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Bill 040093

Renaming the Recreation Department facility identified as Manayunk Park located on the 4300 block of Silverwood Street as "Pretzel Park."

Introduced Feb 5, 2004Committee on Parks, Recreation and Cultural AffairsOfficial record: City of Philadelphia via Legistar

Introduced by

Councilmember Nutter

From the floor

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  1. “To the President and Members of the Council of the City of Philadelphia, I am returning the following bill passed by Council at its Session on March 18, 2004, as unsigned: Bill No. 040093. And I am pleased to advise you that on April 1, 2004, I signed the following bills that were passed by Council on it Session on March 18, 2004: Bill No. 040029, 040030, 040031, and 040066. And I am transmitting for the body a draft…”

    Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, April 1, 2004 · Apr 1, 2004 · official transcript, this passage

  2. “Aye. The ayes are 16, the nays are 0. A majority of all Members having voted in the affirmative, the bill passes. The final bill to be called for consideration is Bill No. 040093. THE”

    Council President Verna · Stated Meeting, March 18, 2004 · Mar 18, 2004 · official transcript, this passage

  3. “To the President and Members of the Council of the City of Philadelphia, the Committee on Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs to which was referred Bill No. 040031 entitled, an ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property on behalf of the City of Philadelphia to purchase fee simple title to a certain parcel of land with the buildings and improvements thereon situate on the northwest side of Algon Aven…”

    Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, March 11, 2004 · Mar 11, 2004 · official transcript, this passage

  4. “And Bill No. 040093, an ordinance renaming the Recreation Department facility identified as Manayunk Park located on the 4300 block of Silverwood Street as Pretzel Park.”

    Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, March 11, 2004 · Mar 11, 2004 · official transcript, this passage

Status timeline

  1. Feb 5, 2004Referred · CITY COUNCIL
  2. Feb 5, 2004Introduced · CITY COUNCIL
  3. Mar 10, 2004HEARING NOTICES SENT · Committee on Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs
  4. Mar 10, 2004HEARING HELD · Committee on Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs
  5. Mar 10, 2004REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED · Committee on Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs
  6. Mar 11, 2004ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
  7. Mar 11, 2004SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL · CITY COUNCIL
  8. Mar 11, 2004ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
  9. Mar 18, 2004READ · CITY COUNCIL
  10. Mar 18, 2004PASSED · CITY COUNCIL
  11. Apr 1, 2004SIGNED · MAYOR

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..Title Renaming the Recreation Department facility identified as Manayunk Park located on the 4300 block of Silverwood Street as "Pretzel Park." ..Body WHEREAS, In 1929, a block of run-down homes was demolished and a neighborhood park was created and named Manayunk Park; and WHEREAS, This park has been and continues to be a key asset for the residents and visitors to the Manayunk community; and WHEREAS, The park is bordered by Silverwood, Cotton, Cresson and Rector Streets and has five formal entrances, four of which are original stone walls; and, three of these entrances consist of grand steps reflective of the unique infrastructure in the Manayunk neighborhood; and WHEREAS, Manayunk Park was renovated in the 1960s and has recently undergone an impressive revitalization spurred by the dedication of volunteers from the Friends of Pretzel Park, increased commitment by the Department of Recreation, and grant funds and technical assistance from the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society; and WHEREAS, Between 1999 and 2003, the following improvements have occurred: a new park house was built containing electrical and water hook-ups; a fenced-in dog run was created; the tot lot was upgraded with new innovative equipment and safety matting; landscaped planting areas have been created; dead trees were removed and new trees have been planted; and, the sidewalks traversing the park have been repaved; and WHEREAS, A variety of community events are now hosted in the renovated park, such as Earth Day, Arbor Day, summer concerts and neighborhood picnics; and WHEREAS, While officially called "Manayunk Park" by city records, the park has always been referred to as "Pretzel Park" by the residents, users and neighbors due to the arrangement and design of the walkways that loop and cross the site in a manner that resembles a pretzel; and WHEREAS, The residents have requested that the park be officially renamed to this neighborhood moniker; now therefore THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS: SECTION 1. The Recreation Department facility identified as Manayunk Park located on the 4300 block of Silverwood Street is designated and shall be named "Pretzel Park." ..End ??