Answer: The City makes park shelter house reservations on a first come first serve basis. The only shelters we make reservations for are the brick shelter house and the southeast shelter house at Forest Park, the gazebo at City Park and Haley Park located downtown on second street. Please click here to view the shelter house calendar and reserve a shelter house.
Answer: Call the Police Department at 242-2561.
Answer: The City of Ottawa strives to maintain a reliable electric system, but in the event you have an outage call: 785-229-3710 (7am-4pm) or 785-229-3750 (after hours)
Answer: According to Kansas Statutes, property owners of abutting property are responsible to maintain sidewalks in the public right-of-way. Ocassionally, when funds are available, the City will consider a request for financial participation in some public sidewalk projects.
Answer: Please contact Hope House at 242-4444 and Salvation Army at 242-7440 for possible assistance
Answer: The City of Ottawa (Streets Division) maintains alleys. Please call 229-3656 to speak to the Superintendent. If he is not available, someone will take an appropriate message.
Answer: No
Answer: If you will be completing any work within the public right-of-way a permit is required. Forms for application are available on the website, in the Neighborhood and Community Services Department or by searching our Web Documents folder located on our home page under our social media links. City ordinance provides for a $50 fee for driveway permits.
Answer: We only pick up limbs from curbside when there has been significant storm damage throughout the city. When a determination is made that collection is necessary, we will publicize that on the website, the Cable Access Channel, Facebook, and local media outlets. We typically will give residents notice via these media outlets a week or more in advance of the collection so they have time to respond. As this project is an addition to routine functions, we'll try to only pass by one time to collect.
Answer: Different payment arrangements can be made if you contact us before discontinuance of service. Please call us at 785-229-3600 to discuss those options
Answer: Yes. Ottawa has consistently met or exceeded all drinking water requirements set forth by state and federal regulations and has never had a violation of these regulations.
Answer: If you are not sure where you property line is, you can go to the County Appraisers Office and ask for an aerial map of your property. This map will give you an idea of where your property lines are. The ONLY 100% way to know where your property line is to have it surveyed.
Answer: Bottled water may come from springs, artesian wells or be the product of a municipal water supply. Water bottlers are regulated by the FDA and are not held to the same stringent standards as Public Water Supplies which are regulated by the EPA. While generally accepted as safe, bottled water carries no residual disinfectant like tap water and carries an exorbitant price as compared to tap.
Answer: The rule of thumb is NO, however you may contact the Community Development Department and speak with one of the inspectors to determine what work is to be done and whether it is minor enough to be allowed.
Answer: Since there are many variables to the installation of a swimming pool, please contact the Community Development Department at 229-3620 to discuss your options.
Answer: Please contact the Highland Cemetery Sexton (785-229-3655) with your request for information. We will research available information as time is available and contact you with our findings.
Answer: The responsibility for maintaining trees (and other landscaping) within the right-of-way abutting private property rests with the abutting owner. Trees are to be pruned such that a minimum clearance above the top of curb (edge of pavement) is fifteen feet.
Answer: We will take your information and forward I to the Patrol Division. We cannot guarantee how often your home will be checked during your absence.
Answer: Police and accident reports are $5.00. Copies can be obtained in person during office hours or by mailing the fee along with a self-addressed, stamped, envelope to Ottawa Police Department Records, 715 West 2nd Street, Ottawa, KS 66067.
Answer: Yes
Answer: The Ottawa Municipal Court does not issue Marriage Licenses. Please contact the Franklin County District Court at 301 S Main Street, Ottawa, KS 66067. 785.242.6000.
Answer: No, not at this time. Fire Chief G.A. Diamond, Jr. (OFD Chief from 1968 to 1988) had a Dalmatian named Kim that spent time at the fire station. We do have a “Fire Pup” costume that is sometime used at fire prevention events
No. City ordinance prohibits the use and possession of fireworks within the city limits, except for the public display provided by the Ottawa Jaycees.
Answer: The qualifications for OFD volunteer firefighter are nearly the same as those for full-time firefighter. Kansas Emergency Medical Technician certification is not required.
You can report potholes from this website using the "Report Issue" link, or call 785-229-3630 during normal City Hall business hours.
Answer: Dog licenses are required in the City of Ottawa and can be obtained from Prairie Paws Animal Shelter, 3173 Highway K-68, Ottawa, KS 66067. 785.242.2967.
Answer: Franklin County operates a Recycling (and Household Hazardous Waste) Center which accepts drop-off during specified hours. You can learn more about the Recycling Center by calling 785-229-8476.
Answer: Painting, interior & exterior, replacing carpet, vinyl flooring, & cabinets.
Answer: Many factors can cause your bill to be higher than expected. Please call us at 785-229-3600 to discuss your individual situation.
Answer: Please contact the Community Development Department at 229-3620 to set up a time for the inspectors to come out to check the conditions you are concerned about.
Answer: The City will typically take care of this problem during regular working hours unless it is a hazardous situation in which case crews will be dispatched to deal with the problem. Call: 785-229-3710 (7am-4pm) or 785-229-3750 (after hours).
Answer: The 2018 International Building, 2018 International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings, 2018 International Property Maintenance Code, 2017 National Electric Code, 2018 International Plumbing Code, 2018 International Mechanical Code, 2018 International Fuel Gas Code, and the International Energy 1 Conservation Code.
Answer: Ottawa draws its water from the Marais des Cygnes River. We have also purchased Assurance Storage in Melvern and Pomona reservoirs to protect our supply of water during times of drought.
