What happened on Saturday, 27 September 2025
Crowley, Acadia Parish, Louisiana
The Crowley Utility Special Review Committee on Sept. 26 approved a recommendation to raise sewer user fees, proposing an in‑town base rate of $24 with $7.50 per 1,000 gallons over a 2,000‑gallon minimum and an out‑of‑town base rate of $30 with $10 per 1,000 gallons.
Building Code Council, Governor's Office - Boards & Commissions, Executive, Washington
Two petitions seeking code wording changes for A2L (mildly flammable) refrigerants were introduced; petitioner Eric Vandermee asked the council to align Washington’s emergency language with recent ASHRAE addenda and the council referred the 2024‑code petition to the MVPE committee for further review.
Town of Lake Clarke Shores, Palm Beach County, Florida
The Town of Lake Clark Shores code enforcement board granted a property owner until Oct. 15, 2025 to finish removing a dock, citing the owner's work in progress and ongoing permitting interactions with the South Florida Water Management District; a fine-assessment hearing is set for Oct. 21 if the property is not in compliance.
Utah Public Service Commission, Utah Subcommittees, Commissions and Task Forces, Utah Legislative Branch, Utah
PacifiCorp and CAISO presenters told Utah regulators that CAISO will aggregate congestion differentials and return them to PacifiCorp, which will first use the pool to fully offset congestion for qualified, firm point‑to‑point schedules and then distribute remaining funds to other participants.
Beaverton SD 48J, School Districts, Oregon
At a Sept. 26 special meeting, the Beaverton School District 48J board voted 7-0 to hire Human Capital Enterprises after a committee review of proposals and board interviews; next update expected Oct. 14.
Dolton, Cook County, Illinois
Coach Applewhite said a Dolton Bears homecoming parade will run Sept. 27 from King Drive to Dolton Park and encouraged residents to watch and cheer.
Building Code Council, Governor's Office - Boards & Commissions, Executive, Washington
The State Building Code Council voted to move the bulk of its 2024 code rulemaking to a May 15 final-adoption timeline and directed staff and legislators to explore options that could preserve a Nov. 1, 2026 implementation date.
Miami Beach, Miami-Dade County, Florida
The committee directed staff to develop a permanent registration for permit expediters ("runners") and to disseminate a clear, resident‑friendly business outreach guide; staff also described expanded walk‑through days, a business concierge and early‑start permits to speed openings.
Rawlins City Council, Rawlins, Carbon County, Wyoming
The council approved submitting a Wyoming Community Development Authority CDBG application for $507,000 to demolish the long-vacant Wyoming Bar; the Downtown Development Authority would accept donation of the property and provide about $15,000 to pay accrued taxes if the grant is awarded.
House, Northern Mariana Legislative Sessions, Northern Mariana Islands
The House passed House Bill 24-46 HD1 SS1 on first and final reading, approving revenue identification and appropriations for fiscal year 2026 and voting 18-0 to avert a government shutdown. Leaders described the measure as a temporary, collaborative product that will be revised in follow-up negotiations with the administration.
St. Louis City, St. Louis County, Missouri
The board voted to send Resolution 118 — which commits to negotiating in good faith with UAW and the legislative staffs organizing committee — to the Personnel and Administration Committee for further action. The referral passed on the board's vote.
Miami Beach, Miami-Dade County, Florida
The committee approved increasing the temporary use permit renewal fee for elevators from $162 to $2,090 to encourage developers to finish required punch‑list work; members added an amendment to allow one one‑time, lower‑fee renewal before the higher fee applies.
Vermont States Colleges, Public Universities: Board of Trustees Meetings, School Districts, Vermont
Board moved into executive session to receive legal advice and discuss confidential matters including real estate and personnel; trustees said they did not expect to take action afterward.
Utah Public Service Commission, Utah Subcommittees, Commissions and Task Forces, Utah Legislative Branch, Utah
PacifiCorp told Utah regulators EDAM will impose a daily resource efficiency evaluation (RSE) that entities must pass each hour; small failures are de minimis, larger shortfalls trigger multipliers intended to discourage intentional under‑procurement, and the company said it is reviewing hedging policy updates.
Livingston Parish, Louisiana
On Sept. 25 the Livingston Parish Council voted 5–4 to rezone a parcel on Old LA Highway 16 (parcel 0025494) from agricultural/commercial designations to R‑2 residential, a decision that residents opposed over traffic and neighborhood character concerns.
