Alphabetical Listing
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Abandoned Vehicles: To report abandoned vehicles on public streets, call the Salina Police Department at 785-826-7210. To report abandoned vehicles on private property that are a public nuisance, please call the City Neighborhood Services Division at 785-309-5760.
Accident Reports: (see Traffic Accidents/Violations)
Accidents, involving City vehicles: To report accidents involving city vehicles, please call the Salina Police Department at 785-826-7210.
Activities & Classes/Department of Parks & Recreation: (see Recreation)
ADA: To buy signs, contact Welbourne Sales or B&K Prescription Shop. (also see Disability Information)
Airport Authority
Ambulance: Call 9-1-1.
Billing questions: 785-309-5737.
General Information: 785-826-7340.
American Red Cross: 785-827-3644
American Red Cross: Call 827-3644
Animal Bites: Bite reports are investigated by the Salina-Saline County Animal Shelter. To report an animal bite, please call 785-826-6535. Reported animals are confined for a rabies observation period by the Salina-Saline County Animal Shelter . For information concerning confinement, please call 785-826-6535. If no answer, please call the Salina Police Department at 785-826-7210.
Animal Ownership and Care: For questions regarding the number and types of animals allowed in the City, or for information regarding animal care standards, contact the Salina Animal Shelter at 785-826-6535.
Animal Shelter: For information call the Salina Animal Shelter at 785-826-6535. The address is 329 N. Second Street, Salina, KS. 67401. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., 3 p.m. - 5:30 p.m., and Saturday, 10 a.m. - noon. You can visit their website at www.salinaanimalshelter.org.
Animal Services: Live animal traps are available for loan through the Salina Animal Shelter. Private pet cremations and welfare checks are provided, as well as educational talks and tours upon request.
Annexation: If you want to request annexation in order to obtain public utilities or other city services, or want to know what areas have been annexed recently, call the City of Salina Department of Planning and Community Development at 785-309-5720.
Arson Investigation: Call the Salina Fire Department at 785-826-7340.
Art Center: 242 N. Sante Fe. For exhibit information, painting, pottery, drawing or other classes, call 785-827-1431.
Arts and Humanities Commission: (see Salina Arts and Humanities Commission)
Ashby House: (see Assistance)
Assistance(food/clothing/shelter/stranded motorists/homeless): The Ashby House (785-826-4935) for possible temporary shelter and a list of available houses, or The Food Bank (785-827-7111), The Salvation Army (785-823-2251), Goodwill (785-827-8944, DAV (785-827-6477), Salina Rescue Mission (785-823-2610 - men only), Meals On Wheels (785-823-7555).
Auto Tags: For information regarding a license tag for your vehicle call the Saline County Vehicle Registration Office at 785-309-5865.

