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Lobbying Disclosure: Four Corners Tavern Group Tax Incentive Request

Original title: BRIDGET M O'KEEFE for FOUR CORNERS TAVERN GROUP @ CITY COUNCIL / ALDERMEN (2019-04-01)

Record date · April 1, 2019

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What This Bill Does

Lobbyist Bridget M. O'Keefe is representing the Four Corners Tavern Group to secure a for the property located at 632 N. Dearborn. This filing covers lobbying activities conducted between April 1, 2019, and June 30, 2019, before the Chicago Landmarks Commission.

Why it matters

The Four Corners Tavern Group is seeking a for 632 N. Dearborn, which, if approved by the Landmarks Commission, would reduce the property tax assessment for the building based on its historic status.

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

Four Corners Tavern Group

The group is the applicant seeking a change in their property tax assessment status.

Directly affected

Chicago Landmarks Commission

The commission is the regulatory body responsible for reviewing and certifying the incentive application.

Key Facts

  • Lobbyist Bridget M. O'Keefe is representing Four Corners Tavern Group.
  • The client is seeking 'Final Certification' for a Class L property tax incentive.
  • The target property is located at 632 N. Dearborn, Chicago, IL.
  • The lobbying activity occurred during the second quarter of 2019 (April 1 to June 30).
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  • The lobbying efforts are directed at the Chicago Landmarks Commission.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Class L property tax incentive?
It is a property tax incentive program in Chicago designed to encourage the preservation and rehabilitation of landmarked commercial or industrial buildings.
What is the role of the Landmarks Commission in this request?
The Commission reviews applications to ensure the property meets the necessary historic preservation standards required to qualify for the tax incentive.

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Lobbying Activity

BRIDGET M O'KEEFE

on behalf of FOUR CORNERS TAVERN GROUP

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Discoveries

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Historic Preservation Incentive Usage

The filing highlights the ongoing use of the Class L incentive program by commercial entities in Chicago to offset rehabilitation costs.

Connected Entities

Bridget M. O'Keefe, Landmarks Commission, 632 N. Dearborn and 1 more
PersonBridget M. O'Keefe“The registered lobbyist representing the client.”Map →
OrganizationLandmarks Commission“The Chicago government body responsible for reviewing the tax incentive applicat”Map →
location632 N. Dearborn“The specific property address subject to the tax incentive request.”Map →
OrganizationFour Corners Tavern Group“The entity seeking the tax incentive.”Map →

Sources

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