# Issuance of tax-exempt multi-family housing revenue bonds to support development of Morgan Park Commons Phase 1 project at 11400-11458 S Halsted St and 800-912 W 115th St

- Record number: **O2026-0023330**
- Type: Ordinance; category: Bonds & Bond Issues
- Status: Final
- Sponsor: Johnson, Brandon
- Committee: Committee on Finance
- Introduced: Feb 18, 2026
- Final action: Mar 18, 2026
- Official record: [Office of the City Clerk](https://chicityclerkelms.chicago.gov/Matter/?matterId=8EADF223-410C-F111-8406-001DD81300D8)

## Roll call: Passed Mar 18, 2026

**49 yea, 1 nay.** This was a divided vote. On motion of Alderperson Dowell, and unsuccessful motion to reconsider by Alderperson Mitchell, the matter was Passed. Voted at the [City Council meeting of Mar 18, 2026](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/D73FA92F-100D-F111-8406-001DD80F9592).

**Nay (1)**: [Anthony Beale](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/9) (9)

**Yea (46)**: [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), [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)

## Plain-language summary

> Written by AI (@cf/openai/gpt-oss-120b) from the ordinance text only: [O2026-0023330 C.L..pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/e989aab6-3ad0-40c4-92bc-f53c51b4d510.pdf). AI can make mistakes; the official document always wins.

The City of Chicago plans to issue tax-exempt revenue bonds worth up to $12.5 million to help fund the Morgan Park Commons Phase 1 multi-family housing project at two sites on S. Halsted St. and W. 115th St. The finance committee approved the ordinance with one dissenting vote.

- Issuance of tax-exempt revenue bonds for housing development
- Maximum bond amount is $12,500,000
- Funds will support the Morgan Park Commons Phase 1 project
- Project locations: 11400-11458 S. Halsted St and 800-912 W. 115th St
- Approved by the Finance Committee with one dissenting vote

**Money**

- $12,500,000 – bond issuance to fund the Morgan Park Commons Phase 1 development

**Who**: The project developers and future residents of the Morgan Park Commons Phase 1 multi-family housing will be affected.

**Where**: Morgan Park, Chicago (11400-11458 S. Halsted St and 800-912 W. 115th St)

## Timeline

- Feb 18, 2026: Referred, City Council
- Mar 13, 2026: Recommended to Pass, Committee on Finance
- Mar 18, 2026: Passed, City Council
- Mar 18, 2026: Signed by Mayor, City Council

## Documents

- [O2026-0023330 C.L..pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/e989aab6-3ad0-40c4-92bc-f53c51b4d510.pdf) (Committee Letter)
- [O2026-0023330 Mayoral Letter.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/71aab006-d3dc-4636-aa25-4a2bd8ef9b89.pdf) (Miscellaneous)
- [O2026-0023330 SIGNED by Mayor.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/90bded3c-4e68-4ce1-8a2f-2728382b8acf.pdf) (Legislation)
- [O2026-0023330 Ordinance.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/01d77a41-8287-4c8d-9f67-6263c6033e24.pdf) (Legislation)
- [O2026-0023330 EDS\_Redacted.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/cae3cf52-6077-4321-9d3b-152a41a4c7ae.pdf) (EDS)

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