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 March 31, 2005 meeting.
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Showing 1-18 of 48 actions from March 31, 2005
This enacted bill provided for a May 17, 2005 special election on a proposed Philadelphia Home Rule Charter amendment concerning the City’s ability to adopt constitutionally lawful measures to prevent and reduce gun violence.
Providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter creating a new Chapter 5 entitled "Referenda Approved By The Voters" in Article VIII, Provisions of General Application, and creating a new Section 8-500 entitled "Home Rule Power to Prevent and Reduce Gun Violence" calling on the Pennsylvania General Assembly and the Governor to pass legislation that will permit Philadelphia to enact constitutionally lawful legislation to prevent and reduce gun violence; fixing the date of a special election for such purpose; prescribing the form of ballot questions to be voted on; and authorizing the appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special election.
SIGNED
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This enacted ordinance changes how the City calculates the net profits tax credit for taxpayers who receive a credit against net income tax for contributions to community development corporations carrying out economic development activities in Philadelphia.
Amending Chapter 19-1500 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Wage and Net Profits Tax," by providing for the calculation of the credit against net profits tax based upon net income tax liability, where a credit is received against net income tax for contributions to community development corporations undertaking economic development activities within the City of Philadelphia; all under certain terms and conditions.
SIGNED
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This communication transmits a proposed resolution about a redevelopment contract and disposition supplement for Parcels 30 and 31 in the 44th and Aspen Urban Renewal Area, at 703–705 and 725–727 North 44th Street.
Transmitting a resolution 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 44th and Aspen Urban Renewal Area designated as Parcel Nos. 30 & 31 also sometimes identified by house number and street address for Parcel No.30 as 703-705 North Forty-fourth street. and for Parcel No. 31 as 725-727 North Forty-fourth street; authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with Philadelphia Housing Authority and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract and disposition supplement, accompanied by an explanatory letter from the Executive Director of the Redevelopment Authority.
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This communication is recorded with a status of placed on file.
Transmitting a bill approving the twelfth amendment of the redevelopment proposal for the Mantua Urban Renewal Area, being the area beginning at the intersection of Fortieth street and Spring Garden street, including the ninth amendment to the urban renewal plan and the relocation plan, as amended, which provides, inter alia, for the additional land acquisition of approximately forty three ( 43 ) properties for residential and related uses; the provision of certain relocation services, as required by law and declaring that condemnation is not imminent with respect to the Project, accompanied by an explanatory letter from the Executive Director of the Redevelopment Authority.
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This communication is recorded with a status of placed on file.
Transmitting a bill dissolving the 1600 North Broad Tax Increment Financing District and creating the Avenue North Tax Increment Financing District, being the approximately three-acre site at 1600-36 North Broad Street generally bounded by Cecil B. Moore Avenue on the north, Broad Street on the east, Oxford Street on the south, and Carlisle Street on the west., 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 offices of the City to execute documents and do all things necessary to carry out the intent of this Ordinance, accompanied by an explanatory letter from the Director of Commerce.
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This communication transmits a proposed bill that would amend Philadelphia’s zoning rules for L-2 Limited Industrial Districts.
Transmitting a bill amending Title 14 of the Philadelphia Code, relating to "Zoning and Planning", by amending Chapter 14-500, entitled "Industrial Districts", by amending Chapter 14-504, entitled "L-2" Limited Industrial District", by modifying the conditions under which certain uses are permitted, under certain terms and conditions, accompanied by an explanatory letter from the Director of Commerce.
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This communication transmits a proposed bill that would increase the allowed height of front-lot-line fences for certain properties in residential districts.
Transmitting a bill amending Title 14 of the Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by increasing the permissible height for fences located on the front lot line of certain properties in residential districts; and by permitting certain architectural embellishments on fences; all under certain terms and conditions, accompanied by an explanatory letter from the Commissioner of Licenses and Inspections.
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This communication is recorded with a status of placed on file.
Transmitting a resolution approving the redevelopment contract and idsposition supplement of the Redeveloopment authority of the City of Philadelphia for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the New Kensington - Fishtown Urban Renewal Area, designated as Parcel No. 69 also sometimes identifed by respective house number and street address as 1530 E. Palmer Street; authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with Theresa Alicea and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract and disposition supplement, accompanied by an explanatory letter from the Executive Director of the Redevelopment Authority.
