# 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

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- Record number: **O2023-0001455**
- Type: Ordinance; category: Property
- Status: Final
- Sponsor: Johnson, Brandon
- Committee: [Committee on Housing and Real Estate](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/committee/housing-and-real-estate)
- Introduction Date: Jun 21, 2023
- Final Action Date: 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 (47)**: [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), [Jeylú B. Gutiérrez](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/14) (14), [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), [Byron Sigcho-López](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/25) (25), [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), [Rossana Rodríguez Sánchez](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/33) (33), [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), Carlos Ramirez-Rosa (former member)

**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)

## 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. The matter was held in committee.
- Jun 21, 2023: Referred, City Council. The Matter was Referred to \[Body\]
- Sep 14, 2023: Passed, City Council (47 yea, 1 nay), at the [City Council meeting](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/DCE29F3E-5452-EE11-BE6E-001DD8097692). On motion of Alderperson Sigcho-Lopez, and unsuccessful motion to reconsider by Alderperson Mitchell, the matter was Passed.
- Sep 15, 2023: Recommended to Pass, Committee on Housing and Real Estate. The matter was recommended to Pass by controlling legislative body.
- Sep 18, 2023: Signed by Mayor, City Council. The matter was Signed by the Mayor.

## 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)

## Lobbying and money

> Computed links; money near a vote is not evidence that it influenced the vote.

**Campaign donors named in it**: Norfolk Southern Corporation ($49,900 to alderpersons since 2019)

**Money from these interests in the 365 days before the vote**

| Member | Vote | Amount | From |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Michelle A. Harris](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/8) | Yea | $1,500 | Norfolk Southern Corporation (company) |
| [David H. Moore](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/17) | Not voting | $1,500 | Norfolk Southern Corporation (company) |
| [Monique L. Scott](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/24) | Yea | $1,500 | Norfolk Southern Corporation (company) |
| [Timothy R. Knudsen](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/43) | Yea | $1,500 | Norfolk Southern Corporation (company) |
| [Scott Waguespack](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/32) | Yea | $1,400 | Norfolk Southern Corporation (company) |
| [Pat Dowell](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/3) | Nay | $500 | Norfolk Southern Corporation (company) |

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