Official: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.
Sponsor: Councilmember Gauthier
Introduced: April 7, 2022
Signed: December 15, 2022
: Committee on Public Property and Public Works
Status: Signed into Law, step 4 of 4
This bill adds criteria for evaluating non-competitive dispositions of surplus city properties, requiring organizations that acquire these properties to prioritize community benefits and affordability.
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