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1. Who is in Charge of Commissioning Week?
2. When is Commissioning Week?
3. Where is the Best Place to Watch?
4. I Want to Watch from Annapolis. Where Can I Park?

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1. Does my project require an Adequate Public Facilities Certificate?
2. Is it possible to apply for a Certificate of Adequate Public Facilities prior to submitting for other development approvals?
3. How long does it take to obtain a Certificate of Adequate Public Facilities?
4. What information and plans are necessary to obtain an Adequate Public Facilities Certificate?
5. My building and/or development will be fully sprinklered. Does it meet the fire department portion of the APFO?
6. I'm adding a second floor to my existing commercial building. Do I have to meet the fire department portion of the APFO?
7. What are non-auto transportation alternatives anyway and why should we provide facilities for them?
8. What types of facilities should developers be prepared to provide to fulfill this requirement?

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1. How much will my ADU cost?
2. How do I pay for my ADU?
3. Can I sell my ADU after it is built?
4. Can I legalize an unpermitted ADU that is already on my lot?

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1. What is an ADU?
2. Why build an ADU?
3. Are ADUs permitted in all neighborhoods?
4. How many ADUs can I build on my lot?
5. Does the owner need to live onsite?
6. How big can my ADU be?
7. If I rent my ADU, do I need a license?
8. Is additional parking required?
9. Do I need to meet environmental standards?

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1. When will my online payment be posted to my account?
2. Why won't you accept my credit card?
3. I paid my bill this morning at your office. When will it show as paid online?
4. My check bounced and I tried to pay it online, but it wouldn't work. Why?
5. When might capital facility charges be assessed to my permit?

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1. How can I get on the City's bid list?
2. How do I know when the City is putting out a bid for products or services?

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1. When will the work begin?
2. Will Special Events be permitted on Dock Street while Susan Campbell Park is closed?
3. Will legacy events be effected?
4. Will the Fall 2024 Annapolis Boat Shows take place?
5. When City Dock reopens will the City allow special events?
6. I have additional questions, who can I reach out to?

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1. What is the targeted completion date for the Classification and Compensation Study?
2. Which government jurisdictions were selected to be included in the study and why?
3. Will the study address pay compression issues?
4. Is the study examining compensation and classification for current employees or new hires?
5. Will the study analyze any potential income disparities or inequities that might be based on gender or race?
6. Will the study’s analysis of compensation include employee benefits?
7. Is the study intended to help employees with their pay or is it intended to reduce employees’ pay?
8. Will the study possibly result in new classifications, or will it be restricted to just potential reclassifications?
9. Is an individual’s workload considered in determining what the job is worth?
10. Will PRM Consulting staff meet with City employees individually, or as a group, to gather job information for updating the job descriptions?
11. In revising the job descriptions, will the study consider the fact that some employees may not have good writing skills, while others may be prone to self-promotion and exaggeration?
12. Will employees be able to see the results of the study?

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1. What is the Annapolis Conservancy Board?
2. What is a conservation easement?
3. Why donate an easement?
4. Are their any tax benefits if you place their property into a conservation easement?
5. What kinds of land can be protected by a conservation easement?
6. What is the duration of an easement?
7. Will an easement grant the public full access to my land?
8. If I donate an easement, do I still own the land?
9. May I still live on the land if I donate the easement? May I make further improvements to the property?
10. May land under a conservation easement be sold? Can it be inherited?
11. What activities would an easement encourage or prohibit?
12. Would I be still be responsible for maintenance of my property if I donate an easement?
13. How much is an easement worth?
14. Do other organizations besides the Annapolis Conservancy Board accept easements?
15. How will future owners of a property know that an easement exists?
16. How may I make arrangements to donate an easement?

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1. Who are the vulnerable populations?
2. How can I get groceries?
3. Senior Hours Offered at Annapolis Grocery Stores
4. How can I get my prescriptions?
5. How do I get a test for COVID-19?
6. Should I allow my child to have a playdate or visit friends?
7. When are schools going to open?
8. How do I get childcare?
9. My work is closed. How am I going to pay my bills?
10. Where can I go to get health insurance?
11. What travel restrictions are in place?
12. Will evictions be taking place?
13. Where can I pickup grab and go meals for my child?

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1. Who will pay for my medical expenses?
2. Is there mandatory testing of the offender for the HIV virus?
3. How much of my personal history will be made public in a trial?

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1. If someone is interested in building a new house on a vacant lot recently purchased, which city agencies would be involved in the review process of this permit application?
2. I live in Eastport and want to add a family room and a second floor bedroom to my newly purchased dwelling. What should I do?
3. I have my eye on a commercial building for a possible coffee shop but am apprehensive about signing a tenant lease. What should I do?
4. Can an architect or engineer licensed in Virginia design and certify drawings for a project in Maryland?
5. Can an upper floor over a garage be remodeled to be used as a sewing room?
6. Can an owner add on to their house for their elderly mother-in-law?
7. What is zoning?
8. What are setback requirements for dwellings and storage sheds?
9. What is an administrative adjustment?
10. What is a variance?
11. What does "Critical Areas" under zoning mean?
12. Are temporary signs or banner signs permitted in the City?
13. Are off-site signs permitted?
14. What is a Planned Development?
15. I would like to do some renovations to my house. Are there any programs that can assist me?

