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  • 860.522.2217 | 350 Church St. 3rd Fl., Hartford, CT 06103 | crcog.org

    Apr 26, 2025

    ·Hartford, CT
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    The Central Region Council of Governments (CRCOG) Policy Board held a hybrid meeting on April 23, 2025, with representatives from 34 member towns and guest speakers from Connecticut Department of Transportation and congressional offices. The meeting covered executive director reports on project and committee updates, and included a legislative update highlighting House Bill 6831 regarding transit-oriented development funding for towns and House Bill 7112 concerning sewer infrastructure and lot size restrictions, with encouragement for board members to engage with legislators on CRCOG's suggested changes to these bills.

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  • Amended January 22, 2013 BY-LAWS OF

    Jan 22, 2013

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Coatesville, PA
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The Redevelopment Authority of the City of Coatesville's amended by-laws, effective January 22, 2013, establish the Authority's legal framework and powers under Pennsylvania's Urban Redevelopment Law. The Authority, created by city ordinance in 1999 and formally chartered in 2000, is granted broad public powers including the ability to designate redevelopment areas, develop rehabilitation and conservation plans, coordinate with government entities, and assemble property for redevelopment projects. The document outlines the Authority's comprehensive role in facilitating urban redevelopment activities within Coatesville to address property conditions, enforce building codes, and implement neighborhood improvement programs.

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  • multi-municipal comprehensive plan

    Hazleton, PA
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    The "Thrive 2035" comprehensive plan is a multi-municipal planning document for the Greater Hazleton area, developed collaboratively by the City of Hazleton, Borough of West Hazleton, and Hazle Township. The plan establishes a shared vision and overarching goals while addressing five priority areas: Housing, Economic Vitality, Youth, Services and Amenities, and Resilient Systems. The document includes community outreach efforts, a catalyst project, and an implementation strategy to guide regional development through 2035.

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  • Participatory Budgeting - City of Jersey City

    Jersey City, NJ
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    In March 2022, Jersey City opened applications for participatory budgeting, inviting residents to submit and vote on community projects for funding up to $50,000 per ward. Approved projects across six wards total $295,000 and include tree-planting initiatives in Wards B, C, D, and F ($170,000 combined), water fountains in four parks ($28,000), family literacy workshops in Ward A ($32,000), playground improvements in Ward E ($15,000), a bus shelter in Ward D ($5,000), planters for downtown safety in Ward E ($30,000), and support for the Big Brother Big Sister Program in Ward F ($15,000). The program allows residents to propose ideas by answering how projects benefit their community and location, after which city departments consolidate similar submissions and develop scopes, timelines, and costs for implementation.

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  • Tucsonaz

    Tucson, AZ
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    The Tucson-Pima County Historical Commission Plans Review Subcommittee held a virtual meeting on October 19, 2022, to review historic preservation zone cases and discuss related matters. The agenda included three main review cases: construction of two porches at 612 E 1st Street in the West University Historic Preservation Zone, replacement of eight windows and a garage door at 626 N 6th Avenue (also in West University zone), and an adaptive reuse project for a 63-unit affordable senior housing development at the former No.Tel Motel on N Oracle Road. The meeting also covered a Task Force on Inclusivity report regarding best practices for naming city and county-owned assets.

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  • Bethlehem Township Active Transportation Plan Steering Committee Meeting #1

    Bethlehem, PA
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    Bethlehem Township initiated an Active Transportation Plan with a total project cost of $42,500, funded by a $27,500 WalkWorks Grant, with a September 29, 2023 deadline. The steering committee met on January 23, 2023, as the first of three planned meetings (with subsequent meetings scheduled for March 27 and May 22, 2023) to guide plan development over approximately nine months. The plan will measure performance through the number of linear miles of multi-use paths, sidewalks, bike lanes, and transit routes; the number of connected destinations; and the number of new or enhanced sites linked by activity-friendly routes. The steering committee's responsibilities include providing guidance and input, reviewing draft deliverables, serving as liaison between partner organizations and the project team, and assisting with two public workshops and additional stakeholder engagement. The plan builds upon previous efforts including the 2017 Township Comprehensive Plan, the 2020 Walk/Roll LV Active Transportation Plan, and ongoing LANTA transit studies.

