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1. How do I adopt a pet?
2. What is the cost to adopt a pet?
3. How many pets may I have?
4. What is rabies?
5. Do I have to live in the city limits to be able to get a microchip for my pet?
6. Does the shelter have live animal traps that I can borrow?
7. I have a humane live animal trap of my own, will you still service the trap?

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1. What swim classes are available?
2. What are the pool hours?
3. What are the pool rules?
4. What is the price to rent the pool party room(s)?
5. What water aerobics classes are available at the BRiCk?
6. How can I become a lifeguard/swim instructor at the BRiCk?
7. How do I get certified as a lifeguard?

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1. Where is the BTX Honey Tour Carnival?
2. What are the festival hours?
3. What is the cost to attend the BTX Honey Tour Carnival?
4. Is the event rain or shine?
5. Where can I park?
6. Is there handicapped parking?
7. If a parent loses a child, where should they go?
8. Is the site wheelchair accessible?
9. Are lawn chairs/blankets allowed?
10. How does my company become a BTX Honey Tour sponsor?
11. How can I volunteer at the BTX Honey Tour Carnival?
12. How do I become a vendor for the BTX Honey Tour Carnival?
13. What are the height requirements for the carnival rides?
14. Is the carnival dog friendly?

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1. What codes does the City currently use?
2. What are the specifications for operating a business from my home?
3. What is the fax number for Building Inspections?
4. What is required to register as a contractor with the City of Burleson?
5. Where do I get a Certificate of Occupancy, register my business, and get a tax ID number?
6. Do I need a permit for a garage sale and if so how do I obtain one?
7. Is a permit required for a storage building?
8. Is a permit required for a fence?
9. Is a permit required for a swimming pool?
10. How can I request an inspection?
11. Do I need a permit for a retaining wall?
12. What is the ordinance for sign placement and are permits required?

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1. When will Burleson Fire/EMS go live with the new ambulance service?
2. Can patients choose their preferred emergency room destination when using our ambulance service?
3. Does Burleson Fire/EMS use a third-party billing company to process ambulance bills?
4. Will Burleson Fire/EMS offer a subscription plan for its new ambulance service?
5. What is the fee schedule for Burleson Fire/EMS ambulance services?
6. What is balance billing, and does Burleson Fire/EMS balance bill for ambulance services?

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1. Who is responsible for managing and maintaining the cemetery?
2. Who operates and provides services such as sales and burials for the cemetery?
3. Who is responsible for leaning headstones and memorials?
4. How often is the cemetery maintained?
5. Is the cemetery irrigated?
6. Is the City responsible for flags in the cemetery?
7. What are the cemetery hours?
8. Does the City have cemetery clean-up days?

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1. Who is my councilmember?
2. How do I request an appearance from mayor or councilmember?
3. How do I contact a member of the City Council?
4. When and where are council meetings held?
5. How do I address City Council at a meeting?
6. To request City Proclamations, Letters from the Mayor or Councilmembers ro Certificates of Recognition

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1. How can I contact the Mayor or City Councilmember?
2. Where do I vote?
3. When is the next Council meeting?
4. Which councilmember represents me?

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1. What do the Code Compliance Officers typically look for?
2. How can I voice my concern about a code violation (email, phone, online)?
3. What is a high grass and weeds violation?
4. What is a dilapidated fence violation, how to comply?
5. What are my trash collection and recycle days?
6. I have hazardous materials/ chemicals to dispose of. Where can I go?
7. I want to have a garage sale. What are the requirements?
8. What is considered Junk and Trash?
9. What are the Code Compliance Officers hours?

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1. How do we get information about City events, programs and services?
2. How do I sign up to receive news releases?
3. How do I get a copy of the City Focus newsletter?
4. How do I subscribe to the E-Newsletter?

