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 September 14, 2006 meeting.
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This adopted resolution calls on the Pennsylvania General Assembly to amend Act 39 of 2005 so Philadelphia can continue regulating take-out beer sales.
Calling upon the Pennsylvania General Assembly to amend Act 39 of 2005 so that the City of Philadelphia can continue to play a vital role in regulating the sale of take-out beer within the City.
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Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution calling on the federal government to rebuild New Orleans’ levees so they can withstand Category 5 hurricanes.
Calling on the Federal Government to Rebuild New Orleans' Levees to Withstand Category 5 Hurricanes so that New Orleans' Residents and Businesses can be Confident and Secure in Making the Financial and Emotional Investment Necessary to Rebuild their Homes and Businesses.
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Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution calling on the federal government to rebuild New Orleans’ levees so they can withstand Category 5 hurricanes.
Calling on the Federal Government to Rebuild New Orleans' Levees to Withstand Category 5 Hurricanes so that New Orleans' Residents and Businesses can be Confident and Secure in Making the Financial and Emotional Investment Necessary to Rebuild their Homes and Businesses.
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Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution congratulating Gregory T.
Congratulating Gregory T. Burrell for his Recent Election as Corporate Secretary of the National Funeral Directors and Morticians Association.
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Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution congratulating Gregory T.
Congratulating Gregory T. Burrell for his Recent Election as Corporate Secretary of the National Funeral Directors and Morticians Association.
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This adopted resolution authorizes the Commissioner of Public Property to transfer, at no cost, conditional ownership of certain City-owned lots and buildings in Philadelphia’s Thirty-sixth Ward to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority.
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-sixth 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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This adopted resolution authorizes the Commissioner of Public Property to transfer, at no cost, conditional ownership of certain City-owned lots and buildings in Philadelphia’s Thirty-sixth Ward to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority.
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-sixth 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 Commissioner of Public Property to transfer certain City-owned vacant properties in the Sixth, Twenty-fourth, and Twenty-seventh Wards to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority at no cost.
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 Sixth, Twenty-fourth, Twenty-seventh 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 certain City-owned vacant properties in the Sixth, Twenty-fourth, and Twenty-seventh Wards to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority at no cost.
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 Sixth, Twenty-fourth, Twenty-seventh 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 adopted a resolution recognizing John Bucci, his family, and John's Roast Pork for receiving the 2006 James Beard Foundation Mid-Atlantic America's Classic Award.
Recognizing John Bucci and his family, owners of John's Roast Pork, for winning the prestigious 2006 James Beard Foundation Mid-Atlantic America's Classic Award.
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Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing John Bucci, his family, and John's Roast Pork for receiving the 2006 James Beard Foundation Mid-Atlantic America's Classic Award.
Recognizing John Bucci and his family, owners of John's Roast Pork, for winning the prestigious 2006 James Beard Foundation Mid-Atlantic America's Classic Award.
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The adopted resolution authorizes City Council to retain outside lawyers and begin legal proceedings on behalf of Philadelphia if Pennsylvania enacts legislation removing the City’s zoning authority over gaming facilities.
Authorizing City Council to retain outside counsel to commence legal proceedings on behalf of the City of Philadelphia if the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania enacts legislation that would pre-empt any and all of the City's zoning control as it relates to gaming facilities.
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The adopted resolution authorizes City Council to retain outside lawyers and begin legal proceedings on behalf of Philadelphia if Pennsylvania enacts legislation removing the City’s zoning authority over gaming facilities.
Authorizing City Council to retain outside counsel to commence legal proceedings on behalf of the City of Philadelphia if the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania enacts legislation that would pre-empt any and all of the City's zoning control as it relates to gaming facilities.
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The adopted resolution proposes amending the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to require civil service rules to give qualified children of Philadelphia firefighters and police officers who were killed or died in the line of duty a preference in entrance examinations.
Proposing an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to provide for a preference in civil service regulations for children of firefighters and police officers who were killed or who died in the line of duty, and providing for the submission of the amendment to the electors of Philadelphia.
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The adopted resolution proposes amending the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to require civil service rules to give qualified children of Philadelphia firefighters and police officers who were killed or died in the line of duty a preference in entrance examinations.
Proposing an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to provide for a preference in civil service regulations for children of firefighters and police officers who were killed or who died in the line of duty, and providing for the submission of the amendment to the electors of Philadelphia.
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This enacted ordinance authorizes the City to revise the City Plan and vacate Ranstead Street from 15th Street eastward about 125 feet to a dead end.
Authorizing and directing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 307 by striking from the City Plan and vacating Ranstead Street from 15th Street eastwardly approximately 125' to a dead end, all under certain terms and conditions.
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The enacted bill placed a proposed Philadelphia Home Rule Charter amendment on the November 7, 2006 ballot.
Providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of the proposal set forth in a Resolution approved by Council proposing amendment of the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter relating to a preference in civil service regulations for children of firefighters or police officers who were killed or who died in the line of duty; fixing the date of a special election for such purpose; prescribing the form of ballot question to be voted on; and authorizing the appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special election.
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This enacted measure amends Philadelphia’s Deferred Retirement Option Plan (DROP).
Amending Section 22-310 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Deferred Retirement Option Plan (DROP)," by providing an extraordinary extension for purposes of enhancing public safety for participants in the DROP program who are public safety employees, under certain terms and conditions.
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