Resolution 240978
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority deeds conveying fee simple title to 713 N. 35th Street, 719 S. 51st Street, 711 N. Preston Street, 713 N. Preston Street, 710 Wiota Street, 726 Wiota Street, 730 Wiota Street, 732 Wiota Street, 736 Wiota Street, 3518 Wallace Street, 5234 Walnut Street, 5039 Market Street, 5045 Market Street, 5047 Market Street, 4222 Powelton Street, and 1115 N. 41st Street in the Third Councilmanic District of the City of Philadelphia and further authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to transfer to the Philadelphia Land Bank fee simple title to such properties pursuant to Section 16-405 of The Philadelphia Code.
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“Hello, Philadelphia City Council. Happy belated birthday, Council President Johnson. My name is Jeremy Blatstein and I'm here in support of Bill No. 240978, which will move land out of the Philadelphia Land Bank to build homes through the Turn the Key program. The Turn the Key program is a successful program that is building homes for home ownership. The average person that has a Turn the Key home is paying $1,300 a…”
Mr. Blatstein · Stated Meeting, October 31, 2024 · Oct 31, 2024 · official transcript, this passage
“The ayes have it. The motion carries. The resolution is adopted. Will the Clerk please read the title of Resolution No. 240978.”
Council President Johnson · Stated Meeting, October 31, 2024 · Oct 31, 2024 · official transcript, this passage
“Sorry. The Chair recognizes Councilmember Gauthier for a motion 10/31/24 - STATED - 2ND READING regarding Resolution No. 240978.”
Council President Johnson · Stated Meeting, October 31, 2024 · Oct 31, 2024 · official transcript, this passage
“It has been moved and properly seconded that Resolution No. 240978 be adopted. All those in favor of the motion will signify by saying aye. (Aye.)”
Council President Johnson · Stated Meeting, October 31, 2024 · Oct 31, 2024 · official transcript, this passage
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- Oct 24, 2024Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar · CITY COUNCIL
- Oct 31, 2024ADOPTED · CITY COUNCIL
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..Title Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority deeds conveying fee simple title to 713 N. 35th Street, 719 S. 51st Street, 711 N. Preston Street, 713 N. Preston Street, 710 Wiota Street, 726 Wiota Street, 730 Wiota Street, 732 Wiota Street, 736 Wiota Street, 3518 Wallace Street, 5234 Walnut Street, 5039 Market Street, 5045 Market Street, 5047 Market Street, 4222 Powelton Street, and 1115 N. 41st Street in the Third Councilmanic District of the City of Philadelphia and further authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to transfer to the Philadelphia Land Bank fee simple title to such properties pursuant to Section 16-405 of The Philadelphia Code. ..Body WHEREAS, Section 16-405 of The Philadelphia Code authorizes the Commissioner of Public Property to transfer title to any surplus property to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for subsequent transfer to the Philadelphia Land Bank or otherwise; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA, AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. The Commissioner of Public Property is hereby authorized to transfer to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority fee simple title to 713 N. 35th Street, 719 S. 51st Street, 711 N. Preston Street, 713 N. Preston Street, 710 Wiota Street, 726 Wiota Street, 730 Wiota Street, 732 Wiota Street, 736 Wiota Street, 3518 Wallace Street, 5234 Walnut Street, 5039 Market Street, 5045 Market Street, 5047 Market Street, 4222 Powelton Street, and 1115 N. 41st Street pursuant to Section 16-405 of The Philadelphia Code. SECTION 2. The Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority is hereby authorized to transfer to the Philadelphia Land Bank fee simple title to 713 N. 35th Street, 719 S. 51st Street, 711 N. Preston Street, 713 N. Preston Street, 710 Wiota Street, 726 Wiota Street, 730 Wiota Street, 732 Wiota Street, 736 Wiota Street, 3518 Wallace Street, 5234 Walnut Street, 5039 Market Street, 5047 Market Street, 4222 Powelton Street, and 1115 N. 41st Street pursuant to Section 16-405 of The Philadelphia Code. ..End 2