Official:Approving the plan, estimated costs and proposed method of assessment and charges of the Center City District for and concerning business improvements and administrative services to the central business district of the City of Philadelphia for 2018-2022; amending an Ordinance (Bill No. 1069, approved November 2, 1990, as amended by Bill No. 960631, approved November 25, 1996, and as further amended by Bill No. 120800, approved December 21, 2012) adopted pursuant to the "Municipality Authorities Act of 1945," P.L. 382, as amended, in order to add to the central business district area to be served by the Center City District the surface area of property more commonly known as the Viaduct Rail Park; and approving estimated costs for debt service through 2045; all under certain terms and conditions.
Sponsor: Council President Clarke
Introduced: October 26, 2017
Signed: December 14, 2017
: Committee on Rules
Status: Signed into Law, step 4 of 4
This bill approves a 5-year plan for the Center City District to provide business improvements and administrative services to the central business district of Philadelphia from 2018-2022, including adding the Viaduct Rail Park to the area served. It also estimates costs for debt service through 2045. The plan was developed in accordance with the Municipality Authorities Act of 1945.
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