; Whereas, with the completion of Phase 1 of The Centennial Vision in 2016, a record 9.26 million guests enjoyed new amenities such as the state-of-the-art Centennial Ferris Wheel, a Chicago-centric food experience, the redesigned South Dock Promenade with increased access to the waterfront and recreational boat experiences, and over 245 free public arts and cultural programs; Whereas the Pier now enters Phase 2 of the redevelopment with extensive plans to upgrade the built environment and Pier structures such as the Family Pavilion and Crystal Garden; Whereas, in 2017, with the completion of 13-acre Polk Bros Park, the new Chicago Shakespeare Theater, and the expanded Chicago Children’s Museum, the Pier projects to see attendance increase by as much as 26 percent as guests enjoy innovative, free public programming, participatory arts, cultural showcases, and the Pier’s sustainable recreational footprint; Whereas the Pier currently employees over 3,000 individuals and is home to 77 businesses and 5 nonprofit organizations; and Whereas the redevelopment is expected to generate 1,565 permanent and 1,659 temporary jobs across the city: Now, therefore, be it