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  • April 9, 2026 - Committee of the Whole Meeting Agenda

    Apr 9, 2026

    ·Dearborn, MI
    Agenda

    This April 9, 2026 Committee of the Whole meeting agenda included five unanimous resolutions recognizing community contributions and designating observances: honoring Hype Athletics' 25 years of community support, proclaiming March 2026 as Social Work Month, April 2026 as National Arab American Heritage Month, April 2026 as Autism Acceptance Month, and offering condolences to the family of Ganelle Shooshanian. The meeting also addressed economic development initiatives including approval of a Brownfield Plan for 15625 Lundy Parkway, establishment of a 12-month weatherization and energy efficiency pilot program with Jefferson East, Inc., a noise ordinance waiver for Downtown Dearborn Movie Nights in Peace Park East, and an ordinance amendment regarding the Parking Advisory Commission.

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  • CITY OF WORCESTER Tuesday, March 24, 2026 AGENDA OF THE CITY COUNCIL

    Mar 24, 2026

    ·Worcester, MA
    Agenda

    The Worcester City Council meeting scheduled for April 14, 2026, includes approval of minutes from the March 24, 2026 meeting and consideration of a petition by Worcester Mill LLC, represented by Mark A. Borenstein, Esq., requesting discontinuance of certain portions of Mill Street and abandonment of the city's right-of-way and easement rights, which has been referred to the Planning Board. The meeting will be held at 6:30 P.M. in the Esther Howland (South) Chamber at City Hall and will allow both in-person and remote participation via Zoom.

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  • NOTICE OF MEETING AND CITY COUNCIL AGENDAi MONDAY, MARCH 2, 2026 – 6:00 P.M.

    Mar 2, 2026

    ·Kansas City, MO
    Agenda

    This is a March 2, 2026 Jefferson City, Missouri City Council meeting agenda scheduled for 6:00 P.M. at the John G. Christy Municipal Building. The agenda includes a financial update presentation by Shiela Pearre, consideration of consent items including a surplus property sale to MoDOT and a police department UTV purchase, and introduction of eight bills covering parking and traffic amendments, a $50,000 air service guarantee agreement with Columbia Regional Airport, multiple subdivision and land use approvals, and a tax credit agreement for a conference center project.

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  • CITY OF SPOKANE REGARDING CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS

    Feb 9, 2026

    ·Spokane, WA
    Other

    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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  • NOTICE OF MEETING AND CITY COUNCIL AGENDA

    Jan 20, 2026

    ·Kansas City, MO
    Agenda

    The Jefferson City Council met on January 20, 2026, to address various agenda items including recognizing posthumous and service awards, approving a special exception permit for a conference center and hotel exceeding 100,000 square feet at 201 Madison Street and 210 Monroe Street, and making mayoral appointments to multiple boards and commissions. The consent agenda included approval of several contracts for wastewater management, yard waste removal, and transit software services, while pending bills addressed the creation of a Downtown Jefferson City Conference Center Community Improvement District.

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  • January 8, 2026 - Committee of the Whole Meeting Agenda

    Jan 8, 2026

    ·Dearborn, MI
    Agenda

    The January 8, 2026 Committee of the Whole meeting agenda includes recognition of retired city official Irene Darragh for 33 years of service, approval of previous meeting minutes, and introduction of two ordinances—one amending shopping cart regulations and another establishing a Dearborn Arts and Culture Commission. The agenda also addresses multiple purchasing and development items, including a $52,640 vehicle purchase, a $247,602 mural installation contract, a $394,500 green infrastructure design contract, and a request to vacate a public alley for redevelopment purposes.

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  • Community Development - January 7, 2026.pdf

    Jan 7, 2026

    ·Kansas City, MO
    Agenda

    The Community Development Committee held a meeting on January 7, 2026, to review departmental updates and consider policy matters including annual reports on the Deanna Rose Children's Farmstead and Aquatics operations, a housing needs assessment overview, and action items including a bid tabulation for a Sustainable Medians Pilot Program and adoption of the 2024 Commercial Series of the International Building Codes and 2023 NFPA 70 National Electrical Code. The meeting included information items, discussion items, and action items presented by various city staff members and department managers.

