From Subject To: Re: CONFIDENTIAL - Hilco Demo Statement

From "Patrick
Mullane"
Subject Re: CONFIDENTIAL - Hilco Demo Statement
To "Mimi Simon" <Mimi.Simon@cityofchicago.org>, "Judith Frydland"
<Judith.Frydland@cityofchicago.org>, "Michael Crowley" <Michael.Crowley@cityofchicago.org>,
"Cristina Villarreal" <Cristina.Villarreal@cityofchicago.org>, "Hali Levandoski"
<Hali.Levandoski@cityofchicago.org>, "Maurice Classen" <Maurice.Classen@cityofchicago.org>,
"Manuel Perez" <Manuel.Perez@cityofchicago.org>, "Samir Mayekar"
<Samir.Mayekar@cityofchicago.org>, "Klonskymill" <klonskymll@gmail.com>
Date May 14, 2020 at 2:38:13 PM CDT
From: Mimi Simon <Mimi.Simon@cityofchicago.org>

Sent: Thursday, May 14, 2020 2:37 PM
To: Judith Frydland <Judith.Frydland@cityofchicago.org>; Michael Crowley <Michael.Crowley@cityofchicago.org>; Cristina
Villarreal <Cristina.Villarreal@cityofchicago.org>; Hali Levandoski <Hali.Levandoski@cityofchicago.org>; Maurice Classen
<Maurice.Classen@cityofchicago.org>; Manuel Perez <Manuel.Perez@cityofchicago.org>; Samir Mayekar
<Samir.Mayekar@cityofchicago.org>; Klonskymill <klonskymll@gmail.com>
Cc: Dave Graham <Dave.Graham@cityofchicago.org>; Anne Sheahan <Anne.Sheahan@cityofchicago.org>; Patrick Mullane
<Patrick.Mullane@cityofchicago.org>; Marlene Hopkins <Marlene.Hopkins@cityofchicago.org>; Paul Stewart
<paul.stewart@cityofchicago.org>; Andrew Buchanan <Andrew.Buchanan@cityofchicago.org>; Anel Ruiz
<Anel.Ruiz@cityofchicago.org>; Mort Ames <Mort.Ames@cityofchicago.org>
Subject: Re: CONFIDENTIAL - Hilco Demo Statement

See updated with the reference to Buildings removed.
STATEMENT FROM DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS ON THE DEMOLITION OF THE TURBINE STRUCTURE

AT THE FORMER CRAWFORD POWER GENERATING STATION

“Protecting the public health and safety of residents in all communities remains the City’s top priority. Following a
lengthy evaluation and structural analysis of the remaining buildings on the site of the former Crawford Power
Generating Station, the Department of Buildings (DOB) has determined that, in the interest of public safety, the turbine
structure is unsound and needs to be removed immediately. The contractor, Heneghan Wrecking, has submitted a dust
mitigation plan for the removal work, which has undergone a thorough review by the IEPA and the Chicago Department
of Public Health. City inspectors and a third-party environmental consultant will remain onsite to monitor the demolition
activity, and the surrounding community will be provided with status updates on this portion of the demolition. The City
will continue working with and updating the local community as the process moves forward.”
From: Judith Frydland <Judith.Frydland@cityofchicago.org>

To: Michael Crowley <Michael.Crowley@cityofchicago.org>; Mimi Simon <Mimi.Simon@cityofchicago.org>; Cristina Villarreal
<Cristina.Villarreal@cityofchicago.org>; Hali Levandoski <Hali.Levandoski@cityofchicago.org>; Maurice Classen
<Maurice.Classen@cityofchicago.org>; Manuel Perez <Manuel.Perez@cityofchicago.org>; Samir Mayekar
<Samir.Mayekar@cityofchicago.org>; Klonskymill <klonskymll@gmail.com>
Subject: RE: CONFIDENTIAL - Hilco Demo Statement

Also, I just noticed in the letter that it says Buildings and Health thoroughly reviewed the dust mitigation plan when it was actually
Health and IEPA and we were good once they were, so I will have Mimi tweak that as well.

