Lake County, IL
File #: 10-1358    Version: 1 Name: Financial Consulting Services with Speer Financial
Type: resolution Status: Passed
File created: 12/27/2010 In control: Financial & Administrative Committee
On agenda: Final action: 1/11/2011
Title: Resolution authorizing a two-year contract with Speer Financial Inc., Chicago, IL for Financial Consulting services in the estimated amount of $71,000.
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Resolution authorizing a two-year contract with Speer Financial Inc., Chicago, IL for Financial Consulting services in the estimated amount of $71,000.

Staff Summary
· There is a need to retain financial consulting services for the issue of 2011 General Obligation Bonds for the Lake County Division of Transportation.
· Lake County has had a relationship with Speer Financial Inc., Chicago, IL in providing financial consulting since 2004.
· The Purchasing Agent convened and ad hoc review that approved exemption from competitive proposals on the basis Lake County has had a long standing relationship with Speer for these services where the knowledge gained through the relationship adds value integral to the services provided.
· The resolution requests authorization to enter into a contract with Speer Financial Inc., Chicago, IL to provide services for the issue of the 2011 General Obligation Bonds for the Division of Transportation charging account 269-4300030-85020 and future bond issues during the period beginning January 14, 2011 and ending January 13, 2013.

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WHEREAS, there is a need to retain financial consulting services for the issue of 2011 General Obligation Bonds for the Lake County Division of Transportation; and

WHEREAS, Lake County has a relationship with Speer Financial Inc., Chicago, IL in providing financial consulting since 2004; and

WHEREAS, in accordance with Article 6 Section 102 of the Lake County Purchasing Ordinance, the Purchasing Agent convened an ad hoc review group that approved exemption from competitive proposals on the basis Lake County has had a long standing relationship with Speer for these services where the knowledge gained through the relationship adds value integral to the services provided.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by this County Board of Lake County, Illinois, that the Purchasing Agent be authorized to enter into a contract with Speer Financial Inc., Chicago, IL to provide services for the issue of t...

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