Town Crier
Request a township
All typesagendaminutesproposalbudgetother
All time30 days90 days1 year

30 results for “public assistance”

  • Governance and Utilities Committee — Minutes 2026-07-09

    Jul 9, 2026

    ·Seattle, WA
    Minutes

    The Seattle Governance and Utilities Committee met on July 9, 2026, with Council President Hollingsworth presiding and three members present. The Committee recommended City Council confirm the appointment of Zahoor Ahmed to the Washington State Convention Center Public Facilities District Board for a term ending July 30, 2030, approved 4–0. The Committee recommended passage of CB 121222, which amends Seattle Municipal Code Sections 21.49.040 and 21.76.030 to raise the income threshold for the utility discount program covering water, wastewater, drainage, solid waste, and electric services, also approved 4–0. Three additional ordinances addressing water service rates (CB 121245), emergency assistance for Seattle Public Utilities customers (CB 121246), and emergency bill assistance for City Light Department customers (CB 121247) were discussed but not voted on during the committee meeting. The meeting adjourned at 11:20 a.m.

    AI summary

    View PDFSource

Public Safety Committee — Minutes 2026-06-23

Jun 23, 2026

·Seattle, WA
Minutes

The Seattle Public Safety Committee met on June 23, 2026, with seven members present, presided over by Councilmember Kettle. The Committee recommended passage of CB 121232, relating to the Community Assisted Response and Engagement Department and Community Crisis Responder team duties, with a 5–0 vote in favor. The Committee also recommended passage of CB 121233, authorizing the Director of Transportation to close public streets for public safety purposes, with a 4–0 vote in favor. Additionally, the Committee heard an informational report on the Seattle Police Department's 2026 Q1 sworn staffing, overtime, and performance metrics.

AI summary

View PDFSource

  • CB 121246: An ordinance relating to emergency assistance for Seattle Public Utilities customers; amending Section 21.76.065 of the Seattle Municipal Code to adjust program terms and conditions and expand eligibility guidelines for emergency bill assistance.

    Jun 9, 2026

    ·Seattle, WA
    Proposal
    Source

  • Public comment

    May 6, 2026

    ·Portland, OR
    Agenda

    A May 6, 2026 City Council meeting scheduled five public comment speakers to address topics including automated vehicle taxi services, a Marine Drive development project by OnTRAK Developers LLC, rental assistance, enforcement concerns, and budget transparency issues. An alternate speaker was also designated in case of cancellations, with all public comment slots filled for the week.

    AI summary

    automated vehiclesdevelopment projectrental assistancepublic safetybudget transparency
    Source

  • R-047-26: A RESOLUTION PURSUANT TO THE CAPITAL AND OPERATING BUDGET ORDINANCES APPROVING THE APPROPRIATION TO FUND THE FOLLOWING AMENDMENT TO THE SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT FOR THE OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET FOR CONSULTING SERVICES TO ASSIST ANALYZING AND REPORTING COSTS- (PUBLIC CONSULTING GROUP LLC - $190,000.00 FOR A NEW NOT-TO-EXCEED AMOUNT OF $550,000.00).

    May 5, 2026

    ·Louisville, KY
    Proposal
    Source

  • 2026-0279: Resolution amending Resolution 838 of 2025, which fixed the number of officers and employees of the City of Pittsburgh for the 2026 fiscal year, and the rate of compensation thereof, and set maximum levels for designated positions, by eliminating one District Division Chief and adding one Assistant Chief in the Department of Public Safety Bureau of Emergency Medical Services. (Public Hearing held 4/14/26)

    Mar 20, 2026

    ·Pittsburgh, PA
    Proposal
    Source

  • 0614-2026: To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Safety to enter into a contract with Columbus Humane to assist in the performance of animal cruelty investigations; to authorize the expenditure of $325,000.00 from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($325,000.00)

    Feb 25, 2026

    ·Columbus, OH
    Proposal
    Source

  • 1 Council Committee Assignments Last Updated: February 11, 2026

    Feb 11, 2026

    ·Los Angeles, CA
    Other

    This document outlines the committee structure and assignments for a local government council, last updated March 25, 2026. It lists 11 committees across various policy areas including arts and parks, budget and finance, civil rights and equity, economic development, energy and environment, housing and homelessness, and public safety, with designated chair and vice chair members, meeting times and locations, and assigned legislative assistants. The committees meet on a regular schedule throughout the month, with most meeting bi-weekly on designated days of the week.

