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News Photo by Steve Schulwitz Alpena Fire Department Lt. Chris Morrison, left, and firefighter Abby Smith practice at the Public Safety Building while on duty Wednesday. The city has new fitness equipment for staff in its capital improvement plan. Alpena City Council will decide whether or not …

By AUDREY McAVOY HONOLULU — A giant US government fuel storage facility hidden inside a mountain ridge overlooking Pearl Harbor has supplied fuel to military ships and planes plying the Pacific Ocean since World War II. Its very existence was a secret for years. Even after it was declassified, few …

By Natalie [email protected] SALISBURY — Members of City Council discussed Thursday how increased investment in the Parks and Recreation Department and its youth engagement programs can affect crime in the city. Salisbury Police Chief Stokes and Department of Parks and Recreation Director Nick Aceves outlined the department’s needs and how …

The Pride of Living nonprofit project will open in the fall in a $50 million, 110-unit affordable housing complex and small business center along Lake Street after receiving aid of the city of Minneapolis. Mayor Jacob Frey announced Thursday that City Council has approved $15.7 million in loans and grants …

The University of Texas at San Antonio and the Sunken Garden Theater saw the amount of their proposed bond project cut in half on Tuesday by a citizens’ committee overseeing the parks bond program. After three hours of discussion, the committee finalized funding recommendations for 85 parks and recreation projects …

Date posted: December 13, 2021 at 1:46 PMLast update: December 13, 2021 at 1:50 p.m. Oakland, California – The City of Oakland received $ 18.2 million under the California State Parks Community Park Development and Community Revitalization Grant program to increase access to the outdoors, contribute to better quality of …

TEWKSBURY – The Tewksbury Select Board of Directors met on November 30 for a discussion on funding for veterans housing. Member Anne Marie Stronach joined the meeting by teleconference. The Board of Directors considered a request for local funding from the non-profit organization Soldier On, which is working on the …

FREWSBOURG – There are so far four projects or equipment purchases under consideration in the town of Carroll to receive funds from the US Rescue Plan (ARP). Carroll city council discussed one of the requests at its regular monthly meeting on Wednesday. Russell Payne, city supervisor, said Mel Feather, chairman …

Nicholson As November 2021 fades into memory, have you taken the time to be thankful? No problem if you haven’t. Every day is a good time to think about things for which we should be grateful. As always, a few thoughts on my recent adventures as mayor of America’s Best …

Addressing serious road safety and congestion issues in San Rafael is currently not part of the Transportation Authority of Marin’s plan to link Highways 101 and 580. There are plans to reduce the evening backup on the 101 by redirecting traffic on the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge from Sir Francis Drake …

DUBUQUE, Iowa (KCRG) – Members of Dubuque City Council say the lack of sidewalks means safety and accessibility issues are at stake on John F. Kennedy Road, especially as this road contains a combination residential and student population. A sidewalk addition project, however, has faced opposition from neighbors for years, …

The Suffolk County Water Authority and Southold Town officials have agreed to work together so the agency can seek grants for an 8-mile, $ 27 million water pipeline billed as a good sustainability project. City council voted 5-0 at its Tuesday meeting to reach an intermunicipal agreement with the Oakdale-based …

The Indian community of Fort Belknap, the Confederate Salish and Kootenai tribes, the Ksanka Elders Advisory Committee and a coalition of environmental groups have relaunched a legal effort to prevent Hecla Mining Company the operation of two gold and copper mines in northwestern Montana. Yesterday’s lawsuit represents the latest turning …

A letter from Sharon Jablonski, the city’s cultural and creative development director, said the Cordells are currently paying $ 1,800 a month to rent the building, plus $ 2,000 a month to pay the purchase price of the business. . Current kitchen equipment only allows staff to work on about …

Tama’s historic Lincoln Highway Bridge was built in 1915 and is now the subject of a planned restoration effort by the City of Tama in partnership with the Iowa Department of Transportation. – News Chronicle File Photo An effort to repair one of Tama’s oldest infrastructure encountered another obstacle. In …

Tiburon plans to install a stylized tile mural on a retaining wall near Del Mar School, commemorating the importance of Portuguese dairies in the city’s history. The installation, which will be designed by an Azorean-Californian artist and reproduced on authentic Portuguese tiles called ‘azulejos’, is the first public beautification project …

The essential: Here is a selection of the items on the agenda for this week’s municipal and parish council meetings. To see the full programs, see the links below. Parish Council Final adoption $ 7.725 million in ARPA funds for drainage, fire protection and Faith House. The parish council will …

The Michigan Military Technical & Historical Society and Museum is celebrating its 10th anniversary at its Stephens Road premises in Eastpointe. But MMTHS board member Wendy Richardson said she feared some city officials were trying to oust the museum from the city-owned building. The MMTHS has been renting the building …

HONOLULU (KHON2) – A bill to tax visitors to Oahu progressing through Honolulu City Council. The 3% tax will help replenish county funds after losing about $ 45 million from the state. For years, the Transitional Accommodation Tax (TAT) was designed to mitigate tourism impacts on the Hawaiian Islands, as …

