Bill 110565
Amending Chapter 10-100 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Animals," to establish provisions for the reporting of wild raccoons, and to provide for the manner of their abatement, all under certain terms and conditions.
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“…ers having voted in the affirmative, the bill passes. The Chief Clerk will please read the title of Bill No. 110565.”
Council President Verna · Stated Meeting, November 3, 2011 · Nov 3, 2011 · official transcript, this passage
“…hments, as defined, may apply for and obtain a waiver of the provisions of the Section places"; and Bill No. 110565, entitled "An ordinance amending Chapter 10-100 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Animals,' to establish provisions for the reporting of wild raccoons and to provide for the manner of their abatement, all under certain terms and conditions," respectfully reports it has considered and amended the same …”
Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, October 27, 2011 · Oct 27, 2011 · official transcript, this passage
Status timeline
- Sep 8, 2011Introduced and Referred · CITY COUNCIL
Recorded result: Pass
A motion was made by Councilmemer Clarke that this matter be Introduced and Referred to the Committee on Public Health and Human Services. The motion carried unanimously.
- Oct 25, 2011HEARING NOTICES SENT · Committee on Public Health and Human Services
- Oct 25, 2011HEARING HELD · Committee on Public Health and Human Services
- Oct 25, 2011AMENDED · Committee on Public Health and Human Services
- Oct 25, 2011REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED · Committee on Public Health and Human Services
- Oct 27, 2011ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
- Oct 27, 2011SUSPEND 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.
- Oct 27, 2011ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
- Nov 3, 2011READ 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:
- Nov 14, 2011SIGNED · MAYOR
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..Title Amending Chapter 10-100 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Animals," to establish provisions for the reporting of wild raccoons, and to provide for the manner of their abatement, all under certain terms and conditions. ..Body THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS: SECTION 1. Chapter 10-100 of The Philadelphia Code is hereby amended to read as follows: CHAPTER 10-100. ANIMALS. * * * § 10-106.1. Raccoons. (1) Any person who [sees] observes a [live] raccoon anywhere on property under that person's control, engaged in any nuisance activity as defined herein [that is at large in any location in the City shall immediately] may report such raccoon and its location to the Animal Control Agency. (2) Raccoons reported pursuant to subsection (1) shall be abated pursuant to regulations promulgated by the Animal Control Agency. Any such regulations shall contain provisions for the immediate employment of abatement procedures that are proven, effective, [lawful abatement procedures] lawful, and, to the extent practicable, non-lethal. (3)"Nuisance Activity" for purposes of this Section shall mean any of the following: (a) A raccoon destroying or damaging personal property. (b) A raccoon disturbing the peaceful enjoyment of the property by anyone inhabiting or visiting the property. (c) A raccoon that is obviously sick or diseased and poses a threat to human, farm animal, or pet safety. SECTION 2. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately. ___________________________________ Explanation: [Brackets] indicate matter deleted. Italics indicate new matter added. ..End