Philadelphia Legislation

Transmitting 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.

Transmitting an Ordinance amending Chapter 19-2600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Business Income and Receipts Taxes," to revise tax rates and end certain exclusions from the tax on receipts, all under certain terms and conditions.

Transmitting an Ordinance to amend Chapter 19-4400 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Development Impact Tax," to end imposition of the tax, under certain terms and conditions.

Transmitting a 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 2026 through 2030, and incorporating revisions with respect to Fiscal Year 2025, which is to be submitted by the Mayor to the Pennsylvania Intergovernmental Cooperation Authority pursuant to an Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement by and between the City and the Authority.

Transmitting a message advising you that on March 7, 2025, I signed the following bills, which were passed by Council at its session on March 06, 2025: Bill No. 250071 Bill No. 250072 Bill No. 250073

Recognizing March 20, 2025, as Children First Day in the City of Philadelphia.

Condemning the Trump Administration for its reprehensible actions to drastically defund the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), which will have a devastating effect on the enforcement of fair housing laws, damage communities, and escalate the affordable housing crisis.

Commemorating the 60th Anniversary of the civil rights marches across the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, Alabama to Montgomery on March 7, 1965, also known as "Bloody Sunday."

Honoring and recognizing Trey Howard for his heroic response to the plane crash in Northeast Philadelphia.

Honoring and recognizing the career of Tumar Alexander, a dedicated public servant, on the occasion of his retirement from Philadelphia City Government.

Honoring the members of Commonwealth Association of School Administrators as they have made significant contributions to their community, advocating for the rights and interests of staff and students in the school district.

Honoring Officer Jesse Woodhouse for his outstanding service to the 16TH Police District in West Philadelphia on the occasion of his retirement.

Authorizing the Committee on Children and Youth to hold hearings on the implementation of Bill No. 220654-A and the success of Community Evening Resource Centers.

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 2026 through 2030, and incorporating revisions with respect to Fiscal Year 2025, which is to be submitted by the Mayor to the Pennsylvania Intergovernmental Cooperation Authority pursuant to an Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement by and between the City and the Authority.

Amending Section 9-633 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Sale of Electronic Smoking Devices and Unapproved Nicotine Delivery Products," to update definitions and to provide for additional penalties, enforcement, and compliance options, all under certain terms and conditions.

To amend Chapter 19-4400 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Development Impact Tax," to end imposition of the tax, under certain terms and conditions.

Amending Chapter 19-1400 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Realty Transfer Tax," by revising the rate of the tax, all under certain terms and conditions.

Amending Section 10-1001 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Fees of Commissioner of Records," to increase the portion of fees for the recording of deeds and mortgages and related documents to be used for Housing Trust Fund purposes, under certain terms and conditions.

Amending Title 12 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Traffic Code," to clarify penalties and procedures associated with smart loading zone parking enforcement, under certain terms and conditions.

Amending Section 12-1117 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Physically Handicapped and Disabled or Severely Disabled Veteran Parking," as it will take effect pursuant to Bill No. 240613-AA (approved December 18, 2024), by revising the definition of disability parking space and further amending The Philadelphia Code by updating cross-references to Section 12-1117 that now appear in Title 9, entitled "Regulation of Businesses, Trades and Professions," and Title 12, "Traffic Code," all under certain terms and conditions.

To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Federal Street, 13th Street, Wharton Street, and Broad Street.

Authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2025 from the General Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions, the Water Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions, and the Grants Revenue Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions, to the General Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions, the Aviation Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions, and the Transportation Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions.

To amend Bill No. 240181 (approved June 14, 2024), entitled "An Ordinance To adopt a Fiscal 2025 Capital Budget," by revising various appropriation amounts and totals, all under certain terms and conditions.