Committee on Finance Approves Multiple Ordinances and Settlements, Rejects One Settlement Order
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The Chicago Committee on Finance met on July 15, 2024, approving several ordinances, resolutions, and settlement orders related to TIF funding, neighborhood opportunity funds, small claims, charitable solicitation permits, and case settlements. One settlement order was rejected.
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- Approved ordinance for TIF funding for improvements at Jose De Diego Elementary Community Academy (up to $1,400,000).
- Approved amendment to Chapter 16-14 of the Municipal Code regarding neighborhood opportunity funds.
- Authorized Chicago Department of Housing to apply for Community Development Block Grant-Coronavirus Urban Shelter Program.
- Approved payment of various small claims against the City.
- Denied payment of various small claims against the City.
- Authorized four charitable solicitation (Tag Day) permits for multiple organizations.
- Approved three settlement orders totaling $13,660,000 in three cases.
- Rejected one settlement order for $7,600,000 in the Velez v. City of Chicago case.
- Transmitted June 2024 reports of verdicts, judgments, and settlements.
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Committee on Finance
Written public comment deadline July 12, 2024, 1:00 PM
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- Noticehttps://occprodstoragev1.blob.core.usgovcloudapi.net/meetingattachmentspublic/c350c716-9332-4db0-8406-2f97d9c9a845.pdf
- Agendahttps://occprodstoragev1.blob.core.usgovcloudapi.net/meetingattachmentspublic/5c41e539-ce62-4e8a-811c-3667d8405a79.pdf
- Summaryhttps://occprodstoragev1.blob.core.usgovcloudapi.net/meetingattachmentspublic/7b79b768-d3bc-4b0b-9b7e-af924eb32461.pdf
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