The Committee on Law and Government of the Council of the City of Philadelphia will
hold a Public Hearing on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at 10:00 AM, in Room 400, City
Hall, to hear testimony on the following items:
An Ordinance Providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of
Philadelphia of the proposal set forth in a Resolution approved by Council proposing
an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter relating to the creation of the
Philadelphia Child Welfare Commission; and authorizing and directing the appropriate
officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special election.
Attachments:
An Ordinance Providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of
Philadelphia of the proposal set forth in a Resolution approved by Council proposing
an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to provide for the creation of a
Creative Philadelphia, to provide for the powers and duties of such office, and to
otherwise provide for incorporation of the office into the City government; and
authorizing the appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for
the special election; all under certain terms and conditions.
Attachments:
An Ordinance Providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of
Philadelphia of an amendment to The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to change City
procurement procedures and requirements; fixing the date of a special election for
such purpose; prescribing the form of ballot questions to be voted on; and authorizing
the appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special
election.
Attachments:
An Ordinance Amending Section 17-103 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Bonds
Relating to Procurement Contracts” to amend requirements related to performance
and payment bonds on certain contracts and providing for disclosure and monitoring
of the bond acquisition cost, all under certain terms and conditions.
Attachments:
An Ordinance Amending Section 17-109 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Local
Bidding Preferences,” by establishing a new category of bid preference for businesses
that are both local and small, and amending definitions, certification, goal setting and
reporting requirements, all under certain terms and conditions.
Attachments:
An Ordinance Amending Chapter 17-1400 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled
“Non-Competitively Bid Contracts; Financial Assistance,” by updating references and
exclusions, all under certain terms and conditions.
Attachments:
