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Philadelphia City Council actions

These are actions recorded in Legistar without a published member-by-member vote. They include unanimous decisions, procedural steps such as hearings, notices and amendments, and other entries such as referrals and signatures.

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Procedural actions actions from the May 18, 2000 meeting.

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Showing 37-54 of 63 actions from May 18, 2000

Procedural2000-05-18
Bill 000340

This enacted ordinance grants the National Railroad Passenger Corporation permission to construct, use, and maintain underground electrical, communications, sewer, water, and fire-service facilities within and across Delaware Avenue between Wheatsheaf Lane and Lewis Street.

Granting permission to National Railroad Passenger Corporation, 60 Massachusetts Avenue, Washington, D.C. 20002, to construct, use and maintain various underground facilities within, under and across Delaware avenue between Wheatsheaf lane and Lewis street; all under certain terms and conditions.

Referred

Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.

Procedural2000-05-18
Bill 000339

The enacted ordinance amended an earlier authorization to vacate, or remove from public use, Walker Street between Pearson Avenue and a nearby dead end.

Amending Section 2 of an Ordinance (Bill No. 990308), entitled "An Ordinance authorizing the vacating of Walker street, from Pearson avenue to a dead end approximately one hundred eight (108) feet northeast of Pearson avenue, under certain terms and conditions," by extending the period for compliance with the authorization conditions therein.

Referred

Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.

Procedural2000-05-18
Bill 000338

This lapsed bill would have authorized a $3.25 million transfer for Fiscal Year 2001 within the Grants Revenue Fund.

Authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2001 within the Grants Revenue Fund from the Director of Finance - Provision for Other Grants To the Mayor - Office of Housing and Community Development.

Referred

Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.

Procedural2000-05-18
Bill 000337

This enacted ordinance changes Philadelphia’s zoning rules for public and privately operated penal and correctional institutions.

Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, relating to "Zoning and Planning," by amending Chapter 14-100, entitled "General Provisions," by amending Chapter 14-300, entitled "Commercial Districts," by amending Chapter 14-500, entitled "Industrial Districts" and by amending Chapter 16-1600, entitled "Miscellaneous," all by amending various provisions related to penal and correctional institutions, under certain terms and conditions.

Referred

Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.

Procedural2000-05-18
Bill 000280

This enacted ordinance approved Philadelphia Gas Works’ Fiscal Year 2000 capital budget, with total program authorization of up to $59.618 million.

Approving the Fiscal Year 2000 Capital Budget providing for expenditures for the capital purposes of the Philadelphia Gas Works, including the supplying of funds to be obtained in connection therewith, and rejecting the Forecast for Fiscal Years 2001 through 2005.

HEARING HELD

Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.

Procedural2000-05-18
Bill 000263

The enacted ordinance grants Girish P.

Granting permission to Girish P. Sanghvi, owner of the newsstand located on the northwest corner of Tenth and Market streets, to construct, use and maintain an electrical conduit and electrical service line and a fiber optic conduit and telephone service line in and under the public rights-of-way of Tenth street and Market street for the purpose of supplying electrical service and telephone service to his newsstand, under certain terms and conditions.

ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR

Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.

Procedural2000-05-18
Bill 000263

The enacted ordinance grants Girish P.

Granting permission to Girish P. Sanghvi, owner of the newsstand located on the northwest corner of Tenth and Market streets, to construct, use and maintain an electrical conduit and electrical service line and a fiber optic conduit and telephone service line in and under the public rights-of-way of Tenth street and Market street for the purpose of supplying electrical service and telephone service to his newsstand, under certain terms and conditions.

ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR

Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.

Procedural2000-05-18
Bill 000262

This enacted ordinance authorizes Whole Foods Market Group, Inc., tenant at 929 South Street, to build and maintain seven planters, two additional planters, three bicycle racks, and a bollard in or alongside nearby public footways.

Authorizing Whole Foods Market Group, Inc., tenant of the property located at 929 South street, Philadelphia, PA 19147, to construct and maintain various encroachments in and on the north footway of South street and the east footway of Tenth street adjacent to the property 929 South street, all under certain terms and conditions.

ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR

Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.

Procedural2000-05-18
Bill 000262

This enacted ordinance authorizes Whole Foods Market Group, Inc., tenant at 929 South Street, to build and maintain seven planters, two additional planters, three bicycle racks, and a bollard in or alongside nearby public footways.

Authorizing Whole Foods Market Group, Inc., tenant of the property located at 929 South street, Philadelphia, PA 19147, to construct and maintain various encroachments in and on the north footway of South street and the east footway of Tenth street adjacent to the property 929 South street, all under certain terms and conditions.

ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR

Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.

Procedural2000-05-18
Bill 000259

This enacted ordinance grants Chestnut Hill Academy permission to construct, use, and maintain a water line, telecommunications conduits, and a spare sleeve under and across Willow Grove Avenue near Cherokee Street.

Granting permission to Chestnut Hill Academy, 500 Willow Grove avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19118, to construct, use and maintain one water distribution line, one sleeve with two telecommunication conduits and one spare sleeve under and across Willow Grove avenue, east of Cherokee street; all under certain terms and conditions.

ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR

Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.

Procedural2000-05-18
Bill 000259

This enacted ordinance grants Chestnut Hill Academy permission to construct, use, and maintain a water line, telecommunications conduits, and a spare sleeve under and across Willow Grove Avenue near Cherokee Street.

