PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

STREETS DIVISION
211 Southland Place
(352) 793-3907
Monday – Friday 7:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

The Streets Division is responsible for, but not limited to, the following:

• Maintenance of all streets, sidewalks and right-of-ways within city limits, including:
  
  • Mowing of right-of-ways
  • Ground maintenance of all city buildings
  • Trimming of trees
  • Tree and stump removal and disposal
  • Landscaping, fertilizing and pest control of city landscape beds and parks
  • Patching of potholes and street resurfacing
  • Purchasing of small items and recommendations for larger purchase items
• Maintenance of City's Evergreen Cemetery, including:
  
  • Pruning and trimming of landscape
  • Locating grave markers
  • Irrigation of property
  • Roadway maintenance
• Preventative maintenance of Public Works' vehicles and equipment
  
  
• Preventative maintenance on city buildings, including:
  
  • Painting
  • Simple electrical and plumbing repairs
  • A/C filter replacement

For more information, contact the Streets Division.

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

SANITATION DIVISION
211 Southland Place
(352) 793-3907
Monday – Friday 7:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

The Sanitation Division is responsible for, but not limited to, the following:

• Residential and commercial refuse removal and disposal
  
  
• Preventative maintenance of refuse vehicles
  
  
• Miscellaneous refuse removal and disposal
  
  
• Repair and maintenance of refuse containers
  
  
• Recommendation of large purchases of vehicles and equipment

For more information, contact the Sanitation Division.

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

PARKS AND RECREATION DIVISION
211 Southland Place
(352) 793-3907
Monday – Friday 7:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

The Parks and Recreation Division is responsible for , but not limited to, the following:

• The maintenance of all three City-owned parks (Kenny Dixon Sports Complex, Bushnell Community Center, and Lincoln Park), i.e. mowing, ball field preparation, restroom and grounds cleaning

• Coordinating the usage of all park facilities
• Cleaning and maintenance of Community Center for various functions

• Applying for grant funding for Parks and Playground projects
• Overseeing and implementing the development of proposed projects
  
• Purchasing of small items and recommendations on larger purchase items

For more information about renting the Bushnell Community Center, click on one of the links below:

Community Center Rental Fee Information Sheet
Community Center Rental Application

For any additional information, contact the Parks and Recreation Division.

UTILITIES DEPARTMENT

WASTEWATER DIVISION
601 E. Seminole Ave.
(352) 793-8012
Monday – Friday 7:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

***Please contact the Customer Service Department for any service related questions at:
(352) 793-2591

PART III. SEWER SYSTEM

DIVISION 1. IN GENERAL

Sec. 27-185. Initial Sewer Service Availability.

Sewer service will be provided to those parcels of property having existing structures or receiving site plan approval upon commencement of commercial operation being defined as June 19, 2003, and the following 180 days thereafter, where the City engineer has provided for service connections in the original design of the sewer system.

Where a developed parcel or proposed development with approved site plan is desiring to connect to the City wastewater system, but no connection is provided for in the engineering drawings, the owner may connect at his or her own expense in reaching or connecting to the wastewater system during the same 180 day period.

Service under this section will be made available without regard to the standard payment for connection or capacity reservation fees providing capacity is deemed available by the City. The concurrency requirements of the City of Bushnell Comprehensive Plan will be utilized to determine a waiver of capacity reservation charge on a per development basis. Customer will be responsible for plumbing cost associated with septic system abandonment and connection to the service at the property line, plus any applicable City deposit for sewer services.

Sec. 27-190. Request for Sewer Service Only.

If a commercial business establishment, multiple-family dwelling, apartment house, motel, hotel, trailer court or other unit, which is not being serviced by City metered water, requests only sewer service, such account must receive approval from the City Council prior to receiving such service. Customer shall be charged for sewer usage for such gallonage, which is estimated by the City to be disposed of through the sanitary sewers of the City by the account holder. An approved method of measuring sewer gallonage must be established and maintained at the expense of the account holder.

FOR MORE DETAILED INFORMATION – USE THE LINKS BELOW:

Wastewater Commercial Rates

Wastewater Residential Rates

ERU

For more information, contact the Wastewater Division.

