OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
CITY OF CHICAGO
LORI E. LIGHTFOOT MAYOR
October 26. 2022
TO THE HONORABLE. THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CI TY OF CHICAGO
Ladies and Gentlemen:
At the request ofthe Corporation Counsel, I transmit herewith the 2023 Municipal Code Corrections Ordinance.
Your favorable consideration of this ordinance will be appreciated.
Very truly yours,
Mayor
CODE CORRECTION ORDINANCE"
WHEREAS, The City of Chicago is a home rule unit of government as defined in Article VII, Section 6(a) of the Illinois Constitution; and
WHEREAS, As a home rule unit of government, the City of Chicago may exercise any power and perform any function pertaining to its government and affairs; and
WHEREAS, From time to time, provisions ofthe Municipal Code are identified as being obsolete, erroneous, unworkable, or otherwise in need of correction; and
WHEREAS, Maintaining an up-to-date and accurate Municipal Code is a matter pertaining to the government and affairs of the City of Chicago; now, therefore,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OFTHE CITY OF CHICAGO:
SECTION 1. Section 2-45-040 ofthe Municipal Code of Chicago is hereby amended by deleting the language stricken through and by inserting the language underscored, as follows:
2-45-040 Commissioner of Planning and Development - Powers and duties.
(a) The Commissioner has the authority to:
(Omitted text is not affected by this ordinance)
expend legally available funds for the purpose of assisting the Chicago Housing Authority in maintaining and improving its property, including but not limited to, property repairs and rehabilitation, purchase and installation of fencing and other security measures and devices, nuisance abatement, playground construction and other site improvements. The Commissioner may enter into cooperative agreements with the Chicago Housing Authority when performing his the Commissioner's powers under this section. Such agreements shall not authorize the use of City funds for purposes of de...
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