# Expenditure of Open Space Impact Fee funds for improvements to Goethe Elementary School athletic and recreational facilities at 2236 N Rockwell St

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- Record number: **O2024-0013124**
- Type: Ordinance; category: Energy/Environmental Issues
- Status: Final
- Sponsor: Johnson, Brandon
- Committee: [Committee on Special Events, Cultural Affairs and Recreation](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/committee/special-events-cultural-affairs-and-recreation)
- Introduction Date: Oct 9, 2024
- Final Action Date: Oct 30, 2024
- Official record: [Office of the City Clerk](https://chicityclerkelms.chicago.gov/Matter/?matterId=50AFD834-4686-EF11-AC21-001DD804C7AB)

## Roll call: Passed Oct 30, 2024

**47 yea, 0 nay.** On motion of Alderperson Sposato, 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

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## Timeline

- Oct 9, 2024: Referred, City Council. Two committees having been called, the Committee on Special Events, Cultural Affairs and Recreation and the Committee on Health and Human Relations, 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 25, 2024: Recommended to Pass, Committee on Special Events, Cultural Affairs and Recreation. 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 Sposato, and unsuccessful motion to reconsider by Alderperson Mitchell, the matter was Passed.

## Documents

- [O2024-0013124 Transmittal Letter.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/626e011c-ebb8-448d-8a23-afba443df663.pdf) (Miscellaneous)
- [O2024-0013124.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/f69e5d08-de12-4841-a623-c02c77dd9819.pdf) (Committee Letter)
- [O2024-0013124 Exhibit A - Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/c4026e39-7af3-444e-83f0-d25948fd00f9.pdf) (Exhibits)

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