Legislation Details

File #: 260893    Version: 0 Name:
Type: Bill Status: IN COMMITTEE
File created: 10/22/2026 In control: Committee on Public Property and Public Works
On agenda: Final action:
Title: Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City, to acquire fee simple title or a lesser interest, by purchase, dedication, donation, condemnation, agreement in lieu of condemnation or otherwise, in certain parcels of land along the Delaware River in the Tacony-Holmesburg area, together with all improvements thereon and all associated easements and appurtenances for public recreational purposes, all under certain terms and conditions.
Sponsors: Councilmember Driscoll
Attachments: 1. Bill NO. 26089300

Title

Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City, to acquire fee simple title or a lesser interest, by purchase, dedication, donation, condemnation, agreement in lieu of condemnation or otherwise, in certain parcels of land along the Delaware River in the Tacony-Holmesburg area, together with all improvements thereon and all associated easements and appurtenances for public recreational purposes, all under certain terms and conditions.

 

Body

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 some or all of the parcels of land generally bounded and located between Princeton Avenue, Pennypack Path, the Delaware River, and State Road, as more particularly identified in “Exhibit A,” for the purpose of making, enlarging, extending, operating and maintaining public parks for public recreational use.

 

SECTION 2.  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 3. 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. 

 

 

EXHIBIT A

 

 

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