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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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Other actions actions from the June 7, 2012 meeting.

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Showing 1-18 of 27 actions from June 7, 2012

Council Action2012-06-07
COMMUNICATION 120587

This communication transmitted a proposed resolution concerning the redevelopment and urban renewal of part of the Mantua Urban Renewal Area at 3909 Haverford Avenue.

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 Mantua Urban Renewal Area, identified by house number and street address as 3909 Haverford avenue; authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with People's Emergency Center Community Development Corporation 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 Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority.

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Council Action2012-06-07
COMMUNICATION 120586

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 749 North Uber street; authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with Steph-Sin Development, 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 Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority.

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Council Action2012-06-07
COMMUNICATION 120585

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 1620 North Patton street; authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with Jacob Hellman 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 Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority.

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Council Action2012-06-07
COMMUNICATION 120584

This communication transmitted a proposed resolution concerning a Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority redevelopment contract and disposition supplement for Parcel No.

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 New Kensington-Fishtown Urban Renewal Area, designated as Parcel No. 111 and also sometimes identified by house number and street address as 2231 East Letterly street; authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with Susan Bing 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 Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority.

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Council Action2012-06-07
COMMUNICATION 120583

This communication is recorded with a status of placed on file.

Transmitting a bill authorizing the Bond Committee to sell bonds at public or private negotiated sale, to provide funds toward various capital municipal purposes; providing for appropriations to the Sinking Fund Commission for the payment of such bonds; authorizing agreements to provide credit or payment or liquidity sources for the bonds in connection with issuance of the bonds, and certain other actions; providing for obtaining the consent of the electors to increasing the indebtedness of the City; and fixing a day and providing for arrangements for holding the election for obtaining such consent, accompanied by an explanatory letter from the Director of Finance.

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Council Action2012-06-07
COMMUNICATION 120582

This communication transmitted a proposed bill concerning PNC Bank, NA’s construction, use, and maintenance of encroachments within the public right of way on specified portions of South Street and Adler Street.

Transmitting a bill authorizing PNC Bank, NA ("Owner") to construct, use and maintain encroachments within the right of way on South Street between 10th Street and Adler Street and on Adler Street between South Street and Bainbridge Street ("Property"), under certain terms and conditions, accompanied by an explanatory letter from the Streets Commissioner.

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Council Action2012-06-07
COMMUNICATION 120581

This communication is recorded with a status of placed on file.

June 6, 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. 120324 Bill No. 120395 Bill No. 120396 Bill No. 120410 Bill No. 120415 Bill No. 120417 Bill No. 120418 Bill No. 120419 Bill No. 120436 Bill No. 120487 I am also transmitting letters reflecting Plan of Development approvals in connection with 521-31 South Broad Street and 412 North Street. Respectfully. Michael A. Nutter Mayor

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Council Action2012-06-07
COMMUNICATION 120580

This communication is recorded with a status of placed on file.

Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill Nos. 120250 and 120343, which were passed by Council on May 31, 2012, were signed by the Mayor on June 6, 2012.

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Council Action2012-06-07
COMMUNICATION 120579

This communication is recorded with a status of placed on file.

Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill Nos. 120015, 120051, 120106-A, 120168, 120178, 120211, 120212, 120249, 120277 and 120300, which were passed by Council on May 24, 2012, were signed by Council on June 6, 2012.

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Council Action2012-06-07
Resolution 120571

City Council adopted a resolution honoring The Philadelphia Inquirer for winning the Pulitzer Prize for Public Service.

Honoring The Philadelphia Inquirer on Winning the Pulitzer Prize for Public Service.

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Council Action2012-06-07
Resolution 120568

The adopted resolution authorizes the City Council’s Committee on Labor and Civil Service to hold public hearings on past and ongoing outside evaluations of the Philadelphia Fire Department.

Authorizing the Committee on Labor and Civil Service to hold public hearings reviewing past and ongoing external evaluations of the Philadelphia Fire Department's management, operations, structure, system performance and service, with a particular focus on determining if adequate safety controls were in place during the warehouse fire of April 9, 2012.

ADOPTED

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Council Action2012-06-07
Resolution 120537

City Council adopted a resolution approving the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority’s redevelopment contract and disposition supplement for the property at 1909 West Wilt Street in the Model Cities 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 Model Cities Urban Renewal Area, identified by house number and street address as 1909 West Wilt street; authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia, Inc. and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract and disposition supplement.

ADOPTED

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Council Action2012-06-07
Resolution 120536

City Council adopted a resolution approving a redevelopment contract and property-disposition plan for six properties on Cabot and West Stiles Streets in the Brewerytown 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 Brewerytown Urban Renewal Area, identified by house numbers and street addresses as 3007-3009 Cabot street, 3013 Cabot street, 3011 West Stiles street, 3013 West Stiles street, 3014 West Stiles street and 3019 West Stiles street; authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with MMB Stiles-Cabot, LLC and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract and disposition supplement.

ADOPTED

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Council Action2012-06-07
Bill 120479

This lapsed bill would have prohibited tractor-trailer parking on both sides of the 800 block of South 53rd Street, between Baltimore Avenue and Whitby Avenue.

Establishing a no tractor trailer parking regulation on the 800 Block of South 53rd Street, from Baltimore Avenue to Whitby Avenue, both sides.

RECESSED

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Council Action2012-06-07
Bill 120478

This lapsed bill would have amended Philadelphia’s authorization for the School District of Philadelphia’s Board of Education to impose a tax on people or businesses using or occupying real estate for commercial, industrial, or similar activities.

Amending Section 19-1806, entitled "Authorization of Realty Use and Occupancy Tax," to further authorize the Board of Education of the School District of Philadelphia to impose a tax on the use or occupancy of real estate within the School District of Philadelphia, under certain terms and conditions.

RECESSED

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Council Action2012-06-07
Bill 120477

This lapsed bill would have set Philadelphia’s real estate tax rate at $4.486 per $100 of assessed taxable property for 2013 and later years.

Authorizing real estate taxes for the City of Philadelphia and the School District of Philadelphia for Fiscal Year 2013 and thereafter, by amending Chapter 19-1300 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Real Estate Taxes," to provide for a tax and tax rate on real property; and by amending Chapter 19-1800 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "School Tax Authorization," to further authorize the Board of Education of the School District of Philadelphia to impose a tax on real estate within the City of Philadelphia, and providing for a tax rate; all under certain terms and conditions.

RECESSED

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Council Action2012-06-07
Bill 120476

This lapsed bill would have authorized the City of Philadelphia and the School District of Philadelphia to levy real estate taxes for fiscal year 2013 and later years.

Authorizing real estate taxes for the City of Philadelphia and the School District of Philadelphia for Fiscal Year 2013 and thereafter, by amending Chapter 19-1300 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Real Estate Taxes," to provide for a tax and tax rate on real property, for exclusions, and for an established predetermined ratio; and by amending Chapter 19-1800 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "School Tax Authorization," to further authorize the Board of Education of the School District of Philadelphia to impose a tax on real estate within the City of Philadelphia, and providing for a tax rate and for exclusions; all under certain terms and conditions.

RECESSED

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Council Action2012-06-07
Bill 120475

This lapsed bill would have amended Philadelphia’s authorization for the School District of Philadelphia’s realty use and occupancy tax.

Amending Section 19-1806, entitled "Authorization of Realty Use and Occupancy Tax," to further authorize the Board of Education of the School District of Philadelphia to impose a tax on the use or occupancy of real estate within the School District of Philadelphia, under certain terms and conditions.

RECESSED

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