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2011 ELECTION DATES
CITY OF FREEPORT FLOOD UPDATE
- Online at: http://www.disasterassistance.gov/
- Apply Online
- Phone Number to Call: (800) 621-FEMA (3362)
- Phone Number for the hearing and speech impaired: (800) 462-7585 (TTY)
- The toll-free telephone numbers will operate from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- A Disaster Recovery Center will be opening in Freeport at the Stephenson County Highway Administration Building at 295 W. Lamm Road, Freeport, IL during the hours of 9 am to 7 pm seven days a week until further notice. Please see attached flyer for more information;
Recovery Center Flyer english
Recovery Center Flyer español
CLEAN-UP KITS - Please pick-up at the Salvation Army, 106 W. Exchange, FACC , 514 S. Chicago, and NW Chapter of American Red Cross, 224 Galena Avenue
INSURANCE - Due to recent flooding in Stephenson County and the surrounding area, many residences and businesses have been affected by flooding. Recently, the Emergency Management Agency has received complaints regarding flood victims and insurance adjusters processing flood claims. The following link to the Illinois Department of Insurance is a valuable resource for providing consumers with general information and guidance about insurance coverage and laws:
http://insurance.illinois.gov/homeinsurance/disasters_flood.asp
http://insurance.illinois.gov/homeinsurance/disasters_contact.asp
For more information you can contact the Consumer Assistance Hotline Toll Free at 866-445-5364 or the Consumer Services Section at 312-814-2427.
July 30, 2010 - Press Release from City of Freeport and Emergency Management
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COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
FINAL COMPREHENSIVE PLAN (Adopted April 5, 2010)
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.
The Comprehensive Plan was presented to City Council on March 1, 2010 and the second reading was held on March 15, 2010. The final reading of the ordinance and the draft plan was held on April 5, 2010.The comprehensive plan as shown above was adopted as on April 5, 2010.
For more information, please contact the City's Community Development Department at 815-235-8221.
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AREA EVENTS
Area Events provided by the Freeport/Stephenson County Convention and Visitors Bureau - view link
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2009 STEPHENSON COUNTY PROPERTY TAX BILL
The Stephenson County Property Tax Bills have been mailed throughout the City of Freeport. If you did not receive your tax bill or have questions, please contact the Stephenson County Treasurer's Office at 815-235-8264. The first installment is due on June 3 and the second installment is due September 3.
How much of my tax bill is directed to the City of Freeport corporate fund? To view the answer, see link.
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2010 CURBSIDE LANDSCAPE WASTE DISPOSAL PROGRAM
Freeport's Curbside Landscape Waste Program is available again this year. All City of Freeport residences of six family units or fewer are eligible for the landscape waste curbside programs. The program's options have changed this year offering landscape waste bag service or refuse cart service. Please read the attached program summary before selecting an option. View PDF
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What is the percentage return rate for Freeport compared to National?
For more information, visit http://2010.census.gov .
- ENGLISH - 1-866-872-6868
- Chinese: 1-866-935-2010
- Korean: 1-866-955-2010
- Russian: 1-866-965-2010
- Spanish: 1-866-928-2010
- Vietnamese: 1-866-945-2010
- TDD (Telephone Display Device for the hearing impaired):
1-866-783-2010 - Puerto Rico (in English): 1-866-939-2010
- Puerto Rico (in Spanish): 1-866-929-2010
10 Questions 10 Minutes Fact Sheet provide by US Census 2010 view PDF
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OPENINGS ON BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
The City of Freeport needs you on our boards and commission. The following have vacancies:
- Historic Preservation Committee (3)
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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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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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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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