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1. Mail-In Voting FAQ's
2. What are the minimum requirements to be an Election Judge?
3. Can my children accompany me while voting?
4. Are electronics permitted in the polling places?
5. What if my employer wants proof I voted?
6. When identification has been requested to vote.
7. How do I apply to register to vote?
8. When is the last day I can register to vote?
9. Can I bring my specimen ballot into the polls with me?
10. What time will the polls open?
11. Where do I download  State of Maryland Application for Voter Registration Data?

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1. What is emergency management?
2. What is the difference between an “emergency” and a “disaster”?
3. When and how is FEMA called in to assist?
4. How are volunteers coordinated?

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1. Does the Fire Department sell or give away patches or t-shirts?
2. Does the Fire Department perform CPR and first aid training?
3. How can I become a firefighter or paramedic?
4. Does the Fire Department conduct child car safety seat checks?
5. Do you offer station tours or host children's birthday parties?
6. What do I do with any expired or surplus fireworks and flares for proper and safe disposal?
7. How do I obtain a copy of the fire codes currently being enforced?
8. Where can I view the Maryland Fire Prevention Code?
9. How can I get a copy of my fire report?
10. Why doesn’t the Fire Department respond in a less costly Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) in place of a fire engine to EMS/medical calls or vehicle accidents?
11. Why does the Fire Department respond with a fire engine and an ambulance to a seemingly minor vehicle accident? It seems like an inefficient use of resources and waste of money?

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1. How can I get a copy of my ambulance report?
2. Does the City of Annapolis charge a fee for ambulance services?
3. Who do I call with ambulance billing questions?

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1. May I use a barbecue grill on the balcony of my condo or apartment?
2. How do I get the location of the fire station or of a fire hydrant for insurance purposes?
3. Should I assume my fire extinguisher has outlived its usefulness if it's 15 years old, and if so, how can I dispose of it?
4. Where are smoke alarms required in my home?
5. My neighbor has junk, debris and other items stored on his property which I think creates a fire hazard. What can be done to remedy this condition?
6. Can I purchase and use fireworks in Annapolis?
7. What is the procedure for applying for a building or fire protection system permit?
8. I received notice that my business is due for a fire safety inspection. What should I expect for them to check?
9. Are small campfires, burn pits and bonfires allowed with Annapolis?
10. Is there a special smoke alarm for the hearing impaired?

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1. Where do I park instead of Noah Hillman?
2. Are employees allowed to park in any other locations?
3. Are there designated locations in the Park Place garage that we must park?
4. Where do I enter the garage and will I have a pass?
5. Are there elevators in the garage?
6. Where do I wait for the shuttle at the Park Place Garage?
7. Where will our pickup locations be for downtown employees and will those stops be consistent?
8. What is the schedule for the shuttle service and how early and how late will it run?
9. Is there handicapped access and parking for employees with mobility issues (can you address the bus related questions on that?)
10. Will there be places for people to sit while waiting for the bus?
11. What if I have meetings or site visits away from downtown during the day?
12. How will teleworking be addressed?
13. Will any of the streets be blocked during construction?
14. Will the garage demolition close access to City buildings and if so, for how long?
15. What about the noise of the garage demolition and the construction, won’t that affect City business?
16. Is there an alternate location to conduct meetings or daily City business if the noise is too loud (like a satellite location)?
17. Where will our customers park (including City employees who do not work downtown)?
18. What if I have to leave the office quickly including for a family emergency?
19. What will the City do to assist me with childcare since this will add additional time to my work day (about an hour)?
20. Will the City reimburse me for my mileage when I must use my own car during the day to attend meetings away from the building?

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1. What is the Annapolis Human Relations Commission?
2. What does the Commission do?
3. What kinds of discrimination can the commission investigate?
4. How does the Commission handle a complaint of discrimination?
5. How do I file a complaint?
6. Can I attend meetings of the Commission?

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1. How can I find out what jobs are currently available with the City of Annapolis?
2. How do I apply for employment with the City for a listed position?

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1. What is the occupancy period on a for-sale MPDU, and what does it mean?
2. Are there any limits on the sale price of an MPDU after the occupancy period is up?
3. Once the occupancy period has expired, can the owner sell to whomever they want?
4. How are the MPDU requirements enforced?
5. How much of a deposit is required with the sales contract for the purchase of an MPDU?
6. Does the City take action against MPDU owners who do not follow the covenants and program requirements?
7. May an MPDU owner rent his/her purchased MPDU?
8. If an owner pays off his/her mortgage, does his/her obligation to the MPDU program remain in effect?

