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1. How do I obtain a pet license?
2. Where do I obtain a pet license form?
3. Do I pay the fee at the shelter?
4. Can I obtain a pet license at any time of the year?
5. What happens if I don't license my pet?
6. Where can I find more information about pet licensing?

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1. Will having my pet fixed make him or her fat?
2. Does surgery hurt my pet?
3. I have a male animal, he can't have babies, so why neuter him?
4. What age should my pet be before spay/neuter surgery?
5. What is the cost of the procedure?
6. If I neuter my dog, will he stop protecting our house?

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1. What is a brownfield?
2. What are the benefits of brownfield redevelopment?
3. What will grant funds be used for?
4. What sites are eligible for grant funds?
5. What are the program requirements and timeline?
6. How do I nominate/identify sites for use of grant funding?

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1. What is the City’s current election system?
2. What is a by-district election?
3. Why did the voting process change from at-large to by-district?
4. What was the process for creating voting districts?
5. What criteria are used in creating districts?
6. When did the new districts take effect?
7. How does creating voting districts affect me?
8. Where can I learn more about districting and redistricting?
9. How do I get additional information about the process?
10. Where can I find information about maps and districting in Lodi specifically?

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1. What should I do if I have received a delinquent notice and cannot pay my utility bill by the due date?
2. My electric utility bill is too high. What can I do to lower it?
3. Are there medical discounts available for my electric utility bill?
4. How do I read my meter?
5. What are my utility bill payment options?
6. When is it important to contact the Lodi Electric Utility (LEU)?
7. What do I do if my power is out?
8. How can I get Lodi Electric Utility to trim the trees that are encroaching on my power lines?
9. Will the Lodi Electric Utility replace broken breaker switches, repair internal electric wiring, or service electric appliances?
10. Does the Lodi Electric Utility remove graffiti on transformers?
11. How can I report a streetlight out in my neighborhood?

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1. What is an encroachment permit?
2. Where do I apply for an encroachment permit?

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1. How do I report a fire hazard?
2. How do I report a leaking fire hydrant?
3. How can I schedule a fire station tour?
4. How can I schedule a ride-along?
5. How can I obtain a candle use permit?

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1. How can I report a streetlight out in my neighborhood?
2. What do I do if my power is out?
3. How do I get a library card?
4. Where can I rent a picnic shelter?

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1. What is my PIN?
2. How do I get a library card?
3. How many items may I check out and for how long?
4. How do I renew my materials?
5. How do I place a hold on a book?
6. How do I get a book that the Lodi Public Library does not own?
7. Can I pay my fines online?
8. Where can I return my books?
9. How do I update my contact information?
10. How do I use a computer at the Lodi Library?
11. Does the Lodi Public Library offer free wireless internet?
12. Does the library offer classes on using computers?
13. Does the library offer tutoring for children?
14. How do I reserve meeting space at the library?
15. How can I support my library?
16. Does the library carry tax forms?
17. How many DVD's can I check out?

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1. Where can I rent a picnic shelter?
2. What are your hours of operation?
3. What type of sports programs and classes do you offer?
4. How do I volunteer to coach?

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1. What is the Citizen Police Academy?
2. When and where does the academy meet?
3. Is there a cost to attend the Citizen Police Academy?
4. What topics are covered in the Citizen Police Academy?
5. How does the Citizen Police Academy help the Lodi Police Department?
6. Who can attend the Citizen Police Academy?
7. How do I apply?
8. How are applications screened?
9. What happens if I'm accepted to the Citizen Police Academy?

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1. What is a considered a gang?
2. How do gangs function?
3. What are factors contributing to gang affiliation?
4. What are signs of gang involvement?
5. What are steps parents can take to discourage gang activity?
6. Where can people find more information about gangs or gang-related crimes?

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1. How many items are stored in the Property Room?
2. Why is an appointment required to pick-up my property?
3. I have been sentenced for my crime. When do I get my property back?
4. What is evidence?
5. What is “safekeeping” property?

