# Expenditure of Open Space Impact Fee funds for development of turf field at Frank W. Reilly Elementary School, 3650 W School St

[Votes](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/legislation) › [Special Events, Cultural Affairs and Recreation](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/committee/special-events-cultural-affairs-and-recreation)

- Record number: **O2026-0022518**
- 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: Jan 21, 2026
- Final Action Date: Mar 18, 2026
- Official record: [Office of the City Clerk](https://chicityclerkelms.chicago.gov/Matter/?matterId=0B685768-42F6-F011-8406-001DD8071093)

## Roll call: Passed Mar 18, 2026

**50 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 Mar 18, 2026](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/D73FA92F-100D-F111-8406-001DD80F9592).

**Yea (50)**: [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), [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)

## Plain-language summary

> Written by AI (claude-opus-5-5) from the ordinance text only: [O2026-0022518 CL.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/c172725a-d9f2-46aa-9296-76fcfe50cd3f.pdf). AI can make mistakes; the official document always wins.

A City Council committee is recommending that the full City Council pass an ordinance to spend Open Space Impact Fee funds to build a turf field at Frank W. Reilly Elementary School. The committee voted on March 13, 2026, and no members voted against it.

- The ordinance would use Open Space Impact Fee funds to develop a turf field at Frank W. Reilly Elementary School.
- The Committee on Special Events, Cultural Affairs and Recreation reviewed the ordinance.
- The committee recommends that the full City Council pass it.
- The committee members present voted unanimously, with no dissenting votes, on March 13, 2026.
- The committee report was signed by Chairman Nicholas Sposato.

**Who**: Frank W. Reilly Elementary School and people who would use the new turf field there would be affected.

**Where**: Frank W. Reilly Elementary School, 3650 W School St, Chicago

## Timeline

- Jan 21, 2026: Referred, City Council. The matter was Referred to Committee.
- Mar 13, 2026: Recommended to Pass, Committee on Special Events, Cultural Affairs and Recreation. The matter was recommended to Pass by controlling legislative body.
- Mar 18, 2026: Passed, City Council (50 yea, 0 nay), at the [City Council meeting](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/D73FA92F-100D-F111-8406-001DD80F9592). On motion of Alderperson Sposato, and unsuccessful motion to reconsider by Alderperson Mitchell, the matter was Passed.

## Documents

- [O2026-0022518 CL.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/c172725a-d9f2-46aa-9296-76fcfe50cd3f.pdf) (Committee Letter)
- [O2026-0022518 Exhibit 1 - Intergovernmental Agreement with subexhibits A thru F.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/ad1bb952-c227-4a48-9274-bdd7b68cc7e7.pdf) (Exhibits)
- [O2026-0022518 Ordinance.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/60c2929b-ea36-449e-a241-c0d2a6a46f4f.pdf) (Legislation)
- [O2026-0022518 Mayoral Letter.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/74571f3e-a07f-4d2f-b2a9-c5a186788cf1.pdf) (Miscellaneous)

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