# Third amendment to intergovernmental agreement with Chicago Park District to provide tax increment financing (TIF) assistance for improvements at Clarendon Park at 4532-4534 and 4538 N Clarendon Ave

- Record number: **O2026-0023326**
- Type: Ordinance; category: Agreements
- 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=CA29BFC0-3F0C-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)**: [Raymond A. Lopez](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/15) (15)

**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), [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), [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: [O2026-0023326 C.L..pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/e046d643-5d25-4366-ab8e-a8234f8dba2f.pdf). AI can make mistakes; the official document always wins.

The City Council is being asked to approve a third amendment to an agreement with the Chicago Park District. It would allow up to $52 million in tax-increment financing from the Montrose/Clarendon TIF District to fund improvements at Clarendon Park. The finance committee recommended the ordinance, with a dissenting vote recorded.

- Amendment authorizes use of TIF funds for Clarendon Park upgrades.
- Funding comes from the Montrose/Clarendon TIF District.
- Maximum amount authorized is $52,000,000.
- Committee on Finance recommended passage by voice vote.
- One alderperson cast a dissenting vote.

**Money**

- $52,000,000 – tax-increment financing for park improvements

**Who**: The Chicago Park District and residents who use Clarendon Park are affected.

**Where**: Clarendon Park, 4532-4534 and 4538 N. Clarendon Avenue, 46th Ward, Chicago

## Timeline

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

## Documents

- [O2026-0023326 Ex A.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/6a9f7580-0523-4389-bd95-7ce6e9b58e6c.pdf) (Exhibits)
- [O2026-0023326 Ex B.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/da59b9d9-eaaa-4fc9-8a0b-ebe623daf4dd.pdf) (Exhibits)
- [O2026-0023326 C.L..pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/e046d643-5d25-4366-ab8e-a8234f8dba2f.pdf) (Committee Letter)
- [IGA Parks - Mayoral Letter.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/9caf016c-04c4-46af-8426-ecbf6a268e70.pdf) (Miscellaneous)
- [O2026-0023326 Ordinance.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/d7ad12cc-e44e-4880-a7e4-e9da219a1fec.pdf) (Legislation)

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