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 May 3, 2012 meeting.
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Showing 19-36 of 39 actions from May 3, 2012
This communication is recorded with a status of placed on file.
Transmitting a resolution approving the redevelopment contract and disposition supplement of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Model Cities Urban Renewal Area, identified by house number and street address as 1709-1711 Olive street; authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with Kevin Redding and Whitney Redding 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, now placed on file, transmitted a proposed resolution concerning the redevelopment and urban renewal of 728 South Hicks Street in the South Central Urban Renewal Area.
Transmitting a resolution approving the redevelopment contract and disposition supplement of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the South Central Urban Renewal Area, designated by house number and street address as 728 South Hicks street; authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with Kip and Janelle Ketchum 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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May 2, 2013 To The President and Members of The Council of the City of Philadelphia: I am today transmitting to the Council the attached correspondence of the City Planning Commission reflecting that the Commission intends to review the proposed amendments to Bill Nos. 120164 and 120165 at its next scheduled meeting on May 15, 2012. Respectfully, Michael A. Nutter Mayor
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May 2, 2012 To The President and Members of The Council of the City of Philadelphia: Pursuant to Sections 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. 120168 Bill No. 120178 Bill No. 120211 Bill No. 120214 Bill No. 120249 Respectfully Michael A. Nutter Mayor
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Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill Nos. 120004, 120171 and 120252, which were passed by Council on April 19, 2012, were signed by the Mayor on May 2, 2012.
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Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution declaring May 2012 Hepatitis B Awareness Month in the city.
Declaring May 2012 to be Hepatitis B Awareness Month in Philadelphia to recognize and support the "Hep B United Philadelphia Campaign" aimed at raising the profile of Hepatitis B and liver cancer as an urgent health priority.
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Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution proclaiming May 12–19, 2012, as “Love Your Park Week” in Philadelphia.
Proclaiming May 12th -19th, 2012 "LOVE YOUR PARK WEEK" in Philadelphia.
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City Council adopted a resolution recognizing May 7–11, 2012, as National Correctional Employees Week in Philadelphia.
Recognizing and celebrating May 7th to 11th 2012 as National Correctional Employees Week in Philadelphia.
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The adopted resolution honors Joseph R.
Honoring Joseph R. Bogdonavage for his achievements in service to the City of Philadelphia and its citizens as Interim Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Philadelphia Gas Works.
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Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution honoring Randall J.
Honoring Randall J. Gyory for his achievements in service to the City of Philadelphia and its citizens as Interim Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of the Philadelphia Gas Works.
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City Council declared May 26–28, 2012, Cherokee Heritage Weekend in Philadelphia to celebrate the Nineteenth Annual Cherokee Indian Festival.
Declaring May 26-28, 2012, Cherokee Heritage Weekend in celebration of the Nineteenth Annual Cherokee Indian Festival.
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Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing and congratulating Brian Dawkins on his retirement from the National Football League.
Recognizing and congratulating Brian Dawkins on the occasion of his retirement from the National Football League, where he played sixteen extraordinary seasons as a safety, thirteen of which were for the Philadelphia Eagles.
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The adopted resolution begins the process of continuing the Mt.
Initiating action to continue the Mt. Airy Business Improvement District beyond its termination date in an area that generally includes both sides of Germantown Avenue from 6300 to 7631 and certain blocks of streets that intersect that portion of Germantown Avenue, for which Mt. Airy Improvement District, Inc., a Pennsylvania nonprofit corporation, serves as the Neighborhood Improvement District Management Association; approving a preliminary plan for and report concerning the District; and authorizing and directing the Committee on Rules and the Clerk of Council to take all actions that are required by the Community and Economic Improvement Act prior to enactment of an ordinance that would formally continue the District.
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The adopted resolution urges the Pennsylvania Legislature to pass Senate Bill 236, which would add public transportation employees to the list of workers protected under the state’s assault laws.
Urging the Pennsylvania State Legislature to pass Senate Bill 236 which would amend Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in assault, by adding Public Transportation Employees to the list of protected individuals.
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Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution approving the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority’s redevelopment contract and disposition supplement for 2219 Frankford Avenue in the New Kensington-Fishtown Urban Renewal Area.
Approving the redevelopment contract and disposition supplement of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the New Kensington - Fishtown Urban Renewal Area, identified by house number and street address as 2219 Frankford avenue; authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with Anna Plitt and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract and disposition supplement.
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This adopted resolution changes Philadelphia City Council’s internal rules for handling resolutions.
Amending Resolution No. 120001, which provides Rules for the Government of the Council of the City of Philadelphia, by revising the definition of "privileged resolutions" to include resolutions authorizing one or more committees of Council to hold hearings, so that such resolutions will be considered on the day of introduction following public comment; by requiring the circulation of certain resolutions to members of Council prior to the Council session at which they are introduced; and by making other conforming amendments.
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This adopted resolution authorizes the City’s Public Property Commissioner to transfer conditional ownership of the City-owned properties at 2451 and 2453 North 2nd Street to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority without payment.
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority, 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 Nineteenth Ward of the City of Philadelphia, pursuant to Chapter 16-400 of The Philadelphia Code and authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority 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 the City-owned property at 3707 Brandywine Street to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority at no cost.
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority, 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 Twenty-fourth Ward of the City of Philadelphia, pursuant to Chapter 16-400 of The Philadelphia Code and authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority 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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