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Bill 220243

Amending Chapter 10-700 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Refuse and Littering,” by adding new definition for third party administrators, and revising Section 10-718 to sanction third party administrators as enforcers of illegal dumping violations, all under certain terms and conditions.

Introduced Mar 17, 2022Committee on Streets and ServicesOfficial record: City of Philadelphia via Legistar

Introduced by

Councilmember Oh

How members voted

  1. Vote on Jun 16, 2022 · CITY COUNCIL

    Aye (17)

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

From the floor

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

  1. “…llect fees for costs incurred in reviewing plans for and constructing ADA-compliant sidewalks"; and Bill No. 220243, entitled "An ordinance amending Chapter 10-700 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Refuse and Littering,' by adding new definition for third party administrators, and revising Section 10-718 to sanction third party administrators as enforcers of illegal dumping violations"; and Bill No. 220245, entitle…”

    Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, June 16, 2022 · Jun 16, 2022 · official transcript, this passage

  2. “…llect fees for costs incurred in reviewing plans for and constructing ADA-compliant sidewalks"; and Bill No. 220243, entitled "An ordinance amending Chapter 10-700 of The f04d7460-4c8b-43fc-990b-a8dd935f7af9 Code, entitled 'Refuse and Littering,' by adding new definition for third party administrators, and revising Section 10-718 to sanction third party administrators as enforcers of illegal dumping violations"; and …”

    Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, June 9, 2022 · Jun 9, 2022 · official transcript, this passage

Status timeline

  1. Mar 17, 2022
    Introduced and Referred · CITY COUNCIL

    This Bill was Introduced and Referred.to the Committee on Streets and Services

  2. Jun 7, 2022
    HEARING NOTICES SENT · Committee on Streets and Services

    This Bill was HEARING NOTICES SENT.

  3. Jun 7, 2022
    HEARING HELD · Committee on Streets and Services

    This Bill was HEARING HELD.

  4. Jun 7, 2022
    REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED · Committee on Streets and Services

    This Bill was REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED.

  5. Jun 9, 2022
    SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL · CITY COUNCIL

    This Bill was SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL.

  6. Jun 9, 2022
    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.

  7. Jun 9, 2022
    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 16, 2022
    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:

  9. Sep 13, 2022
    SIGNED · MAYOR

    This Bill was SIGNED.

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..Title Amending Chapter 10-700 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Refuse and Littering," by adding new definition for third party administrators, and revising Section 10-718 to sanction third party administrators as enforcers of illegal dumping violations, all under certain terms and conditions. ..Body THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS: SECTION 1. Chapter 10-700 of The Philadelphia Code is amended to read as follows: CHAPTER 10-700. REFUSE AND LITTERING. � 10-701. Definitions. In this Chapter the following definitions apply: * * * (18) Third Party Administrator. Any public or private entity contracted by the Streets Department to enforce the provisions of this Chapter. * * * � 10-718. Enforcement. (1) For the purposes of enforcing the provisions of this Chapter, notice of violation under Section 1-112 shall be issued by police officers, authorized inspectors within the Department or the Department of Licenses and Inspections, authorized third-party administrators, or any other person authorized to enforce ordinances; provided that, for purposes of subsection 1-112 (3), the required amount to be remitted shall be fifty dollars ($50), except as follows: (a) For violations of Section 10-711 (Handbills on Vehicles), Section 10-723 (Handbills on Sidewalks, Streets and Private Property), Section 10-723.1 (Removing Handbills), or Section 10-723.2 (Distribution of Handbills): one hundred dollars ($100); (b) For violations of Section 10-702 (Litter in Public Places), subsection 10-703(2) (Placing Household Refuse in a Public Receptacle), or Section 10-722 (Use of Dumpsters): one hundred fifty dollars ($150); and (c) For violations of Section 10-710: no stipulated payment shall be allowed. (2) The Department may by regulation provide for stipulated amounts other than those provided in subsections (1)(a) and (b). (3) Whenever a police officer has probable cause to believe a vehicle was or is being used to violate subsection 10-710(2), the officer may seize the vehicle. (4) Whenever a third party administrator has probable cause to believe a vehicle was or is being used to violate subsection 10-710(2), the administrator may boot and/or tow the vehicle. * * * SECTION 2. This Ordinance shall be effective immediately. ___________________________________ Explanation: [Brackets] indicate matter deleted. Italics indicate new matter added. ..End