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Roll-call voteBill 170515

READ AND PASSED

The enacted ordinance amends Philadelphia’s rules for Keystone Opportunity Zones and related development areas to extend certain tax exemptions, abatements, or credits for eligible property and business activity at listed parcels. The benefits can continue for up to 10 years after a qualified business occupies a parcel or existing benefits expire, subject to approval and limits set by the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development.

Amending Chapter 19-3200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Keystone Opportunity Zone, Economic Development District, and Strategic Development Area," to provide for extension of certain benefits, under certain terms and conditions.

Pass2017-06-15

Action by CITY COUNCIL

A motion was made that this matter be READ AND PASSED. The motion carried by the following vote:

17 Yes·0 No·0 Absent

Roll Call

MemberVote
Al TaubenbergerYes
Allan DombYes
Blondell Reynolds BrownYes
Bobby HenonYes
Brian J. O'NeillYes
Cherelle ParkerYes
Cindy BassYes
Curtis Jones, Jr.Yes
Darrell L. ClarkeYes
David OhYes
Derek S. GreenYes
Helen GymYes
Jannie L. BlackwellYes
Kenyatta JohnsonYes
Maria D. Quiñones-SánchezYes
Mark SquillaYes
William K. GreenleeYes