# Amendment of Municipal Code Section 3-56-050 by adding new subsection (e) regarding waiver of late fees imposed by Chapter

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Clerk's short name: MuniCode 3-56-050

- Record number: **SO2025-0015307**
- Type: Ordinance; category: Municipal Code Amendments
- Status: Final
- Sponsor: Valencia, Anna M.
- Co-sponsors (2): [Felix Cardona Jr.](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/31) (31st Ward), [Michelle A. Harris](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/8) (8th Ward)
- Committee: [Committee on Budget and Government Operations](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/committee/budget-and-government-operations)
- Introduction Date: Feb 10, 2025
- Final Action Date: Feb 19, 2025
- Official record: [Office of the City Clerk](https://chicityclerkelms.chicago.gov/Matter/?matterId=B71FC7D9-0DE4-EF11-8EEA-001DD8306DF0)

## Roll call: Passed Feb 19, 2025

**50 yea, 0 nay.** On motion of Alderperson Ervin, and unsuccessful motion to reconsider by Alderperson Mitchell, the matter was Passed. Voted at the [City Council meeting of Feb 19, 2025](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/3177F700-7CD3-EF11-8EEA-001DD804AA64).

**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), [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), Carlos Ramirez-Rosa (former member)

## Timeline

- Feb 10, 2025: Recommended to Pass, Committee on Budget and Government Operations. The matter was recommended to Pass by controlling legislative body.
- Feb 10, 2025: Substituted, Committee on Budget and Government Operations. The matter was substituted in Commitee.
- Feb 19, 2025: Passed, City Council (50 yea, 0 nay), at the [City Council meeting](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/3177F700-7CD3-EF11-8EEA-001DD804AA64). On motion of Alderperson Ervin, and unsuccessful motion to reconsider by Alderperson Mitchell, the matter was Passed.

## Documents

- [O2025-0015307 Debt Relief Program signed Direct Intro.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/2221ab87-16c2-4fbd-ab54-6484ee33c648.pdf) (Legislation)
- [SO2025-0015307 Substitute Ordinance.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/f8143855-c3a6-4a66-9b0a-38e6173ee31b.pdf) (Legislation)
- [SO2025-0015307 Committee Letter.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/afbbfd13-0dc2-4ac8-abf5-a9fa7e1e980e.pdf) (Committee Letter)

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