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  2. Your Government

    1. City Council
      1. City Council Meetings
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      3. Agendas and Minutes
      4. Former Mayors
      5. Live Broadcast
      6. City Clerk Homepage
    2. Agendas & Minutes
    3. Council Meeting Videos
    4. Boards & Commissions
      1. Application
      2. Vacancies
      3. Arts & Culture Commission
        1. Mini-Grant Program
        2. Utility Box Public Art Pilot Program
        3. Poet Laureate Program
          1. Call to Poets
        4. ECCRU
          1. Most Recent Artist in Residence - Kloe Chan
          2. Most Recent Artist in Residence - Risa Dye
          3. Call for Artist in Residence
        5. 12 Wind Sculptures
          1. San Pablo Ave. Streetscape Public Art Project
      4. Citizens Street Oversight Committee
      5. Civil Service Commission
      6. Committee on Aging
      7. Crime Prevention Committee
      8. Design Review Board
      9. Economic Development Committee
      10. Environmental Quality Committee
        1. Eco Film Series
        2. Green Teams
      11. Financial Advisory Board
      12. Human Relations Commission
        1. Loving Day
        2. Stop Hate. Together.
        3. Annual MLK Celebration
        4. HRC Student Commissioner
      13. Park & Recreation Commission
      14. Planning Commission
      15. Tenant Protections Task Force
      16. Urban Forest Committee
        1. Tree Survey
      17. Membership Tools
      18. City Clerk Homepage
    5. Redevelopment & Oversight Board
      1. Oversight Board
        1. Agendas
        2. Minutes
      2. Enforceable Obligation Payment Schedule (EOPS)
      3. Recognized Obligations Payments Schedule (ROPS)
    6. City Departments
      1. City Attorney
      2. City Clerk
        1. City Clerk Homepage
        2. Agendas & Minutes
        3. Boards & Commissions
        4. City Council
        5. Conflict of Interest
        6. Elections
          1. Campaign Disclosure
          2. Candidates
            1. November 2020 Candidates
          3. Measures
            1. November 2019 Ballot Measure H
            2. November 2018 Measure V
            3. November 8, 2016 El Cerrito Ballot Measure
            4. Elections Homepage
          4. Voter Information
          5. Election History
          6. City Clerk Homepage
        7. Legislative Representatives
        8. Municipal Code & City Charter
        9. Records
        10. Frequently Asked Questions
      3. City Manager
        1. City Manager's Update
        2. Meet the City Manager
        3. Meet the Assistant City Manager
        4. News and Views Newsletter
        5. Annual Budget Process
        6. Strategic Plan
        7. Census 2020
        8. Community Satisfaction Survey
        9. Minimum Wage Ordinance
          1. Minimum Wage Ordinance Background
        10. Cannabis Business Regulations
        11. Smoke Pollution Protection Ordinance
          1. Tobacco Retailers License
          2. Overview of Tobacco Retailer License Program
          3. Background
        12. Charter City
          1. How Did We Get Here?
          2. City Council Presentations
          3. Ask a Question or Make a Comment
          4. FAQs
        13. Coronavirus Update
          1. What's Open El Cerrito?