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  • 2026 Adopted Budget 1/1/2026 (Document Updated 01/21/2026)

    Jan 1, 2026

    ·Evanston, IL
    Budget
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  • Application Form

    Dec 22, 2025

    ·Chattanooga, TN
    Proposal

    This document is an application form and instructions for the Chattanooga Land Bank Authority's competitive property development program. Applicants must submit completed applications by January 12, 2026, including required documentation such as certificates of existence, project photos, resumes, preliminary plans, development budgets, and financing evidence to the specified email address. The Land Bank Authority is not obligated to award property to any applicant and will evaluate each proposal on individual merit.

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  • TOWNSHIP OF BETHLEHEM 2026 BUDGET ASSUMPTIONS AS OF DECEMBER 15, 2025

    Dec 15, 2025

    ·Bethlehem, PA
    Budget

    The Township of Bethlehem's 2026 budget assumptions, effective December 15, 2025, include wage increases for unionized employees (3.00–4.00%) and non-bargaining staff (4.00%), a 20% medical insurance rate increase, and open positions in the Police Department (2 officers) and Public Works (2 truck drivers). The budget proposes no increases to the township millage rate or sewer billing rates, though a 10% stormwater fee increase is proposed, with the total property tax millage across county, school, and township combined at 82.01 mills. Public hearings were scheduled for October and November 2025, with budget adoption set for December 15, 2025.

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  • TOWNSHIP OF BETHLEHEM 2026 BUDGET ASSUMPTIONS AS OF DECEMBER 15, 2025

    Dec 15, 2025

    ·Bangor, PA
    Budget

    The Township of Bethlehem presented its 2026 budget assumptions as of December 15, 2025, with key decisions including wage increases for bargaining units (3.00–4.00%) and non-bargaining employees (4.00%), a 20% medical insurance rate increase, and no proposed increases to the millage rate or sewer billing rate. Notable staffing changes include two open police officer positions and two open truck driver positions in Public Works, while a 10% stormwater fee increase was proposed. The township's total tax millage rate remained at 8.04 mills (9.80% of total tax burden), with a tentative budget hearing schedule spanning October through December 2025 and formal adoption scheduled for December 15th.

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  • OCRC MINUTES November 20, 2025 Page 1 of 94 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF

    Nov 20, 2025

    ·Akron, OH
    Minutes

    The Ohio Civil Rights Commission held a regular meeting on November 20, 2025, in Columbus, with all five commissioners present and a quorum established. The meeting included approval of corrected minutes from October 30, 2025, and consideration of multiple complainants' requests for reconsideration to vacate original "no probable cause" and "no jurisdiction" determinations across various civil rights cases involving housing, employment, and public services. The agenda addressed at least nine cases seeking further investigation, including disputes involving state agencies, local police, housing authorities, and private employers.

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  • OCRC MINUTES November 20, 2025 Page 1 of 94 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF

    Nov 20, 2025

    ·Cleveland, OH
    Minutes

    The Ohio Civil Rights Commission held a regular meeting on November 20, 2025, in Columbus, chaired by Valerie Lemmie with all five commissioners present. The commission approved corrected minutes from its October 30, 2025 meeting and reviewed multiple complainants' requests for reconsideration of previous determinations, including cases involving alleged discrimination in housing, employment, and government services across various Ohio regions and agencies. The meeting included cases under review for potential vacation of "no probable cause" or "no jurisdiction" determinations to allow for further investigation.

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  • METROPOLITAN PLANNING COMMISSION DRAFT MINUTES October 23, 2025

    Oct 23, 2025

    ·Nashville, TN
    Minutes

    The Metropolitan Planning Commission held a regular meeting on October 23, 2025, at 4:00 pm in Nashville with nine of ten commissioners present, including Chair Greg Adkins and Vice-Chair Jessica Farr. The Commission guides growth and development in Nashville and Davidson County with a focus on sustainable community development, neighborhood preservation, and infrastructure efficiency. The document establishes procedural information about the Commission's operations, meeting schedule, decision-making authority on planning applications, and public participation options, including live streaming and online access to agendas and staff reports.

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  • Hazleton City Council Meeting Minutes July 22, 2025 Page 1 MINUTES

    Jul 22, 2025

    ·Hazleton, PA
    Minutes

    On July 22, 2025, Hazleton City Council held a regular meeting where Governmental Consulting Strategies and National Water Specialties presented fire protection and backflow prevention programs, proposing a revenue-sharing arrangement (70% to the City, 30% to the company) and fire inspection services that would improve ISO ratings and create compliance maps. The council approved previous meeting minutes and opened material bids for 2025, with a resident asking about funding for the Alter Street Streetscape Phase 2 and Phase 3 project, which the mayor indicated would be paid through multimodal grants.

