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 June 10, 2015 meeting.
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Showing 19-36 of 53 actions from June 10, 2015
The enacted ordinance authorized Philadelphia to seek voter approval to borrow up to $155.965 million through general-obligation bonds for capital projects, including transit, streets and sanitation, municipal buildings, parks, recreation and museums, and economic and community development.
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.
HEARING NOTICES SENT
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This lapsed bill would have transferred $1 million in Fiscal Year 2016 funding from Philadelphia Prisons to the Office of Housing and Community Development.
Authorizing the transfer in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2016 within the General Fund, from the Department of Human Services - Prisons to the Office of Housing and Community Development, to support landscaping and lot-cleaning jobs in the Philadelphia Re-Entry Employment Program for Returning Citizens, under certain terms and conditions.
HEARING NOTICES SENT
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This lapsed bill would have transferred $1 million in Fiscal Year 2016 funding from Philadelphia Prisons to the Office of Housing and Community Development.
Authorizing the transfer in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2016 within the General Fund, from the Department of Human Services - Prisons to the Office of Housing and Community Development, to support landscaping and lot-cleaning jobs in the Philadelphia Re-Entry Employment Program for Returning Citizens, under certain terms and conditions.
RECESSED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This enacted bill authorizes the City’s Housing and Commerce directors to apply for and accept federal and state grants for housing, homelessness services, housing for people with AIDS, blight prevention, and community development.
Authorizing the Director of Housing, on behalf of the City, to file applications with the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development for a Community Development Block Grant; to participate in the HOME Investment Partnership program and the Emergency Solutions Grant program; and for a Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS 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 the 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 bill authorizes the City’s Housing and Commerce directors to apply for and accept federal and state grants for housing, homelessness services, housing for people with AIDS, blight prevention, and community development.
Authorizing the Director of Housing, on behalf of the City, to file applications with the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development for a Community Development Block Grant; to participate in the HOME Investment Partnership program and the Emergency Solutions Grant program; and for a Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS 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 the 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 bill authorizes the City’s Housing and Commerce directors to apply for and accept federal and state grants for housing, homelessness services, housing for people with AIDS, blight prevention, and community development.
Authorizing the Director of Housing, on behalf of the City, to file applications with the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development for a Community Development Block Grant; to participate in the HOME Investment Partnership program and the Emergency Solutions Grant program; and for a Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS 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 the 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.
The lapsed bill would have further authorized the School District of Philadelphia’s Board of Education to impose a tax on people or businesses using or occupying real estate in the School District for commercial or industrial activity.
Amending Section 19-1806 of The Philadelphia Code, 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 and to set the rate for such tax, and making technical changes; all under certain terms and conditions.
RECESSED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
The lapsed bill would have further authorized the School District of Philadelphia’s Board of Education to impose a tax on people or businesses using or occupying real estate in the School District for commercial or industrial activity.
Amending Section 19-1806 of The Philadelphia Code, 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 and to set the rate for such tax, and making technical changes; all under certain terms and conditions.
HEARING NOTICES SENT
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This lapsed bill would have regulated single-use bags at retail establishments, including stores, restaurants, food trucks, and farmers’ markets, and would have required a five-cent fee for each bag provided to customers.
Amending Title 9 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Regulation of Businesses, Trades and Professions," by adding a new Chapter 9-4100, entitled "Single-Use Bags," to regulate the use of single-use bags and to establish a fee for the consumer use of single-use bags when purchasing food or other products, all under certain terms and conditions.
RECESSED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This lapsed bill would have regulated single-use bags at retail establishments, including stores, restaurants, food trucks, and farmers’ markets, and would have required a five-cent fee for each bag provided to customers.
Amending Title 9 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Regulation of Businesses, Trades and Professions," by adding a new Chapter 9-4100, entitled "Single-Use Bags," to regulate the use of single-use bags and to establish a fee for the consumer use of single-use bags when purchasing food or other products, all under certain terms and conditions.
HEARING NOTICES SENT
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted measure allows the City, for the benefit of the School District of Philadelphia, to assign or transfer real estate tax liens on commercial properties to third parties, either outright or as collateral, for an amount set by the Department.
Amending Chapter 19-1300 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Real Estate Taxes," by authorizing, for the benefit of the School District of Philadelphia, the assignment or transfer of real estate tax liens on commercial property either absolutely or as collateral security, for an amount to be determined by the Department; and removing certain restrictions on the assignment or transfer of real estate tax liens on commercial property, 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 allows the City, for the benefit of the School District of Philadelphia, to assign or transfer real estate tax liens on commercial properties to third parties, either outright or as collateral, for an amount set by the Department.
Amending Chapter 19-1300 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Real Estate Taxes," by authorizing, for the benefit of the School District of Philadelphia, the assignment or transfer of real estate tax liens on commercial property either absolutely or as collateral security, for an amount to be determined by the Department; and removing certain restrictions on the assignment or transfer of real estate tax liens on commercial property, all under certain terms and conditions.
HEARING NOTICES SENT
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This lapsed resolution would have approved a revised Philadelphia five-year financial plan covering fiscal years 2016 through 2020, along with proposed changes for fiscal year 2015.
Providing for the approval by the Council of the City of Philadelphia of a Revised Five Year Financial Plan for the City of Philadelphia covering Fiscal Years 2016 through 2020, and incorporating proposed changes with respect to Fiscal Year 2015, which is to be submitted by the Mayor to the Pennsylvania Intergovernmental Cooperation Authority (the "Authority") pursuant to the Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement, authorized by an ordinance of this Council approved by the Mayor on January 3, 1992 (Bill No. 1563-A), by and between the City and the Authority.
RECESSED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This lapsed resolution would have approved a revised Philadelphia five-year financial plan covering fiscal years 2016 through 2020, along with proposed changes for fiscal year 2015.
Providing for the approval by the Council of the City of Philadelphia of a Revised Five Year Financial Plan for the City of Philadelphia covering Fiscal Years 2016 through 2020, and incorporating proposed changes with respect to Fiscal Year 2015, which is to be submitted by the Mayor to the Pennsylvania Intergovernmental Cooperation Authority (the "Authority") pursuant to the Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement, authorized by an ordinance of this Council approved by the Mayor on January 3, 1992 (Bill No. 1563-A), by and between the City and the Authority.
HEARING NOTICES SENT
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted ordinance revised Philadelphia’s Wage and Net Profits Tax rates.
Amending Chapter 19-1500 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Wage and Net Profits Tax," by revising certain tax rates, under certain terms and conditions.
REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted ordinance revised Philadelphia’s Wage and Net Profits Tax rates.
Amending Chapter 19-1500 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Wage and Net Profits Tax," by revising certain tax rates, under certain terms and conditions.
HEARING HELD
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This enacted ordinance revised Philadelphia’s Wage and Net Profits Tax rates.
Amending Chapter 19-1500 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Wage and Net Profits Tax," by revising certain tax rates, under certain terms and conditions.
HEARING NOTICES SENT
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
This lapsed bill would have amended Philadelphia’s Code to further authorize the School District of Philadelphia’s Board of Education to impose a tax on people or businesses using or occupying real estate in the School District for commercial or industrial activity.
Amending Section 19-1806 of The Philadelphia Code, 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
Other recorded action without a published tally.