§ 19-1204. Books and Records. 155

   (1)   Every operator shall keep accurate books and records to which the Department shall have full access at all times. These records shall include:

      (a)   A daily return sheet, in the form and manner prescribed by the Department, showing:

         (.1)   number of cars parked or stored on an hourly, daily, weekly, or monthly basis in or on each facility;

         (.2)   the gross receipts from all such transactions;

         (.3)   the actual tax due the City.

 

Notes

155	Amended, 1956 Ordinances, p. 1081; amended, Bill No. 050452 (approved June 15, 2005). See note 149 for effective date provisions. Amended by deleting former subsection (b), Bill No. 070049 (approved September 20, 2007).

§ 19-1205. Claim Checks and Parking Stickers. 156

   (1)   Before any operator required to collect the tax imposed by this Chapter may use any claim checks or parking stickers in the conduct of any parking facility or any valet parking business, such person shall certify in writing to the Department of Revenue, at least 5 days prior to the use of such claim checks or parking stickers, the serial numbers, the location of the parking facility or 157 valet parking operation at which such claim checks or parking stickers will be used, the location at which such claim checks or parking stickers may be inspected by the Department, and any other identifying information required by the Department.

   (2)   It shall be unlawful for any person who operates a parking facility or valet parking operation to use any claim checks or parking stickers for which the information required in subsection 19-1205(1) has not been delivered to the Department of Revenue at least 5 days prior to the use of such claim checks or parking stickers.

   (3)   All books, records, and daily record sheets shall be retained by each operator for a period of six (6) years subsequent to the year of the transaction. 158

 

Notes

156	Amended, 1956 Ordinances, p. 1081; amended, Bill No. 050452 (approved June 15, 2005). See note 149 for effective date provisions.
157	Word "or" added by Code editor to amendment made by Bill No. 050452.
158	Amended, Bill No. 070049 (approved September 20, 2007).

§ 19-1206. Additional Penalties. 159

   (1)   In addition to all penalties now provided, any person who violates Chapter 19-1200 may have his license or permit revoked, suspended or cancelled.

 

Notes

159	Amended, 1956 Ordinances, p. 1081.

§ 19-1207. Good Parking Jobs for Philadelphia Review Committee. 160

   (1)   Establishment. The Mayor is hereby called upon to establish the Good Parking Jobs for Philadelphia Review Committee as an advisory body to conduct an annual review regarding the quality of jobs and opportunities for workers in the parking industry and to make recommendations to the Council regarding such issues and potential changes regarding taxes applicable in connection with the parking industry.

   (2)   Members. The Committee shall be composed of seven members appointed by the Mayor. Two members shall be representatives of the labor community, two shall be representatives of the parking industry, one shall be a representative of the City Administration and two shall be representatives of Council.

   (3)   Meetings. The Committee shall meet at least quarterly. All meetings shall be open to the public. At each meeting, an opportunity shall be provided for public testimony on matters relating to the subjects addressed in subsections (4) and (5) of this Section.

   (4)   Working Conditions. The Committee shall make a thorough review of working conditions in the parking industry, including job standards; efforts to reduce worker turnover; the extent of employer-provided training; safety; and opportunities for advancement.

   (5)   Economics of the Parking Industry. The Committee shall evaluate the economics of the parking industry, including with respect to the impact of Chapter 17-1200 of The Philadelphia Code ("Parking Tax") and the impact of intended reductions in the parking tax to seventeen percent (17%) by July 1, 2022, with respect to working conditions.

   (6)   Reporting. Following review on these issues, the Committee shall make a report and evaluation regarding the status of working conditions and economic issues in the parking industry as set forth in subsections (4) and (5). An initial report shall be provided to the Mayor and the Chief Clerk of Council no later than April 1, 2021, and shall thereafter conduct an annual review and provide a report regarding such issues. The Committee shall have no authority to set or recommend employment, wage, or benefit requirements.

 

Notes

160	Added, Bill No. 200387 (approved December 1, 2020).