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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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October 16, 2017

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October 12, 2017

Council Action2017-10-12
COMMUNICATION 170894

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

Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill No. 161106, which was passed on September 28, 2017, was signed by the Mayor on October 11, 2017.

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Council Action2017-10-12
Resolution 170893

This adopted resolution recognizes and honors Bethany African Methodist Episcopal Church on its 200th anniversary.

Recognizing and Honoring Bethany African Methodist Episcopal Church on the Occasion of its 200th Anniversary

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Council Action2017-10-12
Resolution 170889

This adopted resolution commemorates the 50th anniversary of Temple University’s Urban Archives.

Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the founding of the Temple University Urban Archives and honoring the essential role that the Urban Archives have played in preserving a record of Philadelphia's history and culture.

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Council Action2017-10-12
Resolution 170888

The adopted resolution honors and recognizes the students, staff, and partners of Hill-Freedman World Academy High School and LiveConnections for releasing FIRST VERSE, a student-led CD of original poetry set to music.

Honoring and recognizing the students, staff, and partners of Hill-Freedman World Academy High School, in collaboration with LiveConnections, on the release of FIRST VERSE, a student-led, original CD album of poetry set to music.

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Council Action2017-10-12
Resolution 170886

The adopted resolution proclaimed Ronald McDonald House Global Day of Change in Philadelphia in October 2017.

Proclaiming October 15, 2017 as Ronald McDonald House Global Day of Change in the City of Philadelphia

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Council Action2017-10-12
Resolution 170885

This adopted resolution honors the life and community service of Kesho Watson, a West Philadelphia advocate who served on community groups, volunteered, and helped create Granahan Skate Park.

Honoring the life of esteemed community advocate Kesho Watson, who passed away on Monday, October 9, 2017.

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Council Action2017-10-12
Resolution 170881

The adopted resolution celebrates the fifth anniversary of the federal Clean Car Standards.

Celebrating the 5th Anniversary of the Clean Car Standards and Urging the Federal Government to Strengthen Fuel Economy Standards That Reduce Pollution and Reliance on Fossil Fuels.

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Council Action2017-10-12
Resolution 170879

The Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution celebrating the 90th anniversary of the Philadelphia Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority.

Celebrating the 90th Anniversary of the Philadelphia Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority.

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Council Action2017-10-12
Resolution 170873

Adopted, this resolution authorizes the City to transfer conditional ownership of seven City-owned properties on Mercy Street in the Thirty-Ninth Ward to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority without payment.

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-Ninth 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 Action2017-10-12
Resolution 170870

The adopted resolution authorizes the City to transfer ownership of the City-owned property at 3017 N.

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 Nineteenth 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 Action2017-10-12
Resolution 170869

This adopted resolution authorizes the City’s Commissioner of Public Property to transfer conditional ownership of 1707 N.

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 Eighteenth 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 Action2017-10-12
Resolution 170868

This adopted resolution authorizes the City to transfer conditional ownership of 3959 N.

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 Forty-Third 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 Action2017-10-12
Resolution 170867

This adopted resolution calls on the U.S.

Calling upon the Congress of the United States to immediately reauthorize the Children's Health Insurance Program.

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Council Action2017-10-12
Resolution 170866

This adopted resolution names Ritner Street between South 17th Street and South 18th Street “Bishop Louis DeSimone Way.” The honorary street naming recognizes Bishop Louis DeSimone’s decades of service to Saint Monica Parish, the Catholic Church, and Philadelphia.

Also naming Ritner Street, between South 17th Street and South 18th Street, "Bishop Louis DeSimone Way", in honor and recognition of his decades of exemplary service to Saint Monica Parish, the worldwide Catholic Church, and the City of Philadelphia.

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Council Action2017-10-12
Resolution 170864

The adopted resolution authorizes the City’s Commissioner of Public Property to transfer, at no cost, conditional ownership of the vacant City-owned property at 5124 Merion Avenue 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 lot or piece of ground with the building and improvements thereon, situate in the Fifty-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 Action2017-10-12
Resolution 170863

Adopted Resolution authorizes the City’s Commissioner of Public Property to transfer conditional ownership of 2923 N.

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 lot or piece of ground with the building 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 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.

ADOPTED

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