COMMERCIAL VACATION ORDINANCE
WHEREAS, the City of Chicago ("City") is a home rule unit of local government pursuant to Article VII, Section 6 (a) ofthe 1970 constitution ofthe State of Illinois and, as such, may exercise any power and perform any function pertaining to its government and affairs; and
WHEREAS, the properties at 4237-4245 and 4249-4259 S. Wells Street, 200-210 and 214-224 W. 43rd Street, and 4236-4258 S. Wentworth Avenue are owned by Chicago Title Land Trust Company Trust 011-02, Chicago Title Land Trust Company Trust 8002349794, and Issak H. Sughayar; and
WHEREAS, Chicago Title Land Trust Company Trust 011-02, Chicago Title Land Trust Company Trust 8002349794, and Issak H. Sughayar propose to use the portion ofthe alleys to be vacated herein for the expansion of an existing gas station, and the creation of a new car wash and retain strip center; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Chicago, after due investigation and consideration, has determined that the nature and extent ofthe public use and the public interest to be subserved is such as to warrant the vacation of part of public alleys, described in the following ordinance; now therefore,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICAGO:
SECTION 1. DEDICATION LEGAL:
THE NORTH 18 FEET OF LOT 46 IN BLOCK 2 OF SUPERIOR COURT SUBDIVISION OF LOT 2 IN SUPERIOR COURT PARTITION OF THE SOUTH 3/8 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 4, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 14, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, RECORDED JULY 23, 1877 AS DOC. NO. 143796, DEDICATED HEREIN TO THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOR PUBLIC ALLEY PURPOSES, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. CONTAINING 2,200 SQ. FT., 0.05 ACRE, MORE OR LESS.
VACATION LEGAL:
THAT PART OF THE 16-FOOT NORTH-SOUTH ALLEY , LYING WEST OF AND ADJACENT TO THE WEST LINE OF LOTS 29 TO 37 IN BLOCK 2 IN SUPERIOR COURT PARTITION OF THE SOUTH 3/8 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 4, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 14, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, BOUNDED TO THE SOUTH BY THE NORTH RIGHT OF WAY LINE OF 43RD. STREET AND BOUNDED TO THE NORTH BY THE EASTERLY EXTENSION OF THE SOUTH LINE OF THE NORTH 18 FEET OF LOT 46 OF SAID SUPERIOR COURT SUBDIVISION, FILED JANUARY 6, 1875 AS CASE NO. 51348, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS.
ALSO; ALL OF THE 12-FOOT EAST-WEST ALLEY IN MRS. CATHARINE I. PALMER'S SUBDIVISION OF LOTS 38 TO 43, INCLUSIVE, IN BLOCK 2 OF SUPERIOR COURT SUBDIVISION OF LOT 2 IN SUPERIOR COURT PARTITION OF THE SOUTH 3/8 OF THE NORTHEAST 1/4 OF SECTION 4, TOWNSHIP 38 NORTH, RANGE 14, EAST OF THE THIRD
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PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, RECORDED JULY 23, 1877 AS DOC. NO. 143796, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. CONTAINING 4,779 SQ. FT., 0.11 ACRE, MORE OR LESS both as shaded and legally described by the words "HEREBY DEDICATED FOR PUBLIC ALLEY" and "HEREBY VACATED" on the respective plats hereto attached as Exhibit A and Exhibit B, which drawings for greater clarity, are hereby made a part of this ordinance, be and the latter is hereby vacated and closed, inasmuch as the same is no longer required for public use and the public interest will be subserved by such vacations.
SECTION 2. The City of Chicago hereby reserves for the benefit of Commonwealth Edison, AT&T/SBC and their successors or assigns, a non-exclusive utility easement to operate, maintain, construct, replace and renew overhead wires, poles, and associated equipment and underground conduit, cables, and associated equipment for the transmission and distribution of electrical energy, telephonic and associated services under, over and along the alleys herein vacated, with the right of ingress and egress. The grade ofthe vacated public way shall not be altered in a manner so as to interfere with the operation and maintenance of Commonwealth Edison, AT&T/SBC facilities. No buildings, permanent structures or obstructions shall be placed over Commonwealth Edison, AT&T/SBC facilities without written release of easement by Commonwealth Edison, AT&T/ABC. Any future vacation-beneficiary prompted relocation of Commonwealth Edison, AT&T/SBC facilities, lying within the area being vacated, will be accomplished by Commonwealth Edison, AT&T/SBC and done at the expense of beneficiary of the vacation.
SECTION 3. The City of Chicago hereby reserves the area herein vacated, as a right of way for existing Water Department sewers and sewer structures, for the installation of any additional sewers, sewer structures and appurtenances now located, or which in the future may be located in the alleys as herein vacated, and for the maintenance, renewal and reconstruction of such facilities. It is also provided that, the City shall have 24 hour access to the area to be vacated; that no buildings or other permanent structures shall be erected on said right of way herein reserved, or other use made of said area, which in the sole discretion and judgment ofthe respective municipal officials having control of the aforesaid service facilities, would interfere with the use, maintenance, renewal, or reconstruction of said facilities, or the construction of additional municipally-owned service facilities; and that all sewers structures shall be exposed to grade. It is further provided that any vacation-beneficiary prompted adjustments to sewer facilities in the area to be vacated; and the repair, renewal or replacement of any private materials, or private property damaged in the area to be vacated as a result of the City exercising its easement rights shall be done at the expense of the beneficiary of the vacation.
SECTION 4. The vacation and dedication herein provided for are made upon the express condition that within 180 days after the passage of this ordinance, the Chicago Title Land Trust Company Trust 011-02, Chicago Title Land Trust Company Trust 8002349794, and Issak H. Sughayar shall deposit in the City Treasury of the City of Chicago, a sum sufficient to defray the costs of removing paving and curb returns, and constructing sidewalk and curb at the entrance to that part ofthe alleys hereby vacated, and constructing the new alley to be dedicated, in accordance with current Department of Transportation Construction Guidelines for construction of public way, and the attached Duty to Build Agreement, hereby made part of this agreement as Exhibit C.
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SECTION 5. The vacation herein provided for is made upon the express condition that within 180 days after the passage of this ordinance, Chicago Title Land Trust Company Trust 011-02, Chicago Title Land Trust Company Trust 8002349794, and Issak H. Sughayar shall pay or cause to be paid to the City of Chicago as compensation for the benefits which will accrue to the owner of the property abutting said part of public alley hereby vacated the sum an<Z. ^ u^A r&L a s"i <rr«^ -fc^ou*.n^ollars ($ llb(Oc7Q )■ which sum in the judgment of this body will be equal to such benefits.
SECTION 6. The vacation herein provided for is made upon the express condition that within one hundred eighty (180) days after the passage of this ordinance, the applicant shall file or cause to be filed for record in the Office of the Recorder of Deeds of Cook County, Illinois a certified copy of this ordinance and exhibits, together with oversized plats as approved by the Superintendent of Maps and Plats.
SECTION 7. This ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage. The vacation shall take effect and be in force from and after its recording.
Dedication and Vacations Approved:
Rebekah Scheinfeld Commissioner of Transportation
Approved as to Form and Legality
Richard Wendy \J Deputy Corporation Counsel
Honorable Pat Dowell Alderman, 3rd Ward
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EXHIBIT "A"
PLAT OF DEDICATION
The north 18 Feet of Lot 46 in Block 2 of Superior Court Subdivision of Lot 2 in Superior Court Partition ofthe South 3/8 ofthe Northeast 1/4 of Section 4, Township 38 North, Range 14, East ofthe Third Principal Meridian, Recorded July 23, 1877 as Doc. No. 143796, dedicated herein to the City of Chicago for Public alley purposes, in Cook County, Illinois.
Containing 2,200 sq. ft., 0.05 ACRE, more or less.
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OWNER'S CERTIFICATE
, HEREBY CERTIFIES THAT IT IS THE OWNER OF
THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED HEREON AND AS SUCH OWNER HAS CAUSED SAID PROPERTY TO BE SURVEYED FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEDICATING PUBUC STREET(S) / ALLEY(S) AS SHOWN AND DEPICTED ON PLAT HEREON IN
WITNESS THEREOF SAID , HAS CAUSED THIS
CERTIFICATE TO BE SIGNED BY [TS DULY AUTHORIZED MANAGING MEMBER
ON ITS BEHALF ON THIS DAY OF A.D. 2014.
(OWNER)
(AUTHORIZED SIGNEE)
NOTARY PUBLIC
COUNTY OF COOK STATE OF ILLINOIS
I , A NOTARY PUBLIC IN AND FOR SAID COUNTY IN THE STATE
FORESAID, DO HEREBY CERTIFY THAT WHO IS PERSONALLY KNOWN
TO ME TO BE THE SAME PERSON. WHOSE NAME IS SUBSCRIBED TO THE FOREGOING INSTRUMENT AS SUCH OWNER. APPEARED BEFORE ME THIS DAY IN PERSON AND ACKNOWLEDGED THAT HE SIGNED THE ANNEXED PLAT AS HIS OWN AND VOLUNTARY ACT FOR THE USES ANO PURPOSES THEREIN SET FORTH
GIVEN UNDER MY HAND AND NOTORIAL SEAL THIS _
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ILLINOIS PROFESSIONAL LAWDiSJRvEYO^'til|>/jbiitiB 1 wT.\\vV LIC. EXP. 11/30/2014
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THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF THE PROPERTY SHOWN HERE ON IS B3-1 ANO RS-3 AS DELINEATED ON THE CITY OF CHICAGO, DEPARTMENT OF ZONING WEBSITE. THE SURVEYOR HAS NOT RESEARCHED THE APPLICABLE ZONING, BUILDING CODES. SETBACK OR SPECIFIC USES ALLOWED WITHIN THIS ZONING CLASSIFICATION CONTACT THE CITY OF CHICAGO.
DEPARTMENT OF ZONING, CITY HALL, 121 NORTH LASALLE STREET, ROOM 905, CHICAGO, (312) 744-5777, FOR CERTIFICATION, VERIFICATION AND SPECIFIC MATTERS PERTAINING Tl ABOVE NOTED ZONING CLASSIFICATION.
SURVEY NOTES:
LEGEND:
R.O W. - RIGHT OF WAY
EC. - EDGE OF CONCRETE
UNE TYPE:
(CONTINUOUS) (CENTERX2)
(CONTINUOUS BOLD).
BLOCK AND R.O.W. LINE
LOT LINE
— VACATION/DEDICATION LINE
SHADE/ HATCH PATTERN TYPE
HEREBY DEDICATED (AREA) TO BE VACATED (AREA)
(AN S131 -O ASHE D2)
NOTE R.&M. DENOTES RECORD AND MEASURED DISTANCES RESPECTIVELY. DIMENSIONS ARE SHOWN IN FEET AND DECIMAL PARTS THEREOF. NO DIMENSIONS SHALLBE ASSUMED BY SCALE MEASUREMENTS UPON THE PLATj FOR BUILDING LINES. EASEMENTS AND OTHER RESTRICTIONS NOT SHOWN HERI REFER TO YOUR DEED, TITLE POLICY AND LOCAL ZONING ORDINANCE, ETC. UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED HEREON THE BEARING BASIS, ELEVATION DATUM AND COORDINATE DATUM IF USED IS ASSUMED.
