Illegal dumping
Record the location without approaching hazardous waste. Ask 311 which department handles the site.
Open the official starting pointStart at the source.
These links help you find the responsible office. Full clinic playbooks need a data steward’s review before publication; no reviewed playbooks are claimed yet.
Rental housing conditions
Use the city’s rental inspection information. For rights or legal options, contact a tenant advocate or Legal Aid.
Open the official starting pointDangerous or vacant buildings
Report an unsafe building through the city. Stay out of the structure.
Open the official starting pointLand Bank lots
Read the city’s current Land Bank information before assuming a lot is available or permission is granted.
Open the official starting pointWater service and bills
Contact KC Water through its current service channels. Keep account details out of the brief.
Open the official starting pointSewer and stormwater
Use KC Water’s official reporting route. Describe the public location and date.
Open the official starting pointStreetlights, signals, and signs
Record the intersection or public location and the existing request number.
Open the official starting pointBulky trash and carts
Check the city’s current collection and service-request information.
Open the official starting pointCouncil and committee meetings
Read the official agenda and current participation instructions. Link to the official record or human-reported notes.
Open the official starting pointPublic records
Use the city clerk’s published records-request route. Confirm fees, process, and response details with the office.
Open the official starting pointBring back four answers
What is wrong? Who can fix it? What evidence can be checked? What is the smallest next step?
Make a private problem briefUrgent danger needs the appropriate emergency service. These starting points do not provide legal advice or promise a response time.