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  • 2022-0226: Communication from Sarah Kinter, Director of the Department of Permits, Licenses, and Inspections, submitting PLI’s Lead Safety Child-Occupied Facilities 120-Day Report and the Rules and Regulations for Child-Occupied Facilities Built Before 1978 in accordance with the City Code §620B.01, Lead-Safe Child Occupied Facilities.

    Mar 25, 2022

    ·Pittsburgh, PA
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  • Town Clerk – Town of Wilmington, NY

    Wilmington, DE
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    This document is an informational webpage for the Town Clerk's office of Wilmington, NY, listing office hours, services provided, and links to legal notices and town records. The Town Clerk's office serves as the general information center and is responsible for recording and maintaining town records, and provides services including DEC sporting licenses, transfer station tickets, handicap parking permits, dog licensing, notary services, and tax collection. The page also includes contact information for community resources such as the Jay Wilmington Ecumenical Food Pantry and HEAP Energy Assistance, along with links to board minutes and previous legal postings related to tax warrants, assessment rolls, and town laws.

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  • Departments and Officials of Des Moines County, Iowa

    Des Moines, IA
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    This document is a directory listing the departments and officials of Des Moines County, Iowa, with their contact information and service offerings. The county operates 15 major departments including the Assessor, Attorney, Auditor, Board of Supervisors, and Conservation, located primarily at the Courthouse (513 N. Main St., Burlington, IA 52601) and other specified addresses. Key departments include DESCOM (emergency communications at 319-671-7001), Conservation (11627 Starr's Cave Rd. at 319-753-8260), and Emergency Management Agency (13700 Washington Rd. at 319-208-5660). Each department provides specific services ranging from licensing and permitting to environmental education, emergency management, and vital records, with phone numbers and website resources listed for public access.

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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 | Albany, NY

    Albany, NY
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    The City Clerk's Office in Albany, NY, custodian of official city documents and public records, issues permits and licenses and administers the city's bid and contract process. Under City Clerk Shaniqua Jackson, the office provides services including marriage license issuance, domestic partnership issuance, birth and death records, business and vendor applications, and passports from Room 202 at 24 Eagle Street. The City Clerk serves as secretary to the Common Council, preparing committee meetings and public hearings, transcribing proceedings, and attesting to ordinances and resolutions. Marriage license issuance, domestic partnership issuance, and passport services are by appointment only until further notice, with regular hours 8:30 am to 5 pm Monday through Friday, and marriages and residential parking permits available 9 am to 4 pm.

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  • Baltimore County, Maryland Public Records Lookup | BaltimoreRecords.us

    Baltimore, MD
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    Baltimore County maintains public records pursuant to Maryland's Public Information Act § 4-101, which establishes presumptive public access to government documents created or received by county agencies. The county's records span ten categories: court records (civil, criminal, traffic, and family cases from the Circuit Court), property records (deeds, mortgages, liens, plats, and tax assessments), vital records (birth certificates from 1939-present, death certificates, marriage licenses, and divorce decrees), business records (licenses, permits, and fictitious business registrations), tax records, voting records from the Board of Elections, government proceedings (Council meeting minutes, agendas, and video recordings), financial documents (budgets, expenditure reports, and statements), law enforcement records (with restrictions), and land use records (zoning maps, building permits, and development plans). The Baltimore County Circuit Court Clerk's Office maintains court and land records, while the State Department of Assessments and Taxation and Maryland Department of Health Division of Vital Records hold respective property and vital records. Baltimore County complies with Maryland's Open Meetings Act and operates a public information portal and dedicated request process to provide digital access to commonly requested documents.

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  • Scranton, Pennsylvania - Licensing, Inspections & Permits

    Scranton, PA
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  • Finance | Newark, NJ

    Newark, NJ
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    The Newark Department of Finance oversees all fiscal operations and asset management for the city, including employee and vendor payments, revenue collection, tax billing, and financial reporting, under the leadership of the Director of Finance/Chief Financial Officer. The department comprises several divisions: the Director's Office maintains custody of city assets including cash, investments, and capital authorizations; the Employee's Retirement Systems manages pension enrollment and retiree payments; the Office of Tax Abatement and Special Taxes collects and enforces revenue from payroll taxes, parking, hotel occupancy, and business licenses and permits; Assessments determines real property and personal property taxability and maintains tax maps; Accounts and Control records financial transactions across all city funds; and Revenue Collections handles property tax billing and citywide revenue collection and reporting.

