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Income Tax Department Contact Us 4250 Lake Ave. Ashtabula OH 44004 (440) 992-7104 (440) 992-7556 (Fax) incometax@cityofashtabula.com taxclerk@cityofashtabula.com Income Tax Penalties and Interest By October 31st of each year, the interest rate that will apply to overdue municipal income taxes during the next calendar year will be posted herein, as required by ORC Sec. 718.27 (F). The interest rate is calculated by adding five percentage points to the federal short-term rate (rounded to the nearest whole number percent) that was in effect during July of the current year, in accordance with ORC Sec. 718.27 (A)(5). Based on these requirements, the applicable interest rate is as follows: Calendar Year Annual Rate 2016 5.0% 2017-2018 6.0% 2019-2020 7.0% 2021-2022 5.0% 2023 7.0% 2024-2025 10.0% 2026 9.0% Income Tax Home Pay Your Income Tax Bill Online Filing & Payment Bed Tax Joint Economic Dev Districts Tax Extension Info Tax Penalties and Interest

Sewer and Trash Billing Contact Us 4250 Lake Ave. Ashtabula OH 44004 440-992-7155 servicebilling@cityofashtabula.com SEWER & TRASH BILLING DEPARTMENT The City of Ashtabula is committed to providing the highest quality customer service billing for sewer and residential trash. The Finance Department staff is responsible for service billing and are available to assist customers during regular business hours, Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The City of Ashtabula is excited to offer residents easy and convenient methods to pay their Sewer/Trash service bills. You can pay your bill at City Hall at the Finance Department entrance or our 24 hour drop off box located off of our Main Avenue entrance. For 24-hour access - call toll free 1-844-845-0977 for acct info and/or to make payments. Our online service offers the ability to: sign up for paperless billing, view/print bills, and email alerts. There are various payment options (one-time payment, auto-pay, scheduled payments, text/mobile, e-check, debit/credit card) for a $2.95 convenience fee. Starting 5-8-2023, the convenience fee will increase to $3.45. To access this service, please click the link below. You can register your account with an email address for easier access and management; however, it is not required. Sewer billing is done in arrears with bills issued every other month for a two month period. Our sewer billing schedule is as follows: Reading Dates - Billing Dates - Due Dates 10/1 to 11/30 - Billed end of December - Due end of January 12/1 to 1/31 - Billed end of February - Due end of March 2/1 to 3/31 - Billed end of April - Due end of May 4/1 to 5/31 - Billed end of June - Due end of July 6/1 to 7/31 - Billed end of August - Due end of September 8/1 to 9/31 - Billed end of October - Due end of November View Account(s)/Pay Bill We offer a FREE automatic bank withdrawal payment. Print, complete and return the form below to enroll. Auto Withdrawl Enrollment Form To apply for your annual POOL/sewer credit, Print, complete and return the form below to apply for your credit. Sewer Credit For Pools Application ATTENTION PROPERTY OWNERS : Please remember that if the bill is not paid it will be assessed to the property owner’s real estate taxes. Bills will be sent to the landlord with a duplicate provided to the tenant (or name on the Aqua water account) as a courtesy. Any questions, changes or updates, please contact us. Finance Department Home 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) Police Department Home Records Bureau APD History Broken Windows Program In Memoriam Emergency Calls - Local 911 Non-Emergency Calls - (440) 992-7172 Criminal Activity Tip Line - (440) 992-7126 Detective Bureau Commander - (440) 990-3330 Jail Administrator - (440) 992-7151 Police Administration - (440) 992-7156 Patrol Bureau Commander - (440) 992-7159 Police Records Bureau (440) 992-7144 Shift Supervisor (440) 992-7153 2022 Annual Report 2021 Annual Report 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. APD COMPLAINT FORM In Memorium Since 1891, the City of Ashtabula Police Department has lost four dedicated police officers who gave the ultimate sacrifice in protecting and serving the citizens of Ashtabula. Ptlm. Jacob Heffelfinger – March 4, 1918 Ptlm. Howard Ritter - December 18, 1932 Ptlm. Eino Toivola - October 21, 1957 Ptlm. William D. Glover, Jr. - November 18, 1997 PoliceDept-Memorium

