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Proposed Amendment to Philadelphia Gas Works Capital Budget

Original title: May 13, 2026 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: I am submitting herewith for the consideration of your Honorable Body the following proposed Ordinance: AN ORDINANCE Approving the amendment of the Fiscal Year 2026 Capital Budget providing for expenditures for the capital purposes of the Philadelphia Gas Works (including the supplying of funds in connection therewith) subject to certain constraints and conditions and acknowledging the receipt of the Revised Forecast of Capital Budgets for Fiscal Years 2027 through 2031, as amended. I hereby recommend your favorable consideration of this proposed Ordinance. Respectfully, Cherelle L. Parker Mayor

May 14, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

This ordinance authorizes changes to the capital spending plan for the city-owned gas utility, which impacts the funding available for infrastructure projects and utility operations for the 2026 .

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Philadelphia Gas Works

The utility's capital budget and funding availability for infrastructure projects are being modified by this ordinance.

Philadelphia Residents

Residents are served by the utility and are subject to the long-term financial planning and infrastructure investments managed by the city.

What changed

Last recorded activity May 14, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

Mayor Cherelle L. Parker has submitted a proposed ordinance to amend the 2026 for the Philadelphia Gas Works. The proposal includes funding for capital projects and acknowledges updated financial forecasts for the utility's capital spending through 2031.

Key Facts

The ordinance proposes an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2026 Capital Budget specifically for the Philadelphia Gas Works.
The amendment includes provisions for capital expenditures and the allocation of funds for utility purposes.
The ordinance is subject to specific, yet-to-be-defined constraints and conditions.
The proposal formally acknowledges the receipt of a Revised Forecast of Capital Budgets covering Fiscal Years 2027 through 2031.
The document was introduced to the City Council on May 14, 2026.

Why It Matters

This ordinance authorizes changes to the capital spending plan for the city-owned gas utility, which impacts the funding available for infrastructure projects and utility operations for the 2026 .

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this ordinance?

It seeks to adjust the for the Philadelphia Gas Works for the current and formally receive updated long-term financial projections.

Does this affect my gas bill?

The document concerns expenditures for infrastructure and utility projects; it does not explicitly state changes to consumer rates.

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Long-term Capital Forecasting

The inclusion of a five-year forecast (2027-2031) alongside a single-year budget amendment suggests a move toward more integrated long-term capital planning for the utility.

Philadelphia Gas Works

Connected Entities

personCherelle L. Parker“Mayor of Philadelphia who submitted the ordinance.”Map →

organizationPhiladelphia Gas Works“The city-owned utility subject to the capital budget amendment.”Map →

organizationCity Council of Philadelphia“The legislative body considering the ordinance.”Map →

Sources

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