Third amendment to intergovernmental agreement with Chicago Park District to provide tax increment financing (TIF) assistance for improvements at Clarendon Park at 4532-4534 and 4538 N Clarendon Ave
- Record number: O2026-0023326
- Type: Ordinance; category: Agreements
- Status: Final
- Sponsor: Johnson, Brandon
- Committee: Committee on Finance
- Introduction Date: Feb 18, 2026
- Final Action Date: Mar 18, 2026
- Official record: Office of the City Clerk
Roll call: Passed Mar 18, 2026
49 yea, 1 nay. This was a divided vote. On motion of Alderperson Dowell, and unsuccessful motion to reconsider by Alderperson Mitchell, the matter was Passed. Voted at the City Council meeting of Mar 18, 2026.
Nay (1): Raymond A. Lopez (15)
Yea (49): Daniel La Spata (1), Brian Hopkins (2), Pat Dowell (3), Lamont J. Robinson (4), Desmon C. Yancy (5), William E. Hall (6), Gregory I. Mitchell (7), Michelle A. Harris (8), Anthony Beale (9), Peter Chico (10), Nicole T. Lee (11), Julia M. Ramirez (12), Marty Quinn (13), Jeylú B. Gutiérrez (14), Stephanie D. Coleman (16), David H. Moore (17), Derrick G. Curtis (18), Matthew J. O'Shea (19), Jeanette B. Taylor (20), Ronnie L. Mosley (21), Michael D. Rodriguez (22), Silvana Tabares (23), Monique L. Scott (24), Byron Sigcho-López (25), Jessica L. Fuentes (26), Walter R. Burnett (27), Jason C. Ervin (28), Chris Taliaferro (29), Ruth Cruz (30), Felix Cardona Jr. (31), Scott Waguespack (32), Rossana Rodríguez Sánchez (33), William Conway (34), Anthony J. Quezada (35), Gilbert Villegas (36), Emma Mitts (37), Nicholas Sposato (38), Samantha Nugent (39), Andre Vasquez Jr. (40), Anthony V. Napolitano (41), Brendan Reilly (42), Timothy R. Knudsen (43), Bennett R. Lawson (44), James M. Gardiner (45), Angela Clay (46), Matthew J. Martin (47), Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth (48), Maria E. Hadden (49), Debra L. Silverstein (50)
Plain-language summary
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The City Council is being asked to approve a third amendment to an agreement with the Chicago Park District. It would allow up to $52 million in tax-increment financing from the Montrose/Clarendon TIF District to fund improvements at Clarendon Park. The finance committee recommended the ordinance, with a dissenting vote recorded.
- Amendment authorizes use of TIF funds for Clarendon Park upgrades.
- Funding comes from the Montrose/Clarendon TIF District.
- Maximum amount authorized is $52,000,000.
- Committee on Finance recommended passage by voice vote.
- One alderperson cast a dissenting vote.
Money
- $52,000,000 – tax-increment financing for park improvements
Who: The Chicago Park District and residents who use Clarendon Park are affected.
Where: Clarendon Park, 4532-4534 and 4538 N. Clarendon Avenue, 46th Ward, Chicago
Timeline
- Feb 18, 2026: Referred, City Council. The matter was Referred to Committee.
- Mar 13, 2026: Recommended to Pass, Committee on Finance. The matter was recommended to Pass by controlling legislative body.
- Mar 18, 2026: Passed, City Council (49 yea, 1 nay), at the City Council meeting. On motion of Alderperson Dowell, and unsuccessful motion to reconsider by Alderperson Mitchell, the matter was Passed.
Documents
- O2026-0023326 Ex A.pdf (Exhibits)
- O2026-0023326 Ex B.pdf (Exhibits)
- O2026-0023326 C.L..pdf (Committee Letter)
- IGA Parks - Mayoral Letter.pdf (Miscellaneous)
- O2026-0023326 Ordinance.pdf (Legislation)
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