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June 5, 2025
This bill changes the rules for city contracts that are not bid on competitively, which means the city doesn't have to get multiple offers before choosing a company to work with. The bill requires the city to keep better records and report when it uses these exceptions. This affects city departments and companies that work with the city on contracts.
Amending Chapter 17-1400 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Non-Competitively Bid Contracts; Financial Assistance," to modify exceptions and provide for reporting and recordkeeping in connection with invocation of such exceptions, all under certain terms and conditions.
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This bill allows a business at 2101 E York St to have a sidewalk cafe, which means they can use some of the sidewalk for outdoor seating. The business must follow certain rules and conditions to keep the sidewalk cafe. This affects the business and people who walk or dine in the area.
Authorizing encroachments in the nature of a sidewalk caf? in the vicinity of 2101 E York St, Philadelphia, PA 19125, under certain terms and conditions.
READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR
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This bill allows a business at 2101 E York St to have a sidewalk cafe, which means they can use some of the sidewalk for outdoor seating. The business must follow certain rules and conditions to keep the sidewalk cafe. This affects the business and people who walk or dine in the area.
Authorizing encroachments in the nature of a sidewalk caf? in the vicinity of 2101 E York St, Philadelphia, PA 19125, under certain terms and conditions.
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This bill allows for certain encroachments, or structures that extend beyond property lines, near 2654 S 10th St in Philadelphia. The encroachments are subject to specific terms and conditions. This affects property owners and residents in the area.
Authorizing various encroachments in the vicinity of 2654 S 10th St, Philadelphia, PA 19148, under certain terms and conditions.
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This bill allows for certain encroachments, or structures that extend beyond property lines, near 2654 S 10th St in Philadelphia. The encroachments are subject to specific terms and conditions. This affects property owners and residents in the area.
Authorizing various encroachments in the vicinity of 2654 S 10th St, Philadelphia, PA 19148, under certain terms and conditions.
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This bill allows the City of Philadelphia to work with the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to finance a plan that helps make housing more affordable and available in the city. The plan includes programs to build and preserve homes, assist homeowners and renters, and improve neighborhoods. The city will pay fees and other costs related to the plan, which will be funded by the issuance of bonds or other debt.
Authorizing and approving the execution and delivery of a Service Agreement between The City of Philadelphia and the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority relating to the financing of a Housing Opportunities Made Easy (H.O.M.E.) Plan which includes housing production and preservation, home affordability, home owner and renter assistance, related contractor training and support, blight and vacant property reduction, urban beautification, neighborhood infrastructure, and other related programs; approving the issuance by the Authority of bonds, notes or other evidences of indebtedness (including reimbursement obligations related to lines or letters of credit) in one or more series to finance or refinance such plan and authorizing and approving the obligation of The City of Philadelphia to pay in full when due the Service Fee and other amounts payable under the Service Agreement; authorizing certain City officers to take certain actions required to issue such bonds, notes or other evidences...
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This bill allows the City of Philadelphia to work with the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to finance a plan that helps make housing more affordable and available in the city. The plan includes programs to build and preserve homes, assist homeowners and renters, and improve neighborhoods. The city will pay fees and other costs related to the plan, which will be funded by the issuance of bonds or other debt.
Authorizing and approving the execution and delivery of a Service Agreement between The City of Philadelphia and the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority relating to the financing of a Housing Opportunities Made Easy (H.O.M.E.) Plan which includes housing production and preservation, home affordability, home owner and renter assistance, related contractor training and support, blight and vacant property reduction, urban beautification, neighborhood infrastructure, and other related programs; approving the issuance by the Authority of bonds, notes or other evidences of indebtedness (including reimbursement obligations related to lines or letters of credit) in one or more series to finance or refinance such plan and authorizing and approving the obligation of The City of Philadelphia to pay in full when due the Service Fee and other amounts payable under the Service Agreement; authorizing certain City officers to take certain actions required to issue such bonds, notes or other evidences...
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This bill allows the city to issue bonds to fund water and wastewater projects, which will be paid back with revenue from these systems. The bonds can have fixed or variable interest rates and will be used to fund various water and wastewater projects. This affects Philadelphia residents who use the city's water and wastewater systems.
Constituting the Twenty-Eighth Supplemental Ordinance to the Restated General Water and Wastewater Revenue Bond Ordinance of 1989, as supplemented; authorizing the Bond Committee to issue and sell one or more series or subseries of tax-exempt or taxable water and wastewater revenue bonds and revenue refunding bonds; authorizing agreements to provide credit enhancement or payment or liquidity sources (or any combination of the foregoing) for such Bonds; providing that such Bonds shall bear interest at fixed or variable rates; determining the sufficiency of pledged Project Revenues; authorizing the Director of Finance to take certain actions with regard to the sale of such Bonds, the investment of proceeds thereof and the City's continuing disclosure obligations with respect to such Bonds; setting forth the use of proceeds of such Bonds; covenanting the payment of interest and principal; supplementing the Restated General Water and Wastewater Revenue Bond Ordinance of 1989; and specifyin...
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This bill allows the city to issue bonds to fund water and wastewater projects, which will be paid back with revenue from these systems. The bonds can have fixed or variable interest rates and will be used to fund various water and wastewater projects. This affects Philadelphia residents who use the city's water and wastewater systems.
