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The following is a list of questions frequently asked by the citizens of Evanston. You may search for specific words or phases, or shorten the list by selecting a specific category.
Administrative Services
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Register at the Uinta County Clerk's Office located at 225 9th Street or by calling (307) 783-0301.
Uinta County Government
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Any individual or group conducting business within the city limits of Evanston needs a business license. This includes contractors, service bsuinesses, home occupations, curb side vendors, and retail/wholesale establishments
Business Licensing Information
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To rent a City facility, you may contact the Facilities Division by calling (307) 783-6306 or visit the facilites webpage for further information.
Facilities Rental Information
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Please contact the City of Evanston Deputy Clerk at (307) 783-6301. You can find more information on liquor licensing and permits on the City Clerk webpage.
City Clerk
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Fireworks may be discharged within the City limits on:- New Year's Eve 10:00 am to 12:00 am
- New Year's Day 12:00 midnight to 1:00 am
- July 3 and 4 9:00 am to 12:00 am
More information on fireworks can be obtained by contacting the Evanston Deputy City Clerk at (307) 783-6301.
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Wyoming Drivers Licenses may be obtained by contacting the Department of Motor Vehicles at 350 City View Drive or by calling (307) 789-2257.
WYDOT Uinta County Office
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License plates are issued by the Uinta County Government located at 225 9th St.
Ph: (307) 783-0301
Uinta County Government
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Business Licensing
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Any individual or group conducting business within the city limits of Evanston. This includes contractors, service bsuinesses, home occupations, curb side vendors, and retail/wholesale establishments
Business Licensing Information
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City Clerk
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Any individual or group conducting business within the city limits of Evanston. This includes contractors, service bsuinesses, home occupations, curb side vendors, and retail/wholesale establishments
Business Licensing Information
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Fireworks may be discharged within the City limits on:- New Year's Eve 10:00 am to 12:00 am
- New Year's Day 12:00 am to 1:00 am
- July 3rd and 4th 9:00 am to 12:00 am
More information on fireworks can be obtained by contacting the Evanston Deputy City Clerk at (307) 783-6301.
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Please contact the City of Evanston Deputy Clerk at (307) 783-6301. You can find more information on liquor licensing and permits on the City Clerk webpage.
City Clerk
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City Government
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The Mayor and City Council Members meet for regular City Council Meetings on the first and third Tuesdays of the month at 5:30 pm in the City Hall Council Chambers. They also meet for Work Session Meetings, if needed, on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month at 5:30 pm in the City Hall Conference Room. No decisions are made by the group in these meetings, they are for discussion of items only.
Meeting Agendas and Minutes
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The Mayor and City Council can be reached by either calling the City of Evanston Executive Assistant,(307) 783-6305, who will pass along the information to the appropriate individual or you can find their contact information on this site under our staff directory.
Staff Directory
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City Council Members are elected by wards, and each of the three wards have two Council representatives. To determine the City Council representatives in your area, you can view the Ward Boundary Map in our document center, or please call the City of Evanston Executive Assistant at (307) 783-6305 to find your represenative.
Ward Boundary Map
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City Treasurer
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The first working-day of each month, a combined billing statement of the water, sewer and garbage is mailed.
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These questions are usually answered by City Hall personnel, call (307) 783-6300
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Most residential accounts have a ¾” meter. This information is based on that. If your question concerns a commercial or a different size meter contact City Hall.
$1.74 per 1000 gallons plus $5.06 base rate
Sewer $1.40 per 1000 gallons plus $4.80 base rate
Garbage for most residential accounts is a 105 gallon. If your question concerns a different size, contact City Hall.
A special garbage pickup is an additional $18.50.
Garbage $7.50
Landfill $3.90
Storm water fee $.50
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Engineering
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Stop by the Public Works/Building Department at 33 Allegiance Circle to obtain a permit or select this link for an online form that you can print.
Permit Form
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You need to know what’s down there before you dig. Call One Call of Wyoming at (800) 849-2476 to have utility lines located before your project begins.
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Call (307)783-6450 for inquiries regarding:
• New construction
• Driveway expansion
• Fence construction
• Outbuilding and sheds
• Additions or remodel projects
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Flood insurance rate maps have been prepared for Evanston. To obtain copies call (307) 783-6450.
