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 April 6, 2006 meeting.
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Showing 73-90 of 109 actions from April 6, 2006
The enacted bill amended a 1999 ordinance involving the proposed conveyance of premises at 1823-35 Callowhill Street to the Redevelopment Authority of Philadelphia.
Amending Bill No. 990728, approved December 6, 1999, entitled "An Ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to convey to the Redevelopment Authority of Philadelphia certain premises located at 1823-35 Callowhill street, and authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to enter into or execute such other instruments as may be necessary or desirable to effectuate the provisions of this Ordinance; all under certain terms and conditions," by extending the time for compliance with the conditions until December 31, 2006.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The enacted ordinance authorizes the Commissioner of Public Property to transfer, for a nominal payment, three adjacent parcels and their buildings at 105, 107, and 109 Reed Street to the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development.
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development a deed for nominal consideration conveying fee simple title to three adjacent parcels, situate 105-09 Reed Street in the City of Philadelphia, with the buildings and improvements thereon, for further conveyance at fair market value.
ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The enacted ordinance authorizes the Commissioner of Public Property to transfer, for a nominal payment, three adjacent parcels and their buildings at 105, 107, and 109 Reed Street to the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development.
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development a deed for nominal consideration conveying fee simple title to three adjacent parcels, situate 105-09 Reed Street in the City of Philadelphia, with the buildings and improvements thereon, for further conveyance at fair market value.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The enacted ordinance authorizes the Commissioner of Public Property to transfer, for a nominal payment, three adjacent parcels and their buildings at 105, 107, and 109 Reed Street to the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development.
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development a deed for nominal consideration conveying fee simple title to three adjacent parcels, situate 105-09 Reed Street in the City of Philadelphia, with the buildings and improvements thereon, for further conveyance at fair market value.
ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted bill extended through June 30, 2006 the expiration date of a prohibition on demolishing buildings or other structures in an area bounded by Locust Street, Fifth Street, Washington Street, and the Delaware River.
Amending Bill No. 040369 (which became law June 21, 2004), as amended, entitled "An Ordinance amending Chapter 14-1600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Miscellaneous,' by adding a new section prohibiting the demolition of buildings or other structures located within the area bounded on the north by the south side of Locust Street, on the west by the east side of Fifth Street, on the south by the north side of Washington street, and on the east by the Delaware River, and providing that such prohibition shall expire after a specified period of time, all under certain terms and conditions," by further extending its expiration date.
SIGNED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
The enacted bill changes the boundaries of Philadelphia’s North Delaware Avenue Special District Controls.
Amending Section 14-1624 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "North Delaware Avenue Special District Controls," by changing the district boundaries to the area generally bounded by the south street line of Spring Garden street on the south, the west bank of the Delaware River on the east, the north street line of Lehigh avenue on the north and the east street line of 5th street on the west.
SIGNED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
The enacted ordinance authorizes the Board of Surveyors to revise part of City Plan No.
Authorizing and directing the revision of lines on a portion of City Plan No. 143 bounded by Arch Street, Conestoga Street, Market Street and 56th Street by striking from the City Plan and abandoning two certain rights-of-way, under certain terms and conditions.
SIGNED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This enacted ordinance changes the zoning designations for certain land within an area bounded by I-95, Island Avenue, and the County Line, also known as Philadelphia International Airport.
To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by I-95 Expressway, Island Avenue and the County Line also known as the Philadelphia International Airport.
SIGNED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This enacted ordinance amended Philadelphia’s Business Privilege Tax rules to exclude certain receipts from the tax calculation.
Amending Chapter 19-2600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Business Privilege Taxes," by adding a new exception from the definition of "Receipts" under certain terms and conditions.
HEARING HELD
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted ordinance amended Philadelphia’s Business Privilege Tax rules to exclude certain receipts from the tax calculation.
Amending Chapter 19-2600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Business Privilege Taxes," by adding a new exception from the definition of "Receipts" under certain terms and conditions.
RECESSED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This enacted ordinance authorizes Philadelphia’s Commissioner of Public Property to acquire about 2.75 acres at 3000 and 3030 E.
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to acquire fee simple title to, and all other real property interests in, approximately 2.75 acres of real estate known as 3000 and 3030 E. Castor Avenue, under certain terms and conditions.
ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted ordinance authorizes Philadelphia’s Commissioner of Public Property to acquire about 2.75 acres at 3000 and 3030 E.
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to acquire fee simple title to, and all other real property interests in, approximately 2.75 acres of real estate known as 3000 and 3030 E. Castor Avenue, under certain terms and conditions.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This enacted ordinance authorizes Philadelphia’s Commissioner of Public Property to acquire about 2.75 acres at 3000 and 3030 E.
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to acquire fee simple title to, and all other real property interests in, approximately 2.75 acres of real estate known as 3000 and 3030 E. Castor Avenue, under certain terms and conditions.
ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The enacted bill further authorizes the Board of Education of the School District of Philadelphia to impose a tax for general school purposes on the use or occupancy of real estate for business, trade, professional, commercial, or industrial activities.
Amending Chapter 19-1800 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "School Tax Authorization," by amending Section 19-1806, entitled "Authorization of Realty Use and Occupancy Tax," to further authorize the Board of Education of the School District of Philadelphia to impose a tax on the use or occupancy of real estate within the School District of Philadelphia.
RECESSED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
The enacted bill further authorizes the Board of Education of the School District of Philadelphia to impose a tax for general school purposes on the use or occupancy of real estate for business, trade, professional, commercial, or industrial activities.
Amending Chapter 19-1800 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "School Tax Authorization," by amending Section 19-1806, entitled "Authorization of Realty Use and Occupancy Tax," to further authorize the Board of Education of the School District of Philadelphia to impose a tax on the use or occupancy of real estate within the School District of Philadelphia.
HEARING HELD
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The enacted ordinance amends Philadelphia’s Wage and Net Profits Tax chapter by deleting certain special tax provisions, definitions, and tax rates.
Amending Chapter 19-1500 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Wage and Net Profits Tax," by deleting certain special tax provisions and related definitions and rates, all under certain terms and conditions.
RECESSED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
The enacted ordinance amends Philadelphia’s Wage and Net Profits Tax chapter by deleting certain special tax provisions, definitions, and tax rates.
Amending Chapter 19-1500 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Wage and Net Profits Tax," by deleting certain special tax provisions and related definitions and rates, all under certain terms and conditions.
HEARING HELD
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The enacted bill amended Philadelphia’s business privilege tax rates by reducing the tax on business receipts and net income calculations for certain tax years and afterward.
Amending Section 19-2604 of The Philadelphia Code, relating to tax rates, credits and alternative tax computation for the business privilege tax, by reducing certain tax rates, under certain terms and conditions.
RECESSED
Other recorded action without a published tally.