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The Ashtabula City Council is the legislative authority for the city of Ashtabula. It is vested in a seven-member Council consisting of five ward and two at‑large representatives, and is elected to serve for four‑year terms. Click for more information about the City Council. City Council Contact Us 4250 Lake Ave. Ashtabula OH 44004 440-992-7119 clerkofcouncil@cityofashtabula.com City Council Home Council Meeting Live Stream Meeting Agendas & Minutes Archived Meeting Minutes Codified Ordinances Boards and Commissions Ashtabula City Council Members and Terms John S. Roskovics (D) President of Council president@cityofashtabula.com Phone: (440) 964-3140 Term: 12/1/2023 – 11/30/2027 Kym A. Foglio (D) Ward I Councilor ward1@cityofashtabula.com Phone: (440) 964-0321 Term: 12/1/2023 – 11/30/2027 RoLesia R. Holman (D) Ward III Councilor ward3@cityofashtabula.com Phone: (440) 964-3140 Term: 12/1/2021 – 11/30/2025 Jane E. DiGiacomo (R) Ward V Councilor ward5@cityofashtabula.com Phone: (440) 415-3752 Term: 12/1/2021 – 11/30/2025 Russell L. Simeone (R) Vice President of Council vicepresident@cityofashtabula.com Phone: (440) 261-9335 Term: 12/1/2023 – 11/30/2027 Terence P. Guerriero (D) Ward II Councilor ward2@cityofashtabula.com Phone: (440) 344-6898 Term: 12/1/2023 – 11/30/2027 Jodi A. Mills (D) Ward IV Councilor ward4@cityofashtabula.com Phone: (440) 812-5916 Term: 12/1/2021 – 11/30/2025 Stacy L. Millberg Clerk of Council clerkofcouncil@cityofashtabula.com Phone: ( 440) 992-7119 Term: Appointed Council Meetings Council Meetings are held in the Council Chambers at 4230 Lake Avenue next to the Municipal Building. Meetings are 1st and 3rd Monday of each month at 7 p.m. Council Meetings are televised live on Spectrum Channel 1024. You must have an HD tuner box from Spectrum to view this channel. Spectrum channel 1024 is used by Ashtabula Area City Schools the rest of the time and the City does not have any involvement in their programming. You can also stream Council meetings to your device through the following link: STREAM LIVE. Council Meetings are NOT video recorded. Live Stream the Current City Council Meeting The City of Ashtabula from time to time has member openings on some of its volunteer Boards & Commissions. Qualifications for membership on each board may vary. Anyone interested in serving must submit an Application of Interest to Clerk of Council, 4250 Lake Avenue, Ashtabula, Ohio 44004. For additional information regarding the Ashtabula City Council, please see the links below. Council Roster Council Rules Council Committees and Meeting Schedule

Sanitation Department Contact Us 501 W. 24th Street Ashtabula OH 44004 (440) 993-8101 sanitation@cityofashtabula.com Curbside Recycling for Ward 1 and 2 The City of Ashtabula will provide recycling collection service in addition to rubbish collection for residents in Wards 1 and 2. The enhanced service will now include curbside recycling pickup and is designated to make collection easier and safer, reduce on the job injuries, provide cleaner neighborhoods, increase the volume of recycling, and stabilize long term disposal costs. Each residence will receive a 64-gallon two wheeled recycling cart. The navy blue cart with yellow lid is a heavy-duty cart and will include information on the lid regarding what can be recycled, provides a more convenient way for residents to recycle large quantities, has an attached lid and is animal resistant. The recycling cart also enables collection by an automated truck, which enhances safety, and eliminates the blowing and scattering of recyclable materials. Please do not use your recycling cart for extra rubbish. Recycling carts containing rubbish will not be emptied and will be tagged to notify the resident of improper use. To use, simply place your recyclable materials loose (do not bag) into the supplied recycling cart. On your collection day pull your respective cart within 2-3 feet of the street with the lid openings facing the street. The carts should be at least three feet from other objects such as parked cars, mail boxes, trees, or bulky trash items. Though recycling service is provided every other week on Friday, it is only necessary to place your recycling cart to the curb when it is full. Recycling pickup will be done typically on Friday’s unless there is a Holiday in which the Sanitation Department is designated off for the day. Your recycling will be picked up every other week per the pickup schedule at the top of this page. Single Stream Recycling – There is no need to separate recyclables. All recyclable materials can be placed together loose (no need to bag) into your new recycling cart as a “single stream” of recyclable material. The individual components of the mixed recyclable materials or “single stream” will be segregated and prepared for market at a material recovery facility using automated recycling. See the attached complete list of all the items which can be placed in your recycling cart to be recovered and returned to markets. Plastics Now Recycled – Most plastic products are labeled on the bottom with a recycling symbol consisting of arrows that cycle clockwise to form a rounded triangle, and enclosing the number 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, or 7. Any rigid food container or other consumer product container labeled in this fashion can now be included for recycling. Plastic items not acceptable include plastic bags, shrink wrap, Styrofoam, toys, motor oil and antifreeze containers. Recycling a ton of plastic saves the energy equivalent of 1,500 gallons of gasoline! Tips to Recycle Correctly: It is absolutely imperative that ALL material be received LOOSE (not in bags of any kind). The material is sorted by a combination of hand sorting and machine sorting. The material is pushed onto a conveyor belt, and through different processes ends up sorted with like material. Bags slow this process, drive up costs (which are ultimately put back on solid waste districts), and get tangled in the rollers of the conveyor belts. You can see a video of these MRF (material recovery facility) processes here . Items can be commingled (mixed together) in the same container. This simplifies recycling at home. Lightly rinse your food containers. This is mainly to keep down the smell between collections, as well as deters rodents and insects from your recycled containers. It’s not necessary to remove labels or caps, as these will be burned off during the manufacturing process. Adding incorrect materials to your load causes contamination, and could cause your entire recycling load to be discarded in the landfill. Sanitation Home Pay Your Trash Bill Recycling Center Curbside Recycling

