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Bill 160529

Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City, to accept title to all or a portion of the parcels of land commonly known as 1035-37 South 6th Street and 1028-32 South Fairhill 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.

Introduced May 19, 2016Committee on Parks, Recreation and Cultural AffairsOfficial record: City of Philadelphia via Legistar

Introduced by

Councilmember SquillaCouncilmember Bass

From the floor

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  1. “160473, entitled "An ordinance authorizing the Parks and Recreation Commissioner to enter into an agreement to release and indemnify the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority in connection with access provided by SEPTA to carry out a project for improvements to JFK Plaza, also known as 'Love Park,' at 15th and JFK Boulevard"; and Bill No. 160529, entitled "An ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Pub…”

    Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, June 16, 2016 · Jun 16, 2016 · official transcript, this passage

  2. “The Committee on Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs, to which was referred Bill No. 160301, entitled "An ordinance naming and Stated Meeting June 9, 2016 the Marian Anderson Recreation Center, located at the corner of 17th and Fitzwater Streets, 'The Ryan Howard Training Center'"; and Bill No. 160304, entitled "An ordinance amending Chapter 15-600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Parks and Playgrounds,' by add…”

    Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, June 9, 2016 · Jun 9, 2016 · official transcript, this passage

Status timeline

  1. May 19, 2016Introduced and Referred · CITY COUNCIL
  2. Jun 8, 2016HEARING NOTICES SENT · Committee on Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs
  3. Jun 8, 2016HEARING HELD · Committee on Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs
  4. Jun 8, 2016REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED · Committee on Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs
  5. Jun 9, 2016ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
  6. Jun 9, 2016SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL · CITY COUNCIL
  7. Jun 9, 2016READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
  8. Jun 16, 2016READ AND PASSED · CITY COUNCIL
  9. 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 commonly known as 1035-37 South 6th Street and 1028-32 South Fairhill 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 commonly known as 1035-37 South 6th Street and 1028-32 South Fairhill Street; (collectively the "South 6th Street Garden"), 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 South 6th Street Garden. 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: * * * "South 6th Street Garden", 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 South 6th Street Garden. The remainder of this Ordinance shall take effect immediately. ___________________________________ Explanation: Italics indicate new matter added. ..End 2