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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 4, 2016

Meeting date

May 3, 2016

Council Action2016-05-03
Resolution 160180

The lapsed resolution would have approved a revised five-year financial plan for Philadelphia covering fiscal years 2017 through 2021, along with proposed changes for fiscal year 2016.

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 2017 through 2021, and incorporating proposed changes with respect to Fiscal Year 2016, which is to be submitted by the Mayor to the Pennsylvania Intergovernmental Cooperation Authority (the "Authority") pursuant to the Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement, authorized by an Ordinance of this Council approved by the Mayor on January 3, 1992 (Bill No. 1563-A), by and between the City and the Authority.

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Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2016-05-03
Bill 160172

This enacted bill adopts Philadelphia’s operating budget for Fiscal Year 2017.

Adopting the Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2017.

RECESSED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2016-05-03
Bill 160171

This enacted ordinance adopts Philadelphia’s Fiscal 2017 Capital Budget, totaling $2,542,806,242, for capital projects during the fiscal year from July 1, 2016, through June 30, 2017.

To adopt a Fiscal 2017 Capital Budget.

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Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2016-05-03
Bill 160170

The enacted bill adopts a Capital Program covering Fiscal Years 2017 through 2022.

To adopt a Capital Program for the six Fiscal Years 2017-2022 inclusive.

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Other recorded action without a published tally.

Meeting date

May 2, 2016

Council Action2016-05-02
Resolution 160180

The lapsed resolution would have approved a revised five-year financial plan for Philadelphia covering fiscal years 2017 through 2021, along with proposed changes for fiscal year 2016.

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 2017 through 2021, and incorporating proposed changes with respect to Fiscal Year 2016, which is to be submitted by the Mayor to the Pennsylvania Intergovernmental Cooperation Authority (the "Authority") pursuant to the Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement, authorized by an Ordinance of this Council approved by the Mayor on January 3, 1992 (Bill No. 1563-A), by and between the City and the Authority.

RECESSED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2016-05-02
Bill 160172

This enacted bill adopts Philadelphia’s operating budget for Fiscal Year 2017.

Adopting the Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2017.

RECESSED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2016-05-02
Bill 160171

This enacted ordinance adopts Philadelphia’s Fiscal 2017 Capital Budget, totaling $2,542,806,242, for capital projects during the fiscal year from July 1, 2016, through June 30, 2017.

To adopt a Fiscal 2017 Capital Budget.

RECESSED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2016-05-02
Bill 160170

The enacted bill adopts a Capital Program covering Fiscal Years 2017 through 2022.

To adopt a Capital Program for the six Fiscal Years 2017-2022 inclusive.

RECESSED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Meeting date

April 29, 2016

Council Action2016-04-29
Resolution 160203

This lapsed resolution would have authorized City Council’s Committee on the Environment to hold public hearings on the relationship between poor indoor environmental conditions—such as mold, leaks, poor ventilation, and pests—and childhood asthma.

Authorizing the Committee on the Environment to conduct public hearings to investigate the relationship between poor Indoor Environmental Quality and high incidences of childhood asthma.

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Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2016-04-29
Resolution 160156

This lapsed resolution would have authorized public hearings by two City Council committees to review Philadelphia’s franchise agreement with Verizon Pennsylvania, Inc.

Authorizing the Joint Committee on Public Property and Public Works and Technology and Information Services to hold public hearings to review the status of the City of Philadelphia's franchise agreement with Verizon Pennsylvania, Inc., particularly on Verizon's progress in making cable television service available across the City.

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Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2016-04-29
Bill 160133

The enacted measure revised Philadelphia’s Sustainable Business Tax Credit for certified Sustainable Businesses, including B Corporations.

Amending Chapter 19-2600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Business Income and Receipts Taxes," to revise the Sustainable Business Tax Credit by changing the criteria for eligibility, by increasing the number of eligible businesses, by increasing the total tax credit amount, and by expanding the credit so that it applies against Sustainable Businesses' total business income and receipts tax liability; all under certain terms and conditions.

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Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2016-04-29
Bill 160132-A

The enacted law creates a tax-relief program for new Philadelphia businesses certified as sustainable by the Mayor’s Office of Sustainability.

Amending Title 19 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Finance, Taxes and Collections," by adding a new Chapter 19-4100, entitled "New Sustainable Businesses," to reduce the tax burden on new sustainable businesses; all under certain terms and conditions.

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Meeting date

April 28, 2016

Council Action2016-04-28
COMMUNICATION 160395

This communication, now placed on file, transmitted a proposed bill that would extend the deadline for complying with conditions tied to a 2009 ordinance concerning changes to the City Plan and the vacation of portions of Forty-Seventh Street and Aspen Street.

Transmitting a bill amending Section 2 of an Ordinance (Bill No. 090120) approved April 15, 2009, entitled "An Ordinance Authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan Nos. 107 and 130 by striking from the City Plan and vacating the legally open portions of Forty-Seventh Street from Fairmount Avenue to Brown Street; striking from the City Plan and vacating Aspen Street from Forty-Seventh Street to Markoe Street; and reserving on the City Plan, and authorizing City acceptance of, rights of way for various purposes within the lines of Forty-Seventh Street and Aspen Street being stricken; all under certain terms and conditions," by extending the period for compliance with the terms and conditions stated therein.

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Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2016-04-28
COMMUNICATION 160394

This communication transmitted a proposed bill that would amend Philadelphia’s 21st Century Minimum Wage and Benefits Standard.

Transmitting a bill amending Chapter 17-1300 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Philadelphia 21st Century Minimum Wage and Benefits Standard," to revise the benefits required to be provided in connection with application of the Philadelphia 21st Century Minimum Wage Standard, under certain terms and conditions.

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Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2016-04-28
COMMUNICATION 160393

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

Transmitting a bill authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to lease to the Rosemary Montagno Senior Center, Inc., the premises located at 12601 Townsend Road, under certain terms and conditions.

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Council Action2016-04-28
COMMUNICATION 160392

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

April 26, 2016 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: Pursuant to Sections 4-604 and 2-307 of the Home Rule Charter, I am today transmitting to the Council the recommendation of the City Planning Commission on the following bills: Bill No. 160222 Bill No. 160223 Bill No. 160227 Bill No. 160228 Bill No. 160246 Bill No. 160271 Bill No. 160272 Bill No. 160275 Bill No. 160276 Bill No. 160277 Bill No. 160300 Bill No. 160302 Respectfully submitted James F. Kenney Mayor

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Council Action2016-04-28
COMMUNICATION 160391

This communication advised City Council that Bill Nos.

Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill Nos. 160013, 160018-AA, 160113 and 160202, which were passed by Council on April 14, 2016, were signed by he Mayor on April 26, 2016.

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