduction in golf course acres, and a 1,243% increase in park and open space. An 11.5-acre addition for a potential hotel expansion at Sensei Lānaʻi was included, along with housekeeping items for resort commercial. The State Land Use Commission had already approved the District Boundary Amendment. - Debate on Conditions and Specific Issues: - Condition 8 (Water Reporting): An amendment by Councilmembers Paltin and Johnson requiring quarterly reports for five years, followed by annual reports for another five years or until Phase 2 begins (whichever is sooner), was adopted (6-3). - Condition 9 (Bypass Road): A motion to strike the condition requiring a bypass road from the 1983 Community Plan was deeply debated. Opponents (Paltin, Johnson, Rollins-Fernandez) cited community safety and emergency evacuation needs. Supporters of removal (Chair Lee, Batangan, Cook, Sugimura, Uʻu-Hodgins) cited rational nexus, outdated plans, and impacts on existing homes. The motion to strike passed (5-4). - Historic Properties: The developer confirmed the commitment to relocate and preserve the Richardson House structures in consultation with the Lānaʻi Cultural and Heritage Center. - Outcome: Motion by Councilmember Sugimura, seconded by Councilmember Cook, to recommend passage of the CD1 versions with the approved amendments. The final vote was 8 ayes and 1 no (Councilmember Rollins-Fernandez). Key Outcomes - Bill 141 (2026): Recommended for passage on first reading. Reallocates land to residential while keeping the unit cap at 1,250. (Vote 8-0-1). - Bills 24 & 25 (2024): Recommended for passage on first reading as amended. Project district substantially downzoned. Condition 9 (bypass road) removed. Condition 8 (water reporting) given a defined sunset clause. (Vote 8-1). - All items will proceed to the full Maui County Council for second reading.

The Technology and Innovation Committee of Cook County met on October 22, 2026, to consider five items: a contract increase for enterprise workspace management software, a contract for LIDAR data collection, a contract amendment for Gartner research services, a contract amendment for jail management software enhancements, and two information technology reports. All items except the reports were approved, with one commissioner voting present on the Gartner amendment; the reports were deferred to the next meeting. Discussion Items - Item 26-1594 – Contract Increase with eKIFM Solutions (TriRega Software): Jamie Myers, Bureau Chief of Bureau of Asset Management, presented a $1.5 million contract increase for IBM Tririga, an integrated workplace management system. The amendment adds 200 user licenses, covering continued vendor support and technical expertise. Commissioner Degnan asked about the number of additional users (200) and the competitive bidding process. The item was approved unanimously. - Item 26-2186 – Proposed Contract with FUGRO USA Land Inc. (LIDAR Collection): Todd Schubler, Director of GIS for the Bureau of Technology, presented a $774,693 contract for a 3D surface scan of Cook County, used for infrastructure, flood mitigation, and change detection. No questions were raised. The item was approved unanimously. - Item 26-2290 – Contract Amendment with Gartner Inc.: Heman Sundram, Chief Technology Officer, requested a one-year, $1.9 million amendment for Gartner research subscriptions, analyst calls, conferences, and strategy services. Commissioner Degnan questioned the cost growth from $1 million/year to $2 million/year, the value of the subscriptions, and whether other offices had scrubbed their usage. Sundram noted that Bureau of Technology had reduced its own licenses by one-third and that other offices (e.g., Sheriff, Assessor) increased usage. Savings from vendor negotiations were cited but not quantified. Commissioner Degnan voted present; all other commissioners voted aye. The item was approved. - Item 26-2152 – Contract Amendment with Harris Corrections Solutions (Jail Management Software): Jason Hernandez, Executive Director of Cook County Sheriff’s Office, presented a contract increase for enhancements to the jail management system, including mobile access, digital log conversion, research and development for automated classification and housing assignments, and compliance with the Pretrial Fairness Act. Commissioner Trevor requested specifics on the R&D (automated inmate classification and separation). Commissioner Vasquez asked that results be shared with the chair. The item was approved unanimously. - Items 26-2234 and 26-2236 – Information Technology Projects Report and Integrated Automated Criminal Justice System Report: Commissioner Degnan moved to defer both reports, seconded by Commissioner Scott. The motion passed unanimously. The reports are expected to return next month. Key Outcomes - Approvals: Items 26-1594, 26-2186, and 26-2152 were approved unanimously. - Approval with Present Vote: Item 26-2290 was approved with Commissioner Degnan voting present; all other commissioners voted aye. - Deferral: Items 26-2234 and 26-2236 were deferred to the next committee meeting. - Next Steps: Commissioner Degnan requested that the chair confirm other offices have reviewed and minimized their Gartner subscriptions; the chair agreed to follow up. The Bureau of Asset Management will continue implementation of the Tririga system. The Sheriff’s Office will update the committee on the jail management software R&D outcomes.