2011/12 Budget

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Public Act 97-609 Employee Total Compensation Package Listing

VOTER REGISTRATION

You may register to vote at City Hall. You must be 18 years of age and a U.S. citizen. You need to bring 2 forms of identification with you. One form of identification must have your current address on it.

CITY VEHICLE STICKERS

Anyone moving into the city limits is required to obtain a City Sticker for each vehicle owned or registered in this City. Plus, State statute requires you to change the address on your drivers license and registration within 10 days of moving. Pursuant to city ordinance, vehicles, such as work vehicles, which are kept in the city limits more than 30 days, are also required to obtain a city sticker for said vehicle. Stickers can be purchased at City Hall. The penalty for failure to display a valid sticker is a $150 fine, which goes to $300 after one week, if not paid.

Vehicle stickers may be purchased at City Hall during normal business hours.

The information required to purchase a vehicle sticker is...vehicle plate number, vehicle description, year, make, color and model.

STICKER FEES: all vehicle types: $20.00. Senior citizens: $5.00. A replacement sticker is $2.00 with old sticker or sticker scrapings. Fees double after July 31st.

New residents have 60 days in which to purchase their vehicle stickers. New vehicles must have a vehicle sticker within 30 days.

ALL STICKERS MUST BE DISPLAYED ON THE LOWER RIGHT (PASSENGER SIDE) FRONT WINDOW.

GARAGE SALES

You are allowed to have two garage sales a year. A permit is required for a $5.00 fee. There are restrictions regarding the size and where you can place any advertising signs.

NOTARY

The City offers Notary services to City residents at no fee. You will need a picture I.D., and must sign the document(s) in the City office, in the presence of the Notary.

MEETINGS

City Council meets the second and fourth Monday of the month at 7:00 PM in the Council Chambers. December has one meeting on the second Monday.

Planning and Zoning meets the third Monday of the month at 7:00 PM in the Council Chambers.

Fire and Police Commission meets 7:00 PM on the first Thursday of the month, in the Fire and Police Commission's room at City Hall.

Historic Preservation meets the first Wednesday of the month at 6:00 PM upstairs at the Marengo Public Library.

RAFFLES

If your organization wishes to hold a raffle of any kind in Marengo, there is a form that is available at City Hall that must be completed. The City Administrator approves raffles. Fee is based on value of prize. These tickets may only be sold inside the city limits of Marengo. If you sell tickets in the unincorporated area of Marengo, you must contact McHenry County, as they also require the information.

COMMUNITY SIGN

The City also has a Community Sign that is available for non-profit organizations to use to inform the public of upcoming events that they are sponsoring. A request form that contains the rules and regulations for the sign is available at City Hall. There is a $10.00 fee for the use of the sign. The sign is reserved on a first come, first served basis.

CALVIN SPENCER PARK

Calvin Spencer Park is also available for use for weddings, reunions, picnics etc. The rules and regulations are available at City Hall. There is a $50.00 refundable deposit that is required at the time you place your reservation. The park is available on a first come, first served basis.