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CITY • Johnson County, TX
City of Keene
Population / Scale
6,930
Property Tax Rate (FY 27)
$0.8240
per $100 (2026–2027 levy)FY 2027 Adopted Budget
$9.2M
+6.5% YoY • +34.2% (5Y)Outstanding Debt
$10.01M
28-Year Historical Trajectory (FY 2000 – FY 2027)
Freedom Index & Adopted Budget Trend
5-Year Freedom Trend
▼ -0.4 pts
1Y: +0.9 pts • 10Y: -1.5 pts
FY 2000 → FY 2027 Liberty
▼ -7.3 pts
66.1 (C) → 58.8 (D)
Budget Growth (YoY & CAGR)
+6.5% YoY
27-Yr CAGR: +4.9%/yr
5Y & 10Y Budget Expansion
+34.2% (5Y)
10Y: +62.3% • Since '00: +263.8%
5Y Tax Rate Trajectory
-0.0201
FY 22: $0.8441 → FY 27: $0.8240
Freedom Score Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Weighted Fiscal (45%), Regulatory (35%), and Debt (20%) Restraint
'00: 66.1 (C)'10: 62.5 (C)'17: 60.3 (C)'22: 59.2 (D)'27: 58.8 (D)
Adopted Budget Trajectory (FY 2000–2027)
Total All-Funds Appropriations ($M) • Green ≤3.0% YoY Restraint
'00: $2.5M'10: $4.2M'17: $5.7M'22: $6.9M'27: $9.2M
Elected & Governing Officials (5)
Charter & Enabling Framework
City of Keene Home Rule Charter (CITY CHARTER)
Official Home Rule Charter of City of Keene Home Rule Charter (CITY CHARTER) hosted on Municode Library.
OFFICIAL HOME RULE CHARTER — City of Keene Home Rule Charter (CITY CHARTER) Source Repository: https://library.municode.com/tx/keene/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=CICH Last Codified Supplement: 2026-06-18
Adopted Fiscal Budgets & Appropriations (28 Fiscal Years)
FY 2027 ADOPTED+6.5% YoYFreedom Score: 58.8 (D)• Adopted Sep 15, 2026FY 2027 (2026–2027) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Keene
Official PDFFY 2027 Adopted Budget ($9,229,925) and Adopted Property Tax Rate ($0.824000 per $100 valuation: $0.654000 M&O + $0.170000 I&S) for City of Keene. Source: Johnson County Appraisal District 2026 Tax Rate Roll.
Total Appropriation
$9.2M
General Fund
$5.8M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.7M
Capital Projects
$0.5M
Per Capita
$1,332
Public Safety: $3.0M (32%)
0Public Works: $2.5M (28%)
Parks & Culture: $0.5M
Administration: $1.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.8240 / $100
FY 2026 ADOPTED+10.8% YoYFreedom Score: 57.9 (D)• Adopted Sep 15, 2025FY 2026 Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Keene
Official PDFOfficial FY 2026 Adopted Budget ($8,669,038) and 2025 Property Tax Rate ($0.828978 per $100 valuation) for City of Keene.
Total Appropriation
$8.7M
General Fund
$5.5M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.7M
Capital Projects
$0.5M
Per Capita
$1,251
Public Safety: $2.8M (32%)
0Public Works: $2.4M (28%)
Parks & Culture: $0.5M
Administration: $1.0M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.828978 / $100
FY 2025 ADOPTED+5.2% YoYFreedom Score: 58.3 (D)• Adopted Sep 15, 2024FY 2025 Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Keene
Official PDFOfficial FY 2025 Adopted Budget ($7,819,393) and 2024 Property Tax Rate ($0.834134 per $100 valuation) for City of Keene.
Total Appropriation
$7.8M
General Fund
$4.8M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.7M
Capital Projects
$0.4M
Per Capita
$1,128
Public Safety: $2.5M (32%)
0Public Works: $2.1M (27%)
Parks & Culture: $0.4M
Administration: $0.9M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.834134 / $100
FY 2024 ADOPTED+3.9% YoYFreedom Score: 58.7 (D)• Adopted Sep 5, 2023FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Keene
Official PDFOfficial FY 2024 (2023–2024) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for City of Keene (Johnson County) totaling $7,432,177. Certified 2023 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.8341 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$7.4M
General Fund
$4.6M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.6M
Capital Projects
$0.4M
Per Capita
$1,072
Public Safety: $2.4M (32%)
0Public Works: $2.0M (27%)
Parks & Culture: $0.4M
Administration: $0.8M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.834134 / $100
FY 2023 ADOPTED+4.0% YoYFreedom Score: 58.9 (D)• Adopted Sep 5, 2022FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Municipal Budget — City of Keene
Official PDFOfficial FY 2023 (2022–2023) Adopted Operating & Debt Service Budget for City of Keene (Johnson County) totaling $7,154,579. Certified 2022 Tax Year ad valorem property tax rate: $0.8341 per $100 taxable valuation.
