Business and Economic Development Committee Meeting Summary – May 12, 2026

The Business and Economic Development Committee met on May 12, 2026, at 9:00 AM (recessed briefly due to quorum concerns). After resolving a remote participation issue, a quorum was established with Commissioners Britton, Laurie, Miller, Marita, Kevin Morrison, Sean Morrison, and the Chair present. The meeting approved minutes and three bundled tax incentive requests.

Consent Calendar

• Approval of Minutes (Item 26-144): The committee meeting minutes from April 14, 2026, were approved by voice vote without objection.

Discussion Items

• Remote Roll Call Motion: The committee voted 6 ayes (Commissioners Britton, Laurie, Marita, Kevin Morrison, Sean Morrison, Chair), 1 present (Commissioner Miller), and 2 absent (Commissioners Naya, Moore) to authorize remote roll call for Commissioner Marita and later include Commissioner Laurie.
• Tax Incentive Requests (Bundled): The committee considered and approved three six-b property tax incentive requests:
  • Item 26-1086: 1300 NN Branch LLC, City of Chicago
  • Item 26-1088: Clear Height Acquisitions, Village of Broadview
  • Item 26-1089: Common Market Philadelphia, Village of Bedford Park The motion was made by Commissioner Sean Morrison and seconded by Commissioner Lowry. Roll call vote: 7 ayes (Commissioners Britton, Laurie, Miller, Marita, Kevin Morrison, Sean Morrison on items 26-1086 and 26-1089, Chair), 1 present (Commissioner Sean Morrison on item 26-1088), 2 absent (Commissioners Naya, Moore). Items approved.

Key Outcomes

• Approved committee meeting minutes of April 14, 2026 (Item 26-144).
• Approved three six-b property tax incentive requests (Items 26-1086, 26-1088, 26-1089).
• The meeting adjourned by motion of Commissioner Sean Morrison, seconded by Commissioner Lowry, with all in favor.