Daily Record

Vol. III No. 29 (399)

Keeping You Posted With The Politics Of Philadelphia

February 17, 2012

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TEAMING UP to counter what they expect will be an onslaught of falsehoods as eventual Republican nominee assails President Barack Obama, prominent local Democrats vowed to expose “truth” in fall campaign. From left are Councilwoman Cindy Bass, State Rep. Babette Josephs, Mayor Michael Nutter, DA Seth Williams, State Sen. Anthony Williams and City Controller Alan Butkovitz.

“We’re here today to make sure people know the truth about what the President has done while in office and to respond to and anticipate the Republican attacks,” said Nutter.

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Calendar Feb. 20Fundraiser for State Rep candidate Malik Boyd at Dockside, 717 S. Columbus Blvd., 6-9 p.m.

Music, desserts. Donation levels $50-$500. RSVP Jane Green (215) 3001996 or janeagreen@comcast.net. Checks payable to Friends of Malik Boyd.

Feb. 22Penna. Commonwealth Club House Party with guest Penna. Republican State Chairman Rob Gleason at home of Mike Cibik, 334 S. Front St., 5:30-7:30 p.m. By invitation only. Contact (717) 234-4901 or RSVP @pagop.org.

Feb. 20Congressman Chaka Fattah hosts free workshop at Community College Center for Business & Industry, 1751 Callowhill St., Rm. CB1 C2-28. Learn how to receive up to $2,500 in tax credits. To register (215) 848-9386.

Feb. 23State Rep. James Roebuck celebrates Birthday Party at Warmdaddy’s, 1400 S. Columbus Blvd., 5:30-8 p.m. Jazz, food.

Friend: $125. Sponsor $250. Benefactor: $500.

RSVP (215) 382-1268.

Feb. 21State Rep. John Sabatina holds Mardi Gras Cocktail Reception at Ladder 15, 1528 Sansom St., 5:30-8:30 p.m. Event Chairs Bob Brady and John Dougherty. Contributions: $100 (ticket), $250 (friend), $500 (patron).

For info John (215) 7428600).

Feb. 21Alliance Française de Philadelphie Mardi Gras celebration at Restaurant School, 4207 Walnut St., 6:30 p.m. Roaring ’20s theme, prize for best costume. Tickets $60. For info (215) 735-5283.

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Feb. 25Mothers in Charge holds Flapjack Fundraiser at Applebee’s, 9141 Roosevelt Blvd., 8-10 a.m.

Donation $10, $5 for kids under 11. For info (215) 228-1718.

Feb. 26St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Phila. Fundraiser at Insulators’ Ha., 2014 Horning Rd., 3-7 p.m.

Beer, wine, soda and buffet. Music and Celtic Flame Irish Dancers. $35.

Contact Mary Frances Fogg (267.228.0418), Kathy Fanning or Joe Fox at Saint Patrick’s Day Observance Ass’n, www.philadelphiastpatsparade.com

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Casey: Payroll Tax Cut A Win For Penna.

US Sen. Bob Casey (D-Pa.), as a member of the payroll conference committee and the lead sponsor of the original payroll legislation, signed the conference report to extend the payroll-tax cut through the end of 2012, giving the average Pennsylvania family nearly $1,000 in extra take-home pay through the

end of the year.

“I have fought to keep this tax cut for working families in place because it is essential to the economic recovery,” the Senator said. “This is a major win for Pennsylvanians who will have more money in their pockets to pay their bills, feed their

families and create demand for businesses, which will ultimately fuel the economy.”

Casey was the lead sponsor of the original legislation to extend the tax cut, and he offered the first compromise legislation last year.

SRC Sets Hearing Date On School Closures The School Reform Commission of the School District of Philadelphia announced tonight they will hold nine consecutive special public hearings on Saturday, Mar. 3, 2012, in the second floor auditorium of the School District’s Education Center, 440 N. Broad Street on the School District’s proposals for school closures and relocations.

posal separately, and each hearing will last approximately one hour. A vote on the proposals will not be taken until the SRC’s regularly scheduled public voting meeting on Mar. 29.

by the District, over the past three months have allowed parents, students and community members to learn more about the Facilities Master Plan, ask questions and share feedback.

The SRC’s announcement tonight marks the completion of the extensive community meeting phase of the Facilities Master Plan process, The SRC stated they will hear and initiates the final stage; voting. each School District closing proCommunity meetings arranged

The District conducted 17 meetings beginning on Nov. 19, 2011 and concluding this past Wednesday at Benjamin Franklin HS. In addition to the 17 planned meetings, the District also hosted additional school-based meetings to ensure

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parents and stakeholders were in- most every meeting to hear conformed about the District’s recom- cerns and comments first-hand. mendations.

