Bill 040698
Amending Section 9-605 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Towing," by providing that no license to engage in the business of towing vehicles shall be issued to a towing company whose business is located in any political subdivision or state that will not, as a matter of practice or policy, enter into contracts for towing services with any Philadelphia based towing companies; all under certain terms and conditions.
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“To the President and members of the Council of the City of Philadelphia, I am pleased to advise you that on September 29, 2005, I signed all of the bills that were passed by Council at its session on September 15, 2005, except Bill No. 040698, and, Madam President, I am returning herewith as disapproved Bill No. 040698, passed by Council on September 15, 2005; and I am transmitting for the consideration of your Honor…”
Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, September 29, 2005 · Sep 29, 2005 · official transcript, this passage
“I would ask the Clerk to please read the title of Bill No. 040698.”
Council President Verna · Stated Meeting, September 15, 2005 · Sep 15, 2005 · official transcript, this passage
“Madam President, I'd like to be recorded as voting aye on Bill 040698.”
Councilwoman Tasco · Stated Meeting, September 15, 2005 · Sep 15, 2005 · official transcript, this passage
“To the President and Members of the Council of the City of Philadelphia, the Committee on Licenses and Inspections to which was referred Bill No. 040698, entitled an ordinance amending Section 9-605 of the Philadelphia Code entitled "Towing" by providing that no license to engage in the business of towing vehicles shall be issued to a towing company whose business is located in any political subdivision or state that…”
Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, October 14, 2004 · Oct 14, 2004 · official transcript, this passage
“Madam President, I move that the Rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading this day of Bill No. 040698 and Bill 040764. (Duly seconded.)”
Councilman Mariano · Stated Meeting, October 14, 2004 · Oct 14, 2004 · official transcript, this passage
“Bill No. 040698, an ordinance amending Section 9-605 of the Philadelphia Code entitled "Towing" by providing that no license to engage in the business of towing vehicles shall be issued to a towing company whose business is located in any political subdivision or state that will not enter into contracts for towing services with any Philadelphia-based towing company, all under certain terms and conditions.”
Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, October 14, 2004 · Oct 14, 2004 · official transcript, this passage
Status timeline
- Jun 21, 2004Referred · CITY COUNCIL
- Jun 21, 2004Introduced · CITY COUNCIL
- Sep 9, 2004HEARING NOTICES SENT · Committee on Licenses and Inspections
- Sep 9, 2004Cancellation of Scheduled Public Hearing · Committee on Licenses and Inspections
- Oct 7, 2004HEARING NOTICES SENT · Committee on Licenses and Inspections
- Oct 7, 2004HEARING HELD · Committee on Licenses and Inspections
- Oct 7, 2004REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED · Committee on Licenses and Inspections
- Oct 14, 2004SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL · CITY COUNCIL
- Oct 14, 2004ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
- Oct 14, 2004ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
- Sep 15, 2005READ · CITY COUNCIL
- Sep 15, 2005PASSED · CITY COUNCIL
- Sep 29, 2005VETOED · MAYOR
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..Title Amending Section 9-605 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Towing," by providing that no license to engage in the business of towing vehicles shall be issued to a towing company whose business is located in any political subdivision or state that will not, as a matter of practice or policy, enter into contracts for towing services with any Philadelphia based towing companies; all under certain terms and conditions. ..Body THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS: SECTION 1. Section 9-605 of The Philadelphia Code is hereby amended to read as follows: §9-605. Towing. * * * (3) Licenses. (a) No person shall engage in the business of towing vehicles unless that person has obtained a license from the Department of Licenses and Inspections. (b) No licenses shall be issued to a towing company whose business is located in any political subdivision of any State where the State or political subdivision prohibit the licensure of any Philadelphia based towing company, or where the State or political subdivision will not, as a matter of practice or policy, enter into contracts for towing services with any Philadelphia based towing companies. * * * ______________________ Explanation: [Brackets] indicate matter deleted. Italics indicate new matter added. ..End 2