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Animal Concerns, Sick/Wild Animals
Contact the Monroe Police Department at 513-539-9234 or the Butler County Animal Shelter at 513-867-5727. (top)
The Butler County Board of Elections governs local elections. For questions about polling places and voter registrations, call 513-887-3700. Voter registration cards may also be obtained at the City of Monroe Administrative Office. (top)
Under certain circumstances, residents are publicly notified with instructions to boil the water. If the area is reasonably small, notification is given to customers by house-to-house door tags. The City of Monroe will advise all news media, including local radio stations, TV stations, and newspapers, as well as send out an email alert and utilize CodeRed. If a boil advisory is issued, residents should assume the water is unsafe to drink because of the potential contamination. It is important to follow the advisory directions because of the potential contamination. Under a boil advisory, it is advisable to bring the water you will use for drinking, cooking, and all personal hygiene usage to a rolling boil for three minutes. For more information, contact the Utility Billing & Collections Specialist at 513-539-7374 ext. 1002. (top)
Bulk Trash
Rumpke will not collect bulk items on your regular collection day. Bulk items include any item weighing more than 75 pounds, large furniture, and metal appliances. Appliances containing chlorofluorocarbons (CFC's), for example, refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners, or icemakers, are not collectible until CFC removal is complete. Please call Rumpke at 513-742-2900 to receive the necessary refrigerant recovery forms and to obtain a complete list of CFC removal companies. Once CFC removal is certified, please place the item at the curb for collection with a CFC removal sticker and the completed Refrigerant Recovery Statement (the recovery statement that you received from Rumpke). (top)
Time Warner Cable is the cable television franchise operator for the City of Monroe. For information, call Time Warner Cable at 513-424-2408. (top)
The James Monroe Community Room, located in the City Building is available for meetings and parties. There is a fee charged for the use of the facility and reservations are required. For information, contact the City Manager's Office at 513-539-7374 ext. 1006 (top)
The Public Works Department will remove dead animals from public streets and the public rights-of-way. For information, contact the Public Works Clerk at 513-727-8953. (top)
A building permit is required for construction of new decks. Applications are available from the Development Department, located at the City Administration Building. (top)
Ohio law requires dogs to wear a tag. The dog warden may impound dogs without licenses. If you have a new puppy, you must buy a license by the time it reaches three months old. If you have just moved into Butler or Warren County or if you just acquired a new dog, you must purchase a license. In Butler County, you may purchase a license at the Auditor's Office at 130 High Street, Fourth Floor, Hamilton, Ohio 45011 or from a neighborhood vendor. In Warren County, dog licenses can be purchased at the Auditor's Office at 406 Justice Drive, Lebanon, Ohio 45036, or from an authorized agent. (top)
Prior to issuing a temporary license to solicitors, the City attempts to screen the persons requesting a permit. The issuance of a permit is not a product endorsement by the City of Monroe. Please keep in mind that just because a person has a license from the City, you do not have to permit them in your home, or purchase their product. If a license has been issued, the person soliciting must be able to provide you with proof that a license has been issued. All permits expire on December 31 in the year when issued. If you experience "high pressure sales", an abusive salesperson, or a solicitor who makes you uncomfortable, we encourage you to contact the Monroe Police Department at 539-9234. If you would like to solicit door to door in the City of Monroe, the application can be obtained by clicking here, or from the City Manager's Office located in the Administration Building at 233 South Main Street, Monroe. (top)
Duke Energy provides billing for electric and gas services and maintenance of distributions lines for the City of Monroe. For information, contact Duke Energy at 513-421-9500 or 1-800-544-6900. To report electric trouble, call 513-651-4182 or 1-800-543-5599. To report gas trouble, call 513-651-4466 or 1-800-634-4300. (top)
Permits are required before any electrical work is done to any structure. For information, contact the Development Department at 513-539-7374 ext. 1020. (top)
A tree that has fallen on private property is the responsibility of the property owner. For a tree, that has fallen onto the street, contact the Public Works Department at 513-727-8953. (top)
For fence regulations, contact the Development Department at 513-539-7374 ext. 1020. (top)
Fire hydrants are flushed once a year by the Monroe Fire Department. Dates will be announced in advance in the Middletown Journal and on the City's web page. For more information, contact the Fire Department at 513-539-8380. (top)
Rumpke will not pick up hazardous waste including: liquid paint, motor oil, anti-freeze, propane tanks, chemicals, tires, lead acid batteries, and items containing chlorofluorocarbons (CFC's). For more information, contact Rumpke at 513-742-2900. Butler County Environmental Services does sponsor free collection events for residents each year. For information, contact BCDES at 513-887-3066. (top)
All Monroe businesses and residents are subject to City Income Taxes. For more information and free assistance with filing, contact the Monroe Income Tax Department at 513-539-7374 ext. 1004 (top)
The Public Works Department crews conduct curbside leaf pickup through residential neighborhoods annually from mid-October through December. The schedule is published in advance in the Monroe Messenger and on the City's web site. For information, contact the Public Works Clerk at 513-737-8953. (top)
Monroe Lending Library
www.monroelibrary.net
231 Macready Avenue (behind Monroe Primary School)
513-360-0714 (top)
Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV)
www.bmv.ohio.gov
2323 Roosevelt Boulevard, Middletown 45044
513-422-7225 (top)
