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25 results for “budget presentations”

  • June 3, 2026 Meeting Minutes

    Jun 3, 2026

    ·Hazleton, PA
    Minutes

    The Hazleton Government Study Commission held a meeting on June 3, 2026, at 5:04 PM in City Hall Conference Room A, with six of seven members present. The Commission reviewed a Petition for Referendum Article and Taxpayer Protection Limits for Budget and Finance Article with PEL Consultants, discussed whether to create an Ethics Article or rely on existing state ethics, and heard a presentation from Solicitor Sean Logsdon on a Contract Article. PEL Consultants also advised on creating a Transition Article. Public commenter Dr. Childs recommended that any ethics committee include no fewer than seven members with no more than three city officials. The Commission scheduled additional meetings for June 24 at 5:00 PM and a Public Hearing on July 15 at 6:00 PM on the second floor of City Hall, with the next regular meeting set for June 17 at 5:00 PM.

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  • 1622-2026: To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to associate all General Budget Reservations resulting from this ordinance with the appropriate Universal Term Contract Purchase Agreements for the purchase of Bill Presentment Services with Level One, LLC for the Department of Public Utilities; and to authorize the expenditure of $600,000.00 split among the Electricity, Water, Sanitary Sewer, and Stormwater Operating Funds; and declare an emergency. ($600,000.00)

May 22, 2026

·Columbus, OH
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  • May 6, 2026 Meeting Minutes

    May 6, 2026

    ·Hazleton, PA
    Minutes

    The Hazleton Government Study Commission held a meeting on May 6, 2026, at 5:04 PM in City Hall Conference Room A, with Chairwoman Allison Keegan and all seven commissioners present. The Commission approved the April 22, 2026 meeting minutes unanimously on a motion by Joseph Yannuzzi, seconded by Thomas Bruno. PEL Consultants reviewed updated drafts of Article VII–Ordinances and Resolutions and Article VIII–Budget and Finance, and led discussion on Article VII–Authorities, Boards and Commissions, Article XXI–Annual and Special Independent Audits, and the Citizen's Petition and Referendum Process, with commissioners providing feedback on referendum procedures and requirements. The meeting adjourned at 7:06 PM, with the next meeting scheduled for May 20, 2026, at 5:00 PM on the 2nd floor of City Hall.

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  • CITY COUNCIL AGENDA FOR THE MEETING AT 11:00 AM, TUESDAY, APRIL 28, 2026

    Apr 28, 2026

    ·Fort Worth, TX
    Agenda

    The Fort Worth City Council agenda for April 28, 2026 includes nine special presentations and recognitions honoring local officials, community members, and organizations, followed by a consent agenda with multiple items requiring minimal deliberation. The consent agenda addresses financial matters including a $153,398.48 appropriation to the Library Special Revenue Fund from the Addie Levy Trust, acceptance of approximately $658,707.58 in grants from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs for homeless housing and services programs, and amendments to the Downtown Public Improvement District fiscal budget. The meeting was scheduled for 11:00 AM at the City Council Chamber in Fort Worth, Texas.

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  • 26-0572: Presentation on Proposed 2027 Budget Priorities

    Apr 22, 2026

    ·Denver, CO
    Proposal
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  • April 22, 2026 Meeting Minutes

    Apr 22, 2026

    ·Hazleton, PA
    Minutes

    The Hazleton Government Study Commission met on April 22, 2026, at 5:02 PM to review draft articles of a proposed Home Rule Charter. The Commission, with six of seven members present, approved April 15 meeting minutes unanimously and reviewed updated drafts of Article II (City Council) and Article VI (Other Appointed Officials) prepared by PEL Consultants. New business focused on Article VII (Ordinances) and Article VIII (Budget and Finance), with updated drafts to be provided at the next meeting on May 6, 2026, at 5:00 PM. Public commenter David Dominguez raised questions about the proposed Controller position, revenue incentives for municipalities, and tax collection methods, noting that tax collection would be handled by an outside firm.

