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.
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Orlando starts Phase I of Church St “Festival Street”: what changes first
After a July 7 groundbreaking, Orlando’s Church Street “Festival Street” Phase I (Garland Ave to the railroad tracks) is moving ahead—here’s what changes.
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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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Tacoma planning commission to hold public hearing on proposed off-street parking code overhaul
Tacoma’s Planning Commission will hold an Aug. 5 public hearing on an off-street parking code overhaul; written comments are due Aug. 7.
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Buckhannon to receive $33.3M for water infrastructure upgrades—what it means for the new water plant project
Buckhannon WV – USDA Rural Development has obligated a $33.31M low-interest loan plus $2M grant for a $47.31M water plant project. Here’s what’s next.
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Scottsdale buys $8.25M in Harquahala water credits—what residents should know
Scottsdale AZ – City Council approved buying 15,000 acre-feet of Harquahala long-term storage credits for $8.25M. The question: how that “stored” water becomes usable.
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Bakersfield high-speed rail: HSRA shifts interim station north of 7th Standard Road
HSRA’s board adopted its Final 2026 Business Plan June 1, placing Bakersfield’s interim station north of 7th Standard Road—City leaders object.
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Austin removes decorative crosswalks and murals after TxDOT rejects exemptions
Austin, TX – TxDOT rejected parts of Austin’s exception request, and the city is removing targeted crosswalk art downtown, on East 11th Street and near UT.
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Dallas furloughs 4,200 city workers as budget gap pressures services
Dallas will furlough more than 4,200 city workers for three unpaid days starting July 10 as officials work to close a roughly $30 million gap.