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Bill 000225

Amending Chapter 19-1303(3) of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Authorization to Offer Exemptions from Real Estate Taxes on Improvements to Deteriorated Industrial, Commercial or Other Business Properties," by changing the exemption schedule for improvements to deteriorated industrial, commercial or other business properties, under certain terms and conditions.

Introduced Apr 13, 2000Committee on FinanceOfficial record: City of Philadelphia via Legistar

Introduced by

Councilmember DiCicco

From the floor

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  1. “… No. 000147, which was passed by Council at its session on September 21, 2000. And I've also signed Bill No. 000225 and 000539, passed at its session of September 28, 2000. And I am transmitting herewith for consideration of your honorable body a resolution approving the redevelopment contract and disposition supplement of the Redevelopment Authority of the City of Philadelphia for the redevelopment and urban renewal…”

    Ms. Rafferty · Stated Meeting, October 5, 2000 · Oct 5, 2000 · official transcript, this passage

  2. “…-passage calendar for our next session. That concludes our first-reading calendar. SECOND READING - BILL 000225”

    Council President Verna · Stated Meeting, September 28, 2000 · Sep 28, 2000 · official transcript, this passage

  3. “Thank you, Madam President. This morning, Bill No. 000225, 000535, and 000539 will be considered. Bill number 000314 is being held.”

    Councilwoman Blackwell · Stated Meeting, September 28, 2000 · Sep 28, 2000 · official transcript, this passage

  4. “Thank you. The clerk will please read the title of the Bill No. 000225.”

    Council President Verna · Stated Meeting, September 28, 2000 · Sep 28, 2000 · official transcript, this passage

  5. “This bill having been read on two different days, the SECOND READING - BILL 000225 question now is, shall the bill pass finally? The clerk will please call the roll. CHIEF”

    Council President Verna · Stated Meeting, September 28, 2000 · Sep 28, 2000 · official transcript, this passage

  6. “Councilman SECOND READING - BILL 000225 Mariano?”

    Ms. Rafferty · Stated Meeting, September 28, 2000 · Sep 28, 2000 · official transcript, this passage

Status timeline

  1. Apr 13, 2000
    Introduced · CITY COUNCIL

    Recorded result: Pass

    A motion was made by Councilmember DiCicco that this matter be Introduced. The motion carried unanimously.

  2. Apr 13, 2000
    Referred · CITY COUNCIL
  3. Jun 14, 2000
    HEARING HELD · Committee on Finance
  4. Jun 14, 2000
    REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED · Committee on Finance
  5. Jun 15, 2000
    ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
  6. Jun 15, 2000
    SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL · CITY COUNCIL

    Recorded result: Pass

    A motion was made by Councilmember Blackwell that this matter be SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL. The motion carried unanimously.

  7. Jun 15, 2000
    ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
  8. Sep 28, 2000
    READ · CITY COUNCIL
  9. Sep 28, 2000
    PASSED · CITY COUNCIL

    Recorded result: Pass

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

  10. Oct 4, 2000
    SIGNED · MAYOR

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..Title Amending Chapter 19-1303(3) of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Authorization to Offer Exemptions from Real Estate Taxes on Improvements to Deteriorated Industrial, Commercial or Other Business Properties," by changing the exemption schedule for improvements to deteriorated industrial, commercial or other business properties, under certain terms and conditions. ..Body THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS: SECTION 1. Section 19-1303(3) of The Philadelphia Code is hereby amended to read as follows: §19-1303(3). Authorization to Offer Exemptions from Real Estate Taxes on Improvements to Deteriorated Industrial, Commercial or Other Business Properties. * * * D. Exemptions. * * * (2) Exemption schedule. (a) The assessable amount of the improvement costs shall be exempted from real estate taxes for [three (3)] ten (10) years. The exemption shall commence in the tax year immediately following the year in which the initial certificate of occupancy for the property is issued. After the [third] tenth year, the exemption shall terminate. * * * SECTION 2. Effective Date; Application. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately and shall apply only to exemptions for which application is made to the Board of Revision of Taxes on or after such effective date. ___________________________________ Explanation: [Brackets] indicate matter deleted. Italics indicate new matter added. ..End