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1. Is this system more accurate than the one we have now?
2. How often will meters be read?
3. When will the new meters be installed?
4. Is the transmission of the data secure?
5. Since these meters are automated, will Customer Service still be available?
6. Will you still be able to determine if there is a leak at the meter?
7. Will the meter be in the same location as my current meter?
8. Does this mean our water service is being outsourced?
9. How will it be detected if my meter isn't working?

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1. How do I to make an online payment?
2. Do I Need a Business Tax Receipt for a Home-Based Business?
3. Where Can I Obtain a Certificate of Use and/or a Business Tax Receipt Application?
4. Do Business Tax Receipts Expire?
5. Is There a Different Price for a Full and Half Year Tax Receipts?
6. How Do I Renew?
7. Who Should I Contact for Zoning Information?
8. Where Do I Post My Tax Receipt?
9. What Is the Penalty for Failure to Pay the Business Tax?
10. Can I Transfer my Business Tax Receipt (BTR) to a New Location and/or to a New Owner?
11. What Type of Materials Will I Need to Fill Out the Business Tax Application?
12. Do I Still Need a Broward County Business Tax Receipt?
13. Is a Business Tax Receipt Required?

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1. Who will be affected by the cart replacement program?
2. When should I expect my new garbage cart to arrive?
3. When should I start using my new cart?
4. Where should I expect the new cart to be delivered?
5. Where should I place my old carts for collection?
6. Why is the City launching a cart replacement program?
7. What if I do not have room for the larger cart?
8. What should I do if I lack sufficient space for all three garbage carts between the delivery of the new one and the retrieval of the old ones?
9. Why is the recycling cart being removed?
10. What if I have other questions not addressed here?

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1. How do I request public records?
2. How do I get appointed to an Advisory Board?
3. Can I have documents notarized at the City Clerk’s Office?
4. When are Municipal Elections held?
5. How do I qualify as a City Commission/Mayoral candidate?
6. What’s on a Commission Agenda?
7. How can I speak at a City Commission Meeting?
8. Can residents add items to the Commission agenda?
9. How do I request a Proclamation?
10. Can I apply for a passport at City Hall?

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1. Where is City Hall located?
2. What is the telephone number for City Hall?
3. Who do I contact about website issues?

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1. How do I select a tree?
2. How do I plant a tree?
3. How do I hire an Arborist?
4. How do you prune a tree?
5. Removing a tree?

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1. What are the parking rates?
2. When are Pay-by-Plate metered locations enforced?
3. Do Pay Stations accept payment after enforcement hours?
4. Can you pay with Credit Cards?
5. Is a receipt issued?
6. Do you need to place the receipt on your dashboard?
7. How do you add time to the meter?
8. Do individuals with a disability get free parking?
9. Are the meter screens lit in the evening?
10. Does the meter accept mixed payments, for example, coins and credit cards?
11. If a license plate number is entered incorrectly, can it be corrected?
12. Can a ticket be appealed?

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1. What is happening that is forcing cities to make changes to their recycling programs?
2. What changes have taken place in our recycling program?
3. What are the benefits? Is there a cost savings?
4. What should residents do with their blue recycling carts?
5. What if one garbage cart is not enough, can I use the blue one?
6. Is there a way I can have my recycling go to a Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) instead of a landfill?
7. Who can use the Drop-Off Center?
8. What can be dropped off?
9. What are the hours of operation and requirements for the Drop-Off Center??

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1. What is COVID-19 Rental & Utilities Assistance Program?
2. Who is providing the funding for this program?
3. Does the property need to be a Deerfield Beach?
4. What documents are needed to proof loss of income related to COVID-19?
5. Will individuals who received Coronavirus (COVID-19) Rental and Utility Assistance be required to pay the money back?
6. I live in a rooming/halfway house can I apply?
7. What is considered proof of income?
8. How long does it take to receive a reimbursement?
9. If I qualify, how much funding can I receive?
10. Will the payment be made directly to the resident?
11. How many months of assistance can I receive?
12. If I have received assistance from another agency, non-profit, government or private provider with Rental and Utilities Assistance can I still apply?
13. My name is not on lease can I apply for program?
14. Are there income guidelines for this program?
15. If I qualify, how much funding can I receive?
16. Are there preferences for households with children or the elderly?
17. What kinds of housing units can be rented?
18. Can I apply for Utilities assistance only?
19. If late fees have occurred on rent can we pay late fees?
20. How many paystubs are required?
21. What document can be used in lieu of the W9?
22. How do I apply for the Program?

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1. Where does Sargassum come from, and why is it washing ashore?
2. Why is Sargassum a concern?
3. Why does Sargassum smell so bad?
4. How can hydrogen sulfide affect my health?
5. Does Sargassum cause skin rashes and blisters?
6. Will hydrogen sulfide from rotting Sargassum cause cancer or other long term health effects?
7. Can I use Sargassum in cooking?
8. How can I protect myself and my family from exposure to Sargassum?

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1. Why are solid waste rates increasing?
2. When will the rates increase?
3. Why are rates increasing now?
4. What will be the impact on my bill?
5. What has been done to avoid increases?
6. What would happen if the rates were not increased?
7. What if I cannot pay my bill?
8. How do I contact the Solid Waste Division if I have other questions?

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1. What is Stormwater?
2. What is meant by the “Stormwater System?”
3. Why are we being charged for Stormwater?
4. Will all properties have to pay the fee?
5. Why do I participate in the Stormwater Program if my subdivision is built-out and has an adequate storm sewer system already?
6. Are developers responsible for managing Stormwater on new development?
7. Does this mean the City will take care of the drainage in my yard?
8. How will this fee be billed?
9. How much will I have to pay?
10. How are Commercial properties charged?
11. We maintain a private system and pay maintenance on surface water license to the County, why do we have to pay a separate City municipal Stormwater Fee?
12. What benefits are associated with a Stormwater utility?

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1. What happens if contamination is found in the bucket?
2. Why can’t I compost “certified compostable” products and paper?
3. Can I put in whole fruit and vegetables that have gone rotten? Or does it have to be food scraps only?
4. My green composting bucket isn’t full. Should I still set it out at the curb?
5. How can I compost if the DFB Compost pilot is full?

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1. What is PACE?
2. What can be funded through PACE?
3. How do I get started with PACE?

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1. What is Performance Contracting?
2. What are the benefits of this project?
3. What's an Investment Grade Audit?
4. Who is Siemens?
5. What is DFB's benefit to partnering with Siemens?
6. How does this project benefit residents and the community?
7. How much is the City investing in this project?
8. What improvements are included and where are they?
9. What is a Smart City?
10. Are there laws that define this style of procurement?

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1. What is Free Chlorination?
2. What is Free Chlorine?
3. What is Chloramine?
4. How is chlorine added to drinking water?
5. How long has U.S. drinking water been chlorinated?
6. How common is chlorine disinfection of drinking water?
7. Is chlorine in drinking water safe?
8. How long will the free chlorination process last?
9. Is this the first time the City of Deerfield Beach has used free chlorintation?
10. Do other cities perform free chlorination?
11. Does free chlorination change or affect water quality?
12. Will I notice a change in my water?
13. Why does my water taste/smell different?
14. What can I do to improve the water taste/smell?
15. Why are you doing this during this time of the year?
16. What are the methods for removing chlorine/chloramines from fish aquariums?
17. I notice the hydrant on my street flowing, is this part of the free chlorination process?

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1. Can I remove iguanas from my property?
2. How can I deter green iguanas from frequenting my property?
3. What if I own a pet iguana that I can no longer care for?