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May 14, 2026 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: I am transmitting for the consideration of your Honorable Body a draft of a Resolution entitled: RESOLUTION Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority deeds conveying fee simple title to 855 N. Orkney Street in the 5th Councilmanic District of the City of Philadelphia and further authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to transfer to the Philadelphia Land Bank fee simple title to such properties pursuant to Section 16-405 of the Philadelphia Code. This Resolution has my approval and therefore I respectfully request that this Honorable Body give it your favorable consideration. Respectfully, Cherelle L. Parker Mayor

AI summary

The city is transferring ownership of a property at 855 N. Orkney Street to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority, which will then give the property to the Philadelphia Land Bank. This affects the city and the organizations involved in the transfer. The goal is to allow the Land Bank to take control of the property for potential redevelopment.

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May 28, 2026
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May 14, 2026

TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE

COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA:

I am transmitting for the consideration of your Honorable Body a draft of a Resolution entitled:

RESOLUTION

Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority deeds conveying fee simple title to 855 N. Orkney Street in the 5th Councilmanic District of the City of Philadelphia and further authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to transfer to the Philadelphia Land Bank fee simple title to such properties pursuant to Section 16-405 of the Philadelphia Code

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This Resolution has my approval and therefore I respectfully request that this Honorable Body give it your favorable consideration.

Respectfully,

Cherelle L. Parker

Mayor

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