OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
CITY OF CHICAGO
RAHM EMANUEL
MAYOR
November 1, 2016
TO THE HONORABLE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICAGO
Ladies and Gentlemen:
At the request of the Commissioner of Planning and Development, I transmit herewith ordinances authorizing a scope of services, budget and management agreement for various Special Service Areas.
Your favorable consideration of these ordinances will be appreciated.
Mayor
Very truly yours,
ORDINANCE
WHEREAS, special service areas may be established pursuant to Article VII, Sections 6(1) and 7(6) of the Constitution of the State of Illinois, and pursuant to the provisions of the Special Service Area Tax Law, 35 ILCS 200/27-5 et seq., as amended from time to time (the "Act"), and pursuant to the Property Tax Code, 35 ILCS 200/1-1 et seq., as amended from time to time; and
WHEREAS, on December 7, 2005, the City Council of the City of Chicago (the "City Council") enacted an ordinance (the "Original Ordinance") which established an area (the "Original Area"), known and designated as City of Chicago Special Service Area Number 38 and authorized the levy of an annual tax for the period beginning in tax year 2005 through and including tax year 2014 (the "Initial Period"), not to exceed an annual rate of one hundred sixty four thousandths of one percent (0.164%) of the equalized assessed value of the taxable property therein (the "Original Services Tax"), to provide certain special services in and for the Original Area in addition to the services provided by and to the City of Chicago generally (the "Original Special Services"); and
WHEREAS, on December 10, 2014, the City Council enacted an ordinance (the "Enlargement Ordinance") which (i) enlarged the boundaries of the Original Area (as enlarged, the "Area"), (ii) authorized certain special services in the Area distinct from the Original Special Services (the "Special Services"), (iii) authorized an increase in the maximum annual rate of the levy to provide the Special Services to an amount not to exceed 0.333% of the equalized assessed value of the taxable property within the Area (the "Services Tax"), and (iv) authorized the extension of the time period for which the levy of the Services Tax is authorized within the Area from the Initial Period to a period from tax year 2014 through and including tax year 2028; and
WHEREAS, the Original Ordinance and the Enlargement Ordinance are herein collectively referred to as the "Establishment Ordinance"; and
WHEREAS, certain funds in Fund A13 ("Fund A13") in the amount of $4,935 are available for use in connection with the Area; and
WHEREAS, the Area created by the Establishment Ordinance consists of Montrose Avenue on the north to Cornelia (west) and Addison (east) Avenues on the south; Western Avenue on the west and Lincoln Avenue on the east; with Irving Park in the middle between Western and Lincoln Avenues; and
WHEREAS, the Special Services authorized in the Establishment Ordinance include, but are not limited to: customer attraction, public way aesthetics, sustainability and public place enhancements, economic/business development, safety programs, and other activities to promote commercial and economic development; and
WHEREAS, the Establishment Ordinance provided for the appointment of the Northcenter Special Service Area Commission (the "Commission") to advise the City Council regarding the amount of the Services Tax to be levied and for the purpose of recommending to the City Council: (1) a yearly budget based upon the cost of providing the Special Services; (2) an entity to serve as a service provider (the "Service Provider"); (3) an agreement between the
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City and the Service Provider for the provision of Special Services to the Area (the "Service. ¦. Provider Agreement"); and (4) a budget to be included in the agreement between the City and the Service Provider (the "Budget") (the aforementioned items 1 through 4 shall be known collectively herein as the "Recommendations"); and
WHEREAS, the Commission has been duly appointed and qualified and has heretofore prepared and transmitted to the Commissioner of the Department of Planning and Development (the "Commissioner") its Recommendations to the City Council, including the Budget attached hereto as Exhibit A and hereby made a part hereof; and
WHEREAS, on October 28, 2015, the City Council enacted an ordinance (the "2016 Appropriation, Levy, and Agreement Ordinance"), among other things, appropriating the sums necessary to provide the Special Services in and for the Area for 2016, levying the Services Tax for the tax year 2015, and authorizing an agreement with Northcenter Chamber of Commerce, an Illinois not-for-profit corporation, as the Service Provider (the "2016 Service Provider"), for the provision of the Special Services in 2016; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the 2016 Appropriation, Levy, and Agreement Ordinance, the City and the 2016 Service Provider entered into a service provider agreement (the "2016 Service Provider Agreement"); and
WHEREAS, the City desires to increase the budget for Special Services in the Area in 2016 by $24,816; and
WHEREAS, the City therefore desires to amend both the 2016 Appropriation, Levy, and Agreement Ordinance, as set forth below, and the 2016 Service Provider Agreement, pursuant to an amendment in substantially the form attached hereto as Exhibit B; now, therefore
Be It Ordained by the City Council of the City of Chicago:
SECTION 1. Incorporation of Preambles. The preambles of this ordinance are hereby incorporated into this text as if set out herein in full.
