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  • CHARLES MODICA INDEPENDENT BUDGET ANALYST December 3, 2025

    Dec 3, 2025

    ·San Diego, CA
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    The Independent Budget Analyst's office published an educational guide on December 3, 2025, explaining San Diego's FY 2026 Adopted Budget and the city's budget process to the public. The 40-page document covers the adopted budget overview and highlights, the structure of the city's operating and general funds, budget development procedures, roles of key stakeholders, and financial policies guiding budget decisions. The guide includes sections on city council structure, contact information for relevant offices, frequently asked questions, and a glossary to help residents understand how the city forecasts revenues and expenditures annually.

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  • 10/3/2018 1 UNDERSTANDING THE TOWNSHIP BUDGET PROCESS BRYAN E. SMITH

    Oct 3, 2018

    ·Springfield, IL
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    On October 3, 2018, Bryan E. Smith, Executive Director of Township Officials of Illinois, presented an educational overview of the township budget process covering definitions, legal requirements, and procedures. The presentation explained that a budget/appropriation ordinance provides legal authority to spend money and establishes the township's financial plan, with budgets divided into separate funds based on property tax allocations for specific purposes. Key procedural requirements include preparing a tentative budget, making it available for public inspection at least 30 days before final action, publishing newspaper notice, conducting a public hearing, and filing the adopted budget with the county clerk within 30 days, with separate timelines for township and road district budgets.

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  • TOWNSHIP BULLETIN AND UNIFORM COMPLIANCE GUIDELINES

    Indianapolis, IN
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    This State Board of Accounts bulletin issued in August 2012 provides townships with a compliance calendar and uniform guidelines for budget preparation and financial management. Key deadlines include September 1 for submitting proposed 2013 budgets to county councils, September 13 and 20 for publishing the proposed tax levy and budget notices, October 1 for receiving county council recommendations, October 22 for holding public hearings, and November 1 as the final deadline for adopting 2013 budgets and tax rates. The bulletin also outlines monthly reconciliation requirements for local investment officers and various federal and state tax filing deadlines for township employers.

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  • Legislative process | City of Lexington, Kentucky

    Lexington, KY
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    The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Council, composed of a vice mayor, two at-large members, and 12 district representatives, follows a five-step legislative process to write, revise, and adopt resolutions and ordinances for Fayette County. Resolutions are temporary or diplomatic in character, while ordinances establish permanent rules and are codified in the Code of Ordinances, appropriate funds, or are required by law. Items originate in one of four committees (Budget, Finance and Economic Development; Environmental Quality and Public Works; General Government and Planning; Social Services and Public Safety), where they are researched and discussed by committee members who vote to pass or fail them. Passed items are reported out to the full council at a work session, typically about one month later, where all councilmembers discuss and vote on them. If an item passes work session, it advances to first reading at the next scheduled Thursday council meeting, followed by a second reading at a subsequent meeting; the council may vote to suspend rules and combine both readings immediately.

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  • SLC.gov

    Salt Lake City, UT
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    On May 5, Mayor Erin Mendenall presented her recommended Fiscal Year 2027 budget, which includes proposed updates to property tax, utility, and waste rates. The City Council will review the proposed budget, consider resident feedback, and adopt a final balanced budget no later than June 30. The page also highlights recent initiatives including the Love Your Block neighborhood improvement program reopened on May 1, 2026, offering mini-grants to residents and organizations in designated Westside neighborhoods (Glendale, Poplar Grove, Fairpark, Rose Park, Westpointe, Jordan Meadows, and Guadalupe) and the Ballpark area. On April 22, 2026, the Salt Lake City Council adopted an ordinance enabling community-wide participation in the Community Clean Energy Program with Rocky Mountain Power and 18 other Utah communities to expand access to net-100% renewable electricity.

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  • Fiscal Year 2023 Budget Public Hearings

    St. Petersburg, FL
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    The City of St. Petersburg announced two public hearings scheduled for September 2022 regarding the Fiscal Year 2023 budget. The first hearing on September 15 will address adoption of the tentative budget and millage rate, while the second hearing on September 29 will consider final budget adoption, millage rate, and approval of the Capital Improvements Plan. Both hearings will be held at City Hall and broadcast live online and on local cable channels, with the new fiscal year beginning October 1, 2022.

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  • Administrative Code

    Mahanoy City, PA
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    The Borough of Mahanoy City adopted this Administrative Code in September 2021 to operationalize its Home Rule Charter and address past inconsistencies in governmental administrative policies, as identified by the Government Study Commission. Developed collaboratively by Baker Tilly and Borough officials and employees, the Code establishes the organization, administrative structure, and operational procedures of Borough government, including Borough Council meeting procedures, departmental structure and responsibilities, financial policies and budgeting procedures, and human resource administration. The Code explicitly does not supersede provisions in existing Collective Bargaining Agreements for the Police Department or Teamsters Local Union No. 429, or Civil Service requirements, with those agreements governing in cases of conflict.

