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  • City of Scranton Council Responses – April 7, 2026 | PDF

    Apr 7, 2026

    ·Scranton, PA
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    On April 7, 2026, the City of Scranton Council responded to questions from the March 31 meeting regarding parking and infrastructure issues. Council President Tom Schuster requested the City Engineer review a no-parking ordinance for the Unit Block of South Irving Avenue to address an ongoing parking dispute, while also requesting an update on a walkability study that had been presented by Speck and Associates in June 2023. The city reported that multiple streetscape improvement construction contracts had been approved and were underway, including projects on Adams Avenue, N Washington/Linden, Biden Street, and Wyoming Avenue, with work to be completed under PennDOT Highway Occupancy Permits where applicable.

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  • City of Scranton Council Responses – March 23, 2026 | PDF

Mar 23, 2026

·Scranton, PA
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On March 23, 2026, the City of Scranton Council responded to inquiries from the March 17 meeting regarding two major initiatives: the Meadow Brook Project in Green Ridge has secured 32 easement agreements with 12 properties still outstanding and no legal claims filed to date, and 21 properties have been demolished since January 1, 2025, with remaining undestroyed properties from the 2025 list carrying over to 2026. The city uses third-party engineering firm Barry Isett & Associates to assess demolition eligibility, with the Housing Inspectors condemning properties under supervision of Andrew Sunday or Tom Oleski; as of March 23, 2026, there are 225 condemned properties in the city, and a property must remain condemned for at least one year with no improvements before being considered for demolition.

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  • CITY OF SPOKANE REGARDING CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS

    Feb 9, 2026

    ·Spokane, WA
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    The City of Spokane scheduled City Council meetings for February 9, 2026, including an Agenda Review Session at 3:30 p.m. and a Legislative Session at 6:00 p.m., held in City Council Chambers at City Hall with virtual participation available via WebEx and live streaming on Channel 5 and online platforms. Members of the public may provide testimony during the meetings by signing up online between February 6-9, 2026, or in person on February 9 starting at 8:00 a.m., with testimony limited to matters related to city affairs, operations, and services.

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  • PERFORMANCE BASED FUNDING COUNCIL FINAL REPORT MAY 5, 2025

    May 5, 2025

    ·State College, PA
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    The Performance-Based Funding Council submitted its final report on May 5, 2025, establishing recommendations for implementing a performance-based funding model for Pennsylvania's state-related universities under Act 90 of 2024. The Council recommended making itself permanent, applying the performance-based model to new funds beginning fiscal year 2026-2027, and establishing a maximum performance allocation with metrics to determine earned amounts based on institutional performance. The report includes summaries from four public hearings, testimony from various stakeholders, and appendices detailing performance metrics and in-demand occupation codes.

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  • Lansingtwpmi

    Nov 26, 2024

    ·Lansing, MI
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    The Charter Township of Lansing adopted a 2025 Master Plan document that outlines community development goals and recommendations. The plan was developed through a comprehensive process including review of existing plans, public input from community members, and SWOT analysis, with input from township leadership, planning commission, and staff. The document includes sections on the planning process, community profile with demographic and housing data, and public facilities assessment.

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  • Volume 49 Number 50 Saturday, December 14, 2019 • Harrisburg, PA

    Dec 14, 2019

    ·Minersville, PA
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    This is the December 14, 2019 Pennsylvania Bulletin, a weekly publication (Volume 49, Number 50) containing official state documents and notices from multiple Pennsylvania government agencies, including the Governor, General Assembly, Courts, and various departments. The bulletin serves as the official publication for Commonwealth documents, rules, and regulatory information, with a subscription rate of $87 per year and individual copies at $2.50. The issue includes gubernatorial proclamations and vetoes, including an amendment to a disaster emergency proclamation and a veto of House Bill 321.