SECTION 2. Appropriations for 2017. There is hereby appropriated the following sums in the amounts and for the purposes necessary to provide the Special Services in and for the Area, the estimated amounts of miscellaneous income and the amounts required to be raised by the levy of the Services Tax indicated as follows:
NORTHCENTER SPECIAL SERVICE AREA COMMISSION SPECIAL SERVICE AREA BUDGET
For the fiscal year commencing January 1, 2017 and ending December 31, 2017:
EXPENDITURES
Service Provider Agreement
for the provision of Special Services $305,853
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TOTAL BUDGET REQUEST
$4,935 $50,000
SOURCE OF FUNDING Tax levy at an annual rate not to exceed 0.333% of the equalized assessed value of the taxable property
within Special Service Area Number 38 $250,893
FundA13
Carryover funds currently available from prior tax years
Late collections received by the City of Chicago
attributable to the levy of the Services Tax
in prior tax years, along with interest income
thereon, if any $25
SECTION 3. Levy of Taxes for 2017 Appropriations. There is hereby levied pursuant to the provisions of Article VII, Sections 6(a) and 6(l)(2) of the Constitution of the State of Illinois and pursuant to the provisions of the Act and pursuant to the provisions of the Establishment Ordinance, the sum of $250,893 as the amount of the Services Tax for the tax year 2016.
SECTION 4. Filing. The City Clerk of the City (the "City Clerk") is hereby ordered and directed to file in the Office of the County Clerk of Cook County, Illinois (the "County Clerk") a certified copy of this ordinance on or prior to December 27, 2016, and the County Clerk shall thereafter extend for collection together with all other taxes to be levied by the City, the Services Tax herein provided for, said Services Tax to be extended for collection by the County Clerk for the tax year 2016 against all the taxable property within the Area, the amount of the Services Tax herein levied to be in addition to and in excess of all other taxes to be levied and extended against all taxable property within the Area.
SECTION 5. Service Provider Agreement for 2017. The Commissioner, or a designee of the Commissioner (each, an "Authorized Officer"), are each hereby authorized, subject to approval by the Corporation Counsel as to form and legality, to enter into, execute and deliver a Service Provider Agreement with Northcenter Chamber of Commerce, an Illinois not-for-profit corporation, as the Service Provider, for a one-year term in a form acceptable to such Authorized Officer, along with such other supporting documents, if any, as may be necessary to carry out and comply with the provisions of the Service Provider Agreement. The Budget shall be attached to the Service Provider Agreement as an exhibit. Upon the execution of the Service Provider Agreement and the receipt of proper documentation the Authorized Officer and the City Comptroller are each hereby authorized to disburse the sums appropriated in Section 2 above to the Service Provider in consideration for the provision of the Special Services described in the Budget. The Department of Planning and Development shall promptly make a copy of the executed Service Provider Agreement readily available for public inspection.
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deleting the language indicated by strikeout and adding the underlined language as follows:-.
"SECTION 2. Appropriations. There is hereby appropriated the following sums in the amounts and for the purposes necessary to provide the Special Services in and for the Area, the estimated amounts of miscellaneous income and the amounts required to be raised by the levy of the Services Tax indicated as follows:
NORTHCENTER SPECIAL SERVICE AREA COMMISSION SPECIAL SERVICE AREA BUDGET
For the fiscal year commencing January 1, 2016 and ending December 31, 2016:
EXPENDITURES
Service Provider Agreement for the provision of Special
Services $303,799 $328,615
TOTAL BUDGET REQUEST $303,799 $328.615
SOURCE OF FUNDING Tax levy at an annual rate not to exceed 0.333% of the equalized assessed value of the taxable property
within Special Service Area Number 38 $255,890 FundA13 $4,874 Carryover funds currently available
from prior tax years $30,241 $55,057
Late collections received by the City of Chicago attributable to the levy of the Services Tax in prior tax years, along with interest income
thereon, if any $12,794"
SECTION 7. Amendment to 2016 Service Provider Agreement. The Commissioner, or a designee of the Commissioner, are each hereby authorized, subject to approval by the Corporation Counsel as to form and legality, to enter into, execute and deliver an amendment to the 2016 Service Provider Agreement in substantially the form attached hereto as Exhibit B and hereby made a part hereof (the "2016 Service Provider Agreement Amendment"), and such other supporting documents, if any, as may be necessary to carry out and comply with the provisions of the 2016 Service Provider Agreement Amendment, with such changes, deletions and insertions as shall be approved by the persons executing the 2016 Service Provider Agreement Amendment.
