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  • Responses to City Council – February 10, 2026 | PDF

    Feb 10, 2026

    ·Scranton, PA
    Other

    On February 10, 2026, the City Council received responses to questions from a February 3 meeting, primarily addressing pave cut inspections for the Green Ridge water company project and ARPA grant allocation. The city confirmed that Pennoni conducts weekly inspections of utility work, documents findings in reports tied to specific permits, and notifies utilities of deficiencies—with violations issued if issues are not timely addressed; temporary cold patch repairs are being used due to winter weather conditions preventing hot-mix asphalt installation. The administration also provided details on ARPA grant tracking through subrecipient check-ins and quarterly reports, and listed specific allocations to organizations including NeighborWorks (business façade, home buyer, and home rehabilitation programs totaling approximately $865,881) and United Neighborhood Centers (business façade and disaster relief totaling approximately $129,930).

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  • 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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  • 2023-2024 Federal Lobbying Report & Update for the City of Virginia Beach, VA

    Virginia Beach, VA
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    The City of Virginia Beach retained Becker DC, a national lobbying firm, to pursue federal funding through grants, infrastructure legislation, and congressionally directed spending during 2023-2024. The lobbying team is led by co-leads Alfonso Lopez and Anthony Bedell, supported by four additional team members, with Lopez bringing over 30 years of federal and Virginia legislative experience and Bedell bringing 24 years of government experience. In 2023, the team secured $49.5 million in total federal grant funding, an increase from $48.4 million in 2022, and secured $7.993 million in preliminary earmarks in pending FY24 appropriations bills. The preliminary earmarks included $3.9 million for the Rudee Inlet project through the Army Corps of Engineers and $3 million for the Laskin Road Phase I-B project. Federal awards also included a $14.9 million Safer Streets for All (SS4A) grant award with a pending grant funding agreement.

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  • Letter of Support - Greater Houston Partnership

    Houston, TX
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    The Greater Houston Partnership, representing the 12-county Houston business community, wrote to the Texas State Legislature on February 14, 2023, to request state funding for improvements to the Lake Houston dam. The letter explains that the 1953-built dam was overwhelmed during Hurricane Harvey and that the City of Houston has already utilized $48 million in federal funds to begin planning and phase one of the project, which includes adding 11 new tainter gates to increase water discharge capacity and reduce flooding risk for over 5,000 structures. The Partnership asks for additional state appropriations to cover the total project costs beyond existing federal funding allocations.

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  • FOLLOWING THE MONEY: Understanding Los Angeles County’s Finances and Impacting

    Los Angeles, CA
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    This 2012 curriculum document from Advancement Project, supported by the California Community Foundation, is designed to help advocates understand and analyze Los Angeles County's budget and finances to advance equity in public spending. The material addresses what the organization identifies as significant discrepancies between public fund allocation and the needs of low-income communities and communities of color, with the goal of increasing transparency, accountability, and equitable use of public dollars. The curriculum is structured in five parts covering financial documents, fiscal research, the budgeting process, budget analysis, and power analysis, drawing on Advancement Project's experience winning increased funding for schools and other critical programs through public finance analysis.

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  • District F 2025 Annual Report

    Houston, TX
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    District F's 2025 Annual Report highlights the councilmember's achievements across five priority areas, framed by the theme "Above the Rim" (performing at a superior level). Key accomplishments include public safety improvements through new streetlights and micro-safety plans; youth programming expansion with over $45,000 in matching funds; economic development initiatives including the LAUNCH West Houston entertainment center and Nordstrom Rack; quality-of-life enhancements such as air-quality monitors and community wellness events; and neighborhood infrastructure projects, notably a $6 million stormwater drainage project for Ashton Village and a $28 million Safe Streets Project on Bissonnet. The report serves as a summary of District F's performance and priorities for Houston's westside communities during 2025.

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  • 2020-21 ANNUAL REPORT | 1 Creating Opportunities

    State College, PA
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    The State College Area School District Education Foundation's 2020-21 annual report documents nearly $900,000 in donor contributions that supported students and families during the pandemic year. Key investments included technology and classroom enhancements for remote and in-person learning, mental health support programs through a partnership with Penn State's Herr Clinic, financial assistance for families in need, and professional development focused on student well-being. The Foundation distributed grants through its Mardi McDonough Fund to support innovative teacher-led projects and programs across all grade levels in the district.

