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  • Fiscal Notes and General Tips April 24, 2025 | 11:30am

    Apr 24, 2025

    ·Madison, WI
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    This document summarizes a Legistar Lunch & Learn training session held on April 24, 2025, organized by volunteer staff to build support for local government users of the Legistar legislative management system. The session covered the fiscal note approval process, referrals and agendas, and communication tips for Board, Committee, and Commission (BCC) staff, with the volunteer team indicating plans for quarterly meetings throughout the year. A fiscal note is defined as a summary of the fiscal impact of legislation, as required by Administrative Procedure Memorandum 1-3 and Madison General Ordinances section 2.05(1)(b).

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  • – 1 – M IN ER S’ JO UR N A L Official Publication Borough of Minersville

    Minersville, PA
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    This is the February 2025 issue of the Miners' Journal, the official publication of Minersville Borough, Pennsylvania. The newsletter highlights the borough's improved website as a reliable source of local information, announces a search for a combined Borough and Sewer Authority manager with interviews underway, and promotes upcoming community events including an Easter egg hunt on April 19 and a call for pool and lifeguard staff applications for the 2025 season. The publication also references upcoming content on ordinance changes, library events, police reminders, and heating assistance programs.

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  • CODE OF ORDINANCES of the BOROUGH OF AMBLER Montgomery County, Pennsylvania

    Ambler, PA
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    The Code of Ordinances of the Borough of Ambler, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, was adopted by Borough Council on August 15, 2005, and published by General Code Publishers Corp. The document contains 27 chapters of current ordinances organized by subject matter, along with an appendix of temporary ordinances, a key to disposition of all ordinances ever enacted, and an alphabetical index. The Borough, originally settled in 1832 and incorporated in 1888, is governed by elected officials including Mayor Bud Wahl and a nine-member Council, with appointed officials including Borough Manager Rocco Wack and Solicitor Joseph Bresnan.

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  • San José City Records, 1850-1950 | San Jose Public Library

    San Jose, CA
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    This collection contains San José City Council Minutes, Ordinance and Resolution Records, and Office of the City Clerk documents spanning primarily from 1850 to 1950, covering the period from the city's official incorporation on March 27, 1850 through the mid-twentieth century. The San Jose Public Library's digital collections include photographs and records from this archival material, with additional archived recordings of city council and planning meetings available online from 2005 to the present. The collection serves as a historical record of local government decisions and administrative activities during San José's formative period and early development.

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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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  • NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY TOWNSHIPS & BOROUGHS LOCAL SALDO ORDINANCE

    Mahanoy City, PA
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  • Office of the City Clerk | Newark, NJ

    Newark, NJ
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    The Office of the City Clerk of Newark, New Jersey provides administrative support to the Municipal Council including budget and legislative research, maintains official city records, manages licensing requirements, and conducts municipal elections in compliance with state law and local ordinance. The office is headed by City Clerk Kecia Daniels and is located at 920 Mayor Kenneth A Gibson Boulevard, Room 306, with phone contact at 973-733-6574. Office hours are Monday through Friday from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. The office provides resources including Municipal Council agendas, voting information in English and Spanish, Open Public Records Act request processing, and a 2026 Municipal Council Meeting Calendar.

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  • Historic District Designation in Pennsylvania Michel R. Lefèvre

    Harrisburg, PA
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    This 2005 publication from the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, authored by Michel R. Lefèvre, serves as a comprehensive guide for local governments on establishing and administering historic district designations in Pennsylvania. The document, which substantially revised the previous edition from 26 years earlier, draws on accumulated experience from Pennsylvania communities in using historic district designation as a preservation strategy and tool for cultural and economic development. The guide is intended for local government officials, historic preservation organizations, and citizens considering the creation of historic preservation ordinances.

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  • Destination Downtown:

    Anchorage, AK
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    The Municipality of Anchorage adopted the "Destination Downtown" comprehensive plan on December 11, 2007, through Assembly Ordinance 2007-113. The plan was developed by a project management group including city officials, the Anchorage Downtown Partnership, and a Downtown Advisory Group comprising local business owners, developers, and community representatives. The comprehensive planning process was a joint effort led by the Municipality of Anchorage and the Anchorage Downtown Partnership to guide downtown development and revitalization.

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  • Fayette County Clerk in Lexington, Kentucky | LocalOffices.org

    Lexington, KY
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    The Fayette County Clerk, located at 162 East Main Street, Lexington, KY 40507, serves as the official keeper of public records for Fayette County and can be reached at (859) 255-8683. The office manages vital records (birth, death, and marriage certificates), property deeds and liens, marriage licenses, voter registration and election information, and local business filings. Visitors should bring a valid government-issued photo ID and any supporting documents relevant to their request. The Clerk's duties are established under Kentucky state statutes, local ordinances and charters, and applicable regulations.

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  • Historical Commission | City of Worcester

    Worcester, MA
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    The Worcester Historical Commission preserves historic assets and reviews proposed alterations to properties in local historic districts while administering the Building Demolition Delay Ordinance. The Commission evaluates historic buildings and artifacts for local significance under the Community Preservation Act, which is required for CPA funding eligibility. Meeting agendas, minutes, and videos are available through the OneMeeting portal (from July 2025 forward), and the Commission offers several permits including Certificate of Appropriateness, Building Demolition Delay Waivers, and Determinations of Local Historical Significance, which applicants can submit online.

