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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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Council actions

Every non-roll-call council action we currently track from the December 6, 2000 meeting.

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Showing 19-36 of 46 actions from December 6, 2000

Council Action2000-12-06
Bill 000722-A

The enacted ordinance authorized Philadelphia officials to enter into lease agreements with the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development (PAID) for land and a new Phillies baseball stadium complex, including related improvements and infrastructure.

Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property and the Director of Commerce, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia (the "City"), to enter into a Ground Lease Agreement (the "Phillies Ground Lease") with the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development ("PAID") providing for the leasing by the City to PAID of certain parcels of land owned or to be acquired by the City, and further authorizing said officers to enter into a Prime Lease Agreement (the "Phillies Prime Lease") between PAID and the City providing for the subleasing by PAID to the City of all or a portion of such land and certain improvements to be constructed thereon, including a baseball ballpark and accessory and related amenities, improvements and infrastructure and the payment of certain costs for such stadium complex, and further authorizing said officers to enter into a Leaseback-Lease Agreement (the "Phillies Leaseback") between PAID and the City providing for the sub-subleasing of said land as improved back from...

RECESSED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Procedural2000-12-06
Bill 000722-A

The enacted ordinance authorized Philadelphia officials to enter into lease agreements with the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development (PAID) for land and a new Phillies baseball stadium complex, including related improvements and infrastructure.

Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property and the Director of Commerce, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia (the "City"), to enter into a Ground Lease Agreement (the "Phillies Ground Lease") with the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development ("PAID") providing for the leasing by the City to PAID of certain parcels of land owned or to be acquired by the City, and further authorizing said officers to enter into a Prime Lease Agreement (the "Phillies Prime Lease") between PAID and the City providing for the subleasing by PAID to the City of all or a portion of such land and certain improvements to be constructed thereon, including a baseball ballpark and accessory and related amenities, improvements and infrastructure and the payment of certain costs for such stadium complex, and further authorizing said officers to enter into a Leaseback-Lease Agreement (the "Phillies Leaseback") between PAID and the City providing for the sub-subleasing of said land as improved back from...

HEARING NOTICES SENT

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

Council Action2000-12-06
Bill 000721-A

The enacted ordinance authorizes Philadelphia officials to enter into a series of leases with the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development for land and a new Eagles football stadium complex, including related improvements and infrastructure.

Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property and the Director of Commerce, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia (the "City"), to enter into a Ground Lease Agreement (the "Eagles Ground Lease") with the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development ("PAID") providing for the leasing by the City to PAID of certain parcels of land owned or to be acquired by the City, and further authorizing said officers to enter into a Prime Lease Agreement (the "Eagles Prime Lease") between PAID and the City providing for the subleasing by PAID to the City of all or a portion of such land and certain improvements to be constructed thereon, including a football stadium and accessory and related amenities, improvements and infrastructure and the payment of certain costs for such stadium complex and further authorizing said officers to enter into a Leaseback-Lease Agreement (the "Eagles Leaseback") between PAID and the City providing for the sub-subleasing of said land as improved back from the Cit...

RECESSED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Procedural2000-12-06
Bill 000721-A

The enacted ordinance authorizes Philadelphia officials to enter into a series of leases with the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development for land and a new Eagles football stadium complex, including related improvements and infrastructure.

Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property and the Director of Commerce, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia (the "City"), to enter into a Ground Lease Agreement (the "Eagles Ground Lease") with the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development ("PAID") providing for the leasing by the City to PAID of certain parcels of land owned or to be acquired by the City, and further authorizing said officers to enter into a Prime Lease Agreement (the "Eagles Prime Lease") between PAID and the City providing for the subleasing by PAID to the City of all or a portion of such land and certain improvements to be constructed thereon, including a football stadium and accessory and related amenities, improvements and infrastructure and the payment of certain costs for such stadium complex and further authorizing said officers to enter into a Leaseback-Lease Agreement (the "Eagles Leaseback") between PAID and the City providing for the sub-subleasing of said land as improved back from the Cit...

HEARING NOTICES SENT

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

Procedural2000-12-06
Bill 000707

This enacted ordinance authorizes the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development to apply to Pennsylvania’s Capital Redevelopment Assistance Program for up to $57,327,600 for improvements and development at 14 facilities and sites, including the Philabundance Hunger Action Center, Manayunk Canal, Cobbs Creek Environmental Education Center, YMCA facilities, the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, and the National Constitution Center.

