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1. How do I request a copy of my medical incident report?
2. When are medical incident reports available for release?
3. Who can obtain a copy of a medical incident report?
4. Who do I contact with more questions about my medical incident report?

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1. What can I do about a barking dog in my neighborhood?
2. Who should I call if I have a stray or escaped animal running around my neighborhood?
3. Who provides animal control services in the City of Kennewick?
4. How do I report a potentially dangerous animal in my neighborhood?
5. How many dogs can my neighbor have?
6. Can I have chickens on my property?
7. Who do I contact about a dead animal in the street?

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1. Does a particular address have City sewer or water hooked up to it or access to those services?
2. Does the City of Kennewick have any job openings?
3. How do I get information on a recreation classes / programs, pool, scholarships, employment and volunteer opportunities?
4. How do I get information on renting city facilities (fields, gazebos, City facilities and buildings)?
5. I have a concern about a mess on a property or other code violations.
6. How do I apply for a marriage license?
7. I need to talk to someone about my electric bill.
8. My water meter is broken or I have a water leak.
9. Questions about garbage bill accounts, payments, pick up, etc.
10. There is a dead animal in the street. What do I do?
11. Water or sewer account / billing sign up, change or payment.
12. What are the requirements for draining a pool or spa?
13. What do I do if the trees on private property are growing into the power lines?
14. How do I obtain an absentee ballot?
15. I have a question about Garbage Service.
16. How do we recycle our Christmas tree?
17. Are there coupons for the City Dump?
18. Is there a Senior Citizen Reduced discount for Waste Collection?
19. Does the City add fluoride to the water?
20. Water quality questions - fluoride in water, PH of water, water hardness, etc.
21. How do I report graffiti?
22. Where do I get a liquor license for a nonprofit fundraiser?
23. Where do I get a liquor license for a wedding, event, etc.?
24. Are permits required for yard sales?
25. How do I obtain a copy of a birth or death certificate?
26. Whom should I speak with if I have questions about drainfields for septic tank systems?

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1. What work requires a Building Permit?
2. When is an architect required?
3. Are the Building Codes available on line?
4. Where is an emergency escape and rescue opening require?
5. What are the size requirements for an emergency escape and rescue opening?
6. Are window wells required for emergency escape and rescue openings below grade?
7. How long is a building permit valid?
8. Can an expired permit be re-activated?
9. Is a building permit required for a retaining wall?
10. How long does it take to get a permit?
11. Where is safety glazing (glass) required?
12. Can a building be moved into or within the City of Kennewick?
13. How many layers of roofing may I have on my residential or commercial buildings?
14. Do I need a permit for a residential fence?
15. Do I need a permit for to replace or add a water heater?
16. Is the Climate and Geological design criteria available online?
17. Are foundation only permits available?
18. What items are reviewed for an a Residential Plan Review?

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1. How do I prosecute someone for giving my business a bad check?
2. How do I prosecute someone who rented property from our business but stopped making payments—and now I cannot retrieve the property?

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1. Can the Kennewick City Attorney’s Office provide me representation, legal advice, or a legal referral to help me in my civil dispute or family law matter?
2. I am having a dispute with my landlord over the conditions of my property, something he or she is doing or refusing to do, or other practices I feel are unjust. Will you please help me?
3. I am having problems with a tenant and would like to start eviction procedures. How can I do that?
4. I am having a dispute with a neighbor over a vegetation crossing over onto my property. Do I have the right to cut down or kill the vegetation that is over my property line?

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1. How do I change my court date?
2. How do I obtain the police reports for my criminal charges?
3. How do I quash my warrant?
4. May I talk to a prosecutor about my charges?
5. I cannot afford a defense attorney. How do I get one appointed to me?
6. I have a warrant on an unresolved case and I live out of the area. I cannot afford to come back to appear in court. What can I do?
7. I received a Public Defender and want to “fire” them. What do I do?
8. I entered into a Deferred Sentence or Stipulated Order of Continuance and now I received a notice for a Sentencing Hearing. I thought this was supposed to go away if I complied. What do I do?
9. I received a Complaint charging me with Theft, however, I paid the store at the time I was caught shoplifting. Why am I also being charged?

