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Bill 090244-A

Amending Section 19-2700 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Sales and Use Tax and Hotel Occupancy Tax," by revising the rate of tax, under certain terms and conditions.

Introduced Mar 26, 2009Committee of the WholeOfficial record: City of Philadelphia via Legistar

Introduced by

Councilmember TascoCouncilmember TascoCouncilmember JonesCouncilmember JonesCouncilmember SanchezCouncilmember SanchezCouncilmember GoodeCouncilmember GoodeCouncilmember DiCiccoCouncilmember DiCiccoCouncilmember KrajewskiCouncilmember KrajewskiCouncilmember ClarkeCouncilmember ClarkeCouncilmember GreenleeCouncilmember GreenleeCouncil President VernaCouncil President VernaCouncilmember KellyCouncilmember KellyCouncilmember Reynolds BrownCouncilmember Reynolds BrownCouncilmember MillerCouncilmember MillerCouncilmember O'NeillCouncilmember O'Neill

From the floor

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  1. “…ouncil at its session on June 11th, 2009: Bill No. 090295, Bill No. 090352, 090354 and 090437, also Bill No. 090244-A and Bill No. 090361; and I am transmitting for the consideration of honorable body a resolution approving the redevelopment contract for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the South Central Urban Renewal Area; and A resolution approving the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion…”

    Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, June 18, 2009 · Jun 18, 2009 · official transcript, this passage

  2. “…o. A majority of all members having voted in the affirmative, the bill passes. We will now consider Bill No. 090244-A.”

    Council President Verna · Stated Meeting, June 11, 2009 · Jun 11, 2009 · official transcript, this passage

Status timeline

  1. Mar 26, 2009
    Introduced · CITY COUNCIL

    Recorded result: Pass

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

  2. Mar 26, 2009
    Referred · CITY COUNCIL
  3. May 6, 2009
    HEARING NOTICES SENT · Committee of the Whole
  4. May 8, 2009
    HEARING HELD · Committee of the Whole
  5. May 8, 2009
    RECESSED · Committee of the Whole
  6. May 9, 2009
    HEARING HELD · Committee of the Whole
  7. May 9, 2009
    RECESSED · Committee of the Whole
  8. May 11, 2009
    HEARING HELD · Committee of the Whole
  9. May 11, 2009
    RECESSED · Committee of the Whole
  10. May 13, 2009
    HEARING HELD · Committee of the Whole
  11. May 13, 2009
    REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED · Committee of the Whole
  12. May 14, 2009
    ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
  13. May 14, 2009
    SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL · CITY COUNCIL

    Recorded result: Pass

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

  14. May 14, 2009
    ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
  15. May 21, 2009
    READ · CITY COUNCIL
  16. May 21, 2009
    PASSED · CITY COUNCIL

    Recorded result: Pass

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

  17. Jun 4, 2009
    AMENDED · CITY COUNCIL
  18. Jun 4, 2009
    ORDERED PLACED ON FINAL PASSAGE CALENDAR FOR NEXT MEETING. · CITY COUNCIL
  19. Jun 4, 2009
    RECONSIDERED · CITY COUNCIL

    Recorded result: Pass

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

  20. Jun 4, 2009
    READ · CITY COUNCIL
  21. Jun 11, 2009
    READ · CITY COUNCIL
  22. Jun 11, 2009
    PASSED · CITY COUNCIL

    Recorded result: Pass

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

  23. Jun 15, 2009
    SIGNED · MAYOR

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..Title Amending Section 19-2700 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Sales and Use Tax and Hotel Occupancy Tax," by revising the rate of tax, under certain terms and conditions. ..Body THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS: SECTION 1. Chapter 19-2700 of The Philadelphia Code is amended to read as follows: CHAPTER 19-2700. SALES AND USE TAX AND HOTEL OCCUPANCY TAX. § 19-2701. Imposition and Rate of Tax. (1) Sales Tax. In accordance with the provisions of The Pennsylvania Intergovernmental Cooperation Authority Act for Cities of the First Class and any other statute authorizing the imposition of such a tax, there is hereby imposed on the sale at retail of tangible personal property or services a tax at the rate of one percent (1%) on the purchase price; provided that, for the period commencing August 1, 2009, and ending June 30, 2014, the tax is imposed at the rate of two percent (2%) on the purchase price. The tax shall be collected by the vendor from the purchaser and shall be paid over to the Commonwealth as provided by the Act. (2) Use Tax. In accordance with the provisions of The Pennsylvania Intergovernmental Cooperation Authority Act for Cities of the First Class and any other statute authorizing the imposition of such a tax, there is hereby imposed upon the use within the City of tangible personal property purchased at retail and on services purchased at retail a tax at the rate of one percent (1%) on the purchase price; provided that, for the period commencing August 1, 2009, and ending June 30, 2014, the tax is imposed at the rate of two percent (2%) on the purchase price. The tax shall be paid to the Commonwealth by the person who makes such use as provided by the Act. The use tax shall not be paid by any person who has paid the City tax imposed under this Section equal to or greater than the tax imposed pursuant to either subsection (1) or this subsection. * * * SECTION 2. Effective date. This Ordinance shall be effective upon authorization of the General Assembly. ______________________ Explanation: [Brackets] indicate matter deleted. Italics indicate new matter added. ..End 2 2