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10 results for “park funding” · other

  • Participatory Budgeting - City of Jersey City

    Jersey City, NJ
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    In March 2022, Jersey City opened applications for participatory budgeting, inviting residents to submit and vote on community projects for funding up to $50,000 per ward. Approved projects across six wards total $295,000 and include tree-planting initiatives in Wards B, C, D, and F ($170,000 combined), water fountains in four parks ($28,000), family literacy workshops in Ward A ($32,000), playground improvements in Ward E ($15,000), a bus shelter in Ward D ($5,000), planters for downtown safety in Ward E ($30,000), and support for the Big Brother Big Sister Program in Ward F ($15,000). The program allows residents to propose ideas by answering how projects benefit their community and location, after which city departments consolidate similar submissions and develop scopes, timelines, and costs for implementation.

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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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  • CITY OF LEBANON ZONING ORDINANCE Lebanon County, Pennsylvania

    Lebanon, PA
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    The City of Lebanon adopted a comprehensive Zoning Ordinance on June 22, 2020, funded through a Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development Early Intervention Program Grant. The ordinance establishes zoning districts with specific allowed uses for residential and non-residential areas, dimensional requirements, design standards, historic building protections, floodplain regulations, parking standards, and sign regulations across 180 pages. The document serves as Part 13, Title One of the City of Lebanon's Codified Ordinances and was developed with assistance from Urban Research and Development Corporation.

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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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  • 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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  • AMBLER BOROUGH MONTGOMERY COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA O P E N S P A C E P L A N

    Ambler, PA
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    Ambler Borough's 2006 Open Space Plan outlines the municipality's strategy for protecting natural resources, improving public access to parks and recreational facilities, and preserving historic sites in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. The plan was developed by the Open Space Committee and Borough Council and funded in part by Montgomery County's Green Fields/Green Towns Program. Key goals include preserving sensitive natural features and reducing flooding, improving public access to existing parks, making aesthetic improvements, preserving historic resources, and creating or improving recreational facilities.

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  • Budget & Management | City of Cleveland Ohio

    Cleveland, OH
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    The Division of Budget and Management in Cleveland's Department of Finance prepares, implements, and monitors annual operating budgets and financial plans to fund City services. The General Fund Operating Budget, funded primarily by a 2.5% City Income Tax on all workers in Cleveland, supports Safety Forces (Police, Fire, and EMS), Waste and Recycling Pick Up, City Parks, and Neighborhood Resource and Recreation Centers. Enterprise Funds operate as self-supporting services including Water, Water Pollution Control, Cleveland Public Power, the Airport, Cemeteries, Golf Courses, City Parking Facilities, Public Auditorium, and West Side Market. The City also funds capital improvements and infrastructure through debt, restricted funds, and grants, including Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development that must support projects eliminating blight and assisting low- and moderate-income residents in housing, public improvements, and land use areas. Budget documents are available for fiscal years 2023 through 2026, along with an interactive budget portal and comprehensive financial reports.

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  • Annual Budget Process and Timeline | City of Boise

    Boise, ID
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    The City of Boise follows an annual budget development process that runs from January through early fall, with the fiscal year operating from October 1st through September 30th. The budget funds essential services including police and fire departments, emergency medical services, libraries, parks, and utilities, as well as major capital investments like water line replacement and airport expansion. The process involves multiple stages: early planning (December–February), department budget requests and public input (March–May), department presentations (May–June), draft budget release and public workshops (June), public hearings and final adoption (July–September), and publication of the final budget before the fiscal year begins.

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  • looking back, looking forward

    Carlisle, PA
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    The Cumberland County Historical Society's 2018 annual report highlights the completion of Vale-Himes Park, a $325,000 community project that transformed a condemned site, along with major museum renovations totaling approximately $20,000, funded primarily by membership donations and community support. The Society also secured a $100,000 endowment contribution to honor the Vale-Himes legacy and is planning a larger capital campaign ahead of its 150th anniversary in 2024, which will focus on visibility, connectivity, endowment growth, collections storage, and staff space. Executive Director Jason Illari emphasizes the organization's successful campaign history and notes the anticipated publication of a Community Outreach Plan to guide future initiatives.

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  • District F 2023 Annual Report

    Houston, TX
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    District F's 2023 Annual Report, titled "District F is the Future," highlights the Houston council district's efforts to revitalize previously overlooked neighborhoods through public safety, economic development, and community engagement. Key accomplishments include the opening of the Alief Neighborhood Center, designation of Piney Point as a Conservation District, reopening of Tanglewilde Park, $250,000 in funding to address chronic homelessness, and Briarmeadow's recognition as one of Houston's hottest communities. In 2023, the district held 68 community meetings, 47 council meetings, and issued 25 proclamations while building a team focused on constituent services and neighborhood engagement.

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