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1. What does Animal Control do?
2. Where is Animal Control Located?
3. Does my dog need to be on a leash?
4. Can my dog run loose in a City park?
5. Is my cat allowed to run loose?
6. How many dogs or cats are citizens allowed?
7. Do dogs, cats and ferrets need to be licensed?
8. What do I need to obtain a license and where do I go?
9. If a stray is picked up, where do the Animal Control Officers take it?
10. If I have a wild animal on my property, whom should I call?
11. Who should I contact if bitten by an animal?
12. Does the Police Department have records of lost animals?
13. Will Animal Control pick up healthy "wild animals"?
14. Does the Police Department pick up lost or dead animals?

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1. Will this apply to dogs who have bitten someone in the past?
2. My neighbor’s dog barks and growls and jumps on the fence. What can I do?
3. My neighbor has a pit bull and it makes me nervous. Is this covered under the ordinance?
4. My animal bit someone who was teasing it. Does this mean it will be categorized as vicious?
5. If my dog bites someone who came onto my property, is it my fault?
6. Is my invisible fence considered proper confinement?
7. What are the consequences if a dog is declared vicious or potentially vicious?
8. My neighbor’s dog has been classified as potentially vicious or vicious. What happens if they don’t follow the requirements?

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1. What are the responsibilities of the Board of Review?
2. Who are the members of the Board of Review?
3. When does the board meet?
4. Are the meetings open to the public?
5. Who may file an appeal?
6. What type of appeals will the board hear?
7. How can I make an effective appeal of value?
8. How can I review and compare sales?
9. How will I know of the board’s decision?
10. Can I appeal the board’s decision?
11. Should I protest?
12. How should I present my protest?

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1. What are the Assessment Department responsibilities?
2. What is market value?
3. How are properties appraised?
4. Why does the assessed value change from year to year?
5. What is capped value?
6. Why do assessments go up when a property hasn't changed?
7. How do you determine your tax bill?
8. What are your rights and responsibilities?
9. What is capped value?
10. Understanding the 3 Values used in Assessing?

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1. How do I apply for a job?

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1. What is Livonia CodeRed?
2. When will CodeRed be used?
3. When will use of this system start?
4. Is there a cost to register for CodeRed?
5. How can I sign up?
6. What are the benefits of CodeRed?
7. I don’t have a cell phone, can I still get notifications?
8. If I receive alerts by phone, how will I know CodeRed is calling me?
9. Do I have to have a computer to sign up?
10. Is this replacing Nixle?
11. Does CodeRed already have my telephone number?
12. Can I register more than one phone number or email for my address?
13. I have a cordless phone and it will not work when the power goes out. How will the system contact me?
14. Do I ever need to renew my registration?
15. Who has access to the contact information I share?

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1. What is good soil?
2. What makes for good lawn fertilizers?

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1. What are Livonia City Hall's hours of operation?
2. Where is the City Dump located?
3. Are there any rules in regards to noise?
4. How do I dispose of hazardous waste?
5. How can I arrange to have a special trash pickup?
6. Who do I contact to report a public nuisance?
7. How can I monitor job postings and apply?
8. Where do I get a marriage license?
9. Where can I get a copy of my birth certificate?
10. What are the City's water and sewer companies?
11. Where do I report potholes?
12. Does the City of Livonia have a Humane Society?
13. Who do I contact to have dead animals removed from the street?
14. Where can I get a passport?
15. Who do I report junk vehicles to?
16. How do I submit a Freedom of Information Act Request for Public Records?
17. Who is the main electric company in Livonia?
18. Who is the natural gas company for the City of Livonia?
19. Who replaces/repairs streetlights?
20. How do I know where my utility line runs?
21. Where is Livonia City Hall located?
22. What is the phone number to contact Livonia City Hall?
23. How do I contact the Police Department?
24. How do I file a claim against the City?
25. How can I check on a business?
26. If I lost something on City property, is there a lost and found?
27. Where can I get working papers for my child?
28. Where is the post office located?
29. How do I contact the Health Department?
30. Where do I report missing or damaged street signs?
31. How do I contact Social Security?
32. How do I contact the Secretary of State?

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1. Where is the Greenmead Office located?
2. What are your hours?
3. How to contact us.
4. How and when can I register for events/programs at Greenmead?
5. How do I become a vendor at the Flea Markets?
6. How do I get more information on renting a building for an event?
7. When are the historic buildings open for tours?
8. Can I take photos at Greenmead?
9. Can I walk my dog at Greenmead?
10. How do I make a monetary donation to Greenmead?
11. Do you accept items for donation?
12. How do I become a Greenmead volunteer?
13. When will the Nankin Mills School be opened?
14. How do I rent a plot in the community gardens?
15. What forms of payment do you accept?

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1. Who is eligible for a Major Home Rehabilitation loan?
2. What are the income guidelines as determined by Housing and Urban Development?
3. What types of home improvements will qualify for the Home Rehabilitation Loan Program?
4. Who determines what repairs are completed?
5. How is the work completed?
6. How much money may I borrow?
7. How do I pay for the loan?
8. How often may I apply for a loan?
9. What do I need to bring to the appointment?
10. How do I apply for a Home Rehabilitation Loan?

