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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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  • Oakland, CA Code of Ordinances -,) THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF OAKLAND

    Oakland, CA
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    The Oakland City Charter, adopted by voters on November 5, 1968, ratified by California's Secretary of State, and effective January 28, 1969, establishes the fundamental governing structure and powers of the City of Oakland. The charter organizes city government into twelve major articles covering powers and form of government, the City Council, the Mayor, city officers, the City Manager, administrative organization, the Port of Oakland, fiscal administration, personnel administration, franchises and licenses, elections, and general provisions. The document also includes appendices addressing specific funds and systems, including the KIDS FIRST! Oakland Children's Fund, police and fire relief and pension funds, the Oakland Municipal Employees' Retirement System, and off-street vehicular parking regulations. The charter has been amended through November 2014 and establishes that Oakland maintains perpetual succession as a body corporate under California's state constitution.

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  • Letter of Support - Greater Houston Partnership

    Houston, TX
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    The Greater Houston Partnership, representing the 12-county Houston business community, wrote to the Texas State Legislature on February 14, 2023, to request state funding for improvements to the Lake Houston dam. The letter explains that the 1953-built dam was overwhelmed during Hurricane Harvey and that the City of Houston has already utilized $48 million in federal funds to begin planning and phase one of the project, which includes adding 11 new tainter gates to increase water discharge capacity and reduce flooding risk for over 5,000 structures. The Partnership asks for additional state appropriations to cover the total project costs beyond existing federal funding allocations.

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  • The Budget Process in PA (PDF)

    Lebanon, PA
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    This document is a search results page from the Pennsylvania government website listing budget-related materials and Commonwealth budgets from multiple fiscal years (2008-09 through 2024-25). Key budgets highlighted include the 2020-21 budget signed by Governor Wolf on November 23, 2020, and the 2024-25 budget, along with various "Budget in Brief" summaries for other years. The page shows that Pennsylvania's Office of the Budget publishes comprehensive budget documents and that specific initiatives like Pennsylvania Pre-K Counts received $87.6 million in funding during the 2008-09 fiscal year.

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  • The Budget Process in PA (PDF)

    Scranton, PA
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    This document is a search results page from the Pennsylvania government website listing budget-related resources and publications rather than a substantive budget document itself. It references multiple Commonwealth budgets signed by Governor Wolf, including the 2020-21 budget (signed November 23, 2020), the 2024-25 budget, and earlier fiscal years, along with specific allocations such as $87.6 million for Pennsylvania Pre-K Counts in the 2008-09 budget. The page indexes various state agency budget submissions and Office of the Budget publications across fiscal years from 2008-09 through 2024-25, providing links to full budget documents rather than detailed budget content.

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  • 10 :4-6 "Senator Byron M. Baer Open Public Meetings Act." 1.

    Newark, NJ
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    This document excerpts the Senator Byron M. Baer Open Public Meetings Act, a New Jersey law (originally enacted in 1975 and amended in 2006) that establishes the public's right to attend and observe meetings of public bodies. The Legislature declares that public transparency is vital to democratic functioning and establishes state policy requiring advance notice and public access to all meetings where public business is discussed or decided, except in limited circumstances where the public interest or personal privacy would be endangered. The act defines "public body" as multi-member voting bodies organized under state law with authority to spend public funds or affect individual rights, while explicitly excluding informal advisory bodies, executive meetings with subordinates, and specific entities such as the judiciary and political party organizations.

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  • Huntsvillempo

    Huntsville, AL
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    The TRiP 2045 document is a Long Range Transportation Plan prepared collaboratively by the City of Huntsville Area Planning Division and the Huntsville Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), with federal funding from the Federal Highway Administration. The plan was developed in fulfillment of federal transportation planning requirements under the FAST Act and involves coordination among federal, state, and local government agencies. The document includes leadership from the MPO's governing board and a Technical Coordinating Committee composed of representatives from various local and regional transportation, planning, and infrastructure agencies.

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  • The Budget Process in PA (PDF)

    Pottstown, PA
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    This document is a search results page from the Pennsylvania government website listing budget-related resources and Commonwealth budget documents spanning fiscal years 2008–2009 through 2024–2025. Specific budgets signed by Governor Wolf include the 2020–21 Commonwealth Budget (signed November 23, 2020), the 2024–25 Commonwealth Budget, the 2018–19 Commonwealth Budget (signed June 22, 2018), and the 2019–20 Commonwealth Budget (signed June 28, 2015). One identified program allocation is Pennsylvania Pre-K Counts at $87.6 million for pre-kindergarten in the 2008–09 budget, which represented a $12.6 million increase. The 2017–18 Commonwealth Budget became law July 7, 2017 without the Governor's signature, followed by Governor Wolf signing companion implementation legislation on October 30, 2017.

