WHAT DO I DO ABOUT A SANITARY SEWAGE BACKUP?

Call the City Clerk's Office to report the problem. A maintenance crew will be dispatched to inspect the problem. If the city line is clogged, the city will unclog the main. If it is the home or building's line, it is the responsibility of the owner to repair it. back to FAQs

WHERE DO WE GET SEWER, WATER AND REFUSE INFORMATION?

Contact the City Clerk's Office at 795-4433. back to FAQs

WHAT DEPOSIT AMOUNT IS REQUIRED FOR WATER, SEWER AND REFUSE SERVICE?

$150.00, which is refundable with interest after a minimum of   one full year of payments without penalties, which is applied to the resident's final bill if they are moving from Oswego. Deposits are refunded one time annually, the first of January. Deposits may be waived with approved credit references. back to FAQs

WHERE DO I PAY MY WATER BILL?

At the City Clerk's Office at 703 5th Street, office hours are from 8 am. to 5 p.m. Mon. -Fri. The City of Oswego also has a night depository located on the front of City Hall.
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WHO DO I CONTACT ABOUT A WATER LEAK?

Mon-Fri. between 8 am. and 5 p.m. call the City Clerk's Office at 795-4433.
After hours call the sheriff's Department at 795-2565 and they will dispatch the appropriate personnel. If the city line is leaking, the city will fix the line. If the home or building line is leaking, the property owner must repair it. back to FAQs

WHAT ARE THE WATER RATES?

The minimum water charge is $11.20 for all customers within the city limits; $5.65 for each additional 1,000 gallons up to and including 2,000 gallons; $5.40 for each additional 1,000 gallons up to and including 4,000 gallons; $5.10 for each additional 1,000 gallons up to and including 11,000 gallons; for each additional 1000 gallons over 11,000 at $4.80 per 1,000 gallons. back to FAQs

WHAT ARE THE SEWER RATES?

City residents pay $16.40 for the first 1,000 gallonsand $1.35 per thousand gallons after that. The residential sewer charge is based on an average of three months water usage.

Commercial sewer charges are based on monthly water usage and rates are different. Contact the city office for more information. back to FAQs

WE PLAN TO PURCHASE A LOT IN OSWEGO TO BUILD A HOUSE, HOW DO I KNOW IF WATER AND SEWER IS AVAILABLE TO THE PROPERTY?

Call the City Clerk's Office 795-4433. back to FAQs

IS THE WATER IN OSWEGO FLUORIDATED?

No. back to FAQs

IS THE WATER IN OSWEGO CONSIDERED TO BE HARD?

No. back to FAQs

IF I HAVE A QUESTION ABOUT MY WATER, (DISCOLORED, LOW PRESSURE, ETC.) WHO SHOULD I CALL?

You should contact the city Clerk's office and leave a message for the City superintendent at 795-4433. back to FAQs

WHO ARE THE CITY OFFICIALS?

MAYOR, TOM BRINGLE

COUNCIL MEMBERS: GLENN FISCHER, TY LEWIS, CINDY SANDERS,
JANE REA, DAVE BLANKINSHIP

CITY CLERK, CHERI PEINE

CITY TREASURER, ALICE HORNUNG

CITY SUPERINTENDENT, KEVIN FROGLEY

POLICE CHIEF, GEORGE ELLIOTT

FIRE CHIEF, BILL FARRIS

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WHAT IS THE POPULATION OF OSWEGO?

The population is 2046. back to FAQs

DOES THE CITY REQUIRE A BUSINESS LICENSE?

No. back to FAQs

WHERE DO WE GET ELECTRIC UTILITIES?

Contact Westar Energy at 1-800-383-1183.   Power outage call 1-800-544-4857. Website is www.wr.com .   You can pay your bill in Oswego at The Video Post at 319 Commercial.   Hours are Monday-Tuesday & Thursday & Sunday: 2:00-8:00pm, Friday & Saturday 2:00-9:00pm, Closed Wednesday. back to FAQs

WHERE DO WE GET GAS SERVICE AND REPORT GAS LEAKS, etc?

