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  • City of Scranton Council Responses – March 23, 2026 | PDF

    Mar 23, 2026

    ·Scranton, PA
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    On March 23, 2026, the City of Scranton Council responded to inquiries from the March 17 meeting regarding two major initiatives: the Meadow Brook Project in Green Ridge has secured 32 easement agreements with 12 properties still outstanding and no legal claims filed to date, and 21 properties have been demolished since January 1, 2025, with remaining undestroyed properties from the 2025 list carrying over to 2026. The city uses third-party engineering firm Barry Isett & Associates to assess demolition eligibility, with the Housing Inspectors condemning properties under supervision of Andrew Sunday or Tom Oleski; as of March 23, 2026, there are 225 condemned properties in the city, and a property must remain condemned for at least one year with no improvements before being considered for demolition.

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  • Willow Springs Township I N T E N S I V E S U R V E Y R E P O R T

Kansas City, MO
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This intensive survey report documents Willow Springs Township's cultural heritage, funded by Historic Preservation Fund grants and the Douglas County Heritage Conservation Council. The study, conducted through public meetings and property owner interviews beginning in April 2019, aimed to understand what makes the township a community and identify ways to preserve its unique character, moving beyond standard individual building documentation to examine the broader historical context and cultural landscape. The survey revealed that preservation in this rural community differs from typical approaches, characterized by incremental repairs and changes made by multi-generational farming families rather than new construction, and emphasizes the importance of understanding the community's shared values and long-standing traditions.

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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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  • Wind Gap Wind Gap Welcome To The Borough of Welcome To The Borough of

    Wind Gap, PA
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    This Fall/Winter 2021 newsletter from the Borough of Wind Gap provides municipal contact information, meeting schedules, and updates on local initiatives. Key topics covered include community programs such as a expanded community garden funded by Slate Belt Rising, a trick-or-treat event, curbside trash and leaf collection services, and snow emergency procedures. The document also includes directory information for borough officials, council members, and local service providers.

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  • COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL PERFORMANCE AND EVALUATION REPORT

    Hazleton, PA
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    The City of Hazleton's Comprehensive Annual Performance and Evaluation Report for Fiscal Year 2022 documents the city's progress implementing its Five-Year Consolidated Plan (2020-2024) under the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program and CDBG-COVID funding. The report, submitted to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, covers performance periods from January 1 through December 31, 2022, and includes sections on goals and outcomes, affordable housing, homelessness services, racial and ethnic composition of assisted families, and monitoring activities. The document represents the third annual progress report under the current five-year strategic plan and includes status updates on CARES Act CDBG-CV funds.

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  • Public Meeting Dates

    Charleston, WV
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    The City of Charleston's Mayor's Office of Economic and Community Development will hold public meetings on November 14, 2023 and March 19, 2024 to develop the 2024-2025 Annual Action Plan for allocating approximately $2.3 million in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME funds to support low and moderate-income residents. Non-profit agencies may apply competitively for CDBG funding, with applications available starting December 1, 2023 and due by January 31, 2024; an application workshop is scheduled for December 7, 2023. The proposed project list will be published in March 2024 for public review, discussed by the Finance Committee, approved by City Council around April 15, 2024, and submitted to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development by May 15, 2024.

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  • ARPA Memo to Council – July 2025 with all appendices

    Scranton, PA
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    The August 13, 2025 memo from Scranton's ARPA Director Eileen Cipriani to City Council provides a comprehensive timeline of American Rescue Plan Act implementation from Q2 2022 through Q3 2023, documenting the city's receipt of $34,373,025 in second-tranche federal funds and the launch of multiple grant programs for nonprofits, small businesses, affordable childcare, education, homeownership, and wellness initiatives. Notable milestones include the announcement of grant recipients across multiple rounds, federal reporting deadlines met, public engagement events including visits from U.S. Senator Bob Casey, and the completion of community projects such as playground transformations at Kennedy Elementary and soft openings at Novembrino and Connors Parks. The memo demonstrates the city's structured rollout of ARPA funding through an established Office of Community Development framework that included creating an interactive public dashboard and establishing various application periods for targeted economic recovery and community investment programs.

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  • Scranton, Pennsylvania - Licensing, Inspections & Permits

    Scranton, PA
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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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  • AMBLER BOROUGH MONTGOMERY COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA O P E N S P A C E P L A N

    Ambler, PA
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    Ambler Borough's 2006 Open Space Plan outlines the municipality's strategy for protecting natural resources, improving public access to parks and recreational facilities, and preserving historic sites in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. The plan was developed by the Open Space Committee and Borough Council and funded in part by Montgomery County's Green Fields/Green Towns Program. Key goals include preserving sensitive natural features and reducing flooding, improving public access to existing parks, making aesthetic improvements, preserving historic resources, and creating or improving recreational facilities.

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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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  • ADA Transition Plan

    Bloomington, IN
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    The City of Bloomington's 2024 ADA Transition Plan outlines the city's approach to complying with Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, which prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities in government programs and services. The plan designates the Bloomington Human Rights Director as the ADA Coordinator responsible for managing compliance efforts and investigating violations. The document emphasizes a people-first approach and highlights the work of the Council for Community Accessibility (CCA), a volunteer advocacy group formed in 1990 that promotes accessibility awareness and works to address community barriers for people with disabilities.

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  • Public Meeting Dates

    Charleston, WV
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    The City of Charleston's Mayor's Office of Economic and Community Development will hold two public meetings (November 15, 2022, and March 14, 2023) to develop the 2023-2024 Annual Action Plan for approximately $1.8 million in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME funds. Non-profit agencies may apply competitively for CDBG funding to support low and moderate-income communities, with applications due by January 31, 2023, and a workshop scheduled for December 15, 2022. The proposed project list will be published in March 2023 for public comment, reviewed by the Finance Committee, approved by City Council on April 17, 2023, and submitted to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development by May 12, 2023.

