Committee on Special Events, Cultural Affairs and Recreation — Meeting summary (September 4, 2024)
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The committee approved the July 2024 Monthly Rule 45 Report, confirmed the appointment of Marlon E. Everett as commissioner of the Chicago Park District, and passed an amendment to the Municipal Code adjusting Open Space Impact Fee costs and schedules. The committee also approved three expenditures of Open Space Impact Fee funds for park and school play-area improvements.
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- Approved July 2024 Monthly Rule 45 Report for the Committee on Special Events, Cultural Affairs and Recreation.
- Approved appointment A2024-0011020: Marlon E. Everett as commissioner of Chicago Park District (approved in committee on 9/4/24).
- SO2024-0010158: Introduced and accepted—Amendment of Municipal Code Chapter 16-18 by modifying Section 16-18-040 to adjust Open Space Impact Fee costs and schedules (passed by committee on 9/4/24).
- O2024-0010961: Approved expenditure of Open Space Impact Fee funds for improvements at Grey Elementary School Play Area, 3730 N Laramie Ave (passed by committee on 9/4/24).
- O2024-0010962: Approved expenditure of Open Space Impact Fee funds for costs related to development of Larrabee Gateway Plaza (passed by committee on 9/4/24).
- O2024-0010963: Approved expenditure of Open Space Impact Fee funds for improvements at Stone Elementary School Nature Play Area, 6239 N Leavitt St (passed by committee on 9/4/24).
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