City Fees, Fines and Payment Options

1.Do you live in Evanston (60201 or 60202)?(Required.)
2.What is your household income?(Required.)
3.Which City of Evanston fees do you currently pay/have you paid in the past? (check all that apply)(Required.)
4.Have you ever had to forego everyday necessities (food, rent, utilities) to pay a City of Evanston fine or fee?(Required.)
5.Have you ever incurred a late payment penalty for a City fine or fee?(Required.)
6.If you are an Evanston resident and own a vehicle, have you ever held off on paying for the City’s wheel tax due to finances (Payment of a wheel tax is required for all vehicles registered in Illinois with an Evanston address)?(Required.)
7.Would you be more likely to pay City fines, such as parking tickets, if you had the option of paying over a period of time through a no-interest payment plan?(Required.)
8.Has the City Collector’s office hours and location ever impacted your ability to pay City fines and fees?(Required.)
9.How would you prefer to pay City fines and fees (check all that apply)?(Required.)
10.If you drive, what factors influence where you park? (choose 3)
11.How would you rate the difficulty of finding a paid parking spot on a street or parking lot near Evanston businesses?
12.How would you rate the difficulty of finding a parking spot in a garage in downtown Evanston?
13.How far are you typically willing to walk from your parking spot to your destination? [be more specific about location?]
14.How strictly should the City of Evanston enforce parking regulations?(Required.)
15.What fine should be assessed for a general parking violation, such as exceeding a parking time limit or not paying when required? (Required.)
16.Parking ticket revenue supports general City operations, including Police and Fire emergency response. How do you think the City should balance enforcement and fines to continue to support these services?(Required.)
17.Are you aware the City offers reduced water and sewer rates to community members that qualify for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)?(Required.)