Legislation

City Transfers Funds Within General Fund to Support Offices and Departments for Fiscal Year 2015

Philadelphia homeowners could see a slight increase in taxes next year as City Council debates proposal to raise property tax rate by 1%. The hike would fund a $25 million boost for public schools, the largest school district in Pennsylvania.

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City Council Gives Green Light for Last-Minute Shifts Within Shaky Water Fund Budget

Philadelphia's water customers are on the hook for nearly $8 million in last-minute budget shuffles, courtesy of a City Council vote that greenlights emergency transfers within the already-strained Water Fund.

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City Officials Move Bill to Redirect $ From Grants Fund To General Fund In Budget Shuffle

This bill authorizes transfers of money from one fund to another within the city's budget for Fiscal Year 2016.

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Council Proposes Shift of Funds to General Fund for Fiscal Year 2016

City Council has approved a plan to transfer $15 million from various funds to the General Fund for Fiscal Year 2016, balancing city finances. The funds will be shifted from sources including the Department of Revenue and the Free Library of Philadelphia.

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Capital Program for Philadelphia Expanded with New Projects and Funding Sources Added

Philadelphia Homeowners Could Face Higher Water Bills Under New Council Measure A proposed bill aims to increase the city's water rate hikes to help pay for aging infrastructure repairs, impacting thousands of residents with fixed incomes or struggling to afford housing costs. Philly Small Businesses Would Pay More in Taxes Under Proposed Council Ordinance A new proposal seeks to boost Philadel

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City Expands Retirement Benefits to More Workers Including Some AFSCME Union Members in Housing Department

Low-Income Families to See Rent Hikes Under Proposed Council Bill Allowing Luxury Apartments in Neighborhoods Zoned for Affordable Housing The proposal would allow developers to build luxury apartments in neighborhoods currently zoned for affordable housing, sparking concerns over rising rents for low-income families.

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Council Transfers $25 Million to Philly Schools Amid Ongoing Budget Negotiations

Philadelphia Homeowners Could Face Increased Property Taxes Under New Bill; Residents 65 and Older Would See Stipends Eased, but Thousands More Would Pay Higher Rates.

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City Transfers Funds to Various Departments and Services for Fiscal Year 2015

Philadelphia's roads are set for a major facelift as City Council approved funding to repair crumbling streets, upgrade public property, and bolster community programs benefiting low-income families and small businesses. Over $10 million in city funds will be redirected to support these initiatives.

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City Council Amends Fiscal 2015 Capital Budget with Changes to Certain Projects and Funding

This bill amends the Fiscal 2015 Capital Budget to add and revise certain projects, amounts, and sources.

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Philadelphia Officials Revise Capital Plan Adding New Projects and Funding Sources Across City

New funding will pour into Philly schools, with $10 million earmarked for West Philly's Mastery Charter Schools, but critics say the allocation favors charter over traditional public education. A proposed tax hike on sugary drinks could raise millions for Philadelphia parks and recreation, but opponents argue it unfairly targets low-income communities.

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Finance Department Gearing Up for Major Fund Transfers Amid Tight Budget Deadline Looms

City Budget on Thin Ice as Council Approves $15 Million Mid-Year Shift, Sparking Fears of Service Cuts and Layoffs in Cash-Strapped Departments.

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City-funded projects must prioritize hiring Philadelphia residents under new law

Philadelphia's Small Business Tax Rate Would Drop 50% in Five Years Under City Council Proposal for New Microbusiness Development Initiative. This would give thousands of entrepreneurs a significant financial break, potentially creating more jobs and opportunities for low-income residents.

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Businesses Earning Tax Credits Swell to 10 Times Previous Level Under New Code Amendment

Philadelphia's Neighborhood Revitalization Tax Credits Soar as City Council Approves Expansion of Incentive Program Benefiting Local Investors and Community Developers, Triggering Widespread Investment in Underfunded Projects.

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Philadelphia Council Approves Last-Minute Budget Reallocation to Keep Key Services Running Smoothly

Last-minute budget shuffle saves Philadelphia's parks department, senior centers, and community arts programs from funding cuts; nearly $10 million redirected from other city accounts to keep essential services intact.

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Council Authorizes Increase in Municipal Pension Fund Spending for Fiscal Year 2015

Philadelphia's pension fund gets a last-minute lifeline as City Council votes to inject $3.2 million to keep retirement benefits intact, but critics warn it won't address long-term financial woes.

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City Hotels Must Sign Labor Deals With Local Unions Under New City Ordinance Requirements

Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney Signs Executive Order Requiring City Contractors to Hire More Local Workers

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City Council Authorizes Emergency Funding Transfers Within General Fund to Support Key Municipal Offices and Services

Philadelphia residents will see increased staffing at the Parks and Recreation Department, thanks to a surprise vote that funnels nearly $1 million from the General Fund into the embattled agency. The move comes as summer recreation programs are set to kick off across the city.

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Water Fund Transfers Set in Motion as Council Approves $17 Million Shift Within City Water Department

Philadelphia's Low-Income Renters Get Reprieve on Eviction Filings Amid Ongoing Housing Crisis, Council Passes Measure to Suspend Filing Fees for 6 Months. This would halt eviction filings fees for six months for low-income renters struggling to pay rent in Philadelphia.

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City Transfers Millions to Police Department Funding Amid Aviation Budget Crunch Continues

Millions in city funds meant for airport upgrades are instead being redirected to police budgets, raising concerns about priorities amid a cash-strapped aviation department's dwindling resources. The shift affects city services that rely on Aviation Fund dollars.

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Philadelphia Airport Ground Handlers Must Secure Labor Deals to Avoid Disruptions and Revenue Losses

Tens of Thousands of Philly Renters Could Be Affected by Proposed Bill Limiting Rent Increases on Vacant Properties A proposed measure would cap annual rent hikes for vacant apartments in Philadelphia at 3%, a move that could benefit renters but also deter property owners from investing in the city's housing market.

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