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The PNI committee has taken a significant step toward the Cape May conveyance project by voting to draft an intergovernmental agreement that could reshape water management in New Jersey.

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PNI committee votes to ask staff to draft MOA for Cape May conveyance project
After the presentation, the PNI committee voted to recommend that staff prepare an intergovernmental agreement (MOA), gather outstanding analyses and bring the shared conveyance proposal to the full Pinelands Commission for review.
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August 3, 2026 at 2:52 AM
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A new intergovernmental agreement could reshape how Houston County and Perry City handle water connection fees and predevelopment coordination—are you ready for the changes ahead?

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Proposed IGA would formalize county-city predevelopment process, document county water connection fees
Staff presented a proposed intergovernmental agreement (IGA) with Houston County to memorialize predevelopment coordination and document that county water connection fees for county customers served via transition meters are payable to the county and passed through by the city; no approval vote appears in the transcript.
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September 19, 2026 at 12:00 PM
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Jackson County officials are grappling with a controversial dispatch services agreement that could shape the region's emergency response for years to come.

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County, cities and hospital press for changes to proposed regional dispatch agreement
Jackson County supervisors, city representatives and the local hospital debated a proposed intergovernmental dispatch services agreement, focusing on contract term, who reviews personnel cost increases and how annual payments are calculated and announced. No final contract vote was taken; staff will return with revisions.
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September 16, 2026 at 12:29 AM
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Exciting developments for the Keystone Regional Youth Center are underway as construction is set to kick off in January 2024, aiming for completion by March 2028!

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Five-county Keystone Regional Youth Center moves toward construction; bids due in October
County officials said the intercounty youth detention center cleared an intergovernmental agreement step, with counties unanimous and Lehigh County voting 8–0; officials set an October bid timeline, January 2027 construction start and a March 2028 completion target.
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September 12, 2026 at 12:15 AM
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Columbia County is taking a significant step towards economic development with a new agreement that could pave the way for future tax relief if voters approve it this November.

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Commissioners approve intergovernmental agreement with development authority tied to homestead tax relief plans
The board approved an intergovernmental agreement with the development authority to set compensation for county services; staff said funds could be used under House Bill 439 to seed a homestead tax relief grant if voters approve the measure in November.
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September 7, 2026 at 11:23 AM
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Jackson County is teaming up with seven neighbors to save big on road repairs, potentially cutting costs to just $24,000 for a state-of-the-art soil stabilizer!

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Jackson County approves pursuit of joint purchase for soil‑stabilizer; estimated $24,000 share per county
The Jackson County Board of Supervisors voted Sept. 1 to pursue an intergovernmental agreement with seven other counties to jointly buy a used 2019 Weiler soil stabilizer, with a preliminary per‑county share of about $24,000. County engineers said the move could cut costs compared with contracting for one‑time road reclamation work.
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September 3, 2026 at 7:43 PM
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Yamhill County commissioners just gave a unanimous green light to an amendment that integrates Washington County's STIF plan into their intergovernmental agreement—what does this mean for local transit?

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Board approves IGA amendment to include Washington County STIF plan
Yamhill County commissioners unanimously approved Amendment No. 1 to an intergovernmental agreement with Washington County to include that county's STIF plan for 08/27/2026 through 06/30/2027, with no discussion or objections recorded.
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August 30, 2026 at 2:32 PM
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Elm Grove is taking a proactive step to ensure firefighter training continues by partnering with Wauwatosa for access to their training tower, but costs are set to rise next year!

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Elm Grove authorizes use of Wauwatosa fire training tower; staff to execute IGA
The board authorized staff to enter a cooperative intergovernmental agreement with the City of Wauwatosa to allow Elm Grove firefighters and EMS to use Wauwatosa's training tower; manager said the prorated current cost is modest and "next year, the cost will actually go up, to a total of $2,186."
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August 29, 2026 at 4:55 PM
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Williamsburg County is poised to benefit from a new industrial park agreement with Georgetown County, promising "mailbox money" without the need for any costly infrastructure!