    AI summary

    council committeesbudget and financepublic safetyhousing and homelessnesseconomic development
    View PDFSource

  • 2026-0098: Resolution authorizing the Mayor, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, and the Department of Public Safety to enter into an Agreement or Agreements with the Department of Homeland Security for the purpose of receiving grant funds from the for the purpose of receiving grant funds from the Assistance to Firefighters grant in the amount not to exceed NINE HUNDRED FIFTY EIGHT THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED TWELVE DOLLARS AND SEVENTY TWO CENTS ($958,712.72) for Fire apparatus/vehicle training. The grant requires a match from the City of Pittsburgh in the amount not to exceed NINETY FIVE THOUSAND EIGHTY HUNDRED SEVENTY ONE DOLLARS AND TWENTY ONE CENTS ($95,871.28) for this stated purpose for a total project cost not to exceed ONE MILLION FIFTY FOUR THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED EIGHTY FOUR ($1,054,584.00) dollars.

    Feb 6, 2026

    ·Pittsburgh, PA
    Proposal
    Source

  • PN0039-2026: Notice/Advertisement Title: Property Maintenance Appeals Board Agenda - February 9, 2026 Contact Name: Jody Young Contact Telephone Number: (614) 645-7759 Contact Email Address: jayoung@columbus.gov <mailto:jayoung@columbus.gov> AGENDA PROPERTY MAINTENANCE APPEALS BOARD CITY OF COLUMBUS, OHIO February 9, 2026 The Property Maintenance Appeals Board shall hear and decide appeals from any persons affected by any order, requirement, decision or determination made in the administration or enforcement of the Health, Sanitation and Safety Code, this Housing Code, and as specifically provided in any other provision of the Columbus City Codes. Separately, the Property Maintenance Appeals Board will review requests to permit a reasonable minimum variance from the applicable section of the Housing Code. The City PROPERTY MAINTENANCE APPEALS BOARD will hold a public hearing on the following appeal and/or variance applications on MONDAY, February 9, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. at the MICHAEL B. COLEMAN GOVERNMENT CENTER-HEARING ROOM at 111 North Front Street, Columbus, OH 43215. SPECIAL NOTE TO APPELLANT: YOU OR YOUR REPRESENTATIVE MUST ATTEND THIS MEETING. The Board may move forward and render a decision on an appeal, even if the appellant is not present. SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETER: A Sign Language Interpreter, to “Sign” this meeting, will be made available for anyone with a need for this service, provided the Department of Building & Zoning Services is made aware of this need and given a reasonable notice of at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to the scheduled meeting time. To schedule an interpreter, please call 614-645-6373 or TDD 614-645-3293. ADA ACCOMMODATION: It is the policy of the City of Columbus that all City-sponsored public meetings and events are accessible to people with disabilities. If you need assistance in participating in this meeting due to a disability as defined under the ADA, please call the City's ADA Coordinator at 614-645-7206 at least three (3) business days prior to the scheduled meeting to request an accommodation. I. Call to Order (Chair) · Next PMAB Hearing: Monday, March 9, 2026, at 1:00 PM 111 N. Front St., 2nd Floor, Room 204 · Swear in Staff · Introductions of Board Members Present · Overview of Hearing Format II. Applications for Appeal or Variances 1. Application Number: PMA-594 Appellant(s): Gregory J Mercer Property Location: 3183 Islington Ct. Request: Appeal Violation Notice: 25440-07729 Code Enforcement Officer: Janae Crawford 2. Application Number: PMA-595 Appellant(s): Gregory J Mercer Property Location: 3183 Islington Ct. Request: Variance request to CCC 4525.13-Fences Violation Notice: N/A Code Enforcement Officer: Janae Crawford 3. Application Number: PMA-596 Appellant(s): Dimitrios Hatzifotinos; attorney for Lockwood Management and Park Place OH LLC Property Location: 1378 26th Ave. Request: Appeal Violation Notice: 26441-00035 Code Enforcement Officer: Steve Glasgow III. Approval of Minutes for Last Meeting-December 8, 2025

