Resolution 190163
Authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to dispose of certain properties located in the Fifth Councilmanic District, which will be transferred by the City to the Authority, by conveyance of such properties to the Philadelphia Land Bank in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.
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“…g usage. Patrolling the playground would bring a feeling of safety to the community. I also support Bill 190163. I also advocate that such properties be used to build affordable and workforce housing. Also, advocate that seniors should be -- all seniors should be qualified for the senior tax free program. You have seniors who make one penny too much to qualify, even though you have Homestead and LOOP. It's still not …”
Ms. Monroe · Stated Meeting, March 14, 2019 · Mar 14, 2019 · official transcript, this passage
“…th or seventh time regarding transfer of property and cost of taxes. I am going to be commenting on Bill No. 190163. This is the beginning when the properties are transferred for development to occur. We understand that. I am all in favor of improving the City. My problem is that once Stated Meeting March 14, 2019 the properties are transferred and development takes place, the actual value initiative goes up for ever…”
Dr. Turpin · Stated Meeting, March 14, 2019 · Mar 14, 2019 · official transcript, this passage
Status timeline
- Mar 7, 2019Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar · CITY COUNCIL
This Resolution was Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar.
- Mar 14, 2019ADOPTED · CITY COUNCIL
This Resolution was ADOPTED.
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..Title Authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to dispose of certain properties located in the Fifth Councilmanic District, which will be transferred by the City to the Authority, by conveyance of such properties to the Philadelphia Land Bank in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code. ..Body WHEREAS, Section 16-705 of The Philadelphia Code authorizes the Commissioner of Public Property to convey real property to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority ("PRA"), without consideration, for subsequent transfer to the Philadelphia Land Bank; and WHEREAS, Section 16-705 provides that disposition of such property by the PRA to the Land Bank is subject to approval by Council by Resolution; and WHEREAS, The properties listed below are surplus property and their transfer to the Philadelphia Land Bank will promote the public purposes for which the City created the Land Bank; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA, AS FOLLOWS SECTION 1. The Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority, upon accepting from the City title to any or all of the properties listed on the attached Exhibit "A," is hereby authorized to transfer title to such properties to the Philadelphia Land Bank pursuant to Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code. EXHIBIT "A" 1420 Poplar Street ..End 2