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1. Why is the gate being opened?
2. If the gate only costs a few minutes of travel time per driver, why is it important for it to be opened?
3. What is the plan for the 172nd Avenue NE Gate?
4. Why aren’t all the traffic calming measures being built before opening the road?
5. Why is there a focus on traffic calming on this road?
6. How can increased volumes of traffic use such a narrow road, and how can large trucks navigate the narrow roads? Isn’t the road too narrow to open the gate?
7. How will this project affect traffic volumes on other routes?
8. How will King County be involved in completing the plan?
9. How will pedestrians and bikers be kept safe both north and south of the gate?
10. How will traffic laws be enforced in this area?
11. Will more streetlights be added?
12. Why aren’t pedestrian and bicycle safety being addressed before opening the gate?
13. What are the roles and responsibilities of Redmond and King County in this project?
14. Have you included the pedestrian, bike, and animal traffic at the entrance to Smith Wood Park in planning for this project?
15. What authority does the City have to make changes to these streets?
16. Why is the City using traffic data from 2019? How can years-old data be accurate?
17. What are you doing to fix the current traffic calming measures that are not working?
18. Why do we keep hearing different traffic numbers for this project?
19. Why wasn’t the meeting recorded?
20. What is the difference between traffic counts, traffic models, and evaluation?
21. Are there plans to open the gate at 172nd Avenue and 145th Street NE?
22. What feedback have the Redmond Police and Fire Departments provided regarding the gate?
23. Why aren’t you using the funding for this project to improve roads with poor pavement first?
24. What is the total cost and funding source to pay for all the traffic calming features?
25. Why aren’t there sidewalks on the King County side of the gate?
26. What is the timing for installing traffic calming features?
27. Will more streetlights be added?
28. How does this plan account for the Monticello Watershed?

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1. What is the difference between Resident and Non-Resident Registration?
2. How can I identify the correct Resident or Non-Resident pricing?
3. Are there age requirements for Redmond recreation activities?
4. Does the City of Redmond offer any fee assistance for recreation programs and activities?
5. What are Redmond Parks and Recreation's policies for withdrawals & refunds?

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1. What causes back pressure?
2. What is a backflow assembly?
3. What does "approved" mean when selecting an assembly?
4. Is it necessary for every water customer to have backflow protection?

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1. How will I use bike share?
2. How will bike share be implemented?
3. When would bike share be implemented?
4. How will the City control bike clutter and parking?
5. How much will this cost the City?
6. Why is Redmond considering implementing bike share?
7. What are other neighboring cities doing?
8. What about helmets?
9. If I see a bike that is parked wrong, on my property or needs maintenance, what do I do?
10. Other Resources

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1. Can I renew my license before December 31, for the following year?
2. What types of businesses need to have a business license?
3. When there are no employees actually working in the City, how is the fee determined?
4. What if my business is located outside of Redmond?
5. What is a home based business?
6. What entities are exempt from business licensing requirements?
7. How soon will I get my license?
8. How long is the license in effect?
9. Can I assume the former owner's license?
10. Who can help me confirm the zoning requirements applicable to the location of my business?
11. What happens if I move my business to a new location?
12. What happens if I add another location within the Redmond City limits?
13. How do businesses determine the license fee?
14. What are the funds collected from Business Licensing used for?
15. When is a business license denied?
16. Does the City of Redmond charge quarterly taxes on incomes?
17. What are miscellaneous business licenses?
18. What if I'm not able to use the online system?
19. Where are the State Business Licensing Service physical locations if I wanted to process in person?
20. I have additional general business licensing questions, where can I find more information?

