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Mending Broken Wings Foundation, Inc.

Gardens/open space conveyance to Mending Broken Wi

1 property · Council District 3 · Mending Broken Wings Foundation

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
    Nov 15, 2022
  2. 2. Board approval
    Done
    Nov 15, 2022
  3. 3. Council approval of the disposition
    Done
    Dec 15, 2022
  4. 4. Deed into the Land Bank
    Done
    May 7, 2024
  5. 5. Closing
    Done
    Mar 26, 2026

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
Nov 15, 2022V.D(2)Approvedunanimous10

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
220822Councilmember GauthieradoptedOct 6, 2022Oct 13, 2022

Closings

From the Land Bank's settlement records.

PurchaserClosing datePriceAppraised valueUnitsCouncil resolution
Mending Broken Wings FoundationMar 26, 2026$1$40,0000220987

Days from the first Board approval to each closing: 1227.

People and organizations

Council resolutions naming these properties, sponsored by
Jamie R. Gauthier (resolutions 220822)

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 0 letters, with 1 statements of support and 0 of opposition.

Named commenters (1 in all, residents included)Stated positionSpeaking for (organization)
Stephanie ScottsupportMending Broken Wings Foundation

From the record

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

… minutes as Exhibit G). Item V.D(2) – Gardens/Open Space Mr. Rodriguez asked the Board to authorize the disposition of 5804 Hazel Avenue in the 3rd Council District to Mending Broken Wings Foundation, a non-profit organization, for development of a community garden. The non-profit has been maintaining the lot and will complete the garden with additional plantings. The garden will serve as a gathering space for seniors and youth from the neighborhood. The applicant is compliant and in good standing with the City of Philadelphia. The project will not be subject to an Economic Opportunity Plan b…

Minutes · Nov 15, 2022, item V.D(2) · packet p. 13 · PLB Board Package for 12.13.2022 Board Meeting.pdf

Agenda · Nov 15, 2022, item V.D(2) · packet p. 3 · PLB Board Package for 11.15.2022 Board Meeting.pdf

Properties (1)

AddressOPA account numberStatusDeed into the Land BankClosing dateEntered the Land Bank via
5804 HAZEL AVE032115600ClosedMay 7, 2024Mar 26, 2026RDA

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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