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  • CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AGENDA Tuesday, March 3, 2026, 6:00 P.M.

    Mar 3, 2026

    ·Los Angeles, CA
    Agenda

    This is a City Council meeting agenda for the City of Arcadia scheduled for Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at 6:00 P.M. in the City Council Conference Room. The document outlines procedural information including accessibility accommodations, language translation services, and methods for public comment submission (in-person, website, or email), with specific time limits for speakers based on the number of participants. No substantive agenda items, budget figures, or policy decisions are detailed in this document.

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  • NOTICE OF MEETING AND CITY COUNCIL AGENDAi MONDAY, MARCH 2, 2026 – 6:00 P.M.

    Mar 2, 2026

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Kansas City, MO
Agenda

This is a March 2, 2026 Jefferson City, Missouri City Council meeting agenda scheduled for 6:00 P.M. at the John G. Christy Municipal Building. The agenda includes a financial update presentation by Shiela Pearre, consideration of consent items including a surplus property sale to MoDOT and a police department UTV purchase, and introduction of eight bills covering parking and traffic amendments, a $50,000 air service guarantee agreement with Columbia Regional Airport, multiple subdivision and land use approvals, and a tax credit agreement for a conference center project.

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  • CITY OF SPOKANE REGARDING CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS

    Feb 9, 2026

    ·Spokane, WA
    Other

    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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  • 1 REGULAR MEETING MONDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2026

    Feb 9, 2026

    ·Lansford, PA
    Agenda

    This document announces a Regular Meeting of Reading City Council scheduled for Monday, February 9, 2026, at 7:00 pm, available as a hybrid meeting via Zoom, Facebook, and local cable channel BCTV MAC Channel 99. The document outlines rules for public participation, requiring residents and taxpayers to pre-register by 4 pm on the meeting day through phone, email, or in-person sign-up, with speakers on agenda items limited to 5 minutes and non-agenda speakers to 3 minutes. Only registered residents or taxpayers are permitted to speak unless granted permission by the Council President or a majority of Council.

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  • BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ MEETING AGENDA JANUARY 26, 2026, 11:30 AM I. Welcome

    Jan 26, 2026

    ·Knoxville, TN
    Agenda

    The Board of Directors of Downtown Knoxville Alliance held meetings on November 17, 2025, and scheduled a January 26, 2026 meeting at 11:30 AM to address action items including FY 24-25 audit results, November and December financial reports, and committee reports. In the November meeting, the board unanimously approved the October financial report and allocated $30,500 in sponsorships across five cultural and community events, including $10,000 each to the East Tennessee History Center and Knoxville Museum of Art programming, plus $5,000 to fund an art wraps program continuation through the Knoxville History Project.

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  • Wednesday, January 21, 2026 2:30 PM City of Phoenix Meeting Location:

    Jan 21, 2026

    ·Phoenix, AZ
    Agenda

    This document is a City of Phoenix City Council Formal Meeting agenda for January 21, 2026, scheduled for 2:30 PM at City Council Chambers. The agenda indicates that one item (Item 26) was revised and another item (Item 35) was withdrawn as of January 20, 2026. The document provides multiple access options for public participation, including virtual registration via Webex, in-person registration at the chambers, and various methods to listen or watch the meeting live, with Spanish language interpretation services available.

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  • 1 REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DEARBORN November 18, 2025

    Nov 18, 2025

    ·Dearborn, MI
    Minutes

    On November 18, 2025, the Dearborn City Council held a regular meeting with all seven councilmembers present, during which they unanimously adopted four resolutions recognizing community contributions and mourning a passing: Council Citations for teacher Sandi Smith (52-year career), community member Mustapha Hawily, and Dr. Mohammad Ibrahim (for saving a resident's life), and condolences for the death of James R. Stokes. The Council also approved all items on the Consent Agenda and began consideration of a petition by Mourad Ahmed to vacate an 18-foot public alley adjacent to his property on Colson Avenue.