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1. What is an MPDU?
2. What do you mean by moderately priced housing - is this low income housing?
3. Is this a subsidized housing program?
4. Who qualifies?
5. How do I know if I live in the City of Annapolis
6. Is there a minimum income required to purchase or rent an MPDU?
7. Where can I get an application for the MPDU Program?
8. What must I include with the application?
9. Will you perform a credit check?
10. I do not have a job can I still apply?
11. If I am self-employed, what will you accept in the place of a pay stub?
12. I lost last year's tax return - do you really need it?
13. My last tax return shows more income than I now make. Will this affect my eligibility for the program?
14. I do not receive a paycheck stub. What can I submit instead?
15. When may I apply for a certificate?
16. After a person submits an application for a Certificate of Eligibility, about how long does it take to receive the certificate?
17. How long is a certificate valid? When a certificate expires, can it be renewed?
18. How long do you keep my file?
19. What types of units are available through the MPDU program?
20. Once a Certificate of Eligibility is issued, then what happens?
21. What if I do not want to buy or rent the unit that is offered to me by a builder?
22. If I purchase or rent an MPDU, can I rent it to someone else?
23. Can I come into your office to get more information?

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1. How are the prices of for-sale units determined?
2. What is the occupancy period on a for-sale MPDU and what does it mean?
3. What other financial means does an applicant need to purchase an MPDU?
4. What other monthly costs besides a mortgage payment must I pay if I purchase an MPDU?
5. What are the requirements for the homebuyer classes?
6. Do you provide financing for my home?
7. Is assistance offered for down payment and settlement expenses?
8. Can a buyer add upgrades to the allowable sales price of a unit and included in the mortgage?
9. Can a buyer have a cosigner for a mortgage loan?
10. What is the occupancy period for purchased MPDUs? What does this mean in terms of reselling a unit?
11. If I pay off my mortgage, does my obligation to the MPDU program remain in effect?
12. Can an MPDU owner refinance their MPDU at current market value?

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1. How are the prices of rental units determined?
2. What is the occupancy period on a rental MPDU, and what does it mean?
3. What other monthly costs, besides a rental payment, must I pay if I rent an MPDU?
4. Do you check the eligibility of renters once they are living in an MPDU?
5. What happens if a certificate holder wants to move out of their apartment when their lease expires?

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1. When are permits required in the City of Annapolis?
2. If I plan to do interior or exterior demolition, is a permit required and if so, what plans do I need to submit?
3. Is a permit required for piers, pilings, floating docks, dredging, or boat lifts?
4. Do tree removals require a permit?
5. Does landscaping require a permit?
6. What is a sheeting/shoring permit and when is one required?
7. Where can applications for the permits and licenses be obtained?
8. How long does it take to process a building, plumbing, mechanical or electrical permit?
9. How long does it take to process a grading permit?
10. How is the building permit fee assessed?
11. When can work be started?
12. Generally, what types of inspections are required and when are they required?
13. Does a building permit have an expiration date?
14. Does my commercial establishment have to be handicap accessible?
15. When is a grease interceptor required?
16. Are there any special requirements for building near the water?
17. When are surety bonds or letters of credits required?
18. What is a Use and Occupancy Permit and when is it required?
19. Is there a fee to submit revised drawings?

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1. What areas do Annapolis Police Officers patrol?
2. What information can I receive about criminal activity in Annapolis?
3. Does the Annapolis Police Department inspect Safety Equipment Repair Orders (SERO)?
4. Does the Annapolis Police Department allow civilians to ride-along with police officers?
5. Does the Annapolis Police Department offer fingerprinting services for employment and other reasons?
6. What does the Annapolis Police Department do with unclaimed property?
7. Is there a fee to get my off-road vehicle after it was towed by the Annapolis Police Department?

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1. What is the Internal Affairs Section?
2. How do I make a complaint?
3. Okay, I made my complaint, what happens next?
4. How will I find out the results of the investigation?
5. Will the Police Department really be fair when they investigate one of their own employees?
6. How do I contact the Internal Affairs Section?

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1. What is the Annapolis Youth Police Academy?
2. What is the curriculum?
3. When is the Youth Academy?
4. Is there a fee?
5. Who can attend?

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1. Where can I get this app?
2. I can’t download this app on my iPad, but was told this was available on Apple products. How do I get it?
3. When I open the traffic function and click on ‘Road Camera’s, some of the cameras are not functioning properly. What do I do?
4. When/how does this app update?

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1. How will I save?
2. How can I take advantage of the bicycling tax benefit?
3. How do I get my employer to sign up?
4. How does the program work?
5. How much do employers and employees save?
6. Why would an employer offer a Commuter Benefits program?
7. Who can participate? Are any employers too large or too small for the program?
8. Do employers need to keep detailed records?

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1. How often will I get a utility bill?
2. Who do I call if I have a question about my bill?
3. How can I change the name or address to which my bill is mailed?
4. The water consumption on my bill was very high. What should I do?
5. How can you read my water meter without removing the meter top?
6. How is my bill calculated?
7. How are water and sewer rates calculated?
8. What are the residential refuse rates?
9. What are the watershed restoration utility rates?
10. How much is the bay restoration fee?
11. How much is the turn on/off fee?
12. How do I disconnect/reconnect my water service?
13. How much does a special reading cost.
14. How do I obtain a lien certificate?
15. Why do I have to pay the City for refuse collection when I don't put out any trash?