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  • Urban Forestry Commission | City of Cleveland Ohio

    Cleveland, OH
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    The Urban Forestry Commission (UFC), originally established as the Tree Commission in the early 1990s and dormant since the early 2000s, was revived in 2021 through Cleveland City Council legislation amending Chapter 163 of the Codified Ordinances. The UFC advises the Mayor and City Council on policies and regulations to increase tree canopy and neighborhood vibrancy, with responsibilities including adoption of an urban forest management plan, development of a comprehensive tree inventory, policy recommendations, monitoring of implementation, and grant solicitation. The commission holds quarterly public meetings that are live-streamed on Sustainable Cleveland's YouTube and broadcast on TV20, with scheduled Budget Committee meetings on May 8, 2026 and July 10, 2026, and a Policy Committee meeting on June 10, 2026. Public comments are accepted online (by noon ET on the day of the meeting) and in-person (with sign-in required at least 5 minutes before the meeting), with each speaker limited to 3 minutes and comments required to be relevant to the posted agenda.

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  • Scranton Provides $10,000 to Lackawanna County Food Policy Council Fund | Press Release

    Scranton, PA
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    The City of Scranton allocated $10,000 from its 2024 budget to the Lackawanna Food Policy Council (FPC) Fund, matched by $10,000 from the Scranton Area Community Foundation, to address food insecurity through improved interagency coordination. The donation was initiated by the City's Hunger Task Force and will support a FPC navigator position to manage the Council's operations and facilitate collaboration among member organizations. According to Feeding America, Lackawanna County has approximately 25,000 food-insecure residents, including over 6,000 children under 18. The Lackawanna FPC, which adopted bylaws in 2024, aims to expand access to nutritious food, streamline food provider processes, and improve health outcomes across the county.

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  • Basic Accounting for Townships and Districts

    Toledo, OH
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    This document is a training presentation on basic accounting procedures for township fiscal officers in Ohio, presented by Justin W. Sloan in January 2024. The course covers fundamental accounting concepts including the budgetary process, revenues, expenditures, purchase orders, and bank reconciliations, with an emphasis on incorporating fund accounting principles into practical application. Key topics include the tax budget process prescribed by the Ohio Revised Code, which begins with the fiscal officer preparing a budget presented to the Board of Trustees by June 1st and adopted by July 15th, along with related certificates and appropriation resolutions required for township financial management.

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  • Conference Board - Assessor - Des Moines County, IA

    Des Moines, IA
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    The Des Moines County Conference Board serves as the governing board for the county assessor's office, with responsibilities including appointing examining board and board of review members, adopting the assessor's annual budget, approving deputy assessor positions, and reappointing the assessor. The board consists of mayors of incorporated cities, high school district representatives, and county supervisors, with each unit holding one vote and requiring two of three units to agree on matters. The document provides general information about the board's structure and duties rather than detailing specific decisions or budget figures from particular meetings.

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  • PART I: THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF FORT WORTH Chapter I.

    Fort Worth, TX
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    This document is the table of contents and introductory sections of the Fort Worth City Charter, originally adopted by voters on December 11, 1924, with amendments through November 8, 1983. The charter establishes Fort Worth as a municipal corporation in Tarrant County, Texas, and outlines its organizational structure across 28 chapters covering city council, departments (police, fire, public works, finance, etc.), budgeting, taxation, and administrative procedures. The document indicates the charter has been amended multiple times between 1928 and 1983, with subsequent amendments noted in individual sections.

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  • Chapter 36 ZONING1 ARTICLE I. ADMINISTRATION AND ...

    Dearborn, MI
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    This is Chapter 36 of the Dearborn Heights, Michigan Code of Ordinances establishing the city's zoning regulations. The chapter, adopted in 2007 and updated through Supplement 43, outlines the city's zoning framework based on Michigan Public Act 110 of 2006, with stated purposes including orderly development, adequate sites for industry and commerce, protection against incompatible land uses, and promotion of public health, safety, and general welfare. The document provides the preamble and administrative foundations for zoning enforcement but does not contain specific budget figures or substantive policy decisions.

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  • Annual Budget Process and Timeline | City of Boise

    Boise, ID
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    The City of Boise follows an annual budget development process that runs from January through early fall, with the fiscal year operating from October 1st through September 30th. The budget funds essential services including police and fire departments, emergency medical services, libraries, parks, and utilities, as well as major capital investments like water line replacement and airport expansion. The process involves multiple stages: early planning (December–February), department budget requests and public input (March–May), department presentations (May–June), draft budget release and public workshops (June), public hearings and final adoption (July–September), and publication of the final budget before the fiscal year begins.

