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City of Philadelphia
Public Hearing Notice
October 3, 2007
The Committee on Finance of the Council of the City of Philadelphia will hold a
Public Hearing on Thursday, October 18, 2007, at 1:00 PM, in Room 400, City Hall,
to hear testimony on the following items:
070541 An Ordinance amending Chapter 19-1400 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled
"Realty Transfer Tax," by exempting transactions between certain financially
interdependent persons, including, but not limited to, domestic partners,
whether of the same or opposite sex; all under certain terms and conditions.
070693 An Ordinance creating the Philadelphia Re-Entry Employment Program
("PREP") for Ex-offenders; in particular, amending Chapter 19-2600 of The
Philadelphia Code, entitled "Business Privilege Taxes," to provide a PREP Tax
Credit for businesses that hire ex-offenders; directing various City officials
to take certain actions with respect to the employment of ex-offenders by the
public and private sector; and requiring those who contract with the City or who
receive certain financial benefits from the City to identify job opportunities
that may be available for ex-offenders and to take other action with respect to
the hiring of ex-offenders; all under certain terms and conditions.
Copies of the foregoing items are available in the Office of the Chief Clerk of
the Council, Room 402, City Hall.
Immediately following the public hearing, a meeting of the Committee on Finance,
open to the public, will be held to consider the action to be taken on the above
listed items.
Patricia Rafferty
Chief Clerk