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Good morning, everyone.
the committee on finance is
The committee on finance is called to order we will now
have a roll call to establish.
have a roll call to establish quorum.
Vice chair Conway
alderman laspada
Alderman Hopkins
Alderman Hall
Alderman Mitchell
Alderman Harris Alderman Beal Alderman Lee
have requested. We'll get to you Alderman Ramirez.
Alderman Quinn
Alderman Lopez
Alderman Moore
Alderman Curtis
Alderman OSHA
Alderman Taylor Alderman Mosley
Alderman Rodriguez
Alderman Scott Alderman CEO Lopez
Alderman Bernett
Alderman Ervin Alderman Talia Ferrell
Alderman Ervin Alderman Talia Farrell
Alderman Cardona
Alderman wages back
alderman
Alderman Rodriguez Sanchez Alderman Ramirez Ros
Alderman Rodriguez Sanchez Alderman Ramirez. Rosa will be
remote all the men vase.
Alderman mitts will be remote alderman.
Alderman mitts will be remote Alderman's pisado.
Alderman Vasquez Alderman Reilly
alderman kutson
Alderman Martin Alderman Silverstein
chairman dowels here
we have a quorum we
We have a quorum. We have 17 members present.
um Alderman Beal Alderman Nicole Lee Alderman Taylor,
Alderman Harris Alderman Rodriguez Sanchez Alderman mitt.
and Alderman Scott have all requested.
and Alderman Scott have all requested remote participation
under the provision of rule.
under the provision of rule 59. Can I get a motion to allow
these?
these Alderman to participate in this meeting by remote?
so moved by Alderman Sado all those in favor signify by
saying I
opposed in the opinion of the chair the eyes carry the
motion I'd like
motion. I'd like to confirm that Alderman be
motion. I'd like to confirm that Alderman bill.
Are you here?
Alderman Lee
Alderman Taylor
here is here miss chairman.
Alderman Bill we have you Alderman Taylor
here all the woman Alderman Harris
Here Alderman is present sorry chairman.
Here Alderman is present. Sorry chairman. Okay. Got you
Alderman Lee Alderman Rodriguez.
Alderman Lee Alderman Rodriguez Sanchez. I'm here
chairwoman Alder.
chairwoman Alderman mitts.
Alderman Scott Miss Scott is here.
Got you Alderman Scott.
at this time we will have
at this time, we will have a public comment period
hello there Alderman Lopez. We have you.
Hello there Alderman Lopez. We have you and we count you
towards quorum.
Uh, we do not have any.
Uh, we do not have anyone that has signed up for public
comment this morning.
comment this morning nor do we have uh callers that have
called to speak in remotely to us this morning.
So this concludes the public comment.
So this concludes the public comment period
we have a number of items.
we have a number of items before the committee this
morning. We'll start with the approval of the rule 24.
report, um for the month of January.
report, um for the month of January 2024. This report was
sent electronically to everyone um is there are no
questions.
I get a motion to recommend approval.
so moved by Alderman laspada all
So moved by Alderman laspada all those in favor signify by
saying I all those opposed and the opinion of the chair the
eyes have it and the motion carries.
Um Alderman Ramirez
You're here. Got you.
Okay, we have 8 items before the committee.
Okay, we have 8 items before the committee today, but we're
going to go out of the regular order of.
going to go out of the regular order of business and take
item number to First.
um, which is an ordinance concerning
Um, which is an ordinance concerning the issuance of
financial assistance.
financial assistance to Parkside phase.
3 LLC for the Parkside phase 3 of
3 LLC for the Parkside phase 3 affordable housing project
located at 500 through 520 West hobby Street. 542 West Elm
Street.
Street 5558 through 57.
Street 5558 through 5576 West Elm Street 1101.
Street 5558 through 5576 West Elm Street 1101 through 1129,
North Cambridge Avenue.
North Cambridge Avenue and 1100 through 112.
North Cambridge Avenue and 1100 through 1128 North
Cleveland Avenue in the 2.
Cleveland Avenue in the 27th Ward. Um, we have a subst.
ordinance which was prepared and sent electronically.
ordinance which was prepared and sent electronically to
everyone. Is there a motion to accept the substitute so
moved by Alderman Reilly.
moved by Alderman Reilly all those in favor signify by
saying I
opposed in the opinion of the chairs the
Opposed in the opinion of the chairs the eyes have it and
the substitute ordinance is now before the committee.
the substitute ordinance is now before the committee and
will be explained by Deputy Commissioner.
will be explained by Deputy Commissioner Tamara Collins
from the Department of Housing.
Tamara good morning. Good morning.
Um, good morning Madam chair and members of the commission
for the record. My name is Tamara Collins and today. I'm
presenting Parkside phase 3 LP.
presenting Parkside phase 3 LP with me today in attendance.
Also is Peter Hol.
also as Peter Holston and team of the Holston, uh real
estate.
the request for today includes approval of 16
The request for today includes approval of 16.4 million in
Tiff and 4.2.
Tiff and 4.2 5 million dollars in multifamily loan funds
from slide 2
From slide 2 sorry. Thanks slide 3 the development entity.
Parkside Associates. LLC is the master developer.
Parkside Associates. LLC is the master developer for the
Cabrini extension North the developer for this.
Cabrini extension North the developer for this proposed
project. Is Parkside phase 3 l
project. Is Parkside phase 3 LP and Illinois limited
partnership Park?
partnership Parkside phase 3 LLC will hold.
partnership Parkside phase 3, LLC will hold 0.1% share
Alliant Alp 2023. LLC will hold 0.1% share and the lion tax
credit fund.
credit fund 1 116 LP will hold 99.
9.98% share
Parkside Associates, LLC is the sole member of Parkside 3
LLC and consists of Hosting real estate development
corpore.
Corporation with a 60% share and the Cabrini Green Lac
Community Development Corporation with the 40.
Community Development Corporation with the 40% share Peter.
Holston trust is the
Holston. Trust is the sole shareholder of Holston real
estate development corpore.
estate Development Corporation.
the team consists of developers hosting real estate
Development Corporation with the 60% share and can bring
any Lac community.
any Lac Community Development Corporation with the 40%
share the
share. The owner Parkside 3lp is an Illinois limit.
partnership the architect lbba formerly known as Landon
bone Bakers and Associates.
bone Bakers and Associates is established in 1987 with the
mission to provide architecturally significant and yet
affordable options.
affordable options to as many people as possible.
Brooke architecture founded in 1995 is an mwbe firm, uh
providing design.
providing design service to public private and nonprofit
organizations. The general contractor is GMA Construction.
which was established in 2009.
which was established in 2009 GMA is an MBE veteran-owned
small business.
small business that has completed work in 4 different
states.
states GMA is headquartered in Chicago with Regional
Offices.
Offices in Dallas, Texas, New York and New York.
the project is located in the
The project is located in the 27th Wards near North
Community where Walter Bernard Jr. Is the alderman.
and within the near North tip District
the slide is
The slide is um General the site is generally.
the slide is um General the site is generally bounded by
Division Street on the North Orleans on the east
Division Street on the North Orleans on the East Oak Street
on the south and Larrabee on the west.
The proposed site is a planned development which was
amended. Um by zoning.
amended. Um by zoning to allow the construction of the
additional 99 units.
additional 99 units to be built and this will be the final
phase of part.
phase of part the park side development zoning was
approved.
at the December 22nd, December 20
at the December 22nd December 2022 zoning committee and
city council the redevelop.
city council the Redevelopment of these Parcels remains
Central to the city's overall Redevelopment plan for the
immediate area and will feel vacant city vacant. Cha land.
and complete Landscaping on scatter sites between Larrabee
Cambridge Cleveland Elm and hobby streets.
the past phases of Parkside have been very successful with
the completion of 270 Condominiums 51 of which were
purchased by cha for public housing.
purchased by cha for public housing families and 16 were
sold to Affordable families at 120% Ami and below.
additionally 56 town home units have also been completed
with 21 for cha families.
with 21 for cha families and 44 affordable families.
for
For rental buildings round out the current development.
the first which sits on the Southeast corner of division in
and Larrabee streets and houses and houses.
and Larrabee streets and houses and houses 111 units
consisting of 28. Cha replacement units 48 affordable
housing.
housing households at 60% of Ami and below.
housing households at 60% of Ami and below and 35 market
rate units the second rental.
rate units. The second rental building is located on the
northeast corner of Blair being Oak.
northeast corner of Blair being Oak streets and houses 112
units consisting.
units consisting of 39. Cha replacement units 53 a
and 20 market rate units the Third.
and 20 market rate units the third building sits on
Division Street and houses 106 units consisting of 36.
replacement units 27 affordable unit.
replacement units 27 affordable units and 43 market rate
units and the fourth building.
units and the fourth building at ellman Larrabee which
houses 102 units.
houses 102 units consisting of 35 cha replacement units.
houses 102 units consisting of 35. Cha replacement units 31
affordable and 36 Market rates.
affordable and 36 Market rates to date both the 4 sale and
rental properties.
rental properties are 100% occupied.
over
Over the past decade this area has experienced tremendous.
growth and is close to numerous, uh commercial.
growth and is close to numerous, uh, commercial businesses
restaurants churches schools and existing.
restaurants churches schools and existing housing. The site
is easily accessible by public transportation with the red
line subway stops, the
line subway stops a half mile east of the proposed site at
Clark and Division or Northwest at Hallet in North Avenue.
The Brown Line elevated stops can be ex accessed from the
north at from the north.
north at from the north at Sedwick Street or from the
south.
Chicago Avenue, but both of which are about a mile away from
the site.
In addition to the elevated stops, there are several bus.
lines that can be accessed as well the div.
lines that can be accessed as well The Division Street bus
travels north of the site.
travels north of the site, um east and west on division 2
blocks north of division.
blocks north of division is the North Avenue bus Which also
runs east west
runs East West approximately a third Mile West of the site
is hawston Street the bus line of hosts.
is hawston Street the bus line of hosted runs north south
as does Clark Street bus and several bus.
as does Clark Street bus and several buses on the South
Street, which are about a half mile from the site.
the Cedric bus line, which has been accessed east of
site along Orleans and north of the site on.
site along Orleans and north of the site on Clybourn and
Sedwick streets also offers.
Sedwick streets also offers bus services during the morning
morning and evening Rush.
morning and evening rush hours the Dan Ryan and Kennedy
express.
expressways can be accessed accessed off Orleans Street.
feeder ramp, which is approximately 1 mile south of the
site.
