OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
CITY OF CHICAGO
LORI E. LIGHTFOOT
MAYOR
April 27, 2022
TO THE HONORABLE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICAGO
Ladies and Gentlemen:
At the request ofthe Commissioner of Aviation, I transmit herewith an ordinance authorizing the execution of concession agreements for services at O'Hare International Airport.
Your favorable consideration of this ordinance will be appreciated.
Very truly yours,
ORDINANCE
WHEREAS, the City of Chicago ("City") is a home rule unit of government as defined in Article VII, ยง6(a) ofthe Illinois Constitution, and, as such, may exercise any power and perform any function pertaining to its government and affairs; and
WHEREAS, the City owns and operates Chicago O'Hare International Airport ("Airport") and possesses the power and authority to lease its premises and facilities and to grant other rights and privileges with respect thereto; and
WHEREAS, the Airport provides its employees, airport-tenants' employees, air earner passengers, and members ofthe public with many amenities, such as shopping, dining, and other service needs; and
WHEREAS, to provide first-class service and a broad variety of quality concessions to passengers and employees and business opportunities for airport concessions disadvantaged business enterprises, the City issued a request for proposals that included five (5) packages totaling eight (8) locations to provide additional food, beverage, and retail offerings in Terminal 3 and Terminal 5 ofthe Airport; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to enter into lease and license agreements (each an "Agreement") with each of Host International, Inc.; MRG Chicago, LLC; and Chicago Hospitality Partners, LLC (each a "Concessionaire"), for the respective Concessionaire to operate one or more food and beverage or specialty retail and travel essential concessions at the Airport substantially in the form of agreements attached hereto as Exhibits A-1 through A-3, respectively; and
WHEREAS, to enhanc...
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