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  • Fiscal Year 2023-25 Overview of the City Budget Process City of Oakland

    Oakland, CA
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    The City of Oakland's fiscal year 2023-25 budget overview describes the city's biannual budget process, which runs from January to June and must result in a balanced budget by June 30. Oakland's total annual budget is approximately $1.7 billion, comprising 62 percent Restricted Funds (grants and voter-approved bonds designated for specific purposes) and 38 percent General Purpose Funds (primarily tax-supported and flexible). Revenue sources include taxes (51 percent), service charges, fines, licenses, and permits (15 percent), bonds and other sources (14 percent), transfers (12 percent), and grants and subsidies (8 percent). The largest departmental allocations are Non-Departmental (23.9 percent), Police Department (21.2 percent), Fire Department (11.5 percent), Oakland Public Works (10.3 percent), and Human Services (7 percent). Property taxes contribute less than 26 cents per dollar to the city, with the remaining amount distributed to other government agencies including Alameda County, Oakland Unified School District, AC Transit, and others.

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  • Search Publicly Available Records | Portland.gov

    Portland, OR
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    This document is a guide to publicly available records and online search resources for Portland, Oregon. It directs users to multiple searchable databases and repositories, including City Council records (ordinances, resolutions, agendas, and minutes), City Archives accessible through the Efiles system, Portland Maps (which includes property information, zoning, assessed values, building permits, and crime statistics), City GIS data covering boundaries and capital projects, and BuySpeed (the City's procurement portal for vendor and contract information). The document provides contact information for the Legal Records Team at prrhelp@portlandoregon.gov and 503-823-6040 for public records inquiries.

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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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  • 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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  • Norfolk County, Virginia Public Records Lookup | NorfolkRecords.org

    Norfolk, VA
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    Norfolk County, Virginia operates as an independent city and maintains public records under Virginia's Freedom of Information Act (§ 2.2-3700 et seq.), with all records defined as writings, papers, maps, photographs, and other documentary materials prepared or retained by public bodies in conducting public business. The city adheres to Virginia's open records framework, requiring all public bodies to respond to records requests within five working days of receipt under § 2.2-3704. Public records available include court filings (maintained by Norfolk Circuit Court Clerk and General District Court serving the 4th Judicial District), property records (deeds, mortgages, assessments via the Circuit Court Clerk and City Assessor), vital records (managed by Virginia Department of Health and Circuit Court Clerk), business licenses and permits (held by Commissioner of the Revenue and State Corporation Commission), tax records (maintained by City Treasurer and Commissioner of the Revenue), election data (Norfolk City Registrar), meeting minutes and agendas (City Clerk), budgets and audits (Department of Finance), law enforcement records (Police Department), and zoning permits (Department of Planning and Community Development). Public bodies must provide access during regular office hours without requiring requesters to state a reason for seeking records, except in limited circumstances.

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  • april-23-2019-township-board-meeting- ...

    Lansing, MI
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    The Charter Township of Meridian held a regular board meeting on April 23, 2019 at 6:00 pm at Township Hall (5151 Marsh Road, Okemos, MI 48864). The agenda included a consent agenda with items such as approval of minutes from the April 9, 2019 meeting, bills, and a Resolution Establishing Authorized Signatories for MERS; hearings on the Kansas Road Sewer SAD #52 Reapportionment; action items including final adoption of Time Limitations for Vending and a Fireworks Ordinance; and board discussion items covering zoning amendments, mixed-use development proposals, street improvement programs, and fire code adoption. Communications submitted to the board included a statement from Stephen Boyd opposing a Woda-Cooper Companies rezoning request for property behind the Whole Foods store at 2750 E. Grand River Ave, which would change zoning from "One and Two Family Residential" to "Multiple Family—14 dwellings per acre" to permit a 53-unit townhome development for low to moderate income renters.

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  • Public Records Requests | City of Worcester

    Worcester, MA
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    On June 3, 2016, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker signed An Act to Improve Public Records into law, with most provisions taking effect January 1, 2017. The City of Worcester provides public records requests through a Public Records Portal and requires Records Access Officers to deliver records in electronic format within 10 business days, with provisions for extensions and administrative appeals through the Massachusetts Supervisor of Records. The city has designated Michael Manning (Law Department) and Lisa Poske (Worcester Retirement) as Records Access Officers and maintains an open data portal called "Informing Worcester" with commonly requested records including budgets, permits, incident reports, and property records.

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  • Fiscal Year 2021-23 Overview of the City Budget Process City of Oakland

    Oakland, CA
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    Oakland's Fiscal Year 2021-23 budget overview describes the city's biennial budget process conducted from February to June, requiring a balanced budget by June 30. The city's total annual budget is approximately $1.7 billion, funded through taxes (51%), service charges, fines, licenses and permits (15%), bonds and other sources (14%), transfers (12%), and grants and subsidies (8%). The budget is divided into Restricted Funds (62%), which must be used for specific purposes mandated by grants and voter-approved bonds, and General Purpose Funds (38%), which are tax-supported and flexible for various city services including public safety. Of every property tax dollar paid, the City of Oakland receives approximately 26 cents, with the remaining 74 percent distributed to other government agencies including Alameda County, OUSD, AC Transit, and BART.

