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Bill 210388

Amending Chapter 9-1000 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Trades,” to modify licensing and conduct requirements applicable to contractors; all under certain terms and conditions.

Introduced Apr 29, 2021Committee on Licenses and InspectionsOfficial record: City of Philadelphia via Legistar

Introduced by

Councilmember HenonCouncilmember Henon

How members voted

  1. Vote on Jun 17, 2021 · CITY COUNCIL

    Aye (17)

    Councilmember DombCouncilmember GreenCouncilmember GymCouncilmember OhCouncilmember SquillaCouncilmember JohnsonCouncilmember JonesCouncil President ClarkeCouncilmember HenonCouncilmember Quiñones SánchezCouncilmember BassCouncilmember ParkerCouncilmember O'NeillCouncilmember BrooksCouncilmember GauthierCouncilmember Gilmore RichardsonCouncilmember Thomas

From the floor

Passages in the official transcripts that cite this file number. Every quote links to its exact place in the record.

  1. “…s,' 01:23:51 Stated Meeting June 17, 2021 definitions of covered establishments and personnel"; and Bill No. 210388, entitled "An ordinance amending Chapter 9-1000 of The 01:23:59 Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Trades,' to modify licensing and conduct requirements applicable to contractors"; and Bill No. 210389, entitled "An ordinance amending Title 4 of The 01:24:10 Philadelphia Code, entitled 'The Philadelphia Buildi…”

    Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, June 17, 2021 · Jun 17, 2021 · official transcript, this passage

  2. “…ram in which the City may perform certain urgent repairs and bill the 00:33:54 property owner"; and Bill No. 210388, entitled "An ordinance amending Chapter 9-1000 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Trades,' to modify licensing and conduct requirements 00:34:06 Stated Meeting June 10, 2021 contractors"; and Bill No. 210389, entitled "An ordinance amending Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'The 00:34:21 Phil…”

    Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, June 10, 2021 · Jun 10, 2021 · official transcript, this passage

Status timeline

  1. Apr 29, 2021
    Introduced and Referred · CITY COUNCIL

    This Bill was Introduced and Referred.to the Committee on Licenses and Inspections

  2. Jun 9, 2021
    HEARING NOTICES SENT · Committee on Licenses and Inspections

    This Bill was HEARING NOTICES SENT.

  3. Jun 9, 2021
    HEARING HELD · Committee on Licenses and Inspections

    This Bill was HEARING HELD.

  4. Jun 9, 2021
    AMENDED · Committee on Licenses and Inspections

    This Bill was AMENDED.

  5. Jun 9, 2021
    REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED · Committee on Licenses and Inspections

    This Bill was REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED.

  6. Jun 10, 2021
    SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL · CITY COUNCIL

    This Bill was SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL.

  7. Jun 10, 2021
    ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL

    This Bill was ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR.

  8. Jun 10, 2021
    READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL

    This Bill was READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR.

  9. Jun 17, 2021
    READ AND PASSED · CITY COUNCIL

    Recorded result: Pass

    A motion was made that this Bill be READ AND PASSED. The motion carried by the following vote:

  10. Jul 15, 2021
    SIGNED · MAYOR

    This Bill was SIGNED.

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..Title Amending Chapter 9-1000 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Trades," to modify licensing and conduct requirements applicable to contractors; all under certain terms and conditions. ..Body THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS: SECTION 1. Chapter 9-1000 of the Philadelphia Code is hereby amended to read as follows: CHAPTER 9-1000. TRADES * * * � 9-1004. Contractors. * * * (4) Application Requirements. Applications and renewals for a Contractor's license shall be made on forms to be supplied by the Department. No license or renewal shall be issued until the applicant: * * * (d) complies with any additional requirements imposed by the Department by regulation; [and] (e) affirms that no individual subject to an active trade license suspension or revocation holds an ownership interest in or is knowingly employed by the applicant; and [(e)] (f) certifies the following statements: * * * (6) Required Conduct. * * * (i) Contractors shall cooperate in any audit or investigation by the Department, or other city or law enforcement agency, into the activities at any job site at which the contractor has performed work, and shall provide prompt, accurate and complete responses to inquiries by the Department and other appropriate agencies. * * * (7) Prohibited Conduct. * * * (h) No Contractor shall employ an individual that is subject to an active suspension or revocation of a trade license or that was the partial or whole owner of an entity subject to an active suspension or revocation of a trade license at the time that the suspension or revocation was effectuated. * * * (9) License Suspension and Revocation; Other Remedies. (a) The Department may suspend or revoke any license granted under this Section for any of the following reasons, after an administrative hearing conducted after notice of the proposed suspension or revocation has been sent to the licensee: * * * (.9) removal or destruction of a stop work order posting, (.10) willful violation of a stop work order; [(.10)] (.11) conviction of a crime of fraud or dishonesty in connection with the licensed activity[.]; (.12) fraud or deceit in responding to a Department audit or investigation; (.13) violating the Philadelphia Code in a manner that creates a significant dangerous condition or significant risk to public safety. * * * SECTION 2. This Ordinance shall be effective immediately. ___________________________________ Explanation: [Brackets] indicate matter deleted. Italics indicate new matter added. ..End 1