HomeMy WebLinkAbout0120_001COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
AGENDA
Meeting Location: Meeting Date and Time:
Senior Citizens' Center Tuesday, January 10, 1989
50 South Emerson Street 7:30 p.m.
I. CALL TO ORDER - ROLL CALL
II. ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES OF DECEMBER 13, 1988
Ill. CITIZENS TO BE HEARD
IV. TAXI SERVICE DISCUSSION
During this last week, staff has been reviewing requirements for taxi operators and
drivers specifically in relation to drug testing. Drug testing has not been tested
through the Courts for commercial drivers as of this date. Instead of becoming a
Supreme Court case, we felt that we could put some local restrictions 'that require
drug testing under certain circumstances and then modify our Ordinance in the future
should drug testing cases be heard by the Supreme Court.
We have met with both of the taxi companies' representatives and this has met with
their approval. A meeting is set with the Pace Executive Director before the COW
meeting.
PROPOSAL FOR LEGAL SERVICES ON RETAINER
Much earlier this fiscal year, the Manager had discussed with the Board the
feasibility of finding an attorney on a retainer basis to handle work in-house. After
much discussion and exploration, I am recommending Everette Hill of Glass, Hill,
Dallmeyer and Roth to perform legal services including prosecution work for one and
one-half days a week to commence with the Board's approval on February 1, 1989,
V1. CABLE TELEVISION DIVISION DISCUSSION
Pursuant to' the request of the Village Board members, the Cable Administrator has
reviewed the Possibility of expanding channel 63 to include Plan Commission and
Zoning Board meetings• In order to accomplish this, it would be necessary to add a
Production Assistant to her staff in this next budget year. There also would need to
be a meeting with at least three groups that utilize the Senior Center to modify the
time in which they use the building.
VII. PURCHASE OF COMPUTERS - SECOND PHASE
Last fiscal year, we purchased approximately $115,000 worth of computer equipment
which was most of the first two phases of the allocation for computer expenditures
that we had set aside. I wish to complete the computer purchase at this time.
A. Purchase of computerized mapping system for Public Works. We have discussed
for some period of time a GEO base computer system along with mapping capabilities
to locate all of the utilities and allow us to categorize all parkway improvements,
water main breaks, etc., so that we could have a better handle on trends and
occurrences in particular areas. The Public Works Department has in their budget
the purchase of the equipment necessary to get a mapping system on line and we are
requesting that we be allowed to waive bidding and to accept quotes for this
equipment and bring this to the Board for their approval as soon as possible.
B. Replacement of Word Processors. We also have committed to replace five word
processors This would include the Fire Department's SARA III CAMEO program which
would give us the capability to determine chemical spills in either the water system
or the air as well as fire. Again, we would ask for approval waive bidding and to
accept quotes for this equipment.
This will complete the purchase of computer upgrading for this fiscal year and will
utilize the remainder of the Bond funds from 1987 set aside for this purpose.
VIII.SCHOENBECK, ROAD - DESIGN PROPOSALS
Cook County has agreed to assist in the payment for the improvements to Schoenbeck
Road, however it is necessary for us to complete the engineering design for the
realigned intersection of Schoenbeck and Rand. We have contacted the engineering
firm that is doing Central Road and asked them to quote a price and we also
contacted the engineer who is doing the work for Lexington and asked for a quote.
There is some advantage to having the engineer who is doing work for Lexington
because of his being on site.
We are recommending that the quote of York and Associates, Inc., be sent to the
Board for their approval in an amount not to exceed $8,290.00. Funds are available
in the Engineering budget.
IX. MANAGER'S REPORT
Central Road Improvement Update
X. ANY OTHER BUSINESS
XI. ADJOURNMENT
DEFERRED ITEMS
Street Improvements - Cost Sharing
Ten Year Road Improvement Program
Sidewalk Policy on Major Roadways
MINUTES
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
DECEMBER 13, 1988
I. ROLL CALL
The meeting was called to order at 7:35 p.m. Present at the meeting were: Mayor
Carolyn H. Krause, Trustees Ralph Arthur, Gerald Farley, George Van Geem and
Theodore Wattenberg. Absent from the meeting were: Trustees Leo Floros and
Norma Murauskis. Also present at the meeting were: Village Manager John Fulton
Dixon, Assistant Village Manager Michael Janonis, Finance Director David Jepson,
Cable Television Administrator Karen Giet and Mark Hess, General Manager, TCI of
Illinois. Also present were three persons from the print media.
D, MINUTES
The Minutes of the Committee of the Whole meeting of November 29, 1988 were
accepted and filed.
111. CITIZENS TOBE HEARD
There were no citizens present at the meeting wishing to make a presentation so
the Committee moved on to the next item of business.
IV. TCI -DISCUSSION OF PERFORMANCE STANDARDS FOR CABLE COMPANY
Trustee Gerald Farley, the on the Northwest Cable Council,
reviewed with Committee members two draft Ordinances which outlined
performance standards to be established regarding customer response and problem
resolution for TCI, Inc,, the Village's cable television operator. Trustee Farley
indicated that of the two proposed Ordinances, he preferred the 1eon comprehensive
one which outlines six performance standards. His reasoning was that the Cable
Council had not yet had an opportunity to review and fully discuss all of the
standards enumerated in the more comprehensive Ordinance. He did, however,
indicate that in the future the other proposed standards would probably be endorsed
by the Cable Council.
Mark Hess, General Manager of TCI, Inc., reviewed the 's performance for
the month of December. Mr. Bcos indicated that TCI had recorded a 6-1/2%
abandonment rate during December and an average 63 -second hold time for
incoming telephone calls. As part of this review, Mr. Bess inquired as to whether
the standards set out in the proposed Ordinance were to be enforced on a daily
basis or on a monthly average.
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Discussion arnnnQ Committee members resulted in a consensus that the standards
should be applied to a monthly average so as to take into account daily variations
in phone traffic and the pattern f complaints. It was indicated that once a
violation, based upon monthly averages, was established that a review of daily
performance *muW have to be undertaken in order to establish the amount of fines
to be levied.
There was also brief discussion regarding the procedure to be taken when the cable
operator was to be notified that they are subject to fines. It was the consensus of
Committee members that the matter be handled administratively through the
YiUoQc Manager and that only in cases of extraordinary violations and possibility
for fines should the Board be notified and approval for said fine be sought.
The Mayor indicated that the Ordinance approved by Committee was to stand for a
first indicated that per the
Village's Cable Ordinance, notification of a Public Hearing and the holding of same
was a prerequisite to amending the Cable Ordinance.
V. REVIEW OF FINANCIAL HEALTH ANALYSIS CONDUCTED BY THE ILLINOIS
DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND COMMUNITY AFFAIRS
Finance Director David Jepson reviewed with Committee members an analysis done
by the Illinois Department of Commerce and Community Affairs (DCC8).
k8r. Jepson indicated that based upon our annual Financial Reports for fiscal years
ending 8pdi JW, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987 and 1988, a financial trend analysis was
developed using various indicators established by DCCA. Overall, the report
indicated that the Village of Mount Prospect was in a very strung and healthy
financial condition.
Discussion among Committee members elicited afavorable response to the report
and commended Mr. Jepson for his sound financial management of the Village.
VI. WATER SYSTEM REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE ANALYSIS
Again, Finance Director David Jepson reviewed with Committee members a study
done by DCCA to determine the adequacy of user charges with relation to water
system revenue and expenditures. Mr. Jepson again indicated that overall, the
report indicated that Mount Prospect was within one cent of a recommended user
charge. Mr. Jepson did, however, indicate that future years would require a closer
analysis of water system revenue and expenditures to ensure that charges covered
costs for operating the system. Mr. Jepson indicated that in the future, it may
become necessary to adjust water charges on an annual basis so as not to put the
Water Fund into jeopardy.
VIL MANAGER'S REPORT
Village Manager John Fulton Dixon reported to Committee members that he had
interviewed Elk Grove Taxi Company and they had filed a completed ion to
Mr. Dixon also reported that the Recycling Program was somewhat less successful
in its second week in terms of total dollars collected. However, he pointed out
that the first collection may have included stored up items which were not
available at the second pick-up.
VIII -ANY OTHER BUSINESS
There was no other business to come before the Committee members.
IX. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Committee of the Whole, the
meeting was adjourned at 8:37 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
MICHAEL E. JANONIS
MEJ/rcw Assistant Village Manager
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ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ARTICLE II
ENTITLED, "PUBLIC PASSENGER VEHICLES"
OF CHAPTER 11 OF THE VILLAGE CODE OF
MOUNT PROSPECT, ILLINOIS
WHEREAS: The Mayor and Board of Trustees of the Village of Mount
Prospect find it to be in the best interest of the health, safety,
and welfare of the residents of Mount Prospect to regulate the
operation of public passenger vehicles on the roadways within its
corporate limits.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES
OF THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS:
SECTION ONE: That paragraph B of Section 11.1126 of Chapter 11 of
the VillageCodeof Mount Prospect, Illinois, as amended, is hereby
further amended by adding thereto a new paragraph B with the
remaining paragraphs of Section 11.1126 relettered in proper
alphabetical sequence; so that hereinafter said Section 11.1126.B
shall be and read as follows:
"B. Whenever any person holding a mount Prospect passenger vehicle
chauffeur's license is operating a public passenger vehicle and is
stopped by a Mount Prospect Police officer for the violation of any
traffic regulation as set forth in the Mount Prospect Village Code
or the Illinois Vehicle Code, the Police Officer may upon
reasonable suspicion that the operator's actions have been
influenced by drugs or alcohol or any combination of either require
the cperator to submit to a test to determine the presence of any
drug or alcohol in the operator's system.
Such test may be any test that is generally accepted in the
scientific community as being able to detect the presence of drugs
or alcohol. The fact that the test is administered according to
Illinois Department of Health guidelines shall be conclusive of its
validity.
Upon making application for a Mount Prospect passenger vehicle
chauffeur's license the operator impliedly consents to the taking
of a drug or alcohol detection test as set forth herein. Any
refusal shall result in an irrevocable revocation of such license.
No warnings to the operator are necessary in order for the Village
Manager to revoke said license.
For purposes of this section, reasonable suspicion need not
be probable cause. In the case of alcohol the detection of the
presence of an alcoholic beverage (including an empty container)
or an odor of an alcoholic beverage on the operator's breath shall
give rise to a reasonable suspicion of the influence of alcohol,
but this is not the only valid indicator. In the case of drugs,
any one or more of the following shall give rise to a reasonable
suspicion of the influence of drugs:
1. smell of burning marijuana,
n
presence of any drug paraphernalia, i.e., cigarette rolling
paper, pipes associated with the use of drugs, etc.,
3. apparent presence of any drug, even a residual amount.
But these are not the only valid indicators.
For purposes of this section a blown alcohol content, as
defined in Section 18.501 of the Mount Prospect Village Code', of
0.05 shall be considered conclusive of the operator's actions being
influenced by alcohol. In the case of drugs the following amounts
shall be considered conclusive of the operator's actions being
influenced by drugs:
INITIAL TEST LEVELS
Substance
Marijuana metabolites
Cocaine metabolites
Opiate metabolites
Phencyclidine
Amphetamines
Test Levels (ng/ml)
100
300
300*
25
1,000
* 25ng/ml if immunoassay specific for free morphine.
Positive test results must be confirmed by an additional
(confirmatory) test.
CONFIRMATORY TEST LEVELS
Marijuana metabolite (1)
15
Cocaine metabolite (2)
150
Opiates: Morphine
300*
Codeine
300*
Phencyclidine
25
Amphetamines: Amphetamine
500
Methamphetamine
500
(1) Delta -9 -tetrahydrocannabinol -9 -carboxylic acid.
(2) Benzoylecgonine.
Immediately upon being issued positive test results, the
Village Manager shall permanently revoke the operator's Mount
Prospect Passenger vehicle chauffeur's license.
Immediately upon being notified by the chief of Police that
an operator has refused to submit to a drug or alcohol detection
test, the Village Manager shall permanently revoke the operator's
Mount Prospect passenger vehicle chauffeur's license.
Notices of revocation shall be valid if given by registered
mail to the operator at his address listed upon his or her
application or at the listed address of the employer. Failure to
accept service of the notice shall not invalidate the revocation."
SECTION TWO: This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from
and after its passage, approval and publication in pamphlet form
in the manner provided by law.
PASSED and APPROVED this day of 1989,
AYES:
ABSENT:
Village PresiHent
U"W"A641M
Vi lage Clerk
Village of tvIount Prospect
Mount Prospect, Illinois
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
TO: MAYOR CAROLYN H. KRAUSE AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES
FROM: VILLAGE MANAGER
DATE: JANUARY 5, 1989
SUBJECT: PROPOSAL FOR LEGAL SERVICES
I talked to the Board several months ago concerning the retaining of legal counsel
to handle the bulk of the general legal work for the Village. We had conversations
with several attorneys and law firms during the year. I bring before you a
proposal which I feel will allow the Village to have good legal advice on a regular
basis concerning municipal matters as well as providing it at a reasonable cost.
