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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“Good afternoon. Thank you for allowing me to take several minutes of your precious time. I support Bill 180 -- I'm sorry. Diane Monroe, 1117 Mount Vernon Street. I support Bill 180830 for amending the Philadelphia House Home Room Charter to hire new class of employees as public safety and enforcement officers. And that one of the duties will be to patrol playgrounds. I am also advocating that there is a great need to…”
Ms. Monroe · Stated Meeting, March 14, 2019 · Mar 14, 2019 · official transcript, this passage
“Good afternoon. I am Dr. Cora Turpin. I am from Northern Liberties. I am here for about the sixth 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 prope…”
Dr. Turpin · Stated Meeting, March 14, 2019 · Mar 14, 2019 · official transcript, this passage
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- Mar 7, 2019Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar · CITY COUNCIL
- Mar 14, 2019ADOPTED · CITY COUNCIL
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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