Contact Us Contact the Ashtabula City Government Please see the list of phone numbers below to contact the appropriate department with the city government, or click on the department title to go to the department specific web page. Finance Department Sewer & Trash Billing: (440) 992-7155 Fax: (440) 992-9306 Manager’s Office Phone: (440) 992-7103 Fax: (440) 992-4515 City Council Clerk of Council: (440) 992-7119 Fax: (440) 998-4457 John Roskovics, President of Council: (440) 964-3140 Russell Simeone, VP of Council: (440) 261-93 35 Kym Foglio, Ward I: (440) 964-0321 Terence Guerriero, Ward II: (440) 344-6898 RoLesia R. Holman, Ward III: (440) 964-3140 Jodi Mills, Ward IV: (440) 812-5916 Jane DiGiacomo, Ward V: (440) 415-3752 Municipal Court Phone: (440) 992-7109 Fax: (440) 998-5786 Health Department Registrar: (440) 992-7123 Birth & Death Certificates: (440) 992-7123 Health Commissioner: (440) 992-7143 Environmental Health: (440) 992-7121 Human Resources Phone: (440) 992-7141 Income Tax Phone: (440) 992-7105 Fax: (440) 992-7556 Planning & Community Development Main: (440) 992-7118 CHIP: (440) 992-7195 Fair Housing: (440) 992-7152 Fax: (440) 992-7180 Police Department Animal Control: (440) 992-7172 Administrative Offices: (440) 992-7156 Criminal Activity Tipline: (440) 992-7126 Fax: (440) 998-4523 Fire Department Office: (440) 992-7192 Fax: (440) 992-2691 Probation Office: (440) 992-7133 Fax: (440) 998-5875 Public Works Office: (440) 993-7036 Pothole Reporting: (440) 992-7100 Fax: (440) 993-3811 Sanitation Office: (440) 993-8101 Fax: (440) 992-8108 Solicitor’s Office Main: (440) 992-7101 Fax: (440) 998-6308 Water Pollution Department Office: (440) 964-3030 Fax: (440) 964-9430 Following Us on Facebook and Instagram

Health Department Contact Us 4239 Lake Ave. Ashtabula OH 44004 440-992-7123 (Phone) 440-992-7163 (Fax) healthdept@cityofashtabula.com Anchor 1 Health Department Home Public Health Nursing Division Environmental Health Division Vital Statistics Resources Vision: Healthy people in a healthy community. Mission: Promote physical and mental health, prevent disease, injury and disability, and provide essential public health services. Goals: Prevent epidemics and the spread of disease. Protect against environmental hazards. Promote and encourage healthy behaviors. Values: We value COLLABORATION with partners and providers to enhance the public’s health. We value CUSTOMER SERVICE and strive to meet high levels of internal and external customer service. We value RESPECT and believe that everyone should be treated with dignity and courtesy. We value QUALITY and evidence based standards and best practices and incorporate them into our daily operations. 24/7 Contact Numbers for the Emergency Reporting of a Public Health Emergency and Class A-1 Disease ***ALWAYS SEEK MEDICAL ASSISTANCE IMMEDIATELY FOR ANY MEDICAL EMERGENCY WITHOUT DELAY!!!*** DURING BUSINESS HOURS - To report a Public Health emergency or a Class A-1 Disease such as smallpox or Anthrax, please contact your local health department Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm (see ODH quick guide link for a list of Class A-1 reportable diseases) Ashtabula City residents call 440.992.7123 or 440.992.7143 Conneaut City residents call 440.593.3087 All other Ashtabula County residents call 440.576.6010 AFTER BUSINESS HOURS - To report a Public Health Emergency or a Class A-1 Disease such as Smallpox or Anthrax, please contact your local health department (see ODH quick link for a list of Class A-1 reportable diseases) Ashtabula City Residents call the Health Commissioner’s phone number 440.992.7143 and listen for instructions to reach a staff member after-hours. As a backup you may call the Ashtabula City Police Department at 440.998.2221 Conneaut City residents call Conneaut Police Department at 440.593.7440 All other Ashtabula County residents call Ashtabula County Sheriff’s Department at 440.576.0055 to reach the Ashtabula County Health Department Local Health Reports: Click links below Ashtabula County 2022 Community Health Assessment Ashtabula County Final 2023-2025 CHIP (Community Health Improvement Plan) Ashtabula. County Access to Care Assessment Report Communicable Disease Monthly Count 2022 Annual Communicable Disease Report 2022 Annual Financial Report 2022 Annual Environmental Report Helpful Links: Prescription Drop-off Locations Ohio Department of Health A Quick Guide to Reportable Infectious Diseases in Ohio Ohio Administrative Code 3701-3-02 Diseases to be Reported Center for Disease Control and Prevention Healthy Northeast Ohio Ashtabula County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) Cuyahoga County Health Department (Regional Coordinator) Ashtabula County Health Department Conneaut City Health Department Healthy Ashtabula County helpful links