Contact Kansas Gas at 1-800-794-4780 or 785-585-8550.   Website is www.ksgas.com .
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WHERE DO WE GET TELEPHONE SERVICE?

Contact Sprint at 1-800-788-3500. back to FAQs

WHERE DO WE GET CABLE T.V. SERVICE?

Contact Mediacom at 1-800-234-2157. back to FAQs

IS INTERNET SERVICE AVAILABLE?            

Yes. Call Oswego Internet at 866-795-4337, Galen Manners at Wave Wireless at 620-423-9283 and Terra World at 620-332-1616. back to FAQs

WHERE DO I GET MY DRIVER'S LICENSE RENEWED?

Columbus 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tues thru Fri at the Courthouse, 100 W Maple. Parsons 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Tues. and Wed. 1719 Corning (620)421-2506. back to FAQs

WHERE DO I GET MY DRIVER'S LICENSE RENEWAL INFORMATION?

From the Division of Vehicles-License Examination Bureau located in Topeka, Kansas by calling (913) 296-3963. back to FAQs

HOW DO I GET A STREET LIGHT ON A RESIDENTIAL STREET?

A written request should be presented to the City council for action at a Council meeting. Present your request to the City Clerk's Office at least five days prior to the meeting to be placed on the agenda. back to FAQs

WHO DO I CONTACT REGARDING A STREET SIGN, TRAFFIC SIGN, ETC. THAT HAS BEEN KNOCKED DOWN?

Contact the Oswego Police Department at 795-2131, or the Labette County Sheriff's Department at 795-2565. back to FAQs

WHERE CAN I OBTAIN INFORMATION ON A FLOOD PLAIN AREA?

Contact the City Clerk's Office, or the Labette County Mapping Department. back to FAQs

WHERE CAN I FIND A COPY OF A SUBDIVISION PLAT OF MY PROPERTY?

Contact the City Clerk's Office, or the Labette County Register of Deeds Office.
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WHERE DO I APPLY FOR A JOB WITH THE CITY?

Applications are taken at the City Clerk's Office only when a position is open. The City advertises in the local paper and the city's website for all positions as they become available.
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DOES THE CITY HAVE A FIRE DEPARTMENT?

Yes. The Fire Department is made up of approximately 25 volunteers. They respond to fires in Oswego City, as well as Oswego, Fairview, Liberty, and Montana townships in Labette county. back to FAQs

WHERE DO I REPORT FIRES?

Dial 911 and they will dispatch the firefighters. back to FAQs

DOES THE FIRE DEPARTMENT GIVE TALKS AND GROUP TOURS?

Yes.   Contact the City Clerk's office and they will have someone get in touch with you.
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WHERE CAN I GET A COPY OF A FIRE REPORT?

The City Clerk's Office will supply a copy for a small fee. back to FAQs

WHERE IS THE FIRE HOUSE LOCATED?

WHERE CAN I GET A COPY OF A BIRTH OR DEATH CERTIFICATE?

You must request a copy from the Kansas State Department of Health and Environment, Vital Statistics, Topeka, Kansas 66620, or visit their web site at www.kdhe.state.ks.us These forms are available at the City Clerk's Office. Also forms requesting copies of a marriage license or divorce cert. are available. You may also call in the information and charge it to a credit card at (785) 296-1620. back to FAQs

WHERE CAN I GET A MAP OF OSWEGO?

At the City Clerk's Office, or at the Visitor's Information Center located in the Caboose at the corner of 6 th and   Commercial. VIC hours are Tuesday-Friday 10:00am - 2:00pm, Saturday 8:00am-Noon and closed Sunday & Monday.   For more information call about Oswego or surrounding counties, call 620-795-2600. back to FAQs

WHERE CAN I REGISTER TO VOTE?

