# Support of Class 8 MICRO property tax incentive for former U.S. Steel mill located in 7th and 10th Wards and amendment of Municipal Code Chapters 2-8 and 2-45 to waive various fees for Class 8 MICRO projects

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- Record number: **O2024-0013091**
- Type: Ordinance; category: Tax Incentives
- Status: Final
- Sponsor: Johnson, Brandon
- Committee: [Committee on Economic, Capital and Technology Development](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/committee/economic-capital-and-technology-development)
- Introduction Date: Oct 9, 2024
- Final Action Date: Oct 30, 2024
- Official record: [Office of the City Clerk](https://chicityclerkelms.chicago.gov/Matter/?matterId=CE4BFBF3-9C85-EF11-AC21-001DD809A88D)

## Roll call: Passed Oct 30, 2024

**47 yea, 0 nay.** On motion of Alderperson Villegas, and unsuccessful motion to reconsider by Alderperson Mitchell, the matter was Passed. Voted at the [City Council meeting of Oct 30, 2024](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/91C5501D-B690-EF11-AC21-001DD8306DF0).

**Yea (47)**: [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), [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), [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), [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), Carlos Ramirez-Rosa (former member)

**Not voting (3)**: [Stephanie D. Coleman](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/16) (16), [Walter R. Burnett](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/27) (27), [Rossana Rodríguez Sánchez](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/33) (33)

## Plain-language summary

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



## Timeline

- Oct 9, 2024: Referred, City Council. Two committees having been called, the Committee on Economic, Capital and Technology Development and the Committee on Contracting Oversight and Equity, the matter was Referred to the Committee on Committees and Rules (Pursuant to Council Rule 42).
- Oct 22, 2024: Referred, City Council. The matter was Referred to Committee.
- Oct 22, 2024: Recommended for Re-Referral, Committee on Committees and Rules. The matter was recommended for Re-Referral by controlling legislative body.
- Oct 29, 2024: Recommended to Pass, Committee on Economic, Capital and Technology Development. The matter was recommended to Pass by controlling legislative body.
- Oct 30, 2024: Passed, City Council (47 yea, 0 nay), at the [City Council meeting](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/91C5501D-B690-EF11-AC21-001DD8306DF0). On motion of Alderperson Villegas, and unsuccessful motion to reconsider by Alderperson Mitchell, the matter was Passed.
- Nov 7, 2024: Signed by Mayor, City Council. The matter was Signed by the Mayor.

## Documents

- [O2024-0013091.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/d2951c77-70b4-452d-b19e-c4cc9bb35902.pdf) (Legislation)
- [O2024-0013091 Exhibit 1 - IQMP Class 8 MICRO Designation Report.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/59e5b8ad-aea7-4f44-a2c6-b0bd5ca9425d.pdf) (Exhibits)
- [O2024-0013091 SIGNED BY MAYOR\_0627.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/8d58fab1-6719-4c9e-8fee-a89369867fcd.pdf) (Legislation)
- [O2024-0013091 Exhibit 2 - Property Description.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/ca00ee12-a96d-4c5f-820f-4cc8921257d2.pdf) (Exhibits)
- [O2024-0013091 ECTD Rule 44 Letters.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/01bdbf45-330b-47f9-9ab6-aa1b40c1bfd4.pdf) (Committee Letter)
- [O2024-0013091 Transmittal Letter.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/7d11e127-274a-4802-9901-95e6d73bc212.pdf) (Miscellaneous)

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