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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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Other actions actions from the December 18, 2003 meeting.
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This communication, placed on file, records the mayor’s disapproval of Bill 030714.
December 18, 2003 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF PHILADELPHIA: I am herewith returning to you as disapproved Bill Number 030714, which shifts primary responsibility for the repair of sidewalks from the adjacent property owner to the City, changes the process governing the grading, paving, repaving, or repair of, and revises the assessment of property owners for the costs of such work. It does so by capping at 30% the adjacent property owner's liability for the cost of sidewalk repair. While I recognize that deteriorating sidewalks are, indeed, a problem for many property owners in the City, I cannot support this bill. This bill eliminates the City's ability to compel property owners to repair their sidewalks and instead, creates for the City primary liability for sidewalk repair. Thus, the City becomes responsible for every slip and fall case and twisted ankle that might results from inadequate sidewalk repair. Currently, those costs are born by prope...
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This communication concerns Mayor John F.
December 18, 2003 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF PHILADELPHIA: I am herewith returning to you as disapproved Bill Number 030686, which would amend Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Zoning and Planning,' by amending Chapter 14-1200 entitled "Reserved' by adding a new Chapter 14-1200 entitled 'Pending Public Acquisition District,' by establishing certain restrictions on land sought for acquisition by the City. The intent of the legislation is to preserve the City's budgetary and financial interests when the City announces that it is seeking to acquire and develop property for a public purpose by discouraging improvements to a specific property that could result in an improper inflation in value. However, Bill 030686 could have significant, unforeseen, or negative consequences. I therefore cannot support this legislation in its current form. The legislation would require enactment of "zoning overlay" designating an area as a "Pending Pu...
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This communication states that Mayor John F.
December 18, 2003 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF PHILADELPHIA: I am herewith returning to you as disapproved Bill Number 030562, which would establish local campaign contribution limits for candidates for Mayor or City Council, cap the total amount of money a candidate may receive from political committees during off-years, and allow a candidate to pledge to limit total campaign expenditures per election. I cannot stress strongly enough that my Administration supports comprehensive, meaningful and effective campaign finance reform. It is impossible not to be conscious of the cynicism in our electorate about the power of money in politics and the overall cost of elections. Unfortunately, this bill will not reduce the cost of local elections and it is rife with consequences that will do little to advance the public's faith in elected officials. To efficiently address the complex challenge of campaign finance reform, Council and the Mayor tog...
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This communication is recorded with a status of placed on file.
Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill Nos. 030642, 030671, 030672, 030683, 030684, 030685, 030687, 030688, 030689, 030691, 030692, 030693, 030694, 030696, 030697, 030711, 030712, 030713, 030715, 030716, 030719 and 030720, which were passed by Council on December 4, 2003, were signed by the Mayor on December 18, 2003.
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City Council adopted a resolution approving a redevelopment contract and related rules for five parcels in the Model Cities Urban Renewal Area, at 1701, 1739, 1812, 1844, and 1846 West Thompson Street.
Approving the redevelopment contract and disposition supplement of the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Model Cities Urban Renewal Area, designated as Parcel Nos. 424, 425, 426, 427 & 428 also sometimes identified by respective house numbers and street addresses for Parcel No. 424 as 1701 West Thompson street, for Parcel No. 425 as 1739 West Thompson street, for Parcel No. 426 as 1812 West Thompson street, for Parcel No. 427 as 1844 West Thompson street and for Parcel No. 428 as 1846 West Thompson street; and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with Board of Directors of City Trusts and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract and disposition supplement.
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City Council adopted a resolution approving a redevelopment contract and related rules for five parcels in the Model Cities Urban Renewal Area, at 1701, 1739, 1812, 1844, and 1846 West Thompson Street.
Approving the redevelopment contract and disposition supplement of the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Model Cities Urban Renewal Area, designated as Parcel Nos. 424, 425, 426, 427 & 428 also sometimes identified by respective house numbers and street addresses for Parcel No. 424 as 1701 West Thompson street, for Parcel No. 425 as 1739 West Thompson street, for Parcel No. 426 as 1812 West Thompson street, for Parcel No. 427 as 1844 West Thompson street and for Parcel No. 428 as 1846 West Thompson street; and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with Board of Directors of City Trusts and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract and disposition supplement.
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The adopted resolution authorizes the City’s Commissioner of Public Property to transfer certain City-owned lots, buildings, and improvements in the Eighteenth, Twentieth, Thirty-seventh, and Forty-third Wards to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority without payment.
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 Eighteenth, Twentieth, Thirty-seventh & Forty-third 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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The adopted resolution authorizes the City’s Commissioner of Public Property to transfer certain City-owned lots, buildings, and improvements in the Eighteenth, Twentieth, Thirty-seventh, and Forty-third Wards to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority without payment.
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 Eighteenth, Twentieth, Thirty-seventh & Forty-third 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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Philadelphia City Council enacted a resolution also naming the 1100 block of Filbert Street “Harry Ochs Way.” The honorary name recognizes Harry G.
Also naming the 1100 block of Filbert Street as "Harry Ochs Way," in honor of longtime Reading Terminal Market merchant Harry G. Ochs Jr.
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Philadelphia City Council enacted a resolution also naming the 1100 block of Filbert Street “Harry Ochs Way.” The honorary name recognizes Harry G.
Also naming the 1100 block of Filbert Street as "Harry Ochs Way," in honor of longtime Reading Terminal Market merchant Harry G. Ochs Jr.
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City Council adopted a resolution allowing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to use Neighborhood Transformation Initiative bond proceeds to acquire the properties listed in Exhibit A.
Authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to use NTI bond proceeds to acquire certain properties, under certain terms and conditions.
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City Council adopted a resolution allowing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to use Neighborhood Transformation Initiative bond proceeds to acquire the properties listed in Exhibit A.
Authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to use NTI bond proceeds to acquire certain properties, under certain terms and conditions.
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Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing Nora Castañeda, president of Venezuela’s Women’s Development Bank (Banmujer), for her work supporting women and poor communities.
Recognizing the central role of Nora Castañeda, President of the Women's Development Bank of Venezuela (Banmujer), in guaranteeing the rights of women and the poor in Venezuela, as a model for a caring economy for Philadelphia and beyond.
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Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing Nora Castañeda, president of Venezuela’s Women’s Development Bank (Banmujer), for her work supporting women and poor communities.
Recognizing the central role of Nora Castañeda, President of the Women's Development Bank of Venezuela (Banmujer), in guaranteeing the rights of women and the poor in Venezuela, as a model for a caring economy for Philadelphia and beyond.
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The adopted resolution authorizes the City’s Commissioner of Public Property to transfer conditional ownership of 6001 Haverford Avenue, a City-owned property in the Thirty-fourth Ward, to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority without payment.
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 Thirty-fourth Ward 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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The adopted resolution authorizes the City’s Commissioner of Public Property to transfer conditional ownership of 6001 Haverford Avenue, a City-owned property in the Thirty-fourth Ward, to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority without payment.
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 Thirty-fourth Ward 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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Philadelphia City Council enacted a resolution commending Bernard A.
Commending Mr. Bernard A. Guet for his service as President of the Greater Philadelphia Hotel Association and for his leadership in the hospitality community.
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Philadelphia City Council enacted a resolution commending Bernard A.
Commending Mr. Bernard A. Guet for his service as President of the Greater Philadelphia Hotel Association and for his leadership in the hospitality community.
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