THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS:
SECTION 1. The Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City, is authorized to acquire, by purchase, condemnation, deed in lieu of condemnation, donation, dedication, or otherwise, fee simple title or a lesser interest in real estate in some or all of the parcels of land generally identified in Section 2 of this Ordinance together with all improvements thereon and all associated easements and appurtenances, for the purpose of making, enlarging, extending, operating and maintaining public parks for public recreation use.
SECTION 2. The lands subject to this Ordinance include the land along the Wissahickon Creek and the Schuylkill River bounded as follows:
1.
On the NORTH by the south side of Ridge Avenue and continuing on to Main Street; and
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On the WEST by the south side of Pencoyd Bridge; and
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On the EAST, following the course of the Wissahickon Creek; and
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On the SOUTH; following the course of the Schuylkill River.
SECTION 3. The Commissioner of Public Property is hereby authorized to take all actions deemed by the Commissioner to be necessary and appropriate to carry out the provisions and intent of this Ordinance, including executing all instruments and ancillary documents necessary and appropriate for the City to carry out the purposes of this Ordinance.
SECTION 4. The City Solicitor is authorized to review and approve all instruments and documents necessary to effectuate this Ordinance, which instruments and documents shall contain such terms and conditions as the City Solicitor shall deem necessary and proper to protect the interests of the City of Philadelphia and carry out the purpose of this Ordinance.
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