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WHAT'S
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IMPORTANT
NOTICE! FURLOUGH CLOSURE DATES |
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The
City of Chowchilla has instituted unpaid employee furlough days for all City
offices except Public Safety due to the continuing financial crisis. City
offices WILL BE CLOSED EVERY OTHER FRIDAY on the following
upcoming days
in 2010:
March 5, 19
April 2, 16, 30
May 14, 28
June 11, 25
Please note the following important
information:
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- Utility payments
will not be penalized on the affected Fridays.
- Payments may be
dropped in the payment drop box located on the right side of the front
of the Civic Center.
- Garbage services
will not be affected.
- For Public Safety
emergencies, not day-to-day business, contact the Chowchilla Police
Department at 122 Trinity Avenue or call (559) 665-8600.
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CHANGES
AT THE CITY |
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Due to
ongoing budget deficits, the City of Chowchilla was forced to layoff
employees from all City departments which will result in a change to some
services and programs. Residents may experience a longer wait time if paying
utility bills in person or by phone. Residents are reminded they can always
mail in their payments or utilize the payment drop box located on the front
right side of the Civic Center. Other significant changes will be to the
street sweeping services. Based on reduced manpower, street sweeping will
not be on a regular schedule but will occur as time and staffing allows.
The
Parks and Recreation Department will be affected the most at this time.
Programs and events will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. An altered
park maintenance schedule will be established based on available staffing.
Rental facility and shelter usage will be limited. CATX transportation
services will continue. For Parks & Recreation inquiries, visit the Civic
Center or call (559) 665-8615, extension 110. The City will strive to
maintain the highest level of services it can provide with the reduced
staffing, but the community should be prepared to see some changes in normal
service levels. |
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EASTER
COLORING CONTEST |
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Soroptimist International of
Chowchilla is sponsoring the Easter Coloring/Decorating Contest. Kids 12
years and younger can enter to win some great prizes.
Click here to download a copy of the 2010 contest entry form and
rules. The deadline is March 18 so enter soon! The winners will be announced
at the 35th Annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 3, 2010. This event is
co-sponsored by the City of Chowchilla and Soroptimist International of
Chowchilla. For information, call 665-8615, extension 110. |
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RABIES
VACCINATION CLINIC |
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The
Chowchilla Police Department holds two rabies clinics every year in the
spring and fall. The upcoming Spring Rabies Clinic will be held at the
Police Station located at 122 Trinity Avenue on
Saturday, March 27
from 9:00 a.m.
to 12:00 noon. Please note: 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. is
only
for seniors or residents
with special needs. The general public hours are 10 a.m. to 12 noon. The
cost is $6 per shot. This year, the seven in one puppy shot will also be
available for $20, not including the rabies vaccination. Three types of cat
vaccines will be offered at $10 per shot. All cats must be in carriers. The
next rabies clinic will be held in September 2010 (date TBA).
City
residents are reminded that all dogs living within the City limits are
required to be licensed and vaccinated for rabies once over the age of four
months. Proof of current rabies vaccination is required to obtain a license.
Dog licenses are valid for the year in which they are issued and expire on
December 31 of that year. Licenses issued after March 31 will require a $20
late fee with the exception of puppies that reach four months of age after
that date.There are license fee discounts for seniors and for owners of
spayed or neutered dogs. For more information on the clinic, contact the
Chowchilla Police Department at (559) 665-8600. |
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CENSUS
2010 |
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What does Census 2010
mean to Chowchilla? The census is a count of everyone living in the United
States every 10 years and is mandated by the United States Constitution.
Your participation in the census is required by federal law and it only
takes less than 10 minutes to complete. Federal law protects the personal
information you share during the census. Census data is used to distribute
Congressional seats to states, to make decisions about what community
services to provide, and to distribute $300 billion in federal funds to
local, state and tribal governments each year. Completing your census is in
effect, bringing much needed funding to our own community. Census
questionnaires will arrive in March 2010. Remember - it’s important,
confidential, easy, and
safe! |
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RECYCLE
OLD CELL PHONES |
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Each
year over 100 million people upgrade their old cell phones. Most simply toss
them in a drawer and forget about them. Reusing cell phones ensures that the
greatest possible value is recovered and quite literally gives old phones
new life. To that end, in May of 2004, the 911 Cell Phone Bank was created
to provide an ongoing and readily available source of 911 emergency cell
phones and funds to meet the unexpected and urgent needs of participating
law enforcement and affiliated victim services agencies.
Since
its inception, the 911 Cell Phone Bank has generated hundreds of thousands
of dollars and provided thousands of emergency cell phones to victim
services organizations nationwide. If you have an old cell phone to donate,
please drop it off at the Chowchilla Civic Center or the Chowchilla Police
Department lobby. For more information, call (559) 665-8615, ext. 505.
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CITY
CITATIONS |
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Efforts
are being stepped up to enforce the City of Chowchilla’s Administrative
Citation Program and citations with fines are now being issued to violators.
City staff has begun issuing citations for various violations with the
primary focus targeting water waste or non-compliance of watering
regulations, dangerous animals or animals at large, graffiti, and ongoing
code violations. Fines for code violations will range between $50 to $100
for the first violation with fines increasing for subsequent violations. For
more information, contact the Community Development Dept. at 665-8615, ext.
787. Please do your part and follow the City rules.
Click here
to view the
watering rules or call us at
(559) 665-8615 for more information. |
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EMERGENCY WATER RESTRICTIONS |
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Due to the State of
California's Declaration of Water Emergency, emergency water restrictions
have been put into place for the City of Chowchilla. The annual water
schedule is now in effect year-round and Sundays have been designated as NO watering days. As a reminder,
customers are required to follow the City's watering rules and regulations
in order to conserve the precious water supply.
For watering days and times, click here. |
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KEEPING
YOU INFORMED |
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The "City Spotlight"
monthly newsletter editions are
now available online. This
informational publication keeps City residents informed on everything from
upcoming events to departmental updates. City Spotlight is included in
monthly utility billings and is also available at City department locations.
To sign up to receive City Spotlight monthly via email,
click here and type
"newsletter subscription" in the Subject line. |
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AVOID
FORECLOSURE |
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Having trouble keeping
up with your mortgage payments? The City of Chowchilla wants you to know
about available helpful resources so you can avoid foreclosure. Don't ignore
the problem -
click here for valuable resource information. |
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HAZARDOUS WASTE & USED OIL COLLECTIONS |
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Available to all City of Chowchilla residents! The Curbside Used
Oil Collection Program and now the Household Hazardous Waste Collection
Program are available to Chowchilla residents thanks to a grant from the
California Integrated Waste Management Board. Click here for more information
on the
Used Oil Collection Program
(Espanol)
or the
Madera County Household Hazardous Waste Collection Program. |
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PUBLIC HEALTH INFO |
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Swine Flu? West Nile Virus? To get the straight scoop on the
latest public health issues for our city and county, check out the
Madera
County Public Health web page. The Madera County Public Health
Department protects and promotes the health of the community by means of
preventive medical, sanitation, and educational services. There is current
information for residents of Madera County to keep everyone informed on the
latest health news. Check it out! |
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BE SMART, BE RESPONSIBLE, BE
PREPARED...GET READY! |
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When disaster strikes, will you be ready?
Do you know what to do? Do
you have a plan? Fire, police and emergency medical services may be delayed
in responding. You need to learn what to do, have a plan, and be prepared to
take care of yourself, your family and your community.
Click here for 10 ways YOU can be prepared! |
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