Official:Authorizing the Bond Committee to sell bonds at public or private negotiated sale, to provide funds toward various capital municipal purposes; providing for appropriations to the Sinking Fund Commission for the payment of such bonds; authorizing agreements to provide credit or payment or liquidity sources for the bonds in connection with issuance of the bonds, and certain other actions; providing for obtaining the consent of the electors to increasing the indebtedness of the City; and fixing a day and providing for arrangements for holding the election for obtaining such consent.
Sponsor: Council President Clarke
Introduced: May 21, 2015
Signed: June 18, 2015
: Committee on Finance
Status: Signed into Law, step 4 of 4
This bill allows the city to borrow up to $155 million for various capital projects and expenditures through the sale of general obligation bonds. The borrowing must be approved by the electors at a public election.
Add your view and see how other readers lean. One vote per person.
to cast your vote
Long-Term City Budget Plan 2027-2032
260201 · Signed Into Law · 2026
Philly Gas Utility Debt Financing Plan
260112 · Signed Into Law · 2026
Philly Gas Company Funding and Future Plans Approval
251018 · Signed Into Law · 2025
Philly Energy Efficiency Upgrade Plan Approval
250981 · Signed Into Law · 2025
Selling Water and Sewer Bond Debt to Raise Funds
250567 · Signed Into Law · 2025
City Council Approves Pact Allowing PAID to Offer Economic Aid and Secure Funding for Local Businesses Growth
150508 · Signed Into Law · 2015
Temple University District Established for Sidewalk Vendors with Limited Spots and Boundaries
150498 · Signed Into Law · 2015
Council proposed making Melon Street one-way from Thirteenth Street to Park Avenue westbound.
150497 · Lapsed · 2015
Every City Council bill since 2000, summarized in plain English.