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1. Are there other ways to fund Economic Development?
2. Will approval of a Section 4B Sales Tax make my Property Taxes Increase?
3. Can a Section 4B Sales Tax be used to incentivize retail development?
4. What other ideas did the City Council consider in addition to a Section 4B Sales Tax?
5. Who decides how the money is spent?
6. How could someone apply for Section 4B Funds?
7. What restrictions does the 4B Sales Tax Board have on proposed uses of funds?
8. How many other cities have a Section 4B Sales Tax?
9. Is it proven to be effective in recruiting and/or retaining businesses in a community?
10. What happens if the community doesn’t want a Section 4B Sales Tax anymore?
11. What if the City Council and 4B Sales Tax Board cannot agree on a proposed use of funds?
12. Will the board have a general allocation of the sales tax for use?
13. Will every allocation come before the City Council?
14. If your proposed budget to the City Council had to be made today, what specifically would you recommend to make up for a $625,000 loss in revenue to the General Fund?
15. Will every question and response be posted on the internet site?
16. What is the advantage to a business considering Huntsville over what the City already offers to others?
17. It is my understanding that the Development Corporation is a fully registered corporation which operates independently of the city other than approval (See continuation of question in answer below)
18. Why has the City chosen not to provide a timely copy (written hard copy) of the published website information, one copy to be at the City Secretary Office and another at the City Library?
19. On what state website and where on that website can I find the ballot wording that is suggested or prescribed for a Type B election?

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1. When can I visit the cemetery?
2. How large are the lots?
3. Can I sale or transfer my lot?
4. How many people can be buried in a lot?
5. If my question wasn't answered, where else can I go for information?

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1. How do I find out where I vote in City elections?
2. Can I rent city facilities?
3. Who do I contact about how much property tax I owe?
4. Where do I apply for a driver's license?
5. Where do I register to vote?
6. Where can I get a copy of a birth or death certificate?

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1. How do I find out where I vote in City elections?
2. Where do I register to vote?
3. Where can I get a copy of a birth or death certificate?
4. How do I apply for or renew a passport?
5. How do I request a proclamation or Councilmember appearance?

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1. Who do I contact about land in Huntsville?
2. What business resources are available in Huntsville?
3. Who do I contact about a building permit?
4. Who are the largest employers in Huntsville?
5. What is Huntsville's unemployment rate?
6. Where do I pay my taxes?

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1. How can I obtain a chemical analysis report on the drinking water?
2. When and how is water testing done?
3. I never see anyone testing at my home, why is this?

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1. When does the City's Fiscal Year begin?

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1. Why does a fire truck come when I call for an ambulance?
2. Why do fire trucks block lanes on the highway when there is an emergency?
3. How do I report a leaking or broken fire hydrant?
4. Can I schedule a visit to the fire station?
5. Does the fire department inspect child car seats?
6. I locked my keys in my car, can the fire department unlock my car?
7. Can I do community service at a fire station or through the fire department?
8. Does the fire department provide water to fill a private pool?
9. Can the fire department assist with changing smoke detector batteries?

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1. How can I schedule a fire inspection of my building?

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1. What jobs are currently open?
2. If I applied for a job a few months ago and there is a new job I am interested in, do I need to resubmit a new job application?
3. If there are currently no open jobs posted can I still submit a job application?

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1. Are there any events held at the library throughout the year?
2. What time is the library open?
3. What do I need to get a library card?
4. Where is the public library located?
5. Can I renew my materials to avoid a fine?
6. How often can I renew at the library?
7. Can I have a book reserved for me?
8. How long can I borrow books and other materials?
9. What is a TexShare card?
10. What is the overdue fee if I am late returning my materials?
11. What do you have for children at the library?
12. What if you don't have the book I want?
13. What special resources do you have?
14. What if the item I want is checked out?
15. Can I access the Internet and is there a charge?
16. Is there a limit to what I can check out?
17. How do I check out items or use the computer at the library?
18. How much does a library card cost?

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1. How do I sign up for Fair on the Square?
2. How do I report a pot hole?
3. I am new to my property, how do I set up my water bill?
4. When is downtown trash pick up?
5. When is downtown recycling pick up?

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1. What are the Aquatic Center Hours?
2. What recreation programs are offered?
3. When and where are the Dance Fitness classes?

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1. How much does Zumba cost?
2. Where and when are Zumba classes?
3. How much are Water Aerobic classes?

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1. When does the Planning & Zoning Commission Meet?
2. Where does the Planning & Zoning Commission meet?
3. When does the Zoning Board of Appeals meet?
4. Where does the Zoning Board of Adjustments meet?

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1. What is the process for completing and submitting the Certificate of Interested Parties Form 1295?
2. Can I receive a bid tabulation for a recent project?
3. Can I receive a plan holders list for a particular project/bid?
4. How can I bid on a city project, bid, RFP, or any solicitation?
5. How can I buy items the City has for sale?

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1. Do I need to live inside the city limits to bring my garbage or recycling to the Transfer Facility?
2. Can I turn off just my garbage charge on my utility account?

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1. How do I book a tour

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1. Where can I find the City water rates?

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1. What is a sanitary sewer clean-out?
2. What are the city's responsibilities for sewer line problems?
3. What about problems with my sewer service?
4. How do I know if I am on the sewer system?
5. What is sewer averaging?
6. What is the difference between the storm drainage system and the wastewater system?
7. Can sewer gas enter my home from sewer lines?

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1. Sometimes the water is brownish or even yellow in color, why is this?
2. My water has an earthy or musty taste and odor sometimes in the late summer and sometimes fall. What causes this?
3. Sometimes the tap water appears white and milky, why is this?
4. Sometimes I have small particles clogging my faucets and shower head, what is this material?
5. What is the white substance left behind in the pot when we boil water?
6. Occasionally I see water running and no one repairing it, why is this?
7. Why do i see fire hydrants running and no one around? Why are we wasting water?
8. Can I use the cut off valve in the meter box to turn off the water to my house?
9. It there chlorine in the drinking water?
10. Is fluoride added during the treatment process?
11. How can I obtain a chemical analysis report on the drinking water?
12. How is my water/sewer/garbage bill calculated?
13. How can I avoid paying the minimum charge for my sprinkler meter when I am not using it?
14. Why is my kitchen sink stopped up?
15. How large is Huntsville's water system?

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1. Is there a fee to visit the Wynne Home?
2. Are there any events held at the Wynne Home Arts & Visitor Center?
3. Can I rent out the Wynne Home for special events?
4. Are pets allowed in the Wynne Home?
5. What are the the Wynne Home hours?