Philadelphia City Council / Committee on Public Property and Public Works

The Committee on Public Property and Public Works of the Council of the City of Philadelphia held a Public Hearing on Wednesday, February 15, 2023, at 10:00 AM to hear testimony on the following items:

220419
An Ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to acquire fee simple title or a lesser real estate interest from Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development (PAID) to all or a portion of a parcel or parcels of land located in and about the area bounded by 56th Street, Lindbergh Boulevard, 61st Street, Passyunk Avenue, and the Schuylkill River and to grant an easement to PAID for access across the parcel for the construction and maintenance of an accessway, all under certain terms and conditions.

220845
An Ordinance renaming and designating the area of land bounded by 54th Street, Wynnefield Avenue and Woodbine Avenue as "The Wynnefield Veterans Memorial."

The Committee on Public Property and Public Works of the Council of the City of Philadelphia held a Public Hearing on Friday, June 10, 2022, at 10:00 AM to hear testimony on the following items:

220289
An Ordinance requiring the Water Commissioner, on behalf of the City, to convert certain water, sewer, and stormwater infrastructure on West Country Club Road, Mimi Circle, and East Country Club Road, between Conshohocken Avenue to Conshohocken Avenue, and a portion of Lankenau Avenue, from private to public infrastructure, all under certain terms and conditions.

220290
An Ordinance amending Title 13 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Water and Sewer,” by adding a new Chapter 13-700, entitled “Conversion of Private Water, Sewer and Stormwater Lines to Public Ownership,” to establish reporting, maintenance, improvement and repair requirements with respect to water, sewer, and stormwater infrastructure converted to public ownership, all under certain terms and conditions.

220322
An Ordinance amending Chapter 16-400 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Surplus Properties,” by adding criteria for evaluating non-competitive dispositions, all under certain terms and conditions.

220496
An Ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to grant PECO Energy Company an easement for the purpose of installing transmission lines across a portion of the parcel or parcels of land in the area bounded by 34th Street, Grays Ferry Avenue and the Schuylkill River Pierhead Line, under certain terms and conditions.

220507
An Ordinance authorizing the Philadelphia Gas Works, by Philadelphia Facilities Management Corporation, solely in its capacity as operator and manager of the City-owned Philadelphia Gas Works, to enter into an amendment to lease with Germantown Realty Investment Group, LP for certain premises located at 212-214 W. Chelten Avenue, all under certain terms and conditions.

220522
An Ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to convey to the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development, all or a portion of certain parcels of land in and about the area bounded by Wharton, 12th, Reed, and 11th Streets for further conveyance; to enter into a sublease agreement with the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development for use by the City of Philadelphia of a premises located at 1357 S. 12th Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; and to acquire fee simple title or a lesser real estate interest by purchase, condemnation, or otherwise, in a portion of certain parcels of land in and about the area bounded by Wharton, 12th, Reed, and 11th Streets; all under certain terms and conditions.

220524
An Ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property and the Director of Commerce, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into a lease agreement with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for property within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s Interstate 95 right-of-way between Spring Garden Street and Allegheny Avenue, as well as certain portions of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s North Delaware Avenue right-of-way between Spring Garden Street and Allegheny Avenue and certain portions of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s Richmond Street right-of-way between Spring Garden and Allegheny Avenue, to be further subleased by the City to the Delaware River Waterfront Corporation; all under certain terms and conditions.

220525
An Ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to convey to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, all or a portion of a parcel or parcels of land in and about the area bounded by Front Street, East Allen Street, Canal Street and Laurel Street, under certain terms and conditions.

220521
An Ordinance authorizing the Chief Information Officer for the City of Philadelphia, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into a professional services agreement for up to sixty (60) months in order to obtain hosting and managed services for the OnePhilly HR, Benefits, Payroll, Time and Attendance system, all under certain terms and conditions.

The Committee on Public Property and Public Works of the Council of the City of Philadelphia held a Public Hearing on Friday, May 28, 2021, at 9:00 AM, in a remote manner using Microsoft® Teams to hear testimony on the following items:

200662 An Ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into a sublease agreement with the Philadelphia Municipal Authority, for use by the City, of a portion of the premises located at 11311 Roosevelt Boulevard, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, all under certain terms and conditions.

200677 An Ordinance authorizing the Department of Public Property to acquire, on behalf of the City, an easement in the area bounded by Chestnut Street, 12th Street, Market Street, and 11th Street, all under certain terms and conditions.

210076 An Ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City, to convey to the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development a parcel of land situate at 2401 Chestnut Street, for further conveyance, and authorizing the plotting upon City Plan No. 307 a right of way for bridge repair, maintenance and/or reconstruction purposes and for stormwater sewer and drainage purposes, all under certain terms and conditions.

210248 An Ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into a lease agreement with St. Agnes MOB, LLC, for use by the City, of a portion of the premises located at 1930 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, all under certain terms and conditions.

