• Tuesday, May 13, 2008  6:42 PM EST

• The City of Newport Mayor's Office has posted the 2008 Council Regular Meetings and Workshops Schedule. MORE
• City Council Docket Part I - May 7, 2008 [searchable PDF]
• City Council Docket Part II - May 7, 2008 [searchable PDF]
• Canvassing Home Page
• Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) Status:
• Washington Avenue CSO Facility:  Innactive
• Wellington Street CSO Facility:  Innactive

• CSO Information Line: 401-845-0092
• Information Regarding Combined Sewer Overflow
• Aquidneck Island Study- October 2007
• A local marketing research firm, Performance Plus, on behalf of the City of Newport would like to talk to residents of Newport about issues facing your city. If you qualify, you may be invited to participate in a group discussion where you will be compensated for your time. Please call 401.270.4640 if you are interested. You will be asked a few questions over the phone to see if you fit into one of the groups for the study.
• Rain Barrels - The Department of Utilities, Water Division is again partnering with the New England Rain Barrel Company to offer rain barrels at a reduced cost for Newport residents. The rain barrels are for sale until June 4th for only $68.00 rather than the regular price of $99.00. Rain Barrels will be available for pickup Saturday, June 7, 2008, 9am to noon at the Department of Utilities office at 70 Halsey Street. To order call 877-977-3135 or order online at www.nerainbarrel.com.
• City Employees' Web Mail Log-in [outside City network]
• 2008 Trash Pickup Schedule
• BIDDER RFP REGISTRATION - Automated Vendor Notification. Get connected to our automated vendor (bidder) notification system. Register now to receive automatic emails for bid opportunities. You must register to receive email notices and access to RFP's and Bids. MORE
• Summer Recreation Activities - MORE
• The Finance Department has just posted the FY08-09 Proposed Budget. It can be reached under the Finance Department section. MORE
• The Finance Department (Tax Collection) has issued a statement concerning Guest Hangtags - If you have lost or destroyed the hangtag guest pass issued in 2006, a signed affidavit and proper ID is required for a replacement. The $10.00 fee will be waived initially. If you have any questions, please contact the Collections office at (401) 845-5401 or (401) 845-5404.
• The Tax Assessor has just posted the newest Military Exemption Form in their Applications and Forms area. MORE
• State of RI Emergency Management Evacuation Routes - Please take a moment to acquaint yourself with the RI Emergency Management Agency where you will find the evacuation routes for our area and helpful information. MORE
• The City of Newport Finance Department has listed the 2009-2013 Recommended Capital Improvement Plan. MORE
• The City of Newport Public Services Department's Clean City Program has posted the new 2008 Trash Pickup schedule. MORE
• The City of Newport Finance Department has listed the latest Comprehensive Annual Financial Report FY2007 CAFR. More

Excellence in Financial Reporting - The Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting has been awarded to the City of Newport by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) for its comprehensive annual financial report (CAFR). The Certificate of Achievement is the highest form of recognition in the area of governmental accounting and financial reporting, and its attainment represents a significant accomplishment by a government and its management.

City Wide Revaluation - Pursuant to Rhode Island General Laws, the City of Newport has undergone a City wide revaluation. Details of new values are hosted at Vision Appraisal. These values should reflect the market value of the real estate as of December 31, 2005. Taxpayers are reminded that the tax rate will be adjusted to compensate for the values.

Traffic and Parking - Newport Traffic and Parking information. We have real time links and information for travel in the City. MORE

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