Council actions
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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Other actions actions from the May 9, 2002 meeting.
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This enacted resolution honors and commends the Philadelphia Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., on its 75th anniversary and recognizes its service to Philadelphia and the region.
Honoring the Philadelphia Alumnae Chapter of the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority.
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This enacted resolution honors and commends the Philadelphia Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., on its 75th anniversary and recognizes its service to Philadelphia and the region.
Honoring the Philadelphia Alumnae Chapter of the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority.
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The adopted resolution records City Council’s continued support for the proposed $311 million Army Corps of Engineers project to deepen the Delaware River channel from 40 feet to 45 feet.
Requesting that the Army Corps of Engineers' continue the proposed $311,000,000 deepening project for the Delaware River.
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The adopted resolution authorizes Philadelphia’s Commerce Director to apply for a Pennsylvania grant to prevent and eliminate blight and support economic revitalization, business assistance, and entrepreneurship in the American Street and Hunting Park West areas.
Authorizing the Director of Commerce, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to file an application and, if the application is accepted, to execute a contract to obtain a grant from the Department of Community and Economic Development, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, under the Act of April 12, 1956, P.L. 1449, Section 4, as amended, to prevent and eliminate blight and to support comprehensive economic development programs in the American Street and Hunting Park West.
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The adopted resolution authorizes Philadelphia’s Commerce Director to apply for a Pennsylvania grant to prevent and eliminate blight and support economic revitalization, business assistance, and entrepreneurship in the American Street and Hunting Park West areas.
Authorizing the Director of Commerce, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to file an application and, if the application is accepted, to execute a contract to obtain a grant from the Department of Community and Economic Development, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, under the Act of April 12, 1956, P.L. 1449, Section 4, as amended, to prevent and eliminate blight and to support comprehensive economic development programs in the American Street and Hunting Park West.
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City Council enacted a resolution honoring and commending Mr.
Honoring Mr. Charles L. Blockson.
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City Council enacted a resolution honoring and commending Mr.
Honoring Mr. Charles L. Blockson.
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City Council enacted a resolution honoring G.
Honoring G. Craig Schelter after serving 34 years in executive leadership positions at both the City Planning Commission and the Philadelphia Industrial Development Corporation and wishing him well on his new endeavors.
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City Council enacted a resolution honoring G.
Honoring G. Craig Schelter after serving 34 years in executive leadership positions at both the City Planning Commission and the Philadelphia Industrial Development Corporation and wishing him well on his new endeavors.
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Adopted legislation authorizes the City’s Public Property Commissioner to transfer certain City-owned lots and buildings to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority without payment, with conditions under Chapter 16-400 of the Philadelphia Code.
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia, without consideration, deeds conveying conditional fee simple title to certain City-owned lots or pieces of ground with the buildings and improvements thereon, situate in the Thirtieth and Thirty-sixth Wards of the City of Philadelphia, pursuant to Chapter 16-400 of The Philadelphia Code and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia to dispose of such properties for rehabilitation and/or improvement in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-400 of The Philadelphia Code.
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Adopted legislation authorizes the City’s Public Property Commissioner to transfer certain City-owned lots and buildings to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority without payment, with conditions under Chapter 16-400 of the Philadelphia Code.
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia, without consideration, deeds conveying conditional fee simple title to certain City-owned lots or pieces of ground with the buildings and improvements thereon, situate in the Thirtieth and Thirty-sixth Wards of the City of Philadelphia, pursuant to Chapter 16-400 of The Philadelphia Code and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia to dispose of such properties for rehabilitation and/or improvement in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-400 of The Philadelphia Code.
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This enacted ordinance changes Philadelphia’s official street plan in the area covered by City Plan No.
Authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 13-S by striking from the City Plan and vacating Lawrence street from Wharton street to Titan street and Leithgow street from Wharton street to Titan street; by revising the lines and grades of Reese street from Reed street to Wharton street and Titan street from Fifth street to Fourth street; by placing on the City Plan Earp street from Fifth street to relocated Leithgow street; by striking from the City Plan and vacating certain portions of Earp street from Fourth street to Fifth street; by revising the lines and grades of Lawrence and Leithgow streets from Reed street to former Earp street, all under certain terms and conditions, including the dedication free and clear of all encumbrances the beds of the proposed Earp street not previously dedicated and the unopened portions of Reese street, Lawrence street and Leithgow street.
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The enacted bill authorizes changes to the agreement governing the Philadelphia Gas Works (PGW) so the City may provide temporary financing for up to 72 months instead of 24 months, subject to required approvals.
Authorizing an amendment of the Philadelphia Facilities Management Corporation Agreement to extend the repayment period for temporary financing that the City may provide the Philadelphia Gas Works under certain terms and conditions, and authorizing the extension of the repayment date of a $45 million temporary advance previously made by the City pursuant to such Agreement.
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This enacted ordinance authorizes Philadelphia to continue issuing and selling up to $100 million in Gas Works revenue notes at any one time.
Authorizing, generally, the continued issuance and sale by the City of Philadelphia of Gas Works Revenue Notes of the City, prescribing the forms of notes and providing for their execution and payment, pledging certain revenues of the Gas Works as security, adopting a rate covenant and directing the imposition and collection of rates and charges sufficient to comply therewith, prescribing the conditions precedent to the issue of specific series of notes, including a resolution passed by the Bond Committee providing for establishment of credit support for notes, providing for designation of a fiscal agent and sinking fund depositary, providing for establishment of a sinking fund and its management, providing remedies upon default, and providing for amendments and modifications.
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The enacted ordinance authorizes Ralston House, the owner of 3615 Chestnut Street, to install, own, and maintain an underground electrical conduit and five pedestrian light posts in the public right-of-way along Chestnut Street.
Authorizing the Ralston House, owner of the property 3615 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104, to construct, own and maintain underground conduit and pedestrian light posts, fixtures and appurtenances in, on and under the public right-of-way of Chestnut street north of the north curb line of Chestnut street adjacent to the building 3615 Chestnut street, all under certain terms and conditions.
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The enacted ordinance authorizes Ralston House, the owner of 3615 Chestnut Street, to install, own, and maintain an underground electrical conduit and five pedestrian light posts in the public right-of-way along Chestnut Street.
Authorizing the Ralston House, owner of the property 3615 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104, to construct, own and maintain underground conduit and pedestrian light posts, fixtures and appurtenances in, on and under the public right-of-way of Chestnut street north of the north curb line of Chestnut street adjacent to the building 3615 Chestnut street, all under certain terms and conditions.
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The enacted bill authorizes Philadelphia’s Managing Director, or her designee, to enter into an agreement with Pennsylvania’s Department of Public Welfare for the City to administer HealthChoices Behavioral Health.
Authorizing the Managing Director, or her designee, to enter into an agreement on behalf of the City of Philadelphia with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, acting through its Department of Public Welfare, for the City to administer a managed care program under the name HealthChoices Behavioral Health under which behavioral mental health services will be provided to Philadelphia residents who are eligible for Medical Assistance; all under certain terms and conditions.
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This enacted change to Philadelphia’s Property Maintenance Code imposes a $75 Code Violation Notice on people licensed under the code who fail to notify the Department of required changes.
Amending Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code ("The Philadelphia Building Construction and Occupancy Code"), Subcode "PM" (The Philadelphia Property Maintenance Code), by amending Section PM-102.7 entitled "Penalties," to include provisions for the issuance of a Code Violation Notice (CVN) in a specific amount to persons who are licensed under this Section and fail to notify the Department of changes pursuant to the provisions of Section PM-102.6.3; all under certain terms and conditions.
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