Resident Guidebook
Our Services
Administration
Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
The Village is managed by a full-time Administrator. The Administrative staff also includes the Fiscal Officer and two Administrative Assistants.
Community Development
Code Enforcement
The Code Enforcement Official’s main task is to ensure property owners are maintaining their property and are compliant with the Zoning Code.
Planning and Zoning
Permits are required for fences, sheds, pools, garages, additions, and any structural changes. Forms can be found here or at the Village office.
Rental Facilities
Memorial Pavilion can be reserved from April through October. Swanton Community Center can be rented year-round.
Parks
Memorial Park
South Main Street
Pilliod Park
Chestnut Street
Rotary Park
Chestnut Street
Public Safety
Fire & EMS
419.825.1455
Fire suppression, fire investigation, fire prevention & inspection
Both basic life support & advanced life support squads on station
EMS billing is handled by Fulton County
Police
419.825.5263
Community services (house checks)
Investigative services
Patrol operations
Support services (records & dispatch)
Public Works & Utilities
Public Service
Street maintenance
Facilities management
Park maintenance
Water distribution/waste water collection (water main breaks, sewer cleaning)
Water Purification
The Water Plant, a class 3 plant, is classified as a 1.250 million gallon a day lime soda softening water treatment plant. The water source is Swan Creek supplying the Swanton reservoir, which has a capacity of 100 million gallons.
Water Resource Recovery Facility
The Swanton WRRF, a class 2 plant with an average daily flow of 0.92 MGD, has two systems to treat wastewater. The first utilizes primary clarifiers and trickling filters. The second, an oxidation ditch, utilizes activated sludge for treatment.
Helpful Information
Brush Pick Up
From April to November, Brush is picked up each week. The Village is divided into 4 areas. The map and pick up schedule can be found here.
Income Tax
All residents with an earned income are responsible for a 1.25% payroll tax. Taxes are filed through the Regional Income Tax Authority (R.I.T.A.).
Medication Drop-off Box
Residents can drop off unwanted, unused drugs, at the Police Station, and a Police Officer will properly dispose of the medications.
Refuse & Recycling Collection
Handled through Republic Services Inc. This is contracted with you, the resident. You must call to set up service 800-234-3429. Refuse is collected each Monday; there is a limit of six bags or cans. They collect recycling twice a month. When there is a holiday on that Monday, the pick-up will be Tuesday. Refuse and recycling can be put to the curb 8:00 p.m. the night before. The schedule can be found here.
Utility Billing
Due on the 15th of the month. Able to pay cash, check, credit, online, and automatic debit. For convenience, night deposit box in rear entrance of building.
Elected Officials
United States Congress
Senate
Sherrod Brown
Rob Portman
House of Representatives
Bob Latta
Ohio State Congress
State Senators
District 1, Fulton County: Cliff Hite
District 2, Lucas County: Randy Gardner
State Representatives
District 81, Fulton County: Robert McColley
District 47, Lucas County: Derek Merrin
County Commissioners
Fulton County
William Rufenacht
Jeff Rupp
Jon Rupp
Lucas County Commissioners
Carol Contrada
Pete Gerken
Tina Skeldon Wozniak