Answer: Yes the City owns and maintains the bulk water station, if problems arise call 785-229-3600 (8am-5pm) and 785-229-3750 (after hours)
Answer: If you know the officer's name dial 785.242.2561 and reach them using the automated menu. Please leave your name, a return phone number and a message. If you believe the officer is working, call Dispatch at 785.242.1700.
Answer: The Judge will speak to defendants during their assigned arraignment or trial time.
Please call the Utility Center @ 785-229-3710. We will send someone out to check the city main sewer, and if it is not the main sewer, they will advise you of this. You will then have to contact a plumber of your choice.
Answer: · The firefighters work rotating 24-hour shifts for 212 hours per month. This provides the City of Ottawa with continuous fire service coverage every day of the year. · The OFD responds at all times in all kinds of weather, usually within 5 minutes of receiving a call.
Answer: No, trash burning is prohibited by city ordinance.
Answer: Yes, but by permit only. If you wish to burn, call the Fire Department at 242-1700 and request an open burning permit. The dispatcher will contact the OFD supervisor, who will then contact you. If you meet the requirements of the permit, a permit will be issued for that day.
Answer: Generally fire trucks go to businesses for fire safety inspections because firefighters are the ones that conduct the inspections. They must be able to respond to emergencies from wherever they are in the city.
Answer: Yes, but to different levels of certification. All are CPR trained and all have first aid training. Some are First Responders, Emergency Medical Technicians, Emergency Medical Technician Intermediates, and Mobile Intensive Care Technicians.
Answer: You may report in progress activity by calling 911. Also, the Drug Enforcement Unit is available to take all information. Their number is 785.242.2561 ext 555
Answer: The Franklin County Sheriff's Office dispatches our police officers. Contact them by calling 911 in the case of an emergency or by calling the non-emergency number 785.242.1700. Also, you may go to the Ottawa Law Enforcement Center, 715 West 2nd Street,
Answer: The Ottawa Police Department evidence unit makes every effort to contact the owners of found property. You may contact the evidence unit anytime during normal business hours to inquire if an item has been located.
Answer: The City of Ottawa does not collect solid waste. The private contractors who do so are usually listed in the yellow pages under the category of "garbage collection"
Answer: Franklin County operates a Solid Waste Transfer Station at 3323 Osborne Terrace. Drop-offs are usually accepted from the public for a specified charge per ton. Office Hours: Monday through Friday | 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Saturdays | 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. | Closed Holiday's 3323 Osborn Terrace Ottawa, KS 66067 Phone: (785) 242-4612
Answer: The Ottawa Police Department does not issue gun permits or register guns. Please contact the Franklin County Sheriff's Department for this service. 785.229.1200.
Answer: To submit information to the Government Access Channel 23 you can email it to gac20@ottawaks.gov where it will be reviewed. You will be contacted via email on whether the content meets the requirements of the Government Access Channel.
Answer: Complete an application at the Ottawa Police Dept, submit fingerprints and pay a fee of $25.00. Afterwards, an identification card will be issued and is valid until the end of the issuing year.
Answer: The Ottawa Police Department does not register violent offenders. Please contact the Franklin County Sheriff's Department for registration information. 785.229.1200.
Answer: Each year we receive many inquiries about installing stop signs or traffic signals as a way to reduce speeding. Research shows that other measures are more effective than these. Please call Public Works @ 229-3630 with any questions.
Answer: The Ottawa Police Department does not issue protection orders. Please contact the Franklin County Attorney's Office at 785.229.8970 or the Franklin County District Court for more information at 301 S Main Street, Ottawa, KS 66067. 785.242.6000.
Answer: Every Thursday: 10:00AM to 2:00PM $10 fee (cash, check and debit/credit card) State required fingerprints for Nursing and Teaching please ensure your packet includes postage as we are required to mail them directly from the Police Department.
Answer: We do not charge a utility deposit, but we do charge a nonrefundable service charge to your first month’s bill, which is $35 for electric service and $35 for water.
Answer: Yes, if they interfere with the power line
Answer: The City’s Utility Center dispatches repair crews and is manned from 7AM to 4 PM, Monday through Friday and can be reached at 229-3710. We will send someone out to check on this. After hours or on weekends contact the Water Treatment Plant at 229-3690 or if no answer call the Power Plant at 229-3750. If the water is coming up between the water meter and your house, it will be your responsibility to repair.
Answer: Call 911. If your request is not urgent you may leave a message on the animal control officer's voice mail during office hours. He will be automatically paged and will contact or respond to the situation you report. Please leave a detailed message.
Answer: The service line from the pole to the meter belongs to the City, you may call the City to have the line restored but any components attached to the house that are damaged will require an electrician to fix. 7am-4pm 785-229-3710 After Hours 785-229-3750
Answer: The City only marks to the water meter and the city sewer main line. Lines to your house are private.
Answer: Department of Motor Vehicles can be reached at 785-242-1276.
Answer: Franklin County Motor Vehicle Department can be reached at 785-229-3455
Answer: The Ottawa Municipal Court does not issue Child Support Orders. Please contact the Franklin County District Court at 301 S Main Street, Ottawa, KS 66067. 785.242.6000.
Answer: The Ottawa Municipal Court is located in the Law Enforcement Center at 715 West 2nd Street, Ottawa, KS, 66067. The phone number is 785.242.5333
Answer: Court costs are $75.00.
Answer: This is a fee required by city ordinance. It is assessed in all cases unless exempt by state statute
Answer: Yes there is someone on call to handle these situations, assuming you can satisfy any outstanding payments. Call 785-229-3750.
Answer: City drainage maintenance is limited to public storm drainage systems. This includes underground piping that is within the street rights-of-way or in dedicated storm drainage easements. Routine grounds maintenance (mowing, debris removal, etc.) in drain