ACHIEVEability
Gardens/open space (unsolicited): conveyance to AC
2 properties · Council District 3
What is missing from the record
Steps with no date on record, or that the record shows were stopped. A step that is not on record may still have happened.
- Council approval of the dispositionNot yet on record
- ClosingNot yet on record
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. On a Board agendaDoneDec 12, 2023
- 2. Board approvalDoneDec 12, 2023
- 3. Council approval of the dispositionNot yet on recordno date on record
- 4. Deed into the Land BankDoneDec 3, 2024
- 5. ClosingNot yet on recordno date on record
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.
| Date | Agenda item | Outcome | Vote as recorded | Public speakers | Letters |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 12, 2023 | V.C | Approved | unanimous | 0 | 1 |
How members voted
Shown only where the minutes or a transcript record how a member voted; a voice vote with no names shows no one. Y = yes, N = no, A = abstained, R = recused. A blank cell means no vote by that member is on record for that item.
| Member | 2023-12-12V.C |
|---|---|
| Andrew Goodman | R |
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).
People and organizations
- Council resolutions naming these properties, sponsored by
- Jamie R. Gauthier (resolutions 230731, 230757)
- Board members with a recorded vote
- Andrew Goodman (recused)
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: 0 public speakers and 1 letters, with 1 statements of support and 0 of opposition. Councilmember positions: support 1.
| Named commenters (1 in all, residents included) | Stated position | Speaking for (organization) |
|---|---|---|
| Jamie R. Gauthier | support | Philadelphia City Council |
From the record
Passages quoted from the Board's minutes, packets and transcripts. 6 of 9 shown.
… as Exhibit L). C. Development – Gardens/Open Space (unsolicited) Mr. Lawrence requested approval to convey 5906 and 5908 Market Street in the 3rd Council District to ACHIEVEability, a nonprofit organization, to be stabilized as a community green space to engage local youth. The application was unsolicited and evaluated pursuant to the disposition policy. The property will be subject to a 30-year mortgage and permanently restricted for use as managed open space. Ms. Fadullon called for questions or comments from the Board. Mr. Balloon asked if the use restriction meant that the lot would pe…
Minutes · Dec 12, 2023, item V.C · packet p. 13 · PLB Board Package for 1.16.2024 Board Meeting.pdf
Agenda · Dec 12, 2023, item V.C · packet p. 2 · PLB Board Package for 12.12.2023 Board Meeting.pdf
CHAIR FADULLON: Okay. Motion carries. And that
Motion · Maria Gonzalez · Dec 12, 2023, item V.C · packet p. 49 · PLB Board Package for 1.16.2024 Board Meeting.pdf
… was in full support of both of these dispositions in
Statement · Councilwoman Gauthier (letter read by Saah), City Council, Third District · Dec 12, 2023, item V.C · packet p. 49 · PLB Board Package for 1.16.2024 Board Meeting.pdf
Comcilwoman Gauthier did submit a letter in support of both
Statement · Andrea Imredy Saah, PLB counsel · Dec 12, 2023, item V.C · packet p. 49 · PLB Board Package for 1.16.2024 Board Meeting.pdf
… the Board to authorize the disposition of two
Statement · Jessie Lawrence, PHDC Real Estate · Dec 12, 2023, item V.C · packet p. 48 · PLB Board Package for 1.16.2024 Board Meeting.pdf
Properties (2)
| Address | OPA account number | Status | Deed into the Land Bank | Closing date | Entered the Land Bank via |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5906 MARKET ST | 885002800 | Board approved, not yet closed | Dec 3, 2024 | not closed | RDA |
| 5908 MARKET ST | 885002900 | Board approved, not yet closed | Dec 3, 2024 | not closed | RDA |
Sources: Board minutes and packets; Council (Legistar); Transcript. Built from the Land Bank Board's minutes, packets and transcripts, the Land Bank's settlement workbook, and City Council records.