Bill 230363
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into a lease agreement with Hope Plaza, Inc. for use by the City of all or a portion of the premises located at 2150 West Somerset Street, under certain terms and conditions.
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How members voted
Vote on Jun 22, 2023 · CITY COUNCIL
Aye (15)
Councilmember SquillaCouncilmember JohnsonCouncilmember JonesCouncil President ClarkeCouncilmember BassCouncilmember O'NeillCouncilmember BrooksCouncilmember GauthierCouncilmember Gilmore RichardsonCouncilmember ThomasCouncilmember DriscollCouncilmember LozadaCouncilmember HarrityCouncilmember VaughnCouncilmember Phillips
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“…by the City of all or a portion of the premises located at 2807 through 2817 Southampton Road"; and Bill No. 230363, entitled "An ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to enter into a lease agreement with Hope Plaza, Incorporated for use by the City of all or a portion of the premises located at 2150 West Somerset Street"; and Bill No. 230413, entitled "An ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of…”
Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, June 15, 2023 · Jun 15, 2023 · official transcript, this passage
Status timeline
- May 4, 2023Introduced and Referred · CITY COUNCIL
This Bill was Introduced and Referred.to the Committee on Public Property and Public Works
- May 23, 2023HEARING NOTICES SENT · Committee on Public Property and Public Works
This Bill was HEARING NOTICES SENT.
- May 23, 2023Cancellation of Scheduled Public Hearing · Committee on Public Property and Public Works
This Bill was Cancellation of Scheduled Public Hearing.
- Jun 12, 2023HEARING NOTICES SENT · Committee on Public Property and Public Works
This Bill was HEARING NOTICES SENT.
- Jun 12, 2023HEARING HELD · Committee on Public Property and Public Works
This Bill was HEARING HELD.
- Jun 12, 2023REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED · Committee on Public Property and Public Works
This Bill was REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED.
- Jun 15, 2023READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
This Bill was READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR.
- Jun 15, 2023SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL · CITY COUNCIL
This Bill was SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL.
- Jun 15, 2023ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
This Bill was ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR.
- Jun 22, 2023READ AND PASSED · CITY COUNCIL
Recorded result: Pass
A motion was made that this Bill be READ AND PASSED. The motion carried by the following vote:
- Jul 12, 2023SIGNED · MAYOR
This Bill was SIGNED.
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..Title Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into a lease agreement with Hope Plaza, Inc. for use by the City of all or a portion of the premises located at 2150 West Somerset Street, under certain terms and conditions. ..Body THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS: SECTION 1. The Commissioner of Public Property is hereby authorized to enter into a lease with Hope Plaza, Inc. with the City of Philadelphia as tenant, for use by the City, of all or a portion of the premises located at 2150 West Somerset Street, Philadelphia, PA 19132 pursuant to terms substantially set forth in Exhibit "A". SECTION 2. The City Solicitor is hereby authorized to review and approve the lease and other documents necessary to effectuate this Ordinance, which lease and documents shall contain such terms and conditions as the City Solicitor shall deem necessary and proper to protect the interests of the City of Philadelphia and to carry out the purpose of this Ordinance. EXHIBIT "A" Terms of Proposed Lease For 2150 West Somerset Street, Philadelphia, PA 1. Landlord: Hope Plaza, Inc. 2. Tenant: City of Philadelphia 3. Premises Address: 2150 West Somerset Street, Philadelphia, PA 19132 4. Use of the Premises: Approximately 3,000 rentable square feet, to be used for office space and accessory uses by the City's Department of Revenue. 5. Term of Lease: 10 years, provided, however, the City (in accordance with Section 8-200(3) of the Philadelphia Charter) shall have the right to terminate the lease, at the City's sole option, at any time after the expiration of four years without liability to the Landlord for damages or loss of profits which would have been realized had the lease not been terminated. 6. Rent: The annual base rent will be $22.50 per rentable square foot for lease years 1-3, $23.85 per rentable square foot for lease years 4-6, $25.28 per rentable square foot for lease years 7-9 and $26.80 per rentable square foot for lease year 10. At approximately 3,000 rentable square feet, the first year's annual base rent will be approximately $67,500.00. 7. Operating Expenses: The City shall be responsible for its proportionate share of operating expenses, which proportionate share shall equal 5.01% of total operating expenses. 8. Utilities: City shall pay directly through City's own accounts, or, if not billed directly shall reimburse the cost of utilities paid on City's behalf. 9. Tenant Improvements: Landlord shall fit out the Premises based on a mutually accepted space plan. ..End