The firm of Glass, Hill, Dallmeyer and Roth has been associated with the Village
for many years. Mr. Everette Hill has been doing prosecuting work for the Village
for ten years. Mr. Hill has been the attorney for the Board of Fire and Police
Commissioners and also the Liquor Commissioner of the Village. The proposal, if
accepted, would mean that Mr. Hill would be at the disposal of the Village on
Village premises on every Wednesday of the year from 8:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.,
which would include the prosecution work and approximately one-half day for other
consultation. Mr. Hill will also be available on Monday mornings from 8:30 a.m. to
12:30 p.m., to handle discussions with Department Directors and to review work in
process that needs to be reviewed by legal counsel. The advantages to the Village
would be that we would have legal counsel on premises a day and a half a week,
also have a firm that is well versed in municipal law including zoning matters, Fire
and Police matters, liquor matters and general municipal law. We would still be
able to seek special counsel for litigation matters although it is hoped that with
an in-house attorney arrangement, the number of matters that we have been
involved in in the past may be reduced considerably.
The firm of Glass, Hill, Dallmeyer and Roth has been the municipal attorney for
several years in Palatine and Northbrook so they bring to us a wealth of municipal
knowledge. Any of the legal work we presently have on-going will continue with
our present attorneys that are handling these matters and will be closed out as
soon as possible. Any new matters would be reviewed by Mr. Hill subject to the
Board's approval and. to commence in February, 1989.
JOHN FULTON DIXN
JFD/rcw
GLASS, HILL, DALLMEYER& ROTH, LTD.
ATTORNEYS AT LAW
BRADLEY M. GLASS' 899 SKOKIE BOULEVARD OF COUNSEL!
EvYRETTE M. HILL, JR. NORTHBROOK, ILLINOIS 60062 WILLIAM L. LITTLEJOHN
SrizANwE B. DALT-MEYER (312) 564-8910
MICHAEL M. ROTH December 1, 1988 ADXITTED WtSCOICSIN RAR
EvA,R CHRISTELL, JR.
Mr. John Dixon
Village Manager
Village of Mt. Prospect
100 S. Emerson Street
Mt. Prospect, IL 60056
Re: Proposal for Additional Legal Services
Dear John:
You have asked that I submit a proposal to you with respect
to my being placed on retainer for additional legal services for
the Village of Mount Prospect. With respect to time, I propose
the following:
A. Each Wednesday of the year from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00
p.m. This will include prosecutorial services which typically
take about four hours for the day and usual police advisory
matters.
B. An additional one half day, preferably Monday
mornings, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
With respect to financial arrangements, I propose that I be
paid $40,000 per year for this service. it would be my
intention to handle these services personally, however, due to
vacations and possible trial commitments, a competent partner or
associate would be available in my place on an occasional
basis. If at those times you determine it to be more
advantageous to the Village to have no one there in my place,
then our fee could be adjusted accordingly.
Additional matters such as attendance at Fire and Police
Commission hearings, liquor commission hearings of Board
meetings would be billed at $95.00 per hour.
I hope this is satisfactory to you. I would very much
enjoy serving the Village in an enlarged capacity.
Thank you for your consideration. If you have questions,
please contact me.
Very truly yours,
ti
Everette M. Hill, Jr.
EMHjr/hTn
Village of 1"11,_. Lint Prospect
Mount Prospect, Illinois
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
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TO: JOHN FULTOK DIXON, VILLAGE MANAGER
FROM: KAREN GUTHRIE GIFT, CABLE TELEVISION ADMINISTRATOi 111 4'S
DATE: DECEMBER 30, 1988
RE: CABLE TELEVISION DIVISION
The Board has requested that the Cable Television Division provide a
scenario for future deployment of the Division services. There are
several avenues which are plausible for the Board's consideration.
Following the Board's direction, the Division shall present an in-depth
study paper covering costs, procedures, and personnel for the avenue
chosen. This memo is meant to be a cursory overview of several
possibilities.
CABLE TELEVISION DIVISION - Current
Budget: $122,970
Personnel: 1 Full-time 37.5 hour Administrator
1 Part-time 28.0 hour Secretary
1 Intern 35.0 hour Production Assistant
1 Intern 25.0 hour College Intern
Channel Hours Programmed: 120 per month (140 projected by June,1989)
Original Programming Produced Each Month: (All times are for finished
programs. Each program may take 3 to 45 hours to produce. Programs
range in time from 30 seconds to 30 minutes. In March of 1989,
additional new series programs will be added to the schedule.)
Average: 2 hours per month (plus)
U hours per month meetings
12 hours per month total
Program Playback: Programming of the channel requires 21 hours per
month.
Non -Broadcast Hours: Dependent on various Department needs
Average: % to 1 hour per month
Analysis of Current Progranming Operations:
Budget: Current dollars are sufficient to maintain the status quo. In
1989, the bulk of the equipment dollars are projected to be shifted to
personnel. In 1991 and 1992, the budget will reflect limited equipment
replacement. The budget of 1989-1992 will show increases in equipment
maintenance as the system ages and requires additional repairs.
Personnel: The Division has been understaffed since October of 1986.
Previous to that date, the Division had 2 full-time staff and one
intern. With the resignation of the Assistant to the Cable
Administrator in 1986, a review of the Division's personnel needs was
conducted with the Acting Village ?(anger. An evaluation of the
Division's activities showed that there was a need for separate
programming and administration functions. An "experiment" was initiated
to man the Division with a full-time Administrator responsible for
contract administration, management, and television production; a part-
time secretary for office management; and a college intern for
production.
The "experiment" was not successful. After one year, the Division was
able to maintain a part-time secretary on a permanent basis. After two
years, the Division still operates with a "floating" employee, the
career intern. The current intern has been on staff for four months,
the longest of anyone to hold this position.
The cause of turnover for the production intern has been caused by low
pay, no benefits, and the temporary nature of the position. The
employee benefits for part-time personnel, proposed by the Village
Manger, will certainly enhance this position offering, but not
significantly.
The Cable Administrator would recommend that to maintain the level of
operation that has been established since September of 1988, the
department should be staffed as follows:
Full -Time Cable Television Administrator 37.5 hours
Full -Time Production Assistant 37.5 hours $21,000
Part -Time Secretary
Part -Time Career Intern
Part -Time College Intern
28.0 hours $11,800
35.0 hours $13,650
25.0 hours $100lmonth
The immediate benefits that could be derived are:
1. A continued level of the current programming;
2. An increase of one hour finished programming per month on a
regular basis and slightly higher when College Interns are available;
3. An increase of 15 minutes to 60 minutes of programming a month with
a Career Intern;
4. A decrease in the amount of time the Cable Administrator spends on
training and teaching, freeing the Administrator for more programming;
5. A back-up for the Administrator in gases of illness, vacation,
training, and professional meetings.
PROGRAIMING
Television is a time intensive medium. I like to draw an analogy
between cooking dinner and producing a television program. To produce
the dinner, you start with the idea. Several ideas may be discarded
before the final idea is accepted. The cook considers time, texture,
color, budget and the peculiarlities of the guests. Next is the
planning stage where recipies are checked, a shopping list is made, and
coupons are cut and collected. The nest step is procurement of the
items at the grocery store followed by the preparation of the food.
Finally, the table is set, the guests sit down, and the artwork is
admired and later eaten. Dinner may last one hour, but the meal took
hours or perhaps days to come to fruition.
The same is true for a television program. The producer starts out with
several ideas, honing them and finalizoing his concept. Next he plans '
the production, who will be talent; where will it be shot; type of
lighting; time of day; is there electricity near by and how much; what's
the budget. Next is the procurement of copyright, talent releases, site
surveys, and an approved shooting script. The producer preparation is
the shooting and re-shoatiag which may last from hours to days to weeks,
followed by editing of the project. The producer knows the guideline
that for every one shot he shoots, nine will be cut; and for every
minute of finished production, it will take him one hour to edit. When
the final artwork is finished, the twenty minute program may have taken
45 hours or more to produce.
To produce more than "talking heads" requires a minimum of two crew
members. To produce "studio talking heads" requires five crew members.
In the Village's "studio," "talking heads" can be produced with four
people.
Aside from the production intern, the Cable Television Division employs
college interns, public access trained citizens, and Village trained
access persons for crew. The result is that productions do not reach
the professional level goal because the crew are students, or novices,
or persons that use the equipment every four to six months. To go back
to the cooking analogy, when our children bake cookies we expect the
cookies to be imperfect, we have much higher expectations from the
bakery. The Cab;.
_evision Divisian, due to a lack of professional
personnel, continues to use the "100 watt light bulb 'Easy Bake Oven."
A current prcgram guide denoting Village produced arcaramming is
attached to this memo.
P3CG^tultiEG C?TiCNS:
1. Maintain the status quo since September of 1988.
2. Increase program production by covering Village Commission meetings.
3. Increase program production by covering events/meetings of various
institutions; such as, the Library, Park District, Chamber of Commerce,
and schools.
4. Buy more programming or enter into cooperative efforts with other
access suppliers such as El's Grove, Naperville, or Downers Grove.
5. Develop a production consortium.
LIMITED OVERVIEW OF OPTIONS:
1, MAINTAIN STATUS QUO - programming commitment would remain the same
with some gradual increase. Maintaining the status quo will require the
change from a part-time production assistant to a full-time production
assistant. The status quo would be enhanced with a continuation of the
career internship and college internship positions.
2. INCREASE COVERAGE OF COMMISSION MEETINGS - coverage of commission
meetings is vital part of the public's access to government. The
proposed staff could add one committee meeting per month. The following
analysis reviews the coverage of additional meetings. All meetings
would be held in Heeting Room A at 50 South Emerson Street.
MRETINGS'i TO BE COVERED
Village Board Meetings Every Tuesday 7:30 p.m.
Total Xeetlngs� 46
Zoning Board of Appeals Fourth Thursday 8:00 P.M.
Total !L— ingl2i 25 (Allows for Summer and extra meetings)
Plan Commission First/Third Ved. 7:30 p.m.
:atal : atings: 24
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Coverage
Board Meting
ZBA
Plan Commission
se+.-Upi
Public Works
Village Board
ZBA
Plan Commission
Cable Staff:
Village Board
ZBA
Plan Commission
Public Works:
Village Board
ZBA
Plan Commission
TIXF (,:)VTTTYENT
3.25 Hours Average
2.00 Hours Average
1.00 Hour Average
Monthly
13 Hours
2 Hours (8 hrs)
2 Hours
(2 hours/2 people each production)
184.00 Annual Personnel Hours (46 x 2 = 96 x 2 = 184)
100.00 Annual Personnel Hours
96.00 Annual Personnel Hours
(1.5 hours/2 people each production)
138.00 Annual Personnel Hours (1.5 x 46 = 69 x 2 = 138)
175.00 Annual Personnel Hours
72.00 Annual Personnel Hours
(2 hours/2 people each production)
184.00 Annual Personnel Hours (2 x 46 = 92 x 2 = 184)
100.00 Annual Personnel Hours
96.00 Annual Personnel Hours
Cable Staff: (20 minutes/3 people each production)
Village Board 46.00 Annual Personnel Hours
ZBA 25.00 Annual Personnel Hours
Plan Commission 24.00 Annual Personnel Hours
Public Works:
Coat of Oublic Works Crew based an 312.00 per hour for two men.
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Public Works Staffing (cont.):
Village Board $4,416 (184 x 2 = 368 x $12 = $4,416)
ZBA 2,400
Plan Commission 2,304
Total $9,1204
Volunteers:
One per meeting at cost of $25.00 each.
Village Board $1,150 (46 x $25 = $1,150)
ZBA 625
Plan Commission 600
Total $2,3754
Production PgrSonnel:
CABLE ADMINISTRATOR at current salary.
All other meetings during Production Assistant vacation periods and
illnesses time credited to vacation hours.
PRODUCTION ASSISTANT (New Position) $21,000
(plus $3,000 budgeted overtime)
Overtime hours are predicated on broadcast of ZBA and Plan Commission.
The Production Assistant would be dedicated to cover those meetings in
addition to some Board meetings and Roll Cali.