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SECTION 9. Conflict. This ordinance shall control over any provision of any other ordinance, resolution, motion or order in conflict with this ordinance, to the extent of such conflict.
SECTION 10. Publication. This ordinance shall be published by the City Clerk, in special pamphlet form, and made available in her office for public inspection and distribution to members of the public who may wish to avail themselves of a copy of this ordinance.
SECTION 11. Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect 10 days after its passage and publication.
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Exhibit A Budget
Special Service Area # 38
Service Provider Agency: Northcenter Chamber of Commerce
2017 BUDGET SUMMARY
Budget and Services Period: January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017
2016 Levy
Collectable Levy
Estimated
Loss Collection
TIF Rebate Fund#A13
Estimated
Late Collections and Interest
1.00 Customer Attraction
2.00 Public Way Aesthetics
3.00 Sustainability and Public Places
4.00 Economic/ Business Development
5.00 Safety Programs
LEVY ANALYSIS
Estimated 2016 EAV: $105,180,242
Authorized Tax Rate Cap: 0.333%
Maximum Potential Levy limited by Rate Cap: $350,250
Requested 2016 Levy Amount: $250,893
Estimated Tax Rate to Generate 2016 Levy: 0.24%
EXHIBIT B
2016 Service Provider Agreement Amendment
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AMENDMENT
Special Service Area 38
This Amendment ("Amendment") is made and entered into effective as of the day
of 2016, by and between the CITY OF CHICAGO ("City"), a municipal
corporation and home rule unit of local government existing under the Constitution of the State of Illinois, acting through the Special Service Area Commission at Chicago, Illinois, and Northcenter Chamber of Commerce, an Illinois not-for-profit corporation ("Contractor").
BACKGROUND
WHEREAS, on December 7, 2005, the City Council of the City of Chicago (the "City Council") enacted an ordinance (the "Original Ordinance") which established an area (the "Original Area"), known and designated as City of Chicago Special Service Area Number 38 and authorized the levy of an annual tax for the period beginning in tax year 2005 through and including tax year 2014 (the "Initial Period"), not to exceed an annual rate of one hundred sixty four thousandths of one percent (0.164%) of the equalized assessed value of the taxable property therein (the "Original Services Tax"), to provide certain special services in and for the Original Area in addition to the services provided by and to the City of Chicago generally (the "Original Special Services"); and
WHEREAS, on December 10, 2014, the City Council enacted an ordinance (the "Enlargement Ordinance") which (i) enlarged the boundaries of the Original Area (as enlarged, the "Area"), (ii) authorized certain special services in the Area distinct from the Original Special Services (the "Special Services"), (iii) authorized an increase in the maximum annual rate of the levy to provide the Special Services to an amount not to exceed 0.333% of the equalized assessed value of the taxable property within the Area (the "Services Tax"), and (iv) authorized the extension of the time period for which the levy of the Services Tax is authorized within the Area from the Initial Period to a period from tax year 2014 through and including tax year 2028; and
WHEREAS, the Original Ordinance and the Enlargement Ordinance are herein collectively referred to as the "Establishment Ordinance"; and
WHEREAS, On October 28, 2015 the City Council enacted an ordinance (the "2016 Ordinance") which, among other things, appropriated the sums necessary to provide the Special Services in and for Special Service Area Number 38 for 2016, levied the Services Tax for the tax year 2015, and authorized a Service Provider Agreement (the "2016 Service Provider Agreement") with the Contractor as the service provider for the provision of the Special Services in 2016; and
WHEREAS, the Contractor and the City have entered into the 2016 Service Provider
Agreement dated , 2016, in which the Contractor is to perform certain
Special Services for Special Service Area Number 38; and
WHEREAS, the amount of the Services Tax for tax year 2015 levied pursuant to the 2016 Ordinance was $255,890; and
WHEREAS, the use of certain surplus funds in the amount of $30,241 were authorized in the 2016 Service Provider Agreement and certain additional surplus funds in the amount $24,816 (the "Additional Surplus Funds") have become available for use to provide Special
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Services in Special Service Area Number 38 for a total of $55,057; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to ratify and approve the use of the Additional Surplus Funds to provide Special Services by the Service Provider; and
WHEREAS, the Contractor and the City therefore desire to make certain changes to the 2016 Service Provider Agreement. The 2016 Service Provider Agreement requires that modifications to it must be made in writing and signed by both parties;
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the provisions and conditions set forth in the 2016 Service Provider Agreement, the parties do mutually agree to amend the 2016 Service Provider Agreement as set forth below.
