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19 results for “utility budget” · minutes

  • Select Budget Committee — Minutes 2025-10-28

    Oct 28, 2025

    ·Seattle, WA
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    On October 28, 2025, the Seattle Select Budget Committee met to discuss Councilmember budget proposals for the 2026 Proposed Budget, including Council Budget Actions (CBAs) and Statements of Legislative Intent (SLIs) in advance of the Balancing Package development. Eight committee members were present, with Sara Nelson arriving late, and Chair Dan Strauss presiding. The committee heard seventeen Information Items spanning Finance General, City Budget Office, Office of the Mayor, Office for Civil Rights, Office of Arts and Culture, Department of Education and Early Learning, City Attorney's Office, Seattle Municipal Court, Office of Emergency Management, Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs, Office of Labor Standards, Seattle Public Utilities, Office of Hearing Examiner, Seattle Information Technology Department, Seattle Department of Human Resources, and Department of Finance and Administrative Services.

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Jun 26, 2025

·Lincoln, NE
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The Lincoln Transportation and Utilities Advisory Committee held a business meeting on June 26, 2025, to review the LOTM (Local Option Transportation Millage) program. The FY24/25 LOTM revenue projection is $78.0 million, with collections exceeding projections by $687K through June 2025, allocated to Existing Streets (73.5%), Growth (25.0%), and a joint project at N. 33rd & Cornhusker (7.5%). The meeting covered multiple 2025 street construction projects funded by LOTM and non-LOTM sources, including work on arterials, residential areas, and infrastructure improvements, with several potential 2026 projects identified for future programming.

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  • Parks, Public Utilities, and Technology Committee — Minutes 2025-05-14

    May 14, 2025

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Parks, Public Utilities, and Technology Committee met on May 14, 2025, at 2:03 p.m. in Seattle's City Council Chamber with five members present (Councilmembers Hollingsworth, Nelson, Kettle, Rivera, and Strauss), chaired by Councilmember Hollingsworth. The committee discussed five items of business: an information item regarding Astound Cable Franchise Renewal (Inf 2680); two ordinances amending Seattle Municipal Code provisions for Seattle Public Utilities system development charges and municipal assessment reimbursement authority (CB 120966 and CB 120967); an ordinance amending the 2025 Budget and Capital Improvement Program with appropriations and position creation for Seattle Public Utilities (CB 120968); and an ordinance authorizing agreements between the City, Seattle School District No. 1, and Memorial Stadium Redevelopment LLC for redevelopment of Memorial Stadium at Seattle Center (CB 120982). The document indicates discussion occurred on these items but does not specify votes, decisions, or outcomes.

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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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  • Parks, Public Utilities, and Technology Committee — Minutes 2025-04-23

    Apr 23, 2025

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Parks, Public Utilities, and Technology Committee met on April 23, 2025, from 2:02 p.m. to 3:38 p.m., with Councilmembers Hollingsworth, Nelson, Rivera, and Strauss present and Councilmember Kettle excused. The committee discussed three Council Bills related to Seattle Public Utilities: CB 120966, which consolidates system development charges for water, sewer, and drainage infrastructure by amending Title 21 of the Seattle Municipal Code; CB 120967, which authorizes the General Manager/CEO to develop municipal assessment reimbursement area authority under Washington state law and reorganizes Chapter 21.80; and CB 120968, which amends the 2025 Budget and 2025-2030 Capital Improvement Program by changing appropriations to Seattle Public Utilities and creating positions, requiring a 3/4 vote of the City Council.

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  • Parks, Public Utilities, and Technology Committee — Minutes 2024-07-10

    Jul 10, 2024

    ·Seattle, WA
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    On July 10, 2024, the Seattle Council Parks, Public Utilities, and Technology Committee held a meeting presided over by Councilmember Hollingsworth with four members present and two arriving late. The Committee recommended City Council confirm the appointment of Ammanuel Haile-Leul to the Board of Parks and Recreation Commissioners for a term ending March 31, 2026, approved 5–0. The Committee recommended passage of Council Bill 120807, authorizing Seattle Public Utilities to execute an agreement with King County Flood Control Zone District for the South Park Interim Flood Preparedness and Response Program and amending the 2024 Budget, approved 4–0. The Committee also discussed Resolution 32136, which adopts a 2025-2030 Strategic Business Plan for Seattle Public Utilities and endorses a three-year rate path for 2025-2027 and a subsequent three-year rate forecast for 2028-2030.

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  • Parks, Public Utilities, and Technology Committee — Minutes 2024-05-22

    May 22, 2024

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Parks, Public Utilities, and Technology Committee met on May 22, 2024, at 2:02 p.m., with Councilmembers Hollingsworth, Nelson, and Kettle present. The committee voted 4–0 (including Rivera voting in favor) to recommend passage of CB 120790, which authorizes Seattle Public Utilities' General Manager to execute an interlocal agreement with King County for payments related to residual waste disposal from material recovery facilities and amends the 2024 Budget appropriations. The meeting adjourned at 2:27 p.m.

