Ordinance SO2024-0007838 Passed

Non-Routine City Matters Finances Bonds


Issuance of general obligation and/or sales tax securitization corporation bonds for economic development and affordable housing programs

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The City Council of Chicago, authorized by the Finance Committee, has approved the issuance of $1,250,000,000 in Bonds and Additional Sales Tax Obligations to finance various projects including economic development and affordable housing programs. The bonds, sponsored by Mayor Johnson, will be issued in series and their terms will be determined by the Mayor or an Authorized Officer. The repayment of these obligations will not be the City's responsibility. Bonds can be sold directly or on a forward-delivery basis, with principal due within 40 years and interest not exceeding 12% per annum. The redemption terms of Bonds are determined by an Authorized Officer at the time of sale. Bonds may be redeemed prior to maturity at the City's option, with redemption prices determined by an Authorized Officer.

Alternate identifiers: O2024-0007838

Sponsors

Sponsor Ward
Johnson, Brandon
Johnson, BrandonPrimary Sponsor

History

Date Legislative body Action
Date 2024-04-23 Legislative body Chicago City Council Action Signed
Date 2024-04-19 Legislative body Chicago City Council Action Passed

On motion of Alderperson Dowell, and unsuccessful motion to reconsider by Alderperson Mitchell, the matter was Passed.

Votes for Votes against Other votes
Votes for Yes: 32

Burnett, Jr., Walter
Clay, Angela
Coleman, Stephanie D.
Cruz, Ruth
Curtis, Derrick G.
Dowell, Pat
Ervin, Jason C.
Fuentes, Jessica L.
Gutierrez, Jeylu B.
Hadden, Maria E.
Hall, William E.
Harris, Michelle A.
Knudsen, Timothy R.
La Spata, Daniel
Lee, Nicole T.
Manaa-Hoppenworth, Leni
Martin, Matthew J.
Mitchell, Gregory I.
Mitts, Emma
Moore, David H.
Mosley, Ronnie L.
O'Shea, Matthew J.
Ramirez, Julia M.
Ramirez-Rosa, Carlos
Robinson, Lamont J.
Rodriguez Sanchez, Rossana
Rodriguez, Michael D.
Scott, Monique L.
Sigcho-Lopez, Byron
Taylor, Jeanette B.
Vasquez, Jr., Andre
Yancy, Desmon C.

Votes against No: 17

Beale, Anthony
Cardona, Jr., Felix
Chico, Peter
Conway, William
Gardiner, James M.
Hopkins, Brian
Lawson, Bennett R.
Lopez, Raymond A.
Napolitano, Anthony V.
Nugent, Samantha
Quinn, Marty
Reilly, Brendan
Silverstein, Debra L.
Sposato, Nicholas
Tabares, Silvana
Villegas, Gilbert
Waguespack, Scott

Other votes Not voting: 1

Not voting: Taliaferro, Chris

Date 2024-04-17 Legislative body Chicago City Council Action Deferred and Published
Date 2024-04-17 Legislative body Committee on Finance Action Recommended to Pass
Date 2024-04-11 Legislative body Committee on Finance Action Substituted
Date 2024-03-20 Legislative body Chicago City Council Action Referred
Date 2024-03-20 Legislative body Committee on Committees and Rules Action Recommended for Re-Referral
Date 2024-02-21 Legislative body Chicago City Council Action Referred
Date 2024-02-21 Legislative body Chicago City Council Action Introduced

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