    Jan 26, 2026

    ·Columbus, OH
    Proposal
    Source

  • 0246-2026: To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify the existing Indefinite Quantity Agreement with Burgess & Niple, Inc. for assistance in performing in confined space entries to install or replace sensors, calibrate sensors, and perform maintenance services; and to authorize the expenditure of $60,000.00 from the Sanitary Sewer Operating Fund. ($60,000.00)

    Jan 21, 2026

    ·Columbus, OH
    Proposal
    Source

  • 2026-0022: Resolution informing City Council of the appointment of Laura Drogowski as Assistant Director, Community Health and Safety, of the Department of Public Safety.

    Jan 9, 2026

    ·Pittsburgh, PA
    Proposal
    Source

  • 1 January 6, 2026

    Jan 6, 2026

    ·Des Moines, IA
    Minutes

    The Des Moines County Board of Supervisors held a regular session on January 6, 2026, with Shane McCampbell as Chair, Tom Broeker as Vice-Chair, and Jim Cary as Member. Department head reports indicated ongoing operations across multiple county offices, including a new Assistant County Attorney hire, available COVID and flu vaccines every Tuesday, and a jail population of 101. A public hearing was held and the first reading of Wind, Solar, and Battery Ordinance #64 was presented, with extensive public comment from 52 speakers before the hearing was closed.

    AI summary

    wind energysolar energybattery storageordinancepublic hearing
    View PDFSource

  • CITY OF POTTSVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA Date: 1/5/2026

    Jan 5, 2026

    ·Pottsville, PA
    Minutes

    The Pottsville City Council met on January 5, 2026, to conduct reorganizational business including swearing in Mayor Tom Smith and Councilmen Jonathan Marsh and Scott Price, appointing interim legal counsel (Gretchen Sterns as interim solicitor and Shane Hobbs as interim assistant solicitor), and establishing department director positions across public affairs, finance, public safety, streets, and parks. The meeting agenda included approval of departmental monthly reports with performance metrics, a presentation on Main Street transformative strategies, and consideration of new business items such as zoning ordinances for skill games and vape shops, senior-friendly parking initiatives, and procedures for appointing city officials.

    AI summary

    city councilzoning ordinancepublic safetystreet infrastructureparks and recreation
    View PDFSource

  • 3368-2025: To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Safety to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement with Franklin County for the receipt of wireless 9-1-1 Government Assistance Funds to be used to acquire and pay for permissible wireless 9-1-1 expenditures as outlined in R.C. 128.57; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)

    Dec 2, 2025

    ·Columbus, OH
    Proposal
    Source

  • 2025-2036: Councilor Santana called Docket #2036, message and order authorizing the City of Boston to accept and expend the amount of One Hundred Forty-Eight Thousand Eight Hundred Twenty-Four Dollars ($148,824.00) in the form of a grant, for the Federal Byrne Justice Assistance Grant Reallocation, awarded by the United States Department of Justice, passed through the MA Executive Office of Public Safety and Security, to be administered by the Police Department. The grant will fund the Annual Boston Address Verification procedure mandated by the Massachusetts Sex Offender Registry Board, from the Committee on Public Safety and Criminal Justice. No objection being heard, the matter was properly before the body. On motion of Councilor Santana, the order was passed.

