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Animal Control
The City of Festus Animal Control Department provides you with options regarding most pet and wild animal issues.
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Building and Planning
The Building and Planning Department is responsible for issuing building permits, conducting plan review and inspections, enforcing ordinances, and more.
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City Clerk
The City Clerk’s office has many responsibilities including administering Oath of Office, preparing City Council meetings and agenda, and handling voter registration to name a few.
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Emergency Management
Festus Emergency Management operates out of the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) located in the basement of city hall and oversees maintenance of the Emergency Outdoor Warning System as well as other responsibilities.
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Finance
The Finance Department manages the City’s financial operations and financial services including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, investing of city funds, and preparing financial statements for the City Council and public record.
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Fire Department
In addition to emergency response services for fire, medical, hazardous materials, and natural disasters, the City of Festus Fire Department provides public education and public service programs.
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Fire Inspector
The Building & Fire Inspector’s office conducts plan reviews on all new construction projects, and inspects new construction and existing properties. The City enforces International Codes, NFPA Codes, and City Ordinances.
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Festus Public Library
Search for, reserve, and renew books online! The City of Festus Public Library is located at 400 West Main Street in Downtown Festus.
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Parks & Recreation
The City of Festus operates a vibrant, dynamic park system for the enjoyment of area residents and visitors.
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Police
The goal of the City of Festus Police Department is to enhance the quality of life through proactive policing while offering dignified and courteous assistance to the public. We will continue to respect the cultural diversity of the citizens in our effort to nurture public trust.
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Public Works Department
The Street Department is responsible for repair and maintenance of streets, storm sewers, trees, curbs, trash, street sweeping, barricading, bridges, street signs, and other duties as assigned.
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Recreation & Tourism
The City's Recreation and Tourism Department plans, organizes, directs, coordinates, and evaluates recreation and tourism programming. Maintains City website, distributes monthly newsletters, and maintains and updates social media. Develops and maintains a positive public image of Festus through community interaction and media releases. Develops, or assists in developing integrated marketing, advertising, media, and public relations strategies and tactics; identifies target demographic, monitors competition, and adjusts strategy accordingly.
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Water Department
The City of Festus Water Department is responsible for water distribution from the water supply provided by the Jefferson County Water Authority.