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  • Town Clerk | Manlius, NY

    Syracuse, NY
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    The Town Clerk of Manlius, New York serves as the primary keeper of town records and administrator of elections, licenses, and legal notices. The office's responsibilities include accepting fees for permits and records, administering oaths of office, assisting with elections, maintaining custody of all town records and books, issuing licenses (dog, marriage, gaming, handicap parking, peddler, and sporting/fishing), providing notary services, and serving as the town's Freedom of Information officer. The town clerk position has existed since the town's first meeting on April 1, 1794, when Levi Jerome was elected by secret ballot at Benjamin Morehouse's Tavern, attended by 42 voters; the earliest surviving minute books begin in February 1890 when clerk H. N. Powers was ordered to purchase a book for recording town board proceedings.

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  • Urban Agriculture Ordinances City of Cleveland. ...

    Cleveland, OH
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    The City of Cleveland adopted a collection of ordinances to enable and facilitate urban agriculture in support of community health, sustainability, and local economies. The Urban Garden District was established as part of the zoning code (Ord. No. 208-07, passed 3-5-07) to protect areas designated for local food production, community education, garden-related job training, and environmental enhancement. Additional measures include a zoning update permitting the keeping of chickens, bees, and other livestock in all zoning districts; a licensing policy administered through the Cleveland Department of Public Health; amendments allowing farm stands and agriculture as a principal use on vacant lots in residential districts; and a clarification of the permitting process for high tunnels and hoop houses issued by the Department of Building and Housing in December 2012. An Urban Agriculture Overlay District (draft) was introduced to Cleveland City Council to allow more intensive urban agriculture uses in designated areas and remains pending.

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  • Floodplain Ordinance

    Scranton, PA
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    The City of Scranton, Pennsylvania floodplain ordinance (Chapter 445, Article V, § 445-51), amended July 28, 2020, establishes floodplain management requirements intended to promote public health and safety, encourage appropriate construction practices to minimize flood damage, protect water supply and natural drainage, and reduce financial burdens from excessive development in flood-prone areas while complying with federal and state requirements. The ordinance designates the City Planner within the Department of Licensing, Inspections and Permits as the Floodplain Administrator responsible for administering and enforcing the section. Construction or development anywhere within City of Scranton floodplain areas is unlawful without a permit obtained from the Floodplain Administrator. The ordinance supersedes conflicting provisions in identified floodplain areas but does not create liability for the City or its officers for flood damages resulting from reliance on the ordinance or administrative decisions made under it, and acknowledges that floods larger than those used for regulatory purposes may occur.

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  • Norfolk County, Virginia Public Records Lookup | NorfolkRecords.org

    Norfolk, VA
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    Norfolk County, Virginia operates as an independent city and maintains public records under Virginia's Freedom of Information Act (§ 2.2-3700 et seq.), with all records defined as writings, papers, maps, photographs, and other documentary materials prepared or retained by public bodies in conducting public business. The city adheres to Virginia's open records framework, requiring all public bodies to respond to records requests within five working days of receipt under § 2.2-3704. Public records available include court filings (maintained by Norfolk Circuit Court Clerk and General District Court serving the 4th Judicial District), property records (deeds, mortgages, assessments via the Circuit Court Clerk and City Assessor), vital records (managed by Virginia Department of Health and Circuit Court Clerk), business licenses and permits (held by Commissioner of the Revenue and State Corporation Commission), tax records (maintained by City Treasurer and Commissioner of the Revenue), election data (Norfolk City Registrar), meeting minutes and agendas (City Clerk), budgets and audits (Department of Finance), law enforcement records (Police Department), and zoning permits (Department of Planning and Community Development). Public bodies must provide access during regular office hours without requiring requesters to state a reason for seeking records, except in limited circumstances.

