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1. What is a False Alarm?
2. What does the False Alarm program do?
3. How does the false alarm program work?
4. Do charges apply to both Residential and Commercial alarm owner?
5. How do I contest a False Alarm billing?
6. What can you do to reduce false alarms?
7. What are the most frequent human errors that cause false alarms?
8. What are the most frequent equipment problems that cause false alarms?

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1. What is the number to Animal Control or who issues dog licenses?
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3. Who do I call regarding bee removal?

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1. I haven’t received my water bill this month, what do I need to do?
2. How do I report a gas leak?
3. What do I do if my electric bill is wrong?
4. What do I do if my gas bill is wrong?
5. What do I do if my water bill is wrong?
6. What is the procedure for new water service?

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1. Can your office help me find locations suitable for my business?
2. Can your office help me with processing of a building?
3. Do you offer grants for businesses?
4. How do I obtain a copy of the City’s budget?
5. Is there any work that is exempt from building permits?
6. What are the Permit types issued by the Building Division?
7. What is a Building Inspection?
8. What is a Plan Review?
9. What is the Building Permit Application Procedure?
10. What is the cost of a building permit?
11. What kind of information can you provide me about Inglewood? I am considering bringing my business to the city.
12. When do I need a building permit?
13. When is a Building Permit Issued?
14. Who are the players in the budget development?

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1. Are handicap placards exempted from Residential Parking Permits?
2. Are Residential Parking Permits exempted from street sweeping?
3. Are there extensions on parking citations?
4. Can I park my vehicle in a meter stall after meter hours?
5. Can I pay my parking ticket online
6. Can Residential Parking Permits be used anywhere in the City of Inglewood?
7. Do I have to put money in meters on Holidays?
8. Do I still have to pay the bail amount to contest a parking citation if my vehicle was stolen at time it was issued?
9. How do I obtain a Residential Parking Permit?
10. How many Residential Parking Permits are issued to each household, and do they expire?
11. If I am handicap do I have to pay at the meter?
12. If I am sitting on my vehicle do I have to put money in the meter?
13. What do I need to know regarding parking if I am hosting a party or family gathering?
14. What is the time limit on meters in the downtown area?
15. When a meter is broken can I still park in the stall?
16. When can I contest a parking citation?
17. When do I put money in the meter?
18. Where can I contest my parking citation?
19. Where do I go to pay a Parking Citation?

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1. Are carports/canopies illegal in the City of Inglewood?
2. Are garage/yard sales permitted in the City?
3. Are there any regulations for the display of flags/signs?
4. Can I be cited for overgrown vegetation/grass?
5. Can I raise chickens, rabbits, etc.?
6. Do I need to obtain a license for my pet?
7. Do the notices I receive carry a fine?
8. How do I dispose of large of pieces of furniture?
9. How do I file a complaint?
10. Is lawn/yard parking illegal?
11. Is outside vending legal in the City of Inglewood?
12. Is refuse collected on Holidays?
13. What about the tree limbs, bush trimmings and building materials, can they be picked up?
14. What are some Code Enforcement Violations?
15. What kind of trash container can I use?
16. When is refuse collected?
17. When must I remove my trash container from the curb?
18. When must I remove the trash container?

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1. When is refuse collected?
2. Is refuse collected on holidays too?
3. What kind of container may I use?
4. When do I put refuse out for collection?
5. When must I remove the container?
6. What about tree limbs, brush trimmings and building materials?
7. How about large pieces of furniture?
8. Will hazardous waste be picked up?
9. Where can I find more information?

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1. What is a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)?
2. What type of programs and projects are eligible for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds?
3. What is the Home Investment Partnership Act (HOME)?
4. What is the Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG) Program?
5. Who is eligible for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds?
6. How can I get involved in the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program?
7. Do you have first time homebuyer programs or grants for Inglewood residents?
8. Can I get money to repair or paint my own home?
9. Do you have a housing repair program for senior citizens?
10. Who can apply for Community Development Block Grants (CDBG)?
11. What can I do if I or someone I know are being discriminated against in a housing or apartment rental situation?
12. Can I buy a U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Home for a dollar?
13. What types of programs are funded by Community Development Block Grants?
14. Can the city help me pay my rent?
15. What types of housing programs are available to non-profit community based programs?
16. Where can I get help writing a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG grant)?
17. What are Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Eligible Activities?
18. How do I buy a U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) home?
19. What is a low and moderate-income household?
20. How can I get a city loan for a house?

