Bill 020579
Amending Title 19 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Finance, Taxes and Collections," by amending Chapter 19-1300 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Real Estate Taxes," by providing for certain deferrals of payment of a certain portion of Real Estate Taxes due the City of Philadelphia or the Philadelphia School District, all under certain terms and conditions.
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“Aye. The ayes are 16, the nays are 0. A 2/20/03 - STATED - 2ND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE majority of all Members of Council having voted in the affirmative, this bill passes. The next bill to be called for consideration is Bill No. 020579.”
Council President Verna · Stated Meeting, February 20, 2003 · Feb 20, 2003 · official transcript, this passage
“To the President and Members of the Council of the City of Philadelphia. I am pleased to advise you that I have signed all of the bills that were passed by Council at its session on November 14, 2002. And I am pleased to advise you that I signed all the bills that were passed by its Council Session November 21, 2002, except 020537A, 020577, and 020579. And I'm transmitting for the consideration of your Honorable Body…”
The Clerk · Stated Meeting, December 5, 2002 · Dec 5, 2002 · official transcript, this passage
“Aye. The ayes are 17, the nays are 0. A 11/21/02 - STATED - 2ND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE majority of all Members of Council having voted in the affirmative, the bill passes. The next bill to be called for consideration is Bill No. 020579.”
Council President Verna · Stated Meeting, November 21, 2002 · Nov 21, 2002 · official transcript, this passage
“The Committee on Finance to which was on referred Bill 020579, entitled an ordinance amending Title 19 of the Philadelphia Code entitled "Finance, Taxes and Collections," by providing for certain deferrals of payment of a certain portion of real estate taxes due to the City of Philadelphia or the Philadelphia School District, all under certain terms and conditions, respectfully reports it has considered the same and…”
The Clerk · Stated Meeting, October 17, 2002 · Oct 17, 2002 · official transcript, this passage
“Thank you, Madam President. I move that the Rules of Council be suspend so as to permit first reading today of Bill No. 020579. (Duly seconded.)”
Councilwoman Blackwell · Stated Meeting, October 17, 2002 · Oct 17, 2002 · official transcript, this passage
“It has been moved and properly seconded that the Rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading this day of Bill No. 020579. All in favor, please indicate by saying aye. (Aye.)”
Council President Verna · Stated Meeting, October 17, 2002 · Oct 17, 2002 · official transcript, this passage
Status timeline
- Sep 19, 2002Referred · CITY COUNCIL
- Sep 19, 2002Introduced · CITY COUNCIL
- Oct 1, 2002HEARING NOTICES SENT · Committee on Finance
- Oct 1, 2002HEARING HELD · Committee on Finance
- Oct 1, 2002RECESSED · Committee on Finance
- Oct 1, 2002RECESSED · Committee on Finance
- Oct 16, 2002HEARING NOTICES SENT · Committee on Finance
- Oct 16, 2002HEARING HELD · Committee on Finance
- Oct 16, 2002REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED · Committee on Finance
- Oct 17, 2002ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
- Oct 17, 2002SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL · CITY COUNCIL
- Oct 17, 2002ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
- Nov 21, 2002READ · CITY COUNCIL
- Nov 21, 2002PASSED · CITY COUNCIL
- Dec 5, 2002SIGNED · MAYOR
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..Title Amending Title 19 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Finance, Taxes and Collections," by amending Chapter 19-1300 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Real Estate Taxes," by providing for certain deferrals of payment of a certain portion of Real Estate Taxes due the City of Philadelphia or the Philadelphia School District, all under certain terms and conditions. ..Body THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS: SECTION 1. Title 19 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Finance, Taxes and Collections," is hereby amended by adding a new Section 19-1306, entitled "Deferrals of Real Estate Tax," to read as follows: TITLE 19. FINANCE, TAXES AND COLLECTIONS. * * * CHAPTER 19-1300. REAL ESTATE TAXES. * * * §19-1306. Deferrals of Real Estate Tax. (1) The Department of Revenue is authorized to grant deferrals, in whole or in part, of increases in Real Estate Taxes, that may be due the City of Philadelphia or the School District of Philadelphia, upon making a determination of the eligibility for deferral of a property owner. (2) Eligibility for a deferral of payment of an increase in real estate taxes may be granted for any increase, or portion thereof, of Real Estate Taxes due to an increase in assessed value of real estate, that is greater than fifteen percent (15%), in any given year, upon consideration of the following factors: (a) Household Income; and (b) Reasonable Household Expenses including, but not limited to, housing, food, transportation, education, health care, debt service payments, and overall tax burden; and (c) Available liquid assets. (3) Interest at the rate of six percent (6%) per year shall be assessed on the total deferred amount due. (4) The deferral shall be effective until the date of sale of the property. (5) A property owner may satisfy the debt consisting of the deferred amount and the accumulated interest at any time prior to the sale of the property. ____________________________ Explanation: Italics indicate new matter added. ..End