It is agreed by and between the parties that the sole modifications of, changes in, and amendments to the Agreement are as follows:
1. Exhibit 1, Amended Budget for 2016, is attached to this Amendment as
Attachment 1 and incorporated by reference.
2. The Agreement-Specific Information is hereby amended by deleting the language
indicated by the strikeout and adding the underlined language as follows:
Maximum compensation amount (see Agreement Section 5.01): $303,799, $328,615
Maximum amount (see Agreement Section 5.02): $303,799 $328,615
Surplus Funds amount (see Agreement Section 5.01(b)): $30,241 $55,057
3. Exhibit 2, Amended Economic Disclosure Statement and Affidavit, is attached to
this Amendment as Attachment 2 and incorporated by reference.
All terms of the 2016 Service Provider Agreement remain in full force and effect except as modified in this Amendment.
SIGNED:
CITY OF CHICAGO
By:
Commissioner, Department of Planning and Development
CONTRACTOR: Northcenter Chamber of Commerce, an Illinois not-for-profit corporation
By:
(Signature)
Its:
(Print Name and Title)
Attest:
Its:
(Print Name and Title)
County of State of
Acknowledged on [date] before me by as
[title] of [firm].
Notary Public Commission expires:
Attachment 1 Exhibit 1, Amended Budget for 2016
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Exhibit 2, Amended Economic Disclosure Statement and Affidavit 2016
CITY OF CHICAGO ECONOMIC DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AND AFFIDAVIT
SECTION I - GENERAL INFORMATION
A. Legal name of the Disclosing Party submitting this EDS. Include d/b/a/ if applicable:
Check ONE of the following three boxes:
Indicate whether the Disclosing Party submitting this EDS is: ••~l+jyf the Applicant
2. [ ] a legal entity holding a direct or indirect interest in the Applicant. State the legal name of the
Applicant in which the Disclosing Party holds an interest:
OR
3. [ ] a legal entity with a right of control (see Section H.B. 1.) State the legal name of the entity in
which the Disclosing Party holds a right of control:
B. Business address of the Disclosing Party:
D. Name of contact person: ( Myfe/LlJ fA\kJtk
E. Federal Employer Identification No. (if you have one):
G. Which City agency or department is requesting this EDS?
F. 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):
If the Matter is a contract being handled by the City's Department of Procurement Services, please complete the following:
Specification #
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<\ \.\TLRL OT fllb DISCLOSING PARTY
i Indicate the nature of the Disclosing Party:
j j Person ( ] Limited liability company
j j Publicly registered business corporation [ j Limited liability paruiership
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Privately held business corporation [ J Joint venture
Sole proprietorship --J/J Not-for-profu corporalion
' J General partnership Cls the not-for-profit corporation also a 501(0(3,0?
|j Limited partnership fe( j Trust [ ) Other (please .specify)
I or legal entities, the stale (or foreign country) of incorporation or organization, if applicable.
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Tor legal entities not organized in the State of Illinois: Has the organization registered to do business in the State of Illinois us a foreign entity?
! ] V e.s f | No £4N/A
B. IF THE DISCLOSING PARTY IS A LEGAL ENTITY:
i. List below the full names and titles of all executive officers and all directors of the entity. .NOTk": For not-for-profit corporations, also list below all members, if any, which are legal entities. If ihere are no such members, write "no members." For trusts, estates or other similar entities, list below the legal titieholdcr(s).
