# Intergovernmental agreement with the Chicago Board of Education to provide tax increment financing (TIF) assistance for improvements at George Rogers Clark Elementary School at 1045 S Monitor Ave

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- Record number: **O2026-0025398**
- Type: Ordinance; category: Agreements
- Status: Final
- Sponsor: Johnson, Brandon
- Committee: [Committee on Finance](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/committee/finance)
- Introduction Date: May 20, 2026
- Final Action Date: Jun 17, 2026
- Official record: [Office of the City Clerk](https://chicityclerkelms.chicago.gov/Matter/?matterId=C638EDEE-5154-F111-BEC6-001DD80B0E39)

## Roll call: Passed Jun 17, 2026

**49 yea, 0 nay, 1 absent.** On motion of Alderperson Dowell, and unsuccessful motion to reconsider by Alderperson Mitchell, the matter was Passed. Voted at the [City Council meeting of Jun 17, 2026](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/73347594-0E55-F111-BEC6-001DD80B0E39).

**Yea (49)**: [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), [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)

**Absent (1)**: [Gilbert Villegas](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/36) (36)

## Plain-language summary

> Written by AI (claude-opus-5-5) from the ordinance text only: [O2026-0025398 C.L..pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/cc58bf29-7abe-490c-9f6a-3fca20438503.pdf). AI can make mistakes; the official document always wins.

The City Council's Finance Committee recommends passing an ordinance that lets the City sign an agreement with the Chicago Board of Education. The agreement would provide tax increment financing (TIF) money for improvements at George Rogers Clark Elementary School. The amount would not be more than $1,500,000.

- Authorizes an intergovernmental agreement between the City and the Chicago Board of Education.
- Provides TIF funds for improvements at George Rogers Clark Elementary School.
- Funding is capped at $1,500,000.
- The Committee on Finance recommended passage by voice vote with no dissenting vote on June 15, 2026.
- The committee report was signed by Chairman Pat Dowell.

**Money**

- Up to $1,500,000 in TIF funds for improvements at George Rogers Clark Elementary School

**Who**: The Chicago Board of Education and George Rogers Clark Elementary School are affected by this TIF funding agreement.

**Where**: George Rogers Clark Elementary School, 1045 S. Monitor Avenue, Chicago

## Timeline

- May 20, 2026: Recommended to Pass, Committee on Finance. The matter was recommended to Pass by controlling legislative body.
- May 20, 2026: Referred, City Council. The matter was Referred to Committee.
- Jun 17, 2026: Passed, City Council (49 yea, 0 nay), at the [City Council meeting](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/73347594-0E55-F111-BEC6-001DD80B0E39). On motion of Alderperson Dowell, and unsuccessful motion to reconsider by Alderperson Mitchell, the matter was Passed.

## Documents

- [IGA Bd of Ed Mayoral Letter.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/39292049-7345-4f9a-b396-3ac0b8bfbe6a.pdf) (Miscellaneous)
- [O2026-0025398 Exhibit A.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/fb804933-820a-4b27-b6ab-c6561f51a15a.pdf) (Exhibits)
- [O2026-0025398 Ordinance.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/924d5d93-0c11-4b17-a585-fafe67f73270.pdf) (Legislation)
- [O2026-0025398 C.L..pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/cc58bf29-7abe-490c-9f6a-3fca20438503.pdf) (Committee Letter)

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