St. Louis City, St. Louis County, Missouri
The board enbanked Resolution 116 recognizing 2025 SmartWeek/Be SMART, with speakers urging secure firearm storage and public education. Be Smart co‑lead Peggy Newfield presented data cited from CDC and local reporting; the measure was enbanked, making all aldermen cosponsors.
Utah Department of Transportation, Utah Government Divisions, Utah Legislative Branch, Utah
The Transportation Commission approved funding for a restricted‑crossing U‑turn (RCUT) intersection at US‑91 and SR‑23 intended to reduce severe crashes by removing direct crossing movements; UDOT staff acknowledged strong local interest and said the change is driven by safety concerns after multiple fatal collisions.
Van Zandt County, Texas
The court approved appointments of Linda Boston, Kathleen Bork and Jennifer Collins to fill three recent vacancies on the Van Zandt County Library Board, bringing the board to 14 members.
Rawlins City Council, Rawlins, Carbon County, Wyoming
The Rawlins City Council voted to authorize submission of a $103,550 FEMA State Homeland Security Program grant application to purchase a Raman chemical analyzer, which officials say would be a portable, regional deployable asset.
Springfield Public Schools, School Boards, Massachusetts
Assistant Chief Ricardo Gurev outlined hiring, CORI background checks and annual refreshers for bus monitors and crossing guards, and said selection emphasizes patience, communication and student management; committee members asked about CORI frequency.
St. Louis City, St. Louis County, Missouri
The Board of Aldermen third‑read and finally passed board bill 39 (committee substitute), clearing the way described by sponsors to begin demolition work on the long‑vacant Millennium Hotel site; members emphasized MWBE participation during demolition and potential future redevelopment uses.
Travis County 201st District Court, District Court Judges, Judicial, Texas
At the Oct. 6 docket call Judge Meacham reviewed how juror panels are rotated to manage parking, explained routine jury‑call questions and noted a building fire drill that briefly cleared the courthouse and delayed the call.
Seattle, King County, Washington
SDOT told the committee the proposed 2026 budget adds more than $4 million and 16 positions for daily downtown cleaning and 5 FTE for graffiti abatement as part of an interdepartmental "1 Seattle" graffiti plan.
Utah Public Service Commission, Utah Subcommittees, Commissions and Task Forces, Utah Legislative Branch, Utah
PacifiCorp representatives told a Utah Public Service Commission technical conference that joining the CAISO-operated day-ahead EDAM market would build on the existing Energy Imbalance Market (EIM), reduce net power costs over time, improve reliability and proceed through parallel testing before a planned May go‑live.
Springfield Public Schools, School Boards, Massachusetts
At a Sept. 26 joint subcommittee meeting, district staff described how families can raise and resolve concerns, the district's special-education safeguards and new parent advisory structures; officials said 29 families used the state'DESE online problem-resolution system this year, with one unresolved case.
St. Louis City, St. Louis County, Missouri
The Board of Aldermen voted 12–1 to third-read and finally pass board bill 60, an ordinance that amends Chapter 26 of the city zoning code to define, permit and regulate accessory dwelling units (ADUs). One alderman warned the change could encourage short-term rentals.
Town of Lake Clarke Shores, Palm Beach County, Florida
Board members and town staff discussed recurring yard-waste and landscape-trimming piles left in streets, with police and code-enforcement officials describing responses and board members urging clearer enforcement, homeowner education, and possible changes to pick-up timing or code removal.
Maricopa County, Arizona
A preparedness presenter outlined essential items for household evacuation go bags — including medications, child-care supplies, food, clothing, water and a battery-operated AM/FM radio — as part of National Preparedness Month outreach.
Stow City, Summit County, Ohio
At an Administrative Hearing Board session, City of Stow planning staff presented notices of violation over an unenclosed dumpster at 3667 Darrow Road (Leopold Properties LLC). Owner Dennis Leopold and his attorney disputed retroactive application and selective enforcement; the hearing officer said a written decision would follow.
Ripon City, San Joaquin County, California
City staff summarized a decade of state law changes that limit local control over accessory dwelling units (ADUs). Councilmembers asked staff to draft a draft ordinance that tightens standards for nonexempt ADUs while complying with state law; no vote was taken.
Burke County, North Carolina
Burke County officials signed an emergency declaration ahead of Tropical Storm Helene and issued voluntary evacuation orders for low-lying areas, county officials and residents said.