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  • Lebanon County, Pennsylvania Public Records Lookup | LebanonRecords.us

    Lebanon, PA
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    Lebanon County, Pennsylvania maintains public records according to the Pennsylvania Right-to-Know Law (65 P.S. § 67.102), defined as information documenting agency transactions or activities created, received, or retained pursuant to law. The county's public records include court records (civil, criminal, family, and probate) maintained by the Court of Common Pleas; property records (deeds, mortgages, liens, assessments) maintained by the Recorder of Deeds Office; vital records (birth and death certificates from 1893–1905, marriage licenses, divorce decrees); business licenses and permits; tax records; voter registration and election results; county meeting minutes and agendas; budgets and financial statements; law enforcement records where permitted; and land use and zoning records. Lebanon County operates as an open records county under the Pennsylvania Right-to-Know Law (65 P.S. § 67.101 et seq.), with a presumption that all records are public unless prohibited by law, protected by privilege, or specifically exempt under Section 708 of the RTKL. The county has designated Right-to-Know Officers in each department to respond to public records requests and complies with Pennsylvania's Sunshine Act requiring open public meetings with proper notice.

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  • Greenville County Public Records - Greenville County Court

    Greenville, SC
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    Greenville County Public Records is an informational document describing the types, accessibility, and governance of public records maintained by local government offices in Greenville County. Public records in the county include property records (deeds, tax assessments, plats, liens) maintained by the Assessor and Register of Deeds; court records (civil, criminal, probate, traffic, family) maintained by the Clerk of Court; criminal records (arrest reports, convictions, law enforcement logs) from police departments and state repositories; and vital records (birth, death, marriage, divorce certificates) maintained by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control. Access to these records is governed by South Carolina's Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), which establishes public right of access while permitting exemptions for law enforcement reports, personal medical data, and active investigations to protect privacy and safety. The document emphasizes that the Greenville County Court plays a central role in maintaining and providing access to records to ensure transparency and accountability.

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  • Records City of Tucson

    Tucson, AZ
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    The City of Tucson Planning & Development Services Department provides public access to development records dating from 2006 to the present through Property Research Online (PRO), a free online tool. Records not yet uploaded to PRO can be requested through the Tucson Development Center (TDC) Online portal. The Records page serves as a resource hub directing residents to information about available records, copying procedures, building code violations, and other development-related inquiries, with contact available through Tucson 311 or the city's website.

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  • Search Publicly Available Records | Portland.gov

    Portland, ME
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    This Portland.gov page provides a directory of publicly available records and online search resources for city information. It lists access points including frequently requested records available online, the City website, Council Clerk files (ordinances, resolutions, agendas, and minutes), City Archives (searchable through the Efiles system), open data resources, Portland Maps (property database with assessed values, building permits, zoning, and crime statistics), City GIS Data (covering boundaries, capital projects, zoning, and utilities), and BuySpeed (the city's procurement portal for bids, contracts, and vendor information). The Legal Records Team in the Office of the City Attorney can be contacted at prrhelp@portlandoregon.gov or 503-823-6040 for assistance with public records requests.

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

    Lebanon, PA
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    This Pennsylvania legislation, enacted December 1, 2004, amends the Second Class Township Code to establish and clarify tax levy authority for second-class townships. The amendment specifies maximum millage rates townships may levy for various purposes, including: up to 14 mills (expandable to 19 mills with court approval) for general township purposes, up to 5 mills for highway lighting, up to 50 percent of general tax rate for public buildings and debt service, up to 3 mills for fire protection and apparatus (with voter approval for rates exceeding 3 mills), up to 2 mills for fire hydrants, and flexible rates for parks and recreation facilities. The legislation also permits townships to allocate up to one mill of fire protection tax revenue for compensation of fire suppression employees.

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  • City Council Meetings | City of Boise

    Boise, ID
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    The City of Boise City Council holds regular public meetings every Tuesday at 6 p.m. in the Maryanne Jordan Council Chambers at City Hall (with fourth Tuesday meetings at noon), following a standard order of business from roll call through adjournment. Executive sessions are permitted only for specific purposes authorized by law, such as personnel matters, labor negotiations, legal discussions, and real property acquisition, and require a two-thirds vote with recorded individual votes; however, no final decisions may be made in executive sessions, only in open public meetings.