Planning and Community Development Contact Us 4250 Lake Ave. Ashtabula OH 44004 440-992-7118 PCD@cityofashtabula.com Planning and Development Home Fair Housing Zoning Pay Permits/Housing Fees Engineering Housing Economic Development Maps Economic Development Local Incentives Community Reinvestment Area Tax Incentive (CRA) Download Commercial CRA Application Form Download Residential CRA Application Form The tax exemption will first apply in the year the construction or remodeling would first be taxable. In the case of remodeling that qualifies for exemption, a percentage of the amount by which the remodeling increased the structure’s assessed value shall be exempt from real property taxation. In the case of construction of a structure that qualifies for exemption, a percentage of the structure’s assessed value shall be exempt from real property taxation. If the structure or remodeling is to be used for commercial or industrial purposes, the percentage and period set forth in the Agreement, which Agreement may include the following: Up to ten (10) years and up to seventy-five percent (75%) for existing commercial and industrial facilities, the term and percentage of which shall be negotiated on a case-by-case basis in advance of construction or remodeling occurring. Up to ten (10) years and up to seventy-five percent (75%) for new commercial or industrial facilities, the term and percentage of which shall be negotiated on a case-by-case basis in advance of construction occurring. Mixed use facilities, (i.e., combined residential and commercial use), shall be treated as a commercial project in its entirety subject to the term length and percentages as set forth in subsections (a)(1) and (2) hereof. If the structure or remodeling is to be used for residential purposes, the percentage and period may be one of the following: Up to seven (7) years for the remodeling of every residential dwelling unit containing not more than two family units and upon which the cost of remodeling is at least $5,000.00, and with such exemption being up to one hundred percent (100%) for each year. Up to seven (7) years for new residential construction consisting of not more than two (2) family units, and with such exemption being up to one hundred percent (100%) for each year. Up to seven (7) years for the remodeling of every residential dwelling unit containing more than two family units upon which the cost of remodeling is at least $10,000.00, and with such exemption being up to one hundred percent (100%) for each year. Up to seven (7) years for new residential construction consisting of more than two (2) family units, and with such exemption being up to one hundred percent (100%) for each year. Some restrictions and permission from the local School District may apply depending on the level of abatement you are seeking. See Chapter 195 of the City’s Codified Ordinances for more information or call the Department of Planning & Community Development to set up an appointment to discuss your options. Job Creation Tax Credit Job Creation Tax Credit Application The City also has its own Job Creation Tax Credit program for those businesses which make an investment in the City that creates new full-time jobs. See Chapter 193 of the City’s Codified Ordinances for more information or call the Department of Planning & Community Development to set up an appointment to discuss your options. City Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) The City of Ashtabula‘s Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) program has been established to achieve the expansion and diversification of the Ashtabula economic base and to create increased employment opportunities, particularly for persons from low and moderate income households. The RLF is designed to address financing problems faced by the local business community. If your business/project meets the criteria below please contact Mary Church at 440-992-7195 or mchurch@ashtabulacity.com for an application. None of the improvements start prior to approval of the CDBG ED/RLF application & environmental review Release of Funds; A financing gap can be identified i.e. the company either cannot get funds from any other source to complete the project (availability gap) and/or the company cannot afford to do the project at the rate/terms offered by the other lenders (affordability gap); At least 51% of the jobs created will be for persons of low- and moderate-income (LMI); At least 5% of the project will be financed with cash equity; At least 15% of the project will be privately financed; There is at least a 1:1 leverage ratio of CDBG to other funds; and The cost per job does not exceed $25,000 Ashtabula County 503 Corporation Revolving Loan Fund The Ashtabula County 503 Corporation was formed in 1983 as a private, non-profit corporation with the mission of promoting job creation and economic development in Ashtabula County. To accomplish this mission, the 503 Corporation administers a Revolving Load Fund. The fund has been capitalized over the years with monies from State and Federal resources. These funds are loaned to businesses in Ashtabula County, usually below market rates. As the loans are repaid, with interest, the Load Fund money becomes available to lend to the next business in need of financing. In addition to managing the Ashtabula County Revolving Load Fund, the 503 Corporation serves as the local contact agency for the Small Business Administration (SBA) 504 and State of Ohio Regional 166 loan programs. Low Interest Loans Growth Partnership works in conjunction with both the Mahoning Valley Economic Development Corporation (MVEDC) and the Lake County Port Authority to provide businesses with the opportunity to use the Regional 166 Fund and SBA 504 loans. The Regional 166 Fund is used primarily by manufacturers, wholesalers and distributors and can offer up to 40% of project cost or $500,000 at a fixed rate of approximately 2/3 of prime rate. The term of the loan can be up to 10 years for equipment and up to 15 years for real estate. The MVEDC will share a first with bank required personal guarantees or letter of credit. This is a program driven by job creation therefore the amount you qualify for is based upon $50,000 lent for each job created. Prevailing wage must be paid for projects involving construction, with interim financing by a bank. Small Business Administration 504 (SBA 504) loans are made to those in the service, commercial, retail, industrial or distribution business. The maximum loan amount is $5.5 million for manufacturers or 40% of the project cost up to $5 million for public policy goals with interest rates based on the treasury’s rates fixed. Loan term for SBA 504 loans are 10 years for equipment and 20 years for real estate with the lender holding a 2nd mortgage or lien and personal guarantees for the borrower. Again this loan program