Office of the City Clerk - Record #: O2014-176

This record contains private information, which has been redacted from public viewing.

Record #:

O2014-176

Type:

Ordinance

Status:

Passed

Intro date:

1/15/2014

Current Controlling Legislative Body:

Committee on Housing and Real Estate

Final action:

2/5/2014

Title:

Sale of City-owned property at 2727 S Troy St and 1523 W Cullerton Ave to NeighborSpace

Sponsors:

Emanuel, Rahm

Topic:

PROPERTY - Sale

Attachments:

1. O2014-176.pdf

Date	Journal Page Number	Action By	Action	Result	Action Details	Meeting Details	Captions
2/5/2014	74134	City Council	Passed	Pass	Action details	Meeting details	Not available
1/28/2014		Committee on Housing and Real Estate	Recommended to Pass	Pass	Action details	Meeting details	Not available
1/15/2014	72301	City Council	Referred		Action details	Meeting details	Not available

OFFICE OF THE MAYOR

CITY OF CHICAGO

RAHM EMANUEL

MAYOR

January 15, 2014

TO THE HONORABLE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICAGO

Ladies and Gentlemen:

At the request ofthe Commissioner of Planning and Development, I transmit herewith ordinances authorizing the sale of city-owned property.

Your favorable consideration of these ordinances will be appreciated.

Mayor

Very truly yours,

ORDINANCE

WHEREAS, the City of Chicago (the "City") is a home rule unit of government by virtue of the provisions of Article VII, Section 6(e) ofthe Constitution of the State of Illinois of 1970, and, as such, may exercise any power and perform any function pertaining to its government and affairs; and

WHEREAS, the City Council ofthe City (the "Citv Council") finds that there is a lack of sufficient open space in the City for recreational and aesthetic uses, and as a result there is a need to develop small open spaces as parks, gardens and natural areas for public use for the benefit of the citizens of the City; and

WHEREAS, the Chicago Plan Commission ("CPC"), the Chicago Park District and the City Council have previously prepared and approved that certain planning document entitled, "CitySpace: An Open Space Plan For Chicago," dated January 1998 (the "Open Space Plan"), which sets forth certain goals and objectives for increasing open space in the City; and

WHEREAS, the Open Space Plan sets a minimum standard of two acres of open space per 1,000 residents in each community area by 2010; and

WHEREAS, the South Lawndale Community Area has been identified as having the second highest open space need in the City with its 78.09 acre deficiency; and

WHEREAS, the Lower West Side Community Area has been identified as having a 27.22 acre deficiency with respect to its open space need; and

WHEREAS, on April 1, 1998, the City Council adopted the Open Space Impact Fee Ordinance codified at Chapter 18 of Title 16 (the "Open Space Ordinance") of the Municipal Code of Chicago to address the need for additional public space and recreational facilities for the benefit ofthe residents of newly created residential developments in the City; and

WHEREAS, the Open Space Ordinance authorizes, among other things, the collection of fees from residential developments that create new dwelling units without contributing a proportionate share of open space and recreational facilities for the benefit of their residents as part of the overall development (the "Fee-Paying Developments"); and

WHEREAS, pursuant to the Open Space Ordinance, the Department of Finance ("DOF") has collected fees derived from the Fee-Paying Developments (the "Open Space Fees") and has deposited those fees in separate funds, each fund corresponding to the Community Area (as defined in the Open Space Ordinance), in which each of the Fee-Paying Developments is located and from which the Open Space Fees were collected; and

WHEREAS, the Department of Planning and Development ("DPD") has determined that the Fee-Paying Developments built in the Lower West Side Community Area have deepened the

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already significant deficits of open space in the Lower West Side Community Area, which deficits were documented in the Open Space Plan; and

