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Animal Licenses Animal LicensesVillage Code Sec 4-3 requires that all cats and dogs be licensed; bring Rabies certificate with you to City Hall and fill in application for license which expires each year on May 31. All animals must be kept on your own property or on a leash (Sec 4-5 Municipal code). Abandoned VehiclesThe Village ordinance states that any vehicle on public and private property will be considered abandoned if it is in a state of disrepair making it incapable of being operated, and if it has not been moved for a period of three (3) or more days. If it does not have a current Illinois or other state license plate and has not be moved for three(3) days, it is considered abandoned. If it is parked on any public right-of-way and has not been moved for a period of three (3) or more days, the car is also considered abandoned. Abandoned vehicles should be reported by calling the Village Hall (708)422-1551. Garbage/Yardwaste ContainersEach homeowner has been given a 96 or 65 gallon blue garbage container and a 96 gallon green yardwaste container for use at no charge. Please note that garbage pickup is Monday thru Thursday only. Garbage PickupPickup days are by quadrant, the schedule follows: Household Help?If you have a small job but are physically unable to cut your grass, clean your yard or maintain your property, contact the Evergreen Park Youth Dept. at (708)229-3377. For a fee they will send teens over to help with your workload. Leaf BurningVillage Fire Prevention Code Sec 7-3 prohibits burning of any kind which includes leaf burning. Phone NumbersNon-Emergency Fire (708)422-2148 RecyclingThere are two ways a resident can get recycling bags: one way is to add the orange sticker that is included in the roll on the last bag; or stop at the Village Hall and pickup a roll. Visit the recycling page for more information on the Recycling Program. Snow RemovalAll vehicles should be parked on the even side of the street on even days and odd side on odd days. If unsure, use house numbers to determine even/odd side. It’s unlawful to park in a snow route. SolicitationThe Village of Evergreen Park has adopted an anti-solicitation ordinance designed to protect residents from unscrupulous solicitations. For more information regarding this ordinance, please call the Village Hall at (708)422-1551. Street SweepingStreet sweeping is done every other week. Please obey the “No Park, Street Sweeping” signs, when posted. Vehicle StickersVehicle stickers must be purchased for each vehicle upon residence in the Village and expire June 30th of each year. Village GovernmentThe Village form of government is a Board consisting of a Mayor, Clerk, and six Trustees; each elected to a four-year term. Our board meetings are held on the first and third Mondays of each month at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers, 2nd floor of the Village Hall. You are most welcome to attend these meetings. Note: if Monday is a holiday, the board meets the following Tuesday. Click here for more details. Village HallOur Administrative Offices are located at 9418 South Kedzie Avenue where you are always welcome. The Village Hall is open Monday, 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.; Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; and Wednesday and Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (noon). Click here for map/directions. Voter's RegistrationPlease come to the Village Hall to register to vote upon residency of one month. It is your right. Two forms of identification as proof of residency are required; driver’s license or other photo identification and a utility bill, such as gas, electric or phone bill. Water Bill PaymentsFor water bill payments we have a number of options available to you. You can either mail your payment in, pay in person at the Village Hall, or use the convenient drop box located at 94th & Kedzie. When using the drop box, please include your stub and payment (no cash).
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