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  • April 15, 2026 Meeting Minutes

    Apr 15, 2026

    ·Hazleton, PA
    Minutes

    The City of Hazleton Government Study Commission met on April 15, 2026, at 5:05 PM in City Hall Conference Room A, with all seven commissioners present including Chairwoman Allison Keegan. PEL Consultants reviewed updated draft provisions of the city charter covering Article II (City Council), Article III (Mayor), Article VI (Other Appointed Officials), and Article VIII (Budget and Finance), with revised drafts of Articles VI and VIII to be provided at the next meeting. Public commenters raised questions about hiring procedures including criminal background checks for department heads, ethics policies, whistleblower protections, charter provisions protecting the Mayor from Council, budget constraints, property tax caps, and establishment of a neighborhood watch or police board, which were addressed by the Commission. The meeting adjourned at 7:28 PM.

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  • BL2026-1362: An ordinance requiring an annual review and an annual presentation to the Budget and Finance Committee of the Metropolitan Council from all boards, commissions, departments, and authorities offering tax abatement incentives.

    Apr 14, 2026

    ·Nashville, TN
    Proposal
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  • City Council — Minutes 4/8/2026

    Apr 8, 2026

    ·Boston, MA
    Minutes

    The Boston City Council held a regular meeting on April 8, 2026, with 11 of 12 councilors present. The Council approved and referred multiple appropriation measures to the Committee on Ways and Means, including the Annual Appropriation and Tax Order for FY2027, a $40 million appropriation to the Other Post-Employment Benefits Liability Trust Fund (addressing a $2.68 billion unfunded liability), $3.5 million for transportation infrastructure improvements, $5 million for coastal resilience projects, and a $384.7 million appropriation for various capital improvement projects across city departments.

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  • City of Stamford, Connecticut – April 7, 2026 16:35 Board of Representatives

    Apr 7, 2026

    ·Stamford, CT
    Agenda

    The Stamford, Connecticut Board of Representatives scheduled FY 2026-2027 department budget presentations beginning March 5, 2026, with sessions covering capital budget overview, administration, operations, planning and management office, and various municipal departments including vehicle maintenance, solid waste, road maintenance, and traffic enforcement. The presentations were to be held at City Hall's Democratic Caucus Room or via remote access through Microsoft Teams or Zoom, with Mayor Caroline Simmons leading the initial fiscal committee meeting and various department representatives presenting their respective budget allocations.

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  • Budget Information Sessions Published on April 07, 2026 The City of Tucson is inviting residents to attend an Information Session on the recommended Fiscal Year 2027 budget. City staff will present the City Manager’s recommended budget at these Information Sessions before the public hearing at the Mayor and Council Regular Session meeting on May 5th, 2027.

    Apr 7, 2026

    ·Tucson, AZ
    Budget
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  • J CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF COMMERCE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING

    Jan 13, 2026

    ·Oakland, CA
    Minutes

    On January 13, 2026, the Charter Township of Commerce Board of Trustees approved the purchase of Microsoft Office software for 85 computers at a cost not to exceed $31,000 from CDW-G, with funds from the IT 2026 budget. The meeting also included a presentation of the 2025 Commerce Township Photo Contest winners, with Bob Roberts taking first place for his photograph "Morning Rush." The document appears to be incomplete, cutting off mid-sentence during discussion of pole barn proposals for the Maintenance Department.

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  • CITY COUNCIL AGENDA FOR THE MEETING AT 6:00 PM, TUESDAY, JANUARY 13, 2026

    Jan 13, 2026

    ·Fort Worth, TX
    Agenda

    The Fort Worth City Council meeting scheduled for 6:00 PM on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, includes special presentations honoring Bob Semple Day, the Texas Forge Taekwondo team, and Anorexia Nervosa Awareness. The consent agenda covers routine items including authorization of the city's $384,824.72 pro-rata allocation to the Denton Central Appraisal District for 2026, a $100,000 donation return to the Fort Worth Public Library Foundation, a $40,000 agreement with the Fort Worth African American Museum and Cultural Center for construction support, and denial of a 50% property tax exemption request for a housing development at Marine Creek Parkway.

