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Bill 040366

Amending Section 10-608 of The Philadelphia Code, which provides for the impoundment of vehicles used in the solicitation of prostitution and related offenses, by also providing for the impoundment of a trailer or other load being towed by a vehicle used in the commission of such offenses, and by adding various enforcement and administrative provisions, including having the Philadelphia Parking Authority act as the towing and storage agent for impounded vehicles and loads; all under certain terms and conditions.

Introduced Apr 15, 2004Committee on Streets and ServicesOfficial record: City of Philadelphia via Legistar

Introduced by

Councilmember MarianoCouncilmember RizzoCouncilmember O'NeillCouncilmember KrajewskiCouncilmember Kelly

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. 040366. THE”

    Council President Verna · Stated Meeting, June 3, 2004 · Jun 3, 2004 · official transcript, this passage

  2. “…y prohibiting vending on portions of Chestnut and Market Streets between 55th and 58th Streets; And Bill No. 040366 entitled an ordinance amending Section 10-608 of The Philadelphia Code which provides for the impoundment of vehicles used in the solicitation of prostitution; And Bill No. 040368 entitled an ordinance granting permission to Well Grounded, A Comfortable Coffee, located 3720-3724 Midvale Avenue, to opera…”

    Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, May 27, 2004 · May 27, 2004 · official transcript, this passage

  3. “And Bill No. 040366, an ordinance amending Section 10-608 of The Philadelphia Code which provides for the impoundment of vehicles used in the solicitation of prostitution.”

    Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, May 27, 2004 · May 27, 2004 · official transcript, this passage

Status timeline

  1. Apr 15, 2004
    Referred · CITY COUNCIL
  2. Apr 15, 2004
    Introduced · CITY COUNCIL

    Recorded result: Pass

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

  3. May 26, 2004
    HEARING NOTICES SENT · Committee on Streets and Services
  4. May 26, 2004
    REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED · Committee on Streets and Services
  5. May 26, 2004
    HEARING HELD · Committee on Streets and Services
  6. May 27, 2004
    ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
  7. May 27, 2004
    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. May 27, 2004
    ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
  9. Jun 3, 2004
    READ · CITY COUNCIL
  10. Jun 3, 2004
    PASSED · CITY COUNCIL

    Recorded result: Pass

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

  11. Jun 21, 2004
    SIGNED · MAYOR

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..Title Amending Section 10-608 of The Philadelphia Code, which provides for the impoundment of vehicles used in the solicitation of prostitution and related offenses, by also providing for the impoundment of a trailer or other load being towed by a vehicle used in the commission of such offenses, and by adding various enforcement and administrative provisions, including having the Philadelphia Parking Authority act as the towing and storage agent for impounded vehicles and loads; all under certain terms and conditions. ..Body THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS: SECTION 1. Section 10-608 of The Philadelphia Code is hereby amended to read as follows: §10-608. Solicitation of Prostitution. (a) Conduct involving violation of, solicitation to violate, attempt to violate 18 Pa.C.S.A. § 5902 is declared to be prohibited conduct, and any vehicle or a trailer or other load being towed by a vehicle ("load") that is used in the commission of the prohibited conduct is subject to impoundment and a three hundred (300) dollar fine [for] that must be paid prior to the release of the vehicle or load. All fines collected shall be used for the enforcement of this provision. (b) Notice that a vehicle or load has been impounded under this Section shall be sent in accordance with the procedures set forth in §12-2405 of this Code. Recovery of impounded vehicles and loads shall proceed in accordance with §12-2406 of this Code, including the assessment of fees and charges for towing and storage as provided in §12-2406.1. Vehicles and loads not reclaimed may be auctioned in accordance with §12-2405. (c) The Philadelphia Parking Authority shall be the towing and storage agent for vehicles and loads impounded pursuant to this Section, and it shall provide all notices and conduct necessary public auctions pursuant to §12-2405 of this Code. The proceeds of such auctions shall be applied to the payment of fines for violation of this Section and fees and charges assessed for the towing and storage of the vehicle or load. ___________________________________ Explanation: [Brackets] indicate matter deleted. Italics indicate new matter added. ..End ?? ?? ?? ?? 2