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 "state": "IN",
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 "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.",
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 "generated": "2026-08-31",
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   "date": "2026-09-09",
   "body": "Zoning Hearing Officer",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.allencounty.in.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_09092026-1946",
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  {
   "date": "2026-09-14",
   "body": "Fort Wayne Plan Commission",
   "headline": "Plan Commission reviews five land use proposals including industrial expansion and rezonings",
   "summary": "The Fort Wayne Plan Commission holds a public hearing to review five specific land use proposals. These include rezoning requests for a commercial property, a nonprofit facility, and a residential subdivision, as well as development plans for an industrial site and a lot amendment. No final decisions are recorded in the agenda text, only the items scheduled for discussion.",
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   "source": "https://www.allencounty.in.gov/AgendaCenter"
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   "date": "2026-09-16",
   "body": "Board of Zoning Appeals",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.allencounty.in.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_09162026-1948",
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   "date": "2026-09-17",
   "body": "Allen County Plan Commission",
   "headline": "Plan Commission to consider county-wide map amendments and industrial rezoning",
   "summary": "The Allen County Plan Commission will hold a public hearing on several proposals, including two county-wide comprehensive plan amendments to update the Growth and Development Map and Future Land Use Map. They will also consider a rezoning for industrial development, two vacation petitions, and a minor plat. The meeting is a public hearing where the commission will hear testimony and may decide on these items.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.allencounty.in.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_09172026-1945",
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   "source": "https://www.allencounty.in.gov/AgendaCenter"
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  {
   "date": "2026-09-17",
   "body": "Board of Zoning Appeals",
   "headline": "Board to hear 7 zoning requests, including duplexes and setbacks",
   "summary": "The Fort Wayne Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on two continued and five new requests for zoning variances and special uses. Items include allowing two-family dwellings in single-family zones, reducing setbacks for porches, fences, and storage buildings, and permitting a commissary kitchen in a professional office district. The board will also approve minutes from its July 2026 meeting.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.allencounty.in.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_09172026-1947",
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   "source": "https://www.allencounty.in.gov/AgendaCenter"
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  {
   "date": "2026-09-21",
   "body": "Emergency Management Advisory Council (EMAC)",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.allencounty.in.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_09212026-1833",
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  {
   "date": "2026-08-28",
   "body": "Board of Commissioners",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.allencounty.in.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08282026-1943",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.allencounty.in.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-21",
   "body": "Redevelopment Commission",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.allencounty.in.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08212026-1941",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.allencounty.in.gov/AgendaCenter"
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  {
   "date": "2026-08-21",
   "body": "Redevelopment Commission",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.allencounty.in.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08212026-1942",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.allencounty.in.gov/AgendaCenter"
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  {
   "date": "2026-08-21",
   "body": "Board of Commissioners",
   "headline": "Commissioners to consider $5.56M in claims, tipping fee hike, and multiple road contracts",
   "summary": "The Allen County Board of Commissioners will vote on routine items including meeting minutes, claims totaling $5,556,421.69, and several contracts and bid awards for road work, equipment, and services. They will also consider increasing the tipping fee for the county's environmental management department and approving a flexible benefits plan for employees.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.allencounty.in.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08212026-1925",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.allencounty.in.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-20",
   "body": "Allen County Plan Commission",
   "headline": "Plan Commission to vote on ADA zoning update, agritourism rules, and rezoning",
   "summary": "The Allen County Plan Commission will hold a business meeting to vote on several zoning ordinance amendments, including updates for ADA and Fair Housing compliance and expanded agritourism uses. They will also consider rezoning, plat approvals, and other planning items. The agenda includes both public hearing items and other business, with separate votes on each.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.allencounty.in.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08202026-1939",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.allencounty.in.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-20",
   "body": "Board of Zoning Appeals",
   "headline": "Fort Wayne zoning board meeting rescheduled due to lack of quorum",
   "summary": "The Fort Wayne Board of Zoning Appeals public hearing scheduled for August 20, 2026, was cancelled due to a lack of quorum and rescheduled to September 17, 2026, at the same time and location. No agenda items were discussed or decided.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.allencounty.in.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08202026-1940",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.allencounty.in.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-20",
   "body": "Drainage Board",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.allencounty.in.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08202026-1938",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.allencounty.in.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-19",
   "body": "Board of Zoning Appeals",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.allencounty.in.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08192026-1920",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.allencounty.in.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-17",
   "body": "Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC)",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.allencounty.in.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08172026-1936",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.allencounty.in.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-17",
   "body": "Fort Wayne Plan Commission",
   "headline": "Plan Commission to vote on South Calhoun rezoning initiative",
   "summary": "The Fort Wayne Plan Commission will hold a business meeting to vote on rezoning petitions, including a multi-property South Calhoun Proactive Rezoning Initiative, and other development proposals. The agenda includes public hearing items from August 10, 2026, and each item requires a separate vote.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.allencounty.in.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08172026-1934",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.allencounty.in.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-13",
   "body": "Allen County Plan Commission",
   "headline": "Plan Commission reviews ADA zoning updates and agritourism expansion",
