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1. What is a general obligation bond?
2. How did residents vote in past Bond Elections?
3. How much did taxes increase for the 2007 Bond Election and are the projects completed?
4. What is the easiest way to learn more information about the Bond Election?
5. If the 2022 Quality of Life Bond goes to the ballot and is approved by voters, will it increase the property taxes paid by homeowners who are 65 or older?
6. What if I have a question or comment about the proposed Boerne Quality of Life Bond?
7. When would the first bond projects be under construction?
8. Will the Quality of Life Bond Election bond increase taxes?
9. How have residents been involved in developing this bond?
10. How does a bond work?
11. How does the City currently pay for projects?
12. Why not just do these projects on a pay-as-you-go basis?
13. Who would buy the GO bonds?
14. How long would the City be paying off the bond?
15. How was the proposed Northside Community Park designed?

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1. I found a pet, what should I do?
2. My neighbor's dog keeps barking. What can I do?
3. I have lost a pet, what should I do?
4. Is my cat/dog required to have a city license even if it is an indoor only pet?
5. Am I allowed to trap wildlife at my home or business?
6. My cat has been causing problems for my neighbors what can I do?
7. What to do about cats causing a public nuisance?
8. Where can I get my pet vaccinated?

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1. Why do cities annex property?
2. Does the City of Boerne have the authority to annex?
3. What is the City's Extraterritorial Jurisdiction?
4. What is a non-annexation agreement?
5. If I have questions, who do I call?

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1. What type of deposits are accepted?
2. When will my deposit be refunded?
3. What if I have a question about my bill?
4. Is the reading on my bill estimated?
5. Are my meter readings correct?
6. How can I use so much water?
7. How do I apply for Utility Service?
8. What utilities are provided by the City of Boerne Utilities?
9. Where can I obtain additional information?
10. What if I move to a different address?
11. What if I change my financial institution or credit card company?
12. Can I specify how much you can draft from my account?
13. Can I select my draft payment date?
14. When paying by draft, how will I know that my bill has been paid?
15. Will I continue to receive a bill if I sign up for automatic drafting?
16. After I submit my application, when will the drafting begin?
17. How much is the fee charged to be on automatic draft?
18. Who can sign up for Automatic Draft?
19. AMI FAQ'S
20. How do I learn about utility availability?
21. How do I learn about the hardness of the water at my home or business?

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1. What is a total solar eclipse?
2. Where will the total eclipse happen?
3. Besides totality, what should I look for?
4. View the 360 degree sunset.
5. Get a filter or eclipse glasses in advance.
6. No filter? Here is how you can still watch.
7. Use the facilities before things get going.
8. Come prepared to enjoy the day.
9. Schedule an after-eclipse party or meal where you are!

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1. What is backflow?
2. What is the difference between potable and non-potable water?
3. How do I prevent backflow?
4. How do I get my backflow tested?
5. What if my assembly fails the required test?
6. What are testing and tester registration requirements?

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1. Who can request a ceremonial document?
2. How do I submit a ceremonial document request?
3. How long is the processing time?
4. Can I send a draft of proposed wording for the ceremonial document?
5. What happens after I submit my request?
6. Can I request for the mayor to present the ceremonial document?
7. If the mayor presents a ceremonial document, does the city contact the media?
8. Can I get a copy of photos taken during my event?
9. Can I publish my ceremonial document on my personal or organization’s website or social media?
10. Can I pick up my ceremonial document or have it mailed?
11. Where do I pick up my ceremonial document?
12. What if I want to make changes to a ceremonial document after receiving it?

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1. What does the Permitting and Code Compliance office oversee?
2. Do I need a permit for:
3. Can I sell puppies or kittens by the roadside in the city?
4. Can I have an outdoor Bar-B-Q grill on my apartment patio?
5. What is a pre-pour (foundation) inspection?
6. Does the City of Boerne control inspections and permitting for Fair Oaks Ranch?
7. As a contractor, do I need to register?
8. Where can I find out if my property has any setbacks or easements?
9. Do I need a permit for a playhouse, swing set, and other similar uses?

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1. Who do I call to find information on road closures, emergency evacuations, emergency shelters, or mass power outages, etc..?
2. How do I submit a compliment or complaint on a dispatcher?
3. Who can I contact with questions about 9-1-1 services?

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1. I live on a fixed income and don’t have a lot of extra money to spend on preparedness supplies. What should I do?
2. I keep hearing about problems with running a generator indoors. Why is it a bad idea?
3. What if I don’t have the information for my emergency contacts/meeting places?

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1. Why do I see fire trucks from different departments responding to the same incident?
2. What is the best type of fire extinguisher for my house?
3. What equipment or apparatus does the Fire Department have?
4. Why is a fire engine sent when I call an ambulance?
5. How do I obtain a copy of an incident report?
6. How do I know if there is a burn ban in effect?
7. Who do I contact in case of an emergency?
8. What is the mailing address for the Fire Department?
9. Does the fire station give tours?
10. Why is it necessary to post my street number?
11. Should I have a smoke detector in my home?
12. Is the Boerne Fire Department a paid or volunteer department?

