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  2. Government

    1. Agendas & Minutes
    2. Boards, Committees & Commissions
      1. Architectural Board of Review
        1. Learn More About the ABR Plan Review
      2. Board of Appeals
      3. City Planning Commission & Board of Zoning Appeals
      4. City Planning Commission Working Group
      5. Civil Service Commission
      6. Communications & Marketing Committee
      7. Fair Housing Review Board
      8. Finance & Administration Committee
      9. Landmark Commission
        1. 2019 Preservation Month Photo Contest
      10. Neighborhood Revitalization & Development Committee
      11. Recreation Committee
      12. Records Commission
      13. Safety & Public Works Committee
      14. Sustainability Committee
      15. Tree Advisory Board
      16. Task Forces
    3. Departments
      1. Building & Housing
        1. Building Permits
          1. Plan Review
          2. Permit Applications
          3. Permit Fees
          4. Permit Inspections
          5. Construction Activity Not Requiring Permits
          6. Information Guides
        2. Contractor License
          1. List of Licensed Contractors
        3. Property Maintenance Inspections
          1. Point of Sale Inspections
          2. Owner-Occupied Systematic Inspections
          3. Rental Property Inspections
          4. Commercial Property Inspections
          5. Submit a Property Complaint
        4. Schedule an Inspection
        5. Housing Rental License
        6. Business License
        7. Van Aken District: Tenant Fit Out Information
          1. Building Plan Review Process
          2. Business License - Commercial Occupancy Permit
          3. Contractor Parking
          4. Contractor License Requirements
          5. Fire Extinguishers
          6. Fire Protection Acceptance Tests
          7. Food Licenses
          8. Inspections
          9. Permits
          10. Storefront Systems & Signage
          11. Tenant Mailing Addresses
          12. Van Aken District Documents
          13. Work Hours
        8. Foreclosure Registration
      2. Communications & Marketing
        1. FAQs
      3. Economic Development
        1. Economic Development Plan
      4. Finance
        1. City Financial Documents
        2. Invitation to Bid & RFPs
        3. Understanding Your Taxes
      5. Fire
        1. Fire Hydrant Flushing
        2. Fire Hydrants vs. Snow
        3. Fire Safety & Prevention
          1. Smoke Detectors
      6. Human Resources
        1. Citizens Customer Service Award
        2. Employment Opportunities
      7. Law
        1. ADA Compliance & Requests for Assistance
        2. ADA Grievance Procedure
        3. Fair Housing Office
          1. Fair Housing Information for Housing Providers
          2. General Information About Fair Housing
        4. FAQs
        5. Natural Gas Aggregation Program
      8. Neighborhood Revitalization
      9. Parks & Recreation
        1. Programs
          1. About the Department
          2. Adult Programs
          3. Preschool Programs
          4. Senior Programs
          5. Youth Programs
          6. Aquatics Programs
          7. Catalogs
          8. The Getaway
          9. Hockey Programs
          10. Ice Skating Programs
          11. Pop Up Programs
          12. Register
          13. Class & Camp Registration
          14. Scholarships
          15. Special Events
            1. Special Events Permits
            2. Memorial Day Parade
          16. Summer Camp
        2. Childcare
          1. Fundaze
          2. School Age Care
          3. Summer Camp
        3. Parks & Playgrounds
          1. Fields & Open Spaces
          2. Horseshoe Lake Park
          3. Multi-Purpose Trails
          4. Parks & Playgrounds
          5. Reserve a Facility
        4. Thornton Park
          1. Facility Reservations, Rentals & Block Parties
          2. Ice Arena
          3. Seasonal Activities
          4. Swimming Pool
        5. How Do I?
          1. Contact
            1. Thornton Park Front Desk
            2. Community Building Front Desk
          2. Apply For
            1. Seasonal Employment
            2. Special Event Permit
          3. Find
            1. Current Catalog
            2. Parks & Recreation FAQs
            3. Ice Arena Schedule & Fees
            4. Thornton Park Pool Schedule & Fees
          4. Locate
            1. Recreation Amenities
            2. Multi-Purpose Trails
            3. Parks & Playgrounds
            4. Sports Fields
          5. Reserve
            1. Block Party
            2. Horseshoe Lake Park Pavilion
            3. Meeting Rooms
            4. The Dealership
            5. Thornton Park Facility
          6. Sign Up For
            1. Rec ENews
            2. Camps, Classes & Programs
            3. Memorial Day Parade
            4. Pool & Ice Rink Passes
            5. School Age Care
      10. Planning
        1. Architectural Board of Review Documents
        2. City Plans Documents
        3. FAQs
        4. Landmark Commission Documents
        5. Van Aken Redevelopment
          1. A Connections Plan for the Van Aken District
          2. Van Aken District Documents
        6. Zoning Documents
      11. Police
        1. How Do I?
        2. About
          1. Office of the Chief of Police
          2. Support Services Bureau
          3. Uniform Bureau
        3. Investigation & Engagement Units
        4. Citizens Police Academy
          1. Citizens Police Alumni
        5. Community Services
          1. Alarm Permits & Companies
          2. Bike License
          3. Fingerprinting
          4. Overnight Parking Request
          5. Prescription Drug Drop Box
          6. Safe Exchange Zone
          7. Snow Plow Permits & Operators
          8. Solicitor Permits
          9. Vacation Watch Program
        6. Community Engagement
          1. Crime Prevention & Other Resources
          2. Community Engagement Request
          3. Report a Community Concern
          4. Report a Traffic Concern
          5. Report a Problem with a Traffic Sign or Signal
          6. Report a Streetlight Outage
        7. Police Reports
          1. Police Records Request
        8. Submit a Compliment or Concern About an Employee
      12. Public Works
        1. Animal Control
          1. Deer Population & Property Damage
        2. Forestry
          1. The City Tree Program
          2. Infestation Management Plans & Policies
          3. Policies & Ordinances
          4. Sign Up for Tree News
          5. Tree Advisory Board
          6. Tree Documents
        3. Ice & Snow Removal
        4. Leaves, Grass & Brush Collection
        5. Public Works FAQs
        6. Recycling
          1. Holiday Recycling
          2. Recycling Events
          3. ShakeRecycles
        7. Refuse Collection & Removal
          1. Collection Calendar
          2. Holiday Trash Pick-up Schedule
          3. Large Items for Disposal
          4. Recycling Events
          5. Recycling Guidelines
        8. Sewers
          1. Sewers & Floods: The Basics
        9. Sidewalk Repairs
    4. Mayor's Office
      1. Mayor's Biography
      2. Mayoral Proclamations
      3. Mayor's Report
    5. City Council
    6. Chief Administrative Officer
    7. Codified Ordinances
    8. Transparency
      1. City Financial Documents
      2. Public Meetings Calendar
      3. Public Records Request
      4. Service on City Committees
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  3. Business

