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1. Who do I report the poor condition of our apartment building to?
2. How does my out-of-town alarm company contact the Fire Department?
3. I need to have a business inspected.
4. Should I take my child by a fire station if they are showing interest in fire play?
5. What's the closest fire station to my home?
6. I have a Fire Code question.
7. How do I talk to the Fire Chief?
8. Do you provide CPR and First Aid classes?
9. How do I clean up after a fire/smoke damage?
10. Do you install kids car seats?
11. I need assistance with installing or maintaining my smoke or carbon dioxide alarm.
12. I need a copy of a report for an incident I was involved in?
13. I need to set up some fire drills for my business.
14. Can I schedule someone to come out and help me build an evacuation plan?
15. Employment opportunity inquiries.
16. Can I schedule someone to come out and help me build an evacuation plan?
17. Where can I get my fire extinguisher recharged?
18. Do you give fire extinguisher training?
19. What is the phone number to my fire station?
20. I would like to know the names of the firefighters who took care of my emergency.
21. I would like to tour the fire station.
22. How far is the fire hydrant from my house?
23. Who do I call for report a broken hydrant?
24. I have a hazardous materials I want to dispose of…how do I do that or who should I call?
25. What is Hays Fire Departments' ISO rating?
26. I need assistance with my Knox Box.
27. I am a teacher at a school and would like more information on Learn Not to Burn Curriculum -- who do I contact?
28. Where can I purchase an escape ladder?
29. How do I confirm a public education program that is already scheduled?
30. How far in advance do I have to schedule a program?
31. I need a building plan reviewed. Who do I contact?
32. Do you have volunteer firefighters?

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1. When is my refuse and recycling collection day?
2. Who do I contact to begin collection service?
3. Why is water so important in Hays?
4. How do I find out how much water I consume?
5. What are the City's landscape and irrigation regulations?

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1. Can I get notified when a position is opened?
2. How do I apply for a job?
3. Can I turn in an application even though the job is not opened?
4. How do I know that my application was submitted?
5. If I apply but I'm not selected for a position, will I be notified?
6. Can you tell me more about Hays?
7. Can I submit a resume instead of completing an application online?

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1. Why can't I dump my used motor oil in the alley?
2. Why do I have to contain the silt on my construction site?
3. What happens if I don't keep my silt containment in good working condition?
4. What is storm water runoff?
5. Why is storm water runoff a problem?
6. What can I do as a resident to prevent storm water runoff?
7. What can I do as a commercial business to prevent storm water runoff?
8. What can I do as a construction company to prevent storm water runoff?
9. Does my construction site need a permit?

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1. Parks Department Approval
2. Park Lease Fees
3. Alcohol Sales
4. Driving/Parking Within the Park
5. Electricity
6. Food Vendors
7. Insurance Requirement
8. Noise Permit
9. Overnight Park Use Permit
10. Picnic Tables/Trash Receptacles
11. Tents, Shade Canopies, etc.
12. When is a Park Lease required?
13. Water Access

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1. Alcohol
2. Barbeque Grills
3. Camping/Overnight
4. Electricity
5. Noise Permit
6. Picnic Tables
7. Restroom Closure
8. Tents, Shade Canopies, etc.
9. Water Access
10. Miscellaneous Items Prohibited

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1. Can't I find good homes for my pet's litter?
2. Doesn't spaying and neutering make pets fat and lazy?
3. Shouldn't my pet be able to have a litter?
4. Aren't there shelters that don't euthanize animals?
5. Shouldn't I be able to show my children to see the miracle of birth?

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1. How do I obtain an accident report?
2. How do I report a crime?
3. How can I file a compliment or complaint with the Hays Police Department?
4. Where can I pay a Municipal Court ticket?
5. How can I schedule a ride along with an officer?
6. How do I obtain a driver's license check?
7. Where can I have my fingerprints taken?
8. How can I register my party?

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1. What is the work schedule of a Police Officer?
2. What can I expect my first year on the job as a Police Officer?
3. As a Police Officer applicant, can I do a ride along with the Hays Police Department?
4. Will my out of state Law Enforcement Certification transfer to Kansas?
5. Can you tell me about the Community of Hays?
6. Can I get notified when a position is opened?
7. How do I apply for a job.
8. Can I turn in an application even though the job is not opened?
9. How do I know that my application was submitted?
10. If I apply but I am not selected for a position, will I be notified?
11. Can I submit a resume instead of completing an application online?

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1. What requires a permit?
2. What does not require a permit?
3. I am the homeowner, can I do the work myself?
4. I own a rental, can I do the work myself?
5. How can I apply for a permit?
6. How long does it take to get a building permit?
7. How do I pay my permit fees?
8. What inspections are required for my permit/project?
9. What is needed to obtain a Certificate of Occupancy?
10. How do I get ahold of an inspector?
11. What is the Neighborhood Revitalization Program and does my project qualify?
12. What is the Sidewalk Replacement Program and does my project qualify?
13. How do I know where my property lines are located?
14. What are the setbacks of a residential accessory structure larger than 120 Sq. Ft ?
15. What are the setbacks of a residential accessory structure smaller than 120 Sq. Ft ?

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1. How much can you save?
2. How do I obtain a new energy efficient showerheads and aerators?

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1. Why should my home have smoke alarms?
2. Where do I put smoke detectors?
3. How do I keep my smoke detector working?
4. What if the alarm goes off while I'm cooking?
5. How long will my smoke alarm last?
6. Anything else I should know about smoke detectors?

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1. When is my refuse and recycling collection day?
2. How can I arrange a special pickup for a large item?
3. What do I do if my polycart is broken?
4. What if my polycart is lost or stolen?
5. Who do I contact to begin collection service?
6. Who do I contact to report someone failing to keep their trash bagged or their yard clean?
7. What color of bags should I use to put my recyclable materials in?
8. Can I use the bags I bring groceries home in for recycling?

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1. Where do I take tree limbs to dispose of them?
2. I don't have a pickup; will the City pick up limbs that have fallen off of my tree?
3. Will the City pick up my limbs after a storm or high winds?
4. Who do I contact if a tree on private property is obstructing my view at an intersection?
5. I need my tree pruned/removed, who do I contact?
6. My brother and I are removing a tree on my property; do we need a license to do that?
7. Does the City assist with the cost of tree removals?
8. My neighbor's tree has a dead limb hanging over my fence and he won't remove it. What should I do?
9. Who do I contact when my tree has grown into the power lines?
10. Who do I contact about a limb hanging too low over a street or sidewalk?

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1. How do I find out how much water I consume?
2. Who will be affected by the 2nd Conservation tier?
3. How is my household average determined?
4. In Hays, what is the average household's water usage (or winter average)?
5. How do you convert cubic feet to gallons?
6. Why does my bill show different dollar amounts for water usage?
7. Why has the new 2nd Conservation Tier been added?
8. How do I conserve my usage and lower my water costs?
9. How many showerheads or aerators can I get for my home?
10. Will this solve Hays' water issue?
11. If I have another person living with me during the summer, will I receive more allotted usage?
12. Where can I go to get more information?

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1. How hard is your water?