is driven by job creation so the loan amount a business qualifies for is based upon $65,000 per job created. SBA 504 requires interim financing by a participating bank. State Incentives Growth Partnership for Ashtabula County is the County level partner with the State of Ohio’s JobsOhio that helps to identify a businesses needs at the State Level. Some options include: Low Interest Loans The Ohio Development Services Agency (ODSA) offers a number of low interest loans and grants to entice business into the state of Ohio. There is the Ohio Enterprise Bond Fund, the 166 Direct Loan, the Pioneer Rural Loan, and the Rural Industrial Park Loan to name a few of the most commonly used. The Ohio Enterprise Bond Fund is used when a project will induce a $1.5 million to $10 million investment in land and building acquisition, construction, renovation, and equipment purchases. The eligibility for this program is based on job creation and repayment and management capabilities, along with the use of Ohio prevailing wage. Up to 90% of the total project cost is eligible and the long-term fixed rates for up to 20 years will apply for commercial or industrial projects. The 166 Direct Loan program provides low interest loans for land and building acquisition, expansion or renovation, and equipment purchases. The amount they lend ranges from $350,000-$1 million. You must have 10% equity and be in a “distressed” area as labeled by the State. To be eligible for this program you must retain one job for every $15,000 received and use prevailing wage on the site during project construction. The Pioneer Rural Loan also provides loans for land and building acquisition, new construction, renovation and expansion of existing buildings and acquisition of machinery and equipment for businesses locating or expanding in Ohio’s rural areas. The maximum loan amount is $750,000 and cannot exceed 75% of total fixed asset costs. Eligibility requires that the project creates or retains 1 job for every $35,000 of state investment during the first three years of the project. The Rural Industrial Park Loan provides direct loans and loan guarantees to applicants in “rural” or “distressed” communities who are dedicated to building a well-planned industrial park. This loan cannot exceed 75% of total eligible project costs and will not exceed the $1million mark. Tax Credits The Ohio Development Services Agency (ODSA) offers a number of Tax Credits to businesses willing to locate in Ohio. The Ohio Job Creation Tax Credit (JCTC), the Training Tax Credit, and the Ohio Manufacturing Machinery and Equipment Investment Tax Credit are a few of the most commonly used. The Ohio Job Creation Tax Credit (JCTC) is a state program that credits back state income tax for businesses that expand or locate in Ohio. The Ohio Tax Credit Authority determines the businesses eligibility for JCTC and the local community must also provide support for the project. JCTC is only an option when 25 or more new full-time positions are created. The Training Tax Credit provides tax credits for employers that will train existing employees who could lose their jobs because of lack of training. Businesses will receive up to $100,000 per year. This program shows the states support for retention projects in the state. Training Dollars The Ohio Development Services Agency (ODSA) offers a program called the Ohio Investment in Training Program (OITP). This program provides up to 50% reimbursement for instructional costs, materials and training-related activities with an emphasis on the manufacturing sector. A complete list of the State’s incentives can be found on the following pages: State of Ohio Business Grants, Loans and Tax Credits Ohio Third Frontier

Your Government History of Ashtabula and Form of Government The City of Ashtabula is located on the south shore of Lake Erie, fifty‑six miles east of Cleveland, Ohio. On April 6, 1891, the village of Ashtabula was incorporated into a city under the laws of the State of Ohio. Ashtabula was named by the Indians. The word was originally pronounced “Hash ‑ Ta La,” and its name, meaning “River of Many Fish,” was first applied to what is now the Ashtabula River. Those who decided to settle on the west bank of the Ashtabula River Gulf in the early 1800′s faced the challenge of clearing forest land with crude tools, raising and storing food, and building shelters to protect themselves from the elements. Although the task was formidable, a small number of settlers responded to the challenge and helped the area become a borough, a village, and eventually, a city. The City’s area is 7.6 square miles with other areas considering annexation into the City corporation limits. The City of Ashtabula is five hundred ninety feet above sea level. According to the 2010 census, the City’s population was 19,680. The Ashtabula County area population is now estimated at approximately 100,767. The City of Ashtabula is a home rule municipal corporation established under the laws of the State of Ohio and operated under its own charter. The current charter, which provides for a City Manager ‑ City Council form of government, was adopted on January 1, 1916. The City Manager and the City Solicitor are elected by a vote of the people and serve for four‑year terms. To provide necessary services to its citizens, the City of Ashtabula is divided into departments and financial management and control systems. Services provided include police and fire protection, garbage and rubbish disposal, street maintenance, construction and repair, cultural, parks and recreational facilities, public health services, a municipal court, and a staff to provide support (i.e., payroll processing and accounts payable) to the service providers. The operation and control of these activities are provided by the City Council through the budgetary process and by the City Manager through administrative and managerial requirements and procedures. All are responsible to the citizens of Ashtabula and are included as part of the reporting entity. Legislative authority is vested in a seven-member Council consisting of five ward and two at‑large