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1. Does the city have a "leash law"?
2. I want my water line replaced, does the city do this?
3. Where can I find the Wadsworth Code of Ordinances?
4. Are we allowed to have chickens in our backyard?
5. When does the City observe Trick or Treat?
6. Do dogs need to be secured on owner's property?
7. Are sidewalks the responsibility of the City or the property owner?

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1. Is a permit required for a shed or fence?
2. Is a permit required for my project?
3. How do I obtain a permit for a shed, fence or pool?
4. How do I obtain a permit to build a deck?
5. Do I need blue print drawings? Or what is an acceptable drawing?
6. As a general contractor do I need to be registered with the City?
7. What size of drawings need to be furnished for new home construction, planning commission and Board of Zoning Appeals?
8. Who do I make the check out to?
9. What is the mailing address of the Building and Planning Department?
10. What is an easement and why should a home owner be concerned?
11. How do I become a registered Electrical or HVAC contractor in the City?
12. What do I do if I can't download the zoning map reader?
13. Do you require a point of sale inspection?
14. Do I need a permit for a garage sale?
15. What can I do if my neighbor neglects to maintain their property?
16. Do I need a permit to pave my driveway?
17. Where do I obtain alarm registration?
18. Where do I obtain a vendor's license?
19. Do I need a permit to run new downspout lines?

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1. Is there an installation charge for CityLink Services?
2. How many TV’s can I hook up to the system?
3. What if I want TV service in a room that is not currently wired for service?
4. Must I subscribe to Enhanced Tier in order to receive Premium channels?
5. How can I save money if we vacation for extended periods of time?
6. Will a new cable need to be installed to my home if I have never had CityLink Service?

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1. Do I need internet service with City of Wadsworth?
2. What type of phone services do you offer?
3. I have a security system. How does this affect VoIP?
4. Can I keep my current phone number?
5. I have an Answering machine. Can I still use it?
6. Are there any bundling discounts available for phone service?
7. Does your phone service offer caller Identification?
8. Are there any other fees or charges?
9. How do I get into my voicemail?

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1. What is the Downtown Infrastructure Project?
2. How much will this project cost?
3. How will the project be funded?
4. What will happen to parking spaces?
5. When will construction begin and when will the project be completed?
6. Who will maintain the project once it is complete (roads, sidewalks, grass area)?

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1. Who do I notify when digging will be done in my yard?
2. Who do I call when I have a question about my electric bill, when I want to start new service, or I need a final reading?
3. Who do I call to report a problem with my electric service or an outage?
4. What should I do during a power outage?
5. Who do I call to report a street light that is not working?
6. Can I landscape around the transformer (or pedestal) in my yard?
7. Why does Wadsworth Electric trim trees?
8. Why do I sometimes experience brief outages that call for resetting of appliances?
9. Why do I have trouble getting a call through during a power outage?
10. Which lines are power lines?
11. What is a planned outage?

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1. Why do electricity costs fluctuate so much?
2. Who is eligible for Right Time Pricing?
3. What are the benefits of Right Time Pricing?
4. What changes should I make at home to get the most savings from Right Time Pricing?
5. Will I pay extra for energy on weekends and holidays?
6. Will I need special wiring or a special meter to take advantage of Right Time Pricing?
7. Which Right Time Pricing device should I choose?
8. Right Time Pricing can lower my bill. But could my bill increase with this rate structure?
9. How long must I stay with the Right Time Pricing rates?

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1. What are the latest statistics on residential electrical safety injuries?
2. How can consumers help protect themselves from electrocution and electrical-related injuries?
3. If you have an old house with old wiring, how do you know if repairs are necessary? How extensive and costly can such repairs be?
4. How does a three-prong plug work? What is the benefit of using it?
5. How does a polarized plug work? What is the benefit of using it?
6. What is the device now found on the plugs of such appliances as hair dryers?
7. What size extension cords should a consumer use? How can you tell if an extension cord is appropriate for the intended use?

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1. Will the solar panels generate electricity during cloudy, rainy, or snowy days? What about at night?
2. Will solar panels produce the same amount of electricity all year long?
3. Will the residents' home power be connected to solar plants?
4. Will having the solar park located in my community lower my electricity bill?
5. Will there be an increase in the electricity bill to help pay for the plants?
6. Will the panels cause glare that would reflect on nearby public roads and housing?
7. How do solar projects impact nearby property values?
8. Will pesticides be used to keep vegetation down around the solar panels and mold off of panels?
9. What impact, if any, does a solar project have on the safety of residents, children, and the environment?
10. What is the lifespan of the panels?
11. What happens at the end of a solar plant’s life, during the decommissioning stage?

