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Bill 070933

Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property on behalf of the City of Philadelphia to lease or convey to the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development, for nominal consideration, all or part of a certain parcel of land with the buildings and improvements thereon situate in an area generally bounded by Penrose Avenue to the north, the southerly section of Penrose Ferry Road to the south, River Bank Road to the east, and a certain railroad right-of-way to the west, under certain terms and conditions.

Introduced Nov 1, 2007Committee 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. The ayes are 17; the nays are zero. A majority of all members having voted in the affirmative, the bill passes. We will now consider Bill No. 070933.”

    Council President Verna · Stated Meeting, December 6, 2007 · Dec 6, 2007 · official transcript, this passage

  2. “To the President and members of the Council of the City of Philadelphia, the Committee on Public Property and Public Works, to which was referred Bill No. 070931, entitled "An ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to enter into an agreement with the United States of America for the grant of a right-of-way for railroad purposes by the City"; and Bill No. 070932, entitled "An ordinance authorizing t…”

    Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, November 29, 2007 · Nov 29, 2007 · official transcript, this passage

  3. “And Bill No. 070933, an ordinance authorizing the 11/29/07 - STATED - 1ST READING Commissioner of Public Property to lease and convey to the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development an area generally bounded by Penrose Avenue to the north, the southerly section of Penrose Ferry Road and River Bank Road.”

    Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, November 29, 2007 · Nov 29, 2007 · official transcript, this passage

Status timeline

  1. Nov 1, 2007Referred · CITY COUNCIL
  2. Nov 1, 2007Introduced · CITY COUNCIL
  3. Nov 28, 2007HEARING NOTICES SENT · Committee on Public Property and Public Works
  4. Nov 28, 2007REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED · Committee on Public Property and Public Works
  5. Nov 28, 2007HEARING HELD · Committee on Public Property and Public Works
  6. Nov 29, 2007ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
  7. Nov 29, 2007SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL · CITY COUNCIL
  8. Nov 29, 2007ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
  9. Dec 6, 2007READ · CITY COUNCIL
  10. Dec 6, 2007PASSED · CITY COUNCIL
  11. Dec 18, 2007SIGNED · MAYOR

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..Title Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property on behalf of the City of Philadelphia to lease or convey to the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development, for nominal consideration, all or part of a certain parcel of land with the buildings and improvements thereon situate in an area generally bounded by Penrose Avenue to the north, the southerly section of Penrose Ferry Road to the south, River Bank Road to the east, and a certain railroad right-of-way to the west, 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 lease or convey to the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development, for nominal consideration, all or part of a certain parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon situate in an area generally bounded by Penrose Avenue to the North, the southerly section of Penrose Ferry Road to the south, River Bank Road (not legally opened) to the east and a certain railroad right-of-way to the west, to be more particularly described in accordance with a survey of the property, for further lease or conveyance by the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development. SECTION 2. The Commissioner of Public Property on behalf of the City of Philadelphia is hereby authorized to reserve from such conveyance any land that may be necessary or desirable for road purposes, and to reserve, create and grant such easements for access and utilities and such other easements as may be necessary or desirable. SECTION 3. The City Solicitor is hereby authorized to review and 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 and to carry out the purposes of this Ordinance. SECTION 4. Net proceeds from the sale or lease of this property shall be deposited in the City's General Fund. ..End