CAREER INTERN
35 hours x 1 person x 52 weeks x 67.50/hr = $13.650
COLLEGE INTERN (current position)
$100/month x 12 = $1200
TOTAL PERSONNEL DOLLAR COMMITMENT for meetings
Cable (Full Salary)
Cable Administrator $ 34,080
Production Assistant 24,000
Career Intern: 13,650
College Intern 1,200
Volunteers: 2,375
Public Works: 9.120
TOTAL $ 84,425
Cable (Portion of salary directly related to meetings)
Cable Administrator 238 hrs. x $17.47
= $ 4,157.86
Production Asst. 196 hrs. x $10.77
= 2,110.92
Career Intern 196 hrs. x $ 7.50
- 1,470.00
Volunteers
2,375.00
Public Works
9,120.00
Sub -Total $19,233.78
Plus additional money to cover Board
or commission meetings during vacation,
illness, or interns not available. $ 1,000.00
Total for Coverage of Additional Meetings $10,509.92
TOTAL for Coverage of All Meetings $20,233.78
BEYESUE
Anticipated Franchise Fees - $140,000
Current draw against fees - 122.970
Available balance $ 17,030
Senior Center Changes:
Thursday Senior Center Programs:
Blond Program - move out of main meeting room
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Pinar_hle - move out of main meeting room or end at 3:45 p.m.
Wednesday Senior "eater Programs:
yen's Club - end program at 4:00 p.m. on meeting weeks
BROA^CAST TTXES
It is recommended that all broadcasts be in the main meeting room at the
Senior Center and be given a standard start time of 7:30 p.m.
When 7 a+.- on r ^r ar meation would z,
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sAcur4d fcri ds Plan rnMMIsajna. +, the ^ =ujd be broadcagt,
3. "OVERAGE OF LOCAL EVENTS -AND/OR MEETINGS OF INSTITUTIONS: The areas
to consider here are personnel, location and cost.
Personnel: The Division can cover, in a very limited manner, local
weekend and night events, but compensation time would be given. This
would reduce the Monday through Friday staffing of the Division. The
Division cannot cover institutional events with two full-time staff
persons. Depending on the type of program, the institution would need
to supply the personnel or the money to hire personnel.
Options available for the institutional user:
A. Use TCI equipment and volunteer staff authorized by TCI (public
access) - minimal cost.
B. Use own equipment and staff and show program on Channel 63 - minimal
cost.
C. Use staff and equipment owned by the Village with meetings conducted
in the Senior Center - cost - Public Works, staff, equipment, rental
tapes. Estimated at $375-500 per meeting. Cost would be higher for
porta-pak programs.
D. JOIN A CONSORTIUM SPONSORED BY THE VILLAGE. Cost - yearly fee to
cover program assistance, program air time an channel, limited specific
original television programs, cost of videotape, and duplication.
Depending on set-up of -consortium and number of members, the cost for
membershiN is estimated to be $5,000 to 310.000 per year, per member.
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5. ENTER PRCGRA.�tING COOPERATIVES - There would be a cost to buy
programs and a cost to cc -produce programs. There would also be staff
and equipment commitments to the other agencies. The benefit is a
diversity of programming.
6. DEVELOP A PRODUCTION CONSORTIUM - I believe that development of
production consortium should be the ultimate goal for the Cable
Television Division. Cable television currently provides for these
types of programming - local origination, public access, educational
access, and government access.
Local origination is programming developed and produced by the cable
operator. Public access is programming produced by the public at large,
without censorship, and with the full protection of the first amendment.
Educational access is programming produced by schools primarily for
educational or institutional purpose. Government access is programming
produced and aired by the government. The government channel is not
subject to first amendment challenges.
The consortium should not conflict with the local origination production
of the cable operator nor would the consortium be responsible for public
access television. The consortium would act as a production company for
its members and as a distribution point. Programs would be the property
of consortium members and would be aired on the new Mount Prospect
Community Television Channel or aired on the member channels.
The consortium could be structured as:
1. A body separate from direct Village administration. The consortium
would have a governing body comprised of trustees, citizens, and member
representation. It would be funded by member fees. It would be
directed by an Executive Director. Its function would be programming;
or
2. A body separate from direct Village administration, but with a
contract with the Village to handle Franchise issues, and programming
for the Village. A governing Board and Executive Director would be as
in the first example; or
3. A Department of the Village, reporting to the Village Manager, with
responsibility for public information, franchise issues, and programming
for the Village and consortium members.
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The consortium would need a staff of four full-time employees and two
part-time employees plus volunteers - depending on the type of functions
and programming commitments. The consortium would need a mobile van,
approximate cost $150,000, for remote shoots and a studio to provide for
the increase in production. The cost of a studio and equipment could be
provided through the cable operator, as a public access studio in ?fount
Prospect has never been provided. The estimated cost for additional
studio and portable equipment is $116,000, plus the cost of the studio
construction. Total equipment cost is estimated at $266,000 plus
construction.
The assumption for payment of these facilities is 1) continued full
support of the Village, 2) continued financial support of the
membership, 3) rental of the studio facilities, 4) productions for
outside agencies, 5) studio construction and equipment costs paid for by
cable operator, and 6) possible elimination of public access by the
operator with funds going to the consortium to provide public access
programming and training.
The first step to providing more programming on Channel 63 and for
polishing the look of the programming is to hire sufficient staff. The
recommendations are a full-time production assistant; to continue with
a half time career intern; and continue to use, when possible, college
interns.
The second step is for the Board to determine the philosophical and
financial commitment for programming its channel. Once that direction
is given, the Cable Administrator will present a plan for implementation
that can be honed by the Board.
Any of the plans presented have the concerns of number of personnel,
staffing hours, salary, benefits, location, and equipment.
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groups have to say about Mount Prospecl issues
lil — Happy Hour; Ambulance Fee
42 —Tax increment Financing (TIF)
p3—Representation; Referendums
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Quest For Peace
Channel 63 begins a series which will demonstrate
that individuals in a democracy can Make a Sig-
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produced by the Citizen Education for Peace
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Red', gas is a colorless, odorless. radioactive gas
that has been IOund seeping into the basements
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how you can test for this poisonous gas in you,
home See the schedule for dales and limes
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new programs produced by the Cable Television
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The Cable Television Division is looking for a
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By Anne Marie Ligas
It's a place where off-the-wall
humor, impersonations and irrever-
ence are the order of the day.
R's also a place where a group of
young television enthusiasts work
tong hours and put forth their best
serious efforts.
Where can one find such a diverse
display of talent? Just tune into Elk
Grove Village's Cable Channel Six.
"I get to come here and be a hma-
tic," said station manager Alex
e, whose recent on -air antics
dressung as Dracula and Santa
Claus.
Channel Six produces a variety of
original shows, like Ralph the Robot,
Koffee Klatch, Game of the Week, and
the wirest adifitionsofIrma'sKitchen
and Elk Grove This Week. Old movies,
or "classics" as the station manager
tikes to call them, ate also a dank,
George is currently talking with
Continental Gable about the pos-
sibility ate to neighboring
communities of Ro ling Meadows,
Roffman Estates, Palatine and Buf-
falo Grove, in addition the the 6,9011
Elk Grove homes that already receive
the signal
The mood at Channel Six is laid
back. "We laugh a lot here," George
sand. But it's obvious that the job does
get done.
The station is on the air for about fig
Fours each week, and the work is done
entirely by one intern, one part-time
and four zany full-time employees.
Take, for example, sports producer
Nick Buscemi, who guest -hosted a
recent episode of Koffee Klatch. He
sat under hot studio lights for the half-
hour show, wearing a parka and
gloves, superimposed on a back-
ground the snow storm raging out- .
side. His callers answered difficult
r%ns like. "Row many days does
uary have during leap year?"
and the first caller even got it wrong.
But then again, the average age of the
viewers who phoned in was eleven.
The reason that many of the shows
cater to kids is that the staff members
are jag kulsthemselves, Most ofthem
aro younger than 30, and for some, this
is their first foray into professional
television. Well, maybe "profes-
sional" isn't quite right.
But Channel Six has come a tong
way since it landed on the air"three or
four" years ago. When the station first
originated, noon really knows for
rare,
Not even its founder, Bill Kelly, the
former station manager who recently
moved to California to seek fame, or at
least fortune, as a scriptwriter. Kelly
began the station, which is run by the
Elk Grove Park District, with a bor-
rowed camera and a playback deck, in
what he termed "a modest log studio."
It is now housed in an ample studio
at one end of the park's Leisure Fit-
ness Centre, 999 Leicester, complete
with all sorts of highly technical
equipment.
The ever -popular Ralph the Robot, a
children's show featuring Elk Grove
kids, was Kelly's brainchild. A true
Renaissance man, he built the remote-
controlled robot, wrote the scripts,
Capakilg the spkit of Cable Channel Six is sports producer Nick Busarmi, who
hosted this recent eptoode of Kof oNotch ' aparka andglomin torlorof the
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performed Ralph's voice, wrote the t dories, local sports, police and com-
shows's original opening music and munity calender are covered in each
even sang the lyrics.
Not to be outdone, Alex George has { They alsocoveredelection issumfor
his own baby in the works, a "fight- lad November's referendum, and are
hearted fantasy mini-series" called currently running a forum on AIDS
Space Corp. It will feature local talent several times a mouth.
and high-tech special effects. Contrary to the obvious first impres-
But not everything that the station sions, there is a method to the mad -
produces is aimed at children. In their ness at Channel Six. As Buscemi said
newest venture, Elk Grove This Week, during his stint on Koffee Klatch,
host Brian Wingert spotlights events the viewing audience can have a good
in and around the village. Three news time."
snowstorm ragkg outside. looking on (at *it) is the stations popular asatlon, Ralph
@w Robot.
"That's what we do bere at til
Su, we put out good programming so
The vlerg nudieuce aren't the
only o win give t an pro
grafi ming. The Elk Grove Park Dis-
trict keeps close tabs on then
which the station manager says is "no
"We have a sense of what they
want," George said.
But the reins of control are loose,
and as a result, imaginations flourish.
Kelly and George summed it up best
with their tongue-in-cheek
tion.
"We can do whatever the bell we
w „ rally
sea
"Within reason," tbeywere quick to
add in unison.
Kelly thought about it for a moment,
"But; we can't overthrow local gov-
ernment. We can't stalk and kill vil-
lage officials,"
"Well," George chastised him,
laughing, "every job has its
limitations."
Mid
ti-toWn, Elk Gr6�eiwba�MJ,�,
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cable networkset's Oct., 1 gtart-.."'
LY,YDA;VEJ�M�C rriv v Each O the tcon that interest wruer ade
Grove Village ±6 200 W use locally- Wild this up to be al coanm umikq
usr» channel ... Lt's going to have a real
Members of a regional cable Bele• nndded programming for ane yeaer the pica, the will be . local,flavor, and well nuke sure ev
vision group that includes Elk Grove aired for 42 hours per week over has a part in it,,, Petri said.
village and three other towns are these Rowan' ° Chau) . The equipment area il ,tic=
tting Oct. i as the start-up date for ,z which now mainly "air a y sistanm that is needed to get"tbe'
rmulti•town cable aetwork strem of written notices — known project off the ground is bei
ng pro-
The network wiil use Elk Grove as which
w by �, coninninity-orient- for the rather thanjust $lnContinental In a �
'ark iarstrict television studios as its' "`lt'e want to Channel 6 used da`
pro mini will be produced for character generation, tion. o one � ..ash four Lw
d shown there cable Channel 6 to watches tib said Elly Grove torvepN ,fie ted �
ubscribers in Buffalo Grove, Eck Village Trustee Jamew,P.,.cods,to be as 4e $100 000 �
firded
ove Village, Roffman Estates and is the s cable * a Pard ala
cling Meadows. P Is unde resentekive � have , apear4 thaw t Oq,60d W
about joining the lira rp "`tFo'rs , start Eck Grave Cable Channel 6.
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CLOSEUP
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Nick Buscemi has seen the rap.
id growth of Elk Grove's Channel
6 right before his eyes.
When former station manager
Bill Kelly started the municipal
television station four years ago,
it was a two -camera operation.
Now Channel 6 uses seven camer-
as and has a remote van capable
of shooting a three -camera pro-
duction.
"When I started I% years ago,
we did mostly local program-
ming," Buscemi said. "Since then
we've done specials on the Cubs
in Arizona, the Sox in Florida and
the Bears in Platteville. We're
also doing a special on Wake Is-
land in Hawaii."
Channel 6 will expand even fur-
ther next fall when it becomes a
community network. Beginning
Oct. l (tentatively) the Park Dis-
trict -owned station also will
serve Buffalo Grove, Hoffman
Estates, Rolling Meadows and
Palatine.
The 29 -year-old Oak Lawn resi-
dent obtained his job as sports
producer without applying for it.
Buscemi was a part-time produc-
tion assistant at Channel s when
he applied at Cablenet in Mount
Prospect. Kelly obtained the ap-
T • A I
Nick Buscemi
plication from Cablenet boss Jim
Mitchell and asked Buscemi to
come in for an interview.
"I was surprised by the studio
and thought it was a great oppor-
tunity," he said. '"They wanted
me as a sports producer, and
that's a dream job for me."
Buscemi said the key to the sta-
tion's success is the teamwork in-
volving himself, cable coordina-
tor Alex George, and production
assistants Brian Wingert and Bri-
gid Donohue.
"We constantly bounce ideas
off each other, and without them
it wouldn't be possible. The
reward is what we see on Channel
6."