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1. How do I dispose of paint and toxic materials?
2. How do I get a City-owned tree to be removed?
3. Where can I get information about recycling?
4. Where do I call to report dumped trash/debris on private property?
5. Who can I report a tree problem to?
6. Who should I call regarding tree trimming?
7. Who should I contact if I wish to report an illicit discharge into a catch basin?
8. Who should I notify if there is a spill draining into a catch basin?

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1. What is the Section 8 Homeownership Program?
2. What are the eligibility requirements?
3. What are the participation requirements?
4. Is there a waiting list & how do I apply?
5. What is the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program?
6. How is eligibility determined?
7. How do I apply?
8. How are Housing Vouchers Used?
9. What is the number for Section 8 Housing Assistance?

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1. When did the permanent ordinance become effective?
2. What is the rent cap for the City of Inglewood?
3. How long will the current rental cap laws be in effect?
4. How do I know which rental law governs my residential property type?
5. How do I know which Just Cause Eviction law governs my property type?
6. What notification are owners of exempt properties (i.e. Single Family Homes/Condos, Owner-Occupied Duplexes) required to provide their tenants?
7. What is a Just Cause Eviction?

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1. What is a Short Term Rental (STR)?
2. Why does the City of Inglewood regulate Short Term Rentals?
3. What is the difference between Hosted, Unhosted, and Vacation rental?
4. Who can operate a Short Term Rental (STR)?
5. Can my STR property be owned by my business or company?
6. Will I need to obtain a Residential Rental Business Tax Certificate and an STR Permit?
7. What is the STR Application fee?
8. When can I apply for an STR Permit?
9. Can I use my backyard space or any of the curtilage of my dwelling as an STR for parties, gatherings, or events?
10. Does the City of Inglewood have an STR Ordinance?
11. I don’t agree with the denial of my application, can I appeal the decision?
12. What happens if I’m not approved for an STR permit but I have an active STR?
13. Can I transfer my STR permit?
14. How long will it take to obtain my STR permit?
15. How long is my STR permit valid?
16. What properties are eligible for Hosted & Unhosted Short-Term Rentals?
17. How does a property qualify as a Vacation Rental?
18. Why are ADUs ineligible for Short-Term Rentals?
19. How often will I be required to have an STR inspection?
20. I am a tenant. Can I operate an STR in my unit?
21. As part of a hosted STR, can I rent out several rooms separately?
22. Is there an insurance requirement for STRs?
23. Are there City requirements on advertisements with the various platforms?
24. What type of payments are accepted?
25. The STR is in a Permit Parking District, can the Host obtain permits for Guest permit parking?
26. Who can I call with public nuisance complaints related to an STR?
27. What are Transient Occupancy Taxes?
28. What is the definition of transient?
29. I have been operating a Short Term Rental for years. Am I required to pay the TOT for those years? And when is the payment due?
30. How do I know the amount of money I earned for operating an STR?
31. Who Is Responsible for Paying the Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT)?
32. Has the City Council adopted a permanent ordinance? Where can I review a copy of the ordinance?
33. I wasn’t aware of the TOT requirements, but I have been advertising and renting out my place as a Short Term Rental. What should I do?

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1. Can a part-time position turn into a full-time position?
2. Can I submit an application for part-time employment with the City?
3. Can resumes be submitted in lieu of the City’s application?
4. How do I file an application for Full-Time employment with the City of Inglewood?
5. How do I prepare for the exam? What do I study?
6. How often do positions open?
7. How will I be notified if I am selected to participate in the exam process?
8. If I want to apply for more than one job, do I have to file more than one application?
9. If the position I am interested in is not currently open for recruitment, what can I do to be notified when the position becomes available?
10. Once I submit an application, how do I get an interview?
11. What happens after I take an exam?
12. What happens if I am not selected for the position, do I have to start all over when the position opens again?
13. What if the eligibility list expires before my rank is reached and I have not interviewed?
14. What kind of exam will I have to take?
15. Will everyone who applies for a position be invited to participate in the selection exam process?

