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Bill 080523

Amending Chapter 10-700 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Refuse and Littering," by amending Section 10-703, entitled "Placement of Litter in Receptacles," by prohibiting the disposal of household or commercial refuse in public receptacles; by amending Section 10-718, entitled "Enforcement," and Section 10-719, entitled "Penalties," by providing for enforcement and penalties for violations; by further amending Section 10-718 and Section 10-719 to increase the amount to be remitted and increase the penalties for violations of Section 10-702, relating to littering in public places; and by making certain technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions.

Introduced May 22, 2008Committee on Streets and ServicesOfficial record: City of Philadelphia via Legistar

Introduced by

Councilmember KenneyCouncilmember DiCicco

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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 passes. We will now consider Bill No. 080523.”

    Council President Verna · Stated Meeting, June 19, 2008 · Jun 19, 2008 · official transcript, this passage

  2. “080503, entitled "An ordinance authorizing the James Thomas Development Company to construct, operate and maintain a building extension located at 4300 Boone Street at Roxborough Avenue"; and Bill No. 080504, entitled "An ordinance authorizing the installation of all-way stop signs at the intersection of Quentin and Salaignac Streets"; and Bill No. 080523, entitled "An ordinance amending Chapter 10-700 of The Philade…”

    Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, June 12, 2008 · Jun 12, 2008 · official transcript, this passage

  3. “And Bill No. 080523, an ordinance amending Chapter 10-700 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Refuse and Littering," by prohibiting the disposal of household or commercial refuse in public receptacles.”

    Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, June 12, 2008 · Jun 12, 2008 · official transcript, this passage

Status timeline

  1. May 22, 2008Referred · CITY COUNCIL
  2. May 22, 2008Introduced · CITY COUNCIL
  3. Jun 5, 2008HEARING NOTICES SENT · Committee on Streets and Services
  4. Jun 5, 2008REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED · Committee on Streets and Services
  5. Jun 5, 2008HEARING HELD · Committee on Streets and Services
  6. Jun 12, 2008ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
  7. Jun 12, 2008SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL · CITY COUNCIL
  8. Jun 12, 2008ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
  9. Jun 19, 2008READ · CITY COUNCIL
  10. Jun 19, 2008PASSED · CITY COUNCIL
  11. Jul 2, 2008SIGNED · MAYOR

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..Title Amending Chapter 10-700 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Refuse and Littering," by amending Section 10-703, entitled "Placement of Litter in Receptacles," by prohibiting the disposal of household or commercial refuse in public receptacles; by amending Section 10-718, entitled "Enforcement," and Section 10-719, entitled "Penalties," by providing for enforcement and penalties for violations; by further amending Section 10-718 and Section 10-719 to increase the amount to be remitted and increase the penalties for violations of Section 10-702, relating to littering in public places; and by making certain technical changes, 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 hereby amended to read as follows: CHAPTER 10-700. REFUSE AND LITTERING. * * * § 10-703. Placement of Litter in Receptacles. * * * (2) No person shall place or deposit household or commercial refuse in any public receptacle. * * * § 10-718. Enforcement. * * * . (3) Any person who receives a notice of violation, except a notice of violation of § 10-702, § 10-703(2), § 10-710, § 10-711, § 10-723, § 10-723.1, or § 10-723.2 may, within ten (10) days, pay the amount of twenty-five (25) dollars, admit the violation and waive appearance before a Municipal Court Judge. Any person who receives a notice of violation of § 10-702 or § 10-703(2) may, within ten (10) days pay the amount of one hundred fifty (150) dollars, admit the violation and waive appearance before a Municipal Court Judge. Any person who receives a notice of violation of § 10-711, § 10-723, § 10-723.1, or § 10-723.2 may, within ten (10) days, pay the amount of one hundred (100) dollars, admit the violation and waive appearance before a Municipal Court Judge. The notice of violation shall contain an appropriate statement for signature by the violator for the purpose of admitting the violation and waiving a hearing, and shall be returned by the violator when he remits the stipulated payment. No such stipulated payment shall be permitted in the case of a person who receives a notice of violation of § 10-710. * * * § 10-719. Penalties. (1) The penalty for violation of any provision of this Chapter, except §10-702, §10-703(2), §10-710, §10-711, §10-723, §10-723.1, or §10-723.2 shall be a minimum fine of one hundred (100) dollars and no more than three hundred (300) dollars for each violation. * * * (3) The penalty for violation of § 10-702, § 10-703(2), § 10-711, § 10-723, § 10-723.1 or § 10-723.2 of this Chapter shall be a fine of three hundred (300) dollars. * * * SECTION 2. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately after it is enacted. _________________ Explanation: Italics indicate new matter added. ..End 2