City Departments
Assessor
Annual property tax increases are limited to 5% or the inflation rate, whichever is less. (more)
Building & Rental Housing
All regulations concerning the construction, alteration, repair, removal, demolition, location, occupancy and maintenance of all structures under City jurisdiction will be administered through Neighborhood Services Department. (more)
City Manager
The Coldwater City Charter provides for the council-manager form of government with authority and political responsibility vested in an elected council and centralization of administrative accountability in an appointed professional administrator. (more)
Clerk & Election Information
The City Clerk's office assists the public and other City departments by making available the records necessary to administer its legal and legislative functions. In addition, it is also the duty of the City Clerk to administer elections and voter registration in accordance with State and Federal law. The City Clerk's office has expanded its voter registration program to include the education of our young adults by introducing graduating seniors to the mechanics of voting. (more)
Engineering
The Engineering Department serves both the City of Coldwater and the Board of Public Utilities. Services include (more)
Fire
The Coldwater Fire Department is a full-service department serving a population of nearly 20,000 people located within the city of Coldwater and the townships of Coldwater and Girard. (more)
Mayor
The City of Coldwater is organized under the Council / Manager form of government. The Mayor and Council are the legislative body and the City’s decision makers. Power is centralized in the elected Mayor and Council which approves the budget, tax and utility rates. The Mayor and Council also focus on the community’s goals, major projects and such long term considerations as community growth, land use development, capital improvement plans, capital financing and strategic planning. (more)
Recreation Activities & Facilities
The Coldwater Recreation Department takes pride in offering a wide variety of quality leisure and recreational activities year-round. Our activities are intended to teach basic skills, teamwork and sportsmanship, while providing opportunities for physical fitness and socialization. (more)
Planning, Zoning & Grants
The Office of Planning / Zoning / Grants is staffed by the City Planner / Zoning Administrator, who provides staff assistance to the City Council, Planning Commission and the Zoning Board of Appeals. (more)
Police
Law enforcement is the most visible sign of our society. Police officers are charged with the responsibility to enforce the rules of this society without favoritism or prejudice. (more)
Streets & Parks
The Department of Municipal Services (DMS) is responsible for many of your City government operations. This department maintains the City’s 60 miles of streets, including snow plowing, salting and repair work. (more)
Treasurer
To better serve our taxpayers, we offer online access of current tax information, accept postmarks and also offer a drop box located on the west side of the municipal building in the parking lot for customers dropping off payments after hours. (more)
Utility Billing & Tax Collection
Our Administrative Services Department primary role is to provide customer service to our ratepayers and taxpayers. From making sure you have all your utilities turned on when moving into a new residence, to assisting you in signing up for cable, Internet, phone and garbage services, our customer service representatives are here to assist you with all the services provided by the City and BPU. (more)
City Master Plan [large pdf]
The Master Plan is the long range policy guide for the physical arrangement and appearance of the City. The Zoning Ordinance more specifically regulates the manner in which individual properties are used. Formulating a Master Plan is the first step in providing a sounds and legal basis for revising the Zoning Ordinance and other regulatory Ordinances, investing in public capital improvements, and guiding private land use decisions. (more)
City Budget & Financial Statements
A menu of financial statements (more)
