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  • RS2026-1965: A resolution accepting a LEED for Cities Certification Cohort Program in-kind grant from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Office of the Mayor, to support Metro Nashville in organizing around the LEED for Cities framework to collect and report data to achieve program certification, and gain insight and community with other local governments.

    May 7, 2026

    ·Nashville, TN
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  • Approve Council Committee Minutes for February 9 - March 17, 2026

    May 6, 2026

    ·Portland, OR
    Minutes

    On May 6, 2026, the Portland City Council approved official committee meeting minutes from February 9 through March 17, 2026, covering eight committees including Transportation and Infrastructure, Finance, Governance, Arts and Economy, Homelessness and Housing, Community and Public Safety, Climate and Resilience, and Labor and Workforce Development. The minutes, filed with the Auditor's Office and available in Efiles, include disposition agendas documenting committee actions, closed caption files, speaker lists, and audio recordings. Once approved by Council, the minutes will be publicly accessible through Efiles and linked on committee meeting agendas, with no financial impact associated with this approval.

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  • Finance, Native Communities, and Tribal Governments Committee — Agenda 4/21/2026

    Apr 21, 2026

    ·Seattle, WA
    Agenda

    The Finance, Native Communities, and Tribal Governments Committee meeting scheduled for Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at 9:30 AM in Seattle City Council's Chamber was cancelled. The committee, chaired by Dan Strauss with four other members, had no agenda items listed prior to the cancellation notice.

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  • April 15, 2026 Meeting Agenda

    Apr 15, 2026

    ·Hazleton, PA
    Agenda

    The City of Hazleton Government Study Commission met on April 15, 2026, at 5:00 PM to review previously discussed article drafts and address new business items including other appointed officials and budget and finance matters. The seven-member commission, chaired by Allison Keegan, also approved minutes from the April 1 meeting and accepted public and member comments during the session.

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  • 1190-2026: To authorize and direct the Mayor of the City of Columbus, on behalf of the Department of Public Safety, Division of Police, to accept a subgrantee award through the FY2023 Paul Coverdell National Forensic Science Improvement Act-A via the State of Ohio Office of Criminal Justice Services; to authorize Angela Farrington, Crime Lab Manager, as the official city representative to act in connection with the subgrant; to authorize an appropriation of $52,226.87 from the unappropriated balance of the General Government Grant Fund to the Division of Police to cover the costs of the subgrant project; and to declare an emergency. ($52,226.87)

    Apr 14, 2026

    ·Columbus, OH
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  • Governance and Utilities Committee — Agenda 4/9/2026

    Apr 9, 2026

    ·Seattle, WA
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  • City Council — Agenda 4/7/2026

    Apr 7, 2026

    ·Boston, MA
    Agenda

    The Boston City Council Government Operations Committee scheduled a hearing on April 7, 2026, to consider Docket #0325, an ordinance amending City Code Ordinances 17-22 regarding road safety and accountability requirements for delivery providers. No specific budget figures, voting outcomes, or detailed policy provisions are included in this agenda document.

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  • City Council — Agenda 4/7/2026

    Apr 7, 2026

    ·Boston, MA
    Agenda

    The Boston City Council scheduled a Public Safety & Criminal Justice Committee hearing on April 7, 2026, to examine the Boston Police Department's protocols for releasing police body camera and dashboard camera footage under Docket #0638. The agenda item indicates the council intended to review and potentially modify existing policies governing the public disclosure of recorded law enforcement materials.

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  • Finance, Native Communities, and Tribal Governments Committee — Minutes 4/7/2026

    Apr 7, 2026

    ·Seattle, WA
    Minutes

    On April 7, 2026, the Finance, Native Communities, and Tribal Governments Committee met and unanimously recommended passage of three ordinances: CB 121184 expanding the Director of Finance and Administrative Services' authority to execute leases for transitional encampment purposes; CB 121185 amending the 2026 budget to address homelessness response; and CB 121187 authorizing the Mayor to accept and expend grants, private funding, and subsidized loans from non-City sources. The committee also heard an informational item on the State and City Tribal Relations Framework.

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  • Finance, Native Communities, and Tribal Governments Committee — Agenda 4/7/2026

    Apr 7, 2026

    ·Seattle, WA
    Agenda

    This agenda document announces a Finance, Native Communities, and Tribal Governments Committee meeting scheduled for Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at 9:30 AM in the Seattle City Council Chamber, chaired by Dan Strauss. The document provides logistical details for public participation, including instructions for registering for remote or in-person public comment and submitting written comments by the deadline. No specific agenda items, budget figures, or policy decisions are detailed in this portion of the document.

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  • 2026-0290: Resolution authorizing the Director of the Department of Public Safety to enter into intergovernmental cooperation agreements between the City of Pittsburgh and various government agencies and municipalities for the purpose of cooperative police and public services during the 2026 National Football League Draft.

    Mar 24, 2026

    ·Pittsburgh, PA
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  • 2026-0635: Order for a hearing to examine the denial of a longstanding nonprofit event permit and the city's policies governing use of public parkland.

