Bill 160458
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City, to accept title to all or a portion of the parcels of land in the area bounded by North Street, North 18th Street, Wallace Street, and North 19th Street; and amending Chapter 15-200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Fairmount Park System," to include such properties among the areas designated as part of the Fairmount Park System; all under certain terms and conditions.
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“…pment and play or fitness opportunities to accommodate children and adults with special needs"; and Bill No. 160458, entitled "An Stated Meeting June 16, 2016 the Commissioner of Public Property to accept title to all or a portion of the parcels of land in the area bounded by North Street, North 18th Street, Wallace Street, and North 19th Street; and amending Chapter 15-200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Fairmou…”
Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, June 16, 2016 · Jun 16, 2016 · official transcript, this passage
“…pment and play or fitness opportunities to accommodate children and adults with special needs"; and Bill No. 160458, entitled "An ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City, to accept title to all or a portion of the parcels of land in the area bounded by North Street, North 18th Street, Wallace Street, and North 19th Street; and amending Chapter 15-200 of The Philadelphia Code, …”
Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, June 9, 2016 · Jun 9, 2016 · official transcript, this passage
Status timeline
- May 12, 2016Introduced and Referred · CITY COUNCIL
Recorded result: Pass
A motion was made by Councilmember Greenlee that this matter be Introduced and Referred to the Committee on Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs. The motion carried unanimously.
- Jun 8, 2016HEARING NOTICES SENT · Committee on Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs
- Jun 8, 2016HEARING HELD · Committee on Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs
- Jun 8, 2016REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED · Committee on Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs
- Jun 9, 2016ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
- Jun 9, 2016SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL · CITY COUNCIL
Recorded result: Pass
A motion was made by Councilmember Bass that this matter be SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL. The motion carried unanimously.
- Jun 9, 2016READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
- Jun 16, 2016READ AND PASSED · CITY COUNCIL
Recorded result: Pass
A motion was made that this matter be READ AND PASSED. The motion carried by the following vote:
- Sep 6, 2016SIGNED · MAYOR
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..Title Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City, to accept title to all or a portion of the parcels of land in the area bounded by North Street, North 18th Street, Wallace Street, and North 19th Street; and amending Chapter 15-200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Fairmount Park System," to include such properties among the areas designated as part of the Fairmount Park System; all 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, on behalf of the City, to accept title to all or a portion of the parcels of land in the area bounded by North Street, North 18th Street, Wallace Street, and North 19th Street (collectively "The Spring Gardens"), and the Commissioner of Public Property and the Commissioner of Parks and Recreation are authorized to execute all other documents necessary or appropriate for the purpose of accepting title to The Spring Gardens. SECTION 2. The City Solicitor is hereby authorized to include such provisions in the deed(s) conveying title or other documents necessary or appropriate for the purpose of accepting title that the City Solicitor deems necessary or prudent to protect the interests of the City. SECTION 3. Chapter 15-200 of The Philadelphia Code is hereby amended to read as follows: CHAPTER 15-200. FAIRMOUNT PARK SYSTEM. §15-201. Jurisdictional Areas. The following areas are part of the Fairmount Park System and shall be under the care and jurisdiction of the Department of Parks and Recreation: * * * "The Spring Gardens", and other areas which by ordinance have been or will be designated as part of that System. * * * SECTION 4. Section 3 of this Ordinance shall not take effect until the City has taken title to The Spring Gardens. The remainder of this Ordinance shall take effect immediately. ___________________________________ Explanation: Italics indicate new matter added. 2