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Bill 000316

Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to purchase fee simple title to certain properties bounded by Buttonwood street, North Ninth street, North Tenth street, Nectarine street and Spring Garden street with any improvements situated thereon located in the Fifth Ward, under certain terms and conditions.

Introduced May 11, 2000Committee on Public Property and Public WorksOfficial record: City of Philadelphia via Legistar

Introduced by

Councilmember DiCicco

From the floor

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  1. “Aye. The ayes are 17, the nays are 0. A majority of all members of Council having voted in the affirmative, the bill passes. The next bill to be called for consideration is Bill No. 000316.”

    Council President Verna · Stated Meeting, November 1, 2001 · Nov 1, 2001 · official transcript, this passage

  2. “An ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the SECOND-READING CALENDAR - BILL 000316 City of Philadelphia, to purchase fee simple title to certain properties bounded by Buttonwood Street, North Ninth Street, North Tenth Street, all under certain terms and conditions.”

    The Clerk · Stated Meeting, November 1, 2001 · Nov 1, 2001 · official transcript, this passage

  3. “Aye. SECOND-READING CALENDAR - BILL 000316”

    Councilman Longstreth · Stated Meeting, November 1, 2001 · Nov 1, 2001 · official transcript, this passage

  4. “To the President and Members of the Council of the City of Philadelphia: The Committee on Public Property and Public Works, to 10/25/01 STATED - COMMITTEE REPORTS which was referred Bill No. 000316, an ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to purchase fee simple title to certain properties located in the 5th Ward; and Bill No. 010347, an ordinance approving…”

    The Clerk · Stated Meeting, October 25, 2001 · Oct 25, 2001 · official transcript, this passage

  5. “Madam President, I move the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading this day of Bill No. 000316, 010347, 010494, and 010553.”

    Councilman Kenney · Stated Meeting, October 25, 2001 · Oct 25, 2001 · official transcript, this passage

  6. “And Bill No. 000316, an ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to purchase fee simple title to properties bounded by Buttonwood Street, North Ninth Street, and North Tenth Street, under certain terms and conditions.”

    The Clerk · Stated Meeting, October 25, 2001 · Oct 25, 2001 · official transcript, this passage

Status timeline

  1. May 11, 2000Referred · CITY COUNCIL
  2. May 11, 2000Introduced · CITY COUNCIL
  3. Oct 18, 2001HEARING NOTICES SENT · Committee on Public Property and Public Works
  4. Oct 18, 2001REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED · Committee on Public Property and Public Works
  5. Oct 18, 2001HEARING HELD · Committee on Public Property and Public Works
  6. Oct 25, 2001ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
  7. Oct 25, 2001SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL · CITY COUNCIL
  8. Nov 1, 2001READ · CITY COUNCIL
  9. Nov 1, 2001PASSED · CITY COUNCIL
  10. Nov 14, 2001SIGNED · MAYOR

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..Title Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to purchase fee simple title to certain properties bounded by Buttonwood street, North Ninth street, North Tenth street, Nectarine street and Spring Garden street with any improvements situated thereon located in the Fifth Ward, under certain terms and conditions. ..Body THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS: SECTION 1. The Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, is hereby authorized to purchase fee simple title to certain properties bounded by Buttonwood street, North Ninth street, North Tenth street, Nectarine street and Spring Garden street with any improvements situated thereon (referred to as the "Premises") which comprise a parking lot. Such authorization is subject to the following: (a) all terms and conditions shall be deemed appropriate by the Commissioner of Public Property; and (b) title to the Premises must be found to be (i) good and marketable and free and clear of all liens, restrictions, easements, encumbrances, tenancies, rights of occupancies and other title objections except any such restrictions that may be acceptable to the Commissioner of Public Property; and (ii) insurable as aforesaid at ordinary rates by any reputable title insurance chosen by City; (c) To be described by a Survey & Plan prepared by the Surveyor & Regulator of the Third Survey District. SECTION 2. The City Solicitor is hereby authorized to review and to approve all instruments and documents necessary to effectuate this Ordinance, which instruments and documents shall contain such terms and conditions as the City Solicitor shall deem necessary and proper to protect the interests of the City. SECTION 3. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately. ..End