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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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Meeting date

March 4, 2008

Council Action2008-03-04
Bill 080161

The enacted bill changes Philadelphia’s wage, earnings, and net profits tax rates for city residents and nonresidents, including people who work or conduct business in Philadelphia.

Amending Chapter 19-1500 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Wage and Net Profits Tax," by revising certain tax rates and making technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions.

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Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2008-03-04
Bill 080160

This enacted bill amended Philadelphia’s parking tax by setting the tax at 20% of the amount charged for parking or storing a vehicle, including valet parking, beginning July 1, 2008 and thereafter.

Amending Chapter 19-1200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Parking Tax," by establishing a rate of taxation on parking transactions for fiscal year 2009 and thereafter.

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Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2008-03-04
Bill 080157

This lapsed bill would have amended Philadelphia’s business privilege tax rules by reducing certain tax rates on business receipts and net income over time.

Amending Section 19-2604 of The Philadelphia Code, relating to tax rates, credits and alternative tax computation for the business privilege tax, by reducing certain tax rates, under certain terms and conditions.

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Council Action2008-03-04
Bill 080156

This enacted ordinance adopted Philadelphia’s operating budget for Fiscal Year 2009, making appropriations from the city’s general, water, grant, transportation-related, housing, health, and other funds.

Adopting the Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2009.

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Council Action2008-03-04
Bill 080155

This enacted ordinance adopts Philadelphia’s Fiscal 2009 Capital Budget, totaling $2,460,808,000 for capital projects during July 1, 2008, through June 30, 2009.

To adopt a Fiscal 2009 Capital Budget.

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Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2008-03-04
Bill 080154

The City adopted a Capital Program covering Fiscal Years 2009 through 2014.

To adopt a Capital Program for the six Fiscal Years 2009-2014 inclusive.

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Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2008-03-04
Bill 080022

This enacted ordinance amended Philadelphia’s business privilege tax rates for tax years 2008 and later.

Amending Section 19-2604 of The Philadelphia Code, relating to tax rates, credits and alternative tax computation for the business privilege tax, by reducing certain tax rates; all under certain terms and conditions.

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Meeting date

February 28, 2008

Council Action2008-02-28
COMMUNICATION 080243

This communication concerned a proposed bill that would have authorized the City’s Commissioner of Public Property to transfer the City’s interest in specified parcels and buildings on or near North Front Street to the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development for nominal consideration and later conveyance.

Transmitting a bill authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property on behalf of the City of Philadelphia to transfer to the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development, for nominal consideration, some or all of the City's interest in certain parcels of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon, located in an area bounded by North Front Street, Wildey Street, Leopard Street and Richmond Street; certain parcels of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon, known as 1101-19 North Front Street, located on the east side of North Front street; and certain parcels of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon, known as 1043-47 North Front Street, located on the east side of North Front Street, for further conveyance.

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Council Action2008-02-28
COMMUNICATION 080242

This communication, which was placed on file, transmitted a proposed bill concerning the City’s transfer of the parcel and buildings at 4301 Tacony Street to the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development for a nominal payment.

Transmitting a bill authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property on behalf of the City of Philadelphia to transfer to the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development, for nominal consideration, a certain parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon, known as 4301 Tacony Street, for further conveyance.

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Council Action2008-02-28
COMMUNICATION 080241

This communication, which has been placed on file, transmitted a bill that would authorize the Commissioner of Public Property to transfer a City-owned parcel at 815 East Washington Lane, including its buildings and improvements, to the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development for a nominal payment.

Transmitting a bill authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property on behalf of the City of Philadelphia to transfer to the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development, for nominal consideration, a certain parcel of land, with the buildings and improvements thereon, known as 815 East Washington Lane, for further conveyance.

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Council Action2008-02-28
COMMUNICATION 080240

This communication transmits a proposed bill concerning the issuance of Philadelphia general obligation bonds to refund certain outstanding city bonds.

Transmitting a bill authorizing the issuance 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 agreements to manage interest costs and certain other actions, accompanied by an explanatory letter from the Director of Finance.

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Council Action2008-02-28
COMMUNICATION 080239

This communication is recorded with a status of placed on file.

Transmitting a resolution appointing Stanley Taraila to the Board of Directors for the Old City Special Services District.

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Council Action2008-02-28
COMMUNICATION 080238

This communication is recorded with a status of placed on file.

Transmitting a resolution appointing Luca Sena to the Board of Directors for the Old City Special Services District.

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Council Action2008-02-28
COMMUNICATION 080237

This communication is recorded with a status of placed on file.

Transmitting a resolution reappointing Ellen Yin to the Board of Directors for the Old City Special Services District.

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Council Action2008-02-28
COMMUNICATION 080236

This communication is recorded with a status of placed on file.

Transmitting a resolution reappointing William Moore to the Board of Directors for the Old City Special Services District.

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Council Action2008-02-28
COMMUNICATION 080235

This communication is recorded with a status of placed on file.

Transmitting a resolution reappointing Fran Smith to the Board of Director for the Old City Special Services District.

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Council Action2008-02-28
COMMUNICATION 080234

This communication is recorded with a status of placed on file.

Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill Nos. 080009 and 080010, which were passed by Council on February 14, 2008, were signed by the Mayor on February 27, 2008.

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Council Action2008-02-28
Resolution 080233

The adopted resolution recognizes and honors Roman Catholic High School’s varsity football team for its 2007–08 season.

Honoring Roman Catholic High School's Varsity Football Team.

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