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WHEREAS, initially known as the South Pittsburgh Housing Task Force when it was formed in 1993, the South Pittsburgh Development Corporation (SPDC) became a nonprofit corporation in 1996; and
WHEREAS, the SPDC petitioned to have a 1.3 acre parcel at Jacob and Whited Streets in Brookline turned into green space after uncovering the pitfalls of developing on that property, which was deemed un-developable; and
WHEREAS, with the assistance of local officials, the determined members of the SPDC pressured the Pittsburgh Housing Authority to agree to sell the parcel to the City of Pittsburgh; and
WHEREAS, on Tuesday, December 11, 2007 the SPDC will enter into a lease agreement with the City of Pittsburgh to acquire the rights to that parcel; and
WHEREAS, with their dedicated members, the SPDC will beautify that area for the benefit of the neighborhood of Brookline for generations to come placing a welcome sign and walking paths on that parcel;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby recognize the hard work and dedication of the SPDC in their continued efforts to beautify the neighborhood of Brookline.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Pittsburgh does hereby declare Tuesday, December 11, 2007 "South Pittsburgh Development Corporation Day" in the City of Pittsburgh.