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The following dataset includes "Active Benchmarks," which are provided to facilitate the identification of City-managed standard benchmarks. Standard benchmarks are for public and private use in establishing a point in space. Note: The benchmarks are referenced to the Chicago City Datum = 0.00, (CCD = 579.88 feet above mean tide New York). The City of Chicago Department of Water Management’s (DWM) Topographic Benchmark is the source of the benchmark information contained in this online database. The information contained in the index card system was compiled by scanning the original cards, then transcribing some of this information to prepare a table and map. Over time, the DWM will contract services to field verify the data and update the index card system and this online database.This dataset was last updated September 2011. Coordinates are estimated. To view map, go to https://data.cityofchicago.org/Buildings/Elevation-Benchmarks-Map/kmt9-pg57 or for PDF map, go to http://cityofchicago.org/content/dam/city/depts/water/supp_info/Benchmarks/BMMap.pdf. Please read the Terms of Use: http://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/narr/foia/data_disclaimer.html.

The website availability metrics below are derived from an automated monitor that sends a request every two minutes to each website. The website is considered unavailable if the response to any request takes longer than a pre-defined wait time. The monitors run continuously and are not normally disabled during scheduled maintenance or downtime, so the reported metrics incorporate both planned and unplanned downtime.

List of Chicago Department of Public Health free flu clinics offered throughout the city. For more information about the flu, go to http://bit.ly/9uNhqG.

Patrons may place holds on desired materials either online or by contacting any CPL location. In January all branch locations were closed on Monday, January 9, Monday, January 23 and Monday, January 30. Beginning in February, all branch locations restored partial Monday hours, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. On June 18, all branch locations restored full Monday hours. Edgewater closed 6/16/11 for construction of a new branch scheduled to open in mid-2013. The library’s bookmobile opened 6/24/11 for Edgewater holds pickup and returns. Douglass closed for 10 days in February for roof repairs. Humboldt Park closed 3/26/12 for facility improvements and expansion. Lincoln Park closed for four days in August for replacement of the air conditioning system. Many locations experienced sporadic closures in summer 2012 due to air conditioning issues and area power outages. Albany Park closed 9/22/12 for construction of a new branch and will remain closed until 2014. Brighton Park, Jefferson Park and Portage Cragin were closed 11/26/12-12/7/12 for replacement of their HVAC systems.

The Chicago Public Library Summer Reading Program is an eight-week thematic reading program planned to encourage and instill the love of reading and enjoyment of books in children and teens while promoting the development of their reading interests.

Materials pulled to fulfill patron holds. The Chicago Public Library consists of the Harold Washington Library Center, Sulzer and Woodson regional libraries and over 70 neighborhood branches. Edgewater Branch reopened in a new, 2-story facility on 6/22/2013. Humboldt Park Branch closed 3/26/2012 for construction of a 5,000-square-foot addition; it reopened 2/9/2013. Albany Park Branch closed 9/22/2012 for construction of a new branch expected to open in 2014. Interim services are being provided in the Albany Park community. Gage Park Branch closed 2/22/2013-3/1/2013 for full carpet replacement and South Shore Branch was closed from 5/13/2013-6/29/2013 for repairs and renovation. Many locations experience sporadic emergency closures due to heating or air conditioning issues, or area power outages.

FOIA requests received by the Office of Emergency Management and Communications as of May 1, 2010

This dataset contains the annual number of preterm births and the percent of total births these preterm births represent, with corresponding 95% confidence intervals, by Chicago community area, for the years 1999 – 2009. See the full dataset description for more information: http://bit.ly/M7AyBL

All restaurants and food stores selling perishable items are required to apply for a Retail Food License (RFL). This metric tracks the average number of days the Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection (BACP) takes to issue RFLs. The target response time for processing is within 15 days.

The lobbyist categorized expenditures report is part of the Lobbyist Activity Report, a notarized disclosure that lobbyists were required to file twice during 2010 (January 20th and July 20th). Lobbyists were required to report the total amount of lobbying-related expenditures paid by the lobbyist or charged to the client in each of the categories listed on Form C, Part 3 of 3, Section H, Question 3 (http://bit.ly/q2lRTh). Data for the 2010 reporting period is limited because previous policy did not require the Board of Ethics to prioritize the reporting of all data available from paper filings. / Data Owner: Board of Ethics [http://j.mp/mbH9BN] / Time Period: 2010/ Frequency: Data is updated daily / Related Applications: Registered Lobbyist List http://j.mp/l8LwAq

This dataset includes recommended positions and salaries for 2012 by title (without names) and salary. The dataset is excerpted from the 2012 Budget Recommendations, which is the line-item budget proposed by the Mayor to the City Council for approval. Disclaimer: the “Total Budgeted Units” column displays either A) the number of employees AND vacancies associated with a given position, or B) the number of budgeted units (ie. hours/months) for that position. “Position Control” determines whether Total Budgeted Units column will count employees and vacancies or hours/months. If a Position Control is 1, then employees and vacancies are displayed; if a Position Control is 0, then the total number of hours/months recorded is displayed. Owner: Budget and Management. Frequency: Data is updated annually. For more information about the budget process, visit the Budget Documents page: http://j.mp/lPotWf.

