Building Operations
Overnight Looting Activity & Restricted Access
Overnight Looting Activity & Restricted Access August 10, 2020 August 11, 2020 Update: Per OEMC, access and transportation restrictions will go into effect at 9 p.m. effective Tuesday, August 11. From August 10, 2020: As the result of overnight looting activity on Sunday, August 9 and into the morning of Monday, August 10, the…
Read MoreCOVID-19 Shutdown and Reoccupancy Water Recommendations
COVID-19 Shutdown and Reoccupancy Water Recommendations By Brian Burgess with Global Water Technology The COVID-19 pandemic has caused fundamental changes to commercial real estate operations, especially in multi-use facilities. Water quality is one area greatly impacted that is on everyone’s radar while considering reoccupancy. By simply looking at water meters and basic water analysis, we can quickly…
Read MoreFarewell from BOMA/Chicago’s Executive Vice President Michael Cornicelli
Farewell from BOMA/Chicago’s Executive Vice President Michael Cornicelli Dear Members, Colleagues and Friends, Six months ago, I announced my intention to retire. It was theoretical for me then, but on July 31, theory becomes reality and my time with BOMA/Chicago will come to an end. Our leadership has done an awesome job of choosing a…
Read MoreFace Mask Posters and Flyers Available on the City of Chicago Website
Face Mask Posters and Flyers Available on the City of Chicago Website August 3, 2020 The City of Chicago has shared new posters and flyers on Face Masks you are encouraged to use within your buildings and businesses to help stop the spread of COVID. The collaterol, including social media posts, is available on…
Read MoreMatthew Beaudet Appointed as Commissioner of the Department of Buildings
Matthew Beaudet Appointed as Commissioner of the Department of Buildings July 31, 2020 Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot announced today the appointment of Matthew W. Beaudet as the Commissioner of the City’s Department of Buildings (DOB). Beaudet, who has served as Acting Commissioner for the Department following Judy Frydland’s retirement, will become Chicago’s first-ever Native…
Read MoreNo Late Fee on Cook County Property Taxes through October 1
No Late Fee on Cook County Property Taxes through October 1 July 28, 2020 Second Installment Cook County property tax bills are due on August 3, 2020, but property owners will have two extra months to pay without a late fee, as announced by Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas. Head over to the Cook County…
Read MoreEntry Wages Under Security Contract Increased Effective July 1
Entry Wages Under Security Contract Increased Effective July 1 July 28, 2020 As a result of Chicago’s minimum wage rate increasing on July 1 to $14.00, entry wage rates under the BOMA/Chicago and SEIU Local 1 Security Agreement were also adjusted as indicated below. For more information, please contact Beth Halat, Membership Director, at bhalat@bomachicago.org. In…
Read MoreChicago Updates Emergency Travel Order to Include Wisconsin, Missouri, North Dakota and Nebraska
Chicago Updates Emergency Travel Order to Include Wisconsin, Missouri, North Dakota and Nebraska July 21, 2020 The City of Chicago updated its quarantine list to include the states of Wisconsin, Missouri, North Dakota and Nebraska, effective July 31. The states designated in the travel order have a significant degree of community-wide spread of COVID-19.…
Read MoreSubmit Your Building Engineer Agreement Signatory Forms
Submit Your Building Engineer Agreement Signatory Forms July 21, 2020 BOMA/Chicago has begun negotiations for a new Building Engineers Agreement with the International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE) Local 399. The current list of signatories will not carry over to the new Agreement; once the new agreement is signed, all signatories to the existing Agreement…
Read MoreMayor Lightfoot Issues New Restrictions on Bars, Restaurants and Gyms
Mayor Lightfoot Issues New Restrictions on Bars, Restaurants and Gyms July 20, 2020 Due to a spike in COVID-19, Mayor Lightfoot has reinstated certain restrictions as listed below that will go into effect Friday, July 24. Bars, taverns, breweries and other establishments that serve alcohol for on-site consumption without a retail food license will no longer…
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