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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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Procedural actions actions from the April 9, 2008 meeting.

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Showing 1-18 of 29 actions from April 9, 2008

Procedural2008-04-09
Bill 080245

The lapsed bill would have renamed Robin Hood Dell East, located at Ridge Avenue and Huntingdon Drive, as the Georgie Woods Entertainment Center.

Naming and designating the "Robin Hood Dell East" located at Ridge Avenue and Huntingdon Drive as the "Georgie Woods Entertainment Center."

HEARING HELD

Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.

Procedural2008-04-09
Bill 080245

The lapsed bill would have renamed Robin Hood Dell East, located at Ridge Avenue and Huntingdon Drive, as the Georgie Woods Entertainment Center.

Naming and designating the "Robin Hood Dell East" located at Ridge Avenue and Huntingdon Drive as the "Georgie Woods Entertainment Center."

HEARING NOTICES SENT

Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.

Procedural2008-04-09
Bill 080209

The withdrawn bill would have authorized Philadelphia’s Commissioner of Public Property to transfer the City’s interest in specified properties near North Front, Wildey, Leopard, and Richmond Streets—including 1101-19 and 1043-47 North Front Street—to the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development for nominal consideration.

Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property on behalf of the City of Philadelphia to transfer to the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development, for nominal consideration, some or all of the City's interest in certain parcels of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon, located in an area bounded by North Front Street, Wildey Street, Leopard Street and Richmond Street; certain parcels of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon, known as 1101-19 North Front Street, located on the east side of North Front street; and certain parcels of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon, known as 1043-47 North Front Street, located on the east side of North Front Street, for further conveyance.

REPORTED FAVORABLY

Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.

Procedural2008-04-09
Bill 080209

The withdrawn bill would have authorized Philadelphia’s Commissioner of Public Property to transfer the City’s interest in specified properties near North Front, Wildey, Leopard, and Richmond Streets—including 1101-19 and 1043-47 North Front Street—to the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development for nominal consideration.

Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property on behalf of the City of Philadelphia to transfer to the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development, for nominal consideration, some or all of the City's interest in certain parcels of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon, located in an area bounded by North Front Street, Wildey Street, Leopard Street and Richmond Street; certain parcels of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon, known as 1101-19 North Front Street, located on the east side of North Front street; and certain parcels of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon, known as 1043-47 North Front Street, located on the east side of North Front Street, for further conveyance.

HEARING HELD

Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.

Procedural2008-04-09
Bill 080209

The withdrawn bill would have authorized Philadelphia’s Commissioner of Public Property to transfer the City’s interest in specified properties near North Front, Wildey, Leopard, and Richmond Streets—including 1101-19 and 1043-47 North Front Street—to the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development for nominal consideration.

Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property on behalf of the City of Philadelphia to transfer to the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development, for nominal consideration, some or all of the City's interest in certain parcels of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon, located in an area bounded by North Front Street, Wildey Street, Leopard Street and Richmond Street; certain parcels of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon, known as 1101-19 North Front Street, located on the east side of North Front street; and certain parcels of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon, known as 1043-47 North Front Street, located on the east side of North Front Street, for further conveyance.

HEARING NOTICES SENT

Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.

Procedural2008-04-09
Bill 080208

The enacted ordinance authorizes the City’s Commissioner of Public Property to transfer 4301 Tacony Street, including its buildings and improvements, to the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development for a nominal amount.

Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property on behalf of the City of Philadelphia to transfer to the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development, for nominal consideration, a certain parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon, known as 4301 Tacony Street, for further conveyance.

HEARING HELD

Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.

Procedural2008-04-09
Bill 080208

The enacted ordinance authorizes the City’s Commissioner of Public Property to transfer 4301 Tacony Street, including its buildings and improvements, to the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development for a nominal amount.

Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property on behalf of the City of Philadelphia to transfer to the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development, for nominal consideration, a certain parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon, known as 4301 Tacony Street, for further conveyance.

REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED

Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.

Procedural2008-04-09
Bill 080208

The enacted ordinance authorizes the City’s Commissioner of Public Property to transfer 4301 Tacony Street, including its buildings and improvements, to the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development for a nominal amount.

Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property on behalf of the City of Philadelphia to transfer to the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development, for nominal consideration, a certain parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon, known as 4301 Tacony Street, for further conveyance.

HEARING NOTICES SENT

Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.

Procedural2008-04-09
Bill 080206

The enacted ordinance authorizes the City’s Commissioner of Public Property to transfer the land and buildings at 815 East Washington Lane to the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development for a nominal payment.

Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property on behalf of the City of Philadelphia to transfer to the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development, for nominal consideration, a certain parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon, known as 815 East Washington Lane, for further conveyance.

HEARING HELD

Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.

Procedural2008-04-09
Bill 080206

The enacted ordinance authorizes the City’s Commissioner of Public Property to transfer the land and buildings at 815 East Washington Lane to the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development for a nominal payment.

Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property on behalf of the City of Philadelphia to transfer to the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development, for nominal consideration, a certain parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon, known as 815 East Washington Lane, for further conveyance.

REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED

Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.

Procedural2008-04-09
Bill 080206

The enacted ordinance authorizes the City’s Commissioner of Public Property to transfer the land and buildings at 815 East Washington Lane to the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development for a nominal payment.

Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property on behalf of the City of Philadelphia to transfer to the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development, for nominal consideration, a certain parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon, known as 815 East Washington Lane, for further conveyance.

HEARING NOTICES SENT

Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.

Procedural2008-04-09
Bill 080205

The enacted bill authorizes Philadelphia’s Commissioner of Public Property to acquire the land underlying portions of Delaware Avenue and Buckius Street that are to be opened under Bill No.

Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City, to acquire the beds of the portions of Delaware Avenue and Buckius Street that are to be opened pursuant to Bill No. 080131, under certain terms and conditions.

HEARING HELD

Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.

Procedural2008-04-09
Bill 080205

The enacted bill authorizes Philadelphia’s Commissioner of Public Property to acquire the land underlying portions of Delaware Avenue and Buckius Street that are to be opened under Bill No.

Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City, to acquire the beds of the portions of Delaware Avenue and Buckius Street that are to be opened pursuant to Bill No. 080131, under certain terms and conditions.

REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED

Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.

Procedural2008-04-09
Bill 080205

The enacted bill authorizes Philadelphia’s Commissioner of Public Property to acquire the land underlying portions of Delaware Avenue and Buckius Street that are to be opened under Bill No.

Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City, to acquire the beds of the portions of Delaware Avenue and Buckius Street that are to be opened pursuant to Bill No. 080131, under certain terms and conditions.

HEARING NOTICES SENT

Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.

Procedural2008-04-09
Resolution 080173

City Council approved the Mayor’s revised five-year financial plan covering fiscal years 2009 through 2013, including proposed changes for fiscal year 2008.

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 2009 through 2013, and incorporating proposed changes with respect to Fiscal Year 2008, 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.

Procedural2008-04-09
Bill 080168

This enacted ordinance amended Philadelphia’s business privilege license rules.

Amending Chapter 19-2600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Business Privilege Taxes," by revising certain types of business privilege licenses, under certain terms and conditions.

HEARING HELD

Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.

Procedural2008-04-09
Bill 080166

This enacted bill names the Department of Recreation field at Fourth and York Streets the “Eric N.

Naming and designating the Department of Recreation owned field located at Fourth and York Streets as the "Eric N. Casiano Field."

REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED

Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.

Procedural2008-04-09
Bill 080166

This enacted bill names the Department of Recreation field at Fourth and York Streets the “Eric N.

Naming and designating the Department of Recreation owned field located at Fourth and York Streets as the "Eric N. Casiano Field."

HEARING HELD

Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.