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November 20, 2025
This communication from Mayor Cherelle L.
November 19, 2025 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: I am transmitting for the consideration of your Honorable Body a draft of a Resolution entitled: RESOLUTION Confirming the appointment of Wesley R. Payne, IV, as a member of the Board of Ethics, to serve in the term ending November 16, 2029. This Resolution has my approval and therefore I respectfully request that this Honorable Body give it your favorable consideration. Respectfully, Cherelle L. Parker Mayor
READ AND FILED
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This communication, which was placed on file, submits a proposed ordinance that would amend Bill No.
November 19, 2025 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: I am submitting herewith for the consideration of your Honorable Body the following proposed Ordinance: AN ORDINANCE Amending Bill No. 250103, (approved June 13, 2025) entitled "Authorizing the Procurement Commissioner, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into an agreement with the Philadelphia Energy Authority for coordination of a guaranteed energy savings contract for implementation and evaluation of energy conservation measures designed to reduce energy, water, wastewater, or other consumption or operating costs at specified City properties, all under certain terms and conditions," to clarify the scope of the guaranteed energy savings contract and make related technical changes; all under certain terms and conditions. I hereby recommend your favorable consideration of this proposed Ordinance. Respectfully, Cherelle L. Parker Mayor
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This communication, which was placed on file, submitted a proposed ordinance for Council’s consideration.
November 19, 2025 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: I am submitting herewith for the consideration of your Honorable Body the following proposed Ordinance: AN ORDINANCE Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into an agreement with the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development or the Philadelphia Municipal Authority to fit out a Health Center Facility based on plans and specifications acceptable to the City that will be developed on premises located on Frankford Avenue in the vicinity of Pratt Street and Dyre Street and to repay the landlord for the costs of the fit out, under certain terms and conditions. I hereby recommend your favorable consideration of this proposed Ordinance. Respectfully, Cherelle L. Parker Mayor
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This communication, placed on file, transmitted a proposed ordinance concerning real estate transactions by the Commissioner of Public Property, the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority, and the Philadelphia Land Bank.
November 19, 2025 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: I am submitting herewith for the consideration of your Honorable Body the following proposed Ordinance: AN ORDINANCE Authorizing real estate transactions by the Commissioner of Public Property, the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority and the Philadelphia Land Bank necessary to permit the City of Philadelphia to acquire property bounded by Island Avenue, Elmwood Avenue, South 77th Street, Buist Avenue, South 78th Street, Cobbs Creek waterway, the vacated section of South 75th, and the former Grays Avenue, including property known as Cibotti Recreation Center, all under certain terms and conditions. I hereby recommend your favorable consideration of this proposed Ordinance. Respectfully, Cherelle L. Parker Mayor
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This communication presents a proposed ordinance that would allow the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of Philadelphia, to amend a sublease agreement with the Philadelphia Municipal Authority.
November 19, 2025 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: I am submitting herewith for the consideration of your Honorable Body the following proposed Ordinance: AN ORDINANCE Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into an amendment to a sublease agreement with the Philadelphia Municipal Authority, for use by the City of all or a portion of the premises located at 1600-26 John F. Kennedy Boulevard, under certain terms and conditions. I hereby recommend your favorable consideration of this proposed Ordinance. Respectfully, Cherelle L. Parker Mayor
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The Mayor submitted a communication describing a proposed ordinance about the City acquiring all or part of the property at 4521 Island Avenue for the Department of Aviation.
November 19, 2025 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: I am submitting herewith for the consideration of your Honorable Body the following proposed Ordinance: AN ORDINANCE Authorizing the Director of the Department of Aviation to acquire, on behalf of the City, fee simple title or a lesser real estate interest by purchase, amicable negotiation, dedication, donation, condemnation, agreement in lieu of condemnation or otherwise, in and to all or portions of a certain parcel of land known as 4521 Island Avenue, under certain terms and conditions. I hereby recommend your favorable consideration of this proposed Ordinance. Respectfully, Cherelle L. Parker Mayor
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This communication from the mayor submits a proposed ordinance concerning an amendment to the Philadelphia Gas Works’ Fiscal Year 2026 capital budget, including planned capital expenditures and related funding subject to conditions.
November 19, 2025 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: I am submitting herewith for the consideration of your Honorable Body the following proposed Ordinance: AN ORDINANCE Approving the amendment of the Fiscal Year 2026 Capital Budget providing for expenditures for the capital purposes of the Philadelphia Gas Works (including the supplying of funds in connection therewith) subject to certain constraints and conditions and acknowledging the receipt of the Revised Forecast of Capital Budgets for Fiscal Years 2027 through 2031, as amended. I hereby recommend your favorable consideration of this proposed Ordinance. Respectfully, Cherelle L. Parker Mayor
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The City of Philadelphia is allowed to build, own, and maintain structures that extend into public spaces like sidewalks and streets, under certain rules.
Authorizing the City of Philadelphia to construct, own, and maintain right-of-way encroachments in various parts of the City, under certain terms and conditions.
AMENDED
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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.
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.
READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR
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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.
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.
ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR
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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.
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.
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL
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This bill requires proof of certain insurance certificates for buildings in Philadelphia.
Amending Subcode "A" (The Philadelphia Administrative Code) of Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code (The Building, Construction and Occupancy Code), to require proof of certain insurance certificates; all under certain terms and conditions.
ORDERED REMOVED FROM SUSPENSION CALENDAR, READ AND PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S FINAL PASSAGE CALENDAR
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This adopted resolution authorizes Councilmember Cindy Bass to represent City Council in appealing the Department of Licenses and Inspections’ decision concerning 6930 Ardleigh Street.
Authorizing Councilmember Cindy Bass's appeal, on behalf of and as representative of City Council, of the decision of the Department of Licenses and Inspections with respect to 6930 Ardleigh Street.
Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar
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City Council adopted a resolution appointing Marlene Clark to the Board of Directors of the South Street Headhouse District.
Appointing Marlene Clark to the Board of Directors for the South Street Headhouse District.
Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar
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City Council adopted a resolution reappointing Allison Hindman-Harvey to the Board of Directors for the South Street Headhouse District.
Reappointing Allison Hindman-Harvey to the Board of Directors for the South Street Headhouse District.
Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar
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Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution appointing Rafael Licht to the Board of Directors of the South Street Headhouse District.
Appointing Rafael Licht to the Board of Directors for the South Street Headhouse District.
Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar
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The resolution reappoints Adam Shapiro to the Board of Directors for the South Street Headhouse District.
Reappointing Adam Shapiro to the Board of Directors for the South Street Headhouse District.
Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar
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Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to transfer ownership of 2230 N.
Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 2230 N. 3rd Street located in the 7th Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.
Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar
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