Fire Department Contact Us 4326 Main Ave. Ashtabula OH 44004 440-992-7192 (Station) 440-992-7186 (Chief) chief@ashtabulafire.com Fire Department Home Emergency Preparedness Apparatus Roster Information and Useful Links In 1911 the City of Ashtabula enacted legislation to change the volunteer Fire Department into a fully paid professional service. This legislation made the Ashtabula Fire Department one of the first paid fire departments in the State of Ohio. Two pieces of apparatus were purchase; one a 1911 Seagrave chemical truck, the second a 1911 Robinson pumping engine with a chemical tank. Originally six men were hired and in September of 1911 began working out of a station on Bridge Street. This station was used until 1959 when it’s personnel took occupancy of a new station on West Ninth Street. In February of 1912, with the hiring of six additional men, the City opened a newly constructed station on Park Avenue at West 48th Street. The 1911 Robinson pumping engine was taken from Bridge Street and moved into this building. The department now had twelve paid men, with two pieces of motorized apparatus, working out of two stations. This station was manned until the early 1970′s when the proposed widening of 48th Street forced it to be moved. In 1974, with the completion of the present station on Main Avenue, the station on Park Avenue was closed. In 1987, the station on Ninth Street was closed do to financial difficulties within the City of Ashtabula. The Ashtabula Fire Department of today bears little resemblance to the department of 1911. The present Department roster of 21 uniformed personnel, 1 Fire Marshal and a Fire Chief. The station is staffed 24 hours a day with a minimum of 5 fire personnel staffing an Engine, Ladder and an Ambulance, with additional manning accomplished through emergency recall procedures. The two front-line trucks consist of a 1991, 102 foot Grumman Aerialcat Ladder Platform and a 2005 Sutphen Engine. Fire Safety Information City’s open burn policy Where can I learn more about smoke alarms? Where can I learn more about fire extinguishers? I’m looking for fire safety information on something specific, where should I start? What should I do after the fire? General information Where can I learn about the numbers of fires and other fire loss information? 2014 Notice of Privacy Practices for Ambulance Billing Fire Department 2024 Annual Report Code Enforcement Liquefied Propane Gas Exchange Locker Permitting Ohio Fire Code Ohio Building Code NFPA Codes FireDepartment-MoreInfo

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. We consider EQUITY for all decision making to ensure that the appropriate resources are provided to all. The Ashtabula City Board of Health holds its regular meetings on the third Wednesday of each month at 1:30PM in the Board Room of the Department, located at 4239 Lake Avenue, Ashtabula, Ohio. 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 2025 Community Health Assessment Ashtabula County Final 2023-2025 CHIP (Community Health Improvement Plan) Ashtabula County Access to Care Assessment Report Communicable Disease Monthly Count 2024 Annual Communicable Disease Report 2024 Annual Financial Report 2024 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

City Council Contact Us 4717 Main 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 Special Meeting Minutes 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 2021 Council Special Meeting Minutes 2020 Council Special Meeting Minutes December 30, 2020 March 19, 2020 - Emergency Meeting February 11, 2020 2019 Council Special Meeting Minutes December 27, 2019 December 2, 2019 - Organizational Meeting August 26, 2019 August 15, 2019 August 12, 2019 February 9, 2019 February 7, 2019 2018 Council Special Meeting Minutes December 27, 2018 July 9, 2018 May 21, 2018 February 26, 2018 – Emergency Meeting February 20, 2018 2019 Minutes 2018 Minutes 2020 2021 December 1, 2021 Organizational Meeting November 22, 2021 June 28, 2021

Port Authority Contact Us 4250 Lake Ave. Ashtabula OH 44004 (440) 992-7118 Port Authority Home Industrial Park Port Projects Marinas and Places of Interest Port Projects Ashtabula City Industrial Park Built in 2007, the Ashtabula City Industrial Park offers 9 sites ranging from 1 to 16 acres. It is within ½ mile of a deep water port (Pinney Dock) and is traffic light-free from Route 11. Eligible companies may receive assistance from the County or City Revolving Loan Funds, Industrial Bonds, Community Reinvestment Tax Incentive and/or State Tax Incentives and Financing. More information can be found on our Industrial Park page . Transient Boat Dock The Port Authority’s Transient Dock features a free sanitary pump out station (the only one on Lake Erie), access to Bridge Street retailers and daytime docking visits (2 hour maximum). Overnight boaters will need to stay in one of the local marinas. The Transient Dock area is available for community functions as well. Dredging of the Ashtabula River In November, 2000, the Ashtabula City Port Authority agreed to serve as the Non-Federal Local Sponsor for the Ashtabula River dredging project. The plan for environmental dredging was prepared by the Ashtabula River Partnership. The project was approved under the authorization of the Great Lakes Legacy Act in 2005. Employing a dredge equipped with a 12 inch cutter head the sediments were pumped to a consolidation facility, where the sediments were contained, and the water was decontaminated and returned to the Ashtabula River. A similar dredge equipped with an 8 inch cutter head was used for both attaining final depth and cleanup standards. Following completion of the environmental dredging, Operation and Maintenance dredging was undertaken under authority of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Dredging was initiated in the fall of 2006 and completed during the summer of 2008, removing 630,000 cubic yards of contaminated sediment from the river. As a result of this project, the Ashtabula River now has a nominal depth of 22 feet, which, once again, accommodates commercial vessels for area industries. The combined projects have removed approximately 25,000 pounds of PCB’s, as well as other contaminants from the river. These two dredging projects cost about $75 million and nearly two decades of organization, planning and execution, resulting in the Ashtabula River returning to a clean harbor on Lake Erie, and a “river of many fish”. The Ashtabula River Remediation Action Plan Advisory Committee is currently working to delist the river as an Area of Concern. More information can be found about Ashtabula River 5 ½ Slip Restoration Effort here. The Manistee - The 600′ vessel unloads 7,000 tons of Marblehead limestone at R.W. Sidley’s. The Ashtabula River is now deep enough for lake boats of this size to deliver product to local businesses.