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Banners: Call the Salina Downtown, Inc. Director at 785-825-0535 to arrange downtown crosswalk banner hanging.
Barricades: For information about barricades on City streets, alleys and rights of way, or to report downed or missing barricades, call the Department of Public Works General Services Division at 785-309-5750.
Baseball: The Department of Parks and Recreation offers numerous baseball and softball leagues during the summer. For league information or event scheduling, please call 785-309-5765, or visit the Recreation\Athletics website.
Basketball: Winter leagues are available. Sponsored by the Salina Department of Parks and Recreation. Call 785-309-5765 for details, or visit the Recreation\Athletics website.
Better Business Bureau: For complaints call or write Topeka- 501 SE Jefferson, Suite 24, 66607 (785) 232-0454 Wichita- 212 S. Market, 67202 (316) 263-3146 or call the Kansas Attorney General (Consumer Protection Division) 1-800-432-2310.
Bicentennial Center: The Salina Bicentennial Center is located in Kenwood Park at 800 The Midway, Salina, KS. 67401. To obtain event tickets or special event information, call 785-826-SHOW. For administrative information call 785-826-7200. Also, you may visit the Bicentennial Center's website.
Bicycles: Bicycle riders are subject to the same applicable traffic laws that pertain to vehicle drivers. For more information on bicycle laws and bicycle safety, contact the Salina Police Department at 785-826-7210.
Birth Certificates: The City Clerk's Office has forms available for you to complete and send to the State to obtain official copies of your birth certificate. Call the Salina City Clerk's office at 785-309-5735 for more information.
Block Party: To arrange for a neighborhood block party involving a temporary street closing, call the Department of Public Works General Services Division Office at 309-5750.
Boards and Commissions: The City of Salina encourages citizens to serve on its boards and commissions. Citizen participation is an integral part of city government. A complete list of Salina boards and commissions can be found here. If you would like to serve on a board or commission, please call the City Clerk's Office at 785-309-5735 for an Expression of Interest Form or fill one out online.
Bonds: For information on the City's outstanding general obligation bonds, call the Finance Department at 785-309-5735.
Budget Information: Questions about the City's annual budget may be answered by calling the City of Salina Finance Department at 785-309-5735. Copies of the City's annual budget are available for review at the Salina Public Library or the City Clerk's Office. The Budget in Brief document is available on request from the City Manager's Office or the Finance Department.
Building Permits/Building Plan Review/Inspections: For information regarding building permits, call the City of Salina Development Services Department at 785-309-5715, or visit the Building Services website.
Bulky Waste: To dispose of bulky waste, contact your regular trash hauler (City or private), take the items directly to the City Landfill, or call the Public Works Division at 785-309-5750.
Burn Permit: To obtain a burn permit to be used within the city limits, call the City of Salina Fire Department at 785-826-7340. For permission to burn outside of the city limits, please call the Saline County Emergency Management Office at 785-826-6511.
Business Licenses: There is no general business license requirement for retailers in Salina. However, other state business requirements, as well as city zoning codes, will apply. For more information, call the Planning and Zoning office at 785-309-5720.

