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…
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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.
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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”;…
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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…
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MINUTES OF THE FARMER CITY, ILLINOIS CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING OF APRIL 6, 2015 7 p.m. …
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On a hot, summer day Stephen Wald, his two boys and their friend found themselves caught in a terrifying thunderstorm. They ended up only seconds away from being in an accident with an overhead power line that was brought down by the force of the storm. They know the situation could have ended tragically and…
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ORDINANCE 947 AMENDING ORDINANCE 504 “AN ORDINANCE PERTAINING TO ANIMALS WHEREAS, THE City of Farmer City believes that an ordinance regulating the custodial care of various types and breeds of cats, dogs and other domesticated animals is necessary within the corporate limits of the City of Farmer City. WHEREAS, the City further recognizes that all…
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Severe storms are more common in the spring and summer, but they can occur any time of year. Make sure you are prepared for a storm and know how to stay safe. Download Storm Prepardness Checklist Before the storm: Assemble a kit of essentials, like water, battery-operated flashlights and radios. Keep a list of emergency…
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Benjamin Franklin is remembered as a writer, politician, scientist, and inventor. His discoveries related to electricity are still important to this day, and fortunately we have a better understanding of how to safely use electricity. The Energy Education Council encourages you to learn from Benjamin Franklin and practice safety around electricity. Benjamin Franklin was fascinated…
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(SPRINGFIELD, Ill.) -Saving money is a popular New Year’s resolution. The Energy Education Council has tips to help consumers save money in 2015 by cutting energy use and costs. “We want consumers to understand their energy bills and know how they can cut costs,” says Molly Hall, executive director of the Energy Education Council. The…
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Safe Electricity knows teachers play a critical role in helping students learn to use energy safely and responsibly. This site gives you the resources you need to achieve this important goal. Explore our curriculum-based games and videos and download our video guides. Then let us know what you think. We welcome your feedback! e-SMARTkids uses…
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MINUTES OF THE FARMER CITY, ILLINOIS CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING OF MARCH 2, 2015 7 p.m. Roll call Present: Councilmembers Harden, Hawn, McKinley, Pearl and Mayor Mike JenkinsAlso in attendance: City Manager Larry Woliung and City Clerk Sandy Shaw Absent: Pledge of allegiance to the flag Proclamations/presentations Public Comments agenda items…
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Electricity usually makes life easier by powering kitchen appliances, gadgets, and electronics we use for entertainment. However, that same electricity contains the potential to destroy homes and take lives. Electric fires are more destructive than any other type of fire, and they are twice as deadly. Safe Electricity has the following information to help you keep…
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