From: Michael Crowley <Michael.Crowley@cityofchicago.org>
To: Mimi Simon <Mimi.Simon@cityofchicago.org>; Cristina Villarreal <Cristina.Villarreal@cityofchicago.org>; Hali Levandoski
<Hali.Levandoski@cityofchicago.org>; Maurice Classen <Maurice.Classen@cityofchicago.org>; Manuel Perez
<Manuel.Perez@cityofchicago.org>; Samir Mayekar <Samir.Mayekar@cityofchicago.org>; Judith Frydland
<Judith.Frydland@cityofchicago.org>; Klonskymill <klonskymll@gmail.com>

One minor edit below, and weren't we going to link to Heneghan's dust mitigation plan?

And then Manny, Elise and others...where are we at with community calls?


To: Cristina Villarreal <Cristina.Villarreal@cityofchicago.org>; Hali Levandoski <Hali.Levandoski@cityofchicago.org>; Maurice
Classen <Maurice.Classen@cityofchicago.org>; Michael Crowley <Michael.Crowley@cityofchicago.org>; Manuel Perez
<Manuel.Perez@cityofchicago.org>; Samir Mayekar <Samir.Mayekar@cityofchicago.org>; Judith Frydland

Here is the latest draft of the statement.

STATEMENT FROM DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS ON THE DEMOLITION OF THE TURBINE STRUCTURE
AT THE FORMER CRAWFORD POWER GENERATING STATION

“Protecting the public health and safety of residents in all communities remains the City’s top priority. Following a
Generating Station, the Department of Buildings (DOB) has determined that, in the interest of public safety, the turbine
structure is unsound and needs to be removed immediately. The contractor, Heneghan Wrecking, has submitted a dust
mitigation plan for the removal work, which has undergone a thorough review by the IEPA and the City's building and
health departments. City inspectors and a third-party environmental consultant will remain onsite to monitor the
demolition activity, and the surrounding community will be provided with status updates on this portion of the
demolition. The City will continue working with and updating the local community as the process moves forward.”

From: Cristina Villarreal <Cristina.Villarreal@cityofchicago.org>

To: Hali Levandoski <Hali.Levandoski@cityofchicago.org>; Maurice Classen <Maurice.Classen@cityofchicago.org>; Michael
Crowley <Michael.Crowley@cityofchicago.org>; Manuel Perez <Manuel.Perez@cityofchicago.org>; Samir Mayekar
<Samir.Mayekar@cityofchicago.org>; Judith Frydland <Judith.Frydland@cityofchicago.org>; Klonskymill
<klonskymll@gmail.com>
Cc: Dave Graham <Dave.Graham@cityofchicago.org>; Mimi Simon <Mimi.Simon@cityofchicago.org>; Anne Sheahan
<Anne.Sheahan@cityofchicago.org>; Patrick Mullane <Patrick.Mullane@cityofchicago.org>; Marlene Hopkins
<Marlene.Hopkins@cityofchicago.org>; Paul Stewart <paul.stewart@cityofchicago.org>; Andrew Buchanan
<Andrew.Buchanan@cityofchicago.org>; Anel Ruiz <Anel.Ruiz@cityofchicago.org>; Mort Ames <Mort.Ames@cityofchicago.org>

I called Mauricio. He wanted to know why this was happening when the Mayor said no work would be done there. I told
him it was a safety issue and the turbines were unsound and that DOB would be sending out a statement today.

