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Meeting Date
May 5, 2025
This bill makes changes to Philadelphia's Fiscal 2025 Capital Budget, which was approved in June 2024. It revises the amounts of money allocated for various projects and programs. The changes affect how the city plans to spend its capital budget funds.
To amend Bill No. 240181 (approved June 14, 2024), entitled "An Ordinance To adopt a Fiscal 2025 Capital Budget," by revising various appropriation amounts and totals, all under certain terms and conditions.
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This bill makes changes to Philadelphia's capital budget plan for 2025-2030, updating funding amounts to match recent changes to the city's capital budget. The changes affect the city's budget and planning for large projects and investments. This bill impacts city residents and stakeholders by revising how funds are allocated for various city projects.
To amend Bill No. 240182 (approved June 14, 2024), entitled "An Ordinance to adopt a Capital Program for the six Fiscal Years 2025-2030 inclusive," by revising various appropriation amounts and totals to conform to amendments to the FY2025 Capital Budget Ordinance, all under certain terms and conditions.
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Meeting Date
May 1, 2025
The City of Philadelphia is allowed to sublease a property at 4101 Market Street from the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development. This agreement will let the city use the premises under specific terms and conditions. The sublease is managed by the Commissioner of Public Property.
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into a sublease agreement with the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development for use by the City of premises located at 4101 Market Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, under certain terms and conditions.
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This bill updates Philadelphia's rules for businesses to include selling tobacco to minors as a nuisance behavior. It affects businesses that sell tobacco products and aims to prevent sales to people under 18. The change is part of the city's efforts to regulate business operations.
Amending Title 9 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Regulation of Businesses, Trades and Professions," by revising Chapter 9-4400, entitled "Responsible Business Operations," to add the sale of tobacco in violation of 18 Pa. C.S. ? 6305 to the list of nuisance behaviors, under certain terms and conditions.
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The City of Philadelphia is allowed to buy or lease a piece of land near the Delaware River to build a new facility. The city will work with the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development to develop the facility. This project will affect the area bounded by State Road, Pennypack Creek, the Delaware River, and former Hartel Avenue.
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City, to acquire fee title or lesser real estate interest, including a leasehold estate, for all or a portion of the premises bounded by State Road, the Pennypack Creek, the Delaware River, and former Hartel Avenue, to enter into a lease or sublease agreement with the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development at said premises for the development of a facility, to enter into an intergovernmental agreement with PAID for the development of the facility, and to take title to the completed facility from PAID, all under certain terms and conditions.
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This bill allows the city to suspend licenses of businesses that don't follow state rules or have a physical layout that is significantly different from their original plans. This affects businesses in Philadelphia that need licenses to operate. The goal is to ensure businesses comply with regulations and follow approved plans.
Amending Section 6-503 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Licenses and Permits," to provide for the suspension of licenses for businesses not in compliance with applicable state regulations and/or whose physical layout significantly differs from the originally approved floor plan, all under certain terms and conditions.
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The City of Philadelphia will own and maintain a new bridge over railroad tracks on Byberry Road, between Evans Street and Worthington Road. The bridge will be built by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. This agreement allows the city to add the bridge to its official plans.
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property and the Streets Commissioner, on behalf of the City, to own and maintain a bridge to be constructed by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation ("PennDOT") to carry Byberry Road over certain railroad tracks between Evans Street and Worthington Road, and placing said bridge carrying Byberry Road on the City Plan pursuant to the terms of an agreement between the City and PennDOT, all under certain terms and conditions.
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The City of Philadelphia is acquiring a perpetual right and easement from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for a tract of land at the intersection of Southampton Road and Roosevelt Boulevard. This will allow the City to make roadway and related improvements. The acquisition is part of the City's efforts to improve its infrastructure.
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City, to acquire from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania a perpetual right and easement on, over and across a certain tract of land at the intersection of Southampton Road and Roosevelt Boulevard for roadway and related improvements, under certain terms and conditions.
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This bill updates Philadelphia's laws to better protect workers, especially domestic workers, from unfair treatment and retaliation. It adds new rules for written contracts, meal breaks, and leave time, and creates a process for workers to report and seek help for retaliation. The bill affects workers and employers in Philadelphia, particularly those in domestic work.
Amending Title 9 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Regulation of Businesses, Trades and Professions," by revising Chapter 9-4100, entitled "Promoting Healthy Families and Workplaces," Chapter 9-4300, entitled "Wage Theft Complaints," and Chapter 9-4500 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Protections for Domestic Workers," and by adding new chapters, entitled "Protecting Victims of Retaliation" and "Enforcement of Worker Protection Ordinances," to add and revise definitions; remove provisions related to the wage theft coordinator; add requirements and remedies related to written contracts, meal times and breaks, leave time, contract termination, and other protections for domestic workers; establish for claims of retaliation under above-referenced chapters and Chapter 9-4700 of The Philadelphia Code ("Wrongful Discharge from Parking Employment") the elements of proof and procedures, remedies and penalties for enforcement; authorize creation of a worker justice fund for victims of retal...
