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GRANTING THE KANE COUNTY SHERIFF AND THE KANE COUNTY STATE'S ATTORNEY AUTHORITY TO ENTER INTO AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT WITH KENDALL COUNTY AND A LEASE WITH THE KANE COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION FOR WELLNESS COORDINATOR SERVICES ON BEHALF OF KANE COUNTY
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WHEREAS, the Constitution of the State of Illinois of 1970, Article VII, Section 10, provides that "units of local government and school districts may contract or otherwise associate among themselves . . . [and] with individuals, associations, and corporations in any manner not prohibited by law or by ordinance"; and
WHEREAS, Kane County, in order to promote the public's safety and welfare, wishes to assist its law enforcement agencies in accessing mental health resources, including counselors or therapists; and
WHEREAS, the Kane County Board has the authority to "impose additional duties, powers and functions upon county officers" (55 ILCS 5/5-1087); and
WHEREAS, the Kane County Sheriff is required to provide mental health resources to its employees by statute (55 ILCS 5/3-6012.2; 50 ILCS 705/6(f)); and
WHEREAS, the Kane County State's Attorney desires to provide mental health resources to its employees (see 55 ILCS 5/3-9006); and
WHEREAS, the Kane County Board recognizes that the Kane County Sheriff and the Kane County State's Attorney, as the elected officials responsible for the operations of their respective offices, are the county officers best situated to determine if and when it is appropriate to enter into agreements related to sharing the services of a wellness program coordinator; and
WHEREAS, the Kane County Bar Association ("KCBA") has agreed to lease office space to the Kane County Sheriff and the Kane County State's Attorney for the purpose of providing mental health services, at no cost; and
WHEREAS, the Kane County Board has received, reviewed, and now approves of the Intergovernmental Serv...
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