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  • City Clerk | City of East Providence, RI

    Providence, RI
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    The City Clerk's Office of East Providence, Rhode Island oversees public records management, vital statistics, business licensing, and court administration, including Probate and Municipal Courts. The office manages multiple divisions handling City Council records, land evidence records, vital records (births, marriages, deaths), business licenses and permits, boards and commissions applications, and general services such as notary services and dog licenses. Contact information and quick links to online services are provided for accessing records, court information, business registration, and other municipal services.

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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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  • Lebanon County, Pennsylvania Public Records Lookup | LebanonRecords.us

    Lebanon, PA
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    Lebanon County, Pennsylvania maintains public records according to the Pennsylvania Right-to-Know Law (65 P.S. § 67.102), defined as information documenting agency transactions or activities created, received, or retained pursuant to law. The county's public records include court records (civil, criminal, family, and probate) maintained by the Court of Common Pleas; property records (deeds, mortgages, liens, assessments) maintained by the Recorder of Deeds Office; vital records (birth and death certificates from 1893–1905, marriage licenses, divorce decrees); business licenses and permits; tax records; voter registration and election results; county meeting minutes and agendas; budgets and financial statements; law enforcement records where permitted; and land use and zoning records. Lebanon County operates as an open records county under the Pennsylvania Right-to-Know Law (65 P.S. § 67.101 et seq.), with a presumption that all records are public unless prohibited by law, protected by privilege, or specifically exempt under Section 708 of the RTKL. The county has designated Right-to-Know Officers in each department to respond to public records requests and complies with Pennsylvania's Sunshine Act requiring open public meetings with proper notice.

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    Moore Township, PA
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    This is a zoning permit application form used by Moore Township to review requests for land use or structural changes under Moore Township Zoning Ordinance. The form requires applicants to provide property location details (deed owner, property address, county PIN, zoning district), describe the present use and proposed use of the land or structure, and specify construction details including type of work (new structure, addition, or alteration), building type (single-family dwelling, commercial, pool, shed, cell tower, etc.), estimated construction value, and total area. Applicants must acknowledge that errors or misrepresentations may result in permit revocation and that the zoning permit does not exempt them from obtaining other required permits or licenses under Pennsylvania law, including the Uniform Construction Code, stormwater management, PennDOT, sewage, DEP, or soil conservation permits. The form is processed by Moore Township Zoning Officer Jason L. Harhart, who approves or denies the application, documents conditions of approval or reasons for denial, and collects applicable permit fees.

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  • City Clerk's Office | City of Dearborn

    Dearborn, MI
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    The City of Dearborn's City Clerk's Office, located at 16901 Michigan Ave and open Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m., is responsible for managing city records, overseeing local elections, and issuing licenses and permits including business licenses, dog licenses, and garage sale and block party permits. The office administers all election operations including voter registration, election worker recruitment and training, absentee ballot issuance and tabulation, and secure ballot storage, while also certifying birth and death certificates in coordination with Wayne County and the State of Michigan and providing notary services. The City Clerk is elected by Dearborn voters every four years, chairs the Election Commission, attends all City Council meetings as Clerk of the Council, and ensures all ordinances are recorded in the public record. George T. Darany has served as Dearborn City Clerk since January 1, 2016, and is a Certified Municipal Clerk.

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  • City Clerk | South Portland, ME

    Portland, ME
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    The City Clerk's Office of South Portland, Maine, led by Jessica A. Hughes, serves as the municipal record keeper and is responsible for vital records, business and event permits, elections administration, and voter registration. The office issues birth, marriage, and death certificates; business licenses; garage sale permits; event permits; dog licenses; hunting and fishing licenses; marriage licenses; and notary services, while also maintaining city ordinances, records, and district maps. The City Clerk's Office accepts cash, checks, credit cards (with a 2.6% convenience fee for MasterCard, Visa, American Express, or Discover; 3% for business credit cards), and debit cards (with a 1.5% fee). Located at 25 Cottage Road, South Portland, ME 04106, the office operates Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 7:30 am to 5 pm, Tuesday from 9 am to 6 pm, and is closed Fridays; contact is available at 207-767-3201.

