ADOPTED

The adopted resolution proposes amending Philadelphia’s Home Rule Charter to allow City Council to create an independent body to set and regulate water and sewer rates and charges. It also proposes requiring open and transparent procedures for setting those rates, with the charter amendment to be submitted to Philadelphia voters.

Proposing an amendment to The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to allow for the establishment of an independent rate-making body for fixing and regulating water and sewer rates and charges; to prescribe open and transparent processes and procedures for fixing and regulating said rates and charges; all under certain terms and conditions; and providing for the submission of the amendment to the electors of Philadelphia.