Constituting the Twenty-Eighth Supplemental Ordinance to the Restated General Water and Wastewater Revenue Bond Ordinance of 1989, as supplemented; authorizing the Bond Committee to issue and sell one or more series or subseries of tax-exempt or taxable water and wastewater revenue bonds and revenue refunding bonds; authorizing agreements to provide credit enhancement or payment or liquidity sources (or any combination of the foregoing) for such Bonds; providing that such Bonds shall bear interest at fixed or variable rates; determining the sufficiency of pledged Project Revenues; authorizing the Director of Finance to take certain actions with regard to the sale of such Bonds, the investment of proceeds thereof and the City's continuing disclosure obligations with respect to such Bonds; setting forth the use of proceeds of such Bonds; covenanting the payment of interest and principal; supplementing the Restated General Water and Wastewater Revenue Bond Ordinance of 1989; and specifyin...
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This bill allows the City of Philadelphia to apply for grants from the federal and state governments to support community development, housing, and anti-blight programs. The grants will help fund programs for people with AIDS, emergency housing solutions, and other initiatives to improve neighborhoods and housing opportunities. The bill affects Philadelphia residents, particularly those in need of housing assistance and community development programs.
Authorizing the Director of Planning and Development, on behalf of the City, to file applications with the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development for a Community Development Block Grant; to file applications to participate in the HOME Investment Partnership program and the Emergency Solutions Grant program; and to apply for a Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS grant; and to file applications with the Commonwealth to obtain grants under the Act of April 12, 1956, P.L. 1449, Section 4, as amended, to prevent and eliminate blight; authorizing the Director of Planning and Development and the Director of Commerce to file applications to obtain other grants from the Commonwealth; authorizing the Director of Commerce to use the Section 108 Loan Guarantee Program; and authorizing the Director of Planning and Development and the Director of Commerce to enter into all understandings and assurances contained in such applications and take all necessary action to accept ...
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This bill allows the City of Philadelphia to apply for grants from the federal and state governments to support community development, housing, and anti-blight programs. The grants will help fund programs for people with AIDS, emergency housing solutions, and other initiatives to improve neighborhoods and housing opportunities. The bill affects Philadelphia residents, particularly those in need of housing assistance and community development programs.
Authorizing the Director of Planning and Development, on behalf of the City, to file applications with the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development for a Community Development Block Grant; to file applications to participate in the HOME Investment Partnership program and the Emergency Solutions Grant program; and to apply for a Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS grant; and to file applications with the Commonwealth to obtain grants under the Act of April 12, 1956, P.L. 1449, Section 4, as amended, to prevent and eliminate blight; authorizing the Director of Planning and Development and the Director of Commerce to file applications to obtain other grants from the Commonwealth; authorizing the Director of Commerce to use the Section 108 Loan Guarantee Program; and authorizing the Director of Planning and Development and the Director of Commerce to enter into all understandings and assurances contained in such applications and take all necessary action to accept ...
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The City of Philadelphia is allowed to buy or gain an interest in several properties on Cayuga Street. This affects the owners of these properties and the city as a whole. The city will acquire these properties under specific terms and conditions.
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to acquire fee simple title or a lesser real estate interest in and to all or a portion of the properties known as 1911, 1913, 1915, 1917, 1919, 1921, 1923, 1925 and 1927 Cayuga Street, all under certain terms and conditions.
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The City of Philadelphia is allowed to buy or gain an interest in several properties on Cayuga Street. This affects the owners of these properties and the city as a whole. The city will acquire these properties under specific terms and conditions.
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to acquire fee simple title or a lesser real estate interest in and to all or a portion of the properties known as 1911, 1913, 1915, 1917, 1919, 1921, 1923, 1925 and 1927 Cayuga Street, all under certain terms and conditions.
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The City of Philadelphia is allowed to buy or gain an interest in properties on Germantown Avenue. This affects the owners of the properties at 4368, 4370, 4372, and 4374 Germantown Avenue. The purchase would be made by the Commissioner of Public Property under certain conditions.
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to acquire fee simple title or a lesser real estate interest in and to all or a portion of the properties known as 4368, 4370, 4372, 4374 Germantown Avenue, all under certain terms and conditions.
READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR
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The City of Philadelphia is allowed to buy or gain an interest in properties on Germantown Avenue. This affects the owners of the properties at 4368, 4370, 4372, and 4374 Germantown Avenue. The purchase would be made by the Commissioner of Public Property under certain conditions.
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to acquire fee simple title or a lesser real estate interest in and to all or a portion of the properties known as 4368, 4370, 4372, 4374 Germantown Avenue, all under certain terms and conditions.
ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR
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This bill allows a business at 762 S 9th St to have a sidewalk cafe, which means they can use some of the sidewalk for outdoor seating. The business must follow certain rules and conditions to keep the sidewalk cafe. This affects the business and people who walk or dine in the area.
Authorizing encroachments in the nature of a sidewalk caf? in the vicinity of 762 S 9th St, Philadelphia, PA 19147, under certain terms and conditions.
READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR
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This bill allows a business at 762 S 9th St to have a sidewalk cafe, which means they can use some of the sidewalk for outdoor seating. The business must follow certain rules and conditions to keep the sidewalk cafe. This affects the business and people who walk or dine in the area.
Authorizing encroachments in the nature of a sidewalk caf? in the vicinity of 762 S 9th St, Philadelphia, PA 19147, under certain terms and conditions.
ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR
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This bill updates the city's traffic code to address parking in front of fire hydrants, allowing for the removal or immobilization of vehicles that block hydrants and setting penalties for this offense. The new rules aim to ensure access for firefighters and emergency responders. The changes affect drivers who park in front of fire hydrants across the city.
Amending Title 12 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Traffic Code," to add provisions related to vehicle parking in front of a fire hydrant, to provide for the removal or immobilization of such vehicles and for other penalties, and to make related technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions.
READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR
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