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, 2011 meeting.
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Showing 1-18 of 107 actions from May 26, 2011
This communication transmitted a proposed bill about having the Committee of the Whole hold public hearings to review zoning code proposals from the Zoning Code Commission.
Transmitting a bill authorizing the Committee of the Whole to hold public hearings to review the Zoning Code Proposals of the Zoning Code Commission, accompanied by an explanatory letter from the Deputy Mayor for Economic Development.
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Other recorded action without a published tally.
This communication transmitted a proposed resolution concerning the redevelopment and urban renewal of Parcel No.
Transmitting a resolution 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 Cecil B. Moore Avenue Urban Renewal Area, designated as Parcel No. 80 and also sometimes identified by house number and street address as 1620-24 North Sydenham street; authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with 1800 North 17th St. LLC and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract and disposition supplement, accompanied by an explanatory letter from the Executive Director of the Redevelopment Authority.
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This communication is recorded with a status of placed on file.
Transmitting a bill 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 Model Cities Urban Renewal Area, designated as Parcel Nos. 699 and 702 and also sometimes identified by house numbers and street addresses for Parcel No. 699 as 1941-1945 Judson street and for Parcel No. 702 as 1937 Judson street; authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with Project H.O.M.E. and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract and disposition supplement, accompanied by an explanatory letter from the Executive Director of the Redevelopment Authority.
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This communication is recorded with a status of placed on file.
Transmitting a bill approving the annual Program Statement and Budget for the expenditure of the Neighborhood Transformation Initiative (NTI) Bond Proceeds for Fiscal Year 2012.
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This communication transmitted a proposed bill that would allow the City’s Housing and Commerce directors to apply for federal and state grants, including programs for community development, affordable housing, emergency shelter, and housing assistance for people with AIDS.
Transmitting a bill authorizing the Director of Housing, on behalf of the City, to file applications with the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG); to participate in the HOME Investment Partnership program and the Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG) program; and for a Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) grant; and to file applications with the Commonwealth to obtain grants under the Act of April 12, 1956, P.L. 1449, Section 4, as amended, to prevent and eliminate blight; authorizing the Director of Housing and Director of Commerce to file applications to obtain other grants from the Commonwealth; authorizing the Director of Commerce to use the Section 108 Loan Guarantee Program; and authorizing the Director of Housing and the Director of Commerce to enter into all understandings and assurances contained in such applications and take all necessary action to accept the grants; all under certain terms and...
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This communication is recorded with a status of placed on file.
Transmitting a bill authorizing Kimmel Center, Inc., 200 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, owner of the Kimmel Center located at 300 South Broad Street, to construct, own and maintain various encroachments in the right-of-way on the south sidewalk of Spruce Street between Broad and Fifteenth Streets, under certain terms and conditions, accompanied by an explanatory letter from the Streets Commissioner.
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This communication transmitted a proposed bill concerning Philadelphia Gas Works revenue bonds.
Transmitting a bill constituting the Twentieth Supplemental Ordinance to the General Gas Works Revenue Bond Ordinance of 1975 (the "1975 General Ordinance"); authorizing the City of Philadelphia (the "City") to sell, either at public or private sale, Gas Works Revenue Bonds, Twentieth Series (the "Twentieth Series Bonds") to pay the cost of refunding or redeeming certain outstanding Gas Works Revenue Bonds and other Project Costs; authorizing the City to obtain credit enhancement for the Twentieth Series Bonds; making certain determinations and covenants relating to Project Revenues and the payment of interest and principal; and authorizing covenants and actions in order that the Twentieth Series Bonds shall not be arbitrage bonds; all under certain terms and conditions, accompanied by an explanatory letter from the City Treasurer.
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This communication, which was placed on file, transmitted a proposed bill concerning the City’s possible sale of Gas Works Revenue Bonds to refund or redeem certain existing bonds and cover related costs.
