by Carl Baker on 2016-12-14

REDLANDS>> Most Redlands City Hall administrative offices will be closed for the week of Christmas through the New Year. Essential City services, including public safety, water distribution and solid waste collection, as well as the A.K. Smiley Public Library will be in full operation. The City Manager, department directors, City Attorney, Public Information Officer and other executive staff will continue to monitor operations, provide appropriate staff direction and respond to emails and messages as necessary. City offices, including City Hall, will close on Wednesday, Dec. 21, and reopen Tuesday, Jan. 3. The Redlands Community Center, Redlands Community Senior Center, Joslyn Senior Center and Senior Transportation program will also be closed during that time. In addition to public safety, solid waste and recycling pickup, the Redlands Animal Shelter, Hillside Memorial cemetery, and city parks and water treatment facilities will remain open and in operation. For after-hours emergency water and/or sewer service, please contact the Redlands Police Department at (909) 798-7681. To report missed solid waste collection service or for a solid waste related question, please call (909) 798-7529. Messages will be retrieved daily by 10 a.m. Utility bills can be paid by depositing payments in the night drop box located between Customer Service, suite 15A and the revenue Office, suite 15B, or by being mailed to P.O. Box 6903, Redlands Ca, 92375. Payments can also be sent online through your bank, or through Western Union Speedpay, which can be accessed by calling (866) 269-2896 or by logging on to www.redlandscustomerservice.org. All utility payments are due on the due date listed on the bill and are subject to a late charge if not paid on time. Limited building inspections will be available on Dec. 23, 27, 28 and 29. To schedule an inspection, please call (909) 798-7536 the day before the inspection is needed and leave your inspection request. The Building Inspectors will be available each morning from 7:30 to 8 a.m. if you would like to call and confirm your inspection. All city facilities and operations other than Police, Fire and emergency utility services will be closed Dec. 24 and 25 and Jan. 1. [END]