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  • MEETING NOTICE Orlando City Hall, Veterans Conference ...

    Orlando, FL
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    This is a meeting notice for the July 31, 2024 Community Redevelopment Agency Advisory Board meeting held at Orlando City Hall. The agenda includes election of officers, approval of previous minutes, public comment, and new business items including a retail program funding agreement with Limitless Jewelers LLC, service authorizations for engineering and transportation services related to the Church Street Festival Street Project and Magnolia Avenue Project, and a license agreement with Ivanhoe District, Inc. The notice provides procedures for public participation, including requirements for oral comments (limited to 3 minutes per item) and written comments (maximum 700 words per item, submitted 24 hours in advance).

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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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  • About the City Budget Information Series on the City of Madison Budget

    Madison, WI
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    This informational series provides an overview of the City of Madison's budget structure and processes. The document explains that Madison maintains two separate budgets—a capital budget funding long-term infrastructure projects (roads, housing, building improvements) financed primarily through borrowing, and an operating budget supporting daily city services (police, fire, libraries, sanitation) funded mainly through property taxes. The series is designed as a public education tool covering budget fundamentals, the city's structural deficit, financial policies, and revenue options, with all budget phases publicly available on the city website.

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  • Sandra Fisk Vlahanoy City Borough Manager 239 E. Pine St.

    Mahanoy City, PA
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    Mahanoy City Borough, Pennsylvania, has experienced significant population decline from 15,936 residents in 1910 to 3,912 in 2021 due to the collapse of the coal mining industry, resulting in numerous abandoned properties throughout the municipality. To address blight, the Borough established a Blight/Demolition Fund in 2014 funded by real estate taxes (approximately 1.5 mils) and $50,000 annually in earned income tax revenue, supplemented by Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) allocations totaling $96,056 in 2021, of which $45,146 was allocated to demolition projects. The Borough faces potential loss of CDBG funding in 2022 due to Act 179 population requirements and has secured additional grant funding, including approval for $133,000 to demolish three properties.

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  • City of Oakland, CA

    Oakland, CA
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    The City of Oakland Bicyclist and Pedestrian Advisory Commission (BPAC) held a monthly meeting on December 18, 2014, from 5:30–7:30 pm at City Hall to review bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure projects. The agenda included a 35-minute presentation on design alternatives for a proposed Lake Merritt to Bay Trail Pedestrian/Bicycle Bridge connecting to The Embarcadero, and a 30-minute design review of OBAG-funded bikeways on four streets serving Lake Merritt BART: Oak Street (Embarcadero–14th Street), Madison Street (19th–2nd Street), 8th Street (Fallon–Harrison Streets), and 9th Street (Harrison–Fallon Streets). The Commission also reviewed and adopted draft by-laws during the meeting. Nine commissioners were listed: Ryan Chan, Chris Hwang, Christopher Kidd, Fred McWilliams, Robert Prinz, Midori Tabata, Royston Taylor, Rosa Villalobos, and Kenya Wheeler.

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  • Letter of Support - City of Humble

    Houston, TX
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    The City of Humble sent a letter of support to Governor Greg Abbott on March 29, 2023, requesting state funding for the Lake Houston Dam Spillway Improvement Project. The city urged the preservation of $150 million in funding for the design and construction of new flood control gates as outlined in Senate Bill 1, Article 11, arguing that local drainage mitigation efforts have been exhausted and state-level action is necessary to prevent future flooding similar to Hurricane Harvey. Mayor Norman Funderburk emphasized that the city and regional partners have fulfilled their responsibilities and called on the state to follow through on its post-Harvey commitments to protect Humble's residents and businesses.

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  • 7.8.2021 - Public Meeting Presentation

    Houston, TX
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    On July 8, 2021, Mayor Pro Tem Dave Martin hosted a public meeting in Lake Houston presented by Chris Mueller of Black & Veatch to discuss the Lake Houston Dam Spillway Improvement Project. The project's stated objectives are to increase the reservoir's outflow capacity, reduce flood risk to adjacent communities, preserve dam safety, and remain within grant funding constraints. Phase 1 planning services were funded through a FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Award of $4,375,199 and include hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, geotechnical investigations, environmental field studies, permit applications, and engineering alternative evaluations. Key stakeholders identified include the City of Houston, Coastal Water Authority, Harris County Flood Control District, and the Federal Emergency Management Agency, with project benefits measured through a FEMA benefit-cost ratio exceeding 1.0 based on reduced water surface elevation, decreased building flooding, and lessened societal impacts.

