Water Department
City Dial-A-Bus
1 Franklin Street
Port Jervis, New York 12771
Mission Statement of Department:
The function of the Department of Public Works is to maintain and service the city's infrastructure systems. To service and maintain city-owned buildings and grounds, collection of garbage, refuse and recycling. Treat and deliver potable drinking water. Schedule and maintain City Dial-A-Bus system.
Phone Number: (845) 858-4000
Fax Number: (845) 858-4006
E-mail address: pjdab@warwick.net
Vince Lopez, Director
Vince Lopez is the full time Director of the Department of Public Works. He has served in this capacity since 1993. Vince has over 22 years of heavy commercial construction experience, the last 11 years in his own business employing an average of 20-30 people with yearly sales of 1.0-2.5 million dollars. He is currently in charge of the Department of Public Works, Water Department and the City Dial-A-Bus System. Duties include preparation of an annual budget, planning, scheduling and overseeing work related to, municipal buildings and grounds, roads, streets, sidewalks, street lighting, traffic signals, storm drainage, sanitary sewer, vehicle maintenance, solid waste inclusive of garbage, recycling and composting. City reservoirs, watershed, dams, spillways, water treatment facility, pumping stations, water distribution system inclusive of water mains, valves, services and hydrants also come under his supervision.
No. of Employees: 35Full Time
4 Part time
Building Department
City of Port Jervis
P.O. Box 1002
Port Jervis, NY 12771
Mission Statement of Department:
The Port Jervis Building Department administers and enforces the New York
State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Codes, the Port Jervis Zoning Law and all
reference standards that apply to the above, to ensure the safety, health, and welfare of
the general public.
Phone Number: (845) 858-4080
Fax Number: (845) 856-6913
Email Address: pjbldg@citlink.net
Wayne E. Kidney, Building Official
Wayne E. Kidney is the full-time Building Official, Plumbing Inspector and Zoning and
Flood Plain Administrator for the city of Port Jervis. He has served in this capacity for
14 years. Wayne was in the construction trade for over 15 years as a general
contractor with much experience in both residential and commercial construction. He was
appointed Building Official in June of 1990 and has been trained and certified by the New
York State Department of State, Codes Division.
Wayne has attended Orange County Community College for 1 year in the Criminal Justice
Program. Wayne is President of Tri-County Chapter of New York State Building
Officials Conference, Tri-County Chapter State Delegate, President of the Board of
Directors of the Hudson Valley Code Enforcement Officials' Educational Conference,
Executive Secretary of the Port Jervis Electrical Board of Examiners, member of the Port
Jervis Plumbing Board of Examiners and a member of the Port Jervis Volunteer Fire
Department's Maghogomock Hook and ladder Company #1. Wayne is a United States Navy
Veteran, 1970-1974, Submarine Force Atlantic Fleet.
No. of Employees: 3 Full Time
21 Ulster Place.
Port Jervis, NY 12771
Mission Statement of Department:
The Port Jervis Fire Department is an all volunteer department. These members protect
the safety of the city.
Phone Number: (845) 858-4099
Fax Number: (845) 856-4817
Joseph Kowal Sr., Chief of the Fire Department
The Port Jervis Fire Department consists of 397 members. There are 5 fire stations located strategically within the confines of the city. The city also has 1 heavy duty rescue truck, a 105-ft. aerial and 1 fire police van. One of the highlights of the fire department is its annual Fireman's Day Parade which in 2000 celebrated it 150th parade.
No. of Members: 397
The Port Jervis Fire Department E-mail Address
20 Hammond Street
Post Office Box 1002
Port Jervis, New York 12771
Mission Statement of the Department
Maintain, develop and promote confidence in our property owners that the assessed value of their property is equitable and fair. This will continue to be accomplished by locating, identifying, and valuing all real property; maintain current information on the ownership and characteristics of all property; annual re-certification of exemptions; prepare and certify an accurate, annual assessment roll.
Phone Number: (845) 858-4094
Fax Number: (845) 858-2673
(Mrs.) Yvonne Duryea, Assessor, SCAA
The assessor is the local government official who estimates the value of real property within the city’s boundaries. This value is converted into an assessment for the purpose of equalization of the tax base. The assessor is responsible for maintaining and updating the Assessment Roll – the document that contains every property’s assessment and taxable value. This is accomplished by continually locating, identifying and updating the physical description (inventory and property description) of all properties.
The assessor administers, manages and supervises transfers of properties by deeds, processes apportionment of parcels of real property for tax purposes, makes and records all required tax map changes including merges and subdivisions. The Assessor’s office continually reviews sales to determine market value of various types of properties.
The assessor administers, manages and supervises tax exemptions authorized by law such as star, senior citizens, veterans, fire/ambulance, clergy, wholly, and business.
IMPORTANT DATES:
March 1st – Taxable Status Date: is the deadline for filing all new and renewal property tax exemption applications with the Assessor’s Office.
May 1st - Filing of Tentative assessment roll.
Fourth Tuesday in May – Grievance Day, to file a formal appeal.
