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Committee on Budget and Government Operations

Tuesday, May 9, 2023 · 12:00 PM PM · Chicago, Illinois

TL;DR

The Chicago Committee on Budget and Government Operations approved several local development projects and budget amendments that will support small businesses, migrant services, and public health initiatives. These ordinances aim to revitalize neighborhood spaces, including a catering business conversion and a veteran-owned coffee roaster, while also allocating funds to address emerging community needs.

Key Decisions

  • Rome's Joy Catering Redevelopment Project Recommended to Pass
  • Veteran Roasters Coffee Shop Improvements Recommended to Pass
  • Public Health and Water Management Budget Amendment Recommended to Pass
  • Opioid and Vaping Settlement Funds Allocation Recommended to Pass
  • Migrant Support Funding Recommended to Pass

Agenda

  1. Attendance
  2. Approval of April 2023 Rule 45 Report
  3. 1 Redevelopment agreement with and provision of Neighborhood Opportunity Funds and Local Hiring Funds to Rome's Joy Catering, Inc. for ballroom conversion to community-based social club and co-working space at 4455 South Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive
    Ordinance
    Action: Recommended to Pass

    The Ordinance was Recommended to Pass.

  4. 2 Redevelopment agreement with and grant of Neighborhood Opportunity Funds to Cup O' Joe Coffee LLC for improvements to Veteran Roasters at 756 E 111th St
    Ordinance
    Action: Recommended to Pass

    The Ordinance was Recommended to Pass.

  5. 3 Annual Appropriation Ordinance Year 2023 amendment within Fund No. 925 for Department of Public Health and Department of Water Management
    Ordinance
    Action: Recommended to Pass

    The Ordinance was Recommended to Pass.

  6. 4 Amendment to 2023 Annual Appropriation Ordinance to appropriate Opioid and Vaping Settlement funds and to appropriate funds to support recently arrived migrants
    Ordinance
    Action: Recommended to Pass

    The Ordinance was Recommended to Pass.