Official:Establishing a new Chapter 17-2300 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Community Benefits Agreements,” and requiring Community Benefits Agreements for certain High Impact Projects or Development Projects that receive City Support or Financial Assistance; all under certain terms and conditions.
Sponsor: Council President Clarke
Introduced: June 13, 2019
Vetoed: December 12, 2019
: Committee on Rules
Status: Vetoed
This bill requires developers of large projects to negotiate 'Community Benefits Agreements' with local community groups, ensuring that developments benefit the surrounding neighborhoods.
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