representatives, and is elected to serve for four‑year terms. The at‑large candidate receiving the most votes becomes the council president, and the other at‑large candidate becomes the vice president. City Council holds its regular bi-monthly council meetings on the first and third Mondays of each month. The Council appoints the Clerk of Council and a Finance Director. The Division of Police enforces local, state, and federal laws in addition to protecting citizens and their property. Service to the community through an aggressive, proactive updated law enforcement approach is the main concern of the division. The department, which is headed by the Chief of Police, consists of jail operations, auxiliary police, as well as a staff of lieutenants, patrol officers, and K-9 units. Administrative services consist of the chief’s secretary and a records officer. The police department is located at 110 West 44th Street. The Division of Fire provides fire protection and emergency medical services to City of Ashtabula citizens, as well as placing strong emphasis on community involvement and education. Staff training, planning and equipment maintenance activities remain high priorities. A Chief leads the department which is composed of firefighters, an engineer, a lieutenant and captain personnel. The fire station is located at 4326 Main Avenue. The Service Department is comprised of several divisions/departments administered by the Superintendent of Public Services; the division of Public Works, division of Sanitation, and Motor Maintenance. The division of Public Works is responsible for the non-contractual maintenance of the City’s roadways, leaf collection, and snow removal in the winter. They take care of the parks and playgrounds within the City. Traffic signalization repairs and maintenance is also handled by Public Works. The Sanitation department is responsible for the City-wide collection and removal of trash, both residential and commercial. They have a state-of-the-art recycling center which handles all types of recyclables. Motor Maintenance performs routine maintenance and repairs to City vehicles; major repairs are outsourced as needed. The Division of Wastewater Treatment is headed by the Superintendent who holds a Class IV certification. The plant is running twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week with three shifts. They treat the City’s sanitary sewage and that of some of the surrounding townships. The plant is located at 303 Woodland Avenue. The Health Department personnel provide essential public health services and information. They issue birth and death certificates. The nursing staff administers immunization and vaccinations to children and adults. The Environment Officer protects the public against environmental hazards. The Health Department is located at 4239 Lake Avenue. The Planning and Community Development Department was created in 2012 by putting the City’s housing, engineering, zoning, code enforcement, grant administration and revolving loan administration functions in one department. The department issues permits and conducts site inspections. Code Enforcement oversees the residential rental stock in the City. These homes are inspected and landlords pay a rental fee, to ensure their rentals are in compliance with the City’s building codes. In addition, the Department is responsible for writing grants for major projects and the City’s CDBG programs. The department works with qualifying residents to improve their housing through CDBG housing grant programs. These programs provide funding for the purchase of homes and repairs to owner occupied homes. Building Maintenance personnel keep all City buildings clean and safe for employees as well as the public who visit our offices. The Manager’s Department is the administrative arm of the City. The Manager is the elected official responsible for the Police, Fire, Service, Sanitation, Wastewater Treatment, Planning and Community Development and Building Maintenance Departments. The administrative offices are at 4250 Lake Avenue. The Solicitor’s Department advises the City Council, the City Manager and all departments on legal matters concerning the City. The department prepares all contract, legislation and legal documents. The Solicitor is the City’s Prosecutor and has an assistant solicitor as well as an administrative secretary. Their offices are located in the Annex Building at 110 West 44th Street. The Municipal Court is the judicial branch of the City and is headed by the Honorable Municipal Judge elected by the citizens. Civil and criminal cases, including traffic, are handled by the Court. Probation obligations are handled in co-operation with the court. The City Council is the legislative branch of the City. All legislative matters of the City are brought to the Council for their approval. The Council as a whole oversees the Clerk of Council and the Finance Department. The Clerk keeps a permanent record of all proceedings and legislation passed by Council. All offices are located in Municipal Building at 4250 Lake Avenue. Council Chambers is located next tot the Municipal Building at 4230 Lake Avenue. The Finance Department is responsible for the accurate recording of all receipts and disbursements. The department issues accounts payable checks, bi-weekly payrolls, monitors debt payments, and maintains a capital asset system. The department bills all City residents for trash pickup and for sewage usage. Some township residents are also billed for sewer usage as they are connected to our Wastewater Treatment Plant. The department prepares the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report. The Auditor advises the City Council and City Manager on financial matters. Income Tax Department is responsible for the collection of municipal income tax from 6,600 resident returns, 1,400 business net profits returns and the collection from 650 withholding accounts from businesses within the City. The department offers free preparation in house service for the municipal income tax returns. The department is under the general direction of the City Finance Director.

