Bill 120177
Providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of the proposal set forth in a Resolution approved by Council proposing an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to allow for the establishment of an independent rate-making body for fixing and regulating water and sewer rates and charges; to prescribe open and transparent processes and procedures for fixing and regulating said rates and charges; and authorizing the appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special election.
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“Again, Resolution 120177 is a Charter amendment. It requires a two-thirds vote. The Chief Clerk will please call the roll.”
Council President Clarke · Stated Meeting, May 10, 2012 · May 10, 2012 · official transcript, this passage
“The Committee on Law and Government, to which was referred Bill No. 120177, entitled "An ordinance providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of the proposal set forth in a resolution approved by Council proposing an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to allow an independent rate-making body for fixing and regulating water and sewer rates and charges"; and Resoluti…”
Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, May 3, 2012 · May 3, 2012 · official transcript, this passage
“Thank you, Mr. President. I move that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading this day of Bill No. 120177. (Duly seconded.)”
Councilman Greenlee · Stated Meeting, May 3, 2012 · May 3, 2012 · official transcript, this passage
“It's been moved and properly seconded that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading this day of Bill No. 120177. All those in favor say aye. (Aye.)”
Council President Clarke · Stated Meeting, May 3, 2012 · May 3, 2012 · official transcript, this passage
“The ayes have it, and Bill No. 120177 will be placed on our First Reading Calendar for today. Resolution No. 120188 will be placed on the Final Passage Calendar for our next session of Council. The Chair now recognizes Councilwoman Sanchez for a report from and Inspection.”
Council President Clarke · Stated Meeting, May 3, 2012 · May 3, 2012 · official transcript, this passage
Status timeline
- Mar 8, 2012Introduced and Referred · CITY COUNCIL
- Apr 19, 2012HEARING NOTICES SENT · Committee on Law and Government
- Apr 19, 2012HEARING HELD · Committee on Law and Government
- Apr 19, 2012REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED · Committee on Law and Government
- May 3, 2012ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
- May 3, 2012SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL · CITY COUNCIL
- May 3, 2012ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
- May 10, 2012READ AND PASSED · CITY COUNCIL
- May 23, 2012SIGNED · MAYOR
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..Title Providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of the proposal set forth in a Resolution approved by Council proposing an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to allow for the establishment of an independent rate-making body for fixing and regulating water and sewer rates and charges; to prescribe open and transparent processes and procedures for fixing and regulating said rates and charges; and authorizing the appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special election. ..Body THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS: SECTION 1. There shall be submitted for the approval or disapproval of the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia at the election to be held November 6, 2012, the amendment to The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter contained in Resolution No. 120188 approved by Council on May 10, 2012, and filed in the Office of the Clerk of Council. SECTION 2. There shall be placed on the ballot the following question to be answered "Yes" or "No" by the qualified electors participating in the election: Shall The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter be amended to allow for the establishment of an independent rate-making body for fixing and regulating water and sewer rates and charges and to prescribe open and transparent processes and procedures for fixing and regulating said rates and charges? SECTION 3. The Clerk of Council is hereby directed to have printed in pamphlet form, in sufficient number for general distribution, the proposed amendment to The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter as set forth in Resolution No. 120188 together with the ballot question set forth in Section 2 of this Ordinance. SECTION 4. The Clerk of Council is hereby directed to cause to be published in three (3) newspapers of general circulation in the City and in the Legal Intelligencer the proposed amendment to The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter, together with the ballot question set forth in Section 2 of this Ordinance, once during the three (3) weeks preceding the election on November 6, 2012; and further, at such other time and in such other manner as the Clerk may consider desirable. SECTION 5. The Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to issue a proclamation giving at least thirty (30) days' notice of such election. The Clerk of Council shall cause a copy of the proclamation to be published in at least two newspapers of general circulation in the City, and in the Legal Intelligencer, once a week during the three (3) weeks preceding the election on November 6, 2012. SECTION 6. The appropriate officers are authorized and directed to take such action as may be required for the holding of an election on the ballot question set forth in Section 2 of this Ordinance as provided for by the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. ..End 2