MUNI-PHILADELPHIA COUNTYlocal legislationPLACED ON FILE

Proposed Utility Easement at Pennypack Path

Original title: April 14, 2026 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: I am submitting herewith for the consideration of your Honorable Body the following proposed Ordinance: AN ORDINANCE Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to grant to PECO Energy Company an easement for the purpose of accessing, installing, maintaining and repairing underground transformers and supporting infrastructure along and adjacent to a portion of the Pennypack Path in and about the area commonly known as 7801 State Road, under certain terms and conditions. I hereby recommend your favorable consideration of this proposed Ordinance. Respectfully, Cherelle L. Parker Mayor

April 16, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

This ordinance grants PECO Energy Company legal access to city-owned land along the Pennypack Path to manage electrical infrastructure, which may impact trail access or maintenance in the vicinity of 7801 State Road.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

PECO Energy Company

The company receives legal authorization to access city property for utility infrastructure.

City of Philadelphia

The city government is granting a portion of its property rights to a private utility company.

Pennypack Path users

Users may experience changes or maintenance activity along the trail at the specified location.

What changed

Last recorded activity April 16, 2026.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

Mayor Cherelle L. Parker has submitted a proposed ordinance to the Philadelphia City Council to grant PECO Energy Company an at 7801 State Road. This agreement would allow the utility company to install, maintain, and repair underground transformers and related infrastructure along a portion of the Pennypack Path.

Key Facts

The ordinance authorizes the Commissioner of Public Property to grant an easement to PECO Energy Company.
The easement allows for the installation, maintenance, and repair of underground transformers and supporting infrastructure.
The affected area is located along and adjacent to a portion of the Pennypack Path at 7801 State Road.
The proposal is currently filed as File 260335.
The ordinance was introduced to the City Council on April 16, 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an easement?

An is a legal right to use another person's or entity's land for a specific, limited purpose—in this case, allowing PECO to access and maintain utility equipment.

Will this affect my use of the Pennypack Path?

The ordinance authorizes PECO to access the area for infrastructure work, but it does not specify the extent of potential trail closures or disruptions.

Why It Matters

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Connected Entities

personCherelle L. Parker“Mayor of Philadelphia who submitted the ordinance.”Map →

locationPennypack Path“The public trail area affected by the proposed infrastructure work.”Map →

organizationPECO Energy Company“The utility company requesting the easement.”Map →

organizationCity of Philadelphia“The municipal government granting the easement.”Map →

location7801 State Road“The specific site location for the proposed easement.”Map →

Sources

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