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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. “…n in solidarity and then champion your every human and employment right. Members, I rise to address Resolution 241144, really to address the systematic reason that so many Philadelphians face these measures, recognizing with gratitude the work that the body has taken so seriously with urgency in response to the many changes, mandates and ordinances, legal and illegal, that the executive branch of the federal governme…”

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

  2. “… 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. “…orning, 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 about hous…”

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

Status timeline

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

    This Resolution was Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar.

  2. Feb 6, 2025
    ADOPTED · CITY COUNCIL

    Recorded result: Pass

    A motion was made by Gilmore Richardson that this Resolution be ADOPTED. The motion carried by a unanimous vote.

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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