          2. COVID-19 Community Resources
          3. COVID-19 Resources for Local Businesses
          4. COVID-19 Resources Employees/Workforce
          5. COVID-19 Resources for Homeowners and Renters
          6. Coronavirus COVID-19 (Español)
          7. 冠状病毒 COVID-19 (Chinese)
      4. Community Development Department
        1. Affordable Housing
          1. Affordable Housing in El Cerrito
            1. Metro 510 (Creekside Walk)
            2. Hana Gardens Senior Apartments
            3. Ohlone Garden Mixed-Use Residential
            4. Inclusionary Housing Program
          2. Affordable Housing Resources
          3. Affordable Housing Strategy
          4. Tenant Protections
          5. Rent Registry
          6. Housing Updates
        2. Building
          1. Building Codes
          2. Building Inspections
          3. Building Permits
            1. Owner Builder Permits
            2. Solar System Permits
          4. Fees, Forms & FAQ's
          5. Green Building
          6. Neighborhood Preservation (Code Enforcement)
          7. PACE financing
          8. Residential Rental Inspection Program
          9. Transfer Tax Rebate Program
        3. Business Licenses
          1. Business License Online Renewal
          2. Business License Renewal FAQ
        4. Community Development Workshops
        5. Document Library
        6. Economic Development
          1. Economic Development Action Plan
          2. Outdoor Seating
          3. Restaurant Week
            1. For Restaurants
            2. Participating Restaurants & Specials
          4. San Pablo Avenue Specific Plan
            1. Current San Pablo Avenue Specific Plan Meetings
            2. San Pablo Avenue Specific Plan Major Projects
          5. San Pablo Avenue Specific Plan
            1. Current San Pablo Avenue Specific Plan Meetings
            2. San Pablo Avenue Specific Plan Major Projects
          6. San Pablo Avenue Specific Plan Major Projects
        7. Parking Permits
          1. Obtaining a Residential Parking Permit
          2. Establishing New Residential Parking Zones
        8. Planning
          1. Environmental (CEQA) Documents
            1. Introduction to CEQA
          2. Housing Element 2015-2023
          3. General Plan
          4. New Development
            1. 1715 Elm Street
              1. 1715 Elm Street Background
            2. El Dorado Townhomes/Village 29 (5828 El Dorado Street)
              1. El Dorado Background
            3. 10135 San Pablo Avenue
            4. Hampton Inn & Suites (11615/11645 San Pablo Avenue)
            5. 11600/11690 San Pablo Avenue (Mayfair Block)
            6. 10810 San Pablo Avenue
            7. Credence (10300 San Pablo Avenue)
            8. 10192 San Pablo Avenue
            9. 10919 San Pablo Avenue
            10. Cerrito Vista (10963 San Pablo Avenue)
            11. Polaris Apartments (11965 San Pablo Avenue)
            12. 10167 San Pablo Avenue (Avenue Lofts)
            13. 921 Kearney Street
            14. Griffin on San Pablo Avenue (11048/11060 San Pablo Avenue)
            15. 11795 San Pablo Avenue (Wall Avenue Apartments)
            16. 10290 San Pablo Avenue (Vital Apartments)
            17. 6115 Potrero Avenue and 11335-41 San Pablo Avenue
            18. 1612 & 1718 Eastshore Blvd (TRU by Hilton)
