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  • CITY OF SPOKANE REGARDING CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS

    Feb 9, 2026

    ·Spokane, WA
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    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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  • Volume 43 Number 40 Saturday, October 5, 2013 • Harrisburg, PA Pages 5787—5978

    Oct 5, 2013

    ·Harrisburg, PA
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    This document is the Pennsylvania Bulletin for October 5, 2013, a weekly official publication containing notices, rules, and regulatory actions from Commonwealth agencies. The issue includes content from various state departments and agencies such as the Courts, Department of Environmental Protection, Department of Health, Public Utility Commission, and others, spanning pages 5787-5978 with a detailed subject index for January-September 2013. The bulletin is published by Fry Communications under the direction of the Pennsylvania Legislative Reference Bureau with an annual subscription rate of $82.00.

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  • CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS RULES – PUBLIC DECORUM

    Spokane, WA
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    The document establishes public decorum rules for City Council meetings, prohibiting clapping, cheering, booing, and outbursts, with a three-minute time limit for public comments and a restriction limiting individuals to speaking once per month during open forum. Additional rules specify that open forum discussions must relate to City affairs and exclude current or pending agenda items, profanity, and personal insults, while public testimony on legislative items is also limited to three minutes per speaker unless the Chair determines less time is needed to accommodate all speakers.

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  • multi-municipal comprehensive plan

    Hazleton, PA
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    The "Thrive 2035" comprehensive plan is a multi-municipal planning document for the Greater Hazleton area, developed collaboratively by the City of Hazleton, Borough of West Hazleton, and Hazle Township. The plan establishes a shared vision and overarching goals while addressing five priority areas: Housing, Economic Vitality, Youth, Services and Amenities, and Resilient Systems. The document includes community outreach efforts, a catalyst project, and an implementation strategy to guide regional development through 2035.

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  • 2026 Annual Council Meeting Schedule

    Bloomington, IN
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    The City of Bloomington Common Council established its 2026 legislative schedule, which includes two regular sessions per month on the first and third Wednesdays, supplemented by committee meetings, deliberation sessions, and special sessions held at City Hall in Suite 115 at 6:30 p.m. The schedule includes departmental budget hearings for the 2027 budget in mid-August and a special session on September 23, 2026 for introduction of 2027 budget legislation with a public hearing, followed by a special session on October 7, 2026 for adoption of the 2027 budget. The document outlines the council's legislative process, including ordinance review procedures requiring two readings and a two-thirds vote for passage, and notes that all meetings are accessible electronically via the council's website.

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  • OKLAHOMA STATUTES TITLE 19. COUNTIES AND COUNTY OFFICERS

    Oklahoma City, OK
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    This document is a table of contents for Oklahoma Statutes Title 19, which outlines the legal framework governing counties and county officers in Oklahoma. It covers topics including county powers and property management, board of commissioners authority, legal proceedings, county government structure, home rule charter procedures, and election processes. The content is a statutory reference document rather than a record of specific discussions, decisions, or budget allocations from a particular meeting.

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  • Dallas Police Department

    Dallas, TX
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    At a January 15, 2015 Dallas City Council Retreat, Police Chief David O. Brown presented a comprehensive overview of the Dallas Police Department's budget, crime history, and strategic planning initiatives. The DPD's FY2014-15 budget totals $438,059,929, representing 37.54% of the city's General Fund, with 91% allocated to salaries (83.57% sworn officers and 7.66% civilian staff). The presentation outlined the department's core services across enforcement, investigations, and prevention, along with strategic priorities including community engagement, proactive policing initiatives (body cameras, license plate readers, multi-agency task forces), and effective use of technology, supported by crime data collected since 1930 under the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program.

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  • P L A N B A T O N R O U G E P H...

    Baton Rouge, LA
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    Plan Baton Rouge Phase II is a 2009 master plan update and economic strategic plan for downtown Baton Rouge that builds upon the original Plan Baton Rouge, which had achieved 80 percent implementation of its recommended projects over the previous decade. The Phase II plan proposes an economically-based urban design vision focused on making downtown a more vibrant area through alternative development incentives, strategies for adding housing, improving regional mobility, enhancing public spaces and infrastructure, and "greening" downtown while leveraging cultural and social amenities. The plan was developed by Mayor-President Melvin L. "Kip" Holden in collaboration with multiple sponsors including the Baton Rouge Area Foundation and Downtown Development District, as well as urban design and planning firms including Chan Krieger Sieniewicz of Cambridge.