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1. How do I contact the Fire Marshal?
2. What is the current Fire Code for Boerne?
3. May I burn trash or have a bonfire within the city limits?
4. Where is the Fire Marshal's Office?
5. What does a business inspection consist of?
6. Does the Fire Marshal's office conduct fire safety classes for homes or businesses?
7. Is there a fee for home safety, foster homes, or commercial inspections?
8. May I shoot fireworks in the City of Boerne?
9. Does the Fire Marshal's Office conduct Fire Extinguisher Training?
10. Does the Fire Marshal's Office install smoke alarms?
11. Do I need a fire inspection to operate a food truck?

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1. Is this a new version of TxDOT’s Kendall Gateway project to build a highway loop around Boerne?
2. What is a Thoroughfare Plan?
3. How is the City of Boerne allowed to create this plan?
4. Why is the City creating this new thoroughfare plan?
5. What environmental studies were performed with this plan?
6. When will the City build these roads?
7. Will the City be "taking" my land?

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1. I just received a citation. What do I do?
2. I am a juvenile or minor. What do I do?
3. I want to plead Not Guilty. What do I do?
4. I would like to speak to someone about my citation. What do I do?
5. When is my court date?
6. What is the difference between a plea of "no contest" and "guilty?"
7. What can I do to keep the offense off my record?
8. I just want to pay my citation. How can I do that?
9. I need time to pay. Can I get an extension to pay my citation?
10. Can my spouse, relative, or employer take care of my citation for me?
11. Will an attorney be assigned to me?
12. Can I call to request a continuance or payment extension?
13. I received my ticket from a State Trooper or Sheriff’s Deputy in Kendall County. Can I take care of it in municipal court?
14. What forms of payment do you accept?

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1. Do we really need a new City Hall?
2. What city departments will be in the new City Hall?
3. Are there any other three story buildings on Main Street?
4. How many employees will be working in the new building?
5. Will there be a "drive through" window for payments?
6. Why can't the current City Hall be expanded?
7. Why build it for 30 years out? Why not for today?
8. Who is on the City Hall Project Ad Hoc Committee and how was it formed?
9. Why is the building so close to Main Street?
10. What is the height limit for buildings on Main Street?
11. How was Randall Scott Architects chosen?
12. Is there a catering kitchen proposed for the new City Hall?
13. What about drainage issues?
14. It has been stated that this would not cost taxpayers any additional taxes. How is that possible?
15. If the City of Boerne moves ahead with the new city hall project, will it completely wipe out the general fund?
16. Could that money be better spent on other things citizens use?

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1. Does it cost to get into Boerne City Lake Park?
2. What paperwork is needed to get my free RESIDENT City Lake Park parking stickers?
3. Do I need a fishing license to fish at Boerne City Lake Park?
4. Can I drive my gas powered boat on Boerne City Lake?
5. Does the City of Boerne have a dog park?
6. How do I register for swim lessons?
7. How can I get an advertisement or an announcement shown during the Movie in the Park?
8. How do I get a booth at Market Days?

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1. Where do I find the zoning of a particular property?
2. Once I find the zoning, how do I determine the uses for the zoning district?
3. How do I submit a request for a new sign in the Historic District?

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1. Does the Police Department offer fingerprinting services?
2. Where can I get a copy of a police report?
3. How do I commend or complain on an officer?
4. How can I file an Open Records Request?
5. What is the House Watch Program?
6. What hours is the police station open?
7. How do I handle speeding or reckless drivers in my neighborhood?
8. How can I contact the local driver's license office?

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1. Why create a UDC?
2. How is the new UDC being created?
3. What City codes are being replaced by the UDC?
4. What does the UDC mean for residential property?
5. What does the UDC mean for commercial property?
6. What if my current Use is no longer allowed in my new zoning district? Do I have to stop the use?
7. What is an Overlay District?
8. What does the UDC mean for property located outside of the City?
9. What if my current building becomes nonconforming? Do I have to bring into conformance under the new standards?
10. Where can I go for more information?

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1. Why does Boerne Utilities have more restrictive rules than other areas?
2. What is considered a water waste violation?
3. How can I report violations?
4. When will the drought end? Did the recent springs rain not end the drought?
5. What are Boerne Utilities water production sources?
6. How do restrictions from the Cow Creek Groundwater Conservation District impact Boerne Utilities?
7. How does the City of Boerne’s agreement with GBRA work?
8. Why does the City of Boerne impose water restrictions at times? If additional water is available, why aren’t we accessing it?
9. What does Boerne Utilities’ water consumption look like in a typical year?
10. Are conservation efforts working?