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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Meeting date
May 28, 2013
This enacted bill adopts Philadelphia’s Fiscal 2014 Capital Budget, totaling $3,280,435,000, for capital projects during the fiscal year from July 1, 2013, through June 30, 2014.
To adopt a Fiscal 2014 Capital Budget.
RECESSED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This lapsed resolution would have approved a revised five-year financial plan for Philadelphia covering fiscal years 2014 through 2018, along with proposed changes for fiscal year 2013.
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 2014 through 2018, and incorporating proposed changes with respect to Fiscal Year 2013, 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.
The enacted measure adopts Philadelphia’s Capital Program for Fiscal Years 2014 through 2019.
To adopt a Capital Program for the six Fiscal Years 2014-2019 inclusive.
RECESSED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This lapsed bill would have authorized the City of Philadelphia and the School District of Philadelphia to impose real estate taxes at a combined rate of 1% beginning in Fiscal Year 2014 and afterward.
Authorizing real estate taxes for the City of Philadelphia and the School District of Philadelphia at a combined rate of 1% for Fiscal Year 2014 and thereafter, by amending Chapter 19-1300 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Real Estate Taxes," to provide for a tax and tax rate on real property, and by amending Chapter 19-1800 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "School Tax Authorization," to further authorize the Board of Education of the School District of Philadelphia to impose a tax and tax rate on real estate within the City of Philadelphia; all under certain terms and conditions.
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Other recorded action without a published tally.
This lapsed bill would have allowed the Department of Revenue to defer part of a real estate tax increase for owner-occupied properties that are the owner's primary residence when the increase in assessed value exceeded 250 percent in a year.
Amending Title 19 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Finance, Taxes and Collections," by amending Chapter 19-1300 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Real Estate Taxes," by providing for certain deferrals of payment of a certain portion of Real Estate Taxes due the City of Philadelphia or the Philadelphia School District, for owner-occupied properties that are the owner's primary residence, with a limitation of five years.
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Other recorded action without a published tally.
This lapsed bill would have phased in over several years the effects of Philadelphia’s actual value property assessment system beginning in Fiscal Year 2014.
Phasing over a period of years the effects of the actual value initiative and authorizing real estate taxes for the City of Philadelphia and the School District of Philadelphia for Fiscal Year 2014 and thereafter by amending Chapter 19-1300 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Real Estate Taxes,"; providing for a tax and tax rate on real property; and by amending Chapter 19-1800 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "School Tax Authorization," 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, and providing for a tax rate; all under certain terms and conditions.
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Meeting date
May 23, 2013
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution commemorating and honoring Ryan Chalmers for his “Push Across America” challenge, during which he traveled from Los Angeles to New York City in a racing wheelchair and arrived in Philadelphia on June 12, 2013.
Commemorating and Honoring Ryan Chalmers on his "Push Across America" Challenge: crossing The United States from Los Angeles to New York City, arriving at Philadelphia on Wednesday, June 12, 2013, in his racing wheelchair.
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City Council adopted a resolution commemorating and celebrating the First All-Army Reunion, held on June 15, 2013, at Clark Park under the leadership of the Philadelphia Veterans Comfort House.
Commemorating and Celebrating The First All-Army Reunion being held on June 15th, 2013, under the leadership of the Philadelphia Veterans Comfort House.
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
Adopted by Philadelphia City Council, this resolution honors and commends Mr.
Honoring, recognizing and commending Mr. Bob Pantano for his contributions on the radio, television, area concerts and his music, creativity, charity and community service.
ADOPTED
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City Council adopted a resolution approving a Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority contract to redevelop 2545 Wharton Street in the Grays Ferry Urban Renewal Area.
Approving the redevelopment contract of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Grays Ferry Urban Renewal Area identified by house number and street address as 2545 Wharton street; and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with TLC Jr LLC and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract.
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City Council adopted a resolution approving a Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority contract to redevelop 1314 North Twenty-eighth Street in the North Philadelphia Redevelopment Area.
Approving the redevelopment contract of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the North Philadelphia Redevelopment Area, identified by house number and street address as 1314 North Twenty-eighth street; and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with Dorothy Gossar and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract.
ADOPTED
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The adopted resolution authorizes the City’s Commissioner of Public Property to transfer conditional ownership of 4305 Mantua Avenue 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 improvement thereon, situate in the Sixth Ward 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.
ADOPTED
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This adopted Philadelphia City Council resolution urges the Pennsylvania Senate to advance a discharge resolution for Senate Bill 12.
Urging the Pennsylvania Senate to adopt a Discharge Resolution on Senate Bill 12, which would require Pennsylvania to accept federal funds to expand Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act.
ADOPTED
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City Council adopted a resolution approving the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority’s redevelopment contract for 5100–5122 Merion Avenue in the West Parkside Urban Renewal Area.
Approving the redevelopment contract of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the West Parkside Urban Renewal Area, identified by house number and street address as 5100-5122 Merion avenue; and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with WesGold, LLC Corporation and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract.
ADOPTED
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Adopted legislation authorizes the City’s Commissioner of Public Property to transfer conditional ownership of two City-owned properties—1613 South 21st Street and 1141 South 24th 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 Ward 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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Meeting date
May 22, 2013
This withdrawn bill would have reduced the amount and duration of Philadelphia real estate tax exemptions for qualifying improvements and new construction involving residential, commercial, industrial, and other business properties.
Amending Chapter 19-1300 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Real Estate Taxes," by reducing the amount of real estate taxes to be exempted for certain improvements to, or construction of, certain residential, commercial, industrial or other business properties; and by reducing the duration of such exemptions; all under certain terms and conditions.
RECESSED
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This lapsed bill would have established two-hour parking on the west side of Green Street between Windrim Avenue and Roberts Avenue.
Establishing a parking regulation on Green street, west side, Windrim avenue to Roberts avenue.
RECESSED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
This lapsed bill would have changed the permitted operating hours for licensed animal-drawn carriage businesses in Philadelphia.
Amending Section 9-402 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Animal Drawn Carriages," by changing the permitted hours of operation; all under certain terms and conditions.
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