Bill 051102
Amending Chapter 19-1800 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "School Tax Authorization," by adding a new Section 19-1801.1 providing for a cap on tax increases, under certain terms and conditions.
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“Bill No. 051102, an ordinance amending Chapter 19-1800 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "School Tax Authorization," by adding a new Section 19-1801.1 providing for a cap on tax increases, under certain terms and conditions.”
Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, December 22, 2005 · Dec 22, 2005 · official transcript, this passage
“To the President and members of the Council of the City of Philadelphia, the Committee of the Whole, Bill No. 051102, entitled "An ordinance amending Chapter 19-1800 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'School Tax Authorization,' by adding a new Section 19-1801.1 providing for a cap on tax increases, under certain terms and conditions," respectfully reports it has considered the same and returns the attached bill to C…”
Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, December 15, 2005 · Dec 15, 2005 · official transcript, this passage
“Thank you. Bill No. 051102 will be placed on our First Reading Calendar for our next session of Council. The Chair now recognizes Councilman Clarke. Councilman Clarke, I'm asking for a report from the Committee on Public Property and Public Works.”
Council President Verna · Stated Meeting, December 15, 2005 · Dec 15, 2005 · official transcript, this passage
Status timeline
- Nov 17, 2005Referred · CITY COUNCIL
- Nov 17, 2005Introduced · CITY COUNCIL
- Dec 12, 2005HEARING NOTICES SENT · Committee of the Whole
- Dec 12, 2005HEARING HELD · Committee of the Whole
- Dec 12, 2005RECESSED · Committee of the Whole
- Dec 14, 2005HEARING HELD · Committee of the Whole
- Dec 14, 2005REPORTED FAVORABLY · Committee of the Whole
- Dec 15, 2005ORDERED PRINTED AND PLACED ON NEXT FIRST READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
- Dec 22, 2005READ · CITY COUNCIL
- Dec 22, 2005ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
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..Title Amending Chapter 19-1800 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "School Tax Authorization," by adding a new Section 19-1801.1 providing for a cap on tax increases, under certain terms and conditions. ..Body THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS: SECTION 1. Chapter 19-1800 of The Philadelphia Code is amended to read as follows: CHAPTER 19-1800. SCHOOL TAX AUTHORIZATION. * * * * §19-1801.1. Cap on Tax Increases. (1) Notwithstanding the tax rate set forth in Section 19-1801 or any other law to the contrary, the tax levied on any real property shall not be greater than 104% of the prior year's tax levy; provided that the property is owned by the same person who owned the property at the time of the prior year's tax levy; and provided further that nothing in this Section shall relieve a taxpayer from liability for any portion of tax that is solely attributable to the construction of new buildings or structures, or to new improvements made to existing buildings and structures, to the extent the value of such construction or improvements was not accounted for in the assessments returned by the Board of Revision of Taxes the prior year's tax levy. (2) The provisions of subsection (1) shall apply to any tax levied by the Board of Education, regardless whether authorized by ordinance of City Council. SECTION 2. This Ordinance shall be effective upon enactment of authorizing legislation by the General Assembly. ____________________________ Explanation: Italics indicate new matter added. ..End