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

    Oakland, CA
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    This document is Oakland, California's City Charter, adopted by voters on November 5, 1968, ratified by the California Secretary of State, and effective January 28, 1969, with amendments through November 2014. The charter establishes the fundamental law governing municipal operations and is organized into twelve main 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 charter also includes appendices addressing specialized funds and systems including the KIDS FIRST! Oakland Children's Fund, Police Relief and Pension Fund, Firemen's Relief and Pension Fund, Oakland Municipal Employees' Retirement System, Police and Fire Retirement System, and off-street vehicular parking regulations. The charter grants Oakland perpetual corporate succession and continuity of existing lawful ordinances, resolutions, and regulations not in conflict with its provisions.

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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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  • 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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  • 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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  • Jim Thorpe Area School District - - carbon County, Pennsylvania

    Jim Thorpe, PA
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    The Pennsylvania Department of the Auditor General conducted a performance audit of Jim Thorpe Area School District covering October 2009 through March 2012, finding the district complied with applicable state laws, contracts, grant requirements, and administrative procedures in all significant respects. The audit identified three findings including errors in pupil membership reporting that resulted in subsidy underpayment, a possible conflict of interest, and outdated memoranda of understanding with local law enforcement, along with one unrelated observation. The auditor general recommended implementing measures to improve operations and facilitate compliance with legal and administrative requirements.

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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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    agricultureblack farmersgrants and fundingfarm policyagricultural equity
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