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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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December 13, 2018

Council Action2018-12-13
Resolution 181119

This adopted resolution congratulates, recognizes, and honors Philadelphia baseball writer Jayson Stark for receiving the 2019 J.G.

Congratulating, Recognizing, and Honoring Philadelphia's Jayson Stark for Receiving the 2019 J.G. Taylor Spink Award as One of the Nation's Premier Baseball Writers.

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Council Action2018-12-13
Resolution 181118

Adopted resolution proclaiming January 13, 2019, as Korean American Day in Philadelphia.

Proclaiming January 13, 2019 as Korean American Day in the City of Philadelphia to Celebrate and Commemorate the Proud Heritage of Korean Americans and their Invaluable Contributions to Enhancing the City's Culture, Economy, and the Founding Ideals of Independence and Democracy.

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Council Action2018-12-13
Resolution 181117

Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution naming the 6400 block of Ogontz Avenue “Ernest C.

Also naming the 6400 block of Ogontz Avenue as "Ernest C. Morris Way" in honor of Bishop Ernest C. Morris, Founding Pastor of the Mt. Airy Church of God in Christ, for his 50 years of service to the community.

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Council Action2018-12-13
Resolution 181111

Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution honoring the life and legacy of David Fattah, Sr., a Philadelphia native, educator, and co-founder of the House of Umoja, Inc.

Honoring the life and legacy of David Fattah, Sr.

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Council Action2018-12-13
Resolution 181109

Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution congratulating the Overbrook Monarchs Youth Athletics Association for competing in the 2018 United Youth Football League National Championship Tournament.

Congratulating the Overbrook Monarchs Youth Athletics Association on competing in the 2018 United Youth Football League National Championship Tournament.

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Council Action2018-12-13
Resolution 181107

City Council adopted a resolution honoring Opera Philadelphia for its community initiatives and youth programming.

Honoring and Recognizing Opera Philadelphia for their Community Initiatives Youth Programming and all the work that they do to promote the musical arts to the young people of Philadelphia.

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Council Action2018-12-13
Resolution 181106

Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution celebrating the life of Dr.

Celebrating the life of Coast Guard and civil rights pioneer Dr. Olivia Hooker, one of the first African American women to serve in the United States Coast Guard.

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Council Action2018-12-13
Resolution 181105

Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing the Basil and Becky Educational Foundation for honoring African American women who supported the United States and its armed forces during World War II as “Rosie the Riveters.” The resolution also recognizes the foundation’s participation in the documentary film “Invisible Warriors: African American Women in World War II.”

Recognizing the Basil and Becky Educational Foundation for their work to honor and acknowledge African American women who served the country during World War II as "Rosie the Riveters," and for their participation in the documentary film Invisible Warriors: African American Women in World War II.

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Council Action2018-12-13
Resolution 181085

The adopted resolution also names Sixth Street between Race Street and Lombard Street “Avenue to Freedom.” It honors the area’s connections to African American history, including people and sites associated with the struggle for freedom, and directs that an engrossed copy be presented to the Association of Philadelphia Tour Guides.

Also naming Sixth Street, between Race Street and Lombard Street, as "Avenue to Freedom".

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Council Action2018-12-13
Resolution 181084

The adopted resolution also names Market Street between Front Street and Eighth Street “Avenue of Our Founders.” It recognizes the street’s historical connections to William Penn, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, George Washington, John Adams, and Philadelphia’s commercial history.

Also naming Market Street, between Front Street and Eighth Street, as "Avenue of Our Founders".

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Council Action2018-12-13
Resolution 181083

Adopted legislation authorizes the Commissioner of Public Property to transfer, without payment, conditional ownership of 1740 S.

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 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 improvements in accordance with the terms of Chapter l6-400 of The Philadelphia Code.

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Council Action2018-12-13
Resolution 181079

This adopted resolution authorizes the Philadelphia Land Bank to transfer or otherwise dispose of 162, 164, and 166 W.

Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 162 W. Cumberland Street, 164 W. Cumberland Street, and 166 W. Cumberland Street located in the Seventh Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.

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Council Action2018-12-13
Resolution 181077

This adopted resolution approves the first amendment to a redevelopment contract for the property at 6161 West Girard Avenue in the West Philadelphia Redevelopment Area.

Approving the first amendment to the redevelopment contract of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the West Philadelphia Redevelopment Area, identified by house number and street address as 6161 West Girard avenue; and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the first amendment to the redevelopment contract with Calvary Agape Development Corporation and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the first amendment to the redevelopment contract.

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Council Action2018-12-13
Resolution 181076

This adopted resolution authorizes the City’s Commissioner of Public Property to transfer conditional ownership of 1521 W.

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 Sixteenth 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 improvements in accordance with the terms of Chapter l6-400 of The Philadelphia Code.

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Council Action2018-12-13
Resolution 181075

This adopted resolution authorizes the City’s Commissioner of Public Property to transfer conditional ownership of 1831 North Bailey Street to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority at no cost.

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 Second 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 improvements in accordance with the terms of Chapter l6-400 of The Philadelphia Code.

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Council Action2018-12-13
Resolution 181074

Adopted resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to transfer ownership of 2200 N.

Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 2200 N. Cleveland Street located in the Fifth Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.

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Council Action2018-12-13
Resolution 181073

Adopted resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to transfer or otherwise dispose of 2211 and 2213 W.

Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 2211 W. Sergeant Street and 2213 W. Sergeant Street located in the Fifth Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.

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Council Action2018-12-13
Resolution 181070

This adopted resolution approves a redevelopment contract for specified properties in the Mantua Urban Renewal Area, including addresses on Melon Street and North Thirty-eighth Street.

Approving the redevelopment contract of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Mantua Urban Renewal Area, identified by house numbers and street addresses as 3712-3720 Melon street, 3713-3717 Melon street, 3723 Melon street, 3729-3739 Melon street and 653-655 North Thirty-eighth street, and 3846 Melon street; and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with WPRE V, LP and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract.

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