Cristina Villarreal
Cell Phone 312.502.5321

From: Hali Levandoski <Hali.Levandoski@cityofchicago.org>

To: Maurice Classen <Maurice.Classen@cityofchicago.org>; Michael Crowley <Michael.Crowley@cityofchicago.org>; Manuel
Perez <Manuel.Perez@cityofchicago.org>; Samir Mayekar <Samir.Mayekar@cityofchicago.org>; Judith Frydland
<Andrew.Buchanan@cityofchicago.org>; Cristina Villarreal <Cristina.Villarreal@cityofchicago.org>; Anel Ruiz

Where are we at on calls? Mimi can you re-up the revised statement? Cristina have you called Mauricio?

From: Maurice Classen <Maurice.Classen@cityofchicago.org>
To: Michael Crowley <Michael.Crowley@cityofchicago.org>; Manuel Perez <Manuel.Perez@cityofchicago.org>; Hali Levandoski
<Hali.Levandoski@cityofchicago.org>; Samir Mayekar <Samir.Mayekar@cityofchicago.org>; Judith Frydland

I think we should start the calls before the statement goes out. Fine to be aligned on the messaging, but folks should hear it from
a human being first.

From: Michael Crowley <Michael.Crowley@cityofchicago.org>
To: Manuel Perez <Manuel.Perez@cityofchicago.org>; Hali Levandoski <Hali.Levandoski@cityofchicago.org>; Samir Mayekar
<Samir.Mayekar@cityofchicago.org>; Judith Frydland <Judith.Frydland@cityofchicago.org>; Klonskymill
<klonskymll@gmail.com>
<Anel.Ruiz@cityofchicago.org>; Maurice Classen <Maurice.Classen@cityofchicago.org>; Mort Ames
<Mort.Ames@cityofchicago.org>

we're not talking to community first?

fyi will try to get sign-off on statement shortly.
From: Manuel Perez <Manuel.Perez@cityofchicago.org>

To: Hali Levandoski <Hali.Levandoski@cityofchicago.org>; Samir Mayekar <Samir.Mayekar@cityofchicago.org>; Judith Frydland
<Judith.Frydland@cityofchicago.org>; Klonskymill <klonskymll@gmail.com>; Michael Crowley
<Michael.Crowley@cityofchicago.org>

Elise and I have a list of community members we will contact once the statement goes out. We want to make sure our
message is aligned with the statement.


To: Samir Mayekar <Samir.Mayekar@cityofchicago.org>; Judith Frydland <Judith.Frydland@cityofchicago.org>; Klonskymill
<klonskymll@gmail.com>; Michael Crowley <Michael.Crowley@cityofchicago.org>
Cc: Manuel Perez <Manuel.Perez@cityofchicago.org>; Dave Graham <Dave.Graham@cityofchicago.org>; Mimi Simon
<Mimi.Simon@cityofchicago.org>; Anne Sheahan <Anne.Sheahan@cityofchicago.org>; Patrick Mullane
<paul.stewart@cityofchicago.org>; Andrew Buchanan <Andrew.Buchanan@cityofchicago.org>; Cristina Villarreal
<Cristina.Villarreal@cityofchicago.org>; Anel Ruiz <Anel.Ruiz@cityofchicago.org>; Maurice Classen
<Maurice.Classen@cityofchicago.org>; Mort Ames <Mort.Ames@cityofchicago.org>

All, please weigh in with any final edits by 1:30 then I think DOB needs to issue to their media list. Also – have we made the
proper community touches?

Finally, since we are keeping Mauricio waiting on the other answer – which we need to circle back on – we are going to tip him off
OTR that this is coming. C – can you handle that convo?

