Departments
The following list contains links to city departments along with their contact information.
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Cemetery
The Cemetery Sexton manages and collects on sales in Franklin Cemetery and Perpetual Park Cemetery. This includes the sales of both cemetery plots and mausoleum crypts.
Community Development
The City of Franklin Community Development Department promotes and preserves a vibrant economy by encouraging business development and affordable housing options to create and sustain strong, healthy neighborhoods. The department assists in creating and developing viable communities through community outreach and partnerships in economic development and social services.
Finance Department
The City of Franklin Finance Department is responsible for the systems and procedures that assure the sound and efficient functioning of the City's financial activities. This department manages the City's cash flow, debt portfolio, financial reporting, vendor payments, employee payroll and benefits and risk insurance activities.
Fire Department
The City of Franklin Fire Department promotes safety, emergency care and extinguishment of fires.
Police Department
The City of Franklin Police Department is committed to providing a professional, community-oriented police service that protects life and property and maintains order while assuring fair and equal treatment to the public.
Public Works
The Public Works Department provides and maintains the infrastructure of the City of Franklin to help protect the welfare of the city residents, businesses and visitors.
Recreation Department
The Recreation Department actively encourages, provides and protects quality leisure, recreation and cultural opportunities for the City of Franklin.
Taxes & Licensing
The Tax Collector's Office collects property taxes, insurance premium licenses, beer and liquor and chain store licenses and works closely with the St. Mary Parish Sales and Use Tax Office on the collection of the occupational license tax.
Third Ward City Court
Provides the City of Franklin with equal justice resolutions of criminal prosecutions, traffic charges, civil claims and other court related services to the public.
Third Ward Marshal's Office
The Third Ward Marshall's Department serves the City of Franklin by enforcing the orders and writs and precepts of the Third Ward City Court.
Water and Sewer Department
The City of Franklin Water and Sewer Department is dedicated to providing safe, reliable and efficient water and sewer service.
Zoning, Permits & Inspection
The Zoning, Permits and Inspection Department facilitates the activities of the following Boards and Activities.