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Bill 010617

Providing that no agreement, memorandum of understanding or other commitment for the operation, financing or management of the School District of Philadelphia which will substitute for or supersede the functions of the Board of Education, or its successors or assigns, which will require the appropriation of City funds, the imposition of taxes by the City of Philadelphia, or the authorization by City Council of the levying of taxes on behalf of the School District of Philadelphia, or its successors or assigns, shall be entered into or be of any force or effect without the prior review and approval of the Council of the City of Philadelphia, under certain terms and conditions.

Introduced Oct 25, 2001Committee on RulesOfficial record: City of Philadelphia via Legistar

Introduced by

Councilmember NutterCouncilmember NutterCouncilmember CohenCouncilmember CohenCouncilmember OrtizCouncilmember OrtizCouncil President VernaCouncil President VernaCouncilmember GoodeCouncilmember GoodeCouncilmember MillerCouncilmember MillerCouncilmember KrajewskiCouncilmember KrajewskiCouncilmember Reynolds BrownCouncilmember Reynolds BrownCouncilmember BlackwellCouncilmember BlackwellCouncilmember KenneyCouncilmember KenneyCouncilmember DiCiccoCouncilmember DiCiccoCouncilmember TascoCouncilmember Tasco

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  1. “Aye. The ayes the are 17, the nays are 0. A majority of all members of Council having voted in the affirmative, the bill passes. 2/14/02 STATED - SECOND READING - BILL 010617”

    Council President Verna · Stated Meeting, February 14, 2002 · Feb 14, 2002 · official transcript, this passage

  2. “The next bill to be called for consideration is Bill No. 010617”

    Council President Verna · Stated Meeting, February 14, 2002 · Feb 14, 2002 · official transcript, this passage

  3. “Councilman DiCicco? 2/14/02 STATED - SECOND READING - BILL 010617”

    The Clerk · Stated Meeting, February 14, 2002 · Feb 14, 2002 · official transcript, this passage

  4. “To the President and Members of the Council of the City of Philadelphia, the Committee on Rules, to which was referred: Bill No. 010125, an ordinance amending Title 14 of the Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by adding a new Section 14-1621, entitled "Passyunk Avenue Special Controls District"; and Bill No. 010126, an ordinance amending Title 14 of the Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning…”

    The Clerk · Stated Meeting, February 5, 2002 · Feb 5, 2002 · official transcript, this passage

  5. “And Bill No. 010617, an 2/5/02 STATED - FIRST-READING BILLS ordinance providing that no agreement, memorandum of understanding, or other commitment for the operation, financing, or management of the School District of Philadelphia will substitute for or supersede the functions of the School Board of Education.”

    The Clerk · Stated Meeting, February 5, 2002 · Feb 5, 2002 · official transcript, this passage

Status timeline

  1. Oct 25, 2001Re-Referred · CITY COUNCIL
  2. Oct 25, 2001Introduced · CITY COUNCIL
  3. Jan 30, 2002HEARING HELD · Committee on Rules
  4. Jan 30, 2002REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED · Committee on Rules
  5. Jan 30, 2002AMENDED · Committee on Rules
  6. Feb 5, 2002ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
  7. Feb 5, 2002SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL · CITY COUNCIL
  8. Feb 5, 2002ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
  9. Feb 14, 2002READ · CITY COUNCIL
  10. Feb 14, 2002PASSED · CITY COUNCIL
  11. Feb 28, 2002NO ACTION TAKEN · MAYOR

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..Title Providing that no agreement, memorandum of understanding or other commitment for the operation, financing or management of the School District of Philadelphia which will substitute for or supersede the functions of the Board of Education, or its successors or assigns, which will require the appropriation of City funds, the imposition of taxes by the City of Philadelphia, or the authorization by City Council of the levying of taxes on behalf of the School District of Philadelphia, or its successors or assigns, shall be entered into or be of any force or effect without the prior review and approval of the Council of the City of Philadelphia, under certain terms and conditions. ..Body THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS: SECTION 1. None of the following agreements, memoranda of understanding, contracts or other commitments ("Contracts") shall be executed without the approval of Council by resolution (i) if such a Contract requires the appropriation of City funds, the imposition of taxes by the City, or the authorization by Council of the levying of taxes on behalf of the School District of Philadelphia ("School District") or its successors or assigns; or (ii) if any payment would be made under such a Contract, in whole or in part, from appropriated City funds, taxes imposed by the City, or taxes levied on behalf of the School District pursuant to authorization of Council: (a) A Contract entered into by the City with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania relating to the operation, financing or management of the School District which provides for the School Reform Commission to substitute for or supersede the functions of the Board of Education or its successors or assigns; (b) A Contract entered into by the School Reform Commission, the School District or other similar entity with an Education Management Organization, Provider, Lead Provider, Charter School, Community Partnership School, or other similar entity for the operation, financing or management of the School District or any part thereof; (c) A Contract entered into by the School Reform Commission, the School District or other similar entity with a Service Provider which provides for consultant services in whole or in part including, but not limited to, reviewing and evaluating, and recommending changes to, the structure and delivery of educational, administrative and organizational functions of the School District's Central Office and the implementation of any such changes and training related thereto; or (d) Any other Contract, with or on behalf of the School Reform Commission or other similar entity, for the operation, financing or management of the School District or any part thereof which will substitute for or supersede the functions of the Board of Education or its successors or assigns. SECTION 2. Any agreement, memorandum of understanding, contract or other commitment as provided for in Section 1 of this Ordinance shall be submitted to City Council for its timely consideration no later than the submission of the Mayor's proposed operating budget ordinance for fiscal year 2003, or March 30, 2002, whichever is later, in order that it may be considered in conjunction with other financial obligations of the City, as detailed in the Mayor's proposed operating budget ordinance and the City's capital programs and capital budget ordinance. ..End