Another factor in Channel 6's
growth is the presence of park
district director and station man-
ager Jack Claes. "As long as he is
in charge, the sky is the limit for
Channel 6," Buscemi said.
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INSIDELECIBURIVETT
been able to take away," says Jeff
Millman, the creative director
who guides Morris through life.
Although Nine Lives is the
number -one brand (Burnett
handles 54 brands that are number
one or two in their categories),
"The cat -food business is very
competitive now because it's so
lucrative," Millman says. In 1987,
he launched a 'Morris for
President" campaign, which
generated tremendous publicity,
to adjust the perception of Morris
in the marketplace, Morris has
been cared for by his "Mom' for 18
years, but this domesticity was an
alienating assumption to modern
women. And his finicky nature
could also be perceived as
arrogance, "Morris is running for
President as someone who's
indignant about cats being served
all this other cat food,' says
Millman. The tongue-in-cheek
campaign "restaged Morris
without changing him,'
ne of Leo's most closely
held philosophies was,
advertising must capture the
'inherent drama' of a product,
'what the manufacturer had in
mind when he conceived the
product,' he wrote.
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McDonald's is that everybody
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INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
TO: Director Public Works
FROM: Deputy Director Public Works
DATE: November 29, 1988
SUBJECT: Computerized Mapping System
The 1988/89 budget includes funds for a computerized mapping
system. This a,ot=m was to include a baso mop and sewer map
which were needed to satisfy our requirements under the M.S.D.
sewer rehab ICAP agreement.
Over the past six months, I have researched a number of mapping
systems. Most of these systems were mapping -only systems that
were owned and operated by the various consulting firma. These -
firms would create the base map and one additional layer map
(sanitary sewers) from existing mops and field data that we would
supply them. They would then compile the information and produce
a set of maps for our use. Any future layers; i.e., water
system, tree inventory' sign inventory, storm sewer system, would
be at an additional coat' Also, any updated location data would
have to be inserted into their system and, again, at an addition-
al coat, The coot of these systems ranged from $40,000 to
$50,000 and, again, were strictly mapping systems.
A new concept in computerized mopping systems is geographic
information systems (GlS). GIS is an automated mapping and
facilities management system that produces a graphic image based
on the indicated search of the data buae. The system can, for
instance, generate a map indicating the locations of all the fire
hydrants in a particular service district. This system is not
simply e mapping tool. It is u geographic information syotrm.
It cu"ld also provide txo dote or the lest check for each
hydrant, type of hydrant, size or water main that serves it, and
any pertinent information contained in the data base.
Because this type of system is a relational data based ayat,m,
various types of maps could be created from telephone numbers,
names, addresses, zoning statuses, or any other unique attributes
available within our data bane. A GIS system could be utilized
by all other Village departments.
I have investigated and seen two GIS systems; one by Austin
McDaniel Corporation (AmC), and the other by Bvai^eaa Records
Cocvvcebvn. Both are comparable in cnnt, but it is my opinion
that the Austin wcnameln system far exceeds the other.
Memo to Dizectnr Public wnrxn
re Computeciz Mapping System
November 29, 1788
Page Two
Austin McDeniels has submitted a proposal to develop e geographic
data hose (base map) from the 95 (half -quarter section each)
street and parcel maps we currently have. On this base map, AMC
will model all our water and sewer facilities. Valves, manholes
and parcels will each be assigned a unique identifying attribute
which will allow additional data to be associated with the
labeled items. All GIS software, manuals, documentation and
training enabling us to do aIl future updates, as well as
creation of future muualo in-house, are also included in their
proposal.
Austin McDani=ls provided me with o list or current users. I
have consulted with some of these references and all feedback wan
oxcellent. The city of Elgin is also in its final stage of
purchasing o szs system and it is their staff's recommendation to
go with Austin NcDaniola^ They have appropriated $400,000 over
the next four years for development of a mapping system.
Hardware requirements for this system is o combination of an IBM
Model 80 microcomputer for the graphics and an IBM AS400 minicom-
putec for the collection, manipulation and display of the -
geographic -related data. The fact that this system was developed
around the IBM A5400 is another plus in my evaluation of this GIS
system. Under a separate memo, I have explained the benefits or
e multi-user system for our Public Works administration computer.
This adds to the further utilization or the IBM A6400 by driving
this system and making it available to all other Village depart-
ments via a modem and the existing IBM System 36 at the Village
*all,
IBM xes submitted a quote for the Model 80 configuration,
including hardware and associated operating ayotmmo. Total coat
is $10,57B. The coat of the A5400 is addressed in the Public
Works administration computer system memo,
It is my recommendation that we purchase the geographicinforma-
tion system from Austin ncDaniels C *01,'769tion for ����� and the
hardware from IBM at a cost of 00, Funds for this proposed
purchase are provided for in the current 1988/89 bvduet,
A;-, Z a= � _', -
Glen R. Andler
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-USTIN MCDANIEL _ORPORATION
ENGINEERING SERVICES AND SOFTWARE
500 N. MORAIN SUITE 1250 KENNEWICK, WA 99336 509-783-6940
1139 -88 -AMC
October 17, 1988
Village of Mt. Prospect
Public Works Center
11 S. Pine Street
Mt. Prospect, IL 60056
Attention: Mr. Glen Andler
Dear Sir:
Please accept this letter as Austin McDaniel Corporation's offer to provide
software, consulting, and related services in support of Mt. Prospect's
purchase of software license and implementation of AMC's Advanced Geographic
Information System (AGIS).
Software Description:
The Advanced Geographic Information System (ALIS) is a software system
providing for the collection, manipulation, and display of geographically
related data utilizing relational database capabilities and interactive data
driven graphics. The software is operable in stand-alone workstation,
workstation network, and mainframe -to -workstation computing environments.
Screen interfaces (applications) are completely user definable.
Deliverables: 1) AGIS software, manuals and documentation
2) Two days on-site instruction
Basemap Preparation/Facilities Modeling:
AMC will develop the Mt. Prospect geographic database (basemap) from the
approximately 95 (half -quarter section each) street and parcel maps (95 water
maps and 95 sewer maps) to be provided by Mt. Prospect. On this basemap, AMC
will model, via proprietary ALIS software, the water and sewer facilities for
the Village. Valves, manholes and parcels will each be assigned a unique
identifying attribute which will allow additional data to be associated with
the labeled items. AMC will provide Mt. Prospect a sample basemap product for
approval within two weeks of project start.
Deliverables: 1) 95 Fitted AutoCAD (Release 10) files in both electronic
media (floppy disc) and hard copy formats.
2) Preloaded AGIS database
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October 17, 1988
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COST
Software - AGIS single workstation license $ 8,000.00
Basemap Preparation
TOTAL (due upon project completion) $40,500.00
Estimated Time of Delivery: 90 days
Respectfully submitted,
C
Boyd Fricke
President
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ENGINEERING SERVICES AND SOFTWARE
500 N. MORAIN SUITE 1250 KENNEWICK, WA 99336 509-783-6940
1145 -88 -AMC
October 21, 1988
Village of Mt. Prospect
Public Works Center
11 S. Pine Street
Mt. Prospect, IL 60056
Attention: Mr. Glen Andler
Dear Sir:
Please accept this letter as Austin McDaniel Corporation's offer to sell the
following recommended configuration:
QUOTATION
1) AUTOCAD Release 10 Software $2,950.00
2) GTCO Model 1724L (C Size) Digitizer w/16
Button Cursor, .001" Resolution 2,269.00
$5,219.00
Less Package Discount 950.00
TOTAL $4,269.00
Option A: GTCO Model 2436L (D Size) add $800.00
Option B: Summagraphics 12 x 18" (B size)
w/ 4 Button Cursor deduct $600.00
Respectfully submitted,
Boyd A. icke
President
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October 17, 1988
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GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Austin McDaniel Corporation's software solution is known as the Advanced
Geographic Information System and is referred to hereinafter as AGIS.
AGIS incorporates large scale database management techniques with state-of-
the-art graphics display techniques, all occurring in a minicomputer
(server)/workstation network or stand alone microcomputer environment. The
software has no inherent database size limitation. AGIS allows the
assimilation of information from three categories:
1) Existing Computerized Text Data - typically resident on user
administrative computer system
2) Existing Bulk Data Sources - Census DIME and US Geological Survey
Digital Line Graph and Digital Elevation Models, where available,
3) Non Digital Data - City Engineering Drawings, Quarter Section Maps
Parcel and Subdivision Maps (digitized via proprietary procedure
utilizing AUTOCAD or similar packages).
AGIS is a geographic system in which every attribute is associated with a
location. Parcel, water and power, and quarter section maps which contain
additional, detailed information are the most desirable source. These "maps"
are digitized utilizing micro CAD software such as AUTOCAD and the AGIS
mapping subset in such a manner that the source maps and drawings are not
merely reproduced. Instead the intelligence contained on the maps is
extracted and associated yielding a new map which is not only a high quality
image but also a data source for assimilation into AGIS. DIME files and any
other existing computerized data are similarly handled.
Once these information sources are processed and combined, AGIS allows
database interrogation and display via data driven graphics. Any attribute
can be located from geography; any geography can be located via attribute.
Example - Draw local street and property network centered on a telephone
number, name, address, or other unique attribute available within the user
database.
AGIS includes the capabilities to display a street network or any CAD
created basemap. This street network data may be derived from sources
such as a Census DIME File, from User originated Geographic Data, or
from a combination. Such data can be queried, updated and can act as a
framework for the assignment of additional, (nongeographic) attributes.
AGIS includes the ability to perform interactive attribute matching and
overlay analysis for all existing data files via geography or other
common criteria.
AGIS includes the abilities to generate reports or displays locating
attributes located within a given distance from any other attribute.
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October 17, 1988
Page 4
AGIS includes the abilities to perform polygon searches.
AGIS includes on-line edit capabilities.
AGIS includes the ability to create database file listings.
AGIS has no inherent limitations to the number of "layers" or
database size which can be developed.
The AGIS system is fully operational in an IBM PC AT compatible
environment. AMC recommends 80386 workstations for AGIS users as the
hardware configuration providing the best price/performance ratio and
allowing low cost, incremental addition of additional
workstations/terminals. Larger installations may utilize a network and
server.
AGIS is a true relational database product which utilizes ORACLE as the
database module or kernel. Because graphics functions are accomplished
by the "distributed" workstations, AGIS can be installed on a wide
variety of servers or on a stand-alone workstation.
Austin McDaniel Corporation is initiating development of an AGIS version
to specifically exploit the unique features of IBM's new AS400 family of
computers, thereby providing unprecedented ease of implementation and
economy for existing System 36/38 customers desiring Geographic
Information System capabilities.
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October 17, 1988
Page 6
COMPANY INFORMATION
Austin McDaniel Corporation is a publicly traded corporation with its
principal place of business located at 500 N. Morain, Suite 1250, Kennewick,
WA 99336. Austin McDaniel Corporation has been providing high performance
software solutions since 1981 to municipal, utility and architect/engineering
customers in the United States and Europe. Hardware and software contracts
have varied in value from $5,000 to $500,000 per transaction. A partial list
of clients and end users follows:
Control Data Corporation
Consumer Power Company
Florida Power Company
Yankee Atomic Power
Houston Light and Power
Duke Power
Carolina Power & Light
Westinghouse Electric Corporation
National Marine Fisheries service
Northeast Utilities Service Company
United Engineers and Constructors
Stone and Webster Engineering Corp.
Public Service Electric and Gas
Arkansas Power & Light
Johnson Controls Iowa Electric Power Company
City of Kennewick Portland General Electric Corp.
Umatilla Electric Coop. Assoc. Benton County Public Utility District
County of Benton, Washington Washington Public Power Supply System
(contacts are available upon request)
Austin McDaniel Corporation software involves extensive use of graphics,
memory expansions and communication to peripherals, micro and mainframe
computers. Austin McDaniel Corporation has utilized and furnished hardware by
a variety of manufacturers and is uniquely qualified in all facets of
hardware/software integration.
Village of Mount Prospect -
Mount Prospect, Illinois
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
TO: John Fulton Dixon, Village Manager
FROM: David C. Jepson, Finance Director
DATE: January 5, 1989
SUBJECT: Purchase of Word Processing Equipment and Personal Computers
The English Computer Study that was completed in 1986 identified Village computer
and word processing needs and recommended e three -phased approach to responding to
t»uan needs. The first phase included the replacement of the Village's {BM
System 34 computer with an IBM System 36 computer, along with related ourtwarn.
The second and third phases included the acquisition of personal computers in most
departments and the replacement of the ten Exxon word processors then in use.
There have been some changes in the needs which were identified and also there
have been technological changes, but basically the phased approach outlined in the
English Study is still appropriate for the village.
The first phase was completed in the summer and fell or 1987 and portions of the
aeroou and third phonua were addressed in January 1988. Various departmental
needs have been reevaluated and the authorization to proceed with the remaining
additional purchases is being requested at this time.