   "summary": "The Allen County Plan Commission holds a public hearing to consider five land use proposals. Key items include updating the zoning ordinance for ADA and Fair Housing compliance and expanding agritourism uses to support the All In Allen Comprehensive Plan. The commission also reviews a rezoning request at 1219 Estella Ave, a vacation petition at 17907 Thunder Ridge, and two minor plats for Sapphire Ridge.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.allencounty.in.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08132026-1922",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.allencounty.in.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-12",
   "body": "County Council",
   "headline": "County Council to consider $3.6M bridge fund appropriation and other budget moves",
   "summary": "The Allen County Council will consider multiple appropriations and transfers, including a $3.6 million appropriation for the Major Bridge Fund, a $265,900 equipment purchase for Home Detention, and various grant-funded juvenile center expenses. They will also discuss a fire district consolidation update and review 2027 tax levy and circuit breaker estimates. The meeting includes routine items like approving minutes and the financial report.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.allencounty.in.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08122026-1930",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.allencounty.in.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-12",
   "body": "Zoning Hearing Officer",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.allencounty.in.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08122026-1918",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.allencounty.in.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-11",
   "body": "Redevelopment Commission",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.allencounty.in.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08112026-1931",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.allencounty.in.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-10",
   "body": "Fort Wayne Plan Commission",
   "headline": "Commission votes on major South Calhoun rezoning and Indiana Tech student housing",
   "summary": "The Fort Wayne Plan Commission holds a public hearing to review six land-use proposals. The most significant item is a proactive rezoning of multiple properties along South Calhoun to implement the Southeast Strategy and Packard 2030 Plan. Other items include a new 20-lot subdivision, a student housing complex for Indiana Tech, and two requests to downzone commercial properties to single-family residential.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.allencounty.in.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08102026-1921",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.allencounty.in.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-07",
   "body": "Board of Commissioners",
   "headline": "Commissioners to consider $9.5M in claims, multiple road and bridge contracts",
   "summary": "The Allen County Board of Commissioners will consider approving claims totaling $9,523,152.15 and several construction and engineering contracts, including a culvert installation, road repairs, and bridge design work. They will also vote on a settlement in a federal lawsuit and discuss legal services for a potential property sale. The meeting is a regular legislative session with public comment.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.allencounty.in.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08072026-1924",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.allencounty.in.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_08072026-1924",
   "source": "https://www.allencounty.in.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-06",
   "body": "Drainage Board",
   "headline": "Drainage Board to hold public hearings on vacating five drains",
   "summary": "The Allen County Drainage Board will hold public hearings on petitions to vacate five drains (Concord Place, Stillwater Place, Tartan's Glen, Wedgewood Place, and Wyndemere) and will consider multiple encroachment requests, new drain establishments, and assessment certifications. The board will also review a change order for the Wetzel Drain Reconstruction and a damages request from the Hoffman Family Estate.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.allencounty.in.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08062026-1928",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.allencounty.in.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-31",
   "body": "Board of Commissioners",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.allencounty.in.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07312026-1916",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.allencounty.in.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_07312026-1916",
   "source": "https://www.allencounty.in.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-20",
   "body": "Redevelopment Commission",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.allencounty.in.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07202026-1914",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.allencounty.in.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-17",
   "body": "Board of Commissioners",
   "headline": "Commissioners to consider $19M in claims, road contracts, trail study",
   "summary": "The Allen County Board of Commissioners will vote on routine items including approval of prior meeting minutes, claims totaling $19,026,755.42, several road and trail contracts, and appointments to the Fire & EMS District Board. They will also consider agreements related to the Restore Allen Initiative. The agenda is mostly administrative and financial in nature.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.allencounty.in.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07172026-1909",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.allencounty.in.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_07172026-1909",
   "source": "https://www.allencounty.in.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-16",
   "body": "Board of Zoning Appeals",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.allencounty.in.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07162026-1902",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.allencounty.in.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-16",
   "body": "Drainage Board",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.allencounty.in.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07162026-1913",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.allencounty.in.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-16",
   "body": "Allen County Plan Commission",
   "headline": "Rezoning petition for 1219 Estella Ave to be heard",
   "summary": "The Allen County Plan Commission will hold a public hearing on a single rezoning petition. The applicant requests a downzone from I2 to R1 for the property at 1219 Estella Ave to align zoning with current use. The meeting is scheduled for July 16, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. in Room 35 of Citizens Square.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.allencounty.in.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07162026-1905",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.allencounty.in.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-16",
   "body": "Allen County Plan Commission",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.allencounty.in.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07162026-1911",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.allencounty.in.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-15",
   "body": "Board of Zoning Appeals",
   "headline": "Board to hear three zoning appeals, including Agra Trailers status report",
   "summary": "The Allen County Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public hearing on three new business items: a status report on Agra Trailers' variance requests, and two requests to amend conditions for properties on Trammel Road. The board will also approve the minutes from its June 2026 meeting.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.allencounty.in.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07152026-1900",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.allencounty.in.gov/AgendaCenter"
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