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1. How do I request a street closure for a block party or special event?

To request a Street Closure, the application linked below must be filed at least two weeks prior to the event with the Public Works Department. All applications are reviewed by the Public Works Director, the Police Chief and the Fire Chief. All three parties must approve the application prior to approval of the request. If the request is approved, the applicant will be notified as soon as possible. There is no charge for this process.

Request for Street Closure Application (PDF)

2. How do I request permission to work in the City right-of-way?

You must submit the permit application linked below to the Public Works Department for review and approval. If the permit is approved, the applicant will be notified. There is a minimum charge of $25 for a non-franchised applicant, and work cannot begin until approval is received.

Right-of-Way Permit Application (PDF)

3. How do I get my utility lines located prior to digging?

You must contact Missouri One Call (1-800-344-7483 or 1-800-DIG-RITE) 48 hours prior to digging. They will dispatch all member utilities to mark utilities located in the dig area. Please note, only utilities owned by companies or the City are marked. Utilities that are owned by the home owner are not marked.

Utilities owned by home owners are water and sewer service lines, which are the lines that run from the house to the owner's side of the City mains, any electrical, fiber, cable television lines, etc. that were installed by a private individual are not located through this request.

Missouri One Call Website

4. How do I find out where my water and sewer service lines are located?

Try to obtain the information from the previous owner or builder, or contact a licensed plumber.

5. How do I report a broken or inoperable street light?

Submit the request form linked below to the Public Works Department, or call Empire District Electric at 1-800-206-2300. If the request is filed with the City, the request will be forwarded to Empire District Electric, which maintains the street lights within the City limits of Republic. Questions regarding the status of the repair must be directed to Empire District Electric.

Street Light Request Form (PDF)

6. How do I report a City water or sewer main line leak?

Please contact Public Works at 417-732-3400 to report leaks during normal business hours. To report a problem after hours, please call the after-hours service line at 417-732-3546.

7. How do I report a problem or concern with my water meter?

Please call the Utility Billing Division at 417-732-3136.

8. How do I contact someone regarding a problem or question with my water or sewer bill?

Please call the Utility Billing Division at 417-732-3136.

9. How do I get my water temporarily or permanently turned on or off?

For existing customers, please call the Utility Billing Division at 417-732-3136.

A new customer account requires an applicant to come to City Hall, 213 North Main Street, Republic, to show proof of identification, etc. For more information, please visit the Utility Billing Division Page.

10. How do I report a drainage or flooding problem?

Please call the Public Works Department at 417-732-3400.

11. How do I report a deceased animal in the street?

Deceased animals on City streets can be reported by calling the Public Works Department at 417-732-3400. Deceased animals on County roads need to be reported to the Greene County Highway Department at 417-831-3591. Deceased animals on State roads need to be reported to the Missouri Department of Transportation at 417-895-7600.