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You do need a permit to install a sprinkler system. Code requirements of vacuum breakers and backflow preventors protect the general public from water system contamination. Call (307) 783-6450
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The City does cost-share with homeowners to replace damaged and deteriorated sidewalks. Pre-approval is required call (307) 783-6450 for details.
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Municipal Court
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Look at the bottom of your citation. The officer will have checked the box marked must appear or may forfeit bond in lieu of appearance.
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Payments can be mailed to:
Evanston Municipal Court
1200 Main Street
Evanston, WY 82930Or you may pay for your non-must appear offence over the phone by calling (307) 783-6318.
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Parks & Recreation
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The Evanston Recreation and Fitness Center is open seven days a week 5:30 am to 9:00 pm or 10:00 pm, weekdays and 10:00 am or 12:00 noon to 5:00 pm weekends. Extended hours are seasonal. See current Activity Guide.
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Planning & Development
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The applicant shall submit a site plan indicating location of proposed signage, graphics and dimensions of proposed signage, an inventory list and dimensions of existing signage, installation details, and a completed sign permit application and fee. Pole signs and monument signs that are six feet in height or more shall require a Wyoming professional engineers stamp. For more information call Planning and Development at (307) 783-6470.
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Police Department
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Within 24 hours of residency in the state.
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Police reports are available Monday– Friday 8 am - 5 pm at 1148 Front Street. Depending on the age and length of the requested report there may be a fee. Call records at (307) 783-6400 for questions.
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Only if the damage exceeds $1000.
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Public Works
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Our collection truck drivers keep records of containers blocked by vehicles or not placed on the street in time. A special pick-up fee may be charged to re-send a truck. For other issues, call (307) 783-6450.
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The holiday collection will be made the following work day. Drivers start earlier than normal so have containers out early, by 4:00 am or the night before.
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Call (307) 783-6450 to report:
• Pot hole
• Water leak
• Damaged street sign
• Debris in the street
• Street light out
• Sewer blockage
• Stormwater ponding in street
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Call Public Works at 783-6450
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Sanitation
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The holiday collection will be made the following work day. Drivers start earlier than normal so have containers out early, by 4:00 am or the night before.
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Our collection truck drivers keep records of containers blocked by vehicles or not placed on the street in time. A special pick-up fee may be charged to re-send a truck. For other issues, call (307) 783-6450.
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Do not place garbage on the ground. Only garbage within the container will be dumped. For an additional garbage pickup or for a second container, call (307) 783-6450.
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Position heavy materials in the bottom of the container and make sure the lid is down. For their safety, the trucks safety and safety of the general public, drivers are not allowed to exit the vehicle to pick up containers or loose garbage.
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Call (307) 783-6450 for information to receive your passes.
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City ordinance requires bagging of garbage prior to placing it in the City’s containers. Prevent loose garbage fly-away.
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Call Public Works at (307) 783-6450 or the Uinta County Landfill at (307 799-5360 for disposal instructions.
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A recycle center is located at 100 County Road, or call (307) 789-5878.
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Call Public Works at 783-6450
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Street
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Call the Police Department at (307) 783-6400.
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Priority of streets are: first - arterials and access to the hospital; second – collectors and school bus routes; and third – residential streets.
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Trailers, boats and seldom used vehicles must be removed from the street. When possible, courtesy stickers are issued to encourage removal. If considered a hazard to public safety or to City drivers and equipment, the vehicle will be towed.
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The City uses a mixture of sand and salt (12-15 percent) on icy streets. Sand increases traction and salt provides de-icing at temperatures above 20 degrees.
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Most street lights are owned by Pacific Power. Some of the decorative lighting downtown is owned by the City. For assistance with lighting, call Pacific Power at (307) 783-5206; or the City’s contact number at (307) 783-6450.
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Utility Billing
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Most residential accounts have a ¾” meter. This information is based on that. If your question concerns a commercial or a different size meter contact City Hall.
$1.74 per 1000 gallons plus $5.06 base rate
Sewer $1.40 per 1000 gallons plus $4.80 base rate
Garbage for most residential accounts is a 105 gallon. If your question concerns a different size, contact City Hall.
A special garbage pickup is an additional $18.50.
