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Civetta Property Group, LLC

Civetta Property Group, LLC; 1 single-family homeo

1 housing units sold, across 1 properties · Council District 1 · Civetta Property Group, LLC

What is missing from the record

Every step has a date on record. Nothing is missing from the records we hold.

Where this project stands

Five steps, from the Board agenda to the closing. A disposition is the sale or transfer of a Land Bank property. The Council step is City Council's approval of the sale, which comes after the Board's approval.

  1. 1. On a Board agenda
    Done
    Oct 12, 2021
  2. 2. Board approval
    Done
    Oct 12, 2021
  3. 3. Council approval of the disposition
    Done
    Oct 28, 2021 to Nov 4, 2021
  4. 4. Deed into the Land Bank
    Done
    Oct 19, 2022
  5. 5. Closing
    Done
    Jan 26, 2023

Board hearings

One row for each Board hearing where this project was on the agenda. Fewer than six approving votes means no decision was reached; it is not a denial. Speakers and letters are public comments on the item.

DateAgenda itemOutcomeVote as recordedPublic speakersLetters
Oct 12, 20214.CApprovedunanimous20

City Council

City Council resolutions that name this project's properties, from Council's Legistar records. Earlier resolutions often moved the lots into the Land Bank; they are not Council's approval of this sale (step 3 above).

ResolutionSponsorStatusIntroducedAdopted
200532Councilmember SquillaadoptedOct 1, 2020Oct 8, 2020

Closings

From the Land Bank's settlement records.

PurchaserClosing datePriceAppraised valueUnitsCouncil resolution
Civetta Property Group LLCJan 26, 2023$1,000$115,0001210855;210883

Days from the first Board approval to each closing: 471.

People and organizations

Council resolutions naming these properties, sponsored by
Mark Squilla (resolutions 200532)

Public comment

A position is counted only where the person stated one at a hearing or in a letter. Letters read aloud at a meeting are staff summaries, not the writer's own words. Officials and people speaking for an organization are named; residents who spoke for themselves are counted, not named.

Across all hearings: 2 public speakers and 0 letters, with 1 statements of support and 0 of opposition.

Named commenters (2 in all, residents included)Stated positionSpeaking for (organization)
Jihad Alineutral
Michael TomasettisupportCivetta Property Group, LLC

From the record

Passages quoted from the Board's minutes, packets and transcripts. 2 of 3 shown.

Mr. Lawrence presented the proposed disposition of 2505 Emerald Street in the 1st Council District to Civetta Property Group, LLC for the development of one (1) single-family homeownership unit that will be sold to a household with an income between 81% and 120% AMI. Applications were solicited via a Competitive Sale announcement for the property, and the applicant was the sole qualified bidder for the property. The bid price was One Thousand Dollars ($1,000). Evidence of project financing has been provided, and the applicant is compliant and in good standing with the City of Philadelphia. The…

Minutes · Oct 12, 2021, item 4.C · packet p. 13 · PLB Board Package for 11.9.2021 Board Meeting.pdf

Agenda · Oct 12, 2021, item 4.C · packet p. 2 · PLB Board Package for 10.12.2021 Board Meeting.pdf

Properties (1)

AddressOPA account numberStatusDeed into the Land BankClosing dateEntered the Land Bank via
2505 EMERALD ST311082201ClosedOct 19, 2022Jan 26, 2023RDA

Sources: Board minutes and packets; PHDC workbook; Council (Legistar). Built from the Land Bank Board's minutes, packets and transcripts, the Land Bank's settlement workbook, and City Council records.

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