READ AND PASSED
The enacted bill creates a Philadelphia County Demolition Fund to pay for demolishing blighted properties in Philadelphia to support economic development. It imposes a $15 fee on certain real estate ownership transfers and the recording of deeds or mortgages, and requires reports on how the money is used and how many properties are demolished.
Amending Section 19-1403 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Imposition of Tax," by creating a Philadelphia County Demolition Fund to increase and encourage economic development by demolishing blighted properties within the City, imposing a related fee for recorded documents and related items; and making technical changes; all under certain terms and conditions.
Action by CITY COUNCIL
A motion was made that this Bill be READ AND PASSED. The motion carried by the following vote:
Roll Call
| Member | Vote |
|---|---|
| Allan Domb | Yes |
| Brian J. O'Neill | Yes |
| Cherelle Parker | Yes |
| Cindy Bass | Yes |
| Curtis Jones, Jr. | Yes |
| Darrell L. Clarke | Yes |
| David Oh | Yes |
| Derek S. Green | Yes |
| Helen Gym | Yes |
| Isaiah Thomas | Yes |
| Jamie Gauthier | Yes |
| Katherine Gilmore Richardson | Yes |
| Kendra Brooks | Yes |
| Kenyatta Johnson | Yes |
| Maria D. Quiñones-Sánchez | Yes |
| Mark Squilla | Yes |
| Michael Driscoll | Yes |