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City of Freeport Calendar of Meetings -2010
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FREEPORT POLICE DEPARTMENT OFFICER TESTING DATES
Anyone interested in obtaining an application for police employment must attend one of the following mandatory orientation dates. A photo ID must be presented. Applications will only be distributed on these two dates and times:
March 25, 2010 at 6:00 pm or March 27, 2010 at 9:00 am
Location: Freeport City Hall, Council Chambers, 230 W. Stephenson Street
Physical agility and written exam will be administered Saturday, April 10, 2010. Questions may be directed to Janet Weber 815-235-8222.
The City of Freeport is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, marital status or mental or physical handicap.
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SINGLE FAMILY OWNER OCCUPIED REHABILITATION PROGRAM
The City of Freeport is accepting applications for the IHDA Single Family Owner Occupied Rehabilitation (SFOOR) Program. SFOOR is designed to financially assist homeowners with the costs associated with necessary rehabilitation. You may come to the application session that best fits your schedule. We are unable to schedule individual appointments. The application process is not first-come, first-served.
Please see the following file for application dates and a fact sheet for eligibility - PDF.
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PROCLAMATION BY THE CITY OF FREEPORT
What's new for the Census 2010.... view link
In March 2010, more than 130 million addresses across the nation will receive a 2010 Census form. The U.S. Constitution requires a national census once every 10 years for the purpose of reapportioning the U.S. House of Representatives. Every person living in the United States must be counted. This includes people of all ages, races, ethnic groups, citizens and noncitizens. Additionally, census data directly affect how more than $400 billion per year in federal funding is distributed to state, local and tribal governments. Please complete and mail back your form and encourage your family, friends and neighbors to do the same. For more information, visit http://2010.census.gov .
10 Questions 10 Minutes Fact Sheet provide by US Census 2010 view PDF
Census Jobs... A Short-Term Job - With Long-Term Results
- paid training
- temporary part-time and full time jobs
- authorized mileage reimbursement
- assignments last 5 to 10 weeks
Make Money...Make a Difference
2010 Census Jobs: http://2010.census.gov/2010censusjobs/
Call toll free number 1-866-861-2010
(TTY Callers: Please use the Federal Relay Service at 1-800-877-8339)
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WHEN DO WE NEED A BUILDING PERMIT?
Any work in the City of Freeport totaling $100 or more for labor and material requires a permit. This includes work relating to roofing, windows, decks, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, remodeling, and new construction. To read additional information, click on the following link: Building Permits.
To obtain a form to apply for a building permit, please follow this link to the Community Development forms on the website.
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COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING PROCESS
LINK TO COMPREHENSIVE PLAN PROJECT SITE: http://www.hlplanning.com/freeport
The City of Freeport Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing on the Draft Comprehensive Plan at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 11, 2010. Any citizen interested in commenting on the plan is encouraged to attend this public hearing.
The City has worked with Houseal Lavigne Associates, a Naperville-based professional planning firm, for the past several months to develop the draft plan, which addresses the future of Freeport from several different angles, including Economic Development, Residential Neighborhoods, Community Image and Identification, Transportation and Circulation, and Community Facilities and Services.
“The Draft Plan is the result of considerable community outreach. When people read the draft plan, they will be looking at the vision of their friends, neighbors and colleagues. This is not the plan of a City Administration, it's not a plan of the City Council, but it is truly a plan of the people of Freeport ”, says Community Development Director Shelly Griswold. “The items that residents throughout the process said were important to them – including economic development, a more positive community image, a vibrant downtown, a community center, and better facilities for walking and bicycling throughout Freeport – have prominent placement in the Draft Plan.” The City's outreach efforts have included community meetings, focus groups, interviews, surveys, and a community visioning session.
Following the public hearing, and after any changes the Planning Commission incorporates into the plan, the City Council will review the plan and consider its adoption. The City plans to wrap up the comprehensive planning process by March 2010.
A copy of the Draft Plan may be downloaded as follows:
DRAFT COMPREHENSIVE PLAN (OCTOBER 2009)
For more information, please contact the City's Community Development Department at 815-235-8221.
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Albertus Airport (FEP)New Corporate Hangars- view brochure
- New Corporate Hangars Available August 1, 2009
- Erect-a-Tube All Metal Hangar
- 65' W / 62' deep (bay floor space)
- 64'6" W Clear Opening, 18' Height (bay door)
- Fully Insulated with Concrete Floor
- Well-Lighted Inside and Outside
- $450 per month - Lease plus electric
To view photo gallary: Gallery 1, Gallery 2, and Gallery 3
For more information on Albertus Airport - view link
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The City of Freeport needs you on our boards and commission. The following have vacancies:
- Historic Preservation Committee (1)
- Housing Authority Board (1)
- Library Board of Trustee (1)
- Police Pension Fund Board of Trustees (1)
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STARTING A BUSINESS IN FREEPORT?
Looking to start a business in the Freeport area? Follow this link for some helpful information: Business Start-Up Brochure
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Freeport Sales Tax Rates
Freeport Sales Tax Rates: Effective January 1, 2010, the sales tax rate for general merchandise for the City of Freeport is 8%. For prepared foods which are subject to the City's food and beverage tax, the rate is 9 1/4%.
Sales tax charts may be purchased from the Illinois Retail Merchants Association. These charts cost $3 each. The phone number for the IRMA is 312-726-4600, their address is 19 S. LaSalle St., Suite 300, Chicago, IL, 60603. Their web address is ww.irma.org. You may also click on the links below:
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For information on the Lincoln Douglas Debate Square visit :
www.lincoln-douglas.org
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RAWLEIGH LINKS:
The City of Freeport is part of the Rawleigh Collaboration Team--a community-driven effort to renovate and reuse the historic Rawleigh Industrial Complex in downtown Freeport, Illinois. Visit www.renewrawleigh.com to learn more.
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230 W. Stephenson St.
Freeport, IL 61032
Phone: 815-235-8200 or 815-235-8203
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