There will be 4 buildings.
There will be 4 buildings in this rental phase of Parkside
the first building.
The first building will be 8 stories tall with town home
style units.
style units at the base, uh 69 units and
style units at the base, uh, 69 units and 33 story walk-up
buildings 2.
buildings 2 of the walk-ups will have 12 units and 1 will
have 6 units.
have 6 units unit sizes range from Studios up.
have 6 units unit sizes range from Studios up to 4 bedrooms
65 will be to a
65 will be to Affordable to households at 50 to 60% am
65 will be to Affordable to households at 50 to 60% Ami and
then the 34 remaining will be market rate.
then the 34 remaining will be market rate units.
All the units will offer energy.
All the units will offer energy efficient appliances.
However, shared laundry.
However, shared laundry spaces will be utilized in the
mid-rise but in unit
mid-rise but in-unit washer and dryers are contemplated in
the walk-up buildings.
the walk-up buildings in addition to the housing this phase
will
phase will offer an indoor outdoor community room.
resident Garden Fitness Center.
resident Garden fitness center a dog park and approximately
69 off street parking.
69 off street parking spaces Ingress and egress for
parking.
will be accessed access from Cambridge Avenue.
will be accessed access from Cambridge Avenue and from M
and from on M Street.
Pre-cast concrete will be utilized.
Pre-cast concrete will be utilized for walls and floors of
roof Construction.
roof construction with thin brick and the on the pre-cast
to provide.
to provide warm textured materials as counterpoints to the
paint.
painted concrete forms distribution of the
walk-ups and town home Styles will create a a streetscape
that will bridge between the widely vary.
that will bridge between the widely varying scales of the
buildings in the neighborhood.
The buildings will also provide.
The buildings will also provide setback variations at The
Pedestrian level to help accommodate.
Pedestrian level to help accommodate the native adaptive
plantings plan throughout.
plantings plan throughout and also to provide a dog park
and shared Garden for res.
and shared Garden for residents gatherings.
the unit profile
The unit profile provides a detailed description of the
proposed.
proposed project the subject property will provide a total
of 99 rental units of which 65 will be affordable to
households earning no more than 60% of am.
households earning no more than 60% of Ami and 34 units at
market rate.
the total project cost for Parkside phase 3 l
The total project cost for Parkside phase 3 LP is
approximately 67.1 million.
approximately 67.1 million in addition to the Tif funding.
and City Loan of the sources include 11
And City Loan of the sources include 11 million in private
loan funds 11.5 million.
loan funds 11.5 million in cha financing 4.7 million in
donation tax credit Equity generated.
donation tax credit Equity generated from the donation tax
credits issued by item.
credits issued by Ida.
17.8 million and 9% uh long-term housing tax credit equity.
Ahmed Gran of 331000.
Ahmed Gran of 331000 General partner Equity of 101.
Ahmed Gran of 331000 General partner Equity of 10100 and a
deferred developer fee of a million dollars.
This concludes my presentation in the Department of
Housing.
and the developer respectfully request your approval of
Park.
Parkside phase 3 LP at this time. I do and the developer
will take any questions. Thank you. Uh, uh, Miss.
uh want to acknowledge alderman kud?
uh want to acknowledge alderman kson.
uh Alderman Hall Alderman Mosley and Alderman Quinn for
Quorum and
Quorum. And Alderman Fuentes is here as a non-member. We
also acknowledge you.
also acknowledge you um Vice chair Conway almond. Um,
Brunette vice mayor brunette. We'll have you okay close.
chairman
Vice chairman, um
my questions regarding do we know anything about the
My questions regarding do we know anything about the the
terms of the Tif loan? I see it says 0% or an interest rate
acceptable to the do commissioner. Is it going to be zero
or do we have an idea?
or do we have an idea what it will sure so typically the
City Grants?
City Grants the Tif funds but because you granted to a
nonprofit entity, they typically will provide it in the
form of a loan to the ownership entity because it is a 4
for-profit own owner and a nonprofit is not allowed.
enrich a for-profit owner. So generally there will be some.
interest we have given them anywhere from zero to 3% So
that will be decided. Um
as we get closer to closing, um
I guess a a
I guess a follow-up noting that it looks like.
the original mortgage the the first permanent mortgage is
not to exceed 8% the construction mortgage.
not to exceed 8% The construction mortgage is not to exceed
12. Why are why are we the suckers with?
12. Why are why are we the suckers with the government that
are loaning out money from between zero and 3% Why aren't
we knowing we have we have on occasion?
we knowing? We have we have on occasion a chart? Um
required hard debt payment, but since we are typically the
Gap financier we come in.
Gap financier we come in last and we put our money in last
usually the senior Debt Service gets paid before the
Debt Service. So ours is usually deferred until the
the end of the 30 year period which if anything that means
we're higher risk Capital so our interest should actually
be even higher than that. I mean, I understand this is
probably a broader.
probably a broader policy issue.
issue, but as
Issue, but as you alluded to in your presentation, this area
is absolute Boomtown. So the fact that we're we're somehow
doing the Tif loan.
doing the Tif loan at such a low rate doesn't seem an hour
loans.
loan for the Tif we're not getting repayment on the tip.
Our loan is on the 4.2 Million Dollar City Loan.
We're granting the Tif funds.
Now it looks in the ordinance. It says Tiff loan 6 6
mortgage loan. It is it's a tip loan generated by.
mortgage loan. It is it's a tip loan generated by the city
granting the funds to the nonprofit the non.
granting the funds to the nonprofit the nonprofit will then
generate a loan to the 4?
generate a loan to The for-profit Entity and the re that
goes to the for-profit and to the nonprofit nonprofit
entity. It's not the city.
entity. It's not the city loaning the Tif funds.
So who who is the who is the entity loaning?
So who who is the who is the entity loaning the Tif loan 6
6th mortgage loan or is that not a loan at all despite?
6th mortgage loan or is that not a loan at all? Despite the
word Loan in there twice now the nonprofit entity in this
case is the um
the Lac the
sorry, I don't know. It's TDC.
Sorry, I don't know it's TDC. Yes. I can I can recall the
name.
I have it on here now. Oh, yeah, I'm going up to the the
Lac.
Is it cab?
Is it kabrina green Lac Lac? Um.
Is it kabrina green Lac Lac, um Community Development
Corporation
But historically on affordable housing deals.
But historically on affordable housing deals, we we Grant
those funds. Um, if we
loan them, you know to The for-profit Entity, uh to
Loan them, you know to The for-profit Entity, uh to the
nonprofit entity it create it may create some.
nonprofit entity it create it may create some taxable
events for them as a nonprofit because it's usually a large
all
amount of money, uh from the tip. So we typically just
grant those funds to the nonprofit and then they loan it to
the for-profit. Well, I think it's I think it's great.
the for-profit. Well, I think it's I think it's great in an
area such as this where where has astronomical property
values that we are doing it as a loan. I think that's
that's um,
uh good thing. I just think it's the interest rate should
be closer to what like Market interest should be uh, and
that's, you know, a broader destruction going forward and I
yield my time.
Now, thank you. No. Thank you.
Now, thank you. No, thank you. We have we have charged
interest historically but probably a little more than 3% we
do and I'll take that offline. Okay?
we do and I'll take that offline. Okay, I'll SP.
there
There we go. I really appreciate the presentation. I really
appreciate.
appreciate also to see this this really important.
appreciate also to see this this really important swing
towards 2 3 even 4-bedroom units.
towards 2 3 even 4-bedroom units to see all of the 4
bedrooms in the ca rad category is outstand.
bedrooms in the ca rad category is outstanding. We're
finally recognizing again surprised.
finally recognizing again surprise surprise people have
multiple kids and people with multiple.
multiple kids and people with multiple kids need affordable
housing too. Um,
So I really appreciate it. Usually when.
So I really appreciate it. Usually when I apologize for not
having the ordinance in front of me. We have a sources.
uses slide. Is that part of?
uses slide is that part of that was the last slide? Ah,
okay. Hey, there we are. Okay. I appreciate.
okay. Hey, there we are. Okay. I appreciate there's ch.
So I see that there's a cha Loan in here. It's hard moment.
Yes. Is there is that the only form of
Yes, is there is that the only form of capital that the cha
tends to put into?
tends to put into projects like this or they put in a loan,
but they also put in vouchers.
Okay, as well. So those are the only 2 sort sources that we
usually see from CA. Okay. I think that was my only
question for right now. Thank you very much. You're
welcome. Thank you cheer.
Thank you Alderman V.
Thank you, um question around
Thank you. Um question around since cha is providing those
vouch.
vouchers. Are they also providing Vash vouchers as well
for?
vouchers. Are they also providing Vash vouchers as well for
veteran assistance, not the
veteran assistance? Not the I'm aware. I don't think these
are the best vouchers consult know.
are the best vouchers consult. No, not the developer just
confirmed. They're not Vash vouchers.
Thank you.
Alderman Quinn, did I count you?
Alderman Quinn, did I count you towards what I did? Okay,
Al.
Alderman brunette. Thank thank you very much madam.
chairman. Uh, so this is
a part of um
the transformation for public housing
The transformation for public housing that happened over 26
years ago.
years ago that started and now we're just starting to
finish. Uh this development this this uh,
finish, uh this development this this uh plan has been
going on for many years. Uh, this is Cha's property. Uh,
the CDC Lac happens to be the uh residents from Cabrini
Green.
uh, coincidentally, uh the residents from
Uh, coincidentally, uh, the residents from Cabrini Green
are 40% partners.
are 40% Partners in this development. Uh, the only thing
like there's probably in the country, uh, and and pretty
much if folks didn't know every development in Cabrini.
much if folks didn't know every development in Cabrini and
and and and Cabrini Green on CH
and and and Cabrini Green on CJ's property.
Has a partnership.
Has a partnership with the residents of Cabrini, so the
residents.
residents are part owners of this development by 40% Um,
and they're involved.
and they're involved and engaged in many different ways.
Um, coincidentally, uh right behind.
um, coincidentally, uh, right behind this building or right
across the alley from this building is Holy Family Church
where I went to Pres.
where I went to preschool at at this church. Uh, this is my
community on the other side.
Is building is actually General.
Is building is actually General school with a mayor worked
at as a teacher. Uh, we've been trying to redevelop this
community.
community for a long time, uh, ever since the 90s. Uh, and
so I'm just happy to see that it's coming to fruition.
