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1. Does denial of an annexation affect whether or not a development can continue?
2. What about zip codes? Will they change?
3. What about schools?
4. What about homeowners insurance?
5. What about auto insurance?
6. What about voting? Can I still vote for County Commissioners?
7. What's this about better access to local elected officials?
8. Can I help guide local decisions?
9. My well water is great and I have a fairly new septic system. Am I required to hook up to city water and sewer?
10. What about my livestock?
11. Can I burn my tree limbs and yard debris if I am annexed?
12. Will the City pay the electric bill for the street lights in my neighborhood?
13. How would police services be different?
14. How would fire services be different?
15. How do I get additional information?

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1. What is the difference between the International Building Code (IBC) and the International Residential Code (IRC)?
2. What building codes are enforced in the City of Monroe?
3. Is a permit required to build a storage shed at my house?
4. What do I need to know before I hire a contractor?
5. Do I need a permit to build a deck?
6. How do I schedule an inspection?
7. What is the design criteria in Monroe?
8. What do I need to do if I want to add onto my house?
9. Where may I access building permit applications?
10. Where do I get an electrical permit?
11. May I pay extra to expedite my permit?
12. Do I need a permit to build a fence?
13. Do I need a building permit to install a swimming pool or spa / hot tub at my house?
14. May I get copies of the plans for my house?
15. May I start work before my permit is issued?
16. May I do the work myself or do I need to hire a contractor? What if I am a tenant and want to do the work myself?
17. Does the city have a Basic Plan program for residential?

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1. Who do I call for other utilities?
2. Who do I call regarding train crossing malfunctions or safety issues?
3. Where do I pay traffic and parking infractions?
4. Are pet licenses required in the City?
5. Are door-to-door sales permitted in the City?
6. Do I need a business license?
7. How do I register to vote?
8. How do I find out about City jobs?
9. How do I report a pot hole or other unsafe street condition within the Monroe City limits?
10. How do I report a street light out?
11. Are permits required to build a fence in the City?

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1. Where do I go if I need help finding shelter, food, and other services?
2. How do I find help if I am struggling to pay my rent, mortgage, or utility bills?
3. What can I do if I want to help someone who is unhoused?
4. Where can I go if I want to learn more about homelessness?
5. What do I do if I feel unsafe because someone is aggressively panhandling or behaving erratically?
6. What do I do if someone is trespassing at my business or home?
7. What do I do if I see an unsanctioned encampment?
8. What do I do if I live outdoors and feel unsafe because someone is harassing or threatening me?
9. How do I learn more about the City's response to homelessness?

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1. Can I apply for a position at any time?
2. How will I know what jobs I'm qualified for and when to apply?
3. Can I submit a resume in lieu of filling out an application?
4. If I've previously completed an application, will I automatically be considered for other positions?
5. What should I do if my address or phone number changes?
6. What happens after I file my application?
7. What are the steps or stages of the selection process?
8. If a test is given, does everyone who applies take the test?
9. What should I do if I am called for an interview?
10. Does Human Resources do the interviews?
11. What about Civil Service positions?

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1. How do I contact a city/county department?
2. Where can I find the answers to my frequently asked questions?

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1. Why are City Hall and Municipal Court being remodeled?
2. Are property taxes increasing to pay for the remodel?
3. What is the cost of the Municipal Campus Improvement Project and how is it funded?
4. What improvements are planned for the Municipal Campus?
5. What is the Municipal Campus Master Plan?
6. What are councilmanic bonds?
7. Who is the architect for the design of the remodeled City Hall and new Municipal Court?
8. Who is the contractor for the City Hall and Municipal Court remodel?
9. When and where will City Hall be temporarily relocated?
10. When and where will the Municipal Court be temporarily located?
11. How long will construction take to complete the remodel of City Hall and Municipal Court?
12. What transit service is available to access the temporary City Hall?
13. What transit service is available to access the temporary Municipal Court?
14. Is the Monroe Police Station moving?
15. Is the Parks and Recreation Department moving?
16. Is the Public Works Department moving?
17. How can I pay my utility bill?
18. How can I get a land use, engineering, building, fire or other permit?
19. Where will City Council and council committee meetings be held?
20. Where will City Council, committee, and city advisory board meetings be held?
21. What is the format of city meetings?

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1. Are boats allowed on Lake Tye?
2. Are dogs welcome in any parks?
3. Are there guidelines and rules for a special event?
4. Are there rules the City of Monroe’s parks?
5. Do I need insurance for a special event?
6. How deep is Lake Tye?
7. How do I obtain a permit for my special event?
8. How do I rent a picnic shelter?
9. How much will a Special Event Permit cost overall?
10. Is camping available at any of the city parks?
11. What are the park hours?
12. What are the reasons for denying Special Events Permits?
13. What are the requirement for being able to fish at Lake Tye?
14. What can I do if I feel my permit has been unfairly denied?
15. What else should I consider as I apply for this permit?
16. What is a special event?
17. What is the Distance of the cement walking/run loop around Lake Tye?
18. What is the Distance of the parameter cement walking/run loop around Skykomish River Park?
19. When do I pay the fees?
20. Why do I need to apply for a permit for my special event?
21. Why is the mesh fencing at Wiggly Park removed each year?
22. Who is responsible for the Lewis Street Boat Launch?

