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Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to acquire title from the Philadelphia Redevleopment Authority to a certain tract of land at the southeast corner of North 16th & Seybert Streets, known as 1312 North 16th Street and 1314 North 16th Street; and amending Chapter 15-200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Fairmount Park," to make the parcels part of the Fairmount Park System and to make technical changes; all under certain terms and conditions.

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Status
Enacted
Type
Bill
Introduced
May 15, 2014
Sponsors
CPCouncil President ClarkeCGCouncilmember Greenlee

Full Bill

LTitle

Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to acquire title from the Philadelphia Redevleopment Authority to a certain tract of land at the southeast corner of North 16th & Seybert Streets, known as 1312 North 16th Street and 1314 North 16th Street; and amending Chapter 15-200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Fairmount Park,” to make the parcels part of the Fairmount Park System and to make technical changes; all under certain terms and conditions.

Body

THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS:

SECTION 1. The Commissioner of Public Property is hereby authorized to acquire title from the Philadelphia Redevelpoment Authority to certain tracts of land at the southeast corner of North 16th and Seybert Streets, known as 1312 North 16th Street and 1314 North 16th Street, for nominal consideration.

SECTION 2. Upon acquisition of title, the parcel is incorporated into the Fairmount Park System.

SECTION 3. Upon acquisition of title, Chapter 15-200 of The Philadelphia Code is amended as follows:

TITLE 15. PARKS AND RECREATION.

* * *

CHAPTER 15-200. FAIRMOUNT PARK SYSTEM.

* * *

§ 15-201. Jurisdictional Areas.

The following areas are part of the Fairmount Park System

and

shall be under the care and jurisdiction of the Department of Parks and Recreation: * * * Kensington & Tacony Trail

, 1312 North 16th Street, 1314 North 16th Street, * * *

and other areas which by ordinance have been or will be designated as part of that System.

SECTION 4. The City Solicitor is hereby authorized to review and to approve, prior to execution, all instruments and documents necessary to effectuate this Ordinance, and to include in all those instruments and documents terms and conditions as the City Solicitor deems necessary and proper to prtect the interest of the City.

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Explanation:

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indicate new matter added.

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  1. Council ActionMAYOR

    SIGNED

    Other recorded action without a published tally.

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  2. Member voteCITY COUNCIL

    READ AND PASSED

    Member-by-member vote published for this action.

    Pass16 Yes · 0 No · 0 AbsentView member votes →
    Official action detail

    A motion was made that this matter be READ AND PASSED. The motion carried by the following vote:

    Member votes

    MemberVote
    Blondell Reynolds BrownYes
    Bobby HenonYes
    Brian J. O'NeillYes
    Cindy BassYes
    Curtis Jones, Jr.Yes
    Darrell L. ClarkeYes
    David OhYes
    Dennis M. O'BrienYes
    James F. KenneyYes
    Jannie L. BlackwellYes
    Kenyatta JohnsonYes
    Maria D. Quiñones-SánchezYes
    Marian B. TascoYes
    Mark SquillaYes
    W. Wilson Goode, Jr.Yes
    William K. GreenleeYes

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  3. 3 procedural actionsCITY COUNCIL
    ProceduralCITY COUNCIL

    ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR

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    ProceduralCITY COUNCIL

    ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR

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    UnanimousCITY COUNCIL

    SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL

    Pass
    Official action detail

    A motion was made by Councilmember Henon that this matter be SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL. The motion carried unanimously.

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  4. 3 procedural actionsCommittee on Public Property and Public Works
    ProceduralCommittee on Public Property and Public Works

    REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED

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    ProceduralCommittee on Public Property and Public Works

    HEARING NOTICES SENT

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  5. UnanimousCITY COUNCIL

    Introduced and Referred

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

    Pass
    Official action detail

    A motion was made by Councilmember Greenlee that this matter be Introduced and Referred to the Committee on Public Property and Public Works. The motion carried unanimously.

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