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  • 1 History of the State College Water System By Albert R. Jarrett 1892 to 2021

    State College, PA
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  • 2020 Domestic Violence Task Force Report

    Dallas, TX
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    The 2020 Dallas Domestic Violence Task Force, established in 1987 and chaired by Councilmember Jennifer Gates, was tasked by Mayor Eric Johnson in March 2020 with developing recommendations to achieve a 25% reduction in domestic violence aggravated assaults within three years. The Task Force addressed six priority areas through sub-committees: increasing shelter capacity, training police officers, integrating domestic violence education into public schools, removing transportation barriers for victims, decreasing severe injury and death risks, and improving services for multicultural and diverse populations. The report presents actionable recommendations across these sub-committees while accounting for challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic and ongoing calls for police and institutional reform to address racial equity.

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  • i RULES OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE As authorized by

    Jacksonville, FL
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    This document is the Rules of the Council of the City of Jacksonville, updated September 13, 2022 to reflect amendments through Ordinance 2022-645-E, which establishes procedures and governance standards for city council operations. The rules cover council organization, including the roles and election of officers (president, vice president, sergeant-at-arms, chaplain), employee structure, and standards of conduct for council members. The document is a 95-page procedural manual authorizing governance under Section 10.101 of the Ordinance Code.

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  • MAAHANOY Y CITY W WASTEW WATER T TREATM ... - DEP

    Mahanoy City, PA
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    The Mahanoy City Sewer Authority's wastewater treatment plant in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania experienced effluent limit violations related to disinfection failures during facility upgrades, caused by incomplete nitrification and acidic influent waters that suppressed chlorine effectiveness. The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection provided technical assistance and recommended adding magnesium hydroxide alkalinity to improve biological nutrient removal, with monitoring conducted from August through October. The evaluation found that alkalinity supplementation improved treatment plant performance and nitrification/denitrification processes functioned optimally during the assessment period.

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  • CODE OF ORDINANCES of the BOROUGH OF AMBLER Montgomery County, Pennsylvania

    Ambler, PA
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    The Code of Ordinances of the Borough of Ambler, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, was adopted by Borough Council on August 15, 2005, and published by General Code Publishers Corp. The document contains 27 chapters of current ordinances organized by subject matter, along with an appendix of temporary ordinances, a key to disposition of all ordinances ever enacted, and an alphabetical index. The Borough, originally settled in 1832 and incorporated in 1888, is governed by elected officials including Mayor Bud Wahl and a nine-member Council, with appointed officials including Borough Manager Rocco Wack and Solicitor Joseph Bresnan.

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  • Township - Michigan

    Lansing, MI
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    This is the December 2025 issue of Township Focus, the official publication of the Michigan Townships Association (MTA). The issue features articles on the fiduciary responsibilities of township boards, township recognition for election administration excellence, and a message from 2025 MTA President Kevin Beeson reflecting on the recent passing of former president Harold Koviak and his vision for continuing MTA's mission to serve Michigan townships. The publication serves as a resource for township officials across the state, highlighting governance practices and organizational updates.

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  • Annual Report and Financial Statements 2018

    York, PA
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    The University of York's 2018 Annual Report and Financial Statements presents the institution's key performance metrics and strategic position. The university reported total income of £367 million with 4,006 staff and 17,475 full-time equivalent students, ranking 119th in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings and 9th in the Europe Teaching Rankings, along with £71 million in research income. The report includes introductions from Vice-Chancellor Koen Lamberts, Acting Vice-Chancellor Saul Tendler, and Council Chair Gerard Lemos reflecting on achievements and challenges, alongside comprehensive financial statements, governance information, and details on the university's research and teaching activities.

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  • View Report

    Dallas, TX
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    The North Beckley Avenue Traffic Calming Work Group prepared a final report examining traffic conditions and safety measures along North Beckley Avenue in Dallas's Oak Cliff neighborhood, with sections analyzing specific intersections including those at Morgan Avenue, N. Zang Boulevard, Colorado Boulevard, and Greenbriar Lane. The report, prefaced by Councilmember Chad West, provides historical context on the roadway's evolution from a cattle drive route to a major modern thoroughfare and includes area overviews, methodologies, and recommendations for next steps to address traffic calming concerns. The document covers seven geographic segments of the corridor and acknowledges contributions from various stakeholders.