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  • Town of Bristol Zoning Regulations Adopted by Town Vote March 7, 2017

    Mar 7, 2017

    ·Bristol, PA
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    On March 7, 2017, the Town of Bristol adopted comprehensive zoning regulations through a town vote. The regulations establish multiple zoning districts including Village Business, Residential Office Commercial, Village Mixed, Recreational, Commercial, High Density Residential, Village Residential, and Rural Agricultural zones, with standards and requirements for each district. The new regulations repeal former zoning bylaws and include provisions for interpretation, amendments, and enforcement across the town's designated zoning map.

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  • Volume 43 Number 40 Saturday, October 5, 2013 • Harrisburg, PA Pages 5787—5978

    Oct 5, 2013

    ·Harrisburg, PA
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    This document is the Pennsylvania Bulletin for October 5, 2013, a weekly official publication containing notices, rules, and regulatory actions from Commonwealth agencies. The issue includes content from various state departments and agencies such as the Courts, Department of Environmental Protection, Department of Health, Public Utility Commission, and others, spanning pages 5787-5978 with a detailed subject index for January-September 2013. The bulletin is published by Fry Communications under the direction of the Pennsylvania Legislative Reference Bureau with an annual subscription rate of $82.00.

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  • YORK TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDINANCE Ordinance 2012-13 Adopted 9/11/2012

    Sep 11, 2012

    ·York, PA
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    York Township adopted Zoning Ordinance 2012-13 on September 11, 2012, establishing comprehensive zoning regulations for land use and development within the township. The ordinance has been amended four times through 2023 and references multiple related documents including subdivision regulations, stormwater management, floodplain management, and comprehensive planning guides. The ordinance consists of 193 pages and covers jurisdictional authority, community development objectives, and zoning provisions governed by Pennsylvania's Municipalities Planning Code.

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  • BRISTOL TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDINANCE First Approved and Adopted November 8, 1955

    Nov 8, 1955

    ·Bristol, PA
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    The Bristol Township Zoning Ordinance, first adopted on November 8, 1955, and last revised on April 14, 2022, establishes zoning regulations for the unincorporated area of Bristol Township to promote public health, safety, and general welfare by regulating building location, size, height, land use, lot dimensions, and yard requirements. The ordinance divides the township into multiple zones and districts (including residential, business, industrial, apartment, planned residential community, and mobile home park categories) and provides methods for administration and enforcement through a zoning inspector, zoning commission, and board of appeals. The comprehensive document includes 42 sections covering topics such as prohibited uses, setback requirements, parking facilities, sign regulations, wind turbine standards, and telecommunication tower facilities, with appendices detailing zoning rates, variances, district use tables, and development standards.

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  • CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS RULES – PUBLIC DECORUM

    Spokane, WA
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    The document establishes public decorum rules for City Council meetings, prohibiting clapping, cheering, booing, and outbursts, with a three-minute time limit for public comments and a restriction limiting individuals to speaking once per month during open forum. Additional rules specify that open forum discussions must relate to City affairs and exclude current or pending agenda items, profanity, and personal insults, while public testimony on legislative items is also limited to three minutes per speaker unless the Chair determines less time is needed to accommodate all speakers.

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    Atlanta, GA
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    This memorandum from the Georgia Employees' Retirement System Executive Director announces the Annual Meetings of multiple retirement and assurance boards scheduled for Thursday, April 17, 2025, beginning with an Investment Committee meeting at 8:30 A.M. followed by sequential board meetings for the Employees' Retirement System (10:00 A.M.), Georgia Judicial Retirement System (11:00 A.M.), Public School Employees Retirement System (11:15 A.M.), and State Employees' Assurance Department (11:30 A.M.). The meetings will be held at Two Northside 75 in Atlanta with public participation available via conference call using provided toll-free numbers and access codes.

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  • multi-municipal comprehensive plan

    Hazleton, PA
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    The "Thrive 2035" comprehensive plan is a multi-municipal planning document for the Greater Hazleton area, developed collaboratively by the City of Hazleton, Borough of West Hazleton, and Hazle Township. The plan establishes a shared vision and overarching goals while addressing five priority areas: Housing, Economic Vitality, Youth, Services and Amenities, and Resilient Systems. The document includes community outreach efforts, a catalyst project, and an implementation strategy to guide regional development through 2035.