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EXHIBIT "B"
PLAT OF VACATION
LEGAL DESCRIPTION:
That part of the 16-Foot North-South Alley , lying West of and adjacent to the West line of Lots 29 to 37 in Block 2 in Superior Court Partition of the South 3/8 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 4, Township 38 North, Range 14, East of the Third Principal Meridian, Bounded to the South by the North Right of Way Line of 43rd. Street and bounded to the north by the easterly extension of the south line of the north 18 feet of Lot 46 of said Superior Court Subdivision, Filed January 6,1875 as Case No. 51348, in Cook County, Illinois.
Also; All of the 12-Foot East-West Alley in Mrs. Catharine I. Palmer's Subdivision of Lots 38 to 43, inclusive, in Block 2 of Superior Court Subdivision of Lot 2 in Superior Court Partition of the South 3/8 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 4, Township 38 North, Range 14, East of the Third Principal Meridian, Recorded July 23,1877 as Doc. No. 143796, in Cook County, Illinois.
Containing 4,779 sq. ft., 0.11 ACRE, more or less.
ST.
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(RECORD C6 FT. PUBUC R.O.W)
43rd.
(RECORD GS FT. PUBUC R.O.W.)
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SURVEY NOTES:
NOTE R.&M. DENOTES RECORD AND MEASURED DISTANCES RESPECTIVELY. DIMENSIONS ARE SHOWN IN FEET AND DECIMAL PARTS THEREOF.
NO DIMENSIONS SHALL BE ASSUMED BY SCALE MEASUREMENTS UPON THE PLAT. FOR BUILDING LINES, EASEMENTS AND OTHER RESTRICTIONS NOT SHOWN HEREON, REFER TO YOUR DEED, TITLE POLICY ANL\LOCAL ZONING ORDINANCE, ETC.
UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED HEtRtON THE ■ BEARING BASIS, ELEVATIpW DATUM AND \]X COORDINATE DATUM If/jSEJD ISfcSSUME^.
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THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF THE PROPERTY SHOWN HEREON IS B3-1 AND RS-3 AS DELINEATED ON THE CITY OF
CHICAGO, DEPARTMENT OF ZONING (
WEBSITE.
THE SURVEYOR HAS NOT RESEARCHED THE APPLICABLE ZONING, BUILDING CODES, SETBACK OR SPECIFIC USES ALLOWED WITHIN THIS ZONING CLASSIFICATION. CONTACT THE CITY OF CHICAGO.
DEPARTMENT OF ZONING, CITY HALL, 121 NORTH LASALLE STREET. ROOM 905, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, (312) 744-5777, FOR CERTIFICATION, VERIFICATION AND SPECIFIC MATTERS PERTAINING TO THE ABOVE NOTED ZONING CLASSIFICATION.
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CDOT# 04-03-12-3596
LINE TYPE;
(CONTINUOUS)
(CENTERX2)
(CONTINUOUS BOLD)^_-SHADE/ HATCH PATTERN TYPE:
(NET)
(ANSI31.QASHED2)
R.O.W. -RIGHT OF WAY
E.C. • EDGE OF CONCRETE
BLOCK AND FLO.W. UNE LOT LINE ■ VACATION/DEDICATION UNE
HEREBY VACATED (AREA) TO BE DEDICATED (AREA)
SURVEYOR'S CERTIFICATE
ILLINOIS PROFESSIONAL' LIC. EXP. 11/30/2014
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The following described property was s^itttj&l'EH'ftfVjyi Surveying Company, Inc., under the supervisj^iofe?Jil(fcjftt% Gl6l0OZYCH, an Illinois Professional Land Sur^^r^ap^Mfie^Brtier^i^fVm Is a correct representation of said^ujjjijyr ZBIGNIEW ^v*IL% This professional service confOrrfete th^atm^Vf^pj^ Mirunjjjrifc Standard for Boundary SurveJ. #>fven under my (rand and seaP 5 at CHICAGO ILLISofsfthis 3^5-^9753 } f olptOGu^T A. D. 2014. "' '
Exhibit C
SUBDIVISION / DEDICATION APPLICATION DUTY TO BUILD AGREEMENT In support of my current application with Chicago Department of Transportation's Maps and Plats unit, for a subdivision / dedication of my private property, I hereby state that I am the applicant or the company agent for the applicant company involved in that project, and that I have the authority to agree to the below terms of the Subdivision:
jffi I am aware that 1 am responsible for the construction of all public and private rights of way (streets, alleys, etc.) described on the Plat of Subdivision /Dedication.
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I further understand that all rights of way (both public and private) must he built to City
specifications as detailed in CDOTs Regulations for Openings. Construction and Repair in the Publjlc Way.
Signed; ^^^fr^f-^^ I ] Date
Lastly, I understand that construction deposits will he required to assure that the work is done correctly. An inspection will be conducted by the City upon completion of the work. The City of Chicago reserves the right to require lolition and reinstallation of any facilyft^ that are judged to be sub par or i not adhere to Cily^ standards.
Printed Name: Issak Sughayar Title: Sole Beneficiary of the Trusts
Organization: Chicago Title Land Trust ATUT 8002349794 and Great Lakes Trust ATUT1102 Address: 4240 -58 South Wentworth, Chicago IL 60609 Phone: 773-491-4103 Fax: 800-871-2167 Email: <econogas@comcast.net>
Signed before me this ^Mday of . 2014
OFFICIAL SEAL AGNIESZKA T PLECKA NOTARY PUBLIC - STATE OF ILLINOIS MY COMMISSION EXPiRES:04/23/16
CITY OF CHICAGO ECONOMIC DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AND AFFIDAVIT
SECTION I - GENERAL INFORMATION
- Legal name of Disclosing Party submitting this EDS. Include d/b/a/ if applicable:
Issak Sughayar
Check ONE of the following three boxes:
Indicate whether Disclosing Party submitting this EDS is:
- [X] the Applicant
OR
- [ ] a legal entity holding a direct or indirect interest in the Applicant. State the legal name of the
Applicant in which Disclosing Party holds an interest:
OR
3. [ ] a legal entity with a right of control (see Section II.B.l.) State the legal name of the entity in
which the Disclosing Party holds a right of control:
- Business address of Disclosing Party: 4240 -58 South Wentworth. Chicago IL 60609
- Telephone: 773-491-4103 Fax: Email:
- Name of contact person: Issak Sughayar
- Federal Employer Identification No. (if you have one): N/A
- Brief description of contract, transaction or other undertaking (referred to below as the" Matter") to which this EDS pertains. (Include project number and location of property, if applicable):
Negotiated Sale of City Lots located at 4237-41 South Wells and 224 West 43rd Street. Chicago
G. Which City agency or department is requesting this EDS? Dept. of Planning and Developemnt
If the Matter is a contract being handled by the City's Department of Procurement Services, please complete the following:
Specification # N/A and Contract # N/A
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SECTION II DISCLOSURE OF OWNERSHIP INTERESTS
A. NATURE OF DISCLOSING PARTY
[ ] Limited liability company [ 1 Limited liability partnership [ ] Joint venture [ ] Not-for-profit corporation (Is the not-for-profit corporation also a 501(c)(3))?
[ ] Yes [ ] No
[ ] Other (please specify)
1. Indicate the nature of the Disclosing Party: [x] Person
[ ] Publicly registered business corporation [ ] Privately held business corporation [ ] Sole proprietorship [ ] General partnership [ ] Limited partnership [x] Trust
2. For legal entities, the state (or foreign country) of incorporation or organization, if applicable: NA
3. For legal entities not organized in the State of Illinois: Has the organization registered to do business in the State of Illinois as a foreign entity?
[JYes [ ]No IX] N/A
B. IF THE DISCLOSING PARTY IS A LEGAL ENTITY:
1. List below the full names and titles of all executive officers and all directors of the entity. NOTE: For not-for-profit corporations, also list below all members, if any, which are legal entities. If there are no such members, write "no members." For trusts, estates or other similar entities, list below the legal titleholder(s).
If the entity is a general partnership, limited partnership, limited liability company, limited liability partnership or joint venture, list below the name and title of each general partner, managing member, manager or any other person or entity that controls the day-to-day management of the Disclosing Party. NOTE: Each legal entity listed below must submit an EDS on its own behalf.
Name Title
NA
2. Please provide the following information concerning each person or entity having a direct or indirect beneficial interest (including ownership) in excess of 7.5% of the Disclosing Party. Examples of such an interest include shares in a corporation, partnership interest in a partnership or joint venture,
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interest of a member or manager in a limited liability company, or interest of a beneficiary of a trust, estate or other similar entity. If none, state "None." NOTE: Pursuant to Section 2-154-030 of the Municipal Code of Chicago ("Municipal Code"), the City may require any such additional information from any applicant which is reasonably intended to achieve full disclosure.
Name Business Address Percentage Interest in the
Disclosing Party
NA
SECTION III - - BUSINESS RELATIONSHIPS WITH CITY ELECTED OFFICIALS
Has the Disclosing Party had a "business relationship," as defined in Chapter 2-156 of the Municipal Code, with any City elected official in the 12 months before the date this EDS is signed?
[ ]Yes [X]No
If yes, please identify below the name(s) of such City elected official(s) and describe such relationship(s):
N/A
SECTION IV -- DISCLOSURE OF SUBCONTRACTORS AND OTHER RETAINED PARTIES
The Disclosing Party must disclose the name and business address of each subcontractor, attorney, lobbyist, accountant, consultant and any other person or entity whom the Disclosing Party has retained or expects to retain in connection with the Matter, as well as the nature of the relationship, and the total amount of the fees paid or estimated to be paid. The Disclosing Party is not required to disclose employees who are paid solely through the Disclosing Party's regular payroll.
"Lobbyist" means any person or entity who undertakes to influence any legislative or administrative action on behalf of any person or entity other than: (1) a not-for-profit entity, on an unpaid basis, or (2) himself. "Lobbyist" also means any person or entity any part of whose duties as an employee of another includes undertaking to influence any legislative or administrative action.
If the Disclosing Party is uncertain whether a disclosure is required under this Section, the Disclosing Party must either ask the City whether disclosure is required or make the disclosure.
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Name (indicate whether Business Relationship to Disclosing Party Fees (indicate whether
retained or anticipated Address (subcontractor, attorney, paid or estimated.)NOTE:
to be retained) lobbyist, etc.) "hourly rate" or "t.b.d" is
not an acceptable response.
(Add sheets if necessary)
[x] Check here if the Disclosing party has not retained, nor expects to retain, any such persons or entities.
SECTION V - CERTIFICATIONS
A. COURT-ORDERED CHILD SUPPORT COMPLIANCE
Under Municipal Code Section 2-92-415, substantial owners of business entities that contract with the City must remain in compliance with their child support obligations throughout the contract's term.
Has any person who directly or indirectly owns 10% or more of the Disclosing Party been declared in arrearage on any child support obligations by any Illinois court of competent jurisdiction?
[ ] Yes [X] No [ ] No person directly or indirectly owns 10% or more of the
Disclosing Party.
If "Yes," has the person entered into a court-approved agreement for payment of all support owed and is the person in compliance with that agreement?
