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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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  • Oakland, CA Code of Ordinances -,) THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF OAKLAND

    Oakland, CA
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This document is Oakland, California's City Charter, adopted by voters on November 5, 1968, ratified by the California Secretary of State, and effective January 28, 1969, with amendments through November 2014. The charter establishes the fundamental law governing municipal operations and is organized into twelve main articles covering powers and form of government, the City Council, the Mayor, city officers, the City Manager, administrative organization, the Port of Oakland, fiscal administration, personnel administration, franchises and licenses, elections, and general provisions. The charter also includes appendices addressing specialized funds and systems including the KIDS FIRST! Oakland Children's Fund, Police Relief and Pension Fund, Firemen's Relief and Pension Fund, Oakland Municipal Employees' Retirement System, Police and Fire Retirement System, and off-street vehicular parking regulations. The charter grants Oakland perpetual corporate succession and continuity of existing lawful ordinances, resolutions, and regulations not in conflict with its provisions.

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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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  • Wind Gap Wind Gap Welcome To The Borough of Welcome To The Borough of

    Wind Gap, PA
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    This Fall/Winter 2021 newsletter from the Borough of Wind Gap provides municipal contact information, meeting schedules, and updates on local initiatives. Key topics covered include community programs such as a expanded community garden funded by Slate Belt Rising, a trick-or-treat event, curbside trash and leaf collection services, and snow emergency procedures. The document also includes directory information for borough officials, council members, and local service providers.

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  • The Budget Process in PA (PDF)

    Lebanon, PA
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    This document is a search results page from the Pennsylvania government website listing budget-related materials and Commonwealth budgets from multiple fiscal years (2008-09 through 2024-25). Key budgets highlighted include the 2020-21 budget signed by Governor Wolf on November 23, 2020, and the 2024-25 budget, along with various "Budget in Brief" summaries for other years. The page shows that Pennsylvania's Office of the Budget publishes comprehensive budget documents and that specific initiatives like Pennsylvania Pre-K Counts received $87.6 million in funding during the 2008-09 fiscal year.

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  • City of Jacksonville Data Packet

    Jacksonville, FL
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    The City of Jacksonville Data Packet provides property tax information for the consolidated Jacksonville-Duval County government to inform public discussion of funding proposals. The document presents millage rate trends from 2020-2024 showing that approximately 71% of Florida cities maintained rates at or below 2020 levels, 65% have not increased rates in five years, and 53% have decreased rates at least once. The packet includes definitions of key property tax terminology such as ad valorem tax, assessed valuation, and homestead exemptions to provide context for evaluating municipal revenue and services.

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  • 10 :4-6 "Senator Byron M. Baer Open Public Meetings Act." 1.

    Newark, NJ
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    This document excerpts the Senator Byron M. Baer Open Public Meetings Act, a New Jersey law (originally enacted in 1975 and amended in 2006) that establishes the public's right to attend and observe meetings of public bodies. The Legislature declares that public transparency is vital to democratic functioning and establishes state policy requiring advance notice and public access to all meetings where public business is discussed or decided, except in limited circumstances where the public interest or personal privacy would be endangered. The act defines "public body" as multi-member voting bodies organized under state law with authority to spend public funds or affect individual rights, while explicitly excluding informal advisory bodies, executive meetings with subordinates, and specific entities such as the judiciary and political party organizations.

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  • 220 East Morris Avenue #200 South Salt Lake City, UT 84115-3200

    Salt Lake City, UT
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    The City of South Salt Lake issued a Request for Proposal for annual audit services covering fiscal year ending June 30, 2019. The city reported total revenue of approximately $37.6 million across all funds and component units for fiscal year 2018, organized through General, Capital Improvements, Debt Service, three Enterprise Funds, and an Internal Service Fund, plus the Redevelopment Agency component unit. The audit must comply with generally accepted auditing standards, AICPA guidelines, Government Auditing Standards, and OMB Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200) for federal compliance testing. Deliverables include a Comprehensive Annual Financial Report in pdf and twenty printed copies, with completion and City Council presentation required by December 20, 2019, and the same deadline applies to subsequent years of the engagement.

