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CITY ATTORNEY

The office of the City Attorney represents the City of Eau Claire in legal matters. This includes rendering advice about City matters to the City Council and City staff; handling litigation; drafting and approving the form of ordinances, resolutions, and other documents; and handling all other legal matters affecting the City.

(715) 839-6006

CITY CLERK

The City Clerk is the legal custodian of official city records and is the filing agency for numerous reports and documents such as oaths, bonds, council nomination papers and candidate financial reports. The Clerk's Office drafts the City Council agendas, records the proceedings and prepares the minutes for the City Council meetings. The Clerk is legally responsible for licensing, but applications and process questions are handled by our Licensing expert who is part of Treasury.

(715) 839-4912 City Clerk

(715) 839-4913 Elections & Voter Registration
Elections@EauClaireWI.gov

CITY MANAGER

The City Manager directs the day-to-day operations of the City to accomplish the goals and objectives set by the City Council. The Manager is responsible for carrying out the directives of the City Council and for the hiring and managing of the City staff.

(715) 839-4902 City Manager's Office
Council Information, City Hall Tours, General Information, Information on Public Meetings

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

Community Development is a planned effort to build assets in the community that increase the capacity of residents to improve their lives. This can include development, and working to increase economic opportunity .Community Services

(715) 839-4914

COMMUNITY SERVICE

(715) 839-4934 Traffic Signs, Engineering, Maps - Plat and Survey, Parking Regulations, Sidewalks, Special Assessments, Traffic Engineer

(715) 839-4963 Street Maintenance & Snow Removal

(715) 839-5111 Transit Administration, Bus Schedule, Route Information

(715) 839-4954 Utilities Billing

(715) 839-5045 Sewer Backup, Water Emergency, Water Meter Check

(715) 839-4967 After Hours Emergency

HOUSING

The Housing Authority is responsible for housing assistance, housing rehabilitation loans. The There are nine federally funded housing programs in the city that are implemented by the Housing Authority under the guidance of the Housing Authority Board of Commissioners and funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

(715) 839-4943 Housing Authority

The Housing Division administers the City of Eau Claire's Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME programs. The CDBG and HOME programs are funded annually by HUD to provide decent housing, suitable living environments and expanded economic opportunities, principally for persons who are income eligible.

(715) 839-4943 Housing Division

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Our Division provides technical support as well as technology advancements to all City of Eau Claire departments.

(715) 839-4902

INSPECTIONS

The Inspection Services Division reviews plans, issues permits and inspects new construction and remodeling work within the City of Eau Claire. This includes work relating to building construction, heating and air conditioning, electrical, plumbing and sign installation. The Division also enforces City ordinances relating to the floodplain, zoning, and land use.

Please note: We do not accept inspection requests via voicemail or email. Inspection requests are required 24 hours in advance, but no later than 3pm, of needing an inspection.

(715) 839-4947 Building, Plumbing, Electrical & Heating Permits
inspections@eauclairewi.gov

PLANNING

The Planning Division provides the City Council, Plan Commission and other citizen boards with expertise and recommendations in the areas of city planning, neighborhood support, land use development, zoning, site plan review, subdivision plat review, historic preservation and other land use related issues.

Annexation, Census Information, Conditional Use Permits, Downtown Information, Driveway Surfaces, Economic Development, Fencing Requirements, Historic Preservation, Home Occupation Permits, Neighborhood Associations, Commercial Rehabilitation Loans, Floodplain Information, Sign Permits, Sustainability, Zoning

(715) 839-4914

ELECTIONS & VOTER REGISTRATION

(715) 839-4913

FINANCE

Finance Administration is a division of the Finance department providing financial guidance and planning. Responsibilities include the preparation of the annual operating budget, the Capital Improvements Plan (CIP), project plans for Tax Incremental Financing (TIF) districts, property acquisitions, issuance of debt, and supervision of the other divisions within the Finance department.

(715) 839-6044

(715) 839-4926 Assessments

(715) 839-4805 Property Taxes (E.C. County website)

(715) 839-4923 Treasury/Licensing

(715) 839-4954 Utility Billing

FIRE DEPARTMENT

(715) 839-5013 Fire Department Blood Pressure Screening

(715) 839-3882 Fire Burning Permit Information

(715) 839-4825 Fire Inspection Related Questions

(715) 839-4825 Fire Prevention Programs

(715) 839-4825 Fire Station Tours

(715) 839-4825 Fire Public Education Programs

HEALTH DEPARTMENT

The mission of the City-County Health Department is to build a healthier community for all through prevention-focused programs and partnerships. The Board of Health oversees the management and operations of the City-County Health Department and is appointed by the Eau Claire County Board and Eau Claire City Council.

(715) 839-4718

(715) 839-5039 Park Pavilion Rental

(715) 839-5039 Boat Docks/Landings

(715- 839-5039 Brush Site/Green Waste Facility

(715) 839-5041 Lakeview and Forest Hill Cemeteries

POLICE DEPARTMENT

9-1-1 Emergency Only

(715) 839-4972 Non-Emergency

(715) 839-4975 Administration

(715) 839-4984 Accident and Incident Reports

(715) 839-4982 Confidential Tipster Line

(715) 839-4991 Patrol Division

(715) 839-4978 Investigations Bureau

(715) 839-8844 Parking Tickets

(715) 839-4993 Professional Standards Bureau

City of Eau Claire, Wisconsin