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has responded to more
than 630 public records issues were reported through Lakewood City Hall
The Mayor has held
requests with more than our website last year. Problems 12650 Detroit Ave.
Listening to Lakewood sessions A Report from City Hall, Winter 2019
33,500
Lakewood, Ohio 44107
can also be reported on our since 2011
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myLakewood on your smart
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289 100%
All City Council, Planning Police received In 2018, Architectural Board of
TRANSPARENCY
AT CITY HALL
EFFECTIVENESS & EFFICIENCY
OF OUR EMPLOYEES
PARTICIPATION & ACCOUNTABILITY
THROUGH OUR BOARDS & COMMISSIONS
How your tax dollars and The Government Finance Lakewood does not have an The transition to curbside Our boards and commissions in CITY RECORDS COMMISSION reviews all
Officers Association awarded Lakewood became trash collection added up to 250 Lakewood keep the government applications for records disposal or transfer
utility bills are collected, a Certificate of Achievement for
Excellence in Financial Reporting
the second city in the county
to participate in OhioCheckbook
unlimited funding source. man hours of work saved every
week. An additional benefit of the
accountable. Board and commission
members meet regularly and work
and schedules of record retention and
destruction, and disposal lists.
spent, and reported is a to the city for its comprehensive − a state initiative to place all city We need to use our funds automated collection is that the accessories proactively to improve our city
annual financial report (CAFR) spending online. “We’re proud of physical injury rate of our workers to be used across a variety of topics. CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION provides
top priority. These monies for the year ending on December the fact that Lakewood is a leader wisely by providing the has been significantly reduced on one truck. A Below is a selection of the boards testing to determine merit and fitness
31, 2017. In order to be awarded a in implementing this important because the majority of the lifting is truck can change between a dump and commissions with descriptions of qualified applicants for original and
are audited annually and certificate of achievement, the city initiative,” said Mayor Summers. services that are needed, now done by equipment. truck, salt truck or leaf collection of what they do. Interested in promotional appointment to classified
published an easily readable and “OhioCheckbook provides an The seasonal aspects of our work truck in minutes. joining one?
communicated frequently. efficiently organized CAFR. The accessible and an easy-to-use tool
not just wanted, and create inefficient use of equipment The services still need to be
positions with the city.
Please fill out an application at
Your confidence allows CAFR must satisfy both generally
accepted accounting principles and
to find all the expenditures of our
local government. We welcome the
implement those services in that is unavoidable. Plow and salt
equipment gets used four out of 12
provided by workers. The trucks
and equipment will not run on http://bit.ly/lkwdboards.
HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION receives,
initiates, investigates, seeks to conciliate,
us to provide the quality applicable legal requirements. This accountability this provides.” a cost-efficient manner. months. Leaf collection equipment their own. Our workers are skilled holds hearings on and passes on complaints
was the 37th consecutive year the gets used only two out of 12 months. in many facets of our operations ANIMAL SAFETY AND WELFARE BOARD alleging unlawful discrimination, and partners
services we all depend on. city has received this prestigious Visit lakewood.ohiocheckbook.com − Joe Beno, Director of Public Works To reduce equipment costs and and they become experts in their
− Jenn Pae, Director of Finance award. to have a look at the city’s finances. improve utilization rates, the city fields. They are the primary reason
serves in an advisory capacity on general
animal issues, public and owner education, and
on the development of education programs
regarding equal opportunity in Lakewood.
Planning Commission consists
purchases “hook lift” trucks. This Lakewood’s services are as effective community outreach addressing animal safety of a dedicated group of
BALANCED BUDGET type of truck allows interchangeable and efficient as they are. KEEP LAKEWOOD BEAUTIFUL promotes
A healthy fund balance means that the
and abuse problems.
civic involvement through public interest in
Lakewood residents who
PROPERTY TAXES DID YOU KNOW? Recession
Hospital Closes
& New York Life
city has funds available in the event
HISTORICAL STAFFING 600 553 EMPLOYEES ARCHITECTURAL BOARD OF REVIEW the general improvement of the environment review land use decisions for
As indicated by the Cuyahoga County Fiscal an unforeseen expenditure occurs or
Office’s most recent valuation, Lakewood Withholding income Impact Moves anticipated revenues do not materialize. The city’s employee level was at
2001
410 EMPLOYEES considers architectural proposals for
commercial and residential properties.
of Lakewood. development projects underway
500 2019
continues to be one of the most desirable places
tax revenues, which $10M $7.4M $8.5M $9.2M The city is committed to be as effective and its highest in 2001. Staffing levels Human Services LAKEWOOD HERITAGE ADVISORY BOARD within our community. We
to live. These valuations determine the amount efficient with our funds as possible, setting slowly decreased starting in 2002, AUDIT COMMITTEE provides independent
400 serves in an advisory capacity for the encourage and value community
of property taxes each homeowner in the county
is responsible for. Of the property tax dollars
indicate business wages aside funds for future potential liabilities
and creating financial reserves. This is done
and the financial crisis of 2007-
2008 saw the largest reduction. The 300 Public Works
review and oversight of the city’s financial
reporting processes, internal controls, and the
purpose of educating, informing, and making
recommendations to the city on matters feedback throughout our
collected, a majority support Lakewood City
Schools. These dollars allow for high-quality
in Lakewood, are at an by passing structurally balanced budgets in city’s general fund was facing over
200
Other Public Safety independent auditor comments. relating to historic preservation. process. My role as a Planning
which expenditures do not exceed revenues. a projected $4 million deficit going
school buildings and educational opportunities all-time high. The city $8M into 2008 as confirmed by the state 100
Fire/EMS
Police Officers
BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS reviews LOAN APPROVAL BOARD reviews and Commission member is one I
for Lakewood residents. The remaining 26% Fund Balance auditor’s office. Instead of raising applications for variances to the zoning code.
support the Lakewood Public Library, Cuyahoga has recovered from the $50M
Expenditures
Revenues $8M taxes as many communities have General Government
approves applications for the various
rehabilitation programs offered by the city’s
take very seriously, and I am
0
County, and the City of Lakewood. To see how
slight dips in revenues $40M
$7M
$6M
done, the city lowered headcount pickup without impacting public CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE reviews Division of Community Development. dedicated to making Lakewood
the city spends its 11% allocation, residents may
$30M $5M over a 3-year period. This was safety staffing levels. The city has and researches community development needs a better place to live, work, play,
visit http://bit.ly/lkwdfinance.
11% City caused by the recession $6M $20M
$4M
$3M
done primarily by transitioning the
Health Department services to the
maintained a constant staffing
level since 2012 by leveraging
and the consolidated plan of the city. In this
context, they review proposals for federal
PLANNING COMMISSION reviews requests
for lot consolidations and splits, and and invest.
and hospital closure. 2010 2016 2018 $10M
$2M
$1M
county board of health, the leasing technology and cross-training funds and make recommendations to City determination of similar and conditional uses. − Monica Rossiter, Planning Commission
74% SCHOOLS 13% COUNTY 2% LIBRARY of Winterhurst to IceLand USA, and employees to provide multiple Council. Oversees the Community Vision and reviews Member
Schools (74%)
City (11%)
Library (2%)
County (13%)
‘99 ‘07 ‘19 the transition to automated refuse services. the use of land across the city.
1.5%
In 