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  • Fiscal Notes and General Tips April 24, 2025 | 11:30am

    Apr 24, 2025

    ·Madison, WI
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    This document summarizes a Legistar Lunch & Learn training session held on April 24, 2025, organized by volunteer staff to build support for local government users of the Legistar legislative management system. The session covered the fiscal note approval process, referrals and agendas, and communication tips for Board, Committee, and Commission (BCC) staff, with the volunteer team indicating plans for quarterly meetings throughout the year. A fiscal note is defined as a summary of the fiscal impact of legislation, as required by Administrative Procedure Memorandum 1-3 and Madison General Ordinances section 2.05(1)(b).

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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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  • Current Progress - 2025

    Tulsa, OK
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    The City of Tulsa's Office of Financial Empowerment and Community Wealth (OFE), officially launched in January 2023 under the Department of Resilience and Equity, provides programs and resources to improve financial stability and reduce economic disparities. The OFE was formally added to the City's General Fund Budget for Fiscal Year 2026, including two positions: Director and Financial Empowerment Program Assistant, with $330,000 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding secured for Financial Empowerment Center operations and $95,000 from private local foundations. For fiscal years 2026–2027, the office will receive an additional $150,000 in funding. The Tulsa Financial Empowerment Center, whose planning began in February 2020, operates as part of the city's broader resilience strategy and has leveraged Community Development Block Grant, ARPA, and private foundation grants to support its operations.

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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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  • Budget Committee | Eugene, OR Website

    Eugene, OR
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    The Eugene Budget Committee is a standing committee composed of eight City Council members and eight appointed citizen members that reviews the City's proposed operating and capital budgets annually and makes recommendations to the City Council for final approval. The committee operates under Oregon's Local Budget Law and Oregon Administrative Rules, and also reviews the biennial Capital Improvement Program, financial management goals and policies, and long-range financial plans. A citizen subcommittee meets separately in the fall to review performance measures and service profiles for City services. Public comment is solicited at most Budget Committee meetings, with speakers typically allowed three minutes, and a formal public hearing is held before budget approval. Citizens may provide testimony in writing to the Finance Division at 500 E 4th Avenue, Suite 303, Eugene, OR 97401, or via online form.

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  • 2021 Municipal Directory Monroe County Planning Commission

    Pocono Township, PA
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    This is a 2021 municipal directory for Monroe County Planning Commission that serves as a reference guide containing contact information, meeting schedules, and administrative details for the county's planning bodies and municipalities. The document is organized as a table of contents listing Monroe County departments, the Planning Commission and Conservation District boards and staff, and individual township and borough entries. No budget figures, policy decisions, or meeting discussions are presented in this directory document.

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  • penn township, westmoreland county - eCode360

    Lansford, PA
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    Penn Township, Westmoreland County held a Caucus Meeting on June 11, 2025, to address several administrative and infrastructure matters. Key action items included ratifying a disaster declaration for June 6 flooding, considering participation in a watershed planning committee, and approving the DeStefano Consolidation Plan for a minor subdivision in the Neighborhood Commercial zoning district. The township also discussed personnel changes, including accepting Finance Director Colleen Gain's resignation and appointing Mary Perez as Township Treasurer, along with approving a $50,967.90 contract for the 2025 Traffic Line Painting Project to Parking Lot Painting Company and various sewage and infrastructure resolutions.

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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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  • Baltimore County, Maryland Public Records Lookup | BaltimoreRecords.us

    Baltimore, MD
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    Baltimore County maintains public records pursuant to Maryland's Public Information Act § 4-101, which establishes presumptive public access to government documents created or received by county agencies. The county's records span ten categories: court records (civil, criminal, traffic, and family cases from the Circuit Court), property records (deeds, mortgages, liens, plats, and tax assessments), vital records (birth certificates from 1939-present, death certificates, marriage licenses, and divorce decrees), business records (licenses, permits, and fictitious business registrations), tax records, voting records from the Board of Elections, government proceedings (Council meeting minutes, agendas, and video recordings), financial documents (budgets, expenditure reports, and statements), law enforcement records (with restrictions), and land use records (zoning maps, building permits, and development plans). The Baltimore County Circuit Court Clerk's Office maintains court and land records, while the State Department of Assessments and Taxation and Maryland Department of Health Division of Vital Records hold respective property and vital records. Baltimore County complies with Maryland's Open Meetings Act and operates a public information portal and dedicated request process to provide digital access to commonly requested documents.

