Bill 050697
Providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of the proposal set forth in a Resolution approved by Council proposing an amendment of the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter relating to the transfer of the powers and duties of the Fairmount Park Commission to the Department of Recreation (to be renamed the "Department of Parks and Recreation") and reconstituting the Fairmount Park Commission as the Commission on Parks and Recreation, with new powers and duties; and authorizing the appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special election.
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“Thank you, Madam President. I wish to speak briefly on the Charter change bill and ultimate withdrawal. The City of Philadelphia and the William Penn Foundation spent a total of $600,000 on a new strategic plan for the 9,100 acres of our park. Councilman Clarke and I have now taken up what some might call The Cross to make parts of that plan reality. So I would like to note that the bill and resolution we introduced…”
Councilwoman Brown · Stated Meeting, September 15, 2005 · Sep 15, 2005 · official transcript, this passage
“It has been moved and properly seconded that Bill No. 050697 and Resolution No. 050721 be withdrawn. All in favor will please indicate by saying aye. (Aye.)”
Council President Verna · Stated Meeting, September 15, 2005 · Sep 15, 2005 · official transcript, this passage
“The ayes have it and Bill No. 050697 and Resolution No. 050721 has been withdrawn. The Chair recognizes Councilman Kelly.”
Council President Verna · Stated Meeting, September 15, 2005 · Sep 15, 2005 · official transcript, this passage
Status timeline
- Jun 16, 2005Referred · CITY COUNCIL
- Jun 16, 2005Introduced · CITY COUNCIL
- Sep 15, 2005WITHDRAWN · CITY COUNCIL
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..Title Providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of the proposal set forth in a Resolution approved by Council proposing an amendment of the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter relating to the transfer of the powers and duties of the Fairmount Park Commission to the Department of Recreation (to be renamed the "Department of Parks and Recreation") and reconstituting the Fairmount Park Commission as the Commission on Parks and Recreation, with new powers and duties; and authorizing the appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special election. ..Body THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS: SECTION 1. There shall be submitted for the approval or disapproval of the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia at the election to be held November 8, 2005, the amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter contained in Resolution No. 050721 approved by Council on , 2005, and filed in the Office of the Clerk of Council. SECTION 2. There shall be placed on the ballot the following question to be answered "Yes" or "No" by the qualified electors participating in the election: Shall the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter be amended to transfer all the powers and duties of the Fairmount Park Commission to the Department of Recreation, which shall be renamed the "Department of Parks and Recreation," and to reconstitute the Fairmount Park Commission as the "Commission on Parks and Recreation," which shall monitor, evaluate, and make recommendations as to the management and operation of City parks and recreational facilities? SECTION 3. The Clerk of Council is hereby directed to have printed in pamphlet form, in sufficient number for general distribution, the proposed amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter as set forth in Resolution No. 050721 together with the ballot question set forth in Section 2 of this Ordinance. SECTION 4. The Clerk of Council is hereby directed to cause to be published in three (3) newspapers of general circulation in the City and in the Legal Intelligencer the proposed amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter, together with the ballot question set forth in Section 2 of this Ordinance, once a week during the three (3) weeks preceding the election on November 8, 2005; and further, at such other time and in such other manner as she may consider desirable. SECTION 5. The Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to issue a proclamation giving at least thirty (30) days' notice of such election. The Clerk of Council shall cause a copy of the proclamation to be published, together with the notice provided for in Section 4 of this Ordinance. SECTION 6. The appropriate officers are authorized and directed to take such action as may be required for the holding of an election on the ballot question set forth in Section 2 of this Ordinance as provided for by the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. ..End ?? ?? ?? ?? 2