City of Philadelphia
Public Hearing Notice
The Committee on Public Property and Public Works of the Council of the City of Philadelphia will hold a
Public Hearing on Thursday, December 11, 2025, at 9:15 AM, in Room 400, City Hall, to hear testimony
on the following items:
An Ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to acquire, on behalf of
the City, fee simple title or a lesser interest, by purchase, dedication, donation,
condemnation, agreement in lieu of condemnation or otherwise, for the purpose of
making, enlarging, connecting, extending, operating, and maintaining public parks for
recreational use, certain parcels of land, generally bounded and located between Vine
Street, Fairmount Avenue, 8th Street and 12th Street, together with all improvements
thereon and all associated easements and appurtenances; and to lease the property, or
a portion thereof, to the Center City District; 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 items.
Copies of the foregoing items are available in the Office of the Chief Clerk of the Council, Room 402, City
Hall.