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Cable Television: For billing inquiries/information regarding cable installation or cable repair, call Cox Communication at 785-825-7151. Cable rate and price issues are governed by the Federal Communication Commission (FCC), not the City of Salina. For local franchise information, contact the City Manager's Office at 785-309-5700.
Community Access Television Services (C.A.T.S.): For information concerning Salina's public access cable television channels, please call 785-823-2500, or visit the Community Access Television of Salina website.
Capital Improvements: To find out when public improvements such as street construction, sewers, bridges, etc. are scheduled and how they are to be financed, call the City of Salina Department of Public Works at 785-309-5725.
Cemetery: To obtain information about the public cemetery or cemetery records, contact the Gypsum Hill Cemetery at 785-826-7390, or the City Clerk's office at 785-309-5735. Cemetery office hours are 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Chamber of Commerce, Salina Area: For information, call 785-827-9301, or visit the Salina Area Chamber of Commerce website.
Children's Health Services: For information, contact the Health Department at 785-826-6600.
City Clerk: The City Clerk maintains the City's official records. For information call 785-309-5735.
City Commission: To contact any of the City Commissioners, including the Mayor, call the City Manager's Office at 785-309-5700.
City Information: For general information on your city government, referrals to appropriate departments and personnel, and for answers to questions not found on this website, call the City Manager's Office at 785-309-5700. Also, watch cable channel 20, the Government Access Channel, for important city information.
City Property: For information about city land acquisitions and land inventory, call the City of Salina Department of Planning and Community Development at 785-309-5720. For information about the purchase of City-owned property, contact the Finance Department at 785-309-5735.
Civil Rights Complaints: Call the City of Salina Human Relations Department at 785-309-5745.
Claims for Damage: For information about filing a claim for damage against the City (seeking reimbursement for loss or damage resulting from alleged City negligence), contact the risk management technician in the Risk Management Department at 785-309-5705.
Code Enforcement: To report areas of the city that are overgrown with weeds and/or debris, call Neighborhood Services at 785-309-5760. (see Weed Mowing)
Commission on Aging, Saline County: Phone 785-827-9818. (see Senior Activities)
Community Art and Design Program: Resources for building public/private partnerships to create art and design projects in the community. Call the City of Salina's Arts & Humanities Commission at 785-309-5770, or visit www.salinaarts.com.
Community Garden Plots: Contact Saline County Extension at 785-309-5850.
Community Theater: For information about upcoming youth or adult productions, please call the Salina Community Theater at 785-827-3033; the business office is 785-827-6126. Their address is 303 E. Iron, Salina, KS. 67401, or visit the Salina Community Theatre website.
Complaints: Have a concern about City services or operations? Please contact the City Manager's Office at 785-309-5700.
Composting: For information, call the Saline County Extension office at 785-309-5850.
Concrete Contractor: Concrete work on City rights of way (such as sidewalks, curbs and driveway approaches) must be done by a registered contractor and requires a permit and inspection. For permit information, contact the Department of Public Works Engineering Division at 785-309-5725. Registrations are obtained through the City Clerk's office, 300 W. Ash, Room 206, Salina, KS. 67401, or by calling 785-309-5735.
Construction Projects, City: For information on city (public) construction projects, call the Department of Public Works Engineering Division at 785-309-5725.
Consumer Protection Division (State of Kansas): (see Better Business Bureau)
Court Cases: If you have questions regarding a court case being heard in the City's Municipal Court or questions regarding Municipal Court dates, call 785-826-7230 or 785-826-7231. For information on Saline County District Court cases, call 785-309-5830.
Crime Prevention: For information regarding crime prevention tips and programs, call the City of Salina Police Department Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. at 785-826-7210.
Crime Stoppers: Citizens can anonymously report criminal activity to the Crime Stoppers anticrime program 24 hours a day. The number is 785-825-TIPS (8477).
Cross Connection Control: The City of Salina program regulates the connections between drinking water and non-drinkable water piping systems. For information on requirements for installation and testing of backflow prevention devices, call the Public Works Department at 785-309-5725.
Crosswalks: (see Pedestrian Crossings)
Cultural Events: For area-wide cultural events and program information, call the City of Salina Arts and Humanities Commission at 785-309-5770, or visit the Salina Arts and Cultural Community website.
Curb Cuts: Only licensed and bonded concrete contractors are authorized to cut or construct curbs. This applies to projects such as a driveway installation. For information, including permit requirements, call the Department of Public Works Engineering Division at 785-309-5725.
Curfew (City): Applies to those individuals under the age of 16 and is from 11 p.m. until 6 a.m. each day of the week. Several exceptions to this curfew exist. For more information on curfews, please contact the City Clerk's office at 785-309-5735.

D.A.R.E. Drug Abuse Resistance Education: For more information about the Salina D.A.R.E. program, call the Salina Police Department at 785-826-7210.
Death Certificates: Certificates are available for deaths occurring after 1910 from the State of Kansas in Topeka. A form to request a copy can be obtained from the Salina City Clerk's office, Room 206 in the City-County Building, or by calling 785-309-5735.
Dig Safe: (see Utility Line Locations)
Disability Information: Citizens with disabilities who have concerns, suggestions, questions or complaints regarding accessibility to City facilities and/or to City programs and services should contact the City of Salina ADA Coordinator at 785-309-5700, (TDD) 785-309-5747. (Also see ADA)
Discrimination Complaints: To file an employment, housing or public accommodation complaint, please contact the City of Salina Human Relations Department at 785-309-5745.
Dog or Cat License: For information regarding a dog or cat license, contact the Salina Animal Shelter, 329 N. 2nd, Salina, KS. 67401, or by calling 785-826-6535. (please see the Animal Shelter for hours).
Dogs, Pick Up, Shots: The leash law requires dogs, when outdoors, to be kept in a fenced yard or leashed. Current rabies shots and permits are also required. Animal Control officers patrol streets and pick up stray dogs and dead animals, which are taken to the Salina-Saline County Animal Shelter. This service is provided by the Salina-Saline County Health Department. For information, call 785-826-6535.
Domestic Violence Reports: To report domestic violence, call the Salina Police Department at 785-826-7210.
Door to Door Sales: A permit is required for any person engaged in door to door sales. The salesperson must wear the identification badge that is issued by the City when they are selling goods or services. Certain activities, such as aggressive soliciting, are prohibited. It is also unlawful for a door-to-door salesperson to enter upon property that is signed "No Peddlers" or with similar wording. For additional information regarding door-to-door sales permits, contact the City Clerk's office at 309-5735.
Downtown Revitalization: For information regarding downtown revitalization, call the Business Improvement District at 785-825-0535, the Chamber of Commerce at 785-823-9301 or the City of Salina Department of Planning and Community Development at 785-309-5720, or visit the Salina Area Chamber of Commerce website.
Downtown Maintenance: For maintenance of restrooms, trees, etc., contact Parks and Recreation at 785-309-5765. For downtown alleys or parking lots, contact the Department of Public Works General Services Division at 785-309-5750. (see Parking Lots)
Drainage: To report a clogged storm sewer inlet, or for information about storm water drainage projects, drainage channels or floodway maintenance, contact the Department of Public Works Engineering Division at 785-309-5725.
Driver's License: There is one state of Kansas Driver's License Examining Station in Salina at 2910 Arnold Avenue (National Guard Armory Bldg./Airport Industrial area), or call 785-825-0321. Operating hours are: 7:00 a.m. - 5:45 p.m. Tuesday-Friday.
Driveway Permits: To obtain a driveway permit, please call the Department of Public Works Engineering Division at 785-309-5725.