From: Samir Mayekar <Samir.Mayekar@cityofchicago.org>
To: Judith Frydland <Judith.Frydland@cityofchicago.org>; Hali Levandoski <Hali.Levandoski@cityofchicago.org>; Klonskymill
<klonskymll@gmail.com>; Michael Crowley <Michael.Crowley@cityofchicago.org>
Cc: Manuel Perez <Manuel.Perez@cityofchicago.org>; Dave Graham <Dave.Graham@cityofchicago.org>; Mimi Simon
<Mimi.Simon@cityofchicago.org>; Anne Sheahan <Anne.Sheahan@cityofchicago.org>; Patrick Mullane

I'm fine w this statement

S
From: Judith Frydland <Judith.Frydland@cityofchicago.org>

To: Hali Levandoski <Hali.Levandoski@cityofchicago.org>; Klonskymill <klonskymll@gmail.com>; Michael Crowley
<Michael.Crowley@cityofchicago.org>
Cc: Manuel Perez <Manuel.Perez@cityofchicago.org>; Samir Mayekar <Samir.Mayekar@cityofchicago.org>; Dave Graham
<Dave.Graham@cityofchicago.org>; Mimi Simon <Mimi.Simon@cityofchicago.org>; Anne Sheahan

Thanks! On the phone with him now.

To: Klonskymill <klonskymll@gmail.com>; Michael Crowley <Michael.Crowley@cityofchicago.org>
<Anne.Sheahan@cityofchicago.org>; Patrick Mullane <Patrick.Mullane@cityofchicago.org>; Judith Frydland
<Judith.Frydland@cityofchicago.org>; Marlene Hopkins <Marlene.Hopkins@cityofchicago.org>; Paul Stewart

Rather than removing in its entirety, I softened the last sentence below. We need to say that we are being good partners and
working with them.

Protecting the public health and safety of residents in all communities remains the City’s top priority. Following a lengthy
evaluation and structural analysis of the remaining buildings on the site of the former Crawford Power Generating Station, the
Department of Buildings (DOB) has determined that, in the interest of public safety, the turbine structures are unsound
and need to be removed immediately. The contractor, Heneghan Wrecking, has submitted a dust mitigation plan for the
removal work, which has undergone a thorough review by the IEPA and the City's building and health departments. City
inspectors and a third-party environmental consultant will remain onsite to monitor the demolition activity, and the surrounding
community will be provided with status updates on this portion of the demolition. The City will continue working with and
updating the local community as the process moves forward.

From: Joanna Klonsky <klonskymll@gmail.com>
To: Michael Crowley <Michael.Crowley@cityofchicago.org>
<Anne.Sheahan@cityofchicago.org>; Hali Levandoski <Hali.Levandoski@cityofchicago.org>; Patrick Mullane
<Patrick.Mullane@cityofchicago.org>; Judith Frydland <Judith.Frydland@cityofchicago.org>; Marlene Hopkins

Some likely questions to be prepared to answer:

Why does this have to happen now? Why can't it wait? If it is so urgent, why must it happen now versus a couple weeks AGO?
Why can't it wait a few more days/a few more weeks to ensure thorough community notice/engagement?
Is the alderman on board? Has he been fully briefed?

On Thu, May 14, 2020 at 12:42 PM Michael Crowley <Michael.Crowley@cityofchicago.org> wrote:
+ Jo
From: Manuel Perez <Manuel.Perez@cityofchicago.org>

To: Samir Mayekar <Samir.Mayekar@cityofchicago.org>; Dave Graham <Dave.Graham@cityofchicago.org>; Mimi Simon
<Mimi.Simon@cityofchicago.org>; Anne Sheahan <Anne.Sheahan@cityofchicago.org>; Hali Levandoski
<Hali.Levandoski@cityofchicago.org>; Michael Crowley <Michael.Crowley@cityofchicago.org>; Patrick Mullane

I would strike the last sentence and release whatever we're doing with Hilco when the plan is in place. The statement is
solid.

