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9-1-1 Cell Phone Program

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1. How can a call be made when service is not activated?
2. How can I obtain a 9-1-1 cell phone?
3. My 9-1-1 Emergency Cell Phone quit working. Can I get a new one?
4. I no longer need my 9-1-1 Emergency Cell Phone. Can I return it?

Animal Shelter

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1. What are the Animal Shelter's Operating Hours?
2. What are your adoption fees and what is included in those fees?
3. How can I tell if my dog has rabies?
4. Can I volunteer at the Animal Shelter?
5. How can I help the shelter?
6. Where can I find a low cost spay or neuter program?
7. What can I do about barking dogs in my neighborhood? How can I report animals running loose in my neighborhood?
8. I have a dog that needs to be picked up and the animal shelter is closed, what do I do?
9. How can I find out if my animal was picked up by the animal control officer?
10. What do I do if my dog bites someone?

Building Inspections

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1. Do contractors have to be registered with the City?
2. What types of construction and repair work require permits?
3. How much does it cost to pull a permit?
4. In order to have a garage sale, do I need a permit?

City Secretary's Office

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1. How do I obtain public information or records?
2. May I speak to the mayor?
3. How do I address city council at a formal meeting?
4. Who is my city council member?
5. How do I get a copy of the minutes from a meeting?
6. How can I get an item placed on a city council agenda?
7. How do I file a liability claim?

Code Compliance

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1. What is considered to be high weeds and grass?
2. Can the city do anything about people who have lots of trash and debris at their homes?
3. Can I get an extension on my compliance deadline?
4. Does the Code Enforcement Department handle abandoned vehicles that are parked on a street or highway?

CodeRED System & Emergency Warning Information

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1. What is the Weatherford Emergency Notification System?
2. How can I sign up to receive CodeRED alerts and notifications?
3. Will areas outside of Weatherford city limits be covered?
4. What kind of emergencies will it be used for?
5. How will it work?
6. What will I have to do?
7. How will I know that it is the City of Weatherford calling?
8. What happens if I don’t have a phone?
9. What if I am not home when my telephone is called?
10. What if I have an unlisted number or a cellular number?
11. What if I do not want to receive a phone call?
12. What number can I call if I need assistance or if I have more questions about the CodeRED system?

Consumer Health

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1. What do I need to do to operate a mobile food unit?
2. What is required to open a new food establishment?
3. When is the next food handler’s class and how much does it cost?
4. What types of food establishments do not require a permit?

Customer Services/Utility Billing

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1. What are your hours of operation?
2. Where are you located?
3. What number do I call to report electrical outages?
4. Do you require a deposit on residential accounts and if so, how much?
5. What do I need to bring with me to set up utilities?
6. What utility services do you provide?
7. How can I pay my utility bill?
8. Who do I call with a billing question?
9. Can I read my own meter?
10. How many days do I have to pay my bill?
11. How will I be notified before my service is terminated?
12. What is the TRWD Pass Through Fee?
13. How is my sewer rate calculated?
14. When do I get back my deposit?

Finance

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1. What is the City’s Property Tax Rate?
2. Is this my total tax rate?
3. Does the City of Weatherford bill me for my property taxes?
4. What property tax exemption does the City provide?
5. When is my property tax due?
6. How do I protest my property value?
7. What is the City’s sales tax rate?
8. Who collects sales taxes for the City?
9. Does the City collect Hotel Occupancy Tax?
10. When are the Hotel Occupancy Taxes collected due to the City?
11. Does the City collect Gross Receipt Tax?
12. What is the City's fiscal year?
13. Does the City collect Lake Lot License Fees?
14. How does the City invest public funds?
15. How do Brokers/Dealers get registered with the City?
16. How does the City procure goods and services?
17. How can I get on the City’s vendor list?
18. Where can I obtain a bid packet?
19. When does the City release accounts payable checks?
20. Where can I find a copy of the approved budget?

