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Committee on Finance Approves TIF Funding, Settlement Orders, and Loan Restructuring Agreements

ChicagoMar 18, 20243 min read

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The Committee on Finance met on March 18, 2024, and approved multiple ordinances including Tax Increment Financing (TIF) allocations for park improvements and residential projects, loan restructuring agreements, settlement orders totaling over $52 million, and charitable solicitation permits. The committee also reviewed monthly Rule 45 reports and verdicts from February 2024.

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Park improvementsSettlement ordersSmall claimsResidential developmentBudget & TaxCharitable solicitationLoan restructuringHousingTax Increment Financing (TIF)

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Approved TIF funding for park improvements: $750,000 for Bessemer Park, $846,159.91 for McGuane Park, and $450,000 for Park 599
Approved loan restructuring agreements with Halsted Limited Partnership (3600-3616 N. Halsted Street) and Hollywood House Limited Partnership (5700 N. Sheridan Road)
Approved financial assistance to Earle School, LLC for Charles Earle Apartments Project up to $4,200,000 TIF and $462,658 multi-family funding
Authorized three settlement orders: Estate of Roshad McIntosh ($2,250,000), Rodriguez v. Guevara ($5,500,000), and Nathen Jones ($45,000,000)
Approved charitable solicitation permit for Misericordia on April 24, 26, and 27, 2024
Authorized payment and denial of various small claims against the City of Chicago

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