[ ] Yes [ ] No
B. FURTHER CERTIFICATIONS
1. Pursuant to Municipal Code Chapter 1-23, Article I ("Article I") (which the Applicant should consult for defined terms (e.g., "doing business") and legal requirements), if the Disclosing Party Submitting this EDS is the Applicant and is doing business with the City, then the Disclosing Party Certified as follows: (i) neither the Applicant nor any controlling person is currently indicted or charged With, or has admitted guilt of, or has ever been convicted of, or placed under supervision for, any criminal offense involving actual, attempted, or conspiracy to commit bribery, theft, fraud, forgery, perjury, dishonesty, or deceit against an officer or employee of the City or any sister agency; and (ii) the Applicant understands and acknowledges that compliance with Article I is a continuing requirement for doing business with the City. NOTE: If Article I applies to the Applicant, the permanent compliance timeframe in Article I supersedes some five-year compliance timeframes in certifications 2 and 3 below.
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- The Disclosing Party and, if the Disclosing Party is a legal entity, all of those persons or entities identified in Section II.B.l. of this EDS:
- are not presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible or voluntarily excluded from any transactions by any federal, state or local unit of government;
- have not, within a five-year period preceding the date of this EDS, been convicted of a criminal offense, adjudged guilty, or had a civil judgment rendered against them in connection with: obtaining, attempting to obtain, or performing a public (federal, state or local) transaction or contract under a public transaction; a violation of federal or state antitrust statutes; fraud; embezzlement; theft; forgery; bribery; falsification; or destruction of records; making false statements; or receiving stolen property;
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- are not presently indicted for or criminally or civilly charged by, a governmental entity (federal, state or local) with committing any of the offenses set forth in clause B.2.b. of this Section V;
- have not, within a five-year period preceding the date of this EDS, had one or more public transactions (federal, state or local) terminated for cause or default; and
- have not, within a five-year period preceding the date of this EDS, been convicted, adjudged guilty, or found liable in a civil proceeding, or in any criminal or civil action, including actions concerning environmental violations, instituted by the City or by the federal government, any state, or any other unit of local government.
- The certifications in subparts 3, 4 and 5 concern:
- the Disclosing Party;
- any "Contractor" (meaning any contractor or subcontractor used by the Disclosing Party in Connection with the Matter, including but not limited to all persons or legal entities disclosed under Section IV, "Disclosure of Subcontractors and Other Retained Parties");
- any "Affiliated Entity" (meaning a person or entity that, directly or indirectly: controls the Disclosing Party, is controlled by the Disclosing Party, or is, with the Disclosing Party, under common control of another person or entity. Indicia of control include, without limitation: interlocking management or ownership; identity of interests among family members, shared facilities and equipment; common use of employees; or organization of a business entity following the ineligibility of a business entity to do business with federal or state or local government, including the City, using substantially the same management, ownership, or principals as the ineligible entity); with respect to Contractors, the term Affiliated Entity means a person or entity that directly or indirectly controls the Contractor, is controlled by it, or, with the Contractor, is under common control of another person or entity;
- any responsible official of the Disclosing Party, any Contractor or any Affiliated Entity or any other official, agent or employee of the Disclosing Party, any Contractor or any Affiliated Entity, acting pursuant to the direction or authorization of a responsible official of the Disclosing Party, any Contractor or any Affiliated Entity (collectively "Agents").
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Neither the Disclosing Party, nor any Contractor, nor any Affiliated Entity of either the Disclosing Party or any Contractor nor any Agents have, during the five years before the date this EDS is signed, or, with respect to a Contractor, an Affiliated Entity, or an Affiliated Entity of a Contractor during the five years before the date of such Contractor's or Affiliated Entity's contract or engagement in connection with the Matter:
- bribed or attempted to bribe, or been convicted or adjudged guilty of bribery or attempting to bribe, a public officer or employee of the City, the State of Illinois, or any agency of the federal government or of any state or local government in the United States of America, in that officer's or employee's official capacity;
- agreed or colluded with other bidders or prospective bidders, or been a party to any such agreement, or been convicted or adjudged guilty of agreement or collusion among bidders or prospective bidders, in restraint of freedom of competition by agreement to bid a fixed price or otherwise; or
- made an admission of such conduct described in a. or b. above that is a matter of record, but have not been prosecuted for such conduct; or
- violated the provisions of Municipal Code Section 2-92-610 (Living Wage Ordinance).
- Neither the Disclosing Party, Affiliated Entity or Contractor, or any of their employees, officials, agents or partners, is barred from contracting with any unit of state or local government as a result of engaging in or being convicted of (1) bid-rigging in violation of 720 ILCS 5/33E-3; (2) bid-rotating in violation of 720 ILCS 5/33E-4; or (3) any similar offense of any state or of the United States of America that contains the same elements as the offense of bid-rigging or bid-rotating.
- Neither the Disclosing Party nor any Affiliated Entity is listed on any of the following lists maintained by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the U.S. Department of the Treasury or the Bureau of Industry and Security of the U.S. Department of Commerce or their successors: the Specially Designated Nationals List, the Denied Persons List, the Unverified List, the Entity List and die Debarred List.
- The Disclosing Party understands and shall comply with (1) the applicable requirements of Chapters 2-55 (Legislative Inspector General), 2-56 (Inspector General) and 2-156 (Governmental Ethics) of the Municipal Code.
- If the Disclosing Party is unable to certify to any of the above statements in this Part B (Further Certifications), the Disclosing Party must explain below:
N/A
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If the letters "NA," the word "None," or no response appears on the lines above, it will be conclusively presumed that the Disclosing Party certified to the above statements.
8. To the best of the Disclosing Party's knowledge after reasonable inquiry, the following is a complete list of all current employees of the Disclosing Party who were, at any time during the 12-month period preceding the execution date of this EDS, an employee, or elected or appointed official, of the City of Chicago (if none, indicate with "N/A" or "none"). N/A
9. To the best of the Disclosing Party's knowledge after reasonable inquiry, the following is a complete list of all gifts that the Disclosing Party has given or caused to be given, at any time during the 12-month period preceding the execution date of this EDS, to an employee, or elected or appointed official, of the City of Chicago. For purposes of this statement, a "gift" does not include: (i) anything made generally available to City employees or to the general public, or (ii) food or drink provided in the course of official City business and having a retail value of less than $20 per recipient (if none, indicate with "N/A" or "none"). As to any gift listed below, please also list the name of the City recipient. N/A
C. CERTIFICATION OF STATUS AS FINANCIAL INSTITUTION
- The Disclosing Party certifies that the Disclosing Party (check one)
[ ] is [X] is not
a "financial institution" as defined in Section 2-32-455(b) of the Municipal Code.
- If the Disclosing Party IS a financial institution, then the Disclosing Party pledges:
"We are not and will not become a predatory lender as defined in Chapter 2-32 of the Municipal Code. We further pledge that none of our affiliates is, and none of them will become, a predatory lender as defined in Chapter 2-32 of the Municipal Code. We understand that becoming a predatory lender or becoming an affiliate of a predatory lender may result in the loss of the privilege of doing business with the City."
If the Disclosing Party is unable to make this pledge because it or any of its affiliates (as defined in Section 2-32-455(b) of the Municipal Code) is a predatory lender within the meaning of Chapter 2-32 of the Municipal Code, explain here (attach additional pages if necessary): N/A
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If the letters "NA," the word "None," or no response appears on the lines above, it will be conclusively presumed that the Disclosing Party certified to the above statements.
D. CERTIFICATION REGARDING INTEREST IN CITY BUSINESS
Any words or terms that are defined in Chapter 2-156 of the Municipal Code have the same meanings when used in this Part D.
- In accordance with Section 2-156-110 of the Municipal Code: Does any official or employee of the City have a financial interest in his or her own name or in the name of any other person or entity in the Matter?
[ J Yes [X] No
NOTE: If you checked "Yes" to Item D.l., proceed to Items D.2. and D.3. If you checked "No" to Item D.l., proceed to Part E.
- Unless sold pursuant to a process of competitive bidding, or otherwise permitted, no City elected official or employee shall have a financial interest in his or her own name or in the name of any other person or entity in the purchase of any property that (i) belongs to the City, or (ii) is sold for taxes or assessments, or (iii) is sold by virtue of legal process at the suit of the City (collectively, "City Property Sale"). Compensation for property taken pursuant to the City's eminent domain power does not constitute a financial interest within the meaning of this Part D.
Does the Matter involve a City Property Sale?
[ ] Yes [ ] No
- If you checked "Yes" to Item D.l., provide the names and business addresses of the City officials or employees having such interest and identify the nature of such interest:
Name Business Address Nature of Interest
4. The Disclosing Party further certifies that no prohibited financial interest in the Matter will be acquired by any City official or employee.
E. CERTIFICATION REGARDING SLAVERY ERA BUSINESS
Please check either 1. or 2. below. If the Disclosing Party checks 2., the Disclosing Party must disclose below or in an attachment to this EDS all information required by paragraph 2. Failure to
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comply with these disclosure requirements may make any contract entered into with the City in connection with the Matter voidable by the City
X 1. The Disclosing Party verifies that the Disclosing Party has searched any and all records of
the Disclosing Party and any and all predecessor entities regarding records of investments or profits from slavery, or slaveholder insurance policies during the slavery era (including insurance policies issued to slaveholders that provided coverage for damage to or injury or death of their slaves), and the Disclosing Party has found no such records.
2. The Disclosing Party verifies that, as a result of conducting the search in step 1 above, the
Disclosing Party has found records of investments or profits from slavery or slaveholder insurance policies. The Disclosing Party verifies that the following constitutes full disclosure of all such records, including the names of any and all slaves or slaveholders described in those records:
NA
SECTION VI - - CERTIFICATIONS FOR FEDERALLY FUNDED MATTERS
NOTE: If the Matter is federally funded, complete this Section VI. If the Matter is not federally funded, proceed to Section VII. For purposes of this Section VI, tax credits allocated by the City and proceeds of debt obligations of the City are not federal funding.
A. CERTIFICATION REGARDING LOBBYING
1. List below the names of all persons or entities registered under the federal Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 who have made lobbying contacts on behalf of the Disclosing Party with respect to the Matter: (Add sheets if necessary):
NA
(If no explanation appears or begins on the lines above, or if the letters "NA" or if the word "None" appear, it will be conclusively presumed that the Disclosing Party means that NO persons or entities registered under the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 have made lobbying contacts on behalf of the Disclosing Party with respect to the Matter.)
2. The Disclosing Party has not spent and will not expend any federally appropriated funds to pay any person or entity listed in Paragraph A.l. above for his or her lobbying activities or to pay any person or entity to influence or attempt to influence an officer or employee of any agency, as defined by applicable federal law, a member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a member of Congress, in connection with the award of any federally funded contract, making any federally funded grant or loan, entering into any cooperative agreement, or to extend, continue, renew, amend, or modify any federally funded contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement.
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- The Disclosing Party will submit an updated certification at the end of each calendar quarter in which there occurs any event that materially affects the accuracy of the statements and information set forth in paragraphs A.l. and A.2. above.
- The Disclosing Party certifies that either: (i) it is not an organization described in section 501(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986; or (ii) it is an organization described in section 501(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 but has not engaged and will not engage in "Lobbying Activities".
- If the Disclosing Party is the Applicant, the Disclosing Party must obtain certifications equal in form and substance to paragraphs A.l. through A.4. above from all subcontractors before it awards any subcontract and the Disclosing Party must maintain all such subcontractors' certifications for the duration of the Matter and must make such certifications promptly available to the City upon request.