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The City of Philadelphia has renamed the Waterview Recreation Center, located at 5826 McMahon Street, to the 'Donna Reed Miller Recreation Center'. This change affects the community that uses the recreation center. The new name honors Donna Reed Miller, a former City Councilmember.
Renaming and designating the property commonly referred to as the Waterview Recreation Center, located at 5826 McMahon Street, as the "Donna Reed Miller Recreation Center" in the City of Philadelphia.
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The city has renamed the Overbrook Park Branch Library to the Robert A. Brady Library in honor of former US Congressman Robert A. Brady. This change affects the library located at 7422 Haverford Avenue in Philadelphia. The new name recognizes Brady's dedication and service to the city.
Formally renaming the Overbrook Park Branch Library located at 7422 Haverford Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19151, as the Robert A. Brady Library to honor the dedication and service of former United States Congressman and Chair of the Philadelphia Democratic Party, The Honorable Robert A. Brady.
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Meeting Date
April 24, 2025
This bill repeals several ordinances related to the development of a new arena for the Philadelphia 76ers, including those that authorized construction, street changes, and tax financing. The repealed ordinances were all approved on December 23, 2024, and affected the area around the proposed arena. This change affects the plans for the arena and the surrounding neighborhood.
Repealing in their entirety the following Ordinances, all approved December 23, 2024: Bill No. 240966 (granting the necessary authorizations for the City to help facilitate development of a new arena for the Philadelphia 76ers); Bill No. 240967 (authorizing the execution of a Service Agreement between the City and PAID); Bill No. 240968 (authorizing striking Filbert Street from 10th Street to 11th Street from the City Plan; Bill No. 240969 (authorizing striking certain aerial portions of Tenth Street between Market Street and Filbert Street from the City Plan); Bill No. 240970 (authorizing the construction and maintenance of various right of way encroachments in the vicinity of the proposed arena); Bill No. 240963 (amending the existing Gallery at Market East Tax Increment Financing District in the area of the proposed arena); and Bill No. 240973 (approving the amendment of a neighborhood improvement district in the area of the proposed arena).
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This bill repeals a previous law that changed zoning rules for a proposed arena in Center City. The repealed law had created a special 'Arena Area' and made rules about signs and master plans for the area. This repeal affects the zoning rules for the proposed arena and the surrounding area in Center City.
Repealing in its entirety Bill No. 240971 (approved December 23, 2024), entitled "An Ordinance amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled Zoning and Planning, by amending certain definitions relating to signs; creating an "Arena Area" within the "/CTR, Center City Overlay District" overlay; and making related changes, including a master plan requirement and changes to accessory sign controls; all in connection with zoning rules for a proposed arena in Center City; and approving a master plan for the Arena Area; all under certain terms and conditions."
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This bill repeals a previous law that changed rules for signs on Market Street East. The repealed law was about the size and type of signs allowed in the area. This change affects businesses and property owners on Market Street East.
Repealing in its entirety Bill No. 240972 (approved December 23, 2024), entitled "An Ordinance amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by revising certain provisions of section 14-906, entitled "Market Street East Sign Regulations," all under certain terms and conditions."
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This bill changes the zoning rules for a specific area in South Philadelphia, affecting how land can be used within the boundaries of Federal Street, 13th Street, Wharton Street, and Broad Street. The new zoning designations will impact property owners, developers, and residents in this area. The changes will determine what types of buildings and businesses can be built or operated there.
To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Federal Street, 13th Street, Wharton Street, and Broad Street.
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This bill allows the city to move money between different funds and departments in the budget for Fiscal Year 2025. It affects how the city manages its finances and allocates resources to various offices, departments, and projects. The bill gives the city flexibility to adjust its budget as needed.
Authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2025 from the General Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions, the Water Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions, and the Grants Revenue Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions, to the General Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions, the Aviation Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions, and the Transportation Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions.
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This bill makes changes to Philadelphia's Fiscal 2025 Capital Budget, which was approved in June 2024. It revises the amounts of money allocated for various projects and programs. The changes affect how the city plans to spend its capital budget funds.
To amend Bill No. 240181 (approved June 14, 2024), entitled "An Ordinance To adopt a Fiscal 2025 Capital Budget," by revising various appropriation amounts and totals, all under certain terms and conditions.
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This bill makes changes to Philadelphia's capital budget plan for 2025-2030, updating funding amounts to match recent changes to the city's capital budget. The changes affect the city's budget and planning for large projects and investments. This bill impacts city residents and stakeholders by revising how funds are allocated for various city projects.
To amend Bill No. 240182 (approved June 14, 2024), entitled "An Ordinance to adopt a Capital Program for the six Fiscal Years 2025-2030 inclusive," by revising various appropriation amounts and totals to conform to amendments to the FY2025 Capital Budget Ordinance, all under certain terms and conditions.
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