With funds that are remaining from the 1987 bond issue and amounts that were
included in the 1988/89 budget, the following items are being requested:
Village Manager's Office
Village Clerk's Offic
Finance Department
Planning a Zoning
Fire Department
Public Works Department
- 1 Word procmmouc Replacement
- 1 word Processor Replacement
- l word Processor Replacement
- 1 Personal Computer/Word Processor
- 1 Personal Computer
- New Computer System to replace
J word pcoceennco
The first three items are to replace existing Exxon wqzu Processors that were
purchased in 1984. Exxon no longer manufacturers word processors and as aresult,
maintenance on the machines is a continuing problem. The English Study recommen-
ded that the Exxon Word Processors be replaced with personal computers (PC's)
because u PC performs all the functions of a word processor at about half the
cost. These machines will be replaced with IBM ps/z mouo1 »o pc'e with laser
printers. 4 laser printer provides the high-quality printing capabilities which
are needed for the correspondence and reports that come from these offices.
John Fulton Dixon
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Purchase of Word Processing Equipment and Personal Computers
The PC in Planning and Zoning is also being requested to replace an Exxon Word
Processor. The requested computer is an IBM P5/2 Model 8O which will be capable
of xuru processing and of using the Engineering graphics package and the computer-
ized mapping system proposed for Public wvrke,
The pc for the Fire Department is specialized equipment that will be used for
software that has been developed in response to the Emergency Planning and
Community Right -to -Know Act of 1986 (SARA Title III). The Act provides that local
governments must have emergency plans in-place to respond to hazardous conditions
from chemicals and toxic materials within their jurisdiction. The software was
developed to allow the Fire Department to pre-program their response to each
facility which has known chemicals or toxic materials. The computer program will
actually produce a blueprint or the structure containing the toxic materials,
identify the locations where they are stored, print the potential hazards that can
develop~ and the planned response. The software was developed to use on an Apple
lIx computer. An Apple IIx can interface with an IBM computer, and it is my
understanding that the savings from implementing the software on the Apple zzx
warrants the exception to purchasing only IBM hardware.
-
The Public Works Department had anticipated replacing three °vcu procoonncn in the
current year and eventually replacing 1 DEC pc and 2 zan PC's. Glen xnuler has
reviewed the advantages and disadvantages of stand-alone word processors, a
network of PC's (local area network or LAN) and a multi-user minicomputer system.
In conjunction with this review. Glen also considered the requirements of the
computerized mapping ovatvm that was included in the current year's budget. Some
of Glen's findings are: 1) Independent word pcoconeura do not allow secretarial
personnel and other administrative personnel access to common files or communica-
tion capability with the Village's computer; 2) LAN's are difficult to implement
and can be expensive oaoou upon the number of terminals; 3) a minicomputer has
greater communication capabilities and is necessary to implement the computerized
mapping system. (8 copy of Glen's memo is attached.) The minicomputer a/otom is
the best long-range computer equipment for the Public Works Department.
The minicomputer system proposed for Public Works is IBM's A5/400 system which
represents the latest technology available. The system can communicate with the
Village's IBM System 36, it is expandable, and it will operate the computerized
mapping system.
Based upon State of Illinois joint -purchasing prices, the total cost of the first
five items listed on the previous page is estimated to be $32,500 and the last
item is estimated at $42,000, Funds are available from the portion or the 1987
bond issue which was designated for computer equipment and from the 1988/89
budget. It is our intention to solicit proposals from each or the manufacturers
and all or the computer omceo in this area.
It is my recommendation that we request the Village Board to waive the bidding
pcuc°dvrnv and authorize the Village Manager to purchase the above equipment at
State contract prices or the lowest proposals that can be obtained.
Village of `~Mount Prospect -
Mount Prospect, Illinois
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
TO: Director of Public Works
FROM; Deputy Director of Public Works
DATE: November 29, 1988
5U83; Public Works Computer System
Over the past am months I have been evaluating the Department's
current personal computer hardware, software applications and
word processing equipment. Below is a listing of Jvot some of
the major deficiencies inherent with our current eyaccme:
`
Word prucaonoco
Exxon outdated - manufacturer out of business
Constant repairs
Independent disk piling system by user
Purchase Order Tracking System
Files getvu large � l r o for current hardware
Duplication of existing Village system
Duplicated data entry
Complaint Tracking System
Files far exceed current hardware capabilities
No ability to eoceom entire historical data buac
Inability to check on current status of complaints
Personal Computer Hardware
Too small for current uooe and projected future uses
In order to eliminate these deficiencies and also have the long
range flexibility to expand our administrative information
system, I looked at two possible configurations. One being o
local area network (LAN) of microcomputers and the other a
multi-user minicomputer system. Also per the direction of the
Village Board to standardize on IBM, I only consulted IBM for
pricing quoton.
The administrative office of the department is currently staffed
by three full time secretaries and one part-time. l therefore
based our immediate hardware needs on three workstations for the
secretaries and one workstation at the main (server) computer. l
also looked at the possible projected future growth of six
additional workstations. When we consider the total cost of o
LAN with ten workstations it is approximately the same as the
cost of a multi-user mini -computer system.
LAN systems are relatively now and are still under development,
whereas the multi-user system has been in place for a long period
of time and in fact far exceeds in overall size, efficiency
and expandability. However most important it would be compatible
with the Village's system 36.
Here are just a few of the benefits of a multi -veer system or
more specifically the IBM xS400,
° Centralized file systems
* Ability to maintain computer historical files of complaint
tracking system
* Direct tie into Village purchase order tracking system via
modem - use cable company INE[ linea to eliminate phone
line charges
* Reduction in data entry time for Finance Department of
purchase urueca
* Reduction in data entry time for Finance Department of
time sheets.
* Centralized inventory files
* Use of Public Works data base and Village data base
for geographic mapping system
* Accessibility of geographic mapping system via the
Village's system 36 for other departments use.
Based on the above benefits it is my recommendation that we focus -
on a multi-user system for the administrative offices of the
Public Works Department. I further recommend that we proceed
with the purchase of an IBM AS400 system at a cost not to exceed
$42,100.00. This proposed purchase will meat both our current and
future administrative needs and also accommodate the upcoming
purchase or a geographic mapping system. Funds for this
proposed purchase are available in the currant 1988/89
budget.
Please see the IBM xS400 overview o»eatu and proposed purchase
costs which are attached.
GRA/eh
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IBM AS/400 OFFICE OVERVIEW
IBM AS/400 OFFICE, LANGUAGE DICTIONARIES, QUERY, AND BUSINESS
GRAPHICS UTILITY
IBM's new, comprehensive, integrated office software is designed to run on all
models of the IBM AS/400 system. The IBM AS/400 Office is designed to be used by
a wide range of customers; small to large organizations, and novice to expert end
users.
IBM AS/400 Office provides you with the ability to create and revise documents and
notes. Graphs and images can be included in your documents when they are printed.
A powerful spell check and hyphenation capability are available. A document can
be written to a chosen reading level, Grades 4 through 16. The proofreading aid
can flag any words beyond the specified grade level After a document or note is
complete, it can be mailed electronically to anyone in the network by keying the
user -ID address or by selecting from a predefined distribution list. If the re-
cipient's address is unknown, it can be quickly located using the system directory.
Calendars are provided so you can schedule daily activities, meetings, conference
rooms, and equipment. The calendar may also be used to start applications at
specified dates and times.
An easy-to-use, menu -driven query gives even the novice user the ability to extract
vital, up-to-date information from the data base to facilitate decision making and
problem solving. This information also can be included easily in a document or
report.
Application Program Interfaces (APIs) enhance the flexibility of Office by allowing
you to further integrate Office with your own line -of -business applications.
IBM AS/400 Office is easy to learn and use. It is the answer to a wide range of
your office requirements today and in the future.
These results can be achieved by using the IBM AS/400 Office, Language Dictionaries,
Query, and Business Graphics Utility Licensed Programs. Image is integrated into
the office environment using a scanner and IBM Personal Computers with image
software.
5728 -WPI IBM AS/400 Office
5728 -DCT IBM AS/400 Language Dictionaries
5728-QU1 IBM AS/400 Query
5728-DS1 IBM AS/400 Business Graphics Utility (BGU)
The IBM AS/400 Office licensed program is a new offering designed to provide you
with an easy-to-use, productive, integrated office solution. IBM AS/400 Office
menus and screens utilize the dependent display System Application Architecture
(SAA) user interface standards. AS/400 Office can increase productivity of end
users, from the novice to the expert user
SOLUTIONS
The Office software provides a wide range of integrated office functions that in-
clude.
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• Full -function text processing with proofreading aids
• Proofreading aids that provide spelling verification and correction assistance,
hyphenation assistance, synonym aid, and grade level analysis
• Flexible calendar management support
A system directory that allows direct access when sending mail, and distrib-
ution lists that can be tailored to the end user's requirements
Full mail handling capability that allows Office to interchange documents with
other IBM Office software and hardware. Library Services function provides
the user with management of documents, PC objects, storing of various types
of information and with dynamic retrieval of this information.
• IBM AS/400 PC Support that tightly integrates the IBM Personal Computer with
AS/400 system resources and server functions, such as data transfer, file
serving, print serving, communications and office integration
• Query for all end users to be able to extract and analyze data from the system
data base. The results can be formatted into reports, merged with text docu-
ments, directed to displays, printers, or saved in a data base file.
• Business Graphics Utility (BGU) enables all end users to create, modify, store,
print, and plot business graphs
• Making it possible for scanned image objects that are captured by IBM Personal
Computers to be stored in AS/400 folders and embedded in documents created with
the AS/400 system.
PRODUCTIVITY
Easy-to-use operating characteristics including menu -driven, system -guided opera-
tion for the novice, and menu bypass and line commands in word processing for the
experienced user are provided.
The main office menu can be tailored to meet your requirements. You can create
your own new menus.
Online and hard copy documentation are aimed at both beginning and experienced
users. Index search handles natural language help requests for the novice user.
Task interruption allows the end user to react to new work and to move through
office tasks without having to end one task to get to another task.
The PC Support Organizer menu provided with the AS/400 PC Support licensed program
allows a mixture of IBM AS/400 Office and PC functions on the same PC menu.
GROWTH
When you upgrade your hardware, the same office software is used so there will be
no unexpected end-user learning curves.
As more function is required, graphics, image and query programs, can be used with
the AS/400 Office licensed program.
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An Application Programming Interface (API) is provided so you can integrate AS/400
Office with your business applications. Office Library, mail, text processing,
security and directory functions are directly available to your applications
through Office APIs.
Planned availability August 1988.
AS/400 ELECTRONIC CUSTOMER SUPPORT
IBM AS/400 Electronic Customer Support is an innovative approach designed to assist
you in becoming more productive. Electronic Customer Support an integrated set
of functions which enhance your ability to service and support any environment,
from a single system to complex systems and networks. In addition to locally
available functions, AS/400 Electronic Customer Support provides access to both
IBM service and marketing support systems. Because of its simplicity and ease-
of-use characteristics, customers with medium or small installations, where data
processing knowledge or experience may be limited, are now able to more easily
configure and support their systems.
The benefits are not limited to end users. Electronic Customer Support enables
IBM Authorized Marketing Assistants to support systems and networks from a central
site. The partnership between these organizations, IBM Authorized Agents, and IBM
results in enhanced service and support to you, the IBM AS/400 customer.
Electronic Customer Support functions enhance your ability to resolve problems,
and maximize system availability by providing timely response to your service and
support needs.
HIGHLIGHTS
Access to local and remote question and answer data base
Access to support and planning information
• Technical information exchange
• Resource and configuration management
• Assistance in managing hardware or software problems
• Remote service support and copy screen image
• Included as part of the OS/400
ACCESS TO QUESTION AND ANSWER DATA BASES
The Question and Answer (Q&A) facility gives you access to information, stored as
questions and answers, on either a local or remote system. This information is
initially supplied by IBM with the operating system. Additional data may be sup-
plied by you, or any supplier of customer support. The creator of a data base may
modify it. Questions may be submitted by the user to a Q&A coordinator who may
answer the question and can also add the question and its corresponding answer to
the Q&A data base. The Q&A coordinator can also submit questions to a remote Q&A
data base on another AS/400 or an IBM support system.
Q&A includes the following features:
• Initial local Q&A data base(s) provided by IBM
• Multiple Q&A data bases par system
Access to IBM supplied national or international data base
• Users or other software suppliers can create their own question and answer data
bases, local or remote, reflecting any application or industry
• A Q&A data base can be accessed by multiple AS/400 systems.
ACCESS TO SUPPORT AND PLANNING INFORMATION
The support and planning information access facility allows an AS/400 customer to
gain access to current IBM product support information.
