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1. What is a bond referendum?
2. What can general obligation bonds be used for?
3. If the Referendum passes, will my taxes go up?
4. What will the Public Safety G.O. Bond cost residents?
5. When will the Election Take Place?
6. What General Obligation Bond question will we be voting for on November 7, 2023?
7. What is included in the $46.9 Million?
8. Why does the question mention $11,400,000 that was previously approved in 2016?
9. Why was the 20,000-square-foot building not constructed?
10. Why wasn’t it known back in 2016 that a larger Public Safety building was needed?
11. Is the Police Station going to move to the Oviedo Mall?

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1. Do I need to schedule a Pre-Application conference before I submit my application and plans?
2. Is there a fee for the Pre-Application meeting?
3. How do I know what public meetings will be required for approval of my application?
4. When is an application considered abated?
5. When is an application considered abandoned?
6. Where can I find the current application fees?
7. How long does the review process take once I submit my application?
8. How long does the Site Development Order (SDO) process last, from start to finish?
9. I have questions about the review comments I received. Who do I contact?

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1. What do I need to bring to a public shelter?
2. If I have to evacuate, what should I do with my pets?
3. How do I find out if hotel rooms are available in Seminole County or Central Florida?
4. What should I have in my home to prepare for a hurricane and/or flooding?
5. What steps can I take to prepare for a severe flooding event?
6. What is the difference between a Hurricane Watch and a Hurricane Warning?
7. What should I do to protect my home from a hurricane?
8. When should I evacuate my home?
9. What is the difference between a Tornado Watch and a Tornado Warning?
10. What should I do to prepare for a tornado?
11. Why do I need a weather alert radio and what does it do?

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1. Where and how do I register to vote?
2. When are the City Council meetings?
3. Where can I apply for building permits?
4. Where is the City Electric Department located?

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1. Do I have to complete the City’s application for employment or can I send a resume?
2. Do I have to fill out an application for each position I’m interested in?
3. Do I have to turn in the application before the closing date?
4. Do I need to have a driver license for employment with the City?
5. Do you test all applicants?
6. Does the City conduct background checks?
7. How can I make sure my application is reviewed?
8. What happens to my application when I turn it in?
9. Where do I find information on Unemployment Claims?
10. Where do I turn in my application? What are the hours of operation for Human Resources?
11. When does the City accept applications?
12. Where can I find information on employment outside of the City of Oviedo?
13. Will I be required to submit to a medical examination?

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1. Where and how do I register to vote?
2. When are the City Council meetings?
3. Who do I contact to obtain a street address? How do I find out who owns a piece of property?
4. Where can I apply for building permits?
5. Where is the City Electric Department located?
6. Who do I talk to concerning City garbage pickup and damage to garbage containers?
7. What is the direct telephone number for the City's Customer Service Department, for utility billing, utility cut-off/turn-on, complaints, etc.?
8. Where can I file for homestead exemption?
9. Where do I go to obtain a Florida driver's license?
10. Where is the City of Oviedo Area Chamber of Commerce?
11. Where is the City of Oviedo Post Office?
12. Where can I obtain tangible tax form?
13. Who do I contact to reserve/rent City parks and/or buildings?
14. Who do I contact to purchase a cemetery space in Oviedo?

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1. What will I gain?
2. What should I expect?
3. What opportunities will I have?
4. Who is in the Explorers?

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1. What do I do if online incident reporting is not right for me?
2. What if this happened in another City? Can I file a report using the Online Police Citizen Reporting System?
3. What if this happened on a State freeway?
4. What is a known suspect?

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1. What is a precautionary boil water notice?
2. What should I do in the event of a precautionary boil water notice?
3. What if I drank water from the tap during the precautionary boil water alert?
4. Can I take a shower?
5. Is it safe to brush my teeth?
6. How long should water be boiled?
7. Should I wash dishes while under a precautionary boil water notice?
8. How do I know if I live in the City of Oviedo?
9. Can tap water be used to prepare food?

