Committee on Special Events, Cultural Affairs and Recreation · Mar 13, 2026
Fridayat least 23 min3 officials identified3 public speakers3 agenda itemsRoll call: 13 present, 5 absent (clerk)Video: Vimeo
The committee took up an ordinance for expenditure of open space impact fee funds for a turf field at Frank W. Riley Elementary School, presented by the Department of Planning and Development.
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- 28:00Expenditure of Open Space Impact Fee funds for outdoor space improvements at Nettelhorst Elementary School at 3252 N Broadway
- 23:01Expenditure of Open Space Impact Fee funds for outdoor space improvements at Disney II Magnet Elementary School, 3815 N Kedvale Ave
- 20:18Expenditure of Open Space Impact Fee funds for development of turf field at Frank W. Reilly Elementary School, 3650 W School St
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- The committee took up an ordinance for expenditure of open space impact fee funds for a turf field at Frank W. Riley Elementary School, presented by the Department of Planning and Development.20:18
Who spoke
3 officials identified · talk time, most first.
- Nicholas SposatoChair · Ward 38 · 6.5 minFirst speaks at 9:47
- Ruth CruzWard 30 · 1.5 minFirst speaks at 26:01
- Bennett R. LawsonWard 44 · 1.0 minFirst speaks at 30:01
Roll call: 13 present, 5 absent. From the clerkPublic comment: 3 speakers.
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Hamlet, “Committee on Special Events, Cultural Affairs and Recreation, Mar 13, 2026: Chicago.” https://cities.myhamlet.com/chicago/special-events-cultural-affairs-and-recreation/meetings/2026-03-13. Data as of Oct 9, 2026 (version d14b03c); meeting of Mar 13, 2026.