Council actions
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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Other actions actions from the September 15, 2005 meeting.
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The adopted resolution welcomed the “Bring Them Home Now Tour” to Philadelphia from September 15 through 17, 2005, and expressed support for military members, veterans, and families affected by the Iraq war.
Welcoming the "Bring Them Home Now Tour to Philadelphia."
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This resolution is recorded with a status of adopted.
Setting forth the procedure that will govern Council's approval or disapproval of requests for approval of permits to sell malt or brewed beverages for consumption off premises in Philadelphia.
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This enacted ordinance approves the third amendment to the redevelopment and urban renewal plans for the 44th and Aspen Urban Renewal Area.
Approving the third amendment of the redevelopment proposal for the 44th and Aspen Urban Renewal Area, being the area generally bounded by Lancaster Avenue, Belmont Avenue, Pennsgrove Street, 42nd Street, Westminster Avenue, Holly Street, Aspen Street, 40th Street, Haverford Avenue, 44th Street, Fairmount Avenue and 47th Street, including the third amendment to the urban renewal plan and the first amended relocation plan, which provides, inter alia, for the additional land acquisition of approximately three hundred seventy four (374) properties for residential and related uses, the additional land acquisition of approximately three (3) properties for commercial and related uses, the expansion of the eastern border from Forty-second street to Fortieth street between Haverford avenue and Aspen street and from Forty-second street to North Holly street between Aspen street and Westminster avenue; the provision of certain relocation services, as required by law; and declaring that condemnat...
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This enacted bill authorizes Philadelphia’s Commissioner of Public Property to enter into an agreement for the City to sublease a building at 6901 Woodland Avenue from the Philadelphia Municipal Authority.
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of The City of Philadelphia, to enter into an agreement to sublease from the Philadelphia Municipal Authority a building located at 6901 Woodland Avenue, under certain terms and conditions.
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The enacted bill approves the fifth amendment to the redevelopment and urban renewal plans for the Independence Mall Urban Renewal Area, Unit No.
Approving the fifth amendment of the redevelopment proposal for the Independence Mall Urban Renewal Area, Unit No. 4, being the area beginning at the intersection of the southerly side of Arch street and the westerly side of Ninth Street, including the fifth amendment to the urban renewal plan and the relocation plan, which provides, inter alia, for the additional land acquisition of certain parcels located within the bed of ground formerly known as Ridge avenue and generally situated between the northwest intersection of North Eighth street and Race street and the southeast intersection of North Ninth street and Vine street for mixed-use reuses; certain changes to the urban renewal controls; the provision of certain relocation services, as required by law; and declaring that condemnation is not imminent with respect to the Project.
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The lapsed bill would have authorized Brandywine Realty Trust and its successors to install and maintain an underground electrical conduit, lighting bollards, planters, decorative lights, fencing, and a “Cira Center” marker along the north footway of Arch Street between 29th and 30th Streets.
Authorizing Brandywine Realty Trust, 401 Plymouth Road, Plymouth Meeting, PA, 19462, its successors and assigns, to install, construct, own and maintain underground electrical service conduit, lighting bollards, and other facilities on, under and along the north footway of Arch Street, between 29th Street and 30th Street, under certain terms and conditions.
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The enacted bill authorizes Philadelphia to lease an approximately 21.8-acre parcel from Tinicum Township in Delaware County next to Philadelphia International Airport.
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property and the Director of Commerce, acting on behalf of the City of Philadelphia to enter into a lease agreement with Tinicum Township, Delaware County, for the lease from Tinicum Township of an approximately 21.8 acre parcel of land adjacent to Philadelphia International Airport which is currently intended for use as a safety area at the end of a runway, under certain terms and conditions.
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This communication, placed on file, reports that Mayor John F.
September 15, 2005 To The President And Member Of The Council Of The City Of Philadelphia: I am returning herewith as requested by your Resolution adopted to day, September 15, 2005, Bill No. 050362, entitled "An Ordinance Authorizing Brandywine Realty Trust, 401 Plymouth Road, Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462, its successors and assigns to install, construct, own and maintain underground electrical service conduit, lighting bollards, and other facilities on, under and along the north footway of Arch Street, between 29th Street and 30th Street, under certain terms and conditions," for the purpose of reconsideration by the Council of the vote by which said bill passed Council. Respectfully submitted, John F. Street
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The adopted resolution asks the Mayor to return Bill No.
