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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 September 14, 2017 meeting.
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This communication, placed on file, states that Mayor James F.
September 14, 2017 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBES OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: I am returning herewith, as requested by your Resolution adopted today, Bill No. 170595, entitled "Regulating the direction of movement of traffic on Westmoreland Street between Lawrence Street to 5th Street," for the purpoe of reconsideration by the Council of the vote by which said bill passed Council. Respectrfully, James F. Kenney, Mayor
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This communication, now placed on file, says Mayor James F.
September 14, 2017 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: I am returning herewith, as requested by your Resolution adopted today, Bill No. 170519, entitled "Amending Chapter 19-1300 of the Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Real Estate,' by creating a tax foreclosure diversion program that requires housing counseling assistance, updating tax installment payment agreements to help taxpayers with financial hardships, and other related items, all under certain terms and conditionc," for the purpose of reconsideration by the Council of the vote by which said bill passed Council. Respectfully, James F. Kenney, Mayor
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Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing National Drive Electric Week 2017, held September 9–17, 2017.
Recognizing National Drive Electric Week 2017 in the City of Philadelphia.
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The adopted resolution recognizes September as National Recovery Month in Philadelphia and celebrates the 16th annual PRO-ACT Recovery Walks!, held September 23 at Penn’s Landing.
Recognizing September as National Recovery Month in Philadelphia and Celebrating the 16th Annual PRO-ACT Recovery Walks! to Promote Recovery and Work to End the Stigma Surrounding Drug and Alcohol Addiction.
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This adopted resolution recognizes and honors the 2017 inductees to the Philadelphia Music Walk of Fame for their contributions to Philadelphia’s musical legacy.
Recognizing and honoring the Class of 2017 Inductees to the Philadelphia Music Walk of Fame.
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The adopted resolution requests that the Mayor return Bill No.
Requesting the Mayor to return to Council Bill No. 170519: "An Ordinance amending Chapter 19-1300 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Real Estate Taxes,' by creating a tax foreclosure diversion program that requires housing counseling assistance, updating tax installment payment agreements to help taxpayers with financial hardships, and other related items; 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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The adopted resolution recognizes the Philadelphia Department of Revenue for creating more flexible payment plans for people who owe delinquent non-real estate taxes.
Recognizing the Philadelphia Department of Revenue for instituting new payment plan options for non-Real Estate Taxes.
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The adopted resolution recognizes and honors Art-Reach for premiering its documentary film, “I Am.” The film highlights a partnership involving the Pennsylvania Ballet and students from Saint Katherine Day School, who created an original ballet together.
Recognizing and honoring Art-Reach for the premiere of their original documentary film, I Am which highlights the groundbreaking partnership between the Pennsylvania Ballet and the students of Saint Katherine Day School,
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Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing and honoring Steve Goodman for his work advising Philadelphia startups and supporting the city’s technology community.
Recognizing and honoring Steve Goodman, known as the "fairy godfather of Philadelphia startups" for his hard work and dedication to countless Philadelphia startups and to the Philadelphia tech community.
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Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution honoring and congratulating the winners of Philadelphia Magazine’s Best of Philly 2017.
Honoring and congratulating the winners of the Philadelphia Magazine's Best of Philly 2017.
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This adopted resolution honors and remembers Darren “Dutch” Daulton, a former Philadelphia Phillies catcher who died on August 6, 2017, at age 55 after battling brain cancer for four years.
Honoring and remembering the late Darren "Dutch" Daulton, catcher for the Philadelphia Phillies, who passed away Sunday, August 6, 2017 at the age of 55 after a four-year battle with brain cancer.
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The adopted resolution acknowledges and recognizes the Philadelphia Music & Arts Festival, also called Philly Music Fest.
Acknowledging and recognizing The Philadelphia Music & Arts Festival, "Philly Music Fest", an event that highlights the food, beer and arts of Philadelphia, taking place September 22nd through September 23rd at World Cafe Live Philadelphia.
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The adopted resolution adds the name of former Pennsylvania State Senator Shirley M.
Adding the Honorable Shirley M. Kitchen to the street signs on the block intersections of the 5000 block of North 13th Street between West Ruscomb Street and Lindley Avenue in recognition of Senator Kitchen's tremendous service and contributions to the City of Philadelphia.
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Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution honoring and recognizing The Consortium, Inc.
Honoring and recognizing The Consortium, Inc. on the 50th anniversary of its founding.
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This adopted resolution requests that the Mayor return Bill No.
Requesting the Mayor to return to Council Bill No. 170595: "An Ordinance regulating the direction of movement of traffic on Westmoreland Street between Lawrence Street to 5th Street," for the purpose of reconsideration by the Council of the vote by which said bill passed Council.
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This adopted resolution declared September 15 through October 15, 2017, as Hispanic Heritage Month in Philadelphia.
Declaring September 15, 2017 through October 15, 2017 as Hispanic Heritage Month here in the City of Philadelphia to honor the role that Hispanics have played and continue to play in the economic, cultural and social development of our City and nation.
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The adopted resolution recognizes and honors the 207th anniversary of Mexico’s Independence Day.
Recognizing and honoring the 207th Anniversary of Mexico's Independence Day.
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City Council adopted a resolution supporting the National Minority Business Development Agency and recognizing October 2–6, 2017, as Philadelphia Minority Enterprise Development Week.
Supporting the National Minority Business Development Agency and recognizing October 2 through October 6, 2017 as Philadelphia Minority Enterprise Development (MED) Week, which provides critical information, resources, opportunities and inspiration to the minority business community.
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