Bill 110206
Amending Section 10-1001 of The Philadelphia Code relating to fees charged by the Commissioner of Records by providing that certain fees imposed for the recording of deeds shall be waived with respect to a deed filed solely for the purpose of removing the name of a deceased spouse or life partner and re-titling the property in the name of the surviving spouse or life partner.
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“Aye. The ayes are 17; the nays are zero. A majority of all members having voted in the affirmative, the bill passes. We will now consider Bill No. 110206. 6/2/11 - STATED - 2ND READING”
Council President Verna · Stated Meeting, June 2, 2011 · Jun 2, 2011 · official transcript, this passage
“The Committee on Finance, to which was referred Bill No. 110754, entitled "An ordinance amending Chapter 19-2600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Business Privilege Taxes," by providing for exclusions and certifications for hobbies and other not-for-profit activities"; and Bill No. 110206, entitled "An 10-1001 of The Philadelphia Code relating to fees charged by the Commissioner of Records by providing that certai…”
Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, May 26, 2011 · May 26, 2011 · official transcript, this passage
Status timeline
- Mar 17, 2011Introduced and Referred · CITY COUNCIL
- May 23, 2011HEARING NOTICES SENT · Committee on Finance
- May 23, 2011HEARING HELD · Committee on Finance
- May 23, 2011AMENDED · Committee on Finance
- May 23, 2011REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED · Committee on Finance
- May 26, 2011ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
- May 26, 2011SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL · CITY COUNCIL
- Jun 2, 2011READ AND PASSED · CITY COUNCIL
- Jun 15, 2011SIGNED · MAYOR
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..Title Amending Section 10-1001 of The Philadelphia Code relating to fees charged by the Commissioner of Records by providing that certain fees imposed for the recording of deeds shall be waived with respect to a deed filed solely for the purpose of removing the name of a deceased spouse or life partner and re-titling the property in the name of the surviving spouse or life partner. ..Body THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS: SECTION 1. Section 10-1001 of The Philadelphia Code is hereby amended to read as follows: § 10-1001. Fees of Commissioner of Records. (1) Unless otherwise specified by law, the fees to be charged and collected by the Commissioner of Records shall be as follows: (a) [for] For recording deeds, $204.00: $102.00 to be placed in the General Fund; and $102.00 to be placed in the Housing Trust Fund to be used for the purposes specified in Chapter 21-1600 of this [Code;] Code. Upon presentation of such proof as the Commissioner of Records may require, the fees imposed pursuant to this subsection (1)(a) shall be waived for recording any deed that transfers title from a deceased spouse or life partner, or the estate thereof, to the surviving spouse or life partner; or for recording any deed that confirms title in a surviving spouse or life partner. (b) [for] For recording mortgages, $174.00: $87.00 to be placed in the General Fund; and $87.00 to be placed in the Housing Trust Fund to be used for the purposes specified in Chapter 21-1600 of this [Code;] Code. (c) [for] For recording mortgage satisfaction pieces and the release and assignment of mortgages, $172.00: $86.00 to be placed in the General Fund; and $86.00 to be placed in the Housing Trust Fund, to be used for the purposes specified in Chapter 21-1600 of this [Code;] Code. (d) [for] For notary public commissions, City, county, or special police officer commissions, powers of attorney, and any other instrument of writing, including filings under the Uniform Commercial Code, [$86.00;] $86.00. (e) [the] The fees for recording documents not herein specifically provided for shall be the same as for similar documents, as nearly as can be practically ascertained. (2) All fees shall be exclusive of any tax or any fee payable to any state or federal government entity now or hereafter provided by law which the Commissioner of Records is or shall be required to collect. SECTION 2. This Ordinance shall take effect in 60 days. ___________________________________ Explanation: [Brackets] indicate matter deleted. Italics indicate new matter added. ..End