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  • Planning & Regulatory Boards | City of Worcester

    Worcester, MA
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    This document describes the four planning and regulatory boards in Worcester, Massachusetts and their respective responsibilities. The Conservation Commission administers wetlands protection regulations and manages conservation property acquisitions. The Historical Commission preserves historic assets, reviews alterations in historic districts, and administers the Building Demolition Delay Ordinance. The Planning Board reviews site plans, parking plans, and subdivision plans while recommending zoning changes and supporting long-range planning. The Zoning Board of Appeals grants special permits and variances, and hears appeals of Building Commissioner decisions. Planning & Regulatory Services is located at City Hall Room 404, 455 Main Street, and is reachable at 508-799-1400 during business hours Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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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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  • 1 Madison Wisconsin Noise Related Regulations CHAPTER 8 PUBLIC PROPERTY

    Madison, WI
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    Madison's Chapter 8 regulations govern the use of public address systems and sound amplification devices in city parks. The Parks Superintendent may issue permits for such equipment while limiting hours of operation and location to minimize disruption to other park users and adjacent residents. The regulation includes an appeal process allowing applicants to challenge superintendent decisions first to the Park Commission and then to the Common Council.

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  • Planning & Building | City of Oakland, CA

    Oakland, CA
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    Oakland's Planning & Building Department oversees city growth and development through permit review, code enforcement, neighborhood planning, and public engagement. The department operates a One-Stop Permit Center at 250 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza combining services from Planning & Building, Oakland Fire Department, and Department of Transportation, with online services available 24/7 and in-person services Monday–Thursday 8:30 AM–12 PM and 12–4 PM, plus Friday virtual appointments 9 AM–4 PM. The center provides permits for homeowner and commercial projects, property record searches, and public records requests including 3R Reports. The department also administers Oakland's General Plan, zoning regulations under Title 17, and historic preservation programs.

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  • Page 1 ARTICLE III. - NOISE[8] Footnotes: --- (8) ---

    Tampa, FL
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    This document outlines Tampa's noise ordinance regulations under Article III. It prohibits unreasonably excessive noise on all city properties and establishes specific decibel limits that vary by location and time of day: the Central Business District, Ybor City Historic District, and Channel District have higher permitted levels (85 dBA daytime, 87 dBC nighttime) compared to residential areas (60 dBA daytime, 55 dBA nighttime), with measurements taken from property lines. The ordinance also includes a rebuttable presumption of violation for noise that is plainly audible at 100 feet or more, particularly for amplified sound and portable music equipment, with detection determined primarily through an officer's ordinary hearing.

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  • Your Records May Already Be Available Online City of Tucson

    Tucson, AZ
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    The City of Tucson's City Clerk's Office provides a directory of public records and documents available online through various city departments and databases. The resources listed include Mayor and Council meeting agendas, minutes, and schedules; campaign finance and election information; court records and defendant searches; property records including building permits and code violations; municipal codes; and transportation-related records such as construction plans, subdivision maps, and traffic control information. This document serves as a reference guide directing residents to existing online platforms where they can access government records for transparency and public information purposes.

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  • Los Angeles County, California Public Records Lookup | LosAngelesRecords.org

    Los Angeles, CA
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    Los Angeles County maintains public records across ten categories—including vital records dating to 1852, property records, court files, business licenses, election data, law enforcement records, financial statements, meeting minutes, land use permits, and health inspections—through departments including the Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk, Assessor's Office, Superior Court, and Sheriff's Department. The county operates as an open records jurisdiction under the California Public Records Act (Government Code § 6250-6276.48) and Board Policy 3.030, which requires county departments to make non-exempt records available during business hours and respond to requests within 10 calendar days. The county provides electronic records when feasible and operates the Los Angeles County Open Data Portal to enable public access to datasets and government information.

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  • Public Records Requests - City of Mesa

    Mesa, AZ
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    The City of Mesa public records webpage describes the process for accessing government documents and records. Commonly requested records available online without formal requests include Budget Information, Building Permit Records, City Council Agendas & Minutes, Crime Statistics, City Code Book, and Zoning Case History. Records managed by other agencies—such as birth certificates (Arizona State Vital Records Office), marriage licenses, and property tax information (Maricopa County)—are identified with referrals to the appropriate jurisdiction. The city offers Records Request Forms for specific departments including City Court, Police, Fire, and Development Services, with fees potentially applied depending on record format as outlined in the Fees & Charges document. Utility account information is classified as privileged and not provided.

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  • General Information for the Board of Adjustment Hearing Process

    Phoenix, AZ
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    This document provides procedural and operational information for Phoenix's Board of Adjustment, a seven-member civic board appointed by City Council that hears appeals of zoning decisions made by the Zoning Administrator. The Board meets on the first Thursday of each month at noon in the Phoenix City Council Chambers and requires 15-day advance notice of hearings published in the Record Reporter and posted on affected properties. The document outlines requirements for granting use permits, which must demonstrate that the proposed use will not significantly increase traffic in residential areas or cause excessive emissions, noise, or property value degradation while complying with zoning ordinances.

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  • Wilmington

    Wilmington, DE
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    The Town of Wilmington's Zoning Ordinance, effective September 20, 2022, establishes comprehensive regulations for land use and development within the municipality. The ordinance aims to guide growth according to the town plan, protect community character, ensure compatible land uses, prevent environmental pollution, and conserve natural resources while supporting orderly social and economic development. The document includes ten articles covering administrative procedures, zoning districts and permitted uses, historic design review and flood hazard overlays, development standards, signs, and telecommunications, along with appendices containing design guidelines and listings of historic properties.

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