PDF Format Save the Date June 9, 2018 is this year’s free bulk waste curbside pick up! Area Disposal will be picking up any large or bulky items you leave on the curb, up to 6 cubic yards. “6 cubic yards equates to approximately the volume you can pack get into an 8’x4’ bed of…
The City of Farmer City underwent a strategic planning process earlier this year, which included civic engagement, staff input and a City Council retreat. This plan creates priorities, plans and action items to address issues and opportunities facing Farmer City and its residents and businesses. Attached is the final report with those results put together…
The City of Farmer City will receive sealed bids for replacement of 3 aerators in the Excess Flow Lagoon. Bids will be received until 2 pm, Friday, June 1, 2018 at which time, we will open them in the City Council chambers at 105 S Main St. Attached is the bid packet and all bids…
Save the date on your calendar for June 9 – you will be allowed to place any bulk waste items on your curb for free pick up. We’ve attached a list for your information of what you can and cannot put out. Please no electronics! You can leave up to 6 cubic yards of material…
The new residential waste and recycling program will begin this Thursday, May 3, 2018. We have received many calls and inquiries regarding this service, so we hope to help address them in this Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) post: When does garbage service start? The morning of Thursday, May 3, 2018 – you may place the…
PDF Version CITY NEWS Brush Pickup Brush pick up will start the last Wed. of March through Nov. 1. Leaves must be paper bags. If you have a large pile of limbs or bag leaves please call city hall to advise. All pick up must be in front of home You may call city hall…
In an effort to improve transparency, the City is making this agreement available for viewing and download. Please contact City Hall with questions or concerns at (309) 928-3412. Thank you! Area Disposal final executed contract
Download PDF Farmer City strategic planning retreat On Sat., Feb. 10, 2018, the City Council and staff participated in a very successful strategic planning retreat. Why do this? Because a strategic plan focuses the energy, resources, and time of everyone in the organization and community in the same direction. Consultants from Northern Illinois University’s Center…
PDF version FROZEN PIPE POLICY As temperatures plummet, homes can become subject to frozen water pipes. Extended cold weather increases the risk of watermains or service lines freezing. Residents should consider running their water to prevent frozen pipes. * Run the cold water at a rate of one gallon every four minutes – about…
PDF FROZEN PIPE POLICY As temperatures plummet, homes can become subject to frozen water pipes. Extended cold weather increases the risk of watermains or service lines freezing. Residents should consider running their water to prevent frozen pipes. * Run the cold water at a rate of one gallon every four minutes – about the stream…
Join us at City Hall Monday, December 4, 2017 at Noon as we join other organizations across the state, to raise Illinois’ Bicentennial flag simultaneously! This begins a yearlong celebration of the people, places and things that are being born, built and grown here every day! For more information, go to www.illinois200.com.
PDF Version Refuse and Recycling Pickup Program The City of Farmer City has adopted a new program for all single family residences to utilize a single garbage hauler for refuse and recycling pickup. In this way, the City was able to help lower the monthly cost for garbage collection and provide recycling and curbside bulk…
PDF Version Updated: Farmer City Council Meetings in Dec. will be the 5 & 18 Refuse and Recycling Pickup Program The City of Farmer City has adopted a new program for all single family residences to utilize a single garbage hauler for refuse and recycling pickup. In this way, the City was able to help…
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Autumn is here! As a reminder, it is illegal to sweep, blow or rake leaves and grass into the streets. The City will begin enforcing this ordinance this season. Cut grass, leaves and other debris that are swept, blown or raked into the streets clog our catch basins and cause street flooding and clogged pipes.…
In an effort to provide residents with an opportunity to evaluate the proposals we received for Mandated Residential Waste & Recycling Services, the City of Farmer City is releasing this analysis for your review. This chart shows the 3 proposals that were received and the monthly cost for each option per year for 5 years.…
This month’s newsletter will be in digital format only. We were unable to add it to the utility bills in order to distribute the IEPA’s mandatory cross connection survey. Thank you for your understanding! PDF Papers copies will be available at City Hall and the Library
The City of Farmer City issued a second survey as follow up after more information became available regarding the proposed mandated residential waste and recycling program. This survey is also still available until the City Council decides on the matter. It can be accessed at www.surveymonkey.com/r/Wastesurvey2. Here are the results, to date, on this second…
The City of Farmer City has been conducting a survey in regards to the potential for mandated residential waste and recycling. This survey will be open until the City Council decides, either way, on the program. The survey can be accessed at www.surveymonkey.com/r/VV8CKJW or by picking up a paper copy at City Hall. We have…
Waste Hauling RFP amendment Sept 17-PDF CITY OF FARMER CITY, ILLINOIS 105 South Main Street Farmer City, Illinois 61842-0049 Telephone: (309) 928-2842 Facsimile: (309) 928-2228 MEMO Date: September 8, 2017 To: Interested contractors From: Sue McLaughlin, ICMA-CM, City Manager RE: Amendment to RFP – Mandated Residential Waste & Recycling …