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 18, 2015
This enacted ordinance authorizes Philadelphia to issue up to $125 million in tax-exempt or taxable Airport Revenue Refunding Bonds to refinance some or all of the city’s outstanding 2005A Airport Revenue Bonds.
Constituting the Fourteenth Supplemental Ordinance to the Amended and Restated General Airport Revenue Bond Ordinance; authorizing the Mayor, the City Controller and the City Solicitor, or a majority of them, to issue and sell one or more series of tax-exempt or taxable Airport Revenue Refunding Bonds of the City of Philadelphia; designating the obligations to be refunded from certain proceeds of such Airport Revenue Refunding Bonds; setting forth the use of proceeds; amending and restating prior related Ordinances with respect to the pledge of Passenger Facility Charges; determining the sufficiency of pledged Amounts Available for Debt Service; covenanting for the payment of interest and principal; authorizing the Bond Committee to take certain action with regard to the terms and conditions of the Airport Revenue Refunding Bonds and related agreements and the elections under the Amended and Restated General Airport Revenue Bond Ordinance; authorizing the Director of Finance to take c...
SIGNED
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This enacted bill authorizes the City Treasurer to amend the City’s agreement with Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
Authorizing the City Treasurer, on behalf of the City, to enter into an amendment agreement with Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. for provision of payroll banking services to the City, under certain terms and conditions.
SIGNED
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The enacted ordinance authorizes the City to enter into a service agreement with the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development to support costs related to promoting economic and commercial development, including costs connected to the 2016 Democratic National Convention.
Authorizing and approving the execution and delivery of a Service Agreement between the City and the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development relating to the provision by the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development of development assistance to support certain costs related to promoting economic and commercial development of the City; approving the guaranty by the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development of certain obligations related to the issuance of a letter of credit to secure the funding of such costs; authorizing and approving the obligation of the City to pay in full when due the Service Fee and other amounts payable under the Service Agreement and covenanting to make necessary appropriations for such purposes; and authorizing City officials to take necessary or appropriate actions to accomplish the intent and purpose of the ordinance, all under certain terms and conditions.
SIGNED
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The enacted ordinance authorized Philadelphia to seek voter approval to borrow up to $155.965 million through general-obligation bonds for capital projects, including transit, streets and sanitation, municipal buildings, parks, recreation and museums, and economic and community development.
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; authorizing agreements to provide credit or payment or liquidity sources for the bonds in connection with issuance of the bonds, and certain other actions; providing for obtaining the consent of the electors to increasing the indebtedness of the City; and fixing a day and providing for arrangements for holding the election for obtaining such consent.
SIGNED
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The enacted ordinance changes Philadelphia’s sulfur-content requirements for commercial fuel oil, including limits for different grades and rules for controlling sulfur dioxide emissions.
Amending Section 3-207 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Sale of Fuel Oil," by modifying certain requirements for commercial fuel oil content, all under certain terms and conditions.
SIGNED
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This enacted bill authorizes the City’s Housing and Commerce directors to apply for and accept federal and state grants for housing, homelessness services, housing for people with AIDS, blight prevention, and community development.
Authorizing the Director of Housing, on behalf of the City, to file applications with the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development for a Community Development Block Grant; to participate in the HOME Investment Partnership program and the Emergency Solutions Grant program; and for a Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS grant; and to file applications with the Commonwealth to obtain grants under the Act of April 12, 1956, P.L. 1449, Section 4, as amended, to prevent and eliminate blight; authorizing the Director of Housing and the Director of Commerce to file applications to obtain other grants from the Commonwealth; authorizing the Director of Commerce to use the Section 108 Loan Guarantee Program; and authorizing the Director of Housing and the Director of Commerce to enter into all understandings and assurances contained in such applications and take all necessary action to accept the grants; all under certain terms and conditions.
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The enacted ordinance extended Philadelphia Facilities Management Corporation’s advance authority to enter contracts on behalf of Philadelphia Gas Works for purchasing, storing, distributing, transporting, and transmitting natural gas.
Authorizing the extension of the program authorized by Bill No. 110109 under which advance approval is given to the Philadelphia Facilities Management Corporation to enter into certain contracts and transactions arising thereunder for the purchase, storage, distribution, transportation and/or transmission of natural and other gas supply on behalf of the Philadelphia Gas Works, subject to certain terms and conditions.
SIGNED
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The enacted ordinance approves up to $123.111 million for Philadelphia Gas Works’ Fiscal Year 2016 capital projects, with spending authorized from September 1, 2015, through August 31, 2016.
Approving the Fiscal Year 2016 Capital Budget providing for expenditures for the capital purposes of the Philadelphia Gas Works (including the supplying of funds in connection therewith) subject to certain constraints and conditions, and acknowledging receipt of the Forecast of Capital Budgets for Fiscal Years 2017 through 2021.
SIGNED
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The enacted bill established rules for short-term rentals in Philadelphia homes, including separate categories for rentals offered fewer than 91 days per year and rentals offered more often by a primary resident.
Amending Chapter 9-3900 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Property Licenses and Owner Accountability," Chapter 14-600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Use Regulations," and Chapter 19-2400 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Hotel Room Rental Tax," to facilitate short-term rentals of accommodations, to clarify the imposition and collection of Hotel Tax on the same, and to make technical and clarifying changes, all under certain terms and conditions.