WHEREAS, the City Council, by ordinances adopted on April 22, 2009 and published in the Journal of Proceedings ofthe City Council for such date at pages 57326 through 57410, has approved a redevelopment plan and project (the "Plan") for the Little Village East Tax Increment Financing (the "Area") pursuant to the Illinois Tax Increment Allocation Redevelopment Act, as amended (65 ILCS 5/11-74.4-1 et seq,., (the "Act")), has designated the Area as a "redevelopment project area" under the Act, and has adopted tax increment financing for the Area; and

WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the establishment of additional public open space and public parks is essential to the general health, safety and welfare ofthe City; and

WHEREAS, the City owns the real property identified on Exhibit A attached hereto and made a part hereof (the "South Lawndale Property"), which is located in the Area, and the real property identified on Exhibit B attached hereto and made a part hereof (the "Lower West Side Property", and together with the South Lawndale Property, collectively, the "Property"); and

WHEREAS, pursuant to an ordinance adopted by the City Council on March 26, 1996, and published at pages 18970 to 18979 in the Journal of Proceedings of the City Council of such date (the "NeighborSpace Ordinance"), the City Council approved the establishment of NeighborSpace, an Illinois not-for-profit corporation, as a collaboration among the City, the Chicago Park District and the Cook County Forest Preserve District to address the lack of sufficient open space in the City for recreational and aesthetic uses; and

WHEREAS, NeighborSpace was incorporated under the laws of the State of Illinois as a not-for-profit corporation on May 29, 1996, organized exclusively for charitable, scientific and educational purposes including, but not limited to, the preservation of open space and parks within the City; and

WHEREAS, the NeighborSpace Ordinance authorizes the City to sell or lease real property to NeighborSpace for use as open space benefiting the citizens of the City, subject to the approval of the City Council; and

WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 13-058-21, adopted by the CPC on September 19, 2013, the CPC recommended the sale ofthe Lower West Side Property to NeighborSpace; and

WHEREAS, the City desires to grant NeighborSpace impact fee funds to pay or reimburse NeighborSpace for a Phase II site assessment, remediation and installation of water, a fence and an arbor on the Lower West Side Property (the "Proiect"); and

WHEREAS, DPD desires to provide to NeighborSpace Open Space Fees in amounts not to exceed $75,000 for the Project; and

WHEREAS, the Open Space Ordinance requires that the Open Space Fees be used for open space acquisition and capital improvements, which provide a direct and material benefit to the new development from which the fees are collected; and

WHEREAS, the Open Space Ordinance requires that the Open Space Fees be expended within the same or a contiguous Community Area from which they were collected alter a legislative finding by the City Council that the expenditure of the Open Space Fees will directly and materially benefit the developments from which the Open Space Fees were collected; and

WHEREAS, DPD has determined that the use of the Open Space Fees to fund the Project will provide a direct and material benefit to each of the Fee-Paying Developments from which the Open Space Fees were collected; and

WHEREAS, DPD has determined that Open Space Fees to be used for the purposes set forth herein have come from the specific funds set up by DOF for the Lower West Side Community Area, in which the Fee-Paying Developments are located and from which the Open Space Fees were collected; and

WHEREAS, DPD has recommended that the City Council approve the use of the Open Space Fees for the purposes set forth herein through this ordinance; and

WHEREAS, DPD has recommended that the City Council make a finding that the expenditure of the Open Space Fees as described herein will directly and materially benefit the Fee-Paying Developments from which the Open Space Fees were collected; and

WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 13-059-21, adopted by the CPC on September 19, 2013, the CPC recommended the sale ofthe South Lawndale Property to NeighborSpace; and

WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 13-CDC-31, adopted on September 10, 2013, the Community Development Commission authorized DPD to advertise its intent to negotiate a sale of the South Lawndale Property with NeighborSpace for open space; and

WHEREAS, public notices advertising the proposed sale appeared in the Sun-Times on September 22, and October 6 and 20, 2013; and

WFIEREAS, no alternative proposals were received by the City prior to the deadline set forth in such advertisements; and

