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9 results for “utility budget” · minutes

  • Ne

    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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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