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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May 7, 2015
This adopted resolution recognized May 4–8, 2015, as Teacher Appreciation Week in Philadelphia and expressed gratitude for teachers’ contributions to educating children.
Recognizing With Great Gratitude May 4th to 8th As The 2015 Teacher Appreciation Week In Philadelphia.
ADOPTED
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This adopted resolution honors and congratulates Ulysses Samuel Washington III, known as Ukee Washington, on his induction into the Pennsylvania Association of Broadcasters Hall of Fame on May 3, 2015.
Honoring and congratulating Ulysses Samuel Washington III also known as veteran newsman Ukee Washington on induction into the Pennsylvania Association of Broadcasters Hall of Fame on May 3, 2015 and for his dedicated service keeping Philadelphia informed on newsworthy issues.
ADOPTED
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This adopted resolution honors Rasheed Bailey, a Roxborough resident and Roxborough High School graduate, for his college football achievements and the launch of his professional football career with the Philadelphia Eagles.
Honoring and congratulating native Roxborough resident and graduate of Roxborough High School, superstar wide receiver Rasheed Bailey on launching his professional football career with our Philadelphia Eagles.
ADOPTED
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Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution congratulating the Tookany/Tacony-Frankford Watershed Partnership on ten years of watershed education, stewardship, restoration, and advocacy.
Congratulating the Tookany/Tacony-Frankford Watershed Partnership on ten years of Watershed education, stewardship, restoration, and advocacy.
ADOPTED
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The adopted resolution agrees that Philadelphia would participate fully in the proposed Gallery At Market East Tax Increment Financing District if City Council creates it.
Agreeing to participate in the "Gallery At Market East Tax Increment Financing District," if it should be created by the Council of the City of Philadelphia in accordance with the Tax Increment Financing Act of July 11, 1990, (P.L. 465, No. 113), as amended, in the Center City Redevelopment Area, in an area generally bounded by Filbert Street on the north, Eighth Street on the east, 11th Street on the west, and Market Street on the south; and designating the Mayor or his designee as the City's representative for purposes of meeting with the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development, pursuant to Section 5(a)(2) of the Tax Increment Financing Act.
ADOPTED
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The adopted resolution approves a Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority contract to redevelop 1346 South Fourth Street in the Jefferson Square Urban Renewal Area.
Approving the redevelopment contract of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Jefferson Square Urban Renewal Area, identified by house number and street address as 1346 South Fourth street; and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with Timothy P. Lederer and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract.
ADOPTED
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This adopted resolution authorizes the City’s Public Property Commissioner to transfer conditional ownership of the City-owned properties at 407 West Norris Street and 2316 North Mascher Street to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority without payment.
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority, without consideration, deeds conveying conditional fee simple title to certain City-owned lots or pieces of ground with the buildings and improvements thereon, situate in the Eighteenth and Nineteenth Wards of the City of Philadelphia, pursuant to Chapter 16-400 of The Philadelphia Code and authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to dispose of such properties for rehabilitation and/or improvements in accordance with the terms of Chapter l6-400 of The Philadelphia Code.
ADOPTED
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Adopted legislation also names Luzerne Street between Whitaker Avenue and North 5th Street “Edison 64 Memorial Street.” The name honors 64 Edison High School alumni who died while serving during the Vietnam War, with signage to be placed near the Edison High School/John C.
Also naming Luzerne Street between Whitaker Avenue and North 5th Street as "Edison 64 Memorial Street" memorializing the ultimate sacrifice made by sixty-four Edison High School alumni who gave their lives during the Vietnam War.
ADOPTED
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Adopted legislation also names Point Breeze Avenue between Morris Street and Moore Street “Alfred Milton Brown Way.” The honorary name recognizes Alfred Milton Brown’s life, community service, mentorship of young people, and work with the Point Breeze Performing Arts Center.
Also naming Point Breeze Avenue between Morris Street and Moore Street "Alfred Milton Brown Way" to honor the memory of Alfred Milton Brown and to recognize his life and memorialize his lasting legacy.
ADOPTED
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The adopted resolution authorizes the City to transfer conditional ownership of five City-owned properties—1319 and 1325 South Dover Street, 2142 Gould Street, and 2702 and 2704 Wharton Street—to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority without payment.
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority, without consideration, deeds conveying conditional fee simple title to certain City-owned lots or pieces of ground with the buildings and improvements thereon, situate in the Thirty-sixth and Fortieth Wards of the City of Philadelphia, pursuant to Chapter 16-400 of The Philadelphia Code and authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to dispose of such properties for rehabilitation and/or improvements in accordance with the terms of Chapter l6-400 of The Philadelphia Code.
ADOPTED
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City Council adopted a resolution approving a Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority contract to redevelop and carry out urban renewal on 13 properties on North Marshall Street in the East Poplar Urban Renewal Area.
Approving the redevelopment contract of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the East Poplar Urban Renewal Area, identified by house numbers and street addresses as 942 North Marshall street, 948 North Marshall street, 950 North Marshall street, 962 North Marshall street, 981 North Marshall street, 983 North Marshall street, 985 North Marshall street, 987 North Marshall street, 993 North Marshall street, 995 North Marshall street, 996-998 North Marshall street, 1010 North Marshall street and 1012 North Marshall street; and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with BMK Properties, LLC and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract.
ADOPTED
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Meeting date
May 5, 2015
This enacted bill changes Philadelphia’s real estate tax and Realty Use and Occupancy Tax rules for taxpayers who appealed their property assessment during the specified period.
Amending Sections 19-1303 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Discounts and Additions to Tax," and 19-1806, entitled "Authorization of Realty Use and Occupancy Tax," by further tolling additions, interest and penalties when the assessed value of property is under appeal and further limiting tax payments due based on certain assessments under appeal; all under certain terms and conditions.
SIGNED
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This lapsed resolution would have approved a revised Philadelphia five-year financial plan covering fiscal years 2016 through 2020, along with proposed changes for fiscal year 2015.
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 2016 through 2020, and incorporating proposed changes with respect to Fiscal Year 2015, 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
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The enacted measure amends Philadelphia’s rules for the South 9th Street Curb Markets.
Amending Section 9-201 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Curb Markets," by adding and clarifying the special provisions for the South 9th Street Curb Markets.
SIGNED
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This enacted ordinance adopted Philadelphia’s operating budget for Fiscal Year 2016, making appropriations from multiple city funds to City Council and numerous city offices, departments, boards, commissions, and agencies.
Adopting the Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2016.
RECESSED
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The enacted measure adopts Philadelphia’s Fiscal Year 2016 Capital Budget, totaling $2,703,991,000, for the purposes listed in its attached exhibit.
To adopt a Fiscal 2016 Capital Budget.
RECESSED
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Philadelphia City Council adopted a Capital Program covering Fiscal Years 2016 through 2021.
To adopt a Capital Program for the six Fiscal Years 2016-2021 inclusive.
RECESSED
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The enacted bill creates rules for mobile food vendors operating on privately owned property with the property owner’s permission.
Amending Subcode "A" of Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "The Philadelphia Administrative Code," by amending Chapter 3, entitled "Permits"; and Title 9 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Regulation of Businesses, Trades and Professions," by amending Chapter 9-200, entitled "Commercial Activities on Streets," to add an exemption, add definitions and provide for the use and regulation of mobile food vendors in certain areas, all under certain terms and conditions.
SIGNED
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