July 1st – Final assessment roll is filed.
No. of Employees: (2) Two
City Clerk-Treasurer (Finance Office)City of Port Jervis, PO Box 1002,
Port Jervis, New York 12771
Mission Statement of Department:
The position of City Clerk-Treasurer advises and guides the Mayor and Common Council of the City of Port Jervis on adoption of a financial plan to operate the city during its fiscal year, January 1st to December 31st. The adopted budget provides the necessary services for a community of 8,860 in the areas of public safety, health, transportation, economic assistance, culture and recreation and general administrative services.
The Office of the City Clerk-Treasurer maintains information on real property taxes, has the responsibility of collecting revenue, issues & collects water utilities, disburses accounts payable, acts as the receiver of all City revenues and issues hunting licenses and landfill permits.
The City Clerks Office also serves as the Registrar of Vital Statistics issuing marriage licenses while maintaining all birth, death and marriage records that occur within city limits. To obtain certified copies of these records you may visit our office from 8am-5pm Monday thru Friday or send in a written request. Valid photo ID must be available for all requests. Please contact our office for more information.
*Note: New City Code available for purchase through General Code.
Contact General Code at :
Mail: 72 Hinchey Road, Rochester, New York 14624-2991
Toll free:1-800-836-8834
Fax: 1-585-328-8189
Website: www.generalcode.com
Email:
mail@generalcode.com
Phone Number: (845) 858-4014
Fax Number: (845) 856-0322
No. of Employees: 4
Oversees a total City budget of 7 million dollars
Port Jervis Recreation Department
14-20 Hammond Street
Port Jervis, NY 12771
Things
Going On Right Now At The Youth Center
Mission Statement of Department
The Port Jervis Recreation Department’s function is to provide the community with recreational and healthy activities for all age groups. The Director of Recreation advises the Recreation Commission, Common Council, and Mayor on all activities that are taking place and on future recreational programs. It is the Director’s job to keep the City of Port Jervis updated with new recreational technology and new programming as we head into the 21st Century.
The Recreation Department oversees the city’s five playgrounds and parks, the municipal beach (West End Beach) and the Youth Community/Center. West End Beach is located on the beautiful Delaware River and is supervised by certified lifeguards. The Youth Community Center, opened year round, provides our youth with after-school-activities as well as plenty of summer programming. The superintendent works closely with all other city departments, the Port Jervis School District and county agencies in an effort to improve the quality of life for the community.
Port Jervis Youth/Community Center
The Youth/Community Center is operated by the Recreation Department and is located at 134 Pike St. (next to the library). We conduct an after-school program from September - June and are open the following hours: Monday-Thursday 3:00-7:00 PM
Friday 3:00-6:00 and 7:00-11:00 PM
(7-11 PM for ages 13-18)
Saturday 11:00 AM-3:00 PM
Phone: 845-858-4045
Fax: 845-858-4016
Website: http://www.pjrec.com
E-mail: pjrec@frontiernet.net
John V. Faggione, Director of Recreation
John V. Faggione is the full time Director of Recreation for the City of Port Jervis.
John is a graduate of Port Jervis High School and has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice from St. John’s University in Queens, New York. He is a member of the National Parks and Recreation Association, New York State Parks and Recreation Society and coaches modified football and junior varsity softball for the Port Jervis School District. He also coaches an Amateur Softball Association (Girls 16 and under) traveling softball team during the summer months and is the Varsity Girls Softball coach for Port Jervis.
John’s stepmother, Christine, resides in Port Jervis, and he also has two brothers and sisters
Number of employees: 2 full time, 25 seasonal and numerous volunteers
20 Hammond St.
Port Jervis, New York 12771
Phone Number: (845) 856-5101
Fax Number: (845) 858-4078
Website: http://www.portjervisnypolice.org/index.html
E-mail Address: pjpolice@citlink.net
William Worden, Police Chief
No. of Employees: 30
P.O. Box 1002
13-15 Jersey Avenue
Port Jervis, New York 12771
Mission Statement of Agency:
The Port Jervis Community Development Agency is a quasi-public agency designated by the City of Port Jervis as the local administrator of federal, state and local funds for housing rehabilitation, public improvements, economic development programs for the creation of jobs and commercial revitalization for the preservation of local commerce and industry.
The agency preserves the city's housing stock, upgrades and improves public infrastructure and leverages private investment through the use of available public resources to retain and attract new industry which will promote employment opportunities and increase the city's tax base.
E-Mail Address: pjcda@frontiernet.net
Phone Number: 845-858-4024
Fax Number: 845-858-4027
Kathleen Hendrickson, Director
No. of Employees: Six (6)
Steam Locomotive 614 on its way to Port Jervis
Brian Lewis
Mission Statement of Department
The City Historian's function is to advise the Mayor and Common Council on the historic
resources of the community and how best to preserve them and educate the city's residents
about them. The historian carries out projects that he deems necessary and that preserve
the city's history for future generations. He also serves as a resource for information
about the city's history.
No. of Employees: 1 (part time)