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Bill 080879

Authorizing the Department of Public Property to enter into a franchise agreement with Verizon Pennsylvania, Inc., pursuant to which Verizon shall have the right to operate and maintain a cable television service within the City of Philadelphia through its cable television system in and along the public rights-of-way and streets of the City, under certain terms and conditions.

Introduced Nov 13, 2008Committee on Public Property and Public WorksOfficial record: City of Philadelphia via Legistar

Introduced by

Councilmember ClarkeCouncilmember ClarkeCouncilmember Clarke

From the floor

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  1. “The 2/5/09 - STATED - 2ND READING ayes have it and Bill No. 080209 has been withdrawn. I would ask the Clerk to please read the title of Bill No. 080879.”

    Council President Verna · Stated Meeting, February 5, 2009 · Feb 5, 2009 · official transcript, this passage

  2. “Bill No. 080879, an ordinance authorizing the Department of Public Property to enter into a franchise agreement with Verizon Pennsylvania pursuant to which Verizon shall have the right to operate and maintain a cable television service within the City of Philadelphia through its cable television system in and along the public rights-of-way and streets of the City, under certain terms and conditions.”

    Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, January 29, 2009 · Jan 29, 2009 · official transcript, this passage

  3. “To the President and members of the Council of the City of Philadelphia, the Committee on Public Property and Public Works, to which was referred Bill No. 080879, entitled "An ordinance authorizing the Department of Property to enter into a franchise agreement with Verizon Pennsylvania, Inc. pursuant to which Verizon shall have the right to operate and maintain a cable television service within the City of Philadelph…”

    Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, January 22, 2009 · Jan 22, 2009 · official transcript, this passage

  4. “Thank you. Bill No. 080879 will be placed on our First Reading Calendar for our next session of Council. Council will now proceed under a special order of business, a resolution re-calling Bill No. 080724-A. At this time, the Chair recognizes Councilman Clarke.”

    Council President Verna · Stated Meeting, January 22, 2009 · Jan 22, 2009 · official transcript, this passage

Status timeline

  1. Nov 13, 2008Referred · CITY COUNCIL
  2. Nov 13, 2008Introduced · CITY COUNCIL
  3. Dec 3, 2008HEARING NOTICES SENT · Committee on Public Property and Public Works
  4. Dec 3, 2008HEARING HELD · Committee on Public Property and Public Works
  5. Dec 3, 2008RECESSED · Committee on Public Property and Public Works
  6. Dec 11, 2008HEARING NOTICES SENT · Committee on Public Property and Public Works
  7. Dec 11, 2008HEARING HELD · Committee on Public Property and Public Works
  8. Dec 11, 2008AMENDED · Committee on Public Property and Public Works
  9. Dec 11, 2008RECESSED · Committee on Public Property and Public Works
  10. Jan 22, 2009HEARING NOTICES SENT · Committee on Public Property and Public Works
  11. Jan 22, 2009HEARING HELD · Committee on Public Property and Public Works
  12. Jan 22, 2009AMENDED · Committee on Public Property and Public Works
  13. Jan 22, 2009REPORTED FAVORABLY · Committee on Public Property and Public Works
  14. Jan 22, 2009ORDERED PRINTED AND PLACED ON NEXT FIRST READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
  15. Jan 29, 2009READ · CITY COUNCIL
  16. Jan 29, 2009ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
  17. Feb 5, 2009READ · CITY COUNCIL
  18. Feb 5, 2009PASSED · CITY COUNCIL
  19. Feb 25, 2009SIGNED · MAYOR

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..Title Authorizing the Department of Public Property to enter into a franchise agreement with Verizon Pennsylvania, Inc., pursuant to which Verizon shall have the right to operate and maintain a cable television service within the City of Philadelphia through its cable television system in and along the public rights-of-way and streets of the City, under certain terms and conditions. ..Body WHEREAS, Verizon Pennsylvania, Inc. ("Verizon") desires to provide Cable Service, as defined in the federal Communications Act of 1934, as amended ("Communications Act"), to customers in the City and seeks authorization from the City to own, operate and maintain a Cable System, as defined in the Communications Act, in and along the public rights-of-way and streets of the City for the purpose of providing such Cable Service within the City; and WHEREAS, the Communications Act provides that the City may require that Verizon obtain a cable franchise from the City as a condition of its operating such a Cable System and furnishing such Cable Service over the system in the City; and WHEREAS, Chapter 11-700 of The Philadelphia Code requires that Verizon obtain a cable franchise from the City before operating a Cable System or providing Cable Service in the City, and further provides that the Council of the City of Philadelphia must approve any such franchise by ordinance before it is granted; and WHEREAS, Council, by advertising and holding public hearings on this Ordinance has afforded the public adequate notice and an opportunity to comment on the proposed Verizon cable franchise; now, therefore, THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS: SECTION 1. The Department of Public Property is hereby authorized to enter into a franchise agreement pursuant to which Verizon Pennsylvania, Inc. shall have the right to own, operate and maintain a Cable System (as defined in the Communications Act of 1934) in and along the public rights-of-way and streets of the City and to operate and maintain a Cable Service (as defined in the Communications Act) over such Cable System within the City, subject to Section 2 of this Ordinance. SECTION 2. The franchise agreement authorized by Section 1 of this Ordinance shall be in substantially the form attached hereto as Exhibit "A," with such changes as the City Solicitor deems necessary or appropriate to protect the interest of the City. SECTION 3. The Economic Opportunity Plan as required by Chapter 17-1600 of The Philadelphia Code is attached hereto as Exhibit "B," and shall be subject to such changes as the City Solicitor deems necessary or appropriate to protect the interests of the City. SECTION 4. The Chief Clerk of Council shall keep all exhibits to this Ordinance on file and make them available to the public for inspection and copying during regular office hours. [Note: Exhibits to this Bill are on file in the Office of the Chief Clerk.] ..End