Sanitation Department Contact Us 501 W. 24th Street Ashtabula OH 44004 (440) 993-8101 sanitation@cityofashtabula.com Transfer Station Hours: Monday – Friday 7:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Trash Pick-up Schedule May - July 2025 Trash Pick-up Routes Leaf Bag Pick-up Schedule Transfer Station Rates The City of Ashtabula provides curbside trash pick-up for our residents for a monthly fee. We will provide the equivalent of one pickup per week of ordinary and reasonable accumulation of solid waste. Total trash collected per week is limited to three 32 gallon trash containers or 9 bags of trash (as of December 21, 2020) . Your pick-up day can be found by clicking the links above. Be sure to provide suitable, portable, approved containers for holding all solid waste. These containers should be water-tight and have suitable handles along with a tight fitting lid. Containers should be no more than thirty-two (32) gallons. Plastic bags of high density tensile strength are acceptable containers so long as said plastic bags are securely tied or sealed and are otherwise water-tight. When possible, please use containers to avoid animals tearing the bags and spreading garbage on your property and in your neighborhood. For a more detailed description of the rules and regulations the City has regarding solid waste, please see Chapter 951 titled Solid Waste Disposal in the Codified Ordinances for the City of Ashtabula. If you have bulk items to dispose of, please call the Sanitation Office at (440) 993-8101 to schedule a pick-up. There is an additional charge for this service. Higher fees will be imposed for bulk items the City removes without being notified to schedule a pick-up. You can bring your bulk items to our Transfer Station for disposal as well. Fee is based on weight of items to be disposed. We can also dispose of your scrap tires at the Transfer Station for a small disposal fee per tire. The City can provide Commercial pick-up at your business in container sizes ranging from 1 yard to 6 yards. Please call the Sanitation Office for prices and availability. Transfer Station Rates Recycling Center The City of Ashtabula in partnership with the Ashtabula County Solid Waste District has a Recycling Center at our Transfer Station on W. 24th St. This Center is open to all, regardless of residency. Recycling containers have been moved along W. 24th St. and are accessible at any time. Click the link below to see other drop off sites in Ashtabula County. County Solid Waste District Recycling Drop Off Sites For those residents that live in an area that hasn’t contracted with a waste hauler to provide curbside recycling, the Ashtabula County Solid Waste Management District provides access to recycling via “Drop Off” locations. These front load drop off containers are easily identified by their blue color, and matching infographic decals. Pay special attention to these decals, as they explain what “can” and “can not” be recycled through the Ashtabula County Solid Waste’s recycling system. While many items are “recyclable”, that doesn’t mean that they are recyclable/compatible through the Ashtabula County SWMD recycling program. Recyclables are a global commodity, which impacts the quantity and quality that producers need depending on the material. As markets flood, the commodity becomes less valuable, and the quality needed to bring the same price must be better. The District is held to certain standards by the ever more selective end user/commodities market, and deviating from these accepted items puts the recycling program at risk. Information on the City’s curbside recycling program can be found here . Recycling Sanitation Home Pay Your Trash Bill Recycling Center Curbside Recycling

Police Department Contact Us 110 W. 44th St. #1 Ashtabula OH 44004 911 (Emergency) (440) 992-7172 (Non-Emergency) Ashtabula City Police Department Records Bureau 110 West 44th Street, Ashtabula, OH 44004 Telephone: (440) 992-7144 Fax: (440) 998-4523 Records Clerk/Terminal Agency Coordinator (TAC): Michelle Bradley E-mail: records@ashtabulapolice.com Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CLOSED HOLIDAYS. Police report requests may also be made by fax, e-mail or by written correspondence. Please mail your request to Ashtabula City Police Records Bureau, 110 West 44th Street, Ashtabula, Ohio 44004. Include a self-addressed, stamped envelope. There will be no charge for Police report copies unless request exceeds 20 pages which will incur a charge of five cents ($.05) per page. The Records Clerk is pleased to answer any questions pertaining to requests for records, in accordance with the Ohio Public Records Act. While there are many different circumstances that may prevent a request from being filled, the following lists are the most common: Pending litigation Under investigation Confidential law enforcement records Uncharged suspects Juvenile information. The Records Clerk will reveal arrest information of an individual arrested by the Ashtabula City Police Department only, at no cost. For information on how an individual’s Criminal History may be obtained, please contact the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Identification and Investigation in London, Ohio, at 1-740-845-2000. The Records Bureau no longer provides Civilian Fingerprinting. Please contact the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Identification and Investigation in London, Ohio, at 1-740-845-2000. Police Department Home Records Bureau APD History Broken Windows Program In Memoriam

