Honoring and congratulating Ed Hurtt for his work with youth in the community and for being awarded the 76ers Jr. NBA Coach of the Year Award.
Honoring and expressing gratitude to the University of Pennsylvania for pledging one hundred million dollars to the School District of Philadelphia over the next decade.
Approving the appointment of Ismail Shahid as a member of the Board of Commissioners of the Philadelphia Housing Authority.
Authorizing the Committee on Licenses and Inspections to hold hearings to evaluate current permitting procedures and to identify ways to safely simplify the construction permitting process, with the ultimate goal of accelerating the timely completion of commercial and residential projects.
Declaring each Friday in December of 2020 as ?Shop Black Business Friday? in the City of Philadelphia.
Recognizing, congratulating, and honoring State Representative Joanna McClinton (191st State House District) on being elected by her peers to serve as the Democratic Caucus Leader, making her the House Minority Leader, as well as the first woman of any race or ethnicity to serve in this capacity in the General Assembly.
Transmitting an ordinance authorizing the Procurement Department, on behalf of the City, to enter into an amendment agreement with Axon Enterprises, Inc. for purchase of tasers by the City, under certain terms and conditions..
Transmitting an Ordinance amending Chapter 19-1300 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled ?Real Estate Taxes,? by clarifying definitions to provide that new construction containing a certain combination of residential dwelling units with commercial or industrial units shall be deemed residential construction for purpose of the tax abatements available under that Chapter; and making technical changes; all under certain terms and conditions.
Recognizing, honoring and congratulating Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated on its 101st Founder?s Day.