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This access to I. mink is provided via a no -chart , dial connection to the IM
Information Network. Applications include a range of offerings. For example:
• Announcement Letters
• Education Announcements and schedules
• Publications
• Technical support information and IBN Technical Bulletins
TECHNICAL INFORMATION EXCHANGE
The technical information exchange function allows your system to transmit data
files to, or receive data files from an IBM support system.
RESOURCE AND CONFIGURATION MANAGEMENT
The AS/400 helps you perform resource and configuration management by maintaining
level and location information of the installed hardware and software.
In addition, Electronic Customer Support provides functions to maintain, copy, list
and display the inventory of all installed hardware.
ASSISTANCE IN MANAGING HARDWARE OR SOFTWARE PROBLEMS
AS/400 is designed with automated functions that allow the user to solve problems
rapidly with minimum disruption of processing. This is accomplished by:
• Hardware designed to detect and diagnose its own problems and report them to
the system.
• First failure data capture on select system problems
• Concurrent problem management which enables the operator to manage system
problems, while the AS/400 continues normal operations. The AS/400 operator
may access concurrent problem management from easy-to-use menus or directly
with commands.
Concurrent problem management includes:
— A problem analysis and resolution function that guides an AS/400 operator
in isolating the cause of system -detected hardware, licensed internal code,
and some software problems.
— A problem analysis facility that helps an AS/400 operator to isolate or
describe the cause of a problem observed by the operator, but not detected
by the system.
— A problem log that enables an AS/400 operator to track and manage each
defined problem and all service actions performed on the system,
— A Program Temporary Fix (PTF) manager that assists the AS/400 operator in
managing software and licensed internal code changes made to the system.
— System service tools that provide the experienced AS/400 person access to
vertical licensed internal code (previously called microcode) service fa-
cilities.
REMOTE SERVICE SUPPORT AND COPY SCREEN IMAGE
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Electronic Customer Support provides a connection to the IBM Service Support System
following execution of the local problem determination and isolation procedures.
For hardware failures that do not disable system operation, AS/400 Electronic
Customer Support provides a fast path for dispatching a service representative with
the replacement part(s).
For software or licensed internal code problems, notification of the failure and
the related symptoms are sent to the IBM Service System. A file of known problems
is searched, and, if available, a corrective fix is transmitted electronically to
the requesting machine. IBM software service personnel are notified if it is not
a known problem.
Electronic Customer Support is also used by customers or service personnel to order
specific corrective or preventive PTFs, reducing the time required to resolve
problems.
The AS/400 also provides the capability to install, test and redistribute Program
Temporary Fixes (PTFs) to another system. The PTFs can be applied remotely to the
target system.
For software, licensed internal code or hardware problems, the copy screen image
function allows a service representative or a central support site to do remote
problem determination directly on your system. Copy screen image allows any two
workstations, local or remote, to display the same images. Both workstations must
have been previously defined to the system. This allows the service representative
to view the display as the AS/400 operator is proceeding through the steps that
preceded the problem. Conversely, copy screen image allows the service represen-
tative to control the job while you view the displays.
INCLUDED AS PART OF OS/400
The Electronic Customer Support software is included and distributed with the Op-
erating System/400 at no additional charge.
Access to IBMLink functions is available for 12 months. Continued access is
available with IBM branch office authorization.
Electronic access to service for hardware and software is dependent on standard
AS/400 maintenance agreements and warranties.
PLANNED AVAILABILITY
Electronic Customer Support functions will be available in two stages. Those
functions with planned availability of August 1988, include:
Problem management facilities
• Access to service for AS/400 products
• Access to IBMLink applications
• Local Question and Answer support
• Remote Question and Answer support
• Resource and Configuration Management
Those functions with planned availability of November 1988, include:
• The ability to print remote files from the marketing support systems via 3270
print emulation.
• Technical information exchange (send/receive files from IBM)
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IBM AS/400 SYSTEM OVERVIEW
The IBM Application System/400 (tm) is a new family of products designed to offer
solutions for commercial data processing, office and communications environments
as well as to provide simple, consistent programmer and end-user interfaces for
businesses of all sizes.
An extensive array of applications for manufacturing, distribution, construction,
education, legal, and hotel management are announced for the IBM AS/400 System.
In addition to the solutions available from IBM, many applications will be available
from non -IBM sources providing a resource for industry specific solutions.
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, Village of Mount Prospect �
Mount Prospect, Illinois
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
TO: Michael Janonis, Assistant Village Manager
FROM: Chuck Bencic, Inspection Services Director
DATE: December 15, 1988
SUBJECT: SCHOENBECK RD' - DESIGN PROPOSALS
Attached for your review are copies of the proposals from Triton
Engineering and York Assoc. for the design of Schoenbeck Rd. from
the entrance to Lexington's Development north to Camp Mc Donald Rd.
Both proposals seem to include the same services except York 8 Assoc.
indicate a one time field staking for curb and gutter which does not
appear in the Triton proposal.
Neither proposal includes construction inspections.
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TCE I TRITON CONSULTING ENGINEERS, LTD.
6333 NORTH MILWAUKEE AVENUE • CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60646
312.792-2067
November 21, 1988
Mr. John Dixon
Village Manager
Village of Mount Prospect
100 S. Emerson Street
Mount Prospect, Illinois 60056
Attention: Mr. Charles Bencic
Inspection Services Director
Reference: Schoenbeck Road Contract Plans
From 1400 North of Rand Road to
Camp McDonald Road
Gentlemen:
We are pleased to submit our Proposal/Contract for profes-
sional engineering services for the referenced project.
The project scope will provide for coordination with all
governmental agencies, development of prefinal design
plans, preparation of contract plans, specifications, bid
documents, and estimate of costs. The contract plans,'
specifications and cost estimate will be suitable for use
in negotiating with the Cook County Highway Department in
securing a jurisdictional transfer of Schoenbeck Road to
the Village and funding for construction.
We propose to complete the outlined engineering services
as described herein for a lump sum fee of $17,518. Details
of the manhour estimate and fee determination is shown in
Exhibit B. The anticipated completion date for this work
is 90 days after notice to proceed is received from the
Village. A sub -consultant cost of $1,200 has been included
in this fee which can be deducted if existing soil borings
are available.
Mr. John Dixon gage 2 November 21, 1988
If this Proposal/Contract is satisfactory, please sign the
enclosed copies and return one ropy to our office. We will
proceed with the work upon receipt of the executed Proposal
or verbal notice to proceed from your office. rbuok you
for the opportunity to assist the Village and if you have
any questions please call,
Very truly yours,
TRITON , LTDGeorge T. March, P.E.
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Accepted: Village of Mount Prospect
By:
SCOPE OF ENGINEERING SERVICES
1. Project Coordination
- Preliminary conference with Village staff to discuss the
project including roadway design policies and standards
(i.e. pavement design, sidewalk placement, drainage
design, etc.).
- Obtain existing -and planned utility atlases for
regulated and public facilities. Conduct utility
coordination meeting with appropriate agencies to
identify utility conflicts and schedule for any
necessary relocation.
- Coordinate soils investigations with sub -consultant.
Pre -final plan submittal meeting with the Village staff.
- Meet with the Village subsequent to submittal of final
contract documents to discuss estimate of cost, schedule
and contract bidding procedures.
- Obtain necessary approval from the Cook County Highway
Department of the construction cost estimate to be used
in the jurisdictional transfer of Schoenbeck Road to the
Village.
2. Field Survey
- Obtain local field survey data
- Perform field survey of existing conditions including
topography, cross sections, drainage and right-of-way.
- Plot and ink design survey at appropriate plan scale.
3. Soils Investigation
- Obtain soils investigation and report from
sub -consultant
- Review soils report and pavement analysis
- Prepare proposed pavement structure design
4. Preparation of Preliminary Contract Plan
- It is anticipated that the following sheets will be
Included in the contract plans:
No. of Sheets
a) Title Sheet and Index of Sheets 1
b) Plan Notes/Summary of Quantities 1
C) General Plan, Alignment & Ties, 1
Existing & Proposed Typical Sections
d) Drainage & Utilities/Plan & Profile 1
e) Cross Sections 2
f) Signing, Striping & Landscaping 1
g) Miscellaneous Details _-2-
9 sheets
5. Preparation of Prelimninary Documents
- Prepare summary of quantities and estimate of
construction cost based on current contract unit prices.
- Prepare supplemental specifications and checklist of
mimeographed specifications.
6. Submittal of Preliminary Contract Plans and Documents
- Submit plans and specifications to the Village and the
Cook County Highway Department for review and comment.
7. Final Contract Pian Approval
- Based on review comments, final contract plans,
specifications and documents will be prepared.
- Assist the Village in the processing of the final
contract documents for a project letting.
EXHIBIT B
Schoenbeck Roach Tmprgvement
Number of
word Item
Manhours
1.
Project Coordination and Meetings
12
2.
Field Surveys
38
3.
Soils Investigation and Report
5
4.
Preliminary Highway Plans
270
5.
Preliminary Specifications and Estimate
24
6.
Final Contract Plans
24
7.
Final Contract Documents
12
8.
Cook County Highway Department Review
12
9.
Bidding Consultation
4
TOTAL MANHCURS
401
Schoenbeck Road Imgrg_y_&Ment
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1. Direct Labor
401 manhours @ $15.75/hr. $ 6,316
2. Overhead & Fringe Costs @ 1.20% 7,579
3. Direct Expense
a) Travel 108 406
b) Reproduction and printing 298
4. Service By Others
a) Soils Investigation & Report 1,200
5. Fixed Fee 2,017
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TOTAL FEL $17,518
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CONSULTING ENGINEERS
Village of mount Prospect
100 S. Emerson Street
Mount Prospect, Illinois 60056
December 12, 1988
(303)455-3467
Attn: Chuck Bencic
Re: Proposal for Consulting Services for
Schoenbeck Road from Persimmon to Camp McDonald Road
Dear Chuck:
We appreciate the opportunity to submit this proposal in response
to your recent request. We understand that the scope of the work
will'include the reconstruction of Schoenbeck Road from Persimmon
Lane northerly to Camp McDonald Road. We believe York &
Associates is your only choice for providing the services you
.need for this project.
1. Our staff is extremely familiar with the Village of Mount
Prospect's procedures for this type of project because we have
prepared all engineering plans for Old Orchard, the adjacent
development. Also, we have prepared the plans for Schoenbeck
Road from Persimmon Lane southerly to Rand Road -* The same
individuals will be working on your project to maintain design
continuity.
2. , With our experience in projects of this nature, we are
sensitive to the early analysis of the transitions to the
existing improvements and we pride ourselves in anticipating
problems RELor to the actual construction rather than reacting to
them !ft �in construction.
3. Our state-of-the-art computer hardware and software assists
in maximizing effectiveness while minimizing errors. All
existing survey data obtained by our surveyors will be input
into our computer system for use by our road design software. To
the Village, this means a benefit in design continuity, plan
accuracy and less chance of data duplication errors.
4. Company flexibility allows us to begin your project
immediately and meet your scheduling needs. we anticipate the
construction of this section of Schoenbeck Road to be constructed
concurrently with the section south of Persimmon Lane.
1827 FEDERAL BLVD. DENVER, CO. i
Mr. Chuck Bencic
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December 12, 1988
5. Since we have recently prepared the project's specifications
for Old Orchard, your review time on this item will be greatly
reduced. However, we will work with you to improve and clarify
applicable specifications.
Thank you for considering York & Associates to provide consulting
services to the Village of Mount Prospect. We look forward to
continuing our working relationship with you and if you should
have any questions during your review of this proposal, please do
not hesitate to call.
Sincerely,
Timoth 0. Loose
Civil Project Manager
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York & Associates
For
Schoenbeck Road
The Village of Mount Prospect, Illinois
December 12, 1988
SCOPE OF WORK FEE
A. Design surveys - conduct field surveys necessary
to define topography and locations of existing
trees, pavement, and visible utilities .... — $1,200.00
B. Soils Investigation - obtain borings to determine
existing soils conditions. Make recommendations
for pavement thickness. This item may be elimi-
nated if the Village is confident in using the
pavement thicknessdesignfor Schoenbeck south of
Persimmon Lane .................................. 800.00*
C. Design Drawings
- Cover Sheet
- Roadway Section and Details
- Plan and Profile Sheets
- Notes and General Information
- Construction limits for determining easement
requirements (easements not anticipated)
Cross sections @ 1001 intervals and @ other
critical locations
Drainage calculations, maintain continuity with
Old Orchard design intent
Storm sewer plan & profile
Erosion control plan ............................ 2,760.00
D. Coordination with Village of mount Prospect,
Cook County, and Utility Companies ................ 540.00
E. Engineer's Cost Estimate .......................... 360.00
F. Contract Documents - Assemble, bid form, general
conditions, special conditions and documents re-
quired for bidding. This item may be eliminated if
work is negotiated with Lexington's contractor.... 980.00*
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Schoenbeck Road
Page Two of Two
December 12, 1988
Villmtp.fee
G. Construction staking - for curb and gutter one
time to serve as grade stakes also. Includes
storm sewer ....................................... 1,500.00
H. Reproduction - 10 sets of bluelines for Village
& Utility Company review of submittals. Addi-
tional bid sets to be paid for by the bidding -
contractors ...................................... 150.00
*OPTIONAL
TOTAL x8,290.00
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Village of Mount Prospect
Mount Prospect, Illinois
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
TO: MAYOR CAROLYN H. KRAUSE AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES
FROM: VILLAGE MANAGER
DATE: JANUARY 5, 1989
SUBJECT: CENTRAL ROAD IMPROVEMENTS
Attached is a memo from Chuck Bencic, Director of Inspection Services, concerning
the difference in price on the Central Road improvement. The bottom line is that
the cost for Central Road will increase over what was originally anticipated.
