Authorizing the City of Philadelphia to organize an authority to be known as The Arena Services District Authority, pursuant to the terms of the Pennsylvania Municipality Authorities Act, all under certain terms and conditions.

Authorizing the City of Philadelphia to organize an authority to be known as The Arena Services District Authority, pursuant to the terms of the Pennsylvania Municipality Authorities Act, all under certain terms and conditions. WHEREAS, The construction and use of an arena at Market East will have a significant impact on the surrounding community; and WHEREAS, Upon completion, every year, thousands of people will attend events at the arena; and WHEREAS, The City wishes to minimize negative impacts of the arena and provide for the upkeep and improvement of the surrounding community; and WHEREAS, The City wishes to ensure coordination between the arena operators and government entities to manage traffic congestion and encourage the use of public transportation; and WHEREAS, The creation of a public authority charged with making improvements, maintaining cleanliness, commissioning studies, supporting small businesses, coordinating the delivery of services, developing plans to manage traffic and congestion, managing traffic and congestion, promoting safety, and otherwise mitigating impacts of the construction and use of the arena located at Market East, as permitted by the Municipality Authorities Act, will benefit the health, safety, and general welfare of the communities surrounding the arena and the City as a whole, now, therefore THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS : SECTION 1. The municipal authorities of the City of Philadelphia are authorized to organize…