Frequently Asked Questions
Below you will find information that might help you understand how to find things or learn about information you might need to know about your city or town.
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Visit the Staff Directory to find all department and staff contact information.Main
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Use the FAQs module to easily find answers to the questions you ask the most.Main
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The Tax Department opens it's doors at 8:30am from Monday thru Friday. The Administration offices open at 9am to 5pm Monday thru Friday.
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Yes, the City offers dump trunk rental. The dump trunk can only be rented between Memorial Day and Labor Day. The dump trunk rental cost is $250.00, reservations can be made online or in person. There is no option to pay online you must come into the City Center offices to pay. We do not take credit cards.
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North College Hill does not have a full time Mayor. The Mayor is part time. The City Administrator oversees the day to day operations of the City. She can be reached at 513.521.7413 Ext 107
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Traffic tickets are all paid at the Police Station, you can contact the clerk of courts at 513.521.1594.
Clerk of Court
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You can pay your citation by telephone at 800-701-8560, online, or in person / mail at:Clerk of Court
1646 West Galbraith Road
North College Hill, OH 45239
Citations can be paid by cash, personal check, cashier’s check, certified check, travelers check, money order, or credit card - Visa and MasterCard only. -
If you have been involved in an auto accident, you should try to have proof of insurance filed with the Police Department within 24 hours. If you are either paying a citation or appearing in court, you should bring proof of insurance to show at that time. If you do not provide valid proof of insurance, your information will be forwarded to the Bureau of Motor Vehicles for immediate driver’s license suspension.Clerk of Court
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It is important to appear in court if you were involved in an auto accident that could result in civil liability. A plea of “no contest” in Mayor’s Court cannot be used against you in civil proceedings.Clerk of Court
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Go the North College Hill Clerk of Courts and we will look you up in the database to assist you in paying your citation. You can find us at:Clerk of Court
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Accepted forms of payment are as follows:Clerk of Court
- Cash
- Cashier’s Check
- Certified Check
- Credit Cards - Visa and MasterCard Only
- Money Order
- Personal Checks
- Travelers Check
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The Mayor's Court Clerk can grant 1 continuance. You must appear at the Police Department in person to sign a continuance form.Clerk of Court
Note: If you live out of state and want a continuance contact the clerk at 513-521-1594 to make arrangements to have the proper document faxed to you. Any additional continuances must be requested in person in the North College Hill Mayor’s Court:
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Your 1st court appearance in the North College Hill Mayor’s Court is the arraignment. If you enter a plea of “guilty” or “no contest,” your case can be heard that evening. If you enter a plea of “not guilty,” your case will be continued in order to notify the Police Officer and any witnesses to appear for trial.
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“Guilty” simply means you are admitting guilt to the charge.Clerk of Court
“No Contest” means that while you admit some of the facts could lead toward your guilt, you would like a chance to explain the circumstances.
“Not Guilty” means that you feel you were not guilty of the charge and you would like a trial so the Magistrate can hear from all parties involved and make a decision based on the testimony.
Police Department
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If you missed your court date, there is probably an arrest warrant on file for you. To avoid inconvenience and embarrassment, you should come to the North College Hill Police Department as soon as possible to determine what your next course of action is. You may be able to be recited to court (given another court date and sent on your way) or be required to post a bond (surrender an amount of money as collateral to insure you come to court next time instead of being incarcerated). If you do not get this taken care, you may be stopped and arrested and not given the opportunity to be recited right away and have to spend some time incarcerated. If you missed your court date in another court, it is suggested you contact the police agency involved and ask them what you should do.Police Department
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If you suspect you have a warrant for your arrest due to an incident that occurred in North College Hill, you will have to stop by the police department in person to verify this. WE DO NOT GIVE OUT WARRANT INFORMATION OVER THE TELEPHONE. If you believe the warrant is from another police agency, it is suggested that you go to that police agency to determine if there is an active warrant. In any case, please bring a government issued photo identification card with you.Police Department
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In order to retrieve your property, you will need the following items: (A) A valid government issued photo identification card (such as a driver’s license, state issued identification card, passport, military identification card, etc.); (B) A secondary government issued identification document (such as a social security card, or a second item from the list in item A); (C) Documentation showing that you are the lawful and legal owner of the property you wish to recover (such as title, receipt, ownership documents, etc.); (D) Court Order - Some property may require an order from the court in order to retrieve it. Check with a property room officer to see if your property requires this document. NOTE: PROPERTY WILL NOT BE RELEASED WITHOUT PROOF OF OWNERSHIP AND IDENTIFICATION OF THE OWNER!Police Department
