Ordinance O2024-0014215 - Chicago Councilmatic

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 Theater, 2135 N Milwaukee Ave, in accordance with Fullerton/Milwaukee Redevelopment Plan and Project

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Chicago's City Council approved the Fullerton/Milwaukee Redevelopment Project in 2000, under the Illinois Tax Increment Allocation Redevelopment Act. The project, financed via the Fullerton/Milwaukee TIF Ordinance and amended thrice, includes property acquired by BR Congress Owner, LLC, like the Congress Theater. A 2023 ordinance and Resolution 22-CDC-8 by the Community Development Commission designated the company as the developer, with a focus on affordable units.

	Sponsor	Ward
	Johnson, BrandonPrimary Sponsor

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Date 2024-12-16

Legislative body Chicago City Council

Action Passed

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

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Votes for Yes: 49 Beale, Anthony Burnett, Jr., Walter Cardona, Jr., Felix Chico, Peter Clay, Angela Coleman, Stephanie D. Conway, William Cruz, Ruth Curtis, Derrick G. Dowell, Pat Ervin, Jason C. Fuentes, Jessica L. Gardiner, James M. Gutierrez, Jeylu B. Hadden, Maria E. Hall, William E. Harris, Michelle A. Hopkins, Brian Knudsen, Timothy R. La Spata, Daniel Lawson, Bennett R. Lee, Nicole T. Manaa-Hoppenworth, Leni Martin, Matthew J. Mitchell, Gregory I. Mitts, Emma Moore, David H. Mosley, Ronnie L. Napolitano, Anthony V. Nugent, Samantha O'Shea, Matthew J. Quinn, Marty Ramirez, Julia M. Ramirez-Rosa, Carlos Reilly, Brendan Robinson, Lamont J. Rodriguez Sanchez, Rossana Rodriguez, Michael D. Scott, Monique L. Sigcho-Lopez, Byron Silverstein, Debra L. Sposato, Nicholas Tabares, Silvana Taliaferro, Chris Taylor, Jeanette B. Vasquez, Jr., Andre Villegas, Gilbert Waguespack, Scott Yancy, Desmon C.	Votes against No: 1 Lopez, Raymond A.	Other votes

Date 2024-12-12

Legislative body Committee on Finance

Action Recommended to Pass

Date 2024-12-02

Legislative body Chicago City Council

Action Referred

Date 2024-12-02

Legislative body Chicago City Council

Action Introduced

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2135 N Milwaukee Ave Chicago

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