210281 An Ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to acquire fee simple title or a lesser real estate interest from Pennsylvania Department of Transportation to all or a portion of a parcel or parcels of land, bordered by Richmond Street to the north/northwest, Wheatsheaf to the east/northeast, I 95 to the west and the Northeast Treatment Plant to the south/southeast for water treatment or supply purposes or other purposes, under certain terms and conditions.

210282 An Ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City, to acquire fee simple title, or a lesser interest in real estate, by purchase, dedication, donation, condemnation, agreement in lieu of condemnation, or otherwise, in parcels of land along the Delaware River and the Tacony Holmesburg section of the Delaware River Trail, under certain terms and conditions.

210293 An Ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into a sublease agreement with Chestnut Street Realty Limited Partnership, LP, for use by the City, of a portion of the premises located at 1327 29 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, all under certain terms and conditions.

210418 An Ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to convey to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, all or a portion of a parcel or parcels of land in and about the area bounded by Kingston Street, I 95, East Venango Street and Bath Street, under certain terms and conditions.

210419 An Ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to grant to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, a temporary construction easement on a portion of the parcel or parcels of land in and about the area bounded by Richmond Street, East Butler Street, I 95 and Castor Avenue, commonly known as 3721 Richmond Street, under certain terms and conditions.

210424 An Ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into a sublease agreement with The Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development, for use by the City, of a portion of the premises located at 1101 Market Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania by the City, all under certain terms and conditions.

210444 An Ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City, to acquire fee simple title, or a lesser interest in real estate, by purchase, dedication, donation, condemnation, agreement in lieu of condemnation, or otherwise, in parcels of land connecting Tacony Street to the Frankford Arsenal Boat Launch, for public recreational purposes, under certain terms and conditions.

210450 An Ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into an amendment to a lease agreement with Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (“SEPTA”), for use by the City, of a portion of the premises located at 1234 Market Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania by the City, all under certain terms and conditions.

The Joint Committees on Public Property and Public Works & Labor and Civil Service of the Council of the City of Philadelphia held a Public Hearing on Monday, April 12, 2021, at 10:00 AM, in a remote manner using Microsoft® Teams to hear testimony on the following items:

200521 Resolution authorizing the Committee on Public Property and Public Works and the Committee on Labor and Civil Service to hold joint hearings to evaluate the impact, effectiveness, experience and outcomes of remote work during the COVID 19 pandemic on the City of Philadelphia’s citizens and workforce and calling on the City of Philadelphia to produce an action plan to guide future remote work of City employees.

The Committee on Public Property and Public Works of the Council of the City of Philadelphia held a Public Hearing on Wednesday, March 24, 2021, at 10:00 AM, in a remote manner using Microsoft® Teams to hear testimony on the following items:

200677 An Ordinance authorizing the Department of Public Property to acquire, on behalf of the City, an easement in the area bounded by Chestnut Street, 12th Street, Market Street, and 11th Street, all under certain terms and conditions.

210076 An Ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City, to convey to the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development a parcel of land situate at 2401 Chestnut Street, for further conveyance, and authorizing the plotting upon City Plan No. 307 a right of way for bridge repair, maintenance and/or reconstruction purposes and for stormwater sewer and drainage purposes, all under certain terms and conditions.

210079 An Ordinance authorizing The Philadelphia Municipal Authority, and The Philadelphia Gas Works by Philadelphia Facilities Management Corporation (solely in its capacity as Operator and Manager of the City owned Philadelphia Gas Works), to enter into certain transactions and contracts regarding the lease and license of portions of the premises located at 5000 Summerdale Avenue and 5501 Whitaker Avenue, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania for the use of The Philadelphia Gas Works, all under certain terms and conditions.

The Committee on Public Property and Public Works of the Council of the City of Philadelphia held a Public Hearing on Monday, February 8, 2021, at 10:00 AM, in a remote manner using Microsoft® Teams to hear testimony on the following item:

200656 An Ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City, to acquire fee simple title, or a lesser interest in real estate, by purchase, dedication, donation, condemnation, agreement in lieu of condemnation, or otherwise, in parcels of land along the Schuylkill River and the Wissahickon Creek for public recreational purposes, under certain terms and conditions.

The Committee on Public Property and Public Works of the Council of the City of Philadelphia held a Public Hearing on Monday, November 30, 2020, at 4:00 PM to hear testimony on the following items:

200619 An Ordinance authorizing the Chief Executive Officer of Philadelphia International Airport, the Director of Commerce, the Commissioner of Public Property, the Streets Commissioner and the Water Commissioner, or any or all of them, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into a nonexclusive license agreement with the owner of 6900 Essington Avenue, 6902 Essington Avenue and 6904 Essington Avenue, to allow for the continued use of a utility corridor and related improvements through property owned by the City of Philadelphia bounded approximately by the southern boundary of 6900 Essington Avenue and continuing to the northern boundary of the Fort Mifflin Terminal Complex on Hog Island Road in Philadelphia and Delaware counties, all under certain terms and conditions.

200662 An Ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into a sublease agreement with the Philadelphia Municipal Authority, for use by the City, of a portion of the premises located at 11311 Roosevelt Boulevard, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, all under certain terms and conditions.

