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What
number do I call in an emergency?
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DIAL
9-1-1 for Police and Medical Emergencies. |
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How
is the City of Platte City governed?
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With
a Mayor and Board of Aldermen. The Board of Aldermen is made up
of 6 individuals elected by the citizens of Platte City. The City
is divided up into three Wards. Each Ward has two representatives
who serve alternating 2-year terms. The Mayor is also elected
by the citizens of Platte City and serves a 2-year term. The Mayor
is responsible for chairing the Board of Aldermen meetings and
sub-committee meetings, and serves as a member of the Planning
and Zoning Commission. Although the Mayor does not have an active
role in day to day operation of the City, he/she is kept advised
to any pressing or ongoing matters and assists City Staff in resolving
them. The Mayor appoints from the Board members, two advisory
Sub-committees, Public Works and Public Safety. They meet and
discuss issues involving those two departments on the first Monday
and Tuesday, respectively, of each month at 5:30 p.m. |
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Who are
the City of Platte City’s Elected Officials and what are
their term ending dates?
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| Mayor |
Frank
Offutt- mayoroffutt@plattecity.org |
2010 |
| Ward
I |
Ronald
Stone |
2009 |
| Ward
I |
Marsha
Clark |
2010 |
| Ward
II |
Andrew
Stanton |
2009 |
| Ward
II |
Tony
Paolillo |
2010 |
| Ward
III |
Todd
Sloan- sloanrentals@aol.com |
2009 |
| Ward
III |
Debbie
Kirkpatrick
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2010 |
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How is
Sales Tax generated?
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| State: |
4.225% |
| City
General: |
1.000% |
| City
Capital Improvements: |
0.500% |
| City
Parks & Storm Water |
0.500% |
| City
Transportation |
0.375% |
| Platte
County |
0.500% |
| County
Parks & Recreation |
0.500% |
| County
Transportation |
0.375% |
| Total
Sales Tax Rate |
7.975% |
Sale
tax rate as of July 1, 2006
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Tell me
about Platte City's water.
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Platte
City water is purchased from Kansas City Water. Hardness
is 7 to 10 grains per gallon (Medium Hardness)
In
homes, water is typically used for:
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40%
32%
14%
6%
5%
3%
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Toilet
Flushing
Bathing & Showering
Laundry
Dishwashing
Cooking & Drinking
Bathroom sink |
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How can
I tell if a toilet stool is leaking?
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A
quick check for a leaking stool is to place a few drops of food
coloring into the tank of the stool and let it sit without flushing
the stool for about 5 minutes. If color can be seen in the bowl
of the stool, your stool has a leak. |
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What are
the Water Meter Fees?
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| ¾
Inch Water Meter Set (Single) |
$579.99 |
| ¾
Inch Water Meter Set (Multiple) |
$600.39 |
| 1
Inch Water Meter Set |
$1100.45 |
| 1
½ Inch Water Meter Set |
$2153.97 |
| 2
Inch Water Meter Set |
$2292.12 |
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What are
the general utility rates?
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| Water |
| First
1000 Gallons |
$5.30 |
| Each
additional 100 Gal |
$0.490 |
| Sewer |
| First
1000 Gallons |
$3.15 |
| Each
additional 100 Gal |
$0.275 |
| Refuse |
| Residential
Customer |
$11.80 |
| Business
Customer (Non-Dumpster) |
$31.65 |
| Dumpster
Customer |
Varies
(Contact City Hall) |
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What is
the deposit for utility service?
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Deposit
for Utility Service:
| Residential
Customers |
$100.00* |
Residential
Customers Only:
There
is a $10.00 depoist for a recycling bin.* |
| Commercial
Customers |
Contact
City Hall |
| *
Utility Deposits are refundable after 2 years, if there
are no late or missed payments. Utility deposit will
transfer if moving within city limits.
*Deposit
is refunded when bin is returned to City Hall.
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Click for an Application
for Utility Services Water,
Sewer and Trash
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How do
I contact the Platte City Chamber of Commerce or Economic Development
Council?
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| Office
Hours: |
Monday
- Thursday
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Friday
9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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| Phone:
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(816)
858-5270 |
| Address: |
620
Third Street
Platte City, Missouri 64079 |
| Website: |
www.plattecitymo.com |
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When are
the various board meetings held?
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Board
of Alderman Meetings are 2nd and 4th Tuesday each month
7:00 p.m. at City Hall.
Planning
& Zoning Meetings are 1st Tuesday each month 7
p.m. at City Hall.
Parks
& Recreation Meetings are 1st Monday each month
7 p.m. at 328 Zed Martin.
Municipal
Court is held 1st Tuesday each Month 6:30 p.m. at 900
Fourth Street
Public
Works Sub-Committee Meetings are 1st Monday 5:30 p.m.
at City Hall.
Public
Safety Subcommittee Meetings are 1st Tuesday 5:30 p.m.
at City Hall.
Board
of Zoning Adjustments Meetings are held as needed.
Cemetery
Board Meetings are held as needed.
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What is
the population of Platte City?
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The
population for Platte City, according to the 2000 Census, was
3,866. You can visit the website for the U.S.
Census Bureau for more information. |
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Can you
give me contact information for the various utilities?
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| Water
Company |
| City
of Platte City |
(816)
858-3046
(inside City limits) |
| Public
Water District #4 |
1-800-858-2782
(outside City limits) |
| Electric
Company |
| Platte/Clay
Electric |
816-628-3121 |
| Aquila |
1-800-303-0752 |
| Gas
Company |
|
Empire |
1-800-424-0427
www.empiredistrict.com
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| Cable
Company |
| Unite |
(816)
903-3906 www.uniteone.net |
| Time
Warner Cable |
(816)
431-5818
(913) 682-2113 www.twckc.com |
| Telephone
Company |
| Unite |
816)
903-3906 www.uniteone.net |
| Sprint |
1-800-788-3500 |
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CALL
BEFORE YOU DIG 1-800-DIG-RITE (1-800-344-7483)
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*The
City of Platte neither recommends nor promotes a Telephone
or Cable provider both are listed as information only.
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What is
the number for the swimming pool?
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(816)
858-5382 |
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How do
I sign my children up for swim lessons?
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All
swim lessons are arranged through the Parks and Recreation. They
can be reached at 816-858-5627. www.plattecityparks.com |
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Who do
I call for Baseball Registration information?
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Dannie
Stamper (816)858-5627 or (816) 985-7152 |
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Who do
I call for Soccer Registration?
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Dannie Stamper
(816)858-5627 or (816) 985-7152 www.plattecityparks.com
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What do
I need to know about having a pet in Platte City?
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Annual
Fee: The license fee for each dog or cat is five ($5.00) for
all neutered or spayed animals and ten ($10.00) for those dogs
or cats not neutered or spayed.
The bull terrier; Staffordshire bull terrier, The American pit
bull terrier, The American Staffordshire terrier or any mix
of bull terrier are prohibited click
here to view the City Code. Maximum number of pets are:
2 cats and 2 dogs
All
cats and dogs that reside in Platte City must obtain a City
tag on a yearly basis. Proof of rabies vaccination and
neutered or spayed must be presented .
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What about
Lost and Found Pets?
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Pets
picked up by the City of Platte City are taken to Jackson’s
Animal Clinic. Contact City Hall for information. Before pets
can be released from Jackson’s, they must first be City tagged
and a pickup fee paid at City Hall. |
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What the
Sidewalk Incentive Program?
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Sidewalk
Incentive Program |
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