# Acquisition of property at S Burley Avenue from E 122nd Street to E 126th Pl; S Carondolet Ave from E 122nd St to E 126th Pl; and E 122nd St from South Ave O to S Caroldolet Ave and Norfolk Southern Railway Company grade crossing for roadway improvements associated with North Point Redevelopment Project - Record number: **O2023-0001455** - Type: Ordinance; category: Property - Status: Final - Sponsor: Johnson, Brandon - Committee: Committee on Housing and Real Estate - Introduced: Jun 21, 2023 - Final action: Sep 14, 2023 - Official record: [Office of the City Clerk](https://chicityclerkelms.chicago.gov/Matter/?matterId=6BCBBC19-8610-EE11-8F6C-001DD806D2E1) ## Roll call: Passed Sep 14, 2023 **47 yea, 1 nay, 1 absent.** This was a divided vote. On motion of Alderperson Sigcho-Lopez, and unsuccessful motion to reconsider by Alderperson Mitchell, the matter was Passed. Voted at the [City Council meeting of Sep 14, 2023](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/DCE29F3E-5452-EE11-BE6E-001DD8097692). **Nay (1)**: [Pat Dowell](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/3) (3) **Yea (43)**: [Daniel La Spata](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/1) (1), [Brian Hopkins](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/2) (2), [Lamont J. Robinson](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/4) (4), [Desmon C. Yancy](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/5) (5), [William E. Hall](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/6) (6), [Gregory I. Mitchell](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/7) (7), [Michelle A. Harris](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/8) (8), [Anthony Beale](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/9) (9), [Peter Chico](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/10) (10), [Nicole T. Lee](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/11) (11), [Julia M. Ramirez](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/12) (12), [Marty Quinn](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/13) (13), [Raymond A. Lopez](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/15) (15), [Stephanie D. Coleman](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/16) (16), [Matthew J. O'Shea](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/19) (19), [Jeanette B. Taylor](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/20) (20), [Ronnie L. Mosley](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/21) (21), [Michael D. Rodriguez](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/22) (22), [Silvana Tabares](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/23) (23), [Monique L. Scott](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/24) (24), [Jessica L. Fuentes](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/26) (26), [Walter R. Burnett](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/27) (27), [Jason C. Ervin](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/28) (28), [Chris Taliaferro](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/29) (29), [Ruth Cruz](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/30) (30), [Felix Cardona Jr.](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/31) (31), [Scott Waguespack](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/32) (32), [William Conway](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/34) (34), [Gilbert Villegas](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/36) (36), [Emma Mitts](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/37) (37), [Nicholas Sposato](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/38) (38), [Samantha Nugent](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/39) (39), [Andre Vasquez Jr.](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/40) (40), [Anthony V. Napolitano](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/41) (41), [Brendan Reilly](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/42) (42), [Timothy R. Knudsen](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/43) (43), [Bennett R. Lawson](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/44) (44), [James M. Gardiner](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/45) (45), [Angela Clay](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/46) (46), [Matthew J. Martin](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/47) (47), [Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/48) (48), [Maria E. Hadden](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/49) (49), [Debra L. Silverstein](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/50) (50) **Absent (1)**: [Derrick G. Curtis](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/18) (18) **Not voting (1)**: [David H. Moore](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/17) (17) Former members who voted: Jeylu B. Gutierrez (Yea), Byron Sigcho-Lopez (Yea), Carlos Ramirez-Rosa (Yea), Rossana Rodriguez Sanchez (Yea) ## Plain-language summary > Written by AI (@cf/openai/gpt-oss-120b) from the ordinance text only: [86a9806a-2178-4675-a456-c7c0672b9b57.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/a1f3da67-07fb-4ca2-8583-0c0f7c714e7d.pdf). AI can make mistakes; the official document always wins. The City Council approved an ordinance to let the Commissioner of Transportation acquire land needed for road improvements on South Burley Avenue, South Carondolet Avenue, and East 122nd Street as part of the North Point Redevelopment Project. The city can buy the parcels or use eminent domain if owners do not agree, and the railroad will be allowed to occupy part of East 122nd Street for a new grade crossing. - The ordinance authorizes the city to acquire many parcels of land for the road and rail crossing improvements. - If negotiations with owners fail, the city can pursue condemnation to take the property. - The Commissioner may enter construction and maintenance agreements with landowners, the railroad, and utilities. - The project is tied to the North Point Redevelopment Agreement and will be funded with city money and any grants. - Acquisition must be completed by May 31 2024, and construction is to start by October 30 2024. **Who**: The ordinance affects property owners in the listed parcels, local residents and businesses, the Chicago Department of Transportation, the developer, and Norfolk Southern Railway. **Where**: South Burley Avenue, South Carondolet Avenue, and East 122nd Street between those avenues in Chicago, Illinois. ## Timeline - Jun 14, 2023: Held in Committee, Committee on Housing and Real Estate - Jun 21, 2023: Referred, City Council - Sep 14, 2023: Passed, City Council - Sep 15, 2023: Recommended to Pass, Committee on Housing and Real Estate - Sep 18, 2023: Signed by Mayor, City Council ## Documents - [86a9806a-2178-4675-a456-c7c0672b9b57.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/a1f3da67-07fb-4ca2-8583-0c0f7c714e7d.pdf) (Legislation) - [O2023-001455 Signed by Mayor\_0169.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/8309fb80-8f5e-495c-906b-b81daa2d9525.pdf) (Legislation) - [O2023-0001455 CL.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/36b21817-089c-4e4b-a3ea-fe351b1a46bb.pdf) (Committee Letter) --- Source: https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/6BCBBC19-8610-EE11-8F6C-001DD806D2E1 ยท Chicago Politics, an independent, nonpartisan tracker of the Chicago City Council. 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