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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Meeting date
June 9, 2022
The enacted ordinance amends Philadelphia’s parking rules to prohibit anyone from parking a semitrailer or truck tractor on a residential street.
Amending Chapter 12-900 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Parking Regulations and Penalties," by regulating on-street parking of unpermitted semitrailers and truck tractors, all under certain terms and conditions.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This enacted ordinance adds a definition for third-party administrators, meaning public or private entities contracted by the Streets Department to enforce refuse and littering rules.
Amending Chapter 10-700 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Refuse and Littering," by adding new definition for third party administrators, and revising Section 10-718 to sanction third party administrators as enforcers of illegal dumping violations, all under certain terms and conditions.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This enacted measure revises Philadelphia’s building and property maintenance rules for drinking fountains and water dispensers in schools.
Amending Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code ("The Philadelphia Building Construction and Occupancy Code") by revising Section PM-202 of Subcode PM ("The Philadelphia Property Maintenance Code"), entitled "General Definitions", to revise definitions related to drinking fountains and water dispensers; and revising Section PM-502.6 of Subcode PM, entitled "Schools", to add provisions related to drinking facilities in schools and requiring filtration systems; all under certain terms and conditions.
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Other recorded action without a published tally.
The enacted ordinance amends Philadelphia’s rules for sidewalks and curb ramps.
Amending Section 11-505 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Sidewalk Paving and Other Improvements by Property Owners," to authorize the Streets Department to collect fees for costs incurred in reviewing plans for and constructing ADA-compliant sidewalks, all under certain terms and conditions.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL
Other recorded action without a published tally.
The enacted ordinance authorizes removing and abandoning a roughly 25-foot-wide portion of a planned right-of-way near Civic Center Boulevard and Osler Circle that was designated for drainage and water main purposes.
Authorizing the striking from City Plan No. 269 and abandonment of a portion of a certain right-of-way for drainage purposes and water main purposes in the vicinity of the northwesterly side of Civic Center Boulevard, northeast of Osler Circle, under certain terms and conditions.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL
Other recorded action without a published tally.
The enacted ordinance amended Philadelphia’s building code to require preconstruction surveys, structural monitoring, and written notice for certain excavation, demolition, and construction activities affecting nearby properties.
Amending Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "The Philadelphia Building Construction and Occupancy Code," to revise and add provisions relating to investigations concerning property adjacent to or adjoining certain construction activities and the provision of notice to owners and residents of such properties; all under certain terms and conditions.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL
Other recorded action without a published tally.
Meeting date
June 8, 2022
This proposal would create a 10% rebate on Philadelphia real estate taxes for individuals who pay in full before the March 31 deadline, but only for their principal residence.
Amending Chapter 19-300 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Real Estate Taxes," to establish rebates for early payment on real estate taxes, under certain terms and conditions.
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This enacted ordinance changes Philadelphia’s low-income senior property-tax relief program by moving the application deadline from January 31 to September 30.
Amending Chapter 19-2900 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Senior Citizen Low Income Special Tax Provisions," to modify parameters of special tax provisions for low-income seniors, including the deadline for filing an application, all under certain terms and conditions.
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This enacted ordinance changes Philadelphia’s tax exemption program for longtime residential owner-occupants.
Amending Chapter 19-3900 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Tax Exemptions for Longtime Owner-Occupants of Residential Properties," to modify parameters of tax exemptions for longtime residential owner-occupants, all under certain terms and conditions.
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This enacted ordinance changes how Philadelphia’s Business Income and Receipts Tax determines which business receipts are taxable when a company operates, delivers services, or licenses intangible property inside and outside the city.
Amending Section 19-2600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Business Income and Receipts Taxes," with respect to allocation and apportionment of income and receipts inside and outside of the City, all under certain terms and conditions.
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This bill, which is held in committee, would increase Philadelphia’s homestead exclusion for eligible residential property owners.
Amending Section 19-1301.1 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Homestead Exclusion," to increase the amount of the homestead exclusion, under certain terms and conditions.
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This enacted law changes Philadelphia’s real estate tax rules for property owners who timely appeal their assessed value for tax year 2023 or later.
Amending Section 19-1303 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Discounts and Additions to Tax," by tolling additions, interest and penalties on real estate tax when the assessed value of property is under appeal and limiting tax payments due based on certain assessments under appeal; all under certain terms and conditions.
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This bill, which is held in committee, would extend the deadline for low-income seniors to apply for a real estate tax refund or forgiveness for calendar year 2022, moving it to September 30.
Amending Chapter 19-2900 of Title 19 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Senior Citizen Low Income Special Tax Provisions," by extending the deadline for low-income seniors to apply for a refund or forgiveness of Real Estate Taxes, under certain terms and conditions.
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This withdrawn bill would have revised the maximum total amount of City and School District property-tax exemptions available through Philadelphia’s program for longtime owner-occupants of residential properties.
Amending Chapter 19-3900 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Tax Exemptions for Longtime Owner-Occupants of Residential Properties," to revise the cap on the total amount of exemptions authorized in the program, all under certain terms and conditions.
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Other recorded action without a published tally.
This bill, which is held in committee, would amend Philadelphia’s homestead exclusion for real estate taxes.
Amending Section 19-1301.1 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Homestead Exclusion," to increase the amount of the homestead exclusion, under certain terms and conditions.
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The enacted bill amends Philadelphia’s Wage and Net Profits Tax by revising tax rates for residents and non-residents.
Amending Chapter 19-1500 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Wage and Net Profits Tax," by revising certain tax rates, under certain terms and conditions.
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This resolution would approve the Mayor’s revised Five Year Financial Plan for Philadelphia covering fiscal years 2023 through 2027, including changes for fiscal year 2022, before submission to the Pennsylvania Intergovernmental Cooperation Authority.
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 2023 through 2027, and incorporating Revised changes with respect to Fiscal Year 2022, 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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The enacted bill creates a Philadelphia County Demolition Fund to pay for demolishing blighted properties in Philadelphia to support economic development.
Amending Section 19-1403 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Imposition of Tax," by creating a Philadelphia County Demolition Fund to increase and encourage economic development by demolishing blighted properties within the City, imposing a related fee for recorded documents and related items; and making technical changes; all under certain terms and conditions.
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