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How do
I contact a City department?
Phone
numbers, fax numbers, mailing addresses, and e-mail
addresses for all City departments are contained in our
contact information page or
you can view the web page for any
City department.
Where
can I view information on Cullman's population and
demographics?
Demographic
information for Cullman County can be viewed on the
Cullman Economic Development web site.
Where
can I obtain a map of Cullman?
Maps
of the City of Cullman are offered by the
Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce.
The Chamber is located at 211 Second Avenue Northeast and
can be reached at (256) 734-0454.
How
do I know what department to contact for a particular service?
Our
City Services page
can help you find the correct department to contact for your particular
need.
How
do I make a request for the Mayor to issue and/or present a
proclamation, certificate or other form of recognition?
Contact
the
Mayor's Office at (256)
775-7102 to request a proclamation, certificate or other
form of special recognition to be signed and presented by
the Mayor.
Where
can I get a copy of a city ordinance?
You
have three options:
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You can call the Office of the
City Clerk during
regular office hours at (256) 775-7109.
- You can fax your request to (256)
775-7132.
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You can email your request to us at
lcollins@cullmancity.org. (Be
sure to include your fax number and/or mailing address
with your request along with your phone number so we can
contact you if there is a problem. We cannot at this
time send ordinances via email.)
What
form of government does Cullman have?
The
City of Cullman has a Mayor/Council form of
government. Our elected
officials consist of a Mayor and five (5) City
Councilmembers, who are elected by popular vote to serve
concurrent four-year terms.
Who is
the Mayor of the City of Cullman?
Our
Mayor is
Donald E. Green. He is
currently serving his first term as Mayor.
How
many Councilmembers are there and what are their names?
There
are five (5)
Cullman City Councilmembers.
They are Wayne Walker, Garlan Gudger, Jr., Ernest W. Hauk,
Kevin Morrow and Woody Jacobs.
When
and where does the City Council meet?
City
Council Meetings are held twice a month on the second and
fourth Monday nights at 7:00 p.m. The meetings are open to
the public and are held in the
Lucille N. Galin Municipal Auditorium,
which is located just inside the front doors of City Hall.
To have an item placed on the City Council agenda, contact
Lucille Galin,
City Clerk, at (256)
775-7109.
When
are the elections for the Mayor and City Council held? How
long are their terms?
Elections
for the Mayor and Cullman City Council are held every four
(4) years in August. Both the Mayor and the Councilmembers
are elected by popular vote to serve concurrent four year
terms. There is no limit on the number of terms a Mayor or
Councilmember can serve.
How
do I contact State of Alabama or U.S. Government officials?
Visit our
links page, which contains
links to State and U.S. Government web sites.
Do
you have any jobs/positions available?
Announcements
of available positions with the City of Cullman are posted
on our
employment opportunities page.
These announcements are also posted on the wall next to the
Human Resources Department,
which is located on the north end of City Hall at 204 Second
Avenue Northeast. You may also call the Human Resources
Department at (256) 775-7129 between the hours of 8 a.m. and
4 p.m., Monday through Friday.
How
do I apply for a job with the City?
Most
positions with the City are filled through the Personnel
Board, a city-wide merit system responsible for the
recruitment and testing of job applicants. If you possess
the minimum requirements for any position announced and are
interested in applying, come by the
Human Resources Department
located on the north end of Cullman City Hall at 204 Second
Avenue Northeast between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.,
Monday through Friday, or
email us to receive an
employment application by fax or mail.
I am a
City employee and I have a concern about my benefits. Who do
I contact?
Speak
with your supervisor or manager or refer to your Employee
Handbook If you still have questions contact the
Human Resources Department
at (256) 775-7129.
I am a
City of Cullman employee and have been injured on the job.
What should I do?
Notify
your supervisor or manager immediately, no matter
how minor the injury may appear!
Where
do I pay a fine for a traffic ticket?
Payment
of a fine is an admission of guilt. If you wish
to plead guilty, the
Municipal Court Clerk's
Office accepts fines for all traffic tickets and misdemeanor
cases made by the City of Cullman Police Department. The
entrance to the Municipal Court Clerk's Office is located on
the south end of Cullman City Hall. If entering from the
front of the building, the Municipal Court Clerk's office
will be on your right.
Where
is the Municipal Courtroom located?
The
Municipal Court cases are heard and tried in the
newly-renovated
Lucille N. Galin Municipal Auditorium,
located inside City Hall. Parking is available in the south
and north end parking lots as well as on Second Avenue NE in
front of City Hall. A metal detector is set up at the front
entrance of the auditorium through which you must pass
before entering the auditorium for court proceedings. If you
have a question about or problems with your court date
contact the Cullman
Municipal Court Clerk's
Office at (256) 775-7136.
What
time and date am I to appear in Court?
You
may obtain information about your case by contacting the
Municipal Court Clerk's
Office during regular office hours at (256) 775-7136.
What
do I do if I am unable to appear before the Municipal Court
on my court date?
Contact
the
Municipal Court Clerk's
Office immediately and explain to the clerk the reason you
will be unable to appear. If you fail to appear before the
Municipal Court on your court date, and do not call ahead of
time to advise of your inability to appear, a warrant may be
issued for your arrest.
