City of Philadelphia  
City Council  
Chief Clerk's Office  
402 City Hall  
Philadelphia, PA 19107  
Meeting Agenda  
Wednesday, March 25, 2026  
10:00 AM  
BUDGET  
Room 400, City Hall  
Committee of the Whole  
An Ordinance Adopting the Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2027.  
An Ordinance To adopt a Fiscal Year 2027 Capital Budget.  
An Ordinance To adopt a Capital Program for the six Fiscal Years 2027-2032  
inclusive.  
An Ordinance Amending Chapter 19-2400 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Hotel  
Room Rental Tax,” by providing for an additional excise tax on hotel room rentals, all  
under certain terms and conditions.  
An Ordinance Amending Subcode “A” (The Philadelphia Administrative Code) of  
Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code (The Building, Construction and Occupancy Code),  
by adding and revising Zoning Board of Adjustment fees and provisions regarding  
hearing scheduling, all under certain terms and conditions.  
An Ordinance Amending Title 3 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Air Management  
Code,” to modify the amounts of license and permit fees, under certain terms and  
conditions.  
An Ordinance Amending Section 19-1806 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled  
“Authorization of Realty Use and Occupancy Tax,” to clarify the imposition of the tax  
on the use or occupancy of real estate with respect to cell towers; all under certain  
terms and conditions.  
An Ordinance Amending Chapter 6-600 of The Philadelphia Code (“Asbestos”), by  
adding and revising provisions related to various fees, all under certain terms and  
conditions.  
An Ordinance Amending Chapter 19-1800 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled  
“School Tax Authorization,” to a add a new Section 19-1808, entitled  
“Authorization of Rideshare Use Tax,” to authorize the Board of the School  
District of Philadelphia to levy a tax upon the use by a passenger of a  
transportation network company for a prearranged ride that originates in  
Philadelphia; all under certain terms and conditions.  
An Ordinance Amending Title 19 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Finance, Taxes  
and Collections,” to add a new Chapter 19-4800, entitled “Retail Delivery Tax,” to  
establish a tax on orders for the delivery in Philadelphia of retail consumer and other  
tangible goods, all under certain terms and conditions.  
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  
2027 through 2031, and incorporating revisions with respect to Fiscal Year 2026,  
which is to be submitted by the Mayor to the Pennsylvania Intergovernmental  
Cooperation Authority pursuant to an Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement by  
and between the City and the Authority.  
Budget hearings will be held in person at Philadelphia City Council Chambers, Room 400  
(Fourth Floor), City Hall. Speakers interested in making public testimony should call 215  
686 3407 or email Budget.Hearings@phila.gov by 3 p.m. on the day prior to the public  
testimony session at which they wish to speak and submit the following information:  
Date you will be testifying  
Full name  
Callback telephone number where you can be reached  
Street Address  
Identify the bill number or resolution number or numbers that will be addressed and  
whether you support or oppose them.  
Dates for Public Testimony:  
Tuesday, April 21st, 1:00 PM, Tax Bills  
Wednesday, April 22nd, 1:00 PM, School District  
Wednesday, May 6th, 10:00 AM- 4:00 PM