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1. Cable prices vary significantly between Redmond and other areas of the country. What can Redmond do to reduce this variation?
2. What can the City do to improve the quality of service provided by cable companies?
3. Why aren’t there other cable companies to choose from in Redmond? What is the City doing to allow for more competition among cable companies and subsequently, more competitive pricing.
4. Why isn’t the City trying to attract other cable service providers to Redmond, including offering incentives for new entrants?
5. Why doesn’t the City build its own cable infrastructure to provide better quality cable to residents?
6. When I have a contract dispute with the cable company, why doesn’t the City help me escalate the issue?
7. Does the City currently monitor how well Comcast and Frontier provide service and comply with their contracts, and if no, why not?
8. What is the City doing to make the new contracts better than the old ones with respect to Customer Service issues?
9. If a cable service provider is not performing to existing customer service standards, can the City refuse to renew their contract?
10. Why is only one cable company available in my apartment building or neighborhood, and why doesn’t the City mandate that they cover my area?

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1. How often is my meter read?
2. How do I prevent my pipes from freezing?
3. How can I thaw frozen pipes?
4. Who is responsible for fixing leaks?
5. How do I check for a leak?
6. How can I locate a leak?
7. Should I hire a plumber or do it myself?
8. Is there PFAS in my water?

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1. Where can a home business be located?
2. Can I operate more than one business out of my house?
3. What types of home businesses are currently in the City?
4. Can a home business store goods, materials, or products outside their home?
5. Do I need to occupy the home where my business is located?
6. How many employees can I have working at my home business?
7. Does the City restrict certain materials from entering my neighborhood?
8. Can a home business build an illuminated storefront entrance or display a sign?
9. How many customers can a home business generate?
10. Can I operate an auto repair business out of my home?
11. Is there a limit on the number of business vehicles I can operate in my home business?
12. Who reviews home business licenses?
13. How do I know if the type of business I want to start is allowed in my home?
14. How can I apply for a home business license?

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1. Is a permit required for all permanent signs in the City? And is there a cost involved?
2. How do I get a sign permit?
3. Is there a height restriction on signs?
4. What are the rules for political signs?
5. Are businesses allowed to advertise with sandwich board signs?
6. What about real estate properties? Are they allowed to display sandwich board signs?
7. How many signs are permitted for a multi-tenant building?
8. How many signs may I display at my construction site? Do I need to remove my signs each night?
9. Does the City allow moving signs?
10. What other signs are prohibited?
11. What does the City do with illegal signs?

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1. What do I do with a dead tree on my property? I'm afraid it's going to fall over on my house.
2. Why must I get a permit if I just want to get rid of a tree in my own yard?
3. How many trees can I remove?
4. What can I do about a neighbor's tree? Its leaves are falling on to my property; in fact, the whole tree is about to fall on to my property.
5. How do I determine what kind of trees to replant?

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1. My neighbor has a vehicle sitting in his driveway with license tabs that expired over a year ago. Is this legal? Does the vehicle need updated tabs?
2. What about a disabled vehicle? Another neighbor has a broken down truck that has been parked in his side yard for over six months. Can he just leave it there?
3. What does the City do about abandoned vehicles?

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1. What is a Special Event?
2. How Much Does it Cost?
3. How Long Does it Take?
4. What are the reasons for denying a Special Event Permit?
5. What can I do if I feel that my permit has been unfairly denied?

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1. What is COVID-19?
2. How does COVID-19 spread?
3. How severe is COVID-19?
4. What are the symptoms?
5. When do I seek medical evaluation and advice?
6. How can I avoid contracting and spreading COVID-19?
7. How is COVID-19 treated?
8. Should I wear a face mask in public?
9. What is the difference between an outbreak, an epidemic and a pandemic?
10. Where can I find additional COVID-19 resources?
11. How has COVID-19 affected water quality in Redmond?
12. Is the permitting team working while City Hall is closed?
13. Is the City currently performing inspections?

