Committee on Economic, Capital and Technology Development

Tuesday, June 13, 2023 · 1:30 PM AM · City Hall - Council Chamber - Chicago, Illinois

TL;DR

The City of Chicago's Economic Development Committee met to appoint new members to several Special Service Area (SSA) commissions, which help manage local economic development in specific neighborhoods. The committee also recommended a tax incentive for a property in the Cortland Street area and approved a budget agreement for the Portage Park Chamber of Commerce.

Key Decisions

  • Appointments to Special Service Area Commissions Passed
  • Tax Incentive for 6500 W Cortland St Property Recommended to Pass
  • Portage Park Chamber of Commerce SSA Budget Passed

Agenda

  1. Attendance
  2. Approval of Rule 45 Report for April, 2023
  3. 1 Appointment of Whitney K. Castle as member of Special Service Area No. 20, South Western Avenue Commission
    Appointment
    Action: Recommended to Pass

    The Appointment was Recommended to Pass.

  4. 2 Appointment of Marianne Candido as member of Special Service Area No. 22, Clark Street/Andersonville Commission
    Appointment
    Action: Recommended to Pass

    The Appointment was Recommended to Pass.

  5. 3 Reappointment of Dominic Irpino as member of Special Service Area No. 34, Uptown Commission
    Appointment
    Action: Recommended to Pass

    The Appointment was Recommended to Pass.

  6. 4 Appointment of Eryn E. White as member of Special Service Area No. 50, Calumet Heights/Avalon Commission
    Appointment
    Action: Recommended to Pass

    The Appointment was Recommended to Pass.

  7. 5 Reappointment of John L. Ratzenberger of Special Service Area No. 21, Lincoln Square Commission
    Appointment
    Action: Recommended to Pass

    The Appointment was Recommended to Pass.

  8. 6 Support of Class 6(b) tax incentive for property at 6500 W Cortland St
    Ordinance
  9. 7 Pro-rated 2023 budget and service provider agreement with Portage Park Chamber of Commerce for Special Service Area No. 28-2014, Six Corners
    Ordinance
    Action: Recommended to Pass

    The Ordinance was Recommended to Pass.