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1. What are the regulations for signs in the City of Peoria?
2. Are there regulations for fence requirements in the City of Peoria?
3. Do I need to hire a licensed contractor to do work on my own home?
4. Do I need to have my plans drawn by a professional designer, architect or engineer?
5. What if complying with a code is too costly, difficult, or I don't agree with the code - Can the City waive the requirement?

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1. How do I enroll in Auto Pay?
2. How do I log in?
3. How do I reset my password?
4. Can I add another account to my login?

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1. Who is my District Council Member / Town Board Trustee?
2. When are City Council meetings held?
3. How can I watch a City Council meeting if I cannot attend in person?
4. Where are Council meetings held?
5. How do I communicate with the Council if I'm hearing impaired or physically challenged?
6. What is a Majority of a Quorum?
7. What do they discuss at Council Meetings?
8. How do I address the Council at a meeting?
9. How do I address a specific item on a Council agenda?
10. Where do I find meeting details, documents, minutes, etc?
11. How do I find information on Peoria Township?
12. Why is there the "City of Peoria" and the "Town of the City of Peoria Township"? What's the difference?

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1. I am having safety concerns about the dead tree in a public right-of-way. Who do I call?
2. Is it really legal for a Code Enforcement Inspector to inspect my private property?
3. I think I have rats on my property. What do I do?
4. I would like to get involved in recycling. Are there any recycle programs that I can participate in?
5. My apartment has mice, roaches, or ants. Who is responsible for pest control?
6. My case has been referred to the Administrative Hearing Officer. Where do I go?
7. My neighbor's tree has branches that hang over my property. What can I do about it?
8. There is a wild animal wandering my neighborhood. What do I do?
9. What do I do with my old tires?
10. When does yard waste collection begin and end?
11. Where can I find the codes Code Enforcement is enforcing?
12. Who do I call if my home (or apartment) has mold?
13. Who is Code Enforcement?
14. Why can't I park my car anywhere I want to on my property?
15. Why did the City cut my grass or clean my yard and send me a bill?

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1. What are some reasons to call 9-1-1?
2. What are some reasons not to call 911, and use the non-emergency number?
3. What should I expect when I call 911?
4. Why does there seem to be a delay getting someone to my call for service?
5. What are the non-emergency numbers?

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1. Are tours of the communications center available?
2. How can I find out information about becoming a Telecommunicator?
3. What is the testing process for becoming a Telecommunicator?
4. Who do I contact if I have a compliment or concern about the Emergency Communications Center?

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1. Does it cost to obtain an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Certification Number?
2. I am a Supplier/Contractor. Do I need an EEO Certification Number?
3. Under what legal authority does the City of Peoria require this application?
4. Which form do I submit?

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1. Who can legally park in a designated disability parking space?

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1. I have been discriminated against by an employer located in the City of Peoria. Can I file a complaint with the Equal Opportunity Office?
2. I have been discriminated against in housing. Can I file a complaint with the Equal Opportunity Office?
3. I have been treated in an unfair manner because I received a payroll check with an inaccurate amount. What can I do to get this matter resolved?
4. I have questions about the accessibility of the City of Peoria’s facilities, programs, and services. Who do I contact?
5. I was denied or refused full and equal enjoyment of the facilities and services of a place open to the public. Can I file a complaint with the Equal Opportunity Office?

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1. What fire codes do the Peoria Fire Department Utilize?
2. Does the City of Peoria provide food for firefighters?
3. Do you fill swimming pools? Do you rent meters?
4. How can I get my blood pressure taken?
5. How can I schedule a speaker?
6. I want to become a firefighters. What requirements do I need to fulfill in order to become a firefighter?
7. I would like to arrange a visit to a fire station. How do I schedule this?
8. My cat is up a tree. Can you get it down?
9. What is the City's ISO rating for fire protection?
10. When can I burn trash or yard debris in my backyard?
11. When I'm driving down the road and hear or see a fire truck with its lights and sirens on, what's the best thing to do?
12. Where is the Fire Station nearest to my house?
13. Why do a fire engine and an ambulance both respond to a medical call?

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1. How do I request an employment application?
2. What are the City's general employment procedures?
3. What employment benefits are offered by the City of Peoria?
4. How many people are employed by the City of Peoria?

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1. Can I change or reschedule my court date for a code or ordinance violation?
2. Where can I pay my fines?
3. Can someone else appear in administrative court on my behalf?
4. Who is my Inspector?
5. How do I get a scope of work to repair a property?
6. Why do I have to pay a fine for an ordinance violation when I already have a work order invoice regarding the same incident?
7. How do I find out the status of my criminal court case?
8. I have been served with a summons for a demolition case. What can I do to defend or resist the demolition of my property?
9. Does the City assume ownership of the property once it has been demolished?
10. Why do I need to register my property?
11. How do I register my property?
12. If I receive a violation, what kind of effect will it have on my liquor license?
13. What do I do if I need legal advice?
14. What can I do of my car has been impounded?
15. Where and what amount do I pay for a lien or abatement lien?

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1. What are special uses and rezoning permits?
2. What is a variance?

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1. How do I get a copy of a police report?
2. What should I do if I am a victim of a financial or property crime?
3. If I am a responsible, law-abiding citizen of Peoria who owns a gun, how do I go about registering it with the Police Department?
4. I understand that the City holds auctions of old police and municipal vehicles as well as other equipment. Where and when are they?
5. May I set up a basketball hoop in the street? What should I do?
6. My car was towed or impounded by the police. What do I need to do to get it back?
7. What are the curfew laws for the City of Peoria?
8. What are the laws governing child passengers in vehicles?

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1. What is considered a personnel complaint?
2. How do I file a complaint against a Police Department employee?
3. What type of complaints will not be taken?
4. Will the Police Department employee be told about the complaint?
5. How long will the investigation take?
6. What if the allegations/complaint turns out to be false?
7. What if you're concerned about the disposition of the investigation?

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1. How do I know if my property should be registered?
2. What does it mean to register my property as "Exempt"?
3. How do I pay for my Property Registration?
4. How much does it cost to register my property?
5. How do I register my property?

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1. What can and can’t I recycle?
2. How do I get Started?
3. Need to look up your collection schedule and day?
4. Where do I put my cart and when will my trash be picked up?
5. Missed your pickup?
6. How do I use my new recycling cart?

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1. What is a side lot?
2. How are duplicates handled during the 2022 open application period?
3. How will my application be evaluated?
4. How long is the application process?
5. How does the City communicate with applicants?
6. Why was my application denied?
7. What happens if the same lot is applied for by different people/organizations?
8. Are partial lots available?
9. Where can I get help in filling out my application?
10. Are there any closing costs?
11. Will I have to pay back taxes?
12. How much will I pay in property taxes?
13. What can I do with the lot after I purchase it?
14. Am I required to combine my side lot to my existing parcel?
15. How do I receive my deed from the City of Peoria?

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1. What is a stormwater utility?
2. How is the stormwater utility fee calculated?
3. Why is the stormwater utility based on impervious surface area?
4. Why is a stormwater utility the right funding solution?
5. How will the stormwater utility benefit our community?
6. What do you mean by "stormwater system"?

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1. Why does raw sewage overflow into the Illinois River during wet weather?
2. Why were our sewers built this way?
3. What are the harmful effects?
4. Has Peoria done anything in the past to reduce overflows?
5. Why do we have to do even more?
6. How are we proposing to reduce overflows now?
7. When will a decision be made whether we can move forward?
8. How will we pay for it?
9. What happens if we don't fix the problem?
10. Why should all Peorians care about this, no matter where we live?