Transmitting a bill Constituting the Eleventh Supplemental Ordinance to the General Gas Works Revenue Bond Ordinance of 1998 (the "1998 General Ordinance"); authorizing the City of Philadelphia (the "City") to sell, either at public or private sale, Gas Works Revenue Bonds, Tenth Series (the "Tenth Series Bonds") to pay the cost of refunding or redeeming certain outstanding Gas Works Revenue Bonds, any termination payment which may become due under a Qualified Swap Agreement in connection with the redemption or conversion of all or any portion of certain Gas Works Revenue Bonds and other Project Costs; authorizing the City to obtain credit enhancement for the Tenth Series Bonds; making certain determinations and covenants relating to Gas Works Revenues and the payment of interest and principal; and authorizing covenants and actions in order that the Tenth Series Bonds shall not be arbitrage bonds; all under certain terms and conditions., accompanied by an explanatory letter from the Ci...
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This communication transmitted a proposed bill that would revise the terms for discontinuing water and sewer charges and make technical changes to Philadelphia’s water and sewer rules.
Transmitting a bill amending Chapter 19-1600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Water and Sewer Rents," by revising the terms for discontinuance of water and sewer charges, and making technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions, accompanied by an explanatory letter from the Water Commissioner.
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Other recorded action without a published tally.
This communication is recorded with a status of placed on file.
May 25, 2011 To The President and Members of The Council of the City of Philadelphia: Pursuant to Section 2-303 of the Home Rule Charter, I am today transmitting to the Council the attached recommendation of the City Planning Commission regarding proposed amendments to Bill Nos. 110135 and 110136. Respectfully, Michael A. Nutter, Mayor
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This communication is recorded with a status of placed on file.
May 25, 2011 To The President and Members of The Council of the City of Philadelphia: Pursuant to Section 4-604 and 2-307 of the Home Rule Charter, I am today transmitting to the Council the recommendation of the City Planning Commission regarding the following bills: Bill No. 110257 Bill No. 110273 Bill No. 110276 Bill No. 110302 Bill No. 110303 Bill No. 110306 Bill No. 110310 Bill No. 110312 Bill No. 110347 Bill No. 110377 I am also transmitting herewith the Commission's request for an additional 45 days to consider Bill No. 110311. Respectfully, Michael A. Nutter, Mayor
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This communication is recorded with a status of placed on file.
Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill No. 110228, which was passed by Council on May 12, 2011, was signed by the Mayor on May 23, 2011.
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This communication is recorded with a status of placed on file.
Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill Nos. 110070 and 110210-A, which were passed by Council on May 5, 2011, were signed by the Mayor on May 25, 2011.
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Other recorded action without a published tally.
This communication is recorded with a status of placed on file.
Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill Nos. 100874, 110182, 110183, 110186, 110209, 110232 and 110260, which were passed by Council on May 12, 2011, were signed by the Mayor on May 25, 2011.
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Other recorded action without a published tally.
The adopted resolution authorizes City Council to ask the City Law Department to represent it in lawsuits challenging Pennsylvania’s public-education funding, especially funding for Philadelphia, and seeking to require the state to meet its constitutional duty to support an effective public-school system.
Authorizing a request to the Law Department to represent City Council in a lawsuit or lawsuits against the Governor of Pennsylvania and any other appropriate State officials, challenging the legality of the funding for public education in the Commonwealth and particularly in Philadelphia, and seeking to compel the Commonwealth to carry out its constitutional duty to provide for the maintenance and support of a thorough and efficient system of public education; and, if the Law Department declines to render such service to City Council, authorizing the retention of outside counsel to provide such services.
Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The adopted resolution approves a redevelopment contract and related disposition plan for two properties at 1941–1945 Judson Street and 1937 Judson Street in the Model Cities Urban Renewal Area.
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 Model Cities Urban Renewal Area, designated as Parcel Nos. 699 and 702 and also sometimes identified by house numbers and street addresses for Parcel No. 699 as 1941-1945 Judson street and for Parcel No. 702 as 1937 Judson street; authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with Project H.O.M.E. and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract and disposition supplement.
Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
This adopted resolution authorizes the City’s Commissioner of Public Property to transfer conditional ownership of 333 Emily Street, a City-owned property in the Thirty-ninth Ward, 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 Thirty-ninth 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.
Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.
The adopted resolution authorizes City Council’s Committee of the Whole to hold public hearings reviewing the Zoning Code Proposals and reports of the Zoning Code Commission.
Authorizing the Committee of the Whole to hold public hearings to review the Zoning Code Proposals of the Zoning Code Commission.
Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar·Pass
Marked unanimous; no member-by-member tally published.