Miami Beach, Miami-Dade County, Florida
Transportation staff recommended purchasing 40‑foot Gillig low‑floor clean‑diesel buses for the municipal circulator, but the committee retained the procurement and asked staff to present a funding plan to cover a multi‑million‑dollar projected gap before final award.
Miami Beach, Miami-Dade County, Florida
The committee voted to recommend that the full commission approve a job‑creation incentive application for an unnamed company expected to bring office jobs and private investment to Lincoln Road; the program is performance‑based and incentives are paid only after verified hires.
Lorain County, Ohio
Summary of motions and vote outcomes from the Sept. 26 Lorain County Board of Commissioners meeting.
Travis County 201st District Court, District Court Judges, Judicial, Texas
After years of docket activity, the court assigned a consolidated construction/contract dispute with multiple third‑party defendants to Judge Mangrum for trial Dec. 8, 2025, to provide a single judge and a final setting.
Vermont States Colleges, Public Universities: Board of Trustees Meetings, School Districts, Vermont
The VSE Board of Trustees ratified the executive committee's Aug. 5 approval of a new part-time faculty contract and described the vote as a curative step to address an Open Meeting Law technicality about physical meeting locations.
Lorain County, Ohio
The board voted to award a CDBG lead-abatement contract to Jim Metc Construction and discussed concerns about program processes after the county received hundreds of applications and several awards to landlords.
Utah Department of Transportation, Utah Government Divisions, Utah Legislative Branch, Utah
The Utah Transportation Commission approved additional funding for the Springville Sharp–Tintock rail consolidation project after UDOT staff told commissioners the new alignment will require roughly 50 acres of additional right‑of‑way and partial impacts to about 18 residential parcels.
Van Zandt County, Texas
The commissioners approved a contract to fund spaying and neutering services for county residents' pets beginning Oct. 1, 2025, through Sept. 30, 2026, increasing monthly support from $1,000 to $1,200 to cover demand.
Lorain County, Ohio
A commissioner asked the board to require developers to explain unusually high per-unit and per-square-foot costs for a 174-unit Wilkes Villa renovation before future tax exemption votes.
Mount Vernon, Westchester County, New York
Several bidders called into a Real Estate Committee meeting to check the status of long-pending offers on city-owned properties. The committee voted to enter an executive session to review the offers and obtain legal counsel before making recommendations to City Council or sending some properties to auction.
Santa Clara County, California
The Santa Clara County Oversight Board unanimously adopted a resolution amending the joint exercise of powers agreement that governs the Sunnyvale Financing Authority and approved the successor agency's withdrawal, clearing the way for a replacement entity and a planned bond for the Smart Station project.
Seattle, King County, Washington
SDOT told the committee the proposed budget adds staff to address unpermitted vending near event venues and nightlife areas, emphasizing outreach and permitting assistance before citations and equipment abatement.
Calaveras County, California
At a Calaveras County Historical Society presentation, director Emma Meinhardt outlined Claude Ballard’s life, from Cherokee roots and logging work to his law-enforcement career, notable rescues, collaboration with the FBI on a 1965 espionage case and awards; attendees shared memories.
Lorain County, Ohio
The board approved several Job & Family Services agreements including protective nursing services, family-support coordination, eviction prevention funds via United Way, and social workers for county schools.
Miami Beach, Miami-Dade County, Florida
The committee approved returning to the commission with a recommendation to acquire new license‑plate recognition garage equipment under a five‑year hardware‑as‑a‑service agreement to update aging hardware and offer expanded access, validation and data features; funding will come from the parking enterprise fund.
Julie Bank, a participant in the Monrovia Area Partnership (MAP), described how the program introduced her to local government and encouraged others to join to build leadership and community connections.
Miami Beach, Miami-Dade County, Florida
The Finance and Economic Resiliency Committee voted to send to the full City Commission a recommendation to direct the administration to negotiate an agreement under which the City of Miami Beach would assume operation, maintenance and capital upgrades of the Sunset Harbor wastewater lift station.
San Bernardino County, California
San Bernardino County issued a public safety announcement advising residents that summer microbursts and burned slopes can trigger flash floods, mud and debris flows and urging people to heed evacuation routes; more information is available at prepare.sbcounty.gov.
Lorain County, Ohio
County commissioners and staff outlined plans to market a large unincorporated site for manufacturing, discussed statewide funding for infrastructure, and highlighted progress on Black River cleanup and EPA coordination.
