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This bill ends the Development Impact Tax in Philadelphia under certain terms and conditions. The tax was previously imposed on certain developments in the city. This change affects developers and potentially residents who may be impacted by new development projects.

To amend Chapter 19-4400 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Development Impact Tax," to end imposition of the tax, under certain terms and conditions.

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This bill changes the rate of the Realty Transfer Tax, which is a tax paid when properties are sold in Philadelphia. The tax affects people who buy or sell properties in the city. The new rate will apply to certain property transactions under specific conditions.

Amending Chapter 19-1400 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Realty Transfer Tax," by revising the rate of the tax, all under certain terms and conditions.

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This bill increases the fees for recording certain documents, such as deeds and mortgages, and uses the extra money for the city's Housing Trust Fund. The fund helps pay for affordable housing programs and services in Philadelphia. The change affects people who record these documents, like homeowners and businesses.

Amending Section 10-1001 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Fees of Commissioner of Records," to increase the portion of fees for the recording of deeds and mortgages and related documents to be used for Housing Trust Fund purposes, under certain terms and conditions.

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This bill changes the rules about who has to pay the Realty Use and Occupancy Tax in Philadelphia. It removes some exemptions, which means some people or organizations who didn't have to pay the tax before might have to pay it now. This affects property owners and tenants who were previously exempt from paying the tax.

Amending Section 19-1806 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Authorization of Realty Use and Occupancy Tax," to eliminate certain exemptions, all under certain terms and conditions.

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This bill allows the School District of Philadelphia to increase the tax on real estate, but it also reduces the city's real estate tax rate by an equal amount. This change affects homeowners and property owners in Philadelphia. The goal is to shift some of the tax burden from the city to the school district, without increasing the overall tax amount that property owners pay.

Amending Chapter 19-1800 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "School Tax Authorization," to provide for an increase in the tax that the Board of Education of the School District of Philadelphia is authorized to impose on real estate; and amending Chapter 19-1300, entitled "Real Estate Taxes," to establish an equivalent reduction in the tax rate for the City real estate tax; all under certain terms and conditions.

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This bill changes the fee for using parking meters in Philadelphia. The new fee will affect anyone who parks at a meter in the city. The change is part of an update to the city's Traffic Code.

Amending Chapter 12-1000 The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Traffic Code," to revise the fee for the use of parking meters; all under certain terms and conditions.

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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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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 2026 through 2030, and incorporating revisions with respect to Fiscal Year 2025, which is to be submitted by the Mayor to the Pennsylvania Intergovernmental Cooperation Authority pursuant to an Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement by and between the City and the Authority.

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This bill allows for the placement of planters on the street near 219 West Rittenhouse Street in Philadelphia, under certain conditions. The planters are considered an encroachment, meaning they will take up some public space. This affects people who live, work, or travel near this location.

Authorizing an encroachment in the nature of planters in the vicinity of 219 West Rittenhouse St, Philadelphia, PA 19144, under certain terms and conditions.

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This bill allows for the placement of planters on the sidewalk near 322-40 Race Street in Philadelphia, under certain conditions. The planters will take up some space on the public sidewalk, and the bill sets rules for their installation and maintenance. This affects people who walk or do business in the area.

Authorizing an encroachment in the nature of planters in the vicinity of 322-40 Race St, Philadelphia, PA 19106, under certain terms and conditions.

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This bill increases the penalties for parking or storing large trucks, like semitrailers and truck tractors, in residential areas. The goal is to prevent these vehicles from being kept in neighborhoods where they don't belong. This change affects residents and truck owners who park in residential areas.

Amending The Philadelphia Code by increasing the penalties for the prohibited parking or maintaining of semitrailers and truck tractors at residential properties, all under certain terms and conditions.

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This bill allows the city to create a bicycle lane on 47th Street by removing one of the travel lanes, under certain conditions. The change aims to make the street safer for people on bikes. This affects people who drive, bike, or walk on 47th Street.

Amending Section 12-701 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Designation of Bicycle Lanes," to authorize a bicycle lane and removal of a travel lane on 47th Street, under certain terms and conditions.

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This bill regulates the direction of traffic on 47th Street between Chestnut Street and Kingsessing Avenue. It affects people who drive, walk, or bike on this part of 47th Street. The new traffic rules apply under specific terms and conditions.

Regulating the direction of movement of traffic on 47th Street between Chestnut Street and Kingsessing, all under certain terms and conditions.

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This bill extends the time allowed for complying with the terms of a previous ordinance that vacated a portion of Krewstown Road. The previous ordinance, passed in 2022, had certain conditions that needed to be met, and this bill gives more time to fulfill those requirements. This change affects the area around Krewstown Road from Norwalk Road to its terminus.

Amending Section 2 of an Ordinance (Bill No. 220454), approved November 30, 2022, entitled "An Ordinance Authorizing the vacating of Krewstown Road from Norwalk Road to its terminus southwestwardly therefrom, under certain terms and conditions," by extending the period for compliance with the terms and conditions stated therein.

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