Bill 030251
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. The Clerk will please read the title of the first bill. I believe it's Bill No. 030251. THE”
Council President Verna · Stated Meeting, October 16, 2003 · Oct 16, 2003 · official transcript, this passage
“Thank you. Does anyone else want to be recognized on this bill? This is Councilman O'Neill's bill, 10/16/03 - STATED - 2ND READING & FINAL PASSAGE it's on , Bill 030251. (No response.)”
Council President Verna · Stated Meeting, October 16, 2003 · Oct 16, 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. 030251, entitled an Ordinance amending Chapter 19-1800 of the Philadelphia Code entitled "School Tax Authorization," by adding a new Section 19-1801 providing for a cap on tax increases, under certain terms and conditions; And Bill No. 030335, entitled an Ordinance authorizing the Commissio…”
Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, May 29, 2003 · May 29, 2003 · official transcript, this passage
“And Bill No. 030251, an Ordinance amending Chapter 19-1800 of the Philadelphia Code entitled "School Tax Authorization," by adding a new Section 19-1801 providing for a cap on tax increases, under certain terms and conditions.”
Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, May 29, 2003 · May 29, 2003 · official transcript, this passage
Status timeline
- Apr 25, 2003Referred · CITY COUNCIL
- Apr 25, 2003Introduced · CITY COUNCIL
- May 27, 2003HEARING NOTICES SENT · Committee on Finance
- May 27, 2003REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED · Committee on Finance
- May 27, 2003HEARING HELD · Committee on Finance
- May 29, 2003ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
- May 29, 2003SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL · CITY COUNCIL
- May 29, 2003ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
- Oct 16, 2003READ · CITY COUNCIL
- Oct 16, 2003FAILED · 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; and provided further that nothing in this Section shall relieve a taxpayer from liability for any portion of tax that is solely attributable to the construction of new buildings or structures, or to new improvements made to existing buildings and structures, to the extent the value of such construction or improvements was not accounted for in the assessments returned by the Board of Revision of Taxes during 2002 for the tax year 2003. (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 beginning July 1, 2003. ____________________________ Explanation: Italics indicate new matter added. ..End