The Committee on Public Property and Public Works of the Council of the City of Philadelphia held a Public Hearing on Wednesday, June 24, 2020, at 9:30 AM, in a remote manner using Microsoft® Teams to hear testimony on the following items:

200188 An Ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to acquire fee simple title or a lesser real estate interest to all or a portion of a parcel or parcels of land located in the vicinity of Calera Road between Red Lion Road and Chalfont Drive, commonly known as the Liberty Bell Youth Organization Recreation Center.

200345 An Ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City, to acquire fee simple title, or a lesser interest in real estate, by purchase, dedication, donation, condemnation, agreement in lieu of condemnation, or otherwise, in parcels of land along the Delaware River and in the bed of the former Kensington & Tacony Railroad, under certain terms and conditions.

200354 An Ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into an Amendment to a Joint Use Agreement with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania pursuant to which certain parcels of real estate constituting the I 95 right of way, located beneath the elevated highway between the Benjamin Franklin Bridge and the Walt Whitman Bridge, are leased to the City of Philadelphia by the Commonwealth, subleased by the Interstate Land Management Corporation; all under certain terms and conditions.

City of Philadelphia

Public Hearing Notice

February 25, 2020

The Committee on Public Property and Public Works of the Council of the City of Philadelphia will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, March 3, 2020, at 10:00 AM, in Room 400, City Hall, to hear testimony on the following item:

200010 An Ordinance authorizing the Procurement Department, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into one or more agreements with a vendor or vendors for the purchase and servicing of online legal research services, investigative tools, and related goods and services, all under certain terms and conditions.

Immediately following the public hearing, a meeting of the Committee on Public Property and Public Works, open to the public, will be held to consider the action to be taken on the above listed item.

Copies of the foregoing item are available in the Office of the Chief Clerk of the Council, Room 402, City Hall.

Michael A. Decker
Chief Clerk

The Committee on Public Property and Public Works of the Council of the City of Philadelphia held a Public Hearing on Tuesday, December 3, 2019, at 10:00 AM, in Room 400, City Hall, to hear testimony on the following items:

190436 An Ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to grant to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, a temporary construction easement on a portion of the parcel or parcels of land in and about the area bounded by Girard Avenue, North 34th Street and Zoological Drive, commonly known as 3400 West Girard Avenue.

190892 An Ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City, to convey to the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development all or a portion of certain parcels of land in and about the area bounded by University Avenue, Civic Center Boulevard, Hamilton Street and 34th Street, for further conveyance; and authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City, to enter into a lease agreement to lease back a portion of the property to the City; all under certain terms and conditions.

190896 An Ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to convey to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority all or a portion of a parcel or parcels of land in and about the area bounded by South 50th Street, Pentridge Street, South 51st Street and Willows Avenue, for further conveyance, under certain terms and conditions.

190937 An Ordinance officially naming and designating the Cobbs Creek Community Environmental Education Center located at 700 Cobbs Creek Parkway, in the City of Philadelphia as “Carole Williams Green Community Environmental Education Center.”

190940 An Ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City, to convey to the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development all or a portion of a parcel of land situated at 2401 Chestnut Street, for further conveyance, and authorizing the plotting upon City Plan No. 307 a right of way for sewer, drainage and bridge purposes, all under certain terms and conditions.

190942 An Ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City, to enter into an amendment to a lease agreement with St. Agnes MOB, LLC, for use by the City of all or a portion of the premises located at 1930 South Broad Street, under certain terms and conditions.

The Committee on Public Property and Public Works of the Council of the City of Philadelphia held a Public Hearing on Tuesday, October 1, 2019, at 10:00 AM, in Room 400, City Hall, to hear testimony on the following items:

190130 An Ordinance authorizing the Parks and Recreation Commissioner and the Procurement Commissioner to enter into a Concession Agreement with Loveluck LLC, for the design, construction, management and operation of a food and beverage concession in the Fairmount Park Welcome Center in John F. Kennedy Plaza, a/k/a Love Park, all under certain terms and conditions.

190560 An Ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to convey to Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development all or a portion of a parcel or parcels of land in and about the area bounded by Frankford Avenue, East Butler Street, Wheatsheaf Lane and the railroad right of way of the former Philadelphia and Trenton Railroad, for further conveyance, under certain terms and conditions.

190602 An Ordinance amending Title 16 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Public Property,” to provide for the availability of a person trained in the use of defibrillators at all times during the use by permit or license of a City facility, under certain terms and conditions.

190606 An Ordinance amending Title 16 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Public Property,” by amending Chapter 16 400, entitled “Vacant and Surplus Properties,” Chapter 16 500, entitled “Councilmanic District Development Program,” and Chapter 16 700, entitled “Philadelphia Land Bank,” in order to establish uniform procedures for the disposition of property by the City and City related agencies to whom the City conveys property, and to amend the provisions governing the Land Bank, all under certain terms and conditions.

