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  • official gazette may 4 2022

    May 4, 2022

    ·Spokane, WA
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    On April 25, 2022, the Spokane City Council held a briefing and administrative session where they approved the May 2, 2022 advance agenda by a 6-1 vote and suspended council rules to add items to the agenda. The council also considered Special Budget Ordinance C36195, which would increase appropriations in the American Rescue Plan Fund by $750,000 for additional funding needs related to The Centre (content cut off in document). The document is the official gazette containing meeting minutes, hearing notices, ordinances, and job postings from the City of Spokane.

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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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  • 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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  • FAQs • How do I obtain a copy of a police report?

    Phoenixville, PA
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    This FAQ document outlines procedures for obtaining police reports and making police reports in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania. Public records requests are handled by the Phoenixville Borough Police Department Administrative Support Division Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, with a fee schedule of $15.00 for accident reports, $0.25 per page for incident reports, and $25.00 per CD/DVD for photographs. Police reports can be made in person at 351 Bridge Street, by calling 610-935-2440 for non-emergencies or 911 for emergencies, or by mail with appropriate fees and a self-addressed stamped envelope. Accident/crash reports can also be obtained through crashdocs.org for Pennsylvania agency ORI PA0151000. The department notes that investigative reports are exempt from disclosure under Pennsylvania's "Right to Know Law" and that sensitive information such as social security numbers and juvenile records may be redacted from released documents.

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  • City Clerk FAQ | City of Tampa

    Tampa, FL
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    The City of Tampa's Office of the City Clerk provides public access to official city documents and directs inquiries to appropriate agencies. City Council agendas, resolutions, and ordinances are available at the City Clerk's office located at 315 East Kennedy Boulevard, Tampa, Florida 33602 (phone: 813-274-8397), or online through the Agenda Documents Repository as of May 1, 2005. The City Clerk maintains public records with limited exemptions under Florida Statute 119, excluding home addresses and phone numbers of police, fire, and code enforcement officers; attorney-client transcripts; and certain election complaints. The office directs citizens to separate county and state agencies for marriage licenses, court records, property information, vital certificates, and other non-municipal matters, and handles code enforcement complaints via phone (813-274-5545) or the 24-hour Customer Service Center.

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  • 2023-2024 Federal Lobbying Report & Update for the City of Virginia Beach, VA

    Virginia Beach, VA
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    The City of Virginia Beach retained Becker DC, a national lobbying firm, to pursue federal funding through grants, infrastructure legislation, and congressionally directed spending during 2023-2024. The lobbying team is led by co-leads Alfonso Lopez and Anthony Bedell, supported by four additional team members, with Lopez bringing over 30 years of federal and Virginia legislative experience and Bedell bringing 24 years of government experience. In 2023, the team secured $49.5 million in total federal grant funding, an increase from $48.4 million in 2022, and secured $7.993 million in preliminary earmarks in pending FY24 appropriations bills. The preliminary earmarks included $3.9 million for the Rudee Inlet project through the Army Corps of Engineers and $3 million for the Laskin Road Phase I-B project. Federal awards also included a $14.9 million Safer Streets for All (SS4A) grant award with a pending grant funding agreement.

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  • Letter of Support - Greater Houston Partnership

    Houston, TX
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    The Greater Houston Partnership, representing the 12-county Houston business community, wrote to the Texas State Legislature on February 14, 2023, to request state funding for improvements to the Lake Houston dam. The letter explains that the 1953-built dam was overwhelmed during Hurricane Harvey and that the City of Houston has already utilized $48 million in federal funds to begin planning and phase one of the project, which includes adding 11 new tainter gates to increase water discharge capacity and reduce flooding risk for over 5,000 structures. The Partnership asks for additional state appropriations to cover the total project costs beyond existing federal funding allocations.

