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Bill 090672-A

Amending Chapter 17-1600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Economic Opportunity Plans," by providing that Economic Opportunity Plans be included on all development projects or contracts bid pursuant to federal stimulus funds allocated to the City of Philadelphia pursuant to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.

Introduced Sep 24, 2009Committee on Commerce & Economic DevelopmentOfficial record: City of Philadelphia via Legistar

Introduced by

Councilmember ClarkeCouncilmember ClarkeCouncilmember MillerCouncilmember MillerCouncilmember GoodeCouncilmember GoodeCouncilmember JonesCouncilmember JonesCouncilmember Reynolds BrownCouncilmember Reynolds BrownCouncilmember SanchezCouncilmember Sanchez

From the floor

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  1. “Thank you. The Chief Clerk will please read the title of Bill No. 090672-A.”

    Council President Verna · Stated Meeting, December 10, 2009 · Dec 10, 2009 · official transcript, this passage

  2. “Thank you, Madam President. I would like to be recorded as voting aye on Bill No. 090672-A and 090568-AA. Thank you, Madam President.”

    Councilwoman Brown · Stated Meeting, December 10, 2009 · Dec 10, 2009 · official transcript, this passage

  3. “Thank you. Thank you, Madam Chair. Two things. I'd like to be recorded as voting aye on Bill No. 090672-A and 090568-AA during my absence from Council, and I'd also like to introduce some visitors.”

    Councilwoman Miller · Stated Meeting, December 10, 2009 · Dec 10, 2009 · official transcript, this passage

Status timeline

  1. Sep 24, 2009Referred · CITY COUNCIL
  2. Sep 24, 2009Introduced · CITY COUNCIL
  3. Nov 4, 2009HEARING NOTICES SENT · Committee on Commerce & Economic Development
  4. Nov 4, 2009HEARING HELD · Committee on Commerce & Economic Development
  5. Nov 4, 2009REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED · Committee on Commerce & Economic Development
  6. Nov 5, 2009ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
  7. Nov 5, 2009SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL · CITY COUNCIL
  8. Nov 5, 2009ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
  9. Nov 19, 2009READ · CITY COUNCIL
  10. Nov 19, 2009PASSED · CITY COUNCIL
  11. Dec 3, 2009RECONSIDERED · CITY COUNCIL
  12. Dec 3, 2009READ · CITY COUNCIL
  13. Dec 3, 2009AMENDED · CITY COUNCIL
  14. Dec 3, 2009ORDERED PLACED ON FINAL PASSAGE CALENDAR FOR NEXT MEETING. · CITY COUNCIL
  15. Dec 10, 2009READ · CITY COUNCIL
  16. Dec 10, 2009PASSED · CITY COUNCIL
  17. Jan 13, 2010SIGNED · MAYOR

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..Title Amending Chapter 17-1600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Economic Opportunity Plans," by providing that Economic Opportunity Plans be included on all development projects or contracts bid pursuant to federal stimulus funds allocated to the City of Philadelphia pursuant to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. ..Body THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS: CHAPTER 17-1600. ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY PLANS. § 17-1601. Definitions. (1) Covered Project or Contract. Any of the following, so long as the total value of such contract, development project or financial assistance is reasonably anticipated to exceed $1,000,000 (notwithstanding any other dollar or percentage minimums set forth in any incorporated definition): (a) Grant of financial assistance, as defined in Section 17-1401. (b) A Non-Competitively Bid Contract, as defined in Section 17-1401. (c) A City-Funded Development Project, as defined in Section 17-1101. (d) A development project or contract that requires an ordinance of Council in order to proceed. (e) A development project or contract that requires an action of the Zoning Board of Adjustment pursuant to section 14-1801(1)(b) through (1)(e). (f) A development project or contract bid pursuant to funds allocated to the City pursuant to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act and which is reasonably anticipated to cost the City more than $250,000. * * * § 17-1602. Economic Opportunity Plan Required. (1) No Covered Project or Contract, shall be approved by City Council unless the Covered Project or Contract contains (a) an Economic Opportunity Plan that comports with the provisions of this Chapter; and (b) a commitment by the applicable contractor, developer or recipient of City financial assistance to comply with the terms of such Plan. (2) No bidder on a contract that meets the following requirements shall be considered responsible, or eligible for such contract, unless such bidder agrees to abide by the terms of an Economic Opportunity Plan: (a) Any contract for the purchase of services, including any public works contract, for which the Procurement Department solicits sealed bids under Section 8-200(2) of the Home Rule Charter and which is reasonably anticipated to cost the City more than $1,000,000. (b) Any City concession contract for which the Procurement Department solicits sealed bids under Section 8-201 of the Home Rule Charter and which is reasonably anticipated to produce revenue to the City of more than $1,000,000. (c) A development project or contract bid pursuant to funds allocated to the City pursuant to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act and which is reasonably anticipated to cost the City more than $250,000. ___________________________________ Explanation: Bold Italics indicate new matter added. ..End