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  • 1 REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL October 21, 2025 AGENDA 1. ROLL CALL 2.

    Oct 21, 2025

    ·Dearborn, MI
    Minutes

    On October 21, 2025, the Dearborn City Council held a regular meeting that included several resolutions recognizing October as Michigan Library Appreciation Month and Breast Cancer Awareness Month, as well as honoring The Pink Sisters nonprofit organization and community member Mary Petlichkoff. The consent agenda included multiple contract awards and authorizations, including $119,500 to Muck-Men for irrigation pond dredging at Dearborn Hills Golf Course, $449,500 to Fuse It Piping LLC for irrigation system repairs at the same facility, $412,576 to Stryker Sales for powered stair chairs for the Fire Department, and acceptance of a $475,000 FY2023 State and Local Cybersecurity Grant.

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  • 1 REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DEARBORN August 12, 2025

    Aug 12, 2025

    ·Dearborn, MI
    Minutes

    The Dearborn City Council held a regular meeting on August 12, 2025, with all seven council members present. The council unanimously adopted several resolutions honoring community members and organizations, including recognizing Hadi Mazraani as a state wrestling champion, acknowledging charitable contributions from local businesses, celebrating a resident's 80th birthday, and honoring the community work of Leaders Advancing and Helping Communities (LAHC). The council also extended public comment from 7:24 P.M. to 8:30 P.M. and approved all items on the Consent Agenda.

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  • 1 COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE June 5, 2025 AGENDA 1. PUBLIC COMMENT 2.

    Jun 5, 2025

    ·Dearborn, MI
    Agenda

    The Committee of the Whole for the City of Dearborn met on June 5, 2025, to consider nine agenda items including approval of previous meeting minutes and multiple ordinance proposals. The meeting addressed amendments to the Animals Chapter regarding dog licensing (Ordinance No. 25-1844); comprehensive zoning amendments affecting parking, site development standards, and multiple districts (Ordinance No. 25-1845); rezoning property at 100 N. Telegraph Road from Local Business to Community Business classification (Ordinance No. 25-1846); and several regulations governing short-term rentals, non-owner-occupied residential properties, hotel licensing fees, and hotel conduct standards (Ordinances No. 25-1847 through 25-1849). Most ordinances were recommended for tabling rather than immediate advancement.

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  • Final Action Minutes Regular Meeting Monday, May 19, 2025 CALL TO ORDER

    May 19, 2025

    ·Atlanta, GA
    Minutes

    On May 19, 2025, the Atlanta City Council held a regular meeting with 14 of 15 members present, during which the agenda was unanimously adopted and the council presented five proclamations recognizing notable individuals and organizations, including actor and humanitarian Bill Duke, the Atlanta Department of Public Works, Prince Hall Freemasonry's 250th anniversary, contemporary artist Freddie Styles, and Michael Smith for 50 years of service with a city department. The document shows the meeting was called to order at 1:06 p.m. by Council President Doug Shipman, with Councilmember Mary Norwood absent and two members temporarily away.

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  • PERFORMANCE BASED FUNDING COUNCIL FINAL REPORT MAY 5, 2025

    May 5, 2025

    ·State College, PA
    Other

    The Performance-Based Funding Council submitted its final report on May 5, 2025, establishing recommendations for implementing a performance-based funding model for Pennsylvania's state-related universities under Act 90 of 2024. The Council recommended making itself permanent, applying the performance-based model to new funds beginning fiscal year 2026-2027, and establishing a maximum performance allocation with metrics to determine earned amounts based on institutional performance. The report includes summaries from four public hearings, testimony from various stakeholders, and appendices detailing performance metrics and in-demand occupation codes.