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1. How do I request a refund for working from home due to COVID-19?
2. I pay my taxes in full when I file my return, and I get bills for penalty and interest. Why does this happen?
3. Who is required to file a Wadsworth tax return?
4. If I'm retired, do I have to file a tax return?
5. I am under 18 years old and work part-time. Do I need to file a tax return?
6. When is the annual City tax return due?
7. What if I cannot get my taxes done by the due date?
8. If I am a resident and work in Wadsworth, do I still have to file a tax form?
9. How do I know whether I live and/or work in the City of Wadsworth?
10. If I work outside of Wadsworth and my employer withholds income tax for the city where I work, do I still have to pay tax to Wadsworth?
11. How do I find the income tax rate of the city where I work?
12. When do my taxes have to be paid?
13. I owe taxes and am unable to pay. Should I still file my return?
14. My spouse and I file separately for Federal and State taxes. Do we have to file the same way for Wadsworth taxes?
15. How can I receive bills for my taxes so I can pay them during the year instead of having to come up with all the money at once?
16. I do not want to be billed for or pay quarterly estimated taxes. How can I avoid a penalty?
17. I pay my taxes in full when I file my return, and I get bills for penalty and interest. Why does this happen?
18. Why does the City use an outside company for the administration of our taxes?
19. What are the top ten mistakes made when completing a city income tax return?
20. How much income tax does the City collect and how is the money used?

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1. My neighbor's tree is hanging over my house / in my yard. Can I cut it?
2. I need a restraining order. How do I get one?
3. My ex-spouse violated our child visitation agreement. What can I do?
4. I have a problem with my landlord/tenant. Can you help me?
5. Does the city have an ordinance about dangerous dogs?
6. Does the city have a "leash law"?
7. My neighbors cat runs in my yard or is on my porch. Is there a loose cat ordinance?

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1. What are the court costs and deposits?
2. What happens if I don't show up for court?
3. What is Small Claims Court?
4. How is a Small Claim case filed?

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1. What do I do with my Distracted Driver Ticket?
2. How can I check my driving record?
3. What are the court costs and deposits?
4. Do we accept filings by fax?
5. What can I do if I am not able to make it to court on time?
6. What happens if I don't show up for court?
7. What do I do if I cannot make a court appearance?
8. Why are court costs charged if I pay a waiver and no court appearance is necessary?
9. Why am I called for jury duty in the Wadsworth Municipal Court if I do not live in the city of Wadsworth?
10. What do I do with my children when I come to Court or when I come for jury service?
11. How does home arrest work?
12. What is the cost of home arrest?
13. What are the different types of bond and when can I get my money back?

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1. What is Small Claims Court?
2. Is a lawyer required?
3. How big is a small claim?
4. What is a counterclaim?
5. What does it cost and where can I file?
6. How is a Small Claim case filed?
7. What kinds of cases are heard?
8. What happens on the day of the trial?
9. What do I need to bring as evidence to prove my case?

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1. How do holidays affect my trash pick-up?
2. Why an automated collection system?
3. Why is automated collection better than manual methods?
4. What does this service cost?
5. If a medical or physical condition prohibits my handling a cart, what can be done?
6. Who maintains the cart?
7. Is there bulk item pick-up? If so, how do I arrange one?
8. Where is the cart to be placed for collection?
9. What happens if I move?
10. What can be put into the cart?
11. What cannot be put in the cart?
12. What if the cart does not hold all of my trash?

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1. How can I find out who owns a property?

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1. How long will the bricks be available to purchase?
2. When will the new 9/11 Memorial be built?
3. How long until my brick is engraved? Can I see it?
4. Where will my brick be located?
5. Will my brick look exactly like it does on the website?
6. What can I have inscribed on my brick?
7. I made a mistake on my brick order. Can I make changes?
8. Can I place an order by mail or in person?
9. Is your website secure?
10. How will the proceeds from the sale of my brick be used?
11. What if I miss the initial installation deadline? Can I still place an order?
12. I bought a corporate logo brick, who do I email my company logo to?
13. Are there other donation opportunities available to support the 9/11 Memorial and the Safety Town Village?

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1. Why have I been notified?
2. Why must I boil my water?
3. How long will the Boil Order remain in effect?
4. How can I make my water safe?
5. Can I use bottled water?
6. During a Boil Order, what can I use my tap water for?
7. Can I wash my hands using tap water?
8. Can my family take showers or baths using tap water?
9. Can I wash dishes using tap water?
10. Can I use my coffee maker, ice machine, water or soda dispenser?
11. Can I give my pets tap water?
12. Who can be affected?
13. What are the symptoms of water-borne illness?
14. What if I drank water already?
15. What is E. coli bacteria?

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1. I want my water line replaced, does the city do this?
2. I want to make repairs in my home and I need the water shut off at the street, how do I contact someone for this?
3. Is there a charge for turning my water off and then on at the curb?
4. I have a leak at my meter in my house, how do I repair it?
5. There is water coming out of the street or out of the ground. Who should I call?
6. There was water coming up in my front yard and it was investigated by the water department. They told me it was on my line. What do I do?

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1. Is there lead in my water?
2. What can I do to minimize my risk for lead?
3. What is the City doing to ensure an issue, like what happened in Flint, doesn't happen here?
4. What is the hardness of my water?
5. Should I consider a home water softener?
6. Do you test your water for impurities?
7. What has been the result of this testing?
8. Should I buy a home water purifier?
9. Is the water fluoridated and if so why?
10. Do you chlorinate the water?
11. Should I buy bottled water?
12. Can I get my water tested?
13. What is that black ring in my toilet bowl?