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  • Willow Springs Township I N T E N S I V E S U R V E Y R E P O R T

    Kansas City, MO
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    This intensive survey report documents Willow Springs Township's cultural heritage, funded by Historic Preservation Fund grants and the Douglas County Heritage Conservation Council. The study, conducted through public meetings and property owner interviews beginning in April 2019, aimed to understand what makes the township a community and identify ways to preserve its unique character, moving beyond standard individual building documentation to examine the broader historical context and cultural landscape. The survey revealed that preservation in this rural community differs from typical approaches, characterized by incremental repairs and changes made by multi-generational farming families rather than new construction, and emphasizes the importance of understanding the community's shared values and long-standing traditions.

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  • TOWNSHIP AND SPECIAL TAX LEVIES Cl. 73 Act of Dec. 1 ...

    Coatesville, PA
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    This document amends Pennsylvania's Second Class Township Code to establish tax levy provisions for townships. The amendments authorize township boards of supervisors to levy various property taxes on real property, including: up to 14 mills for general township purposes (with court approval for up to 5 additional mills), up to 5 mills for highway lighting, up to 50% of the general tax rate for public buildings, up to 3 mills for fire apparatus and services, up to 2 mills for fire hydrants, and taxes for parks and recreation facilities and debt service. The legislation was enacted December 1, 2004, as House Bill 250 (Act No. 224).

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  • VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT www.mooretownship.org Northampton County, Pennsylvania

    Moore Township, PA
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    Moore Township, located in Northampton County, Pennsylvania, is experiencing renovation activity at several historic landmarks under the ownership of local business owners Dan and Mimi Tanczos. The Klecknersville Hotel is undergoing exterior restoration and interior conversion of upstairs rooms into apartments, with planned additions including a catering kitchen, deli, grab-and-go market, and potential bakery on the ground floor, while the nearby Daniel Kleckner House is being restored as a short-term bed-and-breakfast rental property. The couple is also managing the Point Phillips Hotel and aims to connect these properties through shared amenities and services for visitors and residents.

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  • ZONING ORDINANCE DEARBORN COUNTY

    Dearborn, MI
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    The Dearborn County Zoning Ordinance was adopted through a multi-step process that began with a public hearing by the Board of Commissioners on February 22, 2000, followed by amendments on March 23, 2000, and final approval by the Plan Commission on April 24, 2000 and the Board of Commissioners on July 3, 2000. The document establishes the zoning framework for Dearborn County and lists the members of the Plan Commission, Board of Commissioners, Zoning Committee, and planning staff responsible for implementing and administering the ordinance.

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  • OKLAHOMA STATUTES TITLE 19. COUNTIES AND COUNTY OFFICERS

    Oklahoma City, OK
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    This document is a table of contents for Oklahoma Statutes Title 19, which outlines the legal framework governing counties and county officers in Oklahoma. It covers topics including county powers and property management, board of commissioners authority, legal proceedings, county government structure, home rule charter procedures, and election processes. The content is a statutory reference document rather than a record of specific discussions, decisions, or budget allocations from a particular meeting.

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  • Michigan's Freedom of Information Act

    Lansing, MI
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    Michigan's Township Focus magazine (September 2025) features an article on Michigan's Freedom of Information Act as part of the Michigan Townships Association's official publication. The issue includes coverage of the ESTA program's October 1 implementation for small business townships, professional development retreat announcements, and specific rules governing township board meetings. MTA President Harold Koviak's message emphasizes the need to recruit younger individuals into township service, noting that only 3% of elected township officials are under age 40 according to a 2024 survey, and calls for education initiatives to engage residents and young people in local government.

