Bill 241022
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into a lease agreement with 2401 Walnut LP, for use by the City of a portion of the premises located at 2401 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, under certain terms and conditions.
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How members voted
Vote on Dec 19, 2024 · CITY COUNCIL
Aye (17)
Councilmember BassCouncilmember BrooksCouncilmember DriscollCouncilmember GauthierCouncilmember Gilmore RichardsonCouncilmember HarrityCouncilmember JonesCouncilmember LozadaCouncilmember O'NeillCouncilmember PhillipsCouncilmember SquillaCouncilmember ThomasCouncilmember AhmadCouncilmember LandauCouncilmember O'RourkeCouncilmember YoungCouncil President Johnson
From the floor
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“To the President and members of the Council of the City of Philadelphia, I am pleased to advise you that on December 23, 2024 I signed the following bills which were passed by Council at its session on December 19, 2024: Bill Nos. 240963, 240964-A, 240966, 240967, 240968, 240969, 240970, 240971, 240972, 240973, 241062-A and 241084. And that on December 23rd, I signed the following bills which were passed by Council a…”
Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, January 23, 2025 · Jan 23, 2025 · official transcript, this passage
“Aye. The ayes are 17. The nays are 0. Majority of all members voted in affirmative the bill passes. Will the Chief Clerk 12/19/24 - STATED - 2ND READING please read the title of Bill No. 241022.”
Council President Johnson · Stated Meeting, December 19, 2024 · Dec 19, 2024 · official transcript, this passage
“The Committee on Public Property and Public Works to which were referred the following bills: Bill No. 241022, an ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into a lease agreement with 2401 Walnut LP, for use by the City of a portion of the premises located at 2401 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, under certain terms and conditions. And Bill No…”
Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, December 5, 2024 · Dec 5, 2024 · official transcript, this passage
Status timeline
- Oct 31, 2024Introduced and Referred · CITY COUNCIL
- Nov 22, 2024HEARING NOTICES SENT · Committee on Public Property and Public Works
- Dec 2, 2024HEARING NOTICES SENT · Committee on Public Property and Public Works
- Dec 2, 2024HEARING HELD · Committee on Public Property and Public Works
- Dec 2, 2024REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED · Committee on Public Property and Public Works
- Dec 5, 2024SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL · CITY COUNCIL
- Dec 5, 2024ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
- Dec 5, 2024ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
- Dec 19, 2024READ AND PASSED · CITY COUNCIL
- Jan 15, 2025SIGNED · MAYOR
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..Title Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into a lease agreement with 2401 Walnut LP, for use by the City of a portion of the premises located at 2401 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, under certain terms and conditions. ..Body THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS: SECTION 1. The Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, is hereby authorized to enter into a lease agreement with 2401 Walnut LP, for use by the City of a portion of the premises located at 2401 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19103 pursuant to terms substantially set forth in Exhibit "A". SECTION 2. The Commissioner of Public Property is hereby authorized to take all actions deemed by the Commissioner to be necessary and appropriate to carry out the provisions and intent of this Ordinance, including executing all instruments and ancillary documents necessary and appropriate for the City to carry out the purposes of this Ordinance. SECTION 3. The City Solicitor is hereby authorized to review, negotiate, and approve the lease and all other ancillary documents deemed by the City Solicitor to be necessary and appropriate to carry out the provisions and the intent of this Ordinance, which lease and documents shall contain such terms and conditions deemed by the City Solicitor to be necessary, desirable and in the best interests of the City to carry out the purpose of this Ordinance. EXHIBIT "A" Terms of Proposed Lease For 2401 Walnut Street, Suite 501 & 502, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19103 1. Landlord: 2401 Walnut LP 2. Tenant: City of Philadelphia 3. Premises Address: 2401 Walnut Street, Suite 501 & 502, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103 4. Use of the Premises: Approximately 15,895 rentable square feet for office use. 5. Term of Lease: Ten (10) years, provided that in accordance with Section 8-200(3) of the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter the City shall have the right to terminate the Lease, at the City's sole option, at any time after the expiration of four (4) years without liability to the Landlord for damages or loss of profits which would have been realized had the lease not been terminated. 6. Renewal Term: The City shall have one (1) five (5) year renewal option. 7. Rent: Base rent, for Suite 501, will be $25.06 per square foot and shall escalate at a rate of approximately 7.35% after Lease Year 2, Lease Year 5, and Lease Year 6. The base rent shall escalate at a rate of approximately 2.5% per year after Lease Year 7 for the remaining years of the term including the renewal term. The total base rent for Suite 501 Lease Year 1 will be $123,395.44. Base rent, for Suite 502, will be $25.06 per square foot and shall escalate at a rate of approximately 7.35% after Lease Year 1, Lease Year 4, and Lease Year 5. The base rent shall escalate at a rate of approximately 2.5% per year after Lease Year 6 for the remaining years of the term including the renewal term. The total base rent for Suite 502 Lease Year 1 will be $274,933.22. 8. Utilities: The City shall pay directly through the City's own accounts or, if not billed directly, shall reimburse the cost of utilities paid on City's behalf. 9. Operating Expenses: The City shall be responsible for its proportionate share of operating expenses. 10. Tenant Improvements: Landlord shall fit out the Premises based on a mutually accepted space plan. ..End