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Bill 120485

Amending Title 19 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Finance, Taxes and Collections," by providing for the inclusion of notices regarding Housing Inspection License requirements in certain City tax and utility bills, all under certain terms and conditions.

Introduced May 24, 2012Committee on FinanceOfficial record: City of Philadelphia via Legistar

Introduced by

Councilmember HenonCouncilmember Greenlee

From the floor

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  1. “Thank you, Mr. President. I move that Bill No. 120485 be placed on the Suspension Calendar. (Duly seconded.)”

    Councilman Henon · Stated Meeting, March 27, 2014 · Mar 27, 2014 · official transcript, this passage

  2. “It's been moved and properly seconded that Bill No. 120485 be placed on the Suspension Calendar. All those in favor? (Aye.)”

    Council President Clarke · Stated Meeting, March 27, 2014 · Mar 27, 2014 · official transcript, this passage

  3. “The ayes have it, and Bill 120485 will be on the Suspension Calendar. Mr. Decker, 130451.”

    Council President Clarke · Stated Meeting, March 27, 2014 · Mar 27, 2014 · official transcript, this passage

  4. “Thank you, Mr. President. The following resolutions and bills are being called up for Second Reading and Final Passage Calendar today: Bill No. 120485 and Bill No. 120562. All other resolutions and bills are being held.”

    Councilman Jones · Stated Meeting, September 13, 2012 · Sep 13, 2012 · official transcript, this passage

  5. “Mr. President, one of them is being held, I understand. That would be a correction. We are holding Bill No. 120485. So the only one for Final Passage Calendar today is 120526.”

    Councilman Jones · Stated Meeting, September 13, 2012 · Sep 13, 2012 · official transcript, this passage

  6. “The Committee on Finance, to which was referred Bill No. 120329, entitled "An ordinance approving the Fiscal Year 2013 Capital Budget providing for expenditures for the capital purposes of the Philadelphia Gas Works"; and Bill No. 120416, entitled "An ordinance amending Chapter 19-3200, entitled 'Keystone Opportunity Zone, Economic Development District, and Strategic Development Area,' by providing for additional pro…”

    Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, June 14, 2012 · Jun 14, 2012 · official transcript, this passage

Status timeline

  1. May 24, 2012Introduced and Referred · CITY COUNCIL
  2. Jun 11, 2012HEARING NOTICES SENT · Committee on Finance
  3. Jun 11, 2012HEARING HELD · Committee on Finance
  4. Jun 11, 2012REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED · Committee on Finance
  5. Jun 14, 2012ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
  6. Jun 14, 2012SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL · CITY COUNCIL
  7. Jun 14, 2012ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
  8. Mar 27, 2014MOTION · CITY COUNCIL
  9. Mar 27, 2014ORDER THE BILL PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SUSPENSION CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL

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..Title Amending Title 19 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Finance, Taxes and Collections," by providing for the inclusion of notices regarding Housing Inspection License requirements in certain City tax and utility bills, all under certain terms and conditions. ..Body THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS: SECTION 1. Title 19 of The Philadelphia Code is hereby amended to read as follows: TITLE 19. FINANCE, TAXES AND COLLECTIONS * * * CHAPTER 19-1300. REAL ESTATE TAXES * * * § 19-1301.2. Housing Inspection License Notice. Every bill for real estate tax due on a residential property shall contain, in a conspicuous location on such bill in 14-point font, the following statement: "THE PHILADELPHIA CODE REQUIRES THAT THE OWNER OF EVERY RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY OFFERED FOR RENT SHALL OBTAIN A HOUSING INSPECTION LICENSE PRIOR TO RENTAL NO RENT MAY BE COLLECTED FOR ANY PROPERTY NOT PROPERLY LICENSED AND THE OWNER WILL BE SUBJECTED TO FINES AND PENALTIES. A license can be obtained at www.phila.gov." * * * CHAPTER 19-1600. WATER AND SEWER RENTS * * * § 19-1608. Housing Inspection License Notice. Every bill for water or sewer charges due with respect to a residential property shall contain, in a conspicuous location on such bill in 14-point font, the following statement: "THE PHILADELPHIA CODE REQUIRES THAT THE OWNER OF EVERY RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY OFFERED FOR RENT SHALL OBTAIN A HOUSING INSPECTION LICENSE PRIOR TO RENTAL NO RENT MAY BE COLLECTED FOR ANY PROPERTY NOT PROPERLY LICENSED AND THE OWNER WILL BE SUBJECTED TO FINES AND PENALTIES. A license can be obtained at www.phila.gov." SECTION 2. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately. ..End