# Acquisition of various properties for Englewood Nature Trail Project [Votes](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/legislation) › [Housing and Real Estate](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/committee/housing-and-real-estate) - Record number: **O2025-0014899** - 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: Jan 15, 2025 - Final Action Date: Feb 19, 2025 - Official record: [Office of the City Clerk](https://chicityclerkelms.chicago.gov/Matter/?matterId=B1F25815-63D3-EF11-8EEA-001DD804AA64) ## Roll call: Passed Feb 19, 2025 **50 yea, 0 nay.** 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 Feb 19, 2025](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/3177F700-7CD3-EF11-8EEA-001DD804AA64). **Yea (50)**: [Daniel La Spata](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/1) (1), [Brian Hopkins](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/2) (2), [Pat Dowell](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/3) (3), [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), [David H. Moore](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/17) (17), [Derrick G. Curtis](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/18) (18), [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) ## Plain-language summary > Written by AI (language model) from the ordinance text only. AI can make mistakes; the official document always wins. ## Timeline - Jan 15, 2025: Referred, City Council. The matter was Referred to Committee. - Feb 18, 2025: Recommended to Pass, Committee on Housing and Real Estate. The matter was recommended to Pass by controlling legislative body. - Feb 19, 2025: Passed, City Council (50 yea, 0 nay), at the [City Council meeting](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/3177F700-7CD3-EF11-8EEA-001DD804AA64). On motion of Alderperson Sigcho-Lopez, and unsuccessful motion to reconsider by Alderperson Mitchell, the matter was Passed. ## Documents - [O2025-0014899 Mayoral Letter.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/ba6354f9-3857-4110-9d45-4f9e314a21dd.pdf) (Miscellaneous) - [O2025-0014899 Exhibit B - Schedule for Project.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/507213bb-1719-4763-a087-b67ca0410824.pdf) (Exhibits) - [O2025-0014899 Exhibit A - Acquisition Parcels.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/16ae546a-7eeb-43fd-83b7-8dd180340083.pdf) (Exhibits) - [O2025-0014899.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/983ead70-9382-494e-8dd0-1ce5f2a67ca5.pdf) (Legislation) ## Related legislation **More from Johnson, Brandon** - [Executive Order No. 2026-7 (Senior Bill of Rights and Establishing the Mayor's Office on Aging)](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/F2026-0029547-executive-order-no-senior-bill-rights) (F2026-0029547, introduced Dec 8, 2026, Placed on File) - [Issuance of general obligation bonds (2027-2028 General Obligation Borrowing Ordinance)](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2026-0029650-issuance-general-obligation-bonds-general-obligation) (O2026-0029650, introduced Oct 21, 2026, Referred) - [Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Recommendations](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2026-0029642-fiscal-year-2027-budget-recommendations) (O2026-0029642, introduced Oct 21, 2026, Referred) **More on Property** - [Amendment of acquisition of land parcels of Burlington Northern-Santa Fe property for El Paseo trail project (O2018-9027)](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2026-0026109-acquisition-land-parcels-burlington-northern-santa) (O2026-0026109, introduced Jun 10, 2026, Signed) - [Acquisition of property at 1725 N Harlem Ave for use as Chicago Public Library branch](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2026-0023324-acquisition-property-1725-n-harlem-ave) (O2026-0023324, introduced Feb 18, 2026, Passed) - [Acquisition of parcels at 7850 and 7872 S Exchange Ave, 2910 and 2914 E 79th St and 7843 S Escanaba Ave for mixed-use redevelopment project](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2025-0015984-acquisition-parcels-7850-7872-s-exchange) (O2025-0015984, introduced Mar 12, 2025, Passed) Sources and methods: [how we get and count this data](/about#methods) · [report an error](/about#corrections) --- Source: https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2025-0014899-acquisition-properties-englewood-nature-trail-project · Chicago Politics, an independent tracker of the Chicago City Council. 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