PASSED

This enacted ordinance placed a proposed Philadelphia Home Rule Charter amendment on the May 15, 2007 ballot. The measure asked voters whether to prohibit the City from allowing licensed gaming, or issuing related licenses or permits, within 1,500 feet of residentially zoned areas, an Institutional Development District, or certain residential-related uses; the ordinance also directed officials to publish notices and arrange the special election.

Providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of a proposed amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter relating to the location of licensed gaming facilities within the City, as proposed by a petition presented to the Council and approved for submission to the electors by Resolution; fixing the date of a special election for such purpose; prescribing the form of ballot question to be voted on; and authorizing the appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special election.