Committee on Special Events, Cultural Affairs and Recreation

Thursday, September 2, 2021 · 3:00 PM AM · Chicago, Illinois

TL;DR

The City Council's Committee on Special Events, Cultural Affairs and Recreation met to review two key appointments to the Chicago Park District and approve funding for a new athletic facility. The committee recommended two new park commissioners and allocated funds for a turf field and running track at a local school.

Key Decisions

  • Modesto Tico Valle - Park District Commissioner Appointment Recommended to Pass
  • Myetie H. Hamilton - Park District Commissioner Appointment Recommended to Pass
  • Turf Field Funding for Talcott Fine Arts and Museum Academy Recommended to Pass

Agenda

  1. Attendance
  2. June 2021 Rule 45 Report
  3. A2021-134 Appointment of Modesto Tico Valle as Commissioner of Chicago Park District
    Appointment
    Action: Recommended to Pass

    The Appointment was Recommended to Pass.

  4. A2021-135 Appointment of Myetie H. Hamilton as Commissioner of Chicago Park District
    Appointment
    Action: Recommended to Pass

    The Appointment was Recommended to Pass.

  5. O2021-3241 Expenditure of Open Space Impact Fee funds for new turf field and running track at Talcott Fine Arts and Museum Academy, 1840 W Ohio St
    Ordinance
    Action: Recommended to Pass

    The Ordinance was Recommended to Pass.