citydepartments

We are dedicated to providing the City of Grand Island the best service possible
Fire Department
Fire Department

GIFD is a progressive organization staffed with 77 men and women who are dedicated to making our community safe for its residents and visitors. 

Public Works
Public Works

We are determined to maintain, preserve, document and protect the city's infrastructure while providing quality, professional and timely services.

Community Development
Community Development

Our goal is to build vibrant, equitable communities by empowering residents to actively participate in shaping their neighborhoods and advocating for social and economic justice.

Emergency Management
Emergency Management

The 911 Communications Division receives and dispatches emergency calls for 20 area public-safety and public-service agencies and departments.

Finance Department
Finance Department

The Finance Department consists of two divisions:  Finance and Information Technology, encompassing six major areas - accounting, utility billing, cash and debt management & more.

Human Resources
Human Resources

We are committed to serving as a trusted partner to employees and leadership, ensuring the City’s human resources systems operate effectively and in alignment with city goals.

Fonner Park
Building Services

Building Services is responsible for uniformly administering, enforcing and regulating the building, zoning and construction laws that are adopted by the City, State & Federal Gov.

Island Oasis
Parks & Recreation

Our Mission is to work with our resources and with the community to provide diverse, wholesome, and safe recreational activities and facilities that enrich quality of life.

Police Department
Police Department

Our mission is to enhance the quality of life in our community by working with the public within the framework of the U.S. Constitution to preserve the peace.

Library
Public Library

Our mission is to inspire and strengthen our community by connecting people with information, ideas and experiences.

Utilities
Utilities Department

Our employees are committed to providing our customers with affordable and reliable electric and water service at the highest levels of quality.

Crane Transit
Crane Transit

We offer a portal-to-portal, demand-response service which makes reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.

recent videoscity of grand island

Councilmember Conversation // Mark Stelk, Ward 2 // Tuesday, December 17
Tuesday night's Grand Island City Council Meeting centered primarily around the Heartland Events Center and the transition of ownership from Fonner Park to the city. We hear from Ward 2's Mark Stelk about the transition as well as the budget proposal put forth by the Heartland Events Center.

Previous city council meetings