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  • 2020-21 ANNUAL REPORT | 1 Creating Opportunities

    State College, PA
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    The State College Area School District Education Foundation's 2020-21 annual report documents nearly $900,000 in donor contributions that supported students and families during the pandemic year. Key investments included technology and classroom enhancements for remote and in-person learning, mental health support programs through a partnership with Penn State's Herr Clinic, financial assistance for families in need, and professional development focused on student well-being. The Foundation distributed grants through its Mardi McDonough Fund to support innovative teacher-led projects and programs across all grade levels in the district.

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  • Carlisle Borough Climate Action Plan

    Carlisle, PA
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    Carlisle Borough approved a comprehensive Climate Action Plan on January 13, 2022, developed by the Borough's Climate Action Commission in partnership with ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability, to outline local actions and policies for reducing the borough's greenhouse gas emissions. The plan was created through collaboration among local government officials, external agencies including the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, and community stakeholders, with funding support from the US Department of Energy State Energy Program. The document serves as a roadmap for implementing climate mitigation strategies at the local level.

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  • City of Worcester Financial Overview Timothy J. McGourthy

    Worcester, MA
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    This financial overview document presents Worcester's fiscal structure and priorities as delivered by Chief Financial Officer Timothy J. McGourthy. The city operates under significant state-mandated constraints, with approximately $920 million in FY25 budget revenue derived from limited sources (state aid, property taxes, local fees), while discretionary municipal operations comprise only 22% of total spending due to mandatory obligations in education, debt service, and pension costs. Worcester maintains a Financial Integrity Plan established since 2006 that includes a general fund reserve of 10.7% for FY25, an irrevocable OPEB trust, and a net free cash policy directing funds toward bond rating stabilization, OPEB obligations, and operations, with an average residential tax bill of $5,266 funding services ranging from K-12 education and public safety to libraries and public health services.

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  • The Budget Process in PA (PDF)

    Lansford, PA
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    This document is a search results page from the Pennsylvania government website listing budget-related publications and documents spanning multiple fiscal years (2008-2025). It contains references to various Commonwealth budgets signed by Governor Wolf, including the 2020-21 budget (signed November 23, 2020), 2024-25 budget, and earlier fiscal year budgets, along with links to budget briefs and executive budget documents from the Office of the Budget. The page also references specific budget initiatives such as Pennsylvania Pre-K Counts ($87.6 million) and property tax relief programs, though detailed policy changes and comprehensive budget figures are not fully articulated in this search results format.

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  • CITY OF JERSEY CITY

    Jersey City, NJ
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    Mayor Steven M. Fulop introduced Jersey City's FY 2026 budget on April 18, 2025, proposing zero municipal tax rate increase for residents while maintaining full city services—marking the ninth of eleven budgets under his administration with tax increases of 2% or less. The budget includes $66 million in debt service paydown, $6 million for union contract settlements, new police and firefighter hires, full pension fund funding with cost-of-living adjustments, and investments in affordable housing and infrastructure, while managing challenges including rising insurance premiums and reduced federal and state grant funding. The municipal portion of average property tax bills has decreased to 35% from 48% over two years, with $1.6 billion in new ratables added to the tax rolls through economic development efforts.

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  • Letter of Support - City of Humble

    Houston, TX
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    The City of Humble sent a letter of support to Governor Greg Abbott on March 29, 2023, requesting state funding for the Lake Houston Dam Spillway Improvement Project. The city urged the preservation of $150 million in funding for the design and construction of new flood control gates as outlined in Senate Bill 1, Article 11, arguing that local drainage mitigation efforts have been exhausted and state-level action is necessary to prevent future flooding similar to Hurricane Harvey. Mayor Norman Funderburk emphasized that the city and regional partners have fulfilled their responsibilities and called on the state to follow through on its post-Harvey commitments to protect Humble's residents and businesses.

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  • 7.8.2021 - Public Meeting Presentation

    Houston, TX
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    On July 8, 2021, Mayor Pro Tem Dave Martin hosted a public meeting in Lake Houston presented by Chris Mueller of Black & Veatch to discuss the Lake Houston Dam Spillway Improvement Project. The project's stated objectives are to increase the reservoir's outflow capacity, reduce flood risk to adjacent communities, preserve dam safety, and remain within grant funding constraints. Phase 1 planning services were funded through a FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Award of $4,375,199 and include hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, geotechnical investigations, environmental field studies, permit applications, and engineering alternative evaluations. Key stakeholders identified include the City of Houston, Coastal Water Authority, Harris County Flood Control District, and the Federal Emergency Management Agency, with project benefits measured through a FEMA benefit-cost ratio exceeding 1.0 based on reduced water surface elevation, decreased building flooding, and lessened societal impacts.

