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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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  • contract compliance or affirmative action plans

    Bloomington, IN
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    This August 2024 notice from the City of Bloomington's Contract Compliance Officer establishes requirements for prospective bidders, vendors, and grant recipients on projects exceeding $10,000 to submit affirmative action plans ensuring equal employment opportunity and eliminating discrimination based on protected characteristics including race, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, and housing status. Bidders must submit written affirmative action plans (or supplements if updating existing plans) by the bid deadline along with a workforce breakdown form no older than six months, with failure to comply resulting in disqualification; the city provides sample plans and a compliance checklist to guide submissions. Plans must be submitted to the City Legal Department for pre-bid review and approval, and any approved plans receive verification letters valid for future City contracts.

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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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  • land use ordinance

    Honolulu, HI
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    This document is the Land Use Ordinance (LUO) 2021 for the City and County of Honolulu, originally enacted in 1986 and revised most recently on February 6, 2024. The document presents a comprehensive list of ordinance amendments from 1986 through at least 2007, covering topics such as zoning regulations, home occupations, parking standards, height restrictions, special districts (including Waikiki and Chinatown), ohana dwellings, and various land use classifications. The ordinance serves as the primary regulatory framework governing land use, zoning, and development standards across Honolulu.

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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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  • The Budget Process in PA (PDF)

    Scranton, PA
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  • The Budget Process in PA (PDF)

    Carlisle, PA
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    This document is a search results page listing Pennsylvania Commonwealth budget documents and publications from the Office of the Budget, spanning fiscal years 2008-09 through 2024-25. The page includes references to multiple governors' executive budgets and "Budget in Brief" summaries, with notable items such as $87.6 million allocated for Pennsylvania Pre-K Counts in 2008-09 and property tax relief measures discussed in the 2010-11 budget. The Commonwealth budgets referenced were signed by Governor Wolf across multiple fiscal years, with specific signing dates provided for several budget approvals.

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  • Legislative Chamber, Room 250 City Hall, 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place

    San Jose, CA
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  • BREAKING DOWN THE BUDGET

    Worcester, MA
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    Worcester's FY2025 budget of approximately $893 million took effect July 1, 2024, representing a 3.0% increase from the prior fiscal year's $867 million. The budget, titled "Empowering Progress: Investing in Equity, Talent, and Culture," allocates 60% to education ($533 million), 22% to city services ($195 million), and 18% to fixed costs ($165 million), with education spending increasing 5.3% and city services up 4.4% from FY24. Revenue sources include local property taxes (using dual rates of $13.75 per $1,000 for residential and $30.04 per $1,000 for commercial/industrial properties), state and federal aid, and Payment in Lieu of Taxes agreements expected to generate approximately $1.7 million.

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  • Code of Ethics (Ch. 12A)

    Dallas, TX
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    Chapter 12A of the City Code establishes a Code of Ethics that sets standards for city officials, employees, and those conducting business with the city. The policy declares that public officials must be independent and impartial, avoid conflicts of interest, and refrain from using public office for personal gain, while maintaining the city council as a nonpartisan body. The code outlines essential ethical principles including commitment to the public good, obedience to law, accountability, truthfulness, fairness, and responsible use of resources, and serves as a cumulative standard for official conduct and discipline alongside existing city charter, ordinances, and state and federal laws.

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  • The Budget Process in PA (PDF)

    Pottstown, PA
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  • CABR 2026

    Chattanooga, TN
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    The City of Chattanooga's Comprehensive Annual Budget Report for fiscal year ending June 30, 2026 outlines the city's financial priorities and capital projects, including an $18 million municipal commitment toward a $35 million restoration project for the historic Walnut Street Bridge, with restoration work scheduled for completion by fall 2026. The document serves as the official budget and financial planning document for the city, prepared by the Department of Finance and Administration and containing strategic goals, city overview information, and administrative details.

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  • Act 47 Plan

    Hazleton, PA
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    The City of Hazleton filed for financial distress designation under Pennsylvania's Act 47 (Municipalities Financial Recovery Act) in August 2017, alleging deficits exceeding 1% annually over three years and expenditures that have exceeded revenues for three or more years. The Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development's investigation confirmed the City met both criteria for distress, and the Pennsylvania Economy League prepared this comprehensive financial recovery plan filed May 4, 2018 (revised June 1, 2018). The plan examines the City's historical financial performance and addresses departmental operations, workforce issues, pensions, and recovery initiatives across administration, police, fire, public works, and economic development functions.

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

    Oakland, CA
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    The City of Oakland's Fiscal Year 2021-23 budget overview explains that the city follows a biennial budget process from February to June, creating a balanced budget of approximately $1.7 billion by June 30. The budget is funded through multiple sources including taxes (51%), service charges and fees (15%), grants and subsidies (8%), bonds (14%), and transfers (12%), with 62% restricted for specific purposes and 38% as flexible general purpose funds. The document notes that only about 26 cents of every property tax dollar reaches Oakland, with the remainder distributed to other agencies like Alameda County, schools, and transit systems, and acknowledges that many community services residents care about—such as education, water, and public health—fall outside the city's direct budget responsibility.

