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The following is a list of questions frequently asked by citizens. You may search for specific words or phases, or shorten the list by selecting a specific category.
City Clerk
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Call the City Clerk's Office at (770) 909-5305 for the results of City Council meetings. Council minutes are also posted to the internet and can be accessed by clicking
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The City Clerk is entrusted with numerous and diverse duties. The city clerk shall act as clerk of the city council. The city clerk shall perform such other duties as may be prescribed by the City Manager under the direction of the Mayor and Council. The city clerk shall have custody of the public records of the city. The city clerk shall be the official custodian of the seal of the city and shall affix the seal to all instruments requiring the same. The city clerk is responsible for updating the city’s code of ordinances. In addition to serving as clerk of the city council and maintaining the official record of the minutes of Commission meetings, the City Clerk’s duties include but are not limited to, serving as election superintendent, preparing meeting agendas, processing legislation and agreements for signature by appropriate officials, and providing administrative support to the Council.
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By Georgia State Law, Closed Session meetings are not open to the public. Members of the public may, however, address the City Council at regular meetings by completing a public comment card before the meeting. Each individual is allowed up to five minutes to speak. Often times, outside organizations, agencies and individuals request special presentations from the City Council. If you would like to request a proclamation or another form of public presentation, please complete a Request for Presentation(s) Form and submit it to the Office of the City Clerk. Normal processing time is two (2) weeks in advance. To download the Request for Presentation Form click
here.
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Agendas are posted (online) every first and third Friday. You may also obtain copies by contacting the Office of the City Clerk at (770)909-5305.
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Copies of resolutions and ordinances approved by the City Council are available in the Office of the City Clerk. Click here to view the City’s Code of Ordinances. For additional information, call (770) 909-5305 or stop by the City Clerk's office to obtain copies.
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The City Council meets bi-monthly on the second and fourth Monday. The Planning & Zoning Commission and Board of Adjustments in the Council Chamber located in the City Hall Complex, 6690 Church Street, Riverdale, Georgia 30274. The Planning and Zoning Commission only meets when there is official business to be considered before its members. These meetings usually take place monthly on the third Monday. The Downtown Development Agency meets when there is official business to be considered before its members. These meetings usually take place monthly on the third Thursday. The Board of Appeals only meets when there is official business to be considered before its members. These meetings usually take place monthly on the fourth Monday.
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You may access the City Council Agenda (online) for upcoming City Council meetings. This information is posted by the Friday prior to the scheduled Monday meetings. Copies of the agenda are also available from the City Clerk.
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Community Development
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Call Community Development at (770) 996-3397 to set-up sanitation service
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On Wednesday of each week. Only during major holidays your trash day may be moved to Thursday. (To confirm call Community Development at 770-996-3397)
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Building permits are required before you construct, erect, enlarge, alter, move, convert or demolish any building or structure.
Business permits are needed before you conduct business. Sign permits are need before you erect the sign.
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Your bill will be charged by the Property Tax Department at $180.00 dollars per year.
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Due to the individual needs of each project, and unanticipated events, inspectors must route themselves in four hour time frames. If you have a scheduling issue, we suggest you ask a trusted person over the age of eighteen to provide the inspector access. To find out the time frame for your inspection, please dail 770-996-3397 ext. 302.
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En Español
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Para reportar un crimen dentro de los límites de la ciudad de Riverdale, llame al 911. Su llamada será registrada y un policía será enviado prontamente. Consejo: Para asegurar que su llamada sea tan eficaz como posible y sin problemas, mantenga la línea hasta que la operadora le diga que puede colgar y este listo a contestar a preguntas especificas.
911 en Español
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Puede pagar su multa en línea 24 horas al día o en persona: Office of the Court Clerk
(Oficina del Registrador de la Corte)
6690 Church Street
Riverdale, GA 30274 También puede pagar por correo, pero se debe recibir antes de la fecha de su cita ante la corte. Envíe su giro postal,a nombre de “City of Riverdale,” a: Court Services
(Depto. de Servicios Tribunales)
6690 Church Street
Riverdale, GA 30274 No se aceptan cheques personales.
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Venga al Departamento de Policía de Riverdale, 6690 Church Street,
Riverdale, GA 30274, y hable con un policía.
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Todo informe emitido por el Departamento de Policía de Riverdale se puede obtener en: Departamento de Policía
Sala de Registros
6690 Church St.
Riverdale, GA 30274 Lunes - Viernes
(Cerrado los días festivos nacionales)
8:00am – 5:00pm $0.25/copia* -un lado de la página
$0.50/copia*- ambos lados de la página Los informes estarán disponibles 4 días después de ser redactados. Solo la persona involucrada en el incidente/accidente o un miembro de su familia podrá obtener copias del informe.