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1. How often may I apply for a grant?
2. Who is eligible for a Minor Home Repair Grant?
3. What are the income guidelines as determined by Housing and Urban Development?
4. What types of home repair qualify for the Minor Home Repair Grant Program?
5. How is the work completed?
6. Can repairs be completed on my condominium?
7. How much do I have to pay?
8. How often may I apply for a grant?
9. How do I apply for a Minor Home Repair Grant?
10. What do I need to bring to the appointment?

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1. Who do I call if I find an illicit discharge?

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1. Can I apply for a permit online?
2. Do I need a Plan?
3. How do I know if I need a Permit?
4. How do I obtain a Plot Plan?
5. What is Zoning Compliance?
6. What is the cost for Permits?
7. What is the turnaround time for a Permit / Plan Review?
8. How do I schedule an Inspection?
9. Whom do I make the check payable to for my permit?

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1. How do I know if I need a lawyer and how do I pick one?
2. Where can I find standard court forms such as a criminal discovery order or a civil or criminal adjournment form?
3. Where is the 16th District Court?
4. How do I report a crime?
5. Where is the Law Department?
6. What is the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)?
7. How do I obtain a Personal Protection Order (PPO)?
8. How do I submit a Freedom of Information Act request?
9. What does the Law Department do?
10. Where can I find a copy of the City Ordinances?
11. Who do I call to report a barking dog?
12. How do I report an ordinance violation?
13. How do I challenge a traffic ticket?

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1. How do I know when there is a snow emergency?
2. When should I shovel the snow?

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1. What are your hours?
2. Where are you located?

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1. Why can't you help me over the phone with a probation case?
2. How to clear a warrant for my probation case? (This may be a different process for criminal/traffic or civil)
3. Why d id I receive a paper titled Request and Summons for a Probation Violation?
4. I was told my probation will end early. When will that happen?
5. How can I reduce my probation drug and/or alcohol testing requirements?
6. I need to reschedule my court volunteer work program.
7. My probation testing machine is not working properly or letting me use it.
8. How do I make a court payment?

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1. How do I report a street light out?
2. What items are considered household hazardous wastes?

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1. How can I arrange to have a special pickup?
2. How do I dispose of hazardous waste?
3. How many bags of trash am I allowed per week?
4. What if my trash pickup was skipped?
5. When is trash collection delayed?
6. What items should or should not be placed at the curb for recycling?

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1. What court do I file my Small Claims in?
2. What form do I need to fill out to file a Small Claims?
3. Where can I find the Small Claims form?
4. Does my Affidavit and Claim need to be notarized?
5. What are the filing fees for Small Claims?
6. Can I serve my own Small Claims?
7. Are Small Claims heard via Zoom?
8. How can I collect on a Small Claims Judgment?
9. Who is responsible for collecting on a Small Claims Judgment?
10. When can I file a Small Claims Garnishment, Discovery Subpoena, or Request to Seize Property?

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1. Where does your stormwater go?
2. What if I see someone polluting the River? Who do I call if I find an illicit discharge?

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1. How can I request a Certified Copy of Conviction?
2. How are felony exams held?
3. How are Probable Cause Conferences held?

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1. What is the due date for Summer Taxes?

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1. How do I prepare for a courtroom visit?
2. What should I do before I visit?
3. What should visitors expect?

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1. How will I know if there is a problem with my water?
2. Is filtered water safer than tap water to drink?
3. Why is my tap water rusty or reddish and what do I do about it?
4. Why is my water cloudy?
5. Is bottle water safer than tap water to drink?
6. What do I do if my sewer drain is backing up?
7. What components of my water delivery is the city responsible for maintaining and repairing?
8. What components of my sewer disposal system is the city responsible for maintaining and repairing?

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1. How do I fill a pool using City of Livonia water? How do I calculate the cost?
2. Can I turn on or off my water service myself?
3. Can I have a separate meter installed for my sprinkler system to avoid sewage charges?
4. Why is my bill so high?
5. What is a turn-on / turn-off fee?
6. Why is my bill late?
7. Why does somebody have to come into my home and read my meter?
8. How will I know if there is a problem with my water?
9. Is filtered water safer than tap water to drink?
10. Why is my tap water rusty or reddish and what do I do about it?
11. Why is my water cloudy?
12. Is bottle water safer than tap water to drink?
13. When are appointments available for meter repairs and inspections, water turn on and turn off, final meter reads, etc.?
14. Should I purchase protection/insurance for possible future repair of my water service line?
15. What do I do if my sewer drain is backing up?
16. I don't understand my water bill. How can I learn to read it?
17. What components of my water delivery is the city responsible for maintaining and repairing?
18. Who do I contact if I need a meter repaired?
19. What components of my sewer disposal system is the city responsible for maintaining and repairing?
20. Why is my balance so low?
21. Why is my balance in parenthesis?
22. Why do I need to make an appointment if I received a blue card for no consumption and no one lives at the address?
23. Why is my meter read estimated?
24. What is a water quality report, and how do I get one?
25. I am having trouble paying my bill. What are my options?

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1. What is a fixed fee?
2. Where do the fixed fees come from?
3. What are commodity charges? How did they change?
4. What are large user charges?
5. Why maintain the infrastructure?
6. What would it cost to change the size of my meter?

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1. What is the state of Michigan minimum hourly wage?
2. Where can I get a work permit?
3. Where can I get Lifeguard certification?