Town of Lake Clarke Shores, Palm Beach County, Florida
Town staff described plans to apply for two Florida Recreation Development Assistance Program (F.R.D.A.P.) grants to replace aging playground equipment at Community Park and to fund components of a Pine Tree Park master plan; the board received the presentation but took no formal vote.
Public Utilities Regulatory Authority, Departments and Agencies, Organizations, Executive, Connecticut
The Public Utilities Regulatory Authority held a technical meeting in Docket 250806 on the annual EV charging program review, during which the state’s investor‑owned utilities proposed a new incentive framework to comply with Public Act 25‑173 and described operational updates to managed‑charging and make‑ready efforts.
Van Zandt County, Texas
Commissioners approved nondisclosure agreements allowing two experienced technicians to program and key the county's P25 radio system, contingent on required L3 Harris training and confidentiality protections.
LaSalle County, Illinois
Parks staff told the LaSalle County Property Committee on Sept. 26 that Catlin and Chavinah parks have seen recent events and improvements including a new fenced cattle barrier, natural-area mowing, a horse step/stoop installation and use by Ottawa High School; IVCC is expected to use the cross-country course next year.
Travis County 201st District Court, District Court Judges, Judicial, Texas
After a defense motion citing unavailable experts, parties agreed at an Oct. 6 docket call to remove the Oct. 6 jury setting and reset Hilton v. I Will Painting to Jan. 26 with a backup date of Feb. 23.
Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings presented a proclamation recognizing Sept. 28, 2025, as Gold Star Mothers and Families Day at a ceremony that included military color presentation, keynote remarks by retired Air Force Colonel Paulette Schenck and Lori Fleming of American Gold Star Mothers, and a traditional missing-man table tribute.
Seattle, King County, Washington
SDOT said the proposed 2026 budget includes $2 million to move from study to implementation for vehicle access mitigation at Pike Place Market, with a pilot to evaluate barriers that balance security and vendor delivery access ahead of FIFA attendance peaks.
LaSalle County, Illinois
LaSalle County Property Committee approved a change order to repair loose bricks at the downtown courthouse, approved forwarding funding to finance from contingency, discussed jail pump clogs and a jail chiller replacement proposal, and recommended restoring hazard pay previously included in an earlier AFSCME contract.
Mount Vernon, Westchester County, New York
Deputy Commissioner Pam Tarla told the Real Estate Committee the city is advancing a long-delayed comprehensive plan update, a simultaneous zoning-code rewrite, and downtown-specific design work tied to a 17-acre brownfield site and other redevelopment efforts.
Heartland Charter District, School Districts, California
The board reviewed the Los Angeles Charter SELPA Community Advisory Committee (CAC) role and received a written statement from Joy Rose, an Inspire teacher and parent, who described her background working with students with special needs and her interest in serving as Heartland’s CAC representative.
Van Zandt County, Texas
The court acknowledged House Bill 1522, effective Sept. 1, which lengthens public notice requirements to at least three business days for meeting notices and requires posting or physically providing budget copies when budget meetings are held.
LaSalle County, Illinois
LaSalle County Property Committee voted Sept. 26 to forward three sealed bids for this year's treasurer's office upgrades to the full county board after attorney review. Bids ranged from $178,481 to $279,213; the budgeted amount was $230,000 before contingency.
Amador County, California
The provided transcript is a high school football radio broadcast and related ads and community segments; there are no civic meeting topics to report.
Utah Department of Transportation, Utah Government Divisions, Utah Legislative Branch, Utah
UDOT showed the Transportation Commission a Zion 'Roads to Recreation' website that aggregates transit, parking and active‑transport information for visitors; staff said SunTran service into Zion was launched with $10 million in recreation‑hot‑spot funding and is guaranteed by the operator for 10 years.
Heartland Charter District, School Districts, California
The Heartland Charter District board on Sept. 27, 2019 asked district staff for detailed financial documentation on bond borrowing, services provided by Provenance and reasons for increases in district office service costs.
Seattle, King County, Washington
SDOT told the Select Budget Committee it plans to expand school-zone cameras and add full-time speed-camera locations, but vendor capacity and power requirements mean installations may take 12'18 months; the proposed 2026 budget includes one FTE to manage reporting and coordination required by state law.
