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City of Ames....Someplace Special!
In the City of Ames, we are defined less by boundaries on a map than by the sense of shared values our residents hold dear. Small town values, guided growth, preservation of historical, cultural, and natural heritage are just a few of the core principles that makes City of Ames a wonderful place to call home.
ATTENTION
02/03/2023
The next regular City Council meeting will be on Monday, February 13, 2023 at 6:00 PM.
For anyone that cannot attend the meeting in-person can watch the meeting take place via Zoom (please see information and directions below).
*** click on the "video camera" icon on the Homepage and enter the Zoom meeting information below or click on the "Government" drop down tab, Meeting Agendas & Minutes, then City Council Meeting to find the direct weblink to Zoom.
Meeting ID#
211 981 7204
Passcode:
zsw5ff
02/03/2023
REMINDER: The City of Ames 2023 General Election will be held on Saturday, May 6, 2023. Filing for a place on the ballot is set by state statute and takes place from January 18 – February 17, 2023. Positions up for election are two (2) Council Members and the Mayor. Please come submit your ballot placement application at Ames City Hall.
Mayor
Position #3
Position #5
Please click the link for a copy of the Application for Ballot Placement in both English and Spanish.
Application for Ballot Placement (English and Spanish)
01/17/2023
The City of Ames 2023 General Election will be held on Saturday, May 6, 2023. Filing for a place on the ballot is set by state statute and takes place from January 18 – February 17, 2023. Positions up for election are two (2) Council Members and the Mayor.
Mayor
Position #3
Position #5
Please click the link for a copy of the Application for Ballot Placement in both English and Spanish.
Application for Ballot Placement (English and Spanish)
01/12/2023
The Ames City Hall will be closed, Monday, January 16, 2023 for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Please make utility payments online Online Payment or leave payments in the dropbox. Have a blessed and wonderful MLK Day.
01/01/2023
The City Hall will be closed Monday, January 2, 2023 for the New Year Holiday. Please leave all payments in our dropbox located in front of the City Hall. Payments can also be made online at https://cityofamestexas.com/payment-options . Thank you all and have a wonder New Year.
01/01/2023
The next regular City Council meeting will be on Monday, January 9, 2023 at 6:00 PM.
For anyone that cannot attend the meeting in-person can watch the meeting take place via Zoom (please see information and directions below).
*** click on the "video camera" icon on the Homepage and enter the Zoom meeting information below or click on the "Government" drop down tab, Meeting Agendas & Minutes, then City Council Meeting to find the direct weblink to Zoom.
Meeting ID#
211 981 7204
Passcode:
zsw5ff
12/09/2022
The City Hall will be closed Friday, December 23rd and Monday, December 26th for the Christmas Holiday. Please make your payments online or put your payments in the dropbox. Everyone have a safe and blessed Christmas.
12/09/2022
It is that time of the year again!!! Christmas Season!! Pineywoods Sanitation is asking customers to have their garbage out by 5:00 AM the Wednesday after Christmas. They will start picking up garbage at 5:00 AM and since there will be a large amount of garbage out, Pineywoods Sanitation drivers will have to make several trips to Ames to make sure every customer get their garbage picked up for the day. If you do not have your garbage out then your garbage will not be picked up and customers will not be allowed to dump their garbage in the City Hall dumpster.
12/09/2022
The next regular City Council meeting will be on Monday, December 12, 2022 at 6:00 PM.
For anyone that cannot attend the meeting in-person can watch the meeting take place via Zoom (please see information and directions below).
*** click on the "video camera" icon on the Homepage and enter the Zoom meeting information below or click on the "Government" drop down tab, Meeting Agendas & Minutes, then City Council Meeting to find the direct weblink to Zoom.
Meeting ID#
211 981 7204
Passcode:
zsw5ff
11/07/2022
The City of Ames City Hall will be closed Wednesday, Thursday & Friday , November 23-25, 2022 for the Thanksgiving Holiday. Please leave payments in the dropbox or you may pay online Online Payment . Have a safe and wonderful Thanksgiving.
11/09/2022
The City of Ames City Hall will be closed Friday, November 11, 2022 for Veterans Day.
Please leave payments in the drop box or you may pay online at Payment Options.
11/09/2022
The next regular City Council meeting will be on Monday, November 14, 2022 at 6:00 PM.
For anyone that cannot attend the meeting in-person can watch the meeting take place via Zoom (please see information and directions below).
*** click on the "video camera" icon on the Homepage and enter the Zoom meeting information below or click on the "Government" drop down tab, Meeting Agendas & Minutes, then City Council Meeting to find the direct weblink to Zoom.
Meeting ID#
211 981 7204
Passcode:
zsw5ff
10/05/2022
Please see the 2022 Tax Rate for the City of Ames by clicking on the link to view the PDF.
10/05/2022
The next regular City Council meeting will be on Tuesday, October 11, 2022 at 6:00 PM.
For anyone that cannot attend the meeting in-person can watch the meeting take place via Zoom (please see information and directions below).
*** click on the "video camera" icon on the Homepage and enter the Zoom meeting information below or click on the "Government" drop down tab, Meeting Agendas & Minutes, then City Council Meeting to find the direct weblink to Zoom.
Meeting ID#
211 981 7204
Passcode:
zsw5ff
10/05/2022
The Ames City Hall will be closed Monday, October 10, 2022 for Columbus Day. For anyone needing to make a payment on their utility account please leave your payment in our overnight drop-box or make your payment online at www.cityofamestexas.com > Payment Options > NextBillPay. Thank you!
10/03/2022
The Special Called City Council meeting will be on Monday, October 03, 2022 at 6:00 PM.
For anyone that cannot attend the meeting in-person can watch the meeting take place via Zoom (please see information and directions below).
*** click on the "video camera" icon on the Homepage and enter the Zoom meeting information below or click on the "Government" drop down tab, Meeting Agendas & Minutes, then City Council Meeting to find the direct weblink to Zoom.
Meeting ID#
211 981 7204
Passcode:
zsw5ff
Featured News
City of Ames 2023 General Election - Application for Ballot Placement
2/3/2023
The City of Ames 2023 General Election will be held on Saturday, May 6, 2023. Filing for a place on the ballot is set by state statute and takes place from January 18 – February 17, 2023. Positions up for election are two (2) Council Members and the Mayor. Please come submit your ballot...
Regular City Council Meeting
2/3/2023
The next regular City Council meeting will be on Monday, February 13, 2023 at 6:00 PM.
For anyone that cannot attend the meeting in-person can watch the meeting take place via Zoom (please see information and directions below).
*** click on the "video camera" icon on the Homepage and enter...
City Hall Closed for MLK Day
1/12/2023
The Ames City Hall will be closed, Monday, January 16, 2023 for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Please make utility payments online Online Payment or leave payments in the dropbox. Have a blessed and wonderful MLK Day.