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If you vehicle is being held as evidence you will need to speak to the arresting or investigating officer for instructions on when and how you may have your vehicle released. If your vehicle is being held because of a court action (immobilization, etc.), you will need an order from the court hearing the case in order to have your vehicle released to you. Call the police department for further information 513-521-7171. If your vehicle does not fall into one of the above categories, you may call or come to the police department anytime (24 hours-a-day / 365 day a year) and speak to an officer about obtaining a vehicle release form.Police Department
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NCH City ordinance 351.05 prohibits people from parking any vehicle upon any street longer than twenty-four consecutive hours starting Monday morning at 9:00 a.m. until Friday morning 12:00 a.m. If you believe you know of a vehicle that has not been moved in some time, call the police department and provide the make, model, and color of the vehicle as well as the exact location where it is parked. An officer will come and log its' location and if the vehicle is still there 24 hours later, it will be issued a citation. If the vehicle is still there 24 hours later after it has been cited, it will typically be towed away at police request. IMPORTANT NOTICE: this ordinance does not apply to vehicles that have license plates bearing the BMV handicap license plate or BMV approved handicap placard issued by the City for the purpose of identifying the vehicle as being one used to transport a handicapped person or persons. This ordinance does not allow enforcement action to be taken on Friday, Saturday, or Sunday. Vehicles parked on Thursday and not moved have until Tuesday to be moved or risk being issued a citation.Police Department
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A high school diploma or equivalent is required and college level studies are preferred. All general studies are helpful to become a well-rounded employee with special emphasis on sciences, math, and English. Entry level courses with focus on firefighting and EMS are: Firefighter I / Firefighter II and EMT-B. These classes are required for application to the Fire Department.Fire Dept
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We are always accepting job applications for the Fire Department. By visiting our webpage you can find and submit an application at any time.Fire Dept
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Shift firefighters work a 12 or 24 hour work day with 96 hours off in between shifts. There are six shifts that report to work on their respective day at 6 a.m. and work until 6 p.m. (12 hr) or 6 a.m. and work until 6 a.m.(24 hr) the following day. This schedule provides a team concept with crews that are often providing services and completing duties that cannot be accomplished in an eight-hour shift. Economically, it benefits the community because fewer firefighters are needed to provide a 24 hour response.Fire Dept
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To apply for financial hardship, please contact Intermedix, the billing company for North College Hill Fire Department, at ????????????. You may also contact Amber Lough at ????????, or via email to request an electronic copy of the needed forms.Fire Dept
City Council
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Anyone can appear before the City Council and express their point of view. You may speak during the general public comment segment toward the beginning of each meeting, on any topic that is not related to legislation being considered that evening. Or you may address a specific legislative item on the agenda, in which case you will be called to speak when the item comes up for discussion. In either case you must sign up to speak with Council Staff by 7:30 to address the Council under General Public Comment, or prior to the start of the item that you want to address and your name will be placed on a speaker list. If you are speaking on a specific item it is helpful to let Council Secretary know the agenda item reference number. The Council Secretary is usually seated at the entrance to the Council Chambers. Speakers are taken in the order they signed up. The Council President determines the length of time allotted to each speaker at the beginning of each meeting, and due to the frequently long agendas, this is typically two minutes. Therefore, it is important to keep your comments short and plan on making your point as quickly as possible.City Council
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Because the agenda for a Council meeting is ever-changing, the actual agenda for a meeting is not final until 72 hours prior to a meeting, which is typically 5 p.m. on the Friday immediately prior to the Council meeting. At the meeting, copies of the agenda can be found just inside the entrance to the Council Chambers. Also, you can access the City Council agenda from our web site by accessing the Find Legislation, Meetings, AgendasCity Council
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City Council
The Council shall have the power to adopt all ordinances, resolutions or other legislation conducive to the welfare of the people of the city and not inconsistent with the City Charter. The Council shall not perform any executive functions except those functions assigned to the Council by the City Charter. The City Charter establishes the executive branch of the city government. The Mayor shall control and direct the executive branch. The Mayor is authorized to delegate executive and administrative power within the executive branch. The Mayor shall be the chief executive officer with all executive and administrative powers of the city and the official head of the city for all ceremonial purposes.
