Aye. The ayes are 17, the nays are 0. A majority of all Members of Council having voted in the affirmative, the bill passes. Bill No. 010554 is next to be called.
An ordinance amending Section 21-105 of the Philadelphia Code entitled "Hero Awards," by increasing the amount that may be awarded under that section to family members of fire fighters, police officers, and prosecution detectives killed in the course of performing heroic deeds, all under certain terms and conditions.
This bill having been read on two different days, the question now is shall the bill pass finally? The Clerk will please call the roll.
Aye. The ayes are 17, the nays are 0. A majority of all Members of Council having voted in the affirmative, the bill passes. The next bill to be called for consideration is Bill No. 020245.
An ordinance authorizing generally the continued issuance and sale by the City of Philadelphia of the Gas Works revenue notes of the City proscribing the forms of notes and providing for their execution and payment and providing remedies upon default and providing for amendments and modifications.
This bill having been read on two different days, the question now is shall the bill pass finally? The Clerk will please call the roll.
Aye. The ayes are 17, the nays are 0. A majority of all Members of Council having voted in the affirmative, the bill passes. The next bill to be called for consideration is Bill No. 020246.
An ordinance authorizing an amendment of the Philadelphia Facilities Management Corporation agreement to extend the repayment period for temporary financing that the City may provide the Philadelphia Gas Works, under certain terms and conditions.
This bill having been read on two different days, the question now is shall the bill pass finally? The Clerk will please call the roll -I'm sorry. The Chair recognizes Councilman Cohen.
I wonder if Councilwoman Tasco would be good enough to update us a bit on the history of this bill? Could you give us a slight report on that? Why is this required?
Councilwoman Tasco, it's Bill No. 020246. We just voted on it. It's on bottom of .
What they're doing is changing the terms of the agreement for the $45 million.
Is that because the Public Utility Commission state level has not given the rate increases desired?
No, it has to do with the bond rating and Standard and Poors' requirement that we allow them to extend the payments.
And I take it by your introduction it means that the Gas Commission is supporting this action.
Aye. The ayes are 17, the nays are 0. A majority of all Members of Council having voted in the affirmative, the bill passes. Bill No. 000547.
An ordinance regulating the movement of traffic on Chestnut Street and particularly authorizing right turns to be made from Chestnut Street at certain intersections in Center City.
This bill having been read on two different days, the question now is shall the bill pass finally? The Clerk will please call the roll.
Aye. The ayes are 17, the nays are 0. A majority of all Members of Council having voted in the affirmative, the bill passes. Bill No. 020043, please.
An ordinance authorizing the paving of Britton Street and Clearview Street, under certain terms and conditions.
This bill having been read on two different days, the question now is shall the bill pass finally? The Clerk will please call the roll.