Ordinance O2024-0009353
Passed
Easement of property at E Erie St from N St. Clair St to N Fairbanks Ct for pedestrian overpass
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The City of Chicago has approved a long-term easement agreement with Northwestern Memorial HealthCare and Northwestern Memorial Hospital for the construction of a pedestrian overpass on East Erie Street. The overpass will connect two healthcare facilities and is aimed at promoting public health and safety. The grantees, who are responsible for construction, operation, and maintenance of the overpass, have been granted air rights in the easement area. The agreement, which is for a 20-year term, includes terms and conditions such as liability, potential for a revised legal description of the easement area, and the requirement for the grantees to maintain their not-for-profit status. The grantees must also obtain necessary permits, ensure public access, conduct regular inspections, and provide security. They are also responsible for defending the city against any claims and covering expenses related to the overpass or easement area.
