The City Council of Chicago approved the vacation of a portion of a north-south 14-foot wide public alley. The alley straddles properties owned by Financial Federal Trust and Savings Bank at 2171 N. Rockwell Street. A previous owner had already incorporated the public way into their yard with a fence. The buyer formally sought to purchase and incorporate this portion of the alley into their property. The City Council determined that the public interest would be subserved by vacating and closing this portion of the alley. The vacated parcel contains approximately 350 square feet, or 0.008 acres. The vacation is conditional upon the buyer paying compensation to the City within 180 days and filing a certified copy of the ordinance and an approved plat for recordation.