Bill 020577
Amending Chapter 19-1300 of The Philadelphia Code , entitled "Real Estate Taxes," by adding a new Section 19-1306 providing for a cap on tax increases, under certain terms and conditions.
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“…579 represents the soundest of the three proposed approaches. I am today signing that bill. Because Bill No. 020577 would not be effective without additional legislation from the General Assembly, I can allow that bill to go into law and request that it be considered by the Tax Commission, recently approved by City voters. If appropriate, at a later date, the City can support State legislation that would make it effe…”
The Clerk · Stated Meeting, December 5, 2002 · Dec 5, 2002 · official transcript, this passage
“…l having voted in the affirmative, the bill passes. The next bill being called for consideration is Bill No. 020577 on .”
Council President Verna · Stated Meeting, November 21, 2002 · Nov 21, 2002 · official transcript, this passage
“And Bill No. 020577, entitled an ordinance revising parking regulations on a portion of Juniper Street.”
The Clerk · Stated Meeting, October 17, 2002 · Oct 17, 2002 · official transcript, this passage
“And Bill No. 020577, an ordinance amending Chapter 19-1300 of the Philadelphia Code entitled "Real Estate Taxes," by adding a new section 19-1306 providing for a cap on tax increases, under certain terms and conditions.”
The Clerk · Stated Meeting, October 10, 2002 · Oct 10, 2002 · official transcript, this passage
“…e than a specific percentage as a result of the increase in the assessed value of the property; And Bill No. 020577, entitled an ordinance amending Chapter 19-1300 of the Philadelphia Code entitled "Real Estate Taxes," adding a new Section 19-1306 providing for a cap on tax increases, under certain terms and conditions; Respectfully reports it has considered the same and returns the attached bills to Council with a f…”
The Clerk · Stated Meeting, October 3, 2002 · Oct 3, 2002 · official transcript, this passage
Status timeline
- Sep 19, 2002Referred · CITY COUNCIL
- Sep 19, 2002Introduced · CITY COUNCIL
Recorded result: Pass
A motion was made by Councilmember O'Neill that this matter be Introduced. The motion carried unanimously.
- Oct 1, 2002HEARING NOTICES SENT · Committee on Finance
- Oct 1, 2002HEARING HELD · Committee on Finance
- Oct 1, 2002REPORTED FAVORABLY · Committee on Finance
- Oct 1, 2002REPORTED FAVORABLY · Committee on Finance
- Oct 1, 2002HEARING HELD · Committee on Finance
- Oct 1, 2002REPORTED FAVORABLY · Committee on Finance
- Oct 3, 2002ORDERED PRINTED AND PLACED ON NEXT FIRST READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
- Oct 10, 2002ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
- Nov 21, 2002READ · CITY COUNCIL
- Nov 21, 2002PASSED · CITY COUNCIL
Recorded result: Pass
A motion was made that this matter be PASSED. The motion carried by the following vote:
- Dec 5, 2002NO ACTION TAKEN · MAYOR
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..Title Amending Chapter 19-1300 of The Philadelphia Code , entitled "Real Estate Taxes," by adding a new Section 19-1306 providing for a cap on tax increases, under certain terms and conditions. ..Body THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS: SECTION 1. Chapter 19-1300 of The Philadelphia Code is amended to read as follows: CHAPTER 19-1300. REAL ESTATE TAXES. * * * §19-1306. Cap on Tax Increases. (1) Notwithstanding the tax rate set forth in Section 19-1301 or any other law to the contrary, the tax levied on any real property shall not be greater than 104% of the prior year's tax levy; provided that the property is owned by the same person who owned the property at the time of the prior year's tax levy. SECTION 2. This Ordinance shall be effective upon enactment of authorizing legislation by the General Assembly. ____________________________ Explanation: Italics indicate new matter added. ..End