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  • TOWNSHIP OF BETHLEHEM 2026 BUDGET ASSUMPTIONS AS OF DECEMBER 15, 2025

    Dec 15, 2025

    ·Bangor, PA
    Budget

    The Township of Bethlehem presented its 2026 budget assumptions as of December 15, 2025, with key decisions including wage increases for bargaining units (3.00–4.00%) and non-bargaining employees (4.00%), a 20% medical insurance rate increase, and no proposed increases to the millage rate or sewer billing rate. Notable staffing changes include two open police officer positions and two open truck driver positions in Public Works, while a 10% stormwater fee increase was proposed. The township's total tax millage rate remained at 8.04 mills (9.80% of total tax burden), with a tentative budget hearing schedule spanning October through December 2025 and formal adoption scheduled for December 15th.

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  • 25-2038: Presentation on a Proposal for a Two-Year Budget Cycle

    Dec 2, 2025

    ·Denver, CO
    Proposal
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  • November 18, 2025 Meeting Minutes

    Nov 18, 2025

    ·Hazleton, PA
    Minutes

    The City of Hazleton Government Study Commission met on November 18, 2025, to discuss potential adoption of a Home Rule Charter, with six of seven commissioners present. Mayor Panto of Easton (population 30,504, annual budget $74 million) presented details on Easton's 2008 Home Rule Charter adoption, which expanded its city council from 5 to 7 members and enabled alternative revenue sources beyond property taxes. Jim Perry, President of Hazleton City Council with 11 years of service, testified that the current government structure limits revenue to property taxes and that a Home Rule Charter would provide options such as earned income tax to support city services. Commissioners Tom Bruno and Joe Zeller expressed support for pursuing a Home Rule Charter based on the need for alternative revenue mechanisms and community benefit, while the Commission heard a presentation from Pennsylvania Economy League consultant Fred Redding on the charter drafting process.

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  • November 3, 2025 OAKLAND YOUTH COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES

    Nov 3, 2025

    ·Oakland, CA
    Minutes

    The Oakland Youth Commission held a meeting on November 3, 2025, called to order at 5:35pm by Ashley Tchanyoum, with 14 commissioners present and 1 excused absence. The commission approved meeting minutes and adopted elected executive committee members through motions by Ashley Tchanyoum and seconded by Mevoh Ajayi. At-Large Council Member Rowena Brown, sworn in January 2025, presented on her work leading the budget process and efforts to create an AI Hub in Oakland, while Adriana Villegas presented on behalf of OUSD All City Council. The meeting adjourned at 7:33pm, with the next meeting scheduled for Monday, November 17, 2025 at 5:30pm, preceded by an Executive Committee meeting from 5:00–5:30pm.

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  • WIND GAP MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY MEETING MINUTES OCTOBER 22, 2025 Page | 1

    Oct 22, 2025

    ·Wind Gap, PA
    Minutes

    The Wind Gap Municipal Authority Board held a regular meeting on October 22, 2025, at which members approved October expenditures totaling $66,474.69 for the General Fund, along with smaller invoices for pump station and feasibility escrow accounts. The Board also approved continuation of Capital Blue medical coverage for 2026 with an increased employee contribution rate from 5% to 8%, approved the third quarter board stipend, and voted to submit a letter to Borough Council seeking retroactive approval of the $100 per meeting board stipend. Additionally, Engineer Tom Duffy presented two draft LSA grant applications, including one for lining Wood Alley at a cost of $276,000.

