Summary

of Proposed Management Ordinance

Ordinance Article

Article I

2017 Budget Recommendation, City of Chicago

Proposal
Animal Care and Control organization and redemption fee structure

Clarifies that Animal Care and Control is a department of the City and the Commission's advisory role to the department. Changes the fee structure for redemption of animals
from a graduated fee based on how many times the animal was impounded and how long the animal was the shelter ($30 to $120) to a flat $65 fee. The fee change is
revenue neutral and intended to allow for quicker animal redemption.
Clarification of insurance and indemnification

Article II

2-12-010, 3-56, 9-65, 9-68

Reorganizes section 9-68-020 concerning zone, daily, and professional services residential parking permits for clarity. Cleanup includes: addressing inconsistent terminology
in reference to zone, daily permits and extends not-for-profit pilot program through the end of 2017 (allows not-for-profits in residential zones to purchase one-day passes
for up to 5 employees).
Amendment to Water Management powers and duties

Article IV, Section 1

Various

Provides uniformity throughout the Code by amending existing permit-related and license-related insurance and indemnification provisions to substitute the technically
correct term proof of insurance for certificate of insurance. Clarifies the requirement to name the City as additional insured. Clarifies that the duty to indemnify or hold
harmless the City from liability also includes the duty to defend the City. These clarification bring additional sections of the Code in line with 2016 Code clarifications for the
same purpose and brings minimum insurance limits in line with current practice.
Address clarity and inconsistent terminology in parking permits

Article III

MCC
2-16, 7-12

2-106-040

Provides the Commissioner with the authority to enter into right-of-entry and easement agreements associated with managing the water and sewer system. Gives the
department authority to conduct studies and investigations of the water, sewer and storm water systems, including water quality and pollution reduction. Makes
grammatical corrections.

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Article IV, Sections 2 and 6

2017 Budget Recommendation, City of Chicago

Proposal

MCC

Amendments to water usage and material standards per IDNR requirement

11-12-130

Section 2 modifies existing requirements that restrict sprinkling, window washing and sidewalk washing during certain hours to match State regulations. Does not apply to
newly seeded and sodded lawns. Section 6 requires that new fixtures, irrigation controllers, and sprinkler systems must be WaterSense labeled, as specified by the US
Environmental Protection Agency and State regulations. State law requires these changes for the purposes of water conservation for all municipalities that draw water from
Lake Michigan.
Waive certain hydrant fees

11-12-290

Article IV, Section 3

Authorizes the commissioner of Water Management to waive hydrant fees for work performed for, by, or on behalf of the City.
Water Management code corrections
Article IV, Section 4

11-12-340, 11-12-440, 11-12-470, 11-12-530, 11-12-531, 11-12-690

Corrects an administrative error where certain sections were repealed on December 2, 2009 but were not removed from publication. Reaffirms the repeal of sections 11-12340, 11-12-440, 11-12-470, and 11-12-690. Certain sections concerning full payment certificates needed for the transfer of property were repealed in error. These sections
(11-12-530 and 11-12-531) are restored.
Utility billing cycle authority

Article IV, Section 5

11-12-420

Authorizes the Comptroller to establish a billing period for water utility bills, allowing for the conversion of the six month bill for non-metered accounts to an every other
month bill.
Link maximum lead content for water pipe and fitting materials to Federal standards

Article IV, Sections 7 and 8

Updates City code to conform to Federal requirements and current practice, stating that maximum lead content is to be governed by the federal Safe Drinking Water Act and
applicable regulations. Changing the reference in this manner will allow City Code to stay current with Federal requirements.
Clarification of license revocation for retail tobacco

Article V

18-29-605.3, 18-29-605.4.1

4-64-240, 4-64-245

Clarifies that changes made in 2015 to allow for licenses to be revoked after three or more violations in a 24-month period may include violations that occurred before the
ordinance was enacted.

