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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. Crime Free Housing
      5. Legal Services
        1. Administrative Hearing Process
        2. Circuit Court
        3. Liability Claims
      6. City Newsletter
      7. DeKalb 2025 Strategic Plan
      8. 2020 Census
    3. City Officials
      1. Boards & Commissions
        1. Boards A - E
          1. Airport Advisory Board
          2. Board of Fire & Police Commissioners
          3. Building Code Review Board
          4. Citizens' Community Enhancement Commission
            1. Paint-A-Plug
            2. Public Mural Program
            3. City Hall Mural
          5. Citizens' Environmental Commission
            1. Citizens' Environmental Commission Members
            2. Recycling Information
              1. Recycling Unique Materials
            3. CEC Information & Events
          6. Citizen Police Review Board
          7. DeKalb Public Library Board
          8. Economic Development Commission
        2. Boards F - Z
          1. Finance Advisory Committee
            1. Presentations
            2. Recordings
          2. Fire Pension Board
          3. Foreign Fire Insurance Tax Board
          4. Human Relations Commission
            1. Service Animals in Places of Business
              1. Service Animals Brochure
            2. Human Relations Commission Brochure
          5. Joint Review Board
          6. Landmark Commission
          7. Planning & Zoning Commission
          8. Police Pension Board
        3. Upcoming Meetings
        4. Annual Schedule of Meetings
      2. City Council
        1. Watch a Meeting
          1. GATV Channel 14
          2. YouTube Video Channel
        2. Annual Schedule of Meetings
      3. City Clerk
        1. Elections
        2. Municipal Code
        3. Ordinances
          1. 2023 Ordinances
          2. 2022 Ordinances
          3. 2021 Ordinances
          4. 2020 Ordinances
          5. 2019 Ordinances
          6. 2018 Ordinances
          7. 2017 Ordinances
          8. 2016 Ordinances
          9. 2015 Ordinances
          10. 2014 Ordinances
          11. 2013 Ordinances
          12. 2012 Ordinances
          13. 2011 Ordinances
        4. Resolutions
          1. 2023 Resolutions
          2. 2022 Resolutions
          3. 2021 Resolutions
          4. 2020 Resolutions
          5. 2019 Resolutions
          6. 2018 Resolutions
          7. 2017 Resolutions
          8. 2016 Resolutions
          9. 2015 Resolutions
          10. 2014 Resolutions
          11. 2013 Resolutions
          12. 2012 Resolutions
          13. 2011 Resolutions
      4. Mayor's Office
        1. Proclamations & Recognitions
          1. 2022 Proclamations & Recognitions
          2. 2021 Proclamations & Recognitions
          3. 2020 Proclamations & Recognitions
          4. 2019 Proclamations & Recognitions
          5. 2018 Proclamations & Recognitions
          6. 2017 Proclamations & Recognitions
          7. 2016 Proclamations & Recognitions
    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
      3. Community Services
        1. Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
          1. CDBG Sub-Recipient Applications
        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
      7. Vendor Information Reporting
    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
        7. FOIA
      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
        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. Fire Department Records
      5. Resources
        1. Associated Agencies
        2. Forms, Permits & Registrations
        3. Frequently Asked Questions
        4. Safety Tips
        5. FOIA
    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. Website Refresh
      5. 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
        6. Citizen Complaints / Commendations
      3. Programs & Events
        1. ALERT DeKalb
        2. Camp Power
        3. Special Events
        4. Volunteer/Internship/Ride Along Programs
      4. Services
        1. Alert DeKalb
        2. Obtain a Police Report
        3. Online Bail Payment
        4. Online Forms
        5. Residential Parking Permits
        6. Tickets/Citations
        7. Voluntary Camera Registration Program
      5. Report an Unemployment Scam
      6. Police Department Website
      7. Citizen Police Review Board
    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. Signals / Signs
        4. Snow Plowing
        5. 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. Refuse, Recycling & Yard Waste
      5. Bid Opportunities
      6. Sump Pump Assistance Program
      7. Water Service Line Material Survey
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  3. Living Here

    1. Community Partnerships
      1. Belonging
        1. Belonging Council
        2. Arts in Action
        3. Diversity Dialogues
        4. Faces of Belonging
        5. Hateful Things
        6. Policing on Campus & In America
    2. Community Services
    3. DeKalb Taylor Municipal Airport
      1. About Us
        1. Airport Partners
        2. Contact Us
      2. Facilities & Services
        1. Services
        2. DeKalb Flight Center
        3. Map, Directions & Weather
        4. FBO & Other Aviation Facilities
        5. 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. Riders Guides and helpful information
          1. Fixed Route Riders Guide
          2. Paratransit Riders Guide
          3. Where's the Bus ?
            1. Other methods for planning a trip
          4. Lost and Found items
        3. Paratransit
          1. ADA Paratransit Service
          2. Non-ADA Demand Response for Elderly / Disabled
          3. Non-ADA Demand Response for General Public
          4. Non-Emergency Medical Transportation
          5. Paratransit Rider Guides and Brochures
        4. DeKalb Metra Extension Feasibility Study
        5. Alternative Transportation
        6. Where's the Bus?
      2. Maps & Schedules
        1. ✨Route 12 : Elburn Service✨
          1. ✨Route 12 - New service levels - effective Jan 17, 2023✨
            1. ✨Route 12 (Elburn): Regular service effective 1.17.23✨
            2. ✨Route 12 (Elburn): Break service effective 1.17.23✨
        2. Service Calendar
        3. Full Service Schedule
        4. Break Service Schedule
        5. Transit Resources
          1. Points of Interest in DeKalb
            1. Medical Facilities
            2. Grocery
            3. Social and Government
            4. Child Care and Local Schools
            5. Parks and recreation centers
          2. City of DeKalb Transit System Map
          3. Transit Resources Guide
        6. Rider Alerts / Service Schedules
          1. Rider Alerts
          2. City of DeKalb 2023 Transit Service Schedules
      3. Fares
        1. Elburn Shuttle Ticket Website
        2. Paratransit Fares
        3. Fare Re-instatement and new fare media presentation
      4. About Us
        1. History
        2. GTFS Data
      5. Get in Touch
        1. Advertising
        2. BIDS
    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
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  4. Business Development

    1. Business Directory
    2. Chamber of Commerce
    3. Opportunity Unbound
    4. 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
    5. Beginning a Business
    6. Licenses & Permits
      1. Building Applications & Permits
      2. License Applications
      3. Commercial & Industrial Building Registration
      4. Liquor Licenses
      5. Planning Applications & Permits
    7. Economic Development
      1. Economic Development Opportunities
      2. Development Partners
        1. DeKalb Chamber of Commerce
        2. DeKalb County Economic Development Corporation
        3. Opportunity Unbound
        4. DeKalb County Convention and Visitors Bureau
        5. Illinois DCEO
        6. Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center
      3. Economic Development Commission
      4. Tax Increment Financing (TIF)
        1. TIF Frequently Asked Questions
        2. TIF Plans & Reports
      5. Architectural Improvement Program
    8. 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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