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1. How do I open a recreational marijuana retail store in Kennewick?
2. My neighbor has outdoor marijuana grow and the smell is a nuisance. Who can I contact?

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1. How do I get a copy of my traffic infraction for my hearing?
2. Who do I contact about my negotiating my traffic infraction?
3. How do I request a hearing on my traffic infraction?
4. How do I subpoena a Kennewick Police Officer for my contested hearing?

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1. How can I drop charges against someone?
2. I received a subpoena. What do I do?
3. How do I get a No Contact Order dropped?
4. I have received a subpoena but I don’t know why and/or I am unavailable for those dates. What do I do?
5. I was the victim of a crime and have out-of-pocket loss. Who can I talk to?
6. How do I find out what happened at a court date?
7. How do I get additional information to the prosecutor about my case?

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1. Where is the disc golf course?
2. What are the playing fees?

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1. What is the Comprehensive Plan?
2. Why Should We Plan for Growth?
3. How Does the Comprehensive Plan Affect Me?

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1. Can I apply for both the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) and the Paycheck Protection Program?
2. Where do I submit an application for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP)?
3. How do I check the status of my Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) and/or my EIDL Advance application?
4. Do religious organizations qualify for SBA funding programs related to Coronavirus (COVID-19) relief?

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1. How do I find more information about the Down Payment Assistance Program?

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1. How do I recycle or dispose of old smoke detectors?
2. How do I dispose of an old or expired fire extinguisher?
3. How do I dispose of expired medications?
4. How do I dispose of used needles/sharps?
5. How do I dispose of hazardous/flammable materials?

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1. How do I request a copy of a fire incident report?
2. When are fire incident reports available?

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1. Should I purchase a Residential Knox Box for myself or my family member?
2. How do I place an order for a Commercial or Residential Knox Box?
3. Which models are approved for Commercial use by the Kennewick Fire Department?
4. Which models are approved for Residential use in Kennewick?
5. I just ordered my Residential Knox Box, what's my next step?
6. How do I get the keys updated when locks are re-keyed?
7. Where should a Knox Box be installed?
8. Does the Knox Box have to be monitored?
9. Who do I contact with more questions?

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1. Fire Protection System Permits - What is Required & How to Apply
2. Fire Protection Systems - Inspection Info & Criteria
3. Fireworks Display Permits - What is Required & How to Apply

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1. What is the governing agency of the Kennewick Housing Authority?
2. Who do I call for Tenant issues?
3. My window or door in my rental are broken and / or will not close. Who do I report this to?
4. How do I find out who owns a certain property?

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1. Who do I contact with questions about air quality issues?
2. Where or how do I report outdoor burning violations or concerns?

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1. How do I find drop-in times?
2. How much does it cost for drop-in programs?

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1. What supplies are needed for this class?

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1. Are partners required?

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1. What is the minimum age to volunteer?
2. I am required to do community service, what steps do I need to take?

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1. Can I start a fitness class at any time?
2. Do you give a discount for missed classes (vacation, sick, etc.)?

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1. How do I reserve a skate park for a special event?
2. Do you have resident and non-resident fees and what are the operating hours?

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1. What does it cost to rent a portion of the complex?
2. Do you have resident and non-resident fees?

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1. How much does it cost to host a tournament with the City of Kennewick?

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1. Whom do I call for a non-emergency, public safety concern?
2. Whom do I call for maintenance concerns?

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1. Do you provide breakfast prior to departure?
2. I’m a diabetic; can I bring food from home on the trip?

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1. Can I get my child to be put on a certain team with a friend/relative or coach?
2. Why have I not received a call from my child’s coach?

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1. What days will my child’s team be practicing?
2. When will games be played?
3. How are teams put together?

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1. How do I reserve a Park or facility?
2. Is metal detecting allowed in the parks?
3. Is there a Dog Park in Kennewick?
4. There is a maintenance issue in a park (i.e. a broken sprinkler) who do I call?
5. What are the rules of the Fishing Pond in Columbia Park?
6. Who do I contact regarding illegal activities in the parks?

