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1. When is the Mayor available?

Mayor Olivarri is frequently in his office at City Hall; however, if you would like to schedule a meeting with him, please call 573-302-2000, extension 274. Please leave a message if he is not immediately available by phone and he will return your call.

2. What taxes do I pay in Osage Beach?

The City of Osage Beach does not have a property tax. The City is funded solely on Sales Tax collected on sales made within the City limits of Osage Beach. The City collects sales tax equal to two percent (2%); of which one percent (1%) funds the General Fund, one-half percent (0.5%) funds the Transportation Fund, and one-half percent (0.5%) funds the Capital Improvement Fund.

For a detailed breakdown of the sales tax rates for various areas within the City, refer to the Office of the City Treasurer webpage within the City's website or visit the Missouri Department of Revenue (MoDOR) for further information on City and County taxes. MoDOR

3. What is there to do in Osage Beach?

There are several resources that are useful in planning fun things to do in and around Osage Beach, MO. Please check out the City's Useful Links page for a complete list of useful resources and contacts.

The Lake Area Chamber of Commerce and the Lake of the Ozarks Convention and Visitors Bureau (LOCVB) are great places to start when it comes to the happenings in Osage Beach and around the Lake.

Visit www.lakeareachamber.com or the CVB at www.funlake.com for more information. Cut and paste either web address to your browser to access.

The Lake Area Chamber of Commerce may also be contacted at 573-964-1008 and is located at Wilmore Lodge, 1 Wilmore Ln, Lake Ozark, MO (physically located off Business 54 in Lake Ozark, MO by the Bagnell Dam). Lake Area Chamber of Commerce

4. How do I get a map or information about the Route 54 Expressway?

Information is available about the Route 54 Expressway from the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT).

MoDOT's website is www.modot.org, for Route 54 Expressway project specifically is available at http://www.modot.org/central/major_projects/camden.htm. MoDOT Major Projects-Camden County

5. Can I set off fireworks in Osage Beach?

Displaying, selling, discharging, or manufacturing of fireworks is prohibited within the City limits of Osage Beach. However, a permit may be obtained from the City to allow discharging of fireworks within the City limits. The permit will specify the date, time, location, property owner, and responsible party to conduct the display.

City applications for a firework permit are processed by the Chief of Police, issued by the City Clerk, and are required to be submitted at least seven (7) days in advance of the date of display. Application may be downloaded from the website or picked up at City Hall from the Office of the City Clerk.

PRIOR to applying for the City Fireworks Permit, a permit from the State Fire Marshal or the Osage Beach Fire Protection District (OBFPD) must be obtained and a copy provided with the City's Fireworks Permit Application. For more information contact the OBFPD.

6. How do I get a Burn Permit and why do I need one?

The Osage Beach Fire Protection District maintains and issues burn permits for the residents and businesses of Osage Beach. Information on the OBFPD call (573) 348-1221 or www.obfire.com.

To check burn conditions and/or to obtain a burn permit call the Lake Area Burn Line at (573) 365-6407. OBFPD