Fire Department

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1. What is the “ISO”? What is the City of Weatherford’s ISO rating?
2. Can I burn a pile of leaves and limbs? Can piles of brush from the clearing of land be burned?
3. I just drove past a fire hydrant that is gushing water. Is it broken?
4. Does Weatherford have a Volunteer Fire Department?
5. How can I set up a tour of the fire station?
6. I am hosting a special event and I’d like a Firefighter to come speak to our group. Is anyone available for such an event?
7. How can I dispose of used paint and motor oil?
8. Does the Weatherford Fire Department offer CPR classes?
9. Can I get my blood pressure checked at the fire station?
10. Does the Weatherford Fire Department recommend a specific smoke detector?
11. Can I get assistance installing my smoke detector and changing the batteries in my smoke detector?
12. Do you have free smoke detectors available for city residents?
13. My neighbor has tall, dry grass and weeds that I am afraid may become a fire hazard. Who do I contact?
14. How do I obtain a fire report?
15. I’ve been calling, but no one is in the office.
16. My child has started several small fires recently. Is there anything I can do to deter him/her from doing this again?
17. Can fireworks be used in Weatherford?
18. Which station covers my neighborhood?
19. Do you have volunteer programs for children?
20. Where can I find brochures relating to fire safety issues?
21. Can you help me find a street not shown on the City map? Where do I obtain a street address for my new home/business?

General Information

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1. Where is Weatherford located?
2. What is the population of Weatherford?
3. What are the hours of operation for Weatherford’s City Hall?
4. Who is the Mayor of the City of Weatherford?
5. What county is Weatherford in?

Human Resources

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1. Where do I get an application?
2. If I meet minimum qualifications will I be interviewed?
3. If I’m not interviewed or hired, will you keep my application on file?
4. What happens if I just send a resume for your reference in case there’s a job opening meeting my qualifications?
5. What jobs can I apply for?

Library

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1. How do I get to the library?
2. What kind of identification do I need to get a library card?
3. Does the Library have Wi-Fi?
4. Is it possible to download audio books from the library website?
5. Does the library provide tax forms?
6. What is the fee to get a library card?
7. What is the fee for Internet access?
8. How old do I have to be to get a library card?
9. How do I get a TexShare card?
10. What is the TexShare Card Program?
11. How can I check my account online?
12. Does the Library have a public fax?
13. Does the Library have a copy machine?
14. Can I renew my library materials over the phone?
15. Can I renew my library materials on the Internet?
16. My materials are late. How much will my fine be?
17. Can I return my materials after the Library is closed?
18. How can I pay my fine?
19. Can I use a debt or credit card to pay off my fine?
20. What is an Interlibrary Loan?
21. How much does an Interlibrary Loan cost?
22. How do I renew my Interlibrary Loan?
23. What are the fines for a late Interlibrary Loan?
24. What do I do if I get home and an item is already damaged?
25. What do I do if I get home and the DVD/CD/VHS wasn't in the case?

Municipal Court

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1. What do I do if I just received a citation?
2. What is the process to pay for a citation?
3. When and how must I appear to take care of my ticket?
4. When can I find out how much my citation is?
5. Can I take care of my ticket from another city here?
6. Where do I pay parking tickets?
7. Can I take care of my husband/wife’s ticket?
8. Can I get an extension to pay over the phone?
9. Where does the money from my payment go?
10. What does FMFR mean?
11. How long will this stay on my record?
12. Do I have to have an appointment to see the Judge?
13. How can I find out if I have a traffic warrant?
14. What are the hours of the municipal court?
15. Where is the municipal court located?
16. What is deferred disposition (probation)?
17. Can I take a driver safety course to get my ticket dismissed?

Parks and Recreation

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1. When is First Monday Trade Days?
2. How do I register for Parks and Recreation activities?
3. Does Weatherford have facilities to rent for special occasions?
4. Where can I find out about special events offered by Parks and Recreation?
5. How can I find a park close to my house?

