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 October 26, 2017 meeting.
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Showing 1-18 of 21 actions from October 26, 2017
This adopted resolution honors and recognizes the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts for more than 200 years of exhibitions, arts education, and fundraising in Philadelphia.
Honoring and recognizing the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts for its over 200-year history of providing Philadelphia with exhibitions on fine art, outstanding educational opportunities for our artistic students, and for their fundraising abilities.
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Other recorded action without a published tally.
The adopted resolution recognizes Drexel University and its Task Force Dragon Battalion of the Reserve Officer Training Corps for supporting military members and veterans and developing leaders over 99 years.
Recognizing Drexel University and the Task Force Dragon Battalion of the Reserve Officer Training Corps for providing a veteran friendly community and producing quality leaders from the City of Philadelphia over the last 99 years.
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Other recorded action without a published tally.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing and celebrating the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation’s 50th anniversary.
Recognizing and celebrating the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation's 50th Anniversary as they honor the patients, caregivers, and professionals who strive to achieve a future free of Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis.
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City Council adopted a resolution recognizing Ky Dele, founder of the Made Man Initiative, for work inspiring, educating, and providing business attire to underserved men.
Recognizing Ky Dele, founder of the Made Man Initiative, for her work inspiring, educating, and outfitting underserved men.
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Other recorded action without a published tally.
This adopted resolution honors and commends Chickie’s and Pete’s for 40 years as a Philadelphia establishment.
Honoring and commending Chickie's and Pete's for 40 years as an iconic Philadelphia establishment.
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Other recorded action without a published tally.
Adopted resolution honoring Claudia Sherrod for her dedication to improving Point Breeze and her service as executive director of South Philadelphia H.O.M.E.S., Inc.
Honoring and recognizing Claudia Sherrod for her dedication to improving her neighborhood, Point Breeze, on the occasion of her retirement as executive director of South Philadelphia H.O.M.E.S., Inc.
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Other recorded action without a published tally.
This adopted resolution honors the Philadelphia Sunday SUN and its founder, Jerome “Jerry” Mondesire, on the newspaper’s 25th anniversary.
Honoring and recognizing the Philadelphia Sunday SUN and its founder, Jerome "Jerry" Mondesire, on the Occasion of the SUN's 25th Anniversary
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The adopted resolution designated November 12–18, 2017, as Child Gun Safety Awareness Week in Philadelphia.
Designating the Week of Sunday November 12, 2017 through Saturday November 18, 2017 as Child Gun Safety Awareness Week in the City of Philadelphia.
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Other recorded action without a published tally.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing and honoring the UniverSoul Circus for 24 years of productions locally and nationally.
Recognizing and honoring the UniverSoul Circus for 24 years of outstanding productions on a local and national level.
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Other recorded action without a published tally.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing and honoring Joseph M.
Recognizing and Honoring Joseph M. Starinieri for his service as an educator and for his passion and dedication for providing a quality education to underprivileged children.
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City Council adopted a resolution recognizing the 50th anniversary of the Clean Air Council and the 35th anniversary of Joe Minott’s service to the organization.
Recognizing the 50th Anniversary of the Clean Air Council and the 35th Anniversary of Joe Minott's Service to the Organization.
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This adopted resolution celebrates United Bank of Philadelphia on the 25th anniversary of its founding.
Celebrating United Bank of Philadelphia on Occasion of the 25th Anniversary of Its Founding.
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This adopted resolution recognized October 22–28, 2017, as Lead Poisoning Prevention Week in Philadelphia.
Recognizing October 22-28, 2017 as Lead Poisoning Prevention Week in the City of Philadelphia.
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Other recorded action without a published tally.
This adopted resolution recognizes the service of women veterans in the United States and the contributions of the Women Veterans Center.
Recognizing the Service of Women Veterans in the United States of America and the Extraordinary Contributions of the Women Veterans Center.
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The adopted resolution authorizes the City’s Public Property Commissioner to transfer conditional ownership of 6125 Lensen Street, a City-owned property in the Fifty-Ninth Ward, 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 Fifty-Ninth 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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This adopted resolution authorizes the City to transfer 522 Mercy Street, a City-owned property in the Thirty-Ninth Ward, to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority at no cost.
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 Thirty-Ninth 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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This adopted resolution approves a Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority contract for redeveloping 2610 Frankford Avenue in the New Kensington-Fishtown Urban Renewal Area.
Approving the redevelopment contract of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the New Kensington-Fishtown Urban Renewal Area, identified by house number and street address as 2610 Frankford avenue; and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with New Kensington Community Development Corporation and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract.
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This adopted resolution affirms that people with disabilities should have access to understandable information and usable technology, including devices and software designed to work for people with different needs.
Affirming the right of people with disabilities to technology and information access.
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Other recorded action without a published tally.