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Election Information The City of Ozark elects the following positions at each 4-year election term: Mayor Council Members - currently 5 at-large members The Alabama League of Municipalities has published "Duties of the Mayor and Council " to help understand the distinct roles and separation of duties. Ozark's last election was held in 2020. In 2021, the Alabama State Legislature voted to move municipal elections off the same calendar year as presidential elections. Officials elected in 2020 will serve until 2025. Municipal elections will be held on the 4th Tuesday in August 2025. The City Clerk's office is responsible for overseeing the election process. Registering To Vote General Election Information Absentee Voting Information Locate Your Polling Place 2025 Municipal Election Information

ORDINANCE NO 2006-9 THIS ORDINANCE SHALL PERMIT THE SALE OF SECONDHAND, USED OR SURPLUS PERSONAL PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF OZARK UNDER SUCH TERMS AND CONDITIONS AS HEREIN SET FORTH; TO PROVIDE DEFINITIONS FOR CLARITY, TO PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF A PERMIT AND A FEE THEREFORE AND TO PROVIDE A PENALTY FORTHE VIOLATION OF THE ORDINANCE. BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Ozark, Alabama as follows: Section 1. Authorization and Definition. Yard Sales are permitted within the municipal limits of the City of Ozark under certain terms and conditions as herein set forth. The term “Yard Sale” means and includes such terms as Garage Sale, Basement Sale, Carport Sale, Moving Sale, Rummage Sale, Flea Market Sale or any other type of residential sale of tangible personal property, such as, but not limited to, household items, clothing, tools, toys, recreation equipment or other used or secondhand items normally found in and about the home and advertised to the public. Section 2. Permit. A permit shall be required for any person(s) conducting a yard sale. The permit must be procured prior to the commencement of the sale and may be obtained in the office of the City Clerk. The Clerk is authorized to prepare a permit application form which shall include all pertinent information necessary to identify the sale site, the applicants, and the date and time for the permitted sale and shall contain such other information as the Clerk deems appropriate. The permit application shall not require the disclosure of the applicant’s social security number. There shall be no charge for the permit. Section 3. Conditions of Conducting the Sale. a. A property location may not be permitted for a yard sale more than twice in a calendar year. The property location shall be identified as the post office address assigned thereto and shall include the dwelling or any part thereof, yard, open field, barn, accessory building and parking area. b. A sale may be conducted by a single person, multiple persons, churches, social, civic or charitable organizations. All items to be sold must originate as the legal property of the applicant, other persons participating in the sale or members of the organizations. Goods must be surplus to the needs of the owner and shall not include any items purchased new for resale at the yard sale. c. A permitted yard sale shall be limited to three consecutive days of operation and must be conducted during daylight hours only. d. Yard sales may be conducted on private property or public property with permission and provided no merchandise shall be placed upon public rights-of-way, including streets and sidewalks. All merchandise must be displayed a sufficient distance from public roadways in order to avoid obstruction of view or traffic hazards. e. All unsold yard sale merchandise remaining on the permitted site at the conclusion of the sale must be removed therefrom immediately. Merchandise sold to purchasers must be removed from the permitted sale site within 24 hours of the conclusion of the sale. f. The issuance of a yard sale permit shall signify the consent and permission for personnel of the City of Ozark, including law enforcement officers, to enter the permitted sale site to monitor, inspect and determine compliance with this Ordinance. Section 4. Advertising of Yard Sales. A yard sale may be advertised to the public by means of newspapers, radio, television, cablevision, handbills and signs. In the event an applicant chooses to advertise a permitted yard sale by means of signage or handbills, the following restrictions shall apply, to wit: a. No more than two signs may be placed upon the permitted property. b. Signs and handbills cannot be placed on utility poles, public property including rights-of-way, nor may signs be placed on private property which is not the permitted site. Handbills may be posted on private bulletin boards or inside places of business with the consent of the owner. c. A sign is limited to four square feet or less and shall not be illuminated or animated. d. A sign may not be displayed more than one day prior to the commencement date of the sale and must be removed immediately following the conclusion of the sale. Section 5. Exceptions. This ordinance shall not apply to or affect the following persons or sales: (a) Persons selling goods pursuant to an order or process of a court of competent jurisdiction. (b) Persons acting in accordance with their powers and duties as public officials or as court appointed personnel representatives of estates. (c) Persons selling or advertising for sale an item of personal property which is specifically named or described in the advertisement and which separate items do not exceed ten in number. (d) Persons moving and relocating outside the City of Ozark, provided such sale is limited to one week and must be conducted no earlier