Create an Account Sign In Government Departments Residents Business How Do I... Search HomeDepartments DEPARTMENTS Animal Control The City of Festus Animal Control Department provides you with options regarding most pet and wild animal issues. Building and Planning The Building and Planning Department is responsible for issuing building permits, conducting plan review and inspections, enforcing ordinances, and more. City Clerk The City Clerk’s office has many responsibilities including administering Oath of Office, preparing City Council meetings and agenda, and handling voter registration to name a few. Emergency Management Festus Emergency Management operates out of the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) located in the basement of city hall and oversees maintenance of the Emergency Outdoor Warning System as well as other responsibilities. Finance The Finance Department manages the City’s financial operations and financial services including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, investing of city funds, and preparing financial statements for the City Council and public record. Fire Department In addition to emergency response services for fire, medical, hazardous materials, and natural disasters, the City of Festus Fire Department provides public education and public service programs. Fire Inspector The Building & Fire Inspector’s office conducts plan reviews on all new construction projects, and inspects new construction and existing properties. The City enforces International Codes, NFPA Codes, and City Ordinances. Festus Public Library Search for, reserve, and renew books online! The City of Festus Public Library is located at 400 West Main Street in Downtown Festus. Parks & Recreation The City of Festus operates a vibrant, dynamic park system for the enjoyment of area residents and visitors. Police The goal of the City of Festus Police Department is to enhance the quality of life through proactive policing while offering dignified and courteous assistance to the public. We will continue to respect the cultural diversity of the citizens in our effort to nurture public trust. Public Works Department The Street Department is responsible for repair and maintenance of streets, storm sewers, trees, curbs, trash, street sweeping, barricading, bridges, street signs, and other duties as assigned. Recreation & Tourism The City's Recreation and Tourism Department plans, organizes, directs, coordinates, and evaluates recreation and tourism programming. Maintains City website, distributes monthly newsletters, and maintains and updates social media. Develops and maintains a positive public image of Festus through community interaction and media releases. Develops, or assists in developing integrated marketing, advertising, media, and public relations strategies and tactics; identifies target demographic, monitors competition, and adjusts strategy accordingly. Water Department The City of Festus Water Department is responsible for water distribution from the water supply provided by the Jefferson County Water Authority. Animal Control Building and Planning City Clerk Emergency Management Finance Fire Department Fire Inspector Festus Public Library Parks & Recreation Police Public Works Department Recreation & Tourism Water Department Around Town Events & Festivals Online Payments Contractor/Utility Applications Files & Forms Bids Records Forms Documents Agendas & Minutes Your Government Facility Rental Library & Parks Festus City Hall 711 W Main Street Festus, MO 63028 636-937-4694 Fax: 636-937-2140 Hours Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Police Department 100 Park Avenue Festus, MO 63028 Emergency 911 636-937-5184 Fire Department 212 North Mill Street Festus, MO 63028 Emergency 911 636-937-7661 Public Works 950 North Fifth Street Festus, MO 63028 636-937-6646 Fax: 636-937-6619 Hours Monday - Friday 7:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. Library 400 W. Main Street Festus, MO 63028 636-937-2017 Hours Monday – Thursday 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. Friday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Saturday 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Home Site Map Contact Us Accessibility Employee Portal Copyright Notices Government Websites by CivicPlus® Enable Google Translate