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- Park BoardPark Board meetings are held the third Thursday of each month beginning at 4:00 p.m. at the Franklin Cultural Arts & Recreation Center, located at 396 Branigin Blvd, Franklin. The meetings are open to the public.
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- Parks and RecreationFranklin Parks and Recreation is dedicated to providing the opportunity for all community residents to enjoy safe, affordable and well maintained recreational facilities and a variety of quality leisure activities.
- ParksFranklin Parks and Recreation offers a unique dedication program to honor and remember friends and relatives. Planting a tree in a city park is a wonderful way to honor a loved one and also provides a gift to the whole community.
- Pay Your Utility Bill OnlineAs a convenience to our customers-you can now view, print, or pay your utility bill online.
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- Permits, ReportsThe Franklin Police Department Records Division provides the following services to the City; Handgun Permits, Accident Reports, Incident Reports, VIN Inspections, Fingerprints, Limited Criminal History, and Photos & Videos.
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- Planned Unit DevelopmentPlanned Development regulations are intended to encourage innovations in land development techniques so that the growing demands of the community may be met. Projects should also encourage a more efficient use of land which reflects the changes in the technology of land development so that resulting economies may accrue to the benefit of the community at large.
- Planning and EngineeringThe department is responsible for engineering, current planning, zoning, building inspections, and municipal code enforcement.
- Police Department CareersApplications for the Franklin Police Department will be accepted from June 11 through July 10.
- Police Department Vacation Watch RequestPolice Department Vacation Watch Request: notify the Police Department of your plans to be away from your home or business and to request that officers check on your home or business while you are away, not to exceed one week.
- Police DepartmentThe Police Department seeks to safeguard the lives and property of the people we serve, reduce crime, and enhance public safety to provide a safe atmosphere to raise families and promote business for generations to come.
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- Programs/ClassesWe offer a wide variety of programs at the Cultural Arts & Recreation Center. If you are interested in getting fit, we have many aerobics classes including Yoga, Zumba, Cycle Fit, and more!
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- Public Records RequestThe City of Franklin agrees that all documents of the City of Franklin are public records and should be available for inspection and copying, with the exception of a few documents that are considered confidential under Indiana Code 5-14-3-4. Requests for public records will be reviewed during normal business hours.
- Public WorksThe department is responsible for coordinating and managing all public works including; billing, recycling, streets, and stormwater.
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- Recreation & Fitness CenterThe Cultural Arts & Recreation Center at 396 Branigin Boulevard offers 30,000 square feet of space for programs and activities offered by our department. Our Fitness Center is available for those who want a challenging workout and is ideal for anyone wanting to tone up and gain strength.
- Redevelopment CommissionThe Redevelopment Commission meets the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 8:00 a.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall - 70 E. Monroe Street.
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- RezoningOwners of parcels of land within the City of Franklin, and inside her "buffer zone" may request their property be changed to a different zoning district. The Franklin Common Council review and approval all rezoning requests.
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- Sidewalk Replacement ProgramThe Street Department oversees the Sidewalk Replacement Program. In August 2009, Ordinance No. 09-10 establishing a program for the repair and replacement of sidewalks within the public ways of the City of Franklin.
- Sister CitySince October of 1960 Kuji, Japan has been our sister city. Since our bond was established we have made multiple trips to visit Kuji, including a recent trip in 2017.
- Solid Waste / RecyclingThe City of Franklin Department of Public Works has outsourced the collection of solid waste/trash and recycling services to Ray's Trash Service.
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- Stay InformedThe City of Franklin utilizes various streams of communication to stay connected with the community. Check out Facebook, Twitter, and the City site for current details.
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- StormwaterThe Storm Water Management Utility is tasked with providing the safe, economical, and efficient management and protection of the City of Franklin's storm water conveyance system to our receiving waters.
- Street Cut PermitsThe City of Franklin coordinates permits for street cuts. Please contact the Planning & Engineering Department offices to submit an application.
- Street DepartmentThe Franklin Street Department provides a variety of services in overseeing the City's infrastructure.
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- Subdivision of LandThe Planning & Engineering Department along with Economic Development oversee the subdivision of land. Subdivision includes the division or development of land zoned for residential and non-residential uses, whether by deed, metes and bounds descriptions, devise, intestacy, lease, map, plat or other recorded instruments.
- Tax Abatement PolicyThe Economic Development Commission and Common Council oversees the Tax Abatement Policy & Decision Guidelines. These guidelines are meant to be used as both a starting point and standard format for general questions relating to tax abatement requests. These guidelines are not intended to be all inclusive. Based on the merits of each individual request, the Economic Development Commission and Common Council may deviate from established policies at their discretion.
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- Telecommunications CouncilThe Telecommunications Council meets on the Fourth Monday of the month at 5:30 p.m. in the conference room of City Hall, 70 E. Monroe St., Franklin, IN 46131.
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- Tree Advisory CommitteeTree Advisory Committee meetings are held the fourth Thursdays of each month beginning at 5:00 p.m. at the Franklin City Hall, Council Chambers, located at 70 E Monroe Street, Franklin. The meetings are open to the public.
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- Utility Billing OfficeThe Sewer Utility Office coordinates sewer utility billing for the City of Franklin.
- Vacation of an Alley or Public WayThe Planning Department and Board of Public Works and Safety partners with petitioners who wish to vacate all or part of a public way, the petition will be requested through the City Council.
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- Wastewater Treatment PlantThe City of Franklin's wastewater treatment plant has been recognized with various awards for operational efficiency over the past several decades.
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- Zoning VariancesThere are state required criteria that must be met in order for the Board of Zoning Appeals to be able to grant either variance. There are three criteria for a variance from developmental standards and five for a use variance.
- ZoningThe City of Franklin Technical Review Committee provides advice to the Plan Commission on issues requiring technical expertise.
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