Friday - November 18, 2022

PROPERTY TAX BILLS

The 2022 City of Fort Wright Property Tax Bills are arriving in mailboxes. Payments are due by 5:00 pm on Friday, December 30, 2022.

We always offer the following CONVENIENT PAYMENT OPTIONS:

ONLINE – Online payments can be made by visiting our website or clicking here:

Please note – Online payments are accepted by credit card payment ONLY via our online payment portal and are subject to additional bank processing fees.

MAIL – Mail your payment to our secure payment processing center utilizing the envelope enclosed with your tax bill. Please remember to include your payment stub. Payments sent via mail should NOT include cash. We do accept personal checks, money orders, and cashier checks made payable to the City of Fort Wright. Payments sent by mail should be addressed to City of Fort Wright, PO Box 950278, Louisville, KY 40295-0278.

United States Postal Service Postmarks dated on or before December 30, 2022, will be accepted.

IN-PERSON – Visit our office Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM, for in-person service. We are located at 409 Kyles Lane, Fort Wright, KY 41011. In-person payments can be made by cash, check, money order, cashier check, or credit card. We kindly ask that you bring your tax bill and payment stub with you for processing.

DROP BOX – Contactless or After-Hour Payments can be dropped in our Drop Box, located near our lobby entrance at City Hall. Please do NOT deposit cash into our after-hours drop box. Drop box payments should include your payment stub and can be made by personnel check, money order, or cashier check made payable to the City of Fort Wright.

If you have any additional questions, please contact us at 859-331-1700, email us at [email protected] or visit us on the web at www.fortwright.com.

UPCOMING CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS

The Fort Wright City Council meets the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month at 6 pm. Meetings are held at City Hall in the Council Chambers, located at 409 Kyles Lane. All meetings are open to the public.

Wed - December 7, 2022 - City Council Meeting

Wed - December 21, 2022 - Special Meeting
Swearing In Ceremony for Local Elected Officials

Haven't been tuned into your local government's activities lately? No worries, you can catch up quickly and get up to date information by reviewing our 2022 State of the City Address by clicking the link provided; visiting our website, and/or any of our social media pages.
UPCOMING HOLIDAY EVENTS
SANTA'S MAIL BOX
December 1st , 2022 to December 31st, 2022
 
Children of all ages, both near and far, are invited to mail a letter to Santa at the North Pole during the month of December from the Fort Wright City Building. Santa's Mail Box is conveniently located at our main entrance for easy 24 hour access.

No Postage Necessary!
 
We're sorry but Santa and his elves are busy preparing for the big day and won't be able to reply but they are anxiously awaiting the opportunity to read your letter.
ANNUAL CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING
December 3rd, 2022
6 pm at City Hall

The Fort Wright Garden Club will host their Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Event at City Hall. The event begins at 6:00 p.m on December 3rd. Special Guests include the St. Agnes Carolers. Come help Santa and Mrs. Claus light the Christmas Tree and enjoy refreshments, while they last, afterwards in the Fire House.
SANTA'S NEIGHBORHOOD VISIT
December 10th, 2022
Beginning at 2 pm

We are so excited to announce Santa & Mrs. Claus will be visiting Fort Wright Neighborhoods courtesy of the Fort Wright Fire and Police Department on Saturday - December 10, 2022, beginning at 2 pm.
Holly Jolly Day at
Behringer Crawford December 17th,
10 am to 5 pm

Fort Wright Residents are invited to visit Behringer Crawford Museum, FREE OF CHARGE on Saturday, December 17th. Enjoy a magical, interactive, family experience, featuring the BCM Holiday Toy Trains with more than 30 moving, guest-operated accessories
on the layout. Also the iconic movie, White Christmas, will be featured in an exhibit from The Rosemary Clooney House; and of course the entire museum will be decked out in its holiday splendor.
Trash & Recycling Collection
Week of Thanksgiving
Schedule

Rumpke will run on schedule this week and there will be NO DELAYS as a result of the Thanksgiving Holiday. Please place trash and/or recycling at the curb the evening prior to your collection day.
 
Visit Rumpke.com to learn more about your trash collection and recycling services. 

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Littering has become a major concern around town and we currently are seeking individuals who are interested in volunteering to help keep our right-of-ways clean of accumulating trash and debris. Volunteers can also get involved in our Annual City Clean Up Event. For more information about this effort and how to volunteer please contact Councilwoman Margie Witt at [email protected].
THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY
FIRE SAFETY TIPS


For most, the kitchen is the heart of the home, especially during the holidays. From testing family recipes to decorating cakes and cookies, everyone enjoys being part of the preparations. Therefore, keeping kitchen fire safety at the forefront of your thoughts during this joyous but hectic time is important, especially when there’s a lot of activity and people at home.

As you start preparing your holiday schedule and organizing that large family feast, remember, by implementing the following simple safety tips you can enjoy time with your loved ones and prevent fire and injury from occurring.

  • Stay in the kitchen when you are cooking on the stove top so you can keep an eye on the food.
  • Stay in the home when cooking your turkey, and check on it frequently.
  • Keep children away from the stove. The stove will be hot and kids should stay three feet away.
  • Make sure kids stay away from hot food and liquids. The steam or splash from vegetables, gravy or coffee could cause serious burns.
  • Keep knives out of the reach of children.
  • Be sure electric cords from an electric knife, coffee maker, plate warmer or mixer are not dangling off the counter within easy reach of a child.
  • Keep matches and utility lighters out of the reach of children — up high in a locked cabinet.
  • Never leave children alone in a room with a lit candle.
  • Keep the floor clear so you don’t trip over kids, toys, pocketbooks, shoes, or bags.
  • Make sure your smoke alarms are working. Test them by pushing the test button.
South Hills Civic Club

South Hills Civic Club, located at 10 Bluegrass Avenue, is newly renovated and available for rental. The facility accommodates up to 80 individuals seated and is the perfect place to host your family and friends.

To learn more about rental availability and fees visit our website by clicking here.

Need Further Assistance - Contact Us!
Emergency.........................................................911
City Hall (Non-Emergency)..............859.331.1700

General Info Email.............................[email protected]

CAO, Jill Cain Bailey..................[email protected]
Police Chief Ed Butler .................[email protected]
Fire Chief Steve Schewe..........[email protected]
PW Director Jeff Bethell..............[email protected]

or Visit Us in Person: Monday - Friday; 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.