Philadelphia City Council / FY2018 Budget Hearings

The Committee of the Whole of the Council of the City of Philadelphia held a Public Hearing on Wednesday, June 7, 2017 to hear testimony on the following items:

170206 An Ordinance authorizing and approving the execution and delivery of a Service Agreement between the City of Philadelphia and the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development relating to the financing of the City of Philadelphia's Rebuild program, approving the issuance by the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development of bonds, notes or other evidences of indebtedness in one or more series to finance or refinance such program and authorizing and approving the obligation of the City of Philadelphia to pay in full when due the Service Fee and other amounts payable under the Service Agreement; authorizing certain City officers to take certain actions required to issue such bonds, notes or other evidences of indebtedness; covenanting that the City of Philadelphia will make necessary appropriations in each of the City's fiscal years to provide for, and will make timely payments of, the Service Fee and other amounts due under the Service Agreement; and authorizing City officials to take necessary or appropriate actions, all under certain terms and conditions.

170207 An Ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, the Commissioner of Parks and Recreation, and the Director of the Free Library of Philadelphia, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into lease agreements with the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development ("PAID") under which the City would lease to PAID on a project-by-project basis land and facilities in the Fairmount Park system, recreation centers, playgrounds and branches in the Free Library of Philadelphia system (collectively, the "Facilities"), and which would permit PAID to sublease some or all of the individual Facilities on a project-by-project basis to charitable organizations who wish to make capital repairs, renovations, and improvements to the Facilities and then to allow those organizations to operate public programs in them, all in conformity with the Economic Development Financing Law, Act 1967-102 (P.L. 251), as amended, all under certain terms and conditions.

The Committee of the Whole of the Council of the City of Philadelphia held a Public Hearing on Wednesday, May 24, 2017 to hear testimony on the following items:

No. 170195
An Ordinance to adopt a Capital Program for the six Fiscal Years 2018-2023 inclusive.

No. 170196
An Ordinance to adopt a Fiscal 2018 Capital Budget.

No. 170197
An Ordinance adopting the Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2018.

No. 170213
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 2018 through 2022, and incorporating proposed changes with respect to Fiscal Year 2017, 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.

City Council Budget Center: phlcouncil.com/budget2018

From the FY2018 Philadelphia City Council Budget Hearing held Wednesday, May 17, 2017:

Retired Teacher Barbara Dowdall testifies on the School District of Philadelphia Budget.

Full hearing: https://youtu.be/iqhGkEr2774

From the FY2018 Philadelphia City Council Budget Hearing held Wednesday, May 17, 2017:

Philadelphia Federation of Teachers President Jerry Jordan testifies on the School District of Philadelphia Budget.

Full hearing: https://youtu.be/iqhGkEr2774

From the FY2018 Philadelphia City Council Budget Hearing held Wednesday, May 17, 2017:

Retired Teacher Lisa Haver testifies on the School District of Philadelphia Budget.

Full hearing: https://youtu.be/iqhGkEr2774

From the FY2018 Philadelphia City Council Budget Hearing held Wednesday, May 17, 2017:

Retired School Counselor and Teacher Lynda Rubin testifies on the School District of Philadelphia Budget.

Full hearing: https://youtu.be/iqhGkEr2774

The Committee of the Whole of the Council of the City of Philadelphia held a Public Hearing on Wednesday, May 17, 2017 to hear testimony on the following items:

No. 170195
An Ordinance to adopt a Capital Program for the six Fiscal Years 2018-2023 inclusive.

No. 170196
An Ordinance to adopt a Fiscal 2018 Capital Budget.

No. 170197
An Ordinance adopting the Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2018.

No. 170213
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 2018 through 2022, and incorporating proposed changes with respect to Fiscal Year 2017, 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.

City Council Budget Center: phlcouncil.com/budget2018

Public Testimony on the School District of Philadelphia Budget

The Committee of the Whole of the Council of the City of Philadelphia held a Public Hearing on Wednesday, May 10, 2017 to hear testimony on the following items:

No. 170195
An Ordinance to adopt a Capital Program for the six Fiscal Years 2018-2023 inclusive.

No. 170196
An Ordinance to adopt a Fiscal 2018 Capital Budget.

No. 170197
An Ordinance adopting the Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2018.

