If you are experiencing discolored water, it may be caused by a substantial watermain break the City is experiencing. Crews are searching for the leak, its location being stymied by snow and wet conditions. This large break has increased water velocity through our mains, which causes sediment to be stirred up similar to when we…
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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…
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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING FARMER CITY, ILLINOIS MONDAY, JANUARY 15, 2018 6:00 P.M. AGENDA PRELIMINARY MATTERS Call to order Roll call Pledge of allegiance to the flag Proclamations/presentations/recognitions Public Comments SECTION I CONSENT AGENDA The following items will be adopted on a single motion without discussion unless a council member requests separate…
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Beginning at the next regularly scheduled City Council meeting on January 15, 2018, the meeting will begin at 6:00 p.m. rather than 7:00 p.m. The schedule of meetings will be as follows for 2018: January 2 and 15 February 5 and 19 March 5 and 19 …
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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING FARMER CITY, ILLINOIS TUESDAY, JANUARY 2, 2018 7:00 P.M. AGENDA PRELIMINARY MATTERS Call to order Roll call Pledge of allegiance to the flag Proclamations/presentations/recognitions Public Comments SECTION I CONSENT AGENDA The following items will be adopted on a single motion without discussion unless a council member requests separate consideration.…
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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…
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING FARMER CITY, ILLINOIS MONDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2017 7:00 P.M. AGENDA PRELIMINARY MATTERS Call to order Roll call Pledge of allegiance to the flag Proclamations/presentations/recognitions Public Comments SECTION I CONSENT AGENDA The following items will be adopted on a single motion without discussion unless a council member requests separate consideration.…
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Please help the City address ordinance violations, such as illegal burning, by contacting the Farmer City Police Department at (309) 928-2111. They will address these violations based on personal observation and citizen complaints. In the case of leaf burning, with the wind and depending on the size of the fire, it can be nearly impossible…
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The IEPA has determined that the City’s Source water, the water provided to the town as a whole, is well below acceptable limits. This water is pulled from two wells and distributed to everyone in the City. Staff chose to test the source water after 3 homes were found to have high levels of lead…
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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.
PLEASE NOTE DATE/TIME CHANGE CITY COUNCIL MEETING FARMER CITY, ILLINOIS TUESDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2017 7:00 P.M. AGENDA PRELIMINARY MATTERS Call to order Roll call Pledge of allegiance to the flag Proclamations/presentations/recognitions Public Comments SECTION I CONSENT AGENDA The following items will be adopted on a single motion without discussion unless a…
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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…
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As winter quickly approaches, this is a reminder that the City of Farmer City prohibits allowing dogs or cats to remain outside and unprotected during extreme weather conditions such as rain, snow, cold and heat. It is also unlawful to keep a dog or cat tethered with a lead of less than 10 feet to…
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The City of Farmer City will be undergoing its first Strategic Planning in January and February, 2018! We will hold 3 different focus groups to hear from community stakeholders, other government entities and YOU! What is Strategic Planning? Creating a Strategic Plan helps the City provide a sense of direction and set measurable goals for…
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If you have brush/landscape waste to be picked up, please call City Hall at (309) 928-3412 to get on our list. This Wednesday is the last day until spring that our crews will pick up. Our list is getting long so if you’ve called, it may take a day or two to pick it up. …
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IEPA Lead Report – PDF