190707 An Ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to acquire fee simple title or a lesser real estate interest to all or a portion of a parcel or parcels of land, together with the improvements thereon, in and about the area bounded by West Cumberland Street, North 8th Street, West York Street and North 9th Street, under certain terms and conditions.

190712 An Ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to convey to the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development, all or a portion of a parcel or parcels of land in and about the area bounded by Lombard Street, South Broad Street, South Street and 15th Street, for further conveyance, under certain terms and conditions.

190714 An Ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into a lease agreement with the Robert Nicoletti Family Trust, for use by the City, of all or a portion of the premises located at 1813 25 Hilton Street, under certain terms and conditions.

Committee on Public Property and Public Works
Chair: Councilmember Bobby Henon (6th District)
Vice Chair: Councilmember Bill Greenlee (At Large)

The Committee on Public Property and Public Works of the Council of the City of Philadelphia held a Public Hearing on Wednesday, May 29, 2019, at 10:00 AM, in Room 400, City Hall, to hear testimony on the following items:

190206 An Ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City, to enter into an agreement between the City and the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority ("PRA") for the PRA to act as the City’s agent for the marketing, competitive bidding, sale and development, as applicable, of certain City owned properties, under certain terms and conditions.

190207 An Ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to convey to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, all or a portion of a parcel or parcels of land in and about the area bounded by Tacony Street, Levick Street, Milnor Street and Barnett Street, under certain terms and conditions.

190208 An Ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City, to acquire fee simple title, or a lesser interest in real estate, by purchase, dedication, donation, condemnation, agreement in lieu of condemnation, or otherwise, to parcels of land along the Delaware River and in the bed of the former Kensington & Tacony Railroad, under certain terms and conditions.

190310 An Ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into a sublease agreement with The Philadelphia Municipal Authority, for use by the City of a portion of the premises located at 804 North Broad Street, all under certain terms and conditions.


Committee on Public Property and Public Works
Chair: Councilman Bobby Henon (6th District)
Vice Chair: Councilman Bill Greenlee (At Large)

The Committee on Public Property and Public Works of the Council of the City of Philadelphia held a Public Hearing on Monday, March 11, 2019, at 10:00 AM, in Room 400, City Hall, to hear testimony on the following items:

190062 An Ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to acquire fee simple title or a lesser real estate interest to all or a portion of a parcel or parcels of land, together with the improvements thereon, in and about the area bounded by Trenton Avenue, East Auburn Street, Tulip Street and East Rush Street, under certain terms and conditions.

190099 An Ordinance amending Chapter 16 300 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Maintenance and Supervision,” by adding a new section requiring that all City buildings and facilities install and maintain life sustaining medical equipment including Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) and advanced first aid kits; and requiring the installation of Automated External Defibrillators in connection with capital projects, all under certain terms and conditions.

190120 An Ordinance amending Section 16 103 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Aesthetic Ornamentation of City Structures,” to modify the City’s “Percent for Art” requirement, all under certain terms and conditions.

Committee on Public Property and Public Works
Chair: Councilman Bobby Henon (6th District)
Vice Chair: Councilman Bill Greenlee (At Large)

The Committee on Public Property and Public Works of the Council of the City of Philadelphia held a Public Hearing on Thursday, December 6, 2018 to hear testimony on the following items:

181044 An Ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to convey to Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development all or a portion of a parcel or parcels of land in and about the area bounded by 46th Street, Market Street, 48th Street and Haverford Avenue, for further conveyance, under certain terms and conditions.

181045 An Ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to execute a release from a restriction contained in an agreement dated April 10, 1951, related to all or a portion of a parcel or parcels of land in and about the area bounded by Pennypack Park, Ryan Avenue and Rowland Avenue, conveyed by the City to the School District of Philadelphia in 1951, all under certain terms and conditions.

Committee on Public Property and Public Works
Chair: Councilman Bobby Henon (6th District)
Vice Chair: Councilman Bill Greenlee (At Large)

The Committee on Public Property and Public Works of the Council of the City of Philadelphia held a Public Hearing on Wednesday, November 28, 2018 to hear testimony on the following items:

180602 An Ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into a sublease agreement with The Philadelphia Municipal Authority, for use by the City, of a portion of the premises located at 100 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania by the City, all under certain terms and conditions.

180906 An Ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City, to enter into a lease agreement with John F. Kennedy Behavioral Health center, for use by the City of all or a portion of the premises located at 112 North Broad Street, under certain terms and conditions.

180951 An Ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property and the Director of Commerce, on behalf of the City, to acquire an approximately 15-acre property known as 501 Seminole Street, Lester, Pennsylvania, together with all improvements thereon, all under certain terms and conditions.

Committee on Public Property and Public Works
Chair: Councilman Bobby Henon (6th District)
Vice Chair: Councilman Bill Greenlee (At Large)

The Committee on Public Property and Public Works of the Council of the City of Philadelphia held a Public Hearing on Tuesday, November 13, 2018 to hear testimony on the following items:

180602 An Ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into a sublease agreement with The Philadelphia Municipal Authority, for use by the City, of a portion of the premises located at 100 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania by the City, all under certain terms and conditions.

