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Public Works Department Contact Us 501 W. 24th Street Ashtabula OH 44004 (440) 993-7036 publicworks@cityofashtabula.com The City of Ashtabula Department of Public Works is responsible for removing snow and ice from streets, installation and maintenance of traffic signals and signs, pavement markings on City streets and maintenance of the grounds in our parks and around City Buildings. The Department also handles storm and sewer line repairs and maintenance along with street sweeping, street repairs and yard waste pick-up. Snow Removal Program The Public Works Department is responsible for snow removal on over 260 roads within the City limits. There are over 90 center lane miles of road the department maintains. The link below outlines our procedures to clear the streets during snow events. Yard Waste Pick-up The Department of Public Works collects yard waste curbside during the months of April, May, October and November. A pick-up schedule for your home can be found in the link below. During the months April and May as well as October and November, residents can place grass clippings, leaves, and small twigs in biodegradable paper bags at the curbside for pickup free of charge. Public Works will not collect yard waste in plastic bags or bags filled with dirt or rocks. Branches, up to 3 feet in length and less than 2 inches in diameter, should be bundled in piles of less than 20 lbs. and tied during these months. During the months of June, July, August and September, there will not be curbside collection. Residents can bring their bags to the Transfer Station free of charge. BRUSH AND LOOSE BRANCHES WILL NO LONGER BE ACCEPTED AT THE TRANSFER STATION. All items dropped off must be in leaf bags only. If you have brush on your property which needs disposed of, please call Public Works to arrange pickup. You must be a resident of the City of Ashtabula in order to drop these bags at our Transfer Station. Residents are encouraged to mulch when cutting grass, which adds nitrogen to the soil and can reduce fertilizer use by as much as 30%. Report a Pothole To report a pothole that needs attention, please call the reporting hotline at (440) 992-7100. If possible, please be as specific as possible when reporting the location in need of road repair. You will be prompted to leave a message with the details of the location. Messages are received by the Department, but calls will not be returned unless more information is needed. If you need to report damage to your vehicle from a pothole, you will need to file a police report as soon as possible, then bring this information to the City Manager’s Office. The City will file a claim with its insurance carrier who decides what claims may be covered. Report a Sewer or Storm Drain Back-up If you experience a sewer back-up, or see a storm drain back-up causing flooding in the roadway, please call the Department of Public Works at (440) 993-7036. If it is after 3:00 p.m., please call the Police non-emergency number at (440) 992-7172 so our employees can be dispatched to help. Snow Removal Program Leaf Bag Pick-up Schedule Public Works Home Storm Water Run-off Info Leaf Bag Anchor

Finance Department Contact Us 4250 Lake Ave. Ashtabula OH 44004 (440) 992-7107 financedirector@cityofashtabula.com Anchor 3 Finance Department Home Sewer/Trash Billing City Income Tax Accounting/Financial Reports Accounts Payable/Purchasing Records Retention At the City of Ashtabula Finance Department our mission is to: Demonstrate accountability, transparency and objectivity Provide quality service to the residents; and to safeguard the City’s assets Manage and maintain financial records in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles and in compliance with State and Federal laws Develop and maintain effective and efficient financial planning, reporting and central support systems in order to support the operating departments in achieving their program objectives Provide financial information on a timely and meaningful basis The Finance Director serves as the City’s Chief Fiscal Officer and is responsible for financial functions as specified by the City’s Charter and Codified Ordinances and is generally responsible for managing the financial activities of the City of Ashtabula. The functions of the Finance Department include: Sewer & Trash Billing City Income Tax Accounting and Financial reporting Accounts Payable/Purchasing Human Resources and Payroll Municipal Court Payroll Ordinance 2026-38 Other City Employees Payroll Ordinance 2026-50 Internal Control and legal compliance The employees in the Finance Department strive to provide efficient, high quality information and support to the residents, community at large and other city departments. We welcome your comments and suggestions. 2026 Budget Budget for the City of Ashtabula for 2026 2026 Proposed Budget Preliminary Budget for the City of Ashtabula for 2026 Accounting and Financial reporting 2022 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report 2021 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report 2020 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report Periodic Financial reports February 2026 Financials January 2026 Financials December 2025 Financials S and P Rating Accounts Payable/Purchasing P-Card RFP P-Card Q&A Anchor 1 Anchor 2

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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 Manager Home City Council Home News & Updates GoBus Adds Stop in Ashtabula Harbor The City of Ashtabula is pleased to announce that GoBus will soon add a new stop in the Historic Ashtabula Harbor as part of its Grey Line service, which travels along Lake Erie between Ashtabula and Toledo. Read the full press release by clicking here . Lake Ave. Underpass Inspection The Lake Ave. Underpass was included in the City's Municipal Bridge Inspection with ODOT in December of 2025. "Based on the findings of our cursory inspection, we did not observe any critical defects that would require closure of the roadway below the bridge." Inspectors have given the underpass a Superstructure condition rating of 3 - Serious Condition, and noted issues with the substructure conditions that should be addressed by CSX. View the full report HERE .

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

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 March - May 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

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

Police Department Contact Us 110 W. 44th St. #1 Ashtabula OH 44004 911 (Emergency) (440) 992-7172 (Non-Emergency) A Brief History of the Ashtabula Police Department Written by: Captain P. F. DiAngelo The Ashtabula City Police Department’s origin can be traced back to1881, before the city was incorporated and while still a township. Police Constables patrolled the township until 1891 when the City of Ashtabula was incorporated and established a formal police department of their own. Around the turn of the 20th Century, with its large capacity docks and railroad system, Ashtabula was a thriving port, and with it, came the need for police protection. As the population grew, so did the need for additional police officers and resources. In 1904, The Ashtabula City Police Department adopted Ohio Civil Service Rules for hiring and promotions within the department taking away political favoritism hiring and promotional practices. During the 1920′s and 1930′s, the police department supplemented foot and motor vehicle patrol with two motorcycles. In the 1940′s, the first two-way radios were installed in the police cruisers. During the 1960′s and 1970′s, the Police Department grew in size and technology. In the late 1960′s, additional officers were hired to help bolster the need for manpower and service. Hand-held portable radios, speed-measuring devices such as “Vascar” and “Radar”, and a completely new base and mobile radio system were purchased. Additionally, a fully equipped, in-house crime lab and photo lab was built. The 1980′s proved to be a devastating decade, not only for the police department, but also for the entire community. Recession, loss of Federal Revenue Sharing Funds and loss of city-based industry caused a significant population decrease to the City of Ashtabula, which directly led to a reduction in size of the Police Department through attrition and lay-off. Police services were curtailed in an effort to provide basic police coverage. The 1990′s saw a turnaround for the City of Ashtabula and with the Police Department. Economic growth on the local level helped erase the negativity experienced the previous two decades. The economic climate changed allowing for hiring additional police officers, acquiring new, updated equipment and most importantly, the construction of a new Justice Center and Jail complex. The Ashtabula City Police Department entered the new millennium with hopes of continuing service to the community through an aggressive, proactive updated law enforcement approach. In 2005, Records Software was installed in the department and in 2006, Mobile Data Terminals (MDTs) were installed in the Police cars. Police Department Home Records Bureau APD History Broken Windows Program In Memoriam

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