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Bill 030137

Authorizing the vacating of a portion of Sheaff lane, from a point approximately one thousand five hundred and fifty-three (1553) feet south of Penrose avenue to a point approximately eight hundred and sixty-six (866) feet southwardly therefrom, under certain terms and conditions.

Introduced Mar 6, 2003Committee on Streets and ServicesOfficial record: City of Philadelphia via Legistar

Introduced by

Council President VernaCouncilmember Blackwell

From the floor

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  1. “…l having voted in the affirmative, the bill passes. The next bill to be called for consideration is Bill No. 030137. THE”

    Council President Verna · Stated Meeting, March 27, 2003 · Mar 27, 2003 · official transcript, this passage

  2. “…17 and 319 by striking from the City Plan and vacating the legally open portions Borbeck Avenue And Bill No. 030137, entitled an ordinance authorizing the vacating of a portion of Sheaff Lane; And Bill 030139, entitled an ordinance amending Section 9-205 of the Philadelphia Code, entitled "Sidewalk Sales," by exempting sidewalk sales by owners and tenants of properties on both Avenue; And Bill No. 030140, entitled an…”

    Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, March 20, 2003 · Mar 20, 2003 · official transcript, this passage

  3. “And Bill No. 030137, an ordinance authorizing the vacating of a portion of Sheaff Lane.”

    Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, March 20, 2003 · Mar 20, 2003 · official transcript, this passage

Status timeline

  1. Mar 6, 2003
    Referred · CITY COUNCIL
  2. Mar 6, 2003
    Introduced · CITY COUNCIL

    Recorded result: Pass

    A motion was made by Councilmember Blackwell that this matter be Introduced. The motion carried unanimously.

  3. Mar 19, 2003
    HEARING NOTICES SENT · Committee on Streets and Services
  4. Mar 19, 2003
    REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED · Committee on Streets and Services
  5. Mar 19, 2003
    HEARING HELD · Committee on Streets and Services
  6. Mar 20, 2003
    ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
  7. Mar 20, 2003
    SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL · CITY COUNCIL

    Recorded result: Pass

    A motion was made by Councilmember DiCicco that this matter be SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL. The motion carried unanimously.

  8. Mar 20, 2003
    ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
  9. Mar 27, 2003
    READ · CITY COUNCIL
  10. Mar 27, 2003
    PASSED · CITY COUNCIL

    Recorded result: Pass

    A motion was made that this matter be PASSED. The motion carried by the following vote:

  11. Apr 8, 2003
    SIGNED · MAYOR

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..Title Authorizing the vacating of a portion of Sheaff lane, from a point approximately one thousand five hundred and fifty-three (1553) feet south of Penrose avenue to a point approximately eight hundred and sixty-six (866) feet southwardly therefrom, under certain terms and conditions. ..Body THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS: SECTION 1. The Board of Surveyors of the Department of Streets is authorized and directed to adopt a resolution to vacate Sheaff lane, from a point approximately one thousand five hundred and fifty-three (1553) feet south of Penrose avenue to a point approximately eight hundred and sixty-six (866) feet southwardly therefrom, provided that the following requirements are complied with within one (1) year from the date this Ordinance becomes law: (a) The filing of an agreement, satisfactory to the Law Department, by the owner or owners of property affected thereby, to release the City from all damages or claims for damages which may arise by reason of vacating the aforesaid Sheaff lane, provided that, only after the party in interest has demonstrated best efforts to obtain such agreement and such efforts are unsuccessful, in lieu thereof, the party in interest shall file an agreement and bond with corporate surety, satisfactory to the Law Department, to indemnify the City as aforesaid. (b) The filing of an agreement, satisfactory to the Law Department, by the party in interest, to release, indemnify and defend the City from all damages or claims for damages, which may arise by reason of vacating the aforesaid portion of Sheaff lane. SECTION 2. This Ordinance shall not become effective unless the sum of two hundred (200) dollars, toward costs thereof, is paid into the City Treasury within sixty (60) days after the approval of this Ordinance. ..End