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Council approves first reading to include Georgetown project in multi‑county industrial park
Williamsburg County council approved first reading of Ordinance 2026-03 to amend a joint industrial park agreement with Georgetown County so a project located in Georgetown County and owned/leased by SR Georgetown LLC can be included; the county would receive 1% of the project's property tax revenues with no infrastructure commitment, council was told.
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August 26, 2026 at 7:59 AM
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Port Orchard's mayor is sounding the alarm over a proposed county sales tax that could leave cities footing the bill while the county keeps the cash.

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Mayor to press county on proposed public-safety sales tax and revenue-sharing for cities
The mayor said the county’s proposed 0.1% public-safety sales tax would raise an estimated $7.5 million, of which about $5 million would be collected in cities but not returned; he plans to meet with county commissioners and other mayors to seek revenue-sharing or an interlocal agreement.
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August 15, 2026 at 10:29 PM
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Tensions rise in Edgar County as board members grapple with 9-1-1 payment disputes and potential legal conflicts, prompting urgent negotiations for a resolution.

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Board schedules talks after dispute over 9-1-1 payments; state's attorney flags conflict for legal action
The board discussed arrears from the 9-1-1 board and a stalled intergovernmental agreement. The state's attorney said he must recuse from representing both boards on litigation and urged hiring separate counsel; members agreed to meet with the 9-1-1 board to negotiate payment or an IGA.
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July 30, 2026 at 10:01 AM
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The board is set to sign an updated intergovernmental agreement to enhance the Lighthouse program, ensuring critical educational and therapeutic support for students in need.

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Board briefed on multijurisdictional Lighthouse program and proposed IGA; staff-salary cost estimated at $810,796
The superintendent recommended signing an updated intergovernmental agreement for the Lighthouse program (GNETs) with three other districts to provide intensive educational and therapeutic services; staff-salary costs were estimated at $810,796.40, split equally across the four districts (about $202,699.10 each).
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July 29, 2026 at 7:38 PM
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Tualatin is set to receive a bigger share of funding for a shared homelessness liaison, with a new agreement increasing support and resources for those in need!

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Tualatin to get larger share of shared homelessness liaison under proposed IGA changes
Staff said a four-party intergovernmental agreement would extend and slightly increase funding for a shared homelessness liaison, raising Washington Countys annual disbursement from $200,000 to $210,000 and changing the position allocation to 60% Tigard, 30% Tualatin and 10% Sherwood.
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July 29, 2026 at 9:21 AM
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Boulder is revolutionizing affordable homeownership with a groundbreaking regional program that streamlines applications and enhances local preferences for buyers across multiple jurisdictions.

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Boulder expands its affordable homeownership model regionally through IGA and common application
The city of Boulder and partner jurisdictions are using an intergovernmental agreement to scale Boulder’s affordable homeownership compliance program regionally; staff described a common application, local preference rules, and randomization when oversubscribed.
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July 25, 2026 at 11:28 PM
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Grandville City Council has approved a groundbreaking two-year pilot plan to provide assessing services to Walker, promising significant cost savings and enhanced efficiency!

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Council approves two‑year pilot to provide assessing services to Walker, citing cost savings and shared-services goals
Grandville approved a two‑year pilot allowing its city assessor, Charlie Decatur, to provide assessing services to neighboring Walker under a 60/40 cost‑split; staff said the arrangement could save Grandville about $40,000 annually and will include contract language adjustments to address liability concerns.
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July 17, 2026 at 3:13 AM
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Ridgway is taking a bold step towards collaborative housing solutions by exploring a joint housing-administrator arrangement with Ouray and Ouray County.

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Ridgway council backs exploring joint housing administrator with Ouray and Ouray County
Councilors agreed to support Manager Neill’s recommendations to explore a regional housing administrator and to prepare an intergovernmental agreement and joint solicitation for housing services beginning in 2025.
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July 10, 2026 at 10:00 PM
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The Springfield SD 186 board made major strides by approving key agreements for a new elementary school and enhancing educational collaboration with UIS!