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Article VI

2017 Budget Recommendation, City of Chicago

Proposal
Creation of the One-Call adjudication process and DIGGER membership
requirements

1-4-100, 4-60-025

Clarifies that references to Ward numbers in City Code refer to the ward boundaries at the time that particular reference was enacted. This occurs in sections on late-hour
liquor licenses and some parking restrictions.
Clarification of possessory lien on impounded vehicles

Article VIII, Sections 2 and 10

4-5-010, 4-6-010, 4-6-310

Establishes a new two-year regulated business license of $1,500 for pharmaceutical representatives, requires pharmaceutical representatives to complete at least 15 hours of
continuing education on ethics, pharmacology, laws, and regulations applicable to pharmaceutical marketing in order to receive or renew a pharmaceutical representative
business license. Provides the Commissioner of Public Health with the authority to designate approved continuing education courses and require pharmaceutical
representatives to provide certain information on marketing practices to the City. Also establishes ethical standards related to deceptive marketing, misrepresenting ability
to practice medicine, and attending a patient exam without consent for all representatives, and gives the commissioner the authority to establish additional standards.
Lastly, violations between $1,000 to $3,000 may be levied against any representative for each day s/he violate this ordinance. Effective July 1, 2017.

Clarification of references to Ward numbers

Article VIII, Sections 1 and 7

2-14-130, 2-102-030, 10-21

Establishes framework for notification of damage, excavation requirements, marking requirements, and determining liability when underground utilities such as sewer,
water, and electrical lines are damaged as a result of excavation. Brings City in-line with Federal requirements which include a 24-hour service network and an adjudication
process for determining liability for damage during excavation. Effective January 1, 2018.

Pharmaceutical Representative Licensing

Article VII

MCC

2-14-132, 9-92-080

Clarifies existing Code provisions that already provide that the City has a possessory lien on vehicles it has impounded, and explicitly affirms applicable Federal law that grants
the City a possessory lien when the City impounds vehicles, providing the City a useful tool to assert its right to contest legal proceeding when individuals attempt to subvert
legal proceedings and retrieve a vehicle in the City's custody without following through on bankruptcy filing or paying applicable fines and fees.

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Article VIII, Section 3

2017 Budget Recommendation, City of Chicago

Proposal
Amendment to Fleet and Facility Management powers and duties

Extends authority to extend lease and right-of-entry agreements from 60 to 150 days. Provides that no initial agreement may extend beyond 180 days without City Council
approval. Authorizes the Commissioner to establish a citywide health, safety, compliance and risk management program for all non-sworn personnel with the goal of
reducing on-the-job injuries and hazards.
Extends CDPH clinical services authority

Article VIII, Section 4

9-76-160

Clarifies that vehicles parked in the City are subject to the requirements of the Illinois Vehicle Code as applicable. Generally, vehicles registered in Illinois are required to have
two plates. Vehicles registered outside Illinois are exempted.
Update requirements regarding disposal of unclaimed vehicles

Article VIII, Section 11

7-28-785

Allows the City to post notice of abatement on a donation bin located on private property that is creating a nuisance. Applies to clothing, book, or other donation bins placed
on private property, which often fail to have contact information affixed.
Clarification of license plate requirements

Article VIII, Section 9

4-4-280, 4-17-101

Creates a definition of legal voter for purposes of signing petitions related to housesharing as the registered voter whose primary residence is in the precinct for which the
petition is being circulated. Clarifies that primary residence is defined the same as elsewhere in Code. Makes explicit that the timeframes for completion of City review are to
provide direction and are not mandatory.
Notification requirements for donation bins placed on private property

Article VIII, Section 8

2-112-240

Extends the Health Department's authority to contract for clinical services, allowing the department to enter into agreements with outside entities to provide clinical services
at City clinics, and removing the current January 1, 2017 sunset.
Clarification of definitions related to houseshare ordinance

Article VIII, Sections 5 and 6

MCC
2-51-050

9-92-100

Updates Municipal Code to reflect the requirements of the Illinois Vehicle Code and current practice by requiring the City to hold abandoned vehicles a minimum of 18 days
(vs. 15 days) before disposing.

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Article VIII, Section 12

2017 Budget Recommendation, City of Chicago

Proposal
Clarification of onset of compliance for recycling

Clarifies that the 30-day compliance period for those required to contract with a private hauler begins when a notice is sent by the Department of Streets and Sanitation to
the violator. The current language does not specify when the 30-day period starts.
Digital Billboards

Article VIII, Section 13

N/A

Amends the current Program Agreement with JCDecaux to extend the contract four years at no cost to the City due to unforeseen delays related to weather and maintains
the City's revenue sharing agreement over the extended life of the Program Agreement. This is expected to be revenue neutral to the City.
Establishes a Municipal Identification Card program

Article VIII, Section 14

MCC
11-5-030

N/A

Provides general enabling language to allow the Clerk's office to issue Municipal Identification Cards, with eligibility to be determined by rules established by the Clerk's
office.

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