Accounting & Finance
Airport (CGI)
Channel 5
City Management & Clerk
Customer Service
Development Services
Fire Prevention & Safety
Internal Services
Library
Municipal Court
Parks and Recreation
Police
Public Works
Visitors & Conventions


 

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City of Cape Girardeau Departments and Divisions

Accounting & Finance manages the city budget, audits, investing and other financial and administrative operations

Tax Rates
Purchasing
Budget
Audits

Cape Girardeau Regional Airport (CGI) provides air service to and from Lambert-St. Louis International Airport in St. Louis (STL). The airport also is a hub for local aviation enthusiasts and provides an outlet for private air travel.

Cape Girardeau Regional Airport
Lambert-St. Louis International Airport
Cape Air, CGI's essential air service provider

Channel 5 is Cape Girardeau and Jackson's cable public access channel. Programs are locally produced or requested.

City Manager's Office includes the manager, assistant to, and clerk. The manager implements the policies set forth by the city council and manages the day-to-day activities of city government across all departments and divisions.

City Manager's Office
City Mayor and Council

Customer Service representatives manage water, sewer and trash billing along with business and other licenses.

Customer Service

Development Services includes engineering, inspections and planning.

Engineering staff design and oversee street and infrastructure projects.
Inspectors help developers and homeowners align with safe building policies.
Planning personnel provide for the strategic growth of the city.

Employment issues including new hires, insurance and risk management are managed by human resource personnel.

Human Resources
Job Postings

Fire Department responsibilities range from the obvious firefighting to safety and prevention to comprehensive emergency management.

Fire Department
Recent Incidents

Library services are provided by the Cape Girardeau Public Library.

Municipal Court is a division of the Circuit Court of Cape Girardeau County, 32nd Judicial Circuit. Cases in Municipal Court involve alleged violations of municipal ordinances of the City of Cape Girardeau. The City Prosecutor files all the cases heard in Municipal Court.

Parks & Recreation activities are enjoyed by over one million people from the city and across the country. Personnel manage parks, facilities and numerous fitness and recreation activities.

Parks & Recreation
Program Guide

Police officers and civilian personnel respond to a variety of emergency calls in addition to a multitude of community outreach activities.

Police Department

Public Works is th city's largest department and manages street, stormwater and infrastructure maintenance in addition to curbside waste and recycling pick-up, leaf and snow removal, and wastewater treatment.

Public Works

Visitors and convention prospects can use the Cape Girardeau Convention and Visitor's Bureau as a resource.