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Solo el dueño o persona asignada por al mismo, por medio de una carta certificada por notario, puede recuperar un vehículo confiscado. Primero debe obtener un Formulario de Entrega en la Sala de Registros
del Departamento de Policía
6690 Church Street
Riverdale, GA 30274
Lunes - Viernes
8:00am – 5:00pm. La sala de registros esta cerrada los días festivos nacionales. Favor de presentar
1. Tarjeta válida de identificación
2. Comprobante de propiedad (título, matricula o contrato de venta del carro)
3. Tarjeta válida de seguro. Después, tendrá que ir a: Tara Wrecker
9140 Turner Rd.,
Jonesboro, GA 30236,
(770) 472-5610. Lunes - Viernes
8:00am – 5:00pm
Sábado
9:00am – 1:00pm Tara Wrecker esta cerrado todos los Domingos y días festivos nacionales.
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Hay que hacer una cita para obtener cualquier propiedad guardada y asegurada en el Departamento de Policía. Llame al Sergeant L. Lash, (770)996-3382 Ext. 117, de lunes a viernes, 9:00am – 4:00pm. Necesitara una tarjeta válida de identificación.
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Debe llenar el formulario de Solicitud de Disposición. Estas solicitudes pueden tardar hasta 3 días laborales. Un copia de disposición certificada cuesta $5.00
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Aproximadamente entre 7-10 días laborales después de que se emitió citación, puede llamar al Departamento de Servicios Tribunales, 770-991-0462 Ext. 227, para saber cuanto es la multa. Existen ocasiones en la cual el Departamento no podrá determinar la multa y será necesario que se presente frente a la corte.
De ser así, se lo haran saber.
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Cuando no se presenta ante la corte en la fecha citada, se agrega una multa de $150.00 por desacato (desobediencia); puede ser que suspendan su licencia para manejar o que emitan una orden de arresto. No se restaura su licencia ni se cancelara la orden de arresto hasta que pague la suma entera de las multas, incluyendo la multa por desacato
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Algunos casos si lo requieree y no podra pagar su multa sin primero presentarse frente a la corte. La mayoría de casos se pueden resolver sin tener que ir a la corte. Llame al Departamento de Servicios Tribunales al 770-991-0462 Ext. 227 para averiguar si puede pagar su
multa antes de ir a la corte. Esta información también se puede obtener en-línea.
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No, no aceptamos pagos parciales. Hay que pagar por todas las multas recibida a la vez. Cualquier acuerdo de pago se debe establecer con la corte.
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Llama al Departamento de Desarrollo de la Comunidad al (770)996-3397 para establecer el servicio de recolección de basura. El costo es $180/ mes y el Departamento de Impuestos sobre la Propiedad lo cobrara.
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Los miércoles de cada semana. Durante los días festivos principales, se recolecciona los Jueves. Para confirmar, llame al Departamento de Desarrollo de la Comunidad al (770)996-3397
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Usted necesitara obtener un permiso de construcción antes de construir, agrandar, modificar, mover, convertir o derribar cualquier edificio o estructura. Se requiere de un permiso de negocios antes de realizar alguna transacción de negocio. Los permisos para letreros se requieren antes de erigir un letrero.
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Llame al 770-996-1912, Ext. 146, entre las horas de 8:30 am y 5:00 pm. o venga a la oficina central del Departamento de Bomberos/ Estación 21, 6690 Church Street.
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Sí, necesitara un permiso para quemarlos. Puede llamar al 770-996-1912, Ext. 146, para recibir un permiso para quemar. Hay que llamar el mismo día en que planea quemar, ya que la aprobación de un permiso depende de las advertencias diarias emitidas por el Departamento de Silvicultura.
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Finance Department
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Tax Bills will be mailed on September 16th and are due November 16th.
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Taxes are paid in the Finance Department at 782 Orme Street, Riverdale or you can pay (online).
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Copies of tax bills can be obtained from the Finance Department; a copy can be faxed to you; or you can print a copy using our (online tax payment services).
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Contact tax department at (770) 909-5316. Please have address and parcel number available when calling.
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Tax payment services are available (online).
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No, the tax bill is mailed to the owner of the property. It is the responsibility of the owner to forward to their mortgage company for payment.
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Fire Department
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Reports can be obtained from Headquarters/Station 21 located at 6690 Church Street, or you can contact headquarter at 770-996-1912, ext 146 between the hours of 8:30 am and 5:00 pm.
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Yes you will need a permit to burn. You can call Headquarters at 770-996-1912, ext 146, to receive a burn permit. Burn permits are given on a daily basis according to the Georgia Forestry warnings for that day. Please call on the day that you are planning to burn.