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Easements: (see Utility Easements)
Economic Development: For information about industrial revenue bonds, special redevelopment areas or other economic development programs, call the City of Salina Department of Planning and Community Development at 785-309-5720. For general Salina economic development information, contact the Salina Area Chamber of Commerce at 785-827-9301.
Elections: For information regarding local, state and federal elections, call the Saline County Clerk's office at 785-309-5820.
Electrical Permits and Inspections: For more information regarding these standards, contact the City of Salina Building Services Department at 785-309-5715.
Elevator and Electrical Standards: For information regarding these standards, contact the City of Salina Department of Building Services at 785-309-5715.
Emergency Services: For police, fire or paramedic emergency service in the Salina-Saline County area, call 9-1-1. For general information about services, contact the respective city department.
Employment with the City: The City of Salina is an equal opportunity employer, offering a variety of job opportunities. For a current listing of available City job openings, you may click on the Job Openings link on the left main menu of this website, come to the City of Salina Human Resources Department, Room 200, Salina, KS. 67401, or call 785-309-5710 or watch government access cable channel 20 for current job openings.
Engineering Projects: (see Petitions for Engineering Projects, Protests of Engineering Projects, and Public Hearings on Engineering Projects)
Event Information: For information about current events being held in the Salina area, please call the Salina Area Chamber of Commerce at 785-827-9301, or visit the Salina Area Chamber of Commerce website.
Excavation Permits: Any excavations in the public right of way requires a permit and must be performed by a licensed contractor. To obtain a permit, call the Department of Public Works Engineering Division at 785-309-5725.

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Facility Rentals and Reservations

Call 785-309-5765 to rent neighborhood centers reserve or picnic shelters. This service is offered through the Salina Parks and Recreation Department. To rent at the Salina Bicentennial, call 785-826-7200.

Farmer's Market

(seasonal/May - Sept.) Located at downtown at 7th/Iron. Contact Larry and Madonna Sorrell, 616 N. 100th Road, Glasco, KS 67445.

Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)

Located at 227 North Santa Fe Avenue, or call 785-823-6787.

Festival, The Smoky Hill River Festival

(See River Festival)

Financial Reporting

For questions about the City financial reporting or audited Annual Financial Report, call the City of Salina Finance Department at 785-309-5735.

Fire

To report a fire call 9-1-1.

Fire and Burn Safety Education

This organized program of safety education for elementary students is conducted in cooperation with all schools in Salina and Saline County. For more information, call the Fire Department's Public Education Specialist at 785-826-7340.