Peter hosting has been a great developer been a great.
partner with the residency started the partn.
partner with the residency started the partnership with the
residents, uh early on.
residents, uh early on and since that time every other
developer in that Community has been partnering with the
residents on Cha's property, right? This is CJ.
residents on Cha's property, right? This is CJ's property.
This isn't uh,
privy
private property and and uh, that's why the rez
Private property and and uh, that's why the residents are
involved. Cha is involved and it takes a
involved cha is involved and it takes a myriad of ways to
fund these things and and uh, and so that you know, and I
appreciate uh, almond Conway's question.
appreciate uh, Alderman Conway's question. Uh, so I
Alderman Conway when when they started these things many
years ago before we tore down the uh, high-rise buildings
or the public housing buildings. This area wasn't
Expensive right? Um and uh, because uh,
the Redevelopment of public housing that is
The Redevelopment of public housing that is area is
expensive. So, you know, and and that's
expensive so, you know, and and that's not just in my area
that's in uh, I don't know.
that's in uh, I don't know wager specs area. I don't know
who have laytrip same thing with laytrip same thing over
by.
by uh Alderman. Um,
padal over over with Stateway garden and all the
developments she have and the same thing with uh, not quite
there, but they're getting there over there with uh
Alderman bill.
Alderman bill on the far south side. Uh, so um,
These development.
These developments become victims of their own success.
right but they're still they're still public.
right but they're still they're still public properties.
Right and it's still for the lowest income that you can
have.
have when you talk about cha you talk about some
have when you talk about cha, you talk about some people
who make zero income, right?
who make zero income right or so, it can go all the way to
zero income so some and and it goes up to 30% of your
income. So so they need the sub.
income. So so they need the subsidy our subsidy in order to
make these things, right?
make these things right? CJ is you know, they started out
with a lot of money with the uh trans
with a lot of money with the uh, transformation of public
housing and as time went on that money has dwindled down a
lot.
lot and so CJ is trying to do a myriad.
lot and so CJ is trying to do a myriad of things to
leverage developers to do more.
These developers only can do so much. Uh hosting development
is not a a
a for-profit developer
A for-profit developer, uh, they had to leverage and make
some money.
some money off of this but really they do a lot of uh, uh
affordable housing across the city mostly on the North side
and the west side.
and the west side in the city of Chicago like, um, uh over
in Alderman rallies War they just they're the ones who's
doing the uh, YMCA building over there.
doing the uh, YMCA building over there across the street.
So so when
When we give Tiff.
When we give Tif money, uh to uh, cha development.
when we give Tif money, uh to uh, CJ developments like this
is not uncommon is what we have.
is not uncommon is what we have been doing for the past
almost.
almost 25 years or more and uh and
almost 25 years or more and uh, and and and if we did not
do this these developments wouldn't work, uh, you know,
it's it's unfortunate that you know, we had to use federal.
money. We had to use tax credits from the state tax credits
from the city and Tiff in order to make these things work
and Leverage The
and leverage the private developers money. That's what a
the market rate part come in in order in order to make
these development developments work, uh in these
communities, so I'm just happy to see this. Sorry for the
long explanation. That's how old people get we tell a
whole bunch of people. You know, how sorry but but
want to I mean because he had he
good questions, and I just want to
just want to get it out there and I'm not saying in my ward
in all of our Wars that have cha, so thank you all very
much. So I want to thank the department of planning. Thank
cha. Thank the developer. Thank the residents for from
Cabrini Green, uh for this.
Cabrini Green, uh for this development and I supported 100%
Thank you. Vice mayor Bernett, and I want to commend you
for.
for having uh a minority African.
for having uh, a minority African-American general
contractor on this deal. It's good to see
and coincidentally.
and coincidentally coincidentally he grew up in Cabrini
Green also.
Green also quite as a okay. That's good, too. Yep, Alder.
Moore followed by Alderman Conway again.
Thank you chairman. I apologize for um stepping out. Um,
are there any hard cha?
are there any hard cha units here or just affordable we're
looking at
there are 30.
There it is presentations.
There are um 35, CA in.
There are um 35, CA in the awesome, and I kind of figured
so I just wanted to hear that number.
I just wanted to hear that number and the reason why I kind
of figured so and I uh,
just go on with with um, Alderman Bernett said, um 37 post.
hosting development, uh from the start when we started.
the plan for transformation, um has been there.
the plan for transformation, um has been there and in some
cases where people don't see some we 24 years now. Um, I
saw at the point, um Alderman net when he was losing money.
um to make some of this happen and um, especially when we
look at Hillyard homes now even
look at Hillyard homes now, even who still still stand
there and others I uh while
there and others I uh, While others are torn down, uh, and
when you look at that,
when you look at that property, that's because of um, um,
what um, hosting development did and what I appreciate and
I have no um, no surprise to me. That's a black G.
I have no um, no surprise to me. That's a black GC is on
there because sometimes you got to twist people arms and
fight them to bring um, um minority contractors on uh,
posting development.
posting development has never been 1 of those people and
um, I just want to uh, just say I support this
ultimate Bernette said it all but um, these are the type of
not only people that we need to be doing development here,
but these are the type of project.
but these are the type of projects that we need to be doing
and the c35.
and the c35 hard unicore Arc. Um, CJ units coming back on.
the site is awesome. Thank you chairman and correction is 3
37 units. I apologize.
Yes.
Yes, um Alderman Curtis will count you towards quor.
Yes, um Alderman Curtis will count you towards Quorum, uh
Vice chair Conway. You wanted to follow up I I
Vice chair Conway. You wanted to follow up. I I did. I just
want to thank thank Alderman Bernett for his
Explanation there and also appreciate that.
explanation there and also appreciate that the
displaced residents are going to
Displaced residents are going to um be able to be some of
the beneficiary on.
the beneficiary on the on the low interest Loan in that
case and I think that
case. And I think that I think that's wonderful. So I just
want to thank him publicly for that.
Alderman Taylor, I see that you have your hand up.
Thank you chair.
Thank you chairwoman. Um, my question is did you say this?
the final phase of the Cabrini Green?
Um transformation, is that what I heard? No, it's not the
Final Phase of this project all the member brunette. Do you
want to expound on that? Yes, so it's the final.
want to expound on that? Yes, so it's the Final Phase of
his component when he bid it. He bid it on several pieces
of property.
of property, uh that will out for bid on CA on cab.
greens property. We still have several other plots.
greens property. We still have several other plots that we
have to finish up but his component that he bid it on. This
is the final phase for him. Uh, and and hopefully, uh,
pushing CJ hopefully before I before I leave.
pushing CJ hopefully before I before I leave this earth
that they would finish the rest of it. So
All of her neck. Can you tell?
All of her neck. Can you tell me how much what's the
percentage that they're?
percentage that they're actually done?
I I don't know we're talking about when it comes to the
Cabrini Green knockdown and rebuild. Yeah, I don't I don't
have I can't um
give you those numbers off the top of my head, but we still
have like several pieces of property.
have like several pieces of property to do, uh the row
houses.
houses many acres we have to do over there.
houses many acres we have to do over there, uh on Division
and hosted. I mean I had to show you.
and hosted. I mean I had to show you a map. We still have a
lot to be done over.
lot to be done over in that community and hopefully, uh,
hopefully we can push to get those things off the off the
books.
books, but the challenge is right now is leveraging
dollars.
right now, you know and and 1 of the things that I tell CJ
right now, this is the best time.
to try to do things because
To try to do things because developers can't do market rate
developments.
developments because of interest rates so they may want to
do some of this.
do some of this public stuff and and leverage their dollars
and be able to keep their things going and not make as much
money and maybe we can finish up some of these things. So
the these are long conversations, but it's a it's a it's a
still a lot of land left. Uh alderman
Still a lot of land left, uh Alderman we still have a ways
to go on Cabrini. Thank you for that.
to go on Cabrini. Thank you for that Alderman Bernette. I
was gonna say I would be interested in having a
conversation with you because too often we don't talk about
the plan for transformation and it it it's it's kind of
failure. Um, but seeing that you are getting parts of it
done. Um, it's really exciting to see my last question.
chairwoman is
to the young lady from do can you can you put can you say
the breakdown of a of a promise again? Because you said
it's
10 can you go back to those numbers how many apartments?
how many a cha how many a low income and how many?
how many a cha how many a low income and how many our
market rate I missed that part and I'm sorry.
Sure for the record Tamara Collins with the Department.
Sure for the record Tamara Collins with the Department of
Housing. So there are 99 units total. Um 50% uh,
14 at 50% am
14 at 50% Ami 14 at 60% Ami 37 cha, uh units at 60% Ami and
34 market rate for a total.
34 market rate for a total of 99.
Thank you. Thank you chair 1.
Thank you Alderman Taylor. I want to acknowledge Alderman
Hopkins for quorum.
Hopkins for Quorum and also say that Alderman Hopkins.
provided a letter of support for this project as well. Can
I get a motion to recommend approval of item?
I get a motion to recommend approval of item number 2?
so moved by Alderman k
So moved by alderman kitson.
uh recommend do pass all those in favor signify by saying I
opposed in the opinion of the chair of the eyes have it.
the do pass recommendation will report it out at the next.
city council meeting. Congratulations Vice.
city council meeting. Congratulations vice mayor brunette.
Thank you moving and thank you, Miss.
Thank you moving and thank you Miss Collins.
Moving on to item number 3 on your agenda from the
Department of planning and development is an Orden.
concerning the authority to enter into and execute an
intergovernmental agreement with the Chicago.
intergovernmental agreement with the Chicago Board of
Education for the provision of tax.
Education for the provision of tax increment financing Tif
funds for an artificial turf multi-purpose field.
funds for an artificial turf multi-purpose field and
related improvements at per
related improvements at Percy Julian High School located at
10.
Excuse me, 10330 South
Excuse me. 10330 South Elizabeth Street in the 21st Ward.
Um, there is a substitute ordinance which has been prepared
and sent electronically to everyone. Is there a motion to
accept the substitute
so moved
So moved by Alderman Mosley all those in favor sign.
So moved by Alderman Mosley all those in favor signify by
saying I all those opposed.
saying I all those opposed in the opinion of the chairs the
I have the eyes have it and the substitute is before us.
now.
um
we're joined today by Jamal Chambers from the Chicago
public schools and Evan Smith from the Chicago Public
Schools. Who will give the present.
Schools who will give the presentation on this uh
development.
