MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONY
Monday, May 27th, 2024
10:00 am
You are cordially invited to attend our Annual Memorial Day Ceremony at City Hall on Monday, May 27th, 2024. The program will begin promptly at 10 am. We hope you and your family will join us! This year's keynote speaker will be Vietnam Veteran H.B. Deatherage. Mr. Deatherage's service to our Country is greatly appreciated and we proudly host him and others in honor of this very special day of remembrance.
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Did you know? … that you can opt out of receiving the small ”SAVE” fliers that get delivered every week to your property? Yes, you can!
While some people appreciate getting the fliers, some people don’t and do not like having to pick them up and throw them away. The company who delivers them shared with us the following options on how to opt out of getting them delivered to you:
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Call the number on the plastic bag 513-721-1200; or
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Call the number on the publication jacket 1-800-437-0479; or
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Online at www.SAVE.com and select “delivery options” at the bottom of the homepage, and fill in the requested information and hit “Validate Address".
Now That You Know! Please Share the News with Other Interested Neighbors. Thank you!
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A Step Back in Time!
Aerial View of Madison Pike and I-275
Future Site of Walmart Development
Early 2000's
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South Hills Civic Club
Small Event Venue
South Hills Civic Club, located at 10 Bluegrass Avenue, is newly renovated and available for rental. The facility accommodates up to 80 individuals seated and is the perfect place to host your family and friends.
To learn more about rental availability and fees visit our website by clicking HERE.
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Vacation Check Program
Sign Up Now!
If you are going on vacation and would like to participate in our FREE Vacation Check Program facilitated by the Fort Wright Police Department (FWPD), please complete a Vacation Check Form. The form lists important information, such as how the FWPD can contact you or another designated person in the event of an emergency. The provision of telephone numbers for alarm companies are helpful too. The FWPD will then keep an "extra eye" on your home while you are traveling and can advise you on essential precautions to take before you leave home in an effort to better secure your property.
Please email your completed form to the FWPD jcolwell@fortwright.com or submit them in person at City Hall, located at 409 Kyles Lane during normal business hours.
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Kentucky has closed party primaries, which means you must register as a Democrat or a Republican to be eligible to vote in your party’s primary in May. If you choose to register with a political group or organization, or as an Independent, you cannot vote in the partisan primaries, but you may vote in all nonpartisan primaries. These include urban county mayor, urban county council, school board, soil and water conservation, and all judicial offices.
You may change your political party affiliation anytime between the primary and December 31st to be eligible to vote in your new party’s next primary. If you change your affiliation anytime between January 1st and the date the registration books close for the primary, you will only be eligible to vote in the nonpartisan primaries.
To learn more about voting and where to vote please click HERE for more information.
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Dunkin' Donuts
1826 Dixie Highway
Grand Opening, May 28th, 2024
Performance Lexus of Northern Kentucky
709 Wright's Summit Parkway
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Sonic Drive In
Madison Pike
More Details TBA
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Mark Your Calendars
Fri & Sat, May 17th & 18th, 2024
Spring Community Yard Sale
Fri & Sat, May 17th & 18th, 2024
Annual Plant Swap & Sale
Monday, May 27th, 2024
Memorial Day Ceremony
Begins at 10 am at City Hall
Friday, June 14th, 2024
Flag Day
Thursday, July 4th, 2024
Happy Fourth of July
Administration Offices Closed
Monday, September 2nd, 2024
Labor Day
Administrative Offices Closed
Fri & Sat, Sept 6th & 7th, 2024
Fall Community Yard Sale
Saturday, September 21st, 2024
Annual Shred-It Event
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Flag Retirement Drop Box
Beginning in June 2024
Located at City Hall
Rules on how to properly fly the flag were established in June 1923, when the National Flag Conference met in Washington, D.C. Its members created the Flag Code, which states that "the flag represents a living country and is itself considered a living thing."
The US Flag is considered a sacred symbol and as such care should be given to its disposal. Anyone wishing to dispose of a US Flag that is torn and/or worn and thus no longer servicable can drop if off at City Hall in our new Flag Retirement Drop Box. Staff will then properly and respectfully dispose of them.
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Kenton County
CodeRED Program
If you are interested in receiving alerts when emergency situations arise in the geographic area around your home, we encourage you sign up for the Kenton County CodeRED Alert Program.
CodeRED is an emergency notification system that is available to all residents of Kenton County. In the event of an emergency, local Police, Fire, and/or Emergency Management Personnel notify the Emergency Communications Center of the need for an alert and that information is pushed out through CodeRED.
Emergencies could include but are not limited to the following: Fires, Floods, Amber Alerts, Shelter in Place Directives, Boil Water Advisories, and Evacuation Notices.
You can sign up for CodeRED by downloading the App through Google Play or the IOS App Store. If you want additional information on how CodeRED operates, visit the Kenton County Fiscal Court's Website by clicking HERE.
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UPCOMING CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
The Fort Wright City Council meets the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month at 6 pm. Meetings are held at City Hall in the Council Chambers, located at 409 Kyles Lane. All meetings are open to the public.
Wed - June 5th, 2024
City Council Meeting
Wed - June 19th, 2024
City Caucus Meeting
Wed - July 3rd, 2024
City Council Meeting - Canceled
Happy Fourth of July
Wed - July 17th, 2024
City Council Meeting
Haven't been tuned into your local government's activities lately? No worries, you can catch up quickly by visiting our website, and/or any of our social media pages.