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  • The Budget Process in PA (PDF)

    Carlisle, PA
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    This document is a search results page listing Pennsylvania Commonwealth budget documents and publications from the Office of the Budget, spanning fiscal years 2008-09 through 2024-25. The page includes references to multiple governors' executive budgets and "Budget in Brief" summaries, with notable items such as $87.6 million allocated for Pennsylvania Pre-K Counts in 2008-09 and property tax relief measures discussed in the 2010-11 budget. The Commonwealth budgets referenced were signed by Governor Wolf across multiple fiscal years, with specific signing dates provided for several budget approvals.

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  • Houston City Council - Committees and Agendas - Budget and Fiscal Affairs Committee

    Houston, TX
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    The Houston City Council's Budget and Fiscal Affairs Committee, chaired by Council Member Sallie Alcorn, reviews monthly financial reports and oversees matters related to the city's annual budget, debt model, and financial policies. Meeting agendas from 2025 and 2026 show the committee addressed topics including quarterly overtime reports, audit plans, the five-year financial forecast, capital improvement plans, stormwater fund spending, property tax updates, and disaster preparedness funding. The committee frequently holds joint meetings with other city councils committees and produces reports and recommendations for the Mayor on fiscal matters.

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  • Norfolk County, Virginia Public Records Lookup | NorfolkRecords.org

    Norfolk, VA
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    Norfolk County, Virginia operates as an independent city and maintains public records under Virginia's Freedom of Information Act (§ 2.2-3700 et seq.), with all records defined as writings, papers, maps, photographs, and other documentary materials prepared or retained by public bodies in conducting public business. The city adheres to Virginia's open records framework, requiring all public bodies to respond to records requests within five working days of receipt under § 2.2-3704. Public records available include court filings (maintained by Norfolk Circuit Court Clerk and General District Court serving the 4th Judicial District), property records (deeds, mortgages, assessments via the Circuit Court Clerk and City Assessor), vital records (managed by Virginia Department of Health and Circuit Court Clerk), business licenses and permits (held by Commissioner of the Revenue and State Corporation Commission), tax records (maintained by City Treasurer and Commissioner of the Revenue), election data (Norfolk City Registrar), meeting minutes and agendas (City Clerk), budgets and audits (Department of Finance), law enforcement records (Police Department), and zoning permits (Department of Planning and Community Development). Public bodies must provide access during regular office hours without requiring requesters to state a reason for seeking records, except in limited circumstances.

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  • Budget Office

    San Jose, CA
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    The City of San José Budget Office, serving a population of approximately 997,368 with 6,600 government employees, is responsible for developing and monitoring the city's operating and capital budgets. The office prepares key documents including budget requests, five-year forecasts, revenue projections, and bi-monthly financial reports, while also compiling performance measure data used throughout the annual budget process. The document lists leadership including Budget Director Jim Shannon and notes recent compliance achievements for the Actsoft Workforce Manager for Government system, which received Department of Homeland Security authorization in September 2024 and passed multiple security audits.

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  • Office of Management and Budget | Newark, NJ

    Newark, NJ
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    The Office of Management and Budget is Newark's central financial planning and management agency, led by Budget Director Darlene Tate, located at 920 Mayor Kenneth A. Gibson Boulevard, Room 109. The office provides state-of-the-art management and financial planning resources to support city operations. Contact information includes phone number 973-733-3840 and email access through the city's website.

