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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.

Introduced Mar 17, 2011Committee on FinanceOfficial record: City of Philadelphia via Legistar

Introduced by

Councilmember KenneyCouncilmember KenneyCouncilmember DiCiccoCouncilmember DiCiccoCouncilmember GreenleeCouncilmember Greenlee

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  1. “…o. 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

  2. “…y 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 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-ti…”

    Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, May 26, 2011 · May 26, 2011 · official transcript, this passage

Status timeline

  1. Mar 17, 2011
    Introduced and Referred · CITY COUNCIL

    Recorded result: Pass

    A motion was made by Councilmember Kenney that this matter be Introduced and Referred to the Committee on Finance. The motion carried unanimously.

  2. May 23, 2011
    HEARING NOTICES SENT · Committee on Finance
  3. May 23, 2011
    HEARING HELD · Committee on Finance
  4. May 23, 2011
    AMENDED · Committee on Finance
  5. May 23, 2011
    REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED · Committee on Finance
  6. May 26, 2011
    ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
  7. May 26, 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.

  8. Jun 2, 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:

  9. Jun 15, 2011
    SIGNED · 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