A Marriage License can be obtained from the Butler County Probate Court located at 101 High Street in Hamilton. For information, contact them at 513-887-3294 or visit them at www.butlercountyprobatecourt.org. Or in Warren County at the Warren County Probate/Juvenile Court Building, 570 Justice Drive, Lebanon, 45036. For more information, contact them at www.co.warren.oh.us/probate_juvenile/probrate/marriage.htm. The Mayor of Monroe is available to perform wedding ceremonies. Couples must have a marriage license prior to the ceremony. For information, contact the Clerk of Council at 513-539-7374 ext. 1012. (top)
The Monroe Mayor's Court is located in the City Building. It operators under the Magistrate, who is separate from the City of Monroe's administration. For information, visit the Mayor's Court Page. (top)
The Monroe Historical Society Museum operates two museum buildings displaying artifacts depicting the history of Monroe and the surrounding areas. For more information, contact them at 513-539-2270 or visit their website http://www.monroeoh-historicalsociety.org. (top)
The Monroe Messenger is a bi-monthly newsletter published by the City of Monroe in an effort to provide valuable public information to the community. The Messenger is mailed to all residents and is available in the Administrative Office. For article submission, and more information, contact the City Manager's Office at 513-539-7374 ext. 1006 (top)
The City of Monroe has a noise Ordinance. Complaints about the intensity or duration of noises that unreasonably disturb the peace of residential areas should be directed to the Monroe Police Department at 513-539-9234. (top)
For information and restrictions, contact the Fire Department at 513-539-8380. (top)
Ohio is oil and gas country. This means there are buried natural gas and oil pipelines in Ohio. The oil and gas industry is concerned about your safety. Therefore, BEFORE YOU DIG, in Ohio, please call toll free at 1-800-925-0988, or to LOCATE an underground pipeline facility simply call or fax 740-587-0446 a locate request. You can also download a line locate request form at www.ogpups.com. Other underground facilities may be covered by another protection service. For further safety, call the Ohio Utilities Protection Service at 1-800-362-2764. (top)
Above or in ground, swimming pools may require building, zoning, and/or electrical permits. If you have a new pool, or are going to acquire a pool, please contact the Development Department at 513-539-7374 ext. 1020. (top)
Monroe Post Office
www.usps.com
301 South Main Street, Monroe
513-539-1086
Hours of operation: Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Saturday, 9:00 am to 12:00 pm, closed Sunday. (top)
To report potholes, contact the Public Works Clerk at 513-727-8953. (top)
For information regarding property taxes, contact the Butler County Treasurer at 513-887-3181, or the Warren County Treasurer at 513-695-1235. (top)
Recreation/Sports Organizations
Indoor Soccer/Sand Volleyball
The Field Sports Arena
215 American Way, Monroe
513-539-8873
Monroe Sports Association-Baseball/Softball
Greg Gillen-513-261-7908
Elmon Booth- moegoblue2@aol.com
Pee Wee Football
Mike Kaiser-513-360-3329
Soccer
Barry Randolph-513-594-5309(cell)
Swim Team
Lauren-513-539-0837 (top)
The United States Environmental Protection Agency requires that steps be taken to aggressively prevent storm water pollution and control runoff to improve water quality. City Council set an equitable approach to funding storm water management services and facilities with a schedule of service charges place upon properties that are related to the burden of storm water quality control service requirements and cost. These funds go toward the reduction of the discharge of pollutants to the maximum extent practicable, to protect water quality, and to satisfy the appropriate requirements of the Clean Water Act in accordance with the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency. For more information, contact the Utility Billing and Collections Specialist at 513-539-7374 ext. 1002. (top)
The Monroe Swimming Pool
401 Old Street
For more information, pricing, and dates and times of operation, contact Gina Miltenberger at 513-623-0874 or 513-539-8812. (top)
Ohio's "Call Before You Dig" number to identify the location of underground utility lines is 1-800-362-2764. (top)
Most homes in Monroe have new electronic water meters. By simply driving by the residence, the Meter Reader receives a transmission from the water meter on his portable unit. The portable unit is then downloaded into the City's utility billing system. Meters are normally read between the 20th and the 25th of each month. The reading date will be stated on each bill. All new homes in Monroe are required to have water meters installed in pits in the front yard. Older homes will probably have meters located inside the premises. Please be careful while mowing or working around the pit lid. You may damage the radio read unit located in the lid of the meter pit if you have your blades set too low on your lawn mower. If we are unable to read your meter due to damage to the radio read unit, the homeowner will be billed for the repairs. Please do not cover the water meter pit with sod or landscaping. If the pit has been covered with landscaping we may not be able to read the meter. If you think your meter is inaccurate, you may request your meter be certified by removal and testing of the device. If the meter is tested and meets the accuracy standard, you will be required to pay the charge set forth in the rate schedules for the test (presently $24.00). If the meter is found to be registering more water than is truly passing through it, above the standard, you will not be charged for the test, and billing adjustment will be made to compensate you for the over registration. For more information, contact the Utility Billing and Collection Specialist at 513-539-7374 ext. 1002. (top)
Residents can register for water services at the Administrative Offices. For an application or more information, contact the Utility Billing and Collection Specialist at 513-539-7374 ext. 1002. (top)
You can mix yard waste, such as bagged leaves and other tree and brush material with your trash. Please tie twigs and limbs into 4 foot by 4-foot bundles, weighing less than 75 pounds each. For more information, contact Rumpke at 513-742-2900. (top)
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