In an emergency
For emergencies call 911Offices
Assessor(518) 270-3800 ext. 107
Services
- Establishes property assessed valuation
- Handles senior citizen exemptions
- Processes veterans exemptions
- Administers Basic STAR Exemption
- Manages Enhanced STAR Exemption
- Processes persons with disabilities and limited income exemptions
Website (watervlietny.gov)2 Fifteenth Street
Building/ Code Enforcement(518) 270-3800 ext. 126
Services
- Issues building permits
- Conducts inspections during construction
- Enforces city codes and ordinances
- Issues certificates of occupancy and compliance
- Addresses code violations
- Ensures compliance with zoning and land use regulations
Website (watervlietny.gov)24 hours on any highway or other public place
City Clerk(518) 270-3800 ext. 115
Services
- Handles records access
- Manages records retention
- Serves as clerk to the City Council
- Administers city elections
- Manages workers compensation
- Coordinates ADA compliance
Website (watervlietny.gov)2 Fifteenth Street, Suite B Watervliet, NY 12189
City Court(518) 453-5550
Website (watervlietny.gov)00 City Court City Court
Corporation Counsel
Services
- Provides legal assistance to the Mayor, City Council and General Manager
- Coordinates and defends all actions and proceedings involving the City
- Negotiates and prepares legal documents such as contracts, agreements, deeds, leases
- Negotiates collective bargaining agreements and other labor matters
- Develops and assists in drafting proposed legislation, rules, regulations, and policies
- Reviews information and actions of other governments to assess impact on the City
Website (watervlietny.gov)2 Fifteenth Street
Election Day Schedule(518) 270-3800
Finance(518) 270-3800 ext. 118
Services
- Manages accounting and cash for city funds
- Collects property taxes
- Collects water and sewer rents
- Handles subsidiary revenues
- Oversees expenditures from city budget
- Manages investment of city cash and funds
Website (watervlietny.gov)2 Fifteenth Street
Fire/ EMS(518) 270-3826
Services
- Fire Suppression and Control
- Fire Prevention and Public Relations
- Fire Investigation
- Hazardous Material Incident Response
- Emergency Medical Service Response (EMT and PARAMEDIC)
- Emergency Transportation
Highway(518) 270-3800 ext. 103
Services
- Maintains and repairs city streets, roads, alleys, and public right of ways
- Conducts resurfacing and paving
- Provides snow and ice control
- Plows streets
- Controls debris
- Maintains street signs and traffic control signs
Website (watervlietny.gov)3821 Municipal Highway
Planning and Zoning(518) 270-3800 ext. 122
Services
- Provides technical planning guidance
- Assists with land use planning
- Administers grant programs
- Works with homeowners on refurbishment
- Secures funding for businesses
- Considers site plan reviews
Police(518) 270-3800 ext. 114
Services
- Conducts mobile patrols
- Responds to calls for service
- Engages with community members
- Handles criminal investigations
- Provides community support
- Manages evidence
Registrar of Vital Statistics
Services
- Provides copies of birth certificates
- Provides copies of death certificates
- Files death certificates
- Provides general information regarding genealogical searches
Website (watervlietny.gov)2 Fifteenth Street
Water and Sewer(518) 785-7082
Services
- Provides water supply
- Maintains water and sewer mains
- Responds to water and sewer emergencies
Trash & Recycling
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