than one month prior to departure. (e) Sales conducted by bona fide civic or charitable organizations where the net proceeds are distributed to charity, public purposes or community goals or projects. Section 6. Penalty. Any person conducting a yard sale without being properly permitted or who should violate any of the other terms and regulations contained in this ordinance shall upon conviction be guilty of constitute a Class C Misdemeanor and may be punished, by a fine not less than $15.00 nor more than $500.00 at the discretion of the Municipal Judge. Section 7. Effective Date. After publication as required by law, this ordinance shall become effective September 1, 2006. APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Ozark, Alabama, the 18th of July, 2006. MARILYN M. TAMPLIN Council President BOB BUNTING Mayor ATTEST: WILLIAM E. BLACKWELL City Clerk ... BACK TO HOME Sec. 12-37. - Permit. Ordinance 2014-6 A permit shall be required for any person(s) conducting a yard sale. The permit must be procured prior to the commencement of the sale and may be obtained in the office of the city clerk. The clerk is authorized to prepare a permit application form, which shall include all pertinent information necessary to identify the sale site, the applicants, and the date and time for the permitted sale, and shall contain such other information as the clerk deems appropriate. The permit application shall not require the disclosure of the applicant's Social Security number. There shall be a charge of five dollars ($5.00) for the permit. (Ord. No. 2006-13, § 2, 7-18-06; Ord. No. 2014-6 , § 1, 9-2-14)

Building Ozark Together We have so much to offer here in Ozark and I have vowed to work hard in support of our community’s high priority issues. My commitment to you is to focus on: economic development building our community developing resources for our young people Mayor Mark Blankenship City of Ozark Inauguration Ceremony - Monday, Nov. 2, 2020 Ozark Amphitheater - December 2020 - Downtown gets new banners! These beautiful additions to the square were designed by CHS Art Teacher, Kami Bolton, and depict all of the interesting attributes of Ozark. #buildingozarktogether #lovewhereyoulive In the News New Businesses Open Their Doors in Ozark 2020 Christmas Parade New Years Eve Celebration Library Votes to Move Forward Ozark Votes to Change to Tier 1 Ozark Restaurant In Running For Bama's Best Pizza Ozark Dog Park - Opening Soon! Local Salsa Spices Up Grocery Shelves Ozark Church Feeding The Hungry Ozark Sees Changes Coffee & Conversation With The Mayor Ozark Library Hosts Work Day City of Ozark Donates Building Downtown Ozark Sees Growth & Renovations Second Annual Polar Plunge ODEDC President Announced New Entertainment District Announced Tiny House Trend Ozark Mural Program A Mix Between A Dream & A Goal 15th Annual Crawdad & Music Festival Ozark Schools - Peers Helping Peers National Public Safety Communications Week Ozark Airport Adds New Hanger Alabama Aviation College Truck Driving School 1st Annual Aware Fair Held in Ozark New Businesses Coming To Town Ozark Farmers Market Returns Former Pro Football Player Honored as Hometown Hero Wilbur Jackson Mural Underway Ozark City Schools Announce Pick for Superintendent Pickleball Comes To Ozark Curbside Recycling Comes To Ozark Ozark Animal Shelter Becomes a 501(C)3in hopes of new facility Ozark Offers American Sign Language Classes New Company Brings Economic Growth To Ozark New Business Calls Ozark Home Old Van Heusen Plant Gets New Life The City of Ozark Is Working On Growing Community Pride Ozark Mural of Wilbur Jackson - Yellowhammer News Ozark Mural of Wilbur Jackson - AL Newscenter Dale County Republican Party Makes Mural Donation Rosa Parks Traveling Exhibit Coming To Ozark Library Wilbur Jackson Honored To Be Ozark's Hometown Hero Wilbur Jackson Never Intended To Call Anywhere But Ozark Home Wilbur Jackson Honored With Mural - WTVY Ozark Honors Wilbur Jackson - WDHN Ozark Gets A Permanent Farmers Market Ozark City Council Approves Vaccine Incentive For City Employees Ozark Plans To Celebrate Its First Oktoberfest - WDHN Ozark Preparing for 1st Annual Oktoberfest - WTVY Charles Ward Appointed As New Police Chief City of Ozark Holds Fall Farmers Market Luncheon Held To Show Appreciation to Dale Medical Center 51st Annual Claybank Jamboree Preparing to Kickoff Improvements On The Way For Ozark City Schools VBS - 50 Years Of Serving The Wiregrass Make-A-Difference Day Celebrates 20 Years in Ozark Ozark Makes Plan With New Fiscal Year Budget Mary Hill Family Service Center - Scarecrows on the Square When An Emergency Arises, Does Your Child Know How To Get Help? Ozark Library Nearing Completion Mayor & City Council Partner with MayorCommand The Southern Star Under New Ownership Santa Makes An Early Stop In Ozark With 32' Tree Grant Awarded For The Ozark Animal Shelter Wiregrass Transit Expands To Dale County Ozark Churches Critical In Ozark Ozark Community Serves 1,000 Thanksgiving Meals Children In Ozark Can Mail Their Letters To Santa Ozark Home Chef Part Of National YouTube Campaign Ozark Square Shopping Center Gets A Facelift Motobilt Employee Cast For New TV Series A $1.4 Million Road Project Coming To Ozark Ozark City Schools Hold First Safety Forum Ozark Selected To Be Part Of Alabama Communities of Excellence Ozark EMS Will Soon Have A New Home New Mural Coming To Downtown Ozark CDBG Invests $2 Million in Dale County Demolition of "Old" Armory - New Plans Carroll High Making History In Birmingham Short the Squirrel Visits Lisenby Elementary Wiregrass Blues Festival Coming to Ozark Governor Kay Ivey Visits The City Of Ozark City Of Ozark Begins Process Of Eminent Domain For Farmers Market City of Ozark Introduces BIRD Scooters 16th Annual Ozark