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 13, 2014
This lapsed resolution would have approved a revised five-year financial plan for Philadelphia covering fiscal years 2015 through 2019, along with proposed changes for fiscal year 2014.
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 2015 through 2019, and incorporating proposed changes with respect to Fiscal Year 2014, 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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This enacted measure amends Philadelphia law to authorize the School District of Philadelphia’s Board of Education to impose an annual tax on real estate in the city for school district purposes.
Amending Section 19-1801 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Authorization of Tax," to further authorize the Board of Education of the School District of Philadelphia to impose a tax on real estate within the City of Philadelphia, under certain terms and conditions.
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This enacted measure amends city law to further authorize the School District of Philadelphia’s Board of Education to impose a tax on people or businesses that use or occupy real estate in the School District for commercial or industrial activities.
Amending Section 19-1806 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Authorization of Realty Use and Occupancy Tax," to further authorize the Board of Education of the School District of Philadelphia to impose a tax on the use or occupancy of real estate within the School District of Philadelphia, under certain terms and conditions.
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This enacted ordinance lowers Philadelphia’s wage and net profits tax rate by 0.5 percentage points for eligible low-income residents and nonresidents, and allows them to seek refunds for excess taxes paid.
Amending Chapter 19-1500 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Wage and Net Profits Tax," by decreasing the rate or rates of the tax imposed upon certain low income persons, providing for refunds of excess taxes paid, directing the Revenue Department to develop procedures and forms whereby eligible taxpayers can obtain such refunds, and requiring employers to provide refund forms to employees; all under certain terms and conditions.
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May 12, 2014
Meeting date
May 8, 2014
The adopted resolution calls on Council’s Committee on Labor and Civil Service to hold hearings about improving access to Philadelphia’s City services for immigrants and people who speak limited English.
Calling on the Committee on Labor and Civil Service of the Council of the City of Philadelphia to hold hearings on increasing access to City services to immigrant and language-minority populations, including the development of hiring guidelines and goals, and to determine progress made toward that end.
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This communication transmits a proposed bill concerning certain city-owned lots, buildings, and other improvements in Philadelphia’s 29th and 47th Wards.
Transmitting a bill 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 Twenty-ninth and Forty-seventh 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 terms of Chapter l6-400 of The Philadelphia Code.
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This communication, which was placed on file, transmits a proposed bill that would authorize the Commissioner of Public Property to convey City-owned land and the buildings and improvements on it.
Transmitting a bill authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to convey that certain parcel or parcels of City-owned land, together with buildings and improvements located thereon, commonly known as the Family Court Building bounded by 18th Street, Vine Street, 19th Street and Wood Street and known as 1801 Vine Street, under certain terms and conditions.
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This communication is recorded with a status of placed on file.
Transmitting a bill providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of the Proposal set forth in a Resolution approved by Council proposing an amendment to The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to establish a Department of Aviation and to transfer the functions of certain City agencies with respect to the expansion, maintenance and operation of City airports to the Department of Aviation; and authorizing the appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special election; all under certain terms and conditions.
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This communication is recorded with a status of placed on file.
Transmitting a resolution approving the redevelopment contract of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the South Central Urban Renewal Area, identified by house numbers and street addresses as 1507 Catharine street and 1515 Catharine street; and authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with Francis Pomarico and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract, accompanied by an explanatory letter from the Executive Director of the Redevelopment Authority.
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This communication is recorded with a status of placed on file.
Transmitting a resolution approving the redevelopment contract of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Model Cities Urban Renewal Area, identified by house numbers and street addresses as 1312 North Sixteenth street and 1314 North Sixteenth street; and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with the City of Philadelphia and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract, accompanied by an explanatory letter from the Executive Director.
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This communication is recorded with a status of placed on file.
Transmitting a resolution proposing an amendement to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to create the Department of Aviation and to transfer the functions of certain City agencies with respect to the expansion, maintenance and operation of City airports to the Departments of Aviation, and providing for the submission of the amendment to the electors of Philadelphia.
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This communication is recorded with a status of placed on file.
Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill Nos. 130529, 130952, 130954, 140016, 140018, 140074, 140077, 140097, 140102, 140179, 140208 and 140210, which were passed by Council on April 24, 2014, were signed by the Mayor on May 6, 2014.
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This adopted resolution recognized May 2014 as Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in Philadelphia.
Recognizing May 2014 as Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month to celebrate and commemorate the proud heritage of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders and their invaluable contributions to enhancing the City's culture, economy and the founding ideals of independence and democracy.
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Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution honoring Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation for the tenth anniversary of National Lemonade Days, held June 6–8, 2014.
Honoring Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation in recognition of the Tenth Anniversary of National Lemonade Days from June 6 - 8, 2014.
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The adopted resolution recognizes May 4–10, 2014, as National Teacher Appreciation Week in Philadelphia and honors 55 outstanding Philadelphia public school teachers who received Lindback Awards, including teachers from schools in the 8th Council District.
Recognizing May 4-10, 2014 as National Teacher Appreciation Week and recognizing and honoring the 55 outstanding Philadelphia public school teachers, recipients of the Lindback Award for Distinguished High School Teachers for excellence and in particular the six recipients from schools located in the 8th Council District.
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Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing May 2014 as National High Blood Pressure Education Month.
Recognizing May 2014 as National High Blood Pressure Education Month.
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Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution honoring Patricia A.
Honoring Patricia A. Coulter for her achievements in service to the citizens of Philadelphia as the President and CEO of the Urban League of Philadelphia. WHEREAS, Since 2002, Patricia A. Coulter has served as the President and CEO of the Urban League of Philadelphia and was the first woman to lead a National Urban League affiliate in its history and, in this role, she focuses on leading the organization's strategic initiatives that defend civil rights and economically empower urban communities by serving more than 25,000 adults and youth each year through direct service and advocacy programs that enhance and improve communities; and WHEREAS, As President and CEO, Ms. Coulter manages a $40 million dollar budget and 65 employees and is a civic leader in the Philadelphia community by serving on various non-profit boards and associations including the Philadelphia Education Fund, Free Library of Philadelphia, Eagles Youth Partnership, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia Founda...
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