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Pilsen TIF

CURRENT PILSEN TIF MAPDesignation: 1998    Expiration: 2034*

Source: City of Chicago :: Pilsen TIF

PILSEN TIF REVIEW COMMITTEE – MISSION STATEMENT & COMMITTEE GUIDELINES:

PILSEN TIF REVIEW COMMITTEE – PRESENTATIONS:

PILSEN TIF REVIEW COMMITTEE – MEETING MINUTES:

PILSEN TIF REVIEW COMMITTEE – ZOOM:

PILSEN TIF LISTENING SESSIONS – LIVE:

PILSEN TIF LISTENING SESSION – PRESENTATIONS:

PROPOSAL:

      • In 1998, City Council passed the Pilsen Industrial TIF District as a way to revitalize the Southwest side industrial and commercial areas with uses that create jobs for residents of the Pilsen community. This TIF was set to expire in 2022 and as part of the plan to extend the expiration date, the Department of Planning and Development also proposed an amendment to expand the boundaries of the original TIF District in order to support affordable housing and locally-owned small businesses. 

LEGISLATIVE TIMELINE:

    • In order for the amendment to be enacted, below are the next steps that must be taken:
      1. Community Development Commission Introduction (Meeting date: 04/09/2024)
      2. Joint Review Board Review (Meeting date: 05/02/2024)
      3. Community Development Commission Public Hearing (Meeting date: 06/11/2024) Written public comments can be submitted to cdc@cityofchicago.org (mailto:cdc@cityofchicago.org) for the public hearing on June 11, 2024 and will be read by the Chair when the item is presented.
      4. Finance Committee (Item held in committee: September 16th, 2024)
      5. City Council Introduction
      6. City Council Final Approval 

LEGISLATIVE UPDATES:

  • Community Input as of September 16th, 2024:

*Note: it is currently unknown if any of the 826 signed petitions also signed the online petition, hence a duplicate signature.*

  • 340 signatures printed from online petition: 134 signatures from 25th Ward residents and 206 signatures from residents outside the 25th Ward.
  • 1,057 signatures from in person petitions: 826 signatures from 25th Ward residents and 231 signatures from residents outside of the 25th Ward and/or duplicate. 

*Note: Invalid votes include duplicate votes, no name, address outside of the purpose TIF map and/or missing address.*

  • The 25th Ward office has received 1,597 votes either submitted in person or online. 250 votes were invalid, and 1,347 votes were submitted by residents within the proposed TIF map area. 
  • 383 votes were in favor of the Pilsen TIF Expansion Amendment. 964 votes were not in favor of the Pilsen TIF Expansion Amendment.

Above is a map that includes the existing Pilsen Industrial TIF (now set to expire in 2034) and the proposed boundary expansion.

RESIDENT ENGAGEMENT:

  • Pilsen TIF – Letter to Residents
  • Complete the following survey for TIF priority projects in the 25th Ward Here
  • As of May 2023, the 25th Ward office along with DPD had started the community engagement process in the Pilsen Community in regard to the TIF amendment (To view a recording of the first community meeting, please click here).
  • The 25th Ward office has also engaged with local stakeholders by conducting roundtables around three key topics: Infrastructure, Education and Housing.

PILSEN TIF ROUND TABLES:

RESOURCES:

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

  • Q. What is a TIF district?
    A. A TIF district is a financial tool that generates resources for economic and community development improvements.
  • Q. What can TIF money be used for?
    A. TIF funds can be used for affordable housing projects, schools, parks, municipal facilities, public infrastructure, and economic development.
  • Q. Will a TIF raise my property taxes?
    A. No, TIF is not a tax increase – it is a tax diversion.
  • Q. What are some projects funded by TIF?
    A. Some past examples of the appropriation of TIF funds in the 25th Ward include the acquisition of the 18th & Peoria lots, upgrades done at the Whittier Elementary playground, and the construction of an athletic field at Benito Juarez.
  • Q. Why did I receive a mailing notice?
    A. Residents who reside within the proposed boundary area, received a mailed notice from the Department of Planning and Development regarding the upcoming Community Development Commission (CDC) public hearing on June 11th, 2024. The CDC provides recommendations for proposals presented to DPD, by law, notices must go out to residents and homeowners within the proposed area. Attached are copies of notices residents in the proposed area received.

