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  • City of Scranton Council Responses – April 7, 2026 | PDF

    Apr 7, 2026

    ·Scranton, PA
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    On April 7, 2026, the City of Scranton Council responded to questions from the March 31 meeting regarding parking and infrastructure issues. Council President Tom Schuster requested the City Engineer review a no-parking ordinance for the Unit Block of South Irving Avenue to address an ongoing parking dispute, while also requesting an update on a walkability study that had been presented by Speck and Associates in June 2023. The city reported that multiple streetscape improvement construction contracts had been approved and were underway, including projects on Adams Avenue, N Washington/Linden, Biden Street, and Wyoming Avenue, with work to be completed under PennDOT Highway Occupancy Permits where applicable.

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  • City of Scranton Council Responses – March 31, 2026 | PDF

Mar 31, 2026

·Scranton, PA
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On March 31, 2026, the City of Scranton provided council responses to questions from a March 24 meeting, addressing budget and operational matters. Key items included clarification that a $3 million line item funds the city's Workers' Compensation account as required by Pennsylvania law, that the $650K non-departmental contingency fund serves as a risk management tool for unforeseen expenses, and that the city's OPEB Trust fund balance stood at $3,451,299.51 as of February 28, 2026. The city also provided homelessness data showing a Point-In-Time count of 221 people (77 in emergency housing, 74 in transitional shelter, 10 in safe havens, and 60 unsheltered) as of January 29, 2025, and confirmed that the Parks Department would accept casual employee applications in April.

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  • CITY OF SPOKANE REGARDING CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS

    Feb 9, 2026

    ·Spokane, WA
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    The City of Spokane scheduled City Council meetings for February 9, 2026, including an Agenda Review Session at 3:30 p.m. and a Legislative Session at 6:00 p.m., held in City Council Chambers at City Hall with virtual participation available via WebEx and live streaming on Channel 5 and online platforms. Members of the public may provide testimony during the meetings by signing up online between February 6-9, 2026, or in person on February 9 starting at 8:00 a.m., with testimony limited to matters related to city affairs, operations, and services.

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  • PERFORMANCE BASED FUNDING COUNCIL FINAL REPORT MAY 5, 2025

    May 5, 2025

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

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  • The City of York Pennsylvania REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) RFP 2024-001

    Apr 4, 2024

    ·York, PA
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    The City of York, Pennsylvania issued RFP 2024-001 on April 3, 2024, soliciting proposals from qualified firms to provide investment management advisory services, asset custody, performance reporting, and retiree payment administration for three city pension plans: Police, Officers and Employees, and Paid Firefighters. Proposals must be submitted electronically by April 22, 2024, at 4:00 p.m. to the designated procurement portal. The RFP includes actuarial valuations and investment policy documentation to guide vendor submissions and evaluation criteria.

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  • Volume 49 Number 50 Saturday, December 14, 2019 • Harrisburg, PA

    Dec 14, 2019

    ·Minersville, PA
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    This is the December 14, 2019 Pennsylvania Bulletin, a weekly publication (Volume 49, Number 50) containing official state documents and notices from multiple Pennsylvania government agencies, including the Governor, General Assembly, Courts, and various departments. The bulletin serves as the official publication for Commonwealth documents, rules, and regulatory information, with a subscription rate of $87 per year and individual copies at $2.50. The issue includes gubernatorial proclamations and vetoes, including an amendment to a disaster emergency proclamation and a veto of House Bill 321.

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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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  • Amended January 22, 2013 BY-LAWS OF

    Jan 22, 2013

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

    Nov 8, 1955

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

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  • CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS RULES – PUBLIC DECORUM

    Spokane, WA
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    The document establishes public decorum rules for City Council meetings, prohibiting clapping, cheering, booing, and outbursts, with a three-minute time limit for public comments and a restriction limiting individuals to speaking once per month during open forum. Additional rules specify that open forum discussions must relate to City affairs and exclude current or pending agenda items, profanity, and personal insults, while public testimony on legislative items is also limited to three minutes per speaker unless the Chair determines less time is needed to accommodate all speakers.

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  • LEBANON COMMUNITY LIBRARY 38-437-6 N.0595 GASB 68 Report Measurement Date of:

    Lebanon, PA
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    This GASB 68 report provides accounting and financial reporting information for Lebanon Community Library's participation in the Pennsylvania Municipal Retirement System (PMRS), a defined benefit pension plan, as of December 31, 2023. Key findings show the library had a net pension asset of $297,327 (compared to $247,787 in 2022), total payroll of $277,378, and total pension expense of $21,429, representing -7.73% of payroll. The report includes detailed information on employee coverage, net pension liability calculations, deferred inflows and outflows, employer contributions, and actuarial assumptions and methods.

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  • Ga

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

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  • PAFR 2025

    Chattanooga, TN
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    The City of Chattanooga's 2025 Popular Annual Financial Report provides a public financial guide for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2025, designed to make municipal financial data accessible to residents without accounting expertise. Key budget allocations included approximately $6 million for community development and affordable housing initiatives, $1 million to the Affordable Housing Fund, $1.35 million for CNG garbage trucks, $500,000 for pedestrian safety improvements, and $2.25 million for parks maintenance and infrastructure. The City maintains strong financial health, reflected in its AAA bond rating from Standard & Poor's and AA+ rating from Fitch, and continues to emphasize transparency through comprehensive financial reporting available on the city website.

