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Other actions from the April 23, 2026 meeting.
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This bill allows the city to move money between different funds and departments for the 2026 budget year. It affects various city offices, departments, and commissions that receive funding from these sources. The goal is to adjust the budget to meet the city's needs.
Authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2026 from: the General Fund, the Water Fund, the Transportation Fund, and the Grants Revenue Fund, all from certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions; to: the General Fund, the Water Fund, the Special Gasoline Tax Fund, the Grants Revenue Fund, the Aviation Fund, and the Transportation Fund, all to certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL
Council action without a posted tally.
This bill allows the city to move money between different funds and departments for the 2026 budget year. It affects various city offices, departments, and commissions that receive funding from these sources. The goal is to adjust the budget to meet the city's needs.
Authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2026 from: the General Fund, the Water Fund, the Transportation Fund, and the Grants Revenue Fund, all from certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions; to: the General Fund, the Water Fund, the Special Gasoline Tax Fund, the Grants Revenue Fund, the Aviation Fund, and the Transportation Fund, all to certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions.
MOTION
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This bill allows the city to move money between different funds and departments for the 2026 budget year. It affects various city offices, departments, and commissions that receive funding from these sources. The goal is to adjust the budget to meet the city's needs.
Authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2026 from: the General Fund, the Water Fund, the Transportation Fund, and the Grants Revenue Fund, all from certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions; to: the General Fund, the Water Fund, the Special Gasoline Tax Fund, the Grants Revenue Fund, the Aviation Fund, and the Transportation Fund, all to certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL
Council action without a posted tally.
This bill makes changes to Philadelphia's Fiscal 2026 Capital Budget, which was approved in June 2025. It revises the amounts of money allocated for different purposes and updates the total budget. This affects the city's overall budget and spending plan.
To amend Bill No. 250197 (approved June 13, 2025), entitled "An Ordinance To adopt a Fiscal 2026 Capital Budget," by revising various appropriation amounts and totals, all under certain terms and conditions.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL
Council action without a posted tally.
This bill makes changes to the city's six-year capital budget plan, which was approved in 2025. It revises the amounts of money allocated for certain projects and updates the total budget. This affects the city's overall budget and spending plans.
To amend Bill No. 250198 (approved June 13, 2025), entitled "An Ordinance To adopt a Capital Program for the six Fiscal Years 2026-2031 inclusive," by revising various appropriation amounts and totals, all under certain terms and conditions.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL
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The Mayor sent a message to City Council about several bills, including one that the City Planning Commission is still reviewing and has extended its review period by 45 days. This affects the progress of these bills through the Council. The bills in question are numbers 260238, 260239, and 260242.
April 17, 2026 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: Pursuant to Sections 4-604 and 2-307 of the Home Rule Charter, I am today transmitting to the Council the recommendation of the City Planning Commission on the following bill: Bill Number 260242 The Commission voted to extend its review 45 additional days on the following bills: Bill Number 260238 Bill Number 260239 Respectfully, Cherelle L. Parker Mayor
READ AND FILED
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The Mayor of Philadelphia signed Bill No. 260263 on April 16, 2026, after it was passed by City Council. This bill is now on file, but its specific details and effects are not provided in the given information. It is unclear who this bill affects or what changes it makes.
April 16, 2026 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: I am pleased to advise you that on April 16, 2026, I signed the following bill, which was passed by Council at its session on April 16, 2026: Bill No. 260263 Respectfully, Cherelle L. Parker Mayor
READ AND FILED
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The proposed resolution extends approval of the Housing Opportunities Made Easy (H.O.M.E.) Program's budget for another year, allowing various agencies to continue spending on the program in Fiscal Year 2027. This affects city agencies and residents who benefit from the H.O.M.E. Program. The program aims to provide housing opportunities and support.
April 22, 2026 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: I am transmitting for the consideration of your Honorable Body a draft of a Resolution entitled: RESOLUTION Extending approval of the 2025-2026 Housing Opportunities Made Easy (H.O.M.E.) Program Annual Program Statement and Budget, which addresses expenditures by various agencies in the first year of the H.O.M.E. Program, to constitute approval of spending in Fiscal Year 2027, pursuant to that same Program Statement and Budget. This Resolution has my approval and therefore I respectfully request that this Honorable Body give it your favorable consideration. Respectfully, Cherelle L. Parker Mayor
READ AND FILED
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The Philadelphia City Council is considering a resolution that would allow the Philadelphia Land Bank to sell several properties in the 5th Councilmanic District. The properties are located on North 23rd Street, North 24th Street, North Bucknell Street, Judson Street, and West Montgomery Avenue. This resolution affects the owners or potential buyers of these properties, as well as the surrounding community.
