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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June 21, 2017
This enacted ordinance adopted Philadelphia’s operating budget for Fiscal Year 2018, appropriating money from the General Fund and other funds to city departments, boards, commissions, and programs.
Adopting the Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2018.
SIGNED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
City Council enacted a Fiscal 2018 Capital Budget totaling $2,641,616,000 for capital projects during July 1, 2017, through June 30, 2018.
To adopt a Fiscal 2018 Capital Budget.
SIGNED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
The enacted legislation adopts a Capital Program covering Fiscal Years 2018 through 2023.
To adopt a Capital Program for the six Fiscal Years 2018-2023 inclusive.
SIGNED
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Meeting date
June 20, 2017
Meeting date
June 15, 2017
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution commemorating and honoring Baltazar “Bal” Pinguel, a former political prisoner and longtime Philadelphia resident.
To commemorate and honor the life and legacy of Baltazar "Bal" Pinguel, a former political prisoner who braved imprisonment and death threats to challenge authoritarian regimes in the Philippines and around the globe and became a tireless activist for peace and justice and a radical voice for a democratic people's movement.
ADOPTED
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Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing and honoring Cheryl Lee upon her retirement from Laborers’ Local #332.
Recognizing and honoring Cheryl Lee on the occasion of her retirement from Laborers' Local #332.
ADOPTED
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The adopted resolution calls on the School Reform Commission to reject Resolution IU 7, which proposes creating a separate K–12 school for certain students with disabilities.
Calling upon the School Reform Commission to reject Resolution IU 7: Alternative Special Education Program for students with disabilities in grades K through 12 that seeks to establish a new segregated school for certain students with disabilities, and to insist that the School District provide quality, inclusive education to every child.
ADOPTED
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Adopted legislation recognizing, honoring, and commemorating Juneteenth in Philadelphia as a celebration of the end of slavery in the United States.
Recognizing, honoring and commemorating Juneteenth in Philadelphia as the day when slaves were freed in the United States of America more than 150 years ago and further celebrating National Juneteenth Independence Day which is also known as Freedom Day on Monday, June 19, 2017.
ADOPTED
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This adopted resolution recognizes Philadelphia’s criminal justice partners for working together through the MacArthur Foundation’s Safety and Justice Challenge to reduce the local jail population by almost 20% since July 2015.
Recognizing the accomplishments and the collaborative efforts of Philadelphia's criminal justice partners for successfully reducing the local jail population by almost 20% since July of 2015 with the implementation of programs under the MacArthur Foundation's Safety and Justice Challenge.
ADOPTED
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City Council adopted a resolution recognizing June 12–19, 2017, as Disarm Hate Week in Philadelphia.
Honoring and recognizing June 12-19, 2017 as Disarm Hate Week in the City of Philadelphia.
ADOPTED
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Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing and honoring Emlen Tunnell for his military service during World War II and his achievement as the first African American inducted into the National Football League Hall of Fame.
Recognizing and Honoring Emlen Tunnell for His Courageous Military Service During World War II and His Historic Achievement as the First African American Inducted Into The National Football League Hall of Fame.
ADOPTED
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The adopted resolution recognizes and honors photographer Michael Nichols for his award-winning career and documentation of wildlife conservation.
Recognizing and Honoring Photographer Michael Nichols for His Award-Winning Career and Documentation of Wildlife Conservation.
ADOPTED
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Adopted resolution recognizing June 19, 2017, as World Sickle Cell Awareness Day in Philadelphia.
Recognizing June 19, 2017 as "World Sickle Cell Awareness Day" in the City of Philadelphia.
ADOPTED
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This adopted resolution urges Congress to oppose H.R.
Urging Congress to oppose H.R. 10, the Financial CHOICE Act of 2017, which would undermine crucial enforcement and compliance actions provided by the Dodd-Frank Wall Street and Consumer Protection Act, de-regulate financial institutions and destroy the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, therefore exposing Americans to potential threats of abuse within the financial system.
ADOPTED
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This adopted resolution authorizes a Philadelphia City Council Special Committee on Gun Violence Prevention.
Authorizing the creation of a "Special Committee on Gun Violence Prevention" to address Philadelphia's enduring plague of gun violence by facilitating coordination among stakeholders and formulating a comprehensive gun violence prevention strategy.
ADOPTED
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The adopted resolution authorizes the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to transfer, without payment, four properties in the Fifth Councilmanic District to the Philadelphia Land Bank.
Authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Land Bank deeds conveying title to certain properties located in the Fifth Councilmanic District pursuant to the requirements of the Commonwealth Land Bank Act.
ADOPTED
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This adopted resolution authorizes the Philadelphia Land Bank to transfer title to 2855 N.
Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of certain properties located in the Fifth Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.
ADOPTED
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City Council adopted a resolution approving a Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority contract to redevelop 1604 Page Street in the Model Cities Urban Renewal Area.
Approving the redevelopment contract of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Model Cities Urban Renewal Area, identified by house number and street address as 1604 Page street; and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with Willie Mundy, Jr. and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract.
ADOPTED
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