B. CERTIFICATION REGARDING EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
If the Matter is federally funded, federal regulations require the Applicant and all proposed subcontractors to submit the following information with their bids or in writing at the outset of negotiations.
Is the Disclosing Party the Applicant?
[ ] Yes [ ] No
If "Yes," answer the three questions below:
1. Have you developed and do you have on file affirmative action programs pursuant to applicable
federal regulations? (See 41 CFR Part 60-2.)
[ ] Yes [ ] No
- Have you filed with the Joint Reporting Committee, the Director of the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs, or the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission all reports due under the applicable filing requirements?
I ] Yes [ ] No
- Have you participated in any previous contracts or subcontracts subject to the equal opportunity clause?
[ ] Yes [ ] No
If you checked "No" to question 1. or 2. above, please provide an explanation:
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SECTION VII - - ACKNOWLEDGMENTS, CONTRACT INCORPORATION, COMPLIANCE, PENALTIES, DISCLOSURE
The Disclosing Party understands and agrees that:
- The certifications, disclosures, and acknowledgments contained in this EDS will become part of any Contract or other agreement between the Applicant and the City in connection with the Matte, whether Procurement, City assistance, or other City action, and are material inducements to the City's execution of any contract or taking other action with respect to the Matter. The Disclosing Party understands that it must comply with all statutes, ordinances, and regulations on which this EDS is based.
- The City's Governmental Ethics and Campaign Financing Ordinances, Chapters 2-156 and 2-164 of the Municipal Code, impose certain duties and obligations on persons or entities seeking City contracts, work, business, or transactions. The full text of these ordinances and a training program is available on line at www.citvofchicago.org/Ethics. and may also be obtained from the City's Board of Ethics, 740 N.
Sedgwick St., Suite 500, Chicago, IL 60610, (312) 744-9660. The Disclosing Party must comply fully with the applicable ordinances.
- If the City determines that any information provided in this EDS is false, incomplete or inaccurate, any contract or other agreement in connection with which it is submitted may be rescinded or be void or voidable, and the City may pursue any remedies under the contract or agreement (if not rescinded or void), at law, or in equity, including terminating the Disclosing Party's participation in the Matter and/or declining to allow the Disclosing Party to participate in other transactions with the City. Remedies at law for a false statement of material fact may include incarceration and an award to the City of treble damages.
- It is the City's policy to make this document available to the public on its Internet site and/or upon request. Some or all of the information provided on this EDS and any attachments to this EDS may be made available to the public on the Internet, in response to a Freedom of Information Act request, or otherwise. By completing and signing this EDS, the Disclosing Party waives and releases any possible rights or claims which it may have against the City in connection with the public release of information contained in this EDS and also authorizes the City to verify the accuracy of any information submitted in this EDS.
- The information provided in this EDS must be kept current. In the event of changes, the Disclosing Party must supplement this EDS up to the time the City takes action on the Matter. If the Matter is a contract being handled by the City's Department of Procurement Services, the Disclosing Party must update this EDS as the contract requires. NOTE: With respect to Matters subject to Article I of Chapter 1-23 of the Municipal Code (imposing PERMANENT INELIGIBILITY for certain specified offenses), the information provided herein regarding eligibility must be kept current for a longer period, as required by Chapter 1-23 and Section 2-154-020 of the Municipal Code.
The Disclosing Party represents and warrants that:
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F.1. The Disclosing Party is not delinquent in the payment of any tax administered by the Illinois Department of Revenue, nor are the Disclosing Party or its Affiliated Entities delinquent in paying any fine, fee, tax or other charge owed to the City. This includes, but is not limited to, all water charges, sewer charges, license fees, parking tickets, property taxes or sales taxes.
F.2. If the Disclosing Party is the Applicant, the Disclosing Party and its Affiliated Entities will not use, nor permit their subcontractors to use, any facility listed by the U.S. E.P.A. on the federal Excluded Parties List System ("EPLS") maintained by the U.S. General Services Administration.
F.3. If the Disclosing Party is the Applicant, the Disclosing Party will obtain from any contractors/subcontractors hired or to be hired in connection with the Matter certifications equal in form and substance to those in F.1. and F.2. above and will not, without the prior written consent of the City, use any such contractor/subcontractor that does not provide such certifications or that the Disclosing Party has reason to believe has not provided or cannot provide truthful certifications.
NOTE: If the Disclosing Party cannot certify as to any ofthe items in F.I., F.2. or F.3. above, an explanatory statement must be attached to this EDS.
CERTIFICATION
Under penalty of perjury, the person signing below: (1) warrants that he/she is authorized to execute this EDS and Appendix A (if applicable) on behalf of the Disclosing Party, and (2) warrants that all certifications and statements contained in this EDS and Appendix A (if applicable) are true, accurate and complete as of the date furnished to the City.
Issak Sughayar
Issak Sughayar
(Print or type name of person signing)
BA
(Print or type title of person signing)
Signed and sworn to before me on (date)
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CITY OF CHICAGO ECEONOMIC DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AND AFFIDAVIT
APPENDIX A
FAMILIAL RELATIONSHPS WITH ELETED CITY OFFICIALS AND DEPARTMENT HEADS
This Appendix is to be completed only by (a) the Applicant, and (b) any legal entity which has a direct ownership interest in the Applicant exceeding 7.5 percent. It is not to be completed by any legal entity which has only an indirect ownership interest in the Applicant.
Under Municipal Code Section 2-154-015, the Disclosing Party must disclose whether such Disclosing Party or any "Applicable Party" or any Spouse or Domestic Partner thereof currendy has a "familial relationship" with any elected city official or department head. A "familial relationship" exists if, as of die date this EDS is signed, the Disclosing Party or any "Applicable Party" or any Spouse or Domestic Partner thereof is related to the mayor, any alderman, the city clerk, the city treasurer or any city department head as spouse or domestic partner or as any of the following, whether by blood or adoption: parent, child, brother or sister, aunt or uncle, niece or nephew, grandparent, grandchild, fadier-in-law, mother-in-law, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, stepfather or stepmother, stepson or stepdaughter, stepbrother or stepsister or half-brother or half-sister.
"Applicable Party" means (1) all executive officers of the Disclosing Party listed in Section II.B.l.a., if die Disclosing Party is a corporation; all partners of the Disclosing Party, if the Disclosing Party is a general partnership; all general partners and limited partners of the Disclosing Party, if the Disclosing Party is a limited partnership; all managers, managing members and members of the Disclosing Party, if the Disclosing Party is a limited liability company; (2) all principal officers of the Disclosing Party; and (3) any person having more than a 7.5 percent ownership interest in the Disclosing Party. "Principal officers" means the president, chief operating officer, executive director, chief financial officer, treasurer or secretary of a legal entity or any person exercising similar authority.
Does the Disclosing Party or any "Applicable Party" or any Spouse or Domestic Partner thereof currently have a "familial relationship" with an elected city official or department head?
[ ] Yes [x] No
If yes, please identify below (1) the name and title of such person, (2) the name of the legal entity to which such person is connected; (3) the name and title of the elected city official or department head to whom such person has a familial relationship, and (4) the precise nature of such familial relationship.
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CITY OF CHICAGO ECONOMIC DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AND AFFIDAVIT
SECTION I -- GENERAL INFORMATION
- Legal name of Disclosing Party submitting this EDS. Include d/b/a/ if applicable:
Chicago Title Land Trust. Successor Trustee to the Great Lakes Trust ATUT 1102
Check ONE of the following three boxes:
Indicate whether Disclosing Party submitting this EDS is:
- [X] the Applicant
OR
- [ ] a legal entity holding a direct or indirect interest in the Applicant. State the legal name of the
Applicant in which Disclosing Party holds an interest:
OR
3. [ ] a legal entity with a right of control (see Section 1I.B.1.) State the legal name of the entity in
which the Disclosing Party holds a right of control:
- Business address of Disclosing Party: 4240 -58 South Wentworth. Chicago IL 60609
- Telephone: 773-491-4103 Fax: Email:
- Name of contact person: Issak Sughayar
- Federal Employer Identification No. (if you have one): N/A
- Brief description of contract, transaction or other undertaking (referred to below as the" Matter") to which this EDS pertains. (Include project number and location of property, if applicable):
Negotiated Sale of Citv lots located at 4237-41 South Well St. and 224 West 43rd Street. Chicago
- Which City agency or department is requesting this EDS? Dept. Of Planning and Development
If the Matter is a contract being handled by the City's Department of Procurement Services, please complete the following:
r
Specification # N/A and Contract # N/A
Ver. 01-01-12
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SECTION II DISCLOSURE OF OWNERSHIP INTERESTS
A. NATURE OF DISCLOSING PARTY
1. Indicate the nature of the Disclosing Party:
[ ] Person
[ ] Publicly registered business corporation [ ] Privately held business corporation [ J Sole proprietorship [ ] General partnership [ J Limited partnership [x] Trust
[ ] Limited liability company
[ ] Limited liability partnership
[ ] Joint venture
[ ] Not-for-profit corporation
(Is the not-for-profit corporation also a 501(c)(3))?
[ ] Yes [ ] No
[ ] Other (please specify)
2. For legal entities, the state (or foreign country) of incorporation or organization, if applicable:
IL
3. For legal entities not organized in the State of Illinois: Has the organization registered to do business in the State of Illinois as a foreign entity?
[JYes [JNo [XJN/A
B. IF THE DISCLOSING PARTY IS A LEGAL ENTITY:
1. List below the full names and titles of all executive officers and all directors of the entity. NOTE: For not-for-profit corporations, also list below all members, if any, which are legal entities. If there are no such members, write "no members." For trusts, estates or other similar entities, list below the legal titleholder(s).
If the entity is a general partnership, limited partnership, limited liability company, limited liability partnership or joint venture, list below the name and title of each general partner, managing member, manager or any other person or entity that controls the day-to-day management of the Disclosing Party. NOTE: Each legal entity listed below must submit an EDS on its own behalf.
Name Title
Chicago Title Land Trust Company Trustee
2. Please provide the following information concerning each person or entity having a direct or indirect beneficial interest (including ownership) in excess of 7.5% of the Disclosing Party. Examples of such an interest include shares in a corporation, partnership interest in a partnership or joint venture,
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interest of a member or manager in a limited liability company, or interest of a beneficiary of a trust, estate or other similar entity. If none, state "None." NOTE: Pursuant to Section 2-154-030 of the Municipal Code of Chicago ("Municipal Code"), the City may require any such additional information from any applicant which is reasonably intended to achieve full disclosure.
Name Business Address Percentage Interest in the
Disclosing Party
Issak Sughayar. 4240 -58 South Wentworth. Chicago IL 60609: Sole Beneficiary: 100%
SECTION III - - BUSINESS RELATIONSHIPS WITH CITY ELECTED OFFICIALS
Has the Disclosing Party had a "business relationship," as defined in Chapter 2-156 of the Municipal Code, with any City elected official in the 12 months before the date this EDS is signed?
[ JYes [XJNo
If yes, please identify below the name(s) of such City elected official(s) and describe such relationship(s):
N/A
SECTION IV -- DISCLOSURE OF SUBCONTRACTORS AND OTHER RETAINED PARTIES
The Disclosing Party must disclose the name and business address of each subcontractor, attorney, lobbyist, accountant, consultant and any other person or entity whom the Disclosing Party has retained or expects to retain in connection with the Matter, as well as the nature of the relationship, and the total amount of the fees paid or estimated to be paid. The Disclosing Party is not required to disclose employees who are paid solely through the Disclosing Party's regular payroll.
