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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 May 17, 2012 meeting.

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Showing 19-36 of 113 actions from May 17, 2012

Council Action2012-05-17
COMMUNICATION 120455

This communication is recorded with a status of placed on file.

Transmitting a resolution approving the redevelopment contract and disposition supplement of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Model Cities Urban Renewal Area, designated as Parcel Nos. 703, 704 and 705 and also sometimes identified by house numbers and street addresses for Parcel No. 703 as 2126 North Twenty-eighth street, for Parcel No. 704 as 2152-2154 North Twenty-eighth street and for Parcel No. 705 as 2155-2157 North Twenty-eighth street; authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with Project H.O.M.E. and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract and disposition supplement, accompanied by an explanatory letter from the Executive Director of the Redevelopment Authority.

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Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2012-05-17
COMMUNICATION 120454

This communication, placed on file, transmits a proposed resolution concerning the transfer of certain city-owned lots and buildings in Philadelphia’s Thirty-eighth Ward to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority without payment.

Transmitting a resolution 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-eighth 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, accompanied by an explanatory letter from the Executive Director of the Redevelopment Authority.

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Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2012-05-17
COMMUNICATION 120453

This communication, which was placed on file, transmitted a proposed resolution concerning redevelopment of Parcel 17 at 3127-3129 West Cumberland Street in the Strawberry Mansion Urban Renewal Area.

Transmitting a resolution approving the redevelopment contract and disposition supplement of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Strawberry Mansion Urban Renewal Area, designated as Parcel No. 17 and also sometimes identified by house number and street address as 3127-3129 West Cumberland street; authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with Church of the Living God-Strawberry Mansion, Inc. and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract and disposition supplement, accompanied by an explanatory letter from the Executive Director of the Redevelopment Authority.

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Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2012-05-17
COMMUNICATION 120452

This communication is recorded with a status of placed on file.

Transmitting a resolution approving the redevelopment contract and disposition supplement of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Brewerytown Urban Renewal Area, identified by house numbers and street addresses as 1237 North Thirty-first street, 1239 North Thirty-first street, 3010 Baltz street, 3011 Baltz street, 3014 Baltz street and 3007 West Stiles street; authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with Steph-Sin Development LLC and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract and disposition supplement, accompanied by an explanatory letter from the Executive Director of the Redevelopment Authority.

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Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2012-05-17
COMMUNICATION 120451

This communication is recorded with a status of placed on file.

Transmitting a resolution adopting the 2012 Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan as the official hazard mitigation plan of the City of Philadelphia, accompanied by an explanatory letter from the Managing Director for Emergency Management.

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Other recorded action without a published tally.

Unanimous2012-05-17
Resolution 120450

This adopted resolution approves a purchase option agreement, redevelopment contract, and disposition plan for three parcels in the Nicetown Urban Renewal Area, including properties along Germantown Avenue and North Uber Street.

Approving the purchase option agreement, redevelopment contract and disposition supplement of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of Nicetown Urban Renewal Area, designated as Parcel Nos. 47, 48 and 49, and also sometimes identified by house numbers and street addresses for Parcel No. 47 as 4413-4421 Germantown avenue including 4428 North Uber street, for Parcel No. 48 as 4428-4470 Germantown avenue and for Parcel No. 49 as 4423-4451 Germantown avenue; authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with Nicetown Court II Housing Partners, LP and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the purchase option agreement, redevelopment contract and disposition supplement.

Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass

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

Council Action2012-05-17
Resolution 120449

Philadelphia City Council approved a Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority contract to redevelop part of the Washington Square West Unit No.

Approving the redevelopment contract of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Washington Square West Unit No. 2 Urban Renewal Area, identified by house number and street address as 249-257 South Thirteenth street; authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with Spruce Street Senior Residences LP and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Unanimous2012-05-17
Resolution 120449

Philadelphia City Council approved a Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority contract to redevelop part of the Washington Square West Unit No.

Approving the redevelopment contract of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Washington Square West Unit No. 2 Urban Renewal Area, identified by house number and street address as 249-257 South Thirteenth street; authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with Spruce Street Senior Residences LP and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract.

Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar - Rules Suspended·Pass

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

Unanimous2012-05-17
Resolution 120448

City Council adopted a resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to transfer, at no cost, conditional ownership of the City-owned property at 2858 Tulip Street in the Thirty-first Ward to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority.

Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority, 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 Ward of the City of Philadelphia, pursuant to Chapter 16-400 of The Philadelphia Code and authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to dispose of such properties for rehabilitation and/or improvement in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-400 of The Philadelphia Code.

Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass

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

Unanimous2012-05-17
Resolution 120447

The resolution adopts Philadelphia’s 2012 Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan as the City’s official plan.

Adopting the 2012 Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan as the official hazard mitigation plan of the City of Philadelphia.

Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass

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

Council Action2012-05-17
Resolution 120446

The adopted resolution recognizes and honors Philadelphia police officers for their service and dedication to public safety.

Recognizing and honoring the officers of the Philadelphia Police Force and declaring Thursday, May 17th, 2012, "Law Enforcement Appreciation Day," in Philadelphia.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Unanimous2012-05-17
Resolution 120446

The adopted resolution recognizes and honors Philadelphia police officers for their service and dedication to public safety.

Recognizing and honoring the officers of the Philadelphia Police Force and declaring Thursday, May 17th, 2012, "Law Enforcement Appreciation Day," in Philadelphia.

Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass

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

Council Action2012-05-17
Resolution 120445

City Council adopted a resolution honoring Philadelphia-born bassist, composer, and film scorer Stanley Clarke for his contributions to jazz and music, including his work as a solo artist and member of Return to Forever.

Honoring legendary bassist Stanley Clarke, innovator of jazz music, for his unbridled passion and dedication to his art, his contribution to the advances in music, and his commitment to the Philadelphia Community.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Unanimous2012-05-17
Resolution 120445

City Council adopted a resolution honoring Philadelphia-born bassist, composer, and film scorer Stanley Clarke for his contributions to jazz and music, including his work as a solo artist and member of Return to Forever.

Honoring legendary bassist Stanley Clarke, innovator of jazz music, for his unbridled passion and dedication to his art, his contribution to the advances in music, and his commitment to the Philadelphia Community.

Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass

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

Council Action2012-05-17
Resolution 120444

Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution honoring May as Lupus Awareness Month and recognizing May 18, 2012, as “Put on Purple Day” in Philadelphia.

Honoring May as Lupus Awareness Month and Celebrating and Recognizing May 18, 2012 as "Put on Purple Day" in the City of Philadelphia.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Unanimous2012-05-17
Resolution 120444

Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution honoring May as Lupus Awareness Month and recognizing May 18, 2012, as “Put on Purple Day” in Philadelphia.

Honoring May as Lupus Awareness Month and Celebrating and Recognizing May 18, 2012 as "Put on Purple Day" in the City of Philadelphia.

Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass

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

Unanimous2012-05-17
Resolution 120443

This adopted resolution authorizes the City’s Commissioner of Public Property to transfer, without payment, conditional ownership of 1216 South 31st Street to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority.

Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority, 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 Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to dispose of such properties for rehabilitation and/or improvement in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-400 of The Philadelphia Code.

Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass

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

Council Action2012-05-17
Resolution 120442

Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution honoring the Philadelphia Cultural Fund on its 20th anniversary.

Honoring the Philadelphia Cultural Fund on its 20th Anniversary.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.