    Nov 24, 2025

    ·Boston, MA
    Proposal
    Source

  • Select Budget Committee — Minutes 2025-10-30

    Oct 30, 2025

    ·Seattle, WA
    Minutes

    The Select Budget Committee met on October 30, 2025, to discuss Councilmember budget proposals and amendments to the 2026 Proposed Budget, with Central Staff summarizing proposed amendments and sponsoring members presenting their proposals. Five committee members were present at the 9:30 a.m. start (Councilmember Strauss presiding), with four additional members arriving late; after a recess from 12:29 p.m. to 1:30 p.m., seven members were present for afternoon business. The committee heard four information items during the meeting: Human Services Department (Inf 2795), Community Assisted Response and Engagement (Inf 2794), Seattle Fire Department (Inf 2799), and Seattle Police Department (Inf 2798); the Office of Inspector General for Public Safety (Inf 2797) was heard following the recess. The meeting adjourned at 1:58 p.m.

    AI summary

    View PDFSource

  • 1 FINAL AGENDA OKLAHOMA WATER RESOURCES BOARD October 21, 2025 9:30 A.M.

    Oct 21, 2025

    ·Oklahoma City, OK
    Agenda

    The Oklahoma Water Resources Board meeting agenda scheduled for October 21, 2025, at 9:30 a.m. in Oklahoma City includes financial assistance decisions by the board led by Chair Tom Gorman. The Financial Assistance Division, led by Ms. Lori Johnson, will consider one Clean Water Funding application for Tishomingo Municipal Authority (Johnston County) and seven State Loan Program Revenue Bond Loan Funding applications from municipal authorities in Chandler, Broken Arrow, Enid, Durant (two applications), Stillwater, and a conservancy district in Mountain Park (Kiowa County), all recommended for approval. The agenda also includes consideration of changes to Clean Water Funding pledges for Bixby Public Works Authority in Tulsa County, with approval recommended, plus review of the previous September 16, 2025 meeting minutes, an executive director's report from Director Julie Cunningham, and a financial update from Mr. Jay Foote.

    AI summary

    View PDFSource

  • Select Budget Committee — Agenda 2025-10-17

    Oct 17, 2025

    ·Seattle, WA
    Agenda

    This agenda announces a Seattle City Council Select Budget Committee meeting scheduled for October 17, 2025, at 9:30 AM in the Council Chamber at City Hall, 600 4th Avenue, Seattle. The nine-member committee, chaired by Dan Strauss, will receive briefings and discussion from Central Staff on the 2026 Proposed Budget, focusing on budget balance and department-specific policy options. The substantive agenda includes presentations on the Seattle Police Department and Community Assisted Response and Engagement (CARE) program, with supporting documents and briefings presented by Greg Doss and Ben Noble of Council Central Staff. Written public comment will be accepted only, with submissions required at least four business hours before the meeting start time via Council@seattle.gov or in-person delivery to City Hall.

    AI summary

    View PDFSource

  • City Council Meeting Minutes October 13, 2025 Approved October 27, 2025

    Oct 13, 2025

    ·Coatesville, PA
    Minutes

    The Coatesville City Council held a regular meeting on October 13, 2025, where they unanimously appointed Rob Jefferson as City Solicitor following his transition to the law firm Unruh, Turner, Burke & Frees. The Council also conducted a public hearing on the HND Hilltop Neighborhood Development Overlay LERTA District Ordinance, which would establish tax exemptions from real estate property tax for certain deteriorated properties within a designated neighborhood development overlay district, in compliance with Pennsylvania's Local Economic Revitalization Tax Assistance Act.

    AI summary

    tax exemptionsneighborhood developmentproperty tax
    View PDFSource

  • RS2025-1541: A resolution approving a mutual aid and assistance agreement between The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County and participating public and private utilities with regard to the coordination of response activities and resources during emergencies.

    Sep 25, 2025

    ·Nashville, TN
    Proposal
    Source

  • 2500-2025: To authorize the Board of Health to accept a grant from Bureau of Justice Assistance through the County in the amount of up to $288,717.00 and any additional funds; to authorize the appropriation of up to $288,717.00 and any additional funds to the Health Department in the Health Department Grants Fund; to authorize the City Auditor to transfer appropriations between object classes for the Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Use Site-based Program Grant extension as needed upon request by the Columbus Public Health department; and to declare an emergency. ($288,717.00)