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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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  • Welcome to Lackawanna County, PA

    Carbondale, PA
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    This document is a directory of contact information for municipalities in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, listing phone numbers and named officials (managers, secretaries, or clerks) for 41 boroughs, townships, and cities including the City of Scranton, City of Carbondale, and Archbald Borough. The document also references several county-level programs and initiatives: Community Development, Economic Development, Planning Department, Grants Management, Lackawanna County Land Bank, ATV Park Feasibility Study Presentation, Montage Mountain Economic Development Plan 2025, US EPA Brownfield Assessment Grant, and C-PACE Program. No budget figures, specific dates, vote counts, or quantitative metrics are provided in the source material.

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  • Monthly Calendar & Agendas – City of Columbia City

    Columbia, SC
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    This document is a monthly calendar and agenda listing for the City of Columbia City for April 2026, posted March 31st and amended April 7th. It includes scheduled municipal meetings such as City Council meetings (April 16th and workshops on April 10th and 17th), Parks Committee (April 14th), Planning Commission (April 21st, canceled), and Municipal Court (April 9th), along with community events including the spring cleanup event (April 18th) and the open burning season (April 4th-19th). The document also provides links to city records, ordinances, budgets, and meeting minutes available to the public.

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  • Budget & Management | City of Cleveland Ohio

    Cleveland, OH
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    The Division of Budget and Management in Cleveland's Department of Finance prepares, implements, and monitors annual operating budgets and financial plans to fund City services. The General Fund Operating Budget, funded primarily by a 2.5% City Income Tax on all workers in Cleveland, supports Safety Forces (Police, Fire, and EMS), Waste and Recycling Pick Up, City Parks, and Neighborhood Resource and Recreation Centers. Enterprise Funds operate as self-supporting services including Water, Water Pollution Control, Cleveland Public Power, the Airport, Cemeteries, Golf Courses, City Parking Facilities, Public Auditorium, and West Side Market. The City also funds capital improvements and infrastructure through debt, restricted funds, and grants, including Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development that must support projects eliminating blight and assisting low- and moderate-income residents in housing, public improvements, and land use areas. Budget documents are available for fiscal years 2023 through 2026, along with an interactive budget portal and comprehensive financial reports.

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  • Finance | Portland, ME - Official Website

    Portland, ME
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    The City of Portland, Maine received $46,290,625 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding in two equal tranches (May 2021 and May 2022) to address COVID-19 pandemic impacts and replace lost revenues. The Finance Department oversees multiple functions including budget management, capital improvement planning, the Finance Committee's budget review process, municipal purchasing, and treasury services such as tax collection and vehicle registration. This webpage serves as a navigation hub providing access to Portland's financial documents, policies, and related government services.

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  • City of Worcester Financial Overview Timothy J. McGourthy

    Worcester, MA
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    This financial overview document presents Worcester's fiscal structure and priorities as delivered by Chief Financial Officer Timothy J. McGourthy. The city operates under significant state-mandated constraints, with approximately $920 million in FY25 budget revenue derived from limited sources (state aid, property taxes, local fees), while discretionary municipal operations comprise only 22% of total spending due to mandatory obligations in education, debt service, and pension costs. Worcester maintains a Financial Integrity Plan established since 2006 that includes a general fund reserve of 10.7% for FY25, an irrevocable OPEB trust, and a net free cash policy directing funds toward bond rating stabilization, OPEB obligations, and operations, with an average residential tax bill of $5,266 funding services ranging from K-12 education and public safety to libraries and public health services.

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  • Agenda & Minutes | City of East Providence, RI

    Providence, RI
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    This document is an index page for the City of East Providence, Rhode Island's agendas and minutes archive, providing access to meeting records across multiple municipal bodies. The page lists meetings by date from April 2026 back to November 2025, organized by category including the East Providence City Council, Zoning Board of Review, Planning Board, Police & Fire Retirement Pension Board, and Personnel Hearing Board. Users can search the archives by keyword or access live feeds and video recordings through the city's YouTube page. The most recent listed meeting is the City Council Regular Meeting scheduled for April 7, 2026, posted on April 2, 2026. The document serves as a transparent repository for public records rather than containing substantive policy or budget information.

