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UPDATE ON CITY UTILITY BILLS

3/16/2023

The City of Ellsworth would like to first apologize for the confusion or frustration involved in the delay of February's utility bills. In an effort to improve the utility meter reading system, there have been unanticipated software issues which have prevented bills from being issued. The City has been diligently working to rectify the situation and anticipates bills to process through the postal service on Monday, March 20, 2023. Due to this extended delay, the Council has voted to make a few temporary adjustments in an effort to help ease this transition.

CITY HALL CLOSED

2/10/2023

City Hall will be closed Monday February 13th and Tuesday February 14th, 2023. In case of emergency, please call 515-836-8524 or 515-297-2714 for assistance. Emails, the drop box and mail will be checked daily.

ORDINANCE UPDATES

8/10/2021

The City has been working diligently for the past two years to update the Code of Ordinances book. Here are some recents changes.

FIREWORKS

6/21/2021

Just a friendy reminder that Fireworks in the City of Ellsworth are only allowed on July 4th from 10:00 am to 11:00 pm.

DO NOT FLUSH!!

2/3/2021

The City of Ellsworth would like to remind our residents that these items are not to be flushed down your toilets. Regardles that some products may advertise themselves as "flushable", they are in facet the number 1 reason behind clogged pipes, sewage backup and emergency plumbing repairs. The City is seeing an increased amount of issues at the lift station due to continued use and flushing of things listed below. We ask everyone to please throw this items in your trash instead of down your toilet. Thank you.

ATTENTION ONLINE BILL PAYER'S

1/27/2021

The City of Ellsworth is currently accepting online payments for utility bill ONLY. We do not accept fines, fees, permit costs, disconnect/reconnect charges, reimbursement for returned checks or telephone/cable/internet bills at this time. If you have something other than your City of Ellsworth Utility bill to pay, that must still be done through City Hall for now. Any further questions may be directed to City Hall during normal business hours. Thank you.