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City of
Rainsville
Municipal government
The city is led by a mayor and five city councilmen. It operates
the Rainsville police, fire, wastewater and public works
departments, as well as the Rainsville Public Library, the Tom Bevill
Enrichment Center, the city park and pool, and the sports Complex.
The Rainsville City Park
is over three acres in size, and features a public swimming pool, two
lighted tennis courts, walking track, lighted basketball court,
volleyball court, outdoor stage, picnic tables, and playground. It is
located in the heart of town behind city hall.
The city manages youth ball parks, including the Rainsville Sports Complex
which is home to Dixie Youth boys baseball, the girls youth softball
teams, t-ball, and youth soccer leagues. The Plainview varsity girls
softball team plays their home games there, as well. Bethune Softball Park is home of adult softball leagues and tournaments. It includes two softball fields.
City government also operates municipal court, two industrial parks and much more.
This web site is provided by
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DeKalb County Revenue
Commissioner
and Probate Judge Annex
Phone:
638-9405 for Probate
638-9404 for RevenueArea residents may purchase their Alabama
auto license plates and pay their property taxes at the annex
in Rainsville. DeKalb Countians may also buy DRIVER'S LICENSES, hunting licenses,
business licenses and boat licenses at the convenient branch
office. The annex is located in the rear of the
Rainsville Police Department in the center of town.
Directions:
From Sylvania - Ala Hwy 75 South, turn right 180 feet past red
light between the police station and city hall.
From Fyffe - Ala Hwy 75 North, turn left before red light
between the police station and city hall.
From Powell - Ala Hwy 35 East, turn right just before red light
at the Sand Mountain Real Estate office; go straight about 150
feet, annex is on the left.
From Fort Payne - Ala Hwy 35 West, turn left at red light towards
Fyffe; turn right 180 feet past red light between the police
station and city hall.
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Rainsville Police Department
Renovated in 1998, Rainsville's police station is located adjacent to city hall.
Phone: (256)638-2157
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Rainsville City Hall
Located
on McCurdy Avenue (Alabama Hwy 75) South, city hall is home to the
mayor's office, the city clerk, the court clerk, and the revenue clerk.
The city council meets there on the first and thrid Mondays of each
month.
Phone: (256)638-6331
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Rainsville Fire Department
The
V.T. Goggans Fire Station No. 1 is home to the Rainsville fire
department. Located on Circle Drive, the facility was completed in May
of 1997.
Fire chief office: (256)638-8055
Emergencies: 638-2158
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Rainsville Public Library
Select
from the over 50,000 books, 50 or so available periodicals, seven
computers with high-speed Internet access, and 30 Virtual Library
databases.
Visit the library online at http://rainsvillepublibrary.homestead.com
Phone: 638-3311
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Public Works Department
The
public works garage is located behind city hall adjacent to the city
pool and tennis courts. The department maintains city facilities,
streets and equipment, and carries out the daily operation of the
city's garbage service.
Phone:
Call (256)638-6331 and ask for the public works department.
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Wastewater Treatment Plant
The plant is located on Horton Road on the southwest side of town.
Phone: (256)638-8044
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Standard Rates for all days; up to six hours, non-commercial:
-- Auditorium - $80
-- Kitchen - $20
-- Joe Bowman Room - $30
-- South Room - $20
Commercial, and extended time rates for over six hours; Sunday - Friday:
-- Auditorium - $150
-- Kitchen - $30
-- Joe Bowman Room - $40
-- South Room - $30
These rates do NOT include clean up; all renters are responsible for cleaning immediately following their event.
Saturday - All Day Rate:
-- The entire building - $300 plus $200 clean up
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Tom Bevill Enrichment Center
115 Main Street West
Phone: (256)638-4343
The Enrichment Center is one of the most utilized facilities in the
area. Its adaptable configuration make it an ideal setting for a wide
array of events such as family reunions, benefit singings, rallies, and
high school proms. The TBEC features and auditorium, two smaller
meeting rooms and a kitchen. It is located adjacent to the Rainsville
city park.
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