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  • Planning Board Meeting (50)

    Jersey City, NJ
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    NULL The document contains only a calendar event listing for a Planning Board meeting scheduled for July 9, 2024, at 5:30 PM in Jersey City's Boardroom at City Hall Annex. No substantive meeting content, decisions, votes, budget items, or specific agenda details are included—only metadata and a reference link to access the full agenda separately. The source material is insufficient to provide a meaningful summary of actual board actions or decisions.

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  • Public Meetings Calendar | Eugene, OR Website

    Eugene, OR
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    The City of Eugene publishes a public meetings calendar listing scheduled meetings for city commissions and committees, with most meetings conducted virtually. The calendar includes specific meetings such as the Sustainability Commission's Sustainable Buildings Committee Meeting on May 4 and the Intergovernmental Relations Committee on May 6. Recordings and minutes from all public meetings except executive sessions are made available to the public in compliance with Oregon Public Meeting Law, with City Council, Planning Commission, Budget Committee, Police Commission, and Toxics Board recordings accessible on the city's Public Webcasts and Meeting Materials page. The city accepts written complaints alleging violations of the Public Meeting Law through a formal complaint process requiring submission to the City Recorder at 500 E 4th Avenue, Suite 302, Eugene, OR 97401, in accordance with Oregon Administrative Rules 199-050-0070.

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  • Public Meetings, Boards, Committees & Commissions City of Tucson

    Tucson, AZ
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    This document is a directory listing of public meetings, boards, committees, and commissions within the City of Tucson's Planning & Development Services Department. It provides brief descriptions of 13 different advisory and review bodies, including historic zone advisory boards for multiple districts, the Board of Adjustment, Design Review Board, Planning Commission, and specialized committees addressing topics such as stormwater management, outdoor lighting codes, and building standards. No specific meeting dates, budget figures, or policy decisions are included in this informational reference page.

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  • The Budget Process in PA (PDF)

    York, PA
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    This document is a search results page from the Pennsylvania government website displaying budget-related resources rather than substantive budget content. It lists multiple Commonwealth budgets signed by Governor Wolf, including the 2020-21 budget (signed November 23, 2020), the 2024-25 budget, the 2019-20 budget (signed June 28, 2015), and the 2018-19 budget (signed June 22, 2018), along with references to various state agencies and budget briefs. One specific program mentioned is Pennsylvania Pre-K Counts, allocated $87.6 million for pre-kindergarten in fiscal year 2008-09, representing a $12.6 million increase. The 2017-18 budget became law July 17, 2017, without the Governor's signature, with additional companion legislation signed on October 30, 2017.

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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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  • Windgap-pa

    Wind Gap, PA
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    This is the Spring 2020 newsletter for Wind Gap Borough, Pennsylvania, serving as a community informational document rather than meeting minutes or budget documentation. The newsletter provides the borough directory, contact information for elected officials and municipal departments, meeting schedules for borough council and planning commissions, and previews upcoming community events and services including a fire company carnival, Easter egg hunt, and information about the Center Street Paving Project. The document includes practical information for residents regarding waste management, trash collection schedules, and the new Wind Gap Customer Portal.

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  • Public Meeting Notices | City of Phoenix

    Phoenix, AZ
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    This document is an index of public meeting notices for the City of Phoenix, providing information about upcoming meetings of the City Council, boards, commissions, and committees. It explains that official notices are posted on the bulletin board at Phoenix City Hall (200 W. Washington St.) and are available online in PDF format, with contact information for staff liaisons included in each notice. The page lists several scheduled meetings in April 2026, including site plan reviews, a community budget hearing, and various board meetings, with two village planning committees noted as canceled.

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  • Home | City of Virginia Beach

    Virginia Beach, VA
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    The City of Virginia Beach's homepage presents information and resources for residents and visitors, including a Resident Parking Voucher Plan offering $50 annual vouchers at Resort Area locations, a 2040 Comprehensive Plan for long-term development guidance, and a 10-year Flood Protection Program to address recurrent flooding. The city promotes engagement through its "Be in the Know" newsletter, SpeakUp VB platform, VBAlert signup, and online budget tools. City Council holds public sessions on the first four Tuesdays of each month at City Hall, 2401 Courthouse Drive, excluding Federal holidays.

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