From: Samir Mayekar <Samir.Mayekar@cityofchicago.org>

To: Dave Graham <Dave.Graham@cityofchicago.org>; Mimi Simon <Mimi.Simon@cityofchicago.org>; Anne Sheahan
<Anne.Sheahan@cityofchicago.org>; Hali Levandoski <Hali.Levandoski@cityofchicago.org>; Michael Crowley
<Michael.Crowley@cityofchicago.org>; Patrick Mullane <Patrick.Mullane@cityofchicago.org>; Judith Frydland
<Cristina.Villarreal@cityofchicago.org>; Anel Ruiz <Anel.Ruiz@cityofchicago.org>; Manuel Perez
<Manuel.Perez@cityofchicago.org>; Maurice Classen <Maurice.Classen@cityofchicago.org>; Mort Ames

There will be for the June demo of Unit 7 - our team will be working with Hilco on that piece
From: Dave Graham <Dave.Graham@cityofchicago.org>

To: Mimi Simon <Mimi.Simon@cityofchicago.org>; Anne Sheahan <Anne.Sheahan@cityofchicago.org>; Hali Levandoski
<Hali.Levandoski@cityofchicago.org>; Michael Crowley <Michael.Crowley@cityofchicago.org>; Patrick Mullane
<Andrew.Buchanan@cityofchicago.org>; Cristina Villarreal <Cristina.Villarreal@cityofchicago.org>; Samir Mayekar
<Samir.Mayekar@cityofchicago.org>; Anel Ruiz <Anel.Ruiz@cityofchicago.org>; Manuel Perez

Just curious about this sentence, is there a plan in place?

Moving forward, a robust community engagement process will take place in advance of any further demolition work
on the site.

To: Anne Sheahan <Anne.Sheahan@cityofchicago.org>; Hali Levandoski <Hali.Levandoski@cityofchicago.org>;
Michael Crowley <Michael.Crowley@cityofchicago.org>; Patrick Mullane <Patrick.Mullane@cityofchicago.org>;
Judith Frydland <Judith.Frydland@cityofchicago.org>; Marlene Hopkins <Marlene.Hopkins@cityofchicago.org>; Paul
Stewart <paul.stewart@cityofchicago.org>; Andrew Buchanan <Andrew.Buchanan@cityofchicago.org>; Cristina
Villarreal <Cristina.Villarreal@cityofchicago.org>; Dave Graham <Dave.Graham@cityofchicago.org>; Samir Mayekar

See updated statement below. IEPA is added and I changed review to evaluation in the second sentence to avoid
saying review twice.

Protecting the public health and safety of residents in all communities remains the City’s top priority. Following a
Generating Station, the Department of Buildings (DOB) has determined that, in the interest of public safety, the
turbine structures are unsound and need to be removed immediately. The contractor, Heneghan Wrecking, has
submitted a dust mitigation plan for the removal work, which has undergone a thorough review by the IEPA and the
City's building and health departments. City inspectors and a third-party environmental consultant will remain onsite
to monitor the demolition activity, and the surrounding community will be provided with status updates on this portion
of the demolition. Moving forward, a robust community engagement process will take place in advance of any further
demolition work on the site.

From: Anne Sheahan <Anne.Sheahan@cityofchicago.org>

To: Mimi Simon <Mimi.Simon@cityofchicago.org>; Hali Levandoski <Hali.Levandoski@cityofchicago.org>; Michael
Crowley <Michael.Crowley@cityofchicago.org>; Patrick Mullane <Patrick.Mullane@cityofchicago.org>; Judith
Frydland <Judith.Frydland@cityofchicago.org>; Marlene Hopkins <Marlene.Hopkins@cityofchicago.org>; Paul

Adding Maurice and Mort. Can we add in that the IEPA also reviewed?

To: Hali Levandoski <Hali.Levandoski@cityofchicago.org>; Michael Crowley <Michael.Crowley@cityofchicago.org>;
Patrick Mullane <Patrick.Mullane@cityofchicago.org>; Anne Sheahan <Anne.Sheahan@cityofchicago.org>; Judith
<Manuel.Perez@cityofchicago.org>

Thanks, Halli. Some minor edits below.

