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The enacted ordinance amended Philadelphia rules for non-competitively bid City contracts and certain forms of financial assistance. It changed definitions, disclosure and reporting requirements, exceptions for some contracts and renewals, and enforcement provisions affecting applicants, contractors, consultants, City agencies, and the Board of Ethics; the changes took effect January 1, 2020.

Amending Chapter 17-1400 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Non-Competitively Bid Contracts; Financial Assistance," by making revisions to definitions; to contract and reporting requirements; to exceptions; and to enforcement provisions; and making related changes to Section 20-613 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Ethics-Related Matters Incorporated as Part of this Chapter"; all under certain terms and conditions.