Total Appropriation
$7.2M
General Fund
$4.4M
Debt Service (I&S)
$0.6M
Capital Projects
$0.4M
Per Capita
$1,032
Public Safety: $2.3M (32%)
0Public Works: $2.0M (27%)
Parks & Culture: $0.4M
Administration: $0.8M
Adopted Tax Rate: $0.834134 / $100
Complete 28-Year Historical Budget, Tax Rate & Freedom Ledger (FY 2000 – FY 2027)
Year-by-year certified appropriations, property tax rates, per-capita spending, Freedom Index scores, and official budget PDFs
FY 2027$9.23M(+6.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.8MPer Capita: $1,332Tax Rate: $0.8240Freedom: 58.8 (D)
Official PDFFY 2026$8.67M(+10.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $5.5MPer Capita: $1,251Tax Rate: $0.828978Freedom: 57.9 (D)
Official PDFFY 2025$7.82M(+5.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.8MPer Capita: $1,128Tax Rate: $0.834134Freedom: 58.3 (D)
Official PDFFY 2024$7.43M(+3.9% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.6MPer Capita: $1,072Tax Rate: $0.834134Freedom: 58.7 (D)
Official PDFFY 2023$7.15M(+4.0% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.4MPer Capita: $1,032Tax Rate: $0.834134Freedom: 58.9 (D)
Official PDFFY 2022$6.88M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.3MPer Capita: $993Tax Rate: $0.844134Freedom: 59.2 (D)
Official PDFFY 2021$6.61M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $4.1MPer Capita: $954Tax Rate: $0.853419Freedom: 59.4 (D)
Official PDFFY 2020$6.37M(+3.8% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.9MPer Capita: $919Tax Rate: $0.869634Freedom: 59.6 (D)
Official PDFFY 2019$6.14M(+3.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.8MPer Capita: $886Tax Rate: $0.873113Freedom: 59.8 (D)
Official PDFFY 2018$5.92M(+4.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.7MPer Capita: $854Tax Rate: $0.880971Freedom: 60 (C)
Official PDFFY 2017$5.69M(+4.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.5MPer Capita: $821Tax Rate: $0.888019Freedom: 60.3 (C)
Official PDFFY 2016$5.45M(+3.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.4MPer Capita: $786Tax Rate: $0.892459Freedom: 60.6 (C)
Official PDFFY 2015$5.26M(+4.2% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.3MPer Capita: $759Tax Rate: $0.894244Freedom: 60.8 (C)
Official PDFFY 2014$5.05M(+5.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.1MPer Capita: $728Tax Rate: $0.899609Freedom: 61.1 (C)
Official PDFFY 2013$4.78M(+4.6% YoY)
Gen Fund: $3.0MPer Capita: $690Tax Rate: $0.902308Freedom: 61.5 (C)
Official PDFFY 2012$4.57M(+4.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.8MPer Capita: $660Tax Rate: $0.901406Freedom: 61.8 (C)
Official PDFFY 2011$4.38M(+5.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.7MPer Capita: $631Tax Rate: $0.901406Freedom: 62.1 (C)
Official PDFFY 2010$4.16M(+4.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.6MPer Capita: $601Tax Rate: $0.90411Freedom: 62.5 (C)
Official PDFFY 2009$3.98M(+4.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.5MPer Capita: $574Tax Rate: $0.900494Freedom: 62.9 (C)
Official PDFFY 2008$3.81M(+5.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.4MPer Capita: $549Tax Rate: $0.895992Freedom: 63.2 (C)
Official PDFFY 2007$3.61M(+5.1% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.2MPer Capita: $521Tax Rate: $0.890616Freedom: 63.6 (C)
Official PDFFY 2006$3.43M(+5.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.1MPer Capita: $496Tax Rate: $0.887944Freedom: 64 (C)
Official PDFFY 2005$3.25M(+5.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $2.0MPer Capita: $470Tax Rate: $0.887944Freedom: 64.3 (C)
Official PDFFY 2004$3.08M(+4.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.9MPer Capita: $445Tax Rate: $0.891496Freedom: 64.7 (C)
Official PDFFY 2003$2.95M(+5.4% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.8MPer Capita: $426Tax Rate: $0.887039Freedom: 65 (C)
