Oakland City Council adopts FY 2026-27 HUD plan for CDBG, HOME, ESG, HOPWA
Oakland City Council held a public hearing and approved a FY 2026-27 HUD Annual Action Plan, accepting up to $14,674,799.07 for CDBG, HOME, ESG and HOPWA.
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Homer City Borough Council Approves $2.9M Stormwater Grant Application
Homer City Borough Council voted Tuesday night to apply for about $2.9 million in state Multimodal funding for stormwater upgrades—alley drainage research follows.
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Garland proposes FY 2026–27 budget: taxes, utility bill estimates, and the Bradfield Rec Center/Pool question
Garland’s proposed FY 2026–27 budget sets a 67.09¢ tax rate and estimates +$7.13/month utilities; Bradfield Rec/Pool decommissioning is still under review.
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Wichita City Council approves LOI resolution toward industrial revenue bonds for CAC
On July 7, Wichita City Council voted 7–0 on a resolution authorizing steps toward an LOI for industrial revenue bond financing for the Child Advocacy Center of Sedgwick County.
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Norfolk utility bills start changing July 1: new water/sewer rates + stormwater ERU fee
Starting July 1, 2026, Norfolk’s FY2027 water/sewer collection rates and a monthly stormwater ERU fee show up on many HRUBS bills—here’s where to look.
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Orion Township police & fire millage presentation tees up Aug. 4 ballot
Orion Township MI – A July 6 “Police & Fire Millage Presentation” leads into Aug. 4 ballot wording for two public-safety millage questions.
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Pittston gas & diesel: regular $3.913, diesel $5.450 (July 10, 2026)
Pittston-area fuel prices (AAA metro averages) for July 10: regular $3.913/gal and diesel $5.450/gal. Regular rose vs yesterday; diesel was flat vs last week.
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Monterey hotel-tax increase heads to November vote; $75k outreach planned
Supervisors considered resolutions July 7 to ask voters in November about raising unincorporated-area “bed tax” from 10.5% to 12.5%, plus $75k outreach.
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Montrose gets $3.327M EPA Brownfields cleanup grant for Bullock Steam Plant—what comes next
Montrose, CO—EPA approved a $3,327,850 Brownfields Cleanup grant for the former Bullock Electric Steam Plant at 30 W. S. Fourth St. along the Uncompahgre River.
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Margate City just closed on a $6 million lead service-line loan—what residents should do
Margate City’s lead service-line project moved forward after NJ Water Bank closed a $6 million loan on July 7, 2026. About $2,000,000 may be forgiven—here’s the opt-out rules.
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DeSantis veto trims Tampa Bay flood relief: South Howard and Tampa Bay Watch
Tampa residents: Gov. Ron DeSantis signed Florida’s FY 2026–27 budget, then vetoed $1.5 million for South Howard flood relief and $750,000 for Tampa Bay Watch.
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Hood River utility bills: City water, sewer and stormwater rates rise starting July 1
Hood River OR – Utility rates effective July 1, 2026 raise City water, sanitary sewer and stormwater charges, including a 3,000-gallon water allowance.
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Newark’s July 15 budget hearing: what council will take up
Newark NJ – Newark’s Municipal Council will hold a July 15, 2026 public hearing on the 2026 annual municipal budget, proposed at $900,500,264.94.
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Charlotte budget adopted: FY 2027 tax rate and fee changes for July 2026
Charlotte NC – FY 2027 budget adopted June 8: property tax rate set at 29.30¢ plus Charlotte Water, Storm Water and Solid Waste fee changes start July 1.
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Seattle Transit Measure renewal heads toward Council amendments—July 6 step
Seattle WA – City Council committee advances CB 121226, setting up a July 13 transit tax debate and competing amendment paths on safety access and affordability.
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Houghton County OKs $58,000 EGLE MMP study for transfer-station upgrades
Houghton MI – The Houghton County Board of Commissioners approved $58,000 in EGLE MMP funds for a transfer-station feasibility study tied to recycling capacity.
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St. Louis Park approves MnDOT grant for Cedar Lake Rd/Louisiana Ave: detours & closures
St. Louis Park City Council approved a MnDOT grant for Cedar Lake Rd/Louisiana Ave (Phase 2). Here’s what to expect for July 6 detours.
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Wichita City Council OKs water reuse pilot to test advanced purification
Wichita City Council voted 7-0 on July 7 to fund a water reuse pilot for advanced purification. Pilot water won’t enter the drinking supply during testing.
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IRS ‘Automatic Exemption from Penalty’ starts Summer 2026: late-filing impact
AEP replaces First Time Abate for eligible late filers: the IRS will skip some failure-to-file/pay/deposit penalties starting Summer 2026.
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Seattle and King County announce KCRHA reset—what’s in the Aug. 1 plan
Seattle WA – On July 1, Seattle and King County announced a KCRHA “reset,” including a Contracts Transfer Plan due Aug. 1 and transition in Jan. 2027.
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NYC Council adopts $125.8B FY2027 budget: Fair Fares, housing aid, Kids RISE
New York NY – NYC Council approved the $125.8B FY2027 budget June 30, 2026, adding $350M in reserves and expanding Fair Fares and rental assistance.
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San Francisco water, sewer bills rise July 1, 2026: SFPUC estimate
San Francisco CA – SFPUC says the July 1, 2026 rate change could add about $21 in FY 2027 and $23 in FY 2028 for an average home.