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  • California Budget & Policy Center Independent Analysis. Shared Prosperity.

    Los Angeles, CA
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    This California Budget & Policy Center guide provides an overview of county budgeting in California, covering the structure, revenue sources, regulatory framework, and annual process for the state's 58 counties. The document emphasizes that county budgets reflect community values and priorities, funding critical services from health care to the justice system, and stresses the importance of public participation in the budget process. California's counties vary significantly in size and population, ranging from Los Angeles County with 9.9 million residents to Alpine County with fewer than 1,200 residents.

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  • L E G I S L AT I V E H A N D B O O K S E R I E S V O L U M E V I

    Baltimore, MD
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    This is Volume VI of the Maryland Legislative Handbook Series, providing an overview of local government structure and operations in Maryland as of 2022. The document covers topics including forms of local government, revenue sources, indebtedness, and state funding allocation, with demographic and historical profiles for each county. Local governments in Maryland employ over 230,000 people, manage $37.7 billion in public spending, and received $11.1 billion in state funding in fiscal 2023.

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  • The Budget Process in PA (PDF)

    Pottsville, PA
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    This document is a search results page from the Pennsylvania government website displaying budget-related publications and documents. It references multiple Commonwealth budgets signed by Governor Wolf, including the 2020-21 budget signed November 23, 2020, the 2024-25 budget, and the 2019-20 budget signed June 28, 2015. The page indexes budget documents from the Office of the Budget across fiscal years 2008–2025 and mentions Pennsylvania Pre-K Counts funding of $87.6 million for the 2008-09 fiscal year. The 2017-18 Commonwealth Budget became law July 7, 2017, without the Governor's signature, with Governor Wolf signing companion implementation legislation on October 30, 2017.

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  • Board Meetings | SCORF - South Carolina

    Columbia, SC
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    The South Carolina Opioid Recovery Fund Board (SCORF Board) operates under state open meetings laws and holds at least four regular meetings annually, all open to the public with required notice. The board may also hold closed sessions under South Carolina Code Section 30-4-70, with sealed minutes releasable only by court order. The document lists scheduled and past meeting dates from 2026, held primarily at the Edgar A. Brown Building in Columbia, with agendas and minutes available for certain meetings.

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  • The Budget Process in PA (PDF)

    Pocono Township, PA
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    This document is a search results page from the Pennsylvania government website listing Commonwealth budget documents across multiple fiscal years. Key budgets referenced include the 2020-21 Commonwealth Budget signed by Governor Wolf on November 23, 2020; the 2024-25 Commonwealth Budget; the 2019-20 budget signed June 28, 2015; and the 2017-18 budget, which became law July 7, 2017 without the Governor's signature. The 2008-09 budget allocated $87.6 million to Pennsylvania Pre-K Counts for pre-kindergarten programming. The page aggregates links to budget documents from multiple state agencies and departments including Agriculture, Human Services, Transportation, and the Office of the Budget, though specific appropriations beyond the Pre-K Counts funding are not detailed in the search results.

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  • city of stamford building department

    Stamford, CT
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    The Stamford Building Department document outlines its mission to protect public health and safety by enforcing building codes and regulations. The department processes approximately 180 building permits weekly and 252 inspections weekly, with recent accomplishments including reduced permit issuance times, hiring of four new staff members, and improved inter-department coordination. For FY 2023-2024, the department plans to modernize its permitting systems using digital tools like Viewpoint Cloud and Bluebeam, streamline the application process, establish a monthly walk-in center for residential permits, and request funding for two additional staff members and updated state-mandated code books.

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  • 2022 KENTUCKY BLACK FARMERS CONFERENCE March 4-6th, 2022 Lexington, KY

    Lexington, KY
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    The 2022 Kentucky Black Farmers Conference was held March 4-6, 2022 in Lexington, Kentucky, bringing together Black farmers, state agricultural officials, and farming organizations for networking and educational sessions. The three-day event featured keynote speakers including Kentucky Commissioner of Agriculture Ryan Quarles and Energy and Environment Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Goodman, along with concurrent breakout sessions covering topics such as agricultural policy, grants and funding, farm-to-school programs, fruit and vegetable production, meat processing, hemp cultivation, and marketing programs. The conference included networking opportunities, an exhibitors hall, and regional agricultural equity conversations designed to assess resources, strengths, and barriers facing Black farmers in Kentucky.