"Lobbyist" means any person or entity who undertakes to influence any legislative or administrative action on behalf of any person or entity other than: (1) a not-for-profit entity, on an unpaid basis, or (2) himself. "Lobbyist" also means any person or entity any part of whose duties as an employee of another includes undertaking to influence any legislative or administrative action.
If the Disclosing Party is uncertain whether a disclosure is required under this Section, the Disclosing Party must either ask the City whether disclosure is required or make the disclosure.
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Name (indicate whether Business Relationship to Disclosing Party Fees (indicate whether
retained or anticipated Address (subcontractor, attorney, paid or estimated.)NOTE:
to be retained) lobbyist, etc.) "hourly rate" or "t.b.d" is
not an acceptable response.
Kupiec & Assoc. 77 West Washington St. Ste. 1801. Chicago Attorneys estimated $10.000
Chicago IL 60602
(Add sheets if necessary)
[ ] Check here if the Disclosing party has not retained, nor expects to retain, any such persons or entities.
SECTION V - CERTIFICATIONS
A. COURT-ORDERED CHILD SUPPORT COMPLIANCE
Under Municipal Code Section 2-92-415, substantial owners of business entities that contract with the City must remain in compliance with their child support obligations throughout the contract's term.
Has any person who directly or indirectly owns 10% or more of the Disclosing Party been declared in arrearage on any child support obligations by any Illinois court of competent jurisdiction?
[ ] Yes [X] No [ ] No person directly or indirectly owns 10% or more of the
Disclosing Party.
If "Yes," has the person entered into a court-approved agreement for payment of all support owed and is the person in compliance with that agreement?
[ ] Yes L ] No
B. FURTHER CERTIFICATIONS
1. Pursuant to Municipal Code Chapter 1-23, Article I ("Article I") (which the Applicant should consult for defined terms (e.g., "doing business") and legal requirements), if the Disclosing Party Submitting this EDS is the Applicant and is doing business with the City, then the Disclosing Party Certified as follows: (i) neither the Applicant nor any controlling person is currently indicted or charged With, or has admitted guilt of, or has ever been convicted of, or placed under supervision for, any criminal offense involving actual, attempted, or conspiracy to commit bribery, theft, fraud, forgery, perjury, dishonesty, or deceit against an officer or employee of the City or any sister agency; and (ii) the Applicant understands and acknowledges that compliance with Article I is a continuing requirement for doing business with the City. NOTE: If Article I applies to the Applicant, the permanent compliance timeframe in Article I supersedes some five-year compliance timeframes in certifications 2 and 3 below.
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- The Disclosing Party and, if the Disclosing Party is a legal entity, all of those persons or entities identified in Section 1I.B.1. of this EDS:
- are not presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible or voluntarily excluded from any transactions by any federal, state or local unit of government;
- have not, within a five-year period preceding the date of this EDS, been convicted of a criminal offense, adjudged guilty, or had a civil judgment rendered against them in connection with: obtaining, attempting to obtain, or performing a public (federal, state or local) transaction or contract under a public transaction; a violation of federal or state antitrust statutes; fraud; embezzlement; theft; forgery; bribery; falsification; or destruction of records; making false statements; or receiving stolen property;
-
- are not presently indicted for or criminally or civilly charged by, a governmental entity (federal, state or local) with committing any of the offenses set forth in clause B.2.b. of this Section V;
- have not, within a five-year period preceding the date of this EDS, had one or more public transactions (federal, state or local) terminated for cause or default; and
- have not, within a five-year period preceding the date of this EDS, been convicted, adjudged guilty, or found liable in a civil proceeding, or in any criminal or civil action, including actions concerning environmental violations, instituted by the City or by the federal government, any state, or any other unit of local government.
- The certifications in subparts 3, 4 and 5 concern:
- the Disclosing Party;
- any "Contractor" (meaning any contractor or subcontractor used by the Disclosing Party in Connection with the Matter, including but not limited to all persons or legal entities disclosed under Section IV, "Disclosure of Subcontractors and Other Retained Parties");
- any "Affiliated Entity" (meaning a person or entity that, directly or indirectly: controls the Disclosing Party, is controlled by the Disclosing Party, or is, with the Disclosing Party, under common control of another person or entity. Indicia of control include, without limitation: interlocking management or ownership; identity of interests among family members, shared facilities and equipment; common use of employees; or organization of a business entity following the ineligibility of a business entity to do business with federal or state or local government, including the City, using substantially the same management, ownership, or principals as the ineligible entity); with respect to Contractors, the term Affiliated Entity means a person or entity that directly or indirectly controls the Contractor, is controlled by it, or, with the Contractor, is under common control of another person or entity;
- any responsible official of the Disclosing Party, any Contractor or any Affiliated Entity or any other official, agent or employee of the Disclosing Party, any Contractor or any Affiliated Entity, acting pursuant to the direction or authorization of a responsible official of the Disclosing Party, any Contractor or any Affiliated Entity (collectively "Agents").
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Neither the Disclosing Party, nor any Contractor, nor any Affiliated Entity of either the Disclosing Party or any Contractor nor any Agents have, during the five years before the date this EDS is signed, or, with respect to a Contractor, an Affiliated Entity, or an Affiliated Entity of a Contractor during the five years before the date of such Contractor's or Affiliated Entity's contract or engagement in connection with the Matter:
- bribed or attempted to bribe, or been convicted or adjudged guilty of bribery or attempting to bribe, a public officer or employee of the City, the State of Illinois, or any agency of the federal government or of any state or local government in the United States of America, in that officer's or employee's official capacity;
- agreed or colluded with other bidders or prospective bidders, or been a party to any such agreement, or been convicted or adjudged guilty of agreement or collusion among bidders or prospective bidders, in restraint of freedom of competition by agreement to bid a fixed price or otherwise; or
- made an admission of such conduct described in a. or b. above that is a matter of record, but have not been prosecuted for such conduct; or
- violated the provisions of Municipal Code Section 2-92-610 (Living Wage Ordinance).
- Neither the Disclosing Party, Affiliated Entity or Contractor, or any of their employees, officials, agents or partners, is barred from contracting with any unit of state or local government as a result of engaging in or being convicted of (1) bid-rigging in violation of 720 ILCS 5/33E-3; (2) bid-rotating in violation of 720 ILCS 5/33E-4; or (3) any similar offense of any state or of the United States of America that contains the same elements as the offense of bid-rigging or bid-rotating.
- Neither the Disclosing Party nor any Affiliated Entity is listed on any of the following lists maintained by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the U.S. Department of the Treasury or the Bureau of Industry and Security of the U.S. Department of Commerce or their successors: the Specially Designated Nationals List, the Denied Persons List, the Unverified List, the Entity List and the Debarred List.
- The Disclosing Party understands and shall comply with (1) the applicable requirements of Chapters 2-55 (Legislative Inspector General), 2-56 (Inspector General) and 2-156 (Governmental Ethics) of the Municipal Code.
- If the Disclosing Party is unable to certify to any of the above statements in this Part B (Further Certifications), the Disclosing Party must explain below:
N/A
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If the letters "NA," the word "None," or no response appears on the lines above, it will be conclusively presumed that the Disclosing Party certified to the above statements.
8. To the best of the Disclosing Party's knowledge after reasonable inquiry, the following is a complete list of all current employees of the Disclosing Party who were, at any time during the 12-month period preceding the execution date of this EDS, an employee, or elected or appointed official, of the City of Chicago (if none, indicate with "N/A" or "none"). N/A
9. To the best of the Disclosing Party's knowledge after reasonable inquiry, the following is a complete list of all gifts that the Disclosing Party has given or caused to be given, at any time during the 12-month period preceding the execution date of this EDS, to an employee, or elected or appointed official, of the City of Chicago. For purposes of this statement, a "gift" does not include: (i) anything made generally available to City employees or to the general public, or (ii) food or drink provided in the course of official City business and having a retail value of less than $20 per recipient (if none, indicate with "N/A" or "none"). As to any gift listed below, please also list the name of the City recipient. N/A
C. CERTIFICATION OF STATUS AS FINANCIAL INSTITUTION
- The Disclosing Party certifies that the Disclosing Party (check one)
[ ] is [X] is not
a "financial institution" as defined in Section 2-32-455(b) of the Municipal Code.
- If the Disclosing Party IS a financial institution, then the Disclosing Party pledges:
"We are not and will not become a predatory lender as defined in Chapter 2-32 of the Municipal Code. We further pledge that none of our affiliates is, and none of them will become, a predatory lender as defined in Chapter 2-32 of the Municipal Code. We understand that becoming a predatory lender or becoming an affiliate of a predatory lender may result in the loss of the privilege of doing business with the City."
If the Disclosing Party is unable to make this pledge because it or any of its affiliates (as defined in Section 2-32-455(b) of the Municipal Code) is a predatory lender within the meaning of Chapter 2-32 of the Municipal Code, explain here (attach additional pages if necessary): N/A
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If the letters "NA," the word "None," or no response appears on the lines above, it will be conclusively presumed that the Disclosing Party certified to the above statements.
D. CERTIFICATION REGARDING INTEREST IN CITY BUSINESS
Any words or terms that are defined in Chapter 2-156 of the Municipal Code have the same meanings when used in this Part D.
- In accordance with Section 2-156-110 of the Municipal Code: Does any official or employee of the City have a financial interest in his or her own name or in the name of any other person or entity in the Matter?
[ ] Yes [X] No
NOTE: If you checked "Yes" to Item D.l., proceed to Items D.2. and D.3. If you checked "No" to Item D.l., proceed to Part E.
- Unless sold pursuant to a process of competitive bidding, or otherwise permitted, no City elected official or employee shall have a financial interest in his or her own name or in the name of any other person or entity in the purchase of any property that (i) belongs to the City, or (ii) is sold for taxes or assessments, or (iii) is sold by virtue of legal process at the suit of the City (collectively, "City Property Sale"). Compensation for property taken pursuant to the City's eminent domain power does not constitute a financial interest within the meaning of this Part D.
Does the Matter involve a City Property Sale?
[x] Yes [ ] No
- If you checked "Yes" to Item D.L, provide the names and business addresses of the City officials or employees having such interest and identify the nature of such interest:
Name Business Address Nature of Interest
4. The Disclosing Party further certifies that no prohibited financial interest in the Matter will be acquired by any City official or employee.
E. CERTIFICATION REGARDING SLAVERY ERA BUSINESS
Please check either 1. or 2. below. If the Disclosing Party checks 2., the Disclosing Party must disclose below or in an attachment to this EDS all information required by paragraph 2. Failure to
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comply with these disclosure requirements may make any contract entered into with the City in connection with the Matter voidable by the City
X 1. The Disclosing Party verifies diat the Disclosing Party has searched any and all records of
the Disclosing Party and any and all predecessor entities regarding records of investments or profits from slavery, or slaveholder insurance policies during the slavery era (including insurance policies issued to slaveholders that provided coverage for damage to or injury or death of their slaves), and the Disclosing Party has found no such records.
