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Bill 010527

Providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of an amendment to the Educational Supplement to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter which would establish a process which would authorize the privatization of the administration, operation, and management of the School District, as approved by Resolution of the City Council; fixing the date of a special election for such purpose; prescribing the form of ballot question to be voted on; and authorizing the appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special election.

Introduced Sep 6, 2001Committee of the WholeOfficial record: City of Philadelphia via Legistar

Introduced by

Councilmember NutterCouncilmember Reynolds BrownCouncil President VernaCouncilmember OrtizCouncilmember KenneyCouncilmember DiCiccoCouncilmember Blackwell

From the floor

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  1. “To the President and Members of the Council of the City of Philadelphia: I am pleased to advise you that on October 3, 2001, I signed the following bills that were passed by Council at its session of September 20, 2001: Bill No. 010269, 010274, and 101369. And I am returning herewith as disapproved Bill No. 010527 passed by Council at its session of September 20, 2001. And I am returning herewith as disapproved Bill…”

    The Clerk · Stated Meeting, October 4, 2001 · Oct 4, 2001 · official transcript, this passage

  2. “Aye. The votes are 10-7. The Mayor's veto has been sustained. We will now move to reconsider Bill No. 0105 -- oh, I'm sorry where, are we? We now move to reconsideration of Bill No. 010527, which was passed by Council at its September 20, 2001 session and was returned disapproved by the Mayor to today's session of Council. The Mayor's veto message has already been read into the record by the clerk. At this time, the…”

    Council President Verna · Stated Meeting, October 4, 2001 · Oct 4, 2001 · official transcript, this passage

  3. “Thank you, Madam President. I move that the Council reconsider Bill No. 010527, which was approved by City Council on September 20, 2001. (Duly seconded.)”

    Councilwoman Blackwell · Stated Meeting, October 4, 2001 · Oct 4, 2001 · official transcript, this passage

  4. “It has been seconded. All in favor will let it be known by RECONSIDERATION OF BILLS 010523, 010527 saying aye. Those opposed? The ayes have it and the motion carries council will now reconsider the vote by which Bill No. 010527 was passed. The clerk will please read the title of the bill.”

    Council President Verna · Stated Meeting, October 4, 2001 · Oct 4, 2001 · official transcript, this passage

  5. “This bill, having been read on two different days, was duly approved by City Council on September 20, 2001 and was returned to Council by the Mayor as disapproved at today's session of Council. The question is, RECONSIDERATION OF BILLS 010523, 010527 shall Bill No. 010527 pass, notwithstanding the Mayor's disapproval? The clerk will please call the roll.”

    Council President Verna · Stated Meeting, October 4, 2001 · Oct 4, 2001 · official transcript, this passage

  6. “Aye. SECOND READING - BILL 010527”

    Councilwoman Tasco · Stated Meeting, September 20, 2001 · Sep 20, 2001 · official transcript, this passage

Status timeline

  1. Sep 6, 2001Referred · CITY COUNCIL
  2. Sep 6, 2001Introduced · CITY COUNCIL
  3. Sep 12, 2001HEARING NOTICES SENT · Committee of the Whole
  4. Sep 12, 2001REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED · Committee of the Whole
  5. Sep 12, 2001HEARING HELD · Committee of the Whole
  6. Sep 13, 2001ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
  7. Sep 13, 2001SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL · CITY COUNCIL
  8. Sep 13, 2001ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
  9. Sep 20, 2001READ · CITY COUNCIL
  10. Sep 20, 2001PASSED · CITY COUNCIL
  11. Oct 4, 2001VETOED · MAYOR
  12. Oct 4, 2001RECONSIDERED · CITY COUNCIL
  13. Oct 4, 2001READ · CITY COUNCIL
  14. Oct 4, 2001FAILED · CITY COUNCIL

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..Title Providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of an amendment to the Educational Supplement to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter which would establish a process which would authorize the privatization of the administration, operation, and management of the School District, as approved by Resolution of the City Council; fixing the date of a special election for such purpose; prescribing the form of ballot question to be voted on; and authorizing the appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special election. ..Body THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS: SECTION 1. There shall be submitted for the approval or disapproval of the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia an amendment to the Educational Supplement to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to establish a process which would authorize the privatization of the administration, operation, and management of the School District. Such amendment shall be submitted to the electors at the Municipal Election to be held November 6, 2001, provided that if this Ordinance becomes law on or after September 22, 2001, such amendment shall be submitted to the electors at the Primary Election to be held May 21, 2002. SECTION 2. There shall be placed on the ballot the following question to be answered "Yes" or "No" by the qualified electors participating in the election: Question No. 1 Shall the Educational Supplement to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter be amended to establish a process which would authorize the privatization of the administration, management, or operation of The School District of Philadelphia, in whole or in part, through a contract, lease, memorandum of understanding, or other legally binding agreement with a private, for-profit entity which shall be paid for such services with taxpayer dollars? SECTION 3. The proposed amendment is contained in Resolution No. 010532 approved by Council on September 13, 2001, and filed in the Office of the Clerk of Council. The Clerk of Council is hereby directed to have printed in pamphlet form, in sufficient number for general distribution, the proposed amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter as set forth in Resolution No. 010532, together with the ballot question set forth in Section 2 of this Ordinance. SECTION 4. The Clerk of Council is hereby directed to cause to be published in three (3) newspapers of general circulation in the City and in the Legal Intelligencer the proposed amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter, together with the ballot question set forth in Section 2 of this Ordinance, once a week during the three (3) weeks preceding the election; and further, at such other time and in such other manner as she may consider desirable. SECTION 5. The Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to issue a proclamation giving at least thirty (30) days' notice of such election. The Clerk of Council shall cause a copy of the proclamation to be published, together with the notice provided for in Section 4 of this Ordinance. SECTION 6. The appropriate officers are authorized and directed to take such action as may be required for the holding of an election on the ballot question set forth in Section 2 of this Ordinance as provided for by the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. ..End 1 2