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 authority to establish rules of implementing this change, establishing this remedy for City debt collection but not excluding any other legal remedy of collection
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Chicago's City Council added Section 1-19-040 to the Municipal Code, directing the Comptroller to conduct debt checks before issuing payments, including settlement, judgment, and contract price payments. If an outstanding debt, including associated interest, fees, and expenses, is found, the Comptroller can offset the payment, and pay the remaining amount. The Comptroller is also authorized to establish rules for the section's administration, as authorized by law. The ordinance was presented by Alderman Pat Dowell.
Alternate identifiers: O2024-0013138
