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MUNICIPAL CODE OF CHICAGO
TITLE 1 GENERAL PROVISIONS
TITLE 2 CITY GOVERNMENT AND ADMINISTRATION
CHAPTER 2-4 MAYOR
CHAPTER 2-8 CITY COUNCIL AND WARDS OF THE CITY
CHAPTER 2-12 CITY CLERK
CHAPTER 2-14 DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS
CHAPTER 2-16 ANIMAL CARE AND CONTROL*
CHAPTER 2-20 DEPARTMENT OF AVIATION
CHAPTER 2-21 RESERVED*
CHAPTER 2-22 DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS
CHAPTER 2-23 RESERVED*
CHAPTER 2-24 RESERVED*
CHAPTER 2-25 DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AFFAIRS AND CONSUMER PROTECTION
CHAPTER 2-26 RESERVED*
CHAPTER 2-28 DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL AFFAIRS AND SPECIAL EVENTS
CHAPTER 2-29 OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AND COMMUNICATIONS
CHAPTER 2-30 MULTIAGENCY REGULATION OF IMPLOSIONS*
CHAPTER 2-31 DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT*
CHAPTER 2-32 DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE
ARTICLE I. ORGANIZATION AND FUNCTIONS (2-32-010 et seq.)
ARTICLE II. FINANCIAL ACCOUNTS AND REPORTS (2-32-100 et seq.)
ARTICLE III. WORKING CAPITAL FUNDS (2-32-250 et seq.)
ARTICLE IV. PAYMENT OF CURRENT OBLIGATIONS (2-32-350 et seq.)
ARTICLE V. MUNICIPAL DEPOSITORIES (2-32-400 et seq.)
ARTICLE VI. INVESTMENT OF CITY FUNDS AND MUNICIPAL BONDS (2-32-515 et seq.)
ARTICLE VII. ACQUISITION OF REALTY AND SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS (2-32-625 et seq.)
ARTICLE VIII. GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS (2-32-680 et seq.)
ARTICLE IX. WATER REVENUE BONDS (2-32-770 et seq.)
ARTICLE X. INTERIM NOTES (2-32-900 et seq.)
ARTICLE XI. FINANCING OF COST OF RESIDENTIAL OWNERSHIP AND DEVELOPMENT (2-32-950 et seq.)
ARTICLE XII. FINANCING SEWER SYSTEM COSTS (2-32-1090 et seq.)
ARTICLE XIII. RIVERWALK FUND (2-32-1300 et seq.)
ARTICLE XIV. WORKERS’ COMPENSATION (2-32-1400 et seq.)
ARTICLE XV. POLICE AND FIRE MEDICAL AND HOSPITAL CARE (2-32-1500 et seq.)
ARTICLE XVI. HEALTH AND SAFETY COMPLIANCE PROGRAM (2-32-1600 et seq.)
ARTICLE XVII. ADMINISTRATIVE DEBT RELIEF (2-32-1700 et seq.)
CHAPTER 2-36 FIRE DEPARTMENT
CHAPTER 2-38 RESERVED*
CHAPTER 2-40 CITYWIDE LANGUAGE ACCESS TO ENSURE THE EFFECTIVE DELIVERY OF CITY SERVICES*
CHAPTER 2-44 DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING*
CHAPTER 2-45 DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
CHAPTER 2-48 RESERVED*
CHAPTER 2-50 DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY AND SUPPORT SERVICES
CHAPTER 2-51 DEPARTMENT OF FLEET AND FACILITY MANAGEMENT*
CHAPTER 2-52 RESERVED*
CHAPTER 2-53 CITY COUNCIL OFFICE OF FINANCIAL ANALYSIS*
CHAPTER 2-55 RESERVED*
CHAPTER 2-56 OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL
CHAPTER 2-57 RESERVED*
CHAPTER 2-60 DEPARTMENT OF LAW
CHAPTER 2-64 MUNICIPAL LIBRARIES
CHAPTER 2-68 DEPARTMENT OF TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION*
CHAPTER 2-70 RESERVED*
CHAPTER 2-72 RESERVED*
CHAPTER 2-74 DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES*
CHAPTER 2-76 RESERVED*
CHAPTER 2-78 CIVILIAN OFFICE OF POLICE ACCOUNTABILITY
CHAPTER 2-80 COMMUNITY COMMISSION FOR PUBLIC SAFETY AND ACCOUNTABILITY*
CHAPTER 2-84 DEPARTMENT OF POLICE
CHAPTER 2-92 DEPARTMENT OF PROCUREMENT SERVICES*
CHAPTER 2-96 OFFICE OF PUBLIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION*
