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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 May 26, 2005 meeting.
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This communication is recorded with a status of placed on file.
Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill Nos. 050062 and 050234, which were passed by Council on May 12, 2005, were signed by the Mayor on May 26, 2005.
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This adopted resolution also names Cumberland Street between 10th and 11th Streets “Elner Dawkins Way.” It honors Elner Dawkins for her service to the Fairhill Homes community and her support of neighborhood programs for children and adults.
Also naming Cumberland Street between 10th and 11th Street "Elner Dawkins Way."
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This adopted resolution also names Cumberland Street between 10th and 11th Streets “Elner Dawkins Way.” It honors Elner Dawkins for her service to the Fairhill Homes community and her support of neighborhood programs for children and adults.
Also naming Cumberland Street between 10th and 11th Street "Elner Dawkins Way."
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This adopted resolution authorizes City Council’s Committees on Labor and Civil Service and Public Safety to hold public hearings and investigate the reemployment rights of City employees returning from active duty in the National Guard or Reserve.
Authorizing City Council's Committee on Labor and Civil Service and the Committee on Public Safety to hold public hearings to make inquiries and investigations relating to the reemployment rights of City employees who return from active duty in the National Guard and Reserve Components of the Armed Forces of the United States.
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Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution also naming the 300 block of South Juniper Street “Elton’s Way.” The designation honors singer Sir Elton John for his humanitarian work and efforts to fight HIV/AIDS.
Also naming the 300 block of South Juniper Street as "Elton's Way," in honor of singer Sir Elton John for his humanitarian efforts and his dedication to battling HIV/AIDS.
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Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution also naming the 300 block of South Juniper Street “Elton’s Way.” The designation honors singer Sir Elton John for his humanitarian work and efforts to fight HIV/AIDS.
Also naming the 300 block of South Juniper Street as "Elton's Way," in honor of singer Sir Elton John for his humanitarian efforts and his dedication to battling HIV/AIDS.
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This adopted resolution recognizes and honors June 4 through June 12 as Philippine Independence Week in Philadelphia.
Recognizing and honoring the week of June 4th through June 12th as Philippine Independence Week.
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This adopted resolution recognizes and honors June 4 through June 12 as Philippine Independence Week in Philadelphia.
Recognizing and honoring the week of June 4th through June 12th as Philippine Independence Week.
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The adopted resolution authorizes City Council’s Committee on Law and Government to hold public hearings about the possible benefits of creating an online database with information about companies that do business with Philadelphia.
Authorizing Council's Committee on Law and Government to conduct hearings to explore the benefits of creating a computerized database containing information on companies doing business with the City.
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The adopted resolution proclaimed May 30, 2005, as a citywide day to participate in the National Moment of Remembrance for Memorial Day.
The National Moment of Remembrance.
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The adopted resolution proclaimed May 30, 2005, as a citywide day to participate in the National Moment of Remembrance for Memorial Day.
The National Moment of Remembrance.
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The adopted resolution authorizes the Commissioner of Public Property to transfer conditional ownership of certain City-owned lots and buildings in the Seventh, Nineteenth, and Twenty-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 Seventh, Nineteenth & Twenty-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 Commissioner of Public Property to transfer conditional ownership of certain City-owned lots and buildings in the Seventh, Nineteenth, and Twenty-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 Seventh, Nineteenth & Twenty-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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City Council adopted a resolution approving a redevelopment contract and related development rules for four parcels in the Mantua Urban Renewal Area: 600–618 North 34th Street, 3403–3413 Haverford Avenue, 3408 Mount Vernon Street, and 3424–3432 Mount Vernon 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 Mantua Urban Renewal Area, designated as Parcel Nos. 153, 200, 201 & 202 and also sometimes identified by house numbers and street addresses for Parcel No. 153 as 600-618 North Thirty-fourth street, for Parcel No. 200 as 3403-3413 Haverford avenue, for Parcel No. 201 as 3408 Mount Vernon street and Parcel No. 202 as 3424-3432 Mount Vernon street and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with Presby Homes and Services, Inc. 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 development rules for four parcels in the Mantua Urban Renewal Area: 600–618 North 34th Street, 3403–3413 Haverford Avenue, 3408 Mount Vernon Street, and 3424–3432 Mount Vernon 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 Mantua Urban Renewal Area, designated as Parcel Nos. 153, 200, 201 & 202 and also sometimes identified by house numbers and street addresses for Parcel No. 153 as 600-618 North Thirty-fourth street, for Parcel No. 200 as 3403-3413 Haverford avenue, for Parcel No. 201 as 3408 Mount Vernon street and Parcel No. 202 as 3424-3432 Mount Vernon street and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with Presby Homes and Services, Inc. to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract and disposition supplement.
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The adopted resolution states that City Council intends not to approve debt issuance by the City or other city-related agencies unless bonds and the professionals involved are selected through a transparent process that seeks qualified firms at competitive prices.
Memorializing Council's intent not to authorize the issuance of debt by the City or any other agency unless the sale of bonds and the selection of bond firms and professionals is conducted under a transparent process that seeks the selection of the most qualified firms and professionals at the best possible prices.
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The adopted resolution states that City Council intends not to approve debt issuance by the City or other city-related agencies unless bonds and the professionals involved are selected through a transparent process that seeks qualified firms at competitive prices.
Memorializing Council's intent not to authorize the issuance of debt by the City or any other agency unless the sale of bonds and the selection of bond firms and professionals is conducted under a transparent process that seeks the selection of the most qualified firms and professionals at the best possible prices.
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This adopted resolution proposes an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter and provides for submitting it to Philadelphia voters.
Proposing an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter relating to City leases, contracts, concessions and the provision of financial assistance, and providing for the submission of the amendment of the electors of Philadelphia.
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