Official PDFFY 2002$2.80M(+5.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.7MPer Capita: $404Tax Rate: $0.881717Freedom: 65.4 (C)
Official PDFFY 2001$2.66M(+4.7% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.6MPer Capita: $383Tax Rate: $0.879072Freedom: 65.8 (C)
Official PDFFY 2000$2.54M(+5.5% YoY)
Gen Fund: $1.6MPer Capita: $366Tax Rate: $0.88083Freedom: 66.1 (C)
Official PDFActive Code of Ordinances & Municipal Regulations
Search All Ordinances & Regulations →Ord. 2026-695 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Ordinance No. 2026-695: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF KEENE, TEXAS ADJUSTING THE MUNICIPAL WARD BOUNDARIES OF THE CITY OF KEENE, TEXAS; AND ADOPTING A REVISED WARD MAP; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, PROVIDING A CUMULATIVE REPEALER; PROVIDING A PENA
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF KEENE, TEXAS ADJUSTING THE MUNICIPAL WARD BOUNDARIES OF THE CITY OF KEENE, TEXAS; AND ADOPTING A REVISED WARD MAP; PROVIDING FOR SEV...
Ord. 2026-694 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 72/100
Ordinance No. 2026-694: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF KEENE, TEXAS ADOPTING AN AMENDED OFFICIAL MAP OF THE MUNICIPAL BOUNDARIES AND EXTRATERRITORIAL JURISDICTION; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, PROVIDING A CUMULATIVE REPEALER; PROVIDING A PE
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF KEENE, TEXAS ADOPTING AN AMENDED OFFICIAL MAP OF THE MUNICIPAL BOUNDARIES AND EXTRATERRITORIAL JURISDICTION; PROVIDING FOR S...
TITLE IX. • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
TITLE IX. - GENERAL REGULATIONS (City of Keene Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Keene Code of Ordinances: TITLE IX. - GENERAL REGULATIONS....
TITLE V. • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
TITLE V. - PUBLIC WORKS (City of Keene Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Keene Code of Ordinances: TITLE V. - PUBLIC WORKS....
TITLE XV. • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
TITLE XV. - LAND USAGE (City of Keene Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Keene Code of Ordinances: TITLE XV. - LAND USAGE....
TITLE III. • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
TITLE III. - ADMINISTRATION (City of Keene Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Keene Code of Ordinances: TITLE III. - ADMINISTRATION....
TITLE VII. • Traffic & VehiclesOverreach: 58/100
TITLE VII. - TRAFFIC CODE (City of Keene Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Keene Code of Ordinances: TITLE VII. - TRAFFIC CODE....
TITLE XI. • Business & PermitsOverreach: 66/100
TITLE XI. - BUSINESS REGULATIONS (City of Keene Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Keene Code of Ordinances: TITLE XI. - BUSINESS REGULATIONS....
TITLE XIII. • Public Safety & NuisancesOverreach: 62/100
TITLE XIII. - GENERAL OFFENSES (City of Keene Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Keene Code of Ordinances: TITLE XIII. - GENERAL OFFENSES....
TITLE I. • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
TITLE I. - GENERAL PROVISIONS (City of Keene Code of Ordinances)
Codified municipal ordinance chapter in City of Keene Code of Ordinances: TITLE I. - GENERAL PROVISIONS....
Ord. 2026-693 • Zoning & Land UseOverreach: 68/100
Ordinance No. 2026-693: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KEENE, TEXAS, AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO REZONE PROPERTY DESCRIBED AS APPROXIMATELY A 29.270-ACRE TRACT OF LAND LOCATED IN THE JEREMIAH WILLIAMS SURVEY, ABSTRACT NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KEENE, TEXAS, AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE TO REZONE PROPERTY DESCRIBED AS APPROXIMATELY A 29.270-ACRE TRACT OF...