Water Pollution Control Contact Us 303 Woodland Ave. Ashtabula OH 44004 (440) 964-3030 (440) 964-9430 (Fax) mverzella@cityofashtabula.com The primary mission of the Ashtabula Wastewater Treatment Plant is the collection and treatment of wastewater, and the processing and disposal of sludge within the parameters of our Ohio EPA discharge permit in order to maintain the health and safety of the citizens of Ashtabula and the protection of the receiving waters of Lake Erie. WPC Plant Digesters and Final Settling Tanks Upgrade Issuance of a limited environmental review to all interested citizens, organizations and Government Agencies. Technical Information for the Wastewater System The Ashtabula Wastewater Treatment Plant has an average daily design flow of 12.0 MGD, a peak flow of 18 MGD, and maximum hydraulic flow of 24 MGD. The treatment plant was originally constructed in 1925, with major expansions in 1955 and 1970, and various upgrades the most recent occurring in 2017. The city collects wastewater from over 9,000 service connections inside the city and outside in the surrounding county areas. Our team operates and maintains the plant and collection system including 5 lift stations, an automated bar screen, and equalization basin. Wastewater personnel also perform laboratory testing, manage the industrial pretreatment program, and perform sludge dewatering and disposal. Treatment plant processes include: Grit Removal and Screening Pre-aeration and Primary Settling Phosphorus Removal Activated Sludge Aeration Anaerobic Sludge Digestion Sludge Dewatering and Disposal Final Settling UV Disinfection Sludge is processed by anaerobic digestion, and dewatered by means of a centrifuge. A belt filter press is also installed as a back-up to the centrifuge. Sludge is ultimately disposed in a landfill. In 2016, 592.52 dry tons of sludge was generated. The last major modification to the sewage sludge treatment system occurred on August 10, 2006. Upgrades to the digesters are planned for 2018. The City of Ashtabula’s collection system includes only separate sanitary sewers, and serves the City of Ashtabula, Ashtabula Township, Plymouth Township, Say brook Township, and other locations throughout Ashtabula County, serving a total population of approximately 26,000 people. The city estimates the inflow and infiltration rate for the collection system at 2.5 million gallons per day, according to the NPDES permit application. Local industries contribute approximately 0.207 MGD to the flow received at Ashtabula’s WWTP. Categorical industrial users discharge an average of 0.093 MGD to the Ashtabula sewer system, while non-categorical significant industrial users contribute 0.058 MGD. The WWTP has an approved pretreatment program which was approved on June 6, 1986. The water supply for the City of Ashtabula is Lake Erie. Description of Existing Discharge The average design flow for the Ashtabula WWTP is 12.0 MGD, but the actual daily flow based upon monthly operating report submittals is normally considerably less. Daily flow has varied between 3.6 and 5.35 MGD based upon the 50th percentile values. Water Pollution Control Home

City Parks Contact Us 4250 Lake Avenue Ashtabula OH 44004 (440) 992-7183 (440) 992-4515 (Fax) kjones@cityofashtabula.com City of Ashtabula Parks Walnut Beach Park Amenities: Beach (lifeguards during summer daytime hours - posted hours onsite), Birdwatching trail, concession stand, bathrooms, bocce court, sand volleyball, pavilions, playground, and an inclusive playground. Nappi Park Amenities: baseball field (permit required to reserve for games, practices are first-come, first-serve); playground, basketball hoop Smith Park Amenities: walking trail, dog park, pavilion, tennis courts, basketball courts, baseball field (permit required for any use ) Clifford Kadon Presidential Park Amenities: pavilion, playground, expansive field, My Neighborhood Collaborative Garden Massucci Field 1051 Timonere Drive Amenities: two softball fields (permit required to reserve for games, practices are first-come, first-serve); concessions and bathrooms during open events Point Park Amenities: Overlook for Historic Harbor area Kevin Cornelius Park Amenities: gazebo; fountain; permit required for any event Veterans Park Memorial for veterans; site location for American Legion Dewey Howlett Post 103 Memorial Day Services, Flag Day Services, Veteran's Day Services, and Pearl Harbor Remembrances. South Park Location of the Ashtabula Peace Stone, a gift from the International Center for Environmental Arts and the Children (ICEA) of Berea, Ohio. West 38th Street Park Amenities: playground West 47th Street Park Amenities: Basketball Courts West 48th Street Park Amenities: playground Western Reserve Greenway Trail Highland Beach Park Amenities: overlooks Lake Erie City Parks Home