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1. When does the curfew apply?
2. Does the curfew apply throughout the entire City of Redmond?
3. Why was the curfew implemented?
4. Do we expect more protests this week and through the weekend?
5. Do we have enough officers and fire/medics in case of violence?
6. I’m scheduled to work during the curfew hours. Can I still travel to go to work? Can my employees still report to work during the curfew?
7. Can I go for a walk/bike ride for exercise during the curfew?
8. I live Downtown and will need to walk my dog for bathroom breaks during the curfew. Is that allowed?
9. Can I be on my porch or balcony during the curfew?
10. What if I need to go to the hospital or urgent care clinic during the curfew?
11. Are businesses required to close during the curfew?
12. Will police be stopping people who are driving after curfew?
13. How will the curfew be enforced?
14. What happens if I don’t want to obey this curfew? Will I be arrested if I refuse to go inside? Will it be a ticket?
15. Will police be arresting people that damage property, cause violence or loot?
16. Should I call 911 if I see social media information about planned rioting, looting, or violence in Redmond?
17. What is a “public right-of-way”?
18. Are there other exemptions from the curfew?

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1. What’s in my water? Is it safe to drink?
2. Is there fluoride in my water?
3. Do I need a water filter in my home?
4. Why is there chlorine in the water?
5. Where does my water come from?
6. Do I have hard or soft water?
7. Why does my water sometimes have an odd taste and other times it doesn’t?
8. Is there PFAS in my water?

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1. What should I include in an emergency kit?
2. Where should I keep emergency supplies?
3. What county, state, and federal resources are available to help me prepare for a disaster?

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1. What months of the year can I rent a picnic shelter?
2. How do I reserve a picnic shelter?
3. Which Redmond parks have picnic shelters to rent?

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1. What is The Compliance Engine (TCE)?
2. How do I register for a TCE account?
3. What does The Compliance Engine cost?
4. How can a contractor submit their report to TCE?
5. Can a business owner upload inspection reports to The Compliance Engine?
6. Why do I receive automatic notices?
7. Can I e-mail, fax, or mail the confidence test reports to Redmond Fire?
8. Why is my report still listed as "open"?
9. Do I have to use the same contractor to make repairs?
10. Can I have an extension to repair deficiencies?
11. I am a building owner or property manager. How do I access my reports?
12. What is the penalty for non-compliance?

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1. Who purchased the Redmond Silver Cloud Inn for a Health Through Housing facility?
2. Did the County require approval from the City to purchase and locate a HTH facility in Redmond?
3. What is the intended use of the Silver Cloud Inn building?
4. What is the City’s role in HTH?
5. Does the Redmond Zoning Code (RZC) allow for this use of long-term or transitional housing in this location?
6. When did the City learn about the County’s desire to locate a HTH facility in Redmond?
7. Why doesn’t the City stop this project?
8. : Did the City recruit the County to locate a HTH facility in Redmond?
9. When did the Mayor’s Office make City Council aware of this program in Redmond?
10. Are there homeless people in Redmond?
11. Why did the City not require community outreach?
12. Will the City be involved in choosing and monitoring an operator for the facility?
13. How will the City ensure safety for the community?
14. Will the City forbid use of drugs and alcohol at the HTH facility?
15. Will there be a community meeting?
16. Will the City consider making it illegal to camp or sleep outside in public spaces?
17. What is an interim official control that the Redmond City Council adopted on August 17, 2021?
18. How does the interim official control change the process that existed when the County purchased the Silver Cloud property under the HB 1220 legislation?
19. Will the City Council hold a public hearing regarding the interim official control?

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1. How do I determine the Intersection Visibility (formerly, Sight Triangle) on my property?
2. Do large trees or fences have to be removed?
3. Will the city cover the cost of this work?
4. Why am I being notified now?
5. Can I install a convex mirror instead of removing the visual obstruction?
6. Why wasn't this issue addressed when the home was developed?
7. Is there an appeals process?

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1. What is a rain garden?
2. How do rain gardens work?
3. What is permeable asphalt?
4. What is compost amended soil?
5. What is a green roof?
6. What is tree preservation?