2. The Disclosing Party verifies that, as a result of conducting the search in step 1 above, the
Disclosing Party has found records of investments or profits from slavery or slaveholder insurance policies. The Disclosing Party verifies that the following constitutes full disclosure of all such records, including the names of any and all slaves or slaveholders described in those records:
NA
SECTION VI - - CERTIFICATIONS FOR FEDERALLY FUNDED MATTERS
NOTE: If the Matter is federally funded, complete this Section VI. If the Matter is not federally funded, proceed to Section VII. For purposes of this Section VI, tax credits allocated by the City and proceeds of debt obligations of die City are not federal funding.
A. CERTIFICATION REGARDING LOBBYING
1. List below the names of all persons or entities registered under the federal Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 who have made lobbying contacts on behalf of the Disclosing Party with respect to the Matter: (Add sheets if necessary):
NA
(If no explanation appears or begins on the lines above, or if the letters "NA" or if the word "None" appear, it will be conclusively presumed that the Disclosing Party means that NO persons or entities registered under the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 have made lobbying contacts on behalf of the Disclosing Party with respect to the Matter.)
2. The Disclosing Party has not spent and will not expend any federally appropriated funds to pay any person or entity listed in Paragraph A.l. above for his or her lobbying activities or to pay any person or entity to influence or attempt to influence an officer or employee of any agency, as defined by applicable federal law, a member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a member of Congress, in connection with the award of any federally funded contract, making any federally funded grant or loan, entering into any cooperative agreement, or to extend, continue, renew, amend, or modify any federally funded contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement.
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- The Disclosing Party will submit an updated certification at the end of each calendar quarter in which there occurs any event that materially affects the accuracy of the statements and information set forth in paragraphs A.l. and A.2. above.
- The Disclosing Party certifies that either: (i) it is not an organization described in section 501(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986; or (ii) it is an organization described in section 501(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 but has not engaged and will not engage in "Lobbying Activities".
- If the Disclosing Party is the Applicant, the Disclosing Party must obtain certifications equal in form and substance to paragraphs A.l. through A.4. above from all subcontractors before it awards any subcontract and the Disclosing Party must maintain all such subcontractors' certifications for the duration of the Matter and must make such certifications promptly available to the City upon request.
B. CERTIFICATION REGARDING EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
If the Matter is federally funded, federal regulations require the Applicant and all proposed subcontractors to submit the following information with their bids or in writing at the outset of negotiations.
Is the Disclosing Party the Applicant?
[ ] Yes [ ] No
If "Yes," answer the three questions below:
1. Have you developed and do you have on file affirmative action programs pursuant to applicable
federal regulations? (See 41 CFR Part 60-2.)
[ ] Yes [ ] No
- Have you filed with the Joint Reporting Committee, the Director of the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs, or the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission all reports due under the applicable filing requirements?
[ ] Yes [ ] No
- Have you participated in any previous contracts or subcontracts subject to the equal opportunity clause?
[ ] Yes [ ] No
If you checked "No" to question 1. or 2. above, please provide an explanation:
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SECTION VII - - ACKNOWLEDGMENTS, CONTRACT INCORPORATION, COMPLIANCE, PENALTIES, DISCLOSURE
The Disclosing Party understands and agrees that:
- The certifications, disclosures, and acknowledgments contained in this EDS will become part of any Contract or other agreement between the Applicant and the City in connection with the Matte, whether Procurement, City assistance, or other City action, and are material inducements to the City's execution of any contract or taking other action with respect to the Matter. The Disclosing Party understands that it must comply with all statutes, ordinances, and regulations on which this EDS is based.
- The City's Governmental Ethics and Campaign Financing Ordinances, Chapters 2-156 and 2-164 of the Municipal Code, impose certain duties and obligations on persons or entities seeking City contracts, work, business, or transactions. The full text of these ordinances and a training program is available on line at www.cityofchicago.org/Ethics. and may also be obtained from the City's Board of Ethics, 740 N.
Sedgwick St., Suite 500, Chicago, IL 60610, (312) 744-9660. The Disclosing Party must comply fully with the applicable ordinances.
- If the City determines that any information provided in this EDS is false, incomplete or inaccurate, any contract or other agreement in connection with which it is submitted may be rescinded or be void or voidable, and the City may pursue any remedies under the contract or agreement (if not rescinded or void), at law, or in equity, including terminating the Disclosing Party's participation in the Matter and/or declining to allow the Disclosing Party to participate in other transactions with the City. Remedies at law for a false statement of material fact may include incarceration and an award to the City of treble damages.
- It is the City's policy to make this document available to the public on its Internet site and/or upon request. Some or all of the information provided on this EDS and any attachments to this EDS may be made available to the public on the Internet, in response to a Freedom of Information Act request, or otherwise. By completing and signing this EDS, the Disclosing Party waives and releases any possible rights or claims which it may have against the City in connection with the public release of information contained in this EDS and also authorizes the City to verify the accuracy of any information submitted in this EDS.
- The information provided in this EDS must be kept current. In the event of changes, the Disclosing Party must supplement this EDS up to the time the City takes action on the Matter. If the Matter is a contract being handled by the City's Department of Procurement Services, the Disclosing Party must update this EDS as the contract requires. NOTE: With respect to Matters subject to Article I of Chapter 1-23 of the Municipal Code (imposing PERMANENT INELIGIBILITY for certain specified offenses), the information provided herein regarding eligibility must be kept current for a longer period, as required by Chapter 1-23 and Section 2-154-020 of the Municipal Code.
The Disclosing Party represents and warrants that:
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F.1. The Disclosing Party is not delinquent in the payment of any tax administered by the Illinois Department of Revenue, nor are the Disclosing Party or its Affiliated Entities delinquent in paying any fine, fee, tax or other charge owed to the City. This includes, but is not limited to, all water charges, sewer charges, license fees, parking tickets, property taxes or sales taxes.
F.2. If the Disclosing Party is the Applicant, the Disclosing Party and its Affiliated Entities will not use, nor permit their subcontractors to use, any facility listed by the U.S. E.P.A. on the federal Excluded Parties List System ("EPLS") maintained by the U.S. General Services Administration.
F.3. If the Disclosing Party is the Applicant, the Disclosing Party will obtain from any contractors/subcontractors hired or to be hired in connection with the Matter certifications equal in form and substance to those in F.1. and F.2. above and will not, without the prior written consent of the City, use any such contractor/subcontractor that does not provide such certifications or that the Disclosing Party has reason to believe has not provided or cannot provide truthful certifications.
NOTE: If the Disclosing Party cannot certify as to any of the items in F.I., F.2. or F.3. above, an explanatory statement must be attached to this EDS.
CERTIFICATION
Under penalty of perjury, the person signing below: (1) warrants that he/she is authorized to execute this EDS and Appendix A (if applicable) on behalf of the Disclosing Party, and (2) warrants that all certifications and statements contained in this EDS and Appendix A (if applicable) are true, accurate and complete as of the date furnished to the City.
Chicago Title Land Trust, Successor Trustee to the Great Lakes Trust ATUT 1102 (Prirf^pr type name of^)isclosing P\| By:
(Print or type name of person signing)
Sole Beneficiary
(Sign here) Issak Sughayar
(Print or type title of person signing)
at
Signed and sworn to before me on (date)
JL
County,. _ (state).
Notary Public.
OFFICIAL SEAL AGNIESZKA T PLECKA NOTARY PUBLIC - STATE OF ILLINOIS MY COMMISSION EXPIRES:04/23/16
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CITY OF CHICAGO ECEONOMIC DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AND AFFIDAVIT
APPENDIX A
FAMILIAL RELATIONSHPS WITH ELETED CITY OFFICIALS AND DEPARTMENT HEADS
This Appendix is to be completed only by (a) the Applicant, and (b) any legal entity which has a direct ownership interest in the Applicant exceeding 7.5 percent. It is not to be completed by any legal entity which has only an indirect ownership interest in the Applicant.
Under Municipal Code Section 2-154-015, the Disclosing Party must disclose whether such Disclosing Party or any "Applicable Party" or any Spouse or Domestic Partner thereof currently has a "familial relationship" with any elected city official or department head. A "familial relationship" exists if, as of the date this EDS is signed, the Disclosing Party or any "Applicable Party" or any Spouse or Domestic Partner thereof is related to the mayor, any alderman, the city clerk, the city treasurer or any city department head as spouse or domestic partner or as any of the following , whether by blood or adoption: parent, child, brother or sister, aunt or uncle, niece or nephew, grandparent, grandchild, father-in-law, mother-in-law, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, stepfather or stepmother, stepson or stepdaughter, stepbrother or stepsister or half-brother or half-sister.
"Applicable Party" means (1) all executive officers of the Disclosing Party listed in Section II.B.l.a., if the Disclosing Party is a corporation; all partners of the Disclosing Party, if the Disclosing Party is a general partnership; all general partners and limited partners of the Disclosing Party, if die Disclosing Party is a limited partnership; all managers, managing members and members of the Disclosing Party, if the Disclosing Party is a limited liability company; (2) all principal officers of the Disclosing Party; and (3) any person having more than a 7.5 percent ownership interest in the Disclosing Party. "Principal officers" means the president, chief operating officer, executive director, chief financial officer, treasurer or secretary of a legal entity or any person exercising similar authority.
Does the Disclosing Party or any "Applicable Party" or any Spouse or Domestic Partner thereof currently have a "familial relationship" with an elected city official or department head?
[ ] Yes [x] No
If yes, please identify below (1) the name and title of such person, (2) the name of the legal entity to which such person is connected; (3) the name and tide of the elected city official or department head to whom such person has a familial relationship, and (4) the precise nature of such familial relationship.
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CITY OF CHICAGO ECONOMIC DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AND AFFIDAVIT
SECTION I - GENERAL INFORMATION
- Legal name of Disclosing Party submitting this EDS. Include d/b/a/ if applicable:
Chicago Title Land Trust ATUT 8002349794
Check ONE of the following three boxes:
Indicate whether Disclosing Party submitting this EDS is:
- [X] the Applicant
OR
- [ ] a legal entity holding a direct or indirect interest in the Applicant. State the legal name of the
Applicant in which Disclosing Party holds an interest:
OR
3. [ ] a legal entity with a right of control (see Section II.B.l.) State the legal name of the entity in
which the Disclosing Party holds a right of control:
- Business address of Disclosing Party: 4240 -58 South Wentworth. Chicago IL 60609
- Telephone: 773-491-4103 Fax: Email:
- Name of contact person: Issak Sughayar
- Federal Employer Identification No. (if you have one): N/A
- Brief description of contract, transaction or other undertaking (referred to below as the" Matter") to which this EDS pertains. (Include project number and location of property, if applicable):
Negotiated Sale of Citv lots located at 4237-41 South Well St. and 224 West 43rd Street. Chicago
- Which City agency or department is requesting this EDS? Dept. Of Planning and Development
If the Matter is a contract being handled by the City's Department of Procurement Services, please complete the following:
Specification # N/A and Contract # N/A
Ver. 01-01-12
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SECTION II - DISCLOSURE OF OWNERSHIP INTERESTS
A. NATURE OF DISCLOSING PARTY
1. Indicate the nature of the Disclosing Party:
[ ] Person
[ ] Publicly registered business corporation [ ] Privately held business corporation [ ] Sole proprietorship [ ] General partnership [ ] Limited partnership [x] Trust
[ ] Limited liability company
[ ] Limited liability partnership
[ ] Joint venture
[ ] Not-for-profit corporation
(Is the not-for-profit corporation also a 501(c)(3))?