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  • Legislative Chamber, Room 250 City Hall, 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place

    San Jose, CA
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    This document is a Board of Supervisors agenda cover page and procedural notice for the City and County of San Francisco, scheduled for Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at 2:00 PM in Legislative Chamber Room 250 at City Hall. It lists nine supervisors (Mandelman as President, Chan, Chen, Dorsey, Fielder, Mahmood, Melgar, Sauter, Sherrill, and Walton) and their committee assignments across six committees: Budget and Appropriations, Budget and Finance, Government Audit and Oversight, Land Use and Transportation, Public Safety and Neighborhood Services, and Rules. Committee meetings are scheduled on rotating days and times throughout the week. The document includes disclosure requirements under the Levine Act (California Government Code Section 84308) mandating campaign contribution disclosures exceeding $500 and recusal procedures for supervisors receiving such contributions from applicants or contractors on relevant agenda items.

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  • ARTICLE 1 GENERAL PROVISIONS Contents

    Charleston, WV
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    This document presents Article 1 (General Provisions) of the City of Charleston, West Virginia Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance, effective August 1, 2008. The ordinance establishes authority and procedures for regulating all land subdivisions within city limits, requiring uniform standards and approval before lots can be sold or buildings erected. Key purposes include ensuring new development integrates appropriately with existing community patterns, protecting public health and safety, implementing the Comprehensive Plan, preserving natural features and historical landmarks, and facilitating adequate public infrastructure and services.

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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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  • City FAQs

    Houston, TX
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    This document is a frequently asked questions guide from Houston City Council Member Fred Flickinger covering common citizen inquiries about municipal services. Topics addressed include sidewalk repair procedures (which remain the responsibility of property owners except in specific circumstances), accessing neighborhood crime statistics through the Houston Police Department, reporting dangerous animals and pool safety violations to appropriate departments, and identifying and reporting illegal signage under the city's Sign Code. The FAQ provides contact information and website links for residents to access various city services and report violations.

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  • City of Newark, Muni Code: 0714 2014 MUNICIPAL DATA SHEET

    Newark, NJ
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    The City of Newark's 2014 Municipal Data Sheet documents the city's governing body and municipal officials as of June 30, 2014, including Mayor Mildred C. Crump as President, Vice President Augusto Amador, and key officials such as Municipal Clerk John S. James, Tax Collector Carlos M. Gonzalez, Chief Financial Officer Darrin S. Sharif, and Municipal Attorney Ronald C. Rice, all with terms expiring June 30, 2014. The document certifies that the 2014 Budget and Capital Budget were approved by resolution of the Governing Body and confirms that anticipated revenues equal total appropriations in compliance with New Jersey Local Budget Law N.J.S. 40A:4-1 et seq. The municipal address is listed as Newark City Hall, 920 Broad Street, Newark, New Jersey 07102, in Essex County.

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  • Knox TN County Court | Public Records Search

    Knoxville, TN
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    NULL This document is a public records search portal and directory page for Knox County, Tennessee courts. It provides courthouse addresses, contact phone numbers for various court divisions (Juvenile, Chancery, Circuit, Civil Sessions), and general information about the County Clerk's elected position and duties. The document contains no budget data, financial appropriations, policy decisions, votes, specific initiatives, or quantifiable metrics relevant to local government operations or spending that would be suitable for cross-document budget comparison.

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  • Public Records | Unified Judicial System of Pennsylvania

    Lansford, PA
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    Pennsylvania's Unified Judicial System provides public access to court records through an online portal, including individual case dockets, aggregate caseload statistics, and collections data. The system offers searchable contract summaries, expenditure reports, and salary information, along with standardized statewide processes for submitting public records requests while protecting sensitive information. Users can access court records for free through the UJS web portal and find appropriate forms for recurring requests and confidential filings.

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  • Legislative Appropriations Request for Fiscal Years 2026 and 2027

    Houston, TX
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  • OHIO TOWNSHIP HANDBOOK ____________________________________ March 2019

    Eugene, OR
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    This document is the Ohio Township Handbook published in March 2019 by the Ohio Auditor of State's office, designed to serve as a reference guide for township officials on governance, administration, and operations. The handbook covers multiple sections including township officers and employees, administration and finance, and fire and ambulance services, with appendices containing additional regulatory information. The Auditor of State notes the handbook is intended to be regularly updated and clarifies that it should not be considered legal advice, recommending officials consult appropriate legal counsel for legal questions.

