LORI E. LIGHTFOOT
MAYOR
OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
CITY OF CHICAGO
February 1, 2023
TO THE HONORABLE. THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICAGO
Ladies and Gentlemen:
At the request ofthe Commissioner of Cultural Affairs and Special Events, I transmit herewith the 2023 annual special events ordinance.
Your favorable consideration ofthis ordinance will be appreciated.
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Very truly yours,
ORDINANCE
WHEREAS, The City of Chicago (the "City") is a home rule unit of government as defined in Section 6(a), Article VII ofthe 1970 Constitution ofthe State of Illinois and, as such, may exercise any power and perform any function pertaining to its government and affairs; and
WHEREAS, The City, through the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events ("DCASE"), sponsors and conducts unparalleled exhibits, programs, festivals and cultural and entertainment events as further described by this ordinance (collectively "Events") in City facilities managed by DCASE and other City departments and throughout the City's streets, parks and neighborhoods; and
WHEREAS, The Events promote the public interest by providing vital recreation for the citizens of the City and from around the world, enhancing the cultural life of the City, and bringing together large numbers of people from every segment of society to meet and share in common social experiences in celebration of the City; and
WHEREAS, The City Council wishes to confer supplemental authority relating to the management and execution of Events, and also to vest the Commissioner with contracting authority important to the functioning of DCASE, including the operation of retail shops at DCASE's facilities, and the authority to buy, maintain, and restore art, all as specified in this ordinance; now, therefore,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICAGO:
SECTION 1. The above recitals are made a part of this ordinance as though fully set forth herein.
SECTION 2. DCASE is authorized to sponsor and produc...
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