The City of Fargo offers a number of brochures and other publications that provide information about its services. The publications listed on this page are available for immediate printing and/or can be ordered by mail if you complete the online publications order form below.

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Publication	Description	Department	Category	Receive by mail	Printable version
2007 Annual Report of Fargo Cass Public Health	Provides overview of activities conducted in 2004	Health	Health
Are You Prepared?	Guide that prepares area residents for a variety of emergencies and explains how to build an emergency kit	Emergency management	Emergency		N/A
Attached Garages and Additions	Standards for projects, including location, lot coverage, side/rear yard and permits	Inspections	Housing
Bail Schedule	Lists violations of Fargo City ordinances and the bond amounts associated with them	Municipal Court	Ordinances	N/A
Before You Renovate or Demolish	Outlines laws related to asbestos	State Health Department	Safety
Bike and Bus: Metropolitan Area Transit	Bikers can put their bikes on a bus bike rack while traveling around town; this brochure explains how this system works.	Transit	Public transportation
Borrowing Basics: What You Don't Know Can Hurt You	How to protect yourself from dishonest lending practices; selecting the best loan and borrowing the right amount	Planning	Housing
Break Away from Nicotine	Explains program to help you quit using nicotine; offered on a sliding-fee scale	Health	Health
Bright Lights on the Prairie: Fargo's Colorful Past	Offers photos and interesting facts about Fargo's history	Planning	Fargo history
Citizen Complaint Process, Fargo Police	Gives overview of filing a complaint, how complaints are investigated and possible outcomes	Police	Safety
City Snapshot	This quarterly city newsletter offers profiles of city programs, a city calendar showing upcoming events and more. (3mb download)	Commission	(No category)
Composting in Your Backyard	Explains how to compost and offers problem-solving tips	Solid Waste	Recycling
Criminal History Information request form	Requests information to help you obtain criminal history	Police	Records	N/A
Detached Garage and Accessory Buildings	Requirements to consider when planning your project, including location, height and foundations	Inspections	Housing
Egress Windows for Single-Family Dwellings	Explains requirements for emergency escape and rescue openings	Inspections	Housing
Electronics: Obsolete Equipment	What to do with your old computer, tv, etc.	Solid Waste	Recycling
Emergency Operations Plan	Outlines City of Fargo response plan for natural and manmade emergencies	(Non-departmental)	Emergency	N/A
Emergency Preparedness Checklist	Covers phone numbers, escape routes and other things to consider before an emergency occurs	FEMA (federal govt.)	Emergency	N/A
Family Disaster Supplies Kit	Details what supplies you should have on hand before disaster strikes	FEMA (federal govt.)	Emergency
Fargo bus route map	Shows routes of Metro Area Transit buses	Transit	Public transportation
Fargo Cass Public Health	Provides overview of programs and services offered by public health unit	Health	Health
Fargo Cass Public Health Clinic	Brochure describes the services offered , including physical exams and testing	Health	Health
Fargo Police Volunteer Program	Explains opportunities for volunteering in police department and the application process/requirements	Police	(No category)
Fargo SAFE Rental Housing Program	Outlines resources for landlords, including training, free background checks and more	Police	Housing
Finishing Your Basement or Lower Level	Overview of specs to keep in mind and codes that apply	Inspections	Housing
Floodproof Construction Requirements	Floodproofing elevation requirements, including specs and illustrations	Inspections	Business
Food & Water in an Emergency	DIscusses food to have on hand, ways to purify water and more	FEMA (federal govt.)	Emergency
Garbage and recycling guide	A detailed overview of garbage collection, recycling opportunities and household hazardous waste disposal	Solid Waste	Garbage
Home Buyer Assistance Program	Outlines eligibility criteria and application process for program; income limitations apply	Planning	Health
How to File a Discrimination Complaint in ND	Defines unlawful discrimination, outlines formal complaint process and provides contact information for the North Dakota Department of Labor	State of North Dakota	Human rights
How to Ride the MAT Bus System	Explains the basics of bus riding, including waiting for bus, boarding, paying, transfers, bus bike racks and more	Transit	Public transportation
Human Rights Protections in North Dakota	Examines human rights laws, protected categories, and complaint filing	State of North Dakota	Human rights
Knowing and Understanding Your Credit	Explains credit reports and scoring, improving and taking control of your credit	Planning	Fannie Mae Foundation		N/A
Leashes, licenses and more	Basics about pets, including leash law, licensing information, what to do about stray animals and problem barking	Police	(No category)
Look Around Downtown	Booklet offering self-guided walking tours of downtown Fargo; includes 57 buildings; download is 3mb	Planning	Historic preservation	N/A
MAT Bus Schedule	Includes route maps for Fargo-Moorhead, year-round bus schedules and rate information.	Transit	Public transportation		N/A
MAT Paratransit: Transportation for Persons with Disabilities	Explains the services available, along with costs, hours of operation and how to schedule a ride	Transit	Public transportation
Metropolitan Bike Map	Shows different bike paths available throughout metro area and lists rules of the road	Planning	(No category)
Mold Growth and Indoor Air Quality	Tips to prevent mold, how to treat mold, where and how to check for mold	Health	Health		N/A
Moorhead bus route map	Shows routes of Metro Area Transit buses	Transit	Public transportation
Myth or fact? The truth about sex offenders and sexual assault	A brochure addressing many ideas often assumed to be true	Police	Crime
Opening the Door to a Home of Your Own	This step-by-step guide explains the home-buying process, including how to finance a home and how the mortgage process works.	Fannie Mae Foundation	Housing	N/A
Patio Decks	Outlines requirements for deck construction, including permits, stairways and handrails	Inspections	Housing
Phone and e-mail directory	Lists city departments, their functions and their phone numbers and e-mail addresses	(Non-departmental)	(No category)	N/A
Protecting property: City of Fargo Sump Pump Program	Offers guidelines for discharging your pump, information on waivers and enforcement	Sump Pump	Housing
Recycling Grass Clippings	Examines "grasscycling", lawn care and mulching	State of North Dakota	Recycling
Rental Housing Inspections, City of Fargo	Answers frequently asked questions, including how inspections are conducted and what to do if you have a housing compaint	Planning	Housing
Request for Police Report form	Requests specific information to help you obtain the report you need	Police	Records
Scooter rules	How a city ordinance applies to the use of motorized scooters in Fargo	Police	Safety
Shelter In Place	Explains what to do during a chemical emergency and how to plan ahead for one	Fire	Emergency
Sign Code, City of Fargo	Provides numerous regulations related to signs, including construction specs and wall, portable and electrical signs	Inspections	Business
Single-Family Residential Construction Guide	Outlines requirements such as ventilation, minimum room areas, ceiling heights and garages	Inspections	Business
Wage & Hour and Equal Employment Laws	Answers to commonly asked questions on these topics	State of North Dakota	Employment
Water Quality Report: 2006	Provides lab test results and other information about Fargo's water supply	Water	Water quality
Ways to Pay for Bus Rides	Brochure explains Metro Area Transit's 10-ride and 30-day passes, as well as options for paying by cash, coin, token; U-Pass and coupons are also discussed	Transit	Public transportation
Xeriscape: discover the beauty	Learn more about this water-conserving form of landscaping	Forestry	Landscaping		N/A

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