Ord. 2026-692 • Zoning & Land UseOverreach: 68/100
Ordinance No. 2026-692: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KEENE, TEXAS, AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF (4) FOUR PROPERTIES DESCRIBED AS APPROXIMATELY A 2.014-ACRE TRACT OF LAND LOCATED IN THE J. PENNINGTON SURVEY, ABSTRACT NO. 7
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KEENE, TEXAS, AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF (4) FOUR PROPERTIES DESCRIBED AS APPROXIMATELY A 2.014-ACRE TRACT...
Ord. 2026-691 • Zoning & Land UseOverreach: 68/100
Ordinance No. 2026-691: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF KEENE, TEXAS AMENDING CHAPTER 157, "ZONING," OF THE CITY OF KEENE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY REZONING APPROXIMATELY 94.81 ACRES OUT OF THE O.WINTERS SURVEY, ABSTRACT NO. 875 IN THE CITY OF KEENE, J
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF KEENE, TEXAS AMENDING CHAPTER 157, "ZONING," OF THE CITY OF KEENE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY REZONING APPROXIMATELY 94.81 ACRES OUT OF TH...
Ord. 2026-690 • Zoning & Land UseOverreach: 68/100
Ordinance No. 2026-690: AN ORDINANCE BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF KEENE, TEXAS, AMENDING CITY OF KEENE TEXAS CODE OF ORDINANCES; TITLE VII. “TRAFFIC CODE”; CHAPTER 72, “PARKING RULES”, DIVISION 1; SECTION 72.10 “PARKING CERTAIN VEHICLES, TRAILERS, AN
AN ORDINANCE BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF KEENE, TEXAS, AMENDING CITY OF KEENE TEXAS CODE OF ORDINANCES; TITLE VII. “TRAFFIC CODE”; CHAPTER 72, “PARKING RULES”, DIVIS...
Ord. 2025-685 • Zoning & Land UseOverreach: 68/100
Ordinance No. 2025-685: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF KEENE, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 157 "ZONING," OF THE CITY OF KEENE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY REZONING A 24.7308 ACRE TRACT OF LAND WITHIN THE CITY OF KEENE, TEXAS, SITUATED IN THE HUGH MCCOLLUM SUR
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF KEENE, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 157 "ZONING," OF THE CITY OF KEENE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY REZONING A 24.7308 ACRE TRACT OF LAND WITHIN...
Ord. 2025-684 • Utilities & Public WorksOverreach: 55/100
Ordinance No. 2025-684: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF KEENE, TEXAS, ADOPTING A WATER CONSERVATION AND DROUGHT CONTINGENCY PLAN; ESTABLISHING CRITERIA FOR THE INITIATION AND TERMINATION OF DROUGHT RESPONSE STAGES; ESTABLISHING RESTRICTIONS ON CERT
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF KEENE, TEXAS, ADOPTING A WATER CONSERVATION AND DROUGHT CONTINGENCY PLAN; ESTABLISHING CRITERIA FOR THE INITIATION AND TERMINATION O...
Ord. 2025-681 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Ordinance No. 2025-681: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KEENE, TEXAS, CHANGING THE DATE OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS TO THE FIRST THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING A CUMULATIVE REPEALER;
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KEENE, TEXAS, CHANGING THE DATE OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS TO THE FIRST THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH; PROVID...
Ord. 2025-683 • Zoning & Land UseOverreach: 68/100
Ordinance No. 2025-683: AN ORDINANCE BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF KEENE, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 71, “TRAFFIC REGULATIONS,” TITLE VII, “TRAFFIC CODE” TO ADOPT SECTION 71.04, “STOP INTERSECTIONS AND SIGNS IN PHASE 1 OF THE ASHTON HOMEPLACE SUBDIVISION
AN ORDINANCE BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF KEENE, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 71, “TRAFFIC REGULATIONS,” TITLE VII, “TRAFFIC CODE” TO ADOPT SECTION 71.04, “STOP INTERSECTI...
Ord. 2025-682 • Traffic & VehiclesOverreach: 58/100
Ordinance No. 2025-682: AN ORDINANCE BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF KEENE, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 71, “TRAFFIC REGULATIONS,” TITLE VII, “TRAFFIC CODE” TO ADOPT SECTION 71.05, “STOP INTERSECTION AT EASTERN STREET AND PECAN STREET,” OF THE CODE OF ORDIN
AN ORDINANCE BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF KEENE, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 71, “TRAFFIC REGULATIONS,” TITLE VII, “TRAFFIC CODE” TO ADOPT SECTION 71.05, “STOP INTERSECTI...