SIGNED
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This lapsed bill would have authorized the Commissioner of Public Property to purchase an approximately 58-acre tract of land and its improvements at 7777-R State Road from 7777 Philadelphia Loan Associates, LLC, for up to $7,265,299.
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City, to purchase from 7777 Philadelphia PA Loan Associates, LLC, a certain tract of land together with the improvements thereon, commonly known as 7777-R State Road, under certain terms and conditions.
RECOMMITTED
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City Council adopted a resolution approving amended lease and redevelopment agreements between the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority and PR Gallery I Limited Partnership and Keystone Philadelphia Properties, LP for properties at 833, 901, 905, 1001–1019, and 1025 Market Street.
Approving (i) that certain Amended and Restated Lease and Redevelopment Agreement between the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority and PR Gallery I Limited Partnership for 833 Market street, 901 Market street and 905 Market street; (ii) that certain Amended and Restated Lease and Redevelopment Agreement between the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority and Keystone Philadelphia Properties, LP for 1001-1019 Market street; (iii) that certain Amended and Restated Lease and Redevelopment Agreement between the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority and Keystone Philadelphia Properties, LP for 1025 Market street, for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Market Street East Urban Renewal Area, including certain air rights and other property included in the aforementioned Amended and Restated Lease and Redevelopment Agreements; authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to execute the aforementioned Amended and Restated Lease and Redevelopment Agreements with PR Galler...
ADOPTED
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The enacted ordinance created the Gallery at Market East Tax Increment Financing District, covering the area generally bounded by Filbert Street, 8th Street, 11th Street, and Market Street, and approved a plan to redevelop it.
Creating the Gallery at Market East Tax Increment Financing District, being the area generally bounded by Filbert Street on the north, 8th Street on the east, 11th Street on the west, and Market Street on the south, including certain improvements located therein, and approving the project plan of the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development for the redevelopment of the Gallery at Market East Tax Increment Financing District and making certain findings and declarations, all in accordance with the Tax Increment Financing Act, being the Act of July 11, 1990, P.L. 465, No. 113, as amended, and authorizing the Director of Finance and other offices of the City to execute documents and do all things necessary to carry out the intent of this Ordinance.
SIGNED
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The enacted ordinance creates a Market Street East Retail Area bounded by Market Street, 8th Street, Filbert Street, and 11th Street, and sets new limits for accessory signs on buildings there, including rules for sign area, height, size, and placement.
Amending Section 14-502 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "/CTR, Center City Overlay," by adding a new subsection entitled "Market Street East Retail Area," relating to accessory signs; amending Section 14-906, entitled "Market Street East Sign Regulations," relating to accessory and non-accessory signs; and making related changes, all under certain terms and conditions.
SIGNED
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City Council approved the ninth amendment to the redevelopment proposal and second amendment to the urban renewal plan for the Market Street East Urban Renewal Area.
Approving the ninth amendment of the redevelopment proposal for the Market Street East Urban Renewal Area, including the second amendment to the urban renewal plan, which provides, inter alia, for the rehabilitation of the Gallery at Market East as a first class mixed use retail center.
SIGNED
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This enacted bill authorizes the Gallery Operator to construct, own, and maintain signs, marquees, planters, ramps, and other structures extending into the public right-of-way along Market, Filbert, 11th, 10th, 9th, and 8th Streets.
Authorizing the construction, ownership, and maintenance of various encroachments into the right-of-way of Market Street, Filbert Street, 11th Street, 10th Street, 9th Street and 8th Street, and authorizing the assignment of certain rights with respect to an overhead pedestrian bridge above Filbert Street west of the house line of Ninth Street to be assigned, all under certain terms and conditions.
SIGNED
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This enacted ordinance authorizes changes to the City Plan and vacates specified subsurface and aerial portions of Market, Ninth, Tenth, and Eleventh Streets near the Gallery Mall.
Authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 307 by striking from the City Plan and vacating certain sub-surface portions of Market Street east of Ninth Street, Tenth Street between Market Street and Filbert Street, and Eleventh Street between Market Street and Filbert Street, and by striking from said City Plan and vacating certain aerial portions of Ninth Street between Market Street and Filbert Street and Tenth Street between Market Street and Filbert Street; and authorizing the conveyance of such struck and vacated areas, together with certain areas previously struck and vacated; all under certain terms and conditions.
SIGNED
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This enacted bill authorizes Philadelphia officials to enter into agreements supporting the redevelopment, operation, and maintenance of the Gallery Mall on Market Street between 8th and 11th Streets.
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, the Director of Commerce, and other officials of the City to execute or approve various agreements and other matters by and among the City, the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority, the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development, and others relating to the redevelopment, operation, and maintenance of properties located on the north side of Market Street between 8th and 11th Streets in the City and commonly known as the Gallery Mall; all under certain terms and conditions.
SIGNED
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This enacted ordinance amended Philadelphia’s campaign-finance rules for candidates, political committees, and other people or organizations that spend money to influence city elections.
Amending Chapter 20-1000 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Political Contributions and Expenditures," by further providing for disclosures relating to contributions and committee expenditures, including electioneering communications expenditures, further defining expenditures, further providing for regulation of contributions, and making technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions.
SIGNED
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