THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS:
SECTION 1. Chapter 19-3200 of The Philadelphia Code is hereby amended as follows:
CHAPTER 19-3200. KEYSTONE OPPORTUNITY ZONE, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT, AND STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENT AREA.
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§19-3204. Conditions for Exemptions, Abatements and Credits.
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(5) Opportunity Plans. To qualify for tax exemptions, abatements or credits under this Chapter, a business shall agree to the terms and conditions of an Opportunity Plan, as defined in the Koz Act (73 P.S. sec. 820.103), and which meets the requirements of the Koz Act (73 P.S. sec 820.302(a)). The Opportunity Plan shall at a minimum, require:
(a) Bid and RFP specifications for design and construction services in the zone, include a provision requiring professional service providers and construction contractors to indicate their capacity to sponsor apprenticeship opportunities for students enrolled in School District Career and Technical Education Programs;
(b) Owner-operators of businesses in the zone, agree to provide internships to students enrolled in School District Career and Technical Education Programs; and
(c) Solicitations for tenants to operate a business in the zone, include a provision requiring tenant-operators to indicate their capacity to sponsor internship, training and permanent employment opportunities for students enrolled in School District Career and Technical Education Programs.
SECTION 2. This Ordinance shall be effective immediately.
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Explanation:
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