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  • City of Scranton Council Responses – April 14, 2026 | PDF

    Apr 14, 2026

    ·Scranton, PA
    Other

    On April 14, 2026, the City of Scranton prepared responses to council inquiries from an April 7 meeting. Key items addressed included: a proposed permanent one-way change on Euclid Avenue at North Main Avenue (currently PennDOT-approved to accommodate construction), with legislation forthcoming; several pothole and pave cut repairs on Mulberry/Mifflin, Jackson Street/North Main Avenue, and East Locust Street, which were referred to appropriate departments; and rental registration ordinance questions that are currently pending litigation in Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania, preventing further city comment at this time. Additional topics included the Mayor's authority to decline signing the HARB ordinance regarding Fidelity Bank's proposed demolition on North Washington Avenue, and clarification that DPW has no official policy for filling potholes on state routes.

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  • City of Scranton Council Responses – April 7, 2026 | PDF

Apr 7, 2026

·Scranton, PA
Other

On April 7, 2026, the City of Scranton Council responded to questions from the March 31 meeting regarding parking and infrastructure issues. Council President Tom Schuster requested the City Engineer review a no-parking ordinance for the Unit Block of South Irving Avenue to address an ongoing parking dispute, while also requesting an update on a walkability study that had been presented by Speck and Associates in June 2023. The city reported that multiple streetscape improvement construction contracts had been approved and were underway, including projects on Adams Avenue, N Washington/Linden, Biden Street, and Wyoming Avenue, with work to be completed under PennDOT Highway Occupancy Permits where applicable.

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  • City of Scranton Council Responses – March 31, 2026 | PDF

    Mar 31, 2026

    ·Scranton, PA
    Other

    On March 31, 2026, the City of Scranton provided council responses to questions from a March 24 meeting, addressing budget and operational matters. Key items included clarification that a $3 million line item funds the city's Workers' Compensation account as required by Pennsylvania law, that the $650K non-departmental contingency fund serves as a risk management tool for unforeseen expenses, and that the city's OPEB Trust fund balance stood at $3,451,299.51 as of February 28, 2026. The city also provided homelessness data showing a Point-In-Time count of 221 people (77 in emergency housing, 74 in transitional shelter, 10 in safe havens, and 60 unsheltered) as of January 29, 2025, and confirmed that the Parks Department would accept casual employee applications in April.

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  • City of Scranton Council Responses – March 23, 2026 | PDF

    Mar 23, 2026

    ·Scranton, PA
    Other

    On March 23, 2026, the City of Scranton Council responded to inquiries from the March 17 meeting regarding two major initiatives: the Meadow Brook Project in Green Ridge has secured 32 easement agreements with 12 properties still outstanding and no legal claims filed to date, and 21 properties have been demolished since January 1, 2025, with remaining undestroyed properties from the 2025 list carrying over to 2026. The city uses third-party engineering firm Barry Isett & Associates to assess demolition eligibility, with the Housing Inspectors condemning properties under supervision of Andrew Sunday or Tom Oleski; as of March 23, 2026, there are 225 condemned properties in the city, and a property must remain condemned for at least one year with no improvements before being considered for demolition.

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  • City of Scranton Council Responses – March 3, 2026 | PDF

    Mar 3, 2026

    ·Scranton, PA
    Other

    On March 3, 2026, the City of Scranton Council responded to inquiries from the February 24 meeting, addressing issues including repairs to The Lookout historic structure on Route 307 (with DPW to remove graffiti and a state grant application pending), road conditions on Wells Street and Marvine Avenue affected by the Leggetts Creek bridge replacement project (with PennDOT modifying detour signage and increased police enforcement), and scheduling of the new SRA Director to present at a March 31 caucus. Additional responses covered a security assessment for City Hall, IT email issues related to suspicious senders, and a five-year report of University of Scranton PILOT payments.

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  • City of Scranton Council Responses – February 24, 2026 | PDF

    Feb 24, 2026

    ·Scranton, PA
    Other

    On February 24, 2026, the City of Scranton administration responded to council inquiries from a February 17 meeting. Council President Schuster sought updates on a grant application for Engine 10 (not yet awarded), requested Pennoni Associates' attendance at a caucus regarding pavement cuts, and asked for continued resident communication on a city project. Councilman McAndrew inquired about City Hall security assessments (confirming a confidential threat assessment was completed) and email security safeguards, with the administration providing documentation showing that 146 of 148 emails from the Scranton School District were blocked by threat protocols, while two were manually cleared by the IT Director.