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  • Huntsvillempo

    Huntsville, AL
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    The TRiP 2045 document is a Long Range Transportation Plan prepared collaboratively by the City of Huntsville Area Planning Division and the Huntsville Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), with federal funding from the Federal Highway Administration. The plan was developed in fulfillment of federal transportation planning requirements under the FAST Act and involves coordination among federal, state, and local government agencies. The document includes leadership from the MPO's governing board and a Technical Coordinating Committee composed of representatives from various local and regional transportation, planning, and infrastructure agencies.

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  • ANNUAL REPORT OF THE Town of Stamford VERMONT

    Stamford, CT
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    This is the 2023 annual report for the Town of Stamford, Vermont, covering the fiscal year ending December 31, 2023. The document contains town governance information, voting details, town officer listings, and comprehensive financial statements including revenue and expenses, tax information, and reports from various departments and funds such as the fire department, library, cemetery, and equipment replacement funds. The report serves as an official public record of the town's operations, finances, and departmental activities for the calendar year.

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  • Fiscal Year 2021-23 Overview of the City Budget Process City of Oakland

    Oakland, CA
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    Oakland's Fiscal Year 2021-23 budget overview describes the city's biennial budget process conducted from February to June, requiring a balanced budget by June 30. The city's total annual budget is approximately $1.7 billion, funded through taxes (51%), service charges, fines, licenses and permits (15%), bonds and other sources (14%), transfers (12%), and grants and subsidies (8%). The budget is divided into Restricted Funds (62%), which must be used for specific purposes mandated by grants and voter-approved bonds, and General Purpose Funds (38%), which are tax-supported and flexible for various city services including public safety. Of every property tax dollar paid, the City of Oakland receives approximately 26 cents, with the remaining 74 percent distributed to other government agencies including Alameda County, OUSD, AC Transit, and BART.

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  • Finance | Portland, ME - Official Website

    Portland, ME
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    The City of Portland, Maine received $46,290,625 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding in two equal tranches (May 2021 and May 2022) to address COVID-19 pandemic impacts and replace lost revenues. The Finance Department oversees multiple functions including budget management, capital improvement planning, the Finance Committee's budget review process, municipal purchasing, and treasury services such as tax collection and vehicle registration. This webpage serves as a navigation hub providing access to Portland's financial documents, policies, and related government services.

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  • Carlisle Borough Climate Action Plan

    Carlisle, PA
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    Carlisle Borough approved a comprehensive Climate Action Plan on January 13, 2022, developed by the Borough's Climate Action Commission in partnership with ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability, to outline local actions and policies for reducing the borough's greenhouse gas emissions. The plan was created through collaboration among local government officials, external agencies including the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, and community stakeholders, with funding support from the US Department of Energy State Energy Program. The document serves as a roadmap for implementing climate mitigation strategies at the local level.

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  • Jacksonville.gov - Boards And Commissions

    Jacksonville, FL
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    This document catalogs Jacksonville's boards and commissions organized by function. The city maintains 24 advisory boards including the Better Jacksonville Plan Project Administration Committee, Homelessness Initiatives Commission, and Mayor's LGBTQ+ Advisory Board, which provide advice and resident perspectives to the mayor and City Council. Eleven oversight bodies including the Art in Public Places Committee and Board of Library Trustees perform advisory functions and may allocate city funding within certain programs. Ten regulatory boards and commissions including the Jacksonville Ethics Commission, Planning Commission, and Jacksonville Historic Preservation Commission exercise regulatory authority to make rulings and impose penalties under the Ordinance Code. Board members are required to complete ethics training materials provided by the city.

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  • The Budget Process in PA (PDF)

    Lansford, PA
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    This document is a search results page from the Pennsylvania government website listing budget-related publications and documents spanning multiple fiscal years (2008-2025). It contains references to various Commonwealth budgets signed by Governor Wolf, including the 2020-21 budget (signed November 23, 2020), 2024-25 budget, and earlier fiscal year budgets, along with links to budget briefs and executive budget documents from the Office of the Budget. The page also references specific budget initiatives such as Pennsylvania Pre-K Counts ($87.6 million) and property tax relief programs, though detailed policy changes and comprehensive budget figures are not fully articulated in this search results format.

