14 results for “technology investments”
14 results for “technology investments”
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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The Economic Development, Technology, and City Light Committee met on July 26, 2023, presided over by Councilmember Nelson, and recommended approval of four reappointments to the Seattle Music Commission—Jason Clackley, Andrew Joslyn, Eric Lilavois, and Anne Berry O'Dowd—each for terms through August 31, 2026, all approved 3–0 by Nelson, Juarez, and Herbold. The Committee heard presentations from the Office of Economic Development on the Future of Seattle Economy and the Community Wealth Building Program, and adopted Resolution 32099 establishing shared City and community goals and strategies for the Future of the Seattle Economy investment agenda as City policy, approved 3–0. The Committee also received a presentation on Seattle City Light's 2022 Financial Audit.
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The Economic Development, Technology, and City Light Committee met on March 8, 2023, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:12 p.m., presided by Councilmember Nelson with four members present and one excused. The committee voted 3–1 (Nelson, Juarez, and Strauss in favor; Herbold abstaining) to recommend City Council pass CB 120518, an ordinance authorizing the Seattle Police Department's use of Forward Looking Infrared Real-Time Video technology and accepting the 2023 updated surveillance impact report. The committee also heard briefings on the Seattle Information Technology Department's 2022–2023 activities and the Transportation Electrification Strategic Investment Plan.
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The Seattle Economic Development, Technology, and City Light Committee met on September 14, 2022, with five members present (Nelson, Juarez, Herbold, Sawant, and Strauss). The committee unanimously recommended passage of CB 120412 establishing the Seattle Film Commission by adding Chapter 3.71 to the Seattle Municipal Code. The committee also unanimously recommended confirmation of four appointments: Denise Burnside and Caseyann McKay to the Seattle Music Commission for terms ending August 31, 2025, and Anne Ayre, Leo L. Lam, and John Putz to the City Light Review Panel for terms ending September 30, 2025. The committee heard briefings on the Office of Economic Development Neighborhood Recovery Investments and Seattle City Light's Annual Independent Audit, and considered CB 120411 relating to City Light Department rates and terms for electricity supply in 2022, 2023, and 2024.
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This Seattle City Council Economic Development, Technology, and City Light Committee meeting agenda for September 14, 2022 at 9:30 AM in the Council Chamber establishes two primary items of business. The first item is Council Bill 120412, an ordinance establishing the Seattle Film Commission through a new Chapter 3.71 of the Seattle Municipal Code and amending Section 3.14.600, scheduled for 15 minutes of discussion and possible vote with presenters from the Office of Economic Development. The second item is a briefing on Office of Economic Development Neighborhood Recovery Investments. The committee is chaired by Sara Nelson with Debora Juarez as Vice-Chair and includes members Lisa Herbold, Kshama Sawant, and Dan Strauss.
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The City of Cleveland's Finance Director presents the fiscal year 2026 Mayor's Budget Estimate, a balanced budget developed through collaborative planning across city divisions to transparently allocate resources to essential services. The budget prioritizes elevated investments in economic development, public safety, and technology, supported by strong 2025 performance that included a $21 million police station improvement lease-purchase agreement, $12 million in road resurfacing, new multi-year union agreements covering 85% of unions, and implementation of modern financial and permitting systems that improved efficiency. The fiscally responsible approach aims to promote job growth, affordable housing, and modernization while maintaining financial stability and limiting unnecessary borrowing.
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The Consolidated City of Indianapolis-Marion County adopted its 2021 balanced budget, the fourth consecutive balanced budget since 2010, which eliminates the structural budget deficit while maintaining conservative spending due to COVID-19. The budget prioritizes public safety funding for 1,743 police officers and 1,220 firefighters, including technology investments such as body cameras and an updated computer-aided dispatch system, along with criminal justice reform, infrastructure investment exceeding $500 million, and community development initiatives including crime prevention programs, homelessness and food insecurity support, and economic development projects. The budget honors all collective bargaining commitments and continues funding for the Community Justice Campus construction.
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The City of Columbia, SC's FY 2023-2024 Budget, presented to City Council on June 2, 2023, is balanced and scheduled for final adoption following a public hearing on June 6, 2023. The budget prioritizes meeting City Council's strategic outcomes, including workforce stability, technology investments, infrastructure projects (Finlay Park, Municipal Complex, Canal Embankment), and community improvements in affordable housing, redevelopment, and economic growth. The budget development emphasizes efficient resource allocation while addressing service demands, capital investments, and financial obligations such as debt service.
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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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