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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Council actions
Every non-roll-call council action we currently track from the May 26, 2005 meeting.
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Showing 181-198 of 199 actions from May 26, 2005
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.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
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.
Introduced
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
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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Other recorded action without a published tally.
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.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
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.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
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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Other recorded action without a published tally.
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.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This lapsed proposal would have authorized Philadelphia to issue up to $125 million in airport revenue bonds, plus certain issuance-related costs, to fund capital improvements to the airport system, including terminal and runway work.
Constituting the Fifth Supplemental Ordinance to the Amended and Restated General Airport Revenue Bond Ordinance; authorizing the Mayor, the City Controller and the City Solicitor, or a majority of them, to issue Airport Revenue Bonds, of the City of Philadelphia, in a maximum aggregate principal amount not to exceed one hundred twenty-five million dollars ($125,000,000) exclusive of certain items, and in the event the Airport Revenue Bonds are issued with such items, authorizing an increase in the aggregate principal amount of such Airport Revenue Bonds, so issued, by the amount of such items; setting forth the use of proceeds; determining the sufficiency of pledged Amounts Available for Debt Service; covenanting for the payment of interest and principal; authorizing the Bond Committee to take certain action with regard to the terms and conditions of the Airport Revenue Bonds and related agreements and the elections under the Amended and Restated General Airport Revenue Bond Ordinance...
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This lapsed proposal would have authorized Philadelphia to issue up to $125 million in airport revenue bonds, plus certain issuance-related costs, to fund capital improvements to the airport system, including terminal and runway work.
Constituting the Fifth Supplemental Ordinance to the Amended and Restated General Airport Revenue Bond Ordinance; authorizing the Mayor, the City Controller and the City Solicitor, or a majority of them, to issue Airport Revenue Bonds, of the City of Philadelphia, in a maximum aggregate principal amount not to exceed one hundred twenty-five million dollars ($125,000,000) exclusive of certain items, and in the event the Airport Revenue Bonds are issued with such items, authorizing an increase in the aggregate principal amount of such Airport Revenue Bonds, so issued, by the amount of such items; setting forth the use of proceeds; determining the sufficiency of pledged Amounts Available for Debt Service; covenanting for the payment of interest and principal; authorizing the Bond Committee to take certain action with regard to the terms and conditions of the Airport Revenue Bonds and related agreements and the elections under the Amended and Restated General Airport Revenue Bond Ordinance...
Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The lapsed bill would have changed the City Plan to vacate Race Street between Thirty-third and Thirty-fourth Streets.
Authorizing the revision of lines and grades on City Plan No. 44 by striking from the City Plan and vacating Race Street from Thirty-third Street to Thirty-fourth Street and reserving and placing on the City Plan a right-of-way for drainage purposes, water main purposes and public utility purposes, all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The lapsed bill would have changed the City Plan to vacate Race Street between Thirty-third and Thirty-fourth Streets.
Authorizing the revision of lines and grades on City Plan No. 44 by striking from the City Plan and vacating Race Street from Thirty-third Street to Thirty-fourth Street and reserving and placing on the City Plan a right-of-way for drainage purposes, water main purposes and public utility purposes, all under certain terms and conditions.
Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This lapsed bill would have changed the zoning designations for certain properties in the area bounded by Rittenhouse Street, 17th Street, Manning Street, and 18th Street.
To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Rittenhouse Street, 17th Street, Manning Street and 18th Street.
Introduced (By Request) and Referred·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This lapsed bill would have changed the zoning designations for certain properties in the area bounded by Rittenhouse Street, 17th Street, Manning Street, and 18th Street.
To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Rittenhouse Street, 17th Street, Manning Street and 18th Street.
Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This lapsed bill would have required any suite, box, or other space at a sports facility that the City could use or control through a contract to be leased to the highest responsible bidder.
Amending Title 17 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Contracts and Procurement," by providing that if any existing or new City contract grants the City the right to use or control the use of a suite, box, or other portion of a sports stadium, ballpark, arena, or other sports facility ("City suite"), such City suite must be leased by the City to the highest responsible bidder; all under certain terms and conditions.
Introduced·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This lapsed bill would have required any suite, box, or other space at a sports facility that the City could use or control through a contract to be leased to the highest responsible bidder.
Amending Title 17 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Contracts and Procurement," by providing that if any existing or new City contract grants the City the right to use or control the use of a suite, box, or other portion of a sports stadium, ballpark, arena, or other sports facility ("City suite"), such City suite must be leased by the City to the highest responsible bidder; all under certain terms and conditions.
Referred
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
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.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
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.
READ
Other recorded action without a published tally.
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.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.