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New Kensington Community Development Corporation

Sole bidder on RFP; 17 single-family homeownership

17 housing units sold, across 17 properties · Council District 1 · New Kensington Community Development Corporation

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
    Aug 9, 2022
  2. 2. Board approval
    Done
    Aug 9, 2022
  3. 3. Council approval of the disposition
    Done
    Sep 22, 2022
  4. 4. Deed into the Land Bank
    Done
    Dec 9, 2015 to May 30, 2023
  5. 5. Closing
    Done
    Nov 6, 2024

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
Aug 9, 2022V.A.1Approvedunanimous01
Aug 9, 2022VINot recordednot stated10

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
210759Councilmember SquillaadoptedSep 23, 2021Sep 30, 2021
220548Councilmember SquillaadoptedMay 26, 2022Jun 9, 2022
220650Councilmember SquillaadoptedJun 23, 2022Sep 15, 2022
220991Councilmember SquillaadoptedDec 8, 2022Dec 15, 2022

Closings

From the Land Bank's settlement records.

PurchaserClosing datePriceAppraised valueUnitsCouncil resolution
NKCDCNov 6, 2024$17$765,00017220688

Days from the first Board approval to each closing: 820.

People and organizations

Council resolutions naming these properties, sponsored by
Mark Squilla (resolutions 200532, 210759, 220548)

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: 1 public speakers and 1 letters, with 0 statements of support and 1 of opposition.

From the record

Passages quoted from the Board's minutes, packets and transcripts. 2 of 4 shown.

… to these minutes as Exhibit A). Item V Property Dispositions V.A. Development – Request for Proposals A.1. East Kensington – E. Orleans RFP Mr. Lawrence asked the Board to authorize the disposition of properties included in this RFP to New Kensington Community Development Corporation (NKCDC) to develop seventeen (17) affordable single-family homes. Applications were solicited via a Request for Proposals for the properties, and the applicant was the sole qualified bidder. The homes will have 2 bedrooms/1.5 baths and will be sold at sold at $230,000, targeting households at or below 80%…

Minutes · Aug 9, 2022, item V.A.1 · packet p. 7 · PLB Board Package for 9.13.2022 Board Meeting.pdf

Agenda · Aug 9, 2022, item V.A.1 · packet p. 2 · PLB Board Package for 8.9.2022 Board Meeting.pdf

Properties (17)

AddressOPA account numberStatusDeed into the Land BankClosing dateEntered the Land Bank via
2044 E BIRCH ST252142701ClosedMay 30, 2023Nov 6, 2024RDA
2077 E BIRCH ST252152801ClosedMay 30, 2023Nov 6, 2024RDA
2100 E ORLEANS ST252163301ClosedMay 30, 2023Nov 6, 2024RDA
2106 E STELLA ST252191901ClosedMar 24, 2023Nov 6, 2024RDA
2108 E ORLEANS ST252163701ClosedDec 9, 2015Nov 6, 2024PHDC/PHA/other public
2115 E MONMOUTH ST252135601ClosedMay 30, 2023Nov 6, 2024RDA
2117 E ORLEANS ST252175701ClosedDec 9, 2015Nov 6, 2024PHDC/PHA/other public
2118 BELLMORE ST252181101ClosedJan 19, 2023Nov 6, 2024RDA
2120 E ORLEANS ST252164301ClosedMay 30, 2023Nov 6, 2024RDA
2138 BELLMORE ST252182101ClosedMay 30, 2023Nov 6, 2024RDA
2138 E ORLEANS ST252165201ClosedMay 30, 2023Nov 6, 2024RDA
2140 E MONMOUTH ST252123501ClosedMay 30, 2023Nov 6, 2024RDA
2142 BELLMORE ST252182301ClosedMay 30, 2023Nov 6, 2024RDA
2150 BELLMORE ST252182701ClosedMay 30, 2023Nov 6, 2024RDA
2150 E STELLA ST252194101ClosedMay 30, 2023Nov 6, 2024RDA
2863 AMBER ST252437000ClosedMar 24, 2023Nov 6, 2024RDA
2868 AMBER ST252447200ClosedMar 27, 2023Nov 6, 2024RDA

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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