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  • PA Micromobility Fact Sheet [PDF - 1 page]

    Bristol, PA
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    This May 2021 Pennsylvania Department of Transportation fact sheet outlines regulatory requirements for six categories of micromobility devices under PA Vehicle Code. Electric scooters require a minimum age of 16, mandatory registration, insurance, and helmet use, with a maximum speed of 25 mph and prohibition on sidewalk and bike lane riding. Motor scooters require age 16 or Class M/C licensing, registration, insurance, helmet use, and 5 brake horsepower maximum, also prohibited on sidewalks and bike lanes. Segways require age 16, registration, insurance, helmet use, and optional sidewalk riding unless municipally prohibited. E-bikes require age 16, helmet use for riders under 21, maximum 750-watt motor and 25 mph design speed, permitted on sidewalks outside business districts and on bike lanes. Motorized pedalcycles require age 12 helmet use, maximum 20 mph motor-only speed, and permitted on sidewalks outside business districts. Traditional bicycles require only lighting at sunset-to-sunrise and have no age restriction. Electric scooters, skateboards, and unicycles cannot legally operate on public roadways in Pennsylvania.

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  • Code Enforcement Legislation

    Scranton, PA
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    On November 10, 2022, the City submitted four pieces of related code enforcement legislation aimed at reducing regulatory burden while improving housing quality and code compliance. The legislation package includes Permits Reform (repealing 20 obsolete permit requirements that collected only $150 in 2022 fees while permanently extending the peddler's license fee reduction), Contractor Licensing Reform (simplifying contractor license requirements such as reducing reference letter requirements), Inspection Fee Reform (reducing inspection fees by 45%), and Rental Regulation Reform (establishing regular inspections of rental properties and strengthening enforcement mechanisms). The permits and fee changes are projected to increase net revenue collections by $22,800, from $18,550 in 2022 to $41,500 in 2023, while the legislation aims to cut red tape for contractors, businesses, homeowners, and residents.

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  • Los Angeles County, California Public Records Lookup | LosAngelesRecords.org

    Los Angeles, CA
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    Los Angeles County maintains public records across ten categories—including vital records dating to 1852, property records, court files, business licenses, election data, law enforcement records, financial statements, meeting minutes, land use permits, and health inspections—through departments including the Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk, Assessor's Office, Superior Court, and Sheriff's Department. The county operates as an open records jurisdiction under the California Public Records Act (Government Code § 6250-6276.48) and Board Policy 3.030, which requires county departments to make non-exempt records available during business hours and respond to requests within 10 calendar days. The county provides electronic records when feasible and operates the Los Angeles County Open Data Portal to enable public access to datasets and government information.

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  • Public Records Requests - City of Mesa

    Mesa, AZ
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    The City of Mesa public records webpage describes the process for accessing government documents and records. Commonly requested records available online without formal requests include Budget Information, Building Permit Records, City Council Agendas & Minutes, Crime Statistics, City Code Book, and Zoning Case History. Records managed by other agencies—such as birth certificates (Arizona State Vital Records Office), marriage licenses, and property tax information (Maricopa County)—are identified with referrals to the appropriate jurisdiction. The city offers Records Request Forms for specific departments including City Court, Police, Fire, and Development Services, with fees potentially applied depending on record format as outlined in the Fees & Charges document. Utility account information is classified as privileged and not provided.

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  • Town of Onondaga New York - Town Clerk

    Syracuse, NY
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    The Town of Onondaga Town Clerk's office provides residents with a range of services including dog licensing, marriage licenses, passport information, hunting and fishing licenses, handicap parking permits, and FOIL requests. Led by Town Clerk Janet Hillery, along with Deputy Clerk Theresa Allen and Clerical Assistant Rosemary Riley, the office also serves as the recording secretary for the Town, maintaining official minute books and serving as custodian of all town records for legal and historical purposes. The office is located at 5020 Ball Road in Syracuse and is open 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday.

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