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Pittsburgh, PA March 20, 2002
COMMITTEE ON FINANCE & BUDGET
The Committee met.
Present: Ms. Burns, Ms. Carlisle, Mr. Cohen, Mr. Ferlo, Mr. Hertzberg,
Mr. Motznik, Mr. O'Connor, Mr. Peduto, Mr. Ricciardi, Mr. Udin, Chair
BUSINESS FROM COUNCIL
ROLL CALL
Nine (9) members present.
The Chair:
Good morning.
We have several bills that will be discussed in the day colleagues that promise to be extended debate. I just want to urge everyone to try to be succinct in their comments and to be constructive in offering proposals rather than just to talk on about what we do not agree with; however so eloquently we may be. Constructive alternatives is what helps and moves us forward.
With that sermon, we will begin with the Committee on Finance and the Budget. Bills No. 0143 and 0144 are related bills although not companion.
BILL NO. 0143:
An Ordinance supplementing The Pittsburgh Code, Title II, Fiscal, Article IX, Property Taxes, Chapter 263, Real Property Tax and Exemption by adding a Section entitled "Assessment Appeal Refunds."
BILL NO. 0144:
An Ordinance amending the Pittsburgh Code, Title II, Fiscal, Article IX, Property Taxes, Chapter 263, Real Property Tax and Exemption, Section 263.02 entitled "Payment Options, Discount and Delinquency Penalty" by eliminating the .5% per month penalty.
The Chair:
Is there a motion?
Mr. Hertzberg:
Motion for discussion.
The Chair:
Second?
Mr. Motznik:
Second.
The Chair:
Councilman Hertzberg.
Mr. Hertzberg:
Let me talk about 144 first because I think we can take something today that will take care of 144 unless there is disagreement here on Council; but I am getting the feeling that there is no support for Bill No. 0144 which is the bill that would eliminate the penalty or five percent per month payment on delinquent real estate taxes.
I have received a communication from the Finance Di...
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