Bill 160555
Authorizing the opening of Delaware Avenue from Orthodox Street to Buckius Street and the opening of the unopened and widened portions of Buckius Street from Richmond Street to the southeasterly right-of-way line of the Philadelphia Belt Line Railroad and authorizing the acquisition of the said beds of Delaware Avenue and Buckius Street and the acquisition of a certain right-of-way for drainage purposes extending from a point on the northeasterly side of Buckius Street, at its crossing by the right-of-way of the Philadelphia Belt Line Railroad, southeastwardly to the Delaware River and certain temporary construction easements.
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“160403, entitled "An Stated Meeting June 16, 2016 parking regulations in the vicinity of: 13th Street and Wharton Street and Clymer Street and 12th Street; 13th Street and Bainbridge Street and 13th Street and Fitzwater Street"; and Bill No. 160404, entitled "An ordinance amending Section 9-205 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Sidewalk Sales,' by prohibiting vending on both sides of Allegheny Avenue between Kensin…”
Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, June 16, 2016 · Jun 16, 2016 · official transcript, this passage
Status timeline
- May 26, 2016Introduced and Referred · CITY COUNCIL
- Jun 7, 2016HEARING NOTICES SENT · Committee on Streets and Services
- Jun 7, 2016HEARING HELD · Committee on Streets and Services
- Jun 7, 2016AMENDED · Committee on Streets and Services
- Jun 7, 2016REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED · Committee on Streets and Services
- Jun 9, 2016ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
- Jun 9, 2016SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL · CITY COUNCIL
- Jun 9, 2016READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
- Jun 16, 2016READ AND PASSED · CITY COUNCIL
- Jun 21, 2016SIGNED · MAYOR
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..Title Authorizing the opening of Delaware Avenue from Orthodox Street to Buckius Street and the opening of the unopened and widened portions of Buckius Street from Richmond Street to the southeasterly right-of-way line of the Philadelphia Belt Line Railroad and authorizing the acquisition of the said beds of Delaware Avenue and Buckius Street and the acquisition of a certain right-of-way for drainage purposes extending from a point on the northeasterly side of Buckius Street, at its crossing by the right-of-way of the Philadelphia Belt Line Railroad, southeastwardly to the Delaware River and certain temporary construction easements. ..Body THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS: SECTION 1. By virtue of and in pursuance of the authority vested in it by the Acts of Assembly, Council hereby authorizes the opening of Delaware Avenue from Orthodox Street to Buckius Street and the opening of the unopened and widened portions of Buckius Street from Richmond Street to the southeasterly right-of-way line of the Philadelphia Belt Line Railroad. SECTION 2. The Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, is hereby authorized to acquire by purchase, dedication, donation, condemnation, or agreement in lieu of condemnation the bed of said Delaware Avenue and portions of the bed of said Buckius Street as authorized to be opened in Section 1. SECTION 3. The Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, is hereby further authorized to acquire by purchase, dedication, donation, condemnation, or agreement in lieu of condemnation a certain right-of-way for drainage purposes extending from the northeasterly side of Buckius Street, at its crossing by the right-of-way of the Philadelphia Belt Line Railroad, southeastwardly to the Bulkhead Line of the Delaware River and certain temporary construction easements. SECTION 4. All necessary land areas and other real estate interests to be acquired under authority of Sections 2 and 3 herein are described and delineated in Exhibit "A" attached hereto. Exhibit "A" to this Ordinance shall be kept on file by the Chief Clerk and shall be available for public inspection. SECTION 5. 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 or appropriate to protect the interests of the City. ..End