THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS:
SECTION 1. A Neighborhood Improvement District Management Association (NIDMA) designated as such by ordinance of Council pursuant to the Community and Economic Improvement Act (53 P.S. § 18101
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) may provide that assessment fees levied on property owners within the Neighborhood Improvement District, if not paid when due, shall accrue interest at the rate of three-quarters of one percent (.75%) per month, or part thereof. Liens may be filed for nonpayment of such interest, as provided by law.
SECTION 2. This Ordinance shall apply to all assessment fees levied by a designated NIDMA, including assessment fees levied before this Ordinance became law, provided that no interest shall begin to accrue upon any unpaid assessment fee until January 1, 2004.
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