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  • L E G I S L AT I V E H A N D B O O K S E R I E S V O L U M E V I

    Baltimore, MD
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    This is Volume VI of the Maryland Legislative Handbook Series, providing an overview of local government structure and operations in Maryland as of 2022. The document covers topics including forms of local government, revenue sources, indebtedness, and state funding allocation, with demographic and historical profiles for each county. Local governments in Maryland employ over 230,000 people, manage $37.7 billion in public spending, and received $11.1 billion in state funding in fiscal 2023.

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  • 2023-2024 ANNUAL REPORT LEADING THE WAY

    Pocono Township, PA
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    The 2023-2024 Annual Report for Pocono Mountains United Way presents the organization's activities and achievements under the theme "Leading the Way." The report emphasizes the organization's commitment to addressing Social Determinants of Health (SDOHs) and improving community well-being in Monroe County through collaborative partnerships with nonprofits, businesses, and government institutions. The document outlines financial statements, funded agencies and programs, community partnerships, and various investment and engagement opportunities for individuals and corporate leaders.

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  • Independent Auditor’s Report Board of Supervisors Fairview Township

    York, PA
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    Brown Plus CPA (formerly Brown Schultz Sheridan Fritz CPA's) has completed annual audits of Fairview Township and its various departments and authorities for 2024, including audits of the township general fund, EMS, Fire Department, DCED Fairview Township Authority, West Shore Recreation, and Liquid Fuels, with originals available at the Township Office during business hours. The document provides a comprehensive listing of completed audits spanning from 2013 through 2024 across multiple township departments, authorities, and related entities, though no specific financial figures or policy decisions are detailed.

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  • Wind Gap Spring 2023

    Wind Gap, PA
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    The Wind Gap Borough Spring 2023 Newsletter provides community information and contact details for local government services. The document includes the borough directory with council members and department contacts, meeting schedules for various boards and commissions, and announcements for community events including a community-wide yard sale, Summer Sounds Concert Series, Trail to Town Camporee, and Wind Gap Fire Company Carnival. The newsletter also covers updates from the Mayor's Office, Police Department, and information on 2023 street sweeping and borough project funding.

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  • City of Providence Home - City of Providence

    Providence, RI
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    The City of Providence announced several initiatives in April 2026, including a new Mayoral Fellowship Program offering undergraduate students and recent graduates hands-on experience in city government departments. Mayor Smiley also proposed the city's first-ever Green Revolving Fund, a climate-focused initiative dedicated to renewable energy and decarbonization projects to position Providence as a national leader in the green economy. Additionally, the Providence Community Electricity Program announced an 8% decrease in summer electricity rates effective May 2026, with fixed pricing through November 2026 and continued inclusion of 5% renewable energy from local Rhode Island projects.

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  • Tn

    Nashville, TN
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    This presentation by the Tennessee Division of Local Government Finance introduces new budget and debt manuals for local governments, approved by the State Funding Board in June 2021 pursuant to Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-3-305. The Debt Manual provides guidance on forms, procedures, and uniform processes for various types of local government debt issuance (bonds, notes, lease financings, and loan agreements) across multiple entity types, and outlines oversight requirements at federal and state levels, including comptroller pre-approval for lease financings effective January 1, 2022.

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  • Bethlehem-pa

    Bethlehem, PA
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    Article 151 of the City of Bethlehem's ordinances establishes and governs the Firemen's Pension Fund, created under authority of the Third Class City Code. The fund charges paid Fire Department members 7% of their pay, plus an additional 1% to cover benefits for surviving spouses and children under age 18 of retired, killed, or deceased members. The City must annually appropriate to the fund no less than one-half of one percent of all City taxes levied (excluding debt service taxes), beginning in 1949 and continuing thereafter. The fund is invested and merged with joint funds under Article 156 of the City's ordinances, with annual appropriations made in accordance with Pennsylvania's Act 205 of 1984 (Municipal Pension Plan Funding Standard and Recovery Act). Membership in the fund is voluntary for all paid firemen employed in the Bureau of Fire.

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