FACILITIESAPPROVED

Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority Awards Facilities Contract to City of Philadelphia (September 2026)

SEPTA approved a long‑term lease of the historic Shawmont Station to the City of Philadelphia for use as a museum and community learning center. The 20‑year lease, with a five‑year renewal option at a nominal $1 annual rent, shifts restoration and operating responsibilities to the City while preserving SEPTA’s future recapture rights.

Document date · September 24, 2026

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Scope & details

The full contract record, as filed.

Contract amount
$1.00 per year nominal rent
Contract type
FACILITIES
Contract term
Initial 20‑year lease term plus one 5‑year renewal option
Renewal date
2051-09-24
Renewal
Lease includes one additional five‑year renewal option exercisable by mutual agreement after the initial 20‑year term.
Document type
Agenda
Source document
Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority Agenda Regular Meeting September 24, 2026

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Who was awarded the facilities contract by Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority?

City of Philadelphia was awarded this facilities contract by Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority, as recorded on September 24, 2026. The contract value is $1.00 per year nominal rent.

How much is the City of Philadelphia contract with Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority worth?

The City of Philadelphia contract with Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority is valued at $1.00 per year nominal rent, covering facilities work.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Facilities contract, documented as a agenda record.

Where was this contract approved?

This contract appears in Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority Agenda Regular Meeting September 24, 2026 (Agenda), dated September 24, 2026 from Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority. Civic IQ extracts contract records directly from agency meeting documents and solicitations.

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