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1. What are the specifications for operating a business from my home?
2. What is the fax number for Building Inspections?
3. What is required to register as a contractor with the City of Burleson?
4. Where do I get a Certificate of Occupancy, register my business, and get a tax ID number?
5. What information do you need to submit for a building permit?
6. Do I need a permit for a garage sale and if so how do I obtain one?
7. Is a permit required for a storage building?
8. Is a permit required for a fence?
9. Is a permit required for a swimming pool?
10. How can I request an inspection?
11. Do I need a permit for a retaining wall?
12. What is the ordinance for sign placement and are permits required?
13. What codes does the City currently use?
14. What are the specifications for operating a business from my home?
15. What does the City Code of Ordinances define as junk and trash?
16. What does the City Code of Ordinances define as a junk vehicle?
17. What does the City Code of Ordinances define as high grass?
18. Is there an ordinance about parking an RV or camping trailer?
19. How do I find a Zoning Map online?
20. What is the process to plat a piece of property in Burleson?
21. Where can I find the Development calendar online?

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1. Where do I find demographic information about Burleson?
2. How can I find out about commercial property and land opportunities in Burleson?

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1. When is the general election?
2. How do I run for one of the places on the ballot?
3. What are the qualifications to run for City Council?
4. How long are the councilmember terms?
5. How many City Council meetings are there?
6. How do I know if I am a qualified voter of the City of Burleson?
7. How do I register to vote?
8. Can I email or call someone to get all my elections questions answered?

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1. How can I find out if a natural gas well permit has been obtained near my property or additional information about gas well drilling within our city limits?
2. What is the Barnett Shale?
3. What can I expect when a company is going to drill in my area?

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1. How do I dispose of household hazardous waste?
2. How can I view restaurant inspection scores?
3. West Nile Virus - What happens to permethrin in the environment?
4. West Nile Virus - What are the potential human health effects of permethrin exposure?
5. West Nile Virus - Does permethrin pose a cancer risk?
6. West Nile Virus - What can I do to reduce exposure to permethrin during spraying?
7. West Nile Virus - Which mosquito repellents work best?
8. West Nile Virus - Will permethrin harm my pets?
9. West Nile Virus - Can my pet get West Nile Virus?
10. West Nile Virus - Will permethrin harm my livestock?
11. West Nile Virus - Will permethrin harm my fishpond?
12. West Nile Virus - Will permethrin harm my bees?
13. West Nile Virus - Can I swim in my pool after the spraying of permethrin?
14. How can I dispose of unused or expired medications?

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1. What is the sales tax rate in the City of Burleson?
2. How do I find out information regarding my property taxes?

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1. When will Burleson Fire/EMS go live with the new ambulance service?
2. Can patients choose their preferred emergency room destination when using our ambulance service?
3. Does Burleson Fire/EMS use a third-party billing company to process ambulance bills?
4. Will Burleson Fire/EMS offer a subscription plan for its new ambulance service?
5. What is the fee schedule for Burleson Fire/EMS ambulance services?
6. What is balance billing, and does Burleson Fire/EMS balance bill for ambulance services?
7. Do you have backup ambulance service providers if all of your ambulances are out on call?
8. How do I request the fire department at my event?
9. How do I dispose of needles and syringes?
10. How do I dispose of hazardous waste materials?
11. How do I review the detailed notice of privacy practices?

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1. What fire code does the City of Burleson presently use?
2. What is the width of fire lanes?
3. How do I set up a fire inspection?

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1. What are the garbage and recycling changes?
2. Why are there changes to the garbage and recycling services?
3. How were the changes decided?
4. What do we do with our current recycling bin?
5. Will the recycling carts have lids and wheels?
6. What should we do with our yard waste?
7. How do the changes affect the solid waste bill?
8. What if I don't want a recycling cart?
9. Where should I store by recycling cart?

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1. What is the Barnett Shale?
2. How can I find out if a natural gas well permit has been obtained near my property or additional information about gas well drilling within our City limits?
3. Does the drilling harm the environment?
4. Can someone else own the minerals underneath my property? How can I tell if I own my minerals?
5. How far must a well be from my property or public structures / areas?
6. Will drilling affect the foundation of my house?
7. What emergency plans are in place in case of an accident?
8. Does the City profit when drilling takes place on private property?
9. Can a gas well be placed on my property without my permission?
10. What can I expect when a company is going to drill in my area?
11. Is the City monitoring our water supply due to water usage by the drillers?
12. Who can I call if I have a question or a complaint?
13. Will someone be on the drilling site at all times?