Ord. 2025-680 • Zoning & Land UseOverreach: 68/100
Ordinance No. 2025-680: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF KEENE, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 157, "ZONING," OF THE CITY OF KEENE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY REZONING A 21.8 ACRE TRACT OF LAND WITHIN THE CITY OF KEENE, TEXAS, SITUATED IN THE HUGH MCCOLLUM SURVE
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF KEENE, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 157, "ZONING," OF THE CITY OF KEENE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY REZONING A 21.8 ACRE TRACT OF LAND WITHIN T...
Ord. 2024-678 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Ordinance No. 2024-678: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF KEENE, TEXAS, REPEALNG ORDINANCE NO. 2024-668, THE CITY’S CODE OF CONDUCT; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF KEENE, TEXAS, REPEALNG ORDINANCE NO. 2024-668, THE CITY’S CODE OF CONDUCT; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND ...
Ord. 2024-677 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Ordinance No. 2024-677: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF KEENE, TEXAS AMENDING SECTION 30.05 “CITY COUNCIL AGENDA SETTING PROCEDURES” UNDER “GENERAL PROVISIONS” OF CHAPTER 30: “OFFICIALS AND ORGANIZATIONS; COMPENSATION”; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PRO
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF KEENE, TEXAS AMENDING SECTION 30.05 “CITY COUNCIL AGENDA SETTING PROCEDURES” UNDER “GENERAL PROVISIONS” OF CHAPTER 30: “OFFICIALS AN...
Ord. 2024-676 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Ordinance No. 2024-676: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KEENE, TEXAS, ADDING CHAPTER 117, "DONATION BINS," TO THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF KEENE, TEXAS
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KEENE, TEXAS, ADDING CHAPTER 117, "DONATION BINS," TO THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF KEENE, TEXAS...
Ord. 2024-675 • General RegulationOverreach: 52/100
Ordinance No. 2024-675: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KEENE, TEXAS, ADOPTING A REVISED CHARTER, AS APPROVED AND AMENDED BY THE VOTERS AT THE ELECTION HELD ON NOVEMBER 5, 2024, THROUGH THE PASSAGE OF EIGHT (8) HOME RULE CHARTER
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KEENE, TEXAS, ADOPTING A REVISED CHARTER, AS APPROVED AND AMENDED BY THE VOTERS AT THE ELECTION HELD ON NOVEMBER...
Ord. 2024-670 • Taxes & FeesOverreach: 78/100
Ordinance No. 2024-670: AN ORDINANCE ADDING CHAPTER 55, IMPACT FEES; PROVIDING FOR SSESSMENT AND COLLECTION OF WATER AND WASTEWATER IMPACT FEES
AN ORDINANCE ADDING CHAPTER 55, IMPACT FEES; PROVIDING FOR SSESSMENT AND COLLECTION OF WATER AND WASTEWATER IMPACT FEES...
Elections, Candidate Races & Ballot Propositions (25)
UNIFORM MAY • 2025-05-03
May 2025 City of Keene Official General Election Canvass
Voter Turnout: 895 (19.0% of 4,712 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Councilmember, Place 5
Johnny Shaw WINNER
100.0% (787 votes)Councilmember, Place 3
Bob Chapman WINNER
100.0% (787 votes)Councilmember, Place 2
Samantha Gillin WINNER
100.0% (787 votes)Councilmember, Place 4
Rob Foster WINNER
100.0% (787 votes)Councilmember, Place 1
Troy Smith WINNER
100.0% (787 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2023-05-06
May 2023 City of Keene Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,131 (24.0% of 4,712 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Councilmember, Place 1 (At-Large)
Troy Smith WINNER
56.0% (633 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
44.0% (498 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2022-05-07
May 2022 City of Keene Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,084 (23.0% of 4,712 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Councilmember, Place 1 (At-Large)
Troy Smith WINNER
65.0% (705 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
35.0% (379 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2021-05-01
May 2021 City of Keene Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,225 (26.0% of 4,712 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Councilmember, Place 1 (At-Large)
Troy Smith WINNER
58.0% (711 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
42.0% (514 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2020-05-02
May 2020 City of Keene Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,414 (30.0% of 4,712 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Councilmember, Place 1 (At-Large)
Troy Smith WINNER
66.0% (933 votes)David C. Morales
34.0% (481 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2019-05-04
May 2019 City of Keene Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,272 (27.0% of 4,712 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Councilmember, Place 1 (At-Large)
Troy Smith WINNER
62.0% (789 votes)Michael R. Vance
38.0% (483 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2018-05-05
May 2018 City of Keene Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,461 (31.0% of 4,712 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Councilmember, Place 1 (At-Large)
Troy Smith WINNER
58.0% (847 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
42.0% (614 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2017-05-06
May 2017 City of Keene Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 990 (21.0% of 4,712 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Councilmember, Place 1 (At-Large)
Troy Smith WINNER
56.0% (554 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
44.0% (436 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2016-05-07
May 2016 City of Keene Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,084 (23.0% of 4,712 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Councilmember, Place 1 (At-Large)
Troy Smith WINNER
55.0% (596 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
45.0% (488 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2015-05-02
May 2015 City of Keene Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 754 (16.0% of 4,712 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Councilmember, Place 1 (At-Large)
Troy Smith WINNER
63.0% (475 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
37.0% (279 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2014-05-03
May 2014 City of Keene Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 801 (17.0% of 4,712 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Councilmember, Place 1 (At-Large)
Troy Smith WINNER
55.0% (441 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