Welcome to the city of Ashtabula! On our site you can pay your city bills, get permit information, stream council meetings, and get contact information for all of the city departments. Our mission is to provide service and to partner with our citizens, businesses and neighbors to enhance the quality of life for all who live in and visit Ashtabula The City of Ashtabula is located on Lake Erie’s coastline about an hour between Cleveland, Ohio and Erie, Pennsylvania. We are proud of our City. Our name, Ashtabula, is the softening of an Algonquin Indian term originally pronounced “Hush-tah-buh-lah”, which signified our Ashtabula River as “River of many fish.” We invite you to explore our website and discover a small sampling of what Ashtabula has to offer. Online Payments Permits & Planning Council Calendar Contact Us Upcoming City Meetings / Events

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 Nursing: (440) 992-7122 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

City Manager Contact Us 4250 Lake Ave. Ashtabula OH 44004 (440) 992-7103 (440) 992-4515 (Fax) jim@cityofashtabula.com City Manager Home Application for Permit Role of the City Manager Open City RFQ/Bids Employment Opportunities James M. Timonere City Manager Phone: (440) 992-7103 Fax: (440) 992-4515 Email: jim@cityofashtabula.com Kelli Jones Executive Assistant to the City Manager Phone: (440) 992-7103 Fax: (440) 992-4515 Email: kjones@cityofashtabula.com Click on the link below to access the application needed for your solicitation, parades, assemblies, races or events in the City. For individuals seeking a temporary store permit, please click on the link above to view the legislation governing temporary stores and required permit fee. Application for Permit Temporary Stores Legislation Role of the City Manager Except for the departments of City Solicitor, the City Finance Department, Municipal Court and Board of Health, the City Manager is the acting head of each and every department or division of the City. Some of the powers and duties of the City Manager include: To see that the laws and ordinances be enforced; To appoint and remove all heads of departments and all subordinate officers and employees of the City; all appointments to be upon merit and fitness alone; To exercise control over all departments and divisions created within the Charter or that may be created by the Council; To see that all terms and conditions imposed in favor of the City or its inhabitants in any public utility franchise be faithfully kept and performed; and upon knowledge of any violation thereof to call the same to the attention of the City Solicitor, who is hereby required to take such steps as are necessary to enforce the same; To attend all meetings of the Council, with the right to take part in the discussion but having no vote; To recommend to the Council for adoption such measures as deemed necessary or expedient; To act as Budget Commissioner and to keep the Council fully advised as to the financial condition and needs of the City; and To perform such other duties as may be prescribed by the Charter or be required of the Manager by ordinance or resolution of the Council. Role Details permit

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: Term: 12/1/2025 – 11/30/2029 Jane E. DiGiacomo (R) Ward V Councilor ward5@cityofashtabula.com Phone: (440) 415-3752 Term: 12/1/2025 – 11/30/2029 Russell L. Simeone (R) Vice President of Council vicepresident@cityofashtabula.com Phone: (440) 661-2610 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: 12/1/2025 – 11/30/2029 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

Port Authority Contact Us 4250 Lake Ave, Ashtabula OH 44004 (440) 992-7118 Port Authority Home Industrial Park Port Projects Marinas and Places of Interest Ashtabula City Port Authority Board of Directors Officers: Mark Brockway, Chairman Joseph Craine, Vice Chair Mary Church, Secretary Board Members: Brad Biro Gunar Luhta Ron Kister Brian Wells The Board meets on the 3rd Wednesday of each month in the Council Chambers Building located at 4230 Lake Ave. Meetings begin at 8:00 a.m. and are open to the public. The City of Ashtabula was founded in 1796 by Moses Cleaveland, and Ashtabula Harbor has the distinction of being the first port on the Great Lakes to be officially surveyed. As the area became settled, private citizens raised the money needed for the first improvements to the Ashtabula Harbor and its river channel. By 1830, Ashtabula’s port was a hub of activity for many of the Great Lakes communities and, at one time, the port was considered to be the third largest receiving port in the world. The construction of the Pittsburgh, Youngstown and Ashtabula Railroad in 1873 helped to further the increase of ore and coal trade at the Ashtabula Harbor. In the 1960s the Ashtabula Harbor was the third largest iron ore port in the world. Today, the City of Ashtabula can be easily accessed by highways, rail and water. Interstate 90 (I-90) runs east/west and is located approximately 5 miles from the Ashtabula Harbor. The Interstate provides Ashtabula with regional access to major markets east and west of the City, such as Chicago and Buffalo. State Route 11 is a four-lane highway that runs north/south terminating at State Route 531. The Ashtabula City Industrial Park is located just to the east of where Route 11 terminates at the north. Route 11 extends south, providing additional access to major markets in Ohio, Pennsylvania and West Virginia. Rail service in Ashtabula is provided by Norfolk Southern and CSX. Lake boats and large vessels have access to docks via Kinder Morgan, R.W. Sidley and Norfolk Southern. Commodities handled through the Port of Ashtabula include coal (exported), iron ore, sand, gravel, stone and limestone (imported). The other eight Lake Erie ports handle similar type commodities including steel, grain, fertilizers and chemicals.