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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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  • 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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  • 10/3/2018 1 UNDERSTANDING THE TOWNSHIP BUDGET PROCESS BRYAN E. SMITH

    Oct 3, 2018

    ·Springfield, IL
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    On October 3, 2018, Bryan E. Smith, Executive Director of Township Officials of Illinois, presented an educational overview of the township budget process covering definitions, legal requirements, and procedures. The presentation explained that a budget/appropriation ordinance provides legal authority to spend money and establishes the township's financial plan, with budgets divided into separate funds based on property tax allocations for specific purposes. Key procedural requirements include preparing a tentative budget, making it available for public inspection at least 30 days before final action, publishing newspaper notice, conducting a public hearing, and filing the adopted budget with the county clerk within 30 days, with separate timelines for township and road district budgets.

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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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  • CHAPTER 31: SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE Article I. PLAN COMMISSION

    Fort Worth, TX
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    This document is the table of contents and organizational framework for Chapter 31 of a municipal code governing subdivision regulations. The chapter establishes procedures and standards for land subdivisions through nine articles covering the Plan Commission, Development Review Committee, platting requirements, submission and review processes, design standards, and public improvements. The subdivision ordinance was originally adopted in 2006 (Ord. 17154) and subsequently restructured in 2007 (Ord. 17851), with detailed sections addressing street design, lot configuration, easements, stormwater management, and enforcement mechanisms.

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  • Tallahassee-Leon County Comprehensive Plan

    Tallahassee, FL
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    The Tallahassee-Leon County Comprehensive Plan, adopted July 16, 1990, with a planning horizon through 2030, serves as the long-range land use and development guide for the jurisdiction. The plan is a dynamic document amended annually, with this version containing amendments effective through November 22, 2025. The plan is organized into major sections including Land Use and Mobility, with specific goals and objectives addressing regional planning priorities such as the Southeast Sector Plan and Southside Action Plan (effective August 5, 2023). The Planning Department, located at Frenchtown Renaissance Center, 435 N. Macomb Street, Tallahassee FL 32301, manages the comprehensive plan and amendment process.

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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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  • Frequently Asked Questions - CivicPlus.CMS.FAQ

    Worcester, MA
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    This FAQ document from the Town of Webster provides guidance on how residents can access municipal information and navigate planning and zoning processes. It outlines multiple channels for assistance, including the town website and mobile app, bi-weekly pre-application development team meetings, direct contact with departments via phone or email, and in-person visits to municipal offices. The document explains that building permits and land use permits are determined by the Zoning By-law, with the Building Commissioner serving as the Zoning Enforcement Officer to help clarify permit requirements.

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  • Places2040-final public draft

    Lancaster, PA
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    Places2040 is a comprehensive plan for Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, prepared by the Lancaster County Planning Commission in August 2018 with extensive input from county residents and a diverse coalition of stakeholders including businesses, agricultural organizations, environmental groups, and community development partners. The final public draft document was developed through a collaborative process involving the County Board of Commissioners, Planning Commission staff, and numerous local organizations focused on guiding the county's future development and quality of life.

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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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  • Knoxville-Knox County Planning | KnoxPlanning.org

    Knoxville, TN
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    This document establishes the administrative rules and procedures of the Knoxville-Knox County Planning Commission, located at 400 Main Street, Suite 403, Knoxville, TN 37902, as amended through December 11, 2025. The rules govern public notice requirements through newspaper advertisement, signage, mail, and the planning website; application procedures for rezoning, special use permits, subdivisions, and street or subdivision name changes; and the handling of sequential applications and supplemental information. The document also defines land divisions excluded from regulation, including partitions among owners and divisions of land into tracts of five or more acres that are not subdivisions, and addresses staff recommendations and appeals processes.

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  • Residential Plan Guideline Process

    Tulsa, OK
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  • Schuylkill County Zoning Ordinance - IIS Windows Server

    Pottsville, PA
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    Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania adopted Zoning Ordinance Number 2010-1 on December 22, 2010, which was prepared by a Zoning Ordinance Committee, the County Planning Commission, and planning staff, with partial funding from a Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development Land Use Technical Assistance Program Grant. The ordinance establishes comprehensive zoning regulations covering administration, permits, enforcement, variances, appeals, and special exception use processes across the county's 160-page document.

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  • HAZLE TOWNSHIP LUZERNE COUNTY, PA SUBDIVISION AND LAND DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE

    Hazleton, PA
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    This is the title page and table of contents for Hazle Township's Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance, adopted February 8, 2010 and revised June 13, 2011. The ordinance, prepared by Schumacher Engineering, Inc., establishes comprehensive procedural requirements and standards governing land subdivision and development projects within the township, covering general provisions, definitions, procedural review processes, preliminary and final plan requirements, and related regulatory matters across multiple articles and sections.

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  • Budget Office

    San Jose, CA
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    The City of San José Budget Office, serving a population of approximately 997,368 with 6,600 government employees, is responsible for developing and monitoring the city's operating and capital budgets. The office prepares key documents including budget requests, five-year forecasts, revenue projections, and bi-monthly financial reports, while also compiling performance measure data used throughout the annual budget process. The document lists leadership including Budget Director Jim Shannon and notes recent compliance achievements for the Actsoft Workforce Manager for Government system, which received Department of Homeland Security authorization in September 2024 and passed multiple security audits.