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1. Where can I park in Downtown Redmond?
2. I live in Downtown Redmond. Where can my visitors park?
3. How long can I park on the street in Downtown Redmond?
4. What happens if I park too long?
5. Can I move my car after the signed time limit to avoid a ticket?
6. On-Street Towing
7. Why does the City of Redmond have time-limited parking?
8. Can I park at the Transit Center Park-and-Ride if I’m not taking transit?
9. How do I purchase an on-street parking permit?
10. My employer does not provide parking. What are my options?
11. I have a disability and am not able to walk far distances. Where should I park?
12. There are unauthorized people parking in my parking lot. What do I do about that?
13. Can I park at City Hall?
14. Are there public parking lots available?
15. Who do I contact if I have questions or concerns about parking?

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1. How do I give input on amenities or changes that I want to see at different parks?
2. Will the basketball courts at Perrigo Park be converted to Pickleball?
3. Will the tennis lines be removed from Court #3 at Perrigo Park?
4. Will Reservoir Park get converted to Pickleball?
5. Will Meadow Park courts get redone, and when will a bathroom be added?
6. Will a bathroom be added at Westside Park?
7. Will there be dedicated/reserved time for Senior pickleball play at Perrigo Park?
8. What will happen this winter with the pickleball nets at Perrigo Park?
9. Who should we contact to talk about the future of Pickleball in Redmond?
10. Can I modify courts such as laying down my own tape, taking down tennis nets, adding temporary markings to line a court, or building a practice wall for pickleball in public parks?

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1. What codes are adopted by the City of Redmond?
2. What type of work is exempt from a permit?
3. All I am doing is constructing or removing a wall, do I need a permit?
4. Do I need a permit to build a deck?
5. When do I need a Demolition Permit?
6. Is a permit required for a detached storage/play shed?
7. Do I need a permit to construct a fence?
8. What are the construction hours in the City of Redmond?
9. What do I need to know when hiring a contractor?

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1. When is a Coordinated Civil Review Process Required?
2. When do I need a Clearing and Grading Permit?
3. How do I request a deviation?
4. How long is the Coordinated Civil Review Process?
5. What determines the actual meter size for fire supply?
6. How do I modify my water service?
7. What types of Hydrant Use permits are there?
8. How do I cancel my hydrant permit?
9. Do I need to get a construction permit from the Department of Ecology?

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1. I discovered an encampment, what can I do?
2. I called the police, but the tent is still there. What now?
3. Why doesn’t the city do something about panhandling?
4. How can I help someone who asks for money?
5. What should I know about panhandling?

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1. How does the Transfer of Development Rights Program work?
2. Who benefits from this Transfer of Development Rights Program?
3. How much do Transfers of Development Rights cost?
4. How many Transfer of Development Rights can I send from my property?
5. How do I participate if I own land within a sending area?
6. How do I participate if I own land in a receiving area?
7. Where are the sending areas located?
8. Where are the receiving areas located?
9. Who may purchase development rights?
10. How do I get additional information regarding the Transfer of Development Rights program?

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1. I'm an identity theft victim, what should I do?
2. How was my information stolen?
3. How do I know if my information has been stolen?
4. How can I avoid identity theft?

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1. What do I do if online reporting is not right for me?
2. What if this happened in another city? Can I still file a report here?
3. What if this happened on a state freeway?
4. What is a known suspect?

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1. How do I apply?
2. How long is the background check?
3. What is the hiring process?
4. How long is academy and do I get paid during this time?
5. How many openings does RPD have?
6. What is the work schedule?
7. How long is the field training program (FTP)?
8. When should I apply?
9. Can I be reimbursed for training with the GI Bill?

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1. Can cities restrict where sex offenders live?
2. How does Redmond Police Department notify people about offenders?
3. What does it mean to be a registered sex offender?
4. Besides registering, what else is a registered sex offender required to do?
5. How can we make sure children are safe?
6. Do offenders have restrictions on where they can live?
7. What do I do if I see the offender doing something I think is suspicious?