If (he 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.
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2. Please prov ide the following information concerning each peisun ui entity iiavini". a dirce: or indirect beneficial interest (including ownership) in excess of 7.5% of the Disclosing Party. Examples ;.f mi -b an interest include sh ties in a eorporalion. partnership inlcre.-.r in a partnership oi joint ventu'e.
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Northeenter Chamber of Commerce 2016 Hoard of Directors
Joseph W ilcox., President I bonus lv.ncl, Vice President Kathleen (lallather, Treasurer I-.ileen Lvsaught, Secretary Maribel Sclva, Director Karhy Chapman, Director Robert Dcnneen, Director Maggie JablonsUa, Dircetor Briaa Kasdc, Director Kevin Kr'asneyj Director Alex Markov, Director Michael Mel I ugh, Director Sarah Sp raker, Direcror Rico Tallud, Director
Northeenter Chamber of Commerce 20t6 Staff
Ltndsav i'.anet, Kxecufive Director
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
, v Disclosing Party
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?
If yes, please identify below the name(s) of such City elected official(s) and describe such relationship(s):
SECTION TV - 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
S<££ ftfetM^ Wb no, an accept response.
(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
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 [ ] No "jDisclosing 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
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-certifies 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 1 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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Northeenter
CHAMBER OF commerce 4054 N. LINCOLN AVENUE | CHICAGO, IL 60618
List of Contractors 2017
Name Business Address Relationship to Disclosing Party Fees
Schanmier Landscape Anticipated 4926 N. Troy St. Chicago, IL 60625 Subcontractor $3,500 Estimated
Brickman Group Anticipated 230 N. Western Ave., Chicago IL 60612 Subcontractor $45,000 Estimated
TSI — The Snow-Innovators Anticipated 543 Diens Drive, Wheeling, IL 60090 Subcontractor $40,000 Estimated
FK Advisors Anticipated 4054 N. Lincoln Ave., Floor 2, Chicago IL 60618 Subcontractor $5,000 Estimated
Cleanstreet Anticipated 3501 W. Fillmore St., Chicago IL, 60624 Subcontractor $35,000 Estimated
Illinois Municipal Services Anticipated 1624 N. Kedzie, Chicago IL, 60647 Subcontractor $25,000 Estimated
Eilts & Associates Anticipated 3711 N. Ravenswood Suite 105, Chicago IL 60613 Subcontractor $5,000 Estimated
Donna Shultz Graphic Design Anticipated 5033 N. Harding Apt. E, Chicago IL, 60625 Subcontractor $1,000 Estimated
Liberty Flag & Banner .Anticipated 2747 York St. Blue Island, IL 60406 Subcontractor % 10,000 Estimated
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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;
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 indirectiy 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 Parry, 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).
4. 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.
5. 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 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:
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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").
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 $20 per recipient (if none, indicate with "N/A" or "none"). As to any gift listed below, please also list the name of the City recipient.
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C. CERTIFICATION OF STATUS AS FINANCIAL INSTITUTION
The Disclosing Party certifies that the Disclosing Party (check one)
[ ] is ~jKs$ 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 affibates (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):
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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 >JNo
NOTE: If you checked "Yes" to Item D.l., proceed to Items D.2. and D.3. If you checked "No" to Item D. 1., 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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«.i.>i:iply w.ih ih.'se dj-jclo-'.irc requirements may in.ike any contrji'i emoted into wH'. the Cits- in eoiKhxiioi. v\ ith the Malic." ', oidabh- by the Cilv.
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\/!. ! 'ic Disclosing Pan-.' verifies that 'lie Disclosing Party has searched any and all records ol' the vmdosing Pany and any and all predecessor endues rep a rd i n i.'. records of investments or ptofits I rum slavery 01 slavcholdu insurance policies' during the slavery era (including iiisuiauee policies issued to slaveholders that provided coverage for damage lo or injury ot duath of then slaves), and the Disclosing Party has found no such records.