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Board approves consent agenda, personnel recommendations and two agreements with Ball Chatham and UIS
The Springfield SD 186 board approved consent agenda items including a roof bid and insurance renewals, adopted personnel recommendations, and approved an intergovernmental agreement with Ball Chatham CUSD 5 to allow property detachment/annexation and development of an elementary school at UIS, plus a collaboration agreement with University of Illinois Springfield.
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July 11, 2026 at 12:39 AM
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McLean County's Finance Committee just approved a no-interest loan of over $81,000 to help the Village of Hudson recover from a tax assessment error—what does this mean for local homeowners?

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McLean County approves no‑interest loan to Hudson to fix tax‑assessment error
The finance committee voted to authorize a no‑interest intergovernmental loan just over $81,000 to the Village of Hudson to correct a county clerk assessment error; Treasurer Rebecca McNeil said any resulting arrearage will be collected under the Property Tax Code next year.
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July 9, 2026 at 5:58 PM
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The Village of Salem Lakes is exploring a road consortium that could unlock $250,000 in grants while also paving the way for significant growth at the Salem Business Park!

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Board discusses regional road consortium and approves partial mortgage release for business park
Trustees heard legal and administrative briefings on forming an intergovernmental consortium to pursue a state innovation grant and approved a partial release of a real-estate mortgage to enable development at Salem Business Park; consultants said the park could add substantial assessed value and possibly accelerate TID closure.
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February 22, 2026 at 8:01 AM
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West Allis city officials are contemplating a groundbreaking joint fire department with Wauwatosa, but the decision has been postponed—what's at stake?

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West Allis council reviews draft term sheet for joint fire department with Wauwatosa; action postponed to Dec. 9
City officials reviewed a draft intergovernmental term sheet describing governance, budget and performance metrics for a proposed joint fire department with Wauwatosa; the council postponed formal action to Dec. 9 to allow further review before an intergovernmental agreement is prepared for Jan. 20 approval.
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November 15, 2025 at 10:57 PM
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Garden City is making moves to lower development fees by removing a controversial "corner" charge, paving the way for more affordable housing options!

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Garden City advances Ada County impact-fee ordinance, removes 'corner' fee for next reading
Council approved a second reading of an ordinance to adopt Ada County development impact fees, agreeing to remove a disputed 'corner' component; staff and an Ada County representative said Boise is still negotiating exceptions for affordable housing and ADUs and the county budgets $300,000 annually to offset approved waivers.
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June 30, 2026 at 2:17 AM
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Kootenai County commissioners are weighing a major shift in CityLink governance that could give cities and the Coeur d'Alene Tribe a say in transit operations—will this change improve services or complicate control?

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Kootenai County commissioners discuss CityLink intergovernmental agreement; no decision made
County commissioners reviewed a draft intergovernmental agreement to give cities a formal advisory role over CityLink, heard tribal and city presentations on costs and operations, and agreed to take the proposal under further consideration; no vote occurred.
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December 12, 2025 at 12:11 AM
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Fairport Harbor Village Council is considering a game-changing switch to the Public Entities Pool of Ohio, potentially enhancing employee health and dental benefits while navigating crucial coverage questions.

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Fairport Harbor Council reviews switch to Public Entities Pool of Ohio and insurance recommendations
Council heard a presentation on joining the Public Entities Pool of Ohio (PEP) for property and casualty coverage and a staff recommendation to switch employee health and dental plans to Anthem; members pressed presenters on coverage limits, prior-acts protection and whether faithful-performance (bond) coverage is included.
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November 20, 2025 at 6:29 AM
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Christian County is paving the way for cost-saving collaborations with neighboring counties through a new intergovernmental agreement that could revolutionize purchasing processes!

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Purchasing manager Kim secures intergovernmental agreement with Johnson County
Kim obtains intergovernmental agreement for contract sharing with Johnson County's purchasing.
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February 7, 2025 at 7:40 PM
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Broomfield and Louisville are taking bold steps towards sustainable water management with a groundbreaking intergovernmental agreement that promises to reshape their future.

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Broomfield and Louisville finalize intergovernmental agreement for water resource management
Broomfield and Louisville approve an IGA for sharing water resources, ensuring regional supply stability.
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August 13, 2025 at 3:23 PM