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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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Every non-roll-call council action we currently track from the September 15, 2005 meeting.

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Showing 37-54 of 121 actions from September 15, 2005

Council Action2005-09-15
Bill 050337

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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Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2005-09-15
COMMUNICATION 050787

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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Unanimous2005-09-15
Resolution 050782

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.

Introduced·Pass

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

Council Action2005-09-15
Resolution 050782

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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Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2005-09-15
Resolution 050782

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.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Unanimous2005-09-15
Resolution 050781

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.

Introduced·Pass

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

Council Action2005-09-15
Resolution 050781

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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Council Action2005-09-15
Resolution 050781

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.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Unanimous2005-09-15
Resolution 050779

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.

Introduced·Pass

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

Council Action2005-09-15
Resolution 050779

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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Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2005-09-15
Resolution 050779

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.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Unanimous2005-09-15
Resolution 050778

This lapsed resolution proposed amending Philadelphia’s Home Rule Charter to transfer the Fairmount Park Commission’s powers and duties to the Department of Recreation, which would be renamed the Department of Parks and Recreation.

Proposing an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter relating to the transfer of the powers and duties of the Fairmount Park Commission to the Department of Recreation (to be renamed the "Department of Parks and Recreation") and reconstituting the Fairmount Park Commission as the Commission on Parks and Recreation, with new powers and duties, and providing for the submission of the amendment of the electors of Philadelphia.

Introduced·Pass

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

Procedural2005-09-15
Resolution 050778

This lapsed resolution proposed amending Philadelphia’s Home Rule Charter to transfer the Fairmount Park Commission’s powers and duties to the Department of Recreation, which would be renamed the Department of Parks and Recreation.

Proposing an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter relating to the transfer of the powers and duties of the Fairmount Park Commission to the Department of Recreation (to be renamed the "Department of Parks and Recreation") and reconstituting the Fairmount Park Commission as the Commission on Parks and Recreation, with new powers and duties, and providing for the submission of the amendment of the electors of Philadelphia.

Referred

Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.

Unanimous2005-09-15
Resolution 050777

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.

Introduced·Pass

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

Council Action2005-09-15
Resolution 050777

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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Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2005-09-15
Resolution 050777

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.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Unanimous2005-09-15
Resolution 050776

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.

Introduced·Pass

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

Council Action2005-09-15
Resolution 050776

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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Other recorded action without a published tally.