WHEREAS, the City desires to convey the South Lawndale Property to NeighborSpace for use as public open space, including, without limitation, the management and maintenance of a community garden to be known as the "Troy Street Garden"; and

WHEREAS, the City desires to convey the Lower West Side Property to NeighborSpace for use as public open space, including, without limitation, the management and maintenance of a community garden to be known as the "Roots and Rays Garden"; and

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WHEREAS, the City Council finds that such conveyances are consistent with the goals and objectives of the Open Space Plan, which, among other things, specifies that parks, open spaces and other community facilities should be located within walking distance of residential developments; and

WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the conveyance ofthe South Lawndale Property is consistent with the Plan for the Area; and

WHEREAS, the. - City Council finds that the conveyance of the Property to NeighborSpace for use as public open space use will help alleviate the public open space shortage in the South Lawndale Community Area and the Lower West Side Community Area and is in the best interests of the City; now therefore,

BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICAGO:

SECTION 1. The foregoing recitals, findings and statements of fact are hereby adopted as the findings of the City Council.

SECTION 2. The City hereby approves the conveyance of the Property to NeighborSpace for the sum of One Dollar ($1.00) per parcel.

SECTION 3. The Mayor or his proxy is authorized to execute, and the City Clerk is authorized to attest, a quitclaim deed (or quitclaim deeds) conveying the Property to NeighborSpace. The quitclaim deed(s) shall include the following covenant running with the land, or language substantially similar and acceptable to the Corporation Counsel:

NeighborSpace shall allow the Property to be used only as open space. The City, acting through the Commissioner of the City's Department of Planning and Development, or any successor department thereto, shall have authority to release this covenant upon the request of NeighborSpace. If NeighborSpace allows the Property to be used for any purpose other than open space without first obtaining a release of this covenant, the City may re-enter and take possession of the Property, terminate the estate conveyed to NeighborSpace, and revest title to the Property in the City. Furthermore, with respect to the South Lawndale Property, NeighborSpace shall allow the Property to be used only for a use consistent with the City's Little Village East Redevelopment Plan until such plan expires.

SECTION 4. The City Council hereby finds that the expenditure of the Open Space Fees will directly and materially benefit the residents of those Fee-Paying Developments from which the Open Space Fees were collected and approves the use of the Open Space Fees for the purposes described herein.

SECTION 5. The Commissioner of DPD (the "Commissioner') and a designee of the Commissioner are each hereby authorized, subject to the approval of the Corporation Counsel to

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enter into an agreement with NeighborSpace in connection herewith, containing such terms as the Commissioner deems necessary, and to provide Open Space Fees proceeds to NeighborSpace in an aggregate amount not to exceed $75,000, from the Lower West Side Community Area Open Space Fee Fund to pay for expenses permitted under the Open Space Ordinance.

SECTION 6. Open Space Fees in the amount of $75,000 from the Lower West Side Community Area Open Space Fee Fund are hereby appropriated for the purposes described herein.

SECTION 7. If any provision of this ordinance shall be held to be invalid or unenforceable for any reason, the invalidity or unenforceability of such provision shall not affect any of the other provisions of this ordinance.

SECTION 8. All ordinances, resolutions, motions or orders in conflict with this ordinance are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict.

SECTION 9. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect immediately upon its passage and approval.

Exhibit A - Legal Description of South Lawndale Property Exhibit B - Legal Description of Lower West Side Property

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EXHIBIT A

LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF SOUTH LAWNDALE PROPERTY

(SUBJECT TO FINAL SURVEY AND TITLE COMMITMENT)

LOTS 18, 19, 20, 21, 22 AND THE WEST HALF OF THE VACATED ALLEY LYING BETWEEN THE NORTH LINE OF LOT 22 AND THE SOUTH LINE OF THE NORTH 3 FEET OF LOT 20 EXTENDED EAST; ALL IN BLOCK 10 IN THE SUBDIVISION OF BLOCKS 1, 2, 3, 8, 9, 10, 11, 20 AND 21 IN SUPERIOR COURT PARTITION OF THE WEST '/₂ OF THE SOUTHWEST % OF SECTION 25, TOWNSHIP 39 NORTH, RANGE 13 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS.

COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 2727 SOUTH TROY STREET

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS

PERMANENT INDEX NO.: 16-25-304-009-0000

EXHIBIT B

LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF LOWER WEST SIDE PROPERTY

(SUBJECT TO FINAL SURVEY AND TITLE COMMITMENT)

LOTS 29, 30 AND 31 IN LARNED & WALKER'S SUBDIVISION OF BLOCK 12 IN JOHNSTON & LEE'S SUBDIVISION OF THE SOUTHWEST ^lA OF SECTION 20, TOWNSHIP 39 NORTH, RANGE 14 EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS.

COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 1523 WEST CULLERTON STREET

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS

PERMANENT INDEX NO.: 17-20-318-016-0000

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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:

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Check ONE ofthe following three boxes:

Indicate whether the Disclosing Party submitting this EDS is:

|M the Applicant

[ ] 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:

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:

B. Business address ofthe Disclosing Party:

Telephone: }>\Vt Fax: ??? W O W<\ Email:^e\|)ttft»tgL©AI^l,b^ - Sftoce.
Name of contact person: ^>/7 lf<Ap\\#.t\vl_ .__
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):

C 1~Vn S<xU_ of Iriou fcixsi?;o*Jl j[<Ws Qavrk^ property IbozjoJl ^Jh

Which City agency or department is requesting this EDS? }4tius ira Ecd A 6nuc Po. if ■£ Ib^>tw e

If the Matter is a contract being handled by the City's Department of Procurement Services, please complete the following:

Specification # and Contract #

Ver. 01-01-12

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SECTION II -- DISCLOSURE OF OWNERSHIP INTERESTS

A. NATURE OF THE DISCLOSING PARTY 1. Indicate the nature ofthe Disclosing Party:

Person f] Limited liability company

Publicly registered business corporation [ ] Limited liability partnership

Privately held business corporation [ ] Joint venture

Sole proprietorship '^^Not-for-profit corporation

General partnership (Is the not-for-profit corporation also a 501(c)(3))?

Limited partnership J^Yes [ ) No

Trust [ 1 Other (please specify)

2. For legal entities, the state (or foreign country) of incorporation or organization, if applicable:

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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?

[ 1 Yes [ ] No y^rf/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 ofthe entity. NOTE: For not-for-profit corporations, also list below all members, if any, which arc legal entities. If there are no such members, write "no members." For trusts, estates or other similar entities, list below the legal titleholdcr(s).

Ifthe 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

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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

SECTION III - BUSINESS RELATIONSHIPS WITH CITY ELECTED OFFICIALS

Has the Disclosing Party had a "business relationship," as defined in Chapter 2-156 ofthe Municipal Code, with any City elected official in the 12 months before the date this EDS is signed?

[ ] Yes p(No

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 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.

Ifthe 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)

^^heclc 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 ofthe Disclosing Party been declared in arrearage on any child support obligations by any Illinois court of competent jurisdiction?

[ ] Yes [ ] No TSl^⁰ 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?

f ] Yes [ 1 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 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.1. of this EDS:

1. 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;
2. 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;
3. 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;
4. 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
5. 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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Mcither 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:

1. 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;
2. 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
3. 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 ofthe following lists maintained by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the U.S. Department ofthe 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) ofthe 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 Ihe City of Chicago (if none, indicate with "N/A" or "none").

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9. To the best ofthe 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)

f 1 is ^is not

a "financial institution" as defined in Section 2-32-455(b) ofthe Municipal Code.