Miami Beach, Miami-Dade County, Florida
The committee approved a new five‑year lease with Little Havana Activities & Nutrition Centers for Jameston Playground ground‑floor space and authorized a six‑month extension of the Miami Design Preservation League’s agreement for the Miami Beach Oceanfront Auditorium while staff prepares a procurement or renovated management plan.
Grand County Boards and Commissions, Grand County, Utah
Maddie Quinn, Grand County Active Trails & Transportation (GCAT) program manager, presented a grants-driven 2026 budget that reduces county-funded positions, transitions the Trail Ambassadors program to a nonprofit, and requests a $23,000 increase in optional sales tax to cover benefits for a new OHV trail coordinator and related vehicle costs.
Van Zandt County, Texas
Following discussion of payroll complexity, the court decided to make salary increases in the FY26 budget effective at the start of the pay period beginning Oct. 5, 2025, to avoid splitting pay periods and additional payroll workload for staff.
Heartland Charter District, School Districts, California
The board examined a Vendor Agreement template that specifies the term (Aug. 1, 2019–June 30, 2020), invoicing and Enrichment Certificate requirements, limits on vendor hours, background-check obligations per Education Code §45125.1, indemnity and insurance minimums.
Grand County Boards and Commissions, Grand County, Utah
Angie Book, manager of the Old Spanish Trail Arena (OSTA), asked for funding priorities including an additional maintenance hire, travel for staff accreditation, equipment and repairs to a corroded fire-suppression pipe that may add tens of thousands to a capital project. She and county personnel discussed cost-sharing, stage recertification and a
Seattle, King County, Washington
Seattle Department of Transportation delivered an overview of the mayor's proposed 2026 budget to the Select Budget Committee on Sept. 26, emphasizing staffing to deliver the voter-approved transportation levy, investments in downtown cleaning and activation, and funding for FIFA preparations and key infrastructure projects.
Heartland Charter District, School Districts, California
The Heartland Charter District board on Sept. 27, 2019, unanimously approved an amendment to the district office service agreement, a vendor agreement and the appointment of a CAC representative following a closed session.
Grand County Boards and Commissions, Grand County, Utah
Loretta Eastwood, director of the Grand Center, told the Grand County Budget Advisory Board that she trimmed nonessential spending for 2026 but kept funding for mandated senior services, vehicle maintenance and home-delivery meals; she estimated home-delivery serves about 75–82 seniors per day.
Van Zandt County, Texas
The commissioners approved a policy change increasing the county's purchase-order threshold from $100 to $500 for most departments to reduce paperwork delays and short-run supply problems; the change was adopted as part of the fiscal year 2026 budget policy.
Heartland Charter District, School Districts, California
The Heartland Charter School Governing Board reviewed an amendment to the District Office Service Agreement authorizing the chief executive officer to join a Provenance-managed joint insurance purchasing program, clarifying that school staff remain employees of the school and allowing cost-sharing with other Inspire-model schools.
Punta Gorda City, Charlotte County, Florida
The Development Review Committee voted on Sept. 26, 2025 to table consideration of VR012025, an initial determination of vested rights for properties at 297 E. Virginia Avenue and 407 Wood Street, until its Oct. 10 meeting so staff can obtain legal advice and review earlier meeting recordings.
Town of Lake Clarke Shores, Palm Beach County, Florida
The code enforcement board found FVJ Properties LLC in violation for a dirty driveway at 7003 Pine Tree Lane and ordered compliance by Oct. 21, 2025; the property owner had not contacted town staff and notices were sent to a Pennsylvania mailing address. If not corrected, fines up to $50 per day may be imposed with a hearing set Oct. 21.
Jim Wells County, Texas
A summary of outcomes from the Sept. 26 commissioners court: proclamations, grant certifications, equipment finance, event permits and routine reports were approved; the ambulance grant application was tabled and the Vanguard voting system purchase was tabled for further review.
AUSTIN ISD, School Districts, Texas
At its Sept. 25 meeting the Austin ISD Board approved a large consent package and several interlocal agreements with the University of Texas, set the proposed tax rate and affirmed two student transfer denials after executive session.
Grand County Boards and Commissions, Grand County, Utah
Andrea Brand, director of Sand Flats Recreation Area, outlined the area’s proposed 2026 budget Wednesday, citing routine operating increases and capital projects including parking-lot maintenance and a fence to protect dinosaur tracks.
Jim Wells County, Texas
The commissioners authorized solicitation of bids to add 12 new 50‑amp RV hookups at the Jim Wells County Fairgrounds, following debate over whether to add hookups or upgrade existing 30‑amp outlets. County staff said 57 parties are on a waiting list; commissioners discussed cost recovery, electricity use and timelines.
