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  • Responses to City Council – February 17, 2026 | PDF

    Feb 17, 2026

    ·Scranton, PA
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    On February 17, 2026, the City of Scranton provided responses to questions raised by City Council members during the February 10 meeting. Key topics included the pending grant application for Engine 10 fire station upgrades on East Mountain, coordination with Pennsylvania American Water Company (PAWC) on aging water main infrastructure following a recent break in the Hill Section, and a request for documentation of purchases and services rendered under emergency declarations (invoices still being compiled). Additionally, responses addressed a 30-day extension signed February 9, 2026 for the Fidelity Bank building purchase, and clarification that questions regarding non-respondents to an HUP Test mailing were forwarded to the Lackawanna County Tax Assessment Office.

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  • TOWNSHIP AND SPECIAL TAX LEVIES Cl. 73 Act of Dec. 1 ...

    Coatesville, PA
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    This document amends Pennsylvania's Second Class Township Code to establish tax levy provisions for townships. The amendments authorize township boards of supervisors to levy various property taxes on real property, including: up to 14 mills for general township purposes (with court approval for up to 5 additional mills), up to 5 mills for highway lighting, up to 50% of the general tax rate for public buildings, up to 3 mills for fire apparatus and services, up to 2 mills for fire hydrants, and taxes for parks and recreation facilities and debt service. The legislation was enacted December 1, 2004, as House Bill 250 (Act No. 224).

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  • Request & Report | Chattanooga.gov

    Chattanooga, TN
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    This page from Chattanooga.gov provides an overview of municipal record request and reporting services available to the public. It lists options for accessing city documents, open records, and citations; requesting reports from fire, police, and other departments; and reporting non-emergency issues such as code violations, damaged infrastructure, and traffic incidents. The platform consolidates various request and reporting functions into one transparent, centralized hub for resident interaction with city government.

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  • Fiscal Year 2023-25 Overview of the City Budget Process City of Oakland

    Oakland, CA
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    The City of Oakland's fiscal year 2023-25 budget overview describes the city's biannual budget process, which runs from January to June and must result in a balanced budget by June 30. Oakland's total annual budget is approximately $1.7 billion, comprising 62 percent Restricted Funds (grants and voter-approved bonds designated for specific purposes) and 38 percent General Purpose Funds (primarily tax-supported and flexible). Revenue sources include taxes (51 percent), service charges, fines, licenses, and permits (15 percent), bonds and other sources (14 percent), transfers (12 percent), and grants and subsidies (8 percent). The largest departmental allocations are Non-Departmental (23.9 percent), Police Department (21.2 percent), Fire Department (11.5 percent), Oakland Public Works (10.3 percent), and Human Services (7 percent). Property taxes contribute less than 26 cents per dollar to the city, with the remaining amount distributed to other government agencies including Alameda County, Oakland Unified School District, AC Transit, and others.

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  • City Clerk FAQ | City of Tampa

    Tampa, FL
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    The City of Tampa's Office of the City Clerk provides public access to official city documents and directs inquiries to appropriate agencies. City Council agendas, resolutions, and ordinances are available at the City Clerk's office located at 315 East Kennedy Boulevard, Tampa, Florida 33602 (phone: 813-274-8397), or online through the Agenda Documents Repository as of May 1, 2005. The City Clerk maintains public records with limited exemptions under Florida Statute 119, excluding home addresses and phone numbers of police, fire, and code enforcement officers; attorney-client transcripts; and certain election complaints. The office directs citizens to separate county and state agencies for marriage licenses, court records, property information, vital certificates, and other non-municipal matters, and handles code enforcement complaints via phone (813-274-5545) or the 24-hour Customer Service Center.

