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City Council recalls and reconsiders Kensington encroachment ordinance at 3423 Kensington Ave.
Summary
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution requesting the mayor return bill 250,771 (encroachment at 3423 Kensington Ave.) for reconsideration, the mayor returned the bill, and council voted to reconsider the prior approval and place the ordinance on second reading and final passage calendar for the next session.
Philadelphia City Council on Thursday adopted a resolution asking the mayor to return bill 250,771, an ordinance authorizing 3419 Kensington Partners (or a subsequent owner) to install, own and maintain an encroachment at 3423 Kensington Avenue, for reconsideration. Councilmember Mike Driscoll moved the recall and the motion carried by voice vote.
The clerk read a return letter from the mayor transmitting the bill back to council for reconsideration, after which Councilmember Driscoll moved to reconsider the prior vote that had approved the bill. The motion to reconsider carried by a…
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