[ ] Yes [ ] No
[ ] Other (please specify)
2. For legal entities, the state (or foreign country) of incorporation or organization, if applicable:
IL
3. For legal entities not organized in the State of Illinois: Has the organization registered to do business in the State of Illinois as a foreign entity?
[ ]Yes [JNo [X]N/A
B. IF THE DISCLOSING PARTY IS A LEGAL ENTITY:
1. List below the full names and titles of all executive officers and all directors of the entity. NOTE: For not-for-profit corporations, also list below all members, if any, which are legal entities. If there are no such members, write "no members." For trusts, estates or other similar entities, list below the legal titleholder(s).
If the entity is a general partnership, limited partnership, limited liability company, limited liability partnership or joint venture, list below the name and title of each general partner, managing member, manager or any other person or entity that controls the day-to-day management of the Disclosing Party. NOTE: Each legal entity listed below must submit an EDS on its own behalf.
Name Title
Chicago Title Land Trust Company Trustee
2. Please provide the following information concerning each person or entity having a direct or indirect beneficial interest (including ownership) in excess of 7.5% of the Disclosing Party. Examples of such an interest include shares in a corporation, partnership interest in a partnership or joint venture,
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interest of a member or manager in a limited liability company, or interest of a beneficiary of a trust, estate or other similar entity. If none, state "None." NOTE: Pursuant to Section 2-154-030 of the Municipal Code of Chicago ("Municipal Code"), the City may require any such additional information from any applicant which is reasonably intended to achieve full disclosure.
Name Business Address Percentage Interest in the
Disclosing Party
Issak Sughayar. 4240 -58 South Wentworth. Chicago IL 60609: Sole Beneficiary: 100%
SECTION III - - BUSINESS RELATIONSHIPS WITH CITY ELECTED OFFICIALS
Has the Disclosing Party had a "business relationship," as defined in Chapter 2-156 of the Municipal Code, with any City elected official in the 12 months before the date this EDS is signed?
[ ]Yes [X]No
If yes, please identify below the name(s) of such City elected official(s) and describe such relationship(s):
N/A
SECTION IV -- DISCLOSURE OF SUBCONTRACTORS AND OTHER RETAINED PARTIES
The Disclosing Party must disclose the name and business address of each subcontractor, attorney, lobbyist, accountant, consultant and any other person or entity whom the Disclosing Party has retained or expects to retain in connection with the Matter, as well as the nature of the relationship, and the total amount of the fees paid or estimated to be paid. The Disclosing Party is not required to disclose employees who are paid solely through the Disclosing Party's regular payroll.
"Lobbyist" means any person or entity who undertakes to influence any legislative or administrative action on behalf of any person or entity other than: (1) a not-for-profit entity, on an unpaid basis, or (2) himself. "Lobbyist" also means any person or entity any part of whose duties as an employee of another includes undertaking to influence any legislative or administrative action.
If the Disclosing Party is uncertain whether a disclosure is required under this Section, the Disclosing Party must either ask the City whether disclosure is required or make the disclosure.
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Name (indicate whether Business Relationship to Disclosing Party Fees (indicate whether
retained or anticipated Address (subcontractor, attorney, paid or estimated.)NOTE:
to be retained) lobbyist, etc.) "hourly rate" or "t.b.d" is
not an acceptable response.
Kupiec & Assoc. 77 West Washington St. Ste. 1801. Chicago Attorneys estimated $10.000
Chicago IL 60602
(Add sheets if necessary)
[ ] Check here if the Disclosing party has not retained, nor expects to retain, any such persons or entities.
SECTION V - CERTIFICATIONS
A. COURT-ORDERED CHILD SUPPORT COMPLIANCE
Under Municipal Code Section 2-92-415, substantial owners of business entities that contract with the City must remain in compliance with their child support obligations throughout the contract's term.
Has any person who directly or indirectly owns 10% or more of the Disclosing Party been declared in arrearage on any child support obligations by any Illinois court of competent jurisdiction?
[ ] Yes [X] No [ ] No person directly or indirectly owns 10% or more of the
Disclosing Party.
If "Yes," has the person entered into a court-approved agreement for payment of all support owed and is the person in compliance with that agreement?
[ ] Yes [ ] No
B. FURTHER CERTIFICATIONS
1. Pursuant to Municipal Code Chapter 1-23, Article I ("Article I") (which the Applicant should consult for defined terms (e.g., "doing business") and legal requirements), if the Disclosing Party Submitting this EDS is the Applicant and is doing business with the City, then the Disclosing Party Certified as follows: (i) neither the Applicant nor any controlling person is currently indicted or charged With, or has admitted guilt of, or has ever been convicted of, or placed under supervision for, any criminal offense involving actual, attempted, or conspiracy to commit bribery, theft, fraud, forgery, perjury, dishonesty, or deceit against an officer or employee of the City or any sister agency; and (ii) the Applicant understands and acknowledges that compliance with Article I is a continuing requirement for doing business with the City. NOTE: If Article I applies to the Applicant, the permanent compliance timeframe in Article I supersedes some five-year compliance timeframes in certifications 2 and 3 below.
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- The Disclosing Party and, if die Disclosing Party is a legal entity, all of those persons or entities identified in Section II.B.l. of this EDS:
- are not presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible or voluntarily excluded from any transactions by any federal, state or local unit of government;
- have not, within a five-year period preceding the date of this EDS, been convicted of a criminal offense, adjudged guilty, or had a civil judgment rendered against them in connection with: obtaining, attempting to obtain, or performing a public (federal, state or local) transaction or contract under a public transaction; a violation of federal or state antitrust statutes; fraud; embezzlement; theft; forgery; bribery; falsification; or destruction of records; making false statements; or receiving stolen property;
-
- are not presently indicted for or criminally or civilly charged by, a governmental entity (federal, state or local) with committing any of the offenses set forth in clause B.2.b. of this Section V;
- have not, within a five-year period preceding the date of this EDS, had one or more public transactions (federal, state or local) terminated for cause or default; and
- have not, within a five-year period preceding the date of this EDS, been convicted, adjudged guilty, or found liable in a civil proceeding, or in any criminal pr civil action, including actions concerning environmental violations, instituted by the City or by the federal government, any state, or any other unit of local government.
- The certifications in subparts 3, 4 and 5 concern:
- the Disclosing Party;
- any "Contractor" (meaning any contractor or subcontractor used by the Disclosing Party in Connection with the Matter, including but not limited to all persons or legal entities disclosed under Section IV, "Disclosure of Subcontractors and Other Retained Parties");
- any "Affiliated Entity" (meaning a person or entity that, directly or indirectly: controls the Disclosing Party, is controlled by the Disclosing Party, or is, with the Disclosing Party, under common control of another person or entity. Indicia of control include, without limitation: interlocking management or ownership; identity of interests among family members, shared facilities and equipment; common use of employees; or organization of a business entity following the ineligibility of a business entity to do business with federal or state or local government, including the City, using substantially the same management, ownership, or principals as the ineligible entity); with respect to Contractors, the term Affiliated Entity means a person or entity that directly or indirectly controls the Contractor, is controlled by it, or, with the Contractor, is under common control of another person or entity;
- any responsible official of the Disclosing Party, any Contractor or any Affiliated Entity or any other official, agent or employee of the Disclosing Party, any Contractor or any Affiliated Entity, acting pursuant to the direction or authorization of a responsible official of the Disclosing Party, any Contractor or any Affiliated Entity (collectively "Agents").
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Neither the Disclosing Party, nor any Contractor, nor any Affiliated Entity of either the Disclosing Party or any Contractor nor any Agents have, during the five years before the date this EDS is signed, or, with respect to a Contractor, an Affiliated Entity, or an Affiliated Entity of a Contractor during the five years before the date of such Contractor's or Affiliated Entity's contract or engagement in connection with the Matter:
- bribed or attempted to bribe, or been convicted or adjudged guilty of bribery or attempting to bribe, a public officer or employee of the City, the State of Illinois, or any agency of the federal government or of any state or local government in the United States of America, in that officer's or employee's official capacity;
- agreed or colluded with other bidders or prospective bidders, or been a party to any such agreement, or been convicted or adjudged guilty of agreement or collusion among bidders or prospective bidders, in restraint of freedom of competition by agreement to bid a fixed price or otherwise; or
- made an admission of such conduct described in a. or b. above that is a matter of record, but have not been prosecuted for such conduct; or
- violated the provisions of Municipal Code Section 2-92-610 (Living Wage Ordinance).
- Neither the Disclosing Party, Affiliated Entity or Contractor, or any of their employees, officials, agents or partners, is barred from contracting with any unit of state or local government as a result of engaging in or being convicted of (1) bid-rigging in violation of 720 ILCS 5/33E-3; (2) bid-rotating in violation of 720 ILCS 5/33E-4; or (3) any similar offense of any state or of the United States of America that contains the same elements as the offense of bid-rigging or bid-rotating.
- Neither the Disclosing Party nor any Affiliated Entity is listed on any of the following lists maintained by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the U.S. Department of the Treasury or the Bureau of Industry and Security of the U.S. Department of Commerce or their successors: the Specially Designated Nationals List, the Denied Persons List, the Unverified List, the Entity List and the Debarred List.
- The Disclosing Party understands and shall comply with (1) the applicable requirements of Chapters 2-55 (Legislative Inspector General), 2-56 (Inspector General) and 2-156 (Governmental Ethics) of the Municipal Code.
- If the Disclosing Party is unable to certify to any of the above statements in this Part B (Further Certifications), the Disclosing Party must explain below:
N/A
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If the letters "NA," the word "None," or no response appears on the lines above, it will be conclusively presumed that the Disclosing Party certified to the above statements.
8. To the best of the Disclosing Party's knowledge after reasonable inquiry, the following is a complete list of all current employees of the Disclosing Party who were, at any time during the 12-month period preceding the execution date of this EDS, an employee, or elected or appointed official, of the City of Chicago (if none, indicate with "N/A" or "none"). N/A
9. To the best of the Disclosing Party's knowledge after reasonable inquiry, the following is a complete list of all gifts that the Disclosing Party has given or caused to be given, at any time during the 12-month period preceding the execution date of this EDS, to an employee, or elected or appointed official, of the City of Chicago. For purposes of this statement, a "gift" does not include: (i) anything made generally available to City employees or to the general public, or (ii) food or drink provided in the course of official City business and having a retail value of less than $20 per recipient (if none, indicate with "N/A" or "none"). As to any gift listed below, please also list the name of the City recipient. N/A
C. CERTIFICATION OF STATUS AS FINANCIAL INSTITUTION
- The Disclosing Party certifies that the Disclosing Party (check one)
[ ] is [XJ is not
a "financial institution" as defined in Section 2-32-455(b) of the Municipal Code.
- If the Disclosing Party IS a financial institution, then the Disclosing Party pledges:
"We are not and will not become a predatory lender as defined in Chapter 2-32 of the Municipal Code. We further pledge that none of our affiliates is, and none of them will become, a predatory lender as defined in Chapter 2-32 of the Municipal Code. We understand that becoming a predatory lender or becoming an affiliate of a predatory lender may result in the loss of the privilege of doing business with the City."
If the Disclosing Party is unable to make this pledge because it or any of its affiliates (as defined in Section 2-32-455(b) of the Municipal Code) is a predatory lender within the meaning of Chapter 2-32 of the Municipal Code, explain here (attach additional pages if necessary): N/A
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If the letters "NA," the word "None," or no response appears on the lines above, it will be conclusively presumed that the Disclosing Party certified to the above statements.
