# Acquisition of State-owned property at 5400 W 63rd St for use by Chicago Midway International Airport

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- Record number: **SO2023-0002212**
- Type: Ordinance; category: Property
- Status: Final
- Sponsor: Lightfoot, Lori E.
- Committee: [Committee on Aviation](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/committee/aviation)
- Introduction Date: Apr 19, 2023
- Final Action Date: Mar 20, 2024
- Official record: [Office of the City Clerk](https://chicityclerkelms.chicago.gov/Matter/?matterId=623D4644-4B17-EE11-8F6D-001DD806F88B)

## Roll call: Passed Mar 20, 2024

**48 yea, 0 nay.** On motion of Alderperson O'Shea, and unsuccessful motion to reconsider by Alderperson Mitchell, the matter was Passed. Voted at the [City Council meeting of Mar 20, 2024](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/64BAE44D-F9D0-EE11-9078-001DD806E542).

**Yea (48)**: [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), [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)

**Not voting (2)**: [Felix Cardona Jr.](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/31) (31), Carlos Ramirez-Rosa (former member)

## Timeline

- Apr 19, 2023: Referred, City Council. The matter was referred.
- Mar 12, 2024: Substituted, Committee on Aviation. The matter was substituted.
- Mar 12, 2024: Recommended to Pass, Committee on Aviation. The matter was recommended to Pass by controlling legislative body.
- Mar 20, 2024: Passed, City Council (48 yea, 0 nay), at the [City Council meeting](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/64BAE44D-F9D0-EE11-9078-001DD806E542). On motion of Alderperson O'Shea, and unsuccessful motion to reconsider by Alderperson Mitchell, the matter was Passed.

## Documents

- [20240328133759.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/cc0f5a14-fa0e-4a83-8920-8863122576b7.pdf) (Committee Letter)
- [SO2023-0002212 Substitute Ordinance Midway Armory v.2.20.24.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/d15c4fdb-1a11-4213-a191-3091fc8d7752.pdf) (Legislation)
- [O2023-0002212 Ordinance.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/354c32ff-b1ec-4e06-8816-ed28bbc08a46.pdf) (Legislation)
- [SO2023-0002212 Substitute Exhibit Midway Armory v.2.20.24.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/33c5e8bc-0419-4ca5-92f1-20ae37fb93b6.pdf) (Exhibits)

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