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  • Carlisle, PA

    Carlisle, PA
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    On October 1, 2025, Carlisle Borough Council held a workshop meeting to discuss community concerns regarding how the borough treats immigrants and undocumented individuals and interacts with federal immigration officials. The council had previously adopted a statement on this issue in September 2025 and continued deliberations on potentially adopting a Community Trust and Local Autonomy ordinance or resolution (formerly referred to as a "Welcoming City" measure). The meeting was held in-person at 53 West South Street with remote Zoom participation available.

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  • Title 20 - ZONING | Code of Ordinances | San Jose, CA

    San Jose, CA
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    This document is a table of contents for Title 20 (ZONING) of the San Jose Municipal Code, listing the organizational structure and chapter divisions of San Jose's zoning ordinances as of January 29, 2020. Title 20 contains 17 chapters covering zoning districts (open space, residential, commercial, industrial, planned development, and downtown), specific use and height regulations, parking and loading requirements, storm water management, administration and permits, nonconforming uses, condominium regulations, mobilehome park conversions, and affordable housing density bonuses and incentives. The document also references related titles including Title 18 (Local Planning), Title 19 (Subdivisions), Title 21 (Environmental Clearance), and Title 23 (Signs).

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  • Government | State College, PA - Official Website

    State College, PA
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  • Borough Government

    Carlisle, PA
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    The Borough of Carlisle operates under a Home Rule Charter with a Council-Manager form of government, allowing the municipality greater autonomy in crafting local ordinances and policies. The Borough is governed by seven elected Council members serving staggered four-year terms, along with an elected Mayor, who set policy and approve budgets, while an appointed Borough Manager handles day-to-day operations and department supervision. The Borough holds two public meetings monthly—a workshop meeting and a regular Council meeting—and encourages citizen participation through board and commission volunteer opportunities.

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  • Tenant and Landlord Rights and Responsibilities Pamphlet

    Madison, WI
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    This pamphlet outlines tenant and landlord rights and responsibilities in Madison, citing relevant Wisconsin statutes, state regulations, and local ordinances. It provides guidance on avoiding rental problems through documentation practices, lists tenant responsibilities regarding lease compliance and property maintenance, and details protections against housing discrimination based on protected characteristics including race, disability, sexual orientation, and source of income. The document also specifies that landlords must provide written reasons for application denials and cannot discriminate based on Section 8 housing assistance status.

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  • 2026 meeting schedule for salt lake city council, community ...

    Salt Lake City, UT
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    This document announces the 2026 annual meeting schedule for the Salt Lake City Council, Community Reinvestment Agency (CRA), and Local Building Authority (LBA), effective December 1, 2025. Council meetings are held on Tuesdays and include a 2 p.m. work session and 7 p.m. formal session, with CRA meetings scheduled on select dates throughout the year (January 13, February 10, March 10, April 14, May 12, and subsequent months). All meetings are open to the public with at least 24 hours' advance notice, posted on the Salt Lake City Council website and Utah Public Notice website, and the City & County Building provides accessible facilities with accommodations available upon request with two business days' notice. Council members may participate via electronic means in accordance with state statute and city ordinance.

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  • Recorder’s Office | City Attorney's Office

    Salt Lake City, UT
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    The City Recorder's Office maintains Salt Lake City's official records, including City Council and Redevelopment Agency proceedings, ordinances, resolutions, the Municipal Code, and administers municipal elections and public records requests. Located in City Hall Suite 415, the office provides services including accepting Notices of Claims via mail to P.O. Box 145515, Salt Lake City, UT 84114-5515 or email to slcrecorder@slc.gov and slcattorney@slc.gov, with timeliness determined by postmark date. Service of Subpoenas, Summons, or Complaints on Salt Lake City Corporation requires an in-person visit or appointment scheduled through the online booking system or by calling 801-535-7671 during regular business hours. Ballot Propositions for local initiatives or referendums are filed at the office during business hours 8:30 am – 5:00 pm Monday through Friday.

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  • Office of the City Clerk | Newark, NJ

    Newark, NJ
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    The Office of the City Clerk in Newark, New Jersey provides administrative support to the Municipal Council, including budget and legislative research, maintenance and access of official city records, and licensing functions, as mandated by New Jersey State law and local ordinance. The office conducts municipal elections and handles ministerial and statutory requirements for primary and general elections. Led by City Clerk Kecia Daniels (973-733-6574), the office is located at 920 Mayor Kenneth A Gibson Boulevard, Room 306, and operates Monday through Friday from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.

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  • Clerk – Bangor Township – Bay County, MI

    Bangor, PA
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    Bangor Township Clerk Dawn Bublitz, elected in November 2024 with a term expiring November 2028, leads an office responsible for conducting elections, maintaining voter registration records, processing payroll and accounts payable, administering benefits, and preserving corporate records including Board minutes and ordinances. The Clerk's Office mailed over 3,000 absentee ballots on December 30, 2025, for a Special Primary Election scheduled for February 3, 2026, requiring voters to sign ballot envelopes and return them to the Bangor Township drop box at the Administration Building. The 2026 election calendar includes a Special General Election on May 5, Primary Election with early voting July 25–August 2 and Election Day August 4, and General Election with early voting October 24–November 1 and Election Day November 3.

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  • 1 CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF YORK PART THREE

    York, PA
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    This document is a codified ordinance for York containing the table of contents and opening sections of Part Three: Business Regulation and Taxation Code. The material covers real estate assessment and taxation articles, including the city's acceptance of Pennsylvania's Third Class County Assessment Law and adoption of a 100% predetermined ratio for real property valuation. The document also outlines various business regulation titles and tax codes governing activities such as cable television franchises, pawnbrokers, peddlers, and various local taxes including income tax, business privilege tax, and admissions tax.

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