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Procedural actions from the April 15, 2026 meeting.
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Showing 1-18 of 28 actions from April 15, 2026
This bill is about approving a revised 5-year financial plan for Philadelphia, covering the years 2027-2031, with some changes for 2026. The plan will be submitted to the Pennsylvania Intergovernmental Cooperation Authority by the Mayor. This plan affects the city's budget and financial planning.
Providing 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 2027 through 2031, and incorporating revisions with respect to Fiscal Year 2026, which is to be submitted by the Mayor to the Pennsylvania Intergovernmental Cooperation Authority pursuant to an Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement by and between the City and the Authority.
HEARING HELD
Procedural action without a posted tally.
This bill would create a new tax on orders for delivery of retail goods in Philadelphia, affecting businesses and residents who order items for delivery. The tax would apply to deliveries of tangible goods, such as products bought online or through a store. The goal is to establish a new source of revenue for the city.
Amending Title 19 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Finance, Taxes and Collections," to add a new Chapter 19-4800, entitled "Retail Delivery Tax," to establish a tax on orders for the delivery in Philadelphia of retail consumer and other tangible goods, all under certain terms and conditions.
HEARING HELD
Procedural action without a posted tally.
This bill would allow the School District of Philadelphia to collect a tax on rideshare services, like Uber or Lyft, that start in the city. The tax would be paid by the passenger and would be used to fund the school district. The bill is currently being reviewed by a city council committee.
Amending Chapter 19-1800 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "School Tax Authorization," to a add a new Section 19-1808, entitled "Authorization of Rideshare Use Tax," to authorize the Board of the School District of Philadelphia to levy a tax upon the use by a passenger of a transportation network company for a prearranged ride that originates in Philadelphia; all under certain terms and conditions.
HEARING HELD
Procedural action without a posted tally.
This bill aims to update the city's asbestos regulations by changing the fees related to asbestos handling and removal. The changes will affect businesses and individuals who work with asbestos, as well as city agencies that oversee asbestos removal. The goal is to ensure safer handling and removal of asbestos in Philadelphia.
Amending Chapter 6-600 of The Philadelphia Code ("Asbestos"), by adding and revising provisions related to various fees, all under certain terms and conditions.
HEARING HELD
Procedural action without a posted tally.
This bill aims to clarify how the city's Realty Use and Occupancy Tax applies to cell towers. It would affect companies that own or operate cell towers in Philadelphia. The change would help ensure that these companies pay the correct amount of tax on their use of real estate.
Amending Section 19-1806 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Authorization of Realty Use and Occupancy Tax," to clarify the imposition of the tax on the use or occupancy of real estate with respect to cell towers; all under certain terms and conditions.
HEARING HELD
Procedural action without a posted tally.
This bill aims to change the fees for licenses and permits related to air management in Philadelphia. The changes would affect businesses and individuals who need these licenses and permits. The goal is to update the current fee structure under specific terms and conditions.
Amending Title 3 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Air Management Code," to modify the amounts of license and permit fees, under certain terms and conditions.
HEARING HELD
Procedural action without a posted tally.
This bill changes the rules and fees for the Zoning Board of Adjustment, which affects people who need to go in front of the board for zoning issues. The changes include new fees and rules for scheduling hearings. This bill affects residents and businesses who need to interact with the Zoning Board of Adjustment.
Amending Subcode "A" (The Philadelphia Administrative Code) of Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code (The Building, Construction and Occupancy Code), by adding and revising Zoning Board of Adjustment fees and provisions regarding hearing scheduling, all under certain terms and conditions.
HEARING HELD
Procedural action without a posted tally.
This bill proposes an additional tax on hotel room rentals in Philadelphia. The tax would apply to people who rent hotel rooms in the city. The money collected from this tax would go to the city, but the bill does not specify how it would be used.
Amending Chapter 19-2400 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Hotel Room Rental Tax," by providing for an additional excise tax on hotel room rentals, all under certain terms and conditions.
HEARING HELD
Procedural action without a posted tally.
This bill creates a 6-year plan for Philadelphia's capital projects from 2027 to 2032. The plan outlines how the city will spend money on big projects like buildings, roads, and other infrastructure. It affects all Philadelphia residents who use city facilities and services.
To adopt a Capital Program for the six Fiscal Years 2027-2032 inclusive.
HEARING HELD
Procedural action without a posted tally.
This bill sets the city's capital budget for Fiscal Year 2027, which determines how much money will be spent on large projects and investments. The budget affects all Philadelphia residents, as it guides spending on city infrastructure and services. The bill is sponsored by Council President Johnson and Councilmember Gilmore Richardson.
