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Bill 020579

Amending Title 19 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Finance, Taxes and Collections," by amending Chapter 19-1300 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Real Estate Taxes," by providing for certain deferrals of payment of a certain portion of Real Estate Taxes due the City of Philadelphia or the Philadelphia School District, all under certain terms and conditions.

Introduced Sep 19, 2002Committee on FinanceOfficial record: City of Philadelphia via Legistar

Introduced by

Councilmember RizzoCouncilmember MarianoCouncilmember NutterCouncilmember KrajewskiCouncilmember TascoCouncil President VernaCouncilmember OrtizCouncilmember KenneyCouncilmember DiCiccoCouncilmember ClarkeCouncilmember MillerCouncilmember Reynolds BrownCouncilmember Blackwell

From the floor

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  1. “… having voted in the affirmative, this bill passes. The next bill to be called for consideration is Bill No. 020579.”

    Council President Verna · Stated Meeting, February 20, 2003 · Feb 20, 2003 · official transcript, this passage

  2. “…20537A on November 21, 2002. The various tax bills now before me are inconsistent because I believe Bill No. 020579 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…”

    The Clerk · Stated Meeting, December 5, 2002 · Dec 5, 2002 · official transcript, this passage

  3. “…l having voted in the affirmative, the bill passes. The next bill to be called for consideration is Bill No. 020579.”

    Council President Verna · Stated Meeting, November 21, 2002 · Nov 21, 2002 · official transcript, this passage

  4. “The Committee on Finance to which was on referred Bill 020579, entitled an ordinance amending Title 19 of the Philadelphia Code entitled "Finance, Taxes and Collections," by providing for certain deferrals of payment of a certain portion of real estate taxes due to the City of Philadelphia or the Philadelphia School District, all under certain terms and conditions, respectfully reports it has considered the same and …”

    The Clerk · Stated Meeting, October 17, 2002 · Oct 17, 2002 · official transcript, this passage

  5. “…Madam President. I move that the Rules of Council be suspend so as to permit first reading today of Bill No. 020579. (Duly seconded.)”

    Councilwoman Blackwell · Stated Meeting, October 17, 2002 · Oct 17, 2002 · official transcript, this passage

  6. “… properly seconded that the Rules of Council be suspended so as to permit first reading this day of Bill No. 020579. All in favor, please indicate by saying aye. (Aye.)”

    Council President Verna · Stated Meeting, October 17, 2002 · Oct 17, 2002 · official transcript, this passage

Status timeline

  1. Sep 19, 2002
    Referred · CITY COUNCIL
  2. Sep 19, 2002
    Introduced · CITY COUNCIL

    Recorded result: Pass

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

  3. Oct 1, 2002
    HEARING NOTICES SENT · Committee on Finance
  4. Oct 1, 2002
    HEARING HELD · Committee on Finance
  5. Oct 1, 2002
    RECESSED · Committee on Finance
  6. Oct 1, 2002
    RECESSED · Committee on Finance
  7. Oct 16, 2002
    HEARING NOTICES SENT · Committee on Finance
  8. Oct 16, 2002
    HEARING HELD · Committee on Finance
  9. Oct 16, 2002
    REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED · Committee on Finance
  10. Oct 17, 2002
    ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
  11. Oct 17, 2002
    SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL · CITY COUNCIL

    Recorded result: Pass

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

  12. Oct 17, 2002
    ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
  13. Nov 21, 2002
    READ · CITY COUNCIL
  14. Nov 21, 2002
    PASSED · CITY COUNCIL

    Recorded result: Pass

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

  15. Dec 5, 2002
    SIGNED · MAYOR

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..Title Amending Title 19 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Finance, Taxes and Collections," by amending Chapter 19-1300 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Real Estate Taxes," by providing for certain deferrals of payment of a certain portion of Real Estate Taxes due the City of Philadelphia or the Philadelphia School District, all under certain terms and conditions. ..Body THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS: SECTION 1. Title 19 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Finance, Taxes and Collections," is hereby amended by adding a new Section 19-1306, entitled "Deferrals of Real Estate Tax," to read as follows: TITLE 19. FINANCE, TAXES AND COLLECTIONS. * * * CHAPTER 19-1300. REAL ESTATE TAXES. * * * §19-1306. Deferrals of Real Estate Tax. (1) The Department of Revenue is authorized to grant deferrals, in whole or in part, of increases in Real Estate Taxes, that may be due the City of Philadelphia or the School District of Philadelphia, upon making a determination of the eligibility for deferral of a property owner. (2) Eligibility for a deferral of payment of an increase in real estate taxes may be granted for any increase, or portion thereof, of Real Estate Taxes due to an increase in assessed value of real estate, that is greater than fifteen percent (15%), in any given year, upon consideration of the following factors: (a) Household Income; and (b) Reasonable Household Expenses including, but not limited to, housing, food, transportation, education, health care, debt service payments, and overall tax burden; and (c) Available liquid assets. (3) Interest at the rate of six percent (6%) per year shall be assessed on the total deferred amount due. (4) The deferral shall be effective until the date of sale of the property. (5) A property owner may satisfy the debt consisting of the deferred amount and the accumulated interest at any time prior to the sale of the property. ____________________________ Explanation: Italics indicate new matter added. ..End