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  • Budget Hearing Schedule 2022

    Lansford, PA
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    The Pennsylvania Senate Appropriations Committee, chaired by Senator Pat Browne, scheduled budget hearings for fiscal year 2022-23 to be held in Hearing Room 1 of the North Office Building from February 22 through March 17, 2022. The hearings included presentations from major state agencies and departments, with two sessions per day (10:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.) covering agencies such as the Department of Human Services, Department of Education, Department of Corrections, Pennsylvania Treasury, and various other state offices. No specific budget figures or policy decisions were included in this scheduling document.

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  • City of Syracuse Zoning Ordinance July 2024 August 2025

    Syracuse, NY
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    The City of Syracuse Zoning Ordinance document, effective July 2024 through August 2025, establishes the comprehensive regulatory framework governing land use and property development within the city. The ordinance's primary purposes include encouraging appropriate and responsible property use throughout Syracuse while addressing nonconformities, applicability across jurisdictions, and conflicts with other ordinances. The document spans 320 pages and is organized into multiple articles, beginning with General Provisions that detail the ordinance's title, authority, jurisdiction, and regulations for nonconforming uses, structures, and lots.

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  • Historical Commission | City of Worcester

    Worcester, MA
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    The Worcester Historical Commission preserves historic assets and reviews proposed alterations to properties in local historic districts while administering the Building Demolition Delay Ordinance. The Commission evaluates historic buildings and artifacts for local significance under the Community Preservation Act, which is required for CPA funding eligibility. Meeting agendas, minutes, and videos are available through the OneMeeting portal (from July 2025 forward), and the Commission offers several permits including Certificate of Appropriateness, Building Demolition Delay Waivers, and Determinations of Local Historical Significance, which applicants can submit online.

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  • Boards & Commissions | City of Charleston

    Charleston, WV
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    The City of Charleston's Planning Department provides staff support to three citizen boards and commissions that oversee local development and preservation matters. The Municipal Planning Commission (16 members, meets monthly) reviews zoning amendments, rezonings, annexations, subdivisions, and other development matters, with final authority over significant impact developments and subdivisions but advisory capacity in other areas. The Board of Zoning Appeals (5 members, meets bimonthly) makes final decisions on appeals of administrative decisions, conditional uses, and variances, while the Historic Landmarks Commission (5 members, meets monthly) has final authority over certificates of appropriateness for historic buildings in the East End Historic District and demolition delay requests.

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  • How to request public records in Kansas and Missouri - Beacon: Kansas City

    Kansas City, MO
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    This document is a guide explaining how residents of Kansas and Missouri can request public records from government agencies under state laws—the Missouri Sunshine Law and the Kansas Open Records Act. The guide provides practical instructions for filing requests, including identifying the appropriate records custodian, being specific about the records sought, and providing contact information, while clarifying that these state laws are separate from the federal Freedom of Information Act.

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  • Budget Hearing Schedule 2022

    Carlisle, PA
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    The Pennsylvania Senate Appropriations Committee, chaired by Senator Pat Browne, scheduled budget hearings for fiscal year 2022-23 across four weeks from February 22 through March 17, 2022, in Harrisburg. The hearings were organized by department and agency, with sessions held mornings at 10:00 a.m. and afternoons at 2:30 p.m. in Hearing Room 1 of the North Office Building to review budget requests from numerous state departments including Human Services, Education, Transportation, Corrections, Health, and Higher Education, among others.

