Park bench in memory of Karen L. Hawthorne
Park bench installed in Circle Park in memory of Karen L. Hawthorne.
Farmer City Council Minutes May 4, 2015
MINUTES OF THE FARMER CITY, ILLINOIS CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING OF MAY 4, 2015 7 p.m. Roll call Present: Councilmembers Hawn, McKinley, Pearl and Mayor Mike JenkinsAlso in attendance: City Manager Larry Woliung and City Clerk Sandy Shaw Absent: Harden Pledge of allegiance to the flag Proclamations/presentations Brett Nauman, Exelon –…
May Is National Electrical Safety Month
Home Safe Home Most homes’ highest electricity consumption is in the summer when air conditioners are necessary to keep comfortable. Before your electricity use increases, Safe Electricity recommends you make sure your home is free of electrical hazards. According to the U.S.Fire Administration,faulty home electrical wiring is responsible for 26,000 residential fires a year, hundreds…
Minutes of Special Meeting April 27, 2015
MINUTES OF THE FARMER CITY, ILLINOIS CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING OF APRIL 27, 2015 6 p.m. Roll call Present: Councilmembers Hawn, McKinley, Pearl and Mayor Mike JenkinsAlso in attendance: City Manager Larry Woliung and City Clerk…
ORDINANCE 950 – AMENDING CHAPTER 90: ANIMALS SECTION 90.11
ORDINANCE 950 ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 90: ANIMALS SECTION 90.11 KEEPING ANIMALS OTHER THAN DOMESTICATED PETS WHEREAS, the City of Farmer City is an Illinois municipal corporation, organized and operating pursuant to the laws and constitution of the State of Illinois; and WHEREAS, 510 ILCS 5 Animal Control Act Section 5 allows municipalities to…
Farmer City Council Minutes April 20, 2015
MINUTES OF THE FARMER CITY, ILLINOIS CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING OF APRIL 20, 2015 7 p.m. Roll call Present: Councilmembers Harden, Hawn, McKinley, Pearl and Mayor Mike Jenkins Also in attendance: City Manager Larry Woliung and City Clerk Sandy Shaw Absent: Pledge of allegiance to the flag Proclamations/presentations Public Comments…
ORDINANCE 949 – REGULATING HOURS AT ALL CITY PARKS
ORDINANCE 949 ORDINANCE REGULATING HOURS AT ALL CITY PARKS WHEREAS, the city of Farmer City owns numerous parks such as Weedman Park and South Park in the community for the purpose of entertainment, and recreational enjoyment for all who visit; and WHEREAS, the city of Farmer City believes that parks should be a…
Photos from Council Meeting May 4, 2015
Pat Pear, Left received plaque from Farmer City Mayor, Mike Jenkins for his years of service Sandy Shaw, Left, swearing in Farmer City Mayor, Mike Jenkins. Sandy Shaw, Left, swearing in Farmer City Council Members Scott Testory, center and Josh Hawn, far right.
Farmer City Community Carden
Land for the Farmer City Community Garden has been developed on Pump road just west of Maxwell Counters. the ground has been filled, water available and space divided into plots. There are several raised beds for handicapped and senior residents. If you are interested please contact Liz Slusser at 217-871-3449 for additional information. The…
Stay Safe from the Threat of Lightning
Lightning strikes the U.S. millions of times each year, and every strike is a potential killer. To keep your family safe, it is important to know what actions to take during a thunderstorm. There is no safe place from lightning when you are outside. To be as safe as possible, you must seek shelter indoors…
CITY OF FARMER CITY FISCAL YEAR 2015-2016 BUDGET
PAGE ONE CITY OF FARMER CITY FISCAL YEAR 2015-2016 BUDGET Recommended Budget FUND: GENERAL 100 2015-16 GENERAL FUND REVENUES General Real Estate Taxes 108,000 Liquor Licenses 3,900 Franchise Fees 10,000 State Income Tax 190,000 Replacement Tax (PRT) 16,000 State Gaming 25,000 SalesTax 210,000 Hotel Tax 13,000…
Live Electrical Line Demo
Live Line Demo Video-34 Minutes Kyle Finley with Live Line Demo teaches how to stay safe around electricity at the 2011 Illinois State Fair Energy Education/Safe Electricity tent.
RESOLUTION 2015-9: DONATION TO THE FARMER CITY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
RESOLUTION 2015-9 RESOLUTION APPROVING A DONATION TO THE FARMER CITY HISTORICAL SOCIETY WHEREAS, the purpose of expenditures from the municipal hotel-motel tax, levied and collected by the City of Farmer City under Ordinance No. 771, is “to promote tourism and conventions within the City, and otherwise attract nonresident, overnight visitors to the City”;…
ORDINANCE NUMBER 948: RESPONSIBLE PARTIES OF CHARGES FOR ELECTRICAL SERVICES
ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 52 OF THE CODE OF FARMER CITY, ILLINOIS ADDING TO CHAPTER 52.02 NAMING RESPONSIBLE PARTIES OF CHARGES FOR ELECTRICAL SERVICES WHEREAS, the city of Farmer City is an Illinois municipal corporation, organized and operating pursuant to the laws and constitution of the state of Illinois; and WHEREAS, the city of Farmer City…