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Right-of-Entry Agreement Extension Approved for Lincoln Park Zoological Society's Research at Lurie Garden

  • When: 2025/07/16
  • Address: 220 E Monroe Street, Chicago, IL 60601
  • City: Chicago
  • State: IL
  • Category: Contract
  • Subcategory: Contract Amendment
  • Subcategory-Type: Extension
  • Asset Class: Land
  • Property Type: Parks

The Chicago City Council approved a second amendment to a right-of-entry agreement with the Lincoln Park Zoological Society. This amendment extends the society's access to Lurie Garden, located at 220 E. Monroe Street, Chicago, IL, to continue its urban wildlife research activities. The original right-of-entry agreement was effective January 1, 2024, and was previously amended on October 30, 2024. This second amendment specifically extends the agreement's term from its previous expiration date of June 30, 2025, to a new expiration date of June 30, 2028. The research involves monitoring terrestrial mammal diversity using trail cameras and conducting passive acoustic bat monitoring with ultrasonic recorders. The Lincoln Park Zoological Society is responsible for all costs and expenses associated with these activities and must maintain required insurance. The City Council's approval was based on the determination that extending the right of entry is necessary for the Lincoln Park Zoological Society to continue its research.

Source

Applicant - Lincoln Park Zoological Society


Rena Solano

Ownership - City of Chicago


Sandra Blakemore