Authorizing the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development ("PAID") to file an application with the Office of the Budget, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, under the Capital Redevelopment Assistance Program, in an aggregate amount not to exceed Fifty-seven Million Three Hundred Twenty-seven Thousand Six Hundred Dollars ($57,327,600) to assist in the development of the Philabundance Hunger Action Center, Manayunk Canal, Pennsylvania Port of Technology, Cobbs Creek Environmental Education Center, Peoples Emergency Center, West Philadelphia YMCA Annex, International House, Christian Street YMCA Center, Association of Puerto Ricans on the March, House of Umoja, Chelten/Wayne Development, Dorothy Emmanuel Recreation Center, Academy of Fine Arts, and National Constitution Center.

REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED

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

Procedural2000-12-06
Bill 000707

This enacted ordinance authorizes the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development to apply to Pennsylvania’s Capital Redevelopment Assistance Program for up to $57,327,600 for improvements and development at 14 facilities and sites, including the Philabundance Hunger Action Center, Manayunk Canal, Cobbs Creek Environmental Education Center, YMCA facilities, the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, and the National Constitution Center.

Authorizing the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development ("PAID") to file an application with the Office of the Budget, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, under the Capital Redevelopment Assistance Program, in an aggregate amount not to exceed Fifty-seven Million Three Hundred Twenty-seven Thousand Six Hundred Dollars ($57,327,600) to assist in the development of the Philabundance Hunger Action Center, Manayunk Canal, Pennsylvania Port of Technology, Cobbs Creek Environmental Education Center, Peoples Emergency Center, West Philadelphia YMCA Annex, International House, Christian Street YMCA Center, Association of Puerto Ricans on the March, House of Umoja, Chelten/Wayne Development, Dorothy Emmanuel Recreation Center, Academy of Fine Arts, and National Constitution Center.

HEARING NOTICES SENT

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

Council Action2000-12-06
Bill 000706

This enacted bill amended Philadelphia’s six-year Capital Program for 2001–2006 and the Fiscal 2001 Capital Budget to authorize capital repairs, renovations, restorations, and replacements at Veterans Stadium.

Amending Bill No. 000003, adopting a Capital Program for the six Fiscal Years 2001-2006 inclusive, and amending Bill No. 000004, adopting a Fiscal 2001 Capital Budget, each to provide authorization of certain capital repairs, renovations and replacements to Veterans Stadium as part of said Capital Program and Fiscal 2001 Capital Budget.

RECESSED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Procedural2000-12-06
Bill 000706

This enacted bill amended Philadelphia’s six-year Capital Program for 2001–2006 and the Fiscal 2001 Capital Budget to authorize capital repairs, renovations, restorations, and replacements at Veterans Stadium.

Amending Bill No. 000003, adopting a Capital Program for the six Fiscal Years 2001-2006 inclusive, and amending Bill No. 000004, adopting a Fiscal 2001 Capital Budget, each to provide authorization of certain capital repairs, renovations and replacements to Veterans Stadium as part of said Capital Program and Fiscal 2001 Capital Budget.

HEARING NOTICES SENT

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

Council Action2000-12-06
Bill 000705

The enacted ordinance authorizes the City to lease Veterans Memorial Stadium and the land beneath it to the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development (PAID), then sublease them back, so PAID can finance repairs to the stadium that the City will carry out.

Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City, to enter into a lease agreement with the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development providing for the leasing by the City to the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development of Veterans Memorial Stadium, including a ground lease of land underneath Veterans Memorial Stadium, and obligating the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development to finance certain repairs to Veterans Memorial Stadium to be made by the City, all subject to the rights of the Phillies and the Eagles under their existing team leases and, authorizing a sublease agreement between the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development and the City providing for the subleasing of Veterans Memorial Stadium and the land back from the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development to the City; covenanting to be bound by the terms of the lease and sublease; imposing a limit on the aggregate amount of Bonds which are to be issued by t...

RECESSED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Procedural2000-12-06
Bill 000705

The enacted ordinance authorizes the City to lease Veterans Memorial Stadium and the land beneath it to the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development (PAID), then sublease them back, so PAID can finance repairs to the stadium that the City will carry out.

Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City, to enter into a lease agreement with the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development providing for the leasing by the City to the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development of Veterans Memorial Stadium, including a ground lease of land underneath Veterans Memorial Stadium, and obligating the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development to finance certain repairs to Veterans Memorial Stadium to be made by the City, all subject to the rights of the Phillies and the Eagles under their existing team leases and, authorizing a sublease agreement between the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development and the City providing for the subleasing of Veterans Memorial Stadium and the land back from the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development to the City; covenanting to be bound by the terms of the lease and sublease; imposing a limit on the aggregate amount of Bonds which are to be issued by t...

