Legislation

Philly Officials Get Email, Cloud, Software Licenses Through New City Agreement

Small Business Owners Fear New Parking Fines Will Crush Local Economies as Council Proposes Stiffer Penalties for Violations. The proposed legislation would increase fines for expired meters and parking infractions to $200 per day.

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City Council Approves Contract to Modernize Cargo Handling at Philadelphia International Airport

The City Council authorized a contract with Kale Info Solutions to create and operate an Airport Cargo Community System at Philadelphia International Airport.

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New rules for city contracts and projects outlined in amended Economic Opportunity Plans.

Small business owners and contractors would have more access to city contract information under new proposals, which aim to simplify the process of tracking taxpayer dollars spent on big-ticket deals like the $500 million stadium renovation project downtown.

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Philadelphia Requires City Contractors to Meet New Math Formula for Minority Business Deals

Low-Income Philly Tenants May See Rent Reductions Under Proposed Bill to Cap Annual Lease Hikes at 3 Percent

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Council proposed increased local business preference in city contracts from 5% to 10%.

Local businesses will now get a bigger break in city contracting, with 5% preference bumping up to 10% in new bidding rules that took effect immediately. City contractors must give more weight to local bids when submitting prices for contracts.

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Donors with Deep Pockets Barred from Securing Non-Bid Contracts and City Financial Help

Campaign donors may find their generosity doesn't buy them favors under a new proposal that would prohibit big donors from getting lucrative city deals without open bidding; the change aims to root out undue influence on city business decisions.

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Philadelphia Gives First Preference to Local Businesses in City Contracts and Procurement Processes Daily

Philadelphia will now give preference in city contracts to businesses owned and operated by residents, with requirements including majority ownership by city residents. Local businesses may soon receive priority when the city awards construction, goods, or service contracts.

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