City of Marengo - News and Advisories

Spring Brush Drop-off

Where: East of the intersection of Greenlee and Lynn Court
When:   Saturday April 17, May 15, June 19, July 17, August 21, Sept. 18 and Oct 16 Only
Time:    9 a.m to 2 p.m. Only

Drop-off service is available only to Marengo residents with photo i.d.

The City does not allow the following: Dirt, leaves, lumber/boards, root balls, rope, string, wire, yard waste, flower pots, thorn bushes, rose bushes, evergreens. No landscape contractors.

Spring Brush Pick-up

Section 1: North of Railroad Tracks - May 3rd only.
Section 2: South of Railroad Tracks, East of State Street- May 10 only.
Section 3: South of Railroad Tracks, West of State Street- May 17 only.

Map of Sections and complete list of items not accepted can be found here

All brush must be in parkway BEFORE the first pick-up day or it will not be guaranteed to be picked up.

The City does not allow the following: Dirt, leaves, lumber/boards, root balls, rope, string, wire, yard waste, flower pots, thorn bushes, rose bushes, evergreens. No landscape contractors.

United States Census 2010

The U.S. Census Bureau will conduct the 2010 Census in Marengo in April 2010. Please respond promptly and include everyone who lives in your home.

Marengo receives state and federal funds based on the number of residents living in our community. So it's important that everyone be counted.    visit the U.S. Census website at www.2010census.gov

HYDRANT FLUSHING

The City of Marengo will be flushing fire hydrants from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Monday Thru Friday, for most of the fall.

The hydrant flushing may cause red/discolored water and low water pressure during the process.

Residents may want to check the water quality before doing laundry during the flushing hours to avoid discoloration of fabric.

If you have any questions, please call 815-568-1418 ext 224.

BAG AND TAG YOUR YARD WASTE

Leaves, grass clippings, garden waste, root balls, potted plants, dead plants, small sticks and twigs are considered yard waste. All yard waste should be put in bags and tagged for Marengo Disposal to pick up on your regular trash day. 32 gallon trash cans may also be used to contain your waste. Cans must be tagged for yard waste pick-up to be emptied. Yard waste will not be removed if it is left on the curbside not bagged and tagged, or if it is not in tagged 32 gallon cans. Tags may be purchased from: Marengo Disposal, Marengo Convenient Mart, Wisted's and Brandt's. The cost per tag is $1.73 each. If you have any questions regarding bagging and tagging yard waste, contact Marengo Disposal at 815-568-7274. <See Marengo City Ordinance Section 6.07 DEBRIS IN STREETS>

CITY VEHICLE STICKERS

Just a reminder, all residents must purchase and display an annual vehicle sticker on each vehicle by July 31. Vehicle stickers can be purchased at the City Hall or the Police Department for $20.00 per sticker/vehicle or $5.00 per sticker/vehicle for senior citizens. After July 31, the price doubles. Current year replacement stickers are available for $2.00 with 1) Presentation of 2/3’s sticker scrapings. 2) Letter of loss from insurance company. (No scrapings necessary) 3) Receipt from body shop from damage to windshield. (No scrapings necessary) Failure to display a current year sticker will result in a fine of $150.00.


TORNADO SIREN

The tornado siren is tested at approximately 10 a.m. on the 1st Tuesday of every month . In an emergency, when the siren is sounded, seek shelter and tune your radio to a local station (105.5 FM or 1600 AM) for more information.

CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT PARKING

Recently the Marengo Police Department has fielded several complaints regarding vehicle parking in the Central Business District. This posting is just a reminder that downtown patrons and business owners alike should make a conscious effort to respect and follow the parking regulations so all can enjoy the downtown experience. The exact regulation is posted below.

15.06(F) TWO-HOUR PARKING: Unless otherwise posted, two-hour parking shall be permitted in the Central Business District.

Specifically, complaints focus on vehicles being parked in the Central Business District, for longer than the allotted time limit. If downtown patrons and business owners are intending to stay in the area for longer than two hours, it is recommended individuals use the City's Municipal Lots, which are conveniently located to allow access to the Central Business District. Please remember allowing for the flow and rotation of vehicles in the downtown area helps to stimulate patronage to our businesses, which benefits the entire community. At the very least compliance to the above stated regulation is the courteous thing to do for our fellow residents and patrons alike. Thank you in advance for assisting the Marengo Police Department in preserving the qualities of our town.

The Marengo Police Department

DROP-OFF BOX

For your convenience, the City of Marengo now has a 24 hour drop-off box located at the City Hall office main entrance at 132 E. Prairie Street.

