The city at work
Departments
Twelve departments, what each one actually does, and who to call.
- City Secretary
Keeps the city's records: agendas, minutes, ordinances, elections and open-records requests.
Open - Public Utilities

Water and wastewater service, meters, and your monthly water bill.
Open - Public Works

Streets, drainage, signs, brush collection and city facilities.
Open - Police Department

Emergency response, patrol, investigations and records. Call 911 in an emergency.
Open - Fire Department

Fire response, inspections, burn rules and volunteer firefighter recruitment.
Open - Finance
The city budget, the annual audit, purchasing and accounts payable.
Open - Planning & Code Enforcement

Permits, inspections, zoning, and code enforcement cases.
Open - Parks & Recreation

City parks, the pool, sports leagues, the golf course and park reservations.
Open - Public Library

Books, computers, internet, printing and programs for children and adults.
Open - Personnel / Human Resources
City jobs, applications, benefits and employee records.
Open - Animal Control
Stray animals, bite reports, adoptions and the animal ordinances.
Open - Tourism & Main Street

Visitors, downtown, the Kelsey-Bass Museum and city events.
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