AUSTIN ISD, School Districts, Texas
District staff presented spring 2024–25 STAR and STAAR EOC results, showing some rebounds in reading and science and continuing disparities in outcomes for economically disadvantaged students; trustees asked for more state comparisons and subgroup analysis.
Punta Gorda City, Charlotte County, Florida
At its Sept. 26 meeting the Punta Gorda Development Review Committee approved the Sept. 12 minutes and recommended approval of two event permits — YMCA Harbor Nights and a Halloween celebration at Kelty Gray — with conditions. The committee also set its next meeting for Oct. 10.
Kern County, California
After flooding from a Sept. 18 storm damaged roads and a transmission pipeline serving Randsburg-area residents, the Kern County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a proclamation of local emergency and authorized staff to seek state disaster-assistance funds.
Jim Wells County, Texas
County elections staff demonstrated the Verity Vanguard on‑demand ballot printing and accessible voting features and disclosed a one‑time equipment quote of $348,059; commissioners voted to table any purchase pending certification, funding and additional review.
AUSTIN ISD, School Districts, Texas
At a Sept. 25 meeting, the Austin ISD Board of Trustees voted to reduce the district scorecard to three goals and to retain three constraints—underserved students, dual-language fidelity and accountability—after extended discussion about reporting burden and community priorities.
Grand County Boards and Commissions, Grand County, Utah
The Grand County Budget Advisory Board approved minutes from its Sept. 19, 2025, meeting. Members corrected an earlier tally to show two members absent; the approval was recorded 5–0 after the correction.
Decatur County, Indiana
The Decatur County Commissioners approved a final commitment letter to use $250,000 from the local road and street fund as the county match for a $1,000,000 Community Crossing Matching Grant (CCMG) application, bringing the total project to $1,250,000 for CCMG 2026.
Barnstable County, Massachusetts
Department leaders briefed commissioners on vaccine and outreach plans, lab hires and upgrades, a well-sampling study, and Clean Water Center grants and loan activity, including a Gates Foundation grant and a growing Cape Cod Aqua Fund loan program.
Holyoke City, Hampden County, Massachusetts
Members reviewed pending handicap-parking (HP sign) applications, discussed site visits and language barriers that delayed an application, and suggested using commission funds for translation and outreach to ensure residents know about accessible housing opportunities.
Jim Wells County, Texas
The Jim Wells County Commissioners Court adopted the countys 2026 budget and set the 2025 property tax rate at 0.767802 per $100 valuation after recorded, unanimous votes. Officials said the budget, built on that tax rate, shows a general fund shortfall of $913,309.27 that the court intends to address through ongoing fiscal steps.
Decatur County, Indiana
The Decatur County Commissioners voted to adopt an updated Title 6 nondiscrimination implementation policy and signed related forms during the Sept. 26 special session.
Barnstable County, Massachusetts
Paul Rosala, Barnstable County assets and infrastructure manager, told commissioners Sept. 26 that the Superior Courthouse renovation is estimated at $5.7 million, with $7 million appropriated and an expected ~75% reimbursement from the courts under the county lease.
Beaverton SD 48J, School Districts, Oregon
After evaluating three finalist firms, the Beaverton School Board voted 7-0 Sept. 26 to hire Human Capital Enterprises to conduct the district's superintendent search; staff will negotiate contract terms and report back at the Oct. 14 meeting.
Holyoke City, Hampden County, Massachusetts
Members discussed strategies to secure wheelchair-accessible vehicles for community organizations and senior centers, options to obtain vehicles from the transit authority, and next steps for outreach to interested partners.
Decatur County, Indiana
County officials and contractors on Sept. 26 agreed on most interior finish directions for the fairgrounds community building and asked staff and bidders for cost estimates on optional epoxy coverage, access control provisions and generator hookups.
Iowa County, Iowa
The Iowa County board voted to direct TK Elevator to prioritize repair of the courthouse elevator to restore ADA access, set a public hearing for the FY26 budget amendment No. 2 for Oct. 24 at 10 a.m., approved a secondary roads transfer and confirmed appointments including Aaron Sanderson and Jeff Sherman.
Barnstable County, Massachusetts
Facing uncertainty in federal FEMA reimbursements, Barnstable County commissioners voted to have the county administrator draft a letter to the state delegation urging prioritized state readiness funding to help towns respond and recover from storms.
