[remote or in person] Committee on Budget and Government Operations

Chicago City Council
Finance
Politics

Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024
11:00 a.m. — 1:00 p.m. CDT

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121 N LaSalle St Chicago, IL 60602 (Directions)

City Hall, 2nd floor, Council Chambers

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Edited and summarized by the Chicago - IL Documenters Team

Note-taking by Nato'sha Trotter

Live reporting by Reema Saleh

Reema Saleh @reemasabrina
Good morning! I’ll be live-tweeting today’s Committee on Budget and Government Operations meeting for @CHIdocumenters #CHIdocumenters. The meeting is scheduled to begin at 11:00 AM. 🧵

11:03 AM Sep 5, 2024 CDT

Reema Saleh @reemasabrina 2/15
The agenda is here: chicityclerkelms.chicago.gov/Meeting/?meeti…
chicityclerkelms.chicago.gov/Meeting/?meeti…
Reema Saleh @reemasabrina 3/15
Public comment began with George Blakemore, who I think of often but will not quote. The last few speakers have been more visibly angry with Alder Jason Ervin, who is chairing this meeting. blockclubchicago.org/2022/02/21/chi…
blockclubchicago.org/2022/02/21/chi…
Reema Saleh @reemasabrina 4/15
Had trouble keeping up with the slides/handouts from this meeting, but they’re discussing the 2024 ARPA Road to Recovery Plan Performance Report, outlining the use of $1.887 billion in federal funds aimed at uplifting Chicago’s most vulnerable communities. chicago.gov/city/en/depts/…
chicago.gov/city/en/depts/…
Reema Saleh @reemasabrina 5/15
A representative from the Office of Budget and Management is answering questions from alders, multiple of whom are requesting more specific information on what amount of money/services is going to their ward and which communities.
Reema Saleh @reemasabrina 6/15
Alder Greg Mitchell (7th) echoed the need for more info and talked about the need to use this money to address vacant lots on the South and West Sides. OBM representative discusses how some went to collect data on these properties and tee this up for the future.
Reema Saleh @reemasabrina 7/15
Alder Andre Vasquez (40th) asks about what will happen to some of these programs and if they can or will be sustained after federal funding wraps up. OBM representative mentions this is planned for a future report.
Reema Saleh @reemasabrina 8/15
Now, they’re discussing amendments for funding to different city agencies. Chicago Dept of Public Health is receiving money for HIV prevention/treatment programs. Chicago Dept of Transportation is receiving funding for a congestion-mitigating program and bridge construction.
Reema Saleh @reemasabrina 9/15
Alder Ervin (28th) wants to see CDPH working with smaller, Black-led organizations on HIV/AIDS. CDPH representative talks about funding set aside for organizations that have not worked for CDPH before and setting up those relationships now.
Reema Saleh @reemasabrina 10/15
They’ve voted yes to discuss further. Now, Chicago Department of Planning and Development is now presenting an amendment to increase funding for grantees and address challenges that have kept some from completing projects.
Reema Saleh @reemasabrina 11/15
Alders Mitchell (7th), Moore (17th), and Lee (11th) asked about helping businesses and grantees better navigate the process. A DPD representative talked about quarterly webinars and outreach initiatives in multiple languages.
Reema Saleh @reemasabrina 12/15
They’re currently tapping into organizations with training programs, like the Chicago Urban League and Women’s Business Development Center, which could help applicants think through capital improvements that could help your business.
Reema Saleh @reemasabrina 13/15
Plant Chicago is requesting $825,000 to renovate a former firehouse at 4459 S. Marshfield Ave. and make it a space for indoor gardening, STEM education, and retail space. Alder Lopez (15th) gave a letter of support. The committee voted yes. More info: chicago.gov/city/en/depts/…
chicago.gov/city/en/depts/…
Reema Saleh @reemasabrina 14/15
The last few items are approved. With no further business before the board, the meeting is adjourned.
Reema Saleh @reemasabrina 15/15
Committee on Budget and Government Operations meeting ends at 1:37 PM. This ends my coverage for @chidocumenters. For more meeting coverage, check out Nato’sha Trotter’s notes which will be published very soon: chicago.documenters.org
chicago.documenters.org

Agency Information

Chicago City Council

The Chicago City Council is the legislative branch of the government of the City of Chicago and consists of the Mayor and Aldermen elected from each of the City’s fifty wards. Source

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Recordings of past City Council meetings may be found here: https://vimeo.com/user100351763/videos/sort:date.

See also: “What to Expect at a Meeting of Chicago’s City Council” via the Better Government Association.

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