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1. How can I find out more?
2. What is the Bridge-to-Bridge / River-to-Railroad (BB / RR) area?
3. What is the objective of this plan?
4. Why now?
5. Will the city be taking my property and forcing me to move?

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1. Can I fly with a gun?
2. Can I get a background check on someone?
3. Can I Open Carry in Washington State?
4. Do I have a duty to inform an officer upfront that I am carrying when contacted in Washington State?
5. Do you have a duty to inform?
6. How can I talk to an officer?
7. How do I drop the charges on a Protection Order?
8. How do I file an animal related complaint?
9. How do I file a complaint against an officer?
10. How do I file an on-line crime report?
11. How do I find out if someone is in the Benton County jail?
12. How do I find out if someone is in the Franklin County jail?
13. How do I get a Concealed Pistol License (CPL)?
14. How do I get a Firearm Dealer License?
15. How do I get a restraining order?
16. How do I get my fingerprints taken?
17. How do I get my stuff from the house if there is a Protection Order in place?
18. How do I report a junk or abandoned vehicle?
19. How do I report a traffic complaint?
20. How do I travel in other states with a gun?
21. How do I use a handicapped parking spot?
22. What is the fee for parking in a handicap spot?
23. Where can I / can’t I Open Carry?
24. Where can I take my unused or outdated medication?
25. Where do I go to pay my handicap ticket?
26. Where do I go to pay my parking ticket?
27. Why are people are parking in front of my house?
28. Why can’t I leave my boat / camper / trailer parked in front of my house?
29. Why can’t I leave my old car in front of my house?
30. Why was my car was towed and what do I do now?
31. Who do I contact for miscellaneous loud noises other than construction (i.e. loud cars, loud neighbors, etc.)

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1. What are the possible outcomes of a disciplinary investigation?
2. What time limits do I have to make a complaint?
3. Will I be notified of the status of my complaint?

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1. How are the five business days calculated when responding to a public records request?
2. Must the City agree to provide copies of "future records"?
3. Must the City copy records at no charge for non-profit organizations?
4. Must the City create a document when responding to a specific request for public disclosure?
5. What public records are exempt from disclosure?

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1. Can I install a business sign in the City right-of-way or a parking lot in the City right-of-way?
2. How do I vacate a City Right-of-way?
3. How early in the morning can construction begin?
4. Can I get a plan holder's list?
5. Where can I find Standard Specifications?
6. Who do I contact regarding dust control?
7. Who do I contact to vacate an easement?
8. How do I apply for an Easement Encroachment?
9. What was the result of the bid opening?
10. Who do I contact for sewer location request?
11. How do I connect to City Sewer?
12. Where can I find Small Works and Professional Services Rosters?
13. Is there a way to set a temporary water meter or get temporary water for dust control?

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1. How do I request pothole repair?
2. Who maintains the alley behind my house?
3. When will my street be swept?

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1. Does the City provide or allow use of Children At Play Signs?
2. How do I get a copy of a traffic video at an intersection?

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1. Whom should I contact about sewer backups?
2. Can the City take a water sample and / or perform a water test at my address?
3. How may I have my private well water (or other water not covered by City testing parameters) tested?
4. I have low or high water pressure at my house.
5. My meter box lid is broke or missing / is full of water / has water flowing out of it / is leaking and water is running down street, etc.
6. Water quality questions - taste / smell / color, etc.
7. Whom should I contact about critical health needs and water shut offs?
8. What do I need to do to hook up to City water/sewer and what are the connection fees for this address?

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1. Is the discolored water safe to drink?
2. Can I do laundry while the water is discolored?
3. How long will the discolored water last?
4. How do I flush discolored water from my house?
5. What if the water doesn't clear up in my home?

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1. Do I have to live in Kennewick to participate in Kennewick Parks and Recreation programs and classes?
2. Do I have to belong or be a member of the community center to participate?