# Agreement to enter into Security Enhancement Project with Chicago Cubs Baseball Club, LLC for all events at Wrigley Field and Gallagher Way

[Votes](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/legislation) › [Finance](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/committee/finance) › [44th Ward: Bennett R. Lawson](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/44)

- Record number: **SO2025-0017546**
- Type: Ordinance; category: Stadiums/Arenas
- Status: Final
- Sponsor: [Bennett R. Lawson](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/44) (44th Ward)
- Committee: [Committee on Finance](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/committee/finance)
- Introduction Date: May 21, 2025
- Final Action Date: Jun 18, 2025
- Official record: [Office of the City Clerk](https://chicityclerkelms.chicago.gov/Matter/?matterId=916AB8AD-5936-F011-8C4D-001DD8309E73)

## Roll call: Passed Jun 18, 2025

**50 yea, 0 nay.** On motion of Alderperson Dowell, and unsuccessful motion to reconsider by Alderperson Mitchell, the matter was Passed. Voted at the [City Council meeting of Jun 18, 2025](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/FADA9223-48D4-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)

## Impact report

> Written by AI from [the official document](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/e5334a9a-6f36-4337-9869-77e6e3fa004e.pdf). AI can make mistakes; the official document always wins.

The City would split the cost with the Chicago Cubs to install security bollards and other safety upgrades around Wrigley Field, and would settle a land ownership dispute by giving the Team most of the Highlander parking lot while the City gets a strip to widen the alley.

**Who it affects**

- **Residents of Clifton Avenue near the Highlander Lot**: The alley behind their homes would be widened with a 4-foot strip and an access area off Grace Street, which the text says should make it easier to get in and out of garages.
- **Chicago Cubs Baseball Club, LLC**: The Team would get the City's interest in most of the Highlander Lot and would pay at least about $8 million toward the security project plus all long-term maintenance and repair.
- **People attending events at Wrigley Field and Gallagher Way**: Anti-terrorism bollards and other security improvements would be installed around the ballpark for all events.
- **City sanitation and service crews**: A permanent easement off Grace Street would let garbage trucks and larger vehicles access the alley.
- **Pedestrians on Addison Street**: The project includes widening the sidewalk on Addison Street and moving light poles.
- **Construction workers and minority- and women-owned businesses**: The project must follow city rules on minority- and women-owned business participation, Chicago resident hiring, and prevailing wages.

**What changes**

- Anti-terrorism security bollards would be installed in the public way around Wrigley Field.
- The sidewalk on Addison Street would be widened and light poles moved.
- The alley west of the Highlander Lot would be widened by about 4 feet, with paving and utility work paid by the Team.
- Garbage trucks and larger vehicles would get a permanent access area into the alley off Grace Street.
- The Team must keep a 2-foot building setback along Seminary Avenue and maintain the trees and landscaping there.

**Money**

- The Team estimates the security project will cost about $32.1 million, not counting design fees.
- The City will pay one-third of the guaranteed maximum price contract or $10 million, whichever is less, possibly using leftover money from the CubFund.
- The State plans a $12 million grant; if it is not used directly for the project, the City will provide $12 million of City funds instead.
- The Team will pay the rest of the cost, expected to be at least $8 million, including any cost overruns, plus all long-term maintenance and repair.
- The City appraised the Highlander Lot at $5,300,000 in 2024; the City will transfer its interest in most of it to the Team for no extra payment.

**Where**: Wrigley Field; Gallagher Way; 1088 W. Waveland Avenue (Highlander Lot); Grace Street; Seminary Avenue; Clifton Avenue; 3701 N. Clifton Avenue; Addison Street

**When**: Immediately upon passage and approval

## Timeline

- May 21, 2025: Referred, City Council. The matter was Referred to Committee.
- Jun 12, 2025: Substituted, Committee on Finance. The matter was Substituted in Committee.
- Jun 16, 2025: Recommended to Pass, Committee on Finance. The matter was recommended to Pass by controlling legislative body.
- Jun 18, 2025: Passed, City Council (50 yea, 0 nay), at the [City Council meeting](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/meeting/FADA9223-48D4-EF11-8EEA-001DD804C7AB). On motion of Alderperson Dowell, and unsuccessful motion to reconsider by Alderperson Mitchell, the matter was Passed.

## Documents

- [w44 - o17546.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/93fa26a1-83c4-4411-8afe-ea0fd0333093.pdf) (Legislation)
- [w44 - o17546 exib a.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/a2c547b3-4b57-4592-bf64-e4fbdaf16007.pdf) (Exhibits)
- [w44 - o17546 exib c.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/a1487761-087c-4ca7-9bc1-2b5b045fdb60.pdf) (Exhibits)
- [w44 - o17546 exib b.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/cb351fd6-9911-493a-8107-c2e38e8bf863.pdf) (Exhibits)
- [SO2025-0017546 Committee Letter.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/26392121-fcf4-4a92-b259-99cebe4758ae.pdf) (Committee Letter)
- [SO2025-0017546 Ordinance.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/e5334a9a-6f36-4337-9869-77e6e3fa004e.pdf) (Legislation)
- [SO2025-0017546 Exhibit B - Depiction of Property.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/02c03aaf-4877-4cc1-8a9b-326d90537561.pdf) (Exhibits)
- [SO2025-0017546 Exhibit A - Legal Description of Property.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/276b1cc9-6fd5-40ac-9a20-008c8db42c8e.pdf) (Exhibits)
- [SO2025-0017546 Exhibit C - Depiction of Team and City Parcels.pdf](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/files/clerk/matterattachmentspublic/46ada555-5272-45f5-80fd-eaa2bc095d91.pdf) (Exhibits)

## Lobbying and money

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

**Who lobbied on it**

- Chicago Cubs Baseball Club, LLC: ISSUES RELATING TO WRIGLEY FIELD AND RELATED ENTITIES AND OPERATORS. (179 filings, Apr 1, 2023 to Sep 30, 2026; Crane Kenney, Heather Way Kitzes, Julian Green; matched by client named)

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