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Council seeks voter approval of water and sewage rate changes before City Council action

Official:Providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter regarding City Council approval of rates and charges fixed by the Water Department for supplying water and sewage disposal services, as approved by Resolution of the City Council; fixing the date of a special election for such purpose; prescribing the form of ballot questions to be voted on; and authorizing the appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special election.

Sponsor: Councilmember O'Neill

Introduced: April 28, 2005

: Committee on Law and Government

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No one voted on this bill

This bill was introduced in the 2004–2007 Council term and when that term ran out. The public record shows no committee vote and no floor vote at any stage, so no member of Council ever went on record for or against it.

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Plain-Language Summary

This bill asks voters if they want City Council to approve rate changes for water and sewage services before they happen.

What This Bill Does

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Submits an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to the qualified electors, requiring City Council approval of rates and charges fixed by the Water Department for supplying water and sewage disposal services.
Fixes the date of a special election for this purpose as November 8, 2005.
Authorizes the appropriate officers to publish notice and make arrangements for the special election.
Requires the submission of the amendment for approval or disapproval by the qualified electors at the special election.