About the City Clerk's Office
The City Clerk's Office is located in West Peoria City Hall at 2506 W. Rohmann Ave., next to Ace Hardware. Office hours are Monday - Thursday 11am - 2pm. Please note that office hours are subject to change.
The City Clerk's Office performs a variety of functions vital to City Government:
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Attends all West Peoria Committee and Council Meetings
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Transcribes all minutes and assists with all agendas
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Conducts voter registration and carries out local City elections as described by Statute
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Keeper of the City seal and certifies and attests that official signatures are on municipal documents
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Keeper of all City records and reports
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Gives notice of all Special Meetings
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Publishes all Ordinances
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Handles Freedom of Information (FOIA) inquiries. For more information please follow the link.
Notice of Foreclosure
735 ILCS 5/15-15-3(b) With respect to residetial real estate, a copy of the notice of foreclosure described (a) of Section 15-1503 shall be sent by first class mail, postage prepaid, to the municipality within the boundary of which the mortgaged real estate is located, or the county within the boundary of which the mortgaged real estate is located if the mortgaged real estate is in a unincorporated territory.
Copy of the notice should be sent to:
City Clerk
City of West Peoria
2506 W. Rohmann Ave.,
West Peoria, IL 61604
Other Information
Summary of Purpose:
The City of West Peoria promotes and protects the health, safety, and welfare of its citizens and all if the general public while encouraging social progress, economic development, and recreational opportunities within the City. While creating transparency of the City's government with its citizens.
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Location of Offices:
City Hall - 2506 W. Rohmann Avenue, West Peoria, Illinois 61604
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City Clerk's Office,
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Finance Office,
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Administrator's Office,
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Code Enforcement Office,
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Community Development Office,
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Council Chambers
City Garage - 1322 N. Hillside, West Peoria, Illinois 61604
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Street Department Office,
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Equipment Storage
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Salt Storage
Approximate Number of Employees:
Full Time Employees: 5
Part Time Employees: 4
Liquor Commission
A three (3) member board established and appointed by the local Liquor Commissioner (Mayor). Hears cases regarding liquor infractions and denials, revocations and nonrenewal of license and makes recommendations to the local Liquor Commissioner for final action.
DEPARTMENTS
Departments Not Under City Government
The City of West Peoria is neither directly involved nor has any jurisdiction over the following Departments and Organizations. However, we feel that it is our responsibility to make sure that City residents, visitors, and everyone else are able to access some of the information and resources that they have to offer. These Departments/Organizations play a huge role in the everyday life of the City and its residents.
The West Peoria Volunteer Fire Department is a separate entity from the City Government but works with the City on issues regarding the safety and welfare of the residents and businesses. Learn more about the Fire Department here.
The City of West Peoria contracts its Police protection and patrol with the Peoria County Sheriff's Department. This relationship helps us to keep our neighborhoods safe and deter crime. The City currently contracts two (2) officers to serve our community. To read about our officers, safety tips, and more about the Peoria County Sheriff's Department, please follow this link.
City Staff
City Departments and Brief Descriptions
City Administrator
This position provides administrative assistance to the Mayor and the elected / appointed officials. The City Administrator acts as Chief Administrative Officer and Budget Officer of the City. He/she establishes and maintains procedures and policies to present to City Council and supervises various employees and oversees Planning Commission and ZBA.
Office Assistant
This position provides administrative assistance to Mayor, City Administrator and City Officials by performing general office duties and other clerical activities. He/she handles citizen complaints, inquiries and requests and distributes detailed massages to other departments.
He/she types correspondence, letters, memorandums, reports and other documents as needed.
He/she coordinates the 4th July Parade.
Economic Development
This position assists in the coordination, development and redevelopment of projects and programs including management and implementation of these programs / projects along with recommendation of incentives and benefits for economic development within the City. His/her work involves attraction and retention of businesses, marketing, exploring new economic development strategies, and administration of the Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Districts.
Code Enforcement
This position is responsible for the administration of the Code Enforcement for the City. This involves working with citizens to correct property maintenance problems by performing inspections and investigations to resolve violations of the City's Nuisance Ordinance along with enforcement of the City's Housing and Environmental Codes.
Finance Assistant
This position provides financial assistance to City Officials by performing bookkeeping activities.
The Finance Assistant provides assistance to the City Administrator with financial issues and in preparation of the Fiscal Budget.
He/she assists with health insurance, pension plan, and risk management insurance among other HR (Human Resources) duties.
Street Department
This position manages the Street Department and is responsible for street, alley, sidewalk, curb and gutter, and storm water drainage system construction, maintenance and repair.
He/she supervises all street department employees and participates in snow and ice removal, street cleaning activities, and in the installation and maintenance of street signs.
He/she acts as the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) Coordinator.