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  • OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK COUNCIL MINUTES April 15, 2024

    Apr 15, 2024

    ·Mesa, AZ
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    The Mesa City Council held a study session on April 15, 2024, to review agenda items and receive a presentation on the Energy Resources Department budget. The Electric System Superintendent reported that the City's electric utility maintained System Average Interruption Duration Index (SAIDI) performance below target, with fewer and shorter customer outages, though summer months experience higher outage numbers. The Energy Resources Program Manager compared power supply costs between Salt River Project and the City of Mesa, noting that the City is stabilizing customer rates through diverse, longer-term contracts while SRP increases rates gradually. The Natural Gas Superintendent indicated emergency response times increased from 2022 to 2023 but predicted decreases due to additional trained staff. The Senior Fiscal Analyst noted that Energy Resources Department budget estimates are higher due to inflation and temporary labor staffing costs for the fiber project.

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  • OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK COUNCIL MINUTES April 6, 2023

    Apr 6, 2023

    ·Mesa, AZ
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    The Mesa City Council held a study session on April 6, 2023, to hear a presentation on utility projects in the Capital Improvement Program. The Office of Management & Budget Director Brian Ritschel reviewed funding sources and CIP challenges, highlighting completed projects in FY 22/23 and projects under construction for Wastewater and Energy departments. The Council discussed the LG Energy Solution battery plant opening in Queen Creek within Mesa's gas service area, with Energy Resources Program Manager Anthony Cadorin providing details on energy demand and location specifics at the northeast corner of Ironwood and Germann Road. Ritschel presented future funded projects for Water, Wastewater, Energy, and Solid Waste, noting the Central Reuse Pipeline is estimated for completion in 2025 with water credits available in 2027 pending a full year of flow verification by the Gila River Indian Community. The Signal Butte Water Treatment Plant expansion will proceed in phases pending Bureau of Reclamation guidance on CAP cuts.

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  • Transportation and Seattle Public Utilities — Minutes 2023-04-04

    Apr 4, 2023

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Transportation and Seattle Public Utilities Committee of the Seattle City Council met on April 4, 2023, at 9:32 AM with four members present (Pedersen, Strauss, Herbold, Sawant) and one absent (Morales). The committee unanimously recommended passage of three items: CB 120539 authorizing acquisition of King County Parcel A under Seattle Public Utilities; CB 120538 authorizing an interlocal agreement with King County for Material Recovery Facility waste disposal payments and amending the 2023 budget; and Res 32082 adopting Seattle's 2022 Solid Waste Plan Update superseding the 2011 plan. All four voting members approved each measure without opposition.

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  • Select Budget Committee — Minutes 2022-10-25

    Oct 25, 2022

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Seattle Select Budget Committee met on October 25, 2022, to deliberate proposed amendments to the 2023–2024 Proposed Budget through Council Budget Actions and Statements of Legislative Intent, with Central Staff summarizing each amendment before sponsoring councilmembers spoke. Nine councilmembers were present (Mosqueda, Herbold, Juarez, Lewis, Morales, Nelson, Pedersen, Sawant, and Strauss), with Sawant arriving at 9:34 a.m., following the 9:32 a.m. start time. The committee heard information items from the Office of Arts & Culture, Office of City Auditor, Seattle Center, Department of Education and Early Learning, Seattle Information Technology Department, Office of Housing, Office of Intergovernmental Relations, Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs, Office of Labor Standards, Seattle City Light, and Seattle Public Utilities. The meeting recessed at 12:54 p.m. and reconvened at 2:02 p.m. The City Budget Office information item was not heard during the committee meeting.

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  • Finance and Housing Committee — Minutes 2022-07-20

    Jul 20, 2022

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Seattle Finance and Housing Committee met on July 20, 2022, with four members present (Mosqueda, Pedersen, Nelson, Lewis) and one excused (Herbold). The committee unanimously recommended passage of four council bills: CB 120371, which authorizes the sale and transfer of surplus property in Kramer Heights Addition with covenants benefiting affordable housing; CB 120367, accepting a Harvard Government Performance Lab fellow; CB 120365, authorizing acceptance of 2022 funding from non-City sources for eight departments including the Police Department, Parks and Recreation, and Public Utilities; and CB 120366, amending the 2022 Budget and 2022-2027 Capital Improvement Program with various departmental appropriations and position changes. All four measures passed 4-0 with no opposition.

