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
March 25, 2025
This bill increases the fees for recording certain documents, such as deeds and mortgages, and uses the extra money for the city's Housing Trust Fund.
Amending Section 10-1001 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Fees of Commissioner of Records," to increase the portion of fees for the recording of deeds and mortgages and related documents to be used for Housing Trust Fund purposes, under certain terms and conditions.
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This bill changes the rules about who has to pay the Realty Use and Occupancy Tax in Philadelphia.
Amending Section 19-1806 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Authorization of Realty Use and Occupancy Tax," to eliminate certain exemptions, all under certain terms and conditions.
RECESSED
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This bill allows the School District of Philadelphia to increase the tax on real estate, but it also reduces the city's real estate tax rate by an equal amount.
Amending Chapter 19-1800 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "School Tax Authorization," to provide for an increase in the tax that the Board of Education of the School District of Philadelphia is authorized to impose on real estate; and amending Chapter 19-1300, entitled "Real Estate Taxes," to establish an equivalent reduction in the tax rate for the City real estate tax; all under certain terms and conditions.
RECESSED
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This bill changes the fee for using parking meters in Philadelphia.
Amending Chapter 12-1000 The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Traffic Code," to revise the fee for the use of parking meters; all under certain terms and conditions.
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This bill changes the tax rates for businesses in Philadelphia and removes some exceptions to the tax on receipts.
Amending Chapter 19-2600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Business Income and Receipts Taxes," to revise tax rates and end certain exclusions from the tax on receipts, all under certain terms and conditions.
POSTPONED
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The city has adopted a 6-year plan for big projects like building repairs, park upgrades, and other improvements.
To adopt a Capital Program for the six Fiscal Years 2026-2031 inclusive.
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The Fiscal 2026 Capital Budget bill sets aside money for big projects in Philadelphia, like building repairs and new equipment.
To adopt a Fiscal 2026 Capital Budget.
RECESSED
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The City of Philadelphia has adopted a budget for Fiscal Year 2026, which outlines how the city will spend its money.
Adopting the Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2026.
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This bill changes the tax rates for the Wage and Net Profits Tax in Philadelphia.
Amending Chapter 19-1500 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Wage and Net Profits Tax," by revising certain tax rates, under certain terms and conditions.
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This resolution would approve the Mayor’s revised five-year financial plan for Philadelphia covering fiscal years 2026 through 2030, with changes to fiscal year 2025.
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 2026 through 2030, and incorporating revisions with respect to Fiscal Year 2025, which is to be submitted by the Mayor to the Pennsylvania Intergovernmental Cooperation Authority pursuant to an Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement by and between the City and the Authority.
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Meeting date
March 20, 2025
This communication is recorded with a status of placed on file.
Transmitting a message advising you that on March 19, 2025, I signed the following bills, which were passed by Council at its session on March 06, 2025: Bill Number 241081 Bill Number 241083 Bill Number 241107 Bill Number 250002 Bill Number 250004 Bill Number 250005 Bill Number 250006 Bill Number 250007 Bill Number 250008 Bill Number 250009 Bill Number 250046 Bill Number 250047 Bill Number 250048 Bill Number 250049 Bill Number 250069 Bill Number 250070
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This communication is recorded with a status of placed on file.
Transmitting a Resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 708 N. Shedwick Street, 710 N. Shedwick Street, 714 N. Shedwick Street and 723 N. Shedwick Street located in the 3rd Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.
READ AND FILED
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This communication is recorded with a status of placed on file.
Transmitting a Resolution repealing in their entirety the following Ordinances, all approved December 23, 2024: Bill No. 240966 (granting the necessary authorizations for the City to help facilitate development of a new arena for the Philadelphia 76ers); Bill No. 240967 (authorizing the execution of a Service Agreement between the City and PAID); Bill No. 240968 (authorizing striking Filbert Street from 10th Street to 11th Street from the City Plan; Bill No. 240969 (authorizing striking certain aerial portions of Tenth Street between Market Street and Filbert Street from the City Plan); Bill No. 240970 (authorizing the construction and maintenance of various right of way encroachments in the vicinity of the proposed arena); Bill No. 240963 (amending the existing Gallery at Market East Tax Increment Financing District in the area of the proposed arena); and Bill No. 240973 (approving the amendment of a neighborhood improvement district in the area of the proposed arena).
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This communication, placed on file, transmits a proposed ordinance that would repeal Bill No.
Transmitting an Ordinance repealing in its entirety Bill No. 240971 (approved December 23, 2024), entitled "An Ordinance amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled Zoning and Planning, by amending certain definitions relating to signs; creating an "Arena Area" within the "/CTR, Center City Overlay District" overlay; and making related changes, including a master plan requirement and changes to accessory sign controls; all in connection with zoning rules for a proposed arena in Center City; and approving a master plan for the Arena Area; all under certain terms and conditions."
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This communication, placed on file, transmitted an ordinance that would repeal in full Bill No.
Transmitting an Ordinance repealing in its entirety Bill No. 240972 (approved December 23, 2024), entitled "An Ordinance amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by revising certain provisions of section 14-906, entitled "Market Street East Sign Regulations," all under certain terms and conditions."
READ AND FILED
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Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution honoring Philadelphia Gas Works employees for their service to residents.
Honoring the Dedicated Employees of the Philadelphia Gas Works in Recognition of Natural Gas Utility Workers' Day on March 18, 2025.
ADOPTED
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Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution honoring Nicole Bartlett during Women’s History Month.
Honoring and expressing gratitude to Nicole Bartlett for her work helping grieving families cope with loss and mentoring young women in Philadelphia and across the country, on the occasion of Women's History Month.
ADOPTED
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The adopted resolution honors women in Philadelphia who lead health, wellness, and fitness initiatives that support women’s physical and mental well-being.
Honoring and recognizing women in the City of Philadelphia who are leading impactful initiatives in health, wellness, and fitness that empower, connect, and uplift women.
ADOPTED
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