Fulton County Transit Announces Free Rides to Veterans for Veterans Day
Third Street Trick or Treat Saw Larger Crowd
This years Third Street Trick or Treat saw an increase of about 150 participants, according to Wayne Lohaus resident and official counter. The total this years was 1,010, which falls short of the record 1,420. The weather was good and participants started earlier this year due to it being a school night.
Join Unity Choir For The Holidays
Singers and musicians interested in joining Unity Choir, a community choir organized by the City of South Fulton, are asked to attend rehearsal on November 22 at 6 pm in the South Fulton Municipal Complex Community Room.
REMEMBER TO VOTE!
The polls are open today so remember to vote! Voting matters both to the health of the American political system and to the people who participate in it.
No Credit Cards for Utility Bills after December 31, 2016
Effective January 1, 2017 the city will not accept credit card payments in house at City Hall for utility bill payments. Payments can be made on line at the City of Fulton Website
Fulton Fire Department Recruiting
The best part of waking up is jumping in a fire truck. Join our team today as we are needing volunteers to keep our community safe. Think about what if you called an no one answered the call. Make the call today fires don’t wait and neither should you.
Call 270-472-1422 for more info or click here to submit an information request.
The Fulton Fire Department Junior Firefighters Program also currently has several openings for girls and boys ages 15-17 years old. This program is designed to teach teens Leadership, team building and firefighting skills. If you or someone you know is interested please come down and see what we are all about.
Click here to sign up. Watch the video below and check out the local benefit package that goes with volunteering.
Benefits of Being a Firefighter
Each Fulton Fire Department Volunteer Firefighter will be eligible for the following benefits. Some of the benefits will not take effect until completion of their Firefighter Certification.
- KY State Required Firefighter Certification Training at no Cost
- College Credit for Completed Training
- KFA College Scholarship Program Eligibility
- College Tuition Opportunities
- The International Fire Service Accreditation Congress Firefighter I & II Certifications paid for by the department
- Paid Travel & Lodging Expenses for Training
- Participation Incentive Pay Program
- We will provide necessary Personal Protective Equipment (to include: Bunker Coat & Pants, Helmet, Hood, Gloves, Boots, Flashlight)
- Free Departmental Tee Shirt
- Annual Firefighters Medical Physical
- Free Vaccinations
- Discount to Local Fitness Facility
- Workers Compensation Insurance
- $3000 KFA Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
- $80,000 Line of Duty Death Insurance State Benefit
- $339,000 Line of Duty Death Insurance Federal Benefit
- Annual Awards Dinner
- A chance to serve your community and become a part of a large family
- Supporting Heroes Benefits
Burn Ban In Effect
County Judge Executive Issues No Burn Ban due to extremely dry conditions in Fulton County, KY. In accordance with KRS 149.401 County Judge Executive Jim Martin issued a NO BURN order for the residents of Fulton County, KY. This order will be in effect until the area receives a sufficient amount of rain to eliminate the danger of burning.
No Leaves In Curbside Trash Receptacles
Reminder that leaves, branches and trimmings are not to be placed in trash receptacles bagged or loose. If you place leaves in your curbside trash receptacle this could result in a delay in your trash pick up as these leaves fill up the garbage truck as they will not pack. This causes the truck to have to return to the landfill to empty.
Bagged leaves only maybe placed at the curb for special pick up the second and fourth weeks of the month. Reminder special pick up items may only be placed out at the curb 72 hours before the second and fourth Mondays.
Leaves maybe be loosely piled at the curb for the City leaf collection which will begin shortly. Stay tuned for more on City leaf collection dates and schedule.
Reminder City Occupational License (Business License)
This is a reminder that City of Fulton Occupational License are due before January 1, 2017 for the next year. You can obtain one at City Hall. Operating without one could lead to a civil penalty of $50 a day. The license application may be obtained by clicking here City of Fulton Occupational License Application.
City of Fulton Ordinance
Every person and business entity engaged in any business in the city shall be required to apply for and obtain an occupational license from the city before the commencement of business or in the event of a change of business status. Licensees are required to notify the city of any changes in address, the cessation of business, or any other changes which render the information supplied to the city in the license application inaccurate.
(Ord. 2012-03, passed 3-12-2012)
(A) Except as provided in division (B) below, every person or business entity engaged in any business for profit and any person or business entity that is required to make a filing with the Internal Revenue Service or the Kentucky Revenue Cabinet shall be required to pay to the city a $75 administrative fee for the costs associated with the application processing, license issuance, and record retention, which shall be due no later than January 1 of each year. If temporarily engaged in business in the city or if starting a new business, this administrative license fee shall be paid prior to starting any business activity.
(1) Any bank, trust company, combined bank and trust company, or trust, banking and title insurance company organized and doing business in this state, any savings and loan association whether state or federally chartered;
(2) Any compensation received by members of the Kentucky National Guard for active duty training, unit training assemblies and annual field training;
(3) Any compensation received by precinct workers for election training or work at election booths in state, county or local primary, regular, or special elections;
(4) Public service corporations that pay an ad valorem tax property valued and assessed by the Kentucky Department of Revenue pursuant to the provisions of KRS 136.120. Licensees whose businesses are predominantly non-public service who are also engaged in public service activity are required to pay a license fee on their net profit derived from the non-public service activities apportioned to the city; and
(5) Life insurance companies incorporated under the laws of and doing business in the commonwealth.
(Ord. 2012-03, passed 3-12-2012; Ord. 2014-01, passed 2-24-2014; Ord. 2014-07, passed 6-23-2014)
(Ord. 2012-03, passed 3-12-2012)
Fulton Fire Department Temporary Ban on Open Burning
Posted: Oct 25, 2016 10:02 AM CDTUpdated: Oct 25, 2016 10:02 AM CDT WPSDTV