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  • Transportation and Seattle Public Utilities — Minutes 2022-04-19

    Apr 19, 2022

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Transportation and Seattle Public Utilities Committee met on April 19, 2022, with five members present (Pedersen, Strauss, Herbold, Morales, and Sawant) to conduct remote business. The Committee unanimously recommended passage of CB 120303, which authorizes the Seattle Department of Transportation Director to accept and execute grants from the United States Department of Transportation and other non-City sources, and amends the 2022 Budget and 2022-2027 Capital Improvement Program. The Committee also unanimously recommended passage of CB 120304, which vacates a portion of 39th Avenue South in the Othello neighborhood and accepts a Property Use and Development Agreement on the petition of Willow Crossing LLLP. The Committee additionally heard information items regarding City comments on the Draft Environmental Impact Statement for West Seattle and Ballard Link Extensions and Sound Transit's cost savings and refinement concepts for those extensions.

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  • Select Budget Committee — Minutes 2021-10-26

    Oct 26, 2021

    ·Seattle, WA
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    The Select Budget Committee held a meeting on October 26, 2021, at 9:33 a.m. remotely via telephone and Seattle Channel to review Council Budget Actions (CBAs) and Statements of Legislative Intent (SLIs) for the 2022 Proposed Budget. Eight Councilmembers were present and participating electronically, with Lisa Herbold arriving late, and presiding officer Councilmember Mosqueda chairing the session. The committee heard eleven information items spanning Administration (Finance General, Department of Finance and Administrative Services, Legislative Department, Mayor's Office, and Office of City Auditor), Utilities (Seattle Information Technology Department, Seattle Public Utilities, and Seattle City Light), and Arts, Education, and Culture (Seattle Public Library and Department of Education and Early Learning). The meeting recessed at 1:04 p.m. and resumed at 2:01 p.m.

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  • borough of wind gap

    Wind Gap, PA
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    The Borough of Wind Gap Council met on January 16, 2018, with discussion centered on two main items: Slate Belt Rising's 2018 funding projects and regional branding strategy for gateway signage, and a dispute regarding utility transfers for the old firehouse, which the Fire Company claims cost them an additional $1,000 in hook-up fees despite being budgeted by the Borough. Council President Alex Cortezzo III clarified that utilities were transferred to the Fire Company because they now own the property and must maintain it, though the Fire Company expressed concern about unexpected costs totaling $19,000 in closing and related fees.

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  • City of Seattle Domestic Workers Standards Board Meeting Minutes

    Seattle, WA
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    The Seattle Domestic Workers Standards Board met on September 29, 2025, to review policy updates, outreach progress, and enforcement activities. Key developments included the Mayor's proposed budget utilizing fee money to offset general fund losses, two potential new funding sources (a 10-cent app-based work fee and restructured business tax system to be voted on November 4), and public budget hearings scheduled for October 7 and November 6 with a final vote on November 21. The Office of Labor Standards (OLS) reported significant 2024 outreach achievements including training 3,327 workers (a 75% increase), engaging 289 businesses, conducting 473 worker intakes that surfaced issues like misclassification and wage theft, and distributing over 100 hiring guides, while enforcement efforts identified backwages in multiple domestic worker cases.

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  • Buffalotownship

    Buffalo, NY
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    On November 8, 2023, the Buffalo Township Board of Supervisors held a regular monthly meeting with all five supervisors present. The board approved the October 2023 minutes and treasurer's report, paid monthly bills, and unanimously approved a $99,875.00 performance bond with Armstrong Utilities, Inc. for road work. The board tabled motions regarding a Verizon Wireless conditional use petition and an amended franchise agreement with Armstrong Utilities, Inc., pending further consideration.

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  • TOLEDO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING

    Toledo, OH
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    Toledo City Council held a regular meeting on August 25, 2025, to address routine municipal matters including approval of financial reports, utility and mowing assessment liens totaling $1,400.32, and building permits for fencing projects. New business items included a city insurance policy review, annual financial report approval, a $1.00/hour pay increase for a police officer certification, and discussion of residential units at 103 W High Street. The council also considered authorization to hire an EMS Assistant Director and reviewed a liquor license amendment for Hy-Vee Dollar Fresh.

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  • OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK AUDIT, FINANCE & ENTERPRISE COMMITTEE

    Mesa, AZ
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    The Audit, Finance & Enterprise Committee of the City of Mesa met on October 30, 2014, at 8:01 a.m. to hear a presentation on a Fire Prevention audit conducted by City Auditor Jennifer Ruttman to evaluate whether internal controls reliably applied, managed, and tracked fee-based service revenues. The audit identified four findings regarding inspection scheduling and resource constraints; the Fire Prevention division had been downsized, resulting in reduced inspection frequency for high-risk occupancies from every two years and medium-risk occupancies to every three years. The audit recommended the Fire Department reassess its available resources and establish a realistic service delivery plan, with Committee members discussing potential options including outsourcing to the private sector or utilizing regional and certification teams, though the department expressed a preference to retain fire inspection services in-house.

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