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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June 6, 2011
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June 3, 2011
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June 2, 2011
This communication transmitted a proposed ordinance that would create a two-cent-per-ounce tax on sugar-sweetened beverages sold by distributors to Philadelphia retailers.
June 2, 2011 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: As we have discussed, and you are well aware, the School District of Philadelphia is facing tremendous financial challenges which threaten its capacity to provide essential programs and services and to meet the educational needs of our children. I am particularly concerned about cuts that would eliminate funding for full-day kindergarten, public transportation to and from school, accelerated schools, and a level of funding which allows us to maintain the reduced class sizes that are crucial to continuing the educational gains made in recent years. Significantly reduced or eliminated funding for these priority areas would reverse the gains that we have made and would have very negative consequences for our young people and our city as a whole. For these reasons, I believe there is a compelling case for providing additional resources to the School District of Philadelphia, primarily in o...
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This communication is recorded with a status of placed on file.
Transmitting a bill 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, and providing for a tax rate; all under certain terms and conditions.
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Transmitting a resolution authorizing the Bond Committee to sell bonds at public or private negotiated sale, to provide funds toward various capital municipal purposes; providing for appropriations to the Sinking Fund Commission for the payment of such bonds; authorizing agreements to provide credit or payment or liquidity sources for the bonds in connection with issuance of the bonds, and certain other actions; providing for obtaining the consent of the electors to increasing the indebtedness of the City; and fixing a day and providing for arrangements for holding the election for obtaining such consent, accompanied by an explanatory letter from the Finance Director.
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This communication transmitted a proposed resolution concerning a redevelopment contract for part of the Washington Square West Urban Renewal Area, including Unit 5 of the Walnut Towers Condominium at 800–834 Walnut Street.
Transmitting a resolution approving the redevelopment contract of the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Washington Square West Urban Renewal Area, Unit No. 2, designated as a portion of Parcel No. 4 also sometimes identified by house number and street address as Unit 5, Walnut Towers Condominium, 800-834 Walnut street; authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with Liberty/Parkway 8th & Walnut, LP 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 transmitted a proposed resolution concerning a redevelopment contract and disposition supplement for 10 parcels in the Point Breeze Urban Renewal Area.
Transmitting a resolution approving the redevelopment contract and disposition supplement of the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Point Breeze Urban Renewal Area, designated as Parcel Nos. 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113 and 114 and also sometimes identified by house numbers and street addresses for Parcel No. 105 as 1214 South Nineteenth street, for Parcel No. 106 as 1624 South Nineteenth street, for Parcel No. 107 as 1627 South Nineteenth street, for Parcel No. 108 as 1705 South Nineteenth street, for Parcel No. 109 as 1418 South Twentieth street, for Parcel No. 110 as 1424 South Twentieth street, for Parcel No. 111 as 1141 South Cleveland street, for Parcel No. 112 as 2014 Dickinson street, for Parcel No. 113 as 1146 Dorrance street and for Parcel No. 114 as 2042 Federal street; authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with Innova Redevelopment, LLC and to ...
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Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill Nos. 110294, 110295 and 110296, which were passed by Council on Masy 26, 2011, were signed by the Mayor on June 1, 2011.
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The adopted resolution approves a redevelopment contract and related disposition plan for two properties at 1941–1945 Judson Street and 1937 Judson Street in the Model Cities Urban Renewal Area.
Approving the redevelopment contract and disposition supplement of the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Model Cities Urban Renewal Area, designated as Parcel Nos. 699 and 702 and also sometimes identified by house numbers and street addresses for Parcel No. 699 as 1941-1945 Judson street and for Parcel No. 702 as 1937 Judson street; authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with Project H.O.M.E. and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract and disposition supplement.
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This adopted resolution authorizes the City’s Commissioner of Public Property to transfer conditional ownership of 333 Emily Street, a City-owned property in the Thirty-ninth Ward, to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority at no cost.
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia, 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-ninth Ward of the City of Philadelphia, pursuant to Chapter 16-400 of The Philadelphia Code and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia to dispose of such properties for rehabilitation and/or improvement in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-400 of The Philadelphia Code.
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This adopted resolution expresses Philadelphia City Council’s support for the U.S.
Supporting the Environmental Protection Agency's proposed emission standards for mercury and other air toxins.
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Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution honoring Wendy “Lady-B” Clark for her role as a hip-hop pioneer, one of the first female radio personalities to introduce hip-hop, and her 30 years of dedication to her art and community.
Honoring Wendy "Lady-B" Clark, hip-hop pioneer and one of the first female radio personalities to introduce the musical genre of hip-hop, for thirty years of dedication to her art and most importantly, her community.
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Adopted legislation authorizes the City’s Commissioner of Public Property to transfer conditional ownership of the City-owned property at 1737 Federal Street to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority without payment.
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia, 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 Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia to dispose of such properties for rehabilitation and/or improvement in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-400 of The Philadelphia Code.
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Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution declaring May 2011 as Neurofibromatosis Awareness Month in the city.
Declaring May, 2011 as Neuro-fibroma-tosis Awareness Month.
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The adopted resolution recognizes and honors Mister Mann Frisby for his work as a novelist and for helping young people, particularly African-American males, reach their potential.
Recognizing and Honoring Mister Mann Frisby for his Accomplishments as a Novelist and his Commitment to Helping Young People Particularly African-American Males Reach their Full Potential.
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This lapsed bill would have amended Philadelphia’s Traffic Code to define bicycle lanes and create rules for designating them.
Amending Title 12 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Traffic Code," by adding a new Chapter, entitled "Bicycle Lanes," requiring the designation of bicycle lanes by ordinance, adding definitions to Section 12-102, and making certain technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions.
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The adopted resolution reappointed Ronald Bowlan to the Board of Directors of the Center City District.
Reappointing Ronald Bowlan to the Board of Directors of the Center City District.
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City Council adopted a resolution reappointing Ronald John Connors to the Board of Directors of the Center City District.
Reappointing John Connors to the Board of Directors of the Center City District.
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