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Bill 210511

Amending Chapter 6-200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Preventative Medicine,” by adding a new section offering vouchers for rebates on City gas and water charges to citizens and property owners of Philadelphia who received vaccinations for COVID-19 in order to incentivize immunizations against the disease; all under certain terms and conditions.

Introduced May 27, 2021Committee on Public Health and Human ServicesOfficial record: City of Philadelphia via Legistar

Introduced by

Council President ClarkeCouncilmember BassCouncilmember SquillaCouncilmember ParkerCouncilmember Jones

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. “To the President Stated Meeting September 17, 2021 Council of the City of Philadelphia from the Mayor, 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. 210629, 210633, 210634, 210637, and 210638. And I am pleased to advise you that on June 28, July 1, July 15, August 26, and Septem…”

    Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, September 17, 2021 · Sep 17, 2021 · official transcript, this passage

  2. “The Committee on Public Health and Human Services, to which was referred Bill No. 210510, entitled "An ordinance amending Chapter 00:37:50 6-200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Preventative Medicine,' by adding a new section offering gift certificates to citizens and property owners of Philadelphia who received vaccinations 00:37:59 for COVID-19 in order to incentivize immunizations against the disease"; and Bill…”

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

Status timeline

  1. May 27, 2021Introduced and Referred · CITY COUNCIL
  2. Jun 8, 2021HEARING NOTICES SENT · Committee on Public Health and Human Services
  3. Jun 8, 2021HEARING HELD · Committee on Public Health and Human Services
  4. Jun 8, 2021REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED · Committee on Public Health and Human Services
  5. Jun 10, 2021SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL · CITY COUNCIL
  6. Jun 10, 2021ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
  7. Jun 10, 2021READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
  8. Jun 17, 2021READ AND PASSED · CITY COUNCIL
  9. Sep 17, 2021NO ACTION TAKEN · MAYOR

Official documents

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..Title Amending Chapter 6-200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Preventative Medicine," by adding a new section offering vouchers for rebates on City gas and water charges to citizens and property owners of Philadelphia who received vaccinations for COVID-19 in order to incentivize immunizations against the disease; all under certain terms and conditions. ..Body THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS: SECTION 1. Chapter 6-200 of The Philadelphia Code is hereby amended to add a new Section as follows: CHAPTER 6-200. PREVENTATIVE MEDICINE. * * * � 6-216. COVID-19 Vaccination Rebate Voucher Program. (1) In order to ensure the health and well being of the residents of Philadelphia during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Department of Public Health shall establish a program, in conjunction with the Department of Revenue, the Gas Works, and the Water Department to incentivize residents and property owners of Philadelphia to receive COVID-19 vaccinations. The program shall, at a minimum, include the following: (a) Vouchers in the amount of $50 redeemable for credit with the Gas Works or Water Department, provided that the City shall reimburse the Gas Works and Water Department in an amount equal to 100 percent of the vouchers redeemed; (b) Forms for residents and property owners of Philadelphia to verify residency and COVID-19 vaccination status; and (c) System for the Water Department and the Gas Works to credit the holders' respective account in the amount of the voucher. (2) No person shall receive more that one voucher under this section and the credit amount shall not exceed $50 per person. Immunizations must have occurred on or after the date of enactment of this section. (3) The total number of vouchers issued shall be capped at 100,000. The vouchers shall be issued on a first come, first served basis. SECTION 2. This Section shall sunset one year from enactment. ________________________ Explanation: Italics indicate new matter added. ..End