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Bill 030340

Amending Title 20 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Officers and Employees," by providing for certain health and welfare benefits for pensioned employees, all under certain terms and conditions.

Introduced May 8, 2003Committee on RulesOfficial record: City of Philadelphia via Legistar

Introduced by

Councilmember Nutter

From the floor

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“…on of Council. Council will now proceed under a special order of business to the reconsideration of Bill No. 030340. This bill was passed by the Council at its June 12, 2003 session and was returned disapproved 091803 - STATED - SPECIAL BUSINESS by the Mayor to the last week Session of Council. At this time the Chair recognizes Councilman Nutter.”
Council President Verna · Stated Meeting, September 18, 2003 · Sep 18, 2003 · official transcript, this passage
“Thank you, Madam President. I move that Council reconsider Bill No. 030340 which was approved by Council on June 12, 2003.”
Councilman Nutter · Stated Meeting, September 18, 2003 · Sep 18, 2003 · official transcript, this passage
“The ayes have it; the motion carries. Council will now reconsider the vote by which Bill No. 030340 was passed. The Chief Clerk will please read the title of the bill.”
Council President Verna · Stated Meeting, September 18, 2003 · Sep 18, 2003 · official transcript, this passage
“…ed to Council by the Mayor as disapproved at last week's Session of Council. The question is, shall Bill No. 030340 pass notwithstanding the Mayor's disapproval? Please note that a vote aye is a vote to override the Mayor's veto. And a vote no is a vote to sustain the mayor's veto. I would ask the Clerk at this time to please call the roll.”
Council President Verna · Stated Meeting, September 18, 2003 · Sep 18, 2003 · official transcript, this passage
“…uncilman Nutter, this Thursday, September 18th, you will be asked to reconsider the Mayor's veto of Bill 030340. In June City Council passed this bill unanimously. At that time I thanked each of you for your help. Bill 030340 was an effort to create equity between Civil Service employees and exempt employees at minimal cost to the City. 091803 - STATED - SPECIAL BUSINESS "The facts of my case remain simple. One, I st…”
Councilman Nutter · Stated Meeting, September 18, 2003 · Sep 18, 2003 · official transcript, this passage
“…he bills that passed the Council Session on June 12th except I am returning herewith as disapproved Bill No. 030340 passed by the Council at its Session on June 12, 2003. I am also returning herewith 030339 unsigned, and thus it will go into law without my signature.”
The Clerk · Stated Meeting, September 11, 2003 · Sep 11, 2003 · official transcript, this passage

Status timeline

May 8, 2003
Referred · CITY COUNCIL
May 8, 2003
Introduced · CITY COUNCIL
Recorded result: Pass
A motion was made by Councilmember Nutter that this matter be Introduced. The motion carried unanimously.
Jun 3, 2003
HEARING NOTICES SENT · Committee on Rules
Jun 3, 2003
RECESSED · Committee on Rules
Jun 3, 2003
HEARING HELD · Committee on Rules
Jun 4, 2003
HEARING HELD · Committee on Rules
Jun 4, 2003
REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED · Committee on Rules
Jun 5, 2003
ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
Jun 5, 2003
SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL · CITY COUNCIL
Recorded result: Pass
A motion was made by Councilmember Kenney that this matter be SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL. The motion carried unanimously.
Jun 5, 2003
ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
Jun 12, 2003
READ · CITY COUNCIL
Jun 12, 2003
PASSED · CITY COUNCIL
Recorded result: Pass
A motion was made that this matter be PASSED. The motion carried by the following vote:
Sep 11, 2003
VETOED · MAYOR
Sep 18, 2003
READ · CITY COUNCIL
Sep 18, 2003
RECONSIDERED · CITY COUNCIL
Sep 18, 2003
VETO OVERRIDDEN · CITY COUNCIL
Recorded result: Pass
A motion was made that this matter be VETO OVERRIDDEN. The motion carried by the following vote:

Official documents

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..Title Amending Title 20 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Officers and Employees," by providing for certain health and welfare benefits for pensioned employees, all under certain terms and conditions. ..Body THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS: SECTION 1. Title 20 of The Philadelphia Code is hereby amended to read as follows: TITLE 20. OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES. * * * CHAPTER 20-800. HEALTH AND WELFARE BENEFITS FOR PENSIONED EMPLOYEES. § 20-801. Continuation of Health and Welfare Benefits for Pensioned Employees. Upon an employee's separation from a full-time position to become pensioned under one of the City's pension plans, the City shall continue contributions for health and welfare benefits, at the same level to which the employee was entitled at the time of separation, for a period of five years following retirement for city employees who have ten years of credited service. The ten years of service need not be continuous; provided, however that no employee may be entitled to more than one five year period of paid health and welfare benefits. § 20-802. Continuation of Health and Welfare Benefits for Eligible Family Members. In the event that a pensioned employee who qualifies for the health and welfare benefits provided for in §20-801 dies within the five year period, health and welfare benefits for the employee's spouse and dependent children shall continue for the entire five year period. SECTION 2. Effective Date and Retroactivity. The provisions of this Ordinance shall take effect immediately and shall apply retroactively with respect to any employee who separated from municipal service to become pensioned on or after July 1, 2002. ____________________________ Explanation: Italics indicate new matter added. ..End ??