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1. How can I tell whether a permit is required?
2. How do I know what the submittal requirements are?
3. Do I need a permit to put an irrigation system in my yard?
4. Do I need to make an appointment to apply for a permit?
5. How much will my permit cost?
6. Where can I get the status of my permit?
7. What are the mitigation fees that will be associated with my permit?

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1. How do I find out what my property is zoned?
2. Where can I get a copy of a map showing my property?
3. Can I run a business out of my home?
4. Where do I apply for a business license?
5. What are my setbacks?
6. How do I get a Sign Permit for my business?
7. Can I subdivide my property?
8. How do I find out what my neighbor is planning on doing with their property?
9. How do I find out about Covenants?
10. Where can I get a Zoning Map?
11. Can I find Maps on the city's web site?
12. How can I get a comment submitted on a project?

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1. What is a temporary encampment?
2. What are the city’s permit requirements for a Vehicle Resident Safe Parking area?
3. How is St. Vincent de Paul’s proposing to manage a Vehicle Resident Safe Parking area on its Monroe site?
4. How many parking spaces will be used for the Safe Parking program?
5. What forms are associated with St. Vincent de Paul’s permit application?
6. Who makes the decision on St. Vincent de Paul’s permit application and when?
7. How are public comments considered as part of the permit review?
8. What housing assistance will Safe Parking participants receive?
9. What is the McKinney Vento Act?

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1. When should I call 9-1-1?
2. When should I contact the Police Department?
3. Are you hiring?
4. How do I get a copy of a police report?
5. How do I get a concealed weapons permit?
6. Where do I go for fingerprinting?
7. How do I pay for a parking or traffic ticket?
8. Where is the Monroe Municipal Court located?
9. How do I license my pet?
10. How are we doing?
11. Where can I safely dispose of medications that I no longer use or need?

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1. What steps do I take to license my animal?
2. How does Animal Control handle animal noise annoyance complaints?
3. Is there a leash law in Monroe?
4. Should I vaccinate my animal?

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1. What if online reporting is not right for me?
2. If my incident happened in another city, can I use the online police citizen reporting system?
3. What if my incident happened on a state roadway (highway, freeway or interstate)?
4. What is a "known suspect"?

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1. Does your Use of Force Policy allow officers to use chokeholds or strangleholds?
2. Does your Use of Force Policy ban shooting at moving vehicles?
3. Does your Use of Force Policy include a duty to intervene provision?
4. Does your Use of Force Policy require a "use of force continuum?"
5. Does your Use of Force Policy require verbal warnings, when possible, before using deadly force?
6. Does your Use of Force Policy require de-escalation and are MPD officers receiving training in the best practices of de-escalation?
7. Does your Use of Force Policy require officers to exhaust all alternatives before resorting to deadly force?
8. Letter to the Community Regarding the Death of George Floyd
9. Community Statement Regarding George Floyd

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1. What is an "Essential Business?"
2. Does the moratorium on evictions apply to businesses?
3. What if I am unable to pay my monthly, quarterly or annual return?
4. Will my water be shut off?
5. What about utilities?
6. Is there someone I can talk to at the City?
7. Is the City still issuing permits?
8. What if I need to, or have been, working with the Department on a collection related issue?
9. What if I have a payment plan with the DOR?
10. What should I do if I have a temporary business registration?
11. What happens if I am late renewing my business license during this time period?
12. What if I have questions about paying my property taxes?
13. How do I request relief?
14. What can I do to prevent COVID-19 in my workplace for those who can’t telework?
15. Is garbage service mandatory while my business is closed?

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1. Where can I get food for myself or my children?
2. Where can I find childcare?
3. When will schools be open?

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1. What is stormwater?
2. How does stormwater become polluted?
3. What are ways to help prevent stormwater flooding and pollution?

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1. What am I allowed to plant in the strip between the sidewalk and the street and who is responsible to take care of it?
2. How do I report a pothole?
3. How often are Monroe’s streets swept?
4. May I request to have my street swept?
5. Can I blow my leaves out into the street?
6. How far above the street and sidewalks do the tree limbs and other vegetation need to be trimmed?
7. Why can't you plow my street now?
8. I just shoveled my driveway. Why did the city snow plow push snow back into it?

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1. Is there fluoride in our water?
2. Is there lead in my drinking water?
3. Who do I call if I have an emergency?
4. Why does the City add fluoride to my drinking water?
5. Is bottled drinking water safer than tap water?
6. Why does my water taste or smell like chlorine?
7. Do I need a water treatment or water filtration device?
8. What is the normal water pressure in the City?