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Bill 030784

Amending Chapter 10-700 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Refuse and Littering," by adding new provisions providing for an "adopt-a-block" program under which an entity that has agreed to fund the private cleaning of City sidewalks may erect signs indicating that such entity has "adopted" the block for sidewalk cleaning; all under certain terms and conditions.

Introduced Nov 20, 2003Committee on Streets and ServicesOfficial record: City of Philadelphia via Legistar

Introduced by

Councilmember DiCicco

From the floor

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  1. “The next bill to be called for consideration is Bill 030784. THE”

    Council President Verna · Stated Meeting, December 18, 2003 · Dec 18, 2003 · official transcript, this passage

  2. “…the revision of lines of grades on a portion of City Plan No. 384 by widening Southampton Road. And Bill No. 030784, entitled an ordinance amending Chapter 10-700 of the Philadelphia Code entitled "Refuse and Litter," by adding a new provision providing for an "adopt-a-block" program, all under certain terms and conditions; Respectfully reports it has considered the same and returns the attached bills to Council with…”

    Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, December 11, 2003 · Dec 11, 2003 · official transcript, this passage

  3. “And Bill No. 030784, an ordinance amending Chapter 10-700 of the Philadelphia Code entitled "Refuse and Littering," under certain terms and conditions.”

    Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, December 11, 2003 · Dec 11, 2003 · official transcript, this passage

Status timeline

  1. Nov 20, 2003
    Referred · CITY COUNCIL
  2. Nov 20, 2003
    Introduced · CITY COUNCIL

    Recorded result: Pass

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

  3. Dec 9, 2003
    HEARING NOTICES SENT · Committee on Streets and Services
  4. Dec 9, 2003
    HEARING HELD · Committee on Streets and Services
  5. Dec 9, 2003
    RECESSED · Committee on Streets and Services
  6. Dec 11, 2003
    ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
  7. Dec 11, 2003
    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.

  8. Dec 11, 2003
    ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
  9. Dec 11, 2003
    HEARING HELD · Committee on Streets and Services
  10. Dec 11, 2003
    REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED · Committee on Streets and Services
  11. Dec 18, 2003
    READ · CITY COUNCIL
  12. Dec 18, 2003
    PASSED · CITY COUNCIL

    Recorded result: Pass

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

  13. Dec 31, 2003
    SIGNED · MAYOR

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..Title Amending Chapter 10-700 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Refuse and Littering," by adding new provisions providing for an "adopt-a-block" program under which an entity that has agreed to fund the private cleaning of City sidewalks may erect signs indicating that such entity has "adopted" the block for sidewalk cleaning; all under certain terms and conditions. ..Body THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS: SECTION 1. Chapter 10-700 of The Philadelphia Code is hereby amended to read as follows: CHAPTER 10-700. REFUSE AND LITTERING. * * * §10-725. Adopt-a-Block Programs. (1) An entity providing funding for the private cleaning of sidewalks under a written agreement covering one or more City blocks may erect and maintain, during the term of the agreement, signs on each block covered by the agreement indicating that the entity has adopted the block for sidewalk cleaning, provided: (a) A copy of the agreement is filed with the Streets Department, and the Streets Department finds, after any necessary consultation with the Law Department, that the agreement provides for adequate cleaning services on the blocks covered by such agreement; (b) The size, number, location, design and construction of the signs are approved by the Streets Department, which may reserve the right to direct the entity to remove any signs in the future if necessary to accommodate public safety; and (c) The signs are erected and maintained by such entity at no cost to the City. (2) The Streets Department shall promulgate any regulations necessary to carry out the provisions of this Section. _____________________________________ Explanation: Italics indicate new matter added. ..End