UTILITIES DEPARTMENT

WATER DIVISION
601 E. Seminole Ave.
(352) 793-8012
Monday – Friday 7:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

***Please contact the Customer Service Department for any service related questions at:
(352) 793-2591

UTILITIES DEPARTMENT

ELECTRIC DIVISION
601 E. Seminole Ave.
(352) 793-8012
Monday – Friday 7:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

***Please contact the Customer Service Department for any service related questions at:
(352) 793-2591

PART II. ELECTRIC SERVICE

DIVISION 1. IN GENERAL

Sec. 27-26. New Service Installation.

(a) A charge of two hundred fifty dollars ($250.00) will be made for initial service at a new service location where a temporary service is initially provided for construction or other purpose. An additional service charge of thirty dollars ($30.00) will be made at such time that the service is changed from temporary to permanent. (See Sec. 27-2 (b)).

In addition, to the extent that the City is required to extend its facilities to provide for new service installation, the customer shall be required to pay all construction costs associated with extending electric distribution facilities beyond a one-pole span or equivalent underground distance.

The City Council reserves the right to waive any connection or service fee for new installations when it is deemed to be in the best interest of the health, safety, and welfare of the public.

(b) A separate electric meter shall be required to be installed for each residential or commercial unit, whether that unit will be a dwelling house, mobile home apartment or any unit of a multiunit building. This requirement shall not apply to overnight rentals located in registered mobile home parks.

Sec. 27-33. Miscellaneous Service.

(a) Service upgrade. In the event that a customer requests a service upgrade such as an increase in voltage or a change in configuration of service, the customer shall remit to the City the actual costs incurred with respect thereto. Such costs as determined by the City shall include, but not be limited to, the cost of materials used, labor, equipment, and an allowable for overhead.

(b) Underground service. Based on the discretion of the City regarding the availability of such services, the customer shall pay actual installation cost of such underground services. Such costs, as determined by the City and to be paid by the customer, shall include, but not be limited to, the actual cost of materials used, labor, equipment, and an allowance for overhead. For new services, these costs shall represent the net difference of installing such services underground as opposed to providing such services overhead. The Bushnell City Council reserves the right to waive the connection or service fees when it is deemed in the best interest of the health, welfare, and safety of the public.

FOR MORE DETAILED INFORMATION – USE THE LINKS BELOW:

Commercial Rates

Water Residential Rates

Private Area Lighting

Taxes and Adjustments

For more information, contact the Electric Division.

FINANCE DEPARTMENT

117 E. Joe P. Strickland, Jr. Avenue
Bushnell, FL 33513
(352) 793-2591

Office Hours:
Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

The Elected City Clerk, Joy Coleman, also serves as the Finance Director for the City of Bushnell. The Finance Department provides financial management, leadership, oversight, reporting, and additional financial services for the City's organization. Individuals who directly report to the City Clerk are the Director of Human Resources and the Finance Specialist. The department collects and records revenues and expenditures; coordinates and monitors the City's operating and capital budgets; monitors the activity of the cash, investments, retirement plans, and other restricted accounts; as well as records and monitors all fixed assets. The accounting of the City of Bushnell undergoes an annual financial audit conducted by a third party accounting firm to ensure appropriate and proper financial internal controls and procedures.

The Governmental Finance Officer's Association (GFOA) has awarded the City the 2010 national award which recognizes excellence in financial reporting to state and local governments who have met their application criteria. Bushnell has earned this award every year since 2001. Click here for a copy of the latest certificate.


City of Bushnell Comprehensive Financial Reports

City of Bushnell Adopted Budgets


Contact the Finance Department:Click Here

ANNEXATION INFORMATION

Becoming a part of the Municipal City Limits

Thank you for considering the City of Bushnell. Annexation into the city limits will allow you to take advantage of city services. Bushnell offers water, electric, refuse and sewer services to select areas of the city, competitive rates and quality customer service.

Here are some facts you should know if you are thinking about annexation:

1. Water Service and Electric Service are available to most locations - check City Hall for current connection fees and deposits. Wastewater Service is also available to select areas. Contact the administration office for detailed service information.

2. Sanitation Service - The City provides garbage pickup 2 days a week for both residential and commercial customers, with 1 day a week for residential yard trash. Commercial service can be modified to suit your business's personal needs. Once a year, the City has Bushnell Clean Up Month, which allows all city residents to do spring-cleaning and dispose of anything, except hazardous materials and tires, with NO charge.