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  • Minutes from the July 22, 2025 Regular Meeting

    Jul 22, 2025

    ·Hazleton, PA
    Minutes

    On July 22, 2025, Hazleton City Council held a regular meeting where they approved minutes from the previous session and heard presentations from Governmental Consulting Strategies and National Water Specialties regarding fire protection and backflow prevention programs that would generate revenue for the city while improving compliance and ISO ratings. The council also opened 2025 material bids and discussed Resolution 2025-26 regarding the Alter Street Streetscape Phase 2 and 3 project, which will be funded through multimodal grants, with a citizen questioning the timing of certain contract awards on the agenda.

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  • ANNUAL COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2025

    Jun 30, 2025

    ·Hartford, CT
    Budget

    This Annual Comprehensive Financial Report from the Connecticut State Comptroller's Office documents the state's financial position for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2025. The report was prepared by the Budget and Financial Analysis Division under the leadership of Michael J. Delaney and includes government-wide financial statements, management's discussion and analysis, and audited financial information. The document represents a comprehensive accounting of Connecticut's revenues, expenditures, assets, and liabilities compiled with the assistance of accounting personnel across state agencies, universities, and colleges.

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  • OCRC MINUTES Page 1 of 78 June 26, 2025 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF

    Jun 26, 2025

    ·Cleveland, OH
    Minutes

    On June 26, 2025, the Ohio Civil Rights Commission held a regular meeting in Columbus with all five commissioners present. The meeting began with approval of corrected minutes from the previous May 29, 2025 meeting, followed by consideration of multiple complainants' requests for reconsideration to vacate original "no probable cause" determinations and grant further investigation in various civil rights cases involving allegations of discrimination in employment, housing, and other areas.

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  • City Council Meeting Minutes June 9, 2025 Approved June 23, 2025 1 Minutes 1

    Jun 9, 2025

    ·Coatesville, PA
    Minutes

    On June 9, 2025, the Coatesville City Council held a regular meeting where they approved the May 27 meeting minutes and accounts payables by unanimous vote (6-0). Dr. Lisa Doan-Harley, chair of the Historical Commission, presented information about the Town Talks and Village Walks program—a Chester County initiative in its 31st year—announcing that Coatesville's first tour would take place on June 26, 2025, featuring the city's historic district with emphasis on Main Street, Lincoln Highway, and Art Deco architecture dating from the interwar period (1925-1941).

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  • 2025-06-05 MHTC Meeting.pdf

    Jun 5, 2025

    ·Kansas City, MO
    Agenda

    The Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission held an open meeting on June 5, 2025, in Kirksville to consider commission minutes, review committee reports, hear presentations from the City of Kirksville and regional economic development groups, and address transportation projects including bid considerations and the FY 2026 budget. The agenda included public presentations on local infrastructure needs, updates from MoDOT's Northeast District, and commission action items on transportation improvement bids and the department's fiscal year 2026 budget, with specific budget figures not detailed in the agenda document itself.

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  • PERFORMANCE BASED FUNDING COUNCIL FINAL REPORT MAY 5, 2025

    May 5, 2025

    ·State College, PA
    Other

    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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  • City Council Meeting Minutes April 14, 2025 Approved April 28, 2025 1 Minutes

    Apr 14, 2025

    ·Coatesville, PA
    Minutes

    The Coatesville City Council held a regular meeting on April 14, 2025, where council members approved the March 24 meeting minutes and accounts payable. Shakira Davis from the 2nd Century Alliance presented a Coatesville beautification plan initiative aimed at revitalizing public spaces, courtyards, and the downtown area by addressing infrastructure issues such as broken lights, deteriorating benches, poorly maintained planters, and inadequate trash receptacle placement that contribute to littering and diminished community appearance.

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  • MINUTES REGULAR BOARD MEETING – January 13, 2025

    Jan 13, 2025

    ·Wilkes-Barre, PA
    Minutes

    The Wilkes-Barre Area School Board held a regular meeting on January 13, 2025, with all nine members present. The board approved minutes from the November 4, 2024 meeting and heard reports from the Superintendent regarding increased enrollment requiring adjustments for the upcoming year and from the District Engineer on facility maintenance activities across multiple school buildings, including completion of 166 work requests over two months with 62 additional work orders currently in progress. The board also held a closed executive session prior to the meeting to discuss employee relations, labor negotiations, and litigation matters.