Crawdad & Music Festival Returns Two Ozark Teachers Running For Teachers Of The Year Alabama State Games Return To The Wiregrass 2nd Annual Aware Fair Returns Big Mama Thornton Honored on Mural Wiregrass Blues Society Hosts 9th Annual Blues Fest WTVY News 4 Hometown Tour To Be In Ozark July 8 Police Added A Four-Legged Member To Its Force Ozark Dale County Library Prepares To Move News 4 WVTY Hometown Tour Heads To Ozark WTVY Hometown Tour - The Holman House WTVY Hometown Tour - Indoor Pickleball Courts WTVY Hometown Tour - Wilbur Jackson WTVY Hometown Tour - Claybank Church WTVY Hometown Tour - Eagle Stadium WTVY Hometown Tour - Mayor Mark Blankenship WTVY Hometown Tour - Community History Fast Facts Class of 1967 - Ozark Celebration Career Exploration Coming To DA Smith Middle School "Building Ozark Together" Focus For City's Mayor Ozark Welcomes $25.5 Million Manufacturing Facility "Building Ozark Together" Focus For City's Mayor Safety A Priority For Code Enforcement Officers Reclaimed Rubber Converter To Construct $25M Facility in Ozark Ecore Plans Alabama Manufacturing Facility With $25 Million project Alabama Aviation College - Brown Building $5 Million Revitalization Project Kicks Off Dale County Commission Approves Animal Shelters Request New Ozark Farmers Market - Ground Breaking Ozark Leisure Services Offers Travel Program Ground Broken for Kingsley CLC at historic Ozark Church Six From Ozark Among Graduates Of The Inaugural Economic Development Academy Dale County Farmers Market Receives $200,000 From State Ozark Dale County Library Opens New Doors To The Public Dale Medical Teams With Ozark To Demolish Old Library Ozark Recognizes Black History Month Ozark To Provide Emergency Medical Services For South End of Dale County Upgrades To Ozark Walking Trail @ Ed Lisenby Lake Ozarks New Building On The Block - Ozark Farmers Market 17th Annual Ozark Crawdad & Music Festival This Saturday Vietnam Veterans Honored In Ozark Indoor Pickleball Complex Open In Ozark The City Of Ozark Welcomes New Pickleball Complex CHS Teacher Named State Teacher Of The Year Finalist Former Ozark Mayor Billy Blackmon's Plaque Presentation Employee Survey Yields Positive Results WTVY - Ozarks New Welcome Mural Pays Tribute To Ft. Novosel Ozark City Schools Welcome New Principal s Ozark Announces New Assistant Superintendent Business View Magazine Spotlights Ozark Thirium Has Landed In Ozark New Farmers Market To Keep Farmers In Ozark WOCS And BOSS Build Wall And Bring Community Together Ozark Opens New Farmers Market For The Community Rodeo Brings Busy Weekend To Ozark Safe Haven Baby Box Coming To Ozark New Chicken Joint To Open In Ozark Ozark Eagles Win 10U Pee Wee Football Title Millions Coming To Wiregrass Cities For Improvement Projects Ozark Eagles Win 10U Pee Wee Football Title Ozark Hosts Community-Wide Thanksgiving Dinner Top Cheeseburger Joints In Every State, According To Yelp City of Ozark To Add Park Downtown Ozark Welcomes US Army Warrant Officer Museum To The Holman House Wallace-Dothan Granted 2.9 Million Towards New Medical Training Center In Ozark Ozark Reveals Second Baby Box In Wiregrass Ozark Airport Woo's Corporate Aviation Suitors Ozark City Schools Partners With Auburn University and Alabama University For Dual Enrollment Agreement Taco Bell Opening Soon Ozark Fire Department Dedicates New Truck Ozark Airport Receives State, Federal Funds For Additions Wiregrass Airports To Receive Millions For Upgrades & Additions Ozark Designated As "Alabama Community Of Excellence" Ozark Receives Thousands For Recreation Park Upgrades Ozark Gearing Up For "Make A Difference Day" A Piece Of Military History Returns To Ozark Army Tank Transported To Ozark Southeast Alabama Boys & Girls Club Unveils New Teen Center Ozark Named Alabama Newest Certified Local Government Ozark City Schools Celebrates Opening Of DA Smith Career Exploration Center City Of Ozark Legalizes The Use Of Golf Carts On City Streets City Of Ozark Gives First Look At Site Of Future Sports Complex Groundbreaking 2021 Ozark Youth Ambassadors visit the Mayor and City Hall Motobilt / Anvil Grow City Deeds Over Property! 2021 Arbor Day Celebration Ribbon Cuttings Ozark Mural Program Among those attending the check presentation, from left, are Alabama Cattlemen’s Association Regional Vice President Bill Walding, Faye Williams, First South Farm Credit Ozark President Lee Childers, Derek Dickens, Ozark City Councilwoman Leah Harlow, Ozark Dale County Economic Development Director Holle Smith, State Rep. Steve Clouse, Ozark Mayor Mark Blankenship, Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries Assistant Commissioner Bob Plaster, Dale County Commission Chairman Steve McKinnon, Dale County Commissioner Chris Carroll, Wiregrass RC&D Council member Monica Carroll, Sweet Grown Alabama Assistant Director Aisling Fields, Ozark Police Chief Charles Ward, Ozark Building Inspector Brett Head, and Ozark Public Works Director Ryan Campbell. MICHELLE MANN, DOTHAN EAGLE Ozark is a great City comprised of many very successful and memorable people. One such person is football legend, Wilbur Jackson. Mr. Jackson grew up in Ozark and started his athletic career playing football for Carroll High School. He went on to be the first African American player offered a football scholarship at the University of Alabama. After playing for several years under Coach Paul “Bear” Bryant, he was a first round NFL draft pick by the San Francisco 49ers. Mr. Jackson went on to play five seasons with San Francisco and three with Washington where he helped the team win Super Bowl XVII. After a successful football career, he retired and returned to his hometown of Ozark where he started and ran a successful cleaning business for many years. For some time we have been