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  • June 18, 2024 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS, COLORADO

    Jun 18, 2024

    ·Fort Collins, CO
    Minutes

    On June 18, 2024, the Fort Collins City Council held a regular meeting presided over by Mayor Pro Tern Emily Francis, with six council members present and the Mayor excused. The Council proclaimed June 17-23, 2024 as National Pollinator Week and reviewed a consent agenda recommended for approval without changes. During public comment, citizens addressed various topics including support for Habitat for Humanity's Harmony Cottages project, requests for a Gaza ceasefire resolution, concerns about housing density increases, debate over the future use of the Hughes Stadium property (with multiple speakers advocating for indigenous land return or conservation), climate and wildfire concerns, and neighborhood development issues on Osiander Street.

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  • June 4, 2024 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS, COLORADO

    Jun 4, 2024

    ·Fort Collins, CO
    Minutes

    On June 4, 2024, the Fort Collins City Council held a regular meeting where Mayor Jeni Arndt declared June 2024 as LGBTQ+ Pride Month through a proclamation. The council reviewed its agenda, including a second reading of Ordinance No. 073 regarding zoning changes for the I-25 & Mulberry Annexation with Planning and Zoning Commission approval, while Councilmember Ohlson withdrew related annexation and zoning ordinances from the consent calendar for further discussion. Public comment included remarks on various topics including ceasefire resolutions, indigenous land issues, and local governance matters.

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  • City of Fort Collins Page 315 City Council Proceedings February 20, 2024

    Feb 20, 2024

    ·Fort Collins, CO
    Minutes

    On February 20, 2024, the Fort Collins City Council held a regular meeting where Mayor Jeni Arndt proclaimed February 2024 as Black History Month. The Council received a presentation from Larimer County Human and Economic Health Director Laura Walker on the Larimer County Behavioral Health Community Report, which highlighted the completion of four implementation phases funded by a 2018 sales tax initiative, including the opening of an acute care facility at Longview Campus, and outlined 14 recommendations for the next five years. During public comment, residents expressed concerns about a potential cease fire resolution, with some opposing it on grounds that it could incite anti-Israel and anti-Jewish sentiments and requesting the city restrict Council involvement in foreign affairs.

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  • ANNUAL COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL REPORT For the year ended December 31, 2021

    Dec 31, 2021

    ·Baton Rouge, LA
    Budget

    This Annual Comprehensive Financial Report documents the consolidated financial position of the City of Baton Rouge and Parish of East Baton Rouge for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021. The 378-page report, prepared by the Finance Department under Director Linda Hunt, includes government-wide financial statements, fund financial statements, notes, and required supplementary information including budget comparisons and pension liability schedules. The document received a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting.

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  • Charleston Land Reuse Agency January 14, 2020 2:00 pm ...

    Jan 14, 2020

    ·Charleston, WV
    Minutes

    The Charleston Land Reuse Agency held its January 14, 2020 meeting with all board members present, during which it approved prior meeting minutes and heard reports on agency operations and initiatives. The board discussed the Far Westside Flats' Neighborhood Reinvestment Overlay District zoning plan, which had engaged approximately 1,180 community members through certified letters and door-to-door outreach, with approval scheduled for the Municipal Planning Commission on February 5th and subsequent city approval steps in late February or early March. The agency also addressed insurance coverage, with Janet Buckley presenting a recommendation for a state Board of Risk and Insurance Management policy at an annual premium of $2,700 with a $675 deposit, after three private insurers declined to offer coverage, and the board noted a current fund balance of $37,586.53.

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  • January 22, 2019, Joint Work Session – Item 1 EUGENE CITY COUNCIL AGENDA

    Jan 22, 2019

    ·Eugene, OR
    Agenda

    On January 22, 2019, the Eugene City Council and Lane County Board of Commissioners held a joint work session to review a Homeless Services Systems Analysis Report prepared by the Technical Assistance Collaborative. The report presented system-wide recommendations and specific proposals for a low-barrier emergency shelter and other improvements to the homeless services system. The work session was prompted by significant homelessness in the region, with over 1,600 Lane County residents experiencing homelessness on any given night, over 1,100 without shelter, and more than 2,500 school-age students identified as homeless during the previous school year.