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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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  • COMMUNITY PROJECT FUNDING FOR 2022

    Coatesville, PA
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  • A CITIZEN'S GUIDE TO THE BUDGET PROCESS & FY ...

    San Diego, CA
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    This citizen's guide, prepared by San Diego's Office of the Independent Budget Analyst and updated in January 2022, explains the FY 2022 adopted budget and the municipal budget process. The document provides an overview of the city's operating budget structure, including the General Fund and other funds (Enterprise, Special Revenue, Internal Service, and Capital Project Funds), along with information about American Rescue Plan Act allocations. The guide covers how the budget is created, key budget components, financial policies, and includes resources and contact information to help residents understand how San Diego allocates its revenues and expenditures.

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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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  • Letter of Support - North Houston Association

    Houston, TX
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    The North Houston Association, a regional organization representing 150 member businesses, wrote to Governor Greg Abbott on April 24, 2023, requesting state funding support for the Lake Houston Spillway Dam Improvement Project being considered under Senate Bill 1, Article XL. The project, which aims to add flood control gates to allow rapid water management during weather events, has secured $48 million in federal funding and a $30 million local match from the City of Houston, but requires additional state resources to proceed. The Association emphasized that the project is essential for regional flood control and would enable coordinated operation between Lake Houston and Lake Conroe during critical situations.

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  • Wind Gap Spring 2023

    Wind Gap, PA
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    The Wind Gap Borough Spring 2023 Newsletter provides community information and contact details for local government services. The document includes the borough directory with council members and department contacts, meeting schedules for various boards and commissions, and announcements for community events including a community-wide yard sale, Summer Sounds Concert Series, Trail to Town Camporee, and Wind Gap Fire Company Carnival. The newsletter also covers updates from the Mayor's Office, Police Department, and information on 2023 street sweeping and borough project funding.

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  • City of Providence Home - City of Providence

    Providence, RI
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    The City of Providence announced several initiatives in April 2026, including a new Mayoral Fellowship Program offering undergraduate students and recent graduates hands-on experience in city government departments. Mayor Smiley also proposed the city's first-ever Green Revolving Fund, a climate-focused initiative dedicated to renewable energy and decarbonization projects to position Providence as a national leader in the green economy. Additionally, the Providence Community Electricity Program announced an 8% decrease in summer electricity rates effective May 2026, with fixed pricing through November 2026 and continued inclusion of 5% renewable energy from local Rhode Island projects.

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  • Letter of Support - San Jacinto River Authority

    Houston, TX
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    The San Jacinto River Authority, led by General Manager Jace A. Houston, issued letters of support dated April 18 and April 19, 2023, to Texas State Senators Brandon Creighton and Charles Perry regarding the City of Houston's Lake Houston spillway improvement project. The Authority hosted stakeholder meetings involving Lake Conroe and Lake Houston area representatives that reached consensus on seasonal lake lowering and identified downstream mitigation efforts, including the spillway project, as mutually beneficial. Both upstream and downstream stakeholders agreed to support flood mitigation projects, with the Authority expressing appreciation for the senators' efforts in supporting flood mitigation funding.

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  • 2024 Accomplishments and 2025 Goals Report

    Bloomington, IN
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    The City of Bloomington's 2024 Title VI Accomplishments and 2025 Goals Report, prepared by Title VI Coordinator Audrey R. Brittingham on December 17, 2024, documents compliance efforts under Title VI nondiscrimination requirements. In 2024, the City accomplished publishing an annual ADA Transition Plan for 2024–2025, maintaining a nondiscrimination statement on its website, posting Title VI nondiscrimination notices in all departments, monitoring Census data (though interaction with non-English speakers remains low), and ensuring nondiscrimination language in federally funded contracts including American Rescue Plan Act and Community Development Block Grant projects. For 2025, goals include distributing an annual ADA and Title VI information sheet to departments, continuing website publication of nondiscrimination statements, having the new Mayor sign and post the Title VI nondiscrimination notice, and obtaining current lists of federally funded projects to verify compliance. Department head trainings, which did not occur in 2024, are scheduled for January 2025.

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