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Amending Title 16 of the Philadelphia Code, entitled Public Property providing for prohibited naming of public property.
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THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS:
SECTION 1. Title 16 of the Philadelphia Code entitled Public Property is amended to read as follows:
TITLE 16. PUBLIC PROPERTY
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CHAPTER 16-600 PROHIBITED USES
§16-601. Legislative Findings
- It is in the interests of the citizens of Philadelphia, that the city maintains own and leases property for public use.
- It is against the public policy of the city that any building, street, or leased property be named after a person convicted of murder.
§16-602. Definitions.
As used in this Ordinance the following meanings shall apply:
- Convicted. Includes conviction by a plea of guilty or no contest, conviction after trial, and a finding of not guilty due to insanity or of guilty but mentally ill.
§16-603. Prohibited Naming of Public Property
(1) No publicly owned or operated property including, city streets, highways, buildings, recreational facilities or facilities leased by the city may be named after a person convicted of murder.
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Explanation:
Italics indicate new matter added.
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