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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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  • Shelbyville, IN | Official Website

    Shelbyville, IN
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  • 1 History of the State College Water System By Albert R. Jarrett 1892 to 2021

    State College, PA
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  • Virtual Meeting Instructions for Viewing and Participating

    Mahanoy City, PA
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    This document provides instructions for participating in a Schuylkill County Planning Commission meeting scheduled for September 13, 2023 at 6 PM, held in a hybrid format with both in-person and virtual options via Zoom. The public can view and participate in the meeting through Zoom (via computer, smartphone, or phone), with public comment available through raising a hand on Zoom, entering "*9" on the phone line, or submitting written comments by noon on the meeting day. The agenda includes routine items such as attendance, public comment, and approval of minutes, along with consideration of two county-governed plans, including conditional final plan approval for the Blackwood/Withelder project in Reilly Township by December 12, 2023.

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  • 2023 Annual Report Monroe County Planning Commission

    Scranton, PA
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    The Monroe County Planning Commission's 2023 Annual Report documents the organization's staffing, leadership, and governance structure while commemorating the passing of former Director John Woodling and the retirement of supportive Commissioner John Moyer. The report highlights the Planning Commission's ongoing mission to sustain the county's environmental, economic, and cultural assets, as articulated in the Monroe 2030 Vision Statement, and notes the continuation of key programs including Farmland Preservation and the Open Space Mini Grant program. The Commission maintained municipal partnerships throughout 2023, providing planning and mapping services to local townships and boroughs under established intergovernmental agreements.

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  • City Council Agendas and Minutes

    Raleigh, NC
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  • Boards & Commissions | City of Dearborn

    Dearborn, MI
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    The City of Dearborn maintains a comprehensive system of Boards and Commissions dedicated to enhancing quality of life, engaging residents, and serving as a bridge between citizens and city leadership through collaborative policymaking and informed decision-making. The city currently has 13 boards and commissions with open vacancies, including positions on the Board of Ethics, Board of Safety Engineers, Building Board of Appeals, and various other advisory bodies, with applications accepted on a voluntary basis. The city provides a public calendar listing upcoming meetings and events, with scheduled activities including the West Dearborn Downtown Development Authority Board Meeting on April 15, 2026, and seasonal camp openings and property tax deadlines.

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  • COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL PERFORMANCE AND EVALUATION REPORT

    Hazleton, PA
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    The City of Hazleton's Comprehensive Annual Performance and Evaluation Report for Fiscal Year 2022 documents the city's progress implementing its Five-Year Consolidated Plan (2020-2024) under the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program and CDBG-COVID funding. The report, submitted to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, covers performance periods from January 1 through December 31, 2022, and includes sections on goals and outcomes, affordable housing, homelessness services, racial and ethnic composition of assisted families, and monitoring activities. The document represents the third annual progress report under the current five-year strategic plan and includes status updates on CARES Act CDBG-CV funds.

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  • i RULES OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE As authorized by

    Jacksonville, FL
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    This document is the Rules of the Council of the City of Jacksonville, updated September 13, 2022 to reflect amendments through Ordinance 2022-645-E, which establishes procedures and governance standards for city council operations. The rules cover council organization, including the roles and election of officers (president, vice president, sergeant-at-arms, chaplain), employee structure, and standards of conduct for council members. The document is a 95-page procedural manual authorizing governance under Section 10.101 of the Ordinance Code.

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  • AllentownPA.GOV

    Allentown, PA
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    The City of Allentown's website provides updates on municipal activities and initiatives as of April 2026. Key announcements include two HUD HOME Investment Partnership funding requests totaling at least $50,000 for affordable housing development projects in collaboration with Lehigh County and local partners, scheduled for submission around April 22, 2026. Additional recent initiatives highlighted include a new cancer screening program for firefighters, a Right-to-Know Data Hub for public records access, Love Your Block grants for vacant lot improvements in the 1st and 6th Wards, and community input opportunities for Franklin Park improvements.

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  • Agendas & Minutes | Lansing, MI - Official Website

    Lansing, MI
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