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Bill 070683

Amending Chapter 10-700 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Refuse and Littering," by adding a section creating a reward program for the provision of information leading to a determination that an individual has engaged in short dumping, all under certain terms and conditions.

Introduced Sep 20, 2007Committee on Streets and ServicesOfficial record: City of Philadelphia via Legistar

Introduced by

Councilmember Miller

From the floor

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  1. “Aye. The ayes are 15; the nays are zero. A majority of all members having voted in the affirmative, this bill passes. We will now consider Bill No. 070683.”

    Council President Verna · Stated Meeting, November 15, 2007 · Nov 15, 2007 · official transcript, this passage

  2. “Bill No. 070683, an ordinance amending Chapter 10-700 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Refuse and Littering," by adding a section creating a reward program.”

    Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, November 1, 2007 · Nov 1, 2007 · official transcript, this passage

  3. “The Committee on Streets and Services, to which was 10/25/07 STATED MEETING - COMMITTEE REPORTS referred: Bill No. 070683, an ordinance amending Chapter 10-700 of the Philadelphia Code, entitled "Refuse and Littering," by adding a section creating a reward program for the provisions of information leading to a determination that an individual has engaged in short-dumping, all under certain terms and conditions respec…”

    Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, October 25, 2007 · Oct 25, 2007 · official transcript, this passage

  4. “Thank you. Bill No. 070683 will be placed on our first-reading calendar for our 10/25/07 STATED MEETING - COMMITTEE REPORTS next session of Council. The Chair recognizes Councilman Savage for a report from the Committee on Licenses and Inspections.”

    Council President Verna · Stated Meeting, October 25, 2007 · Oct 25, 2007 · official transcript, this passage

Status timeline

  1. Sep 20, 2007Referred · CITY COUNCIL
  2. Sep 20, 2007Introduced · CITY COUNCIL
  3. Oct 23, 2007HEARING NOTICES SENT · Committee on Streets and Services
  4. Oct 23, 2007HEARING HELD · Committee on Streets and Services
  5. Oct 23, 2007REPORTED FAVORABLY · Committee on Streets and Services
  6. Oct 25, 2007ORDERED PRINTED AND PLACED ON NEXT FIRST READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
  7. Nov 1, 2007READ · CITY COUNCIL
  8. Nov 1, 2007ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
  9. Nov 15, 2007READ · CITY COUNCIL
  10. Nov 15, 2007PASSED · CITY COUNCIL
  11. Nov 29, 2007SIGNED · MAYOR

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..Title Amending Chapter 10-700 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Refuse and Littering," by adding a section creating a reward program for the provision of information leading to a determination that an individual has engaged in short dumping, all under certain terms and conditions. ..Body THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS: SECTION 1. Chapter 10-700 of The Philadelphia Code is amended to read as follows: CHAPTER 10-700. REFUSE AND LITTERING. * * * §10-710.1 Reward Program For The Provision Of Information Regarding Short Dumping. (1) Before or during each fiscal year, the Managing Director may announce the availability of funds during such fiscal year to pay rewards to individuals who provide information that leads to a judicial determination that one or more individuals have violated the prohibition on short dumping set forth in subsection 10-710(2) of this Code, such as license plate information and make or model descriptions of any vehicle used in connection with such a violation. (2) The amount of each particular award shall be in the discretion of the Managing Director or his or her designee, but in no event shall the total amount awarded in connection with any violation be less than five hundred dollars. (3) The Managing Director shall base his or her determination of the amount of any particular award on the following factors: (a) the extent and significance of the violation of subsection 10-710(2), based on the quantity and type of materials dumped; (b) the specificity and accuracy of the information provided; (c) whether the information provided was unique or was information provided by other individuals; and (d) whether the individual provided a sworn statement or sworn testimony in connection with the investigation or any legal proceedings related to the determination of liability. (4) No City employee with enforcement responsibility pursuant to Chapter 10-700 of the Code, nor any governmental employee who obtains information regarding short dumping during the course of his or her employment, shall be eligible to obtain any such award. (5) The Managing Director may establish such administrative regulations as he or she deems necessary to implement the intent of this Section. ..End 2 Page 1 of 2