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

State College, PA
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  • CITY OF LEBANON ZONING ORDINANCE Lebanon County, Pennsylvania

    Lebanon, PA
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    The City of Lebanon adopted a comprehensive Zoning Ordinance on June 22, 2020, funded through a Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development Early Intervention Program Grant. The ordinance establishes zoning districts with specific allowed uses for residential and non-residential areas, dimensional requirements, design standards, historic building protections, floodplain regulations, parking standards, and sign regulations across 180 pages. The document serves as Part 13, Title One of the City of Lebanon's Codified Ordinances and was developed with assistance from Urban Research and Development Corporation.

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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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  • July 2024 Township Focus

    Lansing, MI
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    This July 2024 publication from the Michigan Townships Association features an editorial discussing the role of township government in local democracy, with MTA Executive Director Neil Sheridan and President Connie Cargill reflecting on what unites Michigan's 1,240 townships—primarily their residents and officials working to improve community quality of life, public safety, and economic opportunities. The issue includes articles on topics such as board engagement and effective meetings, July and December boards of review procedures, new state rules expanding overtime pay and banning noncompete agreements, and bridging the digital divide in Michigan communities. The publication serves as an official resource for township officials and includes information about MTA training programs for newly elected officials.

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  • Schuylkill County Zoning Ordinance - IIS Windows Server

    Pottsville, PA
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    Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania adopted Zoning Ordinance Number 2010-1 on December 22, 2010, which was prepared by a Zoning Ordinance Committee, the County Planning Commission, and planning staff, with partial funding from a Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development Land Use Technical Assistance Program Grant. The ordinance establishes comprehensive zoning regulations covering administration, permits, enforcement, variances, appeals, and special exception use processes across the county's 160-page document.

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  • ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 2023

    York, PA
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    The University of York's 2023 Annual Report reflects significant achievements despite challenging conditions in the higher education sector, including unprecedented inflation and funding pressures. Key highlights include ranking 10th for research quality in the Research Excellence Framework, securing £97 million in research grants (the largest total ever), receiving a TEF Gold award for teaching excellence, and achieving 15th place in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024. The institution emphasizes continued progress toward its Vision for York strategy across four key areas: empowering education, curiosity-driven and action-oriented research, sustainable development, and public good commitment.

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  • OHIO TOWNSHIP HANDBOOK ____________________________________ March 2019

    Cincinnati, OH
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    This Ohio Township Handbook, published by the State Auditor's office in March 2019, is a comprehensive resource guide designed to assist township officials in understanding their roles, responsibilities, and procedural requirements. The handbook covers multiple sections including township officers and employees, administration and finance, fire and ambulance services, and police protection, with appendices providing additional reference materials. As an informational resource rather than legal guidance, the handbook aims to help local government officials meet administrative challenges by providing accessible, regularly updated information on township governance and operations.

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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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • PART I: THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF FORT WORTH Chapter I.

    Fort Worth, TX
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    This document is the table of contents and introductory sections of the Fort Worth City Charter, originally adopted by voters on December 11, 1924, with amendments through November 8, 1983. The charter establishes Fort Worth as a municipal corporation in Tarrant County, Texas, and outlines its organizational structure across 28 chapters covering city council, departments (police, fire, public works, finance, etc.), budgeting, taxation, and administrative procedures. The document indicates the charter has been amended multiple times between 1928 and 1983, with subsequent amendments noted in individual sections.

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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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  • Battling recruitment and retention issues in the fire service

    Lansing, MI
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    The October 2021 edition of Township Focus, the official publication of the Michigan Townships Association, features an article addressing recruitment and retention challenges faced by Michigan townships in staffing their fire and EMS departments, a trend occurring nationwide. The publication includes insights from fire chiefs and experts on strategies to attract individuals to public safety service, alongside coverage of the MTA's Robert R. Robinson Scholarship recipients and updates on the American Rescue Plan Act implementation.

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  • SPUR REPORT MAY 2025 Balancing Oakland’s Budget Sound Fiscal Policy Structural

    Oakland, CA
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    This SPUR report from May 2025 addresses Oakland's structural budget deficit and proposes nine recommendations to achieve fiscal solvency and economic growth. The report identifies that Oakland faces a longstanding budget crisis exacerbated by post-pandemic challenges including labor shortages, declining tax revenues from real estate and tourism, and rising costs for pensions and healthcare, while public trust in city government has eroded significantly with 78% disapproval cited in a recent survey. The analysis notes that similar budget pressures affect other major California cities like San Francisco and San José, though Oakland's challenges have deeper structural roots predating the COVID-19 pandemic.

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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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  • The purpose of this booklet is to describe the budget process

    Lansford, PA
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    This booklet describes Pennsylvania's state budget process as administered by the Governor's Office of the Budget. It provides an overview of the budget cycle phases—preparation, approval, execution, and audit—and is designed for both general administrators and budget specialists. The document, published in May 2017, includes supporting materials such as a glossary of budget terminology, agency preparation summaries, organizational charts, and relevant sections from the Pennsylvania Constitution and Administrative Code.