Garbage $7.50
Landfill $3.90
Storm water fee $.50
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A new charge of $.50 per month on each account has been added according to resolution 07-36. The State will be implementing new guidelines within the next few years. Instead of being hit with a huge debt at that time, the City of Evanston is beginning its own implementation. The Federal government passed a clean water act that will require the water to be filtered before hitting the river. Some of the new implementations could be very costly.
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Yes. According to Ordinance 83-39: Any person who occupies a dwelling as his/her home or principal residence and is age 65 years old or older is entitled to a water, sewer, and garbage credit. No more than one fee credit in each category shall be allowed on the same property during any year. Come by our office to apply. This is renewed annually in June.
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Any owner of a home with City water, sewer, and/or garbage has to sign an application form. This needs to be as soon as the home is purchased. If the home is a rental, the owner has to come and sign allowing the renters to receive the billing or not. The owner is responsible for the timely payment of all utility charges, fees and billings assessed against the service unit notwithstanding any other agreement between the owner and occupants (Section 23-6)
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Yes. A $100.00 deposit is required on new customers and possibly on others. This deposit will be either refunded or applied to your account IF the account is kept in good standing for one year.
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Each year an average is taken from three of the winter months. New residencies that have not established a consumption history for all three metered months shall be charged an assumed usage of 12,000 gallons per month.
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Each month delinquent shut off letters are mailed out. The customer is allowed a couple of days to pay the bill. If the matter is not taken care of, the water will be shut off. To restore the service, customer must pay the account in full, $100.00 deposit, and a turn on fee. Service restoration after 3:30 on week days, weekends and holidays is $50.00. Service restoration for delinquency is $20.00. Voluntary service restoration fee is $15.00. Late and delinquent payment penalty is 1.5% per month.
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If the owner has a buyer and closing is through a title company, the title company will contact the City for an up to date meter reading. They will collect the amount due at closing. If the closing falls through, the owner needs to continue paying on the account even though it is still on the market to sell. If the closing goes through the title company will make a check to the City to pay the account. The new owner needs to come in and sign for service in their name. If you are selling your home and not going through a title company, you are responsible for making sure all payments due are paid in full.
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Yes. A billing statement will be sent. In the box that tells the amount due will show the credit amount with a – (minus) after the amount. Example: $35.68-
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Yes. We accept Master Card and Visa only. We accept this at the counter of our office, over the phone, or online.
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Not at this time. We are looking into having this feature but will be implemented at a later time.
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Yes. Go to our website www.evanstonwy.org Click on “Pay your bill online” and setup your online account. If you have problems while validation contact support 879-794-1588.
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Youth Drug & Alcohol Court
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The Youth Drug & Alcohol Court is an alternative sentence for youth offenders who have been charged with drug and/or alcohol related offenses. For other information please see the YDAC Brochure & Handbook or contact Grace Zolnosky or Gina Sims.
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Youth Opportunities Unlimited
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It does not cost anything to be a member of YOU!
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The YOU! Group is open afterschool Monday-Friday, 3:00 pm -6:00 pm
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All youth in 6th through 12th grade are welcome to come the YOU! Center
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There is a bus that transports students from Davis Middle School to the YOU! Center afterschool. Kids are responsible to get rides home when the center closes.
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We are closed on the following Holidays:
January 1, 2008 - New Year’s Day
February 18, 2008 - President’s Day
May 26, 2008 - Memorial Day
July 4, 2008 - Independence Day
September 1, 2008 - Labor Day
October 13, 2008 - Columbus Day
November 11, 2008 - Veteran’s Day
November 27-28, 2008 - Thanksgiving
December 25-26, 2008 - Christmas
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Yes, there are many ways you can volunteer in the afterschool hours. All volunteers must fill out the volunteer paperwork, which you can find on this website, and must pass a background check. Please call or stop down to see us for more information.
Volunteer Paperwork
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Eat at the YOU! Café, Video games (XBOX 360, Playstation 2), Homework help, board games, pool tables, foosball tables, Guitar Hero; Dance Dance Revolution, movies on the big screen TV, use the computer lab.
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Yes, Gear-Up tutors are availabe in the homework room and the computer lab. PLATO is also available for High School cedit recovery.
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Youth Services
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The Youth Drug and Alcohol Court offers interventions for youth, (please go to the YDAC page for further information) Youth Opportunities Unlimited offers youth center activities & programs, (please go to the YOU! page for further information.)
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