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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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  • Virtual Meeting Instructions for Viewing and Participating

    Mahanoy City, PA
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    This document provides instructions for participating in a Schuylkill County Planning Commission meeting scheduled for September 13, 2023 at 6 PM, held in a hybrid format with both in-person and virtual options via Zoom. The public can view and participate in the meeting through Zoom (via computer, smartphone, or phone), with public comment available through raising a hand on Zoom, entering "*9" on the phone line, or submitting written comments by noon on the meeting day. The agenda includes routine items such as attendance, public comment, and approval of minutes, along with consideration of two county-governed plans, including conditional final plan approval for the Blackwood/Withelder project in Reilly Township by December 12, 2023.

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  • West Chester, Pennsylvania | Advisory Council on Historic Preservation

    West Chester, PA
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    West Chester, Pennsylvania, a Quaker-settled county seat chartered in 1799, experienced significant architectural and cultural development in the 19th century under architects William Strickland and Thomas U. Walter, earning it the designation "The Athens of Pennsylvania." The borough's historic district, established in the 1980s and expanded in 2005 to cover nearly 80 percent of the borough, has become a model for preservation and heritage tourism, leading to its recognition as a National Trust for Historic Preservation Dozen Distinctive Destination in 2006 and Preserve America Community designation in 2006. Community preservation efforts include annual Town Tours and Village Walks programs and participation in Pennsylvania's Elm Street Project, which focuses on revitalizing historically significant neighborhoods like the East End, West Chester's largest African American community.

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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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  • DOWNTOWN URBAN REVITALIZATION PLAN Worcester, ...

    Worcester, MA
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    The Worcester Downtown Urban Revitalization Plan, submitted to the Massachusetts Department of Housing and Community Development in April 2016, outlines a comprehensive strategy for revitalizing Worcester's downtown area in collaboration with the Worcester Redevelopment Authority and multiple consulting firms. The plan includes project vision, goals and objectives, descriptions of the urban revitalization area, and detailed figures addressing land use, zoning, property boundaries, and proposed clearance and rehabilitation areas. The document is formatted as a 143-page submission incorporating the Commonwealth's Sustainable Development Principles and includes sections on project needs and characteristics.

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  • District F 2025 Annual Report

    Houston, TX
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    District F's 2025 Annual Report highlights the councilmember's achievements across five priority areas, framed by the theme "Above the Rim" (performing at a superior level). Key accomplishments include public safety improvements through new streetlights and micro-safety plans; youth programming expansion with over $45,000 in matching funds; economic development initiatives including the LAUNCH West Houston entertainment center and Nordstrom Rack; quality-of-life enhancements such as air-quality monitors and community wellness events; and neighborhood infrastructure projects, notably a $6 million stormwater drainage project for Ashton Village and a $28 million Safe Streets Project on Bissonnet. The report serves as a summary of District F's performance and priorities for Houston's westside communities during 2025.

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  • Public meetings and notices | City of Lexington, Kentucky

    Lexington, KY
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    This webpage provides a public directory of meetings, notices, and legislative actions for the City of Lexington, Kentucky government. It lists upcoming and past public hearings (including the Mayor's Proposed Budget FY 2026 and Community Development Block Grant hearing), ordinances and resolutions from 2025-2026, and other public notices such as a LEXserv data security incident and solar array project notification. The Council Clerk's Office contact information and hours are provided for residents seeking additional information.

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  • City of Houston, Planning and Development Department October23, 2024

    Houston, TX
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    The City of Houston Planning and Development Department issued standardized ordinance notes for platting on October 23, 2024, to guide the preparation and notation of plats. The document is a reference guide organized by topic with bookmarked sections for searchable navigation, including sections on dedicatory acknowledgements, replats, general plat notes, legend and abbreviations, coordinates and bearings, utility company requirements, variances and special exceptions, building lines, deed restrictions, visibility triangles, transit-oriented development streets, walkable place streets, one-foot reserves, airport tiers, parks, and single-family residential zoning. Bullet-pointed statements identify notes required to be printed on the face of plats, while red underlined text indicates fields to be completed or modified based on project-specific information. The notes provide standardized language and categories to ensure consistency in platting documentation across Houston development projects.

