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  • RS2026-2200: A resolution approving an application for a FY2026 Grants to Support Families in the Justice System (Justice for Families) Program grant from the U. S. Department of Justice to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Office of Family Safety, to establish a supervised visitation and safe exchange program at its community-centered Family Safety Center to provide a safe, structured way to manage custody exchanges and visitation.

    Aug 6, 2026

    ·Nashville, TN
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  • June 17, 2026 Meeting Minutes

    Jun 17, 2026

    ·Hazleton, PA
    Minutes

    The City of Hazleton Government Study Commission met on June 17, 2026, at 5:07 PM with six of seven members present to advance charter development work. PEL Consultants presented and discussed draft Transition and Accountability, Conduct, and Ethics articles, with updated versions to follow, enabling PEL to proceed toward a completed charter draft. Solicitor Sean Logsdon reviewed proposed edits to the Contract Article for consideration at the next meeting. Public commenter David Dominguez raised questions about charter enforcement mechanisms, potential Police and Fire Board oversight structures, and orientation for newly elected officials. The Commission approved June 3 meeting minutes unanimously and adjourned at 7:31 PM, scheduling the next meeting for June 24, 2026, at 5:00 PM.

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  • 26-VARIANCE-0043: Request: Variance from Land Development Code Section 5.1.12.B.2.e.i.1 to allow two (2) accessory structures to encroach in the front and street side yard infill setbacks. Variance from Land Development Code Section 4.4.3.A.1.a.i to allow a fence to exceed 48 inches in the front and street side yard infill setbacks. Project Name: Terudon Dr Fence & Accessory Structures Location: 1201 Terudon Dr Applicant: Michel Acosta Representative: Michel Acosta Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro Government Council District: District 12 - Jonathan Joseph Case Manager: Abby Bills, Planner I

    Jun 8, 2026

    ·Louisville, KY
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  • R-076-26: AN INDUCEMENT RESOLUTION OF THE LOUISVILLE/JEFFERSON COUNTY METRO GOVERNMENT (THE “ISSUER”) AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE ISSUER AND MGI LOUISVILLE, LLC, ITS AFFILIATES AND ASSIGNS (COLLECTIVELY, THE “COMPANY”) RELATING TO THE ACQUISITION, CONSTRUCTION, EQUIPPING AND INSTALLATION OF FACILITIES AT 501-504 AND 503 FRANKLIN STREET, UNADDRESSED E. WITHERSPOON STREET (PARCEL ID NO. 18D-0025-0000), UNADDRESSED FRANKLIN STREET (PARCEL ID NO. 18E-0020-0000), UNADDRESSED FRANKLIN STREET (PARCEL ID NO. 18E-0064-0000), UNADDRESSED JACKSON STREET (PARCEL ID NO. 18E-0016-0000), UNADDRESSED JACKSON STREET (PARCEL ID NO. 18E-0063-0000), 501 E. MAIN STREET, 300-304 JACKSON STREET, AND 100 N. HANCOCK STREET, LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY, INCLUDING THE ACQUISITION, CONSTRUCTION, EQUIPPING AND INSTALLATION OF (I) BETWEEN 225 AND 300 MULTI-FAMILY DWELLING UNITS; (II) A PARKING STRUCTURE TO SUPPORT THE RESIDENTIAL UNITS, CONTAINING APPROXIMATELY 89 PARKING SPACES; (III) A HOTEL CONTAINING BETWEEN 134 AND 180 ROOMS; (IV) BETWEEN 38,800 AND 50,000 SQUARE FEET OF OFFICE SPACE; (V) BETWEEN 18,000 AND 22,000 SQUARE FEET OF RETAIL SPACE; (VI) A GARAGE TO BE OWNED AND OPERATED BY PARC CONTAINING NO FEWER THAN 575 PARKING SPACES; AND (VII) OTHER PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS (THE “PROJECT”); AGREEING TO UNDERTAKE THE ISSUANCE OF ONE OR MORE SERIES OF INDUSTRIAL BUILDING REVENUE BONDS AT THE APPROPRIATE TIME TO FINANCE THE COSTS OF ACQUIRING, CONSTRUCTING, EQUIPPING AND INSTALLING SAID FACILITIES; AND TAKING OTHER PRELIMINARY ACTION.