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  • Tallahassee-Leon County Comprehensive Plan

    Tallahassee, FL
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    The Tallahassee-Leon County Comprehensive Plan, originally adopted on July 16, 1990, provides long-range guidance for development through 2030 and is updated annually through amendments, with the most recent amendments effective through November 22, 2025. The document covers multiple planning areas including land use and mobility, organized into goals and objectives that have been revised and deleted at various dates since adoption. For information about amendments or the planning process, the Tallahassee-Leon County Planning Department can be contacted at 850-891-6400 or through their website at talgov.com/place/planning.aspx.

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  • 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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  • The HSPS Regional Comprehensive Plan

    Stroudsburg, PA
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    The HSPS Regional Comprehensive Plan 2022 is a multi-municipal land use policy adopted by Hamilton Township (August 23, 2022), Stroud Township (September 6, 2022), Pocono Township (August 15, 2022), and Stroudsburg Borough (August 2, 2022) to update their regional development framework originally established in 2005. The plan was funded by grants from the State Department of Community and Economic Development and the Monroe County Board of Commissioners, and covers analysis and recommendations across land use, economy, housing, transportation, infrastructure, and open space with a 10-year planning horizon. It serves as a policy guide for municipal decision-making, establishing desired land use patterns and recommending tools such as zoning regulations, capital improvements, and adjustments to municipal services.

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  • Pottstown Metropolitan Region Comprehensive Plan ● 2015 Update

    Pottstown, PA
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    The Pottstown Metropolitan Region Comprehensive Plan 2015 Update is a regional planning document prepared by the Montgomery County Planning Commission covering eight municipalities across Montgomery and Chester counties, including Pottstown Borough and surrounding townships. The plan establishes regional goals and objectives across economic development, housing, parks and recreation, open space, natural resources protection, agriculture, transportation, and community facilities, while documenting the region's socio-economic conditions, natural and historic resources, and existing land use patterns. The document was finalized in April 2015 and was developed by a regional planning committee with representatives from each participating municipality.

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

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

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  • 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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  • Greenville Borough & Hem Greenville Borough & Hem Greenville Borough & Hem

    Greenville, SC
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    This document is the cover and introductory pages of the 2004 Joint Comprehensive Plan for Greenville Borough and Hempfield Township, with the tagline "Building on the past and planning together for the future." The plan was prepared by Mackin Engineering Company and Johnson, Mirmiran, and Thompson, with funding support from the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development's Land Use Planning and Technical Assistance Program (LUPTAP) grant. The plan was developed collaboratively with input from representatives of both municipalities' councils, planning commissions, county planning agencies, school boards, economic development organizations, hospitals, and community groups.

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

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

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  • ARPA Memo to Council | July 2023

    Scranton, PA
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    The July 2023 memo from Scranton's Office of Community Development provides a comprehensive timeline of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) implementation from Q2 2022 through July 2023. The city received a second tranche of federal ARPA funds totaling $34,373,025 in August 2022 and launched multiple grant programs for nonprofits, small businesses, wellness initiatives, affordable childcare, education, and homebuyer assistance, with recipients announced across various rounds through mid-2023. Notable activities included an interactive ARPA data dashboard launch in January 2023, a U.S. Senator visit to highlight grant recipients in May 2023, and various infrastructure and community projects such as playground renovations and downtown connectivity studies.

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  • The Budget Process in PA (PDF)

    York, PA
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  • The Budget Process in PA (PDF)

    Pottsville, PA
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  • The Budget Process in PA (PDF)

    Hazleton, PA
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  • The Budget Process in PA (PDF)

    Pocono Township, PA
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  • Unigov Handbook A Guide to Indianapolis Government

    Indianapolis, IN
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    The Unigov Handbook is a comprehensive guide to Indianapolis government published by the League of Women Voters and Indianapolis Public Library, designed to help citizens understand the city's governance structure, institutions, and services. Originally published in print beginning in 1980, the handbook was converted to digital format in 2021 as part of the Encyclopedia of Indianapolis. The guide covers topics including the history of Unigov, the organization of city and county services, the structure of executive, legislative, and judicial branches, budget processes, and guidance for citizen participation in government.

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

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

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  • COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE PLANNING REPORT NO. 293 A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR THE TOWN

    Hartford, CT
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    This is the cover and staff page of Community Assistance Planning Report No. 293, presenting a comprehensive plan for the Town of Hartford through 2035. The document, prepared by the Southeastern Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission, lists Town of Hartford officials, Plan Commission members, and SEWRPC staff involved in the plan's development, along with representatives from the five-county SEWRPC board. The comprehensive plan appears intended to guide town development and policy decisions over the coming years in coordination with regional planning efforts.

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