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1. Does the course offer memberships?
2. Does the course offer lessons?
3. Does the course offer discounts on golf?

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1. Where can I obtain an employment application for the City of Burleson?
2. Will the City of Burleson accept a resume instead of an application?
3. Do I need a resume, or may I attach my resume?
4. What happens after I submit my application?
5. How can I check the status of a position?
6. What is required after the interview to be hired?
7. Do you maintain applications on file?
8. What type of benefits does the City of Burleson offer?
9. Is the City of Burleson Civil Services?
10. Does the City of Burleson take out Social Security Taxes?

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1. Does the library rent out meeting space?
2. How do I get a library card?
3. Does the library offer ebooks?
4. Do I need a library card to use the computers?
5. Does the library offer free wifi?
6. Can I print from my laptop?
7. How much are late fees? What about lost items?
8. How do I request materials from other libraries?
9. What is a TexShare card? Can I get one?

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1. How much does it cost to use one of the Library's rooms?
2. How long can I reserve a room?
3. Can my child's group use a room?
4. How far in advance can I reserve a room?
5. What if I need to change or cancel the reservation?
6. How do I access the room on the day of the reservation?
7. Can I move the furniture in the room?

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1. Who can join the Mayor's Youth Council?
2. How do I apply to serve on Mayor's Youth Council?
3. When will applications be available/ accepted?
4. What exactly does the Mayor's Youth Council do?

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1. How long do I have to take care of my citation?
2. Can anyone take care of my citation for me?
3. Do I have to have an attorney to represent my case?
4. What forms of payment does the Burleson Municipal Court accept?
5. How much is my citation?

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1. What's the difference between a natural area and a prairie?

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1. Do I have to be a resident of Burleson to be a member of the BRiCk?
2. What does a membership at the BRiCk include?
3. What are the BRiCk hours?
4. What are the ages for the KidZone area?
5. Who can be included on my family membership?
6. Do I have to be a member of the BRiCk in order to use the facility?
7. How old does my child have to be in order for them to be in the BRiCk unattended?
8. How old does my child have to be to work out by themselves?
9. How do you determine who is considered a resident verses a non-resident?
10. Do you offer personal training at the BRiCk?

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1. What building codes does the city currently use?
2. How do I find a Zoning Map online?
3. What is the process to plat a piece of property in Burleson?
4. Where can I find the Development calendar online?
5. What Land Uses are allowed in certain Zoning districts?
6. What is a pre-development meeting?
7. What do I do if I have questions?

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1. Can the requirement of college hours be waived?
2. What is required for the Human Performance Evaluation Test (Physical Agility Test)?
3. What are the age requirements to be a police officer at the City of Burleson?
4. Are applicants hired as employees and paid while attending the Police Academy?
5. Will the City pay for the police academy?
6. How long is the Police Academy?
7. What can an applicant expect to experience at the Police Academy?
8. What are the shifts or hours of work?
9. Is there prior service credit in the City’s Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) for military service or other public service?

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1. When do they test the early warning system sirens?
2. What is the curfew in Burleson?
3. Is it legal to discharge a firearm (aka shoot a gun) in the City?
4. How do I know if my child has to wear a seat belt or sit in a car seat when riding in a vehicle?
5. Why has the vehicle inspection sticker been eliminated?
6. What is K2?

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1. What plants live in the prairie?
2. What is the best time to visit a prairie?

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1. What hours is the service center open?
2. Where is the service center located?
3. How do I get a recycling cart?
4. How do I dispose of my Christmas tree?

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1. How do I become a registered vendor to do business with the City of Burleson?
2. Is it necessary to register with Bonfire to do business with the City of Burleson?
3. How do I find out who has been awarded a bid I applied for?

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1. What are the recycling collection holidays?
2. Where can I recycle in Burleson?
3. Can I recycle my pizza boxes?
4. What plastics are accepted for recycling?
5. What if my recycling wasn't picked up on my scheduled day?
6. Who do I report a damaged recycling cart to?