    Jun 8, 2026

    ·Louisville, KY
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  • 26-VARIANCE-0049: Request: Variance from Land Development Code (LDC) Table 5.2.2 to allow principal structures to encroach into the side yard setbacks. Project Name: 737 S 17th St - Duplex Location: 737 & 739 S 17th St Applicant: Shannon Bright Representative: Min Max Construction & Consulting, LLC Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro Government Council District: District 4 - Ken Herndon Case Manager: Mollie Share, Planner I

    May 27, 2026

    ·Louisville, KY
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  • 26-VARIANCE-0057: Request: Variance From Land Development Code Table 5.2.2 to allow a principal structure to encroach into the required side yard setback. Project Name: Bowman Warehouse Location: 2421 Bowman Ave Applicant: Charles Allen Representative: Architectural Investments Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro Government Council District: District 15 - Jennifer Chappell Case Manager: Catherine Gomez, Planner I

    May 27, 2026

    ·Louisville, KY
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  • 26-VARIANCE-0041: Request: Variance to allow a structure to encroach into the required infill street side yard setback and to reduce the private yard area Project Name: Claremont Avenue Variance Location: 101 Claremont Avenue Applicant: Paul & Emilie Pfeiffer Representative: Paul Pfeiffer Jurisdiction: Louisville Metro Government Council District: District 9 - Andrew Owen Case Manager: Zach Schwager, Planner I

    Apr 27, 2026

    ·Louisville, KY
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  • BL2026-1368: An ordinance approving an agreement between the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, acting by and through the Department of Parks and Recreation (“Parks”), and the Nashville Steam Preservation Society to donate and transfer a non-permanent structure that is currently located in Centennial Park.

    Apr 23, 2026

    ·Nashville, TN
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  • RS2026-1903: A resolution approving an application for a Historic Preservation grant and accepting a Historic Preservation grant from the Tennessee Historical Commission to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Historical Commission, to conduct dendrochronology research at several historic timber structures across Davidson County.

    Apr 9, 2026

    ·Nashville, TN
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  • PN0096-2026: Notice/Advertisement Title: Community Benefits Agreement Advisory Committee Meeting - March 13, 2026 Contact Name: Kevin McCain Contact Telephone Number: 614-645-5829 Contact Email Address: kbmccain@columbus.gov ..Body The Columbus Community Benefits Agreement Advisory Committee will meet on Friday - March 13, 2026 at 3:00pm. The meeting will take place in the Coleman Government Center Hearing Room, 111 N. Front Street, Room 204. This Committee will review plans for large construction, alteration, and renovation projects for City-owned buildings or structures to determine whether Community Benefits Agreement would improve the project and its purposes. Such an agreement might include stipulations regarding the labor force, the use of the structure, or the mitigation of the effects of construction on the community or environment. The CBA Advisory Committee meets bimonthly on the first Friday of the month at 3:00pm starting in February. The dates for 2026 are as follows: Friday - April 3, 2026 Friday - June 5, 2026 Friday - August 7, 2026 Friday - October 2, 2026 Friday - December 4, 2026

    Mar 4, 2026

    ·Columbus, OH
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  • 1 Council Committee Assignments Last Updated: February 11, 2026

    Feb 11, 2026

    ·Los Angeles, CA
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    This document outlines the committee structure and assignments for a local government council, last updated March 25, 2026. It lists 11 committees across various policy areas including arts and parks, budget and finance, civil rights and equity, economic development, energy and environment, housing and homelessness, and public safety, with designated chair and vice chair members, meeting times and locations, and assigned legislative assistants. The committees meet on a regular schedule throughout the month, with most meeting bi-weekly on designated days of the week.

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  • February 4, 2026 Meeting Minutes

    Feb 4, 2026

    ·Hazleton, PA
    Minutes

    The Hazleton Government Study Commission met on February 4, 2026, to review proposed charter language for a new legislative body structure. PEL Consultants presented and facilitated discussion on the method of election for the City Council section of the Charter, with Commissioners Cusat, Zeller, and others engaging in deliberation to identify consensus points. PEL distributed previously reviewed materials including "Questions for Consideration for the Method of Election of Council" and a Draft Article II City Council dated February 4, 2026, which incorporated narrative language from prior meetings. PEL committed to incorporating feedback from this meeting into an updated draft for future Commission review. Public commenters, including Dave Dominguez, raised considerations such as a seven-member council structure and law enforcement coordination with state or federal agencies for discussion at the next meeting.