Thank you. Chairwoman. 1 wish everyone a Happy Valentine's.
Day special you not on your
Day special you a very special.
Got to get those points. Somebody's gonna get you.
Okay.
I I I
okay. Um, okay.
Good morning, chairwoman D and members of the committee on
finance.
finance for the record. My name is Jamal Chambers city
council Le.
council. Liaison for Chicago Public Schools. I'm also
joined by Evie.
by Evan Smith our director of capital and design as well as
Tim.
Tim Jeff the managing Deputy Commissioner and the
department of planning.
department of Planning and Development. I'm here today to
request your approval of an intergovernmental agreement
that will provide Chicago Public Schools.
that will provide Chicago public schools to up to 3.5
million dollars in to assistance for a new mortar purpose
artificial turf field at Julian high school next.
artificial turf field at Julian high school next slide.
Here's the map showing the general.
Here's the map showing the general location of the school
within the city. The school is located at.
within the city. The school is located at 10330 South
Elizabeth Street and in Washington high schools.
area in the 21st Ward. It is located within.
area in the 21st Ward. It is located within a 105th incense
tip District. The school is bounded by 104th Street to the
south of the street.
south of the street to the East 13th Street to the north
and Benson's Avenue to the West next slide, please.
Here's the view of the school's main entrance located.
Elizabeth Street in the illustration of the proposed turf.
field. Julian is a neighborhood High School serving.
field. Julian is a neighborhood High School serving 470
students and 9th through 12th grade.
the project includes replacing the existing natural grass
area with a multi-purpose artificial turf field with soccer
and football striping surrounded by a 6-lane.
and football striping surrounded by a 6-lane rubber surface
running track scoreboard.
running track scoreboard board highlight post Associated
electrical connection.
electrical connections storm water management and drainage
infrastructure.
infrastructure next slide, please
if approved intergovernmental agreement with authorized up
to 3.5 million.
to 3.5 million dollars in Tiff assistance with the
remaining 1.8 million.
remaining 1.8 million funding coming from CPS completion of
this.
this project is scheduled for spring 2025.
Lastly don't think that this is a coincidence that this.
project is coming before the committee today on today's
special.
special day. Not only is the Valentine's Day, but 157.
ago. Um, the finance institution in the South was
establish.
established and that's Morehouse College. Um, and at
Morehouse the man are groomed to be change agents and
advocates for their communities. Um, so I want to go on a
record and command and thank Alderman Mosley Memorial's
brother for the 24th award.
brother for the 24th award for 21st. Sorry for his
continued support.
continued support and advocacy towards dispensing, um
educational barriers and bringing resources to the students
of the 21st Awards. So I thank you, brother, and I look
forward to talking.
forward to talking continue supporting and um
collaboration. I thank you all.
collaboration. I thank you all for the consideration of
this request and I'm happy to address any
the community may have you worked that in there.
move, um
I would like to acknowledge Alderman Silverstein.
I would like to acknowledge Alderman Silverstein who's
joined us for Quorum and we have our first question.
from Alderman Moore. Um more of a state.
from Alderman Moore. Um more of a statement than anything
first of all, um our Command,
First of all, um, I commend all the Mosley on this project
when I think about um Tif dollars and with you know,
especially when we free,
especially when we freeze, um for you know, that some of
that CPS money to go, um back, um going to the tips. These
are the type of projects we want to to we want to see done
with Tiff and um, this is this is 1 of those good projects
to benefit. Um,
to benefit, um, an a school not an institution to
to benefit. Um, an a school not an institution Simeon is an
institution a school like, um, percio Julian, but I look
forward to the Wolverines.
forward to the Wolverines whooping up on the Jaguars on
that new field. So, um, we need something. Um, so um know
what um, that's true, but I do come in um ordering mostly
on this project and I totally support it and uh do pass
move. Um,
move um, and a pass move on this item to uh for
approval
Thank you, Alderman Moore.
thank you Alderman Moore seeing no other questions Alderman
Mosley. Would you like to close?
Sure. Thank you madam.
Sure. Thank you madam chair and Happy Valentine's Day to all
and Happy.
and happy Founders Day to my steam brother president of
President of Morehouse Alumni Association, Chicago.
J. Uh, this project is really special.
J. Uh, this project is really special when we talk about
sports it surely.
sports. It surely exudes the examples of what community is.
the emotions the the drive.
the emotions the the drive and ultimately what we can
achieve when we come together and that's what you see.
today CPS in the city coming together to uh, really take
this plan that has been on the Shelf. It's a top priority
when I spoke to the alumni.
when I spoke to the alumni the administration and the
students and I can think of No Greater time when we are
discussing.
discussing, uh much in public about where our students are
being.
being educated that they can see that they have the amen.
amenities in our own communities that are another
communities, uh, and just be a shining example.
communities, uh, and just be a shining example, uh, not
just to them but also how this will invite Community too. I
think about the seniors who will take walks on this track.
improving, uh our health
improving, uh, our health, uh statistics and we know the
Des
disparities that lie or reside on the south.
disparities that lie or reside on the south far south side
of Chicago. Um, so thank you.
of Chicago. Um, so thank you to CPS for this great
partnership. Uh, definitely, you know my colleague in
17th War. I look forward to us to join.
17th War. I look forward to us to joining those games. Uh,
I for sure will be on the Simian side, uh doing gold is
where the heart is, uh, but rooting for um, Julian High
School
And the Jaguars to continue their next chapter success. So,
thank you madam chair. Thank you Alderman Mosley motion
made by Alderman MO.
made by Alderman Moore recommending due pass all those in
favor signify.
favor signify by saying I
post in the opinion of the chair the eyes have it and the
due pass recommendation.
due pass recommendation on this substitute ordinance will
be reported out at the next city.
be reported out at the next city council meeting item
number 4.
number 4 is
thank you. Jam.
I appreciate it.
Thank you. Have a good day to see you.
um item number 4 in Ordon
Um item number 4 an ordinance concerning an amended
redevelop.
Redevelopment agreement with team pioneros.
Redevelopment agreement with Team pioneros LLC to provide
Tif funds for the Redevelopment of the former Pioneer Bank.
building located at 4000 through 4008 West North
building located at 4000 through 40008 West North Avenue in
the 26th Ward. Um, we're joined today by Bill Grahams the
financial planning analyst from the Department of pres, uh,
Planning and Development, which will provide this
presentation.
we also have representatives from the
We also have representatives from the development team Matt
Mosher Lewis.
Mosher Lewis Puig and Juan Moreno.
bill
Bill thank you. Thank you.
Good morning, chairwoman dowel and members.
Good morning, chairwoman dowel and members of the finance
committee for the record. My name is William.
committee for the record. My name is William Grahams
financial planning analyst in the department of planning
and development.
I'm here today to request your approval of an amendment of
a previously approved.
a previously approved Redevelopment agreement between the
city and team.
city and team pioneros LLC. That would restructure.
financial terms to provide up to.
financial terms to provide up to 13 million in Tif funds as
a forgivable.
a forgivable loan rather than a grant.
if a
If approved dpd will close on the transaction in order.
develop the former Pioneer Bank building into retail and
Office Space.
the
The project is located at 4000 West West North.
The project is located at 4000 West West North Avenue in
the west planning region humble at
the west planning region, Humble Park Community area 26
Ward and
and Pulaski Corridor TIF district.
You can see the subject property highlighted in red.
You can see the subject property highlighted in red on this
map at the northwest corner of Pulaski Road in North
Avenue.
The property includes both the former Pioneer Bank building
and the adjoining Annex Building.
shown here is
Shown here is the Pioneer Bank building as it stands today.
While the building is overall in relatively stable condition
it.
condition. It is still in need of extensive repairs.
In this photo you can see portions of the building's corn.
are missing. The exterior windows have been boarded up.
are missing. The exterior windows have been boarded up and
the freeze over the front entrance has been covered to
prevent further.
prevent further deterioration.
the building
The building was originally completed in 1925 as the
primary location.
primary location for the Pioneer trust and savings.
primary location for the Pioneer trust and Savings Bank.
The structure is a recognized Chicago land.
The structure is a recognized Chicago Landmark, but it has
been vacant since 200.
been vacant since 2008.
as a result of valued Community Asset has been un
As a result of valued Community Asset has been unused and
neglected for more than 15 years.
When it was completed the peon.
When it was completed the Pioneer Bank was described as
Chicago's most beautiful Bank.
this interior photo shows why the
This interior photo shows why the grand 3-story hall
features ionic columns.
features ionic columns coffered ceilings and terrazzo
floors and the city's Landmark designation extends to this
space as well.
The building has additional space on the fourth and fifth
floors, which served as the bank.
floors, which served as the bank's offices.
in the mid 1990s peon
In the mid-1990s Pioneer Bank was purchased by Bono popular
who?
who continue to operate the facility until they move to a
new FAQ.
new facility in 2008. The building has remained vacant.
neglected since that time.
In March 2023 the city council approved an all.
In March 2023 the city council approved an allocation of 13
million in Tiff assistance.
million in Tiff assistance to Tim team pioneros LLC a part.
partnership between Park Row Development LLC, and the
architectural firm jgma.
These funds will be used to to develop the pioneer.
building as an office retail and Workforce trained.
building as an office retail and Workforce training Hub
with 2 community-based organizations.
with 2 community-based organizations occupying the ground
floor.
and the upper
And the Upper Floor is occupied.
by jgma
By jgma who will be relocating their offices and 50 jobs
from River.
from River North to Humble Park.
additionally Additionally the Annex Building next door will
be used as a community restaurant or commercial kitchen.
However, since the original approval a critical issue was
identified that necessitates.
identified that necessitates an amendment to the RDA and
requires Council approval.
specifically the current structure provides funding the
team
pioneros as a grant which triggers a substantial tax.
pioneros as a grant which triggers a substantial tax burden
under federal tax law.
in order
In order to address this the amendment would restructure
City fund.
City funds as a forgivable loan which provides the
developer.
developer with more favorable structure to absorb these
costs necessary to close on the financing.
if approved to funds will be provided at a
If approved to funds will be provided at a 1% interest rate
and advertise over 10 years.
beginning in year 3 of the agreement Prov
Beginning in year 3 of the agreement provided the developer
is not in the fall.
1,625 thousand of the principal balance of the Tif loan
plus any accrued interest will be forgiven.