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  • J:\Clerk\RESOLUTIONS and PROCLAMATIONS\RESOLUTIONS INDEX.doc 1

    Boise, ID
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    This document is a chronological index of resolutions adopted by what appears to be Gem County, Idaho, spanning from 1975 through 1984. The index lists resolution titles and adoption dates but provides no dollar amounts, vote counts, or detailed descriptions of the resolutions' contents. Notable resolutions include the formation of the Western Idaho Community Action Program (04-14-1975), creation of the Garden Valley Free Library District (12-15-1978), multiple budget amendments for the 1981–1982 and 1982–1983 fiscal years, establishment of a joint catastrophic health care costs program (08-01-1984), and adoption of uniform county guidelines on indigent eligibility (08-13-1984). The index appears incomplete, ending mid-entry for 1984.

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  • rules and procedures of york city council rule no. 1

    York, PA
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    Rule No. 1 of York City Council's rules and procedures establishes the City Council as the legislative body responsible for setting city policy through ordinances, resolutions, and budget adoption. The rule outlines the Council's authority under the City Charter and Codified Ordinances to determine its own rules, order of business, and meeting procedures, which must comply with applicable open meetings laws. The document defines key terms including "Liaison" (Council members formally appointed as representatives to specific city departments), "Committee Meetings/Work Sessions" (informal public meetings for informational purposes without formal legislative votes), and establishes guidelines for public comment, while specifying that four affirmative Council votes can suspend these rules during meetings.

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  • Hazleton GSC Home Rule Charter Drafting

    Hazleton, PA
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    Hazleton's Government Study Commission met on November 18, 2025, to initiate a home rule charter drafting process that would shift municipal governance from state code to locally-adopted charter. The commission will address major drafting issues including determining the form of government—whether to retain the current structure, mirror optional plans from state law (executive/council plans A, B, C or council/manager), or create a hybrid form—while balancing fiscal flexibility with fiscal responsibility. Basic charter components under consideration include grants of municipal powers, government organization and structure, legislative and administrative procedures, citizen participation mechanisms, administrative practice mandates (merit personnel systems, capital budgeting, auditing), and general provisions. PEL (Pennsylvania Educator's League or equivalent consulting entity) will guide the drafting process through reviewing the current form, presenting single-issue questions for deliberation, offering guidance, and translating commission decisions into charter sections after straw votes on each item. The charter will follow four style guidelines—clarity, consistency, conciseness, and correctness—with language drawn from applicable state codes where applicable.

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  • A CITIZEN'S GUIDE TO THE BUDGET PROCESS & FY ...

    San Diego, CA
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    This citizen's guide, prepared by San Diego's Office of the Independent Budget Analyst and updated in January 2022, explains the FY 2022 adopted budget and the municipal budget process. The document provides an overview of the city's operating budget structure, including the General Fund and other funds (Enterprise, Special Revenue, Internal Service, and Capital Project Funds), along with information about American Rescue Plan Act allocations. The guide covers how the budget is created, key budget components, financial policies, and includes resources and contact information to help residents understand how San Diego allocates its revenues and expenditures.

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  • County Commissioners | Spokane County, WA

    Spokane, WA
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    This webpage provides information about the Spokane County Board of Commissioners, which consists of five elected commissioners representing different districts and is responsible for legislative and administrative services to the county. The board holds regular meetings typically on Mondays and Tuesdays, with agendas, minutes, and resolutions available through CivicPlerk and the Resolution Directory, and exercises powers including budget adoption, expenditure appropriation, policy setting, and conducting public hearings. The page also references a 2026 Adopted Budget and 2026 Legislative Agenda, though specific budget figures or policy changes are not detailed.

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  • Board of Estimates | Baltimore City

    Baltimore, MD
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    The Baltimore City Board of Estimates is a five-member body comprising the Mayor, City Council President, Comptroller, City Solicitor, and Director of Public Works, tasked with formulating and executing the City's fiscal policy under the Charter of Baltimore City Article VI Section 2. The Board adopts an annual Ordinance of Estimates presented to City Council and makes public the Director of Finance's recommended operating budget and the Planning Commission's recommended capital budget and long-range capital improvement program prior to adoption. The Board is responsible for awarding all City contracts and supervising purchasing by opening and evaluating all formal bids, awarding contracts to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. The document indicates the Board meets regularly, with scheduled meetings on May 6 and May 20, 2026, both at 9am, and maintains archives of recordings dating to 2022 and meeting minutes from 2009–2021.

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