Our Beginning Since officially forming the Effingham Fire Department in 1867, the Fire Department has been providing quality emergency services to residents and visitors in the area. Henry Alt wrote the by-laws and first constitution and organized the Effingham Volunteer Fire Department in 1883. Alt began his career with the fire department at the age...
Mission To protect the residents and visitors of the City of Effingham from the adverse effects of fire and natural or man-made emergencies through nationally recognized best practices and methods. Vision The Effingham Fire Department is a progressive and innovative organization, recognized as an active community partner contributing to a safer and more secure community....
The fire department has a deep tradition of providing emergency services to the City, each Chief having played an important role in what the Effingham Fire Department is today. If Chief Brown (1867-1870) were to walk into Station #1 today and happen to overhear today's Fire Chief discussing ADA, affirmative action, lightweight construction, hazardous materials,...
Fire Chief Brant Yochum Experience Fire Chief Brant Yochum has been a member of the fire service for many years. He began his career in January 2004 at the Vincennes Township Fire Department as a Junior Firefighter. He was a volunteer member and worked part-time. Chief Yochum became a full-time firefighter with the City of...
The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity awarded the City of Effingham a new Enterprise Zone on January 1, 2018. The Effingham Enterprise Zone has an initial life of 15 years, with the possibility of a 10 year extension. The original Enterprise Zone (1988-2017) generated over 475 projects, $700 million in investment, 4,000 new...
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act passed at the end of December 2017 allows Governors in each state to name certain census tracts as Opportunity Zones. The Opportunity Zone program was enacted to spur economic development by providing tax benefits to investors, encouraging long-term private sector investments in low-income communities.Take advantage of Opportunity Zone benefitsWhen...
AboutThe City of Effingham has five business districts located throughout the community. The funds generated in the district are used for eligible cost within the district boundaries. The main use of these funds is to make needed improvements that benefit the properties located within the district.DistrictsFord Avenue Business DistrictNorthwest Business DistrictTriangle Business DistrictSouth Banker Street...
About Tax increment financing (TIF) districts help municipal governments stimulate redevelopment in designated areas. The property tax increment generated from improvements within the district is used to encourage new development in the area. Types of projects Redevelopment of property Public infrastructure improvements, including streets, sewer and water Site Work Building rehabilitation Demolition for residential development...
Data Population statistics City population: 12,252 County population: 34,668 Age makeup City County Persons under 5 6.8% 6.3% Persons under 18 23.1% 24% Persons 18-65 51.2% 51.1% Education level High school graduate or higher (age 25+): 91.1% Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+): 21.5% Household information Median household income: $56,242 Median home value $151,400...
Utilities Electric: Ameren 2,800 mw generation capacity Multiple interconnections Free rate comparisons Economic incentives to qualifying companies Natural gas: Ameren Pipeline source: trunkline Gas transportation available Telephone: Illinois Consolidated Telephone Company Location of POP: Effingham Fiber optic loop around city Water: City of Effingham Source: Little Wabash River, Lake Sara, CIPS Lake, HRWS (Kaskaskia River)...
About The Zoning Board of Appeals holds public hearings to consider requests for variances from the strict application of rules, regulations and requirements of the Zoning Ordinance and hear appeals on Zoning decisions by City Staff. Members Mike Mumm - Chairman Carrie Rodman Ken Wohltman Mark Thies Andy St. John Brandon Weber Don Bushue Meeting...
About The Tourism Advisory Board serves in an advisory capacity to the Mayor and the City Council in regards to the expenditure of funds generated by the Effingham Hotel-Motel Tax. The funds shall be spent in a manner designed to promote tourism, conventions and other special events to attract visitors and non-residents to the City....
About State law requires that the Tax Increment Finance (TIF) Boards meet annually. These boards are made up of a representative from each taxing authority affected by a TIF and one member from the public at large. The TIF Board meets annually to review activities within the TIF districts, the annual TIF reports, minutes of...
About The board consists of five members to service two-year terms: Two trustees are appointed by the Mayor Two trustees are active members of the pension fund that are elected by the active members of the pension fund The fifth trustee is elected by and from the beneficiaries of the pension fund Members Daniel Dust...
About The Plan Commission serves an advisory role to the Mayor and City Council to review and recommend adequate provisions are made for the guidance, direction, and control of the development and growth of the city including recommendations on, but not limited to rezonings, Special Use Permits, subdivisions and street vacations. The Plan Commission also...
You can disconnect your water service online or by phone. If your water is shut-off due to non-payment, a non-refundable $25 disconnect fee will be applied to your account. Before you start Please let us know at least 24 hours in advance of the date you want to disconnect service. What to do Complete the...
You can automatically pay your water bill each month by setting up direct ACH payments from your bank account. You can also make one-time payments each month online or by dropping off a check. Before you start You will need: Bank name and routing number Checking or savings account number What to do You need...