working on a project to honor Ozark legends like Mr. Jackson. Below you will find an artist rendering of a 26’ x 86’ mural that will be painted on the side of a building in downtown Ozark. Such a beautiful piece of artwork comes at a large price and this is where we need your help! With your generous donation to the Ozark Community Mural Program, the Wilbur Jackson mural will be the first in a series of murals to be prominently displayed on downtown businesses. These epic murals will celebrate the people, places, and stories of Ozark while aiding in downtown revitalization. We anticipate families, tourists, and groups will come to see these beautiful murals and enjoy shopping, dining, and visiting our city while they are here. All this, thanks to the goodwill and support of generous people like yourself. There are two ways you can make a tax-deductible donation to the Ozark mural program: Mail your check made out to the City of Ozark and indicate in the memo/description “Ozark Mural Program” to: City of Ozark / Mural Program PO Box 1987 Ozark, AL 36361 -or- Click the image below to make a donation 00:00 / 03:07 Dale County Republican Party makes $500 donation to the Wilbur Jackson Mural DONATE TO THE MURAL PROGRAM January 11, 2021: Mayor Mark Blankenship signed a proclamation declaring January 2021 as Human Trafficking Awareness Month. For those in need of more information or for help, they can contact Dare to Hope, Inc. PO Box 6581, Dothan, AL 36302, 615-746-7341 . Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/daretohopeinc or call the National Human Trafficking Resource Center HOTLINE at 1-888-373-7888. In an effort to raise awareness about the families whose lives have been affected by the NICU to share their story, to honor dedicated health professionals and to meet others and know they are not alone, Mayor Mark Blankenship proclaims September 30, 2021 as NICU Awareness Day. Mayor Blankenship is joined by Mandy Booth, the founder of the Preemie Project of Dothan. This nonprofit organization helps moms and preemies in the NICU with much needed preemie clothes and preemie items. March 31, 2021: Mayor Mark Blankenship signed a proclamation declaring April as Child Abuse Prevention Month. Featured in the photo is Megan Marchman, Mayor Mark Blankenship, and Lindsey Wagner from the Southeast Alabama Child Advocacy Center. April 1, 2021: Mayor Blankenship signed a proclamation today declaring April as Autism Awareness Month. Shelby DiPilla and her staff from Beacon of Hope came to the signing. Beacon of Hope is hosting several events for Autism Awareness. There will be a walk on April 17 at Steagall Park and a Gala on April 30. For more information, contact Beacon of Hope at beaconofhopeaba@gmail.com Mayor Blankenship declares October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. He was joined by Angela Underwood, Executive Director of The House of Ruth; Police Chief Charles Ward; Lieutenant Cody Evans, Ozark Police Department, and Municipal Court Clerk Danna Merritt. Not pictured: Karen Boyd, Prevention Educator for The House of Ruth. Also, Ms. Underwood presented them with a purple ribbon which is associated with domestic violence awareness. The color purple is a symbol of peace, courage, survival, honor, and dedication to ending violence. It is a salute to survivors and those we have lost to domestic violence. Mayor Blankenship signed a proclamation declaring October 23 as “Make a Difference Day” in the City of Ozark. Once this day, volunteers will gather together to make a difference in the lives of others and in their community. Several projects are planned for the day, and volunteers are needed. Volunteers will meet at Ozark Baptist church at 7:30 a.m. on Saturday, October 23, for a light breakfast and to sign up for projects. Afterward, lunch will be served at First Ozark UMC at 12:00 p.m. (Photo left to right) Rev. Jason Thrower, First Ozark UMC Senior Pastor; Rev. Tim Bates, Southside Baptist Church; Mayor Mark Blankenship; Frank Phillips, Make a Difference Day Chairman; Dr. Eric Fuller, Ozark Baptist Church; Bill Sims, Ozark Baptist Church; Make a Difference Day founder, Chuck Auman. Mayor Blankenship and Dale County Chairman Steve McKinnon signed a proclamation naming November 19-25, 2021 as National Farm-City Week. Calling upon the citizens of the City of Ozark and Dale County to join in recognizing the accomplishments of our productive farmers and our urban residents, who cooperate to create the abundance , wealth, and strength of this great city, county, state and nation. Joining Mayor Mark Blankenship and Chairman Steve McKinnon include Dale County Commissioner Frankie Wilson, Ozark City Clerk Denise Strickland, Dale County Administrator Cheryl Ganey, City of Ozark Financial Officer Chris Peters, City of Ozark Facilities and Events Director Ozzie Maianeto , Faye Williams, Monica Carroll, and Debbie Baker with the Farm City Federation, Ozark Fire Department Chief Jason Maertens, Ozark Police Department Chief Charles Ward, Kiwanis Club member and Managing Funeral Director of Fuqua Bankston Funeral Home John Cawley, Dale Medical Center CEO/Administrator Vernon Johnson, and with the Dale County Extension Zandi Foss. On Monday, we as a nation will honor and celebrate the birthday of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and remember his great legacy. To mark this occasion, Mayor Mark Blankenship has proclaimed January 17, 2022, as Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day in the City of Ozark, and urges all citizens of Ozark to “Remember, Celebrate, and Act” to show our appreciation and gratitude for the ideals of Dr. King. Mayor Blankenship was joined by Rev. Dr. Freddie Flowers and members of his congregation from St. Paul AME Church. Mayor Mark