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January 27, 2021 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: I am hereby returning without my signature Bill No. 200425-A, which was passed by Council at its session on December 3, 2020. This bill prohibits the use of synthetic herbicides on any outdoor property owned by the City, with certain exceptions, unless a waiver is obtained after going through a multi-step process. The bill also requires record keeping and reporting of pesticide usage. The Law Department reviewed this bill and determined that the prohibition contained therein is an attempt by C