Through the remaining term of the ten.
through the remaining term of the tenure agreement 1,625 in
principal plus any in crude interest is Forgiven annually
until the tip flown is fully.
until the tip flown is fully forgiven.
This amendment will only change.
This amendment will only change the structure of the Tif
payment from a grant to a forgivable.
payment from a grant to a forgivable loan. No other changes
are sought and the existing.
are sought and the existing Tiff amount will not increase
past the 13th.
The change is also beneficial to the city because it
provides.
provides additional security over the required 10 year
compliance period
Because any default in the agreement will result in.
because any default in the agreement will result in the
developer forfeiting the remaining balance of the loan.
the estimated to
The estimated total cost of construction for this project
is approximately 24.1 million with up to 13.
of that budget or 54% prop.
of that budget or 54% proposed to come from Tiff.
The remaining funds are expected to come from developer
activity and histor.
activity and historic tax credit Equity as well as private.
loans.
as previously mention
As previously mentioned the structure of the Tif
dispersement.
dispersement will not change if City will reimburse.
dispersement will not change. If City will reimburse the
developer up to 13 million in Tiff eligible cost.
developer up to 13 million in Tiff eligible costs in 2
payments.
the first payment
The first payment will be provided at the issuance of the
certificate of complet.
certificate of completion. The second payment will be
provided 1.
provided 1 year after receipt of this certificate.
The city's investment will be protected.
The city's investment will be protected by provisions and
the RDA that require the developer.
the RDA that require the developer to maintain no less than
75% occupancy.
75% occupancy throughout the 10-year compliance period
in addition the developer will be required.
in addition the developer will be required to satisfy the
typical construction compliance require.
typical construction compliance requirements for a
prevailing wage.
overall dpd is
Overall dpd is supportive of the proposed amendment and
project.
the amendment provides the developer with the financial
flexibility necessary to close without modifying.
flexibility necessary to close without modifying any core
components of the existing Redevelopment agreement.
The community has long sought to restore the landmark
Pioneer Bank building and this project.
Pioneer Bank building and this project is very close to
ensuring that will happen.
The developer has submitted.
all outside funding and dpd anticipates.
all outside funding and dpd anticipates that if this
agreement is approved that the project will begin
Construction.
Construction in early spring.
For all these reasons as well as the significant Community
benefits.
benefits that the project will deliver dpd is recommending
the approval of this amendment.
I'd like to thank the committee for your favorable
consideration of this request.
I'm joined today by Matt.
I'm joined today by Matt Mosher Juan Moreno and Luis Puig
from the team.
from the team pioneros development team.
We're happy to answer.
We're happy to answer any questions that you might have at
this time. Thank you. William 1 to acknowledge Allman
Irvin. He's joined us for Quorum Vice chair Conway.
If you could go back to slide 8.
If you could go back to slide 8, please.
Oh, I guess I mean slide. Uh, it's 8 on mine the 1 right
before that.
so is
so starting with the Third.
So starting with the third anniversary.
Will we?
Will we will then forgive 1.625 million?
Will we will then forgive 1.625 million per year for the
next?
8 8 years. Is that how that's going to work?
8 8 years. Is that how that's going to work, correct?
Okay, great. The the previous presenter did a lot of the
heavy lifting for you on the need.
heavy lifting for you on the need for this change. So,
thank you very much.
Thank you any.
Thank you. Any other uh, if I uh Alderman Ervin
Thank you madam chair.
Thank you madam, chair, uh, why structure this says a loan
instead of a grant since that's essentially what you're
doing.
William Graham's, uh financial planning analyst dpd, um the
the purpose of
the the purpose of the loan is that it will spread out the
tax liab.
tax liability for the developer so they won't take it.
tax liability for the developer so they won't take it if it
was all provided as a grant upfront. It would be a big. Um,
federal tax hit uh immediately and so this allows
that out over time, okay.
Just for thank you.
Thank you.
Thank you Alderman Ervin.
all
Alderman Fuentes. Congratulations
Thank you. Uh, I want to thank uh, Matt Masher.
Thank you. Uh, I want to thank uh Matt Masher Luis Pig and
Juan Moreno who are on the back if you could just wave your
hands. Um, this is a collective group of individuals, uh
that I think approach.
that I think approached development in all the ways. You
should when you're going to move into a community and that
is to have a series of conversations with Community about
what community wants to see in.
what community wants to see in a building that essentially
has been abandoned for almost 2.
has been abandoned for almost 2 decades.
Uh, this is the same bank. Uh
Uh, this is the same bank, uh where my mother banked. Uh,
this is the same bank.
this is the same bank where my aunt was a teller. Um, and
the same bank
the same Banker. I opened an account at the age of 16.
the same Banker. I opened an account at the age of 16 at
Bank of pulal.
And about the last time.
And about the last time I ever seen real life, um in what?
a historical landmark on North Avenue in Pulaski? I don't
know how many of my colleagues have driven.
know how many of my colleagues have driven, um through this
intersection, but it is an intersection that has some
amazing.
amazing architectural life that has been abandon.
quite some time. Not just Pioneer Bank, but the pal
quite some time. Not just Pioneer Bank, but the Pulaski
archive arcade building that used to be a bowling alley
that also has been abandoned for almost 2 decades.
that also has been abandoned for almost 2 decades when you
think about the revitalization of our commercial districts,
uh 1 we have to have tenants in these buildings.
uh, 1 we have to have tenants in these buildings, uh, but
2, it's really important to give them to developers that
care.
care about keeping the facade and allowing.
care about keeping the facade and allowing there to be
Nostalgia and historical memory for a community.
Nostalgia and historical memory for a community that has
been here for so long this particular.
been here for so long. This particular development is going
to give the building back to community. It's going to allow
them to have access.
them to have access to this space to be able to share that
historical memory.
historical memory with generations to come.
and btech
And btech, uh, and Xavier Hernandez is not here today.
Tech is an organization. Um that has
Tech is an organization, um that has rooted itself in
agriculture and Workforce.
agriculture and Workforce Development in providing
programming to young people.
To be able to have a space on North Avenue Pulaski right
now.
where we're seeing some of the highest rates of violence in
my ward where there could be a safe place.
my ward where there could be a safe place for young people
to engage in productive.
young people to engage in productive academic rigorous
programming.
is
Is the community benefit that the 26 Ward is looking?
Is the community benefit that the 26 Ward is looking for?
And lastly, you know.
And lastly, you know, Juan Moreno who's an award-winning
architect with j.
architect with jgma is choosing to move his firm.
architect with jgma is choosing to move his firm to Humble
Park a Latino Le architectural firm that will continue to
provide um work
provide. Um Workforce opportunities for our communities is
choosing to to live in the 26th world, and that's what you
want.
want in any word that you have is to have uh, successful
Latinos be able to come back to their communities to
provide those jobs and to provide that silent and training
back to the community and
back to the community. And so I'm excited about the bank
itself. Um, and I'm also excited about the second phase of
that and that all of the empty Parcels behind it will build
affordable.
affordable housing so that displaced residents can return
affordable housing. So that displaced residents can return
to the community that they are gentrified out of and so
chairwoman I have provided
chairwoman. I have provided a letter of support for this
project next time. I'm going to make sure that my presenter
is pulled out of roles.
is pulled out of roles out of their jacket so you get a
favorable vote. Um, but I
I'm excited about.
I'm excited about um what this means, you know, the most
eastern part of my world gets to see all of the development
and nice things.
and nice things and and the most western part often doesn't
see much.
see much and this is the very beginning of addressing
development through an equity lens. And so I'm excited
about this project. Thank you madam chair. Thank you
Alderman Fuentes. We also have letters of support.
Alderman Fuentes. We also have letters of support from
Alderman Ramirez, Rosa and Alder.
Alderman Ramirez Rosa and Alderman vagus who share the Tif
uh in this area. Can I get a motion to recommend app?
of this item? So moved by Alderman Ervin recommending do
pass all those in favor signify by saying I I post and the
opinion of the chair the eyes have it and we will report
this ordinance.
this ordinance out at the next city council meeting.
Congratulations.
Congratulations Alderman Fuentes.
um moving on to item
Um moving on to item number 5, which is a proposed order
author.
authorizing the payment of various small claims against the
city of Chicago. This was a direct introduction.
city of Chicago. This was a direct introduction and the
list of payments approved was sent to everyone
electronically if there are no OB
electronically if there are no objections the committee
will recommend passage in the omn.
will recommend passage in the Omnibus.
um item number 6 is a
Um item number 6 is a proposed order denying the payment of
various.
various small claims against the city of Chicago this
was a direct introduction and this list of
was a direct introduction. And this list of payments was
sent electronically to everyone.
sent electronically to everyone if there are no objections
the committee will recommend passage in the Omnibus.
item number 7 is
Item number 7 is a communication transmitting reports of
cases in which verdicts?
cases in which verdicts judgments or settlements were
entered into for the month of January 2024. These reports
were also sent uh by the department of
were also sent uh by the Department of Law and sent
electronically to everyone.
electronically to everyone if there are no objections.
These reports will be placed on file with the city clerk's
office.
item number 8 we have 4
Item number 8. We have 4 proposed orders authorizing the
corporation.
Corporation Council to enter into and execute.
Corporation Council to enter into and execute settlement
orders, um in the following cases and I would ask.
As Miss Mendon Hall here.
She will not get a rose today.
Okay, the committee will stand.
Okay, the committee will stand at ease for 5 minutes to
allow. Uh, Miss Mendon Hall Casey to join.
allow. Uh, Miss Mendon Hall Casey to join us.
The finance committee will come back to order. Um we have
before.
before us for proposed orders.
authorizing The Corporation Council to enter into
Authorizing The Corporation Council to enter into and
execute settlement orders in the following.
execute settlement orders in the following cases. The first
case is item.
case is item 8A, which is Kevin lusts.
case is item 8A, which is Kevin Lusk versus Philip Ren
Renault and the City
Renault and the city of Chicago.
in the amount of
In the amount of 195000.
In the amount of 195000 we are now joined by Department of
laws deputy corpore.
laws Deputy Corporation Council Margaret. Mendenhal Casey.
Good morning chair.
Good morning.
Chicago Police offic
Chicago police officer Philip Renault rear ended the
plaintiff Kevin Lusk at about 10 miles per hour.
The officer was not involved in a Pursuit and hit another.