No. 170213
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 2018 through 2022, and incorporating proposed changes with respect to Fiscal Year 2017, 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.

City Council Budget Center: phlcouncil.com/budget2018

From the FY2018 Philadelphia City Council Budget Hearing held Wednesday, May 10, 2017:

Councilman Bill Greenlee (At Large) questions a School District of Philadelphia practice of giving desirable magnet school spots to students from outside the district.

City Council Budget Center: phlcouncil.com/budget2018

The Committee of the Whole of the Council of the City of Philadelphia held a Public Hearing on Tuesday, May 9, 2017 to hear testimony on the following items:

No. 170195
An Ordinance to adopt a Capital Program for the six Fiscal Years 2018-2023 inclusive.

No. 170196
An Ordinance to adopt a Fiscal 2018 Capital Budget.

No. 170197
An Ordinance adopting the Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2018.

No. 170213
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 2018 through 2022, and incorporating proposed changes with respect to Fiscal Year 2017, 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.

City Council Budget Center: phlcouncil.com/budget2018

Testimony on the FY2018 Budget from members of the public.

The Committee of the Whole of the Council of the City of Philadelphia held a Public Hearing on Tuesday, May 9, 2017 to hear testimony on the following items:

No. 170195
An Ordinance to adopt a Capital Program for the six Fiscal Years 2018-2023 inclusive.

No. 170196
An Ordinance to adopt a Fiscal 2018 Capital Budget.

No. 170197
An Ordinance adopting the Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2018.

No. 170213
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 2018 through 2022, and incorporating proposed changes with respect to Fiscal Year 2017, 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.

City Council Budget Center: phlcouncil.com/budget2018

Prepared Testimony from the Department of Revenue: http://bit.ly/2qXLYBx

The Committee of the Whole of the Council of the City of Philadelphia held a Public Hearing on Tuesday, May 9, 2017 to hear testimony on the following items:

No. 170195
An Ordinance to adopt a Capital Program for the six Fiscal Years 2018-2023 inclusive.

No. 170196
An Ordinance to adopt a Fiscal 2018 Capital Budget.

No. 170197
An Ordinance adopting the Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2018.

No. 170213
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 2018 through 2022, and incorporating proposed changes with respect to Fiscal Year 2017, 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.

City Council Budget Center: phlcouncil.com/budget2018

Prepared Testimony from the Department of Revenue: http://bit.ly/2qXLYBx

The Committee of the Whole of the Council of the City of Philadelphia held a Public Hearing on Monday, May 8, 2017 to hear testimony on the following items:

No. 170195
An Ordinance to adopt a Capital Program for the six Fiscal Years 2018-2023 inclusive.

No. 170196
An Ordinance to adopt a Fiscal 2018 Capital Budget.

No. 170197
An Ordinance adopting the Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2018.

No. 170213
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 2018 through 2022, and incorporating proposed changes with respect to Fiscal Year 2017, 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.

City Council Budget Center: phlcouncil.com/budget2018

Departments testifying on May 9, 2017: Department of Revenue, public testimony.

The Committee of the Whole of the Council of the City of Philadelphia held a Public Hearing on Monday, May 8, 2017 to hear testimony on the following items:

No. 170195
An Ordinance to adopt a Capital Program for the six Fiscal Years 2018-2023 inclusive.

No. 170196
An Ordinance to adopt a Fiscal 2018 Capital Budget.

No. 170197
An Ordinance adopting the Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2018.

No. 170213
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 2018 through 2022, and incorporating proposed changes with respect to Fiscal Year 2017, 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.

City Council Budget Center: phlcouncil.com/budget2018

Prepared Testimony from the Commerce Department: http://bit.ly/2qTCszm

The Committee of the Whole of the Council of the City of Philadelphia held a Public Hearing on Monday, May 8, 2017 to hear testimony on the following items:

No. 170195
An Ordinance to adopt a Capital Program for the six Fiscal Years 2018-2023 inclusive.

No. 170196
An Ordinance to adopt a Fiscal 2018 Capital Budget.

No. 170197
An Ordinance adopting the Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2018.

No. 170213
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 2018 through 2022, and incorporating proposed changes with respect to Fiscal Year 2017, 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.