180743 An Ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property and the Director of Commerce, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to convey to UL Grant Avenue, LLC, a parcel of land located in the vicinity of the intersection of Grant Avenue and Academy Road, together with all improvements thereon, under certain terms and conditions.

Committee on Public Property and Public Works
Chair: Councilman Bobby Henon (6th District)
Vice Chair: Councilman Bill Greenlee (At Large)

The Committee on Public Property and Public Works of the Council of the City of Philadelphia held a Public Hearing on Thursday, June 7, 2018 to hear testimony on the following items:

180367 An Ordinance amending Chapter 16-400 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Vacant and Surplus Properties," to allow property dispositions by the Philadelphia Land Bank; all under certain terms and conditions.

180453 An Ordinance authorizing the Procurement Commissioner and the Free Library of Philadelphia, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into a sublease agreement to lease from the Philadelphia Municipal Authority personal computers and associated equipment, and receive related maintenance and other services, for the use of the Free Library of Philadelphia; all under certain terms and conditions.

180455 An Ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into a lease agreement with Why Partners, L.P., for use by the City of a portion of the premises located at 1425 Arch Street, all under certain terms and conditions.

180456 An Ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to acquire fee simple title or a lesser real estate interest to all or a portion of parcels of land, together with the improvements thereon, located in and about the area bounded by West Huntingdon Street, North 31st Street, West York Street and North Napa Street, under certain terms and conditions.

180462 An Ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into an amendment to sublease agreement with the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development for the use by the City of premises located at 1101 Market Street, all under certain terms and conditions.

180508 An Ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to acquire fee simple title or a lesser real estate interest to all or a portion of a parcel or parcels of land, together with the improvements thereon, located in and about the area bounded by the Schuylkill River, The Schuylkill River Trail, Hagys Mill Road and Port Royal Avenue, under certain terms and conditions.

Committee on Public Property and Public Works
Chair: Councilman Bobby Henon (6th District)
Vice Chair: Councilman Bill Greenlee (At Large)

The Committee on Public Property and Public Works of the Council of the City of Philadelphia held a Public Hearing on Monday, April 30, 2018 to hear testimony on the following items:

171084 An Ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to acquire fee simple title or a lesser real estate interest to all or a portion of a parcel or parcels of land located in and about the area bounded by North Broad Street, Noble Street, 13th Street, and the building known as 401 North Broad Street, all under certain terms and conditions.

180103 An Ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City, to enter into a lease agreement with Peter Roberts Enterprises, for use by the City of all or a portion of the premises located at 2504-12 Snyder Avenue, under certain terms and conditions.

180104 An Ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to convey, to the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development, certain parcels of land situate at 130 West Westmoreland Street, with any improvements thereon, for further conveyance, all under certain terms and conditions.

180105 An Ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to convey, to the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development, certain parcels of land situate at 3300 North Front Street, with any improvements thereon, for further conveyance, all under certain terms and conditions.

180106 An Ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City, to enter into a lease agreement with Spring Del Associates, LP, for use by the City of all or a portion of the premises located at 520 North Delaware Avenue, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, under certain terms and conditions.

180237 An Ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City, to acquire fee simple title or a lesser interest such as an easement, by purchase, condemnation or otherwise, in parcels of land along the Delaware River and the Kensington & Tacony Trail, and authorizing an agreement between the City and the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the PRA to act as the City's condemnation agent, under certain terms and conditions.

180239 An Ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to acquire fee simple title or a lesser real estate interest to all or a portion of a parcel or parcels of land located in and about the area bounded by Norwitch Drive, 67th Street, Essington Avenue and 70th Street, all under certain terms and conditions.

180011 An Ordinance amending Chapter 16-200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Sales, Leases and Other Grants of City-Owned Buildings and Facilities," by requiring appraisals as a condition of approval of certain acquisitions and dispositions of real estate, all under certain terms and conditions.

180177 An Ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City, to enter into a lease agreement with Roxborough Development Corporation, for use by the Corporation of all or a portion of the premises located at 463-65 Leverington Avenue, under certain terms and conditions.

180350 An Ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to acquire fee simple title or a lesser real estate interest to all or a portion of a parcel or parcels of land located in and about the area bounded by Castor Avenue, Loretto Avenue, Elgin Avenue, and Bleigh Avenue, all under certain terms and conditions.

Committee on Public Property and Public Works
Chair: Councilman Bobby Henon (6th District)
Vice Chair: Councilman Bill Greenlee (At Large)

The Committee on Public Property and Public Works of the Council of the City of Philadelphia held a Public Hearing on Wednesday, December 6, 2017, at 10:00 AM, in Room 400, City Hall, to hear testimony on the following items:

170877 An Ordinance amending Chapter 16-300 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Maintenance and Supervision," by authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to promulgate regulations prohibiting City employees from possessing certain symbols, materials, and objects in City-owned or City-occupied facilities; all under certain terms and conditions.

170991 An Ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City, to enter into a lease agreement with EB Realty Management, for use by the City of all or a portion of the premises located at 667 North Broad Street, under certain terms and conditions.