FORMER Legal Advisor Caesar Distrito has officially announced that he is running as Vice Mayor of Bacolod City in tandem with former Third District Congressman Alfredo “Albee” Benitez, who is challenging outgoing Mayor Evelio Leonardia, in the 2022 elections. Benitez has not yet confirmed whether it will be a Benitez-Distrito …

ELIZABETHTOWN – City Council unanimously authorized the filing of an application for a Community Development Block Grant – Infrastructure funding that would be used for the regional sewer project at a special meeting held virtually Thursday afternoon . The vote was 5-0 to submit the candidacy. City Councilor Ricky Leinwand …

The City of Moab Police Department recently received a national review for both its handling of a domestic violence incident this summer involving murder victim Gabrielle Petito [See “Petito case puts Moab PD in national spotlight” in this edition. -ed.] and other systemic issues within the ministry. Amid these issues, …

SAN MATEO COUNTY, CA – Residents of San Mateo County are eligible for a rebate program that could provide them with free rain barrels as part of a county-wide effort to encourage people to save money. money and water. The pilot project, started by Flows To Bay – part of …

When Vicky Pasenko became Executive Director of the Evanston Animal Shelter in 2015, the existing facility had some shortcomings. Namely, it was too small: 2,750 square feet was not enough space to accommodate more than 570 animals per year. His team were committed to overcoming any obstacle – but Pasenko …

Marshall City Council members approved a resolution allowing city staff to work with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department to participate in the Local Parks Grants Program to fund the T&P park project planned for the week. last. The project involves the construction of a drainage pond and new park …

PETERSBURG – City council has explained how it will spend the first $ 8.8 million in federal funding for the American Rescue Plan Act. He chose 12 projects and targets in a range of areas from the district’s stormwater drainage to the long-delayed renovation of the depot on the south …

Rohnert Park city council will fine-tune its plan to house homeless people in the city on Tuesday, with a view to preparing urgent requests for state funding. Earlier this month, council discussed four potential sites for interim housing, quickly ruling out one near Gold Ridge Park after passionate objections from …

The city is seeking comments on its cap and stitch proposal, which is in the preliminary stages. (Benton Graham / Community Impact) While the Texas Department of Transportation is receiving public comment on its I-35 Capital Express Central designs, the city of Austin has opened its own I-35 investigations focusing …

NEWBURYPORT – City Council voted unanimously this week to collectively approve two requests for Community Preservation Act funding, totaling $ 312,035, for the restoration of the stagnant frog pond at Bartlet Mall and its fountain which does not work. The Parks Department and the Parks Commission have requested $ 186,035 …

The city council held a study session on Tuesday afternoon to learn more about the funding gap and the potential sources of revenue it can seek to slow the deterioration of city streets and buildings and complete improvements. legally mandated city sidewalks resulting from a settlement in an ADA lawsuit. …

LAGRANGE – For the first time in its history, the LaGrange County Community Foundation presented two “Heart of Gold” awards at its annual meeting on Tuesday evening. Dean Domer of Wolcottville and Shanon Statton, Mongo, were each named the foundation’s 2021 Heart of Gold recipients for their contributions to improving …

The Town of Pipestone added $ 83,893 to its general fund balance in fiscal 2020, which ended December 31, 2020.This information was part of the audit report presented by Matt Taubert, along with Meulebroeck, Taubert & Co., PLLP, at a special city council meeting on July 22. Taubert said the …

Depoe Bay has requested approximately $ 332,000 in American Rescue Plan Act grant funds to help improve the city’s water infrastructure by contributing to a project that will help rehabilitate two city-owned wells and connect them to its existing water supply system. Depoe Bay City Council, at its Tuesday night …

City administrator David Murphy told city council members on Tuesday August 3 that the Minnesota Department of Transportation could negotiate an agreement between the city and Polk County that would indicate $ 860,000 in federal highway funding. sub-goal ”that would otherwise go to the city in 2022 to a county …

The State Bonds Commission met on Friday July 23 and approved funds to be used for the City of West Hartford’s creation of a new Elmwood Community Center. By Ronni Newton Connecticut moved away from the debt regime previously imposed by Governor Ned Lamont and, at a State Bond Commission …

GREENVILLE – The second round of tenders resulted in lower bids for the city’s water and sewer extension project, city supervisor Paul Macko said. “We had a conference call with the EFC (Environmental Facilities Corporation) this morning at 11:30 am,” Macko said on Monday, referring to the organization providing much …

LAPEL – The town of Lapel may need to borrow funds for street repairs next year, unless the state meets the promised repayment. The town hall of Lapel may have to make temporary loans on several accounts or it will be unlikely that street repairs will take place in 2022. …

Charleston’s proposed Lowcountry Lowline Park could soon receive a boost of $ 25 million, allaying lingering concerns about funding and transparency, if federal transportation officials approve a request for money from the city. City council members voted unanimously on June 30 to approve a grant application from the U.S. Department …