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  • October 21, 2025 Meeting Minutes

    Oct 21, 2025

    ·Hazleton, PA
    Minutes

    The City of Hazleton Government Study Commission met on October 21, 2025, at 4:34 PM with seven commission members present to discuss the development of a Home Rule Charter. The commission conducted virtual discussions with representatives from comparable Pennsylvania municipalities: New Castle's Mayor Elisco, who recommended a full-time mayor and five-member City Council structure; Carlisle's Mayor Shultz, whose municipality has approximately 23,500 residents and an annual budget of $60 million under a council-manager form of government; and Wilkes-Barre's Mayor Brown, with approximately 55,000 residents, an annual budget exceeding $60 million, and 90 police officers, 62 firefighters, and 66 DPW employees. The commission must report its findings and recommendations to citizens within nine months from the election date, with possible extensions of nine additional months to prepare a proposed charter and two additional months if recommending district-based council elections; the charter must be completed by mid-August 2026, approximately 13 weeks before the election. The October 7, 2025 meeting minutes were approved unanimously, and the commission discussed potentially changing the location and time of the November 18 meeting.

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  • October 21, 2025 Board Meeting Minutes Page 1 of 4

    Oct 21, 2025

    ·Pocono Township, PA
    Minutes

    The Coolbaugh Township Board of Supervisors met on October 21, 2025, with four of five board members present to discuss regular business including a request from the Pocono Mountain Public Library Director for a $150,000 tax anticipation loan in three installments to address state budget impasse concerns, along with a request for a de minimis millage increase of 0.076 mills. The board approved October 7 meeting minutes and received a police report indicating a finalized budget draft for board consideration and new vehicles in service. The library funding request was tabled for discussion at a future work session due to concerns about potential tax base impacts from anticipated government layoffs.

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  • 2589-2025: To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to associate all General Budget reservations resulting from this ordinance with the appropriate Universal Term Contract Purchase Agreement for the purchase of Bill Presentment Services with Level One, LLC for the Division of Power, the Division of Water, and the Division of Water Reclamation; and to authorize the expenditure of $845,000.00 split among the Electricity, Water, Sanitary Sewer, and Stormwater Operating Funds, and to declare an emergency. ($845,000.00)

    Sep 22, 2025

    ·Columbus, OH
    Proposal
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  • September 16, 2025 The Des Moines ...

    Sep 16, 2025

    ·Des Moines, IA
    Minutes

    On September 16, 2025, the Des Moines County Board of Supervisors met in regular session with all three members present, holding the meeting both in-person and via electronic streaming. Department heads reported on routine operations, including jail population at 78 inmates, ongoing road maintenance challenges due to dry weather, and several subdivisions in development. The board unanimously approved payroll reimbursement claims of $564.25, accounts payable claims of $407,688.69, and Resolution #2025-048 approving the Final Plat for Hawkeye Ridge Subdivision, which had been reviewed and recommended by multiple county departments.

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  • COLUMBIA CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 Page 1 of 22

    Sep 16, 2025

    ·Columbia, SC
    Agenda

    The Columbia City Council meeting scheduled for September 16, 2025, will include approval of the August 19, 2025 meeting minutes, presentation of three proclamations (Constitution Week, National Clean Energy Week, and Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month), and approval of Fiscal Year 2025/2026 Special Revenue Allocations. The agenda also includes approval for installation of speed humps on Medical Drive and Etiwan Avenue, and consent agenda items including professional services agreements for state lobbying services totaling up to $144,000 ($72,000 each to Jet Corp Consulting Group, LLC and Due South Advocacy, both Columbia-based firms).

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  • 25-1353: Presentation on the People's Budget

    Sep 9, 2025

    ·Denver, CO
    Proposal
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  • BUDGET IN BRIEF (as of September 4, 2025)

    Sep 4, 2025

    ·Orlando, FL
    Budget

    The City of Orlando's proposed Fiscal Year 2025/26 budget presents an operating and capital improvements plan with the General Fund increasing from $708.6 million (FY 2024/25) to $739.6 million (FY 2025/26). The budget document outlines the city organization structure under Mayor Buddy Dyer and includes multiple special revenue funds and capital improvement projects, with significant allocations including $35.0 million for the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority Police Fund and $60.2 million in CRA Trust Funds. Key departmental areas covered include Police, Fire, Public Works, Housing and Community Development, Parks and Recreation, and Economic Development, with the budget guided by the city's mission to deliver public services in a knowledgeable, responsive, and financially responsible manner.

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