Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, you must register with the City and submit for the appropriate permits with the Building Department before beginning any work. You may submit an application online for a Contractor Registration Credential and Building Permit.

Yes, the greater of $100.00 or 25% of Permit Fee will be assessed in addition to cost of permit

Yes, always. Every permit issued, no matter the type, requires at least one inspection. The work described on the permit is not considered complete until all required inspections have been performed and passed by a City Inspector.

You can look up your due date for items checked out by linking to your account through AspenCat.

The quickest way to see if we have an item is through the catalog search.

Complete and submit a City job application online through the Career Portal.

We only accept applications for current, posted job openings.

For most year-round positions, you will either receive a phone call requesting an interview, or you will receive a letter or email message notifying you that you were not selected (please allow several weeks from the application deadline). For seasonal positions, if you do not receive a phone call for an interview, it means you have not been selected.

The City of Fort Morgan offers group health and life insurance, PERA, vacation, holiday leave, and a variety of optional programs. Please visit our Employee Benefits page for detailed information.

The City of Fort Morgan is governed in the area of property/liability claims by the provisions of the Colorado Revised Statutes. Statute 24-10-109 requires that you place the City of Fort Morgan on written notice of your intent to pursue a claim. If you have any questions, please call the City’s Risk Management Office at (970) 542-3961 or (970) 542-3975.

When scheduling for service disconnects, upgrades, and/or dropping services for tree trimmers, the City Light & Power Department requires at least 24 hours’ notice. Contact Doug Linton, Light & Power Superintendent, at (970) 542-3912 or by email at doug.linton@cityoffortmorgan.com.

In the Council / Manager form of government adopted in the revised Charter at the November 6, 2018, election, City Council appoints six positions:

• City Attorney
• City Manager
• Acting City Manager
• Municipal Judge
• Volunteer Fire Department Chief
• Police Chief

Records requests are taken at the Fort Morgan Police Department Monday -Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. Valid identification is required. Visit our Records page for further information and to print the records request form.

Officers are available to speak to groups on a variety of topics. If you would like to schedule an officer to speak to your group or organization, call the Community Resource Division at (970) 542-3940.

Children over 40 pounds and under 57 inches in height must continue to ride in a child restraint or booster seat. For more information, you can download the Child Restraint Law brochure in English and Spanish.

Please contact the local State Patrol office at (970) 867-6657 or go through the Colorado State Patrol Website https://www.codot.gov/safety/carseats/ .

You can call the police department at (970) 867-5678 and ask for an officer to stop by or return a phone call to you. Advise the dispatcher what the question is about.

The Fort Morgan Police Department employs 31 sworn officers and 7 civilian employees. Our office is located at 901 E. Beaver Avenue, Fort Morgan, Colorado. Administrative hours are Monday to Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. To report a non-emergency crime, call 970-867-5678. For emergencies, always dial 911.

Regardless of age, restrain your child in a car seat or booster seat until they are about 57” tall (4’ 9”). A child’s height is the best predictor of proper seat belt fit. A car seat with a “5-point” harness system is best for a child until they are at least 40 pounds. Keep child rear-facing as long as car seat allows. Children over 40 pounds and under 57” (4’ 9”) in height must continue to ride in a child restraint or booster seat. For more information, you can download the Child Restraint Law brochure in English and Spanish.

Contact Police Evidence Technician  (970) 542-4401 to make an appointment. Appointments can be made Monday to Friday, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm. For evidence to be released, bring a picture ID and an evidence release form either from the District Attorney's office or from the Fort Morgan Police Department.

Typically, the outdoor pool at Riverside Park opens the weekend before Memorial Day weekend and closes mid-August. For more information about the pool, read the Swimming pool brochure.

The fees to rent facilities vary. Details can be found on the list of

If you have a large item (i.e., couch or mattress) for pick up by the Sanitation Department, please DO NOT leave it by your dumpster. Call Sanitation Superintendent Jim Willis at (970) 542-3987 to schedule a pick up.

If a holiday lands on a Tuesday, rollouts will be picked up on Wednesday. If a holiday lands on a Friday, rollouts will be picked up on Thursday the day before.

If a holiday falls on Thursday and Friday (during Thanksgiving) the rollouts will be picked up on the next scheduled day.

Parties do need to obtain a permit from the police department. There is no charge for the permit. Parties can have two non-consecutive sales per year, that last no more than 48 hours.

When the animal is not on the property of it's owner or keeper, and is not in the control of the owner or keeper by use of a leash, cord or

A cat is considered at large when it is off the property and not under the control of the owner or keeper. A complaint may be made to authorities and the cat in violation may be captured or trapped and impounded. You can contact the police department at (970) 867-5678 and request to speak with a code enforcement officer regarding placing a humane cat trap on your property.

A vicious dog is defined and declared to be a dog that bites or attacks humans or other animals unprovoked either on public or private property. Or, in a vicious or terrorizing manner, approaches any person in an apparent attitude of attack.

It is the duty of every pet owner to have their pets vaccinated for Rabies every two years. A copy of the certification should be kept for inspection in case you and your animal are contacted by law enforcement. Dogs are required to have the Rabies tags attached to their collar or harness at all times.

Please contact the Fort Morgan Police Department at (970) 867-5678 to report the noise.

Any person who resides in the city limits, and is charged for trash collection by the city, can use the dumpsters. However, even if a person resides within the city limits they may not dispose of trash generated outside of the city limits. No person who lives outside of the city limits may place items in the city dumpsters.

It is unlawful to set on fire or burn any combustible waste or material of any kind by incinerator burning or by open burning.

Yes. All persons are required to keep the sidewalks in front of and adjacent to your residence and any other land you own clear of ice, mud, dirt, rubbish and filth and after any fall of snow to cause the snow to be immediately removed from the sidewalk.

Officers are available to speak to groups on a variety of topics. If you would like to schedule an officer to speak to your group or organization, call the Community Resource Division at (970) 542-3948.