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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April 30, 2014
This enacted ordinance adopts Philadelphia’s operating budget for Fiscal Year 2015 and authorizes spending from the General Fund and multiple special funds.
Adopting the Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2015.
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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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April 24, 2014
This communication is recorded with a status of placed on file.
Transmitting a bill approving the Fiscal Year 2015 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 2016 through 2020, accompanied by an explanatory letter from the Chairwoman of the Philadelphia Gas Commission.
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This communication transmitted a proposed bill that would further amend Philadelphia Gas Works’ Fiscal Year 2014 capital budget.
Transmitting a bill further amending Bill No. 130325 entitled "An Ordinance approving the Fiscal Year 2014 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 2015 through 2019," as previously amended by Bill No. 130583, by approving a further amended Capital Budget for Fiscal Year 2014, accompanied by an explanatory letter from the Chairman of the Philadelphia Gas Commission.
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This communication is recorded with a status of placed on file.
Transmitting a bill approving a Lease Amendment between Philadelphia Gas Works by Philadelphia Facilities Management Corporation, solely in its capacity as operator and manager of the City-owned Philadelphia Gas Works, and Girard Square A NY LP for certain premises located at 1137 Chestnut Street.
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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 American Street Industrial Corridor Urban Renewal Area, identified by house number and street address as 249 West Jefferson street; and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with Alexander Beroz 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 Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority.
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This communication is recorded with a status of placed on file.
April 24, 2014 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. 140224 Recommended for approval Bill No. 140225 Recommended for approval Bill No. 140233 Recommended for approval Bill No. 140234 Recommended for approval Bill No. 140235 Recommended for approval Bill No. 140236 Recommended for approval Bill No. 140277 Recommended for approval Bill No. 140280 Recommended for approval Respectfully submitted, Michael A. Nutter Mayor
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This communication is recorded with a status of placed on file.
Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill Nos. 130411, 130768 and 140053, which were passed by Council on April 10, 2014, were signed by the Mayor on April 23, 2014.
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Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution honoring Resurrection Baptist Church at 5401 Lansdowne Avenue on its 97th anniversary, celebrated April 27, 2014.
Honoring and recognizing Resurrection Baptist Church founded in 1917 on the occasion of its 97th Anniversary to be celebrated on April 27, 2014.
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Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution honoring Jennifer Leary and the Red Paw Emergency Relief Team for helping residents and their pets after emergencies and other life-changing situations.
Honoring and recognizing Jennifer Leary, on behalf of Red Paw Emergency Relief Team for her work with community residents with their pet needs after residents have experienced life altering situations.
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The adopted resolution designated May 2014 as “Building Safety Month” in Philadelphia.
Proclaiming and designating May 2014 as "Building Safety Month" and encouraging all property owners, developers and residents to learn about the necessities of building safety and to comply with new and improved City policies to preserve building safety and to protect public safety in Philadelphia.
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The adopted resolution recognizes and honors the Opportunities Industrialization Center, Inc.
Recognizing and honoring the Opportunities Industrialization Center, Inc. (OIC) on the occasion of its 50th Anniversary to be celebrated on June 12-15, 2014.
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This adopted resolution recognized Thursday, April 24, 2014, as Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day in Philadelphia.
Recognizing Thursday, April 24, 2014 as Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day.
ADOPTED
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This adopted resolution honors and celebrates the 50th anniversary of the federal Civil Rights Act of 1964.
Honoring and celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the landmark Civil Rights Act of 1964.
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The City Council adopted a resolution honoring the Father Judge High School bowling team for winning the 2014 Philadelphia Catholic League Championship.
Honoring the Father Judge Bowling Team on Winning the Philadelphia Catholic League Championship.
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