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Come by either Station 21, located at 6690 Church Street, or Station 22, located at 7844 Taylor Road, between the hours of 8:00 am and 10:00 pm. If you come by for a blood pressure check after hours an ambulance will be called for you.
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Yard debris, small limbs, pine straw and pine cones, and yard clippings. You are not allowed to burn any house hold garbage or building materials. You are not allowed to start the burns with flammable liquids, and you must stay with it until it has burned out; keep a water hose with you at all times. The fire must be out by dark on a daily basis.
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How Do I?
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You may pay your citations (online)24 hours a day, or make payments at the Clerk of Court Office at 6690 Church Street. Citations payments may also be mailed before the scheduled court to: City of Riverdale Court Services, 6690 Church Street Riverdale, GA 30274. Personal Checks are not accepted; make money orders payable to City of Riverdale.
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Call Community Development at (770) 996-3397 to set-up sanitation service
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Copies of tax bills can be obtained from the Finance Department; a copy can be faxed to you; or you can print a copy using our (online tax payment services).
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Vehicles are only released to the owner of the vehicle or to a designated person with a notarized letter from the owner. You must first obtain a Release Form from the Riverdale Police Department before you can pick up your vehicle. This form, which is free, can be picked up in the Records Lobby at the Riverdale Police Department (map link), 6690 Church St., Riverdale, GA 30274, between the hours of 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, Monday – Friday.
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To report a crime within the city limits of Riverdale, dial 911. Your call will be logged and an Officer will be dispatched to you in a timely manner. TIP: To ensure that your call goes as smooth as possible stay on the line until the dispatcher releases you and be ready to answer specific questions.
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Municipal Court
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You will need to come by the Clerk of Court Office to complete a request for disposition form. Requests may take 3 business days to complete and certified copies are $5.00.
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Approximately 7-10 business days after the citation(s) is issued you may call the court services department at 770-991-0462 ext 227 to ascertain your fine amount or you can check for this information by using our (online citation payments)service. There are instances in which fine amounts cannot be determined by court personnel and will require a court appearance. If this is the case the clerk will inform you of this.
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When you fail to appear in court there is a contempt fee of 150.00 added to your case. Your driver’s license may be suspended or a warrant may be issued for your arrest. If you have missed court you will be required to pay the full amount of the citations along with the contempt fee before any warrants or suspension will be recalled.
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Some cases require a court appearance and payments can not be made without coming to court. Most offenses can be paid prior to coming court; however, please call the court services department at 770-991-0462 ext 227 to ascertain whether or not the fine can be paid prior to coming to court. Cases not requiring a court appearanace can be paid (online).
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We do not accept partial payments. All citations received must be paid for at the same time. Any other payment arrangments must be made in court.
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Police Department
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To report a crime within the city limits of Riverdale, dial 911. Your call will be logged and an Officer will be dispatched to you in a timely manner. TIP: To ensure that your call goes as smooth as possible stay on the line until the dispatcher releases you and be ready to answer specific questions.
911 Procedures
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You may pay your citations (online) 24 hours a day, or make payments at the Clerk of Court Office at 6690 Church Street. Citations payments may also be mailed before the scheduled court to: City of Riverdale Court Services, 6690 Church Street Riverdale, GA 30274. Personal Checks are not accepted; make money orders payable to City of Riverdale.
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Come to the Riverdale Police Department (map link), 6690 Church Street, Riverdale, GA 30274 and speak to an Officer.
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All reports produced by the City of Riverdale Police can be picked up in the Records Lobby at the Riverdale Police Department (map link), 6690 Church St., Riverdale, GA 30274, between the hours of 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, Monday – Friday. All reports will be ready for pick-up four days after the report has been taken. The cost of a report is $.25 for a single-sided page and $.50 for a two-sided page. Only individuals involved in the accident or a family member can pick up a copy of the report.
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Vehicles are only released to the owner of the vehicle or to a designated person with a notarized letter from the owner. You must first obtain a Release Form from the Riverdale Police Department before you can pick up your vehicle. This form, which is free, can be picked up in the Records Lobby at the Riverdale Police Department (map link), 6690 Church St., Riverdale, GA 30274, between the hours of 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, Monday – Friday. The records lobby is closed on all federal holidays. Please bring the following items: a valid id, proof of ownership (title, current tag or bill of sale) and current insurance card. You will then be sent to Tara Wrecker (map link) 9140 Turner Rd., Jonesboro, GA 30236, (770) 472-5610. Tara Wrecker is open Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm and Saturday, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm. They are closed on Sundays and all federal holidays.
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All property that has been safely kept at the Riverdale Police Department can be picked up by making an appointment. To arrange an appointment call Sergeant L. Lash call 770-996-3382 ext 117, Monday – Friday, 9:00am – 4:00pm. You will need to bring a valid id.
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