# Amendment of Municipal Code Sections 2-92-920, 2-92-930, 2-92-950, 2-92-955 regarding Veteran-owned business enterprises, bid incentives and contract specific participation goals in excess of $10,000 with contract participation rules set by the Chief Procurement Officer

[Votes](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/legislation) › [Contracting Oversight and Equity](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/committee/contracting-oversight-and-equity) › [36th Ward: Gilbert Villegas](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/36)

- Record number: **SO2024-0014417**
- Type: Ordinance; category: Municipal Code Amendments
- Status: Final
- Sponsor: [Gilbert Villegas](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/36) (36th Ward)
- Committee: [Committee on Contracting Oversight and Equity](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/committee/contracting-oversight-and-equity)
- Introduction Date: Dec 13, 2024
- Final Action Date: Jun 18, 2025
- Official record: [Office of the City Clerk](https://chicityclerkelms.chicago.gov/Matter/?matterId=27792569-00B8-EF11-B8E9-001DD8306DF0)

## Roll call: Passed Jun 18, 2025

**50 yea, 0 nay.** On motion of Alderperson Mitts, and unsuccessful motion to reconsider by Alderperson Mitchell, the matter was Passed. Voted at the [City Council meeting of Jun 18, 2025](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/FADA9223-48D4-EF11-8EEA-001DD804C7AB).

**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)

## Timeline

- Dec 13, 2024: Referred, City Council. The matter was Referred to Committee.
- Jun 3, 2025: Recommended to Pass, Committee on Contracting Oversight and Equity. The matter was recommended to Pass by controlling legislative body.
- Jun 3, 2025: Substituted, Committee on Contracting Oversight and Equity. The matter was Substituted in Committee.
- Jun 18, 2025: Passed, City Council (50 yea, 0 nay), at the [City Council meeting](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/FADA9223-48D4-EF11-8EEA-001DD804C7AB). On motion of Alderperson Mitts, and unsuccessful motion to reconsider by Alderperson Mitchell, the matter was Passed.

## Documents

- [SO2024-0014417 Veteran owned enterprise participation.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/7e8398c8-9771-4f61-9e23-11bec1c9e422.pdf) (Legislation)
- [SO2024-0014417 Veteran owned enterprise contract participation.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/face745a-3c52-444b-868e-c6de2f147a2c.pdf) (Committee Letter)
- [VBE Sunset Removal Ordinance.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/49d77c66-af66-4a4d-bf72-f0896728d913.pdf) (Legislation)

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