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  • OHIO TOWNSHIP HANDBOOK ____________________________________ March 2019

    Eugene, OR
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    This document is the Ohio Township Handbook published in March 2019 by the Ohio Auditor of State's office, designed to serve as a reference guide for township officials on governance, administration, and operations. The handbook covers multiple sections including township officers and employees, administration and finance, and fire and ambulance services, with appendices containing additional regulatory information. The Auditor of State notes the handbook is intended to be regularly updated and clarifies that it should not be considered legal advice, recommending officials consult appropriate legal counsel for legal questions.

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  • 1 CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF YORK PART ONE - ADMINISTRATIVE CODE

    York, PA
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    This document is the table of contents and introductory section of the Codified Ordinances of York, Pennsylvania, Part One - Administrative Code, which consolidates and codifies the city's general and permanent ordinances as of 1977. The ordinances are organized into nine titles covering general provisions, legislative procedures, administrative offices and departments (including mayor, city clerk, police, fire, public works, and community development), employment and pension provisions, and authorities and boards. The document establishes the legal framework for York's municipal governance and administration.

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  • OHIO TOWNSHIP HANDBOOK ____________________________________ March 2019

    Columbus, OH
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    This Ohio Auditor of State handbook, published in March 2019, serves as a comprehensive guide for township officials covering governance, administration, finance, and services including fire and ambulance operations and police protection. The document provides regulatory and procedural information organized by sections addressing township officers and employees, administration and finance, emergency services, and police protection, with various appendices included for reference. This handbook is designed to assist local township officials in understanding their responsibilities and meeting governance challenges, though it explicitly does not constitute legal advice.

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  • Glossary

    Dallas, TX
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  • Hazleton’s Current Form of Government

    Hazleton, PA
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    This document outlines the administrative structure and legislative framework of Hazleton, Pennsylvania's city government. It establishes that legislative power is vested in a five-member City Council elected at large, with meetings held at least monthly and open to the public. The document defines key governmental terms such as ordinances and resolutions, and specifies procedures for Council operations, including the appointment of a Council Clerk and a Legal Adviser to City Council.

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  • The Board Requests Review of Department Historical Signs ...

    Boise, ID
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    The Idaho Board of Highway Directors met on January 10–11, 1966, to review and approve several administrative and project matters. The Board requested that the Department's historical signs brochure be reviewed before printing to ensure Idaho State University's historical sign was included due to Atomic Energy requirements, and directed the Board Secretary to research legislative contacts regarding the Department's financial needs. Additionally, the Board approved the promotion of George Neumayer from Personnel Director to Administrative Officer at a salary increase from $909 to $954 per month effective January 1, 1966, and authorized plans, specifications, and estimates for multiple highway projects including stockpile work, seal coating, and bridge investigations.

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  • Evanston Policies and Practices Directly Affecting the African American Community, 1900 - 1960 (and Present)

    Evanston, IL
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    This report, compiled by the Shorefront Legacy Center and Evanston History Center in 2021, documents historical and contemporary policies and practices by the City of Evanston that segregated and discriminated against the African American community from 1900 to the present. The working document systematically examines segregative practices across employment, housing, zoning, schooling, policing, cultural representation, and public services, drawing on published sources, historical documents, and policy records. Created at the request of City of Evanston staff, the report aims to provide factual evidence of instances where the city may have facilitated, participated in, or remained neutral regarding discriminatory acts against its Black residents.

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  • CITY OF TOLEDO, OHIO 2013 Annual Information Statement

    Toledo, OH
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    The City of Toledo's 2013 Annual Information Statement was issued on May 31, 2013, to provide financial and operational information for the public and in connection with the city's bonds and notes offerings. The document serves as a comprehensive overview of Toledo's government structure, employees, economic development activities, education, and demographic information, with inquiries directed to the Director of Finance Patrick A. McLean. The statement explicitly notes that the information is subject to change and does not imply stability in the city's affairs since the document's publication date.

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  • Alternative Public Safety Report and Recommendations This Report follows a community-led, consent-driven, and evidence-based design process in order to make recommendations to improve public safety in Bloomington by amplifying the voices of safety-marginalized residents and conducting root cause analysis and in-depth outreach performed with key community stakeholders.

    Bloomington, IN
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  • COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA MONDAY, MARCH 12,1979 Session of 1979

    Harrisburg, PA
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    On March 12, 1979, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives convened and introduced six bills to various committees, including amendments to the Right-to-Know Law (redefining "agency" and "public record"), the Public Welfare Code (limiting student exclusions from employables programs), the Second Class Township Code (addressing office incompatibility and garbage collection), the Workmen's Compensation Act (increasing compensation rates), and a constitutional amendment proposal (limiting legislative session duration). The bills were referred to appropriate committees including State Government, Health and Welfare, Local Government, Insurance, and Transportation for further consideration.

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