Requesting the Mayor to return to Council Bill No. 050362, entitled "An Ordinance Authorizing Brandywine Realty Trust, 401 Plymouth Road, Plymouth Meeting, PA, 19462, its successors and assigns, to install, construct, own and maintain underground electrical service conduit, lighting bollards, and other facilities on, under and along the north footway of Arch Street, between 29th Street and 30th Street, under certain terms and conditions," for the purpose of reconsideration by the Council of the vote by which said bill passed Council.
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The adopted resolution asks the Mayor to return Bill No.
Requesting the Mayor to return to Council Bill No. 050362, entitled "An Ordinance Authorizing Brandywine Realty Trust, 401 Plymouth Road, Plymouth Meeting, PA, 19462, its successors and assigns, to install, construct, own and maintain underground electrical service conduit, lighting bollards, and other facilities on, under and along the north footway of Arch Street, between 29th Street and 30th Street, under certain terms and conditions," for the purpose of reconsideration by the Council of the vote by which said bill passed Council.
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Adopted, this resolution recognizes and celebrates the 85th anniversary of the 19th Amendment, which granted women the right to vote in 1920.
Recognizing, Honoring, And Celebrating The 85th Anniversary Of A Great American Milestone - In 1920, The 19th Amendment To The U.S. Constitution Was Passed Giving Women The Right to Vote.
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Adopted, this resolution recognizes and celebrates the 85th anniversary of the 19th Amendment, which granted women the right to vote in 1920.
Recognizing, Honoring, And Celebrating The 85th Anniversary Of A Great American Milestone - In 1920, The 19th Amendment To The U.S. Constitution Was Passed Giving Women The Right to Vote.
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This adopted resolution recognizes, honors, and celebrates Fairmount Park for its contributions to Philadelphia’s quality of life and beauty on the occasion of its 150th anniversary in 2005.
Recognizing, Honoring, And Celebrating Fairmount Park - For Its Invaluable Contributions To The Lifestyle And Beauty Of The City Of Philadelphia - On The Occasion Of It's 150th Anniversary: 2005.
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This adopted resolution recognizes, honors, and celebrates Fairmount Park for its contributions to Philadelphia’s quality of life and beauty on the occasion of its 150th anniversary in 2005.
Recognizing, Honoring, And Celebrating Fairmount Park - For Its Invaluable Contributions To The Lifestyle And Beauty Of The City Of Philadelphia - On The Occasion Of It's 150th Anniversary: 2005.
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City Council adopted a resolution approving a Redevelopment Authority contract for redeveloping two parcels in the Independence Mall Urban Renewal Area near Eighth and Ninth streets and Vine and Race streets.
Approving the redevelopment contract of the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Independence Mall Urban Renewal Area, Unit No. 4 designated as Parcel Nos. 13A & 13B and being the area generally located at the southwest corner of Ninth street and Vine street; authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with 9th Street Associates, L.P. and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract.
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City Council adopted a resolution approving a Redevelopment Authority contract for redeveloping two parcels in the Independence Mall Urban Renewal Area near Eighth and Ninth streets and Vine and Race streets.
Approving the redevelopment contract of the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Independence Mall Urban Renewal Area, Unit No. 4 designated as Parcel Nos. 13A & 13B and being the area generally located at the southwest corner of Ninth street and Vine street; authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with 9th Street Associates, L.P. and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract.
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The adopted resolution authorizes the Commissioner of Public Property to transfer the City-owned property at 2201 E.
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia, without consideration, deed conveying conditional fee simple title to a certain City-owned lot or pieces of ground with the buildings and improvements thereon, situate in the Forty-fifth 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 improvements in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-400 of The Philadelphia Code.
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The adopted resolution authorizes the Commissioner of Public Property to transfer the City-owned property at 2201 E.
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia, without consideration, deed conveying conditional fee simple title to a certain City-owned lot or pieces of ground with the buildings and improvements thereon, situate in the Forty-fifth 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 improvements in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-400 of The Philadelphia Code.
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