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 December 13, 2012 meeting.
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Showing 1-18 of 29 actions from December 13, 2012
This communication, placed on file, states that Mayor Michael A.
December 13, 2012 To the President and the Members of The Council of the City of Philadelphia: I am returning herewith as requested by your Resolution adopted December 13, 2012, Bill No. 120656-A, entitled "An Ordinance Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by revising lot area and parking requirements in certain districts, and making technical changes, all udner certain terms and conditions" for the purpose of reconsideration by the Council of the vote by which said bill passed Council. Respectfully, Michael A. Nutter Mayor
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This communication transmitted a proposed bill concerning changes to the City Plan near the Manayunk Canal.
Transmitting a bill authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 72 by placing on the City Plan an extension of Cotton Street from its current terminus at the northeasterly side of the Manayunk Canal, southwest of Main Street, southwestwardly to a point approximately twenty-two feet southwest of the southwesterly side of the Canal and placing on the City Plan an extension of Lock Street from its current terminus at the northeasterly side of the Manayunk Canal, southwest of Main Street, southwestwardly to the southwesterly side of the Canal and authorizing the opening of the portions of the said extensions of Cotton Street and Lock Street extending through property owned by the City, accompanied by an explanatory letter from the Streets Commissioner.
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This communication transmitted a proposed bill to extend the period for complying with conditions tied to the revision of City Plan No.
Transmitting a bill amending Section 2 of an Ordinance (Bill No. 070392) approved September 20, 2007, entitled "An Ordinance Authorizing and directing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 271 by striking from the City Plan and vacating the legally open portions of Lewellen Street from Delaware Avenue to Canal Street, under certain terms and conditions," by extending the period for compliance with the terms and conditions state therein, accompanied by an explanatory letter from the Streets Commissioner.
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This communication transmitted a proposed bill concerning an agreement between the City and Norfolk Southern Railway Company to establish and construct public at-grade crossings over the railway tracks near the southwestern side of the Manayunk Canal.
Transmitting a bill authorizing the Streets Commissioner, on behalf of the City, to enter into an agreement with the Norfolk Southern Railway Company for the establishment and construction of public at-grade crossings of the tracks of the said Railway Company at the southwesterly side of the Manayunk Canal by proposed extensions of Cotton Street and Lock Street, accompanied by an explanatory letter from the Streets Commissioner.
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This communication is recorded with a status of placed on file.
December 11, 2012 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, Iam today transmittting to the Council the recommendation of the City Planning Commission regarding the following bills: Bill No. 120890 Bill No. 120891 Bill No. 120892 Bill No. 120893 Bill No. 120895 Bill No. 120901 Bill No. 120902 Bill No. 120903 Bill No. 120919 Bill No. 120921 Bill No. 120958 Bill No. 120959 Bill No. 120961 Respectfully, Michael A. Nutter Mayor
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This communication is recorded with a status of placed on file.
Transmititng a message advising Council that Bill Nos. 120654, 12066, 120720, 120724, 120727, 120728, 120755, 120784, 120818, 120819, 120920 and 120855, which were passed by Council on November 29, 2012, were signed by the Mayor on December 11, 2012.
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The adopted resolution amended Philadelphia’s Fiscal Year 2013 budget for Neighborhood Transformation Initiative bond proceeds.
Amending Resolution No. 120538, approving the annual Program Statement and Budget for the expenditure of the Neighborhood Transformation Initiative (NTI) Bond Proceeds for Fiscal Year 2013.
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Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution honoring The United Bank of Philadelphia on its 20th anniversary.
Honoring and celebrating The United Bank of Philadelphia for their tireless efforts to provide banking services to all, especially those in low-income and underserved communities, and their relentless support and dedication to the minority and small business community on the occasion of their 20th Anniversary.
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The adopted resolution recognizes the 30th anniversary of Philadelphia’s Disadvantaged Business Enterprise programs and the legislation and people involved in their development.
Recognizing the 30th Anniversary of Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) programs in the City of Philadelphia,
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This adopted resolution amends Philadelphia’s Fiscal Year 2013 budget for the Neighborhood Transformation Initiative.
Amending Resolution No. 120538, approving the annual Program Statement and Budget for the expenditure of the Neighborhood Transformation Initiative (NTI) Bond Proceeds for Fiscal Year 2013.
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Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing and honoring the Oak Lane Youth Association for its achievements in the 2012 Pop Warner Super Bowl and National Cheer and Dance Championships.
Recognizing and honoring the Oak Lane Youth Association for their outstanding achievements in the 2012 Pop Warner Super Bowl and National Cheer and Dance Championships.
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This adopted resolution asks the Mayor to return Bill No.
Requesting the Mayor to return to Council Bill No. 120656-A, entitled "An Ordinance amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Zoning and Planning,' by revising lot area and parking requirements in certain districts, and making technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions," for the purpose of reconsideration by the Council of the vote by which said bill passed Council.
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Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution urging the United States Congress to renew the federal Production Tax Credit before it expired on December 31, 2012.
Urging the United States Congress to renew the Production Tax Credit, which supports the growth of renewable energy sources and more than 3,000 jobs in Pennsylvania, before it expires on December 31, 2012.
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This adopted resolution authorizes the City to transfer conditional ownership of four City-owned properties—5579 Blakemore Avenue, 4428 Germantown Avenue, 5123 Lena Avenue, and 4643 North Marvine 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 Twelfth, Thirteenth and Forty-ninth Wards 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 improvements in accordance with terms of Chapter l6-400 of The Philadelphia Code.
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The adopted resolution authorizes Philadelphia’s Commerce Director to apply to the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development for $298,000 in Keystone Communities Program funds.
Authorizing the Director of Commerce to file a proposal for funds with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development.
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Adopted legislation authorizes the City to transfer conditional ownership of the City-owned property at 2859 North 25th 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 Thirty-eighth 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 improvements in accordance with terms of Chapter l6-400 of The Philadelphia Code.
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This adopted resolution approves a Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority contract to redevelop the property at 2023 East Susquehanna Avenue in the New Kensington-Fishtown Urban Renewal Area.
Approving the redevelopment contract 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 2023 East Susquehanna avenue; authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with Wesley Cascone and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract.
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City Council adopted a resolution approving the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority’s contract to redevelop 2528 North Leithgow Street in the Model Cities Urban Renewal Area.
Approving the redevelopment contract 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 2528 North Leithgow street; authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with Bienvenido Rosario and Feliciano Rosario and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract.
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