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Philadelphia City Council actions

These are actions recorded in Legistar without a published member-by-member vote. They include unanimous decisions, procedural steps such as hearings, notices and amendments, and other entries such as referrals and signatures.

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Unanimous actions actions from the November 13, 2003 meeting.

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Showing 1-18 of 28 actions from November 13, 2003

Unanimous2003-11-13
Resolution 030757

This adopted resolution authorizes the Commissioner of Public Property to transfer, without payment, conditional ownership of certain City-owned lots and buildings in Philadelphia’s Sixteenth and Twenty-ninth Wards to the Redevelopment Authority.

Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia, without consideration, deeds conveying conditional fee simple title to certain City-owned lots or pieces of ground with the buildings and improvements thereon, situate in the Sixteenth & Twenty-ninth Wards of the City of Philadelphia, pursuant to Chapter 16-400 of The Philadelphia Code and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia to dispose of such properties for rehabilitation and/or improvement in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-400 of The Philadelphia Code.

Introduced·Pass

Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.

Unanimous2003-11-13
Resolution 030756

This adopted resolution approves a redevelopment contract for Parcel No.

Approving the redevelopment contract of the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Washington Square West Urban Renewal Area, Unit No.2, designated as Parcel No. 111 also sometimes identified by house number and street address as 838-840 Lombard street; and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with Howard R. Lander and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract.

Introduced·Pass

Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.

Unanimous2003-11-13
Resolution 030755

This adopted resolution authorizes the Commissioner of Public Property to transfer, at no cost, conditional ownership of certain City-owned lots and buildings in the Second and Thirty-ninth Wards to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority.

Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia, without consideration, deeds conveying conditional fee simple title to certain City-owned lots or pieces of ground with the buildings and improvements thereon, situate in the Second & Thirty-ninth Wards of the City of Philadelphia, pursuant to Chapter 16-400 of The Philadelphia Code and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia to dispose of such properties for rehabilitation and/or improvement in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-400 of The Philadelphia Code.

Introduced·Pass

Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.

Unanimous2003-11-13
Resolution 030754

The adopted resolution authorizes the Commissioner of Public Property to transfer certain City-owned lots and buildings in the First and Thirty-first Wards to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority without payment, using conditional property deeds.

Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia, without consideration, deeds conveying conditional fee simple title to certain City-owned lots or pieces of ground with the buildings and improvements thereon, situate in the First and Thirty-first Wards of the City of Philadelphia, pursuant to Chapter 16-400 of The Philadelphia Code and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia to dispose of such properties for rehabilitation and/or improvement in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-400 of The Philadelphia Code.

Introduced·Pass

Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.

Unanimous2003-11-13
Resolution 030753

This adopted resolution calls on federal, state, and Philadelphia officials to monitor and revise the proposed Free Trade Agreement of the Americas so it preserves local governments’ authority over public services, regulations, and purchasing.

Calling upon a variety of public officials and decision makers to monitor, review and revise the proposed Free Trade Agreement of the Americas to insure that the public services, regulatory powers, and procurement policies of local governments are preserved.

Introduced·Pass

Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.

Unanimous2003-11-13
Resolution 030752

The adopted resolution supports Federal Communications Commission action to adopt the “Consensus Plan” to reduce interference affecting Philadelphia’s public safety communications systems.

Supporting FCC action to assure improved Public Safety Communications for the City of Philadelphia.

Introduced·Pass

Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.

Unanimous2003-11-13
Privileged Resolution 030751

The enacted resolution recognizes November 18, 2003, as Prematurity Awareness Day in Philadelphia.

Recognizing November 18th as The National Prematurity Awareness Day.

Introduced·Pass

Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.

Unanimous2003-11-13
Resolution 030750

The adopted resolution asks President Bush and Congress to provide $2 billion for the 21st Century Community Learning Centers program in the federal Fiscal Year 2005 budget, as authorized by the No Child Left Behind Act.

Requesting President Bush and Congress to fully fund the 21st Century Learning Center Program in the Fiscal Year 2005 budget as previously authorized by the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001.

Introduced·Pass

Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.

Unanimous2003-11-13
Resolution 030749

Adopted Resolution approving a redevelopment contract and disposition supplement for 12 parcels in the Model Cities Urban Renewal Area, including properties on North Fourth, Diamond, and North Orianna Streets.

Approving the redevelopment contract and disposition supplement of the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Model Cities Urban Renewal Area, designated as Parcel Nos. 330, 331, 332, 333, 335, 336, 337, 338, 339, 340, 341 & 342 also sometimes identified by respective house numbers and street addresses for Parcel No. 330 as 2028-2040 North Fourth street, for Parcel No. 331 as 2041 North Fourth street, for Parcel No. 332 as 2051 North Fourth street, for Parcel No. 333 as 2055-2057 North Fourth street including 312-314 Diamond street and 2044-2054 North Orianna street, for Parcel No. 335 as 2127-2135 North Fourth street, for Parcel No. 336 as 2114 North Fourth street, for Parcel No. 337 as 2136-2150 North Orianna street, for Parcel No. 338 as 2103-2105 North Fourth street, for Parcel No. 339 as 2109 North Fourth street, for Parcel No. 340 as 2113-2117 North Fourth street, for Parcel No. 341 as 2108-2132 North Orian...

