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Latest Council Meeting

At the latest City Council meeting on Dec 16th, council members took action on 46 pieces of legislation, including 43 that are non-routine.

One of the more unusual aspects of Chicago City Council is the volume of ordinances that are introduced and passed every month. Most of these are routine items like sign permits, damaged vehicle claims, sidewalk cafe approvals and honorifics.

To help sort through all of this, we classify all legislation and tag it appropriately. If something doesn’t look like a routine piece of legislation, we tag it as Non-Routine to make it easier to discover.

Non-Routine Activity

Ordinance O2024-0014126 Passed

Scope of services, budget, tax levy and service provider agreement for Special Service Area No. 63, West Humboldt Park

12/16/2024 - Passed
Non-Routine Ward Matters Economic Development Special Service Area

Ordinance O2024-0014127 Passed

Scope of services, budget, tax levy and service provider agreement for Special Service Area No. 71, Roseland

12/16/2024 - Passed
Non-Routine Ward Matters Economic Development Special Service Area

Ordinance O2024-0014205 Passed

Revised redevelopment agreement with Hudson Michigan Avenue Owner LLC to provide tax increment financing (TIF) funds for improvements at Hudson House, 2222 S Michigan Ave

12/16/2024 - Passed
Non-Routine Ward Matters Economic Development Tax Increment Financing

Ordinance O2024-0014206 Passed

Amendment to Lawrence/Kedzie Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Redevelopment Plan and Project to revise expiration date

12/16/2024 - Passed
Non-Routine Ward Matters Economic Development Tax Increment Financing

Ordinance O2024-0014177 Passed

Second amendment to Englewood Neighborhood Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Redevelopment Plan and Project to revise expiration date

12/16/2024 - Passed
Non-Routine Ward Matters Economic Development Tax Increment Financing

Ordinance O2024-0014210 Passed

Amendment to South Chicago Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Redevelopment Plan and Project to revise expiration date

12/16/2024 - Passed
Non-Routine Ward Matters Economic Development Tax Increment Financing

Ordinance O2024-0014120 Passed

Scope of services, budget, tax levy and service provider agreement for Special Service Area No. 48, Old Town

12/16/2024 - Passed
Non-Routine Ward Matters Economic Development Special Service Area

Order SOr2024-0014396 Approved

Payment of various small claims

12/16/2024 - Passed
Non-Routine Small Claims Settlement of Claims

Ordinance O2024-0014125 Passed

Scope of services, budget, tax levy and service provider agreement for Special Service Area No. 60, Albany Park

12/16/2024 - Passed
Non-Routine Ward Matters Economic Development Special Service Area

Appointment A2024-0013641 Approved

Reappointment of Sara J. Blackstone Lukens as member of Special Service Area No. 54, Sheridan Road Commission

12/16/2024 - Approved
Non-Routine Ward Matters Economic Development Special Service Area

Ordinance O2024-0014130 Passed

Scope of services, budget, tax levy and service provider agreement for Special Service Area No. 77, West Garfield Park

12/16/2024 - Passed
Non-Routine Ward Matters Economic Development Special Service Area

Ordinance O2024-0014194 Passed

Negotiated or quick-take acquisition of various properties on portions of S Taylor St, S Canal St, S Wells St and W DeKoven St for Taylor St bridge and viaduct improvement project

12/16/2024 - Passed
Non-Routine Unclassified

Appointment A2024-0013640 Approved

Reappointment of Mohammed J. Butt as member of Special Service Area No. 43, Devon Avenue Commission

12/16/2024 - Approved
Non-Routine Ward Matters Economic Development Special Service Area

Ordinance O2024-0014122 Passed

Scope of services, budget, tax levy and service provider agreement for Special Service Area No. 51, Chatham

12/16/2024 - Passed
Non-Routine Ward Matters Economic Development Special Service Area

Ordinance SO2024-0013138 Passed

Amendment of Municipal Code Chapter 1-19 adding new 1-19-040 (a through d), creating setoff of recipient's outstanding debt owed the City before City payoff of claim, giving City Comptroller ...

12/16/2024 - Passed
Non-Routine City Matters Municipal Code

Appointment A2024-0014170 Approved

Appointment of James Janas as member of Special Service Area No. 59, 59th Street Commission

12/16/2024 - Approved
Non-Routine Ward Matters Economic Development Special Service Area

Appointment A2024-0014168 Approved

Reappointment of Nicholas P. Kosiek as member of Special Service Area No. 24, Clark Street Commission

12/16/2024 - Approved
Non-Routine Ward Matters Economic Development Special Service Area

Appointment A2024-0014169 Approved

Appointment of Amanda Sadowski as member of Special Service Area No. 29-2014, West Town Commission

12/16/2024 - Approved
Non-Routine Ward Matters Economic Development Special Service Area

Ordinance O2024-0014214 Passed

Amendment No. 4 and Supplement of Belmont/Central Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District Plan and Project allowing limited increase of estimated redevelopment costs and extension of estimated ...

