PUBLIC HEALTH & SAFETY

Responsibilities


Contact

Chris Gatch

Director of Code Enforcement
Ph: (708) 424-7500


 Director of Public Health and Safety



Fax: (708) 424-7589


The Department of Public Health and Safety is responsible for:
  • The Director of Public Health shall have such duties are prescribed by the state statutes, public health regulations, and the ordinances of the City of Hometown. He shall examine all cases of contagious, infectious and communicable diseases arising in the City and shall see to the enforcement of quarantines. He shall give the City Council information and advice concerning the health of the residents of the City and shall perform such other duties that may be assigned to him by the City Council. The Director shall educate regarding and enforce all safety requirements for the City as specified by this Code and the relevant provisions of the Illinois Compiled Statutes. His objectives may include areas of safety in the homes, schools, recreation, traffic, fire prevention and all departments of the City.
  • The Director of Code Enforcement works hand and hand with the Director of Public Health. Both positions follow up on all complaints or issues within the City of Hometown. If you see something, say something. Please call City Hall to bring issues to our attention and after we log it into our system we will dispense the issue to the proper department.