The officer was not involved in a Pursuit and hit another
car injuring an innocent party.
car injuring an innocent party the plaintiff had shoulder
surgery as a result of that accident. The Department of Law
recommends settlement in the amount of 195000.
on April 10th of 2018 plaint
On April 10th of 2018 plaintiff Lusk was at a stop in his
car.
car near naraganset in Montrose.
plaintiff
Plaintiff's car was rear-ended by the Chicago Police
Department.
Department car driven by Officer Renault.
officer Renault provided the explanation that the brakes
his car malfunction.
The bumpers on both cars shattered as a result of the
impact.
officer Renault received a rep
Officer Renault received a reprimand as a result of this
incident.
the plaintiff suffered a shoulder tear and subsequently
The plaintiff suffered a shoulder tear and subsequently had
surgery plaintiff claims.
surgery plaintiff claims 166,000 and passed and future
medical bills in 15,000.
medical bills in 15,000 in loss over time if this matter
were to proceed to trial a jury could award damages for
pass.
past and future pain and suffering past and future loss of
normal life and emotional distress in addition to his
medical bills and loss over time the
medical bills and loss over time. The Department of Law
recommends a settlement in the amount of 195000 in this
matter.
Thank you, Miss. Mendenhal, Cass.
Thank you. Miss. Mendenhal. Casey want to acknowledge. Um
Alderman Ramirez Rosa.
Alderman Ramirez. Rosa has joined us coming off of remote.
Um Alderman Ervin,
quickly
Quickly, uh is a state of federal.
This is a state court.
This is a state court case state court case. That's all I
have and if there's no motion.
have and if there's no motion, I will move at the
appropriate time to move to pass.
appropriate time to move to pass if there are no other
questions Alderman Urban moves.
questions Alderman Urban moves due pass all those in favor
signify by saying.
signify by saying I
op
Opposed and the opinion of the chair of the eyes have it and
the due pass recommendation.
the due pass recommendation on this settlement will report
it out at the next city.
report it out at the next city council meeting.
um item 8 B
Um item 8 B is Aisha Hurston versus city of Chicago.
versus Darren Easter Day star number 935
Versus Darren Easter Day star number 935 and his capacity
is a private citizen.
is a private citizen as well as his official capacity as
the city of Chicago Police sergeant.
um in the amount of
Um in the amount of $400,000 Miss mendenhal Casey. Thank
you chair. This is a state court case sergeant.
Easter Day injured plaintiff Aisha Hurst.
Easter Day injured plaintiff Aisha Hurston when he ran over
her foot with his segue while responding to a call for
assistance at a rally.
The plaintiff was diagnosed with complex.
The plaintiff was diagnosed with complex regional pain
syndrome as a result of that accident.
the Department of Law recommends settlement
The Department of Law recommends settlement of this case in
the amount of $400,000.
on June 15th of 2017
On June 15th of 2017 the plaintiff attended a rally at
Rison blue.
Radisson Blu Hotel located at Columbus in wacker.
Sergeant Easter Day responded to the hotel on his Segway
for a call of trust passing.
Sergeant Easter Day stated while he was on the hotel's
driveway. He was told by a witness that he had run over
plaintiff's foot.
This witness has not been identified and serge.
This witness has not been identified and Sergeant Easter day
does not recall hitting the plaintiff.
the plaintiff alleges Sergeant Easter day, neg
The plaintiff alleges Sergeant Easter day negligently and
willfully and wanting operated.
willfully and wanting operated the segue.
the plaintiff was transported by
The plaintiff was transported by ambulance to the emergency
room where doctors.
room where doctors observe redness and swelling in her
foot.
a doctor diagnosed plaintiff with compact.
a doctor diagnosed plaintiff with complex complex regional
pain syndrome and surgically placed a spinal stimulator in
plaintiff.
The plaintiff has 400,000 dollars in.
The plaintiff has 400,000 dollars in current medical bills.
an expert oh
an expert o Pines that plaintiff will need multiple
surgeries over the course of her life totaling
approximately.
approximately 600,000 dollars in future medical bills.
therefore plaintiffs total claim medical
Therefore plaintiffs total claim medical bills both past
and future are approximately 1 million dollars.
if this matter were
If this matter were to proceed to trial a jury could award
damages.
damages for past and future pain and suffering pass.
damages for past and future pain and suffering past and
future loss of normal life and past and future.
future loss of normal life and past and future medical
bills the Department of Law recommends set.
bills. The Department of Law recommends settlements in the
amount of $400,000 for this case.
amount of $400,000 for this case the sum of plaintiffs
current Medical.
current medical bills.
Thank you, Miss Mendon.
Thank you. Miss. Mendenhal Casey Alderman spaz.
Thank you madam chair.
Uh, thank you, Maggie. Um
Uh, thank you Maggie. Um just I just was thinking about
something that was at the briefing.
something that was at the briefing and it's something you
just said now negligently and wanting this was an accident.
I'm this was an accident that the officer didn't realize he
says he did.
says he did it and I was thinking about something somebody
came up to him and told him. Hey you ran over that lady's
foot.
foot but we don't know where this person is who this person
is what?
is what type of credibility they have. I mean, I'm still
supporting it.
supporting it but there's a lot of lot of question marks
here is just
You're it was a protest, correct?
it was a union rally a union rally how many people
um, it was a large Gathering it was a large Gathering and
part of I believe um Alderman part of your question
regarding both the accusations of negligent.
regarding both the accusations of negligent and willful and
wanton conduct 1 of the relevant facts is just the number
there was a large, uh, Rally or gathering the teamsters
turned people out. Um, and the officer, uh did
turned people out. Um, and the officer did drive the segue
into um a large group of
into um, a large group of people so certainly um at trial
the plaintiff will allege that the decision to drive into
um that crowd of uh, rally attendees.
um, that crowd of uh, rally attendees, um violated the
Chicago Police.
Chicago Police Department general orders. Um and V.
violations of CPD general orders are used at trial to um,
demonstrate willful and wanting uh conduct here. So he
basically
crowd Byron can
sorry. I didn't understand. I didn't hear you. Alderman.
Alderman SEL Lopez slide over a little you just slide over
a little bit so he can see her eye to eye. I like to see
people when I talk to him. I'm just
people when I talk to them. I'm just weird that way so I
mean he didn't like say Ram.
mean he didn't like say ramming speed and saw those people
and I'm gonna Ram India and that was it. I mean, right.
Yeah, he did sure. There's no allegation of intentional
conduct here the um alleg,
conduct here. The um, allegations are both that there was
negligent conduct.
negligent conducts a mistake or willful and wanting
negligent conducts a mistake or willful and wanton conduct
which is either a conscious disregard.
which is either a conscious disregard for the safety of
others. Um, or
others, um, or utter indifference. All right. Well, I mean
I support it, but I'm just going to refer to those as an
accident.
accident not a not a not he he put the segue on ramming.
speed and said, I'm just going to plow a bunch of people
down. So that's just my say thank you madam chair. Thank
you.
you Alderman spazzo Alderman Talia Farrell
here
Here, uh, I just had a quick question. Um
I noticed that the Serge.
I noticed that the sergeant was sued in his individual
capacity as a citizen.
capacity as a citizen and as a Chicago police officer did
this occur?
this occur while on duty or off duty?
This occurred while the uh Sergeant was on duty.
This occurred while the uh, Sergeant was on duty. Okay, was
he represented? Um,
by the city and both his individual capacity and
um and as a city employee
um, and as a city employee and if this case is settled
would this
this case be dismissed in full or just to where the
department um may be liable. Yes, I understood Alderman.
Um, if the council does approve this settlement it will
settle the case and its totality.
settle the case and its totality, um against the sergeant
in both his individual.
in both his individual capacity and his capacity as an
employee for the city of Chicago the Department of Law.
this matter did represent both the city as a mun.
this matter did represent both the city as a municipal
entity as well as um,
entity as well as um the off the sergeant as he was on duty
at the time.
at the time of the accident. Thank you. Thank you madam.
Um,
cheer
sure.
um, and then a question from the chair as to um, the the
liability and the representation of um sergeant.
liability and the representation of um Sergeant Easter Day
in in pursuing to both. Um,
the Sergeant's contract, um Union contract as well as
Illinois state law, um when an individual commits a to a
tour, um at
tour, um, an accident a mistake, um in their capacity as
employee both under the Sergeants,
employee both under the sergeants, um Union contract as
well as um under Illinois state law, uh the city
well as um under Illinois state law, uh, the city of
Chicago and other Municipal entities are required.
Chicago and other Municipal entities are required to what's
called indemnify that employee and that Sergeant so in this
particular case,
this particular case, uh, the sergeant responded to a call
on duty, um on a CPD segue, um, there are no facts in the
record indicating that he was not on duty. So therefore the
city of Chicago is required.
city of Chicago is required to indemnify, um, the the
officer or the sergeant in this case we both
officer or the sergeant in this case, we both represented
him and our um proposing a settlement to uh resolve his
actions, um, and then allegations against the city of
Chicago as well.
Alderman, uh Lawson we acknowledge you.
Alderman, uh Lawson we acknowledge you as being here for
this meeting alderman.
Ervin followed by Alderman wag his back
um
Who you you?
Who you you stated that there's a million dollars.
Medicals here.
but the settlement amount
But the settlement amount does not equate that.
Gives me a little pause as to.
Why does 1 do that number 1?
Why does 1 do that number 1 and are we really at fault
number 2?
that's the
thinking here. I mean based on your based on what you just
told the committee. Um,
Why why do you wreck?
why why do you recommend based on the fact pattern and
there's a lot of?
Maybe it is or maybe it isn't.
it just seems kind of a
it just seems awkward. I just just probably the best way to
put it.
I'm happy to um debt.
I'm happy to um detail and explain a little bit more why I
am making the recommendation in this case. So, um as to the
medical bills that total of 1 million dollars includes both
passed bills what?
passed bills what has already been paid, which is $400,000.
as well as the $600.
as well as the $600,000 in future medical bills, um that
are
expert in this matter has said that um,
expert in this matter has said that um plaintiff will need
through uh the rest of her life.
through uh, the rest of her life. Um, and that expert is 1
of the individuals that developed the diagnosis for
complex.
regional pain syndrome. Um, and who
regional pain syndrome, um, and who testifies regularly as
regional pain syndrome in cases that at times result in um,
multi-million dollar verdicts, um in terms of the rationale
for this particular,
rationale for this particular case, um the rationale
regarding the recommendation of settlement. Um it it's
based on a a number of factors the first Factor being that
um, our Sergeant does say that he was told at the scene, um
that by a witness that admittedly we do not and have not
identified that um,
he struck the plaintiff in addition to that the plaintiff
was transported from the scene from the rat.
was transported from the scene from The Radisson Blu Hotel
directly to the emergency room.
directly to the emergency room and at the emergency room.
