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9 results for “tax planning” · minutes

  • October 7, 2025 Meeting Minutes

    Oct 7, 2025

    ·Hazleton, PA
    Minutes

    The City of Hazleton Government Study Commission held a meeting on October 7, 2025, with six of seven members present to evaluate the city's current form of government over a planned 9-month study period. The Commission will decide whether to recommend retaining the current government structure or draft a Home Rule Charter, with the latter extending the process by an additional 9 months and requiring voter approval via referendum. Regular GSC meetings are scheduled for the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month at 4:30 PM at City Hall Conference Room A, with agendas and minutes to be posted on the city website. The Commission is conducting interviews with current and former mayors, city council members, and department heads, and subcommittees held virtual discussions with representatives from Lancaster and Williamsport, both Pennsylvania municipalities with full-time mayors that adopted Home Rule Charters; Lancaster used Home Rule to increase its Earned Income Tax to fund public safety and public works.

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OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK COUNCIL MINUTES May 1, 2025

May 1, 2025

·Mesa, AZ
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The City Council of Mesa held a study session on May 1, 2025, to hear a presentation and update on the Fiscal Year 2025/26 proposed budget, with six of seven council members present. The proposed budget includes the addition of two fire stations expected to reduce emergency response times, along with multiple generational improvement projects not undertaken for nearly 20 years, and continuation of programs funded through the American Rescue Plan Act during COVID. The budget faces significant financial pressures, including an estimated $20 million ongoing impact to the General Governmental Fund (equating to a $100 million loss over five years), a projected $7 million to $10 million loss from flat income tax, and $27 million to $30 million in ongoing costs from citywide benchmarks and step pay increases. The Utility Fund transfer to the General Fund is calculated at 30% per an ordinance adopted in 2020, with 83% of transfer funds allocated to Public Safety and 16.7% across all other General Fund departments.

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  • WILMINGTON TOWNSHIP 669 Wilson Mill Road New Castle Pa 16105

    Wilmington, DE
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    Wilmington Township Supervisors met on February 3rd, 2025, and approved multiple expense payments totaling approximately $54,457 across general fund, payroll, park maintenance, state fund, and realty transfer accounts. The supervisors discussed traffic safety concerns at several intersections and committed to contacting PennDOT to include additional signage in planned 2025-2026 construction projects in those areas. The board also approved a salt contract for 250 tons, authorized advertisement for bids on a Phillips School Road Culvert Replacement Project, and passed Resolution #1 of 2025 for 2024 tax processing.

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  • JOURNAL of the PROCEEDINGS of the CITY COUNCIL

    Charleston, WV
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    On October 16, 2017, the Charleston, West Virginia City Council held a regular meeting with all 24 members present. Public speakers raised concerns including a request to review the 2008 CURA plan, issues regarding Anderson Heights Road becoming a cul-de-sac, concerns about Bill No. 7763 being incomplete, and problems with homelessness in the East End. The council also addressed two vehicle damage claims referred to the City Solicitor and began consideration of Resolution No. 967-17 regarding the Federal Historic Tax Credit program and its role in economic development and historic rehabilitation projects.

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  • Legislative Council Staff Nonpartisan Services for Colorado’s Legislature

    Denver, CO
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    On September 27, 2023, the Task Force Concerning Tax Policy held a meeting to discuss its scope and work plan as directed by the Legislative Oversight Committee. The task force spent approximately an hour and a half reviewing draft report language focused on sales and use taxation of services, with 18 members present. The group established a meeting schedule and adjourned after discussing next steps for the upcoming work.

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  • MAYOR AND COUNCIL STUDY SESSION

    Tucson, AZ
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    On December 3, 2025, the Mayor and Council Agenda Committee held a virtual meeting and approved the November 18, 2025 minutes by a 7-0 voice vote. The committee scheduled a study session for December 16, 2025, to discuss six agenda items including strategic initiatives on unsheltered homelessness, land and property disposition, non-disclosure agreement policies, new tax and fee revenue options, transit safety and security updates, and a planning and development services code update package aimed at modernizing development codes. The session topics span city-wide issues with estimated discussion times ranging from 20 to 45 minutes per item.

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  • TOURIST DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES

    Jacksonville, FL
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    The Tourist Development Council held a virtual meeting on October 15, 2020, to review the fiscal year ending September 30, 2020. Bed tax collections totaled $6,303,825, representing a 26.68% decline compared to the previous year, with September revenue down 36.24% due to COVID-19 impacts; the council approved prior meeting minutes and reviewed account balances totaling approximately $3.2 million in carryover funds and $1.37 million in the Development Account. Council members discussed reallocating the $2 million in expenditure savings from the prior fiscal year, with plans to evaluate reallocation proposals at the February meeting after December's full fiscal close-out and further revenue trend analysis.

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  • a MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING fr COMMISSIONERS OF PUBLIC WORKS Pars

    Greenville, SC
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    On December 5, 2023, the Commissioners of Public Works of Greenville Water held a regular meeting in Greenville, South Carolina, with three commissioners present. The meeting included approval of consent agenda items covering meeting minutes, water resources reports, finance updates, and annexation matters. Legislative Liaison Bob Knight reported on the state budget, which included $673 million in recurring funds and $896 million in non-recurring funds that will trigger tax reductions, and discussed plans for a cooperative environmental project at the North Saluda watershed involving state and local government, Greenville Water, and potentially private parties.

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  • UTAH LEAGUE OF CITIES & TOWNS BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING MINUTES

    Salt Lake City, UT
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    The Utah League of Cities & Towns Board of Directors held a meeting on March 23, 2026, at its Salt Lake City office with 20 board members and ex officio members in attendance, including President Mayor Kate Bradshaw of Bountiful. The board unanimously approved the nomination of Mayor Mark Shepherd of Clearfield to the Private Activity Bond Review Board. The meeting addressed engagement objectives focused on strengthening member connections, providing resources and events, and delivering technical assistance to municipalities. Deputy Director Molly Wheeler reported on upcoming activities including a Midyear Conference scheduled for April 22–24, 2026, in St. George, and outlined a Property Tax Outreach Plan involving partnerships with X Factor Communications for public awareness videos and the Tax Commission for member training and materials.

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