'I no Disclosing Party verifies that, as a result of conducting the. search in s;ej» I above, the Disclosing Parry has found records of investments or profile fiorn slaveiy or slaveholder insurance policies. 1'hc Disclosing Party verifies that the following constitutes full disc insure of all Mich lecord-.'. including the names of any and all slaves or slaveholders described in those records:
SKCnON VI --CERTIFICATIONS FOR FF.DKRALl.Y FUNDVD MATTERS
NOI'E: If the Matter is federally funded, complete (his Section VI. If (he Mailer is not federally funded, proceed lo Section VII For purposes of this Section VI, tax credits allocated by the City ami proceeds of debt obligations of the City are not federal funding.
A. CKR'i tl-'ICA I K>\ REGARDING LOBBYING
:. List below the names of all persons or entities registered undei the federal Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 who have made lobbying contacts on behalf of the Disclosing Party with respect to d-.c Ma tier: {Add sheets if necessary )¦
(If no explanation appears or begins on the lines above, or if the letters ">,' \" or if the word "None" appear, it v. iii be conclusively presumed that the Disclosing Party means thai NO persons or entities reuisiercd under the 1 obbyiiU' Disclosure Act of 1995 have made lobbying contact.- on behalf of the Disclosma Parle uir.ii respect to the Vlan.ei.)
• 5 he Disclosing Party has not spent and will not expend an\ ledeia'ly appropnaied funds iu pay any peis.jii o;- enmv listed in Paragraph A.l. above for his or her lebbyiiu: activities or to pay any person or cuhiv to influence or attempt to influence an officer or cmnlo- co id auy aj>cncy. as !• to cvlctm. continue, renew , a in ' i; 1'. ¦¦¦, i i i' ¦-.!'' i e v i i i lily I u". dod eoi'.: a';. ,i n i, 1 :>,mi oi eoo, i . ¦ \ : ',-.! cem ¦ u ¦¦
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 50!(c)(-"t) 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 noi 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 die duration of the Matter and must make such certifications promptly available to the Cily upon request.
D. 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:
Have you developed and do you have on file affirmative action programs pursuant to applicable federal regulations? (See 41 CFR Part 60-2.)
f ] Yes [ ] No
Have you filed with (lie 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 Matter, 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.!. The Disclosing Party is not delinquent in the payment of any mx administered by the Illinois Department of Revenue, nor arc the Disclosing Party or its Affiliated Entities delinquent in paying any fine, fee. lax or other charge owed to the C ity. This includes, but is not limited to, all water charges, sewer charges, license fees, parking tickets, property taxes or sales taxes.
P.2 If the Disclosing Party is the Applicant, ihc Disclosing Parry 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 ("F.PLS") 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.L and F.2. above and will not, without the prior written consent of the City, use any .such contractor/subcontractor that docs not provide such certifications or that rhe Disclosing Parly has reason lo believe has not provided or cannot provide truthful certifications.
NOTE: If the Disclosing Party cannot certify as to any of the items in F.L. F.2. or F.3. above, an explanatory statement must be attached to this EDS.
CERTIFICATION
Under penalty of perjury, the person signing below: (I) 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.
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CITY OF CHICAGO ECONOMIC DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AND AFFIDAVIT
APPENDIX A
FAMILIAL RELATIONSHIPS WITH ELECTED 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 44fiimilial 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 1I.B.1 .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 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
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
APPENDIX B
BUILDING CODE SCOFFLAW/PROBLEM LANDLORD CERTIFICATION
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 (an "Owner")* It is not to be completed by any legal entity which has only an indirect ownership interest in the Applicant
1. Pursuant to Municipal Code Section 2-154-010, is the Applicant or any Owner identified as a building code scofflaw or problem landlord pursuant to Section 2-92-416 of the Municipal Code?
[ ]Yes %4No
If the Applicant is a legal entity publicly traded on any exchange, is any officer or director of the Applicant identified as a building code scofflaw or problem landlord pursuant to Section 2-92-416 of the Municipal Code?
[ ]Yes [ ]No ^p^ot Applicable
If yes to (1) or (2) above, please identify below the name of the person or legal entity identified as a building code scofflaw or problem landlord and the address of the building or buildings to which the pertinent code violations apply.
FILLING OUT THIS APPENDIX B CONSTITUTES ACKNOWLEDGMENT AND AGREEMENT THAT THIS APPENDIX B IS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE INTO, AND MADE A PART OF, THE ASSOCIATED EDS, AND THAT THE REPRESENTATIONS MADE IN THIS APPENDIX B ARE SUBJECT TO THE CERTIFICATION MADE UNDER PENALTY OF PERJURY ON PAGE 12 OF THE ASSOCIATED EDS.
