# Acceptance of negotiated permanent easement from Union Pacific Railroad to facilitate Illinois Commerce Commission project for installation of pedestrian safety facilities at N Nagle Ave and W Somerset Ave highway-rail grade crossing [Votes](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/legislation) › [Housing and Real Estate](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/committee/housing-and-real-estate) Clerk's short name: Union Pacific permanent access easement at North Nagle - Record number: **O2025-0018220** - Type: Ordinance; category: Agreements - Status: Final - Sponsor: Johnson, Brandon - Committee: [Committee on Housing and Real Estate](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/committee/housing-and-real-estate) - Introduction Date: Jun 18, 2025 - Final Action Date: Jul 16, 2025 - Official record: [Office of the City Clerk](https://chicityclerkelms.chicago.gov/Matter/?matterId=B5C1043F-E34D-F011-8779-001DD8069091) ## Roll call: Passed Jul 16, 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 Jul 16, 2025](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/256D9E41-48D4-EF11-8EEA-001DD804C7AB). **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), [Anthony J. Quezada](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/35) (35), [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) ## Plain-language summary > Written by AI (language model) from the ordinance text only. AI can make mistakes; the official document always wins. ## Timeline - Jun 18, 2025: Referred, City Council. The matter was Referred to Committee. - Jul 9, 2025: Recommended to Pass, Committee on Housing and Real Estate. The matter was recommended to Pass by controlling legislative body. - Jul 16, 2025: Passed, City Council (50 yea, 0 nay), at the [City Council meeting](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/256D9E41-48D4-EF11-8EEA-001DD804C7AB). On motion of Alderperson Sigcho-Lopez, and unsuccessful motion to reconsider by Alderperson Mitchell, the matter was Passed. - Jul 16, 2025: Signed by Mayor, City Council. The matter was Signed by the Mayor. ## Documents - [O2025-0018220 Signed by Mayor.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/72725e21-3c91-491e-8d5a-22750d023fc2.pdf) (Legislation) - [O2025-0018220 Mayoral Letter.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/258084f7-de7c-435b-af67-ee246afa1328.pdf) (Miscellaneous) - [O2025-0018220 Committee Letter.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/60cc3fff-4b62-4cf0-8fb7-321ea7e0fae6.pdf) (Committee Letter) - [O2025-0018220 Digital Tracking Cover.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/515c0a27-a23a-4e43-8008-738fff00ca91.pdf) (Miscellaneous) - [O2025-0018220 Ordinance.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/c8c82401-fc79-4b9e-9225-b4795979b66d.pdf) (Legislation) - [O2025-0018220 Easement Deed EXHIBIT A.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/3da4fcd8-dcd0-40a5-9097-833ee0ce58cf.pdf) (Exhibits) - [O2025-0018220 Ordinance EXHIBIT 1.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/347acefa-b208-405e-9d73-f846ad1f7a69.pdf) (Exhibits) ## 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 Agreements** - [Amended operator agreement with Lyft Bikes and Scooters LLC for operation and management of Divvy for Everyone bike sharing system](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2026-0028871-amended-operator-agreement-lyft-bikes-scooters) (O2026-0028871, introduced Sep 23, 2026, Held in Committee) - [Local government agreement with U.S. Department of Urban and Housing Development (HUD) regarding HUD foreclosure of parcels located in…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2026-0026247-local-government-agreement-u-s-department) (O2026-0026247, introduced Jun 17, 2026, Passed) - [Authorization to approve ownership transfer of Chicago Parking Meters LLC membership interests to Stonepeak Partners LP pursuant to…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2026-0025407-authorization-approve-ownership-transfer-chicago-parking) (SO2026-0025407, introduced May 20, 2026, Signed) Sources and methods: [how we get and count this data](/about#methods) · [report an error](/about#corrections) --- Source: https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2025-0018220-acceptance-negotiated-permanent-easement-union-pacific · Chicago Politics, an independent tracker of the Chicago City Council. 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