CURRENT PILSEN TIF MAP

Designation: 1998    Expiration: 2034*

Source: City of Chicago :: Pilsen TIF

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

  • Q. What is a TIF district?
    A. A TIF district is a financial tool that generates resources for economic and community development improvements.
  • Q. What can TIF money be used for?
    A. TIF funds can be used for affordable housing projects, schools, parks, municipal facilities, public infrastructure, and economic development.
  • Q. Will a TIF raise my property taxes?
    A. No, TIF is not a tax increase – it is a tax diversion.
  • Q. What are some projects funded by TIF?
    A. Some past examples of the appropriation of TIF funds in the 25th Ward include the acquisition of the 18th & Peoria lots, upgrades done at the Whittier Elementary playground, and the construction of an athletic field at Benito Juarez.
  • Q. Why did I receive a mailing notice?
    A. Residents who reside within the proposed boundary area, received a mailed notice from the Department of Planning and Development regarding the upcoming Community Development Commission (CDC) public hearing on June 11th, 2024. The CDC provides recommendations for proposals presented to DPD, by law, notices must go out to residents and homeowners within the proposed area. Attached are copies of notices residents in the proposed area received.

PILSEN TIF REVIEW COMMITTEE – MISSION STATEMENT & COMMITTEE GUIDELINES:

PILSEN TIF REVIEW COMMITTEE – PRESENTATIONS:

PILSEN TIF REVIEW COMMITTEE – MEETING MINUTES:

PILSEN TIF REVIEW COMMITTEE – ZOOM:

PILSEN TIF LISTENING SESSIONS – LIVE:

  • Pilsen TIF Listening Session August 10th, 2024 – Facebook Live
  • Pilsen TIF Listening Session August 17th, 2024 – Facebook Live
  • Pilsen TIF Listening Session August 27th, 2024 – Facebook Live
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PILSEN TIF LISTENING SESSION – PRESENTATIONS:

PROPOSAL:

  • In 1998, City Council passed the Pilsen Industrial TIF District as a way to revitalize the Southwest side industrial and commercial areas with uses that create jobs for residents of the Pilsen community. This TIF was set to expire in 2022 and as part of the plan to extend the expiration date, the Department of Planning and Development also proposed an amendment to expand the boundaries of the original TIF District in order to support affordable housing and locally-owned small businesses. 

LEGISLATIVE TIMELINE:

  • In order for the amendment to be enacted, below are the next steps that must be taken:
      1. Community Development Commission Introduction (Meeting date: 04/09/2024)
      2. Joint Review Board Review (Meeting date: 05/02/2024)
      3. Community Development Commission Public Hearing (Meeting date: 06/11/2024) Written public comments can be submitted to cdc@cityofchicago.org (mailto:cdc@cityofchicago.org) for the public hearing on June 11, 2024 and will be read by the Chair when the item is presented.
      4. Finance Committee (Item held in committee: September 16th, 2024)
      5. City Council Introduction
      6. City Council Final Approval 

LEGISLATIVE UPDATES:

  • Community Input as of September 16th, 2024:

*Note: it is currently unknown if any of the 826 signed petitions also signed the online petition, hence a duplicate signature.*

  • 340 signatures printed from online petition: 134 signatures from 25th Ward residents and 206 signatures from residents outside the 25th Ward.
  • 1,057 signatures from in person petitions: 826 signatures from 25th Ward residents and 231 signatures from residents outside of the 25th Ward and/or duplicate. 

*Note: Invalid votes include duplicate votes, no name, address outside of the purpose TIF map and/or missing address.*

  • The 25th Ward office has received 1,597 votes either submitted in person or online. 250 votes were invalid, and 1,347 votes were submitted by residents within the proposed TIF map area. 
  • 383 votes were in favor of the Pilsen TIF Expansion Amendment. 964 votes were not in favor of the Pilsen TIF Expansion Amendment.

Above is a map that includes the existing Pilsen Industrial TIF (now set to expire in 2034) and the proposed boundary expansion.

RESIDENT ENGAGEMENT:

  • Pilsen TIF – Letter to Residents
  • Complete the following survey for TIF priority projects in the 25th Ward Here
  • As of May 2023, the 25th Ward office along with DPD had started the community engagement process in the Pilsen Community in regard to the TIF amendment (To view a recording of the first community meeting, please click here).
  • The 25th Ward office has also engaged with local stakeholders by conducting roundtables around three key topics: Infrastructure, Education and Housing.

PILSEN TIF ROUND TABLES:

RESOURCES:

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