At the City Clerk's office or at the Labette County Clerk's office. back to FAQs

WHERE DO WE GO TO TRANSFER TITLES, LICENSE PLATES, ETC.?

The Labette County Courthouse-Treasurer's office, or by calling (620)795-2138.
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HOW DO I FIND OUT WHO OWNS A CERTAIN PIECE OF PROPERTY?

Call the Labette County Mapping Department at (620) 795-2138 ext. 250 or Register of Deeds Officeat (620-795-2138 ext. 233. back to FAQs

WHERE CAN I FIND OUT HOW MUCH MY PROPERTY TAX IS?

Labette County Treasurer's office at (620) 795-2138 ext 237. back to FAQs

WHERE IS THE SOCIAL SECURITY OFFICE?

115 West Laurel, Independence, Kansas. Office hours are from 9:00 am. to 4:30 p.m. Most questions can be answered by phone at 1-800-432-3960. back to FAQs

WHERE DO I COMPLAIN ABOUT SOMEONE WITH HIGH WEEDS, TRASH IN THEIR YARD, ABANDONED VEHICLES, ETC.?

Contact the City Clerk's Office. They will mail the property owner a letter. Property owners are responsible for cutting weeds from the center of the alley to the edge of the street.
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WHO DO I CONTACT WHEN I THINK A HOUSE SHOULD BE CONDEMNED?

The City Clerk's Office. back to FAQs

DOES THE CITY HAVE BUILDING CODES?

Yes. Contact City Clerk's Office for more information. back to FAQs

ARE BUILDING PERMITS REQUIRED?

Yes. Applications are available at the City Clerk's Office. Building permits are needed for structures (any type), fences, signs, ponds, towers, metal sheds, metal car ports, residential designed manufactured homes, etc. Permits for Roofs are not needed unless the structure has changed. back to FAQs

DOES THE CITY REQUIRE PLUMBING AND ELECTRICAL LICENSES?

No. back to FAQs

WHAT KIND OF SIGNS ARE PERMITTED?

Contact the City Clerk's Office before you have a sign made for more information. back to FAQs

ARE MOBILE HOMES PERMITTED?

Only those meeting the residential design manufactured home regulations. Call the City Clerk's office for regulations. back to FAQs

DOES THE CITY HAVE ZONING REGULATIONS?

Yes. Please check permitted uses of land before purchasing property. back to FAQs

DO I NEED TO LIVE IN A PARTICULAR PART OF TOWN FOR A CERTAIN TYPE OF BUSINESS?

There are restrictions. Please contact the City Office before purchasing property to put in a business. back to FAQs

WHERE CAN I REVIEW A COPY OF THE BUDGET?

At the City Clerk's Office. back to FAQs

CAN YOU TELL ME IF A PARTICULAR PIECE OF PROPERTY HAS ANY SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS ON IT?

Yes, call the City Clerk's office. back to FAQs

DO I NEED A PERMIT TO HAVE A GARAGE SALE?

Yes. You may obtain a permit at the City Clerk's Office. The fee is $2.50. There is a limit of four sales per year, and no sale can be held longer than four days. back to FAQs

WHERE CAN I GET A COPY OF AN ORDINANCE?

At the City Clerk's Office for a fee of $.25 per page. back to FAQs

WHERE DO I GET A DOG OR CAT LICENSE?

At the City Clerk's Office, the Oswego Veterinary Clinic, or at the Regional Veterinary Clinic. They are $2.00 per tag for both cat and dogs if spayed or neutered and $5.00 for the animals that have not been spayed or neutered. You must have a pet vaccination registration to get the license. Tags go on sale January 1 and should be purchased by April 1. back to FAQs

BEFORE YOU DIG IN YOUR YARD, PLEASE CALL 1-800-334-7233 DIG SAFE
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WHERE IS THE MAYOR’S OFFICE?

