Building Operations
Labor Contract Guidance for Signatory Buildings
Labor Contract Guidance for Signatory Buildings March 20, 2020 False rumors have been circulating to the effect that BOMA/Chicago and SEIU Local 1 have reached an agreement on changes to the collective bargaining agreements between us covering janitorial and security personnel as they relate to compensation for time off and reduced scheduling related to the…
Read MoreAssessor Kaegi’s Office Suspends Assessment Notice Mailings and Deadlines
Assessor Kaegi’s Office Suspends Assessment Notice Mailings and Deadlines March 20, 2020 Effective March 19, 2020, Assessor Kaegi announced the temporary suspension of assessment notice mailings and appeal deadlines. This suspension will remain in place until further notice while the office remains closed to the public. Customer service via phone is currently unavailable. Property…
Read MoreGovernor Pritzker Signs State Stay at Home Order; Building Management and Maintenance Categorized as Essential Infrastructure
Governor Pritzker Signs State Stay at Home Order; Building Management and Maintenance Categorized as Essential Infrastructure March 20, 2020 Governor JB Pritzker announced today he signed a statewide stay at home order, aiming to keep new cases of COVID-19 from rapidly increasing and ensure the state’s health care system remains fully operational to treat patients…
Read MoreA Note from Michael Cornicelli Regarding BOMA/Chicago Operations and Events
A Note from Michael Cornicelli Regarding BOMA/Chicago Operations and Events March 16, 2020 At BOMA/Chicago, we are making every effort to respond to the COVID-19 crisis in sensible and meaningful ways. The BOMA/Chicago staff is closely monitoring events and new announcements. We will continue to keep you informed of the latest developments through emails…
Read MoreAs City of San Francisco Issues Shelter in Place Order, Some Things to Keep in Mind in Chicago
As City of San Francisco Issues Shelter in Place Order, Some Things to Keep in Mind in Chicago March 17, 2020 As members become aware of additional regulations implemented in other cities, it’s important to clarify what we know about those regulations and the impact they may have on their respective office buildings. On…
Read MoreRoundup of COVID-19 Precautionary Measures from Governor Pritzker
Roundup of COVID-19 Precautionary Measures from Governor Pritzker March 16, 2020 Courtesy of Curt Fiedler, Morrill & Fiedler At his press conference on Sunday, Governor Pritzker announced that Illinois now has 93 confirmed cases of COVID-19 spanning 13 Illinois counties. At least one case has made its way to the Illinois Treasurer’s Office –…
Read MoreChicago Public Private Task Force Survey on COVID-19
Chicago Public Private Task Force Survey on COVID-19 March 11, 2020 The City of Chicago via the Office of Emergency Management and Communications is seeking support and information from the Chicago Business Community for input to assist with the City of Chicago’s efforts to combat the COVID-19 threat.  Your assistance in responding to this…
Read MoreBOMA/Chicago Continues to Oppose Data Modernization Bill
BOMA/Chicago Continues to Oppose Data Modernization Bill March 11, 2020 At the urging of BOMA/Chicago members and their building tenants, BOMA/Chicago successfully opposed Senate Bill (SB) 1379 during last year’s legislative session. The legislation, sponsored by Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi, would have required commercial properties to submit income and expense data annually. BOMA/Chicago teamed…
Read MoreRequest for Voluntary Data from the Assessor’s Office
Request for Voluntary Data from the Assessor’s Office February 28, 2020 You may have received a letter from Assessor Fritz Kaegi’s office asking you to voluntarily submit data about your property’s income, expenses and vacancies using the Assessor’s new Real Property Income and Expense (RPIE) online tool. Submission of this data through RPIA is not mandatory. We…
Read MoreIllinois Imposes New State Parking Excise Tax and Collection Process
Illinois Imposes New State Parking Excise Tax and Collection Process February 25, 2020 Effective January 1, 2020, operators of parking areas, spaces, and garages are required to collect and remit a new state Parking Excise Tax which was passed by the Illinois General Assembly last year. This new tax is based on the purchase…
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