Committee on Economic, Capital and Technology Development - May 15, 2025
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The Committee on Economic, Capital and Technology Development met on May 15, 2025, to address appointments and reappointments to Special Service Area commissions across multiple wards, consider Class 6(b) tax incentive support for two properties, and receive a presentation from the Chicago Department of Planning & Development on tax incentive application review processes and annual compliance reporting.
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- Passed reappointment of Elizabeth B. Fuld as member of Special Service Area No. 18, North Halsted Commission
- Passed reappointment of James M. Ludwig as member of Special Service Area No. 18, North Halsted Commission
- Passed reappointment of Michael V. Raffety as member of Special Service Area No. 18, North Halsted Commission
- Passed appointment of Jenni Smith as member of Special Service Area No. 19, Howard Street Commission
- Passed appointment of Gabriel Sanchez as member of Special Service Area No. 24, Clark Street Commission
- Passed appointment of Rajan Shahi as member of Special Service Area No. 26, Broadway Commercial District Commission
- Passed appointment of Patricia A. Hutzel as member of Special Service Area No. 34, Uptown Commission
- Passed appointment of Claude D. Gibson as member of Special Service Area No. 42, 71st/Stony Commission
- Passed reappointment of Panagiotis 'Pete' Valavanis as member of Special Service Area No. 43, Devon Avenue Commission
- Passed reappointment of Kelly A. Smith as member of Special Service Area No. 62, Sauganash Commission
- Passed appointment of Savas Er as member of Special Service Area No. 76-2024, North Michigan Advisory Council Commission
- Passed appointment of Stephanie Knight Watson as member of Special Service Area No. 76-2024, North Michigan Avenue Advisory Council Commission
- Passed support of Class 6(b) tax incentive for property at 2519 W Fulton St and 2520 W Lake St (Ward 27)
- Passed support of Class 6(b) tax incentive for property at 838 Patton Drive (Ward 41)
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Committee on Economic, Capital and Technology Development
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- Monthly Rule 45https://occprodstoragev1.blob.core.usgovcloudapi.net/meetingattachmentspublic/3acb5433-d570-4650-9ba6-6465662257e9.pdf
- Agendahttps://occprodstoragev1.blob.core.usgovcloudapi.net/meetingattachmentspublic/9873c5d6-65a7-4822-83a6-3ee68bd2c23f.pdf
- Noticehttps://occprodstoragev1.blob.core.usgovcloudapi.net/meetingattachmentspublic/8b8c1183-31f7-4957-9afe-787b4700c841.pdf
- Summaryhttps://occprodstoragev1.blob.core.usgovcloudapi.net/meetingattachmentspublic/9f696b83-2b01-4c2a-b5e8-295651fbdc16.pdf
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