Blankenship was joined by Katy Lewis the Outreach Coordinator for the Wiregrass Angel House in proclaiming April 24-30, 2022 as Crime Victim’s Rights Week in the City of Ozark. Wiregrass Angel House is based in Dothan and services nine Alabama counties including Dale. They advocate for and assist victims of violent crime and their families. Mayor Blankenship met with Dr. Linda Young, president of Wallace Community College, today and proclaimed April as Community College Month. Wallace Community College fulfils a vital function within this region and is an essential part of our economic growth and development. Mayor Mark Blankenship issues a proclamation declaring April 2022 as Child Abuse Prevention Month in partnership with Terri DuBose and the Southeast Child Advocacy Center. Each year the Southeast Child Advocacy Center coordinates a community-wide Blue Ribbon Campaign with the intent on raising awareness about the impact that child abuse has on our communities and the role we can all play in every child having a safe, healthy, and happy childhood. To learn more about the Southeast Child Advocacy Center and ways they can help, visit their website at www.southeastcac.org or call 334-671-1779. Ozark Mayor Mark Blankenship was joined by Shelby DiPilla and representatives from Beacon of Hope to declare April as Autism Awareness Month. For more information on Autism, please contact Beacon of Hope at beaconofhopeaba@gmail.com February is officially Career and Technical Education Month in the City of Ozark! Today, Mayor Blankenship signed a proclamation at City Hall in front of student representatives from each of the career tech CTSOs. Throughout the month, the OCS Career Academies will be participating in activities aimed at bringing awareness to the many career development opportunities available in Ozark. #SOARwithCT E Back to Top Winnie Frazier, Coordinator for the Ozark Juneteenth Community Celebration, along with other community members join Mayor Blankenship as he reads a proclamation declaring Monday, June 19, as Ozark Juneteenth Community Celebration Day. All are invited to come downtown for the festivities on Monday, June 19, from 3-6 p.m. Mayor Mark Blankenship was joined by Melani Everett and her son, Maverick, and Jordan Davis and two of her sons, Noah and Knox, to raise awareness about children in the foster care system. Mrs. Everett is a foster care alumni who is advocates for former foster children and youth. Mrs. Davis is a foster parent and daughter of Mayor Blankenship. Today, Mayor Blankenship signed a proclamation naming May as Foster Care Awareness Month to raise awareness of the needs of youth in and out of foster care and to celebrate the many supporters who are making a powerful and positive difference in their lives, let us honor the children and youth in foster care, the former foster alumni, their families, and advocates working to improve the lives of the impacted communities. In an effort to increase awareness and understanding of mental health, Mayor Blankenship was joined by Sky Stricklin, Ebony Crews, and Kristin Johns from SpectraCare Health System as he announced May 2022 as Mental Health Awareness Month in Ozark.

OZARK CITY COUNCIL AGENDA MINUTES MEETINGS COUNCIL CONTACT INFORMATION Correspondence: P. O. Box 1987, Ozark, AL 36361 Phone: 334-774-5393 or 334-774-3300 Fax: 334-445-0517 E-Mail: Chris Peters at cfo@ozarkal.gov Place 1 - Leah Harlow leah.harlow@ozarkal.gov Phone: 844-692-7525 ( 844-OZARKAL) https://www.facebook.com/CouncilwomanHarlow Place 2 - Les Perault les.perault@ozarkal.gov Phone: 334-432-3083 Place 3 - Winston Jackson, President Pro Tem winston.jackson@ozarkal.gov Phone: 334-237-36 63 Place 4 - Brenda Simechak, President brenda.simechak@ozarkal.gov Place 5 - Stanley Enfinger stanley.enfinger@ozarkal.gov Phone: 334-379-7069 Mark Blankenship, Mayor - 774-3300 - mayor@ozarkal.gov Heather Cohen, Executive Assistant to the Mayor - 774-3300 - hcohen@ozarkal.gov Chris Peters, City Clerk / CFO - 774-5393 - cfo@ozarkal.gov ... BACK TO HOME

MUNICIPAL COURT Ozark Municipal Court The mission of the Ozark Municipal Court is to serve as a judicial branch of the city that processes and adjudicates all non-felony violations occurring within the City’s police jurisdiction in a fair, accessible and timely manner and to provide the best quality service to the citizens of Ozark, Attorneys, and other Agencies. Courtroom Dress Code You will not be allowed to enter the Courtroom with the following clothing on: Females: *NO Shorts/Mini-Skirts (must be knee-length) *NO Strapless T-Shirts or Dresses *NO Tank Tops or Low Cut Tops *NO Spaghetti Strap T-Shirts or Dresses *NO Hats or Head Coverings *NO Sunglasses Males: *NO Sagging Pants (must be on hips) *NO Shorts (must be knee-length) *NO Tank Tops or Cut Offs *NO Du Rags or Stocking Caps *NO Hats or Head Coverings *NO Sunglasses If you have any of the above items on, you will be asked to leave and change. You MUST RETURN TO COURT or you will be shown as a failure to appear and a warrant will be issued. Court Clerk: Stephanie Newsome Magistrate: Office (334) 774-9311 Fax (334) 445-0229 Email: court@ozarkal.gov Hours: Monday – Thursday 7:00 am – 6:00 pm Payment methods: Cash, Money Order, Mastercard, Visa, Debit Card or pay online at: https://ozarkal.govtportal.com or call 334-666-6882 ... BACK TO HOME PLEASE NOTE: Ozark Municipal Court no longer uses "IN COURT" as a form of processing payments. If you wish to make payments online or over the phone, you will be required to use the link listed above. PLEASE NOTE: You can pay your citation using Cash, Money Order, Mastercard, Visa, or Debit Card. You can also pay online at: https://ozarkal.govtportal.com or by calling 334-666-6882

