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Letter from the Mayor (cont’d) The other important pillar of community safety is law enforcement, which is provided by the Washington County Sheriff’s Office. Our partnership with Wash- ington County provides an excellent level of law enforcement service at a greatly reduced cost, as opposed to running a municipal police department. The resources available to us at the county level offer Hugo residents additional services and investigate cases that involve coordination with agencies all across the country. The dedicated deputies that serve Hugo have been valuable members of the community, taking the time to establish a connection with the residents they serve and protect. For the past few years, the Hugo deputies consisted of six patrol deputies, an investi- gator, and a sergeant who leads the team. In order to accommodate the growing needs of our population, the City Council decided to expand the partnership with Washington County and add a seventh deputy to our team. There have been some new faces within the past few years, so I would like to take the opportunity to introduce the Hugo deputies to you now. Join me in extending my gratitude to the people that work hard to make Hugo a great place to live! Tom Weidt, Mayor A WORD FROM PUBLIC WORKS 3 Pet Waste Pollutants from improperly disposed pet waste may be washed into storm sewers by rain or melting snow. When pet waste is washed into lakes or streams the waste decays, using up oxygen and some- times releasing ammonia. Low oxygen levels and ammonia combined with warm tempera- tures can kill fish. Most importantly, pet waste carries diseases which make water unsafe for swimming and drinking. Pet wastes may not be the largest or most toxic pollutant in urban waterways, but it is one of the many little sources of pollution that add up to a big problem. Fortunately there are some things we can all do to help keep our water clean. It’s pet owner’s respon- sibility to “scoop the poop” but it’s a small price to pay to protect our water quality. (Ordinance No. 2023-520 Sec 10-38) Grass Clippings The City maintains many stormwater ponds, control structures, ditches, and wetlands. We ask residents to help us keep these features in good condition, please do not blow grass clippings into the roadways or stormwater ponds. These clippings decompose and turn into phosphorus which causes algae blooms in the ponds. If you live on a stormwater feature and you notice a structure is plugged please call (651) 762-6301 so maintenance crews can remove the obstruction. Watering Restrictions What Are They? Property owners within the City using water from the municipal water system may only water lawns, trees or other vegetation on an odd-even basis. Specifically, property addresses which end in an odd number may only water on odd calendar days. Properties having addresses which end in an even number may only water on even calendar days. An exemption from the odd-even restriction of up to 30 days is available for new sod, seed, or plantings. You may call Hugo City Hall at (651) 762-6300 to be added to a 30-day exemption list. DISPOSABLE WIPES We need your help! Disposable wipes cause major problems when flushed down toilets. Because they don’t break down the way toilet paper does, these wipes clog homeowner and municipal sewer pipes, put stress on community wastewater collection equipment, and cause cities to spend thousands of dollars on premature equipment repair and replacement. Your help in this matter is greatly appreciated by your Public Works Department! MEET YOUR HUGO DEPUTIESON NEXT PAGES!