City Council Budget Center: phlcouncil.com/budget2018

Prepared Testimony from Community College of Philadelphia

From the Philadelphia City Council FY2018 Budget Hearing held Monday, May 8, 2017:

Councilman Curtis Jones, Jr. (4th District) speaks on improving processes at the Department of Licenses and Inspections.

The Committee of the Whole of the Council of the City of Philadelphia held a Public Hearing on Monday, May 8, 2017 to hear testimony on the following items:

No. 170195
An Ordinance to adopt a Capital Program for the six Fiscal Years 2018-2023 inclusive.

No. 170196
An Ordinance to adopt a Fiscal 2018 Capital Budget.

No. 170197
An Ordinance adopting the Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2018.

No. 170213
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 2018 through 2022, and incorporating proposed changes with respect to Fiscal Year 2017, 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.

City Council Budget Center: phlcouncil.com/budget2018

Prepared Testimony from the Department of Licenses and Inspections: http://bit.ly/2qJGzRr

The Committee of the Whole of the Council of the City of Philadelphia held a Public Hearing on Monday, May 8, 2017 to hear testimony on the following items:

No. 170195
An Ordinance to adopt a Capital Program for the six Fiscal Years 2018-2023 inclusive.

No. 170196
An Ordinance to adopt a Fiscal 2018 Capital Budget.

No. 170197
An Ordinance adopting the Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2018.

No. 170213
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 2018 through 2022, and incorporating proposed changes with respect to Fiscal Year 2017, 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.

City Council Budget Center: phlcouncil.com/budget2018

Prepared Testimony from the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transit Authority: http://bit.ly/2pTOfzm

The Committee of the Whole of the Council of the City of Philadelphia held a Public Hearing on Wednesday, May 3, 2017 to hear testimony on the following items:

No. 170195
An Ordinance to adopt a Capital Program for the six Fiscal Years 2018-2023 inclusive.

No. 170196
An Ordinance to adopt a Fiscal 2018 Capital Budget.

No. 170197
An Ordinance adopting the Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2018.

No. 170213
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 2018 through 2022, and incorporating proposed changes with respect to Fiscal Year 2017, 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.

City Council Budget Center: phlcouncil.com/budget2018

Prepared Testimony from the Defender Association of Philadelphia: http://bit.ly/2qFIFy2

The Committee of the Whole of the Council of the City of Philadelphia held a Public Hearing on Wednesday, May 3, 2017 to hear testimony on the following items:

No. 170195
An Ordinance to adopt a Capital Program for the six Fiscal Years 2018-2023 inclusive.

No. 170196
An Ordinance to adopt a Fiscal 2018 Capital Budget.

No. 170197
An Ordinance adopting the Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2018.

No. 170213
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 2018 through 2022, and incorporating proposed changes with respect to Fiscal Year 2017, 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.

City Council Budget Center: phlcouncil.com/budget2018

Prepared Testimony from the Philadelphia District Attorney's Office: http://bit.ly/2p8MMT6

The Committee of the Whole of the Council of the City of Philadelphia held a Public Hearing on Wednesday, May 3, 2017 to hear testimony on the following items:

No. 170195
An Ordinance to adopt a Capital Program for the six Fiscal Years 2018-2023 inclusive.

No. 170196
An Ordinance to adopt a Fiscal 2018 Capital Budget.

No. 170197
An Ordinance adopting the Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2018.

No. 170213
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 2018 through 2022, and incorporating proposed changes with respect to Fiscal Year 2017, 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.

City Council Budget Center: phlcouncil.com/budget2018

Prepared Testimony from the First Judicial District (Philadelphia Courts): http://bit.ly/2qsf0Mh

The Committee of the Whole of the Council of the City of Philadelphia held a Public Hearing on Wednesday, May 3, 2017 to hear testimony on the following items:

No. 170195
An Ordinance to adopt a Capital Program for the six Fiscal Years 2018-2023 inclusive.

No. 170196
An Ordinance to adopt a Fiscal 2018 Capital Budget.

No. 170197
An Ordinance adopting the Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2018.

No. 170213
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 2018 through 2022, and incorporating proposed changes with respect to Fiscal Year 2017, 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.

City Council Budget Center: phlcouncil.com/budget2018

Prepared Testimony from the Law Department: http://bit.ly/2oYkheB

The Committee of the Whole of the Council of the City of Philadelphia held a Public Hearing on Wednesday, May 3, 2017 to hear testimony on the following items:

No. 170195
An Ordinance to adopt a Capital Program for the six Fiscal Years 2018-2023 inclusive.