April 16, 2026 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: I am transmitting for the consideration of your Honorable Body a draft of a Resolution entitled: RESOLUTION Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 1800, 1818, 1862 N. 23rd Street, 1802, 1806, 1808, 1810, 1820, 1828, 1845, 1848, 1852 N. 24th Street, 1801, 1813, 1837, 1855, 1868 N. Bucknell Street, 1800, 1814, 1858 Judson Street, 2318, 2326, 2330, 2332, 2334, 2336 W. Montgomery Avenue located in the 5th Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code. This Resolution has my approval and therefore I respectfully request that this Honorable Body give it your favorable consideration. Respectfully, Cherelle L. Parker Mayor
READ AND FILED
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The Philadelphia City Council is considering a resolution to allow the Philadelphia Land Bank to sell two properties, 3001 and 3003 N. 10th Street, in the 5th Councilmanic District. This resolution affects the owners or potential buyers of these properties, as well as the surrounding community. The sale would be done according to existing city rules.
April 16, 2026 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: I am transmitting for the consideration of your Honorable Body a draft of a Resolution entitled: RESOLUTION Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 3001 and 3003 N. 10th Street located in the 5th Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code. This Resolution has my approval and therefore I respectfully request that this Honorable Body give it your favorable consideration. Respectfully, Cherelle L. Parker Mayor
READ AND FILED
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The Philadelphia City Council is considering a resolution that would allow the Philadelphia Land Bank to sell a property at 1707 Ridge Avenue. This property is located in the 5th Councilmanic District. The sale would follow the rules outlined in The Philadelphia Code.
April 16, 2026 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: I am transmitting for the consideration of your Honorable Body a draft of a Resolution entitled: RESOLUTION Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 1707 Ridge Avenue located in the 5th Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code. This Resolution has my approval and therefore I respectfully request that this Honorable Body give it your favorable consideration. Respectfully, Cherelle L. Parker Mayor
READ AND FILED
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The city is transferring ownership of a property at 214 Hermit Street to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority, which will then transfer it to the Philadelphia Land Bank. This affects the property owner and the city's management of its properties. The goal is to redevelop the property.
April 16, 2026 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: I am transmitting for the consideration of your Honorable Body a draft of a Resolution entitled: RESOLUTION Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority deeds conveying fee simple title to 214 Hermit Street in the 4th Councilmanic District of the City of Philadelphia and further authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to transfer to the Philadelphia Land Bank fee simple title to such properties pursuant to Section 16-405 of the Philadelphia Code. This Resolution has my approval and therefore I respectfully request that this Honorable Body give it your favorable consideration. Respectfully, Cherelle L. Parker Mayor
READ AND FILED
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The city is transferring ownership of a property at 1425 S. Paxon Street to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority, which will then give the property to the Philadelphia Land Bank. This affects the city and the organizations involved in the transfer. The goal is to allow the Land Bank to take control of the property.
April 16, 2026 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: I am transmitting for the consideration of your Honorable Body a draft of a Resolution entitled: RESOLUTION Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority deeds conveying fee simple title to 1425 S. Paxon Street in the 3rd Councilmanic District of the City of Philadelphia and further authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to transfer to the Philadelphia Land Bank fee simple title to such properties pursuant to Section 16-405 of the Philadelphia Code. This Resolution has my approval and therefore I respectfully request that this Honorable Body give it your favorable consideration. Respectfully, Cherelle L. Parker Mayor
READ AND FILED
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The city is considering a resolution to allow the Philadelphia Land Bank to sell a property at 5103 Chester Avenue. This property is located in the 3rd Councilmanic District. The sale would follow the rules outlined in The Philadelphia Code.
April 16, 2026 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: I am transmitting for the consideration of your Honorable Body a draft of a Resolution entitled: RESOLUTION Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 5103 Chester Avenue located in the 3rd Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code. This Resolution has my approval and therefore I respectfully request that this Honorable Body give it your favorable consideration. Respectfully, Cherelle L. Parker Mayor
READ AND FILED
Council action without a posted tally.
The Philadelphia City Council is considering a resolution that would allow the Philadelphia Land Bank to sell four properties on Baltimore Avenue. This decision would affect the owners or potential buyers of these properties, as well as the surrounding community. The sale would be done according to the city's existing rules and regulations.
April 16, 2026 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: I am transmitting for the consideration of your Honorable Body a draft of a Resolution entitled: RESOLUTION Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 5123, 5125, 5127 and 5129 Baltimore Avenue located in the 3rd Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code. This Resolution has my approval and therefore I respectfully request that this Honorable Body give it your favorable consideration. Respectfully, Cherelle L. Parker Mayor
READ AND FILED
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