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 27, 2025
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution honoring the life and legacy of former heavyweight boxing champion “Big” George Foreman.
Honoring the Life and Legacy of former heavyweight champion "Big" George Foreman
ADOPTED
Other recorded action without a published tally.
Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing Sanaa Rahming, Samiyah Rahming, and Julissa Ortiz for their accomplishments in middle and high school girls’ wrestling during Women’s History Month.
Recognizing Sanaa Rahming, Samiyah Rahming, and Julissa Ortiz for their middle and high school girls' wrestling accomplishments on the occasion of Women's History Month.
ADOPTED
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Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing March 31, 2025, as Transgender Day of Visibility in Philadelphia.
Recognizing March 31, 2025 as Transgender Day of Visibility in the City of Philadelphia, a day to celebrate and recognize the achievements and contributions of Transgender people, and to lift up the joy, light, and laughter that Transgender people experience and bring into our communities.
ADOPTED
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Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution honoring Bayard Rustin, a civil rights, labor, peace, and LGBTQ rights activist with ties to the Philadelphia region.
Declaring March 17, 2025, as "Bayard Rustin Day" in the City of Philadelphia.
ADOPTED
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Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution honoring Beyond the Bars on its 10th anniversary.
Honoring and Celebrating Beyond the Bars on the Occasion of Their 10th Anniversary for Their Dedication to Empowering Philadelphia's Youth Through Music, Leadership, and Community Engagement
ADOPTED
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This adopted resolution honors March as National Reading Month and recognizes the Read by 4th initiative for its work promoting early childhood literacy in Philadelphia.
Honoring March as National Reading Month and Recognizing the "Read by 4th" Initiative for Its Commitment to Early Childhood Literacy.
ADOPTED
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This adopted resolution condemns President Donald J.
Condemning President Donald J. Trump and his administration for their decision to suspend income-driven student loan repayment plans and for politicizing the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program to target advocates working to oppose his anti-immigrant, anti-trans, anti-free speech agenda.
ADOPTED
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The adopted resolution authorizes the Philadelphia Land Bank to transfer four properties on N.
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.
ADOPTED
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Meeting date
March 25, 2025
This bill ends the Development Impact Tax in Philadelphia under certain terms and conditions.
To amend Chapter 19-4400 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Development Impact Tax," to end imposition of the tax, under certain terms and conditions.
RECESSED
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This bill changes the rate of the Realty Transfer Tax, which is a tax paid when properties are sold in Philadelphia.
Amending Chapter 19-1400 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Realty Transfer Tax," by revising the rate of the tax, all under certain terms and conditions.
RECESSED
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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.
RECESSED
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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.
RECESSED
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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.
RECESSED
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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.
RECESSED
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