Frequently Asked Questions
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Council meets the 2nd and 4th Monday evening of every month at 7:30 p.m. The meetings are held in Council Chambers; 2nd floor of the Municipal Building at 136 N. Oak Street in Ottawa.
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The tax rate has been 1% since inception around 1959.FAQs - Home
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RITA is an acronym and stands for Regional Income Tax Agency. This entity administers the Village of Ottawa's income tax.FAQs - Home
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Call 419.523.5020 and an appointment will be made with a police officer who will inspect the golf cart.FAQs - Home
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This is not a simple question. There are numerous variables including if you live in or outside of the flood zone. Please contact the Zoning Coordinator at 419.523.5020.FAQs - Home
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Yes. There is a service charge of $2.50 if total is under $50.00.There is a fee of $2.50 for a service charge + 2.8% of total if over $50.00 through Quick Pay. The icon is available on the left side of the Village home page.
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Yes. If you are interested in signing up, complete the proper form (ACH Authorization) and return it to the Utility Department. You will still receive a monthly bill which will have the amount noted and language stating, "Memo Bill - Do Not Pay."FAQs - Home
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Contact the Utilities Department at 419.523.5020. A name, address and phone number is all that is needed. No deposit is required.FAQs - Home
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Beth Collins is the Floodplain Manager and can be reached at 419.523.5020.
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Both Memorial Park and the Waterworks Park have shelterhouses available. The cost is $20.00 and reservations can be made by calling 419.523.5020.FAQs - Home
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The Village of Ottawa has a contract with Werlor, Inc. for residential trash pick-up. Their phone number is 1-800-582-3433. The rates are: $15.70 for 96 gallon cart service & $14.90 for 60 gallon cart service. Bulk service is available by calling their office & scheduling a pick-up. Extra bags must be tagged for pick-up; tags can be purchased for $2.25 at the Municipal Building.