Decatur County, Indiana
At a Sept. 26 special session, the Decatur County Commissioners awarded a compliant oil supply contract to Asphalt Materials and contracted SC Construction and Materials for 2025 chip‑and‑seal work after comparing sealed bids and clarifying bid incompletions and tanker hourly charges.
Excelsior Springs, Clay County, Missouri
The council unanimously approved a charitable archery event at Kyle Uptegrove’s residence for Oct. 5 (11:30 a.m.–4 p.m.), noting safety measures, limited attendance (about 15–17), and that the event fits the ordinance section governing turkey shoots and charitable events.
Holyoke City, Hampden County, Massachusetts
Commission voted unanimously to approve a city Zoom account to avoid members and residents using personal accounts, secure longer meetings and enable accessibility features; roll-call vote was unanimous.
Montgomery County, Maryland
The Montgomery County Office of the Inspector General presented Publication 26-01 at the Audit Committee meeting, identifying gaps in Montgomery County Public Schools’ Background Screening Office (BSO) that left thousands of employees, contractors and some volunteers without current checks or continuous monitoring.
Travis County 201st District Court, District Court Judges, Judicial, Texas
Judge Amy Clark Meacham told attorneys at an Oct. 6 jury-docket call that state and local reporting requirements have made it harder for trial courts in urban counties to grant continuances and reminded litigants of a local ADR requirement before jury trial.
Holyoke City, Hampden County, Massachusetts
At its Sept. 25 meeting the Holyoke Commission on Disability reviewed its fiscal year 2025–26 budget line items, clarified open meeting/quorum rules for the body and discussed next steps on a planned community survey and translation needs.
Laredo, Webb County, Texas
Manuel de Luna Jr., operations manager at Laredo International Airport, presented a practicum recommending targeted incentives, partner marketing and facility improvements to attract airlines and expand routes; the presentation drew panel feedback about research design, sample size and next steps.
Excelsior Springs, Clay County, Missouri
After a short, advertised public hearing, the Excelsior Springs City Council approved Ordinance No. 25-09-09 to set the 2025 general and special property tax levies; staff said assessed valuation rose about 11% from 2024, generating modest reassessment revenue.
Utah Department of Transportation, Utah Government Divisions, Utah Legislative Branch, Utah
UDOT Region 4 staff briefed the Utah Transportation Commission on a decade of projects in Kane and Garfield counties, described current preservation and highway-rehab work, and outlined a $10.4 million wildlife-crossing project that studies show reduced wildlife-vehicle crashes in earlier phases.
Laredo, Webb County, Texas
Juan Vasquez, assistant director of the Laredo Convention and Visitors Bureau, presented survey findings from local hotels and recommended QR-enabled pull-ups, table tents and a website revamp to boost visitor awareness; management-level funding requests for printed/digital collateral were proposed for next fiscal year.
Beaver County Commission Meeting, Beaver County Boards and Commissions, Beaver County, Utah
A speaker reported the fire department received a Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) grant requiring a modest local match; attendees also described recent community chipping and plans for a larger chipper to process piles.
Nampa, Canyon County, Idaho
City legal counsel told the Nampa City Council that Idaho law tightly limits when cities can impose fees and cautioned against using mitigation or user fees to backfill revenue lost under HB 389; councilmembers signaled they prefer pursuing legislative remedies and did not adopt local mitigation fees.
Seattle, King County, Washington
SDOT said the proposed 2026 budget adds street-use construction inspectors to improve inspection timeliness during a period of increased construction and includes funding to design and begin construction on a Twelfth Avenue South retaining wall project damaged by winter storms.
Beaver County Commission Meeting, Beaver County Boards and Commissions, Beaver County, Utah
The Special Service District reported depleted road-base piles and considered purchasing or hauling road base before winter; members also reviewed equipment status and possible tire replacements.
Laredo, Webb County, Texas
A CPM practicum on the city's collective bargaining process found staff and union negotiators view trust and transparency as major issues and recommends training, trust-building workshops, and use of neutral facilitators; the study used a targeted survey of bargaining participants and did not produce a binding agreement.
Utah Public Service Commission, Utah Subcommittees, Commissions and Task Forces, Utah Legislative Branch, Utah
PacifiCorp’s implementation team described vendor builds, structured and unstructured testing, customer portals, training requirements and an eight‑week parallel operations period ahead of a May EDAM go‑live; staff stressed numerous testing phases and offered workshops.
