Metropolitan Planning Council

“The organization's vice president of finance and administration and accountant work closely with the form 990 preparer in answering all questions on the form as well as providing accurate financial and other information for inclusion. A draft of the form is then reviewed by the executive director and vice president of finance and administration prior to finalization. Any changes they determine are required are incorporated into the form prior to filing.”

“Annually, mpc asks board of governors to fill out a questionnaire, which is put in each board member's file. The questionnaire is intended to discern: a. Whether compensation arrangements and benefits are reasonable, based on competent survey information and the result of arm's length bargaining. B. Whether partnerships, joint ventures, and arrangements with management organizations conform to the organization's written policies, are properly recorded, reflect reasonable investment or payments for goods and services, further charitable purposes and do not result in inurement, impermissible private benefit or in an excess benefit transaction.”

“The board chairman, treasurer and vice chairman review and approve. They look at comparable data, and the board chair notifies the vp of finance and administratin of the salary changes at the time it occurs.”

“The board chairman, treasurer and vice chairman review and approve. They look at comparable data, and the board chair notifies the vp of finance and administratin of the salary changes at the time it occurs.”

“Metropolitan planning council makes their governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements available to the public upon request.”

“Founded in 1934, the metropolitan planning council is a nonprofit, nonpartisan group of business and civic leaders committed to serving the public interest through the promotion and implementation of sensible planning and development policies necessary for a world-class chicago region. The council conducts policy analysis, outreach and advocacy in partnership with public officials and community leaders to improve equity of opportunity and quality of life throughout metropolitan chicago.”

“Transportation: in 2013, mpc's community outreach for bus rapid transit (brt) in chicago resulted in 2,500 individuals and 42 businesses signing on as brt supporters. Mpc has been working to ensure new transportation investments such as brt complement and improve local neighborhood development. Mpc devised an interactive mapping tool that allows communities and developers to visualize and plan residential and retail growth along the planned ashland brt corridor. Housing: mpc's regional housing initiative (rhi) combines the resources of eight public housing authorities and the il housing development authority to support developers building or renovating homes near transit, good schools and quality neighborhoods. In 2013, rhi celebrated the opening of 183 mixed income apartments in five high-opportunity suburban locations. In addition, seven multi-family residential developments were approved for tax credit financing. Rhi also provides counseling and assistance to help families with housing vouchers move to quality communities, bridging the gap between formerly disparate housing authorities. Through 2013, rhi has offered assistance to 1,400 families. Community/economic development: as part of its placemaking initiative, in 2013 mpc collaborated with the city of blue island to conduct place audits at four sites along blue island's underutilized waterfront on the calumet river and adjacent channel. Attendees - a diverse cross-section of the community's residents, business owners, and municipal staff - identified what features were lacking or what was possible at each site.”

“Special events expenses 139,535 fundraising expenses netted with revenue for fs purposes -38,367 special events expenses -139,535 fundraising expenses netted with revenue for fs purposes 38,367”