    Mar 23, 2026

    ·Boston, MA
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  • 26-0366: A bill for an ordinance authorizing expenditures in the General Government Special Revenue Fund based on a letter of intent from the United States of America to award funding to the City and County of Denver for the “Denver Great Kids Head Start FY 2026-2027” program. Establishes a budget based on a letter of intent to fund the Denver Great Kids Head Start Grant for the program period of July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 3-24-2026.

    Mar 13, 2026

    ·Denver, CO
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  • BL2026-1324: An ordinance authorizing the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to accept new public water and sanitary sewer mains, fire hydrant assemblies, sanitary sewer manholes and easements, for property located at Lucile Street (unnumbered), also known as City Vista II, (MWS Project No. 25-WL-36 and 25-SL-86 and Proposal No. 2025M-186ES-001).

    Mar 5, 2026

    ·Nashville, TN
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  • RS2026-1846: A resolution accepting an in-kind grant from the Nashville Convention & Visitors Corporation to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Parks and Recreation Department, to install a double-sided, lighted sign at the south end of the Music City Walk of Fame Park.

    Mar 5, 2026

    ·Nashville, TN
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  • PN0096-2026: Notice/Advertisement Title: Community Benefits Agreement Advisory Committee Meeting - March 13, 2026 Contact Name: Kevin McCain Contact Telephone Number: 614-645-5829 Contact Email Address: kbmccain@columbus.gov ..Body The Columbus Community Benefits Agreement Advisory Committee will meet on Friday - March 13, 2026 at 3:00pm. The meeting will take place in the Coleman Government Center Hearing Room, 111 N. Front Street, Room 204. This Committee will review plans for large construction, alteration, and renovation projects for City-owned buildings or structures to determine whether Community Benefits Agreement would improve the project and its purposes. Such an agreement might include stipulations regarding the labor force, the use of the structure, or the mitigation of the effects of construction on the community or environment. The CBA Advisory Committee meets bimonthly on the first Friday of the month at 3:00pm starting in February. The dates for 2026 are as follows: Friday - April 3, 2026 Friday - June 5, 2026 Friday - August 7, 2026 Friday - October 2, 2026 Friday - December 4, 2026

    Mar 4, 2026

    ·Columbus, OH
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  • A0038-2026: Appointment of Mark Lundine, Economic Development Administrator, City of Coumbus, 111 N. Front Street, 8th Floor, Columbus, OH 43215, to serve on the Grandview Crossing Community Authority Board of Trustees as a local government representative member, with a term expiration date of March 31, 2028, but shall continue to hold over into one or more subsequent terms until a new citizen member is duly appointed to serve for the remainder of such term or until death, resignation, or removal for cause as determined by this Council. (resume attached).

    Feb 27, 2026

    ·Columbus, OH
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  • Minutes of the Government Records Council February 24, 2026 Public Meeting – Open Session

    Feb 24, 2026

    ·Jersey City, NJ
    Minutes

    The Government Records Council held its public meeting on February 24, 2026, chaired by John Alexy, with members present including the Vice Chair and Secretary. The Executive Director reported that since OPRA's inception in 2002, the GRC has received 7,752 total Denial of Access Complaints, with 674 currently open cases (11.5%); in the current fiscal year (FY2026), the GRC has already received 368 complaints compared to 270 in all of FY2025, and has processed 1,140 inquiries to date. The council approved the open session meeting minutes and announced upcoming training for Rutgers University's Municipal Clerks' Continuing Education Conference on February 24, 2026 in Atlantic City.

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  • RS2026-1809: A resolution approving amendment one to a grant memorandum of understanding (MOU) from the National League of Cities to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Finance Department, to participate in the Southern Cities Economic Initiative (SCEI) to design and execute local economic strategies that boost economic mobility and resilience for residents and small businesses.

    Feb 19, 2026

    ·Nashville, TN
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  • RS2026-1806: A resolution approving a Youth Climate Action Fund grant application from Bloomberg Philanthropies to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Office of the Mayor, to create a Neighborhood Youth Climate Captains program in collaboration with the non-profit Cumberland River Compact to offer Nashville youth a way to have a tangible impact on the city.

    Feb 19, 2026

    ·Nashville, TN
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  • Res 32194: A RESOLUTION reaffirming data and privacy protections for any person seeking or accessing City programs or services; requesting a review of the City’s data collection and sharing practices to limit data exposure to the federal government and to other local, regional, and state jurisdictions; and requesting that departments incorporate privacy standards into future contracting requirements.

    Feb 17, 2026

    ·Seattle, WA
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  • 0446-2026: To authorize the City Auditor to appropriate unappropriated funds from G342000 in the amount of $661,724.00 and transfer $1,421,087.55 from the General Government Grant Fund project G342000 to the General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($1,421,087.55)

    Feb 10, 2026

    ·Columbus, OH
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  • 2026-0199: Order for a hearing on government accountability, transparency, and accessibility of decision making protocols in city government.

