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 December 15, 2015 meeting.
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Showing 1-10 of 10 actions from December 15, 2015
The enacted ordinance authorized the transfer of $16.9 million from the Grants Revenue Fund to Philadelphia’s General Fund for Fiscal Year 2016.
Authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2016 from the Grants Revenue Fund, the Director of Finance - Provision for Other Grants to the General Fund, the Mayor - Office of Innovation and Technology, the Managing Director, the Managing Director - Office of Fleet Management, the Police Department, the Department of Streets, the Fire Department, the Department of Parks and Recreation, the Department of Public Property, and the Department of Human Services - Office of Supportive Housing.
SIGNED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This enacted ordinance authorized the Finance Director to transfer $7,947,827 within the Fiscal Year 2015 Water Fund.
Authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2015 within the Water Fund from certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions to certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions.
SIGNED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This enacted ordinance authorized the Director of Finance to transfer $35,105,966 within the Fiscal Year 2015 General Fund among City offices, departments, boards, commissions, and the First Judicial District.
Authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2015 within the General Fund from certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions to certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions.
SIGNED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This enacted bill authorizes Philadelphia to enter into a 50-year agreement with Tinicum Township to lease and purchase about 21.8 acres next to Philadelphia International Airport.
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property and the Director of Commerce, acting on behalf of the City to enter into an agreement with Tinicum Township, Delaware County, for the lease and purchase from Tinicum Township of an approximately 21.8 acre parcel of land adjacent to Philadelphia International Airport which is currently in use as a safety area at the end of a runway, under certain terms and conditions.
SIGNED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This enacted ordinance authorizes the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of Philadelphia, to acquire full or partial ownership of specified parcels along the Delaware River and the Kensington & Tacony Trail.
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City, to acquire fee simple title, or a lesser interest in real estate, in parcels of land along the Delaware River and the Kensington & Tacony Trail, under certain terms and conditions.
SIGNED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
The enacted bill authorizes the City to acquire, by purchase, condemnation, donation, or other means, land or easements in an approximately half-acre area along the Delaware River and Delaware River Trail for incorporation into the trail and public recreation use.
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City, to acquire title or a lesser interest such as an easement, by purchase, condemnation or otherwise, in parcels of land along the Delaware River and the Delaware River Trail, and authorizing an agreement between the City and the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the PRA to act as the City's condemnation agent, under certain terms and conditions.
SIGNED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This enacted ordinance changes Philadelphia’s rules for how City agencies and private employers screen job and license applicants for criminal history.
Amending Chapter 9-3500 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Fair Criminal Records Screening Standards," by amending certain definitions and adding certain additional requirements with respect to screening job applicants and license applicants for criminal history; all under certain terms and conditions.
SIGNED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This enacted ordinance authorized the Procurement Commissioner to arrange fixed-price purchases of electricity and natural gas for City facilities and motor fuel for the City fleet for fiscal years 2018 and 2019.
Authorizing the Procurement Commissioner to enter into agreements to purchase electricity, natural gas and motor fuel for use by the City in City facilities and vehicles, including agreements that obligate payment for delivery of such energy supplies in future fiscal years, all under certain terms and conditions.
SIGNED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This enacted bill provided for a special election question on April 26, 2016, asking Philadelphia voters whether to amend the Home Rule Charter to create an independent Commission on African-American Males.
Providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of an amendment to The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter establishing and defining the responsibilities of an independent Commission on African-American Males; fixing the date of a special election for such purpose; prescribing the form of ballot questions to be voted on; and authorizing the appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special election.
SIGNED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
The enacted ordinance establishes the Gallery Neighborhood Improvement District generally bounded by 11th Street, Filbert Street, 8th Street, and Market Street, excluding certain condominium units at 801 Market Street.
Establishing a neighborhood improvement district in the area generally bounded by, and including, 11th Street to the West, Filbert Street to the North, 8th Street to the East and Market Street to the South, with the exception of certain condominium units at 801 Market Street Condominium not included in the District, to be known as the Gallery Neighborhood Improvement District; designating Gallery Neighborhood Improvement District Corporation, a Pennsylvania nonprofit corporation, as the Neighborhood Improvement District Management Association for the District; approving a plan for the District, including a list of proposed improvements and their estimated cost, and providing for assessment fees to be levied on property owners within the District; authorizing the Director of Commerce, on behalf of the City, to execute an agreement with Gallery Neighborhood Improvement District Corporation, relating to the District; and authorizing Gallery Neighborhood Improvement District Corporation to...
SIGNED
Other recorded action without a published tally.