Title
Amending Title 16 of The Philadelphia Code to require that certain designated real estate conveyed by the City to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority or the Philadelphia Land Bank be insured under the City's self-insurance or other insurance program following conveyance, all under certain terms and conditions.
Body
Legislative Findings
WHEREAS, the City, the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority and the Land Bank are responsible for the stewardship of vast amounts of publicly owned real estate in the City; and
WHEREAS, most of the publicly-owned real estate is not fenced or otherwise protected against unauthorized entry or use; and
WHEREAS, many publicly owned properties are cleaned and maintained by neighborhood residents who sometimes use the properties for events, meetings and other activities benefitting the neighborhoods where the properties are located; and
WHEREAS, the City, the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority and the Land Bank are often aware that neighborhood residents are using publicly owned properties, without formal permission and in some cases, have done so for many years; and
WHEREAS, to protect the City against potential liability, these publicly owned properties should be insured for claims related to their use; now, therefore
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS:
SECTION 1. Title 16 of the Philadelphia Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
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TITLE 16. PUBLIC PROPERTY
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CHAPTER 16-200. SALES, LEASES AND OTHER GRANTS OF CITY-OWNED LAND, BUILDINGS AND FACILITIES
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? 16-202. Required Appraisals., and Insurance
(1) Council shall not approve any acquisition by the City of title in real estate unless, prior to Council approval, the Commissioner of Public Property has filed with the Chief Clerk of Council an independent appraisal of the value of such real estate. This subsection (1) shall not apply under any of the following circumstances:
(a) Acquisitions at Sheriff Sales purs...
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