          5. Application Forms and Checklists
          6. Planning Commission
          7. Design Review Board
        9. San Pablo Avenue Specific Plan
          1. Current San Pablo Avenue Specific Plan Meetings
          2. San Pablo Avenue Specific Plan Major Projects
        10. Sustainability & Climate
        11. Transit Oriented Development (TOD)
        12. Transportation Studies
      5. Finance Department
        1. Assessments
          1. Measure J Storm Drain
          2. Measure A Swim Center
          3. LLAD
          4. Measure A (Streets)
          5. Measure R
        2. Budget / Financial Information
          1. Awards
        3. Financial Policies
        4. Financial Advisory Board
        5. Master Fee Schedule
        6. Transient Occupancy Tax
        7. Utility User Tax
        8. Vendor Information
        9. Transparency Portal
      6. Fire Department
        1. The Chief's Desk
        2. Divisions
          1. Fire Prevention
          2. Fire Operations
          3. Support Services
            1. Agreement for Services Kensington Fire Protection
          4. Training / EMS
        3. Stations & Apparatus
        4. Fire Prevention
          1. Fire Hazard Mitigation Updates
          2. Red Flag Warning
          3. Vegetation Management
            1. Vegetation Management Standards
            2. Fire Hazard Reduction Guidelines
            3. Resident Vegetation Reduction Check List
          4. Inspections
          5. Recreational Fire Permits - Camp Herms
          6. Open Burn Permit - Residential
          7. Knox Box
          8. ISO Rating
        5. Community Emergency Response Training (CERT)
          1. Learn More About CERT
          2. Area Coordination
          3. CERT Graduates
          4. Register for Free Classes
          5. Additional Resources
          6. Local Disaster Threats
        6. Get Ready - Emergency Preparedness
          1. Local Threats
          2. Preparing For Disaster
        7. Community Programs
          1. Child Safety Seat Inspections
          2. School Group Presentations and Tours
          3. Kids Corner
          4. Safely Surrender Baby Program
          5. Smoke / Carbon Monoxide Detectors
          6. Vial of Life Program
        8. CPR / First Aid
        9. Calendar
        10. Fire Department Responses
        11. Links
      7. Human Resources
        1. Job Opportunities
        2. Fire Recruitment Information
        3. Police Recruitment Information
          1. P.O.S.T.
        4. Job Descriptions
        5. Salary & Benefits
        6. Labor Relations
        7. Risk Management
      8. Information Technology
      9. Police Department
        1. About Us
          1. Annual Report
          2. Department Overview
          3. Dispatch
          4. Job Opportunities
          5. Megan's Law
          6. Mission, Vision & Values
          7. Online Police Reporting
          8. Professional Standards
          9. Volunteer Opportunities
          10. Training Materials and Policies
            1. Policies
            2. Training
            3. Procedures
          11. Letters to Community
        2. Administration
          1. Employment
          2. Cadet Program
          3. Records Bureau
          4. Fingerprinting Service
          5. Permit Request
        3. Chief's Welcome
        4. How Do I..
          1. Apply For
            1. Alarm Permit
            2. Cadet Program
            3. Employment Opportunities
            4. Explorer Program
          2. Contact
            1. Police Staff
          3. Find
            1. Public Records Act Archive
              1. Released Records
                1. ECPD Case 15-22851
                2. Public Record 2003
                3. Administrative Investigation 12-21
                4. UAS Policy
            2. Annual Police Reports
            3. Criminal Activity & Arrest Data
            4. Public Records
            5. Frequently Asked Questions
          4. Sign Up For
            1. Child Safety Seat Inspection
            2. Citizen Security Camera Registration
            3. National Night Out
            4. Neighborhood Watch
            5. Vacation Home Check
            6. Volunteer Opportunities
          5. Submit
            1. Online Police Report
            2. Parking Citation Payments
            3. Permit Request
            4. Secondhand Dealer and Pawnbroker Permit
            5. Traffic Court Payments
            6. Abandoned Vehicles
            7. Radar Trailer Request
          6. Claim Lost & Found Property
        5. News & Alerts
          1. Alarm Systems
            1. Alarm Permit Online Application
            2. Fines & Fees
          2. Countywide Community Warning System
          3. Crime Reports
          4. ECPD Updates
          5. Social Media
          6. Aerial Operations
        6. Patrol Division
          1. Bicycle Patrol Program
          2. K-9 Unit
        7. Special Operations
          1. Investigations
          2. Traffic Unit
            1. Child Safety Seat Inspection
            2. Parking Citations