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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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  • Boards Commissions and Committees Member Handbook

    Evanston, IL
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    This handbook, created in May 2009 through a joint effort between the League of Women Voters of Evanston and City staff, provides guidance for members of City of Evanston boards, commissions, and committees on their roles and responsibilities. The handbook was developed to fulfill the 2006 City Strategic Plan's objective to provide standardized training and orientation for board and committee members and supporting staff. It covers topics including the city's governmental structure, the council-manager form of government, and information about boards, commissions, and committees' accountability and guiding principles.

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  • Portland, ME - Official Website

    Portland, ME
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  • Agenda Center • Petersburg, VA • CivicEngage

    St. Petersburg, FL
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  • Agenda Center • Spokane County, WA • CivicEngage

    Spokane, WA
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  • Homelessness Response & Housing Investment Report

    Bloomington, IN
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  • Five-Year Consolidation Plan | 2020-2024

    Scranton, PA
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    The City of Scranton, Pennsylvania prepared a Five-Year Consolidated Plan (FY 2020-2024) as an HUD entitlement community to implement federal housing and community development programs, including Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Home Investment Partnership (HOME), and Emergency Solution Grant (ESG) funding. The plan was amended on November 12, 2020, to incorporate additional CARES Act funds and was developed through collaborative planning with community stakeholders to establish goals for decent housing development, suitable living environments, and economic opportunities benefiting low- and moderate-income residents. The document includes demographic maps and analysis of the city's population characteristics, housing patterns, and income distribution by block group.

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  • Sandra Fisk Vlahanoy City Borough Manager 239 E. Pine St.

    Mahanoy City, PA
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    Mahanoy City Borough, Pennsylvania, has experienced significant population decline from 15,936 residents in 1910 to 3,912 in 2021 due to the collapse of the coal mining industry, resulting in numerous abandoned properties throughout the municipality. To address blight, the Borough established a Blight/Demolition Fund in 2014 funded by real estate taxes (approximately 1.5 mils) and $50,000 annually in earned income tax revenue, supplemented by Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) allocations totaling $96,056 in 2021, of which $45,146 was allocated to demolition projects. The Borough faces potential loss of CDBG funding in 2022 due to Act 179 population requirements and has secured additional grant funding, including approval for $133,000 to demolish three properties.

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  • Portland, ME - Official Website

    Portland, ME
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  • 2023 MUNICIPAL DATA SHEET

    Newark, NJ
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    This 2023 Municipal Data Sheet for the Borough of East Newark, Hudson County, New Jersey, documents the municipality's official roster and budget certification as of December 31, 2023. The document lists key municipal officials including Mayor Dina M. Grilo, Municipal Clerk Kenneth Louis, Chief Financial Officer Juan B. Uribe, Municipal Attorney Kenneth Sheehan, and other administrative staff. The sheet serves as the official certification that the 2023 Budget and Capital Budget were approved by the Governing Body's resolution and that revenues equal appropriations in compliance with New Jersey's Local Budget Law (N.J.S.A. 40A:4-1 et seq.).

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  • CDBG Report"

    Hazleton, PA
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    The City of Hazleton, Pennsylvania submitted its Comprehensive Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) for fiscal year 2024, covering Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) expenditures from January 1 through December 31, 2024. This report represents the fourth and final year of the city's Five-Year Consolidated Plan (2020-2024) and includes status updates on CDBG-CV funds received through the CARES Act in 2020. The CAPER fulfills HUD requirements for grantees to publicly report progress on their strategic planning and annual action plans, with sections covering goals and outcomes, affordable housing, homeless services, racial and ethnic composition of assisted families, and Section 3 compliance.

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  • Greenville Borough & Hem Greenville Borough & Hem Greenville Borough & Hem

    Greenville, SC
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    This document is the cover and introductory pages of the 2004 Joint Comprehensive Plan for Greenville Borough and Hempfield Township, with the tagline "Building on the past and planning together for the future." The plan was prepared by Mackin Engineering Company and Johnson, Mirmiran, and Thompson, with funding support from the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development's Land Use Planning and Technical Assistance Program (LUPTAP) grant. The plan was developed collaboratively with input from representatives of both municipalities' councils, planning commissions, county planning agencies, school boards, economic development organizations, hospitals, and community groups.

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  • Dallas County Code

    Dallas, TX
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  • Planning And Urban Development

    Akron, OH
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    The document provides contact information and an overview of Akron's Planning and Urban Development Department, led by Planning Director Kyle Julien. The department's Long Range Planning Division, managed by Helen Tomic, handles functions including formulation of land-use strategies and master plans, development of capital investment programs for infrastructure improvements, design guidance for downtown and neighborhoods, and administration of federal housing and community development grants. The department operates Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, and can be reached at 330-375-2090 or kjulien@akronohio.gov.

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  • Glossary

    Dallas, TX
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  • View the Guidelines Here.

    Scranton, PA
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    The City of Scranton released its 2021 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding application guidelines, with a submission deadline of November 20, 2020 at 3:00 p.m. to the Office of Economic and Community Development's Dropbox. The application prioritizes five mayoral goals: blight remediation, housing insecurity, neighborhood revitalization, child welfare, and economic development, while requiring projects to align with HUD's National Objectives, including activities benefiting low- and moderate-income persons through area benefits, limited clientele services, and housing activities.

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  • State of District 4

    Dallas, TX
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