Committee of the Whole
Regular MeetingPhiladelphia, PA · June 8, 2022
Agenda
City of Philadelphia
Public Hearing Notice
The Committee of the Whole of the Council of the City of Philadelphia will hold a Public Hearing on
Wednesday, June 8, 2022, at 10:00 AM, in a remote manner using Microsoft® Teams. This remote
hearing may be viewed on Xfinity Channel 64, Fios Channel 40 or
http://phlcouncil.com/watch-city-council/, to hear testimony on the following items:
200012 An Ordinance amending Section 19-1301.1 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled
“Homestead Exclusion,” to increase the amount of the homestead exclusion, under
certain terms and conditions
220240 An Ordinance substantially increasing the budget and number of areas and
neighborhoods around the City served by the Community Life Improvement Program
(CLIP) to improve the health, safety and cleanliness of every neighborhood and
enhance the quality of life for all residents.
220284 An Ordinance to adopt a Capital Program for the six Fiscal Years 2023-2028
inclusive.
220285 An Ordinance to adopt a Fiscal 2023 Capital Budget.
220286 An Ordinance adopting the Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2023.
220287 An Ordinance amending Section 10-1001 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Fees of
Commissioner of Records," to increase certain fees for the recording of deeds and
mortgages and related documents, under certain terms and conditions.
220288 An Ordinance amending Section 19-1403 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled
“Imposition of Tax,” by creating a Philadelphia County Demolition Fund to increase
and encourage economic development by demolishing blighted properties within the
City, imposing a related fee for recorded documents and related items; and making
technical changes; all under certain terms and conditions.
220410 An Ordinance amending Chapter 19-1500 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Wage
and Net Profits Tax,” by revising certain tax rates, under certain terms and conditions.
220411 An Ordinance amending Section 19-1301.1 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled
“Homestead Exclusion,” to increase the amount of the homestead exclusion, under
certain terms and conditions.
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Public Hearing Notice
Committee of the Whole Wednesday, June 8, 2022 at 10:00 AM
220412 An Ordinance amending Chapter 19-3900 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Tax
Exemptions for Longtime Owner-Occupants of Residential Properties,” to revise the
cap on the total amount of exemptions authorized in the program, all under certain
terms and conditions.
220413 An Ordinance amending Section 19-1303 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled
"Discounts and Additions to Tax," by tolling additions, interest and penalties on real
estate tax when the assessed value of property is under appeal and limiting tax
payments due based on certain assessments under appeal; all under certain terms and
conditions.
220421 An Ordinance amending Chapter 19-2900 of Title 19 of The Philadelphia Code,
entitled “Senior Citizen Low Income Special Tax Provisions,” by extending the
deadline for low-income seniors to apply for a refund or forgiveness of Real Estate
Taxes, under certain terms and conditions.
220444 An Ordinance amending Chapter 20-500 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled
“Councilmanic Districts,” by revising the approximate population in each of the
Councilmanic Districts to include state and county prisoner data, under certain terms
and conditions.
220455 An Ordinance amending Section 19-1301.1 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled
“Homestead Exclusion,” to increase the amount of the homestead exclusion, under
certain terms and conditions.
220485 An Ordinance amending Section 19-2600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Business
Income and Receipts Taxes,” with respect to allocation and apportionment of income
and receipts inside and outside of the City, all under certain terms and conditions.
220497 An Ordinance amending Chapter 19-3900 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Tax
Exemptions for Longtime Owner-Occupants of Residential Properties,” to modify
parameters of tax exemptions for longtime residential owner-occupants, all under
certain terms and conditions
220499 An Ordinance amending Chapter 19-2900 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Senior
Citizen Low Income Special Tax Provisions,” to modify parameters of special tax
provisions for low-income seniors, including the deadline for filing an application, all
under certain terms and conditions.
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Public Hearing Notice
Committee of the Whole Wednesday, June 8, 2022 at 10:00 AM
220531 An Ordinance amending Chapter 19-300 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Real
Estate Taxes,” to establish rebates for early payment on real estate taxes, under certain
terms and conditions.
220300 Resolution providing for the approval by the Council of the City of Philadelphia of a
Revised Five Year Financial Plan for the City of Philadelphia covering Fiscal Years
2023 through 2027, and incorporating Revised changes with respect to Fiscal Year
2022, which is to be submitted by the Mayor to the Pennsylvania Intergovernmental
Cooperation Authority (the "Authority") pursuant to the Intergovernmental Cooperation
Agreement, authorized by an ordinance of this Council approved by the Mayor on
January 3, 1992 (Bill No. 1563-A), by and between the City and the Authority.
220544 Resolution confirming the appointment of Sarah-Ashley Andrews to the Board of
Education of the School District of Philadelphia.
220545 Resolution confirming the appointment of Chau Wing Lam to the Board of Education of
the School District of Philadelphia.
The Committee of the Whole will hear testimony from City departments and the public on the legislative items
listed above on this day. You may also see the agenda for details at https://phila.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx.
Speakers interested in giving testimony on any of these legislative matters must call 215-686-3407, or send an
e-mail to budget.hearings@phila.gov by 3 p.m. the day before the hearing and submit the following information:
• Full name (with proper pronunciation);
• Callback telephone number where you can be reached on the day of the hearing;
• Identify the bill number or resolution number or numbers that will be addressed.
Speakers who submitted the above information within the required time frame will be telephoned during the
public hearing and invited to the remote hearing. They will be given additional instructions by the Committee
Chair once they are connected. In lieu of live participation by telephone, speakers may also submit written
testimony within the required time frame to budget.hearings@phila.gov.
Immediately following the public hearing, a meeting of the Committee of the Whole, open to the public, will be
held to consider the action to be taken on the above listed items.
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City of Philadelphia
Public Hearing Notice
Committee of the Whole Wednesday, June 8, 2022 at 10:00 AM
Copies of the foregoing items are available in the Office of the Chief Clerk of the Council, Room 402, City
Hall.
Michael A. Decker
Chief Clerk
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