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1. What is DEHP?
2. What are other names for DEHP?
3. What is the EPA drinking water standard for DEHP
4. What is the highest concentration sampled for DEHP in Oldsmar?
5. When should a sample have been taken?
6. When was the city notified of the sampling violation?
7. When was a follow-up sample taken for DEHP? What were the results?
8. Has the city ever had an issue with elevated DEHP?
9. What is the difference between a Maximum Contaminant Limit (MCL) and the Regulatory Detection Limit (RDL)?
10. How long does the city have to provide public notice of a violation like this?
11. Why did the city not immediately notify me?
12. Why is the city required to provide noticing in so many forms.
13. What corrective measures have been taken to avoid a missed sample like this?

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1. What is ALERT Pinellas and why is it important?
2. Am I already included in the ALERT Pinellas database?
3. Do I need to create my own account?
4. Can I change my options?
5. How do they notifications work?
6. What agencies will send notifications?
7. When will ALERT Pinellas be used?
8. Why do I need ALERT Pinellas when I have TV to keep me informed?
9. What if my phone number or email address changes?
10. How will I recognize an ALERT Pinellas message?
11. What should I do if I receive an ALERT Pinellas message?
12. If I have a cordless phone, it does not work when the power goes out. How am I going to get the ALERT Pinellas message?
13. Will ALERT Pinellas leave a message on a machine?
14. What circumstances might prohibit ALERT Pinellas from delivering a message to me?
15. If a notification is sent out, is it guaranteed I will receive it if I register?
16. Will ALERT Pinellas cost me anything?
17. Do I need to install software on my phone?
18. If I registered with ALERT Pinellas or a previous Emergency Notification System, do I need to register again?

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1. Who is eligible to participate?
2. Will I still receive a monthly utility bill?
3. When will the automatic payments begin?
4. What if I don’t agree with the amount on my statement?
5. Is there a charge for the automatic bank draft service?
6. Can I pay automatically by credit card?
7. What if I wish to change my automatic payment method?
8. Is my bank information safe and secure?
9. What if my automatic bank draft is rejected?
10. How do I stop participating in the Automatic Bank Draft Program?
11. Who do I contact with questions or for more information?

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1. What about businesses
2. Why are Precautionary Boil Water Notices issued?
3. Is Eastlake Woodlands or Hillsborough County affected?
4. How long should water be boiled?
5. What if I accidentally drank tap water before I learned about the Precautionary Boil Water Notice?
6. Should I use bottled water?
7. Can I wash my hands in tap water during the notice period?
8. Can I brush my teeth?
9. Can I take a shower?
10. Is it okay to bathe my toddler/child?
11. What about washing dishes?
12. Can I use tap water for making coffee, tea, lemonade, baby formula, frozen juice, or other beverages?
13. Can I use my ice maker during the notice?
14. Does a water filter or a water softener system protect me?
15. Should I take the same precautions for my pets?
16. Can I use tap water to water my grass or garden?
17. If the street next to my street is under a Precautionary Boil Water Notice, will the same precautions apply to me?
18. When will the Precautionary Boil Water Notice be lifted?
19. Why didn’t I hear about this on the news?
20. How is the public notified?

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1. When must I obtain a building permit?
2. How do I apply for a building permit?
3. How much does it cost for a building permit?
4. Why is Pinellas County doing City of Oldsmar inspections?
5. How do I schedule an inspection?
6. Must I get a permit for a minor repair?
7. How long is a building permit good for?
8. What are Multi-modal Impact Fees?
9. Do all building permit applications require submission of a set of plans?
10. Can I do any construction work myself?
11. How do I select a contractor?
12. What happens if my project is in a Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA)?
13. Why do I need a permit to install a fence?
14. How do I register with the city as a contractor?
15. How long does it take to get a permit?
16. Why do I have to fill out so many forms to pull a permit?
17. Can a homeowner pull their own permit?
18. Can a landlord pull his own permit?
19. What is a variance?
20. What is a setback?
21. What is an easement?
22. Do I need a permit to have a garage sale?