            3. Traffic Court Payments
          3. Child Safety Seat Inspections
          4. Explorer Program
          5. Mobile Field Force
          6. National Night Out
          7. Reserve Officer Program
          8. Volunteers in Police Service
          9. Crime Scene Investigations Unit
          10. Crisis Negotiation Team
      10. Public Works
        1. Clean Water Program
          1. The City's NPDES Permit
          2. Resources
          3. Contra Costa Clean Water Program
          4. Corp Yard Stormwater Pollution Prevention
          5. Development & Construction Information
          6. How You Can Help
          7. Rain Gardens
        2. Engineering
          1. Capital Improvement Program
            1. Archived CIP Projects
              1. 2015 Slurry Seal and Curb Ramp Program
              2. Street Improvement Program
              3. Arlington Blvd Safety Improvements Project
              4. I-80/Central Ave Interchange Improvements
              5. Central and Liberty Street Improvements
                1. Background
                2. Coordination with BART
                3. Grant Funding
              6. Richmond-Ohlone Greenway Project
              7. Ohlone Greenway Natural Area and Rain Garden
              8. Potrero Ave Safety Improvements Project
              9. Moeser-Ashbury Safety Improvements
                1. Sidewalks
                2. Pedestrian Safety & Traffic Calming Measures
                3. Bicycle Lanes
              10. 2014 Pavement Rehabilitation Project
                1. Manila Street Removal and Replacement
              11. Castro Park Field Renovation
              12. Arlington and Brewster Curve Safety Improvements
              13. 2016 Microsurfacing and Curb Ramp Program
            2. Current CIP Projects
              1. Arlington Blvd. & Brewster Dr.
              2. 2016 Microsurfacing and Curb Ramp Project
              3. Fairmont Park Improvements, Phase 1
                1. Fairmont Park Background Information
              4. Hillside Natural Area Signage Improvements
              5. Korematsu Safe Routes to School
              6. Ohlone Greenway Wayfinding Project
              7. San Pablo Ave. Green Stormwater Spine Project
              8. Archived Projects
              9. 2017 Patch Paving Project
              10. 2018 Slurry Seal Program
              11. Ohlone Greenway BART ASP Improvements Project
              12. 2018 Curb Ramp and Sidewalk Repair Program
              13. Eureka & Lexington Street Improvement Project
              14. 2019 Patch Paving Project
              15. Hillside Natural Area (HNA) Fire Road Repairs
              16. Central & Carlson Street Improvements
          2. Resources
          3. Encroachment Permit
            1. Excavation Moratorium
            2. Locating Sewer Laterals
            3. Grading and Transportation
            4. Newsrack Permit
              1. Permit Fees
              2. Resources
            5. Transportation Permit
          4. Permits
            1. Encroachment Permit Requirements
          5. GIS & Maps
          6. Master Plans / Other Plans
            1. ADA Transition Plan
            2. Circulation Plan for Bicyclists & Pedestrians
              1. Maps
            3. Ohlone Greenway Master Plan
              1. Additional Master Plan Background Documents
            4. San Pablo Avenue Streetscape
              1. SPA Streetscape Map
              2. San Pablo Ave Streetscape Funders
              3. Historic-Cultural Pavers
            5. Storm Drain Master Plan
            6. Upper Fairmount Streetscape
            7. Green Infrastructure Plan
          7. Streets
            1. Public Right of Way
              1. Public Right-of-Way
            2. Street Paving
              1. Streets Moratorium
              2. Street Paving Reports
          8. Transportation Programs
            1. Bicycling & Walking
              1. Bike and Pedestrian Safety
              2. Bike to Work Day
              3. Electronic Bike Lockers
              4. 511's Bike Buddy Program
              5. The BART Path
              6. Bike Share Program
            2. Neighborhood Traffic
              1. Program Objectives
              2. Balancing User Needs
              3. The Complete NTMP Process
                1. Petition Request
                2. Qualifying Criteria
                3. Project Prioritization
                4. Tiered Measures
                  1. Tier I
                  2. Tier II
                5. Reports and Appendices
              4. Neighborhood Pace Car Program
                1. Pace Car Pledge & Form
            3. Regional Transportation Projects
              1. I-80 SMART Corridor Project
              2. I-80 Integrated Corridor Mobility Project
          9. Ohlone Greenway Improvements
        3. Maintenance
          1. Creeks
            1. Baxter and Cerrito Creeks
            2. Creek Maintenance
            3. Get Involved
            4. Resources
            5. Creek Protection Overlay District