3. Each resident or property owner of Bushnell is governed by the Code of Ordinances, and subject to all laws contained therein as adopted by City Council. A copy of the Bushnell Code of Ordinances is available for public inspection upon request.

4. Each resident or property owner of Bushnell is entitled to have a right to vote in the City's Municipal Elections.

5. A public utility tax is levied upon any service provided to city residents, such as, electric, water, telephone, L.P. gas and fuel oil. This tax will be charged on the bill provided by each individual company you may have business with.

6. A franchise fee is levied upon city residents by electric, telephone, and cable companies that provide that particular service to a city resident. This tax will be charged on the bill provided by each individual company you may have business with.

7. City police response time is an average of 4 minutes or less if you are a city resident. If you have an emergency, dial 911.

8. Your real property will be assessed an ad valorem tax on city property.

9. Your Building, Planning, & Zoning needs will be met by City requirements, and subject to municipal Land Development Regulations.

10. The City of Bushnell will pay all legal and administrative expenses required for annexation on real property less than ten (10) acres in size. Any expenses incurred due to a request for contraction will be borne by the property owner.

Please review the information provided and feel free to contact City Hall for any questions regarding the impact of annexation on your property. This is only a brief ilsting of important information concerning annexation.

The City of Bushnell is "Committed to the Quality of Life" for all citizens.

City of Bushnell, PO Box 115, 117 E. Joe P. Strickland Avenue, Bushnell, FL 33513 (352) 793-2591 phone/(352) 793-2711 fax
For questions or comments contact Denise Lee, Director of Zoning & Code Enforcement at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

CODE COMPLIANCE

117 E. Joe P. Strickland, Jr. Avenue
Bushnell, FL 33513
(352) 793-2591

Office Hours:
Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

The Division of Code Compliance is responsible for ensuring that all municipal codes are enforced throughout the City of Bushnell's jurisdiction. The Director of Zoning & Code Compliance is Denise Lee, who has been employed by the City since 1989 and has held this current position since 2004.

CODE OF ORDINANCES

An Ordinance is an official legislative action which establishes "a regulation of a general and permanent nature and enforceable as a local law."

The complete set of Ordinances is commonly referred to as the municipal code. As individual ordinances are adopted, each may be integrated into the body of existing ordinances, producing a body of laws not unlike the state statutes, albeit of much less volume.

The Code of Ordinances contains a great number of ordinances on many different subjects and is a very lengthy book. It is for this reason, that the information provided herein is limited to a brief description of the most commonly discussed items. Should further detail be required, or the item you are interested in not be listed, please contact our office for clarification. (Click on each item below for more information)

Advertising
Dogs
Nuisances
Signs
General Provisions
Occupational License Form

Contact Code Enforcement: Click Here

HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT

117 E. Joe P. Strickland, Jr. Avenue
Bushnell, FL 33513
(352) 793-2591

Office Hours:
Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

The Human Resources Department is responsible for hiring the most qualified, highly trained individuals for positions on the staff. The department assures that the City is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, religion or disability. Because the City is committed to hiring safe and competent employees, the division requires applicants for positions to submit to drug screening as a condition of employment.

The Human Resources Director for the City of Bushnell is Kelly Marcoux, who has held this current position since 2003 and has been an employee of the City of Bushnell since 1996. Ms. Marcoux is also responsible for Risk Management within the City of Bushnell. Risk Management is responsible for identifying and reducing the City’s exposure to financial loss by ensuring that the City is in compliance with the Federal and State Occupational and Health Administration (OSHA) standards, the Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Environmental Regulation codes as they relate to safety in the workplace, and the overall operations of the City. In addition, this division is responsible for reviewing and maintaining adequate insurance coverage against accidental or unforeseen circumstances; processing insurance claims and assisting our insurance carriers in investigating these claims.

Those interested in finding out more about employment with the city are encouraged to review job postings at City Hall or visit the Employment section of the city’s Web site. Individuals may download an application on line or pick an application up at City Hall, located at 117 E. Joe P. Strickland, Jr. Avenue, Bushnell, FL.