HEARING NOTICES SENT

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

Procedural2000-12-06
Bill 000703

The enacted ordinance amends Philadelphia’s payroll-deduction rules to allow certain City employees to authorize deductions for voluntary insurance benefits purchased through AFLAC, John Hancock Life, or both.

Amending Section 19-203 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Payroll Deductions," by authorizing payroll deductions for certain benefits, including deductions payable to American Family Life Assurance Company (AFLAC) and The John Hancock Life Insurance Company.

REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED

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

Procedural2000-12-06
Bill 000703

The enacted ordinance amends Philadelphia’s payroll-deduction rules to allow certain City employees to authorize deductions for voluntary insurance benefits purchased through AFLAC, John Hancock Life, or both.

Amending Section 19-203 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Payroll Deductions," by authorizing payroll deductions for certain benefits, including deductions payable to American Family Life Assurance Company (AFLAC) and The John Hancock Life Insurance Company.

HEARING NOTICES SENT

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

Council Action2000-12-06
Bill 000608

This enacted ordinance approves the eighth amendment to the redevelopment proposal and urban renewal plan for Philadelphia’s Whitman Urban Renewal Area.

Amending an ordinance approved September 2, 1964, as amended, which approved the amended redevelopment proposal, the amended urban renewal plan, and amended relocation plan of the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia for the redevelopment of Whitman Urban Renewal Area, by approving the eighth amendment of the redevelopment proposal and of the urban renewal plan which provide, inter alia, for certain changes, namely: acquisition of approximately eight additional properties for future redevelopment; certain land use changes from commercial to residential in the vicinity of Fifth street and Jackson street, from residential to commercial at 333 through 357 Cantrell street and from residential/semi-public to semi-public in the block bounded by Porter street, Galloway street, Shunk street and South Fourth street; updating the Property Rehabilitation Standards; and certain expressly designated and provided for imminence of condemnation; all as contained in the eighth amended re...

SIGNED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2000-12-06
Bill 000607

The enacted ordinance approved second amendments to the redevelopment proposal, urban renewal plan, and relocation plan for the New Kensington-Fishtown Urban Renewal Area.

Amending an Ordinance approved June 13, 1997, as amended, which approved the redevelopment proposal, the urban renewal plan and the relocation plan of the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia for the redevelopment of the New Kensington - Fishtown Urban Renewal Area, by approving the second amendment of the redevelopment proposal, the second amendment to the urban renewal plan and the second amendment of the relocation plan which provide, inter alia, for certain additional land acquisition of approximately sixty-four ( 64 ) properties, and provision of certain relocation services, as required by law.

SIGNED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2000-12-06
Bill 000601

This enacted ordinance approves the tenth amendment to the Redevelopment Authority’s redevelopment proposal and urban renewal plan for the Grays Ferry Urban Renewal Area.

Amending an Ordinance approved December 15, 1969, as amended, which approved the redevelopment proposal, the urban renewal plan and the relocation plan of the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia for the redevelopment of Grays Ferry Urban Renewal Area, by approving the tenth amendment of the redevelopment proposal and the urban renewal plan, which provide, inter alia, for certain changes, namely: the acquisition of approximately three (3) additional properties as well as the former railroad rights-of-way on the south side of Grays Ferry avenue between Thirty-fourth street and Thirty-sixth street; all as contained in the tenth amendment of the redevelopment proposal and the tenth amendment to the urban renewal plan.

SIGNED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Procedural2000-12-06
Resolution 000594

Adopted resolution directing the City Commissioners to put a referendum question on the ballot for the 2001 primary election.

Directing the City Commissioners to place on the ballot at the primary election of 2001 the following referendum question: "Do you favor the issuance of licenses to conduct small games of chance in the City of Philadelphia?"

HEARING NOTICES SENT

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

Procedural2000-12-06
Resolution 000594

Adopted resolution directing the City Commissioners to put a referendum question on the ballot for the 2001 primary election.

Directing the City Commissioners to place on the ballot at the primary election of 2001 the following referendum question: "Do you favor the issuance of licenses to conduct small games of chance in the City of Philadelphia?"

REPORTED FAVORABLY

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

Procedural2000-12-06
Bill 000581

This enacted ordinance amends Philadelphia’s payroll-deduction rules to allow City employees who are members of City Fire Fighters’ Local 22, AFL-CIO, to authorize deductions for insurance premiums paid to Zurich Insurance Group/Maryland Casualty Insurance Group.

Amending Section 19-203 of The Philadelphia Code entitled "Payroll Deductions," by adding a new subsection permitting certain City employees to authorize additional payroll deductions, under certain terms and conditions.

REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED

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