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Lobbying Disclosure: Presence Health System TIF Request

Original title: DONNA J PUGH for PRESENCE HEALTH SYSTEM @ PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT (2016-04-01)

Record date · April 1, 2016

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What This Bill Does

Lobbyist Donna J. Pugh is representing Presence Health System to request Tax Increment Financing (TIF) approvals for a property located at 200 S. Wacker Drive in Chicago.

Why it matters

This filing discloses that a private entity is seeking public financial incentives through the TIF program for a specific downtown Chicago property, which may impact local tax revenue allocations.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Presence Health System

The organization is seeking government financial incentives for their property at 200 S. Wacker Drive.

Directly affected

Chicago Department of Planning and Development

The department is the target of the lobbying effort and is responsible for reviewing the TIF application.

Key Facts

  • Lobbyist Donna J. Pugh is representing Presence Health System.
  • The lobbying activity is directed at the Chicago Department of Planning and Development.
  • The objective is to secure Tax Increment Financing (TIF) approvals.
  • The project site is located at 200 S. Wacker Drive, Chicago.
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  • The reporting period for this lobbying activity is April 1, 2016, to June 30, 2016.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a TIF approval?
TIF stands for Tax Increment Financing, a public financing method used to subsidize redevelopment, infrastructure, and other community-improvement projects.
What is the purpose of this document?
This is a disclosure form that informs the public about which private interests are meeting with city officials to influence government decisions.

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Lobbying Activity

DONNA J PUGH

on behalf of PRESENCE HEALTH SYSTEM

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Discoveries

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TIF Utilization

The document highlights the use of TIF mechanisms for commercial property development in the Chicago downtown corridor during 2016.

Connected Entities

Donna J. Pugh, Planning and Development, Presence Health System and 2 more

Sources

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  • Controversy20
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