City Departments City Departments Full range of services with dedicated staff working to improve the quality of life for our residents. The following is a brief description of departments and their duties. Check out the websites for Otis Library and Backus Hospital which are maintained by those organizations. City Departments Assessors 823-3723 Lists and assesses all property including real estate, personal property and motor vehicles. Enforces state building codes to ensure safe buildings.
Issues permits for renovation and new construction.
823-3790 Marriage, hunting and fishing, dog licenses . Issues and maintains Land, birth, death, and marriage records. Issues and records Absentee Ballots , Itinerant Vendor and Alcoholic beverage permits. Records City Council minutes. Prepares and submits annual budget to Council.