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Bill 160113

Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to acquire certain land in the 30th Ward of the City of Philadelphia, located along the Schuylkill River between South Street and Christian Street, known as 624 Rear Schuylkill Avenue, under certain terms and conditions.

Introduced Feb 11, 2016Committee on Parks, Recreation and Cultural AffairsOfficial record: City of Philadelphia via Legistar

Introduced by

Councilmember Johnson

From the floor

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  1. “The Committee on Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs, to which was referred Bill No. 160113, entitled "An ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to acquire certain land in the 30th Ward of the City of Philadelphia, located along the Schuylkill River between South Street and Christian Street, known as 624 Rear Schuylkill Avenue," respectfully reports Stated Meeting April 7, 2016 same and returns…”

    Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, April 7, 2016 · Apr 7, 2016 · official transcript, this passage

  2. “Thank you, Mr. President. I move that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading this day of Bill No. 160113. (Duly seconded.)”

    Councilwoman Bass · Stated Meeting, April 7, 2016 · Apr 7, 2016 · official transcript, this passage

  3. “Thank you. It has been moved and properly seconded that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading this day of Bill No. 160113. All those in favor say aye. (Aye.)”

    Council President Clarke · Stated Meeting, April 7, 2016 · Apr 7, 2016 · official transcript, this passage

Status timeline

  1. Feb 11, 2016Introduced and Referred · CITY COUNCIL
  2. Apr 4, 2016HEARING NOTICES SENT · Committee on Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs
  3. Apr 4, 2016HEARING HELD · Committee on Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs
  4. Apr 4, 2016REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED · Committee on Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs
  5. Apr 7, 2016ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
  6. Apr 7, 2016SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL · CITY COUNCIL
  7. Apr 7, 2016READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
  8. Apr 14, 2016READ AND PASSED · CITY COUNCIL
  9. Apr 26, 2016SIGNED · MAYOR

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..Title Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to acquire certain land in the 30th Ward of the City of Philadelphia, located along the Schuylkill River between South Street and Christian Street, known as 624 Rear Schuylkill Avenue, under certain terms and conditions. ..Body THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS: SECTION 1. The Commissioner of Public Property is hereby authorized to acquire or accept, from the CSX Railroad (CSX), all or some of a parcel of land approximately 7,350 square feet in size, located along the east bank of the Schuylkill River, between South Street and Christian Street, known as 624 Rear Schuylkill Avenue, as generally shown in the shaded area of the map attached hereto as Exhibit A. SECTION 2. Upon title to the parcel acquired pursuant to Section 1 vesting in the City, the parcel shall, by operation of this Section 2, be incorporated into the Schuylkill River Park, and shall likewise be a part of the Fairmount Park System, consistent with Section 15-201 of The Philadelphia Code. SECTION 3. The City Solicitor is hereby authorized to impose such terms and conditions on the transaction authorized by this Ordinance as the City Solicitor deems necessary and proper to protect the interests of the City, and to carry out the purposes of this Ordinance. ..End