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Bill 010631

Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to acquire fee simple title to certain parcels of property owned by the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia, known as Parcels 5 and 8 of the Eastwick Urban Renewal Area Stage I, bounded generally by Redwing place, Meadowlark place, Lapwing place and Longspur place, and in the general vicinity of the northeast corner of Island avenue and Lindbergh boulevard, under certain terms and conditions.

Introduced Nov 1, 2001Committee on Public Property and Public WorksOfficial record: City of Philadelphia via Legistar

Introduced by

Council President VernaCouncilmember Blackwell

From the floor

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  1. “Aye. This bill having been read on two different occasions and the majority having voted in the affirmative, the bill passes. The Chair would now like to recall Bill No. 010655-A for the purpose of personally voting no on that bill. So we will ask the record so reflect that for the educational housing districts, the Chair is voting no. All right, the next bill to be considered today is Bill No. 010631. The clerk will…”

    Council President Pro Tem Blackwell · Stated Meeting, May 30, 2002 · May 30, 2002 · official transcript, this passage

  2. “The Committee on Public Property to which was referred Bill No. 010631 entitled, an ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to acquire fee simple title to parcels 5 and 8 of the Eastwick Urban Renewal Area, Stage 1. And Bill No. 020094 entitled, an ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to acquire by condemnation or by purchase a certain underground easement through 3822 Ridge Ave…”

    The Clerk · Stated Meeting, May 16, 2002 · May 16, 2002 · official transcript, this passage

  3. “And Bill No. 010631, an ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to acquire fee simple title to parcels 5 and 8 of the Eastwick Urban Renewal Area, Stage 1.”

    The Clerk · Stated Meeting, May 16, 2002 · May 16, 2002 · official transcript, this passage

Status timeline

  1. Nov 1, 2001Referred · CITY COUNCIL
  2. Nov 1, 2001Introduced · CITY COUNCIL
  3. Mar 26, 2002HEARING NOTICES SENT · Committee on Public Property and Public Works
  4. Mar 26, 2002HEARING HELD · Committee on Public Property and Public Works
  5. Mar 26, 2002RECESSED · Committee on Public Property and Public Works
  6. Apr 10, 2002HEARING HELD · Committee on Public Property and Public Works
  7. Apr 10, 2002RECESSED · Committee on Public Property and Public Works
  8. Apr 10, 2002HEARING HELD · Committee on Public Property and Public Works
  9. Apr 10, 2002RECESSED · Committee on Public Property and Public Works
  10. May 15, 2002HEARING NOTICES SENT · Committee on Public Property and Public Works
  11. May 15, 2002REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED · Committee on Public Property and Public Works
  12. May 15, 2002HEARING HELD · Committee on Public Property and Public Works
  13. May 16, 2002ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
  14. May 16, 2002SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL · CITY COUNCIL
  15. May 16, 2002ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
  16. May 30, 2002READ · CITY COUNCIL
  17. May 30, 2002PASSED · CITY COUNCIL
  18. Jun 12, 2002SIGNED · MAYOR

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..Title Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to acquire fee simple title to certain parcels of property owned by the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia, known as Parcels 5 and 8 of the Eastwick Urban Renewal Area Stage I, bounded generally by Redwing place, Meadowlark place, Lapwing place and Longspur place, and in the general vicinity of the northeast corner of Island avenue and Lindbergh boulevard, 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 acquire, for nominal consideration, fee simple title to a certain parcel of real estate with any improvements thereon known as Parcels 5 and 8 of Eastwick Urban Renewal Area Stage I, as more specifically described in Exhibit "A" attached hereto. The property shall be used as a park under the jurisdiction of the Recreation Department. The authorization of this Section 1 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. 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. The Chief Clerk shall keep on file and make available for public inspection all Exhibits to this Ordinance. ..End 2