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1. Do Redmond Police officers wear body-worn cameras?
2. Does the Redmond Police Department have clear standards for when force can be used?
3. Does the Redmond Police Department allow chokeholds?
4. When are RPD officers authorized to use deadly force?
5. Does the Redmond Police Department require officers to exhaust all alternatives before using deadly force?
6. Does the Redmond Police Department have a use of force continuum?
7. Does the Redmond Police Department investigate themselves if deadly force is used?
8. How does the Redmond Police Department track use of force in their agency?
9. What is the expectation of a Redmond Police Officer who observes excessive force?
10. Do the Redmond Police provide immediate medical assistance after a use of force?
11. What kind of de-escalation training do Redmond Police Officers receive?
12. Does the Redmond Police Department ban shooting at moving vehicles?
13. Do Redmond Police Officers receive any training on implicit bias, racism or prejudice?
14. How do Community Members get involved with the Redmond Police Department?
15. What is the Community Equity Action Team?
16. Does the Redmond Police have a policy about filming the police?
17. Does RPD have any surplus military equipment received under the federal 1033 program?
18. Does the Redmond Police Department share employee information with other departments if an employee leaves after discipline?
19. How do we learn about your police union contracts?
20. How do I file a complaint on a Redmond Police Employee?
21. Does the Redmond PD follow the six pillars of the 21st Century Policing Task Force report released by the Obama administration in 2015?

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1. Where do potholes come from?
2. How do I report a pothole?

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1. Where is Redmond Lights?
2. When is Redmond Lights?
3. When are the lights on?
4. Why is Redmond Lights in Downtown Park?
5. How much does it cost to attend Redmond Lights?
6. Where can I get a 2022 Redmond Lights blinker?
7. Why is the tree next to City Hall not lighted this year?
8. How can my organization or business get involved in Redmond Lights?
9. How is art selected for Redmond Lights?
10. How can I get to the event?
11. Where can I learn more about Redmond Lights?
12. What are Friday Night Celebrations?
13. What is OneRedmond's International Market?
14. Who are the event sponsors in 2022?
15. Are restrooms available at Redmond Lights?

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1. What is the latest update on the pool?
2. When will the pool open?
3. How can I get more information?

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1. How are parks and recreation facilities named?
2. Who decides the name of the building?
3. What was the community outreach and involvement for determining the name of the building?
4. What is the name of the building?
5. What is the definition of a significant or landmark tree?
6. How many trees will be removed, impacted, and retained from the project site and what is the city doing to mitigate the impacts?
7. How many trees will be replaced?
8. What precautions will be put in place to limit impact to the trees remaining on-site?
9. How was the number of replacement trees calculated?
10. What is the replanting plan after construction of the building is substantially complete?
11. Will the pickleball courts at the Municipal Campus be open throughout construction?

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1. Where can I find information about the new Redmond Senior and Community Center (RSCC) building project?
2. Why was the original Redmond Senior Center building taken down?
3. Where can I find out about senior programs and activities currently offered?
4. Is there currently a senior lunch program?

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1. Is water usage reduction mandatory?
2. Why are we trying to reduce water usage when it is raining outside?
3. Why are the City of Redmond, Seattle Public Utilities, and Cascade Water Alliance (CWA) all activating their water shortage response plans together?
4. How can I reduce water usage in my home, yard, or workplace?
5. What actions has Redmond taken to reduce its water use?
6. How long will voluntary reductions last?
7. Where does Redmond’s water come from?

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1. We have a fiscal sponsor, so we don't file a Form 990. Should we submit our fiscal sponsor's?
2. What is the expected grant amount?
3. Is this only applicable for service to Redmond residents or okay for King County (including Redmond families)?
4. Is this reimbursement basis only, or is there a possibility for some upfront funding?
5. What are the reporting requirements?

