Natchitoches

Organization 17

Departments

• Airport

  Natchitoches Regional Airport (KIER), 450 Wallenberg Drive: two lighted paved runways, 24-hour automated 100LL and Jet-A fuel, free tiedowns, hangar space, mechanic shop and terminal staffed dawn to dusk.

  (318) 352-0994 www.natchitochesla.gov
• Animal Control

  City of Natchitoches Animal Control Office and shelter: accepts stray dogs and cats from city residents, offers non-vicious dogs and cats for adoption, and helps owners locate lost pets. Open Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

  318-357-3885 www.natchitochesla.gov
• City Council Legislative

  Legislative branch of the City of Natchitoches: a five-member council, four elected from districts and one at large, each for a four-year term concurrent with the mayor.

  (318) 352-2772 www.natchitochesla.gov
• City Court Courts

  Natchitoches City Court. The city's page links to the court's own website, https://www.natchitochescitycourt.com/ ("Learn More").

  www.natchitochescitycourt.com
• Community Development

  Office of Community Development: capital improvement projects, economic development liaison, Keep Louisiana Beautiful and beautification crews, facility maintenance, plus the Natchitoches Arts Council, Early Childhood Education & Development, Farmers Market, Community Garden, Mobile Market and Portable Park. Located at 420 Fourth Street.

  (318) 357-3838 www.natchitochesla.gov
• Finance Finance

  Centralized office overseeing the City of Natchitoches' fiscal affairs: payroll, accounts payable, grant administration, capital asset accounting, annual budgeting, utility billing and information technology.

  (318) 357-3825 www.natchitochesla.gov
• Fire Protection

  Natchitoches Fire Department: three fire stations providing Fire, EMS, Rescue, Hazardous Materials Response and a Dive Team, plus fire prevention, public fire education, fire investigations, annual fire inspections and pre-incident planning.

  (318) 357-3860 www.natchitochesla.gov
• Human Resources

  Recruits and retains the City of Natchitoches workforce, maintains the benefits package and pay plans, and posts city job openings. Located at 750 2nd Street.

  318-238-8830 www.natchitochesla.gov
• Office Of The Mayor

  City Hall Mayor's Office of the City of Natchitoches, Louisiana; the elected mayor serves as chief executive officer and head of the executive branch under the Home Rule Charter.

  (318) 352-2772 www.natchitochesla.gov
• Planning & Zoning

  Directs land development, housing, urban design and building code enforcement; reviews development proposals for zoning and building code compliance; liaison to the Planning Commission and Historic District Commission.

  (318) 357-3840 www.natchitochesla.gov
• Police Protection

  Natchitoches Police Department: traffic and patrol, criminal investigations, records/communications (answers E-911 calls within city limits) and support divisions.

  (318) 352-8101 www.natchitochesla.gov
• Programming & Promotions

  Office of Programming and Promotions: produces special events, festivals and programming; handles media and film inquiries and filming permits; supervises the Natchitoches Main Street Program and Keep Natchitoches Beautiful. Located at 781 Front Street.

  (318) 357-3822 www.natchitochesla.gov
• Public Works Public Works

  Responsible for care and maintenance of public streets and rights-of-way, including sidewalk and pothole repair, litter abatement, grass cutting, storm debris removal and street sweeping; works with Progressive Waste Solutions on sanitation.

  318-357-3876 www.natchitochesla.gov
• Purchasing

  Purchases materials, supplies and services for the City of Natchitoches, maintains the city warehouse, and oversees the City Garage (repair and maintenance of city vehicles and equipment). Located at 1400 Sabine Street.

  (318) 357-3871 www.natchitochesla.gov
• Recreation & Parks Parks & Recreation

  Oversees City of Natchitoches parks, playgrounds and recreational facilities, a full-size swimming pool and spray park, and adult and youth recreation programs (softball, swim lessons, football, basketball, boxing, cheer and dance).

  (318) 357-3891 www.natchitochesla.gov
• Utility

  City-owned utility system (member of LEPA) with divisions for Sibley Lake, electrical distribution, metering, water treatment and distribution, sewer treatment and collection, and administration/GIS.

  (318) 357-3850 www.natchitochesla.gov
• Utility Service Center

  Customer office at 806 Second Street where residents pay utility bills (electricity, water, sewer and garbage on one bill), transfer accounts or establish new accounts; drive-through and after-hours drop box available.

  (318) 357-3830 www.natchitochesla.gov