Miami Beach, Miami-Dade County, Florida
The committee approved a declaration of intent to issue an additional $72.28 million tranche of the 2018 general obligation GeoBond program for infrastructure and neighborhood projects; staff said issuance will not immediately increase the debt service millage and that projects include street paving, sidewalks and flood‑related work.
Rawlins City Council, Rawlins, Carbon County, Wyoming
At a special session Sept. 26 the council voted to enter an executive session to consider confidential personnel matters under state law.
Laredo, Webb County, Texas
Assistant Finance Director Ruby Solano presented a practicum recommending phased toll increases to cover an estimated $150 million of unfunded bridge expansion costs and an annual debt-service estimate of about $13 million; the presentation was for council consideration, not a formal vote.
Beaver County Commission Meeting, Beaver County Boards and Commissions, Beaver County, Utah
Board and staff discussed buying new water meters, a vendor discount for paying by month-end, SCADA rollout that will enable remote monitoring and alarms, and a makeshift spring diversion to protect water quality.
At a grand opening at 2353 West Hassle, Hoffman Estates officials presented a ceremonial key to Advanced Preschool as the center said it will serve children six weeks to 12 years old, operate 10 full classrooms and offer pediatric medical, dental and mental-health services for families.
Town of Lake Clarke Shores, Palm Beach County, Florida
Susan E. Downing told the code enforcement board she needs time to save money to repair an aging asphalt driveway at 1416 Arabian Road East; the board continued the violation hearing to Oct. 21, 2025 and asked the owner to bring repair cost estimates to the next meeting.
Beaver County Commission Meeting, Beaver County Boards and Commissions, Beaver County, Utah
The Beaver County Special Service District accepted its Aug. 22, 2025 minutes and voted to forward a list of property accounts owing $1,000 or more to Beaver County for tax-roll liens; staff reported the district�has roughly $40,000 in accounts receivable and recent large loan payments.
Anchorage Municipality, Alaska
At a work session of the Anchorage Assembly, members and municipal staff discussed AR 2025-271 S1, a proposal to support a National Civic League grant project aimed at improving public meetings and civic engagement.
California Volunteers, Agencies under Office of the Governor, Executive, California
A Spanish-language audio clip calls on 10,000 young men in California to mentor children, lead local projects and sign up at menservicechallenge.com; the recording does not identify a sponsoring agency.
Vermont States Colleges, Public Universities: Board of Trustees Meetings, School Districts, Vermont
Trustees approved the June 14 minutes, heard that no public comments were received, and confirmed an in-person annual retreat in Woodstock in November.
Building Code Council, Governor's Office - Boards & Commissions, Executive, Washington
After reviewing a petition and committee discussion about side‑yard setbacks and emergency access, the council authorized a special ad hoc committee of council members to consult stakeholders and report back with options.
Miami Beach, Miami-Dade County, Florida
The committee recommended that the full commission authorize negotiations of a management agreement with Live Nation tied to a $6.5 million Live Nation contribution toward a renovation of the Fillmore Miami Beach; the company would operate the venue under new terms and the agreement will be returned to the full commission for final approval.
Building Code Council, Governor's Office - Boards & Commissions, Executive, Washington
Technical advisory groups’ recommended amendments to the plumbing, residential and building codes were approved by the council for CR102 filing, with one late IRC proposal sent back for tag review.
Seattle, King County, Washington
SDOT told the committee the 2024 transportation levy front-loads crew-delivered sidewalk construction and repair, and the department reported early progress in 2025 compared with previous levies while noting ongoing hiring needs for remaining levy positions.
Decatur City, Morgan County, Alabama
Council approved a request to go into executive session to discuss preliminary negotiations involving matters of trade or commerce; the meeting transcript records a unanimous series of "Aye" votes but does not name individual voters.
Decatur City, Morgan County, Alabama
Councilmember Pye moved, seconded by Councilmember Pepper, to consider Ordinance 25-46-16 to adopt Decatur City's fiscal year 2026 budget beginning Oct. 1, 2025.
Livingston Parish, Louisiana
At its Sept. 25 meeting the Livingston Parish Council introduced a proposed $91,290,000 sales‑tax revenue bond ordinance, approved several hazard‑mitigation property acquisitions (100% FEMA funding) and adopted a revised telecommunications ordinance and minor‑subdivision amendments; several administrative waivers also passed unanimously.