City Offices, Services Closed During Holidays

Imperial Beach City offices will be closed during the annual City employee furlough starting Monday, Dec. 24. City offices will reopen Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2013. City services will not be available during this period except for Public Safety, Fire, and designated Public Works Department services.

During the furlough, licensed contractors can make emergency repairs on commercial or residential water, gas, or electric components and/or systems as long as a permit is obtained on Jan. 2. Requests for Building Inspections needed between Dec. 21 and Dec. 26 will be conducted on Dec. 27 only. Any inspections needed after Dec. 27 will be conducted after Jan. 2. In an emergency situation, call the Building Inspection Request Line at 619-628-1360 and indicate the address, type of repair being performed and contact information. Only a licensed contractor can perform emergency repairs on building, electrical, mechanical and plumbing components or systems. 

Designated Public Works and stand-by crews are available for sewer, public facility and emergency street services. During the furlough period, call 619-628-1369 for Public Works services. For public safety emergencies call 911. For non-emergency services (including Public Works issues) the public may also call the Sheriff’s 24-hour line at 858-565-5200. To report graffiti call the Graffiti Hotline at 619-575-3745.

During the holiday, the Finance Department will have a deposit drop-off box for business license payments at the southeastern, rear entrance to the Civic Center parking lot. Payments dropped off during this period will be certified when normal hours resume on Jan. 2, 2013.

For more information, contact the Imperial Beach City offices at 619-423-8300 or visit www.cityofib.com.

Information provided by the City of Imperial Beach.