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1. When did the City implement the Automated Red Light Enforcement Program?
2. Why has the City of Burleson decided to implement the Automated Red Light Enforcement Program?
3. What is a red light running violation?
4. Where are the red light cameras located?
5. Who will receive a Notice of Violation?
6. What is the cost of a violation?
7. What if the light was yellow?
8. What if I am not the driver/owner of the vehicle at the time of the violation?
9. What happens if I ignore the Notice of Violation?
10. Will I receive any points on my driving record for this violation?
11. Will my insurance rates be affected?
12. Is this only a program to generate revenue?
13. Where does the money from the red light violation fee go?
14. What if I was issued a citation from an officer for the same offense?
15. Does a police officer approve the violation?
16. Can I watch the violation on my computer?

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1. How much does it cost to join the Senior Center?
2. What are the hours of operation?
3. What kind of activities are available?

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1. What is the difference between trash and garbage?
2. What are my garbage collection days?
3. Why did they leave my garbage, leaves, or limbs/brush behind?
4. Does the City credit bills if our garbage isn't picked up?
5. If our pickup day is a holiday, will garbage be picked up the next day?
6. What are the garbage collection holidays?
7. What is the schedule for garbage collection?
8. How do I begin receiving garbage collection service?
9. Where is the nearest landfill?
10. How do I dispose of household hazardous waste (HHW)?
11. What outside companies can/do provide garbage collection service in Burleson?
12. Can pizza boxes be recycled?
13. When do I put my Special Pick Up items out?
14. What items can I put at the curb for my monthly zone and weekly garbage pick up?
15. What items can the crews not pick up?
16. What should we do with our yard waste?
17. What if I don't want a recycling cart?
18. Where should I store by recycling cart?

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1. How do I get my street light repaired?
2. Where do I report a pot hole?
3. How do I get our drainage ditch cleaned out?
4. How can I get my street swept?
5. How do I report a tree or shrub that is blocking the view of a stop sign?
6. How do I report a traffic signal that has a bulb out?
7. How do I report low hanging tree limbs that hit passing vehicles?
8. How do I report shrubs that are growing over the public sidewalk, interfering with pedestrian traffic?
9. How do I report a sign that has been knocked down or stolen?

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1. Do wildflowers come back every year?
2. How long does it take for Texas wildflowers to grow from seed?
3. When is the best time to plant wildflowers?
4. What types of wildlife live in wildflower areas?

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1. What would the cost of going to carts be?
2. What size will the carts be?
3. What will happen if we have more trash than will fit in the cart?
4. I can't see some of the survey images on my Android device?
5. How many trash bags will fit in the cart?
6. What happens if a holiday falls on your trash day?

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1. How do I read my bill?
2. Are there any lawn watering restrictions?
3. How is the sewer charge figured?
4. My bill seems high. What can I do?
5. What are my payment options?
6. When is my bill due?
7. Can I change the due date of my bill?

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1. What do I do if I don't have any hot water?
2. What do I do if my sinks and bathtubs are draining very slowly?
3. What do I do if water is coming out of a manhole in the street?
4. What do I do if I can't get water to come out of my kitchen sink, even though I'm getting water in the bathroom?
5. What do I do if smelly water is coming up from my toilets and drains?
6. Is there a charge for turning water off/on for repairs after regular business hours?
7. What phone number do we call for after hour and weekend emergencies?
8. If water is coming out of the meter box does that mean I am being charged for it?
9. What do I do if I don't have any water pressure?

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1. Why are some businesses being assessed an additional wastewater charge?
2. What type of business operations will be assessed this surcharge?
3. What City Ordinance governs the surcharge program?
4. What is the anticipated cost?
5. Can a business request to have the strength of its wastewater analyzed?
6. What if multiple businesses have their water feed from the same water meter?
7. Will the surcharge be applied to dedicated irrigation meters?
8. Whom do you contact if you have more questions about this program?

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1. Does the City have year-round water restrictions?
2. Why does the City run the sprinklers at Chisenhall Fields and Hidden Creek Golf Course between 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.?
3. What is a Landscape Irrigation Variance?
4. If I am on a well, do I have to comply with the water restrictions?
5. Can I water my foundation during Stage 1 Water Restrictions?