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Bill 150010

Amending Chapter 17-1600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Economic Opportunity Plans", to require that certain Economic Opportunity Plans incorporate the requirements of the First Source Jobs Policy contained in Chapter 17-2000 of The Philadelphia Code; all under certain terms and conditions.

Introduced Jan 22, 2015Committee on Commerce & Economic DevelopmentOfficial record: City of Philadelphia via Legistar

Introduced by

Councilmember Goode

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  1. To the President and members of the Council of the City of Philadelphia, pursuant to Sections 4-604 and 2-307 of the Home Rule Charter, I am today transmitting to the Council the recommendation of the City Planning Commission on the following bills: Bill Nos. 140906, 140007, 140012, 140050, 150056, and 150091; and I am pleased to advise you that on February 25, 2015, I signed the following bill which was passed by Co…

    Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, February 26, 2015 · Feb 26, 2015 · official transcript, this passage

  2. Good morning, Council President. I'm Mark Edwards, President and CEO of Philadelphia Works, and I want to thank you for the opportunity to be here today to testify in support of Bill No. 150010, this legislation that requires Economic Opportunity Plans to include a statement acknowledging the receipt of First Source requirements for contracts that are expected to exceed $250,000. We thank Councilman Goode for includi…

    Mr. Edwards · Stated Meeting, February 12, 2015 · Feb 12, 2015 · official transcript, this passage

  3. The Committee on Commerce and Economic Development, to which was referred Bill No. 150010, entitled "An ordinance amending Chapter 17-1600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Economic Opportunity Plans', to require that certain Economic Opportunity Plans incorporate the requirements of the First Source Jobs Policy contained in Chapter 17-2000 of The Philadelphia Code; all under certain terms and conditions," respectf…

    Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, February 5, 2015 · Feb 5, 2015 · official transcript, this passage

  4. Thank you, Mr. President. I move the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading this day of Bill No. 150010. (Duly seconded.)

    Councilman Goode · Stated Meeting, February 5, 2015 · Feb 5, 2015 · official transcript, this passage

  5. Thank you. It has been moved and properly seconded that the rules of Council be suspended this day so as to permit first reading of Bill 150010. All those in favor say aye. (Aye.)

    Council President Clarke · Stated Meeting, February 5, 2015 · Feb 5, 2015 · official transcript, this passage

Status timeline

  1. Jan 22, 2015Introduced and Referred · CITY COUNCIL
  2. Feb 4, 2015HEARING NOTICES SENT · Committee on Commerce & Economic Development
  3. Feb 4, 2015HEARING HELD · Committee on Commerce & Economic Development
  4. Feb 4, 2015REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED · Committee on Commerce & Economic Development
  5. Feb 5, 2015ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
  6. Feb 5, 2015SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL · CITY COUNCIL
  7. Feb 5, 2015READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
  8. Feb 12, 2015READ AND PASSED · CITY COUNCIL
  9. Feb 25, 2015SIGNED · MAYOR

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..Title Amending Chapter 17-1600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Economic Opportunity Plans", to require that certain Economic Opportunity Plans incorporate the requirements of the First Source Jobs Policy contained in Chapter 17-2000 of The Philadelphia Code; all under certain terms and conditions. ..Body THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS: SECTION 1. Chapter 17-1600 of The Philadelphia Code is hereby amended to read as follows: CHAPTER 17-1600. ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY PLANS. * * * §17-1603. Economic Opportunity Plan: Contents. (1) *** * * * (h) First Source Jobs Policy. The plan for any covered project or contract that includes financial assistance reasonably anticipated to exceed $250,000 shall include a statement acknowledging the requirements of the First Source Jobs Policy contained in Chapter 17-2000; and certification from the certifying agency that the recipient of financial assistance has entered into, or has committed to enter into, a First Source Employment Agreement required by Section 17-2002. When signed, such agreement shall be appended to, and made part of, the certified Economic Opportunity Plan. The City department or agency designated as responsible for the implementation and enforcement of the First Source Jobs Policy shall coordinate its efforts with those of the Economic Opportunity Review Committee established in Section 17-1607. Non-compliance with the requirements of the First Source Jobs Policy shall be considered a failure to comply with the provisions of this Chapter, subject to the penalties of Section 17-1606 in addition to any other applicable penalties. * * * SECTION 2. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon becoming law. ______________________________ Explanation: Italics indicate new matter added. ..End