Meeting on CTA's Request for TIF Assistance for Howard El Station


Posted: 8/1/2008
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Dear Neighbor,

I invite you to attend a community meeting to review a recent request by the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) for funding from the Howard-Paulina Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District to subsidize additional improvements to the new Howard El Station.  The meeting will take place on Thursday, August 7th, 7:00 p.m. at the Gale School Annex, 7650 N. Marshfield (at (Jonquil). 

The CTA is asking me and the City Council for nearly $4.7 million in TIF assistance to make three additional improvements to the Howard El Station:

  1. Extend the canopy roof over the el tracks to provide additional protection from the elements for CTA passengers and equipment.

  2. Provide more extensive enclosures for the north stairways and escalators to better protect the stairs and passengers from the elements.

  3. Make additional repairs to the Howard Street and Rogers Avenue viaducts to address further deterioration that was discovered after initial repair work had begun.

CTA President Ron Huberman will present the CTA's request and explain the scope of the proposed work.  A representative from the City of Chicago Department of Planning also will be present to address any TIF-related questions.

I urge you to attend this important meeting and offer your input.  If you have any questions or comments, please reply to this e-mail or call my office at 773-338-5796.

Sincerely,

Alderman Joe Moore