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1. What are the services and responsibilities of the City Manager?
2. How is the City Manager appointed and how long does he/she serve?
3. If I have a problem, whom do I contact?
4. How would I receive City Council and Board meeting notifications?
5. Where can I find City Council and Board meeting agendas and minutes?
6. How am I able to watch City Council and Board meetings?

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1. What is resilience?
2. What is mitigation?
3. What is adaptation?
4. What is the difference between weather and climate?
5. What is climate change?

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1. What is considered a “nuisance”?
2. Who maintains the area between the sidewalk and the street?
3. My neighbor has an unlicensed car parked in the driveway. What can be done?
4. The neighbor’s dog is barking, what can I do?
5. What is the leash law for my pet in the city?
6. Can I bring my dog to the beach or park?
7. How many cats and dogs can I have?
8. My neighbors are having a party and being extremely loud. Who do I call?
9. Can I store a boat or recreational vehicle at my house?
10. Do I need a permit for a block party?
11. Why did i get a parking ticket from the city? I have always parked in that area and have not had any problems before.
12. What areas of the city are subject to parking tickets?
13. How do I fight/contest a parking ticket?
14. Why can't I pay for my parking ticket at City Hall?
15. I have a Handicap Placard, why did I get a parking ticket for illegally parking in a handicap spot?

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1. What is a Community Redevelopment Agency?
2. What is a Community Redevelopment Area or District?
3. What is a Community Redevelopment Plan?
4. What is Tax Increment Financing?

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1. What is the hardness of the water?
2. Do I still need a water softener?
3. Should I be concerned about lead?

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1. Will I be able to give my input before any future development is approved?
2. How can I find out about upcoming meetings?
3. What are the advantages to this change? Why is residential density important?
4. What is a Development Agreement?
5. What area will this affect in the Town Center Code?
6. I have seen photos of a developer project downtown. Is this what the Council is voting on?
7. What type of uses and density are allowed at the City Hall site now? I heard that only professional offices were going to be allowed?
8. Does this allow a height increase?
9. Is the City approving a 5-story high-rise apartment complex?
10. Will the impact (traffic, water, sewer, etc.) of a specific development be addressed?
11. Will the residents have access to the financial terms of the agreement for city-owned property?
12. Has the City considered the carbon footprint of the additional density and traffic?
13. Is the CRA Code for allowable businesses on course to be changed? Is it possible to change it? If so, should we be working on this item BEFORE a density change?
14. If we can change code for allowable businesses from Park Blvd to St Petersburg Dr, will the currently existing businesses be grandfathered in?
15. Has the city hired a commercial appraiser to determine the fair market value of the vacant land?
16. Is there a time frame that we must reply to Woodfield by? either in writing or verbal?
17. Does Woodfield plan on building out some of the retail space to house a restaurant (or two or three)?
18. What percentage of the total land will be dedicated as a park?
19. Will Oldsmar residents have access to any part of the apartment complex?
20. Have we discussed with Woodfield the possibility of putting a roof top restaurant on the top of the parking garage so that the public has access to it?
21. Have we ever approached Woodfield about a compromise on the density? Usually in negotiations, a developer will ask for more than he needs, assuming it will be scaled back.
22. What active role is the city currently playing in bringing businesses to ALREADY EXISTING spaces?
23. If codes can be changed to reflect the businesses we want, can we then partition into smaller pieces - with businesses/developers for smaller areas? Can we put a park in the middle?
24. How much parking in the proposed garage will be for the general public? Also, on "event" days will this be enough or will we still have overflow parking down side streets?
25. How many cars do we currently get at events held at RE Olds park?
26. Is there a plan to put a "flood control" area as part of the park?
27. Could we partner with Washington Square LLC who owns the empty parcels at Washington and State for a smaller parking garage there? (assuming no apartment building).
28. A density increase could mean that Washington Square could also turn in to a high density, 5 story building, correct?
29. Could we just increase density for the triangle area owned by B & H Properties?
30. If density increases, that area of Tampa Rd owned by Murray Motive, Pest Bear and Gulf Stream Pools would also be included, correct? Have they requested a density increase too?
31. Has the city discussed where the access pt would be? If the access pt would be an expanded version of the turn on to Washington Ave from Tampa Rd, I'm assuming that would require state approval?
32. If access can’t be put on Tampa Rd, would Woodfield, or any other developer still be interested? I would assume that they would need access from Tampa Rd instead of State Street, is that correct?