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  • HAZLE TOWNSHIP LUZERNE COUNTY, PA SUBDIVISION AND LAND DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE

    Hazleton, PA
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    This is the title page and table of contents for Hazle Township's Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance, adopted February 8, 2010 and revised June 13, 2011. The ordinance, prepared by Schumacher Engineering, Inc., establishes comprehensive procedural requirements and standards governing land subdivision and development projects within the township, covering general provisions, definitions, procedural review processes, preliminary and final plan requirements, and related regulatory matters across multiple articles and sections.

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  • 2023 Annual Report

    Tucson, AZ
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    The Housing & Community Development (HCD) 2023 Annual Report documents the department's key accomplishments under new leadership, including receiving a $50 million Choice Neighborhoods Implementation grant for the Thrive in the 05 neighborhood reinvestment initiative, launching a mobile shower program and expanding housing services for unhoused residents, and opening the Public Housing and Housing Choice Voucher waitlist for the first time in years. Notable achievements also included purchasing and rehabilitating housing properties and breaking ground on Milagro on Oracle, the City of Tucson's first Low-Income Housing Tax Credit project in over a decade. The department emphasized implementing new initiatives such as the Housing Affordability Strategy for Tucson (HAST) and a housing development arm to address the growing housing crisis, with plans in 2024 to focus on sustainability and building resilient housing and community infrastructure.

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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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  • BUILDSpokane | Engage Spokane

    Spokane, WA
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    The City of Spokane is conducting a comprehensive update of Title 17 of the Spokane Municipal Code (the Development Code) through the BUILDSpokane project, in partnership with planning firms Clarion Associates and Kimley Horn. The modernization effort aims to align zoning and development regulations with current policy objectives, reduce barriers to development, and promote affordability, equity, and sustainability while improving code accessibility and review efficiency. The project is proceeding concurrently with PlanSpokane 2046, the City's comprehensive plan update, to meet state requirements and ensure Spokane's regulatory framework supports long-term community goals.

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  • 2020-21 ANNUAL REPORT | 1 Creating Opportunities

    State College, PA
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    The State College Area School District Education Foundation's 2020-21 annual report documents nearly $900,000 in donor contributions that supported students and families during the pandemic year. Key investments included technology and classroom enhancements for remote and in-person learning, mental health support programs through a partnership with Penn State's Herr Clinic, financial assistance for families in need, and professional development focused on student well-being. The Foundation distributed grants through its Mardi McDonough Fund to support innovative teacher-led projects and programs across all grade levels in the district.

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  • Northampton County, PA

    Easton, PA
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    Northampton County Council scheduled its 2026 meeting calendar with regular meetings on the first and third Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. in room #3116 at 669 Washington Street, Easton, Pennsylvania, with an organizational meeting on January 5, 2026, and several rescheduled dates due to holiday conflicts. The county will hold a public hearing on April 16, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. regarding the proposed 1921 at Dixie Avenue Tax Increment Financing District, a 12.58-acre project comprising two parcels (9.81 acres and 2.77 acres) containing the former Dixie Cup Factory site and adjacent parking area in Wilson Borough, with a possible vote on the ordinance scheduled for May 7, 2026. The Northampton County Industrial Development Authority will implement the Tax Increment Financing Plan and proposes to issue bonds or notes to finance project costs.

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  • VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT www.mooretownship.org Northampton County, Pennsylvania

    Moore Township, XX
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    This Moore Township newsletter announces renovation projects at historic local landmarks led by business owners Dan and Mimi Tanczos. The Klecknersville Hotel is undergoing exterior restoration with repointing work around windows and windows, with upstairs rooms converted to apartments and plans for downstairs catering operations, a deli, grab-and-go market, and bakery offerings. Across Point Phillips Road, the Daniel Kleckner House is being restored as a short-term rental bed-and-breakfast property with potential meal voucher connections to the Klecknersville Hotel. The Tanczos family acquired the Point Phillips Hotel in 2008 and opened it five years later, setting a precedent for phased development of these properties with proper approvals.