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  • MEETING AGENDA December 6, 2013 Bruce Berry, MD, Chair Jenny Allen, Vice Chair

    Dec 6, 2013

    ·Charleston, WV
    Agenda

    This document is a meeting agenda for the West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission dated December 6, 2013, held at the West Virginia Regional Technology Park in South Charleston. The meeting covered multiple agenda items including approval of financial aid reports, enrollment data, capital project priorities, and updates on institutional strategic initiatives related to access, success, and impact. The agenda included discussions on a Fall 2013 enrollment report, a comprehensive financial aid report, proposals to approve capital projects at West Virginia State University and Concord University, and reviews of institutional programs and textbook policies.

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  • BRISTOL TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDINANCE First Approved and Adopted November 8, 1955

    Nov 8, 1955

    ·Bristol, PA
    Other

    The Bristol Township Zoning Ordinance, first adopted on November 8, 1955, and last revised on April 14, 2022, establishes zoning regulations for the unincorporated area of Bristol Township to promote public health, safety, and general welfare by regulating building location, size, height, land use, lot dimensions, and yard requirements. The ordinance divides the township into multiple zones and districts (including residential, business, industrial, apartment, planned residential community, and mobile home park categories) and provides methods for administration and enforcement through a zoning inspector, zoning commission, and board of appeals. The comprehensive document includes 42 sections covering topics such as prohibited uses, setback requirements, parking facilities, sign regulations, wind turbine standards, and telecommunication tower facilities, with appendices detailing zoning rates, variances, district use tables, and development standards.

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  • State

    State College, PA
    Budget

    House Bill 1300 amends the Fiscal Code to implement the 2023-2024 budget and includes provisions across multiple areas including COVID-19 response programs, mental health funding, and tenant protections. The bill allocates significant funds including $360.2 million from the Tobacco Settlement Fund for FY 2023/24, $100 million in Department of Human Services mental health funding ($34 million for workforce programs, $31.5 million for criminal justice initiatives, and $34.5 million for mental health services expansion), and creates protections prohibiting Senior Citizens' property tax and rent rebate assistance from being used as lease payments, with penalties for violating landlords including full reimbursement plus 25% additional penalties. The bill also addresses unclaimed federal ARPA funds in education and continues community economic development programs, with fiscal impacts ranging from no impact for directed appropriations to indeterminate impacts for new enforcement provisions.

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    Atlanta, GA
    Other

    This memorandum from the Georgia Employees' Retirement System Executive Director announces the Annual Meetings of multiple retirement and assurance boards scheduled for Thursday, April 17, 2025, beginning with an Investment Committee meeting at 8:30 A.M. followed by sequential board meetings for the Employees' Retirement System (10:00 A.M.), Georgia Judicial Retirement System (11:00 A.M.), Public School Employees Retirement System (11:15 A.M.), and State Employees' Assurance Department (11:30 A.M.). The meetings will be held at Two Northside 75 in Atlanta with public participation available via conference call using provided toll-free numbers and access codes.

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  • Town of Richmond, VT

    Richmond, VA
    Agenda

    The Town of Richmond Selectboard will hold a public informational meeting on February 24, 2025, at 7:00 PM to discuss Australian ballot articles for the 2025 Town Meeting. The agenda focuses on three main items: review of Article 7 regarding a proposed $4,870,565 fiscal year 2026 budget, Article 8 concerning a one-cent municipal tax rate increase to fund the Conservation Reserve Fund, and Articles 9-17 regarding charitable appropriations. The meeting will be held at the Town Center (203 Bridge Street) and accessible remotely via Zoom.