CITY OF CHICAGO ECONOMIC DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AND AFFIDAVIT
SECTION I - GENERAL INFORMATION
A. Legal name of the Disclosing Party submitting this EDS. Include d/b/a/ if applicable:
Check ONE of the following three boxes:
Indicate whether the Disclosing Party submitting this EDS is:
*M the Applicant ' OR
[] a legal entity holding a direct or indirect interest in the Applicant. State the legal name of the
Applicant in which the Disclosing Party holds an interest:
OR
3. [] a legal entity with a right of control (see Section II.B.1.) State the legal name of the entity in
which the Disclosing Party holds a right of control:
Business address of the Disclosing Party:
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Telephone: -c)lfy- 3IpQ^ Fax:^3 - Slf} -153^ Email: m-jo&uior\ej>»itevckabe/ . Cc»
Name of contact person:
Federal Employer Identification No. (if you have one):
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):
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Whicn City agency or department is requesting this EDS? p>}g.rtrtjts^ ^ ^Oi^ct'
If the Matter is a contract being handled by the City's Department of Procurement Services, please complete the following:
Specification// and Contract #
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Sl!i HON II. ... imCU>M;KK OF OWNERSHIP INTERESTS
A \ATURiOi MIL DISCI USING PARTY
i, Indicate the nature of the Disclosing Party:
j j Person [ ] Limited liability company
f j Publicly registered business eorporalion j j Limited liability pat utersliip
f j Privately held business eorporalion | ) Jointw.nmie
| | Sole proprietorship —D;] Not-for-profit corporation
; J (ieneial parlnciship fls the not-lbr-profii corporation also a 50 I t'c)(3.!)?
| 1 Limited partnership j^Yes | | No
[| Trust i j Other (please specify)
.:. I or legal emilies. the slate (or foreign country) of incorporation or organization, if applicable.
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3. for legal entiu'es not organizer! in the State of Illinois: Has the organization registered to do business in the State of Illinois as a foreign entity?
(JVes j I No N A
P>. IF fHI- DISCLOSING PARTY IS A LEGAL ENTITY:
i, I.isr 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 tneiriheis. write "no members." - For trusts, estates or othet similar entities, list, below the legal tiiielioldes(s).
If the entity is a general partnership, limited partnership, limited liability company, limited liability pannctship orjoint venture, h'si below the name and title of each general partner, managing membei, manager or any othet person or entity that controls die day-to-day management of the Disclosing Party. NOTE: Each legal entity listed below must submit an EDS on its own behalf.
Name „ j j , \ Title
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j Ple.-ise pi o \ i.i.: i he foi i>>\-. in:.-, in Ion nation concern! ug ear-!'! persnt; . ¦! tHi ly ha vim', a d in m: indirect beneficial intcte.s; (•.i-vimim" ownership) in excess of 7.5% of the D>sel"sm<» Parfv. r.sampie-. »'' :.u. i! .m m te i esi mi: <¦<.•.< le ¦ ¦ ¦ r > a cui poi at ion. p ; n ner m!" i?: tci c • < ¦ '¦ i i...: -:i ;e rMi i p ¦-. r- s i ,¦¦ t v-, ;n¦¦ .
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Northeenter Chamber of Commerce 2016 Hoard of Directors
jciscph Wilcox. President ? I hon;:i< l-'eiicl, Via: President Kathleen (lallauhet. Treasurer rileeti I ,v"sau.{>ht.? Secretary Mo libel Sclvn, Director Karhv (.'hapman, Directoi Robert Denneeii, Director Maggie jablotiska, Dirccior Brian Kasilc, Director Kevin Krasncy, 1 director \lcx Markov, Director Michael Mcl high, Due. i< M" Sarah Speaker, Director Rico Talkul. Director
Northeenter Chamber of Commerce 2016 Staff
Luulsav Dinci, I¦'.Necv.inve Director
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
, v Disclosing Party
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 —-^fcfNo
If yes, please identify below the name(s) of such City elected official(s) and describe such relationship(s):
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 arc 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
\^ A if i j I , ( not an acceptable response.