          2. Forms
          3. Spills & Discharges
            1. Action Steps
            2. Resources
          4. Streets & Lights
            1. Flooding / Sandbags
            2. Illegal Dumping
            3. Sidewalks
            4. Streetlights
            5. Streetsweeping
          5. Get Involved
        4. Operations & Environmental Services Div.
        5. Recycling & Environmental Resource Center
          1. Drop-Off Materials Accepted
          2. Materials NOT Accepted
          3. Programs
          4. The Exchange Zone
          5. Recycling Center Rules
          6. Use It Again
          7. Annual Clean-up
          8. Background on the Recycling Center
          9. Household Hazardous Waste Collection
          10. Hours of Operation
        6. Curbside Solid Waste & Recycling
          1. Drop-Off Recycling at the Recycling Center
          2. Sustainable Business
          3. Recycling
            1. Recycling Updates
          4. Green Waste
          5. Garbage
          6. Household Hazardous Waste
          7. Motor Oil Recycling
          8. Solid Waste and Recycling Rates
          9. Hours of Operation
        7. Trees
          1. Tree Planting
          2. Tree Removal Policy & Procedures
          3. Prohibited Trees
          4. Tree Inventory
          5. Urban Forest Management Plan
          6. "View Obstruction by Trees" Ordinance
          7. "Tree and Shrub" Ordinance
        8. Helpful Contacts / Other Agencies
        9. Preparing for the Rainy Season
        10. Maintenance of Creeks on Private Property
      11. Recreation
        1. Adult
          1. Monthly 60+ Bulletin
          2. Adult Programs (Age 18+)
          3. Senior Presentations & Special Events (Ages 60+)
          4. Older Adult Programs (Ages 60+)
            1. Alzheimer's Respite Program
            2. 50+ Technology Workshops & Tutoring
          5. CC Cafe Senior Nutrition Program
          6. Committee on Aging
          7. Easy Ride Paratransit Service (Ages 65+)
          8. Plans for Giving
          9. 60+ Trips and Excursions
          10. Volunteer Opportunities
          11. Other Senior Centers in El Cerrito
          12. General Resources for Seniors
        2. Youth
          1. School Year Youth Programs
          2. Registration Information
          3. Youth Services Division
            1. Youth Specialty Instructors
            2. Teen Programs
              1. Community Service & Programs
                1. COVID19 Volunteen Options
              2. Teen Sports
            3. Preschool Programs
            4. Busy Boxes
          4. Summer Camps
            1. El Cerrito Camp Ravencliff
            2. WebTrac Instructions
            3. Summer 2020 Session 1
            4. Summer 2020 Session 2 & 3
        3. Community
          1. rECsources
            1. Alternative Community Activities
              1. Social Awareness Causes
              2. Valentine's Day 2021
              3. Winter 2020
              4. EC30in30
              5. Halloween 2020
              6. Bucket List Fall 2020
              7. November 2020
            2. Winter Time 2020
            3. Virtual Youth Resources
              1. Toddler & Pre-K, K
                1. Even More Resources
              2. School-Age Youth
                1. SA Even More Resources
              3. Tweens & Teens
                1. Teen Even More Resources
                2. 2019 EC Senior Spotlight
            4. Virtual Adult Resources
              1. 60+ Seniors
              2. More Adult Resources
            5. Virtual Family Resources
              1. More Family Resources
          2. Independent Contractors
          3. July 4th Festival
          4. Halloween
          5. Pancake Breakfast
          6. Giving Tuesday
          7. Crab Feed
          8. Family Sweetheart Dance
        4. Parks & Facilities
          1. Community Center Office Hours
          2. Facility Rental
          3. Parks
          4. Courts & Play Fields
          5. Picnic Rentals
        5. Swim Center
          1. FAQ COVID-19
          2. Fitness Swim
          3. Masters Swim Team
          4. Gators Swim Club
          5. Rules
          6. FAQ
          7. Family Lane
        6. Contact & Connect
          1. Department Overview
            1. Parks & Recreational Facilities Master Plan
          2. Get Informed
          3. Online Registration Instructions
            1. Quick Link: Online Registration Homepage
          4. David Hunter Memorial Scholarship Fund
      12. Staff Directory
      13. Permit Counter
    7. City Hall Hours
    8. Elections
    9. Voter Information
    10. Budget
    11. Legislative Representatives
    12. Municipal Code
    13. Wall of Fame
      1. El Cerrito Wall of Fame
      2. Current Inductees
        1. Parella
        2. Ritz
      3. Past Inductees
        1. Weinstein
        2. Panas
        3. J Bartke
        4. Shinsako
        5. R Bartke
        6. Lernberg
        7. Mespelt
        8. Miller
        9. Wilkins
        10. Wilson
        11. Gans
        12. Collins
