TRANSMITTAL LETTER FOR BOARD MEETING OF OCTOBER 2, 2025
COMMITTEE ON REAL ESTATE
Mr. John P. Murray, Acting Executive Director
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Ratify the action of the Acting Executive Director of September 22, 2025, issuing a 2-day permit to Universal Television LLC to film a scene for the television series “Chicago Med” at the District’s Nicholas J. Melas Centennial Fountain located along the north bank of the Chicago River in Chicago, Illinois. Consideration shall be a permit fee of $15,000.00
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Dear Sir:
On September 17, 2025, Universal Television LLC (“Universal”) submitted a request for a 2-day permit to film a scene for the television series “Chicago Med” at the District’s Nicholas J. Melas Centennial Fountain located along the north bank of the Chicago River in Chicago, Illinois. The filming date was scheduled for September 25, 2025. Site preparation was scheduled to start at 10:00AM, with filming from 6:00PM to 10:00PM, and removal of all equipment and other materials completed by 11:00AM the following day. Universal was responsible for coordinating with management of the neighboring buildings, and for securing the City of Chicago street permits.
The Acting Executive Director issued the permit on September 22, 2025. Prior to issuing the permit, the Board of Commissioners had been polled, and it was amenable to its issuance.
A permit fee of $15,000.00 was assessed in this instance because of the expedited nature of the request. The Permittee is also required to reimburse the District’s expenses associated with operating the fountain and lighting during the filming.
Accordingly, it is requested that the Board of Commissioners ratify the action of the Acting Executive Director of September 22, 2025, issuing a 2-day permit to Universal Television LLC to film a scene for the television series “Chicago Med” at the District’s Nicholas J. Melas Centennial Fountain located along the north bank of the Chicago River in Chicago, Illinois. Consideration shall be a permit fee of $15,000.00.
Requested, Susan T. Morakalis, General Counsel, STM:BJD:vp
Recommended, John P. Murray, Acting Executive Director
Disposition of this agenda item will be documented in the official Regular board Meeting Minutes of the Board of Commissioners for October 2, 2025
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