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1. How long does it take to get a permit?
2. How much does it cost?
3. Why would I need a bond?
4. Do I need a Right-of-Way permit for a moving pod?
5. I am having a load of bark (topsoil, rock, etc.) delivered to my house. Can it be dumped on the street or sidewalk?

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1. Drivers are speeding on my street. Can I get a stop sign installed?
2. How can I report a Stop sign that is missing or has been knocked down?
3. I need a street name sign on my street. How can I get one?
4. I want a "Children at Play" sign installed in my neighborhood. How can I get one?

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1. Select a Location
2. Determine Building Use and Permit Requirements
3. Contact Fire Prevention
4. Obtain a Redmond Business License
5. Find Out if Your Business is CTR or TMP Affected
6. Coordinate with Utility and Environmental Services

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1. What is stormwater?
2. How does stormwater affect pollution?
3. How does stormwater increase flooding?
4. What are ways to help prevent stormwater flooding and pollution?
5. What is a Media Filter?
6. What is a Stormwater Treatment Wetland?
7. How is the Stormwater Fee calculated?
8. How are stormwater funds used?
9. How do I pay my utility bill?
10. What is being done to manage Stormwater?
11. How do I correct or change the billing address for my stormwater bill?

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1. What is Stormwater Source Control?
2. What are Source Control Best Management Practices (also called BMPs)?
3. What are some common stormwater pollution sources?
4. Which businesses are part of the Stormwater Source Control Program?
5. When can I expect the City to conduct a Stormwater Source Control inspection?
6. What happens during a source control inspection?
7. How long does a source control inspection take?
8. How can I prepare for a source control inspection?

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1. How does street sweeping benefit our community?
2. When does street sweeping occur?
3. How can I help the street sweepers?
4. Why wasn't street sweeping completed in front of my house?
5. Why does the City provide limited public notification of street cleaning schedules?

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1. Eligibility
2. Project Evaluation and Funding Criteria
3. Weighted Scoring of Grant Applicants
4. Project Budget
5. Memorandum of Understanding - City Contract
6. Reporting - Project Summary Report
7. Reimbursement

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1. What is a Transportation Benefit District or TBD?
2. How common are TBDs?
3. How are TBDs created?
4. What is the Assumption of Power?
5. How do TBDs raise money for transportation improvements?
6. How are TBDs kept accountable?
7. Where can I learn more about TBDs?
8. Does Redmond have a TBD?
9. What transportation improvements will Redmond use a TBD to fund?
10. How will a Redmond TBD raise money?

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1. What are the water and wastewater rate drivers?
2. Why are Novelty Hill water and wastewater rates different from City of Redmond rates?
3. What factors contribute to increases in water and wastewater rates?
4. What are the stormwater rate drivers?
5. What factors contribute to increases in stormwater rates?

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1. What are the water and wastewater rate drivers?
2. What are the regional costs of water and wastewater services?

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1. How does my wastewater get into the City of Redmond’s sewer?
2. How close to my lateral sewer pipe can I plant trees?
3. Can I flush wipes (cleaning, facial, or baby wipes) down the toilet even if they're labeled "flushable"?
4. What can I do to prevent sanitary sewer back-ups?
5. What causes a sewer to back-up?
6. Can I plant over manholes or clean outs in my yard?
7. What causes sewer odors in my home?
8. What should I do if I have a sewer back-up?
9. How can I find out if there is a wastewater utility easement on my property and what activities are permitted within that area?
10. I have a grinder or STEP (Septic Tank Effluent Pumping) system. How do these systems work? Is there anything else I should know?
11. How can I tell that I have a problem with my plumbing?
12. Where do the majority of sewer back-ups occur?
13. Will the City "unclog" my lateral sewer pipe?
14. What are those City of Redmond Wastewater trucks doing in my street?
15. Who do I contact if I need work performed on my lateral sewer pipe?
16. How can I determine where my lateral sewer pipe is located?
17. Who do I contact if a back-up in the City’s sewer main has caused damage to my property?