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Bill 160248

Amending Section 19-1806 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Authorization of Realty Use and Occupancy Tax," by adding an exclusion from the tax for certain new businesses, all under certain terms and conditions.

Introduced Mar 31, 2016Committee on FinanceOfficial record: City of Philadelphia via Legistar

Introduced by

Councilmember HenonCouncilmember HenonCouncilmember O'NeillCouncilmember O'Neill

From the floor

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  1. “The ayes have it. Bill No. 160248 is placed on the Suspension Calendar. Mr. Decker, 180008.”

    Council President Clarke · Stated Meeting, November 15, 2018 · Nov 15, 2018 · official transcript, this passage

  2. “Good morning, President Clarke and Members of the Council. Thank you very much for this opportunity to speak to you. I am speaking in favor and support of Resolution 160248 introduced by Councilmembers Henon and O'Neill. I'm the President of the Free Loan Association for Germantown. And I Stated Meeting April 5, 2018 work in conjunction with Germantown United, CDC and other organizations within the communities of the…”

    Mr. Winslow · Stated Meeting, April 5, 2018 · Apr 5, 2018 · official transcript, this passage

  3. “Good morning, Councilman Clarke. Good morning, Councilpeople, here this morning. I'm finding out that this bill is being held, Bill No. 160248. As I constantly read Stated Meeting March 15, 2018 over everything in reference to this exclusion of use and occupancy tax, I caution you in reference to the organizations in this city that have property in the City that don't get a break from any taxes in this city, that tax…”

    Ms. Bilal · Stated Meeting, March 15, 2018 · Mar 15, 2018 · official transcript, this passage

  4. “Good morning, Council President, and good morning, Councilpeople. I'm Rochelle Bilal, Different Kind of Democrat. I am voting no for Bill 160248 in reference to excluding new businesses from occupancy tax. We have an organization in this city that is on Girard Avenue. Not only did you increase our taxes from $1,500 to almost $8,000, we pay about $168 occupancy tax every single month, and we've been here since 1972. Y…”

    Ms. Bilal · Stated Meeting, March 1, 2018 · Mar 1, 2018 · official transcript, this passage

  5. “The Committee on Finance, to which was referred Bill No. 160248, entitled "An ordinance amending Section 19-1806 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Authorization of Realty Use and Occupancy Tax,' by adding an exclusion from the tax for certain new businesses, all under certain terms and conditions," respectfully reports it has considered and amended the same and returns the attached bill to Council with a favorable…”

    Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, May 19, 2016 · May 19, 2016 · official transcript, this passage

  6. “Thank Stated Meeting May 19, 2016 you, Mr. President. I move that the rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading this day of Bill No. 160248. (Duly seconded.)”

    Councilwoman Blackwell · Stated Meeting, May 19, 2016 · May 19, 2016 · official transcript, this passage

Status timeline

  1. Mar 31, 2016Introduced and Referred · CITY COUNCIL
  2. May 16, 2016HEARING NOTICES SENT · Committee on Finance
  3. May 16, 2016HEARING HELD · Committee on Finance
  4. May 16, 2016AMENDED · Committee on Finance
  5. May 16, 2016REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED · Committee on Finance
  6. May 19, 2016ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
  7. May 19, 2016SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL · CITY COUNCIL
  8. May 19, 2016READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
  9. Nov 15, 2018ORDER THE BILL PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SUSPENSION CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL

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..Title Amending Section 19-1806 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Authorization of Realty Use and Occupancy Tax," by adding an exclusion from the tax for certain new businesses, all under certain terms and conditions. ..Body THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS: SECTION 1. Section 19-1806 of The Philadelphia Code is hereby amended to read as follows: § 19-1806. Authorization of Realty Use and Occupancy Tax. (1) Definitions. In this Section the following definitions shall apply: * * * (h) Commercial Food Manufacturing. A business (i) that manufactures food, with no more than incidental retail sales, and (ii) that is engaged specifically in (a) sugar and confectionery product manufacturing (North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code 3113), (b) fruit and vegetable preserving and specialty food manufacturing (NAICS Code 3114), (c) bakeries and tortilla manufacturing (NAICS Code 3118), or (d) other food manufacturing (NAICS Code 3119). * * * (3) Exclusions. * * * (d) This authorization shall not include the authority to levy a tax on the use or occupancy of manufacturing facilities (including any related office or storage space at the facility, used or occupied by a business) (i) where the facilities are either newly constructed or were unoccupied for at least the prior year, (ii) where the use or occupancy is for Commercial Food Manufacturing and (iii) where the use and occupancy began after July 1, 2016, for a period of ten years from the start of such operation. In the event a court of competent jurisdiction rules in a decision from which no further appeal lies that this subsection is invalid, this subsection shall be void. * * * SECTION 2. This Ordinance shall become effective July 1, 2016. ___________________________________ Explanation: Italics indicate new matter added. ..End