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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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  • FISCAL YEAR 2025 ANNUAL JOINT REVIEW BOARD MEETING

    Springfield, IL
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    The Fiscal Year 2025 Annual Joint Review Board Meeting covered financing and project activities across ten Tax Increment Financing (TIF) districts in Springfield, including downtown redevelopment, low-income housing, and infrastructure improvements. The city allocated approximately $3.5 million in FY25 across multiple districts, with notable investments including $1.4 million in annual property tax rebates to the Sangamon County Treasurer, $1.2 million for low-income housing renovations in the Far East district, and various commercial and residential redevelopment projects. The meeting outlined ongoing commitments totaling millions of dollars across downtown improvements, housing initiatives, and community development centers, with approximately $4.2 million estimated to be available for new downtown projects in FY27.

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  • CITY OF AKRON, OHIO 2024 ANNUAL INFORMATIONAL ...

    Akron, OH
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    The City of Akron, Ohio's 2024 Annual Informational Statement, dated September 11, 2024, provides official financial and operational information for use in connection with bond issuances and ongoing public disclosure. The document is directed by Stephen F. Fricker, Director of Finance, and covers the City's government structure, facilities, economic development initiatives including the BOUNCE Innovation Hub and technical assistance programs, community learning centers, and Joint Economic Development Districts (JEDDs) with historical and projected revenue data. The statement notes that information is subject to change and does not guarantee the absence of changes in City affairs since the document's issuance date.

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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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  • 7.8.2021 - Comments and Responses

    Houston, TX
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    On July 8, 2021, Mayor Pro Tem Martin's office collected public comments and questions regarding proposed flood management projects in the Kingwood area, with responses provided by Black & Veatch, Houston Public Works, and District E Office. Key discussion points included the Lake Houston Dam spillway gates project, which would increase discharge capacity by approximately 25% overall (45,000 cfs at 100-year water elevation), and clarifications that the project focuses solely on spillway gates rather than constructing a deeper channel downstream. Respondents addressed concerns about environmental assessments (confirming an Environmental Assessment rather than full Environmental Impact Statement due to minimal impacts), future gate automation operations still under development, and engineering certification requirements.

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  • Destination Downtown:

    Anchorage, AK
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    The Municipality of Anchorage adopted the "Destination Downtown" comprehensive plan on December 11, 2007, through Assembly Ordinance 2007-113. The plan was developed by a project management group including city officials, the Anchorage Downtown Partnership, and a Downtown Advisory Group comprising local business owners, developers, and community representatives. The comprehensive planning process was a joint effort led by the Municipality of Anchorage and the Anchorage Downtown Partnership to guide downtown development and revitalization.

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  • RECYCLING TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROJECT #512 POCONO TOWNSHIP

    Pocono Township, PA
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    This document presents a recycling technical assistance project for Pocono Township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania, completed in March 2013 by Environmental Resources Associates. Pocono Township was notified in April 2012 by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection that it must implement a mandatory curbside recycling program under Act 101 due to its population of 11,065 exceeding the 10,000-person threshold, despite already having a mandatory recycling ordinance in place since 1993. The project evaluated the existing private subscription-based recycling program and explored multi-municipal cooperation opportunities with Smithfield Township, Lehman Township, and Middle Smithfield Township to develop and implement compliant mandatory recycling programs.

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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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  • ZONING ORDINANCE PREPARED FOR: THE TOWN OF WILMINGTON MAY 2013 PREPARED BY:

    Wilmington, DE
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    This is the table of contents and introductory pages of the Town of Wilmington's Zoning Ordinance, prepared in May 2013. The document establishes a comprehensive regulatory framework organized into six main articles covering introductory provisions, zoning permits and project review, district establishment, use regulations, dimensional standards, and general regulations such as accessory structures, home occupations, parking requirements, and specific use categories like campgrounds, restaurants, and industrial operations. The ordinance spans 172 pages and addresses detailed zoning classifications and land-use requirements for the municipality.

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