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1. Are Fairview City Council meetings open to the public?
2. Can a citizen address the Fairview City Council about an issue at their meetings?
3. Where can I find a copy of the latest agenda for the Fairview City Council?

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1. What is backflow?
2. What is a cross connection?
3. How do I prevent water heater thermal expansion?

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1. How long does it take to get a residential building permit?
2. When I submit an application for a permit, when are the fees due?
3. What methods of payment are accepted for permit fees?

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1. Why should I care about an undercount?
2. Do I need a social security number?
3. What if we have 2 families living in one house?
4. Who is the head-of-household?
5. What if I live at a nursing home, group home, or I’m in a program?
6. What if I want to work with a translator or I know someone that needs a translator?
7. I'm concerned about sharing personal information about my family.

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1. How often are city elections held?
2. Can anyone serve on city boards and commissions?
3. Can I subscribe to receive City Council meetings agendas?

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1. Is my business eligible for relief assistance even if I don’t have a City of Fairview utility account?
2. My business is part of a complex and I do not pay the utility bill directly – is my business eligible for relief?
3. I have a home based business – am I eligible to receive relief under this program?
4. Why are apartment complexes, national corporations, and food processors excluded?
5. Is there a deadline for when I need to submit an application for this program?
6. Can I include purchases I made to provide for protection of both my customers and employees from COVID-19 exposure and to comply with the Governors executive orders to calculate my loss in income?
7. Does my net loss need to exceed $1000 for me to receive the maximum financial relief?
8. Does my loss in income have to happen in a four month period?

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1. Am I eligible for relief assistance even if I don’t have a City of Fairview utility account?
2. I live in a duplex or apartment complex and my landlord pays the utilities – am I eligible?
3. I’m a landlord with a property in Fairview. I pay the utility service – am I eligible for relief?
4. My spouse and I have both been negatively financially impacted by COVID-19 and have a Fairview utility account. Are we eligible for more than one relief award?
5. I was unemployed due to COVID-19. The unemployment I’ve been receiving from the State of Oregon and Federal Programs exceeds what I would have brought home had I been working. Am I still eligible?
6. Is there a deadline for when I need to submit an application for this program?

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1. What is an Enterprise Zone?
2. Where can I find industrial properties available in Fairview?

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1. What can I do if I cannot appear in Court on my scheduled day?
2. How much time do I have to pay my parking ticket?
3. Will violations go on my driving record?
4. How can I make payments?
5. What if I cannot make it to court but want to see the judge?
6. May I take a driver's safety class as an alternative?
7. Do you offer payment agreements?
8. What happens if I fail to comply with the terms of a payment agreement?

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1. Do I need a permit to build a fence?
2. Do I need a permit to build a shed?
3. Do I need a permit to remove a tree?

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1. What are the approved street tree species in Fairview?
2. How do I plant a street tree?
3. Where can I get street trees?
4. When is the best time to plant?
5. How do I maintain a new tree?
6. Can I remove a street tree?

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1. The sidewalk in front of my home/business needs some work. Who is responsible for maintaining the sidewalk?
2. I noticed a problem with the sidewalk in front of someone else’s property. Who should I notify?
3. I noticed a problem (i.e. debris in the road, damaged signs, etc.) with a street in the City. How should I go about reporting it?
4. Who should I contact regarding complaints/concerns about traffic signals?

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1. Why is consumption so high?
2. How can I tell if I have any water leaks?

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1. What is an average monthly bill for a home in Fairview?
2. How are rates calculated?
3. What is a unit of water?
4. What is stormwater?
5. What part of my utility bill is a flat rate and what part can I control?
6. How can I reduce my bill?
7. How can I voice my opinion on utility rates?
8. What is my stormwater utility bill fee used for?
9. What is the public works facility fee used for?

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1. Where does Fairview’s water come from?
2. Does Fairview add fluoride to the water?
3. Do I have to connect to the City's water system?
4. Is a tiny leak in my water service line really worth the trouble to repair?
5. What is my water pressure?
6. What is my water’s hardness?
7. What causes high levels of lead in drinking water?
8. How can I get my water tested?
9. Why is my water discolored at times?
10. Who can I call about water quality or pressure concerns?