12/16/2024 - Passed
Non-Routine Ward Matters Economic Development Tax Increment Financing

Appointment A2024-0014167 Approved

Appointment of Ronald Milsap as member of Community Development Commission

12/16/2024 - Approved
Non-Routine City Matters Appointment

Ordinance SO2024-0013660 Passed

Issuance of multi-family program funds and other financial assistance to Casa Yucatan 4% LP for affordable housing development project at 2134-2136 S Ashland Ave (4 percent owner)

12/16/2024 - Passed
Non-Routine Unclassified

Ordinance O2024-0014117 Passed

Scope of services, budget, tax levy and service provider agreement for Special Service Area No. 17, Central Lakeview

12/16/2024 - Passed
Non-Routine Ward Matters Economic Development Special Service Area

Ordinance O2024-0014215 Passed

Revised redevelopment agreement with BR Congress Owner LLC and Congress theater NFP for acquisition of property and provision of tax increment financing (TIF) funds for improvements at Congress ...

12/16/2024 - Passed
Non-Routine Ward Matters Economic Development Tax Increment Financing

Ordinance O2024-0014212 Passed

Amendment to Lawrence/Broadway Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Redevelopment Plan and Project to revise expiration date

12/16/2024 - Passed
Non-Routine Ward Matters Economic Development Tax Increment Financing

Ordinance O2024-0014174 Passed

Issuance of tax increment financing (TIF) funds to LeClaire Courts North for residential housing development at 4400 S Cicero Ave

12/16/2024 - Passed
Non-Routine Ward Matters Economic Development Tax Increment Financing

Ordinance O2024-0014432 Passed

Amendment No. 1 to 63rd/Pulaski Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Redevelopment Plan and Project regarding statutory repayment deadlines

12/16/2024 - Passed
Non-Routine Ward Matters Economic Development Tax Increment Financing

Ordinance O2024-0014123 Passed

Scope of services, budget, tax levy and service provider agreement for Special Service Area No. 52-2021, 51st Street

12/16/2024 - Passed
Non-Routine Ward Matters Economic Development Special Service Area

Ordinance O2024-0014129 Passed

Scope of services, budget, tax levy and service provider agreement for Special Service Area No. 72, The Village - Chicago Avenue Cultural Corridor

12/16/2024 - Passed
Non-Routine Ward Matters Economic Development Special Service Area

Ordinance O2024-0014119 Passed

Scope of services, budget, tax levy and service provider agreement for Special Service Area No. 33, Wicker Park/Bucktown

12/16/2024 - Passed
Non-Routine Ward Matters Economic Development Special Service Area

Ordinance SO2024-0013661 Passed

Issuance of multi-family program funds and other financial assistance to Casa Yucatan LP for affordable housing development project at 2134-2136 S Ashland Ave (9 percent owner)

12/16/2024 - Passed
Non-Routine Unclassified

Ordinance O2024-0014208 Passed

Fifth amendment to Central West Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Redevelopment Plan and Project to revise expiration date

12/16/2024 - Passed
Non-Routine Ward Matters Economic Development Tax Increment Financing

Ordinance O2024-0014207 Passed

Fourth amendment to Lake Calumet Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Redevelopment Plan and Project to revise expiration date

12/16/2024 - Passed
Non-Routine Ward Matters Economic Development Tax Increment Financing

Appointment A2024-0014166 Approved

Appointment of Terrence Johnson as member of Community Development Commission

12/16/2024 - Approved
Non-Routine City Matters Appointment

Ordinance O2024-0014121 Passed

Scope of services, budget, tax levy and service provider agreement for Special Service Area No. 50, Calumet Heights/Avalon Park

12/16/2024 - Passed
Non-Routine Ward Matters Economic Development Special Service Area

Ordinance O2024-0013675 Passed

Amendment of Municipal Code Titles 2, 9, 14, 16, 17 and 18 (2025 Municipal Code Corrections Ordinance)

12/16/2024 - Passed
Non-Routine City Matters Municipal Code

Ordinance SO2024-0013673 Passed

Amendment of Municipal Code Titles 1, 2, 7, 10, 11 and 18 regarding management, structure, powers and functions of various departments and agencies (2025 Municipal Code Management Ordinance), as ...

12/17/2024 - Signed
Non-Routine City Matters Municipal Code

Ordinance O2024-0013677 Passed

Intergovernmental agreement with Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) and Cook County for allocation of Motor Fuel Tax (MFT) funds

12/17/2024 - Signed
Non-Routine City Matters City Business Intergovernmental Agreement

Ordinance SO2024-0013671 Passed

Amendment of Municipal Code Titles 3, 4, 9 and 10 (2025 Municipal Code Revenue Ordinance) and Property Tax Levy for Year 2025, as amended

12/17/2024 - Signed
Non-Routine City Matters Municipal Code

Resolution R2024-0013678 Approved

Amendment of Regulations Governing Administration of Classification Plan and Employee Benefits for Classified Positions set forth in Annual Appropriation Ordinance (Salary Resolution) regarding ...

