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The Commissioner and the Department shall, respectively, assume all rights, powers, duties, obligations and responsibilities of the following: (1) the former Commissioner and Department of Community Development, and (2) the former Commissioner and Department of Zoning and Land Use Planning, including the rights, powers, duties and obligations of the former Commissioner serving ex officio as Zoning Administrator. All such personnel, books, records, property and funds relating to such powers transferred from such former departments are transferred to the Department. The Commissioner shall succeed such former commissioners in the administration of any federal, state, local or private grant or loan programs relating to such transferred powers. The Commissioner shall succeed to the rights and duties of such former commissioners under existing contracts, grant agreements, redevelopment agreements, leases, indentures or other agreements or ordinances. All rules issued by the former commissioners relating to such transferred powers in effect as of the effective date of this chapter shall remain in effect until amended or repealed by the Commissioner.
(Added Coun. J. 11-17-10, p. 106597, Art. IX, § 1; Amend Coun. J. 11-26-13, p. 67481, Art. I, § 2; Amend Coun. J. 11-14-18, p. 90308, Art. I, § 8)
The Commissioner is authorized to administer and review planned development ordinances, including any provisions of the Chicago Zoning Ordinance applicable to such ordinances and shall consult with the Commissioner of Housing with respect to any planned development that includes affordable units required under Sections 2-44-070, 2-44-080, 2-44-090, and 2-44-100 of the Municipal Code.
(Added Coun. J. 11-17-10, p. 106597, Art. IX, § 1; Amend Coun. J. 11-26-13, p. 67481, Art. I, § 2; Amend Coun. J. 11-14-18, p. 90308, Art. I, § 9)
In the performance of his duties, the Commissioner may consult with such units and agencies of local, state and federal government, and with such community organizations, labor and business organizations, professional and technical organizations and other groups and agencies as may provide assistance to the Department in the formulation and execution of the programs herein described.
(Added Coun. J. 11-17-10, p. 106597, Art. IX, § 1; Amend Coun. J. 11-26-13, p. 67481, Art. I, § 2; Amend Coun. J. 11-14-18, p. 90308, Art. I, § 10)
The Department shall include such divisions as may be necessary or desirable to enable the Commissioner to perform his duties. The Department shall furnish services necessary and proper to the functioning of the Community Development Commission, the Chicago Plan Commission, the Commission on Chicago Landmarks and such other offices and agencies as are appropriate.
(Added Coun. J. 11-17-10, p. 106597, Art. IX, § 1; Amend Coun. J. 11-26-13, p. 67481, Art. I, § 2; Amend Coun. J. 11-14-18, p. 90308, Art. I, § 11)
The Commissioner shall have the authority to designate any appropriate public participation process that will ensure the involvement of residents in the activities of the Department. Such process shall include the solicitation of advice, guidance and assistance from residents in the areas of activity in which the Department is involved.
(Added Coun. J. 11-17-10, p. 106597, Art. IX, § 1; Amend Coun. J. 11-14-18, p. 90308, Art. I, § 12; Amend Coun. J. 1-27-21, p. 26741, Art. II, § 3)
The Department shall promote the idea that genuine neighborhood revitalization requires strong human capital development and job growth. The Department will align services for essential employer physical needs with services supporting employee human capital development, working with both simultaneously to grow and diversify the Chicago economy.
The Department shall identify opportunities for a workforce development component, activities and initiatives within economic development projects and programs, such as within agreements between the City and Chicago businesses as part of redevelopment or planned development agreements. This component may include working with the Department of Family and Support Services for the leveraging of funds through the Workforce Investment Act or successor federal Acts to provide worker training and recruitment activities to the business community.
(Added Coun. J. 11-17-10, p. 106597, Art. IX, § 1; Amend Coun. J. 11-14-18, p. 90308, Art. I, § 13)
The Commissioner shall have the authority to charge fees in the amount specified and as provided in this section for the processing of program applications and administration and closing costs: (1) of programs administered by the Department, and (2) relating to the sale of City-owned property. Such fees shall be made payable to the Department of Finance. The fees shall be nonrefundable and shall not guarantee approval of an application or adequacy of funding. The amount of such fees shall be as follows:
Loans:
Micro Loan Program
– Application fee: $100.00
– Closing fee (due at closing): $250.00
– Application fee: $100.00
– Closing fee (due at closing): $250.00
Amendments/modifications to Urban Development Action Grants and Illinois Development Action Grants (including subordination and refinancing requests)
– Administration fee (due at time of City’s approval of request): $1,000.00 or 2% of the outstanding principal balance (whichever is greater)
– Administration fee (due at time of City’s approval of request): $500.00 or 2% of the outstanding principal balance (whichever is greater)
– Administration fee (due at time of City’s approval of request): $1,000.00 or 2% of the outstanding principal balance (whichever is greater)
– Administration fee (due at time of City’s approval of request): $500.00 or 2% of the outstanding principal balance (whichever is greater)
Tax Increment Financing Bonds:
– Up to $3,000,000.00: $60,000.00
– Over $3,000,000.00: $60,000.00
plus 1.5% of the principal amount over $3,000,000.00
– Over $3,000,000.00: $60,000.00
plus 1.5% of the principal amount over $3,000,000.00
Development Assistance Program:
Commercial Facade Rebate Program
– Application fee: $50.00
– Application fee: $50.00
Industrial Facade Rebate Program
– Application fee: $100.00
– Application fee: $100.00
Business Infrastructure Assistance (small)
– Application fee $ 100.00
– Application fee $ 100.00
Business Infrastructure Assistance (large)
– Application fee: $200.00
– Application fee: $200.00
Commercial Area Signage Program
– Application fee: $25.00
– Application fee: $25.00
Security Rebate Program
– Application fee: $25.00
– Application fee: $25.00
The processing of applications for the programs specified in this section shall be contingent on the payment of the fees specified.
The Commissioner may also specify that certain project and land sale-related out-of-pocket expenses, such as recording and filing fees, title search fees, appraisal fees and credit report charges, shall be the responsibility of the applicant or purchaser, as applicable.
(Added Coun. J. 11-17-10, p. 106597, Art. IX, § 1; Amend Coun. J. 11-16-11, p. 13798, Art. I, § 2; Amend Coun. J. 11-14-18, p. 90308, Art. I, § 14; Amend Coun. J. 11-20-19, p. 9510, Art. III, § 2)
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