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Bill 110139

Amending Chapter 19-1800 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "School Tax Authorization," by amending Section 19-1806, entitled "Authorization of Realty Use and Occupancy Tax," to further authorize the Board of Education of the School District of Philadelphia to impose a tax on the use or occupancy of real estate within the School District of Philadelphia.

Introduced Mar 3, 2011Committee of the WholeOfficial record: City of Philadelphia via Legistar

Introduced by

Council President VernaCouncilmember Tasco

From the floor

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  1. “… and a taxpayer and today speaking, as you can see, for a lot of other taxpayers. I'm commenting on Bill No. 110139, realty and occupancy tax, and 110477, School District taxes, real estate taxes, et al and ad nauseam. Outside a number of people are actually handing out a flyer and it's "A Nutter New Tax." They're meeting outside at 12:30 to also protest this issue, and as a part of that, they have City Hall's greate…”

    Mr. Taylor · Stated Meeting, June 23, 2011 · Jun 23, 2011 · official transcript, this passage

  2. “…o. A majority of all members having voted in the affirmative, the bill passes. We will now consider Bill No. 110139.”

    Council President Verna · Stated Meeting, June 23, 2011 · Jun 23, 2011 · official transcript, this passage

  3. “… of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Wage and Net Profits Tax,' by revising certain tax rates"; and Bill No. 110139, entitled "An ordinance amending Chapter 19-1800 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'School Tax Authorization,' by amending Section 19-1806, entitled 'Authorization of Realty Use and Occupancy Tax,' to further authorize the Board of Education of the School District of Philadelphia to impose a tax on the…”

    Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, June 16, 2011 · Jun 16, 2011 · official transcript, this passage

Status timeline

  1. Mar 3, 2011
    Introduced (By Request) and Referred · CITY COUNCIL

    Recorded result: Pass

    A motion was made by Councilmember Tasco that this matter be Introduced (By Request) and Referred to the Committee of the Whole. The motion carried unanimously.

  2. May 10, 2011
    HEARING NOTICES SENT · Committee of the Whole
  3. May 10, 2011
    Cancellation of Scheduled Public Hearing · Committee of the Whole
  4. May 24, 2011
    HEARING NOTICES SENT · Committee of the Whole
  5. May 24, 2011
    HEARING HELD · Committee of the Whole
  6. May 24, 2011
    RECESSED · Committee of the Whole
  7. May 25, 2011
    HEARING HELD · Committee of the Whole
  8. May 25, 2011
    RECESSED · Committee of the Whole
  9. May 26, 2011
    HEARING HELD · Committee of the Whole
  10. May 26, 2011
    RECESSED · Committee of the Whole
  11. Jun 2, 2011
    HEARING HELD · Committee of the Whole
  12. Jun 2, 2011
    RECESSED · Committee of the Whole
  13. Jun 10, 2011
    HEARING NOTICES SENT · Committee of the Whole
  14. Jun 10, 2011
    HEARING HELD · Committee of the Whole
  15. Jun 10, 2011
    RECESSED · Committee of the Whole
  16. Jun 16, 2011
    HEARING HELD · Committee of the Whole
  17. Jun 16, 2011
    REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED · Committee of the Whole
  18. Jun 16, 2011
    SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL · CITY COUNCIL

    Recorded result: Pass

    A motion was made by Councilmember Tasco that this matter be SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL. The motion carried unanimously.

  19. Jun 16, 2011
    ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
  20. Jun 16, 2011
    ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
  21. Jun 23, 2011
    READ AND PASSED · CITY COUNCIL

    Recorded result: Pass

    A motion was made that this matter be READ AND PASSED. The motion carried by the following vote:

  22. Jun 24, 2011
    SIGNED · MAYOR

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..Title Amending Chapter 19-1800 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "School Tax Authorization," by amending Section 19-1806, entitled "Authorization of Realty Use and Occupancy Tax," to further authorize the Board of Education of the School District of Philadelphia to impose a tax on the use or occupancy of real estate within the School District of Philadelphia. ..Body THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS: SECTION 1. Chapter 19-1800 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "School Tax Authorization," is hereby amended to read as follows: CHAPTER 19-1800. SCHOOL TAX AUTHORIZATION. * * * §19-1806. Authorization of Realty Use and Occupancy Tax. * * * (2) Imposition of the Tax. * * * (b) The Board of Education of the School District of Philadelphia is authorized to impose a tax for general school purposes on the use or occupancy of real estate within the School District of Philadelphia during the tax years beginning July 1, 2001, July 1, 2002, July 1, 2003, July 1, 2004, July 1, 2005, July 1, 2006, July 1, 2007, July 1, 2008, July 1, 2009, July 1, 2010, July 1, 2011, and thereafter for the purpose of carrying on any business, trade, occupation, profession, vocation, or any other commercial or industrial activity. This tax is imposed on the user or occupier of real estate. * * * (4) Rate and Computation of Tax. (a) Rate. * * * (ii) The tax authorized by this Section shall be measured by the assessed value of the real estate, for the tax years beginning July 1, 2001, July 1, 2002, July 1, 2003, July 1, 2004, July 1, 2005, July 1, 2006, July 1, 2007, July 1, 2008, July 1, 2009, July 1, 2010, July 1, 2011, and thereafter, at the rate each year not to exceed four dollars and sixty-two cents ($4.62) per one hundred ($100) dollars of the assessed value of the real estate as most recently returned by the Board of Revision of Taxes. * * * ______________________ Explanation: Italics indicate new matter added. ..End 1 2