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  • BREAKING DOWN THE BUDGET

    Worcester, MA
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    Worcester's FY2025 budget of approximately $893 million took effect July 1, 2024, representing a 3.0% increase from the prior fiscal year's $867 million. The budget, titled "Empowering Progress: Investing in Equity, Talent, and Culture," allocates 60% to education ($533 million), 22% to city services ($195 million), and 18% to fixed costs ($165 million), with education spending increasing 5.3% and city services up 4.4% from FY24. Revenue sources include local property taxes (using dual rates of $13.75 per $1,000 for residential and $30.04 per $1,000 for commercial/industrial properties), state and federal aid, and Payment in Lieu of Taxes agreements expected to generate approximately $1.7 million.

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  • Click Here to review the City of Evanston Rulebook

    Evanston, IL
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    The City of Evanston's 2022/2023 Participatory Budgeting Rulebook establishes guidelines for a democratic process in which residents directly decide how to allocate public funds. In 2021, the Evanston City Council allocated $3 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds for this participatory budgeting program, with a focus on engaging under-resourced residents in the budgeting process. The rulebook was developed collaboratively by a Steering Committee and Leadership Committee comprising diverse community representatives across all nine wards, partnering with city staff, Northwestern University, and community organizations, and serves as a living document intended for continuous improvement.

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  • Huntsvillempo

    Huntsville, AL
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    The TRiP 2045 document is a Long Range Transportation Plan prepared collaboratively by the City of Huntsville Area Planning Division and the Huntsville Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), with federal funding from the Federal Highway Administration. The plan was developed in fulfillment of federal transportation planning requirements under the FAST Act and involves coordination among federal, state, and local government agencies. The document includes leadership from the MPO's governing board and a Technical Coordinating Committee composed of representatives from various local and regional transportation, planning, and infrastructure agencies.

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  • 2024 Springfield Township Master Plan

    Springfield, IL
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    The Springfield Township Master Plan, adopted on January 23, 2024, is a comprehensive planning document prepared by the Planning Commission that outlines the township's vision and strategy across multiple areas including natural resources, infrastructure, economic development, housing, transportation, and senior services. The plan was developed with input from the Township Board and planning consultants, and includes a future land use map, zoning plan, action strategies, and community engagement findings. The 214-page document serves as a guide for implementing the township's long-term goals and development priorities.

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  • CABR 2026

    Chattanooga, TN
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    The City of Chattanooga's Comprehensive Annual Budget Report for fiscal year ending June 30, 2026 outlines the city's financial priorities and capital projects, including an $18 million municipal commitment toward a $35 million restoration project for the historic Walnut Street Bridge, with restoration work scheduled for completion by fall 2026. The document serves as the official budget and financial planning document for the city, prepared by the Department of Finance and Administration and containing strategic goals, city overview information, and administrative details.

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  • Annual Report 2024 For Fiscal Year Ending December 31 • Published June 2025

    Scranton, PA
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    The Township of Langley's 2024 Annual Report covers fiscal performance for the year ending December 31, 2024, published in June 2025. Key highlights include the identification of an additional $3.5 million in annual savings through budget efficiencies, maintaining the lowest property tax rates in Metro Vancouver while continuing infrastructure investments in roads, parks, and public facilities. The township expanded public safety services by adding firefighters and RCMP officers, achieved a 3 percent decline in the Crime Severity Index for the fourth consecutive year, and made progress on major capital projects including the 208 Street corridor improvements.

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  • Act 47 Plan

    Hazleton, PA
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    The City of Hazleton filed for financial distress designation under Pennsylvania's Act 47 (Municipalities Financial Recovery Act) in August 2017, alleging deficits exceeding 1% annually over three years and expenditures that have exceeded revenues for three or more years. The Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development's investigation confirmed the City met both criteria for distress, and the Pennsylvania Economy League prepared this comprehensive financial recovery plan filed May 4, 2018 (revised June 1, 2018). The plan examines the City's historical financial performance and addresses departmental operations, workforce issues, pensions, and recovery initiatives across administration, police, fire, public works, and economic development functions.

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  • Research in the Public Interest Worcester Regional Research Bureau, Inc.