Protecting the public health and safety of residents in all communities remains the City’s top priority. Following a
lengthy review and structural analysis of the remaining buildings on the site of the former Crawford Power Generating
Station, the Department of Buildings (DOB) has determined that, in the interest of public safety, the turbine structures
are unsound and need to be removed immediately. The contractor, Heneghan Wrecking, has submitted a dust
mitigation plan for the removal work, which has undergone a thorough review by the City's building and health
departments. City inspectors and a third-party environmental consultant will remain onsite to monitor the demolition
activity, and the surrounding community will be provided with status updates on this portion of the demolition.
on the site.


Sent: Thursday, May 14, 2020 11:59 AM
To: Mimi Simon <Mimi.Simon@cityofchicago.org>; Michael Crowley <Michael.Crowley@cityofchicago.org>; Patrick
Mullane <Patrick.Mullane@cityofchicago.org>; Anne Sheahan <Anne.Sheahan@cityofchicago.org>; Judith Frydland
<Cristina.Villarreal@cityofchicago.org>; Dave Graham <Dave.Graham@cityofchicago.org>; Samir Mayekar
<Manuel.Perez@cityofchicago.org>

My edits below.

Confidential – Draft Statement:
Protecting the health and safety of residents in all communities remains the City’s top priority. Following a lengthy
review and structural analysis of the remaining buildings on the site of the former Crawford Power Generating
Station, the Department of Buildings (DOB) has determined that, in the interest of public safety, the turbine structures
are unsound and need to be removed immediately. The contractor, Heneghan Wrecking, has submitted a dust
mitigation plan for the removal work which has undergone a thorough review by the City's building and health
departments. City inspectors and a third-party environmental consultant will remain onsite to monitor the demolition
activity, and the surrounding community will be provided with status updates on this portion of the demolition.
on the site.

Sent: Thursday, May 14, 2020 11:44 AM
To: Michael Crowley <Michael.Crowley@cityofchicago.org>; Hali Levandoski <Hali.Levandoski@cityofchicago.org>;
Patrick Mullane <Patrick.Mullane@cityofchicago.org>; Anne Sheahan <Anne.Sheahan@cityofchicago.org>; Judith
Stewart <paul.stewart@cityofchicago.org>
Subject: Hilco Demo Statement

All,

Here's a draft statement on the turbine demolition at the Hilco site with a couple highlights. Did we want to mention
the asbestos mitigation plan? It's not currently on the microsite. I also added a line about community engagement but
highlighted Hilco to confirm it would be Hilco that engages the community.

After a lengthy review of the problematic smoke stack implosion demolition that occurred on April 11, 2020 at the
former Crawford Power Generating Station, and a structural analysis of the remaining buildings on the site, the
Department of Buildings has determined that, in the interest of public safety, the turbine structures are unsound and
need to be demolished immediately. The demolition contractor, Heneghan Wrecking, has submitted a dust mitigation
plan and an asbestos mitigation plan, which have been thoroughly reviewed by the City, and building and health
inspectors as well as a third-party environmental consultant will continue their presence onsite to monitor the
demolition activity. The developer, Hilco Redevelopment Partners, LLC, will provide the surrounding community with
status updates on this portion of the demolition, and will engage community stakeholders prior to any future activity,
demolition or otherwise, on the site.
Best,
Mimi

Mimi Simon
Director of Public Affairs
Department of Buildings
Phone: 312-972-5710

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STATEMENT FROM DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS ON THE DEMOLITION OF THE TURBINE STRUCTURE

From: Judith Frydland <Judith.Frydland@cityofchicago.org>

From: Mimi Simon <Mimi.Simon@cityofchicago.org>

From: Cristina Villarreal <Cristina.Villarreal@cityofchicago.org>

From: Hali Levandoski <Hali.Levandoski@cityofchicago.org>

From: Manuel Perez <Manuel.Perez@cityofchicago.org>

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From: Judith Frydland <Judith.Frydland@cityofchicago.org>

From: Manuel Perez <Manuel.Perez@cityofchicago.org>

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