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  • Commercial Plan Guideline Process

    Tulsa, OK
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  • OnBoardGOV | City of Fort Worth, TX| Boards, Commissions, and Committees | Capital Improvements Plan Advisory Committee - Water/Wastewater

    Fort Worth, TX
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    The Capital Improvements Plan Advisory Committee for Water/Wastewater is a Fort Worth city board created in 1989 under Texas Local Government Code Chapter 395, responsible for reviewing the city's capital improvements plan, monitoring implementation, and advising on land use assumptions and impact fees. The committee currently has 8 seats with 2 vacancies; members are appointed by the Mayor and City Council and meet twice yearly (March 27 and September 25, 2026). Committee duties include filing semi-annual progress reports with the city, evaluating plan implementation, and reporting any perceived inequities in the plan or impact fee process.

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  • TALLAHASSEE POLICE DEPARTMENT GENERAL ORDERS Proudly Policing Since 1826

    Tallahassee, FL
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    This is General Order 2 of the Tallahassee Police Department, originally issued July 15, 1985 and most recently revised June 11, 2025, establishing the departmental chain of command and general management structure. The order defines the sworn chain of command from Chief of Police down through Assistant Chief, Deputy Chief, Major, Captain, Lieutenant, Sergeant, and Officer/Reserve Officer ranks. The document is 31 pages total and addresses authority and responsibility, issuance of orders, span of control, staff allocation, planning and research functions, administrative activities and reporting, mandatory refresher training procedures, and collective bargaining processes. The Tallahassee Police Department achieved national accreditation in 1986 and the general order references compliance with CALEA and CFA accreditation chapters. The department mission requires all members—civilians, sworn employees, and volunteers—to abide by the written directive protocols outlined in the order.

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  • COMPREHENSIVE PLAN

    Norristown, PA
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    The East Norriton Township Comprehensive Plan, adopted by the Board of Supervisors on February 26, 2019 and prepared by T&M Associates, serves as a long-range planning document for the township. The plan includes a community profile section covering demographics, housing stock, employment characteristics, land use patterns, and regional context, and was developed through a collaborative process involving the Board of Supervisors, Planning Commission, and a dedicated Comprehensive Plan Committee. The document establishes goals and objectives to guide future development and decision-making for the township.

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  • Meeting Dates and Deadlines - City of Orlando

    Orlando, FL
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    The City of Orlando Municipal Planning Board released its 2026 meeting schedule with important procedural changes, including a notice that beginning December 16, 2025, virtual participation will no longer be available and all board meetings will be in-person only (though online viewing remains available). The document provides a comprehensive calendar of application deadlines, sufficiency review dates, Technical Review Committee meetings, Municipal Planning Board meetings, appeal deadlines, and City Council meetings throughout 2026 and into early 2027, with specific guidance that applicants submit all materials several days before stated deadlines to allow time for processing and review.

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  • City of Charleston Stormwater Manual v1.0 | Appendix D- 1

    Charleston, WV
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    Appendix D of the City of Charleston Stormwater Manual v1.0 provides a guide for navigating the permitting and land use development process in Charleston, West Virginia. The document outlines contact information and functions for relevant city departments including Planning and Zoning, Building Inspection, the City Engineer, Fire Prevention, the Sanitary Board, Traffic Engineering, and the City Collector's Office. The appendix introduces Charleston's centralized permit management system for tracking construction and development permits through application, inspection, and certification stages.

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  • Public Records Requests | Raleighnc.gov

    Raleigh, NC
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    The City of Raleigh provides a public records transparency system designed to make government information accessible while reducing costs and administrative burden. Many commonly requested records are available through self-service options, including City Council meeting minutes, open data portals, planning and development permits, public safety reports, and utilities information, with additional records available through other agencies like Wake County. For records not available online, residents can submit formal public records requests through the city's Public Records Portal, which processes requests in order and provides updates through the portal as requests progress.

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  • Finance | Portland, ME - Official Website

    Portland, ME
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    The City of Portland, Maine received $46,290,625 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding in two equal tranches (May 2021 and May 2022) to address COVID-19 pandemic impacts and replace lost revenues. The Finance Department oversees multiple functions including budget management, capital improvement planning, the Finance Committee's budget review process, municipal purchasing, and treasury services such as tax collection and vehicle registration. This webpage serves as a navigation hub providing access to Portland's financial documents, policies, and related government services.

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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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  • City of Houston eGovernment Center

    Houston, TX
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    The City of Houston eGovernment Center provides information about Texas Public Information Act (TPIA) requests, which allow the public to access existing government records. The document outlines the process for submitting requests, clarifies that the TPIA does not require the city to create new information or compile data, and directs requestors to the appropriate department custodians. The city has launched a new online portal (GovQA) that allows residents to submit public records requests, track existing requests, and access public information from most city departments, with plans to expand the system to all departments.

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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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  • The Budget Process in PA (PDF)

    York, PA
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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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  • Residential Plan Guidelines Process

    Tulsa, OK
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  • Open Records Request for Mesa County - CORA | Mesa County

    Mesa, AZ
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    Mesa County provides public access to government records under Colorado's Open Records Act (C.R.S. §24-72-201, et seq.) through a formal request process outlined in its adopted Policy for Open Records Requests (revised 2015). Commonly requested records include Sheriff's Office documents (arrest records, law enforcement reports), Board of County Commissioners meeting materials (agendas, minutes, supporting documents), recorded documents (marriage licenses, land titles, ordinances), building and planning records, assessor property information, and public health records. Requests must be specific to enable record location, and records may be provided via inspection at a Mesa County office, email, or mail. Processing fees apply for paper copies, and requests requiring more than one hour of processing time will receive a cost estimate; some Mesa County departments maintain separate fee structures and policies. Court records are not maintained by Mesa County Government and must be obtained directly from the Mesa County Justice Center.

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