Zoning Contact Us 4250 Lake Ave. Ashtabula OH 44004 440-992-7118 pcd@cityofashtabula.com If you are making any changes to the present condition of a premise or structure such as putting up a swimming pool, a shed, building a deck or a garage, will need to apply for a zoning permit. You will find some permits are designed to your specific needs and you will need to fill out the appropriate form. Our review process usually takes up to a week. Once approved, you will be able to pick up your permit at our office and pay the fees due. (Note that permit fees will vary) New Businesses are not required to obtain a plumbing inspection as stated on the form if the building is existing and there are no structural changes being made to the plumbing system that is in place. We have listed the relevant applications for zoning requirements below. If you do not see the application you need, please visit our Engineering or Housing sections. The forms are in PDF format, therefore, you will have to print the form, fill it out, and return it to us for review. You can also fax it to (440) 992-7180 or scan it and email it back to PCD@cityofashtabula.com New Address Assignment Donation Bin Application Zoning Permit Application Fence Permit Application Conditional Use Permit JEDD Agreement Application Swimming Pool Application New Business Application Sign Permit Application Lot Split Application Administrative Board Appeal Yard Sale Application Demolition and Building Permits Our office does not issue Demolition Permits. You may obtain a demolition permit at the County Building Department in Jefferson. Our office does not issue Building Permits. We will issue the zoning permit that you will take to the County Building Department in Jefferson where they will issue you a building permit. You can also visit their website for more detailed information on building permits or you can call them at (440) 576-3737. For more general information about our Ashtabula County Government Offices, you can visit their website. Permit-Apps Planning and Development Home Fair Housing Zoning Pay Permits/Housing Fees Engineering Housing Economic Development Maps

Police Department Contact Us 110 W. 44th St. #1 Ashtabula OH 44004 911 (Emergency) (440) 992-7172 (Non-Emergency) Broken Windows Program Tip Line: 440-992-7126 Citizens and non-citizens alike are Law Enforcement’s largest ally and they are the ‘eyes and ears’ of their local law enforcement agency. They are encouraged to call the Ashtabula City Police Department to report suspicious activity and dangerous/threatening conditions when the activity is observed. A department employee is available 24 hours a day by calling (440) 992-7174 to report in-progress activity. The information can be provided anonymously, however, details of the activity should be provided at the time of the call so the complaint can be investigated thoroughly. The Ashtabula City Crime Tip-Line, (440) 992-7126, is not answered 24 hours a day but messages can be left anonymously for the Detective Bureau. Upon receipt of information members of the Detective Bureau rapidly disseminate the information through a vast Law Enforcement e-mail list to numerous agencies in northeast Ohio. As the information is investigated, criminal charges often follow the activity reported. Physical arrests, arrest warrants, and search warrants have and continue to occur based on information relayed to the Ashtabula City Police Department. It is our intention to send a strong message to our Community that crime will not be tolerated in either the least offensive or most heinous forms & we are committed to improving upon core values where citizens can raise a family in a safe and respectable environment. Mission Statement The Ashtabula City Police Department is initiating the implementation of “Broken Windows,” a newly adopted management philosophy which is comprised of the uniform and customary application of codified ordinances and State laws as they apply to the health and well being of the citizens of Ashtabula. In conjunction with the City Manager, the Departments of Public Works, Sanitation, Planning & Community Development, Ward Representatives and the Ashtabula Metropolitan Housing Authority, the aspirations are to improve the overall quality of life by drastically reducing crime while at the same time increasing the appearance of this City. It is our intention to send a strong message to our Community that crime will not be tolerated in either the least offensive or most heinous forms and we are committed to improving upon core values where citizens can raise a family in a safe and respectable environment. Our goals, achievable under this management philosophy, are: Abating vegetation, removing waste and improving street lighting thereby reducing opportunities to commit crimes. Reduction of public nuisance and drug related crimes via strict enforcement by specially trained law enforcement personnel. Assertive enforcement of ‘junk’ vehicles and illegal dumping of waste. Beautifying the City’s public venues through continuous improvements. Increase tourism to our ports, fisheries, business merchants and fine dining establishments. Establishing recreation facilities for youths which do not require paid membership. Sustained enforcement by the Ashtabula City Police Department and other agencies capable of providing a save and secure environment. -Chief Robert Stell Police Department Home Records Bureau APD History Broken Windows Program In Memoriam