170994 An Ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City, to enter into an amendment to an existing lease agreement with Washington Service Corporation, for use by the City of all or a portion of the premises located at 8747 Frankford Avenue, under certain terms and conditions.

170999 An Ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City, to enter into a lease with an option to purchase with Ujima Community Transformation Partners, LLC, for use and/or purchase by the City of all or a portion of the premises located at 6750 Lindbergh Boulevard, under certain terms and conditions.

171000 An Ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City, to enter into a lease agreement with St. Agnes MOB, LLC, for use by the City of all or a portion of the premises located at 1930 South Broad Street, under certain terms and conditions.

171011 An Ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City, to enter into an amendment to an existing lease agreement with the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority, for use by the City of all or a portion of the premises located at 1234 Market Street, under certain terms and conditions.

171015 An Ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to acquire by purchase, condemnation or otherwise title in some or all of the parcels of land together with the improvements thereon commonly known as 4301, 4303 and 4305 Germantown Avenue, under certain terms and conditions.

Committee on Public Property and Public Works
Chair: Councilman Bobby Henon (6th District)
Vice Chair: Councilman Bill Greenlee (At Large)

The Committee on Public Property and Public Works of the Council of the City of Philadelphia held a Public Hearing on Wednesday, June 14, 2017 to hear testimony on the following items:

170287 An Ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to convey to the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development, all or part of a parcel of land located in the area bounded by Linden Avenue, State Road, Amtrak's Northeast Corridor, and I-95 for further conveyance.

170358 An Ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City, to enter into a lease agreement with Beech Interplex, Inc., for use by the City of all or a portion of the premises located at 1514 Cecil B. Moore Avenue, under certain terms and conditions.

170397 An Ordinance authorizing the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development (PAID) to purchase two properties situate at 1620 South 49th Street and 4900 Grays Avenue, under and subject to the terms and conditions of the Philadelphia Industrial and Commercial Development Agreement between the City, PAID, and the Philadelphia Industrial Development Corporation (PIDC), under certain terms and conditions.

170437 An Ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to convey to the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development, all or part of a parcel of land located in the area bounded by East Ontario Street, Weikel Street, Tulip Street, and East Tioga Street, for further conveyance.

170505 An Ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into a lease agreement for use by the City of certain portion of the Premises located at 6601 New State Road, under certain terms and conditions.

170506 An Ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City, to enter into a lease agreement with Washington Service Corp., for use by the City of all or a portion of the premises located at 8747 Frankford Avenue, under certain terms and conditions.

170507 An Ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City, to enter into a sublease agreement with The Philadelphia Municipal Authority for use by the City of a portion of the premises located at 1425 Arch Street, all under certain terms and conditions.

170508 An Ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City, to enter into a sublease agreement with The Philadelphia Municipal Authority for use by the City of a portion of the premises located at 1500 John F. Kennedy Boulevard, all under certain terms and conditions.

170511 An Ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to convey to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority, all or part of a parcel of land located in the area bounded by Market Street, North Salford Street, Filbert Street, and North 59th Street, for further conveyance, under certain terms and conditions.

170513 An Ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City, to enter into a lease agreement with Grays Ferry Partners, LP, by its agent Korman Commercial Properties for use by the City of all or a portion of the premises located at 3009 Grays Ferry Avenue, under certain terms and conditions.

170557 An Ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City, to acquire fee simple title or a lesser interest by purchase, condemnation or otherwise, in parcels of land generally in the area bounded by Susquehanna, Lambert, Norris, 22nd, Diamond and 21st Streets, and authorizing an agreement between the City and the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the PRA to act as the City's condemnation agent, under certain terms and conditions.

170559 An Ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City, to enter into a sublease agreement with the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development for use by the City of premises located at 400 N. Broad Street and 1501 Callowhill Street, and to exercise an option for the City to purchase the same, all under certain terms and conditions.

The Committee on Public Property and Public Works of the Council of the City of Philadelphia will hold a Public Hearing on Wednesday, June 14, 2017, at 10:00 AM, in Room 400, City Hall, to hear testimony on the following item:

170593 An Ordinance authorizing the Procurement Commissioner, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into an agreement with the Philadelphia Municipal Authority to provide for the acquisition of Bigbelly waste and recycling receptacles, related maintenance and software licensing, and authorizing an advertising concession, all under certain terms and conditions.

Committee on Public Property and Public Works
Chair: Councilman Bobby Henon (6th District)
Vice Chair: Councilman Bill Greenlee (At Large)

The Joint Committee on Public Property & Public Works and Appropriations of the Council of the City of Philadelphia held a Public Hearing on Monday, April 24, 2017 to hear testimony on the following item:

No. 170149
Resolution authorizing City Council's Committees on Public Property and Public Works & Appropriations to hold hearings investigating the quality of resources and funding levels of the Philadelphia Animal Care and Control Team and explore the need for any additional resources to meet the City of Philadelphia's needs.

