# Redevelopment agreement with and issuance of tax increment financing (TIF) funds to TimeLine Theatre Company for construction of new theater auditorium at 5033-5035 N Broadway

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- Record number: **O2024-0012447**
- Type: Ordinance; category: Agreements
- Status: Final
- Sponsor: Johnson, Brandon
- Committee: [Committee on Finance](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/committee/finance)
- Introduction Date: Sep 18, 2024
- Final Action Date: Oct 9, 2024
- Official record: [Office of the City Clerk](https://chicityclerkelms.chicago.gov/Matter/?matterId=0FB420B3-F675-EF11-A671-001DD804C7AB)

## Roll call: Passed Oct 9, 2024

**48 yea, 0 nay, 1 absent.** On motion of Alderperson Dowell, and unsuccessful motion to reconsider by Alderperson Mitchell, the matter was Passed. Voted at the [City Council meeting of Oct 9, 2024](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/B794528A-0E76-EF11-A671-001DD804C7AB).

**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), [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), [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), [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)

**Absent (1)**: [Emma Mitts](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/37) (37)

**Not voting (1)**: Carlos Ramirez-Rosa (former member)

## Plain-language summary

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



## Timeline

- Sep 18, 2024: Referred, City Council. The matter was Referred to Committee.
- Oct 2, 2024: Recommended to Pass, Committee on Finance. The matter was recommended to Pass by controlling legislative body.
- Oct 9, 2024: Passed, City Council (48 yea, 0 nay), at the [City Council meeting](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/B794528A-0E76-EF11-A671-001DD804C7AB). On motion of Alderperson Dowell, and unsuccessful motion to reconsider by Alderperson Mitchell, the matter was Passed.
- Oct 15, 2024: Signed by Mayor, City Council. The matter was Signed by the Mayor.

## Documents

- [O2024-0012447 Exhibit A - Redevelopment Agreement.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/e9d83013-c5ce-4a4d-9272-a1f771303fb8.pdf) (Exhibits)
- [O2024-0012447 Signed by Mayor.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/e09a1b4c-d3ad-4221-b05f-03921fa794d2.pdf) (Legislation)
- [O2024-0012447.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/5c344dfd-c471-4967-bb9c-6d0efea7943b.pdf) (Legislation)
- [O2024-0012447 EDS.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/f3884b37-e5d6-45f8-9560-64707077cf70.pdf) (EDS)
- [O2024-0012447 SIGNED BY MAYOR\_0596.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/76480a70-6efd-4496-94d8-ca4be95a3d41.pdf) (Legislation)
- [O2024-0012447 Transmittal Letter.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/eeb857bd-6d61-44bc-baf9-6b633757e5f4.pdf) (Miscellaneous)
- [O2024-0012447 Committee Letter.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/2dcb1561-637c-4af2-990d-5938d31c10b7.pdf) (Committee Letter)

## Lobbying and money

> Computed links; money near a vote is not evidence that it influenced the vote.

**Who lobbied on it**

- Timeline Theatre Company: TIF ASSISTANCE (4 filings, Jan 1, 2024 to Mar 31, 2025; Ann Moroney; matched by client named)
- Timeline Theatre Company: COORDINATE W/ ALD. MANAA-HOPPENWORTH REGARDING CANOPY AT 5035 N. BROADWAY (1 filing, Jul 1, 2024 to Sep 30, 2024; Donna Pugh; matched by client named)
- Timeline Theatre Company: COORDINATE REGARDING CANOPY AT 5035 N. BROADWAY (1 filing, Jul 1, 2024 to Sep 30, 2024; Donna Pugh; matched by client named)

**Money from these interests in the 365 days before the vote**

| Member | Vote | Amount | From |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Daniel La Spata](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/1) | Yea | $250 | Donna Pugh (lobbyist for Timeline Theatre Company) |
| [Scott Waguespack](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/32) | Yea | $250 | Donna Pugh (lobbyist for Timeline Theatre Company) |
| [Bennett R. Lawson](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/44) | Yea | $150 | Donna Pugh (lobbyist for Timeline Theatre Company) |
| [Nicole T. Lee](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/11) | Yea | $100 | Donna Pugh (lobbyist for Timeline Theatre Company) |
| [Jeylú B. Gutiérrez](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/14) | Yea | $100 | Donna Pugh (lobbyist for Timeline Theatre Company) |
| [Ruth Cruz](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/30) | Yea | $100 | Donna Pugh (lobbyist for Timeline Theatre Company) |

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