An Act authorizing the Department of General Services, with the approval of the Governor, to grant and convey to the Philadelphia Housing Authority certain lands situate in the City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County.
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- Passed House
- Passed Senate
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Overview
This bill authorizes the Department of General Services, with the Governor’s approval, to transfer certain land and buildings in Philadelphia to the Philadelphia Housing Authority. The property, located at 2100 West Girard Avenue, is currently owned by the Commonwealth and previously held by the Lankenau Hospital. The transfer will occur for $50,000 and is subject to specific restrictions regarding its future use, requiring it to be developed as a senior living facility and affordable housing project within five years, or revert to the Commonwealth if not completed.
Key provisions
- The Department of General Services can grant and convey land to the Philadelphia Housing Authority.
- The property being transferred is approximately 1.71 acres located at 2100 West Girard Avenue in Philadelphia.
- The transfer will occur for a price of $50,000.
- The property must be used solely as a senior living facility and mixed-income affordable housing project.
- Development must be completed within five years of conveyance, or revert to the Commonwealth.
- The conveyance is subject to existing easements and rights of others.
- The existing sublease between Pennsylvania and Philadelphia must be terminated.
- Proceeds from the transfer will be deposited into the General Fund.
Who is affected
- Philadelphia Housing Authority
- Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
- City of Philadelphia
- Senior Citizens
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Cosponsors
Benjamin Sanchez
G. Roni Green
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