The original expectation was $97,500. The worst case scenario would be $202,500.
11, is anticipated that the Village share would be somewhere around $140,000. Most
of this change is because of two reasons. One is that the Northwest Municipal
Conference during the timeframe in which we had approval for this project and are
now ready to construct the project had changed their cost share from 70%-30% to
60%-40% for local share. They also do not include lighting in their new policy.
We have requested that IDOT include the lighting in their share cost because it had
been approved prior to this change.
Therefore, we will modify the budget for next year to reflect the higher amount
tentatively to be in the $140,000 range and hopefully not higher.
JOHN FULTON DIXON
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Village of Mount Prospect
Mount Prospect, Illinois
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
T0: John F. Dixon, Village Manager
FROM: Chuck Bencic, Director of Inspection Services
DATE: January 4, 1989
SUBJECT: Central Road Improvement -- Rand to Wolf Road
Attached please find some cost estimates for the Central Road Improvement project
based on recent information received from NWMC & IDOT.
When this project was first proposed to NWI•IC (1983) the funding for FAUS Projects
was based on 70% Federal Funds and 30% Municipal Funds. Just recently the
funding was revised to a 60% Federal Share and 40% Municipal Share. Also NWMC
will now not include street lighting costs in the Federal Share of the project.
IDOT is still insisting they will only pay 15% of the cost of the project.
Mr. Sewica of IDOT has asked that we direct a letter to Mr. Wehner stating
our reasons for requesting IDOT to increase their share to 20%.
Attached for your review and signature and the signature of the proper City
of Des Plaines official, is a letter to fir. Wehner of IDOT requesting they
share equally in the non Federal portion of the project, i.e. IDOT would pick
up 20% of the cost of the project and the municipalities would split the other
20%.
If IDOT is not willing to share the cost equally, the municipalities will have
to decide at what cost they are willing to participate or when to cancel the
project.
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Att.
CENTRAL ROAD IMPROVEMENT -- RAND ROAD TO WOLF ROAD
Original Construction Cost Estimate - 1985 - $1,300,000
Federal Share
IDOT Share
Mt. Prospect Share
Des Plaines Share
70%
$910,000
15%
195,000
7.5%
97,500
7.5%
97,500
Updated Construction Cost Estimate:
$1,220,000 (Not Including Lighting)
100,000 (Lighting)
$1,320,000
New NWMC Funding 60% Federal, 40% Municipal & No Lighting Participation
IDOT agreement was to pick up 50% of the Municipal Cost which originally would _
have been 30%, but is now 40%. Les Sewica of IDOT informed me that Ralph Wehner,
District Engineer for IDOT, has set policy that IDOT will still only pay 15%
maximum and IDOT will also not participate in lighting construction. Mr. Sewica
will talk to Mr. Wehner to see if IDOT will change their policy and keep the
50-50 share cost, which means they will pay 20% of the construction cost and
the Municipalities will pay 20%. Mr. Sewica also said it has always been IDOT's
policy not to participate in lighting cost.
Based on the above comments, the following is a number of possible cost projections
for the Village's share of the Central Road project:
1) Federal Share - 60%, IDOT - 15%, Municipal - 25% and Municipal
Share of Lighting - 100%
a)
Federal Share - 60% -
$732,000
b)
IDOT Share - 15% -
183,000
c)
Des Plaines - 12.5% of
Construction Cost + 50%
of Lighting Cost =
202,500
d)
Mt. Prospect Share -
202,500
2) Federal
Share - 60%, IDOT - 20%,
Municipal - 20% and Municipal
Share
of Lighting - 100%
a)
Federal Share - 60% _
$732,000
b)
IDOT Share - 20% =
244,000
c)
Des Plaines - 10% of
Construction Cost + 50%
of Lighting Cost =
172,000
d)
Mt. Prospect Share =
172,000
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Central Road Improvement -- Rand Road to Wolf Road
3) Federal Share - 60% (including lighting), IDOT - 20% (no lighting),
Municipal Share - 20% of Construction + 40% of lighting
a Federal Share $792,000
b IDOT Share = 244,000
c) Dns Planes Share = 142,000
d) Mt. Prospect Share 142,000
4) Eliminate IDOT Specification Type Lighting and install only Village
Standard Lighting at Intersections. Estimated Lighting Cost
- 6 Lights @ $5,000 = $30,000' (Municipalities Share lUU% cost
of lighting).
a Federal Share - 60% = $732,000
b) IDOT Shure - 20% = 244,000
c) Des Plaines - lU% +
Lighting ~ 137,000
d) Mt. Prospect - lO% +
Lighting 137,000
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AGENDA
SAFETY COMMISSION
VILLAGE HALL
100 S. EMERSON STREET
MOUNT PROSPECT, ILLINOIS
7;30 P.M.
JANUARY 9, 1989
THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE MOUNT PROSPECT
SAFETY COMMISSION, JANUARY 9, 1989, HAS BEEN
CANCELLED.
MINUTES
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
MAY 22, 19"
1. ROLL CALL
The meeting was called to order at 7:35 p.m. Present at the meeting were:
Mayor Gerald L Farley; Trustees Ralph Arthur, Timothy Corcoran, Leo Floros,
and George Van Geem. Absent from the meeting were: Trustees Mark Busse
and Theodore Wattenberg. Also present at the meeting were: Village Manager
John Fulton Dixon, Assistant Village Manager John Burg, Finance Director David
Jepson, Planning and Zoning Director David Clements, Police Chief Ronald
Pavlock, Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Janet Hansen, William
Leinheiser, Consultant at Corporate Policyholders Counsel, Inc., Dave Burr of
Rich and Associates; two members of the Press and five persons in the audience.
II. MINUTES
The Minutes of the Committee of the Whole meeting of April 24, 1990 were
accepted and filed.
III. !CITIZENS TO BE HEARD
There being no one present at the meeting wishing to address the Committee,
the Committee moved on to the next item of business.
IV. INSURANCE REPORT AND MPOSAL FOR QNGOING RISK
SERVICES
Village Manager Dixon said the study undertaken by Corporate Policyholders
Counsel, Inc. (CPC), was undertaken to determine whether the Village's insurance
and self-insurance program are adequate.
Mr. William Leinheiser, of CPC, reported that the general direction of the
Village's insurance and self-insurance program is the correct direction. The
program is well thought out and funding is at the appropriate level. These were
the major recommendations:
1. Purchase insurance to protect the Sales and Property Tax revenues
from Randhurst Mall.
2. Purchase insurance for catastrophic claim in excess of the current
$6 million coverage up to $20 million.
3. Establish a uniform procedure to make sure that Village contractors
have adequate coverage.
The Committee asked various questions of Mr. Leinheiser. One question was the
cost of the Randhurst insurance. Coincidentally, the Village had just received a
quote of $4,000 for $7.5 million all-risk (except flood and earthquake) insurance.
This insurance would cover even a partial loss.
Since the Village, does not have a professional risk manager on staff, CPC was
asked to submit a proposal for ongoing risk management services. Dave Jepson
said the proposal includes a one-time charge of $2,500 to develop procedures for
obtaining proper certificates of insurance from Village contractors and providing
input on Melas Park leases. It also included a flat monthly charge of $500 as a
retainer for monitoring day-to-day insurance questions and an hourly rate of $100
to monitor claims and the Village's safety activity. Mr. Leinheiser said the $100
hourly rate would be at the Village's request on an as -needed basis for claims in
excess of $10,000. Manager Dixon said CPC would keep abreast of new
Ordinances and the Village's scope of services on a monthly basis to make sure
the Village is adequately covered.
Mayor Farley asked the staff to bring back at the next Board meeting the
proposal for the $500 monthly fee and $100 hourly fee, the proposal for the
$4,000 insurance at Randhurst and information on the excess coverage up to $20
million if possible.
It was the consensus of the Board to go ahead immediately with the award of the
contract to CPC in the amount of $2,500 to develop procedures for Village
contractors and input on the Melas Park leases.
V. POLICE AND FIRE PENSION FUNDS
Finance Director Dave Jepson reported that the Police and Fire Pension Fund
Actuarial Valuation Reports as of May 1, 1989, prepared by Miller, Mason and
Dickerson, Inc., show a strong financial position in these Funds. The Police
Pension is funded at 122.9% and the Fire Pension at 133.3% compared to a
Statewide average of 72% and 74% respectively.
Mayor Farley asked if the Village's contribution could be abated this fiscal year.
Dave Jepson said the contribution could probably be reduced to the level of last
year's pension levy, a reduction of about $100,000. However, he would prefer to
wait until November closer to the Tax Levy to make a decision.
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Dave Jepson also reported that the Village's IMRF (a State Fund) has been
funded at 69% for the last three years even though contributions have been
considerably higher than Police and Fire. By State law, the IMRF must be 100%
funded by 2020, and contributions have escalated from 6% to 10.3% over the last
three years.
Trustee Van Geem asked if the favorable results in the Police and Fire Pension
Funds are caused by any significant changes in accounting. Dave Jepson said no.
Manager Dixon said prudent investment practices by the Finance Director have
been helpful.
VI. PARKING STUDY
Planning and Zoning Director Dave Clements outlined the tasks performed by
Rich and Associates in preparing the Parking Study for the Central Business
District. Rich and Associates met with Bank officials, did surveys of commuter
and employee parking, counted on -street parking and did three studies of turnover.
Dave Buff, of Rich and Associates, said there is a deficit of 40 spaces in the
Central Business District, but some areas have a surplus while others have a
deficit. He then outlined the recommendations of the study.
The Committee asked various questions of the consultant and staff. One concern
was whether stricter enforcement is needed and whether the additional. revenue
generated by tickets would cover the salary of a meter enforcement officer. Chief
Pavlock said that a meter officer's salary would be covered by the additional
tickets. However, Chief Pavlock would prefer a public relations approach; namely
trying to educate the business community to urge their employees to cooperate.
Janet Hansen, of the Chamber of Commerce, supported this approach and said
members of the Chamber are willing to work with the Village.
Staff made the following recommendations:
1. Continue attempting to reach an agreement to consolidate the
Village Hall parking lot, the Fannie May property and Kelly
Orthotics.
2. Proceed with the consolidation of the Senior Center lot, V&G lot,
the vacant property and the doctor's office lot; subject to
determination of cost.
3. Continue discussions with First Chicago Bank to see what
arrangement can be worked out.
4. Put cash boxes on the widened area of Prospect Avenue.
5. Set up a cooperative venture with the Chamber of Commerce to help
educate employees to use parking spaces on side streets or behind
businesses.
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6. Install signage to public and private parking areas to ensure the
most efficient usage of available parking.
Manager Dixon strongly recommended installing the cash boxes immediately.
There appeared to be a consensus by the Committee of the Whole to accept the
six recommendations by staff subject to cost.
Sharon Brix, a resident on Hiawatha Trail, explained the difficulty commuters
face in trying to find a place to park. She urged the Village to put cash boxes
on Prospect Avenue. Trustee Corcoran asked if it would help to put out a flyer
showing appropriate parking areas and the recommendations of the parking study.
Mrs. Brix said it would be helpful.
Manager Dixon reported that 2,800 people had enjoyed the Public Works Open
House last Saturday.
Manager Dixon said RJN Environmental Engineers had been contacted regarding
the Flooding Study. Funds may be available through IDOT for flood control.
On May 29, at 6:30 p.m., there will be a Public Hearing at Harper College by the
Army Corps on the balefill.
Manager Dixon discussed the memo dated May 22 prepared by Planning and
Zoning Director Dave Clements concerning the May 21 Downtown Strategy
session and the meeting scheduled for June 4. Mayor Farley had also prepared
a rr,mo on the same subject urging that the Village move forward without delay
to avoid losing an interested developer who is a large landowner in the downtown
area.
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There being no further business to come before the Committee of the Whole, the
Committee moved on to the next item of business.
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Trustee Arthur moved and seconded by Trustee Floros, to adjourn the meeting
at 9:55 p.m. Motion carried unanimously.