Ifthe 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. Wc 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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Ifthe 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 ofthe Municipal Code have the same meanings when used in this Part D.

1. 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

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.

/\ 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:

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

I. 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):

(If no explanation appears or begins on the lines above, or ifthe 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. I. 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 ot" 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

Ifthe 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 I. 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.cirvofchicago.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, aud 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.

E. 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 ofthe 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 ofthe 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.l. and F.2. above and will not, without the prior written consent ofthe 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.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: (1) warrants that he/she is authorized to execute this EDS and Appendix A (if applicable) on behalf ofthe 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.

(Print or type name of Disclosing Party)

By:

(Sign here)

(Print or type name of person signing)

(Print or type title of person signing)

Signed and sworn to before me on (date)

at d(To/C County, J. (/ _{ a 6 i S (state).

Commission expires: / <9- 0 'p-Olfy.

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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 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 (I) all executive officers of the Disclosing Party listed in Section II.B.1 .a., if die Disclosing Party is a corporation; all partners of the Disclosing Party, ifthe 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 ofthe Disclosing Party, ifthe 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 (I) the name and tide of such person, (2) the name ofthe 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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Secretnry Edward K. Uhlir Program Director Millennium Park, Inc.

V.'iilly ijli-i'.lilJ

Shemuel B. Israel, DC Healthy Habits By Design

Treasurer

Cynthia A. Bergmann Attorney

Freeborn & Peters, LLC

Chris Slattery

Director of Planning & Development Forest Preserve District of Cook County

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Christy Webber President

Christy Webber Landscapes

Elizabeth White

Director, Chicago Area Office

The Trust for Public Land

Ex Officio Directors

Arnold Randall Michael P. Kelly

General Superintendent Superintendent

Forest Preserve District of Cook County Chicago Park District

Non-Voting Directors

Elvia Rodrigues Ochoa Neighborhood Programs Director Openlands

Kathy Dickhut

Deputy Commissioner

Dept. of Housing and Economic Dev.

Executive Director

Ben Helphand Executive Director NeighborSpace

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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 ofthe following three boxes:

Indicate whether the Disclosing Party submitting this EDS is:

fttf the Applicant

[ ] 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:

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:

B. Business address of the Disclosing Party:

Telephone: Ul'Sl^-h\Xr Fax: EifiaihMtety W^/tgi^W-Sp«v
Name of contact person: ^>g>7 J/aJipkilfld^ ._
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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G. Which City agency or department is requesting this EDS? HousjA^ c^aJ? C- tr-g/^/hfi

Ifthe Matter is a contract being handled by the City's Department of Procurement Services, please complete the following:

Specification # and Contract # .

Ver. 01-01-12

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SECTION II - DISCLOSURE OF OWNERSHIP INTERESTS

A. NATURE OF THE DISCLOSING PARTY

1. Indicate the nature of the Disclosing Party:

) Person [ ] Limited liability company

) Publicly registered business corporation [ ] Limited liability partnership

] Privately held business corporation [ ] Joint venture

] Sole proprietorship '^4^ot-for-profit corporation

] General partnership (Is the not-for-profit corporation also a 501(c)(3))?

] Limited partnership J^Ycs [ j No

] Trust [] Other (please specify)

2. For legal entities, the state (or foreign country) of incorporation or organization, if applicable:

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 [ ] No y^/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 titlcholdcr(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

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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, [f 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

SECTION III ~ BUSINESS RELATIONSHIPS WITH CITY ELECTED OFFICIALS

Has the Disclosing Party had a "business relationship," as defined in Chapter 2-156 ofthe Municipal Code, with any City elected official in the 12 months before the date this EDS is signed?

[]Yes p(No

If yes, please identify below the name(s) of such City elected official(s) and describe such rclationship(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 ofthe 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: (I) a not-for-profit entity, on an unpaid basts, 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.

