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   "summary": "The City Council is discussing a request to serve as the lead applicant for a federal rail safety research grant in partnership with UNC Charlotte. The body is also reviewing a budget amendment and ordinance to fund a Public Works sign shop.",
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   "summary": "The Belmont City Council will consider the FY2026-2027 budget ordinance, which includes a proposed 8% increase for water and sewer fees. The agenda also includes a public hearing for a gas station zoning amendment and several consent agenda items.",
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   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cityofbelmont.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=8213"
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   "date": "2026-05-21",
   "body": "2026_05_21 Keep Belmont Beautiful",
   "headline": "Board reviews reports and plans upcoming community events",
   "summary": "The Keep Belmont Beautiful board will hear the Secretary’s report and the April 2026 financial report. Committee members will give status updates on clean‑up activities, the June 13 Shred It event, and the 2027 plant sale. The meeting also includes a City Works update, a City Council update, and a review of upcoming volunteer opportunities and Thursday meeting dates.",
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   "minutes_url": null,
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   "body": "2026_05_21 Planning & Zoning Board",
   "headline": "Meeting cancelled; no business was considered",
   "summary": "The Planning & Zoning Board meeting scheduled for May 21, 2026 was cancelled because there were no agenda items. No decisions or discussions took place.",
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   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://cityofbelmont.civicweb.net/Portal/MeetingInformation.aspx?Id=8286"
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   "date": "2026-05-20",
   "body": "2026_05_20 Parks & Recreation Citizen's Advisory Board",
   "headline": "Board considers naming a park after former Mayor Richard Turner",
   "summary": "The Parks & Recreation Citizen's Advisory Board will discuss the naming of the Mclean Property as Richard Turner Park. The board will also review a proposal for a donated memorial plaque and receive presentations on dog parks and a year-in-review report.",
   "agenda_url": "https://cityofbelmont.civicweb.net/document/174679/2026_05_20%20Parks%20_%20Recreation%20Citizen_s%20Advisor.pdf?handle=1BAAAFBB780047BEB2E193879652A724",
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