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Bill 110446

Amending Chapter 19-1600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Water and Sewer Rents," by revising the terms for discontinuance of water and sewer charges, and making technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions.

Introduced May 26, 2011Committee on FinanceOfficial record: City of Philadelphia via Legistar

Introduced by

Councilmember Tasco

From the floor

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  1. “…adelphia to sell, either at public or private sale, Gas Works Revenue Bonds, Twentieth Series"; and Bill No. 110446, entitled "An ordinance amending Chapter 19-1600 of The Code, entitled 'Water and Sewer Rents,' by revising the terms for discontinuance of water and sewer charges"; and Bill No. 110447, entitled "An ordinance constituting the Eleventh Supplemental Ordinance to the General Gas Works Revenue Bond Ordinan…”

    Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, June 9, 2011 · Jun 9, 2011 · official transcript, this passage

Status timeline

  1. May 26, 2011
    Introduced and Referred · CITY COUNCIL

    Recorded result: Pass

    A motion was made by Councilmember Tasco that this matter be Introduced and Referred to the Committee on Finance. The motion carried unanimously.

  2. Jun 6, 2011
    HEARING NOTICES SENT · Committee on Finance
  3. Jun 6, 2011
    HEARING HELD · Committee on Finance
  4. Jun 6, 2011
    REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED · Committee on Finance
  5. Jun 9, 2011
    ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
  6. Jun 9, 2011
    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.

  7. Jun 9, 2011
    ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
  8. Jun 16, 2011
    READ AND PASSED · CITY COUNCIL

    Recorded result: Pass

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

  9. Jul 5, 2011
    SIGNED · MAYOR

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..Title Amending Chapter 19-1600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Water and Sewer Rents," by revising the terms for discontinuance of water and sewer charges, and making technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions. ..Body THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS: SECTION 1. Chapter 19-1600 of The Philadelphia Code is amended to read as follows: CHAPTER 19-1600. WATER AND SEWER RENTS. § 19-1601. Discontinuance of Water and Sewer Service Charges. (1) (a) A customer may cause the Department to discontinue water and sewer service charges on his property, other than charges relating to storm water management and disposal, when he: * * * (b) When the owner of a destroyed or demolished building obtains a permit to discontinue water service, the Department may waive unpaid water and sewer service [charges from] charges, other than charges relating to storm water management and disposal, incurred as of the date of such destruction or demolition. (2) (a) The Department may discontinue water and sewer service charges on certain properties, other than charges relating to storm water management and disposal, under these terms and conditions: (.1) The property[ies are] is vacant and [have been delinquent in the payment of water and sewer service charges for at least two billing cycles; and] water service [to these properties] has been shut off pursuant to the City's shut-off program; or (.2) The property has been destroyed by fire. If the property has been so destroyed, the Department may waive unpaid water and sewer service [charges from] charges, other than charges relating to storm water management and disposal, incurred as of the date of such destruction or consequential demolition. * * * § 19-1602. Acquisition of Property by the City. (1) When any vacant or unoccupied premises are acquired by the City, charges for water and sewer, including charges relating to storm water management and disposal, shall terminate on the date that such premises are acquired[, unless the previous owner or his tenant continues the use of water thereafter]. § 19-1603. [Vacant or Unoccupied Premises.] Reserved. [(1) When any premises remain vacant and no water is used for a period of 12 consecutive months, the Department shall, upon application made no later than 30 days following that period of vacancy, credit the account for one-half the minimum charge for the period of vacancy.] * * * ______________________ Explanation: [Brackets] indicate matter deleted. Italics indicate new matter added. ..End