Bill 040366
Amending Section 10-608 of The Philadelphia Code, which provides for the impoundment of vehicles used in the solicitation of prostitution and related offenses, by also providing for the impoundment of a trailer or other load being towed by a vehicle used in the commission of such offenses, and by adding various enforcement and administrative provisions, including having the Philadelphia Parking Authority act as the towing and storage agent for impounded vehicles and loads; all under certain terms and conditions.
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“Aye. The ayes are 15, the nays are 0. A 05/31/04 - STATED - 2ND READING majority of all Members having voted in the affirmative, this bill passes. The next bill to be called for consideration is Bill No. 040366. THE”
Council President Verna · Stated Meeting, June 3, 2004 · Jun 3, 2004 · official transcript, this passage
“To the President and Members of the Council of the City of Philadelphia, the Committee on Streets and Services to which was referred Bill No. 040265 entitled an ordinance authorizing the Department of Veterans Affairs to construct and maintain a pedestrian bridge over and across University Avenue; And Bill 040335 entitled an ordinance authorizing Samuel Rappaport, also known as Samson Asset Management, 722 Market Str…”
Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, May 27, 2004 · May 27, 2004 · official transcript, this passage
“And Bill No. 040366, an ordinance amending Section 10-608 of The Philadelphia Code which provides for the impoundment of vehicles used in the solicitation of prostitution.”
Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, May 27, 2004 · May 27, 2004 · official transcript, this passage
Status timeline
- Apr 15, 2004Referred · CITY COUNCIL
- Apr 15, 2004Introduced · CITY COUNCIL
- May 26, 2004HEARING NOTICES SENT · Committee on Streets and Services
- May 26, 2004REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED · Committee on Streets and Services
- May 26, 2004HEARING HELD · Committee on Streets and Services
- May 27, 2004ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
- May 27, 2004SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL · CITY COUNCIL
- May 27, 2004ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
- Jun 3, 2004READ · CITY COUNCIL
- Jun 3, 2004PASSED · CITY COUNCIL
- Jun 21, 2004SIGNED · MAYOR
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..Title Amending Section 10-608 of The Philadelphia Code, which provides for the impoundment of vehicles used in the solicitation of prostitution and related offenses, by also providing for the impoundment of a trailer or other load being towed by a vehicle used in the commission of such offenses, and by adding various enforcement and administrative provisions, including having the Philadelphia Parking Authority act as the towing and storage agent for impounded vehicles and loads; all under certain terms and conditions. ..Body THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS: SECTION 1. Section 10-608 of The Philadelphia Code is hereby amended to read as follows: §10-608. Solicitation of Prostitution. (a) Conduct involving violation of, solicitation to violate, attempt to violate 18 Pa.C.S.A. § 5902 is declared to be prohibited conduct, and any vehicle or a trailer or other load being towed by a vehicle ("load") that is used in the commission of the prohibited conduct is subject to impoundment and a three hundred (300) dollar fine [for] that must be paid prior to the release of the vehicle or load. All fines collected shall be used for the enforcement of this provision. (b) Notice that a vehicle or load has been impounded under this Section shall be sent in accordance with the procedures set forth in §12-2405 of this Code. Recovery of impounded vehicles and loads shall proceed in accordance with §12-2406 of this Code, including the assessment of fees and charges for towing and storage as provided in §12-2406.1. Vehicles and loads not reclaimed may be auctioned in accordance with §12-2405. (c) The Philadelphia Parking Authority shall be the towing and storage agent for vehicles and loads impounded pursuant to this Section, and it shall provide all notices and conduct necessary public auctions pursuant to §12-2405 of this Code. The proceeds of such auctions shall be applied to the payment of fines for violation of this Section and fees and charges assessed for the towing and storage of the vehicle or load. ___________________________________ Explanation: [Brackets] indicate matter deleted. Italics indicate new matter added. ..End ?? ?? ?? ?? 2