No. 170196
An Ordinance to adopt a Fiscal 2018 Capital Budget.

No. 170197
An Ordinance adopting the Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2018.

No. 170213
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 2018 through 2022, and incorporating proposed changes with respect to Fiscal Year 2017, 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.

City Council Budget Center: phlcouncil.com/budget2018

The Committee of the Whole of the Council of the City of Philadelphia held a Public Hearing on Tuesday, May 2, 2017 to hear testimony on the following items:

No. 170195
An Ordinance to adopt a Capital Program for the six Fiscal Years 2018-2023 inclusive.

No. 170196
An Ordinance to adopt a Fiscal 2018 Capital Budget.

No. 170197
An Ordinance adopting the Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2018.

No. 170213
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 2018 through 2022, and incorporating proposed changes with respect to Fiscal Year 2017, 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.

City Council Budget Center: phlcouncil.com/budget2018

Prepared Testimony from the Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility Services: http://bit.ly/2p1vPJj

The Committee of the Whole of the Council of the City of Philadelphia held a Public Hearing on Tuesday, May 2, 2017 to hear testimony on the following items:

No. 170195
An Ordinance to adopt a Capital Program for the six Fiscal Years 2018-2023 inclusive.

No. 170196
An Ordinance to adopt a Fiscal 2018 Capital Budget.

No. 170197
An Ordinance adopting the Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2018.

No. 170213
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 2018 through 2022, and incorporating proposed changes with respect to Fiscal Year 2017, 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.

City Council Budget Center: phlcouncil.com/budget2018

Prepared Testimony from the Mayor's Office of Community Empowerment and Opportunity: http://bit.ly/2pCJecF

The Committee of the Whole of the Council of the City of Philadelphia held a Public Hearing on Tuesday, May 2, 2017 to hear testimony on the following items:

No. 170195
An Ordinance to adopt a Capital Program for the six Fiscal Years 2018-2023 inclusive.

No. 170196
An Ordinance to adopt a Fiscal 2018 Capital Budget.

No. 170197
An Ordinance adopting the Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2018.

No. 170213
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 2018 through 2022, and incorporating proposed changes with respect to Fiscal Year 2017, 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.

City Council Budget Center: phlcouncil.com/budget2018

Prepared Testimony from the Department of Human Services: http://bit.ly/2qAVmdJ

The Committee of the Whole of the Council of the City of Philadelphia held a Public Hearing on Tuesday, May 2, 2017 to hear testimony on the following items:

No. 170195
An Ordinance to adopt a Capital Program for the six Fiscal Years 2018-2023 inclusive.

No. 170196
An Ordinance to adopt a Fiscal 2018 Capital Budget.

No. 170197
An Ordinance adopting the Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2018.

No. 170213
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 2018 through 2022, and incorporating proposed changes with respect to Fiscal Year 2017, 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.

City Council Budget Center: phlcouncil.com/budget2018

Prepared Testimony from the Department of Public Health: bit.ly/2pF4IHT

The Committee of the Whole of the Council of the City of Philadelphia held a Public Hearing on Tuesday, May 2, 2017 to hear testimony on the following items:

No. 170195
An Ordinance to adopt a Capital Program for the six Fiscal Years 2018-2023 inclusive.

No. 170196
An Ordinance to adopt a Fiscal 2018 Capital Budget.

No. 170197
An Ordinance adopting the Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2018.

No. 170213
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 2018 through 2022, and incorporating proposed changes with respect to Fiscal Year 2017, 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.

City Council Budget Center: phlcouncil.com/budget2018

Prepared Testimony from the Office of Homeless Services: http://bit.ly/2qpn4h6

The Committee of the Whole of the Council of the City of Philadelphia held a Public Hearing on Wednesday, April 26, 2017 to hear testimony on the following items:

No. 170195
An Ordinance to adopt a Capital Program for the six Fiscal Years 2018-2023 inclusive.

No. 170196
An Ordinance to adopt a Fiscal 2018 Capital Budget.

No. 170197
An Ordinance adopting the Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2018.

No. 170213
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 2018 through 2022, and incorporating proposed changes with respect to Fiscal Year 2017, 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.