NOTICE TO APPLICANTS

The City of Bushnell is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, marital status, or disability. Preference shall be given to
certain veterans and spouses of veterans as provided by Chapter 295, Laws of Florida. If you require special accommodation because of a disability to participate in the application/selection process, you must
notify the hiring authority in advance. Employment applications are kept on file and considered active for a period of time not to exceed one year from the date of application. As job openings become available
during that time period, applications on file are reviewed. After being selected to fill a position, an applicant must successfully complete an employment reference check, criminal background check,
drug screening, and if applicable, a Driver's License check.

Contact Human Resources Department: Click Here or e-mail Kelly Marcoux at: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

***Please Note: The City of Bushnell has provided the following Landuse and Zoning data sheets as a public service for informational purposes only. Landuse and Zoning data sheet information is not guaranteed for accuracy unless verified by the City of Bushnell, and may be subject to modifications and updates to the Official Records of the Land Development Regulation.

Please contact Denise Lee, Director of Zoning & Code Compliance, with any questions or comments.
Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.  (352) 793-2591 phone/(352) 793-2711 fax
or by e-mail at : This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Click here for Residential Zoning Information

Click here for Non-Residential Zoning Information

BUILDING PERMITTING AND ZONING
117 E. Joe P. Strickland, Jr. Avenue
Bushnell, FL 33513
(352) 793-2591

Office Hours:
Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

The Director of Zoning and Code Compliance is Denise Lee, who has been employed by the city since 1989 and has held this current title since 2004.

Currently, the City of Bushnell has also contracted with Quorum Services, LLC to provide plan review, building inspections and for issuance of Certificates of Occupancy. Please click on one of the links below to access the City of Bushnell/Quorum Services Building Inspection Forms:

Inspection Code List

Quorum Services Inspection Request Form

Building Permit Application

Electrical Permit Application

Gas Permit Application

Mechanical Permit Application

Plumbing Permit Application

Roof - Re-Roof Permit Application

Roof Replacement Homeowner Affidavit

Notice of Commencement (NOC)

Owner-Builder Disclosure Statement

Request for Permit Extension

Sub-Contractor Verification Form

Temporary Commercial Power Request

Contact Building Permitting and Zoning: Click Here

PLANNING AND LAND DEVELOPMENT
117 E. Joe P. Strickland, Jr. Avenue
Bushnell, FL 33513
(352) 793-2591

Office Hours:
Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

The City of Bushnell Planning and Land Development Department is responsible for:

• Comprehensive Plan amendments and updates
• Designation of land use and zoning of newly annexed parcels within the City of Bushnell
• Processing special exemptions and variances
• Working with the Board of Adjustment and Code Enforcement (BACE)

Contact Planning and Land Development: Click Here

CITY OF BUSHNELL POLICE DEPARTMENT

219 N. Market Street
Bushnell, FL 33513
(352) 793-6810

Administrative Office Hours:
Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

The Bushnell Police Department serves the community on a 24 hour basis 365 days a year by performing such duties as: regular patrol, calls for assistance, working traffic, and investigating crimes, along with other police duties. The department works closely with the Sumter County Sheriff's Department.

Joyce Wells, a city employee since 1997 is currently the City of Bushnell Police Chief and has held this position since 2002. Chief Wells has been in law enforcement for over 25 years and is responsible for the planning, budget, maintenance, and administration of the Police Department.

Contact City of Bushnell Police Department: Click Here

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

211 Southland Place
Bushnell, FL 33513
(352) 793-3907

• Parks and Recreation Division
• Streets Division
• Sanitation Division

The Public Works Department collects all refuse and maintains all streets, infrastructure, parks and landscaping in the City of Bushnell.

The Public Works Director acts as the department head over all three divisions. Mr. Michael Eastburn is the Director of Public Works. Mr. Eastburn's staff of nine is responsible for the maintenance, repairs and upgrades to various municipal facilities.

Contact Public Works Department: Click Here

UTILITIES DEPARTMENT
"Your Hometown Public Power Provider"

The Utilities Department of the City of Bushnell Consists of Three Divisions: (Click on each division for more information)

• Electric Division
• Water Division (Residential and Commercial)
• Wastewater Division

The City of Bushnell Utilities Department provides electric, water and wastewater services to both residential and commercial customers. The department is responsible for the daily operations of, repair and maintenance of, and new construction of these three utilities.

The electrical distribution system is designed to provide retail power to customers within the Bushnell area. In addition to the electric services, the City owns and operates a fiber system providing limited broadband services to its own locations and to other government offices in the area.