To adopt a Fiscal Year 2027 Capital Budget.
HEARING HELD
Procedural action without a posted tally.
This bill sets the city's capital budget for Fiscal Year 2027, which determines how much money will be spent on large projects and investments. The budget affects all Philadelphia residents, as it guides spending on city infrastructure and services. The bill is sponsored by Council President Johnson and Councilmember Gilmore Richardson.
To adopt a Fiscal Year 2027 Capital Budget.
HEARING NOTICES SENT
Procedural action without a posted tally.
The proposed bill sets the city's operating budget for Fiscal Year 2027, which determines how the city will spend its money on various services and programs. This budget affects all Philadelphia residents, as it impacts the funding for city services such as trash collection, police and fire departments, and parks maintenance. The budget outlines the city's financial plan for the upcoming fiscal year.
Adopting the Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2027.
HEARING HELD
Procedural action without a posted tally.
The proposed bill sets the city's operating budget for Fiscal Year 2027, which determines how the city will spend its money on various services and programs. This budget affects all Philadelphia residents, as it impacts the funding for city services such as trash collection, police and fire departments, and parks maintenance. The budget outlines the city's financial plan for the upcoming fiscal year.
Adopting the Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2027.
HEARING NOTICES SENT
Procedural action without a posted tally.
This bill allows the City of Philadelphia to work with the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development to support economic and commercial development in the city. The city will pay for services provided by the authority, and the authority will help with development costs. This agreement aims to promote economic growth in Philadelphia.
Authorizing and approving the execution and delivery of a Service Agreement between the City and the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development relating to the provision by the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development of development assistance to support certain costs related to promoting economic and commercial development of the City; approving the guaranty by the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development of certain obligations related to the issuance of a letter of credit to secure the funding of such costs; authorizing and approving the obligation of the City to pay in full when due the Service Fee and other amounts payable under the Service Agreement and covenanting to make necessary appropriations for such purposes; and authorizing City officials to take necessary or appropriate actions to accomplish the intent and purpose of the ordinance, all under certain terms and conditions.
REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED
Procedural action without a posted tally.
This bill allows the City of Philadelphia to work with the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development to support economic and commercial development in the city. The city will pay for services provided by the authority, and the authority will help with development costs. This agreement aims to promote economic growth in Philadelphia.
Authorizing and approving the execution and delivery of a Service Agreement between the City and the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development relating to the provision by the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development of development assistance to support certain costs related to promoting economic and commercial development of the City; approving the guaranty by the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development of certain obligations related to the issuance of a letter of credit to secure the funding of such costs; authorizing and approving the obligation of the City to pay in full when due the Service Fee and other amounts payable under the Service Agreement and covenanting to make necessary appropriations for such purposes; and authorizing City officials to take necessary or appropriate actions to accomplish the intent and purpose of the ordinance, all under certain terms and conditions.
HEARING HELD
Procedural action without a posted tally.
This bill allows the City of Philadelphia to work with the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development to support economic and commercial development in the city. The city will pay for services provided by the authority, and the authority will help with development costs. This agreement aims to promote economic growth in Philadelphia.
Authorizing and approving the execution and delivery of a Service Agreement between the City and the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development relating to the provision by the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development of development assistance to support certain costs related to promoting economic and commercial development of the City; approving the guaranty by the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development of certain obligations related to the issuance of a letter of credit to secure the funding of such costs; authorizing and approving the obligation of the City to pay in full when due the Service Fee and other amounts payable under the Service Agreement and covenanting to make necessary appropriations for such purposes; and authorizing City officials to take necessary or appropriate actions to accomplish the intent and purpose of the ordinance, all under certain terms and conditions.
HEARING NOTICES SENT
Procedural action without a posted tally.
This resolution appoints Kya Kerner to the Board of Directors for the Old City Special Services District. The Old City Special Services District is a organization that works to improve and maintain the Old City area of Philadelphia. This appointment affects the management and decision-making of the district.
Appointing Kya Kerner to the Board of Directors for the Old City Special Services District.
REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED
Procedural action without a posted tally.
This resolution appoints Kya Kerner to the Board of Directors for the Old City Special Services District. The Old City Special Services District is a organization that works to improve and maintain the Old City area of Philadelphia. This appointment affects the management and decision-making of the district.
Appointing Kya Kerner to the Board of Directors for the Old City Special Services District.
HEARING HELD
Procedural action without a posted tally.