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  • CITY OF SPOKANE REGARDING CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS

    Feb 9, 2026

    ·Spokane, WA
    Other

    The City of Spokane scheduled City Council meetings for February 9, 2026, including an Agenda Review Session at 3:30 p.m. and a Legislative Session at 6:00 p.m., held in City Council Chambers at City Hall with virtual participation available via WebEx and live streaming on Channel 5 and online platforms. Members of the public may provide testimony during the meetings by signing up online between February 6-9, 2026, or in person on February 9 starting at 8:00 a.m., with testimony limited to matters related to city affairs, operations, and services.

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  • After Action Report: Winter Storm – January 25, 2026 through February 1, 2026 | PDF

    Jan 25, 2026

    ·Scranton, PA
    Other

    On January 25–February 1, 2026, Northeastern Pennsylvania experienced a significant winter storm that deposited 9.7 inches of snow in 18 hours, followed by extreme cold with wind chills dropping to -18°F, creating challenging conditions for snow removal across the region and the City of Scranton's 263 miles of public roadways. The City of Scranton issued an Emergency Declaration from January 24–February 3, 2026, to secure necessary resources and services; commercial operations resumed by January 27 and schools reopened by January 29, consistent with neighboring municipalities' timelines. The City deployed its available resources including 18 plow trucks (comprising various four-wheel drive, two-wheel drive, and tandem dump trucks) and a Department of Public Works staff of 77 members with 34 holding CDL licenses to manage the emergency response.

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  • Request for Proposals: 2602 Koblentz Circle

    Nov 17, 2025

    ·Chattanooga, TN
    Other

    The Chattanooga Land Bank Authority issued a Request for Proposals for development of four parcels in the Alton Park neighborhood, including 2602 Koblentz Circle. The Land Bank will convey the parcels at no cost to qualified nonprofit or for-profit developers who commit to building affordable homes for households earning at or below 120% of Area Median Income, with developer selection contingent on meeting capacity requirements, completing building permits within 12 months, and achieving certificates of occupancy within 18 months. This initiative supports the 2023 Chattanooga Housing Action Plan's objective to prioritize affordable housing through public land disposition and revitalize neighborhoods.

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  • Request for Proposals: 2506 Taylor Street

    Nov 17, 2025

    ·Chattanooga, TN
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  • Request for Proposals: Alton Park - West Avenue Block

    Nov 17, 2025

    ·Chattanooga, TN
    Other

    The Chattanooga Land Bank Authority issued a Request for Proposals seeking qualified nonprofit and for-profit developers to acquire and develop four parcels in the Alton Park neighborhood for affordable homeownership. The Land Bank will convey the parcels at no cost to selected applicants under a development agreement, with developers responsible for construction, marketing, and home sales to low- to moderate-income households, with goals of obtaining building permits within 12 months and certificates of occupancy within 18 months of breaking ground. Eligible applicants must have completed at least two comparable housing projects, be in good standing with the City of Chattanooga with no delinquent taxes or code violations, and the initiative aligns with the 2023 Chattanooga Housing Action Plan's affordable housing priorities.

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  • LUCAS COUNTY PLAN COMMISSION REPORT October 22, 2025

    Oct 22, 2025

    ·Toledo, OH
    Other

    The October 22, 2025 Toledo-Lucas County Plan Commissions Report provides administrative information for both the Toledo City Plan Commission and Lucas County Planning Commission, including member rosters and a complete 2025 application and hearing schedule. The document establishes deadlines and hearing dates for both commissions, with City Plan Commission hearings beginning at 2 PM and County Planning Commission hearings at 9 AM, along with a zoning district conversion table reflecting updates to Toledo's zoning code effective June 6, 2004.

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  • PERFORMANCE BASED FUNDING COUNCIL FINAL REPORT MAY 5, 2025

    May 5, 2025

    ·State College, PA
    Other

    The Performance-Based Funding Council submitted its final report on May 5, 2025, establishing recommendations for implementing a performance-based funding model for Pennsylvania's state-related universities under Act 90 of 2024. The Council recommended making itself permanent, applying the performance-based model to new funds beginning fiscal year 2026-2027, and establishing a maximum performance allocation with metrics to determine earned amounts based on institutional performance. The report includes summaries from four public hearings, testimony from various stakeholders, and appendices detailing performance metrics and in-demand occupation codes.

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