The water distribution system consists of two water plants within the city limits of Bushnell, and one that is located in Sumterville. These three plants are operated to deliver quality water to the residents and commercial customers of Bushnell and to the commercial district of Sumterville.

Additionally, the City of Bushnell owns and operates two wastewater treatment plants. Sewer services are available to many Bushnell residents and commercial customers. The City also provides sewer services to Sumterville though a series of lift stations and individual pump stations. Similar services have been made available to the City of Webster through a wholesale agreement that allows Webster’s wastewater to flow to The City of Bushnell David Hanson Wastewater Treatment Facility.

The Utilities Department is under the direction of the Utilities Director who oversees the planning, budgeting and operation of all of the divisions. Mr. Bruce Hickle serves as the Utilities Director and has held this position since 2003. His staff of eight is responsible for the operation, maintenance and construction of the various utilities.

Contact Utilities Department: Click Here

CUSTOMER SERVICES AND UTILITY BILLING
"Your Hometown Public Power Provider"

117 E. Joe P. Strickland, Jr. Avenue
Bushnell, FL 33513
(352) 793-2591

Office Hours:
Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

The City of Bushnell offers professional and courteous Customer Service to our citizens. The City of Bushnell provides Electric, Water, Sewer, and Refuse services in and around the City. Applications for Utility Services can be obtained by contacting our Customer Services Department, and one of our courteous staff will be happy to assist you. Most connection requests for new services can be made the same day.

Deposits for services are based on several different factors; The City bases a maximum standard deposit on a two month estimated billing on the account, or if your credit check returns a favorable response, customers may only have to pay the minimum deposit required.

Standard Minimum Deposits are as follows: $150.00 for Electric Service; $37.50 for Water Service; $37.50 for Sewer Service; $50.00 for Refuse Service.

Your residence may have any or all of the above services available at that location and deposits are only applied to available services. Contact Customer Services at (352) 793-2591 for questions regarding service availability and other billing information. Susan Noell, Director of Information Systems and Customer Affairs is in charge of Customer Service for the City of Bushnell and will be happy to assist you with any questions or concerns that you may have regarding utility services.

CITY OF BUSHNELL - YOUR HOMETOWN ELECTRIC UTILITY PROVIDER

As your municipal Electric Provider, the City of Bushnell is well aware that safe and reliable electricity is essential to our community and part of what makes our city a great place to live and work. As a community-owned utility - a utility that is owned by the customers we serve - we also know how important it is to stay close to our customers and provide them with the personal touch only a hometown utility can offer.

Your Electric Utility provides that personal touch in many ways. Revenues from the Electric Fund makes financial contributions to the City's General Fund that helps to support valuable services and amenities
to the citizens, like the Fall Festival, the Kenny Dixon Sports Complex, Parks and Recreation ball fields and basketball courts, paved Streets and Police protection. It's neighbors serving neighbors,
a community serving family and friends.

The City of Bushnell is part of a statewide alliance with other consumer owned utilities around Florida. By combining our utility's strengths with the strengths of like-minded utilities, we are working together for the mutual benefit of our customers. This combination of community power and statewide strength makes the City of Bushnell, like other municipal electric providers, able competitors and valuable community assets. Ultimately, it serves the highest goal of making the Bushnell community a better place to live and work, and further enforces the City of Bushnell motto,
"Committed to the Quality of Life".

Contact the Customer Services and Utility Billing Department: Click Here

ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT

117 E. Joe P. Strickland, Jr. Avenue
Bushnell, FL 33513
(352) 793-2591

Office Hours:
Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

The City Manager, Vince Ruano, is the chief administrative officer of the City. The City Manager works directly for the five elected City Council Members and is responsible for implementing the policies developed by the City Council. Individuals who directly report to the City Manager are: Director of Utilities, Director of Public Works, Director of Information Systems and Customer Affairs, Director of Zoning and Code Enforcement, and the City of Bushnell Chief of Police. The primary areas of focus are the efficient delivery of day to day public services, and planning for the City's future.

City Administration provides support to the City Council and the citizens of the City of Bushnell. This department also provides direct support to the various departments and divisions of the City such as Police, Public Works, and Utilities, as well as its employees.

Contact Administration: Click Here