Legal Telephone515-239-5146 The Legal Department provides expert legal counsel to city officials, departments, and boards, manages litigation, drafts ordinances, enforces municipal codes, and ensures ethical governance for the City of Ames.
Information Technology Telephone515-239-5188 The Information Technology Deparment functions in a support and administrative role providing direction in the selection, operations, maintenance, and training for computer, software, and telecommunications systems.
Fleet Services Administration515-239-5520 Maintenance515-239-5527 Fleet Services is a Department of the City of Ames. Our primary responsibility is to service, maintain and repair the City's fleet so the operators can concentrate their time on doing their jobs.
Finance Telephone515-239-5113 Accounts Payable accountspayable@cityofames.org The Finance Department is responsible for overall financial administration of the City and the centralized purchasing and information technology functions.
City Clerk Telephone515-239-5105 Email cityclerkoffice@cityofames.org The City Clerk's Office manages official records, City Council proceedings, elections, and public document access. Services include notary assistance, licenses, and permits, ensuring transparency and efficient administration for Ames residents.
Communications & Outreach Connecting the community through information, engagement, and transparency, Communications & Outreach ensures residents stay informed and involved in local initiatives and programs.
City Manager's Office Telephone515-239-5101 The City Manager appoints all department heads and is responsible to the Council for proper administration of all city business, and for the annual budget.
Planning Discover Ames' planning initiatives, including housing, zoning, historic preservation, and tax abatement programs. Explore resources like Ames Plan 2040 and tools for business development and growth.
Resource Recovery System Telephone515-239-5137 Toll Free877-639-5661 Email rrp@cityofames.org Resource Recovery Plant