Committee of the Whole

Wednesday, April 15, 2026, 10 a.m. (Philadelphia time), Room 400, City Hall

Committee: Committee of the Whole

On the agenda

• Adopting the Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2027. (260199): Recessed
• To adopt a Fiscal Year 2027 Capital Budget. (260200): Recessed
• To adopt a Capital Program for the six Fiscal Years 2027-2032 inclusive. (260201): Recessed
• Amending Chapter 19-2400 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Hotel Room Rental Tax," by providing for an additional excise tax on hotel room rentals, all under certain terms and conditions. (260202): Recessed
• Amending Subcode "A" (The Philadelphia Administrative Code) of Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code (The Building, Construction and Occupancy Code), by adding and revising Zoning Board of Adjustment fees and provisions regarding hearing scheduling, all under certain terms and conditions. (260203): Recessed
• Amending Title 3 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Air Management Code," to modify the amounts of license and permit fees, under certain terms and conditions. (260204): Recessed
• Amending Section 19-1806 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Authorization of Realty Use and Occupancy Tax," to clarify the imposition of the tax on the use or occupancy of real estate with respect to cell towers; all under certain terms and conditions. (260205): Recessed
• Amending Chapter 6-600 of The Philadelphia Code ("Asbestos"), by adding and revising provisions related to various fees, all under certain terms and conditions. (260206): Recessed
• Amending Chapter 19-1800 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "School Tax Authorization," to a add a new Section 19-1808, entitled "Authorization of Rideshare Use Tax," to authorize the Board of the School District of Philadelphia to levy a tax upon the use by a passenger of a transportation network company for a prearranged ride that originates in Philadelphia; all under certain terms and conditions. (260208): Recessed
• Amending Title 19 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Finance, Taxes and Collections," to add a new Chapter 19-4800, entitled "Retail Delivery Tax," to establish a tax on orders for the delivery in Philadelphia of retail consumer and other tangible goods, all under certain terms and conditions. (260209): Recessed
• Authorizing and approving the execution and delivery of a Service Agreement between the City and the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development relating to the provision by the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development of development assistance to support certain costs related to promoting economic and commercial development of the City; approving the guaranty by the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development of certain obligations related to the issuance of a letter of credit to secure the funding of such costs; authorizing and approving the obligation of the City to pay in full when due the Service Fee and other amounts payable under the Service Agreement and covenanting to make necessary appropriations for such purposes; and authorizing City officials to take necessary or appropriate actions to accomplish the intent and purpose of the ordinance, all under certain terms and conditions. (260295): Reported Favorably, Rule Suspension Requested
• 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 2027 through 2031, and incorporating revisions with respect to Fiscal Year 2026, 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. (260227): Recessed
• Appointing Bekir Gunaydin to the Board of Directors for the Old City Special Services District. (260253): Reported Favorably
• Appointing Felicia Wilson to the Board of Directors for the Old City Special Services District. (260254): Reported Favorably
• Appointing Ken Weller to the Board of Directors for the Old City Special Services District. (260255): Reported Favorably
• Appointing Kya Kerner to the Board of Directors for the Old City Special Services District. (260256): Reported Favorably, Rule Suspension Requested