Legislation

City Purchases Key Piece of Property on Island Avenue Amid Plans for Redevelopment

Philadelphia Homeowners Face Higher Taxes Under Proposed New Tax Abatement Program. Council members are debating whether to offer tax breaks to developers in exchange for affordable housing units, affecting thousands of property owners across the city.

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City Council Moves to Clarify Airport Fees as Mayor's Office Reassesses Passenger Charge Regulations

Philadelphia City Council has clarified roles and responsibilities for the Department of Aviation, eliminating outdated provisions related to passenger charges. The changes are part of a larger effort by the Mayor's Office to reassess airport fee regulations.

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City Sells Roosevelt Boulevard Property to Biagio DeSimone for $2.3 Million

This bill authorizes the City of Philadelphia to sell a property at 11295 Roosevelt Boulevard to Biagio DeSimone for $2.3 million, with net proceeds going into the Aviation Fund.

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Philadelphia City Council Gives Green Light To Funding Shifts Within Aviation Department Budget

Aviation Jobs on the Line: Philadelphia City Council Votes to Reallocate $1.2 Million in Airport Funds, Impacting Maintenance and Operations Crews.

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City Authorizes Emergency Transfer of Funds to Fuel Aviation Fleet Management Operations

Philadelphia's aviation fleet is facing a cash crunch, prompting City Hall to shift nearly $180,000 from one account to another to keep air traffic control and maintenance humming smoothly.

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City Shifts Nearly One Million Dollars in Aviation Fund Appropriations at Mayor's Discretion

Philadelphia Council Votes to Expand Recycling Program to Large Commercial Buildings by 2025, Boosting City's Environmental Goals. The new law requires facilities over 10,000 sq ft to recycle or pay a $100 monthly fee for every 1,000 sq ft not in compliance.

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Finance Director Gets Green Light to Move Millions within Aviation Fund for FY06 Expenses

Millions meant for Philly airport projects will be shuffled around instead, after city council approved a plan allowing Finance Director Michael Resnick to move nearly $1.6 million within the Aviation Fund's budget. Air travelers and local businesses may soon feel the pinch of delayed or scaled-back developments.

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City Seeks to Buy Properties in Tinicum, Make Way for Air Traffic Routes Expansion

Philadelphia Proposes Tax on Million-Dollar Plus Homes to Fund Affordable Housing Initiatives Homeowners with properties valued at $1 million or more would pay a new tax rate of 3% under the proposed legislation, generating millions in revenue for affordable housing programs.

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