Adopt-A-Park
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Adopt-A-Park
Groups
Your family, class, place of business, social club, scout, nonprofit or church group are most welcome to volunteer together at the same park throughout the year. Let us know how many participants are in your group, and the types of projects you would be most interested in doing together.
Individuals
If you are looking for an opportunity to volunteer outdoors, or if you live in an apartment/condo/dorm and really miss gardening, our Adopt-a-Park might be a perfect match for you! Projects that are great for individuals include weeding gardens, planting annuals, removing invasive vegetation and keeping a general eye on the park. If your project ends up needing more helping hands, we can help recruit neighbors or additional volunteers.
Children/Teens
Adopt-A-Park is a great way to encourage civic engagement from our city's youth. Not only are they getting fresh air and exercise, but it builds pride in their community when they see the fruits of their labor every time they pass the park or greenspace. Adult supervision is required. If your group includes youth who are under the age of 18, a ratio of 1 adult to every 10 teens, or 1 adult to every 5 children age 12 and under must be maintained at all times. Some parks projects are unsuitable for children under the age of five.
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Adopt-A-Park
Adopt-A-Park projects will vary by location & season. Typical projects include maintaining gardens, removing litter, pruning trees/shrubs, spreading playground mulch, and removing weeds / invasive vegetation. You or your group may help maintain the entire park or commit to caring for one aspect (such as a flowerbed). We work together to coordinate projects that align with your interests and the park/location's needs.
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Adopt-A-Park
The time commitment is very flexible. Some larger volunteer groups or families may opt to hold one annual event in their nearby park, while some local businesses or church groups may visit their park every month. Generally, an Adopt-a-Park work day lasts two to three hours depending on the project. Individual volunteers can also work on pre-approved projects at their own leisure. Participants are expected to commit to their park for at least one year and are encouraged to return year after year.
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Adopt-A-Park
Participation in Adopt-A-Park is completely free! The city will provide all necessary supplies, including plants, mulch and tools. Alternatively, you or your group can make a tax-deductible* donation towards materials such as plants, mulch or larger projects. The Adopt-a-Park Coordinator can also work with you to receive reimbursement for pre-approved materials.
* All contributions received by the City of North College Hill for the Adopt-A-Park program will be used exclusively for public purposes in accordance with IRS Section 170(c)(1).
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Adopt-A-Park
The City of North College Hill accepts tax-deductible donations* for the Adopt-A-Park program according to the below guidelines. If you are unsure of whether we can accept your donation, please contact the Recreation Department at 513-728-4486 or Recreation@NorthCollegeHill.org. A receipt will be provided for all donations received. Please provide a good mailing address &/or email where we can send the receipt.
Monetary Contributions
- Monetary contributions are accepted by cash, money order, check or credit card.
- Checks & money orders should be made out to the City of North College Hill.
- Please clearly indicate "Adopt-A-Park" on your envelope, letter, check or money order.
- To donate via credit card, please contact the Finance Office by phone during business hours at 513-521-7413. Note that a 3% credit card processing fee applies.
Supplies & Materials
Contact us to confirm our current need before purchasing or dropping off any of the below items.
- Empty 1-gallon screw-top style jugs (to fill with water for new plants)
- Gift Cards to garden supply retailers
- Pop-up "Tailgate" style tents (to provide shade on hot days)
- Folding tables/chairs
- Gardening tools (pruning shears, rakes, trowels, pitchforks, weed pullers, loppers, etc.)
- Individual bags of topsoil, garden soil or garden mulch.
- We cannot accept contributions of playground mulch. There are specific health & safety requirements for this type of mulch. You are welcome to make a monetary contribution toward the purchase of playground mulch. (See above guidelines for Monetary Contributions.)
Plants / Trees / Shrubs
- Donations of plants, trees & shrubs will vary by location & season.
- Contact us to determine whether there is a current need.
Large Playground Structures / Construction Materials
- Contact us to determine whether there is a current need for donations of large playground structures or construction materials (concrete, pavers, etc.).
Chemicals / Liquids
- We cannot accept donations of any type of chemical or liquid, including pesticides, deer/rodent repellant, fertilizers, weed control, etc.
* All contributions received by the City of North College Hill for the Adopt-A-Park program will be used exclusively for public purposes in accordance with IRS Section 170(c)(1).