Brooks Homes Infrastructure Funding

At a glance

• What: Substitute ordinance SO2026-0027235 authorizes an intergovernmental agreement with the Chicago Housing Authority to provide up to $12,000,000 of TIF funds from the Roosevelt/Racine increment for infrastructure and flood-mitigation work at the Robert Brooks Homes (ABLA), along West 13th, West 14th and West Hastings streets in the 28th Ward (Ervin's ward).
• Scope of work: Replacing aging water and sewer lines including storm and sanitary sewers to meet City stormwater requirements, permeable pavers in parking lots and upgraded walkways, and improved ADA access.
• Vote: Passed 50 to 0 on September 23, 2026 after a voice-vote committee recommendation with no dissent on September 22.

Sources

• City Council journal, September 23, 2026, Volume I: https://chicityclerk.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/s3fs-public-1/reports/2026_09_23%20Journal%20of%20the%20Proceedings%20Vol.%20I.pdf
• Journal pages 48225 to 48246.

Log

2026-09-23 - City Council

Passed 50 to 0.