Support of Class 7(b) Tax incentive for property at 777 W Chicago Ave
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Clerk's short name: Application for 7B Tax Incentive eligibility classification - Bally's
- Record number: O2025-0014844
- Type: Ordinance; category: Tax Incentives
- Status: In Committee (Referred)
- Sponsor: Gilbert Villegas (36th Ward)
- Committee: Committee on Committees and Rules
- Submitted Date: Jan 14, 2025
- Introduction Date: Jan 15, 2025
- Official record: Office of the City Clerk
Timeline
- Jan 15, 2025: Referred, City Council. Two committees having been called, the Committee on Economic, Capital and Technology Development and the Committee on Finance, the matter was referred to the Committee on Committees and Rules. (Pursuant to Council Rule 42)
Documents
- O2025-00114844 HOST EXHIBIT A-1 Project Incentives.pdf (Exhibits)
- O2025-0014844 HOST Eshibit P Guaranty Agreement Form.pdf (Exhibits)
- O2025-0014844 HOST Exhibit L Notice of Agreement Form.pdf (Exhibits)
- O2025-0014844 HOST Exhibit A-2 Contract Goals.pdf (Exhibits)
- O2025-0014844 HOST Exhibit A-3 Hiring & Training.pdf (Exhibits)
- O2025-0014844 HOST Exhibit A-4 Operating Plans.pdf (Exhibits)
- O2025-0014844 HOST Exhibit A-5 [Reserved].pdf (Exhibits)
- O2025-0014844 HOST Exhibit A-6 Existing Business Relocation Compensation.pdf (Exhibits)
- O2025-0014844 HOST Exhibit A-7 Traffic and Transportation Infrastructure and Plans.pdf (Exhibits)
- O2025-0014844 HOST Exhibit A-8 Other Agreements.pdf (Exhibits)
- O2025-0014844 HOST Exhibit A-9 Minority & Women Ownership Provisions.pdf (Exhibits)
- O2025-0014844 HOST Exhibit B-1 Permanent Project Provisions.pdf (Exhibits)
- O2025-0014844 HOST Exhibit B-2 Temporary Project Description.pdf (Exhibits)
- O2025-0014844 HOST Exhibit C-1 Permanent Project Site LEGAL.pdf (Exhibits)
- O2025-0014844 HOST Exhibit C-2 Temporary Projecat Site.pdf (Exhibits)
- O2025-0014844 HOST Exhibit D Concept Design Documents.pdf (Exhibits)
- O2025-0014844 HOST Exhibit E Transfer Restriction Agreement.pdf (Exhibits)
- O2025-0014844 HOST Exhibit F Form of Restricted Party Transfer Agreement.pdf (Exhibits)
- O2025-0014844 HOST Exhibit G Closing Certificate Form.pdf (Exhibits)
- O2025-0014844 HOST Exhibit H Form of Release.pdf (Exhibits)
- O2025-0014844 HOST Exhibit I Insurance Types and Amounts.pdf (Exhibits)
- O2025-0014844 HOST Exhibit J Estoppel Certificate Form.pdf (Exhibits)
- O2025-0014844 HOST Exhibit K Radius Restriction Agreement.pdf (Exhibits)
- O2025-0014844 HOST Exhibit M Permitted Exceptions.pdf (Exhibits)
- O2025-0014844 HOST Exhibit N Casino Mgr. Subordination Agreement.pdf (Exhibits)
- O2025-0014844 HOST Exhibit O Developer & Manager Ownerhip Chart.pdf (Exhibits)
- O2025-0014844 Host Agreement Exhibit List.pdf (Exhibits)
- O2025-0014844 Ordinance Exhibit A LEGAL DESCRIP.pdf (Exhibits)
- O2025-0014844 Ordinance Exhibit B Host Agreement.pdf (Exhibits)
- O2025-0014844 7B Ordinance.pdf (Legislation)
- O2025-0014844 Digital Tracking Sheet Cover.pdf (Miscellaneous)
Lobbying and money
Computed links; money near a vote is not evidence that it influenced the vote.
Who lobbied on it
- Bally'S Corporation: VOTE IN FAVOR OF 7B TAX INCENTIVE AND EXTENTION OF DISTRICT (1 filing, Jan 1, 2025 to Mar 31, 2025; John Doerrer; matched by semantic embedding)
Alderpersons who received money from these interests
| Member | Amount | From |
|---|---|---|
| Monique L. Scott | $1,000 | Bally'S Corporation (company); John Doerrer (lobbyist for Bally'S Corporation) |
| Gilbert Villegas | $1,000 | John Doerrer (lobbyist for Bally'S Corporation) |
| Pat Dowell | $500 | John Doerrer (lobbyist for Bally'S Corporation) |
| Jason C. Ervin | $500 | John Doerrer (lobbyist for Bally'S Corporation) |
| Chris Taliaferro | $500 | John Doerrer (lobbyist for Bally'S Corporation) |
| Timothy R. Knudsen | $500 | John Doerrer (lobbyist for Bally'S Corporation) |
| Michael D. Rodriguez | $250 | John Doerrer (lobbyist for Bally'S Corporation) |
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- Support of Class 7(b) tax incentive for property at 2640-2646 W Madison St (O2026-0025490, introduced May 20, 2026, Passed)
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