Resolution 250730
Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 1316 and 1318 South Cleveland Street, 2714 and 2716 Oakford Street, 1225 S. 17th Street located in the 2nd Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.
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“Good morning, City Councilmembers. My name is Maggie Foster. My name is Maggie Foster. This is Millie. I am speaking on Resolution 250730. Thank you for approving the community garden on Oakford Street. I'm a newer resident and already I see how much this means for the families here. A garden isn't just about vegetables. It's about community and about childhood. It's my daughter crouching down to watch bugs chasing b…”
Ms. Foster · Stated Meeting, September 18, 2025 · Sep 18, 2025 · official transcript, this passage
“Good morning, Council President, Councilmembers. My name is Mohammed Rushdy and I'm testifying today as a citizen and not on behalf of any organization. I wanted to testify in support of Resolution 250730, for the disposition of land in the 2nd district. But I wanted to take the chance today to thank you, Council President, for the latitude last session and to thank Councilmember Curtis Jones for what I call the Enou…”
Mr. Rushdy · Stated Meeting, September 18, 2025 · Sep 18, 2025 · official transcript, this passage
“Thank you very much. We will now consider bills and 9/18/25 - STATED - 2ND READING resolutions on the Second Reading and Final Passage Calendars. Will the Clerk please read the title of Resolution No. 250730.”
Council President Johnson · Stated Meeting, September 18, 2025 · Sep 18, 2025 · official transcript, this passage
“The Chair recognizes Councilmember Katherine Gilmore Richardson for a motion regarding Resolution No. 250730.”
Council President Johnson · Stated Meeting, September 18, 2025 · Sep 18, 2025 · official transcript, this passage
“It has been moved and properly seconded that Resolution No. 250730 be adopted. All those in favor of the motion was signified by saying aye. (Aye.)”
Council President Johnson · Stated Meeting, September 18, 2025 · Sep 18, 2025 · official transcript, this passage
Status timeline
- Sep 11, 2025Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar · CITY COUNCIL
- Sep 18, 2025ADOPTED · CITY COUNCIL
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..Title Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 1316 and 1318 South Cleveland Street, 2714 and 2716 Oakford Street, 1225 S. 17th Street 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 1316 and 1318 South Cleveland Street, 2714 and 2716 Oakford Street, 1225 S. 17th Street (collectively, the "Property") for the development of a community garden; 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 1316 and 1318 South Cleveland Street, 2714 and 2716 Oakford Street, 1225 S. 17th Street pursuant to Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code and Act 153 of 2012, 68 Pa. C.S.A. � 2101, et seq. ..End