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Bill 160110-A

Amending Chapter 17-600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Procurement Price Preferences," by adding a preference for alternatives to expanded polystyrene, under certain terms and conditions.

Introduced Feb 11, 2016Committee on the EnvironmentOfficial record: City of Philadelphia via Legistar

Introduced by

Councilmember Reynolds BrownCouncilmember Reynolds BrownCouncilmember TaubenbergerCouncilmember Taubenberger

From the floor

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  1. “To the President and members of the Council of the City of Stated Meeting June 9, 2016 Philadelphia, I am pleased to advise you that on June 7, 2016, I signed the following bills which were passed by Council at its session on May 26, 2016: Bill No. 160072 and Bill No. 160110-A. And I am transmitting for the consideration of your honorable body a resolution approving the redevelopment contract of the Philadelphia Rede…”

    Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, June 9, 2016 · Jun 9, 2016 · official transcript, this passage

  2. “Bill No. 160110-A, entitled "An ordinance amending Chapter 17-600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Procurement Price Preferences," by adding a preference for alternatives to expanded polystyrene.”

    Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, May 26, 2016 · May 26, 2016 · official transcript, this passage

Status timeline

  1. Feb 11, 2016Introduced and Referred · CITY COUNCIL
  2. Apr 11, 2016HEARING NOTICES SENT · Committee on the Environment
  3. Apr 11, 2016HEARING HELD · Committee on the Environment
  4. Apr 11, 2016REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED · Committee on the Environment
  5. Apr 14, 2016ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
  6. Apr 14, 2016SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL · CITY COUNCIL
  7. Apr 14, 2016READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
  8. May 19, 2016READ · CITY COUNCIL
  9. May 19, 2016AMENDED · CITY COUNCIL
  10. May 19, 2016ORDERED PLACED ON FINAL PASSAGE CALENDAR FOR NEXT MEETING. · CITY COUNCIL
  11. May 26, 2016READ AND PASSED · CITY COUNCIL
  12. Jun 7, 2016SIGNED · MAYOR

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..Title Amending Chapter 17-600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Procurement Price Preferences," by adding a preference for alternatives to expanded polystyrene, under certain terms and conditions. ..Body THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS: SECTION 1. Chapter 17-600 of The Philadelphia Code is hereby amended as follows: CHAPTER 17-600. PROCUREMENT PRICE PREFERENCES. § 17-601. Definitions. In this Section the following definitions shall apply: * * * (6) "Polystyrene Foam" shall mean blown polystyrene and expanded and extruded polystyrene foams, including Styrofoam and Thermocol. § 17-602. Price Preference for Certain Products. The Procurement Department shall, wherever the price is reasonably competitive and the quality adequate for the purpose intended, as may be determined by policy established by the Procurement Department, such as in the procurement manual, purchase the following: (1) paper and paper products containing recycled materials. (2) Alternative Fuel Vehicles or Hybrid-Electric Vehicles. (3) Alternatives to Polystyrene Foam. * * * SECTION 2. This Ordinance shall be effective January 1, 2017. ___________________________________ Explanation: Italics indicate new matter added. ..End