Individuals interested in addressIn total, the District has held 21 ing the SRC at the meeting on Mar. community meetings during this 29 should call (215) 400-4040 to phase, engaging more than 1,110 pre-register no later than 4:30 p.m. stakeholders in the Facilities Master on Tuesday, Mar. 27. The SRC will Plan discussion. In addition, mem- submit transcripts of the hearings to bers of the SRC were present at al- the Pennsylvania Dept. of Educa-

tion in Harrisburg.

For more information on the Facilities Master Plan please visit www.philasd.org/fmp.

A detailed schedule of the public hearings scheduled for Mar. 3 is projected to be available on the website early next week as well.

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Green Wants Fiscal Data Disclosed City Councilman at Large Bill Green introduced a package of legislation that would increase the useful, relevant information available to legislators and citizens both during the annual budget hearing process and generally when considering pending legislation in City Council.

“Budgeting, and governing, is choosing between competing ideas for good. Particularly given the challenging fiscal environment the City continues to face, it is essential we have the information needed to make the best choices for citizens,” said the Councilman. “Without knowing the specific costs and benefits of the functions performed with City funding, or the costs related to new legislation, our ability to meet this basic duty to our constituents is significantly compromised.”

availability of fiscal impact analysis, building or other facility used, as upon request, for any bill introduced well as materials, supplies, and in City Council. equipment costs, fleet costs, and energy costs; and Governments across the United any revenue generated by perStates – including cities, states, and forming the function. the federal government – utilize the type of program-based budgeting, The required program-based cost-benefit analysis, and fiscal impact analysis the legislation pro- budgeting procedure also includes developing specific performance vides for. goals for each function funded with “Until we know the cost and ef- appropriations in the City budget fectiveness of what we do, we’ll re- and annual reporting on how well main stuck in budgetary default the goals are being met. mode: making incremental changes to department budgets year over year – more often than not, upwards adjustments – without sufficiently understanding the value received for the spending,” Green noted.

The legislation regarding costbenefit analysis for capital projects requires the City to provide information for each proposed capital project including: • The life-cycle cost of the project, including all initial project costs, periodic or continuing costs of operation and maintenance, and any anticipated costs of future decommissioning or disposal of the capital asset;

The program-based budgeting bill requires data about the component The package consists of bills re- costs of performing each function quiring: (1) the submission of pro- supported with City funding, includgram-based budgeting information ing: for all functions supported by City Direct salary costs, including the funding detailing the true cost of number of employees performing performing the function and how the function, as well as fringe bene- • the benefits of the project, including any performance benefits the City measures the function’s ef- fits costs; (e.g., improved working condifectiveness; (2) the submission of tions for City employees or inspace rental and maintenance cost-benefit analysis for all procreased utilization of facility by posed capital projects; and (3) the costs, listed separately for each • PHILADELPHIADAILYRECORD.COM

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manner in which benefits of proj- regarding pending legislation and ect exceed its cost), and antici- requires the Finance Director or pated payback schedule.

Controller, as requested, to prepare such statements. The fiscal impact The third bill in the package pro- analysis would determine whether • analysis of any alternatives to the the proposed legislation would have proposed investment, projected vides for the preparation of fiscalan impact, positive or negative, on return on the investment (i.e., impact statements, upon request, the City’s costs and revenues.

Tasco Hosts Civics Lessons For Teens

Councilwoman Marian Tasco was joined by nearly two dozen teens from the Teenshop program for an early Saturday morning civics lesson on February 4th. Held in the

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City Council Chambers at City Hall, bers of Council. the youth from all across the City were able to experience firsthand The two-hour session included a what it is like on the Council floor lesson on how bills and resolutions and to sit in the seats of the mem- get introduced and passed, the im-

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THE PHILADELPHIA DAILY RECORD portance of getting involved in ones’ community, an overview of the redistricting process, how government works and the responsibilities of the various political offices.

One young lady was presented with two tickets to the Philadelphia Auto Show for being able to answer one of Tasco’s tough questions on a current event in the news.

“It is very refreshing to see such a wonderful group of young ladies enthusiastic about their communities,” said the Councilwoman. “The young ladies were very insightful and provided excellent ideas on how to address specific issues that have a great impact on them and

their friends.”

Teenshop seeks to develop adolescent girls into tomorrow’s leaders The participants, some of whom through an innovative series of life had never been to City Hall, had skills workshops, community servseveral questions and raised many ice and college tours. issues on a wide variety of topics.

Teenshop members also provided The Hon. Marian B. Tasco is Tasco with suggestions for the widely recognized as one of School District that the youth Philadelphia’s most influential, poviewed as invaluable for helping to litically savvy, and proactive public increase graduation rates. officials. Elected to serve her seventh term and City Council repre“I always look forward to the op- sentative for the 9th Dist. in portunity to speak with our young November 2011, Tasco represents people,” said Tasco. “Moreover, I close to 155,000 residents in enjoy hearing their ideas for how to Philadelphia’s Northeast and Northimprove their communities and west sections. schools.”

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