Committee on Budget and Government Operations meeting, April 2, 2026
- When: Thu, Apr 2, 2026, 10:00 AM (Chicago time)
- Where: City Council Chamber, 2nd Floor, City Hall, 121 North LaSalle Street - Chicago, IL 60602
- Status: Scheduled & Published
- Committee: Committee on Budget and Government Operations
- Video: https://vimeo.com/showcase/8925576?video=1178507165
- Transcript: full text (4,275 words, automatic captions)
Meeting notes
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The Budget and Government Operations Committee reviewed the monthly Rule 45 report, considered an amendment to the 2026 appropriation ordinance, and discussed fund transfers for the Finance Committee and the 40th Ward wage allowance. The committee approved the Rule 45 report, deferred the appropriation amendment to the City Council, and later voted to recess, pass a resolution, and adjourn. Public comments were made by three members of the public.
Topics: Rule 45 report, 2026 appropriation amendment, Finance fund transfers, Virtual participation, Recess motion, Open-Meetings resolution, Adjournment
Agenda items discussed
- 22:39 Monthly Rule 45 report for March 2026: passed
- 23:06 Communication recommending adoption of the annual appropriation ordinance year 2026 amendment within Fund 925: deferred
- 1:38:22 Fund transfers within the Committee of Finance for FY 2026 and transfer of funds for the 40th Ward wages allowance: discussed
- 21:44 Motion to allow virtual participation for several alderpersons: passed
- 24:27 Motion to recess the committee until 11:30 a.m.: passed
- 1:45:04 Resolution concerning Open Meetings Act compliance: passed
- 1:47:42 Motion to adjourn the meeting: passed
Alderpersons who spoke
- Raymond A. Lopez (alderperson): Proposed a motion to recess the committee until 11:30 a.m. (24:27); Moved to pass a resolution related to Open-Meetings compliance (1:45:04)
- Gregory I. Mitchell (alderperson): Stated he would support tabling the recess motion if a valid reason were given (25:10)
- Nicholas Sposato (alderperson): Asked for clarification on the motion to table the recess motion (25:07)
- Julia M. Ramirez (alderperson)
Exchanges between members
- 25:07 Nick Sposato asked about the motion to table the recess motion.
- 25:10 Gregory I. Mitchell responded, indicating he would support the tabling if a valid reason were provided.