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Arena Proposal: Drafted Ordinances

On September 18, 2024, Mayor Cherelle L. Parker announced her support for a new Sixers arena proposed for Center City.

Implementing the agreement for the new arena requires approval of an initial package of 11 ordinances and resolutions by City Council. The ordinances and resolutions have been drafted, but not yet introduced. At the request of City Council, they are first being shared here for 30 days.

Note: Prior to enactment, ordinances/resolutions may also be referred to as “bills” or “legislation.”

Name Description Released Format
Arena Transaction Ordinance (Bill no. 241011) PDF Authorizes several aspects of the property transaction, including:
  • Transfer of private property from current owner to City via the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development (PAID).
  • Lease of the combined arena parcel from City to developer via PAID.
  • Commitment by Sixers to play home regular season and playoff games in arena for at least 30 years.
  • Payments in lieu of taxes from developer.
  • Terms of Community Benefits Agreement between developer and City.
  • Developer agreement to Economic Opportunity Plan (EOP) requiring “best and good faith efforts” to contract with businesses owned by minorities, women, or persons living with disabilities (M/W/DSBE) and to hire minority, women, and local workers and workers living with disabilities.
 September 25, 2024
Service Agreement Ordinance (Bill no. 241012) PDF Authorizes the City to pay costs if incurred by PAID on behalf of the City. September 25, 2024
Zoning Overlay Ordinance (Bill no. 241013) PDF Establishes new zoning rules that authorize construction and use of arena and of residential property connected to the arena. September 25, 2024
10th Street Aerial Bridge Ordinance (Bill no. 241017) PDF Authorizes higher pedestrian bridge over 10th Street to replace existing bridge. September 25, 2024
Filbert Street Striking Ordinance (Bill no. 241016) PDF Authorizes elimination of Filbert Street between 10th and 11th Streets to provide space for arena. September 25, 2024
MSEAD (Large Signs) Ordinance (Bill no. 241014) PDF Changes zoning rules governing the display of large advertising signs in Market East. September 25, 2024
Encroachments and Bollards Ordinance (Bill no. 241015) PDF Authorizes installation of protective bollards and other encroachments into the right of way around the arena. September 25, 2024
Resolution to Amend Gallery/Fashion District TIF (Bill no. 240999) PDF Authorizes Council to consider and vote on ordinance described below. September 25, 2024
Ordinance Amending Gallery/Fashion District TIF (241019) PDF Authorizes removal of arena site from Tax Increment Financing (TIF) arrangement with Fashion District to support mall improvements. September 25, 2024
Resolution to Amend Gallery/Fashion District NID (241000) PDF Authorizes Council to consider and vote on ordinance described below. September 25, 2024
Ordinance Amending Gallery/Fashion District NID (241021) PDF Authorizes removal of arena site from Neighborhood Improvement District (NID) financing arrangement with Fashion District to support mall improvements. September 25, 2024

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