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Bill 000673

Amending Title 12 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Traffic Code," to provide for the towing of vehicles illegally parked on sidewalks, under certain terms and conditions.

Introduced Nov 2, 2000Committee on Streets and ServicesOfficial record: City of Philadelphia via Legistar

Introduced by

Councilmember KenneyCouncilmember DiCicco

From the floor

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  1. “… having voted in the affirmative, this bill passes. The next bill being called for consideration is Bill No. 000673.”

    Council President Verna · Stated Meeting, December 14, 2000 · Dec 14, 2000 · official transcript, this passage

  2. “…ods by which the City may pay contractors the City hires to pave or repave allies or driveways. And Bill No. 000673 entitled an ordinance amending Title 12 of the Philadelphia Code, entitled "Traffic Code," to provide for the towing of vehicles illegally parked on sidewalks, under certain terms and conditions. And Bill No. 000681, an ordinance authorizing McCormick and Schmick Seafood Restaurant, a tenant on the prop…”

    The Clerk · Stated Meeting, December 7, 2000 · Dec 7, 2000 · official transcript, this passage

  3. “And Bill No. 000673, an ordinance amending Title 12 of the Philadelphia Code, entitled "Traffic Code," to provide for the towing of vehicles illegally parked on sidewalks, under certain terms and conditions.”

    The Clerk · Stated Meeting, December 7, 2000 · Dec 7, 2000 · official transcript, this passage

Status timeline

  1. Nov 2, 2000
    Introduced · CITY COUNCIL

    Recorded result: Pass

    A motion was made by Councilmember Kenney that this matter be Introduced. The motion carried unanimously.

  2. Nov 2, 2000
    Referred · CITY COUNCIL
  3. Dec 4, 2000
    REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED · Committee on Streets and Services
  4. Dec 4, 2000
    HEARING NOTICES SENT · Committee on Streets and Services
  5. Dec 7, 2000
    ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
  6. Dec 7, 2000
    SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL · CITY COUNCIL

    Recorded result: Pass

    A motion was made by Councilmember DiCicco that this matter be SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL. The motion carried unanimously.

  7. Dec 7, 2000
    ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
  8. Dec 14, 2000
    READ · CITY COUNCIL
  9. Dec 14, 2000
    PASSED · CITY COUNCIL

    Recorded result: Pass

    A motion was made that this matter be PASSED. The motion carried by the following vote:

  10. Jan 23, 2001
    SIGNED · MAYOR

Official documents

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..Title Amending Title 12 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Traffic Code," to provide for the towing of vehicles illegally parked on sidewalks, under certain terms and conditions. ..Body THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS: SECTION 1. Title 12 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Traffic Code," is amended to read as follows: TITLE 12. TRAFFIC CODE * * * CHAPTER 12-2400. TOWING AND IMMOBILIZING OF PARKED OR ABANDONED VEHICLES * * * §12-2405. Removal or Immobilization of Parked Vehicles; Notice. (1) Any vehicle may be removed, by means of towing to the nearest Official Towing Station or immobilized for up to seventy-two (72) hours by means of applying a boot and then towed to the nearest Official Towing Station if not reclaimed, by or under the direction of a member of the Department, or its designated agent whenever any vehicle is: * * * (h) parked on a sidewalk in violation of Section 12-913(1)(a)(ii). ___________________________________ Explanation: Italics indicate new matter added. ..End