City Council Budget Center: phlcouncil.com/budget2018

Prepared Testimony from the Free Library of Philadelphia: http://bit.ly/2p4xoJC

The Committee of the Whole of the Council of the City of Philadelphia held a Public Hearing on Wednesday, April 26, 2017 to hear testimony on the following items:

No. 170195
An Ordinance to adopt a Capital Program for the six Fiscal Years 2018-2023 inclusive.

No. 170196
An Ordinance to adopt a Fiscal 2018 Capital Budget.

No. 170197
An Ordinance adopting the Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2018.

No. 170213
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 2018 through 2022, and incorporating proposed changes with respect to Fiscal Year 2017, 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.

City Council Budget Center: phlcouncil.com/budget2018

Prepared Testimony from the Department of Parks and Recreation: http://bit.ly/2oxo9TU

The Committee of the Whole of the Council of the City of Philadelphia held a Public Hearing on Wednesday, April 26, 2017 to hear testimony on the following items:

No. 170195
An Ordinance to adopt a Capital Program for the six Fiscal Years 2018-2023 inclusive.

No. 170196
An Ordinance to adopt a Fiscal 2018 Capital Budget.

No. 170197
An Ordinance adopting the Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2018.

No. 170213
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 2018 through 2022, and incorporating proposed changes with respect to Fiscal Year 2017, 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.

City Council Budget Center: phlcouncil.com/budget2018

Prepared Testimony from the Streets Department: http://bit.ly/2q5QvSe

The Committee of the Whole of the Council of the City of Philadelphia held a Public Hearing on Tuesday, April 25, 2017 to hear testimony on the following items:

No. 170195
An Ordinance to adopt a Capital Program for the six Fiscal Years 2018-2023 inclusive.

No. 170196
An Ordinance to adopt a Fiscal 2018 Capital Budget.

No. 170197
An Ordinance adopting the Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2018.

No. 170213
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 2018 through 2022, and incorporating proposed changes with respect to Fiscal Year 2017, 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.

City Council Budget Center: phlcouncil.com/budget2018


Prepared Testimony from the Chief Administrative Officer: http://bit.ly/2oGG9q0

The Committee of the Whole of the Council of the City of Philadelphia held a Public Hearing on Tuesday, April 25, 2017 to hear testimony on the following items:

No. 170195
An Ordinance to adopt a Capital Program for the six Fiscal Years 2018-2023 inclusive.

No. 170196
An Ordinance to adopt a Fiscal 2018 Capital Budget.

No. 170197
An Ordinance adopting the Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2018.

No. 170213
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 2018 through 2022, and incorporating proposed changes with respect to Fiscal Year 2017, 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.

City Council Budget Center: phlcouncil.com/budget2018

Prepared Testimony from the Office of Fleet Management: bit.ly/2q1X7Ro

The Committee of the Whole of the Council of the City of Philadelphia held a Public Hearing on Tuesday, April 25, 2017 to hear testimony on the following items:

No. 170195
An Ordinance to adopt a Capital Program for the six Fiscal Years 2018-2023 inclusive.

No. 170196
An Ordinance to adopt a Fiscal 2018 Capital Budget.

No. 170197
An Ordinance adopting the Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2018.

No. 170213
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 2018 through 2022, and incorporating proposed changes with respect to Fiscal Year 2017, 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.

City Council Budget Center: phlcouncil.com/budget2018


Prepared Testimony from the Procurement Department: bit.ly/2oszdkV

The Committee of the Whole of the Council of the City of Philadelphia held a Public Hearing on Wednesday, April 19, 2017 to hear testimony on the following items:

No. 170195
An Ordinance to adopt a Capital Program for the six Fiscal Years 2018-2023 inclusive.

No. 170196
An Ordinance to adopt a Fiscal 2018 Capital Budget.

No. 170197
An Ordinance adopting the Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2018.

No. 170213
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 2018 through 2022, and incorporating proposed changes with respect to Fiscal Year 2017, 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.

City Council Budget Center: phlcouncil.com/budget2018


Prepared Testimony from the City Controller: http://bit.ly/2o3AgYi

The Committee of the Whole of the Council of the City of Philadelphia held a Public Hearing on Wednesday, April 19, 2017 to hear testimony on the following items:

No. 170195
An Ordinance to adopt a Capital Program for the six Fiscal Years 2018-2023 inclusive.