The Mayor does not have an office at City Hall but you may leave a message at 795-4433.
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HOW IS THE MAYOR ELECTED?

By a majority of the residents at large. back to FAQs

HOW LONG ARE TERMS OF ELECTED OFFICIALS IN OSWEGO?

Mayor and Council members serve four-year terms. Three council members are elected every two years.  back to FAQs

HOW OFTEN ARE ELECTIONS HELD?

Every two years in April, in odd numbered years. back to FAQs

WHEN ARE COUNCIL MEETINGS HELD?

Regular council meetings are held the 2nd Mon. of each month at 6:30 p.m. at Oswego City Hall, 703 5th Street. City Council meetings are open to the public, and you may call the City Clerk’s Office at 795-4433 to find out what is on the agenda.  To have items placed on the agenda, you must call five days prior to the meeting. back to FAQs

WHAT COMMITTEES DOES THE CITY HAVE, AND WHEN DO THEY MEET?

Planning Commission—3rd Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall

Library Board-2nd Thurs. at 7:00 p.m. at Library

Housing Committee-4th Thurs. of the month 6 p.m. at City Hall

Airport—1st Thursday at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall

Oswego Economic Development Committee (OEDC)—Last Thursday at 5:00 p.m. at City Hall. back to FAQs

WHEN IS RESIDENTIAL TRASH DAY?

The East side of Commercial is picked up on Monday and the West side of Commercial is picked up on Tuesday. back to FAQs

WHEN IS COMMERCIAL TRASH PICKUP?

Numerous options are available.  Please call for details at 795-4433. back to FAQs

WHAT ARE THE TRASH RATES?

Residential street pick-up is $12.95 per month and $16.15 for special pick-up on your porch. Commercial rates vary, please call 795-4433 for details. back to FAQs

IS THERE TRASH SERVICE ON HOLIDAYS?

No. If a holiday falls on Monday or Tuesday residential trash will be picked up on

Wednesday.  Holiday’s observed are: Martin Luther King Day, President’s Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving and the following Friday, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, New Year’s Day.

If a holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday, the preceding Friday or following Monday will be taken, whichever is closest to the actual holiday. back to FAQs

WILL YOU PICK UP BOXES AFTER A RESIDENT HAS MOVED IN?

Yes. We can either pick them up on your regular trash pick-up, or you can call for a special trash pick-up on Wednesdays. back to FAQs

WHAT WILL THE CITY PICK UP ON WEDNESDAY TRASH PICK-UP?

You must call the City clerk’s office to schedule this pick-up. It includes old furniture, appliances, rugs, etc. Any item that contains chlorofluorocarbons must have a tag that says an authorized dealer has removed the chlorofluorocarbons. The city will not pick up rocks, ashes, old vehicle parts or construction materials. If an item is questionable contact the City Office. The items should be placed in the same area as your regular trash pick-up. back to FAQs

WILL THE CITY PICK UP LEAVES AND GRASS TRIMMINGS?

Yes, they pick these up every Wednesday for a $3.00 fee. They must be bagged, and you need to call the City Office to be put, on the list. They will also pick up brush on the first Friday of each month for a fee of $5.00 small pile, $10.00 medium size pile and $20.00 or higher on large piles not to exceed $50.00. back to FAQs

CITY BRUSH DUMP: WHEN IS IT OPEN AND HOW DO I GET THERE?

The brush dump is open every Wed. from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and the 3rd Sat. of each month from 8:00 am. to 12 noon for residents to haul their own brush at no charge. The brush dump is located on Chisholm Lane. (From 6th and Ohio, go south on Ohio, cross the railroad tracks, make an immediate right turn on Chisholm LN.) Ashes can be taken to the brush dump only. back to FAQs

IF I RECEIVE A CITATION AND CANNOT MAKE THE APPOINTED COURT DATE, HOW DO I RESCHEDULE THE COURT APPEARANCE?

