City of Beloit Government Structure

The City of Beloit has a Council/ Manager form of local government. Under this form of government, the City Council establishes policies supporting the City’s mission statement and strategic plan. The City Manager then manages City Departments and staff to implement those goals in the most efficient manner. The City Manager is appointed by the City Council based on individual merits, expertise, and experience. The City Manager is delegated authority to maintain and manage the day-to-day functions of the City. (608) 364-6614

Beloit Public Library

Library cards are free to all residents of the City of Beloit. 605 Eclipse Boulevard. For more information please visit www.beloitlibrary.org or “Like” Beloit Public Library on Facebook. (608) 364-2905

Community Development

Community Development builds partnerships with community residents, businesses and developers to provide housing programs, promote quality planning and development and encourage investment and renewal that guides the future of our City and creates a first class, livable community for all. (608) 364-6700

City Clerk-Treasurer

The City of Beloit Clerk-Treasurer’s office is a dependable resource for information and services provided by the City of Beloit and various other organizations. This office organizes and administers all elections and voter registration, provides support to the City Council, issues a variety of licenses, collects utility bill payments, and responds to open records requests. (608) 364-6680

Economic Development

The City of Beloit’s Economic Development Department provides assistance in site selection searches it also provides economic data and statistics, relocation and expansion assistance for new or existing businesses. It also manages and administers the City’s TIF program and operates the Greater Beloit Economic Development Corp (GBEDC). (608) 364-6748 www.greaterbeloitworks.com

Downtown Beloit Association

A Wisconsin Main Street organization committed to encouraging and supporting Beloit’s thriving downtown community through economic vitality, design, historic preservation, streetscape care, promotion and organization. A catalyst for economic growth, Downtown Beloit is home to the Beloit Farmers’ Market, the Irontek campus, and ABC Supply Stadium, as well as over 170 businesses. Loft apartments and condos offer a unique quality of life for residents and create niche opportunities for new business. 557 E. Grand Ave. (608) 365-0150 www.downtownbeloit.com

Parks and Recreation
The City of Beloit’s Parks and Recreation Division offers a wide variety of programs and activities, as well as rentals for picnic shelters and facilities. (608) 364-2890 http://www.beloitrecreation.com

Police

Non Emergency (608) 757-2244 – Emergencies call 9-1-1. Provides law enforcement, crime prevention, animal control, traffic control, and education.

Fire

Handles fire suppression, fire prevention, fire inspections, public education, ambulance services including advanced life support on fire apparatus, hazardous material response team, and monitoring and disaster management. (608) 364-2900. For Emergencies call 911.

Housing Authority

The BHA assists in providing adequate and affordable housing, economic opportunity and a suitable living environment free from discrimination for low-income, elderly & disabled residents of the Greater Beloit Community. (608) 364-8740

Public Works

The Operations Division is responsible for maintaining the streets and right of ways, for providing snow and ice control, traffic safety, forestry services including terrace trees for planting, offering refuse and recycling collection and fleet maintenance. 2351 Springbrook Court. (608) 364-2929

Transit

Beloit Transit continues the 100+ year legacy of providing safe and affordable public transit in Beloit. (608) 364-2870

Municipal Court

The Municipal Court collects payments, citations, and parking tickets written by various departments for the City of Beloit. The Court is an independent judge of ordinance violation cases, to ensure that legal rights of individuals are safeguarded and the public interest is protected. (608) 364-6613

Water Resources

The City of Beloit Water Resources Division strives to provide high quality, dependable water, wastewater and stormwater service to its customers in the Greater Beloit area. (608) 364 2888