# Revised redevelopment agreement with BR Congress Owner LLC and Congress theater NFP for acquisition of property and provision of tax increment financing (TIF) funds for improvements at Congress Theater, 2135 N Milwaukee Ave, in accordance with Fullerton/Milwaukee Redevelopment Plan and Project Clerk's short name: Provision of TIF funds for redevelopment of Congress Theater by BR Congress Owner LLC, Revised - Record number: **O2024-0014215** - Type: Ordinance; category: Agreements - Status: Final - Sponsor: Johnson, Brandon - Committee: Committee on Finance - Introduced: Dec 2, 2024 - Final action: Dec 16, 2024 - Official record: [Office of the City Clerk](https://chicityclerkelms.chicago.gov/Matter/?matterId=AE4C2B4E-88AE-EF11-B8E9-001DD804C7AB) ## Roll call: Passed Dec 16, 2024 **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 Dec 16, 2024](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/5516C98E-72B9-EF11-B8E9-001DD8306DF0). **Nay (1)**: [Raymond A. Lopez](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/15) (15) **Yea (48)**: [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), [Jeylú B. Gutiérrez](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/14) (14), [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), [Byron Sigcho-López](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/25) (25), [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), [Rossana Rodríguez Sánchez](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/33) (33), [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), [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: Carlos Ramirez-Rosa (Yea) ## Plain-language summary > Written by AI (language model) from the ordinance text only. AI can make mistakes; the official document always wins. ## Timeline - Dec 2, 2024: Referred - Dec 12, 2024: Recommended to Pass, Committee on Finance - Dec 16, 2024: Passed, City Council ## Documents - [O2024-0014215 Agree EXH A Area.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/c6a68506-ee10-4acc-92df-04ac53beeb17.pdf) (Exhibits) - [O2024-0014215 Agree EXH C TIF funded improvements.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/eb54bb60-5aeb-448b-9743-b162846266ea.pdf) (Exhibits) - [O2024-0014215 Agree EXH E-1 Project Budget.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/a9d47283-f5fd-498e-807d-9d454f17411a.pdf) (Exhibits) - [O2024-0014215 Agree EXH F Approved Prior Costs.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/9afa14d2-a487-45f6-a68a-09ebc6dcbedd.pdf) (Exhibits) - [O2024-0014215 EDS \_Redacted.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/17f4c71c-578d-4929-bfb4-ecf493d622aa.pdf) (EDS) - [O2024-0014215 Digital Tracking Cover.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/988a72ad-d347-4474-aac0-667702d68265.pdf) (Miscellaneous) - [O2024-0014215 Agree EXH H Placeholder Developer Note.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/ff42d8a0-8454-4789-a596-8d184d62d9f8.pdf) (Exhibits) - [O2024-0014215 Committee Letter.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/1b446577-e177-45dc-925a-9ffaf2ada707.pdf) (Committee Letter) - [O2024-0014215 Ordinance Exhibit A Redevelopment Agreement.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/a9b4f28c-ab3b-4d60-a102-50d77b924061.pdf) (Exhibits) - [O2024-0014215 Agree EXH B Named Parcels.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/f6793bb7-80cf-41de-98b2-35cb79173c93.pdf) (Exhibits) - [O2024-0014215 Agree EXH D Permitted Liens.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/0ae3dfc1-30b2-43b2-820a-3b72c86d1de0.pdf) (Exhibits) - [O2024-0014215 Agree EXH G Requisition Form.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/6d4be31d-76da-4811-bfd6-73bedb3b85df.pdf) (Exhibits) - [O2024-0014215 Legislation.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/601d2b4e-f94b-4d34-8f43-c100cbe535df.pdf) (Legislation) - [O2024-0014215 Mayor's Letter.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/33321f36-cca7-450b-a3db-2291c5c75572.pdf) (Miscellaneous) - [O2024-0014215 Agree EXH E-2 MBEWBE Budget.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/a27d01ab-47e5-41b0-b33f-ffb440773b46.pdf) (Exhibits) ## Lobbying and money > Computed links; money near a vote is not evidence that it influenced the vote. **Who lobbied on it** - Baum Revision, Llc: AMENDMENT TO REDEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR CONGRESS THEATER (2 filings, Apr 1, 2024 to Jun 30, 2024; Andrew Scott; matched by semantic embedding) - Baum Revision, Llc: NEGOTIATION OF A REDEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR CONGRESS THEATER (1 filing, Jul 1, 2024 to Sep 30, 2024; Andrew Scott; matched by semantic embedding) - Baum Revision, Llc: CLOSING OF REDEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR CONGRESS THEATER (3 filings, Jan 1, 2025 to Sep 30, 2025; Andrew Scott; matched by semantic embedding) - Baum Revision, Llc: CLOSING ON A REDEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR CONGRESS THEATER (1 filing, Apr 1, 2025 to Jun 30, 2025; Andrew Scott; matched by semantic embedding) - Baum Revision, Llc: APPROVAL OF A MINOR CHANGE TO PLANNED DEVELOPMENT FOR CONGRESS THEATER (1 filing, Apr 1, 2024 to Jun 30, 2024; Andrew Scott; matched by semantic embedding) - Baum Revision, Llc: CLOSING OF REDEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR CONGRESS THEATER; NEGOTIATION OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING COVENANT ISSUES FOR RESIDENTIAL COMPONENT (1 filing, Jan 1, 2025 to Mar 31, 2025; Andrew Scott; matched by semantic embedding) --- Source: https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/AE4C2B4E-88AE-EF11-B8E9-001DD804C7AB · Chicago Politics, an independent, nonpartisan tracker of the Chicago City Council. 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