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8 results for “special assessment” · minutes

  • SPECIAL MEETING OF THE COUNCIL

    Feb 24, 2026

    ·Dearborn, MI
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    The Dearborn City Council held a special meeting on February 24, 2026, with all seven members present, to address three main items: confirming the appointment of James Carter Fisher as Corporation Counsel (which was approved unanimously), considering ACCESS's request for a one-year extension on a recovery center construction project, and reviewing the assessing contract. The resolution for Corporation Counsel confirmed the Mayor's appointment and established that the position would receive full-time employee benefits including pension, health care, and life insurance, with salary adjustments tied to citywide employee increases.

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  • Governance, Accountability, and Economic Development Committee — Minutes 2025-09-11

    Sep 11, 2025

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Seattle Governance, Accountability, and Economic Development Committee met on September 11, 2025, with five members present (Council President Nelson, Kettle, Hollingsworth, Rivera, and Solomon) to review four items of business. The Committee unanimously recommended passage of CB 121072, which updates the structure and processes of the Office of City Auditor by amending Chapter 3.40 and Sections 14.08.040 and 14.08.050 of the Seattle Municipal Code and repealing Section 15.52.100 (5–0 vote). The Committee also unanimously recommended passage of CB 121060, modifying exemptions to the levy of special assessment for the West Seattle Junction Parking and Business Improvement Area (5–0 vote after a public hearing), and CB 121076, modifying the program manager selection process and BIA Advisory Board composition for the University District Parking and Business Improvement Area (5–0 vote). CB 121073 regarding the SODO Parking and Business Improvement Area assessment rate and exemptions was discussed but no recommendation was recorded in these minutes.

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  • Governance, Accountability, and Economic Development Committee — Minutes 2025-08-14

    Aug 14, 2025

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Governance, Accountability, and Economic Development Committee of the Seattle City Council met on August 14, 2025, from 2:04 p.m. to 4:04 p.m., presided over by Councilmember Sara Nelson with four members present and one excused absence (Maritza Rivera). The committee heard an information item (Inf 2723) regarding audit recommendations on gun violence, overdoses, crime, and organized retail crime follow-up. The committee discussed Council Bill 121060, an ordinance modifying exemptions to special assessment levies for the West Seattle Junction Parking and Business Improvement Area and amending multiple prior ordinances (113326, 115997, 119539, 120570, 121758, 125152, and 127103).

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  • Economic Development, Technology, and City Light Committee — Minutes 2023-09-13

    Sep 13, 2023

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Economic Development, Technology, and City Light Committee met on September 13, 2023, with four of five members present (Councilmembers Nelson, Juarez, Herbold, and Strauss; Sawant absent). The committee unanimously recommended confirmation of two appointments to the Seattle Music Commission—Kelli Faryar and Nick Turner, each for terms ending August 31, 2026 (4–0 votes). The committee also unanimously recommended adoption of Resolution 32108 documenting City Light Department compliance with the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 as amended by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021 (4–0 vote). Additionally, the committee unanimously recommended passage of Council Bill 120634 establishing a new 12-year Ballard Business Improvement Area to replace the existing 2017 BIA, with provisions for special assessments on commercial, multifamily residential, and mixed-use properties, and disestablishment of the previous Ballard BIA (4–0 vote). Council Bill 120641 regarding a 15-year Seattle Tourism Improvement Area with special assessments on transient accommodation businesses was also considered.

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  • Economic Development, Technology, and City Light Committee — Minutes 2023-09-11

    Sep 11, 2023

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Economic Development, Technology, and City Light Committee of the Seattle City Council met on September 11, 2023, at 9:30 a.m., presided over by Councilmember Nelson, with four members present and one excused absence. The committee discussed CB 120641, an ordinance establishing a new 15-year Seattle Tourism Improvement Area that will levy special assessments on owners of businesses offering transient accommodations with 60 or more rooms, while disestablishing the existing 2011 STIA established by Ordinance 123714 and modified by Ordinance 126552. The ordinance includes provisions for a Ratepayers Advisory Board, implementation agreement with a Program Manager, and transfer of remaining funds from the prior STIA account. The meeting adjourned at 10:18 a.m.

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  • Economic Development, Technology, and City Light Committee — Minutes 2023-08-09

    Aug 9, 2023

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Economic Development, Technology, and City Light Committee met on August 9, 2023, with four members present (Nelson, Herbold, Sawant, Strauss) and one excused (Juarez). The committee unanimously recommended passage of CB 120636, a 15-year agreement with Whatcom County for law enforcement and governmental services at the City's Skagit Hydroelectric Project facilities and communities of Newhalem and Diablo, with a 4–0 vote in favor. The committee also unanimously recommended passage of CB 120637, authorizing City Light to lease real property for electric vehicle charging stations and supporting infrastructure, with a 4–0 vote in favor. CB 120634, establishing a new 12-year Ballard Business Improvement Area with special assessments on commercial, multifamily, and mixed-use properties and disestablishing the prior 2017 BIA, was discussed but no vote or recommendation was recorded.

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  • Economic Development, Technology, and City Light Committee — Minutes 2023-04-26

    Apr 26, 2023

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Economic Development, Technology, and City Light Committee met on April 26, 2023, with four of five members present (Sara Nelson presiding, with Debora Juarez, Kshama Sawant, and Dan Strauss; Lisa Herbold excused). The Committee unanimously approved three appointments to the City Light Review Panel: Oksana Savolyuk for a term to April 11, 2024, Scott Haskins for reappointment to April 11, 2026, and Timothy O. Skeel for reappointment to April 10, 2026, all passing 4–0. The Committee discussed CB 120556, authorizing a transfer of funds from the Light Fund into the Rate Stabilization Account in 2023, and unanimously recommended passage of CB 120537, which establishes a new ten-year Metropolitan Improvement District for downtown business improvement areas with special assessments on commercial, multifamily, and mixed-use properties while disestablishing the prior 2013 Metropolitan Improvement District. The meeting adjourned at 10:50 a.m.

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  • Arlington Township Van Buren County, MI. 52022 34th Ave. Bangor MI 49013

    Bangor, PA
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    Arlington Township Board of Trustees held a meeting on March 16, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. with all five officers present (Koshar, De Leo, Miller, Peterson, Swanson). The township's financial report as of March 16, 2022, showed a balance of $55,548.22, with receipts of $37,175.00 and expenditures of $77,118.39; the board voted unanimously to accept the financial report and pay invoices including a $1,671.00 late invoice from Accident Fund of Michigan. Key operational updates included 39 law enforcement calls and 3 fire department calls in the township, opening of a new Senior Services center with pickle ball courts and cafeteria, and completion of tax assessments for tax year 2022. A special meeting was scheduled for March 30, 2022, to adopt the annual budget, and election inspector training was set for July 14 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. to prepare for three elections scheduled that year.

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