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  • Oakland's Roadmap To A Sustainable Budget

    Oakland, CA
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    Oakland's November 2024 roadmap document identifies structural budget deficits driven primarily by police department overspending and proposes that fiscal stability requires reforms beyond departmental cuts. Police and fire services consume 70% of the general fund—far higher than peer cities—with police overspending alone accounting for 56% of the 2024-2025 deficit, predominantly from overtime costs that have outpaced both general fund revenue growth and inflation. The document identifies accountability gaps, including 83% of sworn overtime approval records that could not be located or verified, and notes that the majority of city employees earning over $200,000 are sworn officers, with 64% of those earning over $300,000 in that category. The analysis, authored by Bob Brownstein (former Santa Clara County and San Jose budget official), argues that balancing the deficit through cuts to non-sworn services alone is not feasible and that deeper police operational reforms are necessary to protect critical services and achieve fiscal stability.

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  • Borough Information – West Hazleton Borough

    Hazleton, PA
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    West Hazleton Borough is a municipality in Pennsylvania with a population of 3,543 residents covering 2.5 square miles, governed by a Mayor and Council system under Mayor John Chura. The document provides contact information and administrative details for the borough's government offices located at 100 South 4th Street, as well as emergency services (police, fire, ambulance), utilities providers (electric, gas, water, sewer, cable), and local services including street maintenance and waste removal. Key municipal information includes a property tax rate of 4.38 and the borough's location in the 11th Congressional District and 119th Legislative District, served by the Hazleton Area School District.

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  • Did you know that Carroll Township is the only township in

    Carlisle, PA
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    Carroll Township, Perry County does not levy a real estate tax on residents, instead funding services through earned income tax (1.70%), fire tax (0.034 mills), per capita tax ($5.00), and real estate transfer tax (1.0%). The Spring 2023 newsletter announced a Spring Cleanup event scheduled for May 13, 2023, accepting tires, metal, and bulk trash with specific limits and fees, and noted that the Community Center is undergoing repairs funded by COVID relief funds, with furnaces installed and roof replaced, pending water system permitting.

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  • City of York Code Operations Assessment Report

    York, PA
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    In August 2007, Municipal Resources of Pennsylvania conducted a comprehensive assessment of the City of York's code operations, examining the Permits Office and Fire Prevention Bureau. The report identified significant operational challenges including management issues, customer service concerns, overlapping responsibilities between departments, technology deficiencies, and staffing problems, while recommending improvements in interdepartmental cooperation, customer relations, tracking systems, and information technology infrastructure. The assessment also presented alternative organizational structures to address the identified inefficiencies in code administration.

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  • ANNUAL REPORT OF THE Town of Stamford VERMONT

    Stamford, CT
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    The Town of Stamford, Vermont's Annual Report for the year ending December 31, 2022 provides a comprehensive overview of municipal operations, including town officers, voting information, vital records, and financial statements. The report covers revenue and expenses, tax information, delinquent taxes, and various departmental reports including the fire department, library, cemetery, and school operations. The document serves as an official record of the town's governance, budget allocations, and service delivery across municipal departments and facilities.

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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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  • Public Records Request | Colerain Township, OH

    Columbus, OH
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    This document outlines Colerain Township's public records request procedures and the role of the Township Fiscal Officer. It describes three methods for submitting records requests: online through the Customer Service Request System, by phone at (513) 385-7500, or in person at the Township Administration Building (4200 Springdale Road). The page also provides links to departmental records retention schedules for police, fire and EMS, shelter rental, service requests, agendas and minutes, and planning and zoning.

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  • BANGOR TOWNSHIP FIRE DEPARTMENT 2019 ANNUAL ...

    Bangor, PA
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    The Bangor Township Fire Department 2019 Annual Report documents the department's mission to provide all-hazard prevention, education, and emergency response services. The department responded to 2,339 calls in 2019, the highest call volume in its history, averaging 6.4 calls daily. Notable achievements included no major firefighter injuries or deaths, increased training hours, and spending less than 93% of the budget. Key challenges identified were recruitment and retention issues, capital funding constraints, and the rising call volume. The community supported the department through a millage increase vote in 2019 to provide additional operational funding.

