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  2. Government

    1. Agendas & Minutes
    2. City Manager
      1. Freedom of Information Act Records
      2. Business License / Permit Applications
        1. Liquor Licenses
        2. Food Licenses
        3. Special Event Permits
        4. Business Licenses
        5. Other Permits
      3. Transparency
      4. Legal Services
        1. Administrative Hearing Process
        2. Circuit Court
        3. Liability Claims
      5. City Newsletter
      6. DeKalb 2025 Strategic Plan
      7. 2020 Census
    3. City Officials
      1. Boards & Commissions
        1. Boards A - E
          1. Airport Advisory Board
          2. Building Code Board of Appeals
          3. Citizen's Community Enhancement Commission
          4. Citizens' Environmental Commission
            1. Citizens' Environmental Commission Members
            2. Recycling Information
              1. Recycling Unique Materials
          5. Economic Development Commission
        2. Boards F - Z
          1. Finance Advisory Committee
            1. Presentations
            2. Recordings
          2. Fire and Police Commission
          3. Fire Pension Board
          4. Foreign Fire Insurance Tax Board
          5. Human Relations Commission
            1. Service Animals in Places of Business
              1. Service Animals Brochure
            2. Human Relations Commission Brochure
          6. Joint Review Board
          7. Landmark Commission
          8. Planning & Zoning Commission
          9. Police Pension Fund
        3. Upcoming Meetings
      2. City Council
        1. Watch a Meeting
          1. GATV Channel 14
          2. YouTube Video Channel
      3. City Clerk
        1. Elections
        2. Municipal Code
        3. Ordinances
          1. 2020
          2. 2019
          3. 2018
          4. 2017
          5. 2016
          6. 2015
          7. 2014
          8. 2013
          9. 2012
          10. 2011
        4. Resolutions
          1. 2020
          2. 2019
          3. 2018
          4. 2017
          5. 2016
          6. 2015
          7. 2014
          8. 2013
          9. 2012
          10. 2011
        5. Submitting Public Comments
      4. Mayor's Office
        1. Proclamations & Recognitions
          1. 2020
          2. 2019
          3. 2018
          4. 2017
          5. 2016
    4. Community Development
      1. AGN Revitalization Plan
      2. Building & Code Compliance Division
        1. Code Compliance
          1. Condemnation Information
          2. Condemnation FAQ
        2. Building Permits & Fees
        3. Building Codes
        4. Contractor Registration
          1. Registered Contractors List
        5. Fire Prevention Submittal Requirements (PDF)
      3. Community Services
        1. Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
        2. Housing Rehabilitation Assistance
        3. Human Services Funds
        4. Community Resources
      4. Economic Development
      5. Planning & Zoning
        1. Unified Development Ordinance (Zoning)
        2. Development Projects
        3. Comprehensive Plans
        4. Planning & Zoning Petitions
          1. Petition Forms & Documents
          2. Petition Fees
          3. Planning & Zoning Commission
        5. Public Hearings
        6. Plan Review
        7. Zoning
    5. Finance
      1. Budget & Annual Reports
      2. EPI Reports
      3. Expenditures
        1. 2018 Expenditures
        2. 2017 Expenditures
        3. 2016 Expenditures
        4. 2015 Expenditures
        5. 2014 Expenditures
        6. 2013 Expenditures
        7. 2012 Expenditures
        8. 2011 Expenditures
        9. 2010 Expenditures
        10. 2009 Expenditures
      4. Taxes & Fees
      5. Treasurer's Reports
      6. Utility Billing
    6. Fire
      1. About Us
        1. Department History
        2. Employment Opportunities
        3. Fire Stations
        4. Photo Albums
        5. Questions Suggestions Inquiries
        6. Annual Reports & Statistics
      2. Administration Division
        1. Fire Prevention Bureau
          1. Fire & Life Safety Inspections
          2. Fire Investigation
          3. Juvenile Firesetter Intervention
          4. Public Education
          5. Safety Tips
            1. Autumn Home Tips
            2. Extreme Heat
            3. Fire Extinguisher Use
            4. Fire Hydrant Access
            5. Flood Clean Up
            6. Flood Safety
            7. Holiday and Cold Weather Safety
            8. Home Escape Plan
            9. Home Heating and Carbon Monoxide
            10. Summer Safety
            11. Weather Emergencies
            12. Weathering Winter - Keep Warm and Safe
        2. Training Division
        3. Logistics
          1. Building and Grounds
          2. Firefighting Equipment and Supplies
          3. EMS Equipment and Supplies
          4. SCBA
          5. Communications
          6. Vehicle Maintenance
      3. Operations Division
        1. Emergency Medical Services
          1. HIPAA Forms
          2. Special Needs
        2. Fire Suppression
        3. Special Operations
          1. Hazardous Materials
          2. Technical Rescue
          3. Aircraft Rescue & Firefighting
      4. Resources
        1. Associated Agencies
        2. Forms, Permits & Registrations
        3. Frequently Asked Questions
        4. Safety Tips
    7. Human Resources
      1. Collective Bargaining Agreements & Pay Plans
      2. Employment
      3. Police & Fire Recruitment
    8. Information Technology
      1. GATV Channel 14
      2. City Maps
      3. Cyber Security Information
      4. Annual Report
      5. Website Refresh
      6. RFPs
    9. Maps
    10. Municipal Code
    11. Police
      1. About Us
        1. Annual Reports
        2. Dedicated to Equal Enforcement of The Law
        3. Divisions
        4. Employment
        5. History
          1. Chiefs of Police
        6. Organizational Chart
        7. Police Benevolent & Protective Association
        8. Department Policies
      2. Get Informed
        1. Press Releases
        2. Educational Opportunities
        3. Frequently Asked Questions
        4. General Information
        5. Laws/Statutes
      3. Programs & Events
        1. ALERT DeKalb
        2. Camp Power
        3. Special Events
        4. Volunteer/Internship/Ride Along Programs
      4. Services
        1. Alert DeKalb
        2. Crime Free Housing
        3. Obtain a Police Report
        4. Online Bail Payment
        5. Online Forms
        6. Residential Parking Permits
        7. Tickets/Citations
        8. Voluntary Camera Registration Program
      5. Report an Unemployment Scam
    12. Public Works
      1. Engineering & Transportation
        1. DeKalb Taylor Municipal Airport
        2. DSATS
        3. Engineering Services
          1. Design Assistance
          2. Annual Reports
          3. Stormwater Activities
          4. Traffic Assistance
      2. Street Division
        1. Bids
        2. Forestry
        3. Refuse, Recycling & Yard Waste
        4. Signals / Signs
        5. Snow Plowing
        6. Storm Sewers
      3. Utility Division
        1. Billing & Utility Rates
        2. Detecting Water Leaks
        3. Services
          1. Cross-Connection
          2. Distribution
          3. Laboratory
          4. Meters
          5. Wells & Treatments
        4. Utility Reports
      4. Bid Opportunities
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  3. Living Here