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(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
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 [ ] No "fDisclosing Party. x
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
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 certifies as follows: (i) neitiier 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 1 supersedes some five-year compliance timeframes in certifications 2 and 3 below.
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Northeenter
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
SSA 38 Northeenter
List of Contractors
Name Business Address Relationship to Disclosing Party Fees
Schanmier Landscape Retained 4926 N. Troy St Chicago, IL 60625 Subcontractor $3,500
Brickman Group Retained 230 N. Western Ave., Chicago IL 60612 Subcontractor $30,000
TSI - The Snow Innovators Retained 543 Diens Drive, Wheeling, IL 60090 Subcontractor $40,000
FK Advisors Retained 4054 N. Lincoln Ave., Floor 2, Chicago IL 60618 Subcontractor $5,000
Cleanstreet Retained 3501 W. Fillmore St., Chicago IL, 60624 Subcontractor $35,000
Eilts & Associates Retained 3711 N. Ravenswood Suite 105, Chicago IL 60613 Subcontractor $5,000
Liberty Flag & Banner Anticipated 2747 W. York St. Blue Island, IL 60406 Subcontractor $10,000
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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, directiy 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 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:
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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, ah employee, or elected or appointed official, of the City of Chicago (if none, indicate with "N/A" or "none").
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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 $20 per recipient (if none, .indicate with "N/A" or "none"). As to any gift listed below, please also list the name of the City recipient.
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C. CERTIFICATION OF STATUS AS FINANCIAL INSTITUTION
The Disclosing Party certifies that the Disclosing Party (check one)
[ ] is ~^J>$jis 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):
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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 >lNo
NOTE: If you checked "Yes" to Item D. 1., proceed to Items D2. 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.
¦ 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:
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):
K)or\^
(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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3. 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.
A. 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 1936 but has not engaged and will not engage in "Lobbying Activities".
5. If the Disclosing Party is the Applicant, the Disclosing Party must obtain certifications equal in form and substance to paragraphs A. 1. 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:
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 Matter, 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.i l'hc Disclosing Party i<; not delinquent in the payment of any tax administered by the Illinois Department of Revenue, nor arc 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, properly (axes 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 ("LPLS") 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 1. and f.2. above and will not, without the prior written consent of the City, use any such contractor/subcontractor that docs not provide such certifications or that rhe Disclosing Party has reason lo believe has not provided or cannot provide truthful certifications.
NOTE: If the Disclosing Party cannot certify as to any of the items in F.L. F.2. or F.3. above, an explanatory statement must be attached to this EDS.
CERTIFICATION
Under penally 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.
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CITY OF CHICAGO ECONOMIC DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AND AFFIDAVIT
APPENDIX A
FAMILIAL RELATIONSHIPS WITH ELECTED 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 i£ 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 ELB.l.a., if the Disclosing Party is a corporation; all partners of the DisclosingParty,''if the Disclosing Party is a general partnership; all general partners and limited partners of the Disclosing Party, if the Disclosfag Partyis 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. 'Trincipal 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
If yes, please identify below (I) 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
APPENDED B
BUILDING CODE SCOFFLAW/PROBLEM LANDLORD CERTIFICATION
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 (an "Owner"). It is not to be completed by any legal entity which has only indirect ownership, interest In the Applicant
1. Pursuant to Municipal Code Section 2-154-010, is the Applicant or any Owner identified as a building code scofflaw or problem landlord pursuant to Section 2-92-416 of the Municipal Code?
[ ]Yes
If the Applicant is a legal entity publicly traded on any exchange, is any officer or director of the Applicant identified as a building code scofflaw or problem landlord pursuant to Section 2-92-416 of the Municipal Code?
[ JYes [ ]No "^^ot Applicable
3. If yes to (1) or (2) above, please identify below the name of the person or legal entity
identified as a building code scofflaw or problem landlord and the address of the building or buildings to which the pertinent code violations apply.
FILLING OUT THIS APPENDIX B CONSTITUTES ACKNOWLEDGMENT AND AGREEMENT THAT THIS APPENDIX B IS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE INTO, AND MADE A PART OF, THE ASSOCIATED EDS, AND THAT THE REPRESENTATIONS MADE IN THIS APPENDIX B ARE SUBJECT TO THE CERTIFICATION MADE UNDER PENALTY OF PERJURY ON PAGE 12 OF THE ASSOCIATED EDS.