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Myetie Hamilton elected board president, Conrad Worrill Track & Field, Seward Park renovations, Pollard Family

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The public hearing portion of the meeting was called to order at 11:25 and roll call was taken. A quorum is present.

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Steve Lux, CFO with the Chicago Parks District, addresses the commissioners to recommend approval for a supplemental appropriation ordinance.

None of the commissioners have comments or questions, so the public hearing portion of the meeting has concluded.

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The board continues with the board meeting. Roll call is taken; a quorum is present.

Larry Labiak, Disability Policy Officer Accessible Facilities, reads a resolution to honor the late State Senator Harris W. Fawell for his contributions to special/therapeutic recreation.

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The resolution to honor Fawell passes unanimously.

The January 22 meeting minutes are approved unanimously.

Rosa Escareno, Interim CEO, highlights “Named in Their Honor”, a presentation about the Chicago Parks named after important African Americans. https://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/black-history-month https://t.co/WDb7pXQrCJ