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Bill 020031

Amending Section 19-1301 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Real Estate Taxes," to decrease the rate of tax on real estate within the City of Philadelphia, under certain terms and conditions.

Introduced Feb 5, 2002Committee of the WholeOfficial record: City of Philadelphia via Legistar

Introduced by

Councilmember Blackwell

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  1. Aye. The ayes are 15, the nays are 0. A majority of all members of Council having voted in the affirmative, the bill passes. 4/18/02 STATED - SECOND READING, BILL 020031

    Council President Verna · Stated Meeting, April 18, 2002 · Apr 18, 2002 · official transcript, this passage

  2. The next bill to be called for consideration is Bill No. 020031.

    Council President Verna · Stated Meeting, April 18, 2002 · Apr 18, 2002 · official transcript, this passage

  3. Madam Chair, thank you. (Inaudible, off-mic.) ... however, yesterday, the School Reform Commission adopted several accountability amendments expressing the sense of the Commission that all schools supported by public funds be funded equitably in comparison with other schools whose student is similar, that the community partnership schools would be considered as neighborhood schools and be required to accept children…

    Councilman Ortiz · Stated Meeting, April 18, 2002 · Apr 18, 2002 · official transcript, this passage

  4. Thank you. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Miller. 4/18/02 STATED - SECOND READING, BILL 020031

    Council President Verna · Stated Meeting, April 18, 2002 · Apr 18, 2002 · official transcript, this passage

  5. Thank you, Madam President. You know, there has been discussion this week going around as to whether we would support the bond issue and vote it out today. And, you know, basically, we know that it's important to vote for this bill so we can be on, get on with the business of education here in Philadelphia. Right now, it's just a whole bunch of confusion, and many of us are truly confused about what's going on. Thing…

    Councilwoman Miller · Stated Meeting, April 18, 2002 · Apr 18, 2002 · official transcript, this passage

  6. Aye. 4/18/02 STATED - SECOND READING, BILL 020031

    Councilman Dicicco · Stated Meeting, April 18, 2002 · Apr 18, 2002 · official transcript, this passage

Status timeline

  1. Feb 5, 2002Referred · CITY COUNCIL
  2. Feb 5, 2002Introduced · CITY COUNCIL
  3. Mar 18, 2002HEARING NOTICES SENT · Committee of the Whole
  4. Mar 18, 2002RECESSED · Committee of the Whole
  5. Mar 18, 2002HEARING HELD · Committee of the Whole
  6. Mar 20, 2002RECESSED · Committee of the Whole
  7. Mar 20, 2002HEARING HELD · Committee of the Whole
  8. Mar 21, 2002HEARING HELD · Committee of the Whole
  9. Mar 21, 2002RECESSED · Committee of the Whole
  10. Apr 3, 2002HEARING HELD · Committee of the Whole
  11. Apr 3, 2002RECESSED · Committee of the Whole
  12. Apr 10, 2002HEARING HELD · Committee of the Whole
  13. Apr 10, 2002REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED · Committee of the Whole
  14. Apr 11, 2002ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
  15. Apr 11, 2002SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL · CITY COUNCIL
  16. Apr 11, 2002ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY'S SECOND READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
  17. Apr 18, 2002READ · CITY COUNCIL
  18. Apr 18, 2002PASSED · CITY COUNCIL
  19. Apr 25, 2002SIGNED · MAYOR

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..Title Amending Section 19-1301 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Real Estate Taxes," to decrease the rate of tax on real estate within the City of Philadelphia, under certain terms and conditions. ..Body THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS: SECTION 1. Section 19-1301 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Real Estate Taxes," is hereby amended to read as follows: §19-1301. Real Estate Taxes. * * * (8) A tax is hereby levied on each one hundred dollars ($100) of the assessed value of taxable real property returned by the Board of Revision of Taxes in the preceding year at the rate of three (3) dollars and forty-seven and four-tenths (47.4) cents for the year 2003 and thereafter. SECTION 2. Section 1 of this Ordinance shall be effective only if and when the tax authorized by Section 19-1801 of The Philadelphia Code is imposed by the School District of Philadelphia at a rate of three dollars and eleven and one-half cents ($3.115) on each one hundred dollars ($100) of assessed value of taxable real property, and only if the School District imposes said tax at said rate on or before June 30, 2002. ___________________________________ Explanation: Italics indicate new matter added. ..End