Legislation

City Council Gives Green Light to Long-Term Deals on Electricity, Gas, Fuel for City Facilities, Vehicles

Philadelphia's Municipal Buildings Could Save $10 Million Under New Deal, but Critics Say it Hurts Small Businesses: City Council approves 5-year contracts for utilities and fuel on behalf of the city's buildings and fleet.

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Vine Street Expansion Unveiled as City Claims 20 Feet of Public Roadway in North Philly

This bill officially declares a section of Vine Street in North Philadelphia to be part of the public right-of-way, making it open to traffic.

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City Unveils Ambitious Revitalization Plan for North 18th Street Corridor with Mixed-Use Developments and Public Spaces.

Residents along North 18th Street are set for a major transformation as a proposed development plan brings new shops, homes, and community spaces to the area; neighborhood leaders say it's long overdue but still raise concerns about gentrification.

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City Council Approves Leases for North Broad Street Space From Charitable Trust Through 2033

Philadelphia Homeowners Could Face Steep Fines for Leaking Faucets Under Proposed Council Measure Proposed changes to the city's plumbing code could slap homeowners with fines of up to $1,000 if their leaky faucets waste more than a certain amount of water per day.

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City Seeks New Storage Space on JFK Blvd as Public Property Commissioner Signs Sublease Pact

Philadelphia Homeowners Face Higher Tax Bills Under New Legislation as Council Approves Proposed Property Tax Increase of $70 per Average City Household. This bill raises property tax revenues by increasing the millage rate on commercial and industrial properties to fund city services and infrastructure improvements.

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City Taps Sublease Deal for Broad Street Building Space Amid Ongoing Government Operations Needs

Philadelphia homeowners may see their property taxes increase as city council considers a measure that would allow for additional assessments on newly constructed homes and apartments in the city's hottest neighborhoods. Under the proposal, thousands of residents could face bigger tax bills each year.

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City Leases Space in Downtown Building at 1500 JFK for Storage Use

Philadelphia residents could see a new "storage village" pop up near City Hall, with a proposed city plan to lease 20,000 square feet in a downtown building for storing city equipment and supplies.

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Philadelphia to Impose Two-Hour Parking Limit in Several City Neighborhoods

This bill establishes two-hour parking regulations in various locations throughout Philadelphia, including specific streets and intersections.

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City Acquires City Land from Redevelopment Authority for Various Properties

This bill allows the City of Philadelphia to acquire land from the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for various properties across the city.

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City Council Tweaks Capital Budget Plan with Late-Year Fiscal Adjustments to Keep Project Funds on Track

Philadelphia Homeowners Face Higher Stormwater Fees Under New Tax Proposal Targeting Properties in Flood-Prone Areas Homeowners with properties located in areas prone to flooding will see a significant increase in their annual stormwater fees under the proposed tax hike.

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City Council Revamps $1.3 Billion Capital Budget Allocation Amid Funding Adjustments Downtown

Council Advances Plan to Boost Minimum Wage in Philly: Workers Would Earn Up to $15 per Hour Within Two Years, Affecting Tens of Thousands of City Employees and Contractors

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Finance Director Authorized to Transfer Funds Between City Funds for Fiscal Year 2024

Millions in city funds are set to be shuffled into new budget accounts, a move that could affect programs serving low-income families and small businesses across Philadelphia.

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City Council OKs Emergency Budget Shifts as FY23 Shortfalls Loom Large Across Multiple Departments

Philadelphia's 911 Call Takers Set to Get a Pay Raise, But Some Fear New Minimum Wage Could Spark Resignations Amid Staff Shortages. The council bill aims to boost starting wages for EMTs and call takers by $2 an hour, but critics warn it may drive away some of the city's already scarce emergency responders.

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Philadelphia City Plan Undergoes Major Revision with Removal of Carlton Street and Utility Lines Near Twentieth Street

A beloved street is set to disappear from Philadelphia's City Plan, replaced by public green space: Carlton Street would be erased in a plan that also relocates power lines near bustling Twentieth Street.

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Zoning Changes Approved for Bustling Center City Neighborhood Bound by Callowhill, 18th, Vine and 20th Streets

This bill amends Philadelphia's Zoning Maps and Code to change zoning designations for certain areas around Callowhill Street, 18th Street, Vine Street, and 20th Street, including limiting building heights in this area.

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Council Proposes Indemnifying Community Groups from Financial Risks in Zoning Debates

Philadelphia residents who band together to protest developments or advocate for neighborhood preservation may soon be shielded from costly lawsuits if a City Council proposal becomes law. Council Seeks to Limit Police Union's Right to Sue the City Over Officer Discipline A new measure aims to restrict the Philadelphia Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) union's ability to sue the city in cases wher

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Philadelphia City Council Votes to Give Parking Authority New Lease on Life Through 2087

Parking Fines Could Soon Be a Thing of the Past for Low-Income Drivers Under Proposed Council Plan. Low-income Philadelphians would no longer have to pay parking fines as part of a proposed council resolution aimed at easing financial burdens on struggling residents.

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Temple University Embarks on Major Expansion Plans Near Broad Street in North Philadelphia

This bill amends Temple University's Master Plan for a specific area around Broad Street and Montgomery Avenue to accommodate new buildings for Klein College of Media and Communications and Center for the Performing and Cinematic Arts.

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City to Ink Deal for New Version of Philadelphia Code in Print and Digital Formats

Philadelphia Residents Face Higher Parking Fees under Proposed Rate Hike The proposed increase would see metered parking rates rise by up to 75 cents in some areas, generating an estimated $4 million annually for the city's general fund.

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Philadelphia Updates Plumbing Code to Match National Standards and Boost Public Safety Measures

This bill updates Philadelphia's plumbing code to align with national standards and improve safety.

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