An Act authorizing the Department of General Services, with the approval of the Governor, to grant and convey to Gaudenzia DRC, Inc., certain lands situate in the City of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County.
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- Passed House
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Overview
This bill authorizes the Department of General Services to transfer certain land in Philadelphia, formerly part of the Eastern Pennsylvania Psychiatric Institute, to Gaudenzia DRC, Inc. The land, consisting of approximately 2.7 acres, will be conveyed for $1 and subject to specific restrictions. These restrictions include a prohibition on using the property for licensed gaming facilities and a requirement that it be used solely for drug and alcohol rehabilitation, with reversion to the Commonwealth if these conditions are violated.
Key provisions
- The Department of General Services is authorized to grant and convey land to Gaudenzia DRC, Inc.
- The land is part of the former Eastern Pennsylvania Psychiatric Institute.
- The land is being transferred for $1.
- The conveyance is subject to existing easements and rights of others.
- The property can only be used for drug and alcohol rehabilitation.
- Failure to comply with the use restriction results in reversion of the property to the Commonwealth.
- Proceeds from the sale will be deposited into the General Fund.
- If the conveyance isn't completed within two years, the authority to transfer the property expires.
Who is affected
- Gaudenzia DRC, Inc.
- The City of Philadelphia
- Pennsylvania Residents (potentially through rehabilitation services)
- The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
- New Courtland Elder Services, Inc.
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