My
deadline has passed to complete the Defensive Driving
Course. What do I need to do?
You
will need to contact the
Municipal Court Clerk's
Office during regular office hours.
Am
I required to have my pet licensed with the city?
All
residents of the City of Cullman are required to pay a
one-time registration fee for each pet. More information can
be found on the
Administration page on our site.
Do
I need a City of Cullman business (privilege) license?
Call
the
Business License Department
at (256) 775-7109 during regular business hours to find out
if you are required to obtain a business (privilege)
license.
Do I
need to purchase a building permit prior to performing
repairs or improvements (construction, electrical, plumbing,
roofing, etc.) to a house, building or other structure
within the Cullman City limits?
To
find out if the work you are about to perform requires you
to obtain a building permit, contact the
Building Inspection
Department at (256) 775-7203. Please note: If you begin work
without obtaining the necessary permits, the permit fee may
be doubled!
Do
I need a permit to have a yard sale, rummage sale or garage
sale within the City limits? If so, how much is the permit
and is there a limit on how many sales I can have?
Yes,
the City of Cullman requires you to purchase a
yard sale permit prior to
your sale. The cost of the permit is $5.00 per day. The City
of Cullman allows only two (2) yard sales per year at any
address.
Where
do I obtain a Cullman Drivers License or a tag/license plate
for my vehicle or boat?
All
drivers licenses, vehicle tags and license plates can be
obtained at the Cullman County Courthouse. They can be
reached at (256) 739-3530 or you can visit their
web site
for more information.
Where
do I pick up an accident report or other police report?
Reports
for accidents within the Cullman city limits can be picked
up at the Cullman
Police Department, located
in the old Post Office building at 301 First Street NE.
(Learn more about the
Records
Department at the
Cullman City Police web site.)
Where
is the City of Cullman Police Department located?
The
Cullman
Police Department is
located in the old Post Office building at 301 First Street
NE, a block southeast of Cullman City Hall.
What
can I do if I am a victim of domestic violence?
If
you are being physically or sexually abused or threatened by
a family or household member, or if you fear such abuse,
please call the Cullman
Police Department
immediately at (256) 775-7145 or dial 9-1-1.
How do
I report a crime?
If
you are a victim of a crime, or if you have information
regarding a crime, call the Cullman
Police Department at (256)
775-7145 or dial 9-1-1.
I want
to issue a complaint against a City of Cullman Police
Officer. Who do I contact?
Contact
Police Chief Kenny Culpepper or Assistant Police Chief
Gordon Sandlin at (256) 775-7160.
On
what day is my garbage/brush/recycling picked up by the
Sanitation/Recycling Department?
This
information may be obtained by calling the
Sanitation Department at
(256) 737-7560 during regular business hours.
How do
I report that my garbage, brush or recycling was not picked
up?
Call
the
Sanitation Department at
(256) 737-7560 during regular business hours.
How
can I have construction/remodeling material picked up or
brush/bulky items picked up outside the normal collection
period?
There
is an additional fee for this service. Contact the
Sanitation Department at
(256) 737-7560 for more information.
Where
do I report a malfunctioning or damaged traffic signal?
Contact
the
Traffic Maintenance
Department at (256) 739-2410. After regular office hours or
on weekends contact Police Dispatch at (256) 734-1434.
Who
do I contact about a damaged or missing traffic sign?
Contact
the
Street Department at (256)
737-7560. After regular office hours or on weekends contact
Police Dispatch at (256) 734-1434.
How do
I get my street or curb repaired?
Contact
the
Street Department at (256)
737-7560 to report street repairs, including potholes.
Please indicate if the repair need is hazardous so an
emergency response crew can be immediately dispatched.
Routine repairs will be performed as workloads permit.
What
do I do if I notice water bubbling up through the ground, a
wet area appearing during dry weather, or a loss of water
pressure?
These
signs may indicate a break in a water main. This is a
serious problem and require immediate attention. If you
notice any of these signs you should contact the
Water Department at (256)
775-7210. After regular office hours or on weekends, contact
Police Dispatch at (256) 775-7145.
Why am
I currently without water and how long will it be before my
service is restored?
There
are several factors that can lead to a disruption of your
water service, usually a damaged water line in your area.
Anytime water service is disrupted, the City of Cullman
Water Department strives to fix the problem and restore the
service as quickly as possible.
If you find that you are without water
notify the City of Cullman
Water Department at (256)
775-7210. After regular office hours or on weekends contact
Police Dispatch at (256) 775-7145.
How do
I report a missing or damaged manhole cover or a stopped-up
storm drain?
Contact
the
Sewer Department during
regular office hours at (256) 775-7210. After regular office
hours or on weekends contact Police Dispatch at (256)
775-7145.
Who do
I contact with questions about my water bill?
Contact
the City
Water Department during
regular office hours at (256) 775-7210.
Where
does my drinking water come from and how is it treated?
The
City of Cullman's water is provided by the Utilities Board
of the City of Cullman. Our water source is Lake Catoma.
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