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  • ZONING ORDINANCE DEARBORN COUNTY

    Dearborn, MI
    Other

    The Dearborn County Zoning Ordinance was adopted through a multi-step process that began with a public hearing by the Board of Commissioners on February 22, 2000, followed by amendments on March 23, 2000, and final approval by the Plan Commission on April 24, 2000 and the Board of Commissioners on July 3, 2000. The document establishes the zoning framework for Dearborn County and lists the members of the Plan Commission, Board of Commissioners, Zoning Committee, and planning staff responsible for implementing and administering the ordinance.

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  • FY-2026-Mayors-Proposed-Budget. ...

    Fresno, CA
    Budget

    The Mayor's Proposed Fiscal Year 2026 budget document covers the period July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026 for the City of Fresno, California, prepared under Mayor Jerry P. Dyer and City Manager Georgeanne A. White. This comprehensive 466-page budget document includes the organizational structure, revenue and appropriation summaries, and departmental budget information for the city's various funds and departments. The document was organized with input from the city's management team and budget preparation staff and includes standard budget presentation sections such as an executive summary, citywide summaries, and departmental breakdowns.

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  • 2026-27 Budget Document

    Pottsville, PA
    Budget

    Pennsylvania Governor presents a balanced 2026-27 budget proposal, emphasizing accomplishments from his first three years including historic education investments, seven tax cuts totaling $193 million in new credits for working families, and economic growth initiatives that created tens of thousands of jobs. The administration highlights fiscal responsibility through two credit rating upgrades, $200 million in borrowing cost savings, and streamlined permitting processes, while noting gun violence reductions and improved public safety outcomes. The budget document represents continued focus on delivering economic growth, supporting education and workers, and efficient government operations.

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  • Michigan's Freedom of Information Act

    Lansing, MI
    Other

    Michigan's Township Focus magazine (September 2025) features an article on Michigan's Freedom of Information Act as part of the Michigan Townships Association's official publication. The issue includes coverage of the ESTA program's October 1 implementation for small business townships, professional development retreat announcements, and specific rules governing township board meetings. MTA President Harold Koviak's message emphasizes the need to recruit younger individuals into township service, noting that only 3% of elected township officials are under age 40 according to a 2024 survey, and calls for education initiatives to engage residents and young people in local government.

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  • BUDGET.PA.GOV EXECUTIVE BUDGET 2025-2026

    Palmerton, PA
    Budget

    Pennsylvania's Governor proposed the 2025-2026 Executive Budget on February 4, 2025, continuing bipartisan investments from previous budgets in K-12 education, property tax relief for seniors, and public safety while emphasizing expanded early childhood programs and mental health supports in schools. The budget builds on the Blueprint for Higher Education with competitive funding for state-related universities and includes new workforce development investments and an economic development strategy focused on innovation across multiple sectors. The Governor framed the budget as delivering on core priorities of improving education, building safer communities, and expanding economic opportunity established during the first two years of the administration.

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  • 2026-27 Budget Document

    Coatesville, PA
    Budget

    Governor of Pennsylvania presents a balanced 2026-27 budget proposal following three years of what the administration characterizes as significant accomplishments, including historic education investments, seven tax cuts totaling $193 million in new credits for working Pennsylvanians, and two credit rating upgrades that saved over $200 million in borrowing costs. The proposal emphasizes continued focus on economic growth, public safety, education funding, and regulatory efficiency, with claims of eliminating permit backlogs and reducing licensing times by 75 percent while maintaining fiscal responsibility and reducing government waste.

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  • FY27 Executive Budget - Oklahoma.gov

    Oklahoma City, OK
    Budget

    Governor Kevin Stitt's FY 2027 Executive Budget, submitted to the Oklahoma Legislature on February 2, 2026, emphasizes the state's strong financial position with over $2 billion in savings and revenue stability, attributable to income and grocery tax cuts that have supported economic growth. The governor proposes maintaining flat budgets to control government growth while implementing a new Taxpayer Endowment Fund that would invest state savings to reduce future tax reliance and fund critical programs. The budget framework prioritizes business development, education-to-career pathways, economic promotion, and protection of Oklahoma's way of life through efficient stewardship of taxpayer resources.

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