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This bill changes the rules for where the City of Philadelphia can put its money by removing two banks from the list of approved banks. This affects the City Treasurer, who is in charge of managing the city's funds. The change means the city will no longer deposit funds in Citibank, N.A. and Republic First Bank.

Amending Chapter 19-200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "City Funds - Deposits, Investments, Disbursements," by amending Section 19-201, entitled "City Depositories," to remove Citibank, N.A. and Republic First Bank as authorized financial institutions in which the City Treasurer may deposit funds, all under certain terms and conditions.

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This bill adds a new chapter to the Philadelphia Code to encourage people planning events in the city's parks and recreation areas to have backup plans in place. This affects people and organizations who want to hold events in these areas. The goal is to help ensure that events run smoothly and safely.

Amending Title 15 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Parks and Recreation," to add new Chapter 15-800, entitled "Events Permits," to encourage applicants for event planning permits to establish contingency measures, all under certain terms and conditions.

READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR

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This bill adds a new chapter to the Philadelphia Code to encourage people planning events in the city's parks and recreation areas to have backup plans in place. This affects people and organizations who want to hold events in these areas. The goal is to help ensure that events run smoothly and safely.

Amending Title 15 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Parks and Recreation," to add new Chapter 15-800, entitled "Events Permits," to encourage applicants for event planning permits to establish contingency measures, all under certain terms and conditions.

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This bill allows the city to borrow more money, within the state's limit, to fund various city projects and services. The city will sell bonds to raise these funds and set aside money to pay back the bonds. This affects the city's budget and ability to fund projects.

Authorizing an increase in the non-electoral indebtedness of the City within the Pennsylvania constitutional limit; 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; and authorizing agreements to provide credit or payment or liquidity sources for the bonds in connection with issuance of the bonds, and certain other actions.

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This bill allows the city to borrow more money, within the state's limit, to fund various city projects and services. The city will sell bonds to raise these funds and set aside money to pay back the bonds. This affects the city's budget and ability to fund projects.

Authorizing an increase in the non-electoral indebtedness of the City within the Pennsylvania constitutional limit; 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; and authorizing agreements to provide credit or payment or liquidity sources for the bonds in connection with issuance of the bonds, and certain other actions.

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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.

ORDERED PLACED ON FINAL PASSAGE CALENDAR FOR NEXT MEETING.

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This bill updates Philadelphia's Fair Criminal Record Screening Standards, which affect how employers and landlords use criminal records when hiring or renting to people. The changes clarify rules and add protections for individuals with criminal records. This bill impacts people with criminal records who are looking for jobs or housing in Philadelphia.

Amending Chapter 9-3500 of Title 9 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Fair Criminal Record Screening Standards," to amend definitions, add clarifications, and enhance remedies, all under certain terms and conditions.

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This bill updates Philadelphia's Fair Criminal Record Screening Standards, which affect how employers and landlords use criminal records when hiring or renting to people. The changes clarify rules and add protections for individuals with criminal records. This bill impacts people with criminal records who are looking for jobs or housing in Philadelphia.

Amending Chapter 9-3500 of Title 9 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Fair Criminal Record Screening Standards," to amend definitions, add clarifications, and enhance remedies, all under certain terms and conditions.

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This bill changes the rules for companies that work on city construction projects, requiring them to meet certain training and documentation standards for their workers. This affects contractors and subcontractors who work on public works projects in Philadelphia. The goal is to ensure that workers on these projects have the necessary training and support.

Amending Chapter 17-100 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Procurement Contracts," by revising Section 17-101, entitled "Prequalification of Prospective Bidders for Contracts for Construction of Public Works," to establish minimum workforce training requirements and documentation standards for contractors and subcontractors on public works projects, all under certain terms and conditions.

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Reappointing Nathan Muchnick to the Board of Directors of the City Avenue Special Services District of Philadelphia and Lower Merion.

Introduced and Referred

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Appointing Nicole Conrad to the Board of Directors of the City Avenue Special Services District of Philadelphia and Lower Merion.

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This bill allows the owner of a property at 1338-44 Rising Sun Avenue to install and maintain a fence that extends onto public space, under certain conditions. The bill affects the property owner, Howard Foreman, and nearby residents who may be impacted by the fence. The fence will be installed at the owner's expense and maintained according to city rules.

Authorizing HOWARD FOREMAN, ("Owner") to install, own and maintain a proposed fence encroachment at 1338-44 Rising Sun Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19140 ("Property"), under certain terms and conditions.

Introduced and Referred

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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.

Introduced and Referred

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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.

Introduced and Referred

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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.

Introduced and Referred

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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...

Introduced and Referred

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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...

Introduced and Referred

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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 ...

Introduced and Referred

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