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Bill 030769

Amending Section 19-1303(3) of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Authorization to Offer Exemptions from Real Estate Taxes on Improvements to Deteriorated Industrial, Commercial or Other Business Properties," by extending the exemption period for certain existing grants of exemption, under certain terms and conditions.

Introduced Nov 20, 2003Committee on FinanceOfficial record: City of Philadelphia via Legistar

Introduced by

Councilmember KenneyCouncilmember KenneyCouncilmember DiCiccoCouncilmember DiCiccoCouncilmember NutterCouncilmember Nutter

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  1. “Aye. The ayes are 15, the nays are 0. A majority of all Members having voted in the affirmative, the bill passes. The next bill to be called for consideration is Bill No. 030769. THE”

    Council President Verna · Stated Meeting, December 18, 2003 · Dec 18, 2003 · official transcript, this passage

  2. “This is Bill No. 030769. Can I have everyone's attention please. I know that our visitors were leaving and it was somewhat noisy. We are now considering Bill No. 030769. I would please ask the Chief Clerk to call the roll.”

    Council President Verna · Stated Meeting, December 18, 2003 · Dec 18, 2003 · official transcript, this passage

  3. “To the President and Members of the Council of the City of Philadelphia, the Committee on Finance to which was referred Bill No. 030769, entitled an ordinance amending Section 19-1303 of the Philadelphia Code entitled Authorization to Offer Exemptions From Real Estate Taxes on an Improvements to Deteriorated Industrial Commercial Or Other Business Properties; And Bill No. 030825, entitled an ordinance authorizing the…”

    Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, December 11, 2003 · Dec 11, 2003 · official transcript, this passage

  4. “And Bill No. 030769 an ordinance amending Section 19-1303 of the Philadelphia Code entitled Authorization to Offer Exemptions From Real Estate Taxes on Improvements to Properties, under certain terms and conditions.”

    Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, December 11, 2003 · Dec 11, 2003 · official transcript, this passage

Status timeline

  1. Nov 20, 2003Referred · CITY COUNCIL
  2. Nov 20, 2003Introduced · CITY COUNCIL
  3. Dec 8, 2003HEARING NOTICES SENT · Committee on Finance
  4. Dec 8, 2003HEARING HELD · Committee on Finance
  5. Dec 8, 2003AMENDED · Committee on Finance
  6. Dec 8, 2003REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED · Committee on Finance
  7. Dec 11, 2003ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
  8. Dec 11, 2003SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL · CITY COUNCIL
  9. Dec 11, 2003ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
  10. Dec 18, 2003READ · CITY COUNCIL
  11. Dec 18, 2003PASSED · CITY COUNCIL
  12. Jan 5, 2004VETOED · MAYOR

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..Title Amending Section 19-1303(3) of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Authorization to Offer Exemptions from Real Estate Taxes on Improvements to Deteriorated Industrial, Commercial or Other Business Properties," by extending the exemption period for certain existing grants of exemption, under certain terms and conditions. ..Body THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS: SECTION 1. Section 19-1303(3) of The Philadelphia Code is hereby amended to read as follows: §19-1303(3). Authorization to Offer Exemptions from Real Estate Taxes on Improvements to Deteriorated Industrial, Commercial or Other Business Properties. * * * C. In this section, the following definitions shall apply: * * * (4) Qualified building. A qualified building is any deteriorated property that is a hotel as defined in Philadelphia Code Section 19-2401(5). D. Exemptions. * * * (2) Exemption schedule. * * * (c) The Board of Revision of Taxes shall extend to eight (8) years the term of any three (3) year real estate tax exemption issued pursuant to this Section 19-1303(3) upon any improvements to a qualified building for which a certificate of occupancy was issued after October 27, 1999. On or before July 1, 2008, Council shall consider whether the qualified buildings suffer sufficient economic distress to justify a further extension of the abatement for an additional two years. _____________________________________ Explanation: Italics indicate new matter added. ..End ?? ?? ?? ?? DSC:961422.4 DSC:961422.4 - 1 -