# Amendment of Municipal Code Titles 2, 5 and 17 by adding new Chapter 5-11 entitled "Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Block (606) District Pilot Program" and by modifying Section 2-44-135 regarding demolition permit surcharge ordinance, and Section 17-7-0590 redefining boundaries of 606 District

- Record number: **SO2024-0011001**
- Type: Ordinance; category: Municipal Code Amendments
- Status: Final
- Sponsor: Ramirez-Rosa, Carlos (with 6 co-sponsors)
- Committee: Committee on Zoning, Landmarks and Building Standards
- Introduced: Jul 17, 2024
- Final action: Sep 18, 2024
- Official record: [Office of the City Clerk](https://chicityclerkelms.chicago.gov/Matter/?matterId=C3F5E354-5F44-EF11-8409-001DD8306DF0)

## Roll call: Passed Sep 18, 2024

**44 yea, 3 nay, 2 absent.** This was a divided vote. On motion of Alderperson Lawson, and unsuccessful motion to reconsider by Alderperson Mitchell, the matter was Passed. Voted at the [City Council meeting of Sep 18, 2024](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/E3329A8B-7A44-EF11-8409-001DD809B40D).

**Nay (3)**: [Brian Hopkins](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/2) (2), [William Conway](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/34) (34), [Bennett R. Lawson](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/44) (44)

**Yea (40)**: [Daniel La Spata](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/1) (1), [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), [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), [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), [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), [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 (2)**: [Jeanette B. Taylor](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/20) (20), [Walter R. Burnett](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/27) (27)

**Not voting (1)**: [Ronnie L. Mosley](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/21) (21)

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

## Plain-language summary

> Written by AI (language model) from the ordinance text only. AI can make mistakes; the official document always wins.



## Timeline

- Jul 17, 2024: Referred, City Council
- Sep 17, 2024: Substituted, Committee on Zoning, Landmarks and Building Standards
- Sep 17, 2024: Recommended to Pass, Committee on Zoning, Landmarks and Building Standards
- Sep 18, 2024: Passed, City Council

## Documents

- [Zoning Committee Letter 9-18-24.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/099ca3f3-6492-4151-a19e-35505012c1b7.pdf) (Committee Letter)
- [DPD Citywide Affordable Rental Housing Analysis - NWS HP.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/381979f3-bd3d-4ebc-9c5e-86a96176ee10.pdf) (Miscellaneous)
- [Patterns of Lost 2 to 4 Unit Buildings in Chicago.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/c96deee7-dfbc-4d97-8cbb-07a24441fbde.pdf) (Miscellaneous)
- [SO2024-0011001.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/58981a3a-09f6-4d56-b49a-f9fd41a8317f.pdf) (Legislation)
- [2023 State of Rental Housing in the City of Chicago.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/e641dba4-1109-47c2-ac38-d6ec3bbba30a.pdf) (Miscellaneous)
- [w35 others O110001.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/fee3c4b5-e545-47a6-a488-ca2255ad62db.pdf) (Legislation)
- [Characteristics of the 2 to 4 Stock in Chicago Neighborhoods.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/dde23347-9e55-4b31-97ec-0ab1b6c5c716.pdf) (Miscellaneous)

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