The Department of Streets and Sanitation (DSS) investigates and remedies reported violations of Chicago’s sanitation code. Residents may request service for violations such as overflowing dumpsters and garbage in the alley. This metric tracks the average number of days the DSS takes to complete sanitation code violation requests per week. Median days to complete requests as well as total number of requests fulfilled per week are available by mousing over columns. Currently the performance target for completing sanitation code violation requests is 3 days. For more information on sanitation code complaints, see https://data.cityofchicago.org/d/me59-5fac

Number Of Lobbyist Registrations And Activity Reports Received, Reviewed And Made Available For Public Inspection

List of organizations currently receiving reduced water rates by premise. Data Owner: Water Management. Time Period: Data current as of May 2012. Update Frequency: Data is updated as needed.

Patrons may place holds on desired materials either online or by contacting any CPL location. The Chicago Public Library consists of the Harold Washington Library Center, Sulzer and Woodson regional libraries and over 70 neighborhood branches. Edgewater Branch reopened in a new, 2-story facility on 6/22/2013. Humboldt Park Branch closed 3/26/2012 for construction of a 5,000-square-foot addition; it reopened 2/9/2013. Albany Park Branch closed 9/22/2012 for construction of a new branch expected to open in 2014. Interim services are being provided in the Albany Park community. Gage Park Branch closed 2/22/2013-3/1/2013 for full carpet replacement and South Shore Branch was closed from 5/13/2013-6/29/2013 for repairs and renovation. Many locations experience sporadic emergency closures due to heating or air conditioning issues, or area power outages.

Chicago sites that offer free or affordable technology resources and services, like computers with Internet access, Wi-Fi hotspots and technology training. Call or visit the organization's website before going to the location. For more information, visit http://locations.weconnectchicago.org/.

The Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) reviews applications for public right-of-way use permits, including parades. This dataset includes Parade Permits applied for, issued, amended and expired with permit start dates beginning January 1, 2011. Note a permit may be amended if any details are changed after the initial issuance. For more information about Public Right-of-Way Use Permits, go to http://bit.ly/w6VtJ9. You may also find more information about downtown (http://bit.ly/z1wYMG) and neighborhood (http://bit.ly/yonqCJ) parades on Explore Chicago, the City's Official Tourism Site.

The Security Department ensures the safety and security of patrons, employees and facilities in Chicago’s Parks. The data that is displayed below represents the total number of security checks that staff made during the previous week.

Customers applying for a Building permit will create a web-based on-line Building permit application. As part of an initial review within the Building permit process, the zoning plan examination will be conducted to ensure compliance with the City of Chicago’s Zoning Ordinance which regulates land use. The applicant is able to schedule and be seen by a zoning plan examiner on average within two (2) business days from the date of the on-line application. An applicant may receive zoning approval within the first scheduled appointment if they have followed the instructions and do not require administrative relief for their project. If administrative relief or corrections are required, the applicant can re-submit the application for immediate review and approval upon completion of the corrections or administrative process. An applicant typically requires two plan review visits before the Department of Housing and Economic Development is able to approve the zoning part of the building permit.

The Annual Appropriation Ordinance is the final City operating budget as approved by the City Council. It reflects the City’s operating budget at the beginning of the fiscal year on January 1, 2014.This dataset displays the positions and related salaries detailed in the budget as of January 1. It is extracted from the personnel portion of the Appropriation Ordinance. The dataset presents the position titles (without names) and salaries described in the budget, but does not provide a reflection of the current city workforce with full names and salaries. Disclaimer: the “Total Budgeted Units” column displays either A) the number of employees AND vacancies associated with a given position, or B) the number of budgeted units (ie. hours/months) for that position. “Position Control” determines whether Total Budgeted Units column will count employees and vacancies or hours/months. If a Position Control is 1, then employees and vacancies are displayed; if a Position Control is 0, then the total number of hours/months recorded is displayed. Owner: Budget and Management. Frequency: Data are updated annually. For information on the current city workforce, with names, positions and salaries, visit the "Current Employee Names, Salaries, and Position Titles" dataset: https://data.cityofchicago.org/id/xzkq-xp2w.

TIF fund balances by fiscal year based on annual financial statements.

The U.S. Department of Education’s graduation rate, which is reported through the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), is a nationally recognized and commonly used metric in higher education. Graduation rate is calculated as the percentage of first‐time, full‐time, degree/certificate seeking students that complete a CCC program within 150% of the estimated time it takes to complete the program.

The lobbyist compensation report is part of the Lobbyist Activity Report, a notarized disclosure that lobbyists were required to file twice during 2010 (January 20th and July 20th). Lobbyists were required to report all lobbying related compensation received during each reporting period, rounded to the nearest $1,000 on Form C Part 3 Section G (http://bit.ly/q2lRTh). In 2010, all lobbyist compensation reports are submitted to the Board of Ethics in paper form and are available in their entirety in the Board's offices. Data for the 2010 reporting period is limited because previous policy did not require the Board of Ethics to prioritize the reporting of all data available from paper filings. Data Owner: Board of Ethics [http://j.mp/mbH9BN] / Time Period: January 1, 2010 to December 31, 2010 / Related Applications: Registered Lobbyist List [http://j.mp/l8LwAq ]

Fees waived since January 1, 2012 by building permit. If you believe that any information in the published public data sets concerning your organization or business contains confidential information or has been published in error, please contact dataportal@cityofchicago.org so that we may address your concerns. Data Owner: Buildings. Time Period: January 1, 2012 to present. Update Frequency: Data is updated as needed.