City of Philadelphia - File #: 020427

• File #: 020427
• Version: 0
• Type: Bill
• Status: LAPSED
• File created: 6/13/2002
• In control: Committee on Public Property and Public Works
• Title: Amending Chapter 18-200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Airports," by adding provisions regulating how access to gates at the Philadelphia International Airport ("Airport") may be allocated to air carriers; regulating rates and other charges for air carriers using the Airport; and providing for mediation and arbitration of disputes and other enforcement measures; all under certain terms and conditions.
• Sponsors: Councilmember Kenney, Councilmember DiCicco, Council President Verna, Councilmember Nutter
• Indexes: AIRPORT
• Code sections: 18-200 - Airports, 18-205 - Gate Allocation: Non-discriminatory Terms

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result	Tally
10/30/2002	0	Committee on Public Property and Public Works	HEARING HELD
10/30/2002	0	Committee on Public Property and Public Works	RECESSED
10/9/2002	0	Committee on Public Property and Public Works	HEARING HELD
10/9/2002	0	Committee on Public Property and Public Works	RECESSED
9/17/2002	0	Committee on Public Property and Public Works	HEARING NOTICES SENT
9/17/2002	0	Committee on Public Property and Public Works	HEARING HELD
9/17/2002	0	Committee on Public Property and Public Works	RECESSED
6/13/2002	0	CITY COUNCIL	Referred
6/13/2002	0	CITY COUNCIL	Introduced	Pass

Title
Amending Chapter 18-200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Airports," by adding provisions regulating how access to gates at the Philadelphia International Airport ("Airport") may be allocated to air carriers; regulating rates and other charges for air carriers using the Airport; and providing for mediation and arbitration of disputes and other enforcement measures; all under certain terms and conditions.
Body
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS:


SECTION 1. Chapter 18-200 of The Philadelphia Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

CHAPTER 18-200. AIRPORTS

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§18-205. Gate Allocation; Non-discriminatory Terms.

(1) Definition. As used in this Section, "Airport" shall refer to the Philadelphia International Airport and related facilities owned or operated by the City or an agent thereof.

(2) Legislative Purpose. The Council of the City of Philadelphia hereby takes notice that the Airport is an asset of the City, operated under the direction of the Philadelphia Department of Commerce. Council also takes notice that there is a direct and immediate relationship between diverse and accessible air service and the quality of life of city residents and the development of business and tourism opportunities within the region. Furthermore, Council recognizes that the City has the legal authority to exercise its proprietary right to operate the Airport in such a manner as to enhance the economic development opportunities within the region. As such, it is the intention of the Council of the City of Philadelphia to ensure that the Airport's facilities are operated in such a manner that enhances new market entry by competitive air carriers and maximizes business and consumer use of the Airport and the opportunities for economic growth and development in the greater Philadelphia region.


(3) Gate Allocation.

(a) No person providing or intending to provide aeronautical services to the public shall be granted th...