Fire Code Administration

Call the City of Salina Fire Department at 785-826-7340. The department also has a complete list of fire education programs.

Fire Escape Exits

For information about fire escape exits, call the City of Salina Fire Department at 785-826-7340 or the Department of Development Services at 785-309-5715.

Fire Extinguisher Training

Available upon request. Contact the Fire Prevention Division of the Salina Fire Department at 785-826-7340.

Fire Hydrants

For information about City fire hydrants or to request a fire hydrant flow test, call the Department of Public Works Engineering Division at 785-309-5725.

Fire Plan Review

This service is offered by the Salina Fire Department at 785-826-7340.

Fire Protection Systems

For information, call the City of Salina Fire Department at 785-826-7340.

Fire Reports

To obtain a fire report, call the City of Salina Fire Department at 785-826-7340.

Fire Safety Inspections

Call the City of Salina Fire Department at 785-826-7340.

Fire Setting, Juvenile Counseling

Please call the Salina Fire Department at 785-826-7340.

Fishing Licenses

State fishing and hunting licenses may be obtained at the Saline County Clerk's Office, Wal-Mart, K-Mart, Ace Hardware and most local bait shops. A current license is requires to fish in city parks. A special after-hours fishing permit for city parks can be obtained by calling the Parks and Recreation Department at 785-309-5765.

Flood Control

(see Drainage)

Flood Plain Information

To find out if a property lies within the flood plain, call the City of Salina Department of Planning and Community Development at 785-309-5720.

Flyers on Cars

Not permitted on public property. Can obtain special permission on private property, but any debris caused must be cleared immediately by those responsible.

Forestry

For information on the following services, call the City of Salina Department of Parks and Recreation, Division of Forestry at 785-826-7275.

Dead or hazardous tree removal over the street or in park areas.
Permission to plant trees or shrubs in the street right-of- way (parking area), drainage ways, park areas, and overhanging sidewalks.
Permission to remove trees near public streets. Dead or hazardous trees on private property; the City can enforce tree removal or pruning for unsafe conditions. Tree limbs encroaching on private property and not dangerous must be resolved between property owners.
Policy suggestions for the Tree Advisory Board.
Information on the City's Tree Planting Cost-Share Program and Legacy Tree Fund.
Any person engaging in the business of cutting, pruning, removing, spraying or otherwise treating trees within the City, must obtain a license from the City Clerk's office. A person or business may obtain a license for tree and shrub trimming, tree and shrub treating, or tree and shrub trimming and treating; each license is valid for three years. When submitting an application, the applicant must furnish an acceptable certificate of liability insurance and the licensing fee. The application will be forwarded to the City Forrester, who will examine the applicant's qualifications and competency to be licensed to engage in the type of service for which the applicant has applied.

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Garage Sales: No permit is required for a garage sale, although certain restrictions do apply. Garage sales may occur once every six months for up to three days. All garage sale signs are required to be removed within one day following the sale and may not be in the public right of way, on power poles, etc. For further information, please call the Department of Planning and Community Development at 785-309-5720.
Garbage Collection Information: (see Trash Collection)
Golf Course, Public: Maintained by the City of Salina Department of Parks and Recreation. For information about hours of operation, green fees or season passes, please call the Salina Municipal Golf Course at 785-826-7450, or visit the Golf Course website.
Golf Lessons: The Department of Parks and Recreation provides golf lessons for children and adults. For information, call the 785-826-7450, or visit the Golf Course website.
Government Access Channel: Watch cable channel 20 for important city information including public meeting dates and times, job openings and other special announcements.
Guide Dogs: Call OCCK at 785-827-9383 to apply for a guide dog or for general information