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1. A book I want is checked out. How can I be notified when it is returned?
2. Are reverse directories available at the library? Can I ask the library to search for an address over the phone?
3. Besides borrowing books, what else can I use my library card for?
4. Can I find out from home if a certain item is on the shelf?
5. Do you carry videos? How about music, spoken word, or recorded literature?
6. Do you have books in Spanish? Other languages?
7. Does the library have meeting rooms available for the public?
8. Does the library have out-of-town telephone books?
9. Does the library offer computer classes? Are there any classes directed at seniors?
10. Does the library offer storytimes for children?
11. How can I get an Inglewood library card?
12. How can I volunteer my time at the library?
13. How do I interpret the online catalog records?
14. How long may I keep materials?
15. How many items may I check out?
16. I need a book or magazine article that the Inglewood Public Library doesn't own. How can I get a copy?
17. I'm a teacher, and I'd like to bring my class to the library. How can I arrange this?
18. May I renew library materials?
19. The book I found in the catalog has a call number c1998. Where are those books?
20. The catalog said that the book is available, but when I went to the shelf, it wasn't there.
21. The catalog says the item I want is in the Depository. What does this mean? Will I be able to check out the book?
22. What fees might the library collect?
23. What happens if I don't bring my materials back on time?
24. What is a valid library card?
25. Where are Inglewood Public Libraries? What are their hours?
26. Where are your biographies?

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1. How are commendations and proclamations prepared?
2. What do I need to do to add my name to your Vendor/Consultant list?
3. Who do I contact to file a claim with the City of Inglewood?

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1. Who should I contact to make arrangements to reserve the picnic area?
2. Are there athletic or fitness programs for adults?
3. Can I pay cash when registering for a class?
4. How do I register to take a class at an Inglewood park or recreation center?
5. How do I reserve a meeting room?
6. What are the city's athletic or fitness programs for children?
7. What are some recreation programs for children?
8. What are some code enforcement violations?
9. What happens if a class is cancelled?
10. When does the Parks and Recreation Commission meet?
11. Where do I go to obtain tree root destroyer?
12. Who do I contact to have my tree trimmed?
13. How often are trees trimmed?
14. What is the Tree Master Plan?
15. What does root pruning mean?
16. When a tree is removed, what happens next?
17. Do I have choices on what type of tree is to be planted?
18. How many parks are there in Inglewood?
19. Are unleashed dogs allowed at parks?
20. Where can I find a list of events planned at parks?
21. Why is there an odor while the sprinklers are on?
22. How much does it cost to reserve a meeting room or other facility at an Inglewood Park?

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1. Do I need a permit for a large trash container or construction bin?
2. How do I get a set of Standard Drawings?
3. What is a Construction Permit?
4. What is a Moving Permit?
5. What is an Encroachment Permit?
6. What is an Excavation Permit?
7. When do I need a permit for working in the public right-of-way?

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1. Who can file a complaint?
2. Whom does one contact to file a complaint?
3. How can a complaint be filed?
4. What is the policy for Acceptance of Complaint?
5. Who will investigate the complaint?
6. How thorough will the investigation be?
7. Who makes the final decision?
8. What can happen to the officer?
9. What can happen to the complaining party?
10. What about notification?
11. If dissatisfied with the results, what can be done?

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1. Quién puede presentar?
2. ¿Dónde se Contacto?
3. ¿Cómo puede una denuncia se presentará?
4. ¿Quién investigará la queja?
5. ¿Cómo minuciosa ¿La investigación se?
6. ¿Quién toma la decisión final?
7. ¿Qué puede pasar al oficial?
8. ¿Qué hay de notificación?
9. Si no está satisfecho con los resultados, ¿Qué puede hacerse?

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1. What are the Lobby Hours?
2. What is the number to report a non-emergency?
3. How do I retrieve my property?
4. How do I visit someone in Jail?
5. How do I get my vehicle out of impound?
6. How do I file a police report?

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1. I was just involved in an accident. Should I call the police?
2. I was involved in a minor collision where I exchanged information with the other party. What should I do now?
3. My vehicle was impounded, what should I do now?
4. How can I get a copy of my accident report?
5. How do I submit an online accident report?

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1. Is my property in a flood hazard zone?
2. What are the Department of Public Works and the property owner responsibilities for the sewer?
3. Where can I get answers about asbestos?

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1. Where are the nearest public transportation stations?
2. Where may I park my car when I am visiting the library/city hall/police station?

