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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Procedural actions actions from the March 20, 2007 meeting.
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Showing 1-10 of 10 actions from March 20, 2007
The adopted resolution proposes adding a section to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter stating that Philadelphia voters urge the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission to deny Philadelphia Gas Works’ 2006 request for a base rate increase.
Proposing an amendment to Article VIII, Chapter 5 of the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter, entitled "Referenda Approved by the Voters," by adding a new section providing that the citizens of Philadelphia urge the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission to deny the Philadelphia Gas Works' 2006 Request for a Base Rate Increase.
REPORTED FAVORABLY
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The adopted resolution proposes adding a section to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter stating that Philadelphia voters urge the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission to deny Philadelphia Gas Works’ 2006 request for a base rate increase.
Proposing an amendment to Article VIII, Chapter 5 of the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter, entitled "Referenda Approved by the Voters," by adding a new section providing that the citizens of Philadelphia urge the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission to deny the Philadelphia Gas Works' 2006 Request for a Base Rate Increase.
HEARING HELD
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The adopted resolution proposes adding a section to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter stating that Philadelphia voters urge the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission to deny Philadelphia Gas Works’ 2006 request for a base rate increase.
Proposing an amendment to Article VIII, Chapter 5 of the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter, entitled "Referenda Approved by the Voters," by adding a new section providing that the citizens of Philadelphia urge the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission to deny the Philadelphia Gas Works' 2006 Request for a Base Rate Increase.
HEARING NOTICES SENT
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This lapsed resolution would have approved the Mayor’s revised five-year financial plan for Philadelphia covering fiscal years 2008 through 2012, including proposed changes for fiscal year 2007.
Providing for the approval by the Council of the City of Philadelphia of a Revised Five Year Financial Plan for the City of Philadelphia covering Fiscal Years 2008 through 2012, and incorporating proposed changes with respect to Fiscal Year 2007, which is to be submitted by the Mayor to the Pennsylvania Intergovernmental Cooperation Authority (the "Authority") pursuant to the Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement, authorized by an ordinance of this Council approved by the Mayor on January 3, 1992 (Bill No. 1563-A), by and between the City and the Authority.
HEARING HELD
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The enacted bill provided for Philadelphia voters to vote on May 15, 2007, on a proposed Home Rule Charter amendment stating that city residents urge the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission to deny Philadelphia Gas Works’ 2006 request for a base rate increase.
Providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of an amendment to Article VIII, Chapter 5 of the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter, entitled "Referenda Approved by the Voters," by adding a new section providing that the citizens of Philadelphia urge the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission to deny the Philadelphia Gas Works' 2006 Request for a Base Rate Increase; 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.
HEARING HELD
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The enacted bill provided for Philadelphia voters to vote on May 15, 2007, on a proposed Home Rule Charter amendment stating that city residents urge the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission to deny Philadelphia Gas Works’ 2006 request for a base rate increase.
Providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of an amendment to Article VIII, Chapter 5 of the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter, entitled "Referenda Approved by the Voters," by adding a new section providing that the citizens of Philadelphia urge the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission to deny the Philadelphia Gas Works' 2006 Request for a Base Rate Increase; 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.
REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The enacted bill provided for Philadelphia voters to vote on May 15, 2007, on a proposed Home Rule Charter amendment stating that city residents urge the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission to deny Philadelphia Gas Works’ 2006 request for a base rate increase.
Providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of an amendment to Article VIII, Chapter 5 of the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter, entitled "Referenda Approved by the Voters," by adding a new section providing that the citizens of Philadelphia urge the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission to deny the Philadelphia Gas Works' 2006 Request for a Base Rate Increase; 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.
HEARING NOTICES SENT
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The enacted ordinance adopted Philadelphia’s operating budget for Fiscal Year 2008, beginning July 1, 2007.
Adopting the Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2008.
HEARING HELD
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted bill adopts Philadelphia’s Fiscal Year 2008 Capital Budget, totaling $2,135,520,000, for capital projects during July 1, 2007, through June 30, 2008.
To adopt a Fiscal 2008 Capital Budget.
HEARING HELD
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The City adopted a Capital Program covering Fiscal Years 2008 through 2013.
To adopt a Capital Program for the six Fiscal Years 2008-2013 inclusive.
HEARING HELD
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.