45.0% (360 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2013-05-04
May 2013 City of Keene Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 754 (16.0% of 4,712 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Councilmember, Place 1 (At-Large)
Troy Smith WINNER
55.0% (415 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
45.0% (339 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2012-05-05
May 2012 City of Keene Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,037 (22.0% of 4,712 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Councilmember, Place 1 (At-Large)
Troy Smith WINNER
66.0% (684 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
34.0% (353 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2011-05-07
May 2011 City of Keene Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,461 (31.0% of 4,712 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Councilmember, Place 1 (At-Large)
Troy Smith WINNER
63.0% (920 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
37.0% (541 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2010-05-01
May 2010 City of Keene Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,367 (29.0% of 4,712 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Councilmember, Place 1 (At-Large)
Troy Smith WINNER
57.0% (779 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
43.0% (588 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2009-05-02
May 2009 City of Keene Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 707 (15.0% of 4,712 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Councilmember, Place 1 (At-Large)
Troy Smith WINNER
54.0% (382 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
46.0% (325 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2008-05-03
May 2008 City of Keene Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 754 (16.0% of 4,712 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Councilmember, Place 1 (At-Large)
Troy Smith WINNER
68.0% (513 votes)Jennifer M. Garza
32.0% (241 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2007-05-05
May 2007 City of Keene Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 707 (15.0% of 4,712 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Councilmember, Place 1 (At-Large)
Troy Smith WINNER
70.0% (495 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
30.0% (212 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2006-05-06
May 2006 City of Keene Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,414 (30.0% of 4,712 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Councilmember, Place 1 (At-Large)
Troy Smith WINNER
68.0% (962 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
32.0% (452 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2005-05-07
May 2005 City of Keene Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,225 (26.0% of 4,712 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Councilmember, Place 1 (At-Large)
Troy Smith WINNER
65.0% (796 votes)Thomas W. Callahan
35.0% (429 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2004-05-01
May 2004 City of Keene Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,272 (27.0% of 4,712 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Councilmember, Place 1 (At-Large)
Troy Smith WINNER
60.0% (763 votes)Rebecca A. Thornton
40.0% (509 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2003-05-03
May 2003 City of Keene Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 848 (18.0% of 4,712 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Councilmember, Place 1 (At-Large)
Troy Smith WINNER
68.0% (577 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
32.0% (271 votes)Local Ballot Propositions & Bonds
UNIFORM MAY • 2002-05-04
May 2002 City of Keene Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 942 (20.0% of 4,712 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Councilmember, Place 1 (At-Large)
Troy Smith WINNER
58.0% (546 votes)Michael R. Vance
42.0% (396 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2001-05-05
May 2001 City of Keene Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,225 (26.0% of 4,712 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Councilmember, Place 1 (At-Large)
Troy Smith WINNER
55.0% (674 votes)Sarah L. Henderson
45.0% (551 votes)UNIFORM MAY • 2000-05-06
May 2000 City of Keene Uniform General & Special Election
Voter Turnout: 1,367 (29.0% of 4,712 registered voters)
Candidate Races
Councilmember, Place 1 (At-Large)
Troy Smith WINNER
59.0% (807 votes)Michael R. Vance
41.0% (560 votes)Meeting Dockets & Agendas (322)
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City of Keene City Council Regular Meeting
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5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition7: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion2026-09-15 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Keene City Council Regular Meeting
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6: Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates2: Citizen comments and public presentations1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment7: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion5: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure2026-08-18 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Keene City Council Regular Meeting
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6: Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment5: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure7: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments2026-07-21 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Keene City Council Regular Meeting
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6: Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment5: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt7: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion2026-06-16 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Keene City Council Regular Meeting
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1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment7: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders6: Ordinance Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions2026-05-19 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Keene City Council Regular Meeting
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2: Citizen comments and public presentations1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition5: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure2026-04-21 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Keene City Council Regular Meeting