Jamestown Advance Products, with assistance from the City of Ellicott and the Chautauqua County Industrial Development Agency, will seek community development block funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for an expansion project to its location at 2855 Girts Road located in the Airport Industrial Park. A …

As a condition of receiving an $ 18 million federal grant to improve safety in South Los Angeles, city council on Tuesday authorized its transportation department to tell its federal counterpart that it will seek additional funds to complete the scope of work. The project will improve the Broadway corridor …

EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU) – A road improvement project partially funded by a public program hopes to get the green light on Tuesday. Along with Highway 53, the South Hastings Way Frontage Road is hoping for an upgrade. Between Gateway Drive and Pine Lodge Road, parts of the asphalt shrink …

New Braunfels City Council members on Monday approved recommendations from the New Braunfels Economic Development Corporation board of directors that will help design part of the Dry Comal Creek bike and hiking trail and keep the children’s center running. city ​​businesses. Members approved a project expense recommendation of up to …

BRUNSWICK, Ohio — A plan to erect a steeple at Heritage Farm, 4613 Laurel Road, to include the former steeple of First Christian Church, was discussed at the June 14 city council meeting in the following the approval of the preliminary site plans at the town planning committee meeting on …

The City of Johnstown plans to make one of its largest grant applications ever in the next round of funding to rebuild America’s infrastructure with sustainability and equity. City council voted unanimously on Wednesday, minus one absent, to submit a proposal for $ 24,447,764 through the U.S. Department of Transportation’s …

Question: What is the status of the Vermont Street and Parkway Terrace project? Reply: The Vermont Street / Parkway Terrace reconstruction project is expected to begin later this month, as the city recently held a pre-construction meeting with contractor, James Peterson Sons, Inc. of Medford, Wisconsin. According to city administrator …

MOUNTAINBURG – An initiative to provide safe drinking water to around 625 households in north-central Crawford County has not received the support it needs to continue. Mountainburg Mayor Susan Wilson said the city had received 270 of the 400 signed water use agreements, as well as $ 100 deposits, needed …

“The trail is the centerpiece of Ridgefield’s long-envisioned trail system, built in segments over several years,” the MP wrote. “Project sponsors and local governments have assured me that owners and neighborhoods adjacent to the trail have been made aware of and supported this project.” The grant requires a 13.5% local …

Sault Ste. Marie’s advisers tapped into tonight’s virtual city council meeting in hopes of considering whether to scale back the $ 27.9 million replacement for the WJ McMeeken center or fund it with long-term debt. term. But Sault MPP Ross Romano and Laurie Scott, provincial infrastructure minister, made a surprise …

Chattanooga will reopen its 18 Youth and Family Development Centers on June 1. At a city council committee meeting and agenda session on Tuesday, city chief of staff Brent Goldberg and YFD deputy administrator Jason McKinney presented to the council plans to reopen, as promised last week. As of June …

The city of Derby has received £ 15million for two major city center projects. The transformation projects of the market hall and the east gate have obtained the support of the Future High Streets Fund. The government confirmed that the two projects would receive the grant, after having previously granted …

Pasadena officials are seeking help from federal lawmakers to take advantage of permission to spend spending on projects in their districts now that a 10-year ban on the practice has been lifted by the Biden administration. Known as “benchmarks,” the practice was renamed for the 2022 federal budget process as …

Glendale City Council will consider final passage of the budget at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 8, after voting on a draft budget on May 11. The May 11 vote came after the Glendale Star deadline. The proposed interim budget for fiscal year 2021-2022 is set at $ 1.244 billion …

With an approximate length of 100 continuous miles from Austin to San Antonio, the Great Springs Project is one of the most ambitious trail concepts in the state of Texas. When completed, the trail will connect four natural springs roughly parallel to I-35 – Barton Springs in Austin, San Marcos …

ROCK SPRINGS – After deciding to stop pursuing the 2020 Special Purpose Tax Initiative due to the COVID-19 pandemic and economic downturn, Rock Springs City Council is re-launching these conversations for the proposed special purpose tax initiative for 2022. At a special board meeting tonight, the board reviewed its 2020 …

The Guardian Homeless people in Oakland are fed up with the housing crisis. So they built a ‘miracle’ village Beneath a freeway, beautiful structures offer food, health care, showers and a free “store” – along with a strong sense of belonging to the Cob on Wood homeless community in West …

With some $ 624 million in federal money set to fall into West Virginia municipal and county bank accounts over the next few weeks, some of the state’s largest cities are forming advisory committees to identify projects to be funded, while others rely on internal staff. to select spending targets. …

WORCESTER – An aggressive city budget of $ 733 million for fiscal 2022 is presented to city council this week. The proposal funds several aspects of City Manager Edward M. Augustus Jr.’s plan to address equity and structural racism in the city, and it creates new structures within city government …

Faced with paper or plastic, more and more companies and their customers say “Paper”. Starbucks SBUX, -0.03% is the latest company to ban the use of plastic straws. It will replace them with alternative materials or strawless lids from more than 28,000 stores by 2020, the coffee giant said on …