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Resolution 241144

Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 1212 S 17th St; 1317 and 1511 S 20th St; 1904 S 23rd St; 1216 S 31st St; 1911 Gerritt St; 1932 and 2044 Titan St located in the 2nd Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.

Introduced Dec 19, 2024CITY COUNCILOfficial record: City of Philadelphia via Legistar

Introduced by

Council President JohnsonCouncilmember Gilmore Richardson

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1911 GERRITT ST2044 TITAN ST

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  1. “Good morning, Madam Chair, members and staff. David Alexander Jenkins. To the domestic workers present here today because of a team of people responsible for the man that is standing before you, you as the backbone of society and the legs upon which we stand, I remain in solidarity and then champion your every human and employment right. Members, I rise to address Resolution 241144, really to address the systematic r…”

    Mr. Jenkins · Stated Meeting, February 6, 2025 · Feb 6, 2025 · official transcript, this passage

  2. “We will now consider bills and resolutions on the Second Reading and Final Passage Calendars. 2/6/25 - STATED - 2ND READING Will the Clerk please read the title of Resolution No. 241144.”

    Council President Johnson · Stated Meeting, February 6, 2025 · Feb 6, 2025 · official transcript, this passage

  3. “The Chair recognizes Majority Leader Gilmore Richardson for a motion regarding Resolution No. 241144.”

    Council President Johnson · Stated Meeting, February 6, 2025 · Feb 6, 2025 · official transcript, this passage

  4. “It has been moved and properly seconded that Resolution No. 241144 be adopted. All those in favor of the motion will signify by saying aye. (Aye.)”

    Council President Johnson · Stated Meeting, February 6, 2025 · Feb 6, 2025 · official transcript, this passage

  5. “Good morning, City Council, Council President Johnson. My name's Jeremy Blatstein. I'm here to talk about Resolution 241144. It's being held today, but it's a resolution that we're talking about, the Philadelphia Land Bank. Housing, housing, housing, housing, housing, housing, that's what we're talking about in 2025 I think, right. I heard that from the Mayor. I think each and every one of you in this body cares abou…”

    Mr. Blatstein · Stated Meeting, January 23, 2025 · Jan 23, 2025 · official transcript, this passage

Status timeline

  1. Dec 19, 2024Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar · CITY COUNCIL
  2. Feb 6, 2025ADOPTED · CITY COUNCIL

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..Title Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 1212 S 17th St; 1317 and 1511 S 20th St; 1904 S 23rd St; 1216 S 31st St; 1911 Gerritt St; 1932 and 2044 Titan St located in the 2nd 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 1212 S 17th St; 1317 and 1511 S 20th St; 1904 S 23rd St; 1216 S 31st St; 1911 Gerritt St; 1932 and 2044 Titan St (collectively, the "Property") for the development of homeownership housing. The homes to be developed on 1212 S 17th St; 1317 and 1511 S 20th St; 1904 S 23rd St; 1216 S 31st St; 1911 Gerritt St; 1932 and 2044 Titan 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 1212 S 17th St; 1317 and 1511 S 20th St; 1904 S 23rd St; 1216 S 31st St; 1911 Gerritt St; 1932 and 2044 Titan 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