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  • Citywide Public Records | City of Phoenix

    Phoenix, AZ
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    This document is a directory and guide for accessing public records maintained by the City of Phoenix. Citizens can submit public records requests through the GovQA portal or contact specific departments directly: Police (602-534-1127), Municipal Court (602-262-6421), Fire Department (602-256-3395), City Clerk (602-262-6811), Law Department (602-262-6761), Budget and Research (602-262-4800), Finance (602-262-6251), Planning and Development Services (602-262-7800), and others. Available records include police reports, 911 recordings, traffic accident reports, court documents, building permits, zoning violations, water consumption history, and financial reports. Records maintained by external agencies such as Maricopa County (marriage licenses, property tax information, voter registration) are also noted.

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  • Public Records Policy - City of Knoxville

    Knoxville, TN
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    The City of Knoxville's public records policy establishes procedures for requesting access to municipal records, with different submission processes depending on the record type: property records requests go to the Development Services Department, while requests for E-911, Fire, Police, and other specified records follow the Guide to Public Records Requests, and all other requests use the standard Public Records Request Form sent to Communications@KnoxvilleTN.gov with a photo ID copy. The policy, grounded in the City Charter and Tennessee state law, requires city employees to provide timely access to public records while maintaining their integrity and organizational efficiency, with complaints directed to the Deputy Director of Communications at (865) 215-3480. The city adopts the Tennessee Comptroller's schedule of reasonable charges for copying and production, with the policy subject to review every two years.

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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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  • About the City Budget Information Series on the City of Madison Budget

    Madison, WI
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    This informational series provides an overview of the City of Madison's budget structure and processes. The document explains that Madison maintains two separate budgets—a capital budget funding long-term infrastructure projects (roads, housing, building improvements) financed primarily through borrowing, and an operating budget supporting daily city services (police, fire, libraries, sanitation) funded mainly through property taxes. The series is designed as a public education tool covering budget fundamentals, the city's structural deficit, financial policies, and revenue options, with all budget phases publicly available on the city website.

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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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  • Moore Township - Northampton County, Pennsylvania

    Moore Township, PA
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    Moore Township, formed in 1765 and located in north-central Northampton County, Pennsylvania, is a 38-square-mile rural municipality that encompasses six mailing addresses and entirely surrounds the Borough of Chapman Quarries. The Township issued a Request for Bids on April 16, 2026 for #2 Diesel Fuel for Vehicles and Heating Oil covering the period July 1, 2026 onward. As of March 10, 2026, Moore Township eliminated the Per Capita tax and will issue only Real Estate tax bills going forward. Emergency services are provided 24 hours by the Moore Township Police Department and the Klecknersville Rangers Volunteer Fire Company. The Appalachian Trail runs through the Township, which is characterized primarily by agricultural land, single-family residences, and open space.

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  • TOWNSHIP AND SPECIAL TAX LEVIES Cl. 73 Act of Dec. 1 ...

    Lebanon, PA
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    This Pennsylvania legislation, enacted December 1, 2004, amends the Second Class Township Code to establish and clarify tax levy authority for second-class townships. The amendment specifies maximum millage rates townships may levy for various purposes, including: up to 14 mills (expandable to 19 mills with court approval) for general township purposes, up to 5 mills for highway lighting, up to 50 percent of general tax rate for public buildings and debt service, up to 3 mills for fire protection and apparatus (with voter approval for rates exceeding 3 mills), up to 2 mills for fire hydrants, and flexible rates for parks and recreation facilities. The legislation also permits townships to allocate up to one mill of fire protection tax revenue for compensation of fire suppression employees.

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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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  • 2024 YEAR IN REVIEW CITY OF DEARBORN MAYOR ABDULLAH H. HAMMOUD

    Dearborn, MI
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    This 2024 annual report from the City of Dearborn, covering the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024, highlights Mayor Abdullah H. Hammoud's administration's accomplishments in modernizing city operations, including a new city website, implementation of public health protections against air pollution, improved road safety, and revitalization of commercial districts. The report emphasizes expansion of parks and recreation amenities, enhanced public transparency through performance dashboards, improved multilingual communication services, and technology-driven city service improvements, all maintained within a balanced budget. The document covers departmental activities across assessing, communications, economic development, finance, fire, library, police, public works, and other city services.