OZARK TECHNOLOGY CENTER STAFF & CLIENTS Ozark Technology Center Clients Technical Testing Services Jay Harbert Bay #118 Strategic Live Sound Jimmy "JC" Culbreth and Taiwan Truitt Bay #119 American Quality Exteriors Eric Sheppard Bay #120 / Bay #121 Alabama Career Center Sylvester Thrash Every Thursday 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Suite #130 The Staff at Ozark Technology Center is dedicated to providing exceptional service to the clients of the incubator. If you have any questions or concerns please contact the incubator staff for assistance. If you desire an application or more information concerning the incubator, please contact the OTC Manager, Tara Morris at tara@odedc.com . Mayor Mark Blankenship Mayor Advisory Board The seven-member Advisory Board is appointed by the Ozark City Council and is made up of representatives throughout the seven-county region. Place 1: Scott Farmer - Representing Southeast AL Regional Planning & Development Place 2: Brenda Simechak - Representing City Council / Ozark City Schools Place 3: Dr. Carl Schauble - Vice President - Representing the Community Place 4: Mike Brauer - President - Representing Place 5: Matt Rogers - Representing the Colleges Place 6: Kathleene Waters - Representing the Community Place 7: Steve McKinnon - Representing Dale County Commission Derek Dickens - Representing Ozark Economic Development Board ODEDC President ... BACK TO HOME

Meet the staff of the Ozark Animal Shelter: Captain Glenn Peters - Support Services Supervisor Brittani Cook, Shelter Supervisor Adoption Fees: Dogs: $25 without rabies shot / $35 with rabies shot / $85 spayed or neutered & with rabies shot Cats: $20 for young kittens / $30 spayed or neutered with a rabies shot Ozark Animal Shelter Guiding Principles: · To treat all living things as we ourselves would wish to be treated. · To demonstrate compassion and respect for all living creatures. · To judge our effectiveness by the extent to which animal lives are saved and improved, and by the positive experience of the people we touch. · To lead by example, developing, promoting, and sharing great new ideas & programs to help animals. The Ozark Animal Shelter is a division of the Ozark Police Department and is dedicated to actively rescuing cats, dogs, and other animals, providing quality care, and offering sanctuary until loving homes can be found. The staff of Ozark Animal Shelter’s work with animals within our community is guided by three core values: Compassion, Integrity, and Dedication. Ozark Animal Shelter Hours: Monday – Friday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Saturday: 9:00 am – 12:00 noon If you arrive, and the gate is closed during normal operating hours, we ask that you do not open the gate. It is likely that we are moving animals and it isn’t safe for customers to enter. If this is the case, please call us at 334-774-4633. If there is an active animal complaint, call central dispatch at 334-774-5111. Adopt A Pet Site Petfinder Site POLICE CONTACTS COMMAND STAFF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES FIELD OPERATIONS RECRUITMENT & OPPORTUNITIES TRAINING DIVISION DEPARTMENT MISSION & VALUES DEPARTMENT STRATEGIES & OBJECTIVES CITIZEN'S BILL OF RIGHTS ANIMAL SHELTER FORMS ... BACK TO HOME

REVENUE Business License & Sales Tax Ozark Municipal Complex 275 N. Union Avenue P.O. Box 1987 Ozark, AL 36361 Phone: 334-774-5262 Fax: 334-445-1054 A business license is required for any business and/or person conducting business within the city limits or police jurisdiction of Ozark, Alabama. A license can be issued at the Ozark Municipal Complex. It is the licensee's responsibility to check with the Zoning Officials regarding restrictions that may be applicable for doing business in a specific location. For additional information contact Beth Grider, Revenue Cler k at 334-774-5262 or email: revenue@ozarkal.gov NOTICE: BUSINESS LICENSES WITH THE CITY OF OZARK EXPIRE ON DECEMBER 31 OF EACH CALENDAR YEAR. REMINDER: AS OF JANUARY 1, 2008 ANYONE OWNING ONE OR MORE APARTMENT/TOWNHOUSE COMPLEXES (INCLUDING DUPLEX) OR MORE THAN 2 SINGLE FAMILY HOME RENTAL PROPERTIES MUST OBTAIN A BUSINESS LICENSE WITH THE CITY OF OZARK. FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL THE NUMBER LISTED ABOVE. There have been several changes made concerning business license codes and fees. If you have any questions concerning these changes please contact our office. CITY OF OZARK TAX RATES SALES TAX - TOTAL 9% City 4%, County 1%, State 4% SELLER USE TAX - TOTAL 9% City 4%, County 1%, State 4% RENTAL/LEASING TAX - TOTAL 8% City 4%, State 4% CONSUMERS USE TAX - TOTAL 9% City 4%, County 1%, State 4% LODGING TAX - TOTAL 11% City 5%, State 4%, County 2% LOCAL GAS TAX - TOTAL $0.06 PER GALLON LOCAL ALCOHOL TAX - TOTAL 12% City 8%, State 4% These taxes are collected by Avenu. They can be reached at 1-800-556-7274 or online at www.avenuinsights.com Remittance can be mailed to: City of Ozark, Alabama Sales Tax Division P.O. Box 830725 Birmingham, AL 35283-0725 ... BACK TO HOME Business License Application - Electronic

