CHICAGO (COOK COUNTY)lobbying

Lobbying Disclosure: Metra Easement Request for North Ravenswood Avenue

Original title: SCOTT E SAEF for COMMUTER RAIL DIVISON OF THE RTA (METRA) @ LAW DEPARTMENT (2014-01-01)

January 1, 2014

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The Frame

What this does

This filing documents a formal request by Metra to secure legal access rights (easements) for public land along North Ravenswood Avenue, which may impact future infrastructure or maintenance projects in that corridor.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Metra

Metra is the entity seeking legal access to public land for its operations.

City of Chicago

The city's Law Department is responsible for reviewing and potentially granting the easement on public property.

Residents of North Ravenswood Avenue

Residents living between the 3800 and 5400 blocks may be affected by changes to land use or infrastructure near their properties.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2014.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

Lobbyist Scott E. Saef represented the Commuter Rail Division of the RTA (Metra) to request a from the City of Chicago's Law Department. The request concerns the area along North Ravenswood Avenue between the 3800 and 5400 blocks.

Key Facts

Lobbyist Scott E. Saef represented Metra in a request for a public way easement.
The easement request covers the stretch of North Ravenswood Avenue from 3800 North to 5400 North.
The lobbying activity took place between January 1, 2014, and March 31, 2014.
The target of the lobbying was the City of Chicago Law Department.
The action type is classified as administrative.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a public way easement?

An easement is a legal right to use another party's land for a specific purpose; in this case, it refers to Metra seeking access to city-owned public land along the Ravenswood corridor.

Does this filing mean the easement was granted?

No, this document only discloses that a lobbyist was hired to seek the easement; it does not confirm the final outcome of the request.