# Vacation of public alley(s) in area bounded by W Foster Ave, W Higgins Ave at N Mobile Ave and N Melvian Ave

[Legislation tracker](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/tracker) › [Transportation and Public Way](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/committee/transportation-and-public-way) › [45th Ward: James M. Gardiner](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/45)

- Record number: **O2026-0028119**
- Type: Ordinance; category: Alley
- Status: Final (Passed)
- Sponsor: [James M. Gardiner](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/45) (45th Ward)
- Committee: [Committee on Transportation and Public Way](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/committee/transportation-and-public-way)
- Submitted Date: Sep 8, 2026
- Introduction Date: Sep 9, 2026
- Final Action Date: Sep 23, 2026
- Official record: [Office of the City Clerk](https://chicityclerkelms.chicago.gov/Matter/?matterId=C08F357B-A9AB-F111-AAAB-001DD80AA3CC)

## Timeline

- Sep 9, 2026: Recommended to Pass, Committee on Transportation and Public Way. The matter was recommended to Pass by controlling legislative body. (See O2026-0023406, Passed 05/21/26)
- Sep 23, 2026: Passed, City Council (50 yea, 0 nay), at the [City Council meeting](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/5F86622E-F485-F111-AB0E-001DD80ED7AA). On motion of Alderperson Mitchell, and unsuccessful motion to reconsider by Alderperson Mitchell, the matter was Passed.

## Documents

- [O2026-0028119.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/42d2e191-1f90-4410-83fd-c29c977631ce.pdf) (Committee Letter)
- [O2026-0028119 EXH B Pin Nos. Adjacent properties.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/d10faa5b-5648-4831-8d93-ac6f11cfc244.pdf) (Exhibits)
- [O2026-0028119 EXH C Dept Water Letter & Drawing.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/87096ff2-db00-4c65-bb9a-bb73134fba88.pdf) (Exhibits)
- [O2026-0028119 EXH A Plat of Vacation.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/2bf96c25-c0c0-401d-8867-c06a58c52e36.pdf) (Exhibits)
- [O2026-0028119 Commercial Vacation Ordinance.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/6a9667fb-a442-4db4-8fc3-b180ca91801b.pdf) (Legislation)
- [O2026-0028119 Ordinance\_FINAL.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/16217c6c-18cd-4622-b988-81c89dfe5d14.pdf) (Legislation)
- [O2026-0028119 Digital Tracking Sheet.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/1d491122-5038-4e66-854c-a33fc7c10b53.pdf) (Miscellaneous)

## Related legislation

**More from James M. Gardiner**

- [Exemption from physical barrier requirement for commercial driveway alley access for Maria Calvillo, dba El Ruisenor Rojo 4 Academy Corp.](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2026-0029230-exemption-physical-barrier-requirement-commercial-driveway) (O2026-0029230, introduced Oct 14, 2026, Referred)
- [Exemption from physical barrier requirement for commercial driveway alley access for Bryan Banser, dba Triangle Auto Radiator Service, Inc.](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2026-0029227-exemption-physical-barrier-requirement-commercial-driveway) (O2026-0029227, introduced Oct 14, 2026, Referred)
- [Exemption from physical barrier requirement for commercial driveway alley access for Epic Health](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2026-0027587-exemption-physical-barrier-requirement-commercial-driveway) (O2026-0027587, introduced Sep 23, 2026, Passed)

**More on Alley**

- [Vacation of public alley(s) in area bounded by N Milwaukee Ave, N Kilpatrick Ave and former W Byron St right-of-way](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2026-0027066-vacation-public-alley-area-bounded-n) (O2026-0027066, introduced Jul 15, 2026, Passed)
- [Vacation of alley in block bounded by W Maypole Ave, N Kedzie Ave, W Lake St and N Homan Ave](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2026-0026797-vacation-alley-block-bounded-w-maypole) (O2026-0026797, introduced Jul 8, 2026, Passed)
- [Approval of Release of Use Restriction Covenant for vacated alley in area bounded by W 28th Pl, S Stewart Ave, W 29th St and S Canal St](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2026-0026137-approval-release-use-restriction-covenant-vacated) (O2026-0026137, introduced Jun 17, 2026, Passed)

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