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

    Apr 7, 2026

    ·Scranton, PA
    Other

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

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  • CITY OF SPOKANE REGARDING CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS

Feb 9, 2026

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

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  • After Action Report: Winter Storm – January 25, 2026 through February 1, 2026 | PDF

    Jan 25, 2026

    ·Scranton, PA
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    On January 25–February 1, 2026, Northeastern Pennsylvania experienced a significant winter storm that deposited 9.7 inches of snow in 18 hours, followed by extreme cold with wind chills dropping to -18°F, creating challenging conditions for snow removal across the region and the City of Scranton's 263 miles of public roadways. The City of Scranton issued an Emergency Declaration from January 24–February 3, 2026, to secure necessary resources and services; commercial operations resumed by January 27 and schools reopened by January 29, consistent with neighboring municipalities' timelines. The City deployed its available resources including 18 plow trucks (comprising various four-wheel drive, two-wheel drive, and tandem dump trucks) and a Department of Public Works staff of 77 members with 34 holding CDL licenses to manage the emergency response.

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  • PERFORMANCE BASED FUNDING COUNCIL FINAL REPORT MAY 5, 2025

    May 5, 2025

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

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    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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  • The City of York Pennsylvania REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) RFP 2024-001

    Apr 4, 2024

    ·York, PA
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    The City of York, Pennsylvania issued RFP 2024-001 on April 3, 2024, soliciting proposals from qualified firms to provide investment management advisory services, asset custody, performance reporting, and retiree payment administration for three city pension plans: Police, Officers and Employees, and Paid Firefighters. Proposals must be submitted electronically by April 22, 2024, at 4:00 p.m. to the designated procurement portal. The RFP includes actuarial valuations and investment policy documentation to guide vendor submissions and evaluation criteria.

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  • a. b. c. d. Borough of State College, PA Tuesday, March 26, 2024

    Mar 26, 2024

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

    Dec 14, 2019

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

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

    Mar 7, 2017

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

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

    Oct 5, 2013

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

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  • Rules and Organization of the City Council

    Dec 22, 2012

    ·Evanston, IL
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    This document, titled "Rules and Organization of the City Council of the City of Evanston," dated December 12, 2022, establishes the procedural rules and governance structure for Evanston's nine-member City Council and Mayor. The comprehensive rulebook defines key terms such as quorum (six members), Mayor pro tem, Acting Mayor, and Temporary Chair, and outlines procedures for meetings, debates, voting, appointments, conflict of interest, and committee operations. Notable policy areas covered include provisions for resident participation, closed sessions, media access, compensation committee governance, and a technology allowance for Council members.

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

    Sep 11, 2012

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

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  • CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS RULES – PUBLIC DECORUM

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

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  • Ga

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

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  • multi-municipal comprehensive plan

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

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

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

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

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

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  • ZONING ORDINANCE DEARBORN COUNTY

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

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  • OKLAHOMA STATUTES TITLE 19. COUNTIES AND COUNTY OFFICERS

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

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  • Dallas Police Department

    Dallas, TX
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    At a January 15, 2015 Dallas City Council Retreat, Police Chief David O. Brown presented a comprehensive overview of the Dallas Police Department's budget, crime history, and strategic planning initiatives. The DPD's FY2014-15 budget totals $438,059,929, representing 37.54% of the city's General Fund, with 91% allocated to salaries (83.57% sworn officers and 7.66% civilian staff). The presentation outlined the department's core services across enforcement, investigations, and prevention, along with strategic priorities including community engagement, proactive policing initiatives (body cameras, license plate readers, multi-agency task forces), and effective use of technology, supported by crime data collected since 1930 under the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program.

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  • Michigan's Freedom of Information Act

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

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  • City Council Meetings and Minutes – City of Scranton

    Scranton, PA
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  • P L A N B A T O N R O U G E P H...

    Baton Rouge, LA
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    Plan Baton Rouge Phase II is a 2009 master plan update and economic strategic plan for downtown Baton Rouge that builds upon the original Plan Baton Rouge, which had achieved 80 percent implementation of its recommended projects over the previous decade. The Phase II plan proposes an economically-based urban design vision focused on making downtown a more vibrant area through alternative development incentives, strategies for adding housing, improving regional mobility, enhancing public spaces and infrastructure, and "greening" downtown while leveraging cultural and social amenities. The plan was developed by Mayor-President Melvin L. "Kip" Holden in collaboration with multiple sponsors including the Baton Rouge Area Foundation and Downtown Development District, as well as urban design and planning firms including Chan Krieger Sieniewicz of Cambridge.

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  • Part I: Administrative Legislation Chapter 1 GENERAL PROVISIONS 1:1

    Dallas, TX
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  • Shelbyville, IN | Official Website

    Shelbyville, IN
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  • 4th Quarter

    Bloomington, IN
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    The Monroe County Domestic Violence Coalition released its 4th Quarter 2016 statistics report, which compiles domestic violence data from multiple local agencies and service providers including law enforcement, counseling services, legal aid, and victim support organizations. The document provides an overview of the Coalition's mission to improve community response to domestic violence through coordination of services and includes a table of contents listing statistics from ten agencies and organizations serving domestic violence survivors in Monroe County. The report serves to assist domestic violence survivors in decision-making and inform organizations about available community resources, while noting that the data represents only agencies reporting to the Coalition and does not constitute a complete representation of domestic violence in the county.

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

    State College, PA
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  • Alley North of Grant, East of Hartrey

    Evanston, IL
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  • START Team Report on Bloomington Housing Affordability The CAPS Commission applied for a group of undergraduate Indiana University Students at the Kelley School of Business to research housing affordability within the City of Bloomington and develop a plan of action to address the identified issues. This report is a culmination of the Kelley student group's three months of research, interviews, and recommendations.

    Bloomington, IN
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    A team of three Indiana University Kelley School of Business undergraduate students conducted a three-month research project for the Community Advisory on Public Safety (CAPS) Commission to analyze housing affordability challenges in Bloomington and develop recommendations for improvement. The report identifies that developers have prioritized student and luxury housing over affordable units, creating a growing shortage of low-income housing with an estimated gap increasing by nearly 332 units annually. Indiana University's large student population of 47,005—exceeding half of Bloomington's total population of 83,303—significantly influences the local housing market and contributes to the affordability crisis.

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  • 1 CITY OF TUCSON BOARD, COMMITTEE, AND COMMISSION MEMBER HANDBOOK

    Tucson, AZ
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    This handbook from the City of Tucson's City Clerk's Office provides guidance and orientation for members of the city's boards, committees, and commissions. It covers the structure of Tucson municipal government, including the roles of the City Council, City Manager, City Attorney, and various city departments, along with key governing documents such as the City Charter and Tucson Code. The handbook addresses BCC membership basics, structure, function, and types of boards and commissions, serving as a resource document for volunteers and appointees to understand their roles and responsibilities within the local government framework.

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