    1. Community Partnerships
    2. Community Services
    3. DeKalb Taylor Municipal Airport
      1. About Us
        1. Airport Partners
        2. Contact Us
      2. Facilities & Services
        1. Map, Directions & Weather
        2. FBO & Other Aviation Facilities
        3. Hangar Information
      3. Tenants
        1. Work Request Form
        2. Current Tenants
        3. Airport Updates
      4. Arrival Info
      5. Area Attractions
    4. DeKalb Public Transit
      1. How to Ride
        1. Federal Regulations
        2. Paratransit
        3. Alternative Transportation
      2. Maps & Schedules
        1. Where is the Bus?
        2. Service Calendar
        3. 2020 Reduced Service Schedule
        4. 2020 Reduced Break Service Schedule
        5. Transit Resource Guide
      3. Fares
        1. Elburn Shuttle Ticket Website
      4. About Us
        1. DeKalb-Sycamore Area Transportation Study
        2. DSATS Agendas & Minutes
      5. Get in Touch
        1. Advertising
    5. Education
    6. Explore
      1. Arts & Events
      2. DeKalb County Forest Preserve District
      3. DeKalb Park District
      4. DeKalb Photo Submission
        1. Photo Submission Form
      5. Parks & Facilities
      6. Shabbona Lake State Park
      7. Golf DeKalb
    7. Getting Around
      1. Drivers Licenses
      2. Maps & Transportation
      3. Residential Parking
      4. Vehicle Registration
    8. Online Payments
    9. Registered Voter Search
    10. Report a Concern
    11. Service Requests
    12. Stay Connected
      1. City Notifications
      2. DeKalb eNews
      3. Emergency Notifications
      4. Police News Releases
      5. Social Media
    13. Utilities
      1. Electrical Aggregation
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  4. Business Development

    1. Business Directory
    2. Chamber of Commerce
    3. Community Profile
      1. History of DeKalb
        1. Historical Images: DeKalb Taylor Municipal Airport
        2. Historical Images: DeKalb Police Department
        3. Historical Images: Mayors of DeKalb
        4. 1968 Municipal Building Dedication Program
    4. Licenses & Permits
      1. Building Applications & Permits
      2. License Applications
      3. Commercial & Industrial Building Registration
      4. Liquor Licenses
      5. Planning Applications & Permits
    5. Economic Development
      1. Economic Development Opportunities
      2. Development Partners
        1. DeKalb Chamber of Commerce
        2. DeKalb County Economic Development Corporation
        3. Illinois DCEO
        4. Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center
        5. DeKalb County Convention and Visitors Bureau
      3. Downtown DeKalb
        1. Downtown Redevelopment Plan
        2. Streetscape Improvements
        3. DeKalb: City Center Plan
        4. Egyptian Theatre
      4. Economic Development Commission
      5. Tax Increment Financing (TIF)
        1. TIF Frequently Asked Questions
        2. TIF Plans & Reports
        3. TIF Ward Meetings
        4. TIF Districts Map
      6. Architectural Improvement Program
    6. Planning & Zoning
      1. City Maps
      2. Community Development Block Grant
      3. Comprehensive Plan
      4. Planning & Zoning Commission
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  5. How Do I...

    1. Apply For
      1. Open Bids & Proposals
      2. Building Permits
      3. Employment Opportunities
      4. Open Burning Permit
      5. Parking Permits
      6. Utility Service
    2. Contact
      1. City Council
      2. City Staff
      3. Fire Department
      4. Police Department
    3. Find
      1. Circuit Court
      2. DeKalb Public Library
      3. DeKalb Taylor Municipal Airport
      4. Park District
      5. Trash & Recycling Schedule
    4. Learn About
      1. Community Services
      2. Crime Free Housing
      3. DeKalb Sycamore Area Transportation Study
      4. River Forecast
      5. Tax Increment Financing (TIF)
    5. Request
      1. Freedom of Information Act Records
      2. Police Reports
      3. Vacation Check
      4. Vital Records
    6. Submit
      1. Bail Bond Payment
      2. Street Light Outage Report
      3. Traffic Signal Issues
      4. Utility Bill Payments
      5. Parking Ticket Payment
      6. Property Tax Payments
    7. View
      1. Budget & Annual Reports
      2. City Maps
      3. Meeting Videos
      4. Municipal Code
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  6. Feature Links

    1. Applications & Permits
    2. Budget & Annual Reports
    3. Municipal Code
    4. Notice of the Annual Schedule of Meetings
    5. Public Hearings (PZC)
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