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 April 14, 2016 meeting.
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Showing 1-14 of 14 actions from April 14, 2016
This communication transmits a proposed bill that would amend the Philadelphia Code section on the Tax Review Board.
Transmitting a bill amending Section 19-1701 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Tax Review Board" by providing a limited exception to the requirement that all hearings be public, all under certain terms and conditions.
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This communication is recorded with a status of placed on file.
Transmitting a resolution approving the redevelopment contract of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the West Fairhill/East Tioga/Hunting Park Urban Renewal Area, identified by house number and street address as 809 West Tioga street; and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with William E. Gonzalez and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract.
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This communication is recorded with a status of placed on file.
Transmitting a resolution approving the redevelopment contract of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the West Fairhill / East Tioga Hunting Park Urban Renewal Area, identified by house number and street address as 3110 North Percy Street, and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with Josefine Vazquez and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract.
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Transmitting a resolution 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 1517 North Thirty-third street; and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with Charles Mellon and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract.
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City Council adopted a resolution recognizing the 10th anniversary of the Festival del Carnaval de Puebla in Philadelphia.
Honoring and Recognizing San Mateo Carnavalero for the 10th Anniversary of the Festival del Carnaval de Puebla in Philadelphia.
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The adopted resolution recognizes May 2016 as Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in Philadelphia.
Recognizing May 2016 as Asian American and Pacific Islanders Heritage Month in Philadelphia to celebrate and commemorate the proud heritage of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders and their invaluable contributions to enhancing the City's culture, economy and the founding ideals of independence and democracy.
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Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing and honoring Herman Frazier for his career as an Olympic track-and-field medalist and athletic administrator.
Recognizing and Honoring Herman Frazier for His Gold Medal Career in Track and Field and Athletic Administration.
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Adopted by City Council, this resolution commemorates the unveiling of a statue honoring Corporal Michael J.
Commemorating the unveiling of a statue of Corporal Michael J. Crescenz, Philadelphia's only Medal of Honor Recipient of the Vietnam War, at the Philadelphia Vietnam Veterans Memorial.
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City Council adopted a resolution recognizing the American Jewish Committee’s Mayors United Against Anti-Semitism Initiative and commending Mayor James F.
Acknowledging and recognizing the American Jewish Committee (AJC) for their Mayors United Against Anti-Semitism Initiative and commending Mayor James F. Kenney for his support of this initiative by adding his name to the list of more than 300 U.S. Mayors and Municipal Leaders from 48 states and the District of Columbia who have supported this important initiative.
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Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution honoring and remembering Ed Snider, the co-founder and longtime owner of the Philadelphia Flyers, who died on April 11, 2016, at age 83.
Honoring and remembering the late Ed Snider, co-founder and owner of the Philadelphia Flyers for nearly 50 years who passed away Monday, April 11, 2016 at the age of 83 after a long battle with bladder cancer.
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Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution honoring Kathy Black upon her retirement from AFSCME District Council 47.
Honoring Kathy Black on the occasion of her retirement from AFSCME District Council 47.
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This adopted resolution welcomes and encourages PayPal and other businesses that support LGBTQIA people and businesses to relocate to Philadelphia.
Welcoming and encouraging PayPal and other businesses that support Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex and Asexual (LGBTQIA) to relocate to Philadelphia, a City which has always been on the forefront of non-discrimination based on gender identity or sexual orientation.
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City Council adopted a resolution naming the 2700 block of Wharton Street “Kevin C.
Also naming the 2700 block of Wharton Street "Kevin C. Hannah Way" to honor the memory of Kevin Hannah and to recognize his life and memorialize his lasting legacy.
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This adopted resolution authorizes the City’s Commissioner of Public Property to transfer conditional ownership of 2614 North 31st Street, a City-owned property, 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 Twenty-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 the terms of Chapter l6-400 of The Philadelphia Code.
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