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  • City of Tallahassee Commission Directive

    Tallahassee, FL
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    In 2017, the City Commission directed the Tallahassee-Leon County Planning Department to conduct a placemaking study for the Frenchtown community in response to community concerns about student and affordable housing developments. The Frenchtown Placemaking Study has two stated purposes: ensure that development patterns align with the community's vision and ensure that funding from The Standard parcel sale, Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) funding, and other allocated funds produce tangible outcomes. A Frenchtown Steering Committee comprising community members, planning staff, and a city commissioner was formed to guide the planning process and will transition to a Frenchtown Working Group upon plan adoption to oversee implementation of the plan's goals.

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  • CDBG Citizens Advisory Committee Agendas & Minutes | State College, PA - Official Website

    State College, PA
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  • Letter of Support - North Houston Association

    Houston, TX
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    The North Houston Association, a regional organization representing 150 member businesses, wrote to Governor Greg Abbott on April 24, 2023, requesting state funding support for the Lake Houston Spillway Dam Improvement Project being considered under Senate Bill 1, Article XL. The project, which aims to add flood control gates to allow rapid water management during weather events, has secured $48 million in federal funding and a $30 million local match from the City of Houston, but requires additional state resources to proceed. The Association emphasized that the project is essential for regional flood control and would enable coordinated operation between Lake Houston and Lake Conroe during critical situations.

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  • Tn

    Nashville, TN
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    This presentation by the Tennessee Division of Local Government Finance introduces new budget and debt manuals for local governments, approved by the State Funding Board in June 2021 pursuant to Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-3-305. The Debt Manual provides guidance on forms, procedures, and uniform processes for various types of local government debt issuance (bonds, notes, lease financings, and loan agreements) across multiple entity types, and outlines oversight requirements at federal and state levels, including comptroller pre-approval for lease financings effective January 1, 2022.

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  • Letter of Support - San Jacinto River Authority

    Houston, TX
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    The San Jacinto River Authority, led by General Manager Jace A. Houston, issued letters of support dated April 18 and April 19, 2023, to Texas State Senators Brandon Creighton and Charles Perry regarding the City of Houston's Lake Houston spillway improvement project. The Authority hosted stakeholder meetings involving Lake Conroe and Lake Houston area representatives that reached consensus on seasonal lake lowering and identified downstream mitigation efforts, including the spillway project, as mutually beneficial. Both upstream and downstream stakeholders agreed to support flood mitigation projects, with the Authority expressing appreciation for the senators' efforts in supporting flood mitigation funding.

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  • Annual Report To Prepare Students for Lifelong Success

    State College, PA
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    The State College Area School District's 2020-2021 annual report outlines the district's mission to prepare students for lifelong success through excellence in education, serving approximately 6,800 students across eight elementary schools, two middle schools, a high school, and an alternative program. The district emphasizes four core pillars: Culture of Trust, Relationships and Collaboration; Responsive Teaching and Learning; High Expectations for All; and a Welcoming, Safe and Inclusive Climate for Learning and Work. Key highlights include the district's recognition for STEM programs, diverse course offerings including AP and International Baccalaureate classes, consistent Best Communities for Music Education Awards over the past decade, and strong student achievements such as U.S. Presidential Scholars and National Merit Scholarship finalists.

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  • Legislative Budget and Finance Committee

    State College, PA
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    The Legislative Budget and Finance Committee conducted a study pursuant to Senate Resolution 2011-147 examining the need for public community college programs in rural Pennsylvania, completed in December 2011. The committee found that while Pennsylvania's 14 local independent public community colleges play an important role in workforce development and economic growth, they are not geographically, programmatically, or financially accessible to residents of rural communities. The report recommends that the Commonwealth consider various approaches used by other states to strategically place public community colleges statewide to ensure equitable access to publicly supported postsecondary education.

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  • Legislative Budget and Finance Committee

    Minersville, PA
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    The Legislative Budget and Finance Committee conducted a study pursuant to House Resolution 2013-168 examining police department consolidation in Pennsylvania, with findings presented in September 2014. The study analyzed current funding mechanisms for municipal police services, which totaled $1.3 billion in local spending during FY 2012, and evaluated consolidation opportunities to improve cost efficiency and service delivery. The committee examined multiple service delivery models including individual municipal departments, regional departments, contracted services, and Pennsylvania State Police coverage, while also assessing cost implications for municipalities with part-time or no police departments.

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