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  • January 21, 2026 Meeting Minutes

    Jan 21, 2026

    ·Hazleton, PA
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    The City of Hazleton Government Study Commission met on January 21, 2026, at 5:03 PM with six of seven members present (Joseph Yannuzzi absent) to discuss municipal governance structure. The Commission unanimously approved the January 7, 2026 meeting minutes and reviewed pre-meeting materials from PEL Consultants regarding governance recommendations, identifying multiple areas of consensus for future discussion. Public comment addressed district versus at-large representation, with Dee Deakos opposing districts and Nicarol Soto supporting districts or a mixed system, while Dave Dominguez advocated for seven council members, a public referendum on sales tax, and increased budgetary transparency. No invoices were presented for approval.

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  • November 18, 2025 Meeting Minutes

    Nov 18, 2025

    ·Hazleton, PA
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    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 5, 2025 Meeting Minutes

    Nov 5, 2025

    ·Hazleton, PA
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    The City of Hazleton Government Study Commission met on November 5, 2025, with seven commissioners present to discuss the development of a potential Home Rule Charter. The Commission must report its findings and recommendations within nine months from the election date, with options to extend work by an additional nine months to prepare a proposed charter and 2 additional months if recommending district-based council elections. The Commission consulted with officials from Altoona and Williamsport, Pennsylvania, reviewing governance structures including Altoona's strong City Manager model and Williamsport's strong mayor-council form with a 7-member council. A charter and final report must be submitted to the county 13 weeks prior to an election for ballot inclusion, followed by a one-month revision period. Commissioners expressed differing readiness to vote on pursuing a charter, with some requesting additional time to study government models and gather further input before proceeding.

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  • October 21, 2025 Meeting Minutes

    Oct 21, 2025

    ·Hazleton, PA
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    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 7, 2025 Meeting Minutes

    Oct 7, 2025

    ·Hazleton, PA
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    The City of Hazleton Government Study Commission held a meeting on October 7, 2025, with six of seven members present to evaluate the city's current form of government over a planned 9-month study period. The Commission will decide whether to recommend retaining the current government structure or draft a Home Rule Charter, with the latter extending the process by an additional 9 months and requiring voter approval via referendum. Regular GSC meetings are scheduled for the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month at 4:30 PM at City Hall Conference Room A, with agendas and minutes to be posted on the city website. The Commission is conducting interviews with current and former mayors, city council members, and department heads, and subcommittees held virtual discussions with representatives from Lancaster and Williamsport, both Pennsylvania municipalities with full-time mayors that adopted Home Rule Charters; Lancaster used Home Rule to increase its Earned Income Tax to fund public safety and public works.

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  • September 16, 2025 Meeting Minutes

    Sep 16, 2025

    ·Hazleton, PA
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    The City of Hazleton Government Study Commission met on September 16, 2025 at 4:33 PM with seven commission members, City Solicitor Sean Logsdon, and staff present to advance its mandate of studying the structure and operations of city government. The Commission approved the September 2, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously and discussed outreach efforts to distribute questionnaires to municipal leaders, internal department heads, the Mayor, City Council members, and former officials to assess government strengths and weaknesses and determine whether to recommend adoption of a Home Rule Charter. Follow-up meetings with respondents will be scheduled based on their availability and preferred formats (in-person, virtual, or phone). The next meeting is scheduled for October 7, 2025 at 6:00 PM at Southside Fire Station, 525 E. Broad Street.

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  • September 2, 2025 Meeting Minutes

    Sep 2, 2025

    ·Hazleton, PA
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    The Hazleton Government Study Commission held a meeting on September 2, 2025 at 4:30 PM to advance its review of the city's government structure. The Commission approved August 19 minutes unanimously and established three subcommittees, each consisting of two board members and Chairwoman Allison Keegan, tasked with distributing questionnaires to nine comparable Home Rule municipalities to gather insights on government operations. Allison Keegan was appointed as Public Relations Contact by unanimous vote. The Commission scheduled at least two public meetings during October and November in different city sections to present its role and process while gathering public input, with details to be posted on the city website. The next meeting is scheduled for September 16, 2025 at 4:30 PM on the second floor of Hazleton City Hall.

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