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1. How do I report an emergency where I need the Fire Department, an ambulance, or the Sheriff’s Department?
2. When a call is made to 911, how long before emergency help arrives?
3. If Oldsmar Fire Rescue units are on a call and another 911 call is received, who responds?
4. Why do an Oldsmar fire truck and a Sunstar ambulance respond to medical calls?
5. When I was transported to the hospital, why wasn't I taken to the hospital of my choice?
6. How do the firefighters know when they have an emergency call?
7. How many people work for the City of Oldsmar Fire Rescue?
8. What type of education or certification is needed to become an Oldsmar firefighter?
9. Does the fire department have any volunteer firefighting opportunities?
10. Is it possible to get a tour of the fire station and see the fire trucks?
11. Will you inspect my fire extinguisher?
12. Does the Fire Department offer any public education courses such as CPR?
13. Do you inspect the installation of baby car safety seats?
14. Does the Fire Department do home fire safety inspections?
15. What is the city's ISO Public Protection Classification?

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1. Do I need a permit for a golf cart?
2. Can I drive a golf cart on the sidewalk or trail?
3. Do I need a driver's license to operate a golf cart?
4. How much is a golf cart permit?
5. When does a golf cart permit expire?
6. Do I need insurance for a golf cart?
7. Are there specific streets you cannot drive a golf cart on?
8. Does a golf cart need require specific equipment?
9. Can I cross Tampa Road or SR 580 in a golf cart?
10. Are there designated parking spots for golf carts?

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1. Do any of the parks have parking fees?
2. What is a rec card? How do I get one?
3. How can I receive alerts on sport field closures?
4. What types of programs or special events does the city offer?
5. How do I sign up for an activity or program?
6. Why are there 2 sets of rates for programs?
7. Is alcohol permitted in parks?
8. Are pets permitted in the parks?
9. What forms of payment do you accept?
10. What is the best way to stay up-to-date with new program offerings and events?
11. Why am I not considered a resident of the City of Oldsmar if I live in East Lake Woodlands?
12. When is the Spray Park open?
13. Do I need a reservation to use a picnic shelter at one of the parks? How do I get one?
14. Are programs open to non-residents?

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1. When are site plan, variance, and conditional use applications due?
2. When will my application be heard before a board?
3. Do I need to submit an electronic copy of Planning application packets?
4. What is the zoning designation for my property?
5. Where can I view the Oldsmar Land Development Code, Code of Ordinances and the Town Center Development Code?
6. What is the fee schedule for planning cases?
7. I would like to annex my property into the City of Oldsmar.
8. Where can I view the city's Comprehensive Plan?
9. What is the Town Center?
10. What is a temporary use permit?
11. How much is a temporary use permit?

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1. Is reclaimed water available in my neighborhood?
2. Who do I contact?
3. What is the cost of reclaimed water?
4. Can I have both an irrigation system and a hose connection on a reclaimed meter?
5. Do I have to have an irrigation system in order to get a reclaimed water meter?
6. What do I do if my children or pets drink the water?
7. What do I do if there is a problem with my reclaimed water pressure?
8. Does reclaimed have any restrictions?
9. What are the benefits of reclaimed water?
10. What are my customer responsibilities?

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1. Is the smoke safe?
2. Will anyone need to enter my home?
3. Will the smoke enter my home?
4. Is it okay to stay inside during the testing?
5. Is there anything I should do to prepare my home for testing?
6. What if the smoke does enter my house?
7. Will the smoke set off my smoke alarm?
8. Will rodents be smoked out?
9. Is there anything else I should know?
10. What happens if the testing locates a leak or a bad connection to public lines?

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1. Who may borrow?
2. How may funds be used?
3. What is the percentage of guarantee?
4. What are the loan amounts?
5. What are the loan terms?
6. What are the interest rates?
7. Is collateral required?
8. Annual renewal fee?
9. Where should applications be filed?