    Jan 26, 2026

    ·Boston, MA
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  • PN0039-2026: Notice/Advertisement Title: Property Maintenance Appeals Board Agenda - February 9, 2026 Contact Name: Jody Young Contact Telephone Number: (614) 645-7759 Contact Email Address: jayoung@columbus.gov <mailto:jayoung@columbus.gov> AGENDA PROPERTY MAINTENANCE APPEALS BOARD CITY OF COLUMBUS, OHIO February 9, 2026 The Property Maintenance Appeals Board shall hear and decide appeals from any persons affected by any order, requirement, decision or determination made in the administration or enforcement of the Health, Sanitation and Safety Code, this Housing Code, and as specifically provided in any other provision of the Columbus City Codes. Separately, the Property Maintenance Appeals Board will review requests to permit a reasonable minimum variance from the applicable section of the Housing Code. The City PROPERTY MAINTENANCE APPEALS BOARD will hold a public hearing on the following appeal and/or variance applications on MONDAY, February 9, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. at the MICHAEL B. COLEMAN GOVERNMENT CENTER-HEARING ROOM at 111 North Front Street, Columbus, OH 43215. SPECIAL NOTE TO APPELLANT: YOU OR YOUR REPRESENTATIVE MUST ATTEND THIS MEETING. The Board may move forward and render a decision on an appeal, even if the appellant is not present. SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETER: A Sign Language Interpreter, to “Sign” this meeting, will be made available for anyone with a need for this service, provided the Department of Building & Zoning Services is made aware of this need and given a reasonable notice of at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to the scheduled meeting time. To schedule an interpreter, please call 614-645-6373 or TDD 614-645-3293. ADA ACCOMMODATION: It is the policy of the City of Columbus that all City-sponsored public meetings and events are accessible to people with disabilities. If you need assistance in participating in this meeting due to a disability as defined under the ADA, please call the City's ADA Coordinator at 614-645-7206 at least three (3) business days prior to the scheduled meeting to request an accommodation. I. Call to Order (Chair) · Next PMAB Hearing: Monday, March 9, 2026, at 1:00 PM 111 N. Front St., 2nd Floor, Room 204 · Swear in Staff · Introductions of Board Members Present · Overview of Hearing Format II. Applications for Appeal or Variances 1. Application Number: PMA-594 Appellant(s): Gregory J Mercer Property Location: 3183 Islington Ct. Request: Appeal Violation Notice: 25440-07729 Code Enforcement Officer: Janae Crawford 2. Application Number: PMA-595 Appellant(s): Gregory J Mercer Property Location: 3183 Islington Ct. Request: Variance request to CCC 4525.13-Fences Violation Notice: N/A Code Enforcement Officer: Janae Crawford 3. Application Number: PMA-596 Appellant(s): Dimitrios Hatzifotinos; attorney for Lockwood Management and Park Place OH LLC Property Location: 1378 26th Ave. Request: Appeal Violation Notice: 26441-00035 Code Enforcement Officer: Steve Glasgow III. Approval of Minutes for Last Meeting-December 8, 2025

    Jan 26, 2026

    ·Columbus, OH
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  • BL2026-1197: An ordinance approving a host city agreement between the Metropolitan Government and the Japan Football Association.

    Jan 9, 2026

    ·Nashville, TN
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  • 2025-2637: WHEREAS, Article 5 of the Pittsburgh Home Rule Charter governs the City’s Budget and Fiscal Matters; and,

    Dec 5, 2025

    ·Pittsburgh, PA
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  • RS2025-1700: A resolution approving an intergovernmental agreement between The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department, and the City of Spring Hill, acting by and through the Spring Hill Police Department, for the distribution of state grant funds to assist with investigations of internet crimes against children.

    Dec 4, 2025

    ·Nashville, TN
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  • RS2025-1701: A resolution approving an intergovernmental agreement between The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, by and through the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department, and the City of Cookeville, by and through the Cookeville Police Department, for the distribution of state grant funds to assist with investigations of internet crimes against children.

    Dec 4, 2025

    ·Nashville, TN
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  • 3360-2025: To enact and amend various sections of Title 21 of the Columbus City Codes to modernize the sections of code that govern parking infractions within the Department of Public Service and to further define and establish parking rules and regulations.

    Dec 1, 2025

    ·Columbus, OH
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  • 3242-2025: To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into contract with Best Equipment Co., Inc. for the purchase of one (1) Food Waste Satellite Collection Truck Non-CDL for the Department of Public Service; to authorize the waiver of the competitive bidding requirements of the Columbus city Code; to authorize the transfer of appropriation within the General Government Grants Fund; to authorize the expenditure of up to $132,048.00 from the General Government Grants and Refuse G.O. Bond Funds; to repay any unused grant funds at the end of the grant period; and to declare an emergency. ($132,048.00)

    Nov 20, 2025

    ·Columbus, OH
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