Granting permission to Chestnut Hill Academy, 500 Willow Grove avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19118, to construct, use and maintain one water distribution line, one sleeve with two telecommunication conduits and one spare sleeve under and across Willow Grove avenue, east of Cherokee street; all under certain terms and conditions.

ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR

Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.

Procedural2000-05-18
Bill 000223

The enacted ordinance creates the South Ninth Retail Tax Increment Financing District, an area generally bounded by Ninth Street, Washington Avenue, Ellsworth Street, and Darien Street.

Creating the South Ninth Retail Tax Increment Financing District and approving the project plan of the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development ("PAID") for the redevelopment of the South Ninth Retail Tax Increment Financing District being the area generally bounded by Ninth street on the west, Washington avenue on the north, Ellsworth street on the south, and Darien street on the east and making certain findings and declarations, all in accordance with the Tax Increment Financing Act, being the Act of July 11, 1990, P.L. 465, No. 113, as amended, and authorizing the Director of Finance and other officers of the City to execute documents and do all things necessary to carry out the intent of this Ordinance.

ORDERED PRINTED AND PLACED ON NEXT FIRST READING CALENDAR

Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.

Procedural2000-05-18
Bill 000222

This enacted ordinance created the Schmidts Plaza Tax Increment Financing District in the area generally bounded by Second Street, Girard Avenue, Laurel Street, and Hope Street.

Creating the Schmidts Plaza Tax Increment Financing District and approving the project plan of the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development ("PAID") for the redevelopment of the Schmidts Plaza Tax Increment Financing District being the area generally bounded by Second street on the west, Girard avenue on the north, Laurel street on the south, and Hope street on the east and making certain findings and declarations, all in accordance with the Tax Increment Financing Act, being the Act of July 11, 1990, P.L. 465, No. 113, as amended, and authorizing the Director of Finance and other officers of the City to execute documents and do all things necessary to carry out the intent of this Ordinance.

ORDERED PRINTED AND PLACED ON NEXT FIRST READING CALENDAR

Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.

Procedural2000-05-18
Bill 000215

This enacted ordinance authorizes the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development (PAID) to purchase the approximately 66.4-acre property at 4501 Richmond Street for up to $3.32 million, under the city’s industrial and commercial development agreement with PAID and PIDC.

Authorizing the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development ("PAID") to purchase a certain 66.4-acre tract of land situate at 4501 Richmond street, for a consideration not to exceed Three Million Three Hundred Twenty Thousand Dollars ($3,320,000), under and subject to the terms and conditions of the Philadelphia Industrial and Commercial Development Agreement between the City, PAID, and Philadelphia Industrial Development Corporation (PIDC).

HEARING HELD

Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.

Procedural2000-05-18
Bill 000215

This enacted ordinance authorizes the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development (PAID) to purchase the approximately 66.4-acre property at 4501 Richmond Street for up to $3.32 million, under the city’s industrial and commercial development agreement with PAID and PIDC.

Authorizing the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development ("PAID") to purchase a certain 66.4-acre tract of land situate at 4501 Richmond street, for a consideration not to exceed Three Million Three Hundred Twenty Thousand Dollars ($3,320,000), under and subject to the terms and conditions of the Philadelphia Industrial and Commercial Development Agreement between the City, PAID, and Philadelphia Industrial Development Corporation (PIDC).

ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR

Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.

Procedural2000-05-18
Bill 000215

This enacted ordinance authorizes the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development (PAID) to purchase the approximately 66.4-acre property at 4501 Richmond Street for up to $3.32 million, under the city’s industrial and commercial development agreement with PAID and PIDC.

Authorizing the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development ("PAID") to purchase a certain 66.4-acre tract of land situate at 4501 Richmond street, for a consideration not to exceed Three Million Three Hundred Twenty Thousand Dollars ($3,320,000), under and subject to the terms and conditions of the Philadelphia Industrial and Commercial Development Agreement between the City, PAID, and Philadelphia Industrial Development Corporation (PIDC).

ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR

Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.

Procedural2000-05-18
Bill 000215

This enacted ordinance authorizes the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development (PAID) to purchase the approximately 66.4-acre property at 4501 Richmond Street for up to $3.32 million, under the city’s industrial and commercial development agreement with PAID and PIDC.

Authorizing the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development ("PAID") to purchase a certain 66.4-acre tract of land situate at 4501 Richmond street, for a consideration not to exceed Three Million Three Hundred Twenty Thousand Dollars ($3,320,000), under and subject to the terms and conditions of the Philadelphia Industrial and Commercial Development Agreement between the City, PAID, and Philadelphia Industrial Development Corporation (PIDC).

REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED

Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.

Procedural2000-05-18
Bill 000214

This enacted ordinance authorizes the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development to purchase an 18.41-acre property at 3101 East Orthodox Street for up to $874,500, plus settlement and other related costs.

Authorizing the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development ("PAID") to purchase a certain 18.41-acre tract of land situate at 3101 East Orthodox street, for a consideration not to exceed Eight Hundred Seventy-four Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($874,500), under and subject to the terms and conditions of the Philadelphia Industrial and Commercial Development Agreement between the City, PAID, and Philadelphia Industrial Development Corporation (PIDC).

REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED

Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.