No. 170196
An Ordinance to adopt a Fiscal 2018 Capital Budget.

No. 170197
An Ordinance adopting the Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2018.

No. 170213
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 2018 through 2022, and incorporating proposed changes with respect to Fiscal Year 2017, 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.

City Council Budget Center: phlcouncil.com/budget2018


Prepared Testimony from the Office of the Sheriff: http://bit.ly/2pg32VR

From the Philadelphia City Council FY2018 Budget Hearing held Tuesday, April 18, 2017:

Councilman Curtis Jones, Jr. (4th District) questions Philadelphia Department Fire Commissioner about ongoing safety concerns and initiatives.

The Committee of the Whole of the Council of the City of Philadelphia held a Public Hearing on Wednesday, April 5, 2017 to hear testimony on the following items:

No. 170195
An Ordinance to adopt a Capital Program for the six Fiscal Years 2018-2023 inclusive.

No. 170196
An Ordinance to adopt a Fiscal 2018 Capital Budget.

No. 170197
An Ordinance adopting the Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2018.

No. 170213
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 2018 through 2022, and incorporating proposed changes with respect to Fiscal Year 2017, 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.

City Council Budget Center: phlcouncil.com/budget2018

Prepared remarks from the Board of Pensions and Retirement: http://bit.ly/2p1mYrl

The Committee of the Whole of the Council of the City of Philadelphia held a Public Hearing on Wednesday, April 5, 2017 to hear testimony on the following items:

No. 170195
An Ordinance to adopt a Capital Program for the six Fiscal Years 2018-2023 inclusive.

No. 170196
An Ordinance to adopt a Fiscal 2018 Capital Budget.

No. 170197
An Ordinance adopting the Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2018.

No. 170213
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 2018 through 2022, and incorporating proposed changes with respect to Fiscal Year 2017, 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.

City Council Budget Center: phlcouncil.com/budget2018

City Treasurer Prepared Testimony: http://bit.ly/2nEromU
Sinking Fund Commission Prepared Testimony: http://bit.ly/2oPncCM

The Committee of the Whole of the Council of the City of Philadelphia held a Public Hearing on Tuesday, April 4, 2017 to hear testimony on the following items:

No. 170195
An Ordinance to adopt a Capital Program for the six Fiscal Years 2018-2023 inclusive.

No. 170196
An Ordinance to adopt a Fiscal 2018 Capital Budget.

No. 170197
An Ordinance adopting the Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2018.

No. 170213
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 2018 through 2022, and incorporating proposed changes with respect to Fiscal Year 2017, 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.

City Council Budget Center: phlcouncil.com/budget2018

Prepared Testimony from the Office of the City Representative: http://bit.ly/2nBCkSy

From the hearing of the Philadelphia City Council Committee of the Whole held on Wednesday, March 29, 2017 regarding the FY2018 City Budget:

Council President Darrell L. Clarke (5th District) asks about timelines of investment in Philadelphia's Commercial Corridors; and energy efficient retrofits for municipal properties.

City Council Budget Center: phlcouncil.com/budget2018

From the hearing of the Philadelphia City Council Committee of the Whole held on Tuesday, March 28, 2017 regarding the FY2018 City Budget:

Council President Darrell L. Clarke (5th District) discusses the timeline for revenues from the Realty Transfer Tax to reach the Housing Preservation Fund with ‎Anne Fadullon, Director of Planning & Development City of Philadelphia.

In 2016, Council approved a modest 0.1 percent increase in the real estate transfer tax in order to provide $3.5 million to $7 million in annual revenues to service debt to fund critical housing preservation programs.

Read more: http://phlcouncil.com/clarke-affordable-housing-preservation

From the hearing of the Philadelphia City Council Committee of the Whole held on Tuesday, March 28, 2017 regarding the FY2018 City Budget:

Councilwoman Blondell Reynolds Brown (At Large) questions Commerce Department officials about the potential impact to their budget if proposed federal cuts become reality.

City Council Budget Center: phlcouncil.com/budget2018

Mayor James F. Kenney delivers his FY2018 Budget Address to the members of City Council.

Proposed FY2018 Budget documents: bit.ly/FY18PHLbudget