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Amending Chapter 16-400 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Surplus Properties," by adding methodology for disposition by property exchange, and making other technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions.
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THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS:
SECTION 1. Section 16-400 of The Philadelphia Code is hereby amended as follows:
TITLE 16. PUBLIC PROPERTY
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CHAPTER 16-400. SURPLUS PROPERTIES
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? 16-402. Definitions.
(1) In this Chapter the following definitions shall apply:
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(g) Property Exchange. The conveyance, sale, transfer or grant of fee title to real property from any Agency to a private, non-Agency or non-governmental party, in exchange for the acquisition by the Agency of real property owned by the private party for the purpose of furthering the mission of the Agency.
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? 16-404. Disposition: Inventory, Methods, Terms, and Approvals.
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(2) Methods
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(b) All surplus properties shall be disposed of by an Agency pursuant to either a competitive process, as set forth in subsection 16-404(2)(c), [or] pursuant to the requirements of subsection 16-404(2)(d), 16-404(2)(e), or 16-404(2)(f).
(c) Disposition Pursuant to Competitive Process. Except as authorized under subsection [16-404(2)(d)] 16-404(2)(d), 16-404(2)(e), or 16-404(2)(f), an Agency shall dispose of a surplus property pursuant to a process that includes the following:
(f) Property Exchange.
(.1) An Agency shall dispose of surplus properties without following the process set forth in subsections 16-404(2)(c), 16-404(2)(d), or 16-404(2)(e) only if the following conditions are met:
(.a) An individual or entity meeting the standards of provisions of 16-404(2)(a) and a private, non-Agency or non-governmental owner of real property jointly provide the Agency written notice of interest in the conversion of real property owned by such priva...
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