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Bill 090670

Amending Chapter 10-700 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Refuse and Littering," by providing for additional penalties and consequences for short dumping, under certain terms and conditions.

Introduced Sep 24, 2009Committee on Streets and ServicesOfficial record: City of Philadelphia via Legistar

Introduced by

Councilmember ClarkeCouncilmember Miller

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, the bill passes. The last bill to be called for consideration is Bill No. 090670.”

    Council President Verna · Stated Meeting, October 29, 2009 · Oct 29, 2009 · official transcript, this passage

  2. “The Committee on Streets and Services, to which was referred Bill No. 090468, entitled "An ordinance authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 55 by striking from the City Plan Duncan Street from Aramingo Avenue to the Delaware Expressway"; and Bill No. 090518, entitled "An ordinance authorizing the construction of a water main and appurtenant work required to provide public water ser…”

    Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, October 22, 2009 · Oct 22, 2009 · official transcript, this passage

Status timeline

  1. Sep 24, 2009Referred · CITY COUNCIL
  2. Sep 24, 2009Introduced · CITY COUNCIL
  3. Oct 13, 2009HEARING NOTICES SENT · Committee on Streets and Services
  4. Oct 13, 2009HEARING HELD · Committee on Streets and Services
  5. Oct 13, 2009REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED · Committee on Streets and Services
  6. Oct 22, 2009ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
  7. Oct 22, 2009SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL · CITY COUNCIL
  8. Oct 29, 2009READ · CITY COUNCIL
  9. Oct 29, 2009PASSED · CITY COUNCIL
  10. Nov 4, 2009SIGNED · MAYOR

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..Title Amending Chapter 10-700 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Refuse and Littering," by providing for additional penalties and consequences for short dumping, 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. * * * § 10-719. Penalties. * * * (4) The penalty for violation of Section 10-710(2) shall be: * * * (c) such equitable remedy as the court may deem proper, including, without limitation, an order to clean up the location at which the violator dumped trash, garbage or debris or to clean up other sites where short dumping has occurred or to pay the costs of cleanup. (4.1) The Department of Licenses and Inspections may revoke the business privilege license of any person, for a period not to exceed one year, for a violation of Section 10-710(2). In making a determination regarding whether and for how long to revoke, the Department shall consider the recommendation of the enforcing agency, the willfulness of the violation and any past violations. * * * SECTION 2. This Ordinance shall be effective immediately. ______________________ Explanation: Italics indicate new matter added. ..End