Resolution 250735
Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 5417 and 5425 Florence Avenue located in the 3rd Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.
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“Esteemed members of City Council, my name is Michael Martin. Thank you for your service to this great city. I am speaking on Resolution 250735 about the Land Bank and city property. I am in favor of this resolution. I believe there's a clear plan for property transfer in this city for community benefit. And community benefit is why we are all gathered here today. I would ask that City Council in the interest of commu…”
Mr. Martin · Stated Meeting, September 18, 2025 · Sep 18, 2025 · official transcript, this passage
“The ayes have it and the motion carries. The resolution is adopted. Will the Clerk please read the title of Resolution No. 250735.”
Council President Johnson · Stated Meeting, September 18, 2025 · Sep 18, 2025 · official transcript, this passage
“The Chair recognizes Councilmember Jamie Gauthier for a motion regarding Resolution No. 250735.”
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. 250735 be adopted. All those in favor of the motion will signify 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 5417 and 5425 Florence Avenue located in the 3rd 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 5417 and 5425 Florence Avenue (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 5417 and 5425 Florence Avenue pursuant to Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code and Act 153 of 2012, 68 Pa. C.S.A. � 2101, et seq. ..End