Uh, ah, ah,
uh, uh medical treat or a doctor in the ER said that he
observed her to have redness and swelling.
observed her to have redness and swelling on her foot. So,
um indications, uh,
um indications, uh that she had been hit or run over.
and then finally the recommendation is based on um
comparables that we have seen in other types of cases with
complex Regional
complex regional pain syndrome. Um, particularly, uh,
there's a case with a 52 year old, um individual who
sprained her wrist in hand, um, and the jury awarded 2.6
million dollars for it.
million dollars verdict for that individual with the same
treating doctor. Um, another just 1 more calm 4
individual. Um, who was hit by
individual, um, who was hit by a dolly and suffered a cont.
A Bros similar to this plaintiff. Um
A Bros similar to this plaintiff, um, a jury rendered a 10
million dollar verdict. So, um the
million dollar verdict. So, um, the recommendation is based
on comparables in this matter based on the amount that's
actually been spending on her or expended on her medical
bills and the fact that um,
There is Doc.
there is documentation of both, uh red
There is documentation of both, uh redness and and some
sort of injury to her foot. Um immedi.
sort of injury to her foot. Um immediately after the
incident in the emergency room.
Did she drop a book on her foot or?
just it seems like a fairly weird weird set of facts and
extremely uh what I'll call a a nuisance.
extremely uh what I'll call a a nuisance, um more or less,
uh settlement for some facts that that that don't
definitely put
Definitely put the sergeant in.
in in in a in a position where he or she uh
can be proven to have done this that that's that that's
that that's all.
that that's all I I
I I'm troubled about it, but
I I'm troubled by that but uh
I don't know if I'm willing to uh
Gamble with uh, somebody else's money. So
sure, so the the only thing that I
Sure. So the the only thing that I will just add in
highlight is that our Sergeant does?
highlight is that our Sergeant does say um while he was on
the driveway he
the driveway, he was informed by witness that he had hit
the plaint.
the plaintiff's foot. Um,
and based
And based on that as well as the medical evidence. That is
why the Department of Law is making this recommendation.
but I of course understand your your hesit.
but I of course understand your your hesitancy and uh
trepidation Alderman. Is this a state case
trepidation Alderman is this a state case or this is a
state case, okay?
state case Okay, um,
Okay.
Thank you mad.
Thank you madam. Chair. Thank you Alderman Urban alderman
waguespack.
Thank you, man by Alderman the spot.
um just to just to follow up on this and um
Did you mention what the original?
Did you mention what the original settlement request was?
I did not mention that but give me 1 moment.
12.5 million
Thank you chair.
Uh 12.5 million. Um
was that
made at the time that she already had the expert witness
saying that it was going to be 600 thousand.
Yes, okay.
so when we're looking at and then the other comps that you
talked about the 1 with the wrist and the bruise, um were
those versed?
those versed the versus the city or were those out there in
the
Sure, so 1 case.
Sure, so 1 case where there was the 10 million.
Sure. So 1 case where there was the 10 million dollar
verdict was against.
Give me 1 second.
Um, that was the wrist 1.
Give me 1 second, please. Um Okay, so
Give me 1 second, please. Um, okay, so it was against
Walgreens pharmacy.
Walgreens pharmacy and um that matter was pertaining to an
injury on her.
cap
Okay, that that was the bruise then.
okay, that that was the bruise then yes, but yes, okay
bruise both of them both of the matters that I'm well 1 was
a bruise and 1 was a sprained wrist. Okay.
1 was against Walgreens.
1 was against Walgreens and the other was against
not against the city. No, it was not against the city of
Chicago it was
Chicago. It was against Global Experience special.
Chicago. It was against Global Experience Specialists. Um
They were hosting.
They were hosting a medical conference.
Bad place to get a bruise on your wrist, I guess. Um.
so when when we looked at those 2
So when when we looked at those 2 as cops.
Did we get a second medical opinion? Um from any?
Did we get a second medical opinion? Um from any of did we
hire an expert to say?
um
You know because there's 2 things here.
You know because there's 2 things here first you have those
2 comps are in on.
2 comps are in on the basically private entities.
You know the I don't know who the local.
you know the I don't know who the local medical experience
thing is, but Walgreens, obviously we all know.
um
sounds like they settled once they got the actual
settlement request because ours is at 12 million for
something similar and we got it down to 400 which I think
is an excellent job.
But did we go?
But did we go out and get our own?
medical opinion or our own medical expert to say
uh
and and I don't
And and I don't know if you had the complex Regional. Um
pain syndrome expert in those other 2 prior comps but
Did we challenged that at all with our own second?
Did we challenged that at all with our own second opinion?
Yes the city of Chicago.
Yes, the city of Chicago did retain an expert in this
matter. Um, and the settlement is the settlement proposal
is based on the department.
is based on the Department of Law believing that it is the
most econom.
most economic resolution for the city of Chicago. Um,
because we are proposing a settlement which is only
inclusive of the current medical bills. It does not include
any future medical bills that the plaintiffs have most
certainly would be seeking at trial.
with the backing of um
an expert who helped to develop this
An expert who helped to develop this diagnosis, it does not
include pain.
include pain and suffering both past and future loss of
adorable life.
adorable life both past and future um in
adorable life both past and future, um in any disfigurement
claims that might be brought based on the spinal.
claims that might be brought based on the spinal stimulator
that is um implanted into the plaintiff's back so we did
consult with um an expert. Um, there were multiple doctors
that were deposed in this matter.
that were deposed in this matter and the recommendation is
based on what we believe.
based on what we believe is the most economic, um econom.
economically Sound Decision for the city of Chicago in
matter. Okay, and then the last question is do you think it
sets a precedent for future nuisance suits like this?
sets a precedent for future nuisance suits like this to
settle in similar fashion?
Um, that's a question that I'm happy to.
Um, that's a question that I'm happy to answer, uh through
the chair. I I do not feel comfortable.
the chair. I I do not feel comfortable or pining on that in
a a public forum.
Even though we're voting on.
Just that thing.
But that's okay. I'll we can hold that. Thank you
chairwoman. Thank you. Um, Miss Casey, uh, is it?
information we can give in this setting about the number of
uh doctors that opined on
uh complex regional pain syndrome
Uh complex regional pain syndrome. Yes, and this in this
particular case. Yes. I'm happy.
particular case. Yes. I'm happy to provide that
information.
in this particular case
In this particular case there were a total of uh, 6
doctors.
that opined on complex regional pain syn.
that opined on complex regional pain syndrome both doctors
that um were retain.
that um were retained as experts as well as doctors that um
treated the plaintiff.
And the majority of them.
and the majority of them, uh opine that she did suffer from
uh complex regional pain syn.
uh, complex regional pain syndrome, which I've never heard
of before.
this case
alderman laspada
Thank you very much cheer. I I will.
Thank you very much cheer. I I will admit that I shared a
lot of
the the kind of skepticism that we're hearing from in the
room and I think
room, and I think what helped
Me get on the side of this.
Me get on the side of this is not only knowing what those
comps look like.
comps look like how well our team has worked.
comps look like how well our team has worked to argue
things down.
but thinking about this diagnosis you
But thinking about this diagnosis you do not agree to SP.
surgery to a permanent implant for something that is not
serious. That is a a a quack diagnose.
not serious. That is a a a quack diagnosis. So to speak to
someone does not pursue that seriousness of treatment unless
it is a real and Grave and Grievous.
it is a real and Grave and Grievous injury, and so I
understand the seriousness of what we're dealing with and
I'm glad that we're able to bring what I feel like is an
extremely reasonable settlement given the circumstances.
extremely reasonable settlement given the circumstances of
if there's not
further questions. I'm I'm glad share to provide a motion
to pass.
to pass at the time.
I'm sorry, Alder m.
I'm sorry Alder spot I missed the last sentence.
ma'am. Okay motion made by Alder.
ma'am. Okay motion made by Alderman laspata recommending
due pass all those in favor.
due pass all those in favor signify by saying I
all those opposed
Alderman Quinn will be recorded as a no.
in the
In the opinion of the chair the eyes have it the dup pass
Rec.
recommendation will be reported out at the next city.
council meeting.
Um item HC is Tony Pearson.
Um item HC is Tony Pearson versus city of Chicago.
um by and through its authorized agents and employees incl
including but not limited to Michael.
including but not limited to Michael J mcgeer mcinerney.
um individually and the amount of
Um individually and the amount of 425,000. Um
mendenhal Casey. Thank you chair. This is a state court
matter and on the proposed.
matter and on the proposed settlement would resolve all
claims against the city of Chicago as well as its
employees.
stemming from this incident.
This case involves a police pursuit in which an innocent
civilians?
civilians car was struck by a car fleeing from officer.
Michael.
plane of Tony Pearson had pelvic surgery as a result of the
accident the Department of Law recommends settlement.
accident. The Department of Law recommends settlement for
this matter in the amount of 42.
this matter in the amount of 425000.
on November 8th of 2015 officer Michael mcgurn observed
On November 8th of 2015 officer Michael mcgurn observed a
Dodge Charger. He mistakenly believed.
Dodge Charger. He mistakenly believed was taken by force in
a car jacking in.
a car jacking. In fact, the Dodge was not taken by force
and was merely stolen.
after attempting to stop the Dodge it accelerated away at a
high rate of speed the Dodge fled for approximately 1
minute over half a mile at a top speed of 65 miles per
hour.
finally at the intersection of
Finally at the intersection of Laramie and Madison the
Dodge struck.
Dodge struck a car occupied by plaintiff and innocent
civil.
civilian.
the plaintiff alleges that officer mcgar willfully and
wanting pursued the Dodge at excessive speeds.
The plaintiff was taken from the scene.
the plaintiff was taken from the scene to the hospital by
ambulance having suffered a fractured pelvis requiring
surgery.
His total medical bills are $9,000.
at trial a jury could award plaintiff damages for a
and future pain and suffering past and future.
and future pain and suffering past and future loss of
normal life disfigurement and medical.
normal life disfigurement and medical bills the Department
of Law recommends.
of Law recommends settlement in the amount of 42.
of Law recommends settlement in the amount of 425,000.
