OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
CITY OF CHICAGO
LORI E. LIGHTFOOT
MAYOR
June 17.2020
TO THE HONORABLE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICAGO
Ladies and Gentlemen:
At the request ofthe Commissioner of Assets, Information and Services, I transmit herewith an ordinance amending Section 2-51-050 ofthe Municipal Code regarding digital availability of city programs and services.
Your favorable consideration of this ordinance will be appreciated.
Very truly yours
ORDINANCE
WHEREAS, The City of Chicago (the "City") is a home rule unit of government as defined in Article Vll, Section 6(a) ofthe Illinois Constitution; and
WHEREAS, As a home rule unit of government, the City may exercise any power and perform any function pertaining to its government and affairs; and
WHEREAS, The management, structure, powers, and functions of its departments and agencies is a matter pertaining to the government and affairs of the City; now, therefore,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICAGO:
SECTION 1. Section 2-51-050 ofthe Municipal Code of Chicago is hereby amended by deleting the language struck through and adding the language underscored, as follows:
2-51-050 Commissioner of Assets, Information, and Services - Powers and duties -Rulemaking.
(a) Duties and responsibilities. The Commissioner of Assets, Information, and Services shall have the following duties and responsibilities:
(Omitted text is not affected by this ordinance)
(53) To enter into agreements to make City applications available for download on digital application distribution platforms, and for the mass transmission of messages concerning City programs, services, and announcements through electronic communications, non-limiting examples of which include text messaging and e-mail. The Commissioner may enter into such agreements, which may include terms as are useful, customary and appropriate for such agreements in the industry, including but not limited to indemnification of such platforms. Notwithstanding any provision of this Code to the contrary, any contracts entered into pursuant to this subsection shall be solely on such terms and conditions as are acceptable to the Commissioner. Such agreements shall be subject to approval of the Corporation Counsel as to form and legality; and
SECTION 2. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect upon passage and approval.