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1. How do I start or end my City water service?
2. Do I need a permit to remove a tree in my yard?
3. Do I need a permit to plant a tree in the right-of-way or parkway?
4. How do I report a mosquito problem?
5. What are the watering restrictions in the City of Oviedo?
6. How do I report a concern?
7. How do I obtain a copy of the City's Engineering Standards manual?
8. How do I obtain a survey or wetland data for my property?
9. How do I report a damaged or non-working street light?

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1. Do I need a permit to remove a tree in my yard?
2. Do I need a permit to plant a tree in the right-of-way or parkway?

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1. Why does the City of Oviedo treat my drinking water?
2. How does the City of Oviedo treat my drinking water?
3. Why are we flushing?
4. Isn't flushing a waste of water?
5. Why are you changing the water disinfectant from Chloramines to Free Chlorine?
6. Is there anything I will notice during the conversion?
7. How long will it last?
8. Is this the first time you have temporarily switched the disinfectant?
9. Do other water systems make this temporary disinfectant switch?
10. How will this temporary switch affect kidney dialysis procedures?
11. I have a fish tank. How will it affect my fish?
12. Who can I contact with additional questions or concerns?

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1. Why does my backflow preventer have to be tested every year?
2. Where can I get more information about Cross Connection Control?

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1. What is a sewer lift station, and what should I do if the red light is flashing or the siren is going off?
2. Who do I contact if a manhole is overflowing?

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1. Just what exactly is the Florida Aquifer?

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1. How do I report a water leak or line break?
2. How do I turn off my water in an emergency?
3. How do I establish new or terminate existing water service with the City of Oviedo?
4. Who would I contact if I feel that my water bill is too high?
5. Who would I contact regarding low water pressure or water quality concerns?

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1. What is a Recreation Membership?
2. My address is Oviedo, why do I have to pay non resident fees?
3. What is the Refund Policy for Recreation and Parks?
4. Who do I contact about renting a facility / park in Oviedo?
5. Which facilities have lights for night use and how can the lights be turned on?
6. What is the rain-out hotline for your facilities / programs?

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1. Does it matter that my child has never been on a swim team?
2. What if my child does not pass the try-out?
3. What should my swimmer bring to practice?
4. What happens if it is raining and/or storming?

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1. What is a special assessment?
2. Who owns the streetlights in the City of Oviedo?
3. How are Parcels apportioned for the proposed Street Lighting Assessment?
4. How much will the street light assessment be for residential properties?
5. How much will the street light assessment be for commercial properties?
6. How will the street light assessment be billed?
7. How are street light services paid for now?
8. How are other cities funding street lights?
9. What will the assessment fund?
10. Can the assessments be spent for any other purpose?
11. Can the assessments be raised in the future?
12. Do I have to pay the assessment if I do not have a street light in my street or neighborhood?
13. Are Private Communities Exempt from the Streetlight Assessment?
14. Where can I obtain more information?

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1. What is an Urban Bear Management Area?
2. What does this Ordinance require?
3. Do I have to purchase a bear resistant trash container in order to comply with the Ordinance?
4. If I currently use a bear resistant trash container, do I have to comply with the set hours for trash pick-up?
5. My trash is picked up early in the morning. Can I put my trash out for hauler pick-up by my hauler the night before?
6. How can I purchase a bear resistant container that is approved by my hauler?
7. How can I manage other bear attractants at my home?
8. Who do I do if I have an a bear in my area?
9. What will Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission do when I contact them about a bear conflict in my area?
10. How can I learn more about bear management in Florida?
11. How do I know if my trash can is considered secure?
12. Are recycling containers required to be secured as well?

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1. Who do I contact for a missed pickup?
2. When does the change in service provider take effect?
3. Will my service day change?
4. Will we be getting a new garbage cart or recycle cart?
5. My question is not listed here, how can I get an answer?