    1. Available Properties
    2. Invitations to Bid & RFPs
    3. Business Incentives
    4. Doing Business in the Van Aken District
    5. Home-based Businesses
    6. Opening a Business
      1. New Business Checklist
    7. Recycling for Businesses
    8. Events
    9. Small Business Resources
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  4. Community

    1. Considering a Move to Shaker
      1. About
      2. City Map
      3. Schools
      4. Top-Selling Realtors
      5. Shaker365
    2. New Residents
    3. Living in Shaker
      1. A-to-Z Guide to Living in the City
      2. City Services
        1. Animal Control
        2. Health & Safety
          1. Crime Prevention
          2. Fire Prevention
          3. Health Services
        3. Ice & Snow Removal
        4. Parks & Recreation
        5. Refuse Collection & Removal
        6. School Age Care
        7. Senior Services
          1. Meals on Wheels
          2. Programs
          3. Transportation Services for Adults 60+
          4. Volunteer Opportunities
        8. Weddings
      3. Community Calendar
      4. Neighborhoods
        1. Neighborhood Associations
        2. Boulevard
        3. Fernway
        4. Lomond
        5. Ludlow
        6. Malvern
        7. Mercer
        8. Moreland
        9. Onaway
        10. Sussex
      5. Shaker Life Magazine
      6. Stay Connected
        1. Social Media Public Comment Policy
      7. Things to Do
        1. Bikes & Hikes
        2. Community Events
        3. Parks & Playgrounds
        4. Recreation Amenities
      8. Video
    4. Housing Resources
      1. Buying or Selling a Home
      2. Fair Housing
      3. Home & Property Improvements
        1. Getting Started
        2. How to Hire a Contractor
        3. Loan & Grant Programs
        4. Resources
        5. FAQs
      4. Landlord Connection
        1. Landlord Training
        2. Tenant Screening Cooperative
      5. Loan & Grant Programs
        1. Low-Interest Loan Programs
        2. Grant Programs
      6. Shaker Renovator Program
      7. Tax Abatement
      8. Vacant Lot Program
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  5. How Do I...

    1. Apply For
      1. Bike License
      2. Building Permits
      3. Business License
      4. Citizens Police Academy
      5. Contractor License
      6. Employment Opportunities
      7. Housing Rental License
      8. Service on City Committees
      9. Special Events Permit
    2. Contact
      1. City Council
      2. City Staff
      3. Mayor
      4. Police Department
    3. Find
      1. Ice Arena Schedule
      2. Inclement Weather Policy
      3. Licensed Contractors
      4. Parks & Playgrounds
      5. Pool Schedule
      6. Recycling Guidelines
      7. Senior Services
      8. Your Trash Collection Schedule
      9. Yard Waste Guidelines
    4. Report a Concern
    5. Request
      1. Block Party
      2. Facility Reservations
      3. Mayoral Proclamation
      4. Overnight Street Parking
      5. Smoke Detectors
      6. Vacation Watch
      7. Wedding
    6. Sign Up For
      1. City ENews & Notifications
      2. County Emergency Notifications
      3. Regional Income Tax Authority (RITA)
      4. Recreation Programs
      5. ShakeRecycles
    7. View
      1. Calendar
      2. City News
      3. Construction Zone
      4. FAQs
      5. Police Reports (Blotter)
      6. Shaker Life Magazine
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