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Bill 080210

Amending Chapter 12-2400 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Towing And Immobilizing Of Parked Or Abandoned Vehicles," by changing the weight classification for certain boot, removal, and impoundment fees, and the addition of certain boot, removal, and impoundment fees, all under certain terms and conditions.

Introduced Feb 28, 2008Committee on Streets and ServicesOfficial record: City of Philadelphia via Legistar

Introduced by

Councilmember DiCicco

From the floor

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  1. “Aye. The ayes are 17; the nays are zero. A majority of all members having voted in the affirmative, this bill 4/10/08 - STATED - 2ND READING passes. The Chief Clerk will please read the title of Bill No. 080210.”

    Council President Verna · Stated Meeting, April 10, 2008 · Apr 10, 2008 · official transcript, this passage

  2. “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. 080204, entitled "An ordinance amending Chapter 12-3000 of The Philadelphia Code by authorizing the installation of red light enforcement systems at the intersection of 58th Street and Walnut Street"; and Bill No. 080207, entitled "An ordinance granting permission to ABEER, ow…”

    Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, April 3, 2008 · Apr 3, 2008 · official transcript, this passage

  3. “And Bill No. 080210, an ordinance amending Chapter 12-2400 of The Philadelphia Code by changing the weight classification for certain boot, removal and impoundment fees.”

    Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, April 3, 2008 · Apr 3, 2008 · official transcript, this passage

Status timeline

  1. Feb 28, 2008Referred · CITY COUNCIL
  2. Feb 28, 2008Introduced · CITY COUNCIL
  3. Mar 27, 2008HEARING NOTICES SENT · Committee on Streets and Services
  4. Mar 27, 2008HEARING HELD · Committee on Streets and Services
  5. Mar 27, 2008REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED · Committee on Streets and Services
  6. Apr 3, 2008ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
  7. Apr 3, 2008SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL · CITY COUNCIL
  8. Apr 10, 2008READ · CITY COUNCIL
  9. Apr 10, 2008PASSED · CITY COUNCIL
  10. Apr 28, 2008SIGNED · MAYOR

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..Title Amending Chapter 12-2400 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Towing And Immobilizing Of Parked Or Abandoned Vehicles," by changing the weight classification for certain boot, removal, and impoundment fees, and the addition of certain boot, removal, and impoundment fees, all under certain terms and conditions. ..Body THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS: SECTION 1. Chapter 12-2400 of The Philadelphia Code is hereby amended to read as follows: CHAPTER 12-2400. TOWING AND IMMOBILIZING OF PARKED OR ABANDONED VEHICLES. * * * §12-2406.1. Fees and Charges. (1) Fees shall be assessed to cover the costs of immobilization and/or impoundment of any vehicle or combinations immobilized or impounded pursuant to the provisions of this Chapter or other provisions of law: (a) A one hundred ($100.00) dollar boot fee and/or a one hundred and twenty-five ($125.00) dollar towing and removal fee for vehicles or combinations under [17,000] 11,000 pounds; and (b) A one hundred ($100.00) dollar boot fee and/or a two hundred and twenty-five ($225.00) dollar towing and removal fee for vehicles or combinations at or over 11,000 pounds up to 17,000 pounds; and (c[b]) A one hundred ($100.00) dollar boot fee and/or a three hundred ($300.00) dollar towing and removal fee for vehicles or combinations at or over 17,000 pounds. * * * (2) Storage charges for the storage of any vehicle or combination impounded under the provisions of the Chapter or other provisions of law shall be calculated: (a) At the rate of twelve ($12.00) dollars for each twenty-four hour period or fraction thereof, for the first five (5) days of impoundment, and eighteen ($18.00) dollars for each twenty-four (24) hour period or fraction thereof thereafter for vehicles under [17,000] 11,000 pounds; and (b) At the rate of Thirty ($30.00) dollars for each twenty-four hour period or fraction thereof, for vehicles at or over 11,000 pounds up to 17,000 pounds; and (c[b]) At the rate of Fifty ($50.00) dollars for each twenty-four hour period or fraction thereof, for vehicles at or over 17,000 pounds. * * * SECTION 2. This Ordinance shall be effective immediately. ______________________ Explanation: [Brackets] indicate matter deleted. Italics indicate new matter added. ..End