CHAPTER 2-100 DEPARTMENT OF STREETS AND SANITATION*
CHAPTER 2-102 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
CHAPTER 2-106 DEPARTMENT OF WATER MANAGEMENT
CHAPTER 2-108 RESERVED*
CHAPTER 2-112 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
CHAPTER 2-116 ZONING AND EXAMINATION BOARDS
CHAPTER 2-120 COMMISSIONERS AND COMMISSIONS
CHAPTER 2-124 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
CHAPTER 2-132 RESERVED*
CHAPTER 2-140 PUBLIC BUILDING COMMISSION
CHAPTER 2-148 CHICAGO COMMITTEE ON URBAN OPPORTUNITY
CHAPTER 2-150 RESERVED*
CHAPTER 2-151 EMPOWERMENT ZONE / ENTERPRISE COMMUNITY COORDINATING COUNCIL
CHAPTER 2-152 OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES
CHAPTER 2-154 DISCLOSURE OF OWNERSHIP INTEREST IN ENTITIES
CHAPTER 2-156 GOVERNMENTAL ETHICS
CHAPTER 2-157 LARGE LOT PROGRAM
CHAPTER 2-158 SALE OF SURPLUS LAND
CHAPTER 2-159 ADJACENT NEIGHBORS LAND ACQUISITION PROGRAM
CHAPTER 2-160 RESERVED*
CHAPTER 2-164 PRIVATIZATION - TRANSPARENCY, ACCOUNTABILITY AND PERFORMANCE*
CHAPTER 2-165 DEBT TRANSACTIONS - TRANSPARENCY, ACCOUNTABILITY AND PERFORMANCE
CHAPTER 2-168 CHICAGO FAIR LABOR PRACTICES
CHAPTER 2-172 RESERVED*
CHAPTER 2-173 WELCOMING CITY ORDINANCE
CHAPTER 2-176 MUNICIPAL IDENTIFICATION CARD
CHAPTER 2-178 PROHIBITION ON PARTICIPATION IN REGISTRY PROGRAMS
TITLE 3 REVENUE AND FINANCE
TITLE 4 BUSINESSES, OCCUPATIONS AND CONSUMER PROTECTION
TITLE 5 HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
TITLE 6 HUMAN RIGHTS*
TITLE 7 HEALTH AND SAFETY
TITLE 8 OFFENSES AFFECTING PUBLIC PEACE, MORALS AND WELFARE
TITLE 9 VEHICLES, TRAFFIC AND RAIL TRANSPORTATION
TITLE 10 STREETS, PUBLIC WAYS, PARKS, AIRPORTS AND HARBORS
TITLE 11 UTILITIES AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
TITLE 12 RESERVED
TITLE 13 BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION
TITLE 14 RESERVED*
TITLE 14A ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS OF THE CHICAGO CONSTRUCTION CODES*
TITLE 14B BUILDING CODE*
TITLE 14C CONVEYANCE DEVICE CODE*
TITLE 14E ELECTRICAL CODE*
TITLE 14F FIRE PREVENTION CODE*
TITLE 14G FUEL GAS CODE*
TITLE 14M MECHANICAL CODE*
TITLE 14N 2022 ENERGY TRANSFORMATION CODE*
TITLE 14P PLUMBING CODE*
TITLE 14R BUILDING REHABILITATION CODE*
TITLE 14X MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR EXISTING BUILDINGS*
TITLE 15 FIRE PREVENTION
TITLE 16 LAND USE
TITLE 17 CHICAGO ZONING ORDINANCE
TITLE 18 BUILDING INFRASTRUCTURE
APPENDIX TO THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF CHICAGO (RESERVED)*
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Chicago Zoning Ordinance and Land Use Ordinance
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2-32-110 Accounting system – Auditing and reports.
   The books of account and all other public records and documents of the city relating to the finances shall conform to the classification of standard accounts established by the comptroller in an official manual of accounting which shall be published and kept always on file in the office of the comptroller. Appropriations made under any of the general classifications set forth in said official manual of accounting shall be deemed to be for the items in detail as set forth in said manual. The comptroller shall have power to establish subsidiary and supporting groups of standard accounts as he may deem expedient.