Committee on Appropriations
Chair: Councilwoman Maria D. Quiñones-Sánchez (7th District)
Vice Chair: Councilman Kenyatta Johnson (2nd District)

Committee on Public Property and Public Works
Chair: Councilman Bobby Henon (6th District)
Vice Chair: Councilman Bill Greenlee (At Large)

The Committee on Public Property and Public Works of the Council of the City of Philadelphia held a Public Hearing on Wednesday, March 8, 2017 to hear testimony on the following items:

No. 170090
An Ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to convey to the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development, all or part of a parcel of land located in the area bounded by J Street, East Tioga Street, and Kensington Avenue, for further conveyance, under certain terms and conditions.

No. 170109
An Ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to convey to the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development, all or part of a parcel of land located in the area bounded by Ridge Avenue, Leverington Avenue, Mitchell Street, and Krams Avenue, for further conveyance, under certain terms and conditions.

No. 170048
Resolution authorizing the Council of the City of Philadelphia to investigate the recent sale of tax delinquent properties approved for acquisition by the Philadelphia Land Bank for workforce housing, side yards, and community gardens, to assess Land Bank strategies to better support balanced and equitable neighborhood growth, and to explore a moratorium on all lien and sheriff sales of tax delinquent properties.

Committee on Public Property and Public Works
Chair: Councilman Bobby Henon (6th District)
Vice Chair: Councilman Bill Greenlee (At Large)

The Committee on Public Property and Public Works of the Council of the City of Philadelphia held a Public Hearing on Wednesday, February 15, 2017 to hear testimony on the following items:

No. 170089
An Ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City, to acquire fee simple title, or a lesser interest in real estate, in parcels of land along the Delaware River and the Kensington & Tacony Trail, under certain terms and conditions.

No. 170106
An Ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property and the Director of Commerce, on behalf of the City, to acquire an approximately 136 acre property known as the Airport Business Center located in Tinicum Township, Delaware County, together with all improvements thereon, all under certain terms
and conditions.

Chair: Councilman Bobby Henon (6th District)
Vice Chair: Councilman Bill Greenlee (At Large)

The Committee on Public Property and Public Works of the Council of the City of Philadelphia held a Public Hearing on Tuesday, November 29, 2016 to hear testimony on the following items:

No. 160867
An Ordinance amending Chapter 16-400 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Vacant and Surplus Properties," by incorporating an irrevocable power of attorney in all deeds; under certain terms and conditions.

No. 160973
An Ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property and the Director of Commerce, on behalf of the City, to acquire an approximately 3.4 acre property known as 4848 Island Avenue, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania together with all improvements thereon, all under certain terms and conditions.

No. 161005
An Ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City, to convey a parcel of land commonly known as 3550 East Allen Street to the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development, for further conveyance, under certain terms and conditions.

No. 161006
An Ordinance amending Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Philadelphia Land Bank," to exempt the Land Bank from certain municipal claims and charges; all under certain terms and conditions.

Chair: Councilman Bobby Henon (6th District)
Vice Chair: Councilman Bill Greenlee (At Large)

The Committee on Public Property and Public Works of the Council of the City of Philadelphia held a Public Hearing on Tuesday, October 18, 2016 to hear testimony on the following items:

No. 160617
An Ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property and the Director of Commerce, on behalf of the City, to acquire approximately 20.8 acres of land known as Parcel G, bounded by Island and Bartram Avenues and I-95, together with all improvements thereon, all under certain terms and conditions.

No. 160774
An Ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to accept an assignment of an easement agreement pertaining to property along the Delaware River bounded by North Delaware Avenue, Penn Treaty Park, the Delaware River and Shackamaxon Street (extended to the Delaware River), commonly known as 1143-51 Delaware Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, under certain terms and conditions.

No. 160775
An Ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City, to acquire fee simple title or a lesser interest such as an easement, by purchase, condemnation or otherwise, in parcels of land along the Delaware River and the Delaware River Trail connecting to Penn Treaty Park, and authorizing an
agreement between the City and the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the PRA to act as the City's condemnation agent, under certain terms and conditions.

No. 160843
An Ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City, to enter into a sublease agreement with the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development for use by the City of premises located at 456 N. 5th Street, all under certain terms and conditions.

Chair: Councilman Bobby Henon (6th District)
Vice Chair: William K. Greenlee (At Large)

The Committee on Public Property and Public Works of the Council of the City of Philadelphia held a Public Hearing on Monday, June 6, 2016 to hear testimony on the following items:

160334
An Ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to convey to the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development, all or part of a parcel of land located in the area bounded by Buttonwood Street, North 10th Street, Hamilton Street, Ridge Avenue, and North 11th Street, for further conveyance, under certain terms and conditions.

160366
An Ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to lease to the Rosemary Montagno Senior Center, Inc., the premises located at 12601 Townsend Road, under certain terms and conditions.

160399
An Ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City, to acquire a bridge that crosses the Schuylkill River below the Grays Ferry Bridge and to acquire rights or property interests in connection with supports for the bridge and its abutments, all under certain terms and conditions.

