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A fuller log of what Council actually did.
Roll-call votes still live on member and vote pages. This archive captures the rest of the meeting record too: unanimous actions, amendments, referrals, withdrawals, and other Council steps that Philadelphia Legistar publishes without a member-by-member tally.
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Meeting Date
June 5, 2025
This bill changes the tax rates for businesses in Philadelphia and removes some exceptions to the tax on receipts. It affects businesses that pay the Business Income and Receipts Tax in the city. The changes aim to update the tax system under specific conditions.
Amending Chapter 19-2600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Business Income and Receipts Taxes," to revise tax rates and end certain exclusions from the tax on receipts, all under certain terms and conditions.
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The city has adopted a 6-year plan for big projects like building repairs, park upgrades, and other improvements. This plan, called a Capital Program, will guide how the city spends money on these projects from 2026 to 2031. It affects all Philadelphia residents who use city facilities and services.
To adopt a Capital Program for the six Fiscal Years 2026-2031 inclusive.
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The Fiscal 2026 Capital Budget bill sets aside money for big projects in Philadelphia, like building repairs and new equipment. This budget affects all city departments and residents who use city services. It plans how the city will spend its money on these projects over the next year.
To adopt a Fiscal 2026 Capital Budget.
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The City of Philadelphia has adopted a budget for Fiscal Year 2026, which outlines how the city will spend its money. This budget affects all Philadelphia residents, as it determines funding for city services and programs. The budget was approved by City Council and will guide the city's spending for the upcoming fiscal year.
Adopting the Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2026.
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This bill changes the tax rates for the Wage and Net Profits Tax in Philadelphia. The new tax rates will affect individuals and businesses that pay this tax. The changes aim to update the tax rates under specific conditions.
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 bill extends the deadline for low-income taxpayers in Philadelphia to apply for a refund or forgiveness of their Real Estate Taxes. The change helps low-income residents who may need more time to apply for tax relief. It affects people who are eligible for low-income tax provisions in the city.
Amending Chapter 19-4600 of Title 19 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Low-Income Tax Provisions," by extending the deadline for low-income taxpayers to apply for a refund or forgiveness of Real Estate Taxes, under certain terms and conditions.
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The City of Philadelphia is entering into an agreement with the Philadelphia Energy Authority to reduce energy and water consumption at certain city properties. This agreement aims to lower operating costs by implementing energy conservation measures. The agreement will help the city save money on energy, water, and wastewater costs.
Authorizing the Procurement Commissioner, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into an agreement with the Philadelphia Energy Authority for coordination of a guaranteed energy savings contract for implementation and evaluation of energy conservation measures designed to reduce energy, water, wastewater, or other consumption or operating costs at specified City properties, all under certain terms and conditions.
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This bill creates rules for animals in Philadelphia's parks, playgrounds, and recreation centers, including areas where animals are not allowed. It also sets penalties for people who don't follow these rules. The goal is to manage animals in these public spaces.
Amending Title 15 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Parks and Recreation," by adding a new Section 15-606 and new Section 15-706 to establish animal-free areas and provide for the management of animals in parks, playgrounds, and recreation centers and to provide for penalties and enforcement, all under certain terms and conditions.
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This bill requires licensed firearms dealers in Philadelphia to post signs warning customers that buying a gun for someone else is a crime. The signs are meant to inform people about the law and help prevent illegal gun transfers. This law affects licensed firearms dealers and their customers in Philadelphia.
Amending Chapter 9-600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Service and Other Businesses, to add a new Section 9-640, entitled "Mandatory Posting of Warning of Unlawful Transfer of Firearm," to require licensed firearms dealers to post signs warning that purchasing firearms for another is criminally punishable; all under certain terms and conditions.
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This bill changes the rules for where the City of Philadelphia can put its money by removing two banks from the list of approved banks. This affects the City Treasurer, who is in charge of managing the city's funds. The change means the city will no longer deposit funds in Citibank, N.A. and Republic First Bank.
Amending Chapter 19-200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "City Funds - Deposits, Investments, Disbursements," by amending Section 19-201, entitled "City Depositories," to remove Citibank, N.A. and Republic First Bank as authorized financial institutions in which the City Treasurer may deposit funds, all under certain terms and conditions.
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This bill adds a new chapter to the Philadelphia Code to encourage people planning events in the city's parks and recreation areas to have backup plans in place. This affects people and organizations who want to hold events in these areas. The goal is to help ensure that events run smoothly and safely.
Amending Title 15 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Parks and Recreation," to add new Chapter 15-800, entitled "Events Permits," to encourage applicants for event planning permits to establish contingency measures, all under certain terms and conditions.
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This bill allows the city to borrow more money, within the state's limit, to fund various city projects and services. The city will sell bonds to raise these funds and set aside money to pay back the bonds. This affects the city's budget and ability to fund projects.
Authorizing an increase in the non-electoral indebtedness of the City within the Pennsylvania constitutional limit; authorizing the Bond Committee to sell bonds at public or private negotiated sale, to provide funds toward various capital municipal purposes; providing for appropriations to the Sinking Fund Commission for the payment of such bonds; and authorizing agreements to provide credit or payment or liquidity sources for the bonds in connection with issuance of the bonds, and certain other actions.
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This bill updates Philadelphia's Fair Criminal Record Screening Standards, which affect how employers and landlords use criminal records when hiring or renting to people. The changes clarify rules and add protections for individuals with criminal records. This bill impacts people with criminal records who are looking for jobs or housing in Philadelphia.
Amending Chapter 9-3500 of Title 9 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Fair Criminal Record Screening Standards," to amend definitions, add clarifications, and enhance remedies, all under certain terms and conditions.
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Meeting Date
May 29, 2025
The City of Philadelphia is allowed to buy or gain an interest in a property at 1822-1830 West Cayuga Street. This decision affects the property owners and the city, as the city will take control of the property. The city's acquisition of the property is subject to certain terms and conditions.
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to acquire fee simple title or a lesser real estate interest in and to all or a portion of the property known as 1822-1830 West Cayuga Street, all under certain terms and conditions.
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This bill changes rules for above-ground garages owned by the city and sets new development standards for a specific area in Center City, bounded by 10th Street, Chestnut Street, 11th Street, and Ludlow Street. The new rules affect city-owned garages and developers building in the specified area. The goal is to guide how these properties are used and developed.
Amending Chapter 14-600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Use Regulations," and Chapter 14-700, entitled "Development Standards," to establish use requirements for above-ground garages owned by a public entity and new development standards applicable to certain areas of land located within an area bounded by 10th Street, Chestnut Street, 11th Street and Ludlow Street, all under certain terms and conditions.
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This bill updates the rules for selling electronic smoking devices and other nicotine products in Philadelphia, adding new penalties and ways to enforce the rules. It affects businesses that sell these products, as well as the city's efforts to regulate them. The goal is to ensure compliance with the city's regulations.
Amending Section 9-633 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Sale of Electronic Smoking Devices and Unapproved Nicotine Delivery Products," to update definitions and to provide for additional penalties, enforcement, and compliance options, all under certain terms and conditions.
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This bill sets rules for security deposits in residential rentals, including what landlords must do and what happens if they don't follow the rules. It affects renters and landlords in Philadelphia. The goal is to make sure renters are treated fairly when it comes to their security deposits.
Amending Chapter 9-800 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Landlord and Tenant," to establish requirements related to security deposits for residential rentals and establishing remedies for violations, all under certain terms and conditions.
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