Ifthe 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 ra!c" or "t.b.d." is

not an acceptable 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

Has any person who directly or indirectly owns 10% or more ofthe Disclosing Party been declared in arrearage on any child support obligations by any Illinois court of competent jurisdiction?

[ ] Yes [ ] No Ki^o person directly or indirectly owns 10% or more ofthe

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 [ 1 No

FURTHER CERTIFICATIONS

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The Disclosing Party and, ifthe Disclosing Party is a legal entity, all of those persons or entities identified in Section II.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 ofthe 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:

1. 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;
2. 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
3. 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) ofthe 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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Ifthe 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").

/T Q r\Q_~

9. To the best ofthe Disclosing Party's knowledge after reasonable inquiry, the following is^

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 dale 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 520 per recipient (if none, indicate

with "N/A" or "none"). As to any gift listed below, please also list the name ofthe City recipient.

flOJxS^,

C. CERTIFICATION OF STATUS AS FINANCIAL INSTITUTION

The Disclosing Party certifies that the Disclosing Party (check one)

f 1 is ^is not

a "financial institution" as defined in Section 2-32-455(b) ofthe Municipal Code.

Ifthe 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 IcndcT as defined in Chapter 2-32 of the Municipal Code. Wc 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."

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[f 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 ofthe 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 j)^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.

I. 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 I above, the

SECTION VI ~ CERTIFICATIONS FOR FEDERALLY FUNDED MATTERS

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):

(If no explanation appears or begins on the lines above, or if the letters "NA" or ifthe 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. 1. 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 ofthe 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) ofthe 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

Is the Disclosing Party the Applicant?

[ ] Yes [ 1 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 I. 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 contractor 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.orR/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, aud 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.

E. 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. Ifthe 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 ofthe 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 ofthe Municipal Code.

The Disclosing Party represents and warrants that:

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F.l. 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.

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: (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.

(Printoxt^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

(Sign here) (Print or type name of person signing) (Print or type title of person signing)

SALLY E. R4MANN

Signed and sworn to before me on (date)

at Goy/C County, J_ / / _f n o < S (state).

Notary Public.

Commission expires: / <9- O ^20)*^.

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CITY OF CHICAGO ECONOMIC DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AND AFFIDAVIT

APPENDIX A

FAMILIAL RELATIONSHIPS WITH ELECTED CITY OFFICIALS AND DEPARTMENT HEADS

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 ofthe 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 die Disclosing Party is a corporation; all partners of the Disclosing Party, ifthe 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 ofthe Disclosing Party, ifthe 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?

[ 1 Yes

If yes, please identify below (I) the name and title of such person, (2) the name ofthe 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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NeighborSpace Board of Directors 2013

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President

Gia Biagi Chief of Staff

Office of the Chief Executive Officer Chicago Park District

John Baird Chairman

Baird & Warner, Inc.

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Deborah Sims

Commissioner, District 5

Forest Preserve District of Cook County

Michelle T. Boone Commissioner

Dept of Cultural Affairs and Special Events

Walter Burnett Alderman. 27'" Ward

Secretary

Edward K. Uhlir Program Director Millennium Park, Inc.

Shemuel B. Israel, DC Healthy Habits By Design

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Treasurer

Cynthia A. Bergmann Attorney

Freeborn & Peters, LLC

Chris Slattery

Director of Planning & Development Forest Preserve District of Cook County

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Erika Allen Commissioner Chicago Park District

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Christy Webber President

Christy Webber Landscapes

Elizabeth White

Director, Chicago Area Office

The Trust for Public Land

Ex Officio Directors

Arnold Randall

General Superintendent

Forest Preserve District of Cook County

Michael P. Kelly Superintendent Chicago Park District

Non-Voting Directors

El via Rodrigues Ochoa Neighborhood Programs Director Openlands

Kathy Dickhut

Deputy Commissioner

Dept. of Housing and Economic Dev.

Executive Director

Ben Helphand Executive Director NeighborSpace

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