Dardanelle

Organization 11

Departments

• Animal Control Animal Services

  City Ordinance provides a Leash Law for the city, and the ordinances prohibit the keeping of livestock including chickens. Dardanelle has an Animal Control facility and is currently accepting animals from the city only. Questions may be directed to City Hall at 479-229-4500.

  479-229-4500 www.dardanelle.gov
• City Attorney Legal

  The City Attorney is elected to a term of office every four years. Duties include representing the city in court for violations of city ordinances, advising the elected officials of the city, defending the city in suits filed against it, and prosecuting actions for nuisance or damage which affect the city. The City Attorney writes the ordinances and resolutions for the city.

  www.dardanelle.gov
• City Clerk Clerk

  The City Clerk is an elected position with the election held every four years and is the record keeper for the City of Dardanelle. The Clerk is responsible for all records pertaining to City Council and Planning Commission meetings, keeps permanent records of ordinances and resolutions, and prepares the agenda and records the minutes for all council meetings. The office issues all business permits, issues cemetery lot certificates for Brearley Cemetery and handles legal publications.

  479-229-1022 www.dardanelle.gov
• Code Enforcement / Building Inspections Planning

  The city documents library has a Code Enforcement / Building Inspections folder, and the staff directory lists a Code Enforcement Officer. The city's TEKConnectGov public portal takes applications for construction, miscellaneous and trade permits, which are required for residential and commercial construction inside the city.

  www.dardanelle.gov
• Dardanelle Fire Department Fire

  The Dardanelle Fire Department has 22 active volunteers that provide structural and wildland firefighting as well as auto extrications and rope rescues. It has two fire stations in Dardanelle, and the city's insurance rating is Class Four. The department responds on an as-needed basis outside of the city.

  479-229-9903 www.dardanelle.gov
• Dardanelle Police Department Police

  The Dardanelle Police Department serves as the law enforcement branch of government for the City of Dardanelle. It is located in the Public Safety facility on State Highway 22 West (2005 State Highway 22 W), which houses both the Police Department and the Fire Department. Civilian personnel include the Chief's Administrative Secretary and an Evidence Officer, and the department maintains positions for Auxiliary Officers. Non-emergency number: 479-229-9903.

  479-229-2533 www.dardanelle.gov
• Mayor's Office Administration

  Dardanelle is a Mayor/City Council form of government. The Mayor oversees the day-to-day activities of the City of Dardanelle and supervises the department heads. The Mayor is required to prepare and submit a budget to the City Council on or before December 1 each year and to present a State of the City within the first 90 days of each year. City Hall is located at 120 North Front Street.

  479-229-4500 www.dardanelle.gov
• Parks and Recreation Department Parks & Recreation

  Facilities include the Carolyn McGee Community Center, Merritt Park, the Veteran's Memorial Park, the Patricia Woodson Memorial Dog Park, the Gazebo and the Riverside Event Center at 107 N. Front Street. A soccer complex is being developed on Pecan Street. Park, Gazebo, Riverside Event Center and Community Center reservations are made by calling 479-229-5084.

  479-229-5084 www.dardanelle.gov
• Public Works Department Public Works

  The Public Works Department oversees the Streets, Refuse, Cemetery, Animal Control, Water and Wastewater.

  479-229-4500 www.dardanelle.gov
• Street Department Public Works

  Potholes and other street problems are reported to the Public Works Director at 479-229-4500.

  479-229-4500 www.dardanelle.gov
• Water and Wastewater Department Utilities

  The Dardanelle Water and Wastewater Department serves a population of 4517 with 1683 connections, and sells water wholesale to Northeast Yell County Water Association. Dardanelle utilizes vertical wells and a horizontal collector well for its raw water source, and the Water Treatment plant has capacity to produce 5 million gallons of water per day. The upgrading of the Wastewater facility was completed in 2022.

  479-229-4500 www.dardanelle.gov