Committee on Special Events, Cultural Affairs and Recreation

Wednesday, December 7, 2022 · 12:00 PM PM · City Hall - Room 201A - Chicago, Illinois

TL;DR

The City of Chicago's Special Events, Cultural Affairs and Recreation Committee approved three separate expenditures of Open Space Impact Fee funds to NeighborSpace for urban green space and community garden improvements across different neighborhoods. These funds will support garden acquisition, water infrastructure, and recreational enhancements at locations including Kenwood Garden, Montrose Metra Garden, and Peirce Elementary School.

Key Decisions

  • Kenwood Garden Property Acquisition and Development Recommended to Pass
  • Water Hydrant Installation at Montrose Metra Garden Recommended to Pass
  • Recreational Improvements at Peirce Elementary School Recommended to Pass

Agenda

  1. O2022-3791 Expenditure of Open Space Impact Fee funds to NeighborSpace for acquisition and development of property at 4131-4149 S Drexel Blvd comprising Kenwood Garden
    Ordinance
    Action: Recommended to Pass

    The Ordinance was Recommended to Pass.

  2. O2022-3792 Expenditure of Open Space Impact Fee funds to NeighborSpace for installation of dedicated water hydrant at Montrose Metra Garden, 4400-4498 N Ravenswood Ave
    Ordinance
    Action: Recommended to Pass

    The Ordinance was Recommended to Pass.

  3. O2022-3793 Expenditure of Open Space Impact Fee funds to NeighborSpace for recreational improvements at Peirce Elementary School, 1423 W Bryn Mawr Ave
    Ordinance
    Action: Recommended to Pass

    The Ordinance was Recommended to Pass.

  4. Attendance