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1. What is a Residential Permit Parking Program?
2. How did the Permit Parking Districts get established?
3. What are the parking regulations, and who decides what the parking regulations will be?
4. What are the Parking District regulation times?
5. How many permit parking permits can I sign up for?
6. Can visitors park on my street without being cited?
7. Where can residents park with permits?
8. What information is required to obtain a parking permit?
9. Do I need to pay all outstanding parking citations prior to permit purchase?
10. Where do my guests park?
11. How are permits obtained?
12. How much does a parking permit cost?
13. May I opt out of participating in the permit parking district?
14. Can I get a waiver for residential permit parking fees?
15. Does my permit exempt me from street sweeping or other parking regulations?
16. Do I need a permit if I have a disabled persons placard issued by the DMV?
17. Will my permit be valid in other Parking Districts established in the City?
18. Does having a permit guarantee a space?
19. How much will citations cost for parking without a permit?
20. Can a permit be revoked?
21. Can I apply for a residential parking permit online?
22. I have a new vehicle, how do I obtain a replacement permit?
23. I have moved from the Permit District. What happens to my permit(s)?
24. I have a service person, (construction worker, landscaper, delivery, etc.) visiting my property, where do they park their vehicle?
25. Are residential permit parking zones enforced on holidays?

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1. What is the Residential Sound Insulation Program?
2. How are the noise levels measured?
3. How are the contractors selected?
4. Once construction begins, how long will it take for the work to be completed?
5. Are permits required in order to insulate my home?
6. Is the work guaranteed?
7. Are the products guaranteed?
8. Are there different styles of sound insulation products to choose from?
9. Do I have to be home during construction?
10. Can you accommodate vacation schedules?
11. What should I do about my pets during construction?
12. What precautions should I take to protect my personal property?
13. I have a security alarm system. Will this system be disconnected and reconnected by the city?
14. I have security bars on many of my windows. Will these be taken off and reinstalled?
15. Will the city remove and reinstall window coverings?
16. Will my property be left clean following construction?
17. I have a doggie door in the back door and a mail slot in the front door. Can I keep these features?
18. How am I protected against liability during construction?
19. If I sell my home without having it sound insulated, can the new owner request sound insulation?
20. Will my home be reassessed?

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1. How do I report a broken sidewalk or damaged pavement?
2. I have observed a storm drain/catch basin with debris and trash in it. Who do I report this problem to?
3. There is construction work in my street, which is causing various types of problems. Who do I call?

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1. When will the Inglewood Housing Authority Division Wait List open and close?
2. How do I apply for assistance?
3. What information do I need to complete an application?
4. What if I don’t have a computer/Internet access?
5. How can I obtain assistance if I am an individual with disabilities and don’t have a computer?
6. What is the City of Inglewood Housing Division’s local preference policy?
7. Do I have to live in Inglewood to apply?
8. How can I be sure my application was submitted?
9. How can I check the status of my application?
10. When I check my status on the Wait List website, it shows my status as inactive. Why?
11. How do I inform the Inglewood Housing Division of a change of address after submitting my application?
12. How long will it take before I receive housing assistance?

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1. I am a senior in need of services, what do I need to do?
2. I am homebound and would like to have meals delivered to my home, how do I do that?
3. I have a family member with Alzheimer’s and I need help, how can I get the help I need?
4. How can I get help with long term care?
5. I need to know about Medicaid or Medicare, where can I find information?
6. What programs and services are offered at the Inglewood Senior Center?
7. Where are the Seniors Centers?
8. Where is the Inglewood Senior Citizens Center located?

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1. Can I buy a HUD Home for a dollar?
2. Can I get money to repair or paint my own home?
3. Can the City help me pay my rent?
4. Do you have a housing repair program for senior citizens?
5. Do you have first time homebuyer programs or grants for Inglewood residents?
6. How can I get a City loan for a house?
7. How can I get involved in the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program?
8. What are Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Eligible Activities?
9. What can I do if I or someone I know are being discriminated against in a housing or apartment rental situation?
10. What is a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)?
11. What is the Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG) Program?
12. What is the HOME Investment Partnership Act (HOME)?
13. What type of assistance does the OEBD offer?
14. What type of programs and projects are eligible for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds?
15. What types of housing programs are available to non-profit community based programs?
16. What types of programs are funded by Community Development Block Grants (CDBG)?
17. Who can apply for Community Development Block Grants (CDBG)?
18. Who is eligible for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds?

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1. How many refuse trucks are used in the City of Inglewood?
2. How many residential trucks are used in the City of Inglewood?
3. How many commercial trucks are used in the City of Inglewood?
4. How many jeeps/scout vehicles are used in the City of Inglewood?
5. How many tons of waste are collected a day?
6. How many tons of waste are collected a week?
7. How much of the residential population is served?
8. Where is refuse taken?