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  • The Budget Process in PA (PDF)

    Pocono Township, PA
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    This document is a search results page from the Pennsylvania government website listing Commonwealth budget documents across multiple fiscal years. Key budgets referenced include the 2020-21 Commonwealth Budget signed by Governor Wolf on November 23, 2020; the 2024-25 Commonwealth Budget; the 2019-20 budget signed June 28, 2015; and the 2017-18 budget, which became law July 7, 2017 without the Governor's signature. The 2008-09 budget allocated $87.6 million to Pennsylvania Pre-K Counts for pre-kindergarten programming. The page aggregates links to budget documents from multiple state agencies and departments including Agriculture, Human Services, Transportation, and the Office of the Budget, though specific appropriations beyond the Pre-K Counts funding are not detailed in the search results.

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  • Public Records Requests - City of Mesa

    Mesa, AZ
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    The City of Mesa public records webpage describes the process for accessing government documents and records. Commonly requested records available online without formal requests include Budget Information, Building Permit Records, City Council Agendas & Minutes, Crime Statistics, City Code Book, and Zoning Case History. Records managed by other agencies—such as birth certificates (Arizona State Vital Records Office), marriage licenses, and property tax information (Maricopa County)—are identified with referrals to the appropriate jurisdiction. The city offers Records Request Forms for specific departments including City Court, Police, Fire, and Development Services, with fees potentially applied depending on record format as outlined in the Fees & Charges document. Utility account information is classified as privileged and not provided.

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  • Public Records - Lucas County 911 | Regional Council of Governments

    Toledo, OH
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    The Lucas County 911 Regional Council of Governments provides public access to 911-related records in compliance with the Ohio Public Records Act, with 911 phone recordings retained for approximately two years and Computer Aided Dispatch incident records retained for seven years. The document directs citizens to submit public records requests through the appropriate jurisdiction's department—either fire or police—by clicking links to their respective websites. The Council affirms its commitment to transparency and openness in government.

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  • Summary: Hartford, Connecticut; Appropriations; General Obligation

    Hartford, CT
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    Bethlehem, PA
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    Article 151 of the City of Bethlehem's ordinances establishes and governs the Firemen's Pension Fund, created under authority of the Third Class City Code. The fund charges paid Fire Department members 7% of their pay, plus an additional 1% to cover benefits for surviving spouses and children under age 18 of retired, killed, or deceased members. The City must annually appropriate to the fund no less than one-half of one percent of all City taxes levied (excluding debt service taxes), beginning in 1949 and continuing thereafter. The fund is invested and merged with joint funds under Article 156 of the City's ordinances, with annual appropriations made in accordance with Pennsylvania's Act 205 of 1984 (Municipal Pension Plan Funding Standard and Recovery Act). Membership in the fund is voluntary for all paid firemen employed in the Bureau of Fire.

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  • City of Toledo | Plan Commission

    Toledo, OH
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    The Toledo-Lucas County Plan Commission guides land use decisions to create economic opportunity and quality of life for residents, led by Director Lisa Cottrell at One Government Center, Suite #1620. The department provides planning guidance through applications for zoning compliance, site plan reviews, certificates of appropriateness, and overlay district designations across multiple districts including Downtown, Marina, Warehouse, and Broadway Corridor areas. "Forward Toledo" is a comprehensive land-use plan designed to guide planning for the next 10–20 years and shapes the community's collective vision for growth. The Plan Commission maintains an online Building Permit and Electronic Plan Review Portal and publishes meeting agendas, audio files, and staff reports on a regular schedule, with meetings held on dates including mid-January through December for both city and county sessions. Contact information for general inquiries is Planning@toledo.oh.gov or (419) 245-1200.

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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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  • HOUSE COMMITTEE PRINT " ! 111TH CONGRESS 2d Session A CONCISE HISTORY OF THE

    Carlisle, PA
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    This House Committee Print from the 111th Congress (December 2010) provides a concise historical overview of the House Committee on Appropriations, covering its development from 1865 to the present. The document lists the committee membership during the 111th Congress under Chairman David R. Obey, including 36 Democratic and 24 Republican members, and notes significant personnel changes such as the death of member John P. Murtha in February 2010 and the election of Mark Steven Kirk to the Senate in November 2010.

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