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FREQUENTLY
ASKED QUESTIONS
If your question is not answered here contact us; information@springfield.fl.gov, voice phone for Springfield Information Services: (850) 872-7570, Ext. 101, Fax: (850) 747-5663. |
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Where do I register to
vote? |
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Where is the
Springfield City Hall located? |
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The
Springfield City Hall is located at 3529 E. 3rd Street. Office
hours are from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Monday through
Friday. |
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How can I vote
absentee? |
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Applications
for an absentee ballot may be obtained either by phoning
850-872-7570, ext. 101 or visiting the Information office at
the City Hall Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00
a.m. and 5:00 p.m. |
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Who do I contact to
arrange public utility services? |
Phone service – Contact your selected
provider. Water and sewer and garbage service –
Utility Department, City of Springfield, (850) 872-7570, ext. 113
or 115. Deposits, photo ID and proof of rental agreement or
ownership will be required
at City Hall. Electrical service – Gulf Power at
1-800-225-5797 |
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Who do I contact to
find out about garbage and trash pick up? |
The Department of Sanitation pick up days for
garbage are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, depending on what
area of town you live in. Wednesday is trash pick up. Please
contact Springfield Information Services for your neighborhoods
schedule. (850) 872-7570, Ext. 101.
E-mail: information@springfield.fl.gov. |
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When does one need a
building permit? |
Most all new construction needs a building permit.
Permits are required for the following types of construction:
additions, plumbing alterations, new buildings, signs,
electrical alterations, decks, driveway, roof, fireplaces,
relocation of structures, site development and swimming
pools. Permitting services are provided for Springfield by
the Bay County Development Services Department, 640 Mulberry Ave.,
Panama City, Fl 32401. Telephone (850) 784-4039, FAX (850)
784-6110. Most permitting services can be done on-line at
the Bay County
Development Services website. |
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Can I place a
manufactured home in Springfield? |
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Manufactured
homes that bear certification seals of the Department of
Housing and Urban Development, (HUD) and the Florida Department of
Community Affairs, (DCA) may be placed in Springfield according to
the requirements and specifications of Springfield Ordinance
402. |
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How do I pay a traffic
citation in Springfield? |
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Traffic
citations issued by any Bay County law enforcement authority,
including the Springfield Police Department, are paid in the Bay
County Traffic Division which is located at the Bay County
Courthouse, 300 E. 4th St., Panama City, Fl, room
109. |
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Who are the major
employers in town? |
The newly
constructed VA Nursing Home on Tram Road will be the largest
employer upon it's completion in April of 2003. Springfield has three public schools located on School
Avenue; Rutherford High, Everitt Middle School and Springfield
Elementary, making the Bay County School Board the second largest
employer in Springfield. The City
of Springfield is the third largest employer with 109 employees.On
the South side of Springfield but outside the city limits is
Arizona Chemical and Stone Container. Together they employ
approximately 300 people. Visit the Bay County Chamber of Commerce website
at www.panamacity.org/chamber/to learn more
about major employers and employment opportunities in the
area. |
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If I am planning on
opening a business, what must I do? |
Springfield issues three types of business licenses; Commercial, Home Occupation and Home Office of Convenience. Home Occupations are no longer permitted in Low Density Residential areas. If your business' physical address is in Springfield you must have an business license issued by Springfield.
Applications for business licences may be obtained at the Springfield City Hall. There is no fee for the application process. The amount of your yearly business license tax is determined by the type of business you are opening. Each catagory of businesses requires a separate permit. A fire safety inspection is required by the City of Springfield Fire Department on any facility with public access. Additional building inspections may be required as determined by the Springfield Fire Chief or the Office of Code Compliance.
For further details you may contact Code Compliance at (850) 872-7570, ext. 107 or e-mail Joe Davis at dpenton@springfield.fl.gov. |
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