# Sale of seven parcels to Chicago Park District for expansion of Ronan Park

Intergovernmental agreement with and transfer of property at 4815, 4823, 4827 N Sacramento Ave and at 2902, 2940, 2944, and 2954 W Lawrence Ave to Chicago Park District for expansion of Ronan Park utilizing Tax Increment Financing (TIF) funds

- Record number: **O2023-0004453**
- Type: Ordinance; category: Agreements
- Status: Final
- Sponsor: Johnson, Brandon
- Committee: Committee on Housing and Real Estate
- Introduced: Sep 14, 2023
- Final action: Oct 16, 2023
- Official record: [Office of the City Clerk](https://chicityclerkelms.chicago.gov/Matter/?matterId=490AFE46-5757-EE11-BE6E-001DD8098532)

## Roll call: Passed Oct 16, 2023

**49 yea, 0 nay, 1 absent.** On motion of Alderperson Sigcho-Lopez, and unsuccessful motion to reconsider by Alderperson Mitchell, the matter was Passed. Voted at the [City Council meeting of Oct 16, 2023](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/48524814-7468-EE11-9AE6-001DD80977D6).

**Yea (45)**: [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), [Gilbert Villegas](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/36) (36), [Emma Mitts](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/37) (37), [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)

**Absent (1)**: [Nicholas Sposato](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/38) (38)

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

## Timeline

- Sep 14, 2023: Referred, City Council
- Oct 16, 2023: Recommended to Pass, Committee on Housing and Real Estate
- Oct 16, 2023: Passed, City Council

## Documents

- [O2023-0004453 Recommendation Letter.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/dad3c4ba-6949-4f2f-96c7-b7fa3a5250c1.pdf) (Committee Letter)
- [O2023-4453 Exhibit B Site Drawing Ronan Park.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/68c11a22-06b3-49a7-8a98-0a100f23ae2a.pdf) (Exhibits)
- [O2023-4453 Exhibit A legal.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/a4b488aa-b1b6-41d0-9a9a-502b908b8420.pdf) (Exhibits)
- [O2023-0004453 legis Ronan Park\_20230920114259.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/851c2397-2aa4-4f21-909a-5fc4a997eb76.pdf) (Legislation)

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