What to Expect From NDOT’s Loup River South Bridges Update at Columbus City Council
Columbus NE – City Council meets July 20 for an NDOT update on the Loup River South Bridges project, with phased traffic and Pawnee Park access changes through 2027.
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Owingsville Delta gas franchise: 3% fee, non-exclusive, Sept. 1, 2026 start
Owingsville KY – The city adopted a natural-gas franchise ordinance, and a signed Delta agreement sets a Sept. 1, 2026 start with a 3% fee.
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Rockland City Council authorizes lease-purchase for new police facility at Harbor Park
Rockland City Council voted 4–1 on July 13 to authorize a design-build lease-purchase deal for a new police facility at Harbor Park Center, 12 Water St.
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Memphis City Council sets lobbyist disclosure referendum for Nov. 3, 2026 vote
Memphis TN – Referendum Ordinance No. 5977 would ask voters on Nov. 3, 2026 whether Memphis creates a lobbyist registration and disclosure process.
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DWSD Finance Committee agenda would authorize nearly $30M for District 5 & 6
DWSD’s July 8 Finance Committee agenda would let the director approve up to $11.496M (District 5) and $18.475M (District 6) over two years.
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Keene City Council advances 79-E tax relief for 429 Elm Street (2 new homes)
Keene NH – After a July 2 public hearing, City Council’s July 16 agenda considers Finance’s 4-year RSA 79-E RPRZ recommendation for 429 Elm Street’s barn rehab.
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Omaha City Council passes $15 minimum wage, Mayor cites legal questions
Omaha City Council voted 4–3 to keep a $15 minimum wage for all workers, but Mayor John Ewing Jr. says legal questions could affect next steps.
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McKinney City Council to Consider Resolution Supporting Adjustment to Texas Wireless 9-1-1 Fee and Sustainable NG9-1-1 Funding
McKinney TX – On July 7, 2026, City Council’s consent agenda includes a resolution supporting a statewide wireless 9-1-1 fee adjustment for NG9-1-1.
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Detroit extreme-heat protections: cooling centers and DWSD water shutoffs
Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield’s July 1 order expands extreme-heat protections—cooling-center hours for July 3 and DWSD water shutoff limits.
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Avondale City Council to consider July 13 user-fee changes for Sept. 1 start
Avondale AZ—A July 13 public notice proposes Sept. 1 user-fee changes for park rentals, new traffic-control charges, and removing some police fingerprint fees.
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Toledo City Council approves up to $85,000 emergency CO₂ repairs at Collins Park
Toledo OH – On July 14, City Council approved an emergency ordinance for Collins Park Water Treatment Plant CO₂ system repairs, capped at $85,000.
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Aurora City Council to consider EMS Unlimited contract (Aug. 18, 2026 start)
Aurora NE – The July 14, 2026 agenda includes a “consider approval” vote on an EMS Unlimited agreement, proposing Aug. 18, 2026–Aug. 17, 2029.
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Tampa City Council (July 16) to consider Resilient Florida grants for Greater McKay Bay
Tampa City Council meets July 16 to consider a $435,000 DEP “Resilient Florida” grant for Greater McKay Bay planning and South Howard Phase I design.
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Cleveland STR licensing (Ordinance 561-2026): rules, limits, and when they start
Cleveland OH – Cleveland City Council passed Ordinance 561-2026 to license short-term rentals, cap density, set occupancy rules, and make the new chapter enforceable in late August.
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Montgomery quorum notice: City Council & MEDC may attend McCown meeting
Montgomery posted a “notice of potential quorum” for the McCown Public Meeting July 9 at 6 p.m. City guidance ties quorum attendance to Texas Open Meetings Act rules.
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Fremont’s charter city push heads to a final July 28 vote: What residents should know
Fremont CA – Fremont’s July 28 special meeting will decide whether a proposed charter goes on the Nov. 3 ballot. Here’s what’s at stake.
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Fresno City Council adopts 2025 UWMP and WSCP: how water shortage stages work
Fresno CA – On June 25, 2026, City Council adopted its 2025 UWMP and WSCP, including stage-by-stage water shortage triggers, actions, and penalties.
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Orem City Council sets July 14 hearings on State Street plan change, 360 W 1500 S rezoning
Orem UT – Orem City Council holds July 14 hearings on a PD-53 concept-plan text change near 1890 N State St and a 360 W 1500 S PF/R12→R8 rezoning.
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Solon City Council charter hearings July 6 & 20: zoning vote rules, Economic Dev Dir
Solon City Council will hold charter public hearings July 6 and July 20 at 7:30 p.m. on zoning vote rules and a proposed Economic Development Director.
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Atlanta City Council asks Mayor to present renegotiated “More MARTA” deal by Nov. 1, 2026
Atlanta City Council approved Resolution 26-R-3743 asking Mayor Andre Dickens to renegotiate the “More MARTA” IGA, with an updated agreement for consideration by Nov. 1, 2026.
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L.A. City Council shelves mansion tax ballot plan for apartments; Measure ULA July 1
On July 1, Los Angeles City Council voted 13-1 to “note and file” a 10-year Measure ULA exemption plan for new apartments; updated thresholds apply for closings starting July 1.
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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.