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1. What equipment do officers receive?
2. What are patrol vehicles equipped with?
3. What about automation?
4. What’s the story on training?
5. I’d start on patrol, right? What’s it like?
6. What about special assignments?
7. Is there a pay incentive for special assignments?
8. What’s the City of Lodi like?
9. What about my spouse? Are there career opportunities available in the area?
10. How can I learn more about employment opportunities with the Lodi Police Department?

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1. What is a School Resource Officer?
2. Are the schools so bad that we need an officer there fulltime?
3. Why would an officer talk to my child?
4. How can school administration and staff benefit from a School Resource Officer?
5. As a student, how do I know I can trust the School Resource Officer?

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1. What is Lodi’s storm drain system?
2. What are catch basins or storm drain inlets?
3. Are sewers and storm drains the same thing?
4. Do drain inlets get cleaned out?
5. Why doesn’t the City clean out all the storm drain inlets right before a storm?
6. Why doesn’t the City install filters or screens in front of drain inlets?
7. What types of pollutants are found in the storm drain system?
8. What should I do if I see a neighbor, or know someone who’s throwing trash into a storm drain?

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1. What is Title VI and what are the Related Statutes?
2. What does Title VI and Related Statutes mean?
3. How does the City of Lodi enforce Title VI and Related Statutes?
4. Who is responsible for Title VI and Related Statutes?
5. What to do if your rights are being violated?

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1. Why is the City doing this?
2. I received a water meter bill but I no longer own this property. Now what?
3. I’m a property owner who did not receive a water meter bill. I think I should have. What do I do?
4. I already have or paid for a water meter. Why am I being charged again?
5. I already paid an extra $300 with my monthly utility bill. Why did I get another bill?
6. My property doesn’t receive City water service. Why did I receive a bill?
7. I have a duplex/triplex/fourplex. How does the meter program address my property?
8. I don’t have $300 to pay by the end of June, but I don’t want to spread my payments out over three years. Can I pay more than $8.52 a month?
9. Can I start payments later than July, or make payments smaller than the $8.52 a month?
10. The house that used to be on my property received City water service, but it was demolished and now the parcel is vacant. Do I pay the meter bill I received?
11. Why is the City placing a lien on my property if I don’t pay $300 by the end of June?
12. Will the lien be reported to a credit reporting agency?
13. Why can’t the City pay for the meters?
14. This is the first I’ve heard of the water meter program. When was this decided?
15. When will I know when my meter is being installed?
16. I live on a parcel with two homes. I reside in one and rent out the other. Will I receive two meters?
17. Why do I have to pay the bill now when the meter won’t be installed for several years?
18. Am I paying interest to spread payments out over three years?
19. So do I get interest on my $300 payment if my meter isn’t being installed for several years?
20. When will I pay a metered rate?
21. I’m about to lose my home to foreclosure. Do I still have to pay?
22. How will the City know if all properties have paid their water meter bills?

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1. Why do we need to install and pay for water meters?
2. Will all properties receive a water meter under the Water Meter Program and when will the meters be installed?
3. Who will be responsible for the water meter payment and when will the water meter payments begin?
4. Will the City be offering any financial assistance for low income residents?
5. As part of a building permit I was required to pay a water meter deposit that exceeded the $300 and water service fee. Will the City reimburse me and when will my meter be installed?
6. Will low-density multi-family structures (duplex, triplex, four-plex) be allowed to have each unit metered?
7. Who will be responsible for paying the water utility bill?
8. Who will be responsible for paying the balance of my water meter payment if the property is sold?
9. How do I know if I will be charged for a meter, and how much it will cost?
10. What does it mean to "upgrade" my water service?
11. How do I know if I need to upgrade my water service?
12. Can I arrange for my own installation?
13. My house has a meter box that is configured to have a meter installed, but currently does not have a meter. Why won’t the City let me install it myself?
14. This is a water meter program. Why are the water main lines being upgraded?
15. It seems unfair that some residents will be billed on a flat-rate while others are charged on a usage base. Why not start billing everyone based on usage at one time?
16. The Water Meter Program will be relocating the mainline servicing my house. Will I be required to pay for the new service connection?
17. Will the water meters be equipped to be remotely read?
18. Will my water bill go up?
19. Will I be able to read my meter?