COUNTY GOVERNMENT
• County Manager’s Office The County Manager’s Office directs and coordinates daily operations of county departments. The office is located on the second flood of the courthouse annex on 135 NE Hernando Avenue, Suite. 203. The main number is (386) 758-1005 or (386) 758-1326. • Columbia County Public Library This department is responsible for the county library system’s operations and functions. There are three branches in Columbia County. Lake City — Main Branch Address: 308 NW Columbia Ave., Lake City Phone: (386) 758-2101 Lake City — West Branch Address: 435 NW Hall of Fame Drive, Lake City Phone: (386) 758-1321 Fort White Branch Address: 17700 SW State Road 47, Fort White, 32038 Phone: (386) 497-1108 • Building and Zoning Department Building and zoning is responsible for regulating building codes and permits, administering and complying with land development regulations and the comprehensive plan. Employees enforce county codes and ordinances. The office is on the basement floor of the courthouse annex. Address: 135 NE Hernando Ave., Suite B21 Phone: (386) 758-1008 • County Extension Office The office assists farmers with agricultural needs, helps homeowners with lawn and garden questions, works with 4-H youth and provides consumer education programs. It is funded by the county and the University of Florida and is located at the Duval Professional Services Building. Address: 971 W. Duval St., Suite 170. Phone: (386) 758-1030 Fax: (386) 758-2173 • Landscape and Parks Department This department is responsible for managing the county’s landscape and parks needs. The office is located off Old Country Club Road at the Alligator Lake Recreation Area. Mailing address: P.O. Box 1529, Lake City, FL 32056-1529 Phone: (386) 719-7545 • Public Works/Road Department The public works department manages road construction and maintenance. The department office is located on County Road 25A. Address: 607 NW Quinten St. Phone: (386) 758-1019
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• Tourist Development The Tourist Welcome Center assists the public with information on the state’s geographical areas, tourist attractions and other information. Address:Address: 971 W. Duval St., Suite 170. Mailing address: P.O. Box 1847 or P.O. Box 1569, Lake City, FL 32056 Phone: (386) 758-1312 Website: www.springsrus.com • Solid Waste Management This department is responsible for the administration and operations of the Winfield Solid Waste Facility on U.S. Highway 41 North and Oosterhoudt Lane. Address: 1347 NW Oosterhoudt Lane Phone: (386) 752-6050 • Columbia County Veterans Services Assists veterans in preparing honest claims. The veterans service officer is trained to assist veterans and is accredited by the Florida Department of Veterans Affairs and the American Legion. The office is opened Monday Thursday from 8 a.m. - noon. Address: 971 W. Duval St., Suite 180 Phone: (386) 758-1013
CONSTITUTIONAL OFFICES
• Courthouse The Civil Division and Judicial Services are located on the second floor of the Columbia County Courthouse in downtown Lake City. This is the location for individuals who need the services of the Civil Division. Address: 173 NE Hernando Ave. (Room 225) Phone: (386) 719-7593 • Clerk of Courts The Clerk of Courts’ Office is a mainly fee-based office that operates from revenue generated from services provided to the community. The clerk’s responsibilities are to keep and maintain all county and Circuit Court records, the county recorder, financial officer for teen court and the financial officer for the Columbia Board of County Commissioners. The clerk also issues marriage licenses, acts as a passport agency and maintains other records. The office is located on the second floor of the Columbia County Courthouse. Address: 173 NE Hernando Ave. Mailing address: P.O. Box 2069, Lake City, FL 32056-2069 Phone: (386) 758-1342 or (386) 719-7593 Website: www.Columbiaclerk.com • Supervisor of Elections The elections office registers voters at the office and throughout the community and government sites. It provides voter education for organizations and provides elections for clubs, schools, colleges committees or political parties. Statistical voting information and growth patterns, address information and historical information also are kept at the election supervisor’s office in Lake City.
Address: 971 W. Duval St. Suite 102, Lake City, FL 32055 Phone: (386) 758-1026 Fax: (386) 755-7233 Website: www.votecolumbia.com • Property Appraiser The property appraiser’s office is charged with placing value on all property in Columbia County, but it does not determine taxes. It also keeps all property appraisals up-to-date and on permanent file. Address: 135 NE Hernando Ave., Suite 238, Lake City Phone: (386) 758-1083 Website: www.columbia.floridapa.com • Tax Collector’s Office This office acts as an agent for the state Department of Motor Vehicles and Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. The agency also collects county business tax receipts, real property taxes and non-ad valorem special assessments. The office is located on the first floor of the courthouse annex in downtown Lake City. Address: 135 NE Hernando Ave., Suite 125, Lake City, FL 32055 Phone: (386) 758-1077 • Code Enforcement The Columbia County code enforcement office is responsible for enforcing county codes and ordinances. The department responds to complaints involving county code and ordinance violations and works with the violator to correct the problem. Address: 971 W. Duval St., Suite 115 Phone: (386) 758-1038 Fax: (386) 719-7488 • Columbia County Safety Department The safety department is committed to safety within the county’s constitutional and municipal offices. Facilities inspections are conducted and prevention and corrective measures are taken to ensure workplace safety. The county also participates in a drug-free workplace program conducting random and post accident testing. Address: 971 W. Duval St., Suite 115 Phone: (386) 758-1025 Fax: (386) 752-7125 •Property Management This property management department is responsible for al the Board of County Commission’s fixed assets and reports directly to the county manager. An asset is an item with a minimum value of $500 or a life expectancy of three years or more. An inventory audit is completed annually . Address: 971 W. Duval St., Suite 115 Phone: (386) 758-1025