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 10, 2019 meeting.
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Showing 1-13 of 13 actions from October 10, 2019
This communication transmits a proposed ordinance that would amend Philadelphia’s rules for contracts that are not competitively bid and for financial assistance.
Transmitting a bill amending Chapter 17-1400 of the Philadelphia Code, entitled "Non-Competitively Bid Contracts; Financial Assistance," to provide for regulations and for special provisions for certain small-dollar contracts, under certain terms and conditions." I hereby recommend your favorable consideration of this proposed ordinance.
READ AND FILED
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This communication transmits a proposed ordinance that would revise Philadelphia rules for non-competitively bid contracts and financial assistance.
Transmitting a bill amending Chapter 17-1400 of the Philadelphia Code, entitled "Non-Competitively Bid Contracts; Financial Assistance," by making revisions to definitions; to contract and reporting requirements; to exceptions; and to enforcement provisions; and making related changes to Section 20-613 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Ethics-Related Matters Incorporated as Part of this Chapter"; all under certain terms and conditions." I hereby recommend your favorable consideration of this proposed ordinance.
READ AND FILED
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The adopted resolution authorizes a Special Committee on Child Separation in Philadelphia.
Authorizing the establishment of a "Special Committee on Child Separation In Philadelphia" to review child separation in Philadelphia's child welfare system and develop recommendations to ensure compliance with State Child Protective Services Law to protect children and due process rights of families and prevent the unnecessary break-up of families.
ADOPTED
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This adopted resolution authorizes the City Council Committee on Streets and Services to hold hearings about the reconstruction of Interstate 95 and the full Revive I-95 plan.
Authorizing the Committee on Streets and Services to hold a hearing regarding the reconstruction work on Interstate 95, and the entire Revive I-95 plan.
ADOPTED
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This adopted resolution recognizes the Curtis Institute of Music’s 95th anniversary and its role in training musicians and contributing to Philadelphia’s cultural life.
Recognizing the 95th Anniversary of the Curtis Institute of Music, its part in training the world's finest musicians, and for its contributions to the rich cultural fabric of the City of Philadelphia.
ADOPTED
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The adopted resolution authorizes the City Council’s Committee on Labor and Civil Service to hold hearings about whether service providers and employers are honoring existing and prior worker contract agreements.
Authorizing the Committee on Labor and Civil Service to hold hearings regarding service providers and employers honoring existing and prior worker contract agreements.
ADOPTED
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The adopted resolution calls for a fair contract for Philadelphia’s commercial office cleaners and building service workers, including living wages, health care, and retirement benefits.
Calling for a fair contract for commercial office cleaners and building service workers in Philadelphia.
ADOPTED
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This adopted resolution recognizes and honors Philadelphia artist Rebecca Rutstein for her artistic work and service to the city.
Recognizing and honoring Rebecca Rutstein for her dedicated service through art to the City of Philadelphia.
ADOPTED
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Adopted, this resolution recognizes and honors Romulo L.
Recognizing and honoring the dedicated and loyal service of Romulo L. Diaz, Jr. to the City of Philadelphia.
ADOPTED
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This adopted resolution authorizes the City Council Committee on Aging to hold public hearings about ways to prevent older Philadelphia renters with fixed incomes from being displaced as rents rise.
Authorizing the City Council Committee on Aging to hold public hearings examining solutions to prevent the ongoing displacement of senior citizens with fixed incomes due to rising rental costs.
ADOPTED
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Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution naming the 5000 block of Baltimore Avenue “Representative Al Dumas Blvd” in honor of State Representative Al Dumas and his public service.
Also naming the 5000 block of Baltimore Avenue "Representative Al Dumas Blvd" in honor of State Representative Al Dumas and his dedication to public service.
ADOPTED
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This enacted ordinance authorizes Philadelphia to issue up to $1.5 billion in general obligation bonds to refinance certain outstanding city bonds.
Authorizing the issuance from time to time of one or more series of general obligation bonds to provide funds to refund certain outstanding general obligation bonds of The City of Philadelphia; authorizing the Mayor, City Controller and City Solicitor or a majority of them to sell the bonds at public or private negotiated sale; setting forth the purposes for which the proceeds of the bonds will be expended; providing for the maturities and for other terms and conditions and for the form of the bonds; providing that bonds may be redeemable prior to maturity; providing sinking funds for the bonds and for appropriations to the Sinking Fund Commission for the payment thereof; authorizing agreements to provide credit enhancement or payment or liquidity sources for the bonds and certain other actions.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL
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This enacted bill amended the list of institutions where the City Treasurer may deposit City funds.
Amending Chapter 19-200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "City Funds - Deposits, Investments, Disbursements", by revising the list of City depositories; under certain terms and conditions.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL
Other recorded action without a published tally.