Official:Amending Title 15 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Parks and Recreation," by adding a new Chapter requiring an Impact Statement, Cost Estimate and Escrow for Repairs, before the issuance of any permit or license to use certain parks or recreation facilities, under certain terms and conditions.
Sponsor: Council President Clarke
Introduced: May 16, 2013
: Committee on Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs
Status: Signed into Law, step 4 of 4
This bill requires groups using certain city parks or recreation facilities to submit an impact statement, cost estimate, and escrow for repairs before being issued a permit or license.
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