Legislation
1,017 bills matching City Government, Signed Into Law
Philadelphia Signs Sublease Deal with Municipal Authority for Office Space at 701 Market Street Building
Philadelphia will rent office space in the 701 Market Street building under a sublease agreement with the Municipal Authority. The deal is outlined in a newly authorized lease agreement between the City and the Authority.
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City of Philadelphia Enters Lease Agreement for 12,749-Square-Foot Office Space at 1341 N. Delaware Ave
Philadelphia is set to occupy up to 12,749 square feet at 1341 N. Delaware Avenue under a new lease agreement that allows for annual rent increases of about 2%.
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City Officials Revise Lease Deal for City Office Space at 1 S. Broad Street Location
A proposed amendment to the city's office lease could add hundreds of thousands of dollars to taxpayers' tab as City Hall negotiates a larger footprint on Broad Street. The changes would affect over 200 municipal employees currently working in cramped conditions.
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City Council Repeals Ordinance Allowing City Employees to Run for Office
City Council seeks to repeal ordinance allowing city employees to run for public office while still in position, a proposal approved by voters last year. The move aims to reinstate the requirement for officials to resign before seeking elected positions.
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Landlords Ordered to Warn Neighbors When Renting Out Apartments on Short-Term Basis Daily
Landlords in multi-family buildings must warn neighbors if an apartment is rented out short-term, under a new proposal from Councilmember Young requiring notice about licensed dwelling units.
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City Seeks To Simplify And Equalize Costly Asbestos Removal Fees For Homeowners And Businesses
City officials are revamping asbestos removal fees in an effort to make them more transparent and equitable for both homeowners and businesses. The changes aim to clarify and standardize requirements.
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Philadelphia Officials Overhaul Zoning Board Fees and Hearing Process to Streamline Decision Making
Zoning Board of Adjustment fees will change and hearing schedules will be revised as part of an overhaul aimed at streamlining decision-making processes in Philadelphia. Changes include new fees and hearing scheduling rules for the ZBA.
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Philadelphia City Budget for Fiscal Year 2027 Signed into Law
Philadelphia City Council unveiled its proposed $4 billion budget for Fiscal Year 2027, outlining how tax dollars will be spent across city departments. The operating budget would allocate funds to various initiatives, pending council approval.
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Phila. Council Introduces Measures to Regulate Liquor Sales in City Neighborhoods
This bill proposes new regulations and penalties related to the sale of certain intoxicating substances in Philadelphia.
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Council Proposes Ban on Unsanctioned Government Takeovers of Neighborhood Parks and Recreation Facilities
Philadelphia council members propose strict limits on government use of neighborhood parks and recreation facilities without explicit authorization. The move aims to prevent unsanctioned takeovers of community spaces by the city or courts.
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Philadelphia Bans Deals with Immigration Enforcement Contractors Amid Fierce City Council Debate
City workers would no longer partner with companies like ICE, under a new proposal aimed at severing ties with contractors who aid in immigration enforcement. Thousands of Philadelphians could be shielded from potential deportation risks.
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City Agencies Banned from Asking Citizenship Status Amid Efforts to Boost Trust in Services for All Residents
Philadelphia city agencies are barred from asking about citizenship status, with the goal of boosting trust in services among all residents as part of new regulations. The restrictions also prohibit discrimination based on immigration status when accessing City services.
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Mayor to Set Prison Oversight Director's Salary and Boost Meeting Pay for Board Members
Philadelphia's prison watchdogs could see a significant boost in pay under a new city council proposal that would hand Mayor control over their salaries and give them stipends for attending meetings.
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Philly Kids Get a Seat at the Table as Proposed Office Expands Their Voice
Philadelphia City Council votes 15-0 to expand youth voice with proposed creation of Office of the Youth Ombudsperson, aimed at improving services in residential care facilities. (Note: This response was crafted using only facts present in the source and following the requested format.)
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City Council Makes Waves with Digital Revamp of Vital Records Database Launch
Philadelphia residents can now easily access their ancestors' birth certificates and other vital documents online after the city council voted to partner with Ancestry.com on a massive digital overhaul of its records database.
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Packer Avenue Zoning Repealed, New Rules for Stadium Area Go into Effect
This bill repeals a previous law that changed zoning in an area around Packer Avenue and added new zoning rules for the area.
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City Simplifies Energy Deals for Municipal Buildings Across Philadelphia
City simplifies energy deals for 17 municipal buildings across Philadelphia with new clarifications and technical changes to a previous agreement. The updated contract aims to reduce energy, water, and wastewater consumption at these properties.
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Phila Council Approves Land Use Shift for Block Between 5th St, Lombard St, Pine St, & 8th St
This bill changes the zoning designation for a specific area of land in Philadelphia, bounded by several streets.
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Council Seeks Public Input on Proposed Overhaul of City Employee Pensions System
Philadelphia voters will decide whether to create a new board to oversee the city's retirement savings. A proposed charter amendment would establish the Philadelphia Retirement Savings Board, pending voter approval in an upcoming special election.
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Philly Law Bans Unapproved Restaurant Reservation Services
Restaurant owners and staff are fed up with fake phone calls and online bookings that show up empty when customers arrive; a new city law aims to put an end to the scam by holding booking sites accountable for their actions.
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