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Commemorative Community Bench Program Limited Opportunity!
A commemorative bench is the perfect way to beautify and functionally accent our community while providing a special place of acknowledgement for a loved one, or group. Inscribe one of our commemorative benches with a message of kindness, love, recognition, or hope providing a lasting tribute to the special people in your life. To learn more about this limited opportunity program please click HERE.
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CLEAN UP FORT WRIGHT DAY
Litter is more than a blight on our landscape. Litter is costly to clean up. It impacts our health and well being. It threatens our environment and wildlife. It finds its way into our waterways and oceans. What’s also true is that litter is a solvable problem!
Recently, we had a group of dedicated and hardworking volunteers participate in our Annual Spring Clean Up Fort Wright Day. We would like to take a moment here and thank all of those individuals who participated in this special event. We are grateful for your service to our community, and we couldn't do this without your help and support.
For anyone wishing to find out more about how you can get involved and help keep Fort Wright Beautiful please contact us at: info@fortwright.com.
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ALL ABOUT BUILDING PERMITS
Original Author - The Family Handyman
A building permit is an official approval by your local government that allows you, or a hired contractor, to construct something new or remodel an existing structure on your property.
Building permits ensure homeowners comply with local building codes and standards which vary by city or county. These bylaws are put in place to make sure additions, renovations and other projects are safe for the community, homeowners and builders, and that they don’t negatively impact property values in the area. Building permits are among the first things you need to begin your project.
It’s best to hold off starting a project until all permits are secured. And keep in mind that a building permit is not a form of insurance. Nor is it a certificate of occupancy, which a municipality issues certifying a building’s compliance with local building codes and other laws.
HOW TO KNOW IF YOU NEED A BUILDING PERMIT?
Every municipality has different rules and expectations for building permits. The best way to determine if you need a building permit is to start by calling or visiting the building department of the town you will be working in. You may have to provide more information about your plans to the department to determine if you need a permit. Not all construction projects require permits, but many do, especially projects that involve structural changes to your home or property, like adding a bathroom, extending a deck or finishing a basement. Even small projects like putting in a fence and replacing windows might require a permit. However, you’re not likely to need a building permit to paint your house or pave your driveway.
HOW TO APPLY FOR A BUILDING PERMIT.
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Contact the building office of your local government and explain your construction plan so they can determine what permit(s) are needed. For the City of Fort Wright that is Planning Development Services of Kenton County. They may be reached at 859.331.8910 or visit their website by clicking HERE.
- Fill out the permit application form with all the requirements mentioned in it. The submission of additional documents like insurance or bond forms with your application may be necessary. It’s a good idea to have the entire scope of your project laid out before you apply for building permits.
- Some permit applications may require an appointment. Some permits you simply have to bring in the required documentation, pay the fee and will receive the permit immediately. Other permits may require a more detailed review of your explanation/drawings of the work before approval.
- Submit the permit fee with the application. Building permit fees can vary drastically depending on the scope of the project.
- Once your permit is approved, you will need to keep the permit displayed at the construction site. Depending on where you live, you may need to schedule inspections of the work to ensure that things are following the plan that was laid out in your application.
WHAT HAPPENS IF I BUILD WITHOUT A PERMIT?
Several things can happen if you build without proper permits. Sometimes, nothing happens. But it’s still risky to build without a permit as you could face one or several of the following:
- Steep fines, into thousands of dollars, depending on the work done and where you live. You could even be fined per day that the structure remains in violation.
- Your local government could order you to demolish the project.
- If you inadvertently cause damage to your neighbor’s or publicly-owned property, it could lead to a lawsuit.
- If a serious injury occurs during a project and you didn’t obtain proper permits, you could be liable for the injuries.
Potentially, you could fail a home inspection when you go to sell your house if work was done without proper permits. Some mortgage companies may perform a pre-sale inspection which means you might be required to have your house inspected before you sell the property to someone. During the inspection they will look for any evidence of recent work performed and check that the required permits were pulled. If permits weren’t obtained, they may require that you pay for and complete the required inspections before being able to sell the property. And if that’s not enough to keep you from skipping building permits, your homeowner’s insurance could be voided if you build or renovate without proper permits and there is a subsequent structural collapse, fire or plumbing issue.
WHAT TO DO IF YOUR PLANS CHANGE DURING A PROJECT.
After getting the approval and permit for construction, you can make minor non-structural changes to the construction plan, as long as they’re still in the spirit of the original permit. However If you are making a major change during construction, like increasing building size or changing the structural site you need to contact the building department and explain the change you need to make and ask them if you are required to submit revised plans for approval.
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Safe Internet Shopping
Exchange Zone
In today’s social media world more and more people are conducting the exchange/sale of items through the internet. Routinely, the buyer and seller meet in public locations to make the exchange of sale items. This practice of meeting in a public location is a wise move in these situations, and we discourage you from inviting strangers to your home for this purpose.
As a result, we have established a Safe Internet Shopping Exchange Zone at City Hall. The main parking lot area adjacent to the City Building at 409 Kyles Lane is under 24 hour video surveillance. Additionally, our police department operates out of the adjacent building We strongly encourage the use of this location for facilitation of “Internet Shopping Exchanges”.
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Emergency.........................................................911
City Hall (Non-Emergency)..............859.331.1700
or Visit Us in Person: Monday - Friday; 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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