OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
CITY OF CHICAGO
RAHM EMANUEL
MAYOR
January 23, 2019
TO THE HONORABLE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICAGO
Ladies and Gentlemen:
At the request of the Commissioner of Cultural Affairs and Special Events, I transmit herewith an ordinance amending Sections 2-28-030 and 10-36-140 of the Municipal Code regarding grants of services and facility management.
Your favorable consideration of this ordinance will be appreciated.
Mayor
Very truly yours,
ORDINANCE
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICAGO:
SECTION 1. Section 2-28-030 of the Municipal Code of Chicago is hereby amended by adding the language underscored, and by deleting the language struck through, as follows:
2-28-030 Commissioner - Powers and duties.
The duties and powers of the commissioner shall be as follows:
(Omitted text is unaffected by this ordinance)
(m) To negotiate and execute on behalf of the e4ty City lease agreements, rental agreements, rights-of-entry or other agreements authorizing the use or occupancy by others of any city-owned property or facility owned, leased, or otherwise controlled by the City and managed by the department Department.
SECTION 2. Section 10-36-140 of the Municipal Code of Chicago is hereby amended by adding the language underscored, and by deleting the language struck through, as follows:
10-36-140 Millennium Park.
(Omitted text is unaffected by this ordinance)
(e) The commissioner is authorized to accept grants of funds, services, and of other tangible and intangible assets pertaining to the Park, and in connection with the acceptance of such funds, services and assets, the commissioner is authorized to enter into and execute such ancillary agreements on behalf of the City as may be necessary or appropriate, which agreements may include indemnification by the City and right of entry.
SECTION 3. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect following due passage and approval.