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  • Township Information for Des Moines County, Iowa

    Des Moines, IA
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    This informational document describes the structure and responsibilities of townships in Des Moines County, Iowa. Township trustees and clerks are predominantly appointed, except in Richland and Washington Townships where officials are elected to four-year terms. Trustees annually prepare budgets and oversee services including fire and rescue, cemetery maintenance, township hall repairs, and tort liability insurance, while clerks maintain official records and prepare annual financial statements. Budget information and lists of current officials are available through the Iowa Department of Management website and the Auditor's Office.

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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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  • PA State Archives - RG-48 - Series Titles - digitized: Municipal Governments

    Pittsburgh, PA
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    This document describes the organizational structure and functions of Pennsylvania municipal governments housed in the State Archives (RG-48). It explains that municipalities provide core local services including police, fire protection, road maintenance, water and sewage systems, zoning, parks, and licensing, with powers shared among state and local levels and enhanced through home rule provisions. The document details governance structures for Pennsylvania's major city classes, including Philadelphia's council of 17 members with a strong mayor since 1952, and Pittsburgh and Scranton's similarly structured strong-mayor systems established through 1974 home rule charters.

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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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  • Moore Township - Northampton County, Pennsylvania

    Moore Township, PA
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    Moore Township is a 38-square-mile rural community in north-central Northampton County, Pennsylvania, formed in 1765 and named after Provincial Assembly representative John Moore. The township surrounds the Borough of Chapman Quarries and contains six mailing addresses (Bath, Nazareth, Northampton, Danielsville, Walnutport, and Wind Gap), with emergency services provided by the Moore Township Police Department and Klecknersville Rangers Volunteer Fire Company. Current municipal actions include a Request for Bids for #2 Diesel Fuel for Vehicles and Heating Oil for the period beginning July 1, 2026, and elimination of the Per Capita tax effective 2026, with Real Estate tax bills becoming the sole property tax mechanism. The township is characterized by farmlands, woodlands, and the Appalachian Trail running through it, with residents prioritizing preservation of the township's physical beauty and open space.

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  • Windgap-pa

    Wind Gap, PA
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    This is the Spring 2020 newsletter for Wind Gap Borough, Pennsylvania, serving as a community informational document rather than meeting minutes or budget documentation. The newsletter provides the borough directory, contact information for elected officials and municipal departments, meeting schedules for borough council and planning commissions, and previews upcoming community events and services including a fire company carnival, Easter egg hunt, and information about the Center Street Paving Project. The document includes practical information for residents regarding waste management, trash collection schedules, and the new Wind Gap Customer Portal.

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  • Planning & Building | City of Oakland, CA

    Oakland, CA
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    The Planning & Building Department of Oakland, California oversees city growth and development through permit review, code enforcement, neighborhood planning, and public engagement. The department operates a One-Stop Permit Center at 250 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza offering combined services with the Oakland Fire Department and Department of Transportation, available 24/7 online and in-person Monday through Thursday 8:30 AM–4 PM, with virtual appointments also available Friday 9 AM–4 PM. The center provides homeowner and commercial permits, records requests, zoning information, and planning applications through an online portal and scheduled or walk-in appointments.

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  • Newark, NJ | Official Website

    Newark, NJ
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    This is a Newark, NJ municipal website homepage displaying current information and news. Recent announcements include Mayor Baraka breaking ground for Sal Bontempo Park improvements in the North Ward, a joint initiative with Newark Public Schools and Rutgers University-Newark to create police and fire career pathways, activation of Code Blue shelters from 8 p.m. Monday, April 20 to 8 a.m. Tuesday, April 21 for vulnerable populations, and the city earning 2025 Tree City USA recognition from the Arbor Day Foundation. The site lists upcoming meetings including a regular meeting on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, and notes that City Hall will be closed on Monday, May 25 for Memorial Day. Mayor Ras J. Baraka, who took office in 2014, is credited with reducing crime to its lowest levels in five decades and replacing all 23,000 known lead service lines in less than three years at no cost to residents.

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