    Sep 10, 2025

    ·Columbus, OH
    Proposal
    Source

  • 2464-2025: To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Safety to enter into a contract with The Research Foundation of the City University of New York on behalf of the National Network for Safe Communities (NNSC) at John Jay College to assist the City of Columbus in its efforts to advance the Group Violence Intervention implementation, strengthen police legitimacy, and decrease incidences of group violence; To authorize the expenditure of $105,000.00 from the General Fund; to waive competitive bidding, and to declare an emergency. ($105,000.00)

    Sep 5, 2025

    ·Columbus, OH
    Proposal
    Source

  • RS2025-1488: A resolution approving a grant contract by and between the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Metropolitan Board of Health, and the Tennessee Justice Center for the provision of assistance and support to individuals enrolling in public benefit programs for health insurance and food assistance.

    Sep 4, 2025

    ·Nashville, TN
    Proposal
    Source

  • 2025-2173: Resolution amending resolution No. 543 of 2022, entitled “Resolution authorizing the Mayor of the City of Pittsburgh and the Director of the Department of Public Works to enter into a cooperation agreement with the Urban Redevelopment Authority, in order to receive a grant from the Pennsylvania Budget Office Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program, for the renovation of Warrington Recreation Center in the amount of ONE MILLION FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND ($1,500,000.00) dollars, and authorizing expenditures for this stated purpose,” to update accounting information for the local capital match.

    Aug 29, 2025

    ·Pittsburgh, PA
    Proposal
    Source

  • 1733-2025: To authorize the Director of Public Service to initiate service for the Accelerated Mobility Playbook Technical Assistant Grant through City Thread to supplement the Bike Plus planning efforts; to authorize the expenditure of the grant match requirement of $15,000.00, to be paid in advance of granted services rendered; and to declare an emergency. ($15,000.00)

    Jun 16, 2025

    ·Columbus, OH
    Proposal
    Source

  • 25-0469: A bill for an ordinance amending Chapter 27 of the Code regarding enforcement of the housing code. Amends Chapter 27 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code to allow the manager of the department of public health and environment to order an owner or operator in charge of a dwelling unit to provide relocation assistance to occupants if the unit has been designated as unfit for human habitation. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 4-23-2025.

    Apr 1, 2025

    ·Denver, CO
    Proposal
    Source

  • Public Safety Committee — Minutes 2025-03-25

    Mar 25, 2025

    ·Seattle, WA
    Minutes

    The Seattle Public Safety Committee met on March 25, 2025, at 9:35 a.m., with Councilmembers Robert Kettle, Rob Saka, and Joy Hollingsworth present and Sara Nelson arriving late. The committee heard Council Bill 120956 regarding regulation of after-hours nightlife lounges, which would establish operational and safety requirements and add Chapter 10.10 to the Seattle Municipal Code. The committee voted 4–0 to recommend adoption of Resolution 32167, which affirms support for first responders from the Seattle Police Department, Seattle Fire Department, and Community Assisted Response and Engagement Department, acknowledges the City's obligations under the federal Consent Decree, and commits to a diversified public safety response system. The meeting adjourned at 11:17 a.m.

    AI summary

    View PDFSource

  • 2025-1587: Resolution authorizing the Mayor, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, and the Director of the Department of Public Safety to enter into an Agreement or Agreements with Allegheny County and the United States Department of Justice for the purpose of receiving grant funds from the 2024 Byrne Justice Assistance Grant in the amount not to exceed FIFTY ONE THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED FOURTEEN ($51,614.00) dollars to purchase a real-time asset management technology platform.

    Mar 7, 2025

    ·Pittsburgh, PA
    Proposal
    Source

  • Res 32167: A RESOLUTION acknowledging that Seattle residents, workers, students, and visitors deserve to be safe and feel safe; recognizing and appreciating first responders from the Seattle Police Department, Seattle Fire Department, and the Community Assisted Response and Engagement Department; affirming the City’s obligations to fully support, train, and equip first responders; committing to a diversified public safety response system; acknowledging the City’s actions to reform the Police Department under the federal Consent Decree; committing to resolve the remaining issues of the Consent Decree; and affirming the essential services provided by the Police Department.

    Mar 7, 2025

    ·Seattle, WA
    Proposal
    Source