PUBLIC WORKS Public Works Department Office - (334) 774-7032 For Services - (334) 774-1851 Fax - (334) 445-1054 Office Hours: Monday - Thursday 7:00 am - 6:00 pm Ryan Campbell, Director of Public Works Beth Grider, Administrative Assistant PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT is comprised of the City Street, Sanitation, and Environmental Services Departments. The Street Department maintains roadways, bridges, and drainage structures. The Sanitation Department provides residential garbage and residential trash pickup within the city limits of Ozark. Environmental Services handles the following services: Metal, scrap tire, and electronic waste pickup, street/right-of-way maintenance (litter patrol, mowing, cleaning), and mosquito control. CONTACT INFORMATION P. O. Box 1987 275 N. Union Avenue Ozark, Alabama 36361 (334) 774-7032 for Director (334) 774-1851 for Services (334) 445-1054 fax Ryan Campbell, Director rcampbell@ozarkal.gov Garbage/Trash Garbage/Trash Schedule Mosquito Control GARBAGE/TRASH Garbage and Trash Pick-up Service Rules and Regulations Residential Garbage - Defined as - All debris accumulated within the household that should be disposed of, especially perishable food items and their byproducts. You will be furnished a 96-gallon rollout garbage container to use while you are a resident of Ozark. Upon departure from your residence, please do not remove the garbage container, as it is the property of the City of Ozark. This container is authorized for disposal of residential garbage only. If you need an additional 96-gallon container, you may purchase one for $85 and it will be delivered to you. This price is effective as of August 1, 2008. Your garbage will be picked up once each week. Please place your container out next to the street by 7:00 a.m. on the day of your pick-up, and return it to the side or rear of your home by 7:00 p.m. the same day. Residential Trash Pick-up - Defined as - Things that are accumulated outside of the household such as tree limbs, shrubbery and grass trimmings, leaves, pine straw, large cardboard boxes (broken down), old play toys, old furniture, and general debris from the yard. Trash will be picked up throughout the City of Ozark on a rotation schedule. Trash should be placed near the street, not in the street or the gutter, but on the edge of your property. Trash placed in the street can pose a traffic hazard and clog storm drains during heavy rains which could cause flooding. Residents may put small electronics in their green garbage cans. Metal should be separated from the rest of the trash to be picked up for recycling. Grass clippings and leaves should be placed in a plastic bag and sealed tightly to prevent spilling. City crews will no longer be able to pick up any construction debris including the following: shingles, drywall, plaster, lumber, concrete, roofing materials, brick, carpeting, pads, commodes, lavatories, windows, doors, fencing, insulation, siding, or paint. Dirt, tree stumps, and tree trunks greater than ten (10) inches in diameter and five feet long will not be removed by the Public Works Department. Citizens who employ professional tree trimmers, tree removers, or pruners, must arrange for removal and disposal of such debris. The City will not pick up debris generated by tree trimmers, tree removers, tree pruners and contract labor or pulpwooders. Businesses that do not subscribe to City garbage service are not eligible for regular trash pickup. No extra charge will be made for residential trash pickup unless there is more than one half trailer load (10 cubic yards), in which case a fee of $65.00 per half load will be billed to the owner of the property. Individuals cleaning out entire houses must contact the Public Works Department before doing the actual work to receive instructions. Failure to comply could result in the assessment of a fine of up to $500.00 for criminal littering. For the 2025 Garbage Schedule, please see below: PW - Garbage/Trash PW - Garbage and Trash Schedule MOSQUITO CONTROL Mosquito Control There are various diseases that are transmitted by mosquitoes -Malaria, Encephalitis, Dengue Fever, and Yellow Fever. There are a few actions we can take to help prevent these diseases. Home Prevention: Remove all sources or potential sources of stagnant water. Standing water can become a breeding ground for mosquitoes in as little as four days. Old tires, buckets, wading pools and even birdbaths, (anything that can hold water), are a potential source for breeding. Emptying these containers on a regular basis, turning them over, or drilling small drainage holes in them will help. Self Prevention: When possible, stay indoors at dawn, dusk and early evening. Wear long-sleeved shirts and long pants whenever outdoors. Spray clothing and exposed skin lightly with mosquito repellent. Mosquitoes can bite through thin clothing. Whenever you use insect repellent, make sure you read any manufacturer's warnings and use them as directed by the manufacturer. Be extremely careful when using on children. Source of information: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention The City of Ozark does spray for mosquitoes during the warmer months when they are a problem. We would appreciate your help with mosquito control. If you have a problem in your area or know of an area that needs to be sprayed, please call us at 774-1851. Thank You. If you have any questions regarding the above services, please contact the Public Works Department at 774-1851 or 774-7032. ... BACK TO HOME PW - Mosquito Control

FORMS Garage/Yard Sale Permit Application - PDF Business License Application - Electronic Business License Application - PDF Police Training Registration Form - Electronic Police Training Registration Form - PDF ... Back to Home City of Ozark Action Request Form We know there are occasionally problems or concerns that occur in regard to city functions and services that needs to be addressed. Please use this form to tell us about an issue that concerns you. It will be forwarded to the proper department to investigate. First Name Last Name Email Phone Address City Department - Optional Leisure Services Fire Department Police Department Building / Zoning Department Public Works / Street Department Utilities Board / Water Airport Technology Center Date of Occurence - if applicable Brief Description of Concern Response Requested? * Yes No Submit Review Thank you for taking the time to help make Ozark a better place to live, work, and play!

