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Bill 260531

Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into a sublease agreement with the Philadelphia Municipal Authority, for use by the City of a portion of the premises located at 701 Market Street, all under certain terms and conditions.

Introduced May 14, 2026Committee on Public Property and Public WorksOfficial record: City of Philadelphia via Legistar

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  1. …treet enhancement bonus and make related technical changes, under certain terms and conditions. And Bill No. 260531, an ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into a sublease agreement with the Philadelphia Municipal Authority, for use by the City of a portion of the premises located at 701 Market Street, all under certain terms and conditions, respe…

    Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, June 4, 2026 · Jun 4, 2026 · official transcript, this passage

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  1. May 14, 2026
    Introduced and Referred · CITY COUNCIL

    This Bill was Introduced and Referred.to the Committee on Public Property and Public Works

  2. Jun 1, 2026
    HEARING NOTICES SENT · Committee on Public Property and Public Works

    This Bill was HEARING NOTICES SENT.

  3. Jun 1, 2026
    HEARING HELD · Committee on Public Property and Public Works

    This Bill was HEARING HELD.

  4. Jun 1, 2026
    REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED · Committee on Public Property and Public Works

    This Bill was REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED.

  5. Jun 4, 2026
    SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL · CITY COUNCIL

    This Bill was SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL.

  6. Jun 4, 2026
    ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL

    This Bill was ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR.

  7. Jun 4, 2026
    READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL

    This Bill was READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR.

  8. Jun 11, 2026
    READ AND PASSED · CITY COUNCIL

    Recorded result: Pass

    A motion was made that this Bill be READ AND PASSED. The motion carried by the following vote:

  9. Jun 23, 2026
    SIGNED · MAYOR

    This Bill was SIGNED.

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..Title Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into a sublease agreement with the Philadelphia Municipal Authority, for use by the City of a portion of the premises located at 701 Market Street, all under certain terms and conditions. ..Body THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS: SECTION 1: The Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, is hereby authorized to enter into a sublease agreement with the Philadelphia Municipal Authority, with City as subtenant, for use by the City of a portion of the premises located at 701 Market Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, pursuant to terms substantially set forth in the document attached hereto as Exhibit "A". SECTION 2: The City Solicitor is hereby authorized to review and to approve the sublease and other documents necessary to effectuate this Ordinance, which sublease and documents shall contain such terms and conditions as the City Solicitor shall deem necessary and proper to protect the interests of the City of Philadelphia and to carry out the purpose of this Ordinance. EXHIBIT A Terms of the Proposed Sublease For 701 Market Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19106 1. Prime Landlord: Independence Center Realty L.P. 2. Sublandlord: The Philadelphia Municipal Authority. 3. Subtenant: The City of Philadelphia. 4. Premises Address: 701 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106. 5. Use of the Premises: Approximately 26,758 rental square feet, on the 5th floor of the building to be used for office space. 6. Term of Sublease: Ten (10) years. 7. Rent: The annual base rent will be approximately $25.50 per rentable square foot and will escalate at a rate of approximately 2.5% per rentable square foot per year. At approximately 26,758 rentable square feet, the first year's annual base rent will be approximately $682,329. 8. Operating Expenses: The City shall be responsible for its proportionate share of operating expenses, taxes and utilities. 9. Tenant Improvement Projects: The Prime Landlord under the prime lease shall fit out the space. All fit out plans and specifications will be subject to the approval of the Department of Public Property. ..End