160406
An Ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City, to enter into an amendment to a sublease agreement with the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development for the use by the City of premises located at 1101 Market Street, all under certain terms and conditions.

160463
An Ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property and the Director of Commerce, acting on behalf of the City, to enter into an agreement to lease and purchase from Tinicum Township an approximately 21 acre parcel of land adjacent to Philadelphia International Airport, all under certain terms and conditions.

160464
An Ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property and the Director of Commerce, acting on behalf of the City, to acquire approximately 8.5 acres of Hog Island Road from Tinicum Township, together with all improvements thereon, under certain terms and conditions.

160519
An Ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City, to grant to the owner of 1140R South 15th Street an easement across a portion of a certain parcel of land known as 1129 South Sydenham Street, under certain terms and conditions.

160553
An Ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to convey to the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development, a parcel of land commonly known as 3033 West Glenwood Avenue, for further conveyance, under certain terms and conditions.

160554
An Ordinance approving a Lease Agreement between Philadelphia Gas Works, by Philadelphia Facilities Management Corporation, in its capacity as operator and manager of the Gas Works, and DelVal Realty Group, LLC, for DelVal Realty Group's use of a certain 5 acre parcel and a certain 3.14 acre parcel located near Delaware Avenue and Tioga Street, under certain terms and conditions.

160560
An Ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property and the Director of Commerce, on behalf of the City, to acquire approximately one acre of land known as Parcel 8A located in Tinicum Township at Tinicum Island Road (rear) and bounded by Philadelphia International Airport to the south, east and west sides, together with all improvements thereon, all under certain terms and conditions.

160561
An Ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property and the Director of Commerce, on behalf of the City, to acquire an approximately two acre property known as 8365 Enterprise Avenue, together with all improvements thereon, and removing a certain title exception with respect thereto, all under certain terms and conditions.

160562
An Ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property and the Director of Commerce, on behalf of the City, to acquire approximately 1.2 acres of land known as Parcel T located at the northeast corner of Island and Escort Avenues, together with all improvements thereon; and removing a certain title exception with respect thereto; all under certain terms and conditions.

160563
An Ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property and the Director of Commerce, on behalf of the City, to acquire land known as the Orange Line in Tinicum Township and Philadelphia, in the vicinity of Philadelphia International Airport, together with all improvements thereon, all under certain terms and conditions.

Chair: Bobby Henon (6th District)
Vice Chair: Bill Greenlee (At Large)

Philadelphia City Council Public Property Committee Hearing held on Tuesday, December 1. 2015.

On the agenda: public comment on the City's proposed franchise agreement with Comcast.

Philadelphia City Council's Director of Civic Engagement Lance Haver speaks at the hearing of Council's Public Property Committee on Thursday, November 12, 2015.

On the agenda was testimony and public comment on the proposed renewal of Comcast's franchise agreement with the city.

May 11, 2015 -- The Public Property and Public Works Committee met to discuss and hear testimony on the following items:

150233
An Ordinance authorizing the Director of the Free Library of Philadelphia and the Commissioner of Public Property to execute a sublease or other agreement with the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development ("PAID"), subject to a master lease between PAID and Rodin Market Partners, L.P., under which the City would occupy space in the building located at 2000 Hamilton Street, all under certain terms and conditions.

150367
An Ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to convey to the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development all or part of a parcel of land bounded by West Venango Street, Germantown Avenue, West Tioga Street, and North Watts Street, for further conveyance, under certain terms and conditions.

150370
An Ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City, to enter into a sublease agreement with the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development for use by the City of premises located at 2800 S. 20th Street, all under certain terms and conditions.

150371
An Ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to convey to the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development all or part of a parcel or parcels of land and any improvements thereon located at 2459-77 Kensington Avenue, for further conveyance, under certain terms and conditions.

150406
An Ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City, to purchase from 7777 Philadelphia PA Loan Associates, LLC, a certain tract of land together with the improvements thereon, commonly known as 7777-R State Road, under certain terms and conditions.

150409
An Ordinance authorizing the Philadelphia Housing Authority to acquire by condemnation fee simple title to certain properties located in the vicinity of 19th street to the east, 28th street to the west, Cecil B. Moore avenue to the north, and College avenue to the south, under certain terms and conditions.

150415
An Ordinance authorizing the Department of Public Property to acquire, on behalf of the City, an approximately 0.80 acre property consisting of a portion of the elevated rail line known as the Viaduct located between North Broad Street, the north side of Noble Street, 11th Street and the south side of Callowhill Street, together with all improvements thereon and associated easements; and to lease a portion of the property to the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority; all under certain terms and conditions.

March 23, 2015 -- The Public Property and Public Works Committee met to discuss and hearing testimony on the following items:

150161: An Ordinance amending Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Philadelphia Land Bank," to allow the City to transfer property to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for subsequent transfer to the Land Bank; all under certain terms and conditions.

150169: An Ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City, to enter into an amendment to a sublease agreement with the Philadelphia Municipal Authority, for the use by the City of the premises located at 701 Market Street, under certain terms and conditions.