Police Department

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1. What are the operating hours for various sections of the Police Department?
2. How do I get a copy of a police accident report?
3. How can I obtain a copy of a police report?
4. When should I dial 9-1-1?
5. What are the requirements to become a Weatherford Police Officer?
6. What is the hiring process for Weatherford Police Officers?
7. I received a ticket from a City of Weatherford Officer. What do I do now?
8. How can I retrieve personal property taken into custody by Weatherford Police?
9. My vehicle has been impounded by Weatherford Police. How can I get it back?
10. Can I get someone to speak to various groups about community issues?
11. Can my organization tour the Weatherford Police Department?
12. Can I ride with a police officer?
13. I am leaving town for several days. Can I request extra patrol?
14. Can I report anonymous crime tips?
15. What is the location of the Weatherford Police Department?
16. Does the Weatherford Police Department have a jail?
17. I have a complaint against a Weatherford Police Department employee. What do I do?
18. Do I have to go to the police academy first, before I would be considered by your agency to hire? 
19. How many Officers does the Weatherford Police Department have?
20. How do I find out if someone is in jail?
21. I want to talk to the Chief of Police. How do I make an appointment?
22. How do I contact the Weatherford Police Department?
23. When I call 911, where does my call go to?
24. Why do they ask so many questions when I call the police?
25. I saw something suspicious in my neighborhood but I did not call because I felt uncomfortable about calling the police. Should I have called?
26. I need to be fingerprinted for a job application or professional license, will the police department do this?
27. Why does it sometimes take the police so long to respond when I call?
28. Who do I report a signal light out to?
29. How can I check road conditions? 
30. My electricity has been turned off and I need it reconnected immediately but the office is closed. Who do I call?
31. How do I reach community services that lend a helping hand to people in need?
32. What is the number to the Salvation Army? 
33. Who do I call if I want to report a crime outside the city limits?
34. Does the police department give escorts or civil standbys in certain situations?
35. I can’t find “this” street on a map, can you find it for me? 
36. If an officer did not come to the scene of my accident, can I still report it?
37. Does the Weatherford Police Department have CSIs?
38. My home was burglarized, why didn’t the Officer dust for prints?
39. How do I find out which detective is handling my case?
40. When will I receive a call from the detective?
41. What is the difference between a protective order and a restraining order?
42. How do I get a protective order?
43. How does a protective order help me?
44. How do I get a restraining order?
45. How can I find out if I have a warrant?
46. What should I do if I receive a check in the mail from an unknown source?
47. Why does it take two officers to respond to a call?
48. Can I make a police report over the phone or does a police officer have to come to my house?
49. What can I do about my noisy neighbors?
50. Can I have an officer check on a license plate?
51. I saw an officer "bust" an intersection with his lights and siren only to turn them off when he/she got down the road. What was he doing?
52. Why can't officers resolve or intervene in a civil matter?
53. Why do officers shine so many lights when they stop a vehicle?
54. Why do I see officers speeding?
55. I'm intimidated by officers, would they mind me saying "hi" or shaking their hand?
56. I have separated from my significant other and I need to go and get some personal items/property from the residence without getting into a fight. What can I do?
57. I want to buy a gun from another person but I want to make sure it is not stolen. Can the police department check the serial number for me to make sure it isn’t stolen?
58. What do I need to do to keep someone off my property?
59. I am a manager for a business. Can I keep a customer/person from coming onto the property if they have been causing problems?
60. If someone is sending harassing messages to my phone, what do I do?
61. What does the police department do about hitchhikers or people asking for money on the side of the road?
62. Where do I report code violations to?
63. Are BB-guns and air rifles legal inside the city?
64. What are the hours of operation to collect personal property from the Property and Evidence Unit?
65. How can a family member or a friend pick up property for the owner if the owner is incarcerated?
66. What happens to property if it is not claimed?
67. Does the Weatherford Police Department auction cars?
68. How can I turn in found property to the police department?
69. What do they do in the property room?
70. How do I get a firearm back when it is placed into property?
71. I've been notified that you have property of mine and I no longer want it. What should I do?
72. Can I get my property back if I am a minor?
73. Can I get a criminal history or background check ran on someone?
74. Does the City of Weatherford require alarm permits?
75. Is there a fee associated with false alarms inside the city?
76. Is there a burn ban in effect right now? 
77. How do I obtain crime statistics for the neighborhood where I reside, or am considering moving to?
78. Do I have to have a permit to solicit inside the city?
79. How do I file for a report under the Open Records Act?
80. What is a School Resource Officer?
81. Are the schools so bad we need SROs?
82. What do SROs do in the schools?
83. What kind of specialized training do SRO's have?
84. Who is my child’s SRO in 2009-2010?
85. How can I contact my child's SRO?
86. What do I do if I suspect that my son, daughter or another teenage student is either taking drugs to school, or possibly selling drugs at school?
87. Does the police department have a drug task force?
88. How do I report suspicious neighbors or drug activity?
89. What are the laws on safety seats?
90. I received a ticket from a City of Weatherford Officer. What do I do now?
91. I just got a ticket and the officer said it was a warning; however, at the top of the ticket it says citation. How do I know for sure if I got a warning or a regular citation?
92. Why aren’t officers catching “real” criminals instead of writing tickets?
93. Can a child ride in the back of a pickup truck?
94. Cars are speeding down my street. What can be done?
95. My neighbor parks his car in front of my house all the time. Can I make him move it?
96. Does my vehicle have to have a license plate on the front?
97. Someone ran into me after they ran a stop sign and they did not get a ticket. Why not?
98. How can I report a traffic related problem in my neighborhood?
99. How can I report a vehicle left on the street for a long period of time?
100. Do I have to report a Motor Vehicle Crash?
101. If I have an accident, do I have to leave the vehicle where it is or can I move it out of the way if it is blocking traffic?
102. Do I have to call the police if my vehicle is the only one involved in an accident?
103. Can I park in a fire zone as long as I am still in the vehicle and the car is still running?
104. Can an officer assist me if I lock my keys in my car?
105. What is a parking violation?
106. What do I do if it looks like there is an intruder in my home?
107. What can I do about identity theft?

