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Authorizing Additional Funds to Kellenberger Electric for Judicial Technology Modernization for the Kane County 16th Judicial Circuit Court
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WHEREAS, the Kane County 16th Judicial Circuit Court has the need for Judicial Technology Modernization for the purpose of modernizing video and audio equipment in all courtrooms to increase the use of virtual hearings via Zoom; and
WHEREAS, the expansion and upgrade of our courtroom technology would allow for continued use of virtual hearings and expand our capabilities with evidence presentation and integrated assisted listening devices for the hearing impaired. The permanent installation of equipment would also provide consistency with the three courtrooms we have already upgraded (two Juvenile Courtrooms and one Order of Protection Courtroom) and would allow for increased use of remote hearings across all case types which would support the delivery of efficient services to the citizens of Kane County. While improving efficiencies, remote court appearances also offer significant time and cost savings for litigants and attorneys. Kane County benefits as well with the continued use of on-line video interpreters, because it provides broader access to multiple languages without the costs of interpreter transportation and mileage. More importantly, improved technology for remote hearings will improve access to the courts for self-represented litigants. Citizens of Kane County may no longer need to take time off of work, find transportation, or obtain childcare to attend court in-person; and
WHEREAS, resolution number 23-402 with corresponding BID #23-048 authorizes a contract for Kane County electrician services with Kellenberger Electric, Inc. of Elgin; and
WHEREAS, this project is being funded by State Grants and ARPA funding (RES #23-79); and
WHEREAS, the Kane County 16th Judicial Circuit Court has the need to utilize Kellenberger Electric to complete this additional work for the Judicial Technology Modernization project; and
WHEREAS, the Judicial Technology Modernization project work by Kellenberger Electric will cost the amount of Six Hundred and Fifty Thousand Dollars ($650,000) with the amount of Two Hundred Thousand Dollars ($200,000) in contingency totaling Eight Hundred and Fifty Thousand Dollars ($850,000).
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Kane County Board that the Kane County 16th Judicial Circuit Court is hereby authorized to expend up to Six Hundred and Fifty Thousand Dollars ($650,000) with the amount of Two Hundred Thousand Dollars ($200,000) in contingency totaling Eight Hundred and Fifty Thousand Dollars ($850,000) with Kellenberger Electric, Inc., 1540 Fleetwood Drive, Elgin, IL 60123 for the Judicial Technology Modernization.
Line Item: 355.800.66834.70000, 500.800.805.72010
Line Item Description: ARPA: Public Health Effective Service Delivery, Capital Building Improvements
Was Personnel/Item/Service approved in original budget or a subsequent budget revision? Yes
Are funds currently available for this Personnel/Item/Service in the specific line item? Yes
If funds are not currently available in the specified line item, where are the funds available? N/A
Passed by the Kane County Board on December 12, 2023.
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John A. Cunningham, MBA, J.D. Corinne M. Pierog MA, MBA
Clerk, County Board Chairman, County Board
Kane County, Illinois Kane County, Illinois
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