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1. What is the population of Grants Pass?
2. Grants Pass is in which county?
3. Can I rent the Council Chambers?
4. Does the City of Grants Pass provide trash removal service?
5. How do I report a street light that needs repair?
6. Who do I call about animal problems?
7. Who do I speak to regarding problems with my cable service and/or billing questions?
8. Where can I get a marriage license?
9. Where do I get a Birth Certificate or Death Certificate?
10. Where do I call for Bus information?
11. Who is responsible for repairing my sidewalk?

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1. When are City Council meetings held, and when can I get a copy of the meeting agenda?
2. Is the public allowed to speak at the Council meeting?
3. What is the city’s Mayor and City Council members information?
4. How many Council members does the City of Grants Pass have? Who are my elected representatives?
5. How long is the term of office for a Council member?
6. When are City Council elections held?
7. How can I get a copy of a City Resolution or Ordinance?
8. How do I apply to be on a City Committee or Commission?

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1. What are the income limits for a family living in Grants Pass?
2. What is the time period to apply?
3. How do I qualify?
4. Do I have to pay any money upfront?
5. Will the repairs cause an increase in the taxes on my home?
6. How long will the repairs take to complete?

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1. Where can I get information on ADUs?
2. Can I pull a permit online?

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1. What is Affordable Housing?
2. Where is Affordable Housing located in Grants Pass?
3. How many people are houseless in Josephine County?
4. How do I get involved with the City’s Affordable Housing Program?

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1. Why is the City of Grants Pass under federal injunction to allow camping in parks?
2. What is "State Created Danger?"
3. Does the Injunction address illegal activities in parks?
4. What can one do if they witness activity they suspect is illegal?
5. How long may a camper stay after being told to move by law enforcement?
6. What is Martin v. Boise?
7. How can the City manage their public spaces in a way that respects all community members?
8. Are there any Grants Pass City Parks where camping is prohibited?

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1. Are fireworks legal in Grants Pass?
2. How can I be prepared before lighting fireworks?
3. How can I be safe when lighting fireworks?
4. How can I be responsible after lighting fireworks?
5. What types of fireworks are the most dangerous?
6. Who gets hurt by fireworks, and what kinds of injuries are common?
7. Where are fireworks illegal at all times?
8. What are the penalties for illegal fireworks use?
9. What types of fireworks are legal on the 4th of July?
10. What types of fireworks are always illegal?
11. What about annexed areas?
12. How do I keep my pets safe?
13. Do you have any other questions?

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1. What is FOG and what causes it?
2. Are there other items that I shouldn't flush?
3. What can I do to prevent FOG?
4. Other than residences, what else creates FOG?

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1. Does the City of Grants Pass add fluoride to the water?
2. Why do the taste and odor of my water sometimes differ?
3. Is Grants Pass city water soft or hard?
4. What is the pH of the City’s water?
5. How long is the water distribution system in Grants Pass?
6. How much water does the average customer use each day?

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1. What is an Ordinance?
2. What is a Resolution?
3. How do I get a copy of an Ordinance or Resolution?

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1. How many parks are in the City?
2. Are City parks free to use?
3. How do I make a reservation for a park shelter?
4. Can I park my vehicle overnight in a City park?

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1. What kind of police reports can I file online?
2. Can I register my surveillance cameras to help the Grants Pass Police Department?
3. Can I appeal a parking citation online?

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1. Who needs to be prequalified with the City of Grants Pass?
2. What do I need to submit to become prequalified?
3. Where do I turn in my application?
4. Is there a cost to submit my application?
5. Will you accept my ODOT Prequalification Application?
6. How long does it take for my application to be processed?
7. How will I be notified of my prequalification status?
8. What if I have more questions?
9. Who do I contact if I have questions?

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1. What is the Wildland Urban Interface Zone (WUI) and where is it?
2. What is the Home Ignition Zone?
3. What role do homeowners play?

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1. Are Service and Annexation Agreements required for all development outside the city and inside the Urban Growth Boundary?
2. Will the Service and Annexation Agreement be effective immediately upon signature and filing?
3. How is the assessed value determined, and what is the tax rate?
4. How will property be billed?
5. Will police really patrol and respond to issues miles from the current city limits?
6. My land was served by a community water system approved by the county, and the city is now connecting my area water system to the city system. Do I have to enter into an agreement?
7. If I sign a Service and Annexation Agreement, when can I expect my property to be annexed?
8. If I do not sign a Service and Annexation Agreement, can my property still be annexed?
9. Do I have a vote on annexation?
10. If I sign a Service and Annexation Agreement and the city provides fire and police service, will I still have to have an agreement with a private fire department to protect my property?
11. What other costs may I incur by signing this agreement?

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1. When do I need a permit to prune or remove a tree?

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1. How does Urban Renewal work?
2. Who is affected by Urban Renewal?
3. Is Urban Renewal a new tax?
4. Does Urban Renewal show up on my tax bill?

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1. Why does the City of Grants Pass need a Water Emergency Response Trailer?
2. How soon can the Water Emergency Response Trailer be deployed in case of emergency?
3. How does the Water Emergency Response Trailer work?
4. Can the Water Emergency Response Trailer filter and disinfect water?
5. How do I disinfect my water container?
6. Is the water from the Water Emergency Response Trailer safe to drink?
7. Does the Water Emergency Response Trailer store water?
8. Do I need to bring my own water container to fill from the Water Emergency Response Trailer?
9. Where will emergency water distribution sites be located?
10. Will there be a maximum household water allotment?
11. Is there a maximum household water allotment?
12. How long can I store water in a disinfected container?
13. How will fresh water get to me if there are no bridges?
14. Is the Water Emergency Response Trailer the only way to get clean water in an emergency?

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1. How do I test for leaks?
2. How do I know how much water has been lost because of a leak?
3. Will the Public Works Department repair my leak?
4. Will the Public Works Department locate my underground leak?
5. Will Public Works compensate me for my water lost because of a leak?
6. How do I report a leak and is it important I do so?
7. What do I do if I need to report a leak and the Utility Billing office is closed?
8. Will a leak in the street be charged to my meter?
9. In what amount of time will Public Works respond to a leak?
10. How do I keep my pipes from freezing in the winter?

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1. How do I order a water service?
2. How do remove a meter from my property?
3. What is meter tampering?
4. Is my meter reading ever estimated?
5. Where is my meter located?
6. What do I do if my meter has been tampered with or broken?