Alderman Hopkins
Thank you madam. Chair. Um
thank you madam, chair, um in in settlement discussions, uh
was there any
uh, was there any uh analysis of the percentage of liab?
liability that the driver of the Dodge would uh, be resp.
responsible for
the driver, um of the so let let me restart that. Um, there
were a number of uh, juven
were a number of uh juveniles that were detained subsequent
to the at uh, the accident. Um,
To my knowledge there is not evidence in the record. I
identifying which 1 of the juvenile.
identifying which 1 of the juveniles was the driver of the
car and on top of that. Um, uh, we would not be naming.
juvenile a as a codependent. So that was not a part of our
our analysis in this case.
okay, uh and you mentioned that the
Okay, uh and you mentioned that the Dodge was in fact
stolen, that is correct. And and the
that is correct in in the officer was aware that it was
stolen when he made the pursuit decision. Sure. So the um,
background information on on on this case is that
um background information on on on this case is that um,
the officer
The officer believed that the car was taken in a vehicular.
hijacking, um based on a earlier.
hijacking, um based on a earlier, um dissemination via the
radio.
radio, um later a separate officer determined.
radio, um later a separate officer determined that in fact
after speaking to the victim that in fact the vehicle was
stolen, um, not by force, um that information
stolen, um, not by force. Um, that information was input
into the CPD.
into the CPD computer, um and prior to starting the
pursuit.
the officer ran. Um,
the officer ran, um the plate of this vehicle and the CPD
computer that results said that the vehicle was stolen.
However, the officer did not review the computer.
However, the officer did not review the computer result
prior to and during the pursuit. So he pursued thinking
that the car was hijack.
that the car was hijacked when in fact it was stolen and
how is that relevant to this?
how is that relevant to this case the way that is relevant
to this particular case?
to this particular case is um
Chicago Police Department purs
Chicago Police Department Pursuits our governed by the
general order, um at the time of the pursuit. Um,
general order, um at the time of the pursuit, um, the
general order would have well, let me let me restate that.
Um the general order
Um, the general order may have viewed. Um,
Um, the general order may have viewed, um a pursuit of a
carjack vehicle.
carjack vehicle differently than the a pursuit of a stolen.
vehicle.
and
And that would have some bearing on the determination of
liab.
liability.
Um, it may have an a jury may consider that.
Um, it may have an a jury may consider that information and
determining liability. Okay. All right. Thank you.
determining liability. Okay? All right. Thank you. I'll
support the settlement.
Thank you.
Thank you Alderman Hopkins Vice chair Conway.
Thank you. Alderman Hopkins Vice chair Conway. Uh
my question goes to um
goes to causation how far away was the was the officer?
like during this Pursuit
Like during this Pursuit the like how do we know the
officer caused this accident?
officer caused this accident that you know sure so to not
the Criminal Who was
the criminal who was fleeing in a stolen vehicle.
Sure, so.
Sure. So, um as to your question with uh causation or
approximate cause um the, Illinois
approximate cause um, the Illinois pattern jury
instructions. Um, Define proximate cause is as a cause, uh,
of an accident it doesn't have to be the sole
of an accident. It doesn't have to be the sole cause um,
according to the pattern jury instruction.
according to the pattern jury instructions. Um, or even the
most recent cause it just has to be a cause so um,
most recent cause it just has to be a cause so um when we
try
Why these Pursuit cases?
Why these Pursuit cases and I I have tried a number of them
when we tried these Pursuit cases.
when we tried these Pursuit cases, um the plaintiffs argue.
um, and at times successfully ARG
argue, um, and at times successfully argue that the
officers, uh,
officers uh decision to initiate the pursuit.
decision to initiate the pursuit, um was and is a proximate
cause of the accident so to your your specific question, um
our officers testify that um, approximately 2 blocks, um
before the accident they began to slow down. Um,
before the accident they began to slow down, um in terms of
the proximate cause the
of the proximate cause the plane to certainly will make the
argument and the jury May potentially find that even though
the officers were starting to slow down their decision to
start a Pursuit and continue to pursue was a proximate
cause of that accident.
Thank you. Thank you Alderman Vice chair con.
Thank you. Thank you Alderman Vice chair Conway Alderman
Talia Farrell.
thank you madam chair, um if you could just elaborate a
little bit more on um,
on the statement that you just made that, you know given
the 205 Vehicles Pursuit.
the 205 Vehicles Pursuit policy. Um, how it may have been
um
a little different with regard to
a vehicle Pursuit
with um a a possession of a stolen motor vehicle or vehicle
hijacking.
sure, so I'm happy to um read and then um provide a bit of
color to the relevant Pursuit policy.
color to the relevant Pursuit policy in place at the time
of the accident. Um, so at the time of the accident the
pursuit policy in place was go 30302 01, um, it was issued
in April of 2003 and then rescinded in March of 2016. So it
was in place at the time of this accident. Um, and the
policy specifically says prohibitions, um, the continuation
of a motor vehicle Pursuit is prohibited wherever the most
serious offense of which the pursued Vehicles wanted is
either a theft. Um, and the pursued vehic
either a theft, um, and the pursued vehicle disregards the
traffic signal signals.
traffic signal signals or signs when entering an
intersection, so certainly in this matter,
intersection, so certainly in this matter the plaintiff
will argue that um,
will argue that um the that the pursuit was prohibited
Because the vehicle was stolen.
Because the vehicle was stolen and um the vehicle Des.
disregarded a traffic signal that is the argument.
disregarded a traffic signal that is the argument that the
plaintiff will make in this case based on.
plaintiff will make in this case based on um the in effect
Pursuit policy.
Thank you madam chair.
Thank you Alderman Talia Farrell.
Um, can I get?
Um, can I get a motion for approval of this item number?
Um, can I get a motion for approval of this item number HC
so moved by alderman?
so moved by Alderman Rodriguez, um recommending dup
all those in favor signify by saying I
post
Alderman Quinn will record you as they know.
the due pass recommendation will be reported out at the
next city council meeting. Our last settlement is
settlement 8 D which is foresting Williams and independent
as an independent administrator for the estate of Martina
Stanley versus the city of Chicago.
Stanley versus the city of Chicago officer, Brian Greene.
uh, 43.25 million.
Thank you chair.
uh this
Uh, this is a state court matter in uh if the settlement
is approved by uh committee and
is approved by, uh committee and Council it will resolve
all claims against both the city as well.
all claims against both the city as well as its named
employees.
Officer Brian Greene was stopped at an inn.
Officer Brian Greene was stopped at an intersection in his
squad car when he noticed Mart.
squad car when he noticed Martina stantley beating on the
right side of his vehicle.
He turned his steering wheel to the right and slowly turned
his car into Miss Stan.
his car into Miss Stanley causing her to fall to the
pavement.
pavement and strike her head.
after attempting
After attempting to shift his car officer green got out.
after attempting to shift his car officer green got out and
found Miss Stanley's leg under the wheel of the car.
as a result of the
As a result of the incident Miss Stanley suffered a
traumatic brain.
traumatic brain injury and showed signs of cognitive ISS.
for 2 years before she died of drug.
for 2 years before she died of drug toxicity.
the Law Department recommend
The Law Department recommends settlement of this matter and
the amount of 3.25 million.
on know
on November 13th of 2019 officers Rachel pumori and Sony
Castro approached Miss Stanley in a parking lot at 71.
Street in Jeffrey Boulevard.
Miss Stanley reacted aggressively made threats and then
quickly shifted to flirting Miss Stan.
quickly shifted to flirting Miss Stanley then walked out of
the parking lot.
Approximately 30 minutes later a business owner.
Approximately 30 minutes later a business owner called 911
and reported that Miss Stanley.
and reported that Miss Stanley was inside his store
spitting and threatening to break.
spitting and threatening to break windows.
officer green responds to
Officer green responds to the scene and look for Miss
Stanley in his car.
about 5 minutes later
About 5 minutes later officer green was stopped when Miss
Stanley walked.
Stanley walked toward his car shouted made vulgar gist.
Stanley walked toward his car shouted made vulgar gestures
and banged on the police car before starting to walk away.
officer green took his foot off the brake while the Scott
car was still in Drive causing the car to move forward.
at the same time Miss Stanley returned to the car grabbed
the spotlight and was hit by the squad car. She fell to
her.
ground fell to the ground striking her head on.
ground fell to the ground striking her head on the pavement
and pinning her leg under the car tire.
Miss Stanley's leg remained pinned under the squad car for
approximately 8 minutes until paramedics arrived on scene.
the
The plaintiff alleges the city of Chicago through its
police offic.
police officers was Will were willful and wanting and neg.
negligent and interacting with Miss Stanley.
negligent and interacting with Miss Stanley causing her
brain injury and wrongful death.
officer green drove into Miss Stan
Officer green drove into Miss Stanley knocking her to the
ground and causing her to suffer.
ground and causing her to suffer a brain injury.
Miss Stanley was taken.
Miss Stanley was taken to the hospital and diagnosed with a
traumatic brain.
traumatic brain injury and fractured leg.
in total
In total she was in in impatient care as a result of this.
accident for 6 weeks.
on January 30th of 2022 approximately 2
On January 30th of 2022 approximately 2 years after the
accident Miss Stanley was found.
accident Miss Stanley was found dead as a result of drug
test to toxicity.
test to toxicity for 2% prescribed mental health medic.
medications.
if this matter were to proceed to
If this matter were to proceed to trial a jury could award
damages for wrongful.
damages for wrongful death and survivorship for the 2
years.
Miss Stanley lived with her brain injury.
the department
The Department of Law recommends settlements in this matter
in the amount of 3 million dollar 3250 dollars.
no questions on this 1
All right. Can I get a Mot?
Who who made that motion items Al?
Who who made that motion items Alderman Ervin recommending
do pass all those in favor?
do pass all those in favor signify by saying I
opposed
In the opinion of the chair.
in the opinion of the chair of the eyes have it and the
motion carries the due pass recommendation will be reported
out at the next.
out at the next city council meeting. Um going back to the
first item on the agenda. Uh,
first item on the agenda, uh, which was for the Earle
School located in the 15th Ward. Um, we are going to hold
this matter over to the next uh, finance committee meeting
and therefore there being no,
and therefore there being no further business before the
committee. Can I get a motion to adjourn?
So moved by Alderman Mitchell to adjourn all those in favor
signify by saying I opposed and the opinion of the chair is
the eyes.
the eyes have it the finance committee meeting is adjourned
and
adjourned and Happy Valentine's Day to everyone.