    Worcester, MA
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    The Worcester Regional Research Bureau published a report analyzing the City of Worcester and Worcester Public Schools' Fiscal Year 2023 budget, which took effect on July 1, 2022. The document explains Worcester's Council-Manager form of government structure, detailing the roles of the elected City Council (11 members), City Manager, Mayor, and School Committee in budget development and oversight, as well as the constraints and authorities each body holds regarding budget approval and modification. The report serves as a public education tool to help residents understand how the city's budget process operates and how fixed costs and competing priorities are balanced within the municipal budget framework.

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  • City of Columbus 2023 ANNUAL REPORT Andrea Blevins, City Clerk Columbus, Ohio 1

    Columbus, OH
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    The City of Columbus 2023 Annual Report is a comprehensive document covering departmental activities and accomplishments across all city agencies for the year 2023, with Andrea Blevins serving as City Clerk. The report includes sections on 21 different city departments and offices, ranging from the City Attorney and Finance to Public Health, Recreation and Parks, and Education. Key highlights include the City Attorney's Office handling over 10,000 criminal prosecutions, launching a diversion program that helped 63 offenders, shutting down 17 problem properties, and increasing enforcement against domestic violence, drunk driving, and street racing.

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  • Lawful township expenditures

    Lansing, MI
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    This February 2025 publication from the Michigan Townships Association addresses lawful township expenditures and serves as a guide for township officials. The document notes that approximately 25% (roughly 1,600) of Michigan's elected township officials are new to office as of the 90-day mark, and emphasizes the importance of budgeting as a tool to translate township resources into planned action. The MTA encourages new officials to seek mentorship from experienced board members and predecessors, and highlights available training resources and publications to support officials in their leadership roles.

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  • Fiscal Year 2021-23 Overview of the City Budget Process City of Oakland

    Oakland, CA
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    The City of Oakland's Fiscal Year 2021-23 budget overview explains that the city follows a biennial budget process from February to June, creating a balanced budget of approximately $1.7 billion by June 30. The budget is funded through multiple sources including taxes (51%), service charges and fees (15%), grants and subsidies (8%), bonds (14%), and transfers (12%), with 62% restricted for specific purposes and 38% as flexible general purpose funds. The document notes that only about 26 cents of every property tax dollar reaches Oakland, with the remainder distributed to other agencies like Alameda County, schools, and transit systems, and acknowledges that many community services residents care about—such as education, water, and public health—fall outside the city's direct budget responsibility.

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  • Annual Report 2024 For Fiscal Year Ending December 31 • Published June 2025

    Carlisle, PA
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    The Township of Langley's 2024 Annual Report documents the municipality's achievements during the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024, published in June 2025. Key highlights include the identification of an additional $3.5 million in annual budget savings while maintaining the lowest property tax rates in Metro Vancouver, continued investments in public safety with expanded firefighter, RCMP officer, and bylaw staff levels, and progress on major capital infrastructure projects including the 208 Street corridor improvement. The report demonstrates a commitment to closing infrastructure gaps and managing cost pressures while supporting continued community growth across the Township's various neighborhoods including Aldergrove, Fort Langley, Murrayville, Walnut Grove, and Willoughby-Willowbrook.

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  • Tallahassee-Leon County Comprehensive Plan

    Tallahassee, FL
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    The Tallahassee-Leon County Comprehensive Plan, originally adopted on July 16, 1990, provides long-range guidance for development through 2030 and is updated annually through amendments, with the most recent amendments effective through November 22, 2025. The document covers multiple planning areas including land use and mobility, organized into goals and objectives that have been revised and deleted at various dates since adoption. For information about amendments or the planning process, the Tallahassee-Leon County Planning Department can be contacted at 850-891-6400 or through their website at talgov.com/place/planning.aspx.

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  • Carlisle Borough Climate Action Plan

    Carlisle, PA
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    Carlisle Borough approved a comprehensive Climate Action Plan on January 13, 2022, developed by the Borough's Climate Action Commission in partnership with ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability, to outline local actions and policies for reducing the borough's greenhouse gas emissions. The plan was created through collaboration among local government officials, external agencies including the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, and community stakeholders, with funding support from the US Department of Energy State Energy Program. The document serves as a roadmap for implementing climate mitigation strategies at the local level.

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