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8 results for “public debt”
On August 12, 2025, Hazleton City Council held a regular meeting where several ordinances and resolutions were discussed, including Ordinance 2025-6 authorizing the issuance of general obligation bonds not to exceed $15,000,000, with approximately $10,000,000 earmarked for city road paving projects. An executive session was held prior to the meeting regarding personnel and litigation issues, and a resolution authorizing enhanced security measures for the mayor and employees was added to the agenda. The council also discussed ordinances related to tree regulations and eminent domain proceedings at 630 Hanover Court, with public comment raising questions about project costs, arborist qualifications, and transparency procedures for the city's borrowing and debt management.
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Charleston County's FY 2026 Budget was presented on May 22, 2025, with a three-reading ordinance process scheduled for May 22, May 27, and June 10, 2025. The county proposes 33 new positions across departments, including 20 EMS positions, 7 for the Tri-County Biological Science Center, 4 for Awendaw Fire District, and 1 each for Coroner and Public Defender, alongside 4 additional positions in Housing & Land Management, Community Development & Revitalization, Planning & Zoning, and Building Inspections. General Fund appropriations are projected to increase 4.2 percent to $365.5 million in FY 2026 from $350.7 million in FY 2025, while Debt Service appropriations are projected to increase 47.0 percent to $56.5 million from $38.4 million. The Northern Charleston Fire District millage rate increases 0.7 mills to 16.2 mills in FY 2026, resulting in an $11.20 tax change for a $400,000 homeowner, while other county and district millage rates remain unchanged.
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