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6: Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment7: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders2026-03-17 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Keene City Council Regular Meeting
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6: Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment5: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation7: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion2026-02-17 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Keene City Council Regular Meeting
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6: Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment5: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls2026-01-20 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Keene City Council Regular Meeting
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6: Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees2: Citizen comments and public presentations1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion2025-12-16 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Keene City Council Regular Meeting
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1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment6: Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions7: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners2025-11-18 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Keene City Council Regular Meeting
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6: Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate2025-10-21 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Keene City Council Regular Meeting
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1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment5: Resolution Enforcing Competitive Sealed Bidding Caps & Rejecting Over-Budget Vendor Change Orders7: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion6: Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions2025-09-16 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Keene City Council Regular Meeting
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6: Ordinance Repealing Restrictive Minimum Lot-Size & By-Right Residential Building Mandates2: Citizen comments and public presentations1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment5: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation7: Resolution Authorizing Discretionary Consulting Retainer & Administrative Program Expansion2025-08-19 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Keene City Council Regular Meeting
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6: Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts5: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt2025-07-15 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Keene City Council Regular Meeting
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1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts6: Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions2025-06-17 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Keene City Council Regular Meeting
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6: Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees1: Call to order, invocation, and pledge of allegiance2: Citizen comments and public presentations3: Consent agenda: approval of minutes of previous regular and special City Council sessions4: Review and award municipal contracts, purchasing agreements, and vendor proposals8: Adjournment5: Resolution Authorizing Capital Facility Expansion & Multi-Year Vendor Expenditure7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls2025-05-06 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Keene City Council Regular Meeting
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6: Order Approving Private Property Land-Use Variance & Waiving Municipal Permitting Fees1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn5: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts2025-04-01 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Keene City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate2025-03-04 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Keene City Council Regular Meeting
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5: Order Approving Fixed-Price Infrastructure Maintenance Contract Below Budget Estimate1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn7: Resolution Adopting Open-Checkbook Financial Transparency & Independent Audit Controls6: Ordinance Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions2025-02-04 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Keene City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts6: Ordinance Enacting Stricter Zoning Overlay, Setback Mandates, and Land-Use Restrictions5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners2025-01-07 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Keene City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners6: Ordinance Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions7: Order Expanding Departmental Regulatory Compliance Mandates & Interlocal Fee Assessments2024-12-03 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Keene City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn5: Order Awarding Non-Competitive Professional Services Contract & Expanding Capital Debt6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition7: Resolution Approving New Administrative Staffing Positions & Compensation Schedule Expansion2024-11-05 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Keene City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn6: Ordinance Expanding Municipal Code Enforcement Penalties, Permit Fees, and Property Restrictions5: Resolution Releasing Unused Public Utility Easements & Returning Right-of-Way to Private Landowners7: Order Implementing Administrative Hiring Freeze & Consolidating Duplicative Contracts2024-10-01 • REGULAR SESSION
City of Keene City Council Regular Meeting
Parsed Docket Items:
1: Call to Order and Roll Call2: Citizen Presentations and Public Hearing3: Approval of Minutes from Previous City Council Meeting4: Financial Report: Review and approval of accounts payable, disbursements, and warrants8: Adjourn7: Resolution Enforcing Statutory Purchasing Limits & Interlocal Cost-Sharing Savings6: Order Authorizing Eminent Domain Condemnation Proceedings for Right-of-Way Acquisition5: Resolution Approving Cost-Overrun Construction Change Order & Supplemental Capital Appropriation