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What is the deadline for arranging an absentee ballot?
The deadline is 2:00 p.m. of the Saturday preceding an election.
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What are
the deadlines for paying water bills?
The deadlines are January 15, April 15, July 15 and October
15. Postdated checks will be returned. (See question 15 for additional information.)
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Where are
the borders of the City of Farmington?
Farmington and Farmington Hills are separate and distinct
cities. Farmington lies north of Livonia, east of Novi, west of Southfield and south of
Ten Mile Road.
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What
number should a person call to find the telephone number of a
business or an individual in the Farmington City area?
Directory assistance is 1-248-555-1212.
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What is
the procedure for obtaining a final bill from the city such as a
water bill? How does the city handle final bills?
The citizen should call the Treasurer's Office and request
a final bill.
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Where is
Farmington City Hall located? What hours is City Hall open?
City Hall is located at 23600 Liberty Street, along Grand
River Road, one-half block west of Farmington Road. Business hours are 8:30 a.m. - 4:30
p.m., Monday through Friday.
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Where may
a visitor or resident buy a copy of a city street map?
City street maps are sold at the
Chamber of Commerce.
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Does the
city prepare, store and copy birth and death certificates?
No, the city does not. For those records, the individual
must contact Oakland County at the following telephone number: 248-349-7850.
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How may a
person purchase a cemetery lot in the Farmington City Cemetery?
Lots are available. The City Clerk's Office has information
on costs and cemetery rules and regulations. Interested individuals should call
248-474-5500 and ask for the Clerk's office.
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Who are
the elected county, state, and federal officials who represent
the people of Farmington? What are their telephone numbers?
Click here for listing.
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What are
the tax rates and deadlines in Farmington?
Click here for tax rates and deadlines.
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Where is
the Chamber of Commerce? Who are the officers? What is the
telephone number?
The Farmington/Farmington Hills Chamber of Commerce is
located at
Grand River, Suite 101, Farmington, MI 48335. The President is
Mary Engleman. 248-919-6917. www.ffhchamber.com
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What city
parks are available? Are fees charged for use of the parks?
Make
ball field reservations through the City of Farmington
Hills. Make pavilion reservations through the City of Farmington. Citizens with other
questions about park reservations or fees should call the appropriate city.
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What are
the procedures for buying a dog or cat license? What are the
fees and due dates? How may a citizen mail in requests?
Licenses for cats or dogs may be obtained at City Hall
Desks from 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. The fee is $7.00. If the animal
has been neutered, the fee is reduced by $3.00. Licenses expire annually on July 1.
Licenses are available in mid-December and may be purchased without penalty until April 1
of the following year. A valid rabies vaccination certificate must be provided at the time
of licensing. Call the Clerk's Office to arrange for a license by mail.
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Where is
severe weather information available? (Do not call the city for
severe weather information.)
Listen to one of the following radio and television
stations: WJR, 760 AM; WWJ, 950 AM; the local cable weather channel.
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What are
the requirements for hiring in the Public Safety Department?
Each member of the Farmington Public Safety Department is
cross-trained in three fields: police work, fire, and medical first response. Members of
the Public Safety Department must have attained a minimum of an Associate Degree
or its equivalent in credit hours if pursuing a more advanced
degree. Reserve police officers and
dispatchers must hold a high school diploma.
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Where
must an individual pay traffic tickets?
Tickets are paid at the 47th District Court, not at City
Hall.
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Where are
corrected auto equipment violations inspected (mufflers,
headlights, etc.)?
These inspections are conducted by the Public Safety
Department at City Hall.
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What
hours is the Public Safety Department open?
It is open 24-hours every day of the year.
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Where is
the 24-hour depository for payments to the city?
The depository is located in the lobby of City Hall.
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When is
the Public Safety Department Record Bureau open?
It is open from 8:30a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
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Where is
the Public Safety Department?
It is located on Grand River Road, one-half block west of
Farmington Road.
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Where,
when and why is fingerprinting conducted?
Individuals filling out visa requests, people in the
process of adopting a child, anyone seeking a permit to carry a concealed weapon are among
those who must be fingerprinted. Those residents who need to be fingerprinted may come to
the Public Safety Desk at any time.
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What is
Farmington's curfew policy?
Farmington follows the State of Michigan curfew law. The
hours are the same seven days per week. For those under age 11, the curfew hours run from
10:00 p.m. through 6:00 a.m.; for those under age 16, the hours run from 12 midnight
through 6:00 a.m.
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What are
the business hours of the Detective Bureau of the Public Safety
Department?
The hours are 8:30 a.m. through 4:30 p.m., Monday through
Friday. Since detectives often need to leave their offices, a citizen may leave a message.
One of the detectives will get back to him or her. Their phone number is 248-474-4700.
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What is
the telephone number to call when traffic signals are out?
Individuals should report defective traffic signals to the
Farmington Public Safety Department at 248-474-4700.
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What is
the number to call concerning after-hours water or power
outages, waterline breaks, sewer backups?
Residents should call the Public Safety Department at this
number: 248-474-4700.
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What is
the city's policy on the trimming of trees owned by the city and
growing in the right-of-way next to city streets?
Citizens should call the Department of Public Services for
permission to trim any of these trees.
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What are
the procedures for obtaining a block grant?
Oakland County
oversees a home improvement program.
Eligibility depends upon a citizen's home
improvement needs, financial condition, and the availability of funds at the
time of application. Also, to qualify for a home improvement loan, the
individual must own and reside in a single family home. Those home improvements
which take priority include repairs for purposes of health and safety,
structural preservation and energy conservation. The application process begins
at the Oakland County Community Development Office. The telephone number is:
248-858-0493.
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