Call Municipal Court at (620) 795-4433. back to FAQs

WHAT IS THE PENALTY FOR ANY VIOLATION AND WHAT ARE COURT COSTS?

Contact Municipal Court, (620) 795-4433. back to FAQs

WHERE DO I PAY FINES FOR MUNICIPAL COURT?

You may pay fines at the City Office at 703 5th Street. back to FAQs

WHERE IS THE POLICE DEPARTMENT LOCATED, HOW DO I CONTACT THEM?

707 5th Street. The telephone number is (620)795-2131. After hours, call the Sheriff’s Department at (620)795-2565 and they  will dispatch someone. back to FAQs

HOW CAN I HELP PROTECT MY NEIGHBORHOOD FROM CRIME?

Contact the Police Department about a Neighborhood Watch Program. back to FAQs

IF I NEED TO REPORT A PROBLEM DOG WHAT CAN I  DO ABOUT IT?

Contact the Police Department.  The city has an animal ordinance addressing these issues.
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WHERE CAN I GET A COPY OF A POLICE REPORT?

Contact the Police Department at (620)795-2131. There is a small fee for the report.
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DOES THE CITY HAVE A COMMUNITY CENTER THAT CAN BE RENTED BY EVERYONE?

Yes, contact the City Office at 795-4433 for the various options. back to FAQs

DOES THE CITY HAVE A PUBLIC SWIMMING POOL?

Yes. The Oswego Swimming Pool is located at Riverside Park. It is open during the afternoon and evening hours from Memorial Day until mid-August. Swimming lessons are provided and fees are posted annually. You may call the pool at (620)795-4913 during the pool season, other wise call the City Office at 795-4433 for more information. back to FAQs

DOES THE CITY HAVE A PUBLIC LIBRARY?

Yes. The Library is located at 704 4th Street. Hours are Tues. 1:00 pm. to 8:00 p.m., Wed. 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Thurs. and Fri. 1:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., and Sat. from 9:00 am. to 1:00 p.m.  Phone 620-795-4921. back to FAQs

IS THERE A PLACE FOR RV’S TO CAMP?

Kamp Siesta is located North of the Fairgrounds and Danny Elliott Park is located North of the River at a cost of $10.00 per night; reserved spots are $15.00 per night. You can pay your fees at the Visitor’s Information Center, City Hall or pay an Oswego Police Officer.
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HOW CAN I RESERVE A SHELTER HOUSE AT RIVERSIDE PARK?

You may make reservations at the City Clerk’s Office. There is a $10.00 fee. Otherwise the shelter houses are used on a first come-first serve basis. back to FAQs

IS THERE A DISPOSAL SITE FOR BUILDING MATERIALS?

Yes. There is a fee. All  vehicles must be weighed at the CO-OP and the weigh ticket must be presented to the person on duty at the dumpsite. Items that can be dumped are lumber, shingles, siding, windows, rock, bricks, plaster, furniture, etc. Items that can’t be dumped are ANY hazardous materials, appliances or any regular household refuse. Fee is $53.50 per Ton. back to FAQs

DOES THE CITY PROVIDE ANY COMPOST RECYCLING?

There is a compost site at the city brush dump. You may dump your leaves and grass clippings.  Compost is free to city residents. back to FAQs

DOES THE CITY OPERATE A LANDFILL?

No. back to FAQs

WHO WILL TAKE MY OLD TIRES?

Contact B-3 Construction in Columbus, KS. Phone 620-479-2323. back to FAQs

WHO SHOULD I CALL FOR A BIG DUMPSTERS FOR CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS?

Call North End Roll Off in Parsons at 620-421-6464 Or B-3 Construction in Columbus at 620-479-2323. back to FAQs

DOES THE CITY CUT TREES BETWEEN SIDEWALKS AND THE STREET?

No, it is the responsibility of the property owner. If you are planning to cut down or plant a tree, please contact the tree board by calling the City Office at 795-4433. back to FAQs