        13. Freethy
        14. Siri
        15. West
        16. Shroeder
        17. Spellmann
        18. Flynn
        19. Shadi
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  3. Residents

    1. Animal Control
    2. Arts
    3. Disaster Preparedness
    4. Events
    5. FAQs
    6. Facility Rentals
    7. Flooding / Storms
    8. History
    9. Library
      1. Library Services Priorities
        1. Library Needs Assessment Update
        2. Measure B FAQ
    10. Media Center
    11. News
    12. Parks & Facilities
    13. Photo Gallery
    14. Parking Permits
    15. Planning & Building
    16. Schools
    17. Swim Center
    18. Transportation
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  4. Business

    1. Bids / RFPs
    2. Business Licenses
    3. Building Inspections
    4. Building Codes
    5. Chamber of Commerce
    6. Economic Development
    7. Fire Inspections
    8. Minimum Wage
    9. Planning & Zoning
    10. Smoke-free El Cerrito
    11. Tobacco Retailer License
    12. Vendor Information
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  5. Greener El Cerrito

    1. Clean Water
    2. Climate Action & Energy
      1. Climate Action
        1. City Council Resolutions and Climate Action
        2. Climate Action Plan
      2. Community Choice Aggregation
      3. Energy
        1. Residents
        2. Business
        3. City Energy Efficiency
      4. Get 100% Renewable Energy
      5. PACE Financing
    3. Creeks
    4. Garden Tips
    5. Get Involved
      1. Citywide Garage Sale
      2. Environmental Quality Committee
      3. El Cerrito Green Teams
      4. Monthly Email Updates
      5. Adopt-A-Place
        1. Adopted Parks and Gardens
      6. Earth Day Celebration
      7. "A Greener El Cerrito" Newsletters
    6. Green Governance
      1. Programs
      2. Policies
        1. Single-Use Bag Ordinance Summary
        2. Foodware Ordinance Summary
    7. Recycling & Waste
    8. Trees in Commercial Area
    9. Walking, Biking & Transit
      1. Transit
        1. Transit First Policy
    10. Water Conservation
    11. Living with Wildlife
    12. Natural El Cerrito
      1. Trees
    13. What's New?
      1. Newsletter Archive
    14. Hillside Natural Area Fundraising
      1. Donation Thank Yous
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  6. How Do I

    1. Apply for
      1. for a Job with the City
      2. Records Request
    2. Report
      1. graffiti/trash
      2. illegal dumping
      3. sidewalk concern
      4. spills and discharge
      5. street light or traffic signal outage
      6. tree care request
    3. Reserve A
      1. Athletic field or tennis court
      2. Facility or meeting room
      3. Picnic/BBQ
    4. Dispose of
      1. Garbage
      2. Greenwaste
      3. Hard to Recycle Items
      4. Household Hazardous Waste
      5. Motor Oil
      6. Recyclables (curbside service)
    5. Register for
      1. Agenda notifications
      2. CERT class
      3. Childcare
      4. Citywide Garage Sale
      5. First Aid/CPR class
      6. Recreation classes and programs
      7. Residential Rental Inspection
    6. Pay Online for
      1. Business License
      2. Citywide Garage Sale Host
      3. July 4 Festival Vendor
      4. Tobacco Retailer License
    7. View
      1. Financial Transparency Site
      2. Active Transportation Plan
      3. ADA Transition Plan
      4. Agendas & Minutes
      5. Climate Action Plan
      6. Council Meeting Webcast
      7. Economic Development Action Plan
      8. Entitled/Approved Developments
      9. General Plan
      10. Housing Element
      11. Major Development Projects
      12. Maps/GIS
      13. Ohlone Greenway Master Plan
      14. Photo Gallery
      15. San Pablo Avenue Specific Plan
      16. San Pablo Avenue Streetscape
      17. Storm Drain Master Plan
      18. Landscape Management Plan
      19. Structural Facilities Management Plan
      20. Upper Fairmount Streetscape
      21. Urban Forest Master Plan
      22. Urban Greening Plan
      23. Video Gallery
      24. Zoning Map
      25. Zoning Ordinance
    8. Visit
      1. City Hall
      2. Community Center
      3. Farmer's Market
      4. Fire Stations
      5. Food Truck Market
      6. Library
      7. Parks
      8. Police Dept
      9. Recycling + Environmental Resource Center
      10. Senior Center
      11. Swim Center
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  7. Contact & Connect

    1. Open El Cerrito Forum
    2. Staff & City Services Directory
    3. Subscribe
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  8. Feature Links

    1. Agendas & Minutes
    2. City Council
    3. Live Broadcast
    4. Council Meeting Videos & Materials
    5. Events Calendar
    6. Facilities
    7. Maps
    8. Go Green
    9. Job Opportunities
    10. July 4th Festival
    11. Swim Center
    12. Municipal Code
    13. Community Voice
    14. Bids
    15. Staff & City Services Directory
    16. Notify Me
    17. Translate
    18. City GIS
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