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 Mar 18, 2010

Building | Communications & Outreach | Community Life | Economic Development | Finance | Fire | Health | Housing Inspection | Human Resources | Law | Neighborhood Revitalization | Planning | Police | Public Works
 
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Homes & Neighborhoods

 

Safety & Core Services

Administrative Support

 

 

Homes & Neighborhoods

 

 

  1. Building Department
    Permits/inspections
    New construction/renovation - residential/commercial.
    Home & Property Improvements
    Construction Guidelines & Building Specifications
    How to Hire a Contractor
    Registered Contractors

  2. Housing Inspection Department
    Residential property inspections
    Housing code compliance
    Point of sale inspection/escrow requirements,
    Inspection guidelines: Forms & Permits
    Five-Year Exterior Home Inspections

  3. Neighborhood Revitalization Department
    Homeowners, landlords and neighborhoods
    Technical and financial assistance.

  4. Planning Department
    Preservation homes/public spaces/ buildings
    Strategic Planning:
    Warrensville/Van Aken Redevelopment
    Shaker Town Center Area Redevelopment.
    Staffing Boards/Commissions:
    Architectural Board of Review
    City Planning Commission/Board of Zoning Appeals
    Landmark Commission

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Safety & Core Services

 

 

Community Life & Health

  1. Community Life Department
    Recreation classes Shaker registration
    Classes with instructor registration
    Thornton Park Recreational Facilities:
    Ice Arena, Skateboard Park, Basketball Court

  2. Health Department
    Flu shots/immunizations/health advisories
    Lead Poisoning Prevention
    Emergency Preparedness

Safety & Public Works

  1. Police Department
    working in partnership with residents to keep Shaker safe.
    Crime Prevention
    Registrations & Permits (Registered Snow Plow Operators)
    Citizens Police Academy and
    Alumni Association
    Police Partners Program

  2. Fire Department
    Firefighting, emergency medical service, life safety.
    Fire Prevention

  3. Public Works Department
    Maintenance/repair services public land/buildings
    Garbage/leaf/snow collection/removal services to residents.

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Administrative Services

 

 

  1. Communications & Outreach Department
    Promotion of Shaker to attract and retain residents.
    Shaker Life magazine
    Email subscription sign-up

  2. Human Resource Department
    Jobs/Employment opportunities/applications
    Risk Management

  3. Finance Department
    Budget management
    Purchasing
    Accounts Payable

  4. Law Department
    Legal services
    Ordinances, resolutions, contracts
    Fair Housing
    Foreclosure Resources

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