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Frequently Asked Questions

Who collects the trash and recycling...
I am concerned about high cable rates.
There's a boot on my vehicle what do I do?
It's only a scratch...
Wish List
TLC
Pencil me in...
I owe, I owe, I owe, so...
I want a permit for...
Oh no, I got a ticket for...
Arghhh, I have a complaint...
I want to be a...
Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations...
I fought the law...
...and the kitchen sink.

Departmental Phone List


I am concerned about high cable rates.

Contact Senator Oliverio (phone, 304-357-7919), Congressman Mollohan (phone,304-292-3019) contact your Delegate or Senator on controlling the Cable Rates, at:
West Virginia Legislature

There's a boot on my vehicle, what do I do?

1. Don't move your car.
2. Go to Parking Authority (located in the Public Safety Building) to resolve the situation. Phone number is 284-7435

It's only a scratch...

Accidents from City Vehicles/Claims - Contact the City Finance's office.

All other accidents, please contact the City of Morgantown Police through 9-1-1

Wish List

Street Light Requests - Contact the City Manager's Office.
Condemnation of Building - Contact Code Enforcement.
Street Paving/Repairs - Contact Engineering.

TLC

My organization wants to Adopt a Street. - Contact the City Manager's Office.
Beautification Projects - Contact the City Manager's Office.
Morgantown Partnership Program - Contact the City Manager's Office.

Pencil me in...

City Council Meetings - Regular Meetings are held every first and third Tuesday of every month. Committee of the Whole meetings are every last Tuesday of the month.
Agendas & Minutes - A hard copy of the agendas and minutes found at the Morgantown Public Library and the City Clerk's office.
Hazel Ruby McQuain Park and Amphitheater Scheduling - Contact BOPARC at (304) 296-8356
Scheduling Council Chambers - Contact City Manager's office.

I owe, I owe, I owe, so...

Business and Occupation (B&O) Taxes - Contact Finance Department.
Fire Fees - Contact Finance Department.
All fees paid to the City can be done through the Finance Department.

I want a permit for...

Parades, Special Events, Block Parties (Noise Waiver) - Filling out this form does not authorize renters to have parties on private property. Authorization must be granted by property owner. This form just allows Police Department to know that higher than normal levels of music will be involved in an event in Morgantown. Contact City Manager's Office.
Parking
Blue Curb Parking Districts - Contact the Finance Department.
Parking Garage, Parkulator - Contact the Parking Authority.
Handicap Parking - Contact the City Manager's office.
Building, Electrical - Contact Code Enforcement
Grading, Sidewalk permits/waivers - Contact the Engineering Department.
Burning - Contact the Fire Department
Blocking Streets/Sidewalks - Contact the Engineering Department.
Hauling heavy loads on streets - Contact the Engineering Department.

Oh no, I got a ticket for...

Parking (Orange Envelopes only) - Contact Parking Authority
Moving Violations - DUI, etc. - Contact the Municipal Court
Non-Moving Traffic Violations - Contact the Municipal Court.
Misdemeanor Charges - Contact the Municipal Court.

Arghhh, I have a complaint...

Water and Sanitary Sewer - Contact Morgantown Utility Board (MUB) at (304) 292-8443.
Sanitation Pickup - Contact BFI at (304) 366-8900 or 296-3696.
Animals - Contact Animal Control Officer in the City Manager's office at (304) 284-7405.
Trash and Weeds - Contact Code Enforcement Office at (304) 284-7401.
Potholes, Drainage - Contact Engineering Department at (304) 284-7412.
Gas Leaks, Smells and Odors - Contact the Fire Department or 9-1-1.
Mountain Line Buses - Contact the Transit Authority at (304) 291-7433.
Or fill out an online request for city services form

I want to be a ...

Police Officer - Contact the City Clerk's office.
Fire Fighter - Contact the City Clerk's office.
City Council Member or Mayor - Contact the City Clerk's office.
Board or Commission member - Contact the City Clerk's office.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations, and Applications...

Housing Loans/Programs - Contact the Assistant City Manager.
Certificates of Occupancy - Contact Code Enforcement.
Contractor Registration - Contact the Finance Department.
Business and Occupation (B&O) License - Contact the Finance Department.
Business Licenses - Contact the Finance Department
Peddlers/Solicitors - Contact the Finance Department.
Home Occupation Regulations and Application - Contact Code Enforcement

I fought the law...

Proclamations - To request a Proclamation, contact the City Clerk's office.
Proclamations are read during the Correspondence portion of City Council meetings.
City Code - To purchase a copy of the City Code book, Contact the City Clerk's office.
A copy of the City Code Book is available to the public for viewing at the Morgantown Public Library, WVU Law Library and the City Clerk's office.
Council Journals, Ordinances, Resolutions, Deeds & Agreements - Records are kept by the City Clerk's office.
Microfilm of older documents (Council Journals from 1838 to1996, Ordinances from 1905 to 1995, and Deeds & Agreements 1916-1996) are available at WVU Colson Hall Library.

...and the kitchen sink

Birth Certificates, Marriage Licenses, Voter's Registration, Property Taxes & Deeds - Contact the Monongalia County Courthouse at (304) 291-7230.
Welfare and Food Stamps - Contact the Department of Health and Human Resources, Division of Human Services (304) 285-3175.
Unemployment - Contact the West Virginia Bureau of Employment Job Service at 285-3120.
Child Advocate - Contact the Department of Health and Human Resources, Division of Child Advocate (304) 285-3218.
Rental Housing - Contact Code Enforcement.
Bus Tickets - Contact the Finance Department.
Street Annulments - Contact the Enginnering Department.
Maps - Contact the Engineering Department.