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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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November 20, 2003

Council Action2003-11-20
Resolution 030798

The adopted resolution approves a redevelopment contract and property disposition plan for Parcel No.

Approving the redevelopment contract and disposition supplement of the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Haddington Urban Renewal Area, Unit Nos. 2 & 3 designated as Parcel No. 117 and also sometimes identified by house number and street address as 426 Hobart street; and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with Aspen Affordable Housing Limited Partnership and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract.

ADOPTED

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Council Action2003-11-20
Resolution 030797

The adopted resolution authorizes the Commissioner of Public Property to transfer conditional ownership of certain City-owned lots and buildings in Philadelphia’s 38th and 52nd Wards to the Redevelopment Authority without payment.

Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia, without consideration, deeds conveying conditional fee simple title to certain City-owned lots or pieces of ground with the buildings and improvements thereon, situate in the Thirty-eight & Fifty-second Wards of the City of Philadelphia, pursuant to Chapter 16-400 of The Philadelphia Code and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia to dispose of such properties for rehabilitation and/or improvement in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-400 of The Philadelphia Code.

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Council Action2003-11-20
Resolution 030797

The adopted resolution authorizes the Commissioner of Public Property to transfer conditional ownership of certain City-owned lots and buildings in Philadelphia’s 38th and 52nd Wards to the Redevelopment Authority without payment.

Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia, without consideration, deeds conveying conditional fee simple title to certain City-owned lots or pieces of ground with the buildings and improvements thereon, situate in the Thirty-eight & Fifty-second Wards of the City of Philadelphia, pursuant to Chapter 16-400 of The Philadelphia Code and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia to dispose of such properties for rehabilitation and/or improvement in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-400 of The Philadelphia Code.

ADOPTED

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Council Action2003-11-20
Privileged Resolution 030796

This enacted resolution honors Marquese Wilson, a 15-year-old Dobbins High School student, for entering a burning house on October 27, 2003, and rescuing an elderly woman.

Recognizing Marquese Wilson, a fifteen year old student at Dobbins High School for his courage and act of heroism.

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Council Action2003-11-20
Privileged Resolution 030796

This enacted resolution honors Marquese Wilson, a 15-year-old Dobbins High School student, for entering a burning house on October 27, 2003, and rescuing an elderly woman.

Recognizing Marquese Wilson, a fifteen year old student at Dobbins High School for his courage and act of heroism.

ADOPTED

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Council Action2003-11-20
Resolution 030795

The adopted resolution calls on Pennsylvania’s Attorney General, Secretary of Banking, and General Assembly to scrutinize tax preparers’ use of Refund Anticipation Loans and take action to ensure these practices follow state law.

Calling on the Pennsylvania Attorney General, the Secretary of Banking and the General Assembly to carefully scrutinize the conduct of tax preparers in connection with Refund Anticipation Loans ("RALs"), and to take appropriate action to ensure that these business practices are consistent with State law.

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Council Action2003-11-20
Resolution 030794

The adopted resolution requests that the City support efforts to educate Philadelphia households about the federal Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and help them apply for it.

Requesting the Pennsylvania Congressional delegation, Internal Revenue Service, and the City to assist and educate citizens about the financial benefits of the federal Earned Income Tax Credit.

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Council Action2003-11-20
Resolution 030794

The adopted resolution requests that the City support efforts to educate Philadelphia households about the federal Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) and help them apply for it.

Requesting the Pennsylvania Congressional delegation, Internal Revenue Service, and the City to assist and educate citizens about the financial benefits of the federal Earned Income Tax Credit.

ADOPTED

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Council Action2003-11-20
Resolution 030793

City Council adopted a resolution approving the Redevelopment Authority’s contract and disposition plan for Parcel No.

Approving the redevelopment contract and disposition supplement of the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Meadow 2 Urban Renewal Area, designated as Parcel No. 39 also sometimes identified by house number and street address as 4522 Penn street and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with Frankford Friends Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract and disposition supplement.

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Council Action2003-11-20
Resolution 030793

City Council adopted a resolution approving the Redevelopment Authority’s contract and disposition plan for Parcel No.

