# Expenditure of Open Space Impact Fee funds for garden development at 2616 N Albany Ave

- Record number: **O2025-0018158**
- Type: Ordinance; category: Energy/Environmental Issues
- Status: Final
- Sponsor: Johnson, Brandon
- Committee: Committee on Special Events, Cultural Affairs and Recreation
- Introduced: Jun 18, 2025
- Final action: Jul 16, 2025
- Official record: [Office of the City Clerk](https://chicityclerkelms.chicago.gov/Matter/?matterId=23DD5DBC-584C-F011-8779-001DD80993EF)

## Roll call: Passed Jul 16, 2025

**50 yea, 0 nay.** On motion of Alderperson Sposato, and unsuccessful motion to reconsider by Alderperson Mitchell, the matter was Passed. Voted at the [City Council meeting of Jul 16, 2025](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/256D9E41-48D4-EF11-8EEA-001DD804C7AB).

**Yea (47)**: [Daniel La Spata](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/1) (1), [Brian Hopkins](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/2) (2), [Pat Dowell](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/3) (3), [Lamont J. Robinson](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/4) (4), [Desmon C. Yancy](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/5) (5), [William E. Hall](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/6) (6), [Gregory I. Mitchell](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/7) (7), [Michelle A. Harris](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/8) (8), [Anthony Beale](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/9) (9), [Peter Chico](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/10) (10), [Nicole T. Lee](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/11) (11), [Julia M. Ramirez](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/12) (12), [Marty Quinn](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/13) (13), [Raymond A. Lopez](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/15) (15), [Stephanie D. Coleman](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/16) (16), [David H. Moore](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/17) (17), [Derrick G. Curtis](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/18) (18), [Matthew J. O'Shea](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/19) (19), [Jeanette B. Taylor](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/20) (20), [Ronnie L. Mosley](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/21) (21), [Michael D. Rodriguez](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/22) (22), [Silvana Tabares](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/23) (23), [Monique L. Scott](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/24) (24), [Jessica L. Fuentes](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/26) (26), [Walter R. Burnett](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/27) (27), [Jason C. Ervin](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/28) (28), [Chris Taliaferro](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/29) (29), [Ruth Cruz](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/30) (30), [Felix Cardona Jr.](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/31) (31), [Scott Waguespack](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/32) (32), [William Conway](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/34) (34), [Anthony J. Quezada](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/35) (35), [Gilbert Villegas](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/36) (36), [Emma Mitts](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/37) (37), [Nicholas Sposato](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/38) (38), [Samantha Nugent](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/39) (39), [Andre Vasquez Jr.](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/40) (40), [Anthony V. Napolitano](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/41) (41), [Brendan Reilly](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/42) (42), [Timothy R. Knudsen](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/43) (43), [Bennett R. Lawson](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/44) (44), [James M. Gardiner](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/45) (45), [Angela Clay](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/46) (46), [Matthew J. Martin](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/47) (47), [Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/48) (48), [Maria E. Hadden](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/49) (49), [Debra L. Silverstein](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/50) (50)

Former members who voted: Jeylu B. Gutierrez (Yea), Byron Sigcho-Lopez (Yea), Rossana Rodriguez Sanchez (Yea)

## Timeline

- Jun 18, 2025: Referred, City Council
- Jul 8, 2025: Recommended to Pass, Committee on Special Events, Cultural Affairs and Recreation
- Jul 16, 2025: Passed, City Council
- Jul 16, 2025: Signed by Mayor, City Council

## Documents

- [O2025-0018158 EXHIBIT A Grant Agreement.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/e8bf2f46-9c61-4b8d-9d2d-11dc7621a2c6.pdf) (Exhibits)
- [O2025-0018158 EDS Redacted.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/9d27b145-3e8e-4227-b1f2-f0ef6a0e62f1.pdf) (EDS)
- [O2025-0018158 CommitteeReportLetter7-8-25.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/410d9964-2940-4d2d-8e52-9dd27f0f70eb.pdf) (Committee Letter)
- [O2025-0018158 ORDINANCE.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/eef6e6f5-9b52-4bcb-a6a5-90cacaa62f83.pdf) (Legislation)
- [O2025-0018158 MAYOR LETTER.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/ebdf0ae7-e133-44cb-805f-7537ab1dca02.pdf) (Miscellaneous)
- [O2025-0018158 Signed by Mayor.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/da160687-210a-44e1-bf73-8f35d5eb8df1.pdf) (Legislation)

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