How much is the
fee for new water service?
The City of Wood River charges a $60 non-refundable service
charge for all new water service. The City does not collect
deposits.
How often will I be billed for my water and trash service?
Your water and trash service is combined into one bill that
is mailed every two months.
What could be the reasons for an unusually high water
bill?
If you believe there is a discrepancy in your bill, please
call (618) 251-3133 to request a serviceman to re-check your
meter. There is a possibility that your meter was misread or
your have a water leak.
How do I get rid of my leaves?
During late fall the City will send a leaf pick-up truck
around the City to collect leaves. Leaves need to be raked to
the curb, not in the street, the day before pick-up. Schedules
for the pick up are published in the newspaper and City
Pipeline community newsletter. Leaves can also be taken to the
City’s recycling center at 14th Street and Madison Avenue
(RT. 143) for a nominal fee. Call (618) 251-3133 for the hours
of operation.
When does spring clean up begin?
Spring clean up is a yearly service provided by the City
and takes place the first 2 weeks of June. A copy of the map
is in the Pipeline that shows the designated days for pick-up
in your area. A copy of the map is also available in the
Finance and City Clerk Office.
When can I have water turned on?
The Public Services Department turns water on 3 times a day
beginning at 8:00am to 8:30am, 12:30pm to 1:00pm and
finally 3:30pm to 4:00pm Water service can be turned on
the same day as long as a request is made before the time
frame. Someone must be at there during turn on in case of a
leaks or other unexpected emergency.
When is City Hall open?
All City departments can be contacted during the office
hours of 8:00am to 5:00pm, Monday through Friday except
on recognized holidays. A night drop is located at the
entryway of City Hall for water/sewer customer payments and is
available 24 hours/7 days a week.
What are the
City Garage hours for dumping leaves or large items?
The City garage is open only Monday, Friday and Saturday
from 8:00am to 4:00pm and Sunday noon to 4:00pm. Dumping
charges vary. For more fee information please call (618)
251-3100. Curbside pick-up for bulk items, excluding
appliances, is available on Wednesdays for a $35.00 per load
fee. Curbside brush pick-up is available to citizens for a
$25.00 per load fee.
How much revenue
does the City receive in property tax?
The total amount
levied for 2006 collected in 2007 was $1,674,776. This
amount included the City’s levy of $1,354,192 and the
Library levy of $320,584. The City tax rate was 1.3731 and
the Public Library rate was .3251.
What is the
City’s total budget?
The total budget
for fiscal year 2007-2008 was $16,647,481.
What is the
pound fee and the cost for dog tags?
The dog pound
release fee is $25.00 for the first release and must be paid
first to the City at the Finance Department in City Hall.
Please call for rates on subsequent releases. Dog license
fees during April & May are: $3.50 male, $3.50 spayed
female, $5.50 unspayed female. Dog license fees after May 31
are: $5.25 male, $5.25 female, $8.25 unspayed female. Cat
license fees (2-years) during April & May are $2.00 and
after May 31 are $3.00.
What is the speed limit on streets where the limit is not
posted?
On streets with no speed limit sign, the speed limit is 30
mph and 15 mph in alleys.
What is the curfew for my 17-year-old child?
The curfew law does not apply to 17-year-olds. Only those
who are 16-years-old and younger are affected. These children
have a curfew of 11:00pm to 6:00am on Sunday night to
Thursday night and midnight to 6:00am on Friday and
Saturday nights. Holidays and school breaks are not
exceptions. In addition, the driver’s license of a
16-year-old out after curfew is considered not valid during
curfew hours.
