Bill 020601
Amending Chapter 19-1800 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "School Tax Authorization," by adding a new Section 19-1801.1 providing for a cap on tax increases, under certain terms and conditions.
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“Thank you Madam President. Today, Bill No. 020601 is being called up for second reading and final passage. Bill No. 020353 is being referred to committee. All other bills are being held.”
Councilwoman Blackwell · Stated Meeting, March 13, 2003 · Mar 13, 2003 · official transcript, this passage
“I would very happy to. Today, Bill No. 020601 on is being called for second reading and final passage. Bill No. 020353 on is being referred to committee. All other bills are being held.”
Councilwoman Blackwell · Stated Meeting, March 13, 2003 · Mar 13, 2003 · official transcript, this passage
“The ayes have it and the motion carries. The Clerk will please read the title of Bill No. 020601. THE”
Councilwoman Verna · Stated Meeting, March 13, 2003 · Mar 13, 2003 · official transcript, this passage
“The next bill being called for consideration is Bill No. 020601, and the Chair recognizes Councilman O'Neill.”
Councilwoman Verna · Stated Meeting, February 27, 2003 · Feb 27, 2003 · official transcript, this passage
“To the President and Members of the Council of the City of Philadelphia, the Committee on Finance to which was referred Bill No. 020601 entitled an ordinance amending Chapter 19-1800 of the Philadelphia Code entitled "School Tax Authorization," by adding a new Section 19-1801.1 providing for a cap on tax increases, under certain terms and conditions, respectfully reports it has considered the same and returns the att…”
The Clerk · Stated Meeting, October 10, 2002 · Oct 10, 2002 · official transcript, this passage
“Thank you, Madam President. I move that the Rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading today of Bill No. 020601. (Duly seconded.)”
Councilwoman Blackwell · Stated Meeting, October 10, 2002 · Oct 10, 2002 · official transcript, this passage
Status timeline
- Oct 3, 2002Referred · CITY COUNCIL
- Oct 3, 2002Introduced · CITY COUNCIL
- Oct 9, 2002HEARING NOTICES SENT · Committee on Finance
- Oct 9, 2002HEARING HELD · Committee on Finance
- Oct 9, 2002REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED · Committee on Finance
- Oct 10, 2002SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL · CITY COUNCIL
- Oct 10, 2002ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
- Oct 10, 2002ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
- Mar 13, 2003READ · CITY COUNCIL
- Mar 13, 2003FAILED · CITY COUNCIL
- Mar 13, 2003READ · CITY COUNCIL
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..Title Amending Chapter 19-1800 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "School Tax Authorization," by adding a new Section 19-1801.1 providing for a cap on tax increases, under certain terms and conditions. ..Body THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS: SECTION 1. Chapter 19-1800 of The Philadelphia Code is amended to read as follows: CHAPTER 19-1800. SCHOOL TAX AUTHORIZATION. * * * §19-1801.1. Cap on Tax Increases. (1) Notwithstanding the tax rate set forth in Section 19-1801 or any other law to the contrary, the tax levied on any real property shall not be greater than 104% of the prior year's tax levy; provided that the property is owned by the same person who owned the property at the time of the prior year's tax levy. (2) The provisions of subsection (1) shall apply to any tax levied by the Board of Education, regardless whether authorized by ordinance of City Council. SECTION 2. This Ordinance shall be effective upon enactment of authorizing legislation by the General Assembly. ____________________________ Explanation: Italics indicate new matter added. ..End