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City Commissioners kick off process by delivering checks to business owners - On Dec. 7, 2011, the Tallahassee city Commission approved returning approximately $5.6 million in utility account security deposits to nearly 3,600 local businesses. city Commissioners will kick off the actual refund process tomorrow, Jan. 10, by personally delivering checks to local businesses. Members of the city Commission will make their first delivery of a refund check at 1 p.m. to The Shoe Box, 2820 S. Monroe St.... Read More

Over $5.6 Million to be Returned to Commercial Customers - To help area businesses, bolster the local economy and potentially foster new jobs, the city Commission today approved returning approximately $5.6 million in utility account security deposits to nearly 3,600 local businesses.   The new process for businesses is similar to a program that has been in place for decades for residential customers. It recognizes customers who establish a record of paying bills on time and thus pose less... Read More

Communications Department Receives National and Statewide Acclaim - At the Tallahassee city Commission meeting today, the city was formally presented top state and national awards for its outstanding efforts in helping Tallahassee citizens remain informed and involved. The City's Communications Department was recently awarded 12 awards at the Florida Public Relations Association's (FPRA) annual conference on August 9, including the prestigious Dick Pope All Florida Award,... Read More

Fall into Cooler Temperatures and Cooler Sports!
Adult Softball/Flag Football/Women's Volleyball Leagues Forming -   As Tallahassee temperatures rise, the thought of cooler fall weather brings some relief. In the months following the Tallahassee summer heat, the city of Tallahassee's Parks, Recreation, and Neighborhood Affairs Department (PRNA) offers the opportunity to get outdoors and enjoy cooler temperatures with the start of the adult softball, flag football, and women's vo... Read More

StarMetro Introduces New Scratch-Off Fare Cards   Today, StarMetro will begin offering new scratch-off fare cards. These new fare cards will come in seven day unlimited and seven day reduced fares. To validate these cards, customers will scratch off the silver foil to indicate which month and seven consecutive days in which the fare card is to be used. "This new fare type allows the customer to activate their fare card -- giving them more control," said Ron Garrison, executive director of S... Read More

City Manager Releases Proposed FY2012 Budget   No increase proposed for millage rate - city Manager Anita Favors Thompson today released the recommended $724.9 million fiscal year 2012 budget for review and action by the Tallahassee city Commission. The proposed amount is $2 million less than the current year budget and reflects feedback received from the community during budget public meetings earlier this year. The proposed FY2012 budget calls for no increase in the City's millage rate, w... Read More

Press Release Written By city of Tallahassee
PRESS RELEASE -- City continues to expand safety program - The city of Tallahassee will activate three cameras at the Capital Circle NW / W. Tennessee Street intersection as part of the Red Light Camera Safety Program. On Wednesday, Dec. 15, at 12 a.m., a safety camera will begin monitoring the eastbound approach of W. Tennessee St. Later in the month, two additional cameras will be activated and focused on the westbound and nor... Read More