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1. How do I obtain a trap for wildlife?

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1. Are you allowed to do your own electrical or plumbing work on your rental property?
2. Do I need a permit for a fence?
3. Can you tell me my property lines?
4. Can I call the Codes Department to report any issues?
5. What is an inoperable vehicle?
6. What procedure does the City use to keep lawns maintained?
7. Can you tell me if my property is in the Floodplain zone?
8. Can I call the electric company to turn on my electric?
9. Why do I need a gas pressure test done before the gas company will turn the gas on?

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1. When are the storm sirens activated?
2. Is there an all-clear when the tornado sirens are activated?

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1. How do I obtain a burn permit?
2. Where are the Fire Stations located?
3. What is the ISO rating in Fort Scott?
4. Can I burn leaves or brush in my yard?
5. How can I arrange a tour of the Fire Station?
6. How can I schedule a fire prevention presentation?
7. How often should I replace batteries in my smoke detectors?
8. Where should I place my smoke detectors?
9. Does the Fort Scott Fire Department offer CPR, AED or First Aid training?
10. Does the Fort Scott Fire Department fill swimming pools?
11. Who do I notify if I’m planning to test fire alarms at my business?
12. How can I report a fire hydrant problem?
13. My carbon monoxide detector is showing alarm, but I cannot see any problem. What should I do?
14. Why does my smoke detector make a short chirping sound every few minutes?
15. How to get a fire report?
16. How to know if there is a burn ban?
17. What to do after a fire?
18. How can I request to have a fire truck at an event?

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1. If I pay my fine, do I still have to come to Municipal Court?
2. How do I pay a municipal court fine and court costs?
3. How are the Municipal Court fines and court costs set?
4. What happens at arraignment?
5. What is a plea?
6. What happens at trial?
7. What happens at sentencing?
8. Can I speak to a City Prosecutor about my case?
9. Can I have an attorney represent me in court?
10. Can I appeal the Judge’s decision?
11. Can I change my arraignment date?
12. What happens if I missed my second court date?
13. I received a ticket for No Proof of Liability Insurance for the vehicle I was driving. What are my options?
14. Can I get a diversion of any charge(s) against me?

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1. What can I put down the sewer?
2. What do I do if I have sewer problems?
3. What causes sewer problems?
4. How does a wastewater treatment plant work?
5. How can you help prevent sewer problems?
6. What if I smell sewer odors?

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1. Where can I learn additional details on Chlorine Burnout?
2. Where can I see the Chlorine Burnout PSA?
3. How do I read my meter or check for leak?
4. What happens if I have a water leak?
5. What is a Cross Connection/Backflow?
6. What does the City do about Cross Connection/Backflow?
7. Where can I get bulk water?
8. Why are my dishes spotted?
9. Why does our water look like milk coming out of the tap?
10. What causes water main breaks?
11. How do I know if a main break has occurred?
12. How does the water treatment plant work?
13. Where can I see analysis data for my tap water?
14. What to do when your pipes freeze?
15. How to Check for Water Leaks?