BUSINESS LICENSE APPLICATION - ELECTRONIC Revenue Department 275 N Union Avenue PO Box 1987 Ozark, Alabama 36361 Phone: (334) 774-5262 Fax: (334) 445-1054 BUSINESS LICENSE APPLICATION (CONFIDENTIAL) APPLICATION TYPE: TYPE OF LICENSE: BUSINESS ORGANIZATION: LEGAL BUSINESS NAME / DBA: PHYSICAL ADDRESS: MAILING ADDRESS: TELEPHONE: EMAIL ADDRESS: BUSINESS ACTIVITIES (Example- Contractor / Sub or General, Retail / Clothing Sales, Wholesale Foods, Equip. Rental, Computer Consulting, etc): ALATAX ACCOUNT #: ALATAX TAXPAYER NAME: STATE CERTIFICATE #: (Required for Automobile Dealer, Beautification, Electrician, General Contractor, Heating / AC Installer, Landscape, Homebuilder / Remodeler, Pawn Shop, and Pest Control) SALES TAX #: COMPETENCY CARD # (Required for Plumbers and Plumbing Contractors): HEALTH DEPT PERMIT # (Required for food services): FED TAX ID OR SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER: CONTACT PERSON NAME: CONTACT PERSON PHONE: CONTACT PERSON EMAIL: LIST NAMES OF OWNER(S), PARTNER, OR OFFICERS NAME / TITLE: RESIDENCE ADDRESS (Include City, State, and Zip Code): SSN / DLN: NAME / TITLE: RESIDENCE ADDRESS: SSN / DSN: NAME / TITLE: RESIDENCE ADDRESS: SSN / DSN: DATE BUSINESS ACTIVITY INITIATED OR PROPOSED IN OZARK, AL: # OF EMPLOYEES IN OZARK, AL: This application has been examined by me and is, to the best of my knowledge, a true and complete representation of the above named entity, and persons listed. EMERGENCY CONTACT NAME: EMERGENCY CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: DATE: PERSON SUBMITTING: TITLE: SUBMIT Thanks for submitting! ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Please Complete all areas of the form except for the shaded area at the bottom. Form should be typed or printed legibly. Form should be dated and signed by an owner, partner, or officer of the business. From will initiate the process for registering your business with the municipality. If your business will have a physical location within the municipality, please use that address on the front of this form (Complete separate forms for each physical location in the city). Upon receipt of the completed form, the municipality will provide any additional forms and information regarding other specific requirements to you in order to complete the licensing process. All license renewals are due January 1 and delinquent after January 31, with the following exception: Insurance company license: Due March 1 and delinquent after March 31 THIS FORM IS INTENDED AS A SIMPLIFIED, STANDARD MECHANISM FOR BUSINESSES TO INITIATE CONTACT WITH A MUNICIPALITY CONCERNING THEIR ACTIVITIES WITHIN THAT CITY. A BUSINESS LICENSE WILL BE REQUIRED PRIOR TO ENGAGING IN BUSINESS. IF A BUSINESS INTENDS TO MAINTAIN A PHYSICAL LOCATION WITHIN THE CITY, THERE IS NORMALLY ZONING AND BUILDING CODE APPROVALS REQUIRED PRIOR TO THE ISSUANCE OF A LICENSE. NOTE: It is the business owner's responsibility to check with Zoning Officials regarding restrictions at a possible business location. IN CERTAIN INSTANCES, A BUSINESS MAY SIMPLY BE REQUIRED TO REGISTER WITH THE CITY TO CREATE A MECHANISM FOR THE REPORTING AND PAYMENT OF ANY TAX LIABILITIES. IF THAT IS THE CASE, YOU WILL BE PROVIDED THE MATERIALS FOR THAT REGISTRATION PROCESS. THE COMPLETION AND SUBMISSION OF THIS FORM DOES NOT GUARANTEE THE APPROVAL OR SUBSEQUENT ISSUANCE OF A LICENSE TO DO BUSINESS. ANY PREREQUISITES FOR A PARTICULAR TYPE AND LOCATION OF THE BUSINESS MUST BE SATISFIED PRIOR TO LICENSING. ... BACK TO HOME