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  • OCRC MINUTES Page 1 of 81 December 19, 2024 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF

    Dec 19, 2024

    ·Cleveland, OH
    Minutes

    On December 19, 2024, the Ohio Civil Rights Commission held a regular meeting in Columbus where Chair Valerie Lemmie called the meeting to order with three commissioners present. The commission approved minutes from the previous November 21, 2024 meeting and reviewed multiple complainant requests for reconsideration, including cases seeking to vacate original "no probable cause" findings and requests to vacate "no jurisdiction" dismissal findings across various employment and housing discrimination complaints filed against companies and organizations throughout Ohio.

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  • OCRC MINUTES Page 1 of 81 December 19, 2024 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF

    Dec 19, 2024

    ·Cincinnati, OH
    Minutes

    The Ohio Civil Rights Commission held its regular meeting on December 19, 2024, in Columbus, with Chair Valerie Lemmie presiding and a quorum of commissioners present. The meeting primarily addressed complainants' requests for reconsideration of civil rights cases, including motions to vacate original "no probable cause" findings and requests for further review in multiple employment and housing discrimination cases involving entities such as Wyeth-Scott Co., Valvoline Instant Oil Change, Cardinal Health, Ford Motor Company, and others. The commission also approved the minutes from the previous November 21, 2024 meeting by unanimous vote.

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  • Lansingtwpmi

    Nov 26, 2024

    ·Lansing, MI
    Other

    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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  • Monday, November 25, 2024 10:00 AM City of Phoenix Meeting Location:

    Nov 25, 2024

    ·Phoenix, AZ
    Agenda

    This document is an agenda for a City of Phoenix Economic Development and Housing Subcommittee meeting scheduled for Monday, November 25, 2024, at 10:00 AM in City Council Chambers. The agenda contains meeting access information, including options for virtual and in-person participation, registration procedures for public speakers, and details for watching or calling into the meeting via livestream or phone. No specific agenda items, budget figures, or policy decisions are listed in the provided content.

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  • 11/19/2024 2025 PROPOSED Budget The Honorable Michael Helfrich, Mayor

    Nov 19, 2024

    ·York, PA
    Budget

    On November 19, 2024, Mayor Michael Helfrich presented the FY2025 proposed budget totaling $143.4 million in expenses, funded by $108.0 million in revenue and $35.6 million in fund balance, with a projected surplus of $181,471. The General Fund comprises the largest portion at $70.3 million in expenses supported by $57.7 million in revenue and $12.6 million in fund balance, while significant allocations include American Rescue Plan Act funds ($21.4 million), capital projects ($6.8 million), and special projects ($4.3 million). The budget includes salary and wage adjustments for city employees and council members, along with various departmental allocations for benefits and operational expenses across multiple specialized funds including recreation, liquid fuels, housing grants, and infrastructure projects.

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  • TOWNSHIP OF BETHLEHEM 2025 BUDGET ASSUMPTIONS AS OF OCTOBER 18, 2024

    Oct 18, 2024

    ·Bethlehem, PA
    Budget

    As of October 18, 2024, the Township of Bethlehem presented its 2025 budget assumptions to the Board of Commissioners, incorporating wage increases across multiple employee groups (ranging from 3.0% to 5.9%, with medical costs rising 17.7% and pension obligations increasing 55.57%), hiring two new police officers and two truck drivers, and proposing no increases to the millage rate, sewer billing rate, or stormwater fees. The budget includes a tentative hearing schedule spanning October through December 2024, with department-specific budget reviews scheduled for late October and early November, culminating in budget adoption on December 16th.

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  • Annual Comprehensive Financial Report For Fiscal Year Ended September 30, 2024

    Sep 30, 2024

    ·Ambler, PA
    Budget

    Webb County, Texas issued its Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2024, prepared by County Auditor Rafael Pérez, CPA, CGFM. The report contains audited financial statements including government-wide and fund financial statements, covering governmental, proprietary, and fiduciary funds, along with detailed notes on accounting policies, assets, liabilities, long-term debt, pension plans, and other financial matters. The document serves as the official financial accountability statement for the county's fiscal operations.

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