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 May 17, 2017 meeting.
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Showing 1-18 of 34 actions from May 17, 2017
Council Action2017-05-17
Bill 170334Amending Chapter 9-1100 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Fair Practices Ordinance: Protections Against Unlawful Discrimination," by adding a provision authorizing the Commission on Human Relations to order a respondent to cease operations as a remedial measure, under certain terms and conditions.
SIGNED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
Council Action2017-05-17
Bill 170332Authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2017 from the General Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions, the Grants Revenue Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions to the General Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions, the Water Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions, and the Community Development Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions.
SIGNED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
Council Action2017-05-17
Bill 170330Authorizing the City Treasurer, on behalf of the City, to enter into a professional services agreement with Citizens Bank of Pennsylvania for provision of payroll banking services to the City, under certain terms and conditions.
SIGNED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
Council Action2017-05-17
Bill 170329Authorizing the City Treasurer, on behalf of the City, to enter into an amendment agreement with Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., for provision of payroll banking services to the City, under certain terms and conditions.
SIGNED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
Council Action2017-05-17
Bill 170309Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to acquire fee simple title or a lesser real estate interest to all or a portion of a parcel of land located in the area bounded by East Bristol Street, O Street, Leiper Street and the Frankford Creek; all under certain terms and conditions.
SIGNED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
Council Action2017-05-17
Bill 170308Constituting the Sixteenth Supplemental Ordinance to the Amended and Restated General Airport Revenue Bond Ordinance, providing for certain amendments to the Amended and Restated General Airport Revenue Bond Ordinance under certain terms and conditions.
SIGNED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
Council Action2017-05-17
Bill 170243Amending Chapter 1-100 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Definitions, Construction, Penalties and Enforcement," to authorize the Law Department to standardize the appearance, numbering and formatting of The Philadelphia Code without the need for further Code amendment, all under certain terms and conditions.
SIGNED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
Council Action2017-05-17
Resolution 170213Providing 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 2018 through 2022, and incorporating proposed changes with respect to Fiscal Year 2017, 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.
RECESSED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
Procedural2017-05-17
Resolution 170213Providing 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 2018 through 2022, and incorporating proposed changes with respect to Fiscal Year 2017, 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.
HEARING HELD
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
Procedural2017-05-17
Resolution 170213Providing 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 2018 through 2022, and incorporating proposed changes with respect to Fiscal Year 2017, 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.
HEARING NOTICES SENT
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
Council Action2017-05-17
Bill 170205Amending Section 10-1000 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Fees," to exempt the Land Bank from paying City recording fees in connection with property it acquires; amending Chapter 16-700, entitled "Philadelphia Land Bank," to provide for the leasing out of Land Bank property; and amending Chapter 19-1400, entitled "Realty Transfer Tax," to exempt the Land Bank, and certain transactions involving the Land Bank, from payment of realty transfer tax; all under certain terms and conditions.
SIGNED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
Council Action2017-05-17
Bill 170200Amending 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.
Procedural2017-05-17
Bill 170200Amending 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.
HEARING HELD
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
Procedural2017-05-17
Bill 170200Amending 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.
HEARING NOTICES SENT
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
Council Action2017-05-17
Bill 170199Amending Section 19-1801 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Authorization of Tax," 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, all under certain terms and conditions.
RECESSED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
Procedural2017-05-17
Bill 170199Amending Section 19-1801 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Authorization of Tax," 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, all under certain terms and conditions.
HEARING HELD
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
Procedural2017-05-17
Bill 170199Amending Section 19-1801 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Authorization of Tax," 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, all under certain terms and conditions.
HEARING NOTICES SENT
Steps such as hearings, notices or amendments; no separate tally published.
Council Action2017-05-17
Bill 170198Amending Chapter 19-1500 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Wage and Net Profits Tax," by revising certain tax rates, under certain terms and conditions.
RECESSED
Other recorded action without a published tally.