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  • York County Arrest, Court, and Public Records | StateRecords.org

    York, PA
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    This document provides information about crime statistics and public records access for York County, Pennsylvania. According to 2017 Pennsylvania State Police data, York County recorded 1,094 violent crimes and 6,459 property crimes, with violent crime increasing 12.6% from 2013 while property crime decreased 17.6% over the same period. The document outlines procedures for obtaining criminal history records through the Pennsylvania State Police (online or by mail for $20-$22), the York County Clerk of Courts ($10 total), and accessing local police reports and sex offender registry information.

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  • TOWNSHIP BULLETIN AND UNIFORM COMPLIANCE GUIDELINES

    Indianapolis, IN
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    This State Board of Accounts bulletin issued in August 2012 provides townships with a compliance calendar and uniform guidelines for budget preparation and financial management. Key deadlines include September 1 for submitting proposed 2013 budgets to county councils, September 13 and 20 for publishing the proposed tax levy and budget notices, October 1 for receiving county council recommendations, October 22 for holding public hearings, and November 1 as the final deadline for adopting 2013 budgets and tax rates. The bulletin also outlines monthly reconciliation requirements for local investment officers and various federal and state tax filing deadlines for township employers.

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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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  • Willow Springs Township I N T E N S I V E S U R V E Y R E P O R T

    Kansas City, MO
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    This intensive survey report documents Willow Springs Township's cultural heritage, funded by Historic Preservation Fund grants and the Douglas County Heritage Conservation Council. The study, conducted through public meetings and property owner interviews beginning in April 2019, aimed to understand what makes the township a community and identify ways to preserve its unique character, moving beyond standard individual building documentation to examine the broader historical context and cultural landscape. The survey revealed that preservation in this rural community differs from typical approaches, characterized by incremental repairs and changes made by multi-generational farming families rather than new construction, and emphasizes the importance of understanding the community's shared values and long-standing traditions.

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  • Chattanooga Annual Work Progress Report No 19

    Chattanooga, TN
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    The City of Chattanooga submitted its nineteenth annual work progress report to the EPA and Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation on January 31, 2026, as required under a consent decree from a 2013 federal lawsuit (United States of America et. al. v. City of Chattanooga). The report covers the period from January to December 2025 and was submitted in compliance with the April 24, 2013 consent decree entered by the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee, with the city's Wastewater Department Administrator certifying the accuracy of the submitted information.

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

    Moore Township, PA
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    Moore Township, located in Northampton County, Pennsylvania, is experiencing renovation activity at several historic landmarks under the ownership of local business owners Dan and Mimi Tanczos. The Klecknersville Hotel is undergoing exterior restoration and interior conversion of upstairs rooms into apartments, with planned additions including a catering kitchen, deli, grab-and-go market, and potential bakery on the ground floor, while the nearby Daniel Kleckner House is being restored as a short-term bed-and-breakfast rental property. The couple is also managing the Point Phillips Hotel and aims to connect these properties through shared amenities and services for visitors and residents.

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  • ZONING ORDINANCE DEARBORN COUNTY

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

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  • OKLAHOMA STATUTES TITLE 19. COUNTIES AND COUNTY OFFICERS

    Oklahoma City, OK
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    This document is a table of contents for Oklahoma Statutes Title 19, which outlines the legal framework governing counties and county officers in Oklahoma. It covers topics including county powers and property management, board of commissioners authority, legal proceedings, county government structure, home rule charter procedures, and election processes. The content is a statutory reference document rather than a record of specific discussions, decisions, or budget allocations from a particular meeting.

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  • Michigan's Freedom of Information Act

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

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  • City Council | Wichita, KS

    Wichita, KS
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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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  • Part I: Administrative Legislation Chapter 1 GENERAL PROVISIONS 1:1

    Dallas, TX
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  • Shelbyville, IN | Official Website

    Shelbyville, IN
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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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  • FISCAL PROFILE OFFICE OF THE NEW YORK STATE COMPTROLLER

    Syracuse, NY
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    This 2013 fiscal profile of Syracuse by the New York State Comptroller's office examines the city's structural financial challenges, including that nearly half its property is tax-exempt and 8 percent is tax-delinquent, severely limiting property tax revenue collection. The city faces significant socioeconomic pressures, with 25.6 percent of families living in poverty compared to the state average of 10.8 percent, while its population decline has slowed to 0.9 percent from 2000-2010. Additionally, Syracuse has accumulated $292 million in outstanding debt and exhausted 52.9 percent of its constitutional debt limit—substantially higher than the median city's 23 percent—contributing to chronic budget gaps despite State aid growing at 4.8 percent annually over the previous decade.

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  • 2023 Annual Report Monroe County Planning Commission

    Scranton, PA
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    The Monroe County Planning Commission's 2023 Annual Report documents the organization's staffing, leadership, and governance structure while commemorating the passing of former Director John Woodling and the retirement of supportive Commissioner John Moyer. The report highlights the Planning Commission's ongoing mission to sustain the county's environmental, economic, and cultural assets, as articulated in the Monroe 2030 Vision Statement, and notes the continuation of key programs including Farmland Preservation and the Open Space Mini Grant program. The Commission maintained municipal partnerships throughout 2023, providing planning and mapping services to local townships and boroughs under established intergovernmental agreements.

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  • COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL PERFORMANCE AND EVALUATION REPORT

    Hazleton, PA
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    The City of Hazleton's Comprehensive Annual Performance and Evaluation Report for Fiscal Year 2022 documents the city's progress implementing its Five-Year Consolidated Plan (2020-2024) under the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program and CDBG-COVID funding. The report, submitted to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, covers performance periods from January 1 through December 31, 2022, and includes sections on goals and outcomes, affordable housing, homelessness services, racial and ethnic composition of assisted families, and monitoring activities. The document represents the third annual progress report under the current five-year strategic plan and includes status updates on CARES Act CDBG-CV funds.

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