Bill 100134-A
Amending Chapter 17-1600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Economic Opportunity Plans," by modifying the monetary threshold triggering the requirement of an economic opportunity plan on City funded projects or contracts.
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“…ers having voted in the affirmative, the bill passes. The chief clerk will please read the title of Bill No. 100134-A.”
Council President Verna · Stated Meeting, June 17, 2010 · Jun 17, 2010 · official transcript, this passage
Status timeline
- Mar 4, 2010Introduced · CITY COUNCIL
Recorded result: Pass
A motion was made by Councilmemer Clarke that this matter be Introduced. The motion carried unanimously.
- Mar 4, 2010Referred · CITY COUNCIL
- Jun 3, 2010HEARING NOTICES SENT · Committee on Commerce & Economic Development
- Jun 3, 2010HEARING HELD · Committee on Commerce & Economic Development
- Jun 3, 2010AMENDED · Committee on Commerce & Economic Development
- Jun 3, 2010REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED · Committee on Commerce & Economic Development
- Jun 10, 2010READ · CITY COUNCIL
- Jun 10, 2010ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
- Jun 10, 2010SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL · CITY COUNCIL
Recorded result: Pass
A motion was made by Councilmember Goode that this matter be SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL. The motion carried unanimously.
- Jun 10, 2010ORDERED PLACED ON FINAL PASSAGE CALENDAR FOR NEXT MEETING. · CITY COUNCIL
- Jun 10, 2010AMENDED · CITY COUNCIL
- Jun 17, 2010READ · CITY COUNCIL
- Jun 17, 2010PASSED · CITY COUNCIL
Recorded result: Pass
A motion was made that this matter be PASSED. The motion carried by the following vote:
- Sep 1, 2010SIGNED · MAYOR
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..Title Amending Chapter 17-1600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Economic Opportunity Plans," by modifying the monetary threshold triggering the requirement of an economic opportunity plan on City funded projects or contracts. ..Body THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELHIA 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]$250,000 (notwithstanding any other dollar or percentage minimums set forth in any incorporated definition): * * * (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), other than a project or contract for the development exclusively of one single family home. * * * § 17-1602. Economic Opportunity Plan Required. * * * (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]$250,000. (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]$250,000. (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: [Brackets] indicate matter deleted. Italics indicate new matter added. ..End