Approving the redevelopment contract and disposition supplement of the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Meadow 2 Urban Renewal Area, designated as Parcel No. 39 also sometimes identified by house number and street address as 4522 Penn street and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with Frankford Friends Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract and disposition supplement.

ADOPTED

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Council Action2003-11-20
Privileged Resolution 030792

Philadelphia City Council enacted a resolution honoring David Wismer for being named Code Official of the Year by the International Code Council.

Honoring David Wismer on being recognized as Code Official of the Year by the International Code Council and commending him for his many years of service to the citizens of Philadelphia.

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Council Action2003-11-20
Privileged Resolution 030792

Philadelphia City Council enacted a resolution honoring David Wismer for being named Code Official of the Year by the International Code Council.

Honoring David Wismer on being recognized as Code Official of the Year by the International Code Council and commending him for his many years of service to the citizens of Philadelphia.

ADOPTED

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Council Action2003-11-20
Resolution 030791

The adopted resolution calls on Philadelphia’s Labor Standards Division to enforce the city law protecting workers displaced when service contracts change.

Calling on the Philadelphia labor standards division to vigorously enforce Chapter 9-2300 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Protection of Displaced Contract Workers," to conduct thorough investigations concerning the displacement of nearly fifty workers at Sheraton Hotel University City and 400 Market Street, and to sanction violators of Chapter 9-2300 in these and other cases, as authorized by law.

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Council Action2003-11-20
Resolution 030791

The adopted resolution calls on Philadelphia’s Labor Standards Division to enforce the city law protecting workers displaced when service contracts change.

Calling on the Philadelphia labor standards division to vigorously enforce Chapter 9-2300 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Protection of Displaced Contract Workers," to conduct thorough investigations concerning the displacement of nearly fifty workers at Sheraton Hotel University City and 400 Market Street, and to sanction violators of Chapter 9-2300 in these and other cases, as authorized by law.

ADOPTED

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Council Action2003-11-20
Resolution 030790

This adopted resolution authorizes the Commissioner of Public Property to transfer certain City-owned lots and buildings in Philadelphia’s Thirty-sixth Ward to the Redevelopment Authority at no cost.

Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia, without consideration, deeds conveying conditional fee simple title to certain City-owned lots or pieces of ground with the buildings and improvements thereon, situate in the Thirty-sixth Ward of the City of Philadelphia, pursuant to Chapter 16-400 of The Philadelphia Code and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia to dispose of such properties for rehabilitation and/or improvement in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-400 of The Philadelphia Code.

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Council Action2003-11-20
Resolution 030790

This adopted resolution authorizes the Commissioner of Public Property to transfer certain City-owned lots and buildings in Philadelphia’s Thirty-sixth Ward to the Redevelopment Authority at no cost.

Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia, without consideration, deeds conveying conditional fee simple title to certain City-owned lots or pieces of ground with the buildings and improvements thereon, situate in the Thirty-sixth Ward of the City of Philadelphia, pursuant to Chapter 16-400 of The Philadelphia Code and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia to dispose of such properties for rehabilitation and/or improvement in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-400 of The Philadelphia Code.

ADOPTED

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Council Action2003-11-20
Bill 030663

The lapsed bill would have created the Boyd Theater Tax Increment Financing District in the area generally bounded by Chestnut, Nineteenth, Twentieth, and Sansom Streets.

Creating the Boyd Theater Tax Increment Financing District, being the area generally bounded by Chestnut street on the north, Nineteenth street on the east, Twentieth street on the west, and Sansom street on the south and approving the project plan of the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development ("PAID") for the redevelopment of the Boyd Theater Tax Increment Financing District and making certain findings and declarations, all in accordance with the Tax Increment Financing Act, being the Act of July 11, 1990, P.L. 465, No. 113, as amended, and authorizing the Director of Finance and other offices of the City to execute documents and do all things necessary to carry out the intent of this Ordinance.

RECESSED

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Council Action2003-11-20
Bill 030659

The enacted ordinance authorizes and requires all-way stop signs to be installed and maintained at the intersection of Sixth Street and Locust Street, following PennDOT regulations.

Authorizing the installation of all-way stop signs at the intersection of Sixth Street and Locust Street.

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