Introduced·Pass

Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.

Unanimous2003-11-13
Resolution 030748

The adopted resolution authorizes the Commissioner of Public Property to transfer certain City-owned lots and buildings in Philadelphia’s Nineteenth and Thirty-seventh Wards to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority without payment.

Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia, without consideration, deeds conveying conditional fee simple title to certain City-owned lots or pieces of ground with the buildings and improvements thereon, situate in the Nineteenth and Thirty-seventh Wards of the City of Philadelphia, pursuant to Chapter 16-400 of The Philadelphia Code and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia to dispose of such properties for rehabilitation and/or improvement in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-400 of The Philadelphia Code.

Introduced·Pass

Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.

Unanimous2003-11-13
Resolution 030747

City Council adopted a resolution approving a redevelopment contract and related development rules for 1021 Belmont Avenue in the West Philadelphia Redevelopment Area.

Approving the redevelopment contract and disposition supplement of the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia which includes, inter alia, the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the West Philadelphia Redevelopment Area, identified by respective house number and street address as 1021 Belmont avenue; authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with Harold Thomas and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract and disposition supplement.

Introduced·Pass

Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.

Unanimous2003-11-13
Resolution 030746

Adopted Resolution approving a Redevelopment Authority contract and disposition supplement for the redevelopment and urban renewal of properties at 4221 and 4223 Haverford Avenue in West Philadelphia.

Approving the redevelopment contract and disposition supplement of the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia which includes, inter alia, the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the West Philadelphia Redevelopment Area, identified by respective house numbers and street addresses as 4221 Haverford avenue and 4223 Haverford avenue; authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with Aspen Affordable Housing Limited Partnership and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract and disposition supplement.

Introduced·Pass

Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.

Unanimous2003-11-13
Resolution 030745

The adopted resolution approved the sale of about 3.75 acres in the Eastwick Urban Renewal Area to Philadelphia Animal Boarding Facility.

Approving the action of the Boards of the Philadelphia Industrial Development Corporation and the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development to sell Parcel F-12 in the Eastwick Urban Renewal Area - Stage "A" Industrial, containing approximately three and three-quarters acres to Philadelphia Animal Boarding Facility.

Introduced·Pass

Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.

Unanimous2003-11-13
Resolution 030744

This adopted resolution authorizes the Commissioner of Public Property to transfer, without payment, conditional ownership of certain City-owned lots and buildings in Philadelphia’s 36th Ward to the Redevelopment Authority.

Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia, without consideration, deeds conveying conditional fee simple title to certain City-owned lots or pieces of ground with the buildings and improvements thereon, situate in the Thirty-sixth Ward of the City of Philadelphia, pursuant to Chapter 16-400 of The Philadelphia Code and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia to dispose of such properties for rehabilitation and/or improvement in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-400 of The Philadelphia Code.

Introduced·Pass

Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.

Unanimous2003-11-13
Bill 030743

This enacted amendment extended until December 31, 2004, the deadline for meeting conditions attached to the authorized conveyance of premises at 1823-35 Callowhill Street to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority.

Amending Bill No. 990728, approved December 6, 1999, entitled "An Ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to convey to the Redevelopment Authority of Philadelphia certain premises located at 1823-35 Callowhill street, and authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to enter into or execute such other instruments as may be necessary or desirable to effectuate the provisions of this Ordinance; all under certain terms and conditions," by extending the time for compliance with the conditions until December 31, 2004.

Introduced·Pass

Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.

Unanimous2003-11-13
Bill 030742

This enacted ordinance authorizes Philadelphia to exchange two city-owned parcels near McNulty and Townsend Roads in the 66th Ward with two nearby parcels owned by the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development (PAID).

Authorizing the Commissioners of Fairmount Park and the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to transfer two certain lots or pieces of ground situate in the vicinity of McNulty and Townsend Roads to the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development (PAID) in exchange for two certain lots or pieces of ground of equal or greater value owned by PAID situate in the vicinity of McNulty and Townsend Roads, in the Sixty-sixth Ward of the City of Philadelphia, under certain terms and conditions.

Introduced·Pass

Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.

Unanimous2003-11-13
Bill 030741

The enacted ordinance authorizes the Department of Streets’ Board of Surveyors to widen a roughly 200-foot section of Southampton Road near The Roosevelt Boulevard by about 12 feet and add the widened area to the City Plan.

Authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 384 by widening Southampton Road approximately twelve (12) feet on the southwestwardly side, from its intersection with The Roosevelt Boulevard to a point approximately two hundred (200) feet northwestwardly therefrom, and by placing on the City Plan such widened portion of Southampton Road, all under certain terms and conditions.

Introduced·Pass

Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.

Unanimous2003-11-13
Bill 030740

This bill is recorded with a status of lapsed.

To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Allegheny Avenue, Collins Street, Westmoreland Street and Tulip Street.

Introduced·Pass

Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.