PASSED

This enacted measure amends city law to further authorize the School District of Philadelphia’s Board of Education to impose a tax on people or businesses that use or occupy real estate in the School District for commercial or industrial activities. The tax is authorized for general school purposes and applies to tax years beginning July 1, 2001, and thereafter.

Amending Section 19-1806 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Authorization of Realty Use and Occupancy Tax," to further authorize the Board of Education of the School District of Philadelphia to impose a tax on the use or occupancy of real estate within the School District of Philadelphia, under certain terms and conditions.