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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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Every non-roll-call council action we currently track from the June 6, 2011 meeting.
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The enacted ordinance authorizes Philadelphia to issue up to $145 million in Gas Works revenue bonds, sold publicly or privately, to refinance or redeem certain existing Gas Works bonds and pay related financing, swap, reserve, and project costs.
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.
REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The enacted ordinance authorizes Philadelphia to issue up to $145 million in Gas Works revenue bonds, sold publicly or privately, to refinance or redeem certain existing Gas Works bonds and pay related financing, swap, reserve, and project costs.
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.
AMENDED
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The enacted ordinance authorizes Philadelphia to issue up to $145 million in Gas Works revenue bonds, sold publicly or privately, to refinance or redeem certain existing Gas Works bonds and pay related financing, swap, reserve, and project costs.
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.
HEARING HELD
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The enacted ordinance authorizes Philadelphia to issue up to $145 million in Gas Works revenue bonds, sold publicly or privately, to refinance or redeem certain existing Gas Works bonds and pay related financing, swap, reserve, and project costs.
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.
HEARING NOTICES SENT
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted measure changes when the City can stop water and sewer charges or waive unpaid charges for properties, including vacant properties, buildings destroyed by fire, and properties acquired by the City.
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.
REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted measure changes when the City can stop water and sewer charges or waive unpaid charges for properties, including vacant properties, buildings destroyed by fire, and properties acquired by the City.
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.
HEARING HELD
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted measure changes when the City can stop water and sewer charges or waive unpaid charges for properties, including vacant properties, buildings destroyed by fire, and properties acquired by the City.
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.
HEARING NOTICES SENT
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The enacted ordinance authorizes Philadelphia to issue and sell up to $19 million in Gas Works Revenue Bonds, using the proceeds mainly to refinance or redeem certain outstanding Gas Works bonds and pay related costs.
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.
REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The enacted ordinance authorizes Philadelphia to issue and sell up to $19 million in Gas Works Revenue Bonds, using the proceeds mainly to refinance or redeem certain outstanding Gas Works bonds and pay related costs.
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.
HEARING HELD
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
The enacted ordinance authorizes Philadelphia to issue and sell up to $19 million in Gas Works Revenue Bonds, using the proceeds mainly to refinance or redeem certain outstanding Gas Works bonds and pay related costs.
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.
HEARING NOTICES SENT
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted ordinance authorizes Philadelphia’s Housing and Commerce directors to apply for and accept federal and Pennsylvania grants for housing and community development, including programs for affordable housing, homelessness, people with AIDS, blight prevention, and commercial corridors.
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 conditions.
REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted ordinance authorizes Philadelphia’s Housing and Commerce directors to apply for and accept federal and Pennsylvania grants for housing and community development, including programs for affordable housing, homelessness, people with AIDS, blight prevention, and commercial corridors.
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 conditions.
HEARING HELD
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted ordinance authorizes Philadelphia’s Housing and Commerce directors to apply for and accept federal and Pennsylvania grants for housing and community development, including programs for affordable housing, homelessness, people with AIDS, blight prevention, and commercial corridors.
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 conditions.
HEARING NOTICES SENT
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted bill authorizes the City of Philadelphia’s concession agreement with Cosmic Catering, LLC, for the Lloyd Hall Café to have an initial term of five years and a possible renewal term of five years, subject to the agreement’s provisions.
Authorizing the Concession Agreement regarding the Lloyd Hall Café, dated January 7, 2011, between the City of Philadelphia and Cosmic Catering, LLC, to have an "Initial Term" of five years and a "Renewal Term" of five years, subject to certain provisions.
REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted bill authorizes the City of Philadelphia’s concession agreement with Cosmic Catering, LLC, for the Lloyd Hall Café to have an initial term of five years and a possible renewal term of five years, subject to the agreement’s provisions.
Authorizing the Concession Agreement regarding the Lloyd Hall Café, dated January 7, 2011, between the City of Philadelphia and Cosmic Catering, LLC, to have an "Initial Term" of five years and a "Renewal Term" of five years, subject to certain provisions.
HEARING HELD
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted bill authorizes the City of Philadelphia’s concession agreement with Cosmic Catering, LLC, for the Lloyd Hall Café to have an initial term of five years and a possible renewal term of five years, subject to the agreement’s provisions.
Authorizing the Concession Agreement regarding the Lloyd Hall Café, dated January 7, 2011, between the City of Philadelphia and Cosmic Catering, LLC, to have an "Initial Term" of five years and a "Renewal Term" of five years, subject to certain provisions.
HEARING NOTICES SENT
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted ordinance authorizes Philadelphia to accept a donated deed from Nomar Corporation for the property at 7530 Anderson Street, also known as 315 Woodbrook Lane.
Authorizing the Public Property Commissioner, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to accept as a donation a deed from Nomar Corporation that conveys title to the City to the parcel of land identified as 7530 Anderson Street (also known as 315 Woodbrook Lane) in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, subject to a conservation easement granted by Nomar Corporation to the Chestnut Hill Historical Society by a Conservation Easement agreement dated December 27, 2006, and authorizing the Public Property Commissioner and the Parks and Recreation Commissioner to execute all other documents necessary or appropriate for the purpose of accepting title to the Donated Parcel, subject to certain provisions.
REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted ordinance authorizes Philadelphia to accept a donated deed from Nomar Corporation for the property at 7530 Anderson Street, also known as 315 Woodbrook Lane.
Authorizing the Public Property Commissioner, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to accept as a donation a deed from Nomar Corporation that conveys title to the City to the parcel of land identified as 7530 Anderson Street (also known as 315 Woodbrook Lane) in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, subject to a conservation easement granted by Nomar Corporation to the Chestnut Hill Historical Society by a Conservation Easement agreement dated December 27, 2006, and authorizing the Public Property Commissioner and the Parks and Recreation Commissioner to execute all other documents necessary or appropriate for the purpose of accepting title to the Donated Parcel, subject to certain provisions.
HEARING HELD
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.