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This communication, which was placed on file, transmitted a proposed resolution concerning the redevelopment and urban renewal of Parcel No.
Transmitting a resolution 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 New Kensington - Fishtown Urban Renewal Area, designated as Parcel No. 89 also sometimes identified by respective house number and street address as 2651-2653 East Albert street; authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with Patricia A. Schroeder and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract and disposition supplement, accompanied by an explanatory letter from the Executive Director of the Redevelopment Authority.
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This communication transmitted a proposed resolution concerning a redevelopment contract and disposition supplement for seven parcels in the Fairhill-St.
Transmitting a resolution 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 Fairhill-St. Hugh Urban Renewal Area, designated as Parcel Nos. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 & 7 also sometimes identified by house numbers and street addresses for Parcel No. 1 as 3438 North Second street, for Parcel No. 2 as 3443-3447 North Lee street, for Parcel No. 3 as 3452-3454 North Lee street, for Parcel No. 4 as 3453 North Lee street, for Parcel No. 5 as 3431 North Lee street, for Parcel No. 6 as 120 East Tioga street and for Parcel No. 7 as 132-1324 East Tioga street, and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with The Office of Community Development Archdiocese of Philadelphia and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract and disposition supplement, accompanied by an explanatory letter from the Executive ...
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This communication, placed on file, concerns a proposed resolution about a redevelopment contract and property disposition for Parcel No.
Transmitting a resolution 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 44th and Aspen Urban Renewal Area designated as Parcel No. 29 also sometimes identified by house number and street address as 887 June street; authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with Philadelphia Housing Authority and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract and disposition supplement, accompanied by an explanatory letter from the Executive Director of the Redevelopment Authority.
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This communication transmitted a proposed resolution concerning the redevelopment and urban renewal of Parcel No.
Transmitting a resolution 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 44th and Aspen Urban Renewal Area designated as Parcel No. 32 also sometimes identified by house number and street address as 4225 Haverford avenue; authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with Aspen Housing II, L.P. and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract and disposition supplement, accompanied by an explanatory letter from the Executive Director of the Redevelopment Authority.
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This communication is recorded with a status of placed on file.
Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill Nos. 050064, 050107 and 040133-A which was passed by Council on March 17, 2005, was signed by the Mayor on March 31, 2005.
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Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing and honoring Ronica Licciardello as Miss Philadelphia 2005.
Recognizing, honoring, and celebrating Ronica Licciardello, Miss Philadelphia 2005-for her talents and well-rounded persona that earned her the title Miss Philadelphia 2005 - and wishing her well in the Miss Pennsylvania 2005 Pageant.
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Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing and honoring Ronica Licciardello as Miss Philadelphia 2005.
Recognizing, honoring, and celebrating Ronica Licciardello, Miss Philadelphia 2005-for her talents and well-rounded persona that earned her the title Miss Philadelphia 2005 - and wishing her well in the Miss Pennsylvania 2005 Pageant.
ADOPTED
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This adopted resolution recognizes, honors, celebrates, and thanks David Auspitz and his family, who owned and operated Famous 4th Street Deli for four generations and 82 years.
Recognizing, honoring, celebrating, and thanking David Auspitz and his family, owners of Famous 4th Street Deli The Accommodation of Choice for: Election Day Socializing and Strategies, Business Deals and Union Activities, Journalists and Journalese and the Generality of Local Celebrities after four generations and 82 years of commitment to the City of Philadelphia.
ADOPTED
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This adopted resolution recognizes, honors, celebrates, and thanks David Auspitz and his family, who owned and operated Famous 4th Street Deli for four generations and 82 years.
Recognizing, honoring, celebrating, and thanking David Auspitz and his family, owners of Famous 4th Street Deli The Accommodation of Choice for: Election Day Socializing and Strategies, Business Deals and Union Activities, Journalists and Journalese and the Generality of Local Celebrities after four generations and 82 years of commitment to the City of Philadelphia.
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The adopted resolution designated April 2005 as “Chastity Awareness Month” in Philadelphia.
Proclaiming April as "Chastity Awareness Month."
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