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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 December 17, 2009 meeting.

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Showing 1-16 of 16 actions from December 17, 2009

Unanimous2009-12-17
Resolution 090943

Adopted, this resolution recognizes, honors, celebrates, and thanks Dr.

Recognizing, Honoring, Celebrating, and Thanking Dr. Joseph F. Ruggiero on the Occasion of his Retirement as CEO of Self Help Movement, Inc.

Introduced·Pass

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

Unanimous2009-12-17
Resolution 090942

This adopted resolution recognizes, honors, celebrates, and thanks Dave Roberts for his retirement as an Action News weatherman and broadcaster.

Recognizing, Honoring, Celebrating, and Thanking Dave Roberts on the Occasion of his Retirement as Action News Weatherman and Broadcaster.

Introduced·Pass

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

Unanimous2009-12-17
Resolution 090941

This adopted resolution amends a 2009 resolution concerning the redevelopment and urban renewal of properties in the Model Cities Urban Renewal Area, including parcels on Poplar Street and North Sixteenth Street.

Amending Resolution No. 090509 (adopted June 11, 2009), entitled, "Resolution 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. 679, 680, 681 & 682 also sometimes identified by house numbers and street addresses for Parcel No. 679 as 1500-1516 Poplar street, for Parcel No. 680 as 1501-1515 Poplar street, for Parcel No. 681 as 1525 Poplar street and for Parcel No. 682 as 1530 Poplar street including 857 and 861-865 North Sixteenth street; authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with Francisville East, L.P. and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract and disposition supplement," by revising the metes and bounds descriptions of certain properties.

Introduced·Pass

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

Unanimous2009-12-17
Resolution 090940

The adopted resolution authorizes the City to transfer conditional ownership of five City-owned properties—at 2935 West Fletcher Street, 1761 North Marshall Street, 1231 North 15th Street, 2239 North 30th Street, and 2241 North 30th Street—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 Twentieth, Twenty-eighth and Forty-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.

Unanimous2009-12-17
Resolution 090939

Adopted legislation authorizes the City’s Commissioner of Public Property to transfer conditional ownership of 2209 East Oakdale Street, including its buildings and improvements, 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 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.

Unanimous2009-12-17
Resolution 090938

This adopted resolution calls on Governor Ed Rendell and Mayor Michael Nutter to support funding for a combined Family Court building.

Calling on Governor Rendell and Mayor Michael Nutter to support funding for a united Family Court Building.

Introduced·Pass

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

Unanimous2009-12-17
Resolution 090937

The adopted resolution recognizes and honors John Brown, the Quakers, and Frances Ellen Watkins Harper for their contributions to the fight against slavery, violence, injustice, and inequality.

Recognizing and honoring the shared contributions and legacy of John Brown, the Quakers and Frances Ellen Watkins Harper in the fight against slavery, violence, injustice and inequality and calling for the posthumous pardon of John Brown for his heroic efforts to free four million enslaved African-Americans that helped start the war to end slavery in the United States.

Introduced·Pass

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

Unanimous2009-12-17
Resolution 090936

Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution congratulating Dana L.

Congratulating Dana L. Redd on her election as Mayor for Camden, New Jersey.

Introduced·Pass

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

Unanimous2009-12-17
Resolution 090935

The adopted resolution authorizes the City to transfer, without payment, conditional ownership of six City-owned properties 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 Seventh, Eighteenth, Twenty-third, Forty-third 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.

Unanimous2009-12-17
Resolution 090934

The adopted resolution approves a redevelopment contract and disposition plan for nine properties in the West Fairhill/East Tioga/Hunting Park Urban Renewal Area, identified by parcel numbers and addresses on North Hutchinson Street, West Indiana Avenue, and North Percy Street.

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 West Fairhill/East Tioga/Hunting Park Urban Renewal Area, designated as Parcel Nos. 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54 & 55 also sometimes identified by house numbers and street addresses for Parcel No. 47 as 3060-3068 North Hutchinson street, for Parcel No. 48 as 3061-3069 North Hutchinson street, for Parcel No. 49 as 913-915 West Indiana avenue, for Parcel No. 50 as 3029-3041 North Percy street, for Parcel No. 51 as 3040-3042 North Percy street, for Parcel No. 52 as 3045-3047 North Percy street, for Parcel No. 53 as 3046-3062 North Percy street, for Parcel No. 54 as 3051-3057 North Percy street and for Parcel No. 55 as 3063-3067 North Percy street; authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with Evelyn Sanders 2 LP and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate t...

Introduced·Pass

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

Unanimous2009-12-17
Resolution 090933

City Council adopted a resolution recognizing and honoring Laura Morris Siena on her retirement as executive director of West Mt.

Recognizing, Honoring, And Celebrating Laura Morris Siena - On her retirement as Executive Director of West Mt. Airy Neighbors and her 20-years of dedication and commitment.

Introduced·Pass

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

Unanimous2009-12-17
Resolution 090932

This adopted resolution authorizes the Commissioner of Public Property to transfer conditional ownership of the City-owned property at 2232 Watkins Street 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 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.

Unanimous2009-12-17
Resolution 090931

Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution honoring the Father Judge High School soccer team for winning the PIAA AAA State Championship.

Honoring The Father Judge High School Soccer Team on Winning the PIAA AAA State Championship.

Introduced·Pass

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

Unanimous2009-12-17
Resolution 090930

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 Sarah Allen Urban Renewal Area, identified by house number and street address for Parcel No. 4 as 4033-4043 Ogden street including 864-870 Preston Street, authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with ALAW Ogden Gardens, Inc. and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract.

Introduced·Pass

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

Unanimous2009-12-17
Resolution 090929

The adopted resolution approved a redevelopment contract and disposition supplement for Parcel No.

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 44th and Aspen Urban Renewal Area designated as Parcel No. 112 also sometimes identified by house number and street address for Parcel No. 112 as 761-765 North Forty-seventh street; authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with the Philadelphia Housing Authority 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.

Unanimous2009-12-17
Resolution 090928

This adopted resolution authorizes the City’s Commissioner of Public Property to transfer conditional ownership of three City-owned properties—6012 Chestnut Street, 877 North Preston Street, and 1308 South 50th Street—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 Third, Sixth and Twenty-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.