City residents are allowed to hold two garage sales per year. A permit is required for each garage sale at a cost of $5.00. Permits can be obtained at the City Hall or downloaded here. Please note that garage sale signs cannot be posted on any public property including the parkway, light poles or parkway trees



	City News and Advisories

		*Spring Brush Drop-off* Where: East of the intersection of Greenlee and Lynn Court When: Saturday April 17, May 15, June 19, July 17, August 21, Sept. 18 and Oct 16 Only Time: 9 a.m to 2 p.m. Only Drop-off service is available only to Marengo residents with photo i.d. The City does not allow the following: Dirt, leaves, lumber/boards, root balls, rope, string, wire, yard waste, flower pots, thorn bushes, rose bushes, evergreens. No landscape contractors. *Spring Brush Pick-up* Section 1: North of Railroad Tracks - May 3rd only. Section 2: South of Railroad Tracks, East of State Street- May 10 only. Section 3: South of Railroad Tracks, West of State Street- May 17 only. Map of Sections and complete list of items not accepted can be found here All brush must be in parkway BEFORE the first pick-up day or it will not be guaranteed to be picked up. The City does not allow the following: Dirt, leaves, lumber/boards, root balls, rope, string, wire, yard waste, flower pots, thorn bushes, rose bushes, evergreens. No landscape contractors. *United States Census 2010* The U.S. Census Bureau will conduct the 2010 Census in Marengo in April 2010. Please respond promptly and include everyone who lives in your home. Marengo receives state and federal funds based on the number of residents living in our community. So it's important that everyone be counted. visit the U.S. Census website at www.2010census.gov *HYDRANT FLUSHING* The City of Marengo will be flushing fire hydrants from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Monday Thru Friday, for most of the fall. The hydrant flushing may cause red/discolored water and low water pressure during the process. Residents may want to check the water quality before doing laundry during the flushing hours to avoid discoloration of fabric. If you have any questions, please call 815-568-1418 ext 224. *BAG AND TAG YOUR YARD WASTE* Leaves, grass clippings, garden waste, root balls, potted plants, dead plants, small sticks and twigs are considered yard waste. All yard waste should be put in bags and tagged for Marengo Disposal to pick up on your regular trash day. 32 gallon trash cans may also be used to contain your waste. Cans must be tagged for yard waste pick-up to be emptied. Yard waste will not be removed if it is left on the curbside not bagged and tagged, or if it is not in tagged 32 gallon cans. Tags may be purchased from: Marengo Disposal, Marengo Convenient Mart, Wisted's and Brandt's. The cost per tag is $1.73 each. If you have any questions regarding bagging and tagging yard waste, contact Marengo Disposal at 815-568-7274. <See Marengo City Ordinance Section 6.07 DEBRIS IN STREETS> *CITY VEHICLE STICKERS* Just a reminder, all residents must purchase and display an annual vehicle sticker on each vehicle by July 31. Vehicle stickers can be purchased at the City Hall or the Police Department for $20.00 per sticker/vehicle or $5.00 per sticker/vehicle for senior citizens. After July 31, the price doubles. Current year replacement stickers are available for $2.00 with 1) Presentation of 2/3’s sticker scrapings. 2) Letter of loss from insurance company. (No scrapings necessary) 3) Receipt from body shop from damage to windshield. (No scrapings necessary) Failure to display a current year sticker will result in a fine of $150.00. *TORNADO SIREN* The tornado siren is tested at approximately 10 a.m. on the 1st Tuesday of every month . In an emergency, when the siren is sounded, seek shelter and tune your radio to a local station (105.5 FM or 1600 AM) for more information. *CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT PARKING* Recently the Marengo Police Department has fielded several complaints regarding vehicle parking in the Central Business District. This posting is just a reminder that downtown patrons and business owners alike should make a conscious effort to respect and follow the parking regulations so all can enjoy the downtown experience. The exact regulation is posted below. *15.06(F) TWO-HOUR PARKING:* Unless otherwise posted, two-hour parking shall be permitted in the Central Business District. Specifically, complaints focus on vehicles being parked in the Central Business District, for longer than the allotted time limit. If downtown patrons and business owners are intending to stay in the area for longer than two hours, it is recommended individuals use the City's Municipal Lots, which are conveniently located to allow access to the Central Business District. Please remember allowing for the flow and rotation of vehicles in the downtown area helps to stimulate patronage to our businesses, which benefits the entire community. At the very least compliance to the above stated regulation is the courteous thing to do for our fellow residents and patrons alike. Thank you in advance for assisting the Marengo Police Department in preserving the qualities of our town. The Marengo Police Department *DROP-OFF BOX* For your convenience, the City of Marengo now has a 24 hour drop-off box located at the City Hall office main entrance at 132 E. Prairie Street. *GARAGE SALES* City residents are allowed to hold two garage sales per year. A permit is required for each garage sale at a cost of $5.00. 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