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Resolution 260408

Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 1707 Ridge Avenue located in the 5th Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.

Introduced Apr 23, 2026CITY COUNCILOfficial record: City of Philadelphia via Legistar

Introduced by

Councilmember Young

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1707 RIDGE AVE

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  1. “Anyone opposed? The ayes have it. The motion carries; the resolution 4 is adopted. Will the clerk please read the title of Resolution No. 260408.”

    Council President Johnson · Stated Meeting, April 30, 2026 · Apr 30, 2026 · official transcript, this passage

  2. “Chair recognizes Councilmember Jeffrey J. Young for a motion regarding Resolution No. 260408.”

    Council President Johnson · Stated Meeting, April 30, 2026 · Apr 30, 2026 · official transcript, this passage

Status timeline

  1. Apr 23, 2026Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar · CITY COUNCIL
  2. Apr 30, 2026ADOPTED · CITY COUNCIL

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..Title Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 1707 Ridge Avenue located in the 5th 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 Chapter 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 1707 Ridge Avenue (collectively, the "Property") for the development of rental housing; 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 1707 Ridge Avenue pursuant to Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code and Act 153 of 2012, 68 Pa. C.S.A. � 2101, et seq. ..End 2