D. CERTIFICATION REGARDING INTEREST IN CITY BUSINESS
Any words or terms that are defined in Chapter 2-156 of the Municipal Code have the same meanings when used in this Part D.
- In accordance with Section 2-156-110 of the Municipal Code: Does any official or employee of the City have a financial interest in his or her own name or in the name of any other person or entity in the Matter?
[ ] Yes [X] No
NOTE: If you checked "Yes" to Item D.l., proceed to Items D.2. and D.3. If you checked "No" to Item D.l., proceed to Part E.
- Unless sold pursuant to a process of competitive bidding, or otherwise permitted, no City elected official or employee shall have a financial interest in his or her own name or in the name of any other person or entity in the purchase of any property that (i) belongs to the City, or (ii) is sold for taxes or assessments, or (iii) is sold by virtue of legal process at the suit of the City (collectively, "City Property Sale"). Compensation for property taken pursuant to the City's eminent domain power does not constitute a financial interest within the meaning of this Part D.
Does the Matter involve a City Property Sale?
[x] Yes [ ] No
- If you checked "Yes" to Item D.l., provide the names and business addresses of the City officials or employees having such interest and identify the nature of such interest:
Name Business Address Nature of Interest
4. The Disclosing Party further certifies that no prohibited financial interest in the Matter will be acquired by any City official or employee.
E. CERTIFICATION REGARDING SLAVERY ERA BUSINESS
Please check either 1. or 2. below. If the Disclosing Party checks 2., the Disclosing Party must disclose below or in an attachment to this EDS all information required by paragraph 2. Failure to
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comply with these disclosure requirements may make any contract entered into with the City in connection with the Matter voidable by the City
X 1. The Disclosing Party verifies that the Disclosing Party has searched any and all records of
the Disclosing Party and any and all predecessor entities regarding records of investments or profits from slavery, or slaveholder insurance policies during the slavery era (including insurance policies issued to slaveholders that provided coverage for damage to or injury or death of their slaves), and the Disclosing Party has found no such records.
2. The Disclosing Party verifies that, as a result of conducting the search in step 1 above, the
Disclosing Party has found records of investments or profits from slavery or slaveholder insurance policies. The Disclosing Party verifies that the following constitutes full disclosure of all such records, including the names of any and all slaves or slaveholders described in those records:
NA
SECTION VI - - CERTIFICATIONS FOR FEDERALLY FUNDED MATTERS
NOTE: If the Matter is federally funded, complete this Section VI. If the Matter is not federally funded, proceed to Section VII. For purposes of this Section VI, tax credits allocated by the City and proceeds of debt obligations of the City are not federal funding.
A. CERTIFICATION REGARDING LOBBYING
1. List below the names of all persons or entities registered under the federal Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 who have made lobbying contacts on behalf of the Disclosing Party with respect to the Matter: (Add sheets if necessary):
NA
(If no explanation appears or begins on the lines above, or if the letters "NA" or if the word "None" appear, it will be conclusively presumed that the Disclosing Party means that NO persons or entities registered under the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 have made lobbying contacts on behalf of the Disclosing Party with respect to the Matter.)
2. The Disclosing Party has not spent and will not expend any federally appropriated funds to pay any person or entity listed in Paragraph A.l. above for his or her lobbying activities or to pay any person or entity to influence or attempt to influence an officer or employee of any agency, as defined by applicable federal law, a member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a member of Congress, in connection with the award of any federally funded contract, making any federally funded grant or loan, entering into any cooperative agreement, or to extend, continue, renew, amend, or modify any federally funded contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement.
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- The Disclosing Party will submit an updated certification at the end of each calendar quarter in which there occurs any event that materially affects the accuracy of the statements and information set forth in paragraphs A.l. and A.2. above.
- The Disclosing Party certifies that either: (i) it is not an organization described in section 501(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986; or (ii) it is an organization described in section 501(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 but has not engaged and will not engage in "Lobbying Activities".
- If the Disclosing Party is the Applicant, the Disclosing Party must obtain certifications equal in form and substance to paragraphs A.l. through A.4. above from all subcontractors before it awards any subcontract and the Disclosing Party must maintain all such subcontractors' certifications for the duration of the Matter and must make such certifications promptly available to the City upon request.
B. CERTIFICATION REGARDING EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
If the Matter is federally funded, federal regulations require the Applicant and all proposed subcontractors to submit the following information with their bids or in writing at the outset of negotiations.
Is the Disclosing Party the Applicant?
[ ] Yes [ ] No
If "Yes," answer the three questions below:
1. Have you developed and do you have on file affirmative action programs pursuant to applicable
federal regulations? (See 41 CFR Part 60-2.)
[ ] Yes [ ] No
- Have you filed with the Joint Reporting Committee, the Director of the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs, or the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission all reports due under the applicable filing requirements?
[ ] Yes [ ] No
- Have you participated in any previous contracts or subcontracts subject to the equal opportunity clause?
[ ] Yes [ ] No
If you checked "No" to question 1. or 2. above, please provide an explanation:
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SECTION VII - - ACKNOWLEDGMENTS, CONTRACT INCORPORATION, COMPLIANCE, PENALTIES, DISCLOSURE
The Disclosing Party understands and agrees that:
- The certifications, disclosures, and acknowledgments contained in this EDS will become part of any Contract or other agreement between the Applicant and the City in connection with the Matte, whether Procurement, City assistance, or other City action, and are material inducements to the City's execution of any contract or taking other action with respect to the Matter. The Disclosing Party understands that it must comply with all statutes, ordinances, and regulations on which this EDS is based.
- The City's Governmental Ethics and Campaign Financing Ordinances, Chapters 2-156 and 2-164 of the Municipal Code, impose certain duties and obligations on persons or entities seeking City contracts, work, business, or transactions. The full text of these ordinances and a training program is available on line at www.citvofchicago.org/Ethics. and may also be obtained from the City's Board of Ethics, 740 N.
Sedgwick St., Suite 500, Chicago, IL 60610, (312) 744-9660. The Disclosing Party must comply fully with the applicable ordinances.
- If the City determines that any information provided in this EDS is false, incomplete or inaccurate, any contract or other agreement in connection with which it is submitted may be rescinded or be void or voidable, and the City may pursue any remedies under the contract or agreement (if not rescinded or void), at law, or in equity, including terminating the Disclosing Party's participation in the Matter and/or declining to allow the Disclosing Party to participate in other transactions with the City. Remedies at law for a false statement of material fact may include incarceration and an award to the City of treble damages.
- It is the City's policy to make this document available to the public on its Internet site and/or upon request. Some or all of the information provided on this EDS and any attachments to this EDS may be made available to the public on the Internet, in response to a Freedom of Information Act request, or otherwise. By completing and signing this EDS, the Disclosing Party waives and releases any possible rights or claims which it may have against the City in connection with the public release of information contained in this EDS and also authorizes the City to verify the accuracy of any information submitted in this EDS.
- The information provided in this EDS must be kept current. In the event of changes, the Disclosing Party must supplement this EDS up to the time the City takes action on the Matter. If the Matter is a contract being handled by the City's Department of Procurement Services, the Disclosing Party must update this EDS as the contract requires. NOTE: With respect to Matters subject to Article I of Chapter 1-23 of the Municipal Code (imposing PERMANENT INELIGIBILITY for certain specified offenses), the information provided herein regarding eligibility must be kept current for a longer period, as required by Chapter 1-23 and Section 2-154-020 of the Municipal Code.
The Disclosing Party represents and warrants that:
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F.1. The Disclosing Party is not delinquent in the payment of any tax administered by the Illinois Department of Revenue, nor are the Disclosing Party or its Affiliated Entities delinquent in paying any fine, fee, tax or other charge owed to the City. This includes, but is not limited to, all water charges, sewer charges, license fees, parking tickets, property taxes or sales taxes.
F.2. If the Disclosing Party is the Applicant, the Disclosing Party and its Affiliated Entities will not use, nor permit their subcontractors to use, any facility listed by the U.S. E.P.A. on the federal Excluded Parties List System ("EPLS") maintained by the U.S. General Services Administration.
F.3. If the Disclosing Party is the Applicant, the Disclosing Party will obtain from any contractors/subcontractors hired or to be hired in connection with the Matter certifications equal in form and substance to those in F.1. and F.2. above and will not, without the prior written consent of the City, use any such contractor/subcontractor that does not provide such certifications or that the Disclosing Party has reason to believe has not provided or cannot provide truthful certifications.
NOTE: If the Disclosing Party cannot certify as to any of the items in F.I., F.2. or F.3. above, an explanatory statement must be attached to this EDS.
CERTIFICATION
Under penalty of perjury, the person signing below: (1) warrants that he/she is authorized to execute this EDS and Appendix A (if applicable) on behalf of the Disclosing Party, and (2) warrants that all certifications and statements contained in this EDS and Appendix A (if applicable) are true, accurate and complete as of the date furnished to the City.
Chicago Title Land Trust ATUT 8002349794
Issak Sughayar
(Print or type name of person signing)
Sole Beneficiary
(Print or type title of person signing)
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Signed and sworn to before me on (date)
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CITY OF CHICAGO ECEONOMIC DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AND AFFIDAVIT
APPENDIX A
FAMILIAL RELATIONSHPS WITH ELETED CITY OFFICIALS AND DEPARTMENT HEADS
This Appendix is to be completed only by (a) the Applicant, and (b) any legal entity which has a direct ownership interest in the Applicant exceeding 7.5 percent. It is not to be completed by any legal entity which has only an indirect ownership interest in the Applicant.
Under Municipal Code Section 2-154-015, the Disclosing Party must disclose whether such Disclosing Party or any "Applicable Party" or any Spouse or Domestic Partner thereof currently has a "familial relationship" with any elected city official or department head. A "familial relationship" exists if, as of the date this EDS is signed, the Disclosing Party or any "Applicable Party" or any Spouse or Domestic Partner thereof is related to the mayor, any alderman, the city clerk, the city treasurer or any city department head as spouse or domestic partner or as any of the following , whether by blood or adoption: parent, child, brother or sister, aunt or uncle, niece or nephew, grandparent, grandchild, father-in-law, mother-in-law, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, stepfather or stepmother, stepson or stepdaughter, stepbrother or stepsister or half-brother or half-sister.
"Applicable Party" means (1) all executive officers of the Disclosing Party listed in Section II.B.l.a., if the Disclosing Party is a corporation; all partners of the Disclosing Party, if the Disclosing Party is a general partnership; all general partners and limited partners of the Disclosing Party, if die Disclosing Party is a limited partnership; all managers, managing members and members of the Disclosing Party, if the Disclosing Party is a limited liability company; (2) all principal officers of the Disclosing Party; and (3) any person having more than a 7.5 percent ownership interest in the Disclosing Party. "Principal officers" means the president, chief operating officer, executive director, chief financial officer, treasurer or secretary of a legal entity or any person exercising similar authority.
Does the Disclosing Party or any "Applicable Party" or any Spouse or Domestic Partner thereof currently have a "familial relationship" with an elected city official or department head?
[ ] Yes [x] No
If yes, please identify below (1) die name and title of such person, (2) the name of the legal entity to which such person is connected; (3) the name and title of the elected city official or department head to whom such person has a familial relationship, and (4) the precise nature of such familial relationship.
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