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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January 24, 2006
The enacted ordinance amends Philadelphia’s Traffic Code to reserve a metered location on certain odd-numbered blocks in each parking meter zone for motorcycles, motor-driven cycles, and mopeds, and sets rules for how those spaces may be used.
Amending Title 12 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "The Traffic Code," by providing for the establishment of parking for motor-driven cycles and similar motor vehicles; adding new definitions; providing for civil penalties for violations; making such amendments contingent upon the enactment of an ordinance relating to metered parking for physically handicapped persons; and making certain technical changes; all under certain terms and conditions.
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The enacted ordinance regulates tour buses and amphibious tour vehicles operating in Philadelphia.
Amending Title 9 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Regulation of Businesses, Trades and Professions," by adding provisions regulating the operation of tour buses and amphibious tour vehicles, all under certain terms and conditions.
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The enacted ordinance revises Philadelphia’s rules for noise and excessive vibration, including limits for residential and nonresidential properties, protected facilities, concerts and stadiums, animal sounds, public spaces, public transportation, sirens, and construction.
Amending Title 10 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Regulation of Individual Conduct and Activity," including by amending Chapter 10-400 of the Philadelphia Code, entitled "Noise and Excessive Vibration," by amending definitions; establishing new rules regarding prohibited conduct; providing enforcement authority to City departments; making technical changes and changes to related provisions; and superseding certain Health Department regulations; all under certain terms and conditions.
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This enacted ordinance changes the requirements for businesses to qualify as Local Business Entities and receive a preference when competing for City contracts.
Amending Section 17-109 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Local Bidding Preferences," by amending the terms and conditions under which a Business Entity may be certified or continue to be certified as a Local Business Entity entitled to a bidding preference on City contracts.
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This communication records Mayor John F.
MAYOR'S BUDGET ADDRESS - JOHN F STREET - JANURY 2006 DELIVERED 1-24-2006 TO CITY COUNCIL Good morning President Verna, Majority leader Blackwell, Majority Whip Tasco, Minority Leader O'Neill, Council members, distinguished guests, and friends - I am truly honored to stand before the distinguished legislative body of the next great city in America - The Philadelphia City Council. I am here today to present for your consideration my proposed __________ General Fund operating budget, my proposed capital budget and program along with my proposed Five Year Financial Plan for FY 07 through 11. In its October 2005 edition, the prestigious magazine National Geographic Traveler called Philadelphia the next great city in America, saying: "After decades of relative obscurity, Philadelphia, a classic American city, is ready to step back into the national limelight." Philadelphia has recovered from the economic distress that held this city hosta...
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Transmitting a bill amending Chapter 19-1500 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Wage and Net Profits Tax," by deleting certain special tax provisions and related definitions and rates, all under certain terms and conditions.
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Transmitting a bill 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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This communication concerns a proposed amendment to Philadelphia Code Section 19-1801 that would further authorize the School District of Philadelphia’s Board of Education to impose an annual tax on real estate in the city for school district purposes, beginning with 2007 and continuing thereafter.
Amending Section 19-1801 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Authorization of Tax," to further authorize the Board of Education of the School District of Philadelphia to impose a tax on real estate within the City of Philadelphia; all under certain terms and conditions.
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This communication, placed on file, transmitted a proposed bill that would authorize the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of Philadelphia, to acquire ownership and other property interests in about 2.75 acres at 3000 and 3030 E.
Transmitting a bill authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to acquire fee simple title to, and all other real property interests in, approximately 2.75 acres of real estate known as 3000 and 3030 E. Castor Avenue, under certain terms and conditions.
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This communication concerns a proposed bill to amend Philadelphia Gas Works’ Fiscal Year 2006 capital budget and revise the timeline for transferring funds between budget line items.
Transmitting a bill amending Bill No. 050792, entitled "An Ordinance Approving the Fiscal Year 2006 Capital Budget providing for expenditures for the capital purposes of the Philadelphia Gas Works (including the supplying of funds in connection therewith) subject to certain constraints and conditions, and acknowledging receipt of the Forecast of Capital Budgets for Fiscal Years 2007 through 2011", by approving a revised Capital Budget for Fiscal Year 2006 and by extending the timeline related to line item transfers.
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Transmitting a bill authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2006 within the Grants Revenue Fund from the Director of Finance - Provision for Other Grants to the Streets Department , the Department of Public Property and the Department of Human Services - Office of Emergency Shelter Services.
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Transmitting a bill authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2006 within the Water Fund from the Managing Director - Office of Fleet Management to the Managing Director - Office of Fleet Management.
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Transmitting a bill authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2006 within the General Fund from certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions to certain or all City offices, deaprtments, boards and commissions.
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Transmitting a bill adopting the Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2007.
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This communication transmitted a proposed bill that would amend Philadelphia’s school tax authorization rules.
Transmitting a bill amending Chapter 19-1800 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "School Tax Authorization," by amending Section 19-1806, entitled "Authorization of Realty Use and Occupancy Tax," to further authorize the Board of Education of the School District of Philadelphia to impose a tax on the use or occupancy of real estate within the School District of Philadelphia.
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Transmitting a resolution 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 2007 through 2011, and incorporating proposed changes with respect to Fiscal Year 2006, which is to be submitted by the Mayor to the Pennsylvania Intergovernmental Cooperation Authority (the "Authority") pursuant to the Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement, authorized by an ordinance of this Council approved by the Mayor on January 3, 1992 (Bill No. 1563-A), by and between the City and the Authority.
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Transmitting a Resolution, agreeing to participate in the "Park West Tax Increment Financing District," if it should be created by the Council of the City of Philadelphia in accordance with the Tax Increment Financing Act of July 11, 1990, (P.L. 465, No. 113), as amended, in the Parkside Lancaster Redevelopment Area, in an area generally bounded by Columbia Avenue on the north, North Fiftieth Street on the east, Merion Avenue on the south, and North Fifty-second Street on the west; and designating the mayor or his designee as the City's representative for purposes of meeting with the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development, pursuant to Section 5(a)(2) of the Tax Increment Financing Act, accompanied by an explanatory letter from the Director of Commerce.
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This communication transmitted a proposed resolution stating that negotiated private sales of up to specified amounts of Philadelphia general obligation bonds would be in the City's best financial interest.
Transmitting a Resolution finding that a negotiated private sale of General Obligation Bonds is in the best financial interest of the City of the Philadelphia.
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