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Resolution 240693

Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 839 N 39th St; 3517 Mount Vernon St; 524 N 35th St; 3605 Melon St; 3833 and 3915 Brown St; 735 N DeKalb St; and 740 and 765 N 38th St located in the 3rd Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.

Introduced Sep 5, 2024CITY COUNCILOfficial record: City of Philadelphia via Legistar

Introduced by

Councilmember Gauthier

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3517 MOUNT VERNON ST3605 MELON ST3915 BROWN ST735 N DEKALB ST

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  1. “The Committee of the Whole to which were referred the following bills, Bill 240693, ordinance amending the existing Gallery at Market East Tax Increment Financing District, being the area generally bounded by Filbert Street on the north, 8th Street on the east, 11th Street on the west, and Market Street on the south, to remove certain portions of such property generally bounded by Filbert Street on the north, 10th St…”

    Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, December 5, 2024 · Dec 5, 2024 · official transcript, this passage

  2. “The ayes have it. The motion carries and the resolution is adopted. Will the Clerk please read the title of Resolution No. 240693.”

    Council President Johnson · Stated Meeting, September 12, 2024 · Sep 12, 2024 · official transcript, this passage

  3. “The Chair recognized Councilmember Gauthier for a motion regarding 9/12/24 - STATED - 2ND READING Resolution No. 240693.”

    Council President Johnson · Stated Meeting, September 12, 2024 · Sep 12, 2024 · official transcript, this passage

  4. “It has been moved and properly seconded that Resolution No. 240693 be adopted. All those in favor will signify by saying aye. (Aye.)”

    Council President Johnson · Stated Meeting, September 12, 2024 · Sep 12, 2024 · official transcript, this passage

Status timeline

  1. Sep 5, 2024Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar · CITY COUNCIL
  2. Sep 12, 2024ADOPTED · CITY COUNCIL

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..Title Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 839 N 39th St; 3517 Mount Vernon St; 524 N 35th St; 3605 Melon St; 3833 and 3915 Brown St; 735 N DeKalb St; and 740 and 765 N 38th St located in the 3rd Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code. ..Body WHEREAS, Section 16-706 of The Philadelphia Code authorizes the Philadelphia Land Bank ("Land Bank") to convey, exchange, sell, transfer, lease, grant or mortgage interests in real property of the Land Bank in accordance with the requirements of 16-400 of The Philadelphia Code; and WHEREAS, The Land Bank Board of Directors (the "Board") has determined that it is in the best interest of the Land Bank to convey 839 N 39th St; 3517 Mount Vernon St; 524 N 35th St; 3605 Melon St; 3833 and 3915 Brown St; 735 N DeKalb St; and 740 and 765 N 38th St (collectively, the "Property") for the development of homeownership housing. The homes to be developed on 839 N 39th St; 3517 Mount Vernon St; 524 N 35th St; 3605 Melon St; 3833 and 3915 Brown St; 735 N DeKalb St; and 740 and 765 N 38th St will be eligible for participation in the Neighborhood Preservation Initiative's Turn the Key program; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA, AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. The Philadelphia Land Bank is hereby authorized to transfer title to 839 N 39th St; 3517 Mount Vernon St; 524 N 35th St; 3605 Melon St; 3833 and 3915 Brown St; 735 N DeKalb St; and 740 and 765 N 38th St pursuant to Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code and Act 153 of 2012, 68 Pa. C.S.A. � 2101, et seq. ..End 2