s U BSTJiyi E ORDINANCE
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICAGO: \
SECTION 1. Title 4 of the Municipal Code of Chicago is hereby amended by adding a new Chapter 4-76, as follows:
CHAPTER 4-76 CHILD CARE INSTITUTION
4-76-010 Definitions.
For purposes of this Chapter, the following definitions shall apply:
"Institution" means a child care institution as defined in Section 2.06 of the Child Care Act of 1969, codified at 225 ILCS 10/2.06, and operating within the City of Chicago.
"Departments" means the Department of Buildings, the Department of Public Health, and the Chicago Fire Department.
4-76-020 Notice.
Each Institution shall provide the Departments all of the following information: (1) the name, address, e-mail, and mobile telephone number for a contact person(s) responsible for administering, supervising or managing each Institution location within the City; (2) the address of every such Institution; (3) the average number of children housed at every such Institution; and (4) the average age groups of children housed in every such Institution categorized as: (i) birth to 2 years old; (ii) 3 to 8 years old; (iii) 9 to 12 years old; and (iv) 12 to 18 years old.
Each Institution shall provide such other information as reasonably requested by the Departments to enable them to effectively carry out their duties provided for in this Chapter. Provided, however, that no Institution shall be required to provide information in violation of either a governing contract with a state or federal government agency, or that is required or permitted to be withheld from disclosure by state or federal laws applicable to such Institution. The City shall adhere to any confidentiality requirements imposed by state or federal law applicable to information provided by an Institution.
4-76-030 Inspection.
Upon receiving from an Institution the notice provided for in Section 4-76-020, the Departments shall establish and carry out a coordinated inspection schedule, providing for periodic inspections. The schedule shall be sufficient to ensure public safety and welfare in light of the size and nature of the Institution.
4-76-040 Penalty.
In addition to any other applicable penalty provided for in the Code for violations of safety, sanitation, health or other requirements, any Institution that violates this Chapter shall be subject to a fine of not less than $500.00 nor more than $1,000.00 for each offense. Each day that a violation continues shall constitute a separate and distinct offense.
Edward M. Burke AldermarV 14th Ward
SECTION 2. This ordinance s'hall be in full force and effect following its passage and publication, and^tjall apply to Institution locations both existing^pn, and effective date
Daniel Solis " Alderman, 25th Ward
CHICAGO July 25, 2018
To the President and Members of the City Council:
Your Committee on Finance having had under consideration a substitute ordinance
concerning the authority to approve an amendment to Title 4 of the Municipal Code of Chicago by adding a new Chapter 4-76 regarding child welfare agencies.
Having had the same under advisement, begs leave to report and recommend that your Honorable Body pass the proposed substitute Ordinance Transmitted Herewith.
This recommendation was concurred in by (a (viva voce vote
of members of the committee with dissenting vote(s)
Respectfully submitted
Chairman