   All departments, bureaus, boards, officers and persons connected with the city government shall adopt and put into effect the system of accounting and auditing provided for, and are hereby required to make their reports and accounts conform to the classification herein provided for or as the same may hereafter be changed by the comptroller in conformity with the power conferred on him, and are also required to use the books and forms prescribed by the comptroller.
(Prior code § 7-13)
2-32-120 Reimbursements to the corporate fund.
   The budget director and the city comptroller shall determine, according to generally acceptable accounting practices, those expenses paid out of the corporate fund for services or expenses that are chargeable to other funds described in the annual appropriation ordinance. The corporate fund shall be reimbursed for such expenses from amounts appropriated for that purpose. In no event shall reimbursements from a fund exceed the appropriations made from that fund for that purpose.
(Added Coun. J. 12-11-91, p. 10832)
2-32-130 Reporting on bond transactions.
   The chief financial officer or the comptroller shall report in writing to the committee on finance, by the first business day of each January, April, July and October, regarding bonds (as defined herein) as follows: (i) for bonds issued during the immediately preceding quarter, the report shall describe the principal amounts, interest rates, maturities, redemption terms and prices for such bonds and any other determinations made by the chief financial officer or the comptroller pursuant to authority granted by the ordinance authorizing such bonds; and (ii) for bonds for which an authorizing ordinance has been adopted by the city council but which have not yet been issued, the report shall describe the plans, if any, to issue such bonds during the next quarter. As used in this section, the term "bonds" shall mean (i) the following types of bonds issued or to be issued by the City: general obligation bonds, tax increment revenue bonds, special assessment revenue bonds, airport revenue bonds, sales tax revenue bonds, motor fuel tax revenue bonds, water revenue bonds and wastewater transmission revenue bonds and (ii) any obligations issued or to be issued by a corporation, trust, or other entity established by the City pursuant to an ordinance adopted by the City Council on October 11, 2017 and in accordance with Division 13 of Article 8 of the Illinois Municipal Code, codified at 65 ILCS 5/8-13-5, et seq., for the limited purpose of issuing obligations for the benefit of the City.
(Added Coun. J. 1-13-16, p. 16268, § 22; Amend Coun. J. 10-5-16, p. 32565, § 22; Amend Coun. J. 10-11-17, p. 55903, § 7)
Editor's note – Coun. J. 12-4-02, p. 99026, § 1.3, repealed former § 2-32-130, which pertained to appropriations for bureau of sewers.
2-32-140 Treasurer's cash fund.
   There is hereby created a fund to be known as the treasurer's cash fund for the purpose of enabling the treasurer to pay in cash such warrants as may be presented to him for payment in cash. The mayor and comptroller are hereby authorized to draw warrants, from time to time, for such amounts as may, in the judgment of the comptroller and treasurer, be sufficient to meet the daily demand for that purpose. Such warrants shall be made payable to the treasurer, who is authorized to withdraw the amount therein stated from any active bank or banks and place such money to the credit of the treasurer's cash fund, and it shall be charged to such treasurer's cash fund which shall in turn be credited with the amounts of warrants paid in cash from said fund.
(Prior code § 7-15)
2-32-150 Equalization and transfer fund.
   There is hereby created a fund to be known as the equalization and transfer fund. For the purpose of facilitating the equalization or apportionment of the amounts of the balances on deposit with the several depositaries and the speedy transfer of money from one depositary to another in case of necessity, the mayor and comptroller are hereby authorized to draw warrants, from time to time, for such amounts as may in their judgment be necessary or advisable for the proper apportionment of the city deposits among its depositaries or for the protection of the city's interests. Such warrants shall be made payable to the city treasurer, and shall be chargeable to such equalization and transfer fund, which shall in turn be credited with the respective amounts thereof deposited with one or more of the other depositaries, as the case may be.
(Prior code § 7-16)
2-32-160 Comptroller – Records required.
   The comptroller shall keep, in a clear, methodical manner, a complete set of books, wherein shall be stated, among other things, the appropriations of the year for each distinct object and branch of expenditure, and also the receipts from each and every source of revenue, so far as he can ascertain the same.
(Prior code § 7-17)
2-32-170 Forms and records for city departments.
   The forms, ledgers, warrants, vouchers, books of account, and all other papers and records used in the various departments and boards of the city government in the transaction of all public business, when not otherwise prescribed by law, shall be such as the comptroller may from time to time prescribe.
(Prior code § 7-18)
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