ORDINANCE 939 AMENDING ORDINANCE 893 CHAPTER 32: PERSONNEL RESOLUTIONS AND POLICIES WHEREAS, The City’s personnel code governs the employment, hiring and working conditions and benefits of the City’s employees and, WHEREAS, the City strives to maintain personnel procedures in compliance with Federal and State laws, and NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED, by…
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Farming is one of the most dangerous professions in the country, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Machinery and vehicles help on the job but also contribute to many farming accidents. Electricity is essential to the operation of a farm but, like so many other tools, can be dangerous. Safe Electricity encourages farmers to…
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As a homeowner, if you are going to put a shovel in the ground to plant a tree, build a deck, or accomplish some other home project, it is critical to know what is below. Call 811 from anywhere in the country a few work days before you dig, and a locator will show up…
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In traumatic situations, it may be instinctive to flee as soon as possible. A car accident is a good example of this. However, if you are in a car accident with a power line, the safest place is often inside the car. Two Indiana teenagers, Ashley Taylor and Lee Whitaker, experienced such a traumatic situation…
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We would like to remind everyone of possible phone and internet scams that happen. Please do not give out any of your sensitive information! If you receive what you feel is a scam please contact our department for help!
Reunions, birthdays, weddings, graduations, anniversaries—outdoor celebrations are about spending time with friends and family, recognizing accomplishments, and creating a festive atmosphere with food, music, and decorations. These decorations can include Mylar balloons. Safe Electricity wants you to know about the potential dangers of Mylar balloons so that you and your loved ones can safely enjoy…
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Before you jump in the pool this summer, you need to take the necessary steps to make sure everything is safe and you are ready for any possible emergency so that you can concentrate on having fun! Homeowners should make sure that the National Electric Code (NEC) has been followed for wiring and that ground…
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ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 91.15 Section 91.15 OF THE CODE OF FARMER CITY, ILLINOIS, An Ordinance Pertaining to Nuisances and repealing other ordinances in conflict therewith 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 Nuisance…
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The Safe Electricity program urges everyone to be sure that their loved ones are aware of the dangers associated with lightning and how to protect themselves. If thunderstorms and lightning are approaching, the safest location is indoors away from doors and windows with the shades drawn. Lightning can strike up to 10 miles from the…
DetailsInstallations on or before May 31, 2014 If you installed a qualifying product on or before May 31, 2014, applications were due June 30, 2014. Contact us if you have questions. Applying for your rebate is simple; just follow these three steps: Review all qualifications before submitting your rebate, including invoice requirements, equipment eligibility and…
DetailsTo be eligible for the — a household must be equal to or less than 150% of poverty level. For example, a single-person household can qualify with a monthly income of up to $1459; a two-person household, $1,966 and a family of four can earn up to $2,981. The program provides payments of $150 to…
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If you are a homeowner, you know that there is always a project to complete around the house. Building a new deck, remodeling the basement, fixing the garage door, planting a tree…the list seems endless. There is one item that needs to be at the top of your list, no matter the project, and that…
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READ FIRST – A Guide to the IMEA Electric Efficiency Program Grant Process IMEA Electric Efficiency Program Application Forms NOTE: No IMEA Electric Efficiency Program incentive funds will be paid without pre-approval from the local IMEA member community and a notice to proceed issued by the IMEA. See the “IMEA Guide to the IMEA Electric…
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The Recycle My Fridge Program is aimed at taking residents’ secondary refrigerators off the grid. The IMEA administers the program in conjunction with the Appliance Recycling Centers of America (ARCA), Inc. Residents served by an IMEA-member utility can easily get rid of an old refrigerator or freezer taking up space in the basement or garage…
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Tom Dickey had years of experience in underground directional boring when he made a mistake that changed his life. He was asked to do an additional project at the end of the workday. His safety equipment was on a truck that had already left for the day, but he decided he had the experience to…
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