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Respectfully submitted,
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JOHN P. BURG
Assistant Village Manager
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Village of ",- aunt Prospect
-Mount Prospect, Illinois
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AN
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
TO: MAYOR GERALD L FARLEY AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES
FROM: VILLAGE MANAGER
DATE: JUNE 8, 1990
SUBJECT: PUBLIC SAFETY BUILDING
The Village staff has been reviewing the construction of a new Public Safety facility at
the site of the present building (Option A in the Donohue Study). The estimated cost
for this option is $7,156,000. We have been exploring ways to reduce this cost. One way
would be to eliminate the underground parking structure. Donohue advises that we
would also save about 10% on the construction cost if other reductions are made. This
could be similar to the Public Works building and would generally substitute quality of
material and the movement of HVAC units to the roof instead of being placed in a
room in the building. A trimmed down project would also lower the engineering fees
somewhat. Finally, the expense for the furniture and temporary facilities could be
financed by investment income from the Bond Issue and operating funds. The
calculations below show the impact of the various deductions and a proposed use of
Income Tax Surcharge Funds to reduce the Bond Issue.
Donohue Option A (as Presently Designed) $7,156,000
Deductions:
Furniture $320,000
Other Deductions 61.0,000
Temporary Facilities 150,000
1,00,000
6,076,000
Additions:
5% Inflation 304,000
6,380,000
Income Tax Surcharge < 1,380,000 >
Bond Issue 5,000,000
Donohue Option F (at old Public Works site)
$5,858,000
Deductions:
Furniture $320,000
Other Deductions 490,000
810,
5,048,000
Additions:
5% Inflation
252.000
5,300,000
Income Tax Surcharge
< 1,300,000>
Bond Issue
4,000,000
Donohue Option A (Taking Out Parking Structure
Emerson Street Option)
$7,156,000
Deductions:
Furniture $320,000
Parking Structure 750,000
Other Deductions 565,000
Temporary Facilities ),500
1,785,
5,371,000
Additions:
5% Inflation 269,004
5,640,000
Income Tax Surcharge < 1,640,000>
Bond Issue $4,000,000
Donohue Option A (Taking out Parking Structure
Maple Street Option) $7,156,000
Deductions:
Furniture $320,000
Parking Structure 450,000
Other Deductions 565,000
Temporary Facilities 150,000
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5,371,000
Additions:
5% Inflation X9,000
5,940,000
Income Tax Surcharge < 1,440,000>
Bond Issue $4,500,000
The new facility will require off-site parking if the structure is deleted. We have
explored various options. The purchase of the two properties on the comer next to the
Public Safety Building would cost approximately $1 million. Since there would be
engineering/construction costs and since existing businesses would be displaced, this is
not considered a viable alternative.
The one vacant lot and the two houses on Maple could be purchased. Construction of
a parking lot and property purchase would be about $550,000. Also, there are Planning
and Zoning considerations to this Option. This Option is not considered viable at the
present time because the present owner of one of the houses is 90 years old and has
lived at this house for about 60 years. However, this Option may become available some
years down the road.
The Village owns the properties at Three and Five South Emerson. The house at Five
South Emerson is being rented. The house at Three South Emerson was demolished.
If the Village could develop these lots in cooperation with the Bank, 57 spaces could be
added. In this scenario, the Village Hall employees would be assigned to park at the
Three and Five South Emerson lot and the Public Safety employees would be assigned
to parking at the Village Hall. This appears to be the most cost-effective parking
alternative since we would only have the cost for construction of the lot at a cost of
approximately $250,000.
In addition, the consolidation of the Senior Center lot, the V&G lot and the doctor's
office lot would add 38 spaces in the immediate area.
Discussion of potential cost savings were held with Police and Fire personnel to
determine if any issues would cause concerns for the public safety staff. A memo is
attached from Chief Pavlock. During further discussions, parking on Maple appeared to
be acceptable since it would be close to the building and security would not be as much
of a problem. If this Option is desirable, the Village should proceed with a life estate
option with the owner of the property on Maple Street.
It has come to our attention that the Gestetner Corporation building at 851 Feehanville
Drive is currently available on sub-lease. The lease expires on March 13, 1993. The
building is 34,857 square feet with 12,250 square feet of office space (35%). The broker
involved in leasing the property said she was not aware that the building was for sale.
However, Chief Pavlock said he had heard the asking price was $2.2 million. The
building could be leased for about $5.50 per square foot, or about $192,000 a year. The
purchase price of this structure with remodeling and expansion to meet the space
requirements would be approximately $5.3 million. Since this is not an ideal location in
terms of response time, and since this location would place a heavier burden on the
already busy Golf Road station, this alternative is not recommended. Also, this would
remove a substantial industrial building from our tax base.
Attached is a proposal from Donohue to prepare a Schematic Design Report. I
recommend awarding a contract to the architects for the Schematic Design of the Public
Safety Building. This authorization should be done now so that which ever plan is
accepted by the Board, we would have the Schematic for Referendum discussions. I also
recommend deleting the underground parking structure and developing off-site parking.
The Referendum Ordinance must be adopted no later than the August 21, 1990 Board
meeting.
JOHDIXON._ ., -.....
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June 4, 1990
Village of Mount Prospect
100 South Emerson
Mt. Prospect, Illinois 60056
Attn: Mr, John Fulton Dixon
Village Manager
ENGINEERS
ARCHITECTS Re: Proposal for Professional Services
SCIENTISTS Schematic Design for the Village's
Public Safety Facility
Donohue's Project No. 17310.001
Dear Mr. Dixon:
At your request, we are submitting this proposal for additional
professional services to provide a Schematic Design Report for
Option A to achieve the following goals:
1. Develop the Option A conceptual design and confirm its
feasibility.
2. Refine the cost estimate, based on the more finalized
design. The goal will be to reduce' construction cost as
much as possible.
3. Produce graphics that illustrate Option A in a manner
understandable by the public.
To achieve the above goals, we propose to perform the following
tasks:
1. Develop schematic design plans for Option A, that
incorporate space program requirements and eliminate
deficiencies. Included will be four (4) meetings with
appropriate Village staff.
2. Perform a preliminary codes and regulations analysis.
3. Establish major building, envelope, interior, structural,
mechanical and electrical systems.
4. Establish the building's appearance. Included will be two
(2) meetings with Village staff.
■ 1501 Hbodfield Rood
State 200 East
Schaumburg, Illinois 60173
70& 605.8800
Telefax 708605.8914
5. Based on the schematic design, perform a detailed cost
estimate.
6. Produce a written report (20 copies), describing and
analyzing the schematic design and estimate. Included will
be two (2) meetings with Village staff.
7. Produce a site plan, floor plans, and building elevations
presentation quality drawings, illustrating the schematic
design.
ENGINEERS
ARCHITECTS 8. Produce a colored perspective rendering of the building.
SCIENTISTS 9. Attend a Village Board meeting to present the schematic
design.
The OWNER will upgrade his survey to provide topographic and
other information necessary to perform the above tasks.
We propose to perform these additional professional services for
an added fee of $43,550.00. This is an amendment to our original
Agreement, dated August 9, 1989.
Conditional on your approval of this proposal by June 18, 1990,
we will meet your schedule for the November 1990 referendum.
If the above proposal is satisfactory, please indicate your
acceptance by signing below and returning one of the copies to
US.
We appreciate the opportunity to submit this proposal. Should
you have any questions regarding it, please contact Fred Borich
at (708) 605-8800, Ext. 143.
Very truly yours, Accepted by:
DONOHUE 6 ASSOCIATES, INC.
Fred o
Authorized Signature
Vice esident
FJB:dlc Title
T/L/CFO
Date
John Dixon
June 4, 1990
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MAYOR
GERALD L FARLEY
I TRUSTEES
RALPH W ARTHUR
MARK W BUSSE
TIMOTHY J, CORCORAN
LEO FLOROS
GEORGE R, VAN GEEM
THEODORE J, WATTENBERG
VILLAGE MANAGER
JOHN FULTON DIXON
VILLAGE CLERK
CAROL A FIELDS
Village of Mount Prospect
100 S. Emerson Mount Prospect, Illinois 60056
Phone: 70B / 392-6000
AGENDA Fax: 70B / 392-6022
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
Special Meeting
Thursday, June 14, 1990
8:00 P. M.
Senior Citizen Center
50 South Emerson Street
ZRA-38-SU-9% ZBA-39-V-90, Hyntingion Ltd. Partnership, 129Q-1380 S. Elmhurst &d.
(Huntingion Commons Ants)
This case was continued from the May 24, 1990 Zoning Board of Appeals meeting. The
applicants are requesting a Special Use amending the Planned Unit Development to allow
construction of garages. The following variations are also requested:
1. Section 14.2503.8 to allow 504 parking spaces instead of 739 spaces required by
Code.
2. Section 14.2503.6 to allow a 9 1/2 foot side yard instead of 10 feet as required
by Code.
Village Board action will be required for all requests.
ZBA40-V-90, Wfter and EMft Wrona, 412South HeleLia Avenue
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A variation is requested from Section 21.601 to permit a 6 foot high fence around the
perimeter of the rear yard, instead of a 5 foot height permitted by Code. The Zoning Board
of Appeals is final in this case.
ZBA-41-V-90. Dgnald X Notto, 2016 Hopi, Lan
The applicant is requesting variations from the following sections of the Zoning Code:
1. Section 14.3016.A-1 to permit the replacement of the existing circular driveway;
2. Section 14.1102.A to allow 40% of impervious surface lot coverage in the front
yard instead of the allowed maximum of 35%.
Village Board action will be required for this case.
Zoning Board of Appeals Agenda
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ZBA42!!Vt9 Irffle fl. liala, 107 West Orchard Place
The applicant is requesting the following variations:
1. A variation of Section 14.3016.A.3 to permit the existing 16.5 foot wide driveway
to be replaced, rather than the 15 foot maximum allowed by Code;
2. A variation from Section 14.1102.13 to allow a 1.5 foot sideyard setback for the
driveway, instead of 6.5 foot required by Code.
Village Board action will be required for this case.
ZBA-43-V-91 Thomasn Rosemary nw l 203 North Russel
Variations are requested from the.following sections of the Zoning Code:
1. Section 14.102.13 to permit 1.63' sideyard and 1.68' rear setbacks for a new garage,
rather than the 5 foot setbacks required for accessory buildings;
2. Section 14.1102.E to allow 47.5% impervious lot surface coverage instead of the
maximum 45% permitted by Code.
Village Board action will be required for this case.
-V-", John G. Craven.West ShaBoneeTrail
The applicant is requesting a variation from Section 14.1102.13 to permit a 9 foot setback
in the side yard in order to construct a room addition. A 10 foot setback is required by
Code. The Zoning Board of Appeals will be final in this case.
Resolutions:
ZBA-33-V-90, Stephen Magnus, 1120 N. Brentwood Lane
ZBA-35-V-90, John A. and Jacqueline A. Frank, 517 S. Elmhurst Road
ZBA-36-V-90, Erich and Vilma Blum 1006 Na-Wa-Ta
In all cases where the Zoning Board of Appeals is final, a fifteen (15) day period is provided
for anyone wishing to appeal their decision. No permit will be issued until this period has
elapsed.
Village of Mount Prospect
Mount Prospect, Illinois
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
MINUTES
COFFEE WITH COUNCIL
TRUSTEES' ROOM, VILLAGE HALL
10:00 A.M.
MAY 121 1990
lop;
The meeting was called to order at 10:00 a.m. Present were Trustee
Ralph Arthur, Village Manager John Fulton Dixon, and Police Chief
Ronald Pavlock.
Dennis Saviano, 905 S. Owen, 255-1292, discussed two items
pertaining to his position as president of the Chamber of Commerce.
He asked that the Village involve the Chamber of Commerce and the
business community in the Village recycling efforts. He indicated
the Chamber would like to be in on the ground floor with anything
that has to do with business recycling, such as computer paper.
Mr. Saviano also expressed the Chamber of Commerce's concern about
the attitude of the Zoning Board toward a potential developer at
a recent Zoning Board meeting. All the members of the Chamber had
either observed the conduct of the Zoning Board via cable TV and/or
in person, and felt that their demeanor toward a future business
developer was not in the best of taste. The Chamber was not
concerned as much with the Zoning Board's decision as it was with
the manner in which they treated a potential Mount Prospect
businessman.
Frank Smith, 903 Quince, 824-1945, asked questions about the,
Village insurance rating and its effect on residents' private
insurance programs. His questions were answered by Trustee Arthur
and the Village Manager.
John Cabanski, 1000 Pendleton Place, 392-1785, questioned the
Village's Policy On Picking up debris and the current
landlord/ tenant policy. These matters will be referred to the
appropriate Department Heads for review.
An anonymous citizen stopped in the Coffee with Council meeting to
express his dissatisfaction with the current cost of grass clipping
bags and water heater inspection fees. He appeared to be very
upset and stated that he would be attending future Board meetings
in an attempt to understand the reasoning behind these charges.
He would not listen to Trustee Arthur or Mr. Dixon when they tried
to explain to him the rationale for the costs in question.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at
11:34 a.m.
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