12/17/2024 - Signed
Non-Routine City Matters Annual Appropriation

Ordinance O2024-0013676 Passed

Expenditure of portion of Motor Fuel Tax (MFT) funds allocated to City of Chicago for Year 2025

12/17/2024 - Signed
Non-Routine Unclassified

Ordinance SO2024-0013682 Passed

Annual Appropriation Ordinance Year 2025, as amended

12/20/2024 - Substituted
Non-Routine City Matters Annual Appropriation

Ordinance SO2024-0014393 Passed

Corrections and revisions to 2025 Budget Recommendations and text portion of Annual Appropriation Ordinance

12/16/2024 - Passed
Non-Routine City Matters Annual Appropriation

Ordinance SO2024-0014393 Passed

Corrections and revisions to 2025 Budget Recommendations and text portion of Annual Appropriation Ordinance

12/16/2024 - Passed
Non-Routine City Matters Annual Appropriation

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Legislative topics

Since the last council meeting

After Dec 16th, City Council introduced 34 new pieces of legislation, including 15 that are non-routine.

Non-routine legislation introduced

Ordinance O2024-0010070 Passed

Collective Bargaining Agreement with International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Local 700 (Supervising Police Communication Operators/SPCSOs) and City of Chicago

12/27/2030 - Signed
Non-Routine City Matters Labor Agreement

Ordinance O2025-0014475 Active

Amendment of Municipal Code Sections 4-60-022(35.84) and 4-60-023(35.84) to disallow additional alcoholic liquor and package goods licenses on portion(s) of N Milwaukee Ave

1/15/2025 - Introduced
Non-Routine Ward Matters Land Use Liquor and Package Store Restrictions

Ordinance SO2024-0013673 Passed

Amendment of Municipal Code Titles 1, 2, 7, 10, 11 and 18 regarding management, structure, powers and functions of various departments and agencies (2025 Municipal Code Management Ordinance), as ...

12/17/2024 - Signed
Non-Routine City Matters Municipal Code

Communication F2025-0014496 None

Notification of sale of Sales Tax Securitization Bonds, Refunding Series 2024A, Second Lien Sales Tax Securitization Bonds, Refunding Series 2024A and Second Lien Sales Tax Securitization Bonds, ...

1/15/2025 - Introduced
Non-Routine City Matters Finances Bonds

Report F2025-0014495 Active

Department of Transportation annual non-ordinance loading zone activity record from August 1, 2023 to July 31, 2024

1/15/2025 - Introduced
Non-Routine Unclassified

Ordinance O2024-0013677 Passed

Intergovernmental agreement with Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) and Cook County for allocation of Motor Fuel Tax (MFT) funds

12/17/2024 - Signed
Non-Routine City Matters City Business Intergovernmental Agreement

Ordinance SO2024-0013671 Passed

Amendment of Municipal Code Titles 3, 4, 9 and 10 (2025 Municipal Code Revenue Ordinance) and Property Tax Levy for Year 2025, as amended

12/17/2024 - Signed
Non-Routine City Matters Municipal Code

Resolution R2024-0013678 Approved

Amendment of Regulations Governing Administration of Classification Plan and Employee Benefits for Classified Positions set forth in Annual Appropriation Ordinance (Salary Resolution) regarding ...

12/17/2024 - Signed
Non-Routine City Matters Annual Appropriation

Ordinance O2024-0013676 Passed

Expenditure of portion of Motor Fuel Tax (MFT) funds allocated to City of Chicago for Year 2025

12/17/2024 - Signed
Non-Routine Unclassified

Communication F2025-0014497 None

Notification of sale of City of Chicago General Obligation Bonds, Refunding Series 2024B

1/15/2025 - Introduced
Non-Routine City Matters Finances Bonds

Ordinance SO2024-0013682 Passed

Annual Appropriation Ordinance Year 2025, as amended

12/20/2024 - Substituted
Non-Routine City Matters Annual Appropriation

Ordinance SO2024-0013682 Passed

Annual Appropriation Ordinance Year 2025, as amended

12/20/2024 - Substituted
Non-Routine City Matters Annual Appropriation

Communication F2025-0014505 None

Determination Certificate of City of Chicago regarding Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as to Revolving Line of Credit Agreement of December 29, 2021, aggregate outstanding amount not to ...

1/15/2025 - Introduced
Non-Routine Unclassified

Communication F2025-0014504 None

Determination Certificate of City of Chicago regarding Royal Bank of Canada and RBC Capital Markets LLC, as to Revolving Line of Credit Agreement of December 28, 2023, aggregate outstanding ...

1/15/2025 - Introduced
Non-Routine Unclassified

Ordinance O2025-0014500 Active

Amendment of Annual Appropriation Ordinance to transfer funds within 9th Ward Aldermanic Expense/ Wage Allowance Account for year 2024

1/15/2025 - Introduced
Non-Routine City Matters Annual Appropriation

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