Sanitation

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1. Where is the landfill and what is the phone number?
2. How much does residential garbage service cost?
3. Why is the Weatherford Recycling Drop-off Centers closing?
4. Why is Weatherford offering a curb side recycling program?
5. What are the seven types of plastics for recycling?

Transportation and Public Works

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1. Do I need a separate permit from my building permit for a driveway?
2. How do I get an inspection for my driveway and/or utility cut?
3. Where do I find city specifications for right-of-way work?
4. Where can I find ADT counts?
5. Where do I report damaged street signs?
6. When will you be sweeping my street?
7. When do tree limbs need to be trimmed at certain addresses?
8. Why was my garbage not picked up?

Water and Wastewater Administration

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1. Why does my water smell & taste different?
2. What would cause my water pressure to decline?
3. Where does my drinking water come from?
4. When is the best time for outdoor watering?
5. Is it ok to flush paint, chemicals, grease or other such substances down the drain or toilet?
6. Who should I call if I have a stopup?
7. Who should I call if I need my water turned on or off?
8. Why do I smell sewer odors in my house?

Weatherford Disc Golf

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1. What is Disc Golf?
2. Who Plays Disc Golf?
3. Why Should I Play?
4. How Do I Play?

Weatherford Economic Development Authority

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1. Where can I find the current economic statistics for Weatherford/Parker County?

Weatherford Electric

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1. What number do I call to report electrical outages?
2. Will the City make inspection on new homes for TXU outside the City Limits that are in the Weatherford Electric service area?
3. Why are City rent lights and street lights so dim?
City of Weatherford Contact Us
303 Palo Pinto St. • Weatherford, TX 76086 • 817-598-4000 • www.weatherfordtx.gov