When
are the regular Council meetings and where are they held?
1st & 3rd Mondays
of each month at 8:00 P.M. in the Council Chamber on the 2nd
Floor of the City Building. If a State or Federal holiday falls
on that date, then the council meeting is delayed until the following
evening at the same time and location.
What
are the normal office hours for the city building?
The City of Fort
Thomas Administrative offices are open Monday thru Friday from
8:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. During the month of October the Finance
Department is open Saturdays from 8:00 a.m. until noon to allow
for the payment of property taxes.
What is the
procedure for attending a Council meeting and speaking to them
about a problem, suggestion, or complaint?
Call the Clerk's Office to get your name and address placed on
the agenda. Mayor Brown will call on you when it is time to speak.
There is a time near the beginning of the Council meeting where
anyone may bring items to the attention of Council. However,
it is helpful to know ahead of time who will be at the meeting
to allow for preliminary study of the issue.
Any citizen of Fort Thomas may speak during
the time on the Council agenda where the Mayor calls for "any
issue or problem that any citizen would like to bring to Council's
attention." There are circumstances when someone who is
not a citizen would request to speak. For example, a visitor
from another city, county, or state government, or from a regional
or local agency (examples: from Campbell County Fiscal Court,
from the Chamber of Commerce or United Way). They may need to
bring information, to make a request of the Council as a whole,
or be present in response to a question or request of Council.
Any issue that are specific, of a personal or individual matter,
or involve sales materials are referred to the City staff. Any
issues that Council needs to investigate further before making
a decision are referred to one of six Council Standing Committees.
The Mayor sets an informal time limit of 10 minutes for any one
speaker and there is a requirement that any group larger than
5 wishing to speak on an issue should name a spokesperson to
communicate for the group.
What is the
best way to make an appointment with the Mayor, or City Administrator,
or Councilmember?
Call (859) 572-1202, and the city clerk assist you in setting an appointment.
How can
I get a copy of a City Ordinance?
Call the City Clerk
Office at (859) 572-1202 to request a copy of ordinances that
have been adopted by the Board of Council. You may be required
to complete an Open Records Request form and pay a minimal copy
fee. City ordinances can also be found on the internet at: http://www.amlegal.com/ft_thomas_ky/
How do I apply
for employment with the City?
If in response to an advertisement, bring or mail the required
information to the City Offices,130 N. Ft. Thomas Ave., Ft. Thomas,
KY 41075. If the City has not advertised a job opening, you may
fill out a general application, designate your qualifications,
attach a resume and your information and it will be held on file
for one year.
How do I apply
for Civil Service testing for positions of Police Officer or
Firefighter/Paramedic?
The City holds annual tests for these positions. Contact the
Clerk's Office at (859) 572-1202 for testing dates and to receive
an application form. Eligibility lists are good for one year
from the date of the test. Positions are filled from eligibility
lists.
Where
can I pay a City Citation (ticket)?
If you were issued
a "City citation" ticket, it can be paid via mail or
in person. If paying by mail, put the payment into the envelope
provided, seal and mail. To pay in person, bring citation and
payment to the City Building Finance Office during regular business
hours.
How
do I obtain an occupational license?
The Campbell County
Fiscal Court, located at 1010 Monmouth Street in Newport, issues
all city occupational and payroll licenses. For more information
call 859-292-3884.
How
do I get a replacement recycling bin?
Replacement recycling bins can be obtained at the Finance Office.
The cost is $6.00.
What is the
date and time for Trick or Treat and how is this decided?
Council makes the decision, usually in August, based on which
day of the week October 31 falls on. The dates selected by surrounding
communities may also be considered. Generally if the 31st falls
on the mid-week days, it is set on the 31st itself. If it is
close to, before or after the weekend, it may be set on Sunday
afternoon. The date will be posted in the "NEWS" sections
of this web site.
When is the
4th of July parade and what is the theme this year?
The Parade begins at Highlands
High School at 10:30 A.M. and rolls south on Fort Thomas Avenue
to Tower Park. The theme and the Grand Marshal are chosen by
Committee.
How do
I get a 4th of July Parade Permit?
The Campbell County Y.M.C.A. can
be contacted for information and forms for the parade. Ask for
Brad Kinkema, Director, or Mike Frith, Parade Coordinator, 781-1814.
The Campbell County Y.M.C.A. also sponsors and coordinates the
Firecracker 5000 Run and Children's Run held early in the morning
before the parade. Please contact the same number above for information.
Are there
other events and fireworks for the 4th of July?
Yes. "4th At The Fort"
(whether it falls on the 4th or not) is an event coordinated
and run by 4th at the Fort, Inc., not the City of Fort Thomas.
There are food and craft booths and activities all day long in
Tower Park starting at Noon and culminating with a fireworks
display at 10PM.
Watch the news banner and
schedule on the main Fort Thomas Home Page starting in late May
to see the official date and times of each year's event.
What
is the procedure for having a Block Party?
Call (859) 572-1202 and the City Clerk will FAX or mail a form
to you that explains the procedure. The City asks that you complete
the form with signatures of those residents whose homes will
be blocked off, with the street location, date and hours of the
Block Party. Copies of this form are given to both the Police
and Fire Departments so they will be aware of the block party
if an emergency occurs.
Can I
get a permit to hang a banner across a city street?
No. This practice has been discontinued.
Where can I
get a vendors license?
The issuance of vendors licenses is handled by Campbell County
Fiscal Court. Call 859-292-3884 for more information.
How
many times can you have a yard sale within a year and do I need
a permit?
There is an informal
limit of 3 garage or yard sales that a citizen may have at their
home during a year. The City's General Services Department issues
these permits at no charge in order to regulate the number and
to make the Police Department aware of any possible extra traffic,
signs, etc. that could occur as a result of the sale.
During
the week of a holiday, when will trash
collection be made?
Our waste collector does not pick
up trash on January 1st or December 25th. If your normal waste
collection day falls on one of these days, it will be collected
the following day.
When
can trash and recycling be set out?
The City's Ordinance regulating waste collection and recycling
requires that items be placed at the curb no earlier than 6:00
P.M. the evening before collection day and that empty containers
be removed within 24 hours after collection.
Can
we set out large items for trash collection?
Bulk items may be set out with your regular weekly trash collection.
The following guidelines must be followed when setting out large
items:
- Any bulk items that may
contain freon (such as air conditioners or refrigerators) must
be serviced by a CFC/HCFC removal technician before the waste
collector can pick it up. Many heating and air conditioning service
companies can provide this service. Additionally, a form certifying
that the freon has been removed must be affixed to the item.
This form can be found on our website at: http://www.ftthomas.org/RumpkeRefrigerantForm.pdf or by visiting the City Building.
- Brush will be removed
only when bundled. Bundles must be no larger than 5' long and
no more than 18" in diameter.
- Carpet will be removed
only when placed in 5' x 18" diameter rolls. The rolls should
be tightly tied or taped.
- Large items that will
not be picked up include major automobile or truck parts such
as engines, hoods, and transmissions. Construction debris, barrels
and drums are not acceptable for curbside pickup.
Paint
- how do I dispose of paint?
Our waste collector will not accept paint that is still in liquid
form. Dry out liquid paint by removing the lid and letting the
paint harden completely. Paint can also be dried by mixing sand
or kitty litter into the can, then expose the can to the open
air until it is completely dried out (this may take several weeks).
Keep the can out of reach of children, animals and heat sources
and take precautions to prevent spillage.