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Habitat for Humanity: (Salina) Contact Nathan Swanson at 785-823-9331.
Handicap Information: (see Disability Information)
Hazardous Materials: For information regarding the storage, handling and disposal of hazardous materials, call the Department of Public Works Division General Services Division at 785-309-5750 (see Household Hazardous Waste) or the Salina Fire Department at 785-826-7340. Report commercial use and storage to Emergency Management Office 785-826-6511.
Health Department (City-County): For information regarding public health-related services, call 785-826-6600.
Hike/Bike Trail: (see Nature and Trail Information)
Historic Preservation: If you need information on existing landmarks, on local, state and federal regulations, or on financial incentives to preserve or restore landmarks, call the Salina Department of Planning and Community Development at 785-309-5720.
Hit and Run Reports: (see Traffic Accidents/Violations)
Home-Based Businesses: A Home Occupation Certification is required for certain home-based businesses. For more information, please call the Planning and Community Development office at 785-309-5720.
Hospitals: The Salina Regional Health Center's website is www.srhc.com.
Hotels/Motels: The Salina Area Chamber of Commerce website has information on Salina motels and hotels. Please visit their website at www.salinakansas.org.
Household Hazardous Waste: The City of Salina operates a household hazardous waste drop-off and storage facility. The hours of operation are as follows: Thursdays from 7:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. and the first Saturday of each month from 8 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. or call to arrange an appointment. For more information call 785-826-6638 or 785-309-5750, or visit HHW online at www.salina-ks.gov.
House Numbering: All commercial buildings and dwelling units within the city limits are required to be properly numbered. To obtain the address for a new building or lot, call the Department of Public Works Engineering Division at 785-309-5725.
Housing Code Standards: For information regarding minimum housing standards, contact the City of Salina Development Services Department at 785-309-5715.
Housing, Low Income Public and Section 8 Housing Assistance: For information on these housing programs, call the Salina Housing Authority at 785-827-0441.
Housing, Landlord/Tenant: Information including: screening booklets for both landlords and tenants, sample leases, lead-based paint information and copies of the Landlord-Tenant Laws, etc. is available. For further information, contact the Salina Human Relations Department at 785-309-5745.
Housing, Repairs, Rehabilitation, Loans and Grants: For information on these topics, contact the City of Salina Department of Planning and Community Development at 785-309-5720.
Hydrants: (see Fire Hydrants)

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Immunizations: This is a service of the Salina-Saline County Health Department. Shots are available to protect against many diseases including Diphtheria, Mumps, Measles, Tetanus, Polio and the Flu. For information, call 785-826-6600.
Impounded Cars: Call the Salina Police Department at 785-826-7210.
Indoor Air: For information about indoor air pollution (radon, lead, mold, etc.) call the Salina-Saline County Health Department at 785-826-6600.
Industrial Development: (see Economic Development)
Industrial Pretreatment Program and Sewer Charges: City ordinances and state and federal laws prohibit the discharge of some materials into the sanitary sewer system. If your business has sewage discharge that is composed of a higher concentration of pollutants than domestic or residential waste, call the Department of Public Works Utilities Division at 785-309-5725 to receive information about permitting, pretreatment requirements and charges. Failure to do so may result in civil and criminal penalties.
Information Hotline: For general community information and referral services, call 785-827-4747.
Inspections

Internal Revenue Services (IRS): Call 1-800-829-3676.

Investigations: (see Police Investigations)

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Job Service Center: 203 North 10th Street, 785-827-0385.

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Land Use

If you need information on the comprehensive land use plan, local development trends data, or census information, call the City of Salina Department of Planning and Community Development at 785-309-5720.

Landfill

The Saline Municipal Landfill is located at 4292 South Burma Road, Salina, KS. 67401 and is open from 7 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, and 7 a.m. - 2 p.m. on Saturday. For information about landfill operations, conditions, etc., call the Department of Public Works Landfill Division at 785-826-7395.

Library

For information about the Salina Public Library, please call 785-825-4624, or visit the Salina Public Library website.

The hours are as follows:

Monday through Thursday: 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Friday through Saturday: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Sunday: 1 - 6 p.m.

Licenses

(see specific license title)

Lighting Streets

(see Street Lighting)

Liquor License

For information on obtaining a license to sell or distribute liquor, call the City Clerk's Office at 785-309-5735.

City/County Building
300 W. Ash Street
Salina, KS 67401