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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

May 8, 2018

Council Action2018-05-08
Bill 180178

This lapsed bill would have revised Philadelphia’s wage and net profits tax rates for residents and nonresidents.

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

RECESSED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2018-05-08
Bill 180168

This enacted bill revised Philadelphia’s wage and net profits tax rates.

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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Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2018-05-08
Bill 180167

This enacted bill increased Philadelphia’s realty transfer tax on transactions involving the transfer or acceptance of city real estate.

Amending Chapter 19-1400 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Realty Transfer Tax," to increase the rate of realty transfer tax, under certain terms and conditions.

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Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2018-05-08
Bill 180166

This enacted bill increases Philadelphia’s homestead exclusion to $40,000 beginning in tax year 2019 and continuing afterward.

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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Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2018-05-08
Bill 180165

This lapsed bill would have amended Philadelphia’s School Tax Authorization rules to let the School District’s Board of Education impose an annual real estate tax for school purposes.

Amending Chapter 19-1800 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "School Tax Authorization," to authorize the Board of Education to impose a real estate tax for the School District of Philadelphia, under certain terms and conditions.

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Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2018-05-08
Bill 180164-A

This enacted ordinance adopted Philadelphia’s operating budget for Fiscal Year 2019, appropriating money from the city’s general, water, grant, transportation-related, housing, health, and other funds.

Adopting the Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2019.

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Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2018-05-08
Bill 180163-A

This enacted bill adopts Philadelphia’s Fiscal Year 2019 Capital Budget, totaling $2,776,104,000, for the capital fiscal year from July 1, 2018, through June 30, 2019.

To adopt a Fiscal 2019 Capital Budget.

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Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2018-05-08
Bill 180162

The City Council adopted a capital program covering Fiscal Years 2019 through 2024.

To adopt a Capital Program for the six Fiscal Years 2019-2024 inclusive.

RECESSED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Meeting date

May 3, 2018

Council Action2018-05-03
COMMUNICATION 180450

This communication transmitted a proposed bill that would establish licensing and other requirements for placing bicycles and other small vehicles in the public right-of-way for rental.

Transmitting a bill amending Chapter 9-200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Commercial Activities on Streets," to establish licensing and other requirements regarding the placement of bicycles and other small vehicles in the public right-of-way for the purpose of rental of such vehicles; authorizing the adoption of regulations in connection with such a licensing program; and amending Chapter 12-800 of the Code, entitled "Bicycle Regulations and Penalties," to establish parking and related rules for bicycles and other small vehicles, including those used in connection with such licenses; all under certain terms and conditions.

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Council Action2018-05-03
COMMUNICATION 180449

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

Transmitting a resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to dispose of certain properties located in the Second Councilmanic District, which will be transferred by the City to the Authority, by conveyance of such properties to the Philadelphia Land Bank in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of the Philadelphia Code.

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Council Action2018-05-03
COMMUNICATION 180448

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

Transmitting a resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to dispose of certain properties located in the Fifth Councilmanic District, which will be transferred by the City to the Authority, by conveyance of such properties to the Philadelphia Land Bank in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of the Philadelphia Code.

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Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2018-05-03
COMMUNICATION 180447

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

Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill Nos. 170925, 170926, 171117, 180003, 180004, 180079, 180080, 180099, 180102, 180169, 180172, 180173, 180179, 180216, 180262 and 180263, which were passed by Council on April 19, 2018, were signed by the Mayor on May 2, 2018.

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Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2018-05-03
Resolution 180445

Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing and honoring Old Pine Street Church on its 250th anniversary.

Recognizing and honoring Old Pine Street Church on the Occasion of its 250th Anniversary.

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Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2018-05-03
Resolution 180444

Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing and celebrating Philippine Independence Week from June 2 through June 16, 2018.

Recognizing and Celebrating the 2018 Philippine Independence Week Celebration from June 2nd to June 16th

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2018-05-03
Resolution 180443

City Council adopted a resolution honoring and congratulating Constitution High School’s boys basketball team, the Generals, for winning the 2018 PIAA State Championship in the AA classification.

Honoring and Congratulating The Constitution High School Boys Basketball Team, The Generals, on winning the 2018 PIAA State Championship for the AA Classification.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2018-05-03
Resolution 180442

Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution honoring and recognizing the Girl Scouts of America on its 106th birthday.

Honoring and recognizing the Girl Scouts of America's 106th Birthday, and their dedication to improving the lives of the children of Philadelphia through character development, gaining leadership experience, and unleashing their inner G.I.R.L.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2018-05-03
Resolution 180441

City Council adopted a resolution recognizing and proclaiming May 6 through May 12 as Public Service Recognition Week in Philadelphia.

Recognizing and proclaiming the week of May 6th through May 12th as Public Service Recognition Week in the City of Philadelphia and celebrating all the men and women who have answered the call to serve our City and our communities as government employees.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2018-05-03
Resolution 180440

The adopted resolution designated May 10, 2018, as World Lupus Day.

Designating May 10, 2018, as World Lupus Day, on which lupus organizations around the world call for an increase in public- and private-sector funding for medical research on lupus; education programs for health professionals, patients, and the public; and worldwide recognition of lupus as a significant public health issue.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.