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1. When do I dial 911? What is an emergency?
2. What if I dial 911 by mistake?
3. What if I am calling from a cellular phone?
4. What questions will the dispatcher ask me when I call 911?
5. Is toll-free and TDD/TTY access available?

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1. How do I apply for a job?

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1. What do I need to get a spay/neuter voucher?

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1. How many Animal Services Officers are there?
2. When is a dog considered to be at large?
3. What can be done about stray cats that are on my property?

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1. What is a spay/neuter voucher and how can I get one?
2. Where is the shelter located and what are the hours of operation?
3. Does the shelter have a veterinarian on staff to administer rabies vaccinations to animals?

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1. Do you need a permit for a storage building?
2. Is it against City Code to have vehicles parked on the lawn?
3. What steps do I need to take to have a vehicle removed from my property?
4. How can I request additional watering hours or days?
5. Does the City of Midland Code Compliance Division remove graffiti?
6. What type of vehicles are considered to be inoperable and in violation by City Code?
7. Who is responsible for the upkeep of the alley?
8. Can you park an RV in the back yard and stay in it?
9. Can a business operate in a residential district?
10. What is considered a junk vehicle?
11. Can I put a tarp or car cover over my vehicles?
12. How many garage/yard sales are allowed?
13. Where can I dispose of yard waste, limbs?
14. Can I put my vehicle for sale in a parking lot?
15. What are Midland's current water restrictions?

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1. What is the current local and state sales tax rate?

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1. How do I obtain a fire or accident report?
2. How do I schedule a Fire Station visit?
3. Is there currently a burn ban in Midland County?
4. Does Midland Fire Department provide car seat training?
5. How do I become a firefighter with the Midland Fire Department?
6. Will the Midland Fire Department provide water for pools or tanks?
7. What is the name & phone number of the responding Fire Department for this area?
8. Is Midland Fire Department a paid or volunteer department?
9. How many responding firefighters are on duty during the day & night?
10. What are the number of gallons on each pumper?
11. What are the number of tankers and gallon capacity of each?
12. On an initial response how many gallons of water are brought by the Fire Department?
13. What is the distance from the Fire Department to a dwelling?
14. What is the response time in minutes, including scramble time?
15. Are roads paved and accessible at all times?
16. Are there any physical barriers (locked gates, railroad crossing, one lane roads, home on a dead end street, narrow bridges, etc.)?
17. Is there a public hydrant within 1,000 feet of the dwelling?
18. If not, describe alternate water source if there is one (i.e. dry hydrant, lake, cistern):

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1. What version of the International Fire Code has the City of Midland adopted?
2. Can work on my construction project begin before the plan review process is complete?
3. Can I use a BBQ grill on my porch or balcony?
4. How do I maintain a smoke detector?
5. How do I set up a fire protection system inspection?
6. What are the rules for fireworks in Midland?
7. Can a day-of fire protection system test be scheduled?
8. Can a building be occupied before the fire protection systems are tested and approved?
9. Can stock or merchandise be placed in a building before the fire protection system are tested and approved?
10. When is a Knox Box (key box) entry required on a property for emergency access?
11. Can a contractor go vertical with a building before the fire lane is installed or before the fire hydrants have been tested and approved?
12. Does the Midland Fire Department charge fees for plan submittals?
13. Who performs the hydrant flow tests?
14. What is the minimum size that numbers for an address need to be?
15. How much notice do we need to give to schedule initial inspections and final inspections?
16. What is the city of Midland’s protection class rating?
17. How many fire stations do we have?
18. Do we participate with the Knox program?
19. How do you obtain a Knox box?
20. Who is the county Fire Marshal & what is their number?
21. What edition of IFC do we use?
22. What edition of NFPA 72 do we use?
23. Do we enforce life safety 101 in the city limits?
24. When using the Existing Building Code what constitutes a high rise?

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1. Where would I find static maps of Midland?
2. Can I request a map of specific property?
3. Can I have a copy of the Midland County Information table?
4. Where can I find X shapefile to download?
5. How do I get a X shapefile not listed on your GIS data page?
6. How do I search for a property on the Midland Central Appraisal District (MCAD) website?
7. What do I do if I have problems with ArcGIS or Autodesk programs downloaded form the links on your site?

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1. What do I need when I visit the Midland Health Department?
2. Where can I receive food stamps?

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1. How do I file a complaint regarding sanitary conditions at a restaurant or other retail food establishment?
2. How do I file a food-borne illness complaint against a restaurant or other retail food establishment?
3. How do I go about opening my own food business?
4. Can I prepare food or drink in my home and sell it?
5. What do I need to do to sell food from my mobile unit?
6. What type of pool needs a permit?

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1. How much do the immunizations cost?
2. What do I need to bring with me when I come down there for an immunization?
3. Do you give vaccinations to people who have insurance?
4. Can my child get immunizations if they are on antibiotics?
5. Where can I find information on vaccines required for overseas travel?
6. Do you have Shingles vaccine?
7. Who can receive vaccinations at the Health Department?
8. Do you file with Medicaid and Medicare?
9. What is ImmTrac?

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1. How many houses can I connect to my septic system?
2. How do I apply for a septic system permit?
3. Does Midland County require any On-site Sewage Facility Environmental Permits?

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1. Can I get TB from someone with a Latent TB Infection / Positive TB test?
2. When will my TB screening results be available?
3. When do you conduct TB screenings?
4. How much does a TB screening cost?
5. Can I work with a Latent TB infection / positive TB test?
6. What is a Latent TB infection?
7. What is Active TB Disease?
8. What is the difference between Latent TB Infection and Active TB Disease?

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1. Can I get a copy of my birth certificate at Municipal Court?
2. When is my court date?
3. Can I get an extension to appear over the phone?
4. Can I enter my plea by phone?
5. I am 16 years old or younger, do I have to appear before the Judge?
6. I am under the age of 21 and have been charged with an alcohol related offense. Do I have to appear before a Judge?
7. I am under the age of 18 and have been charged with a tobacco related offense. Do I have to appear before a Judge?
8. How can I speak to a Judge?
9. Is the Municipal Court closed during the lunch hour?
10. Am I required to have an attorney represent me?
11. Will the Municipal Court appoint an attorney for me?
12. Can my spouse, relative or employer take care of my ticket for me?
13. What is the difference between a plea of "no contest" and "guilty"?
14. What happens if I contest a charge?
15. What is the standard fine amount assessed?
16. What forms of payment do you accept?
17. Can I make a payment over the phone?
18. Can I make a request to pay late by phone?
19. Can I attend the alcohol awareness course online?
20. Can I get a copy of my marriage license at Municipal Court?
21. How can I get an occupational license?
22. I received a ticket from a State Trooper or Sheriff's Deputy in Midland County. Can I take care of the ticket at Municipal Court?
23. Can I get a copy of my divorce decree at Municipal Court?

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1. What is the closest a well can be permitted to a house under Ordinance 8769?
2. What is the job of the Oil & Gas Advisory Committee?
3. Who approves the Oil & Gas Applications for a permit?
4. What are the allowed working hours of the drilling rig?
5. What about wells being drilled in the county?

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1. Who is eligible for a protective order?
2. What does it cost to get a protective order?
3. What types of protective orders are available?
4. What is a Magistrate’s Order of Emergency Protection? How long does it last?
5. What is a Temporary Ex Parte Order? How long does it last?
6. What is a Permanent (or Final) Protective Order? How long does it last?

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1. If I get disqualified during the hiring process, when can I re-apply?
2. Is there a policy on tattoos?
3. Can I do a ride along with an officer if I am in the hiring process?
4. Are there civilian positions available at the Midland Police Department?

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1. Where can I watch CityTV?
2. How do I request a public record?

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1. How do I file a claim?
2. Does the City handle claims for work injuries for non-City employees?
3. Do I need to file a claim in person?
4. How long does it take to process a claim?
5. What should the public do if they observe an unsafe condition?

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1. When will construction start?
2. How can I find out when construction will start on a street near me?
3. You’re closing a street I need to use. What am I supposed to do?
4. Will my mail service be interrupted? What about ambulance and fire? What about trash service?
5. I have a question not listed here. Who can I contact?

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1. How do I report a street- or drainage-related emergency?
2. How do I report missing Traffic Signs or Traffic Signal malfunctions?
3. How do I report a Street Light outage?
4. How do I report sight triangle or visibility obstructions?

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1. What is the cost for testing?
2. What is Total Coliform?
3. How do I get started on receiving testing?
4. What requirements are associated with sampling?

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1. Why do I have low water pressure?
2. What do plumbers mean when they reference the "city side" of the sewer line?
3. I have water coming out of my meter box. What should I do?
4. Why do I have discolored water coming from my faucet?

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1. Why does Midland have water restrictions?
2. Where does Midland get its water?
3. What are Midland's current water restrictions?
4. Can I use sprinkler system, soaker hose, drip system, hand held hose, etc.?

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1. Why is my water meter being replaced?
2. Does this mean my bill will increase?
3. Will the City be raising water rates to pay for the new system?
4. When will this work be performed?
5. How will this affect my service?
6. How long will the installation take?
7. Do they need to come inside my house?
8. I'm on vacation or not available that day. Who do I call?
9. Why am I unable to turn on my water after the new meter was installed?
10. What is "AMI"?
11. Will the electronic device on the meter interfere with other electronic equipment?
12. Is the electronic device and data encrypted?
13. How will usage be verified during the transfer from one meter to another?
14. Is there any special care or maintenance that I need to do to my new meter?
15. When can I access my water meter information online?
16. I still have questions. Where can I get additional information?

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1. What is the hardness of Midland's water in grains per gallon?
2. My bathroom smells like rotten eggs after I run water from the faucet. What's the cause?
3. Where can I find information on the City of Midland’s water quality?
4. What is the City’s average chlorine residual in the distribution system?