Committee on Housing and Real Estate

Thursday, December 2, 2021 · 1:00 PM AM · Chicago, Illinois

TL;DR

The Chicago Housing and Real Estate Committee approved several property-related ordinances, including a lease for office space and sales of vacant city-owned properties. These decisions involve transferring land to educational and community organizations, with a focus on supporting local development.

Key Decisions

  • Lease agreement for office space at 1340 S Damen Ave Recommended to Pass
  • Sale of vacant property to Chicago Jesuit Academy Recommended to Pass
  • Sale of vacant property for North Austin Community Center Recommended to Pass
  • Redevelopment agreement amendments with KMW Communities LLC Recommended to Pass

Agenda

  1. Attendance
  2. Approval of Rule 45 monthly report for November
  3. Quarterly Report: Q3-2021
  4. 1 Lease agreement with Hastings Center Office LLC for use of office space at 1340 S Damen Ave
    Ordinance
    Action: Recommended to Pass

    The Ordinance was Recommended to Pass.

  5. 2 Sale of vacant City-owned property at 5093 W Jackson Blvd to Chicago Jesuit Academy
    Ordinance
    Action: Recommended to Pass

    The Ordinance was Recommended to Pass.

  6. 3 Sale of City-owned vacant property at 5113 Vacant Street to Expert Management Inc. subject to "No Further Remediation" Letter and subsequent transfer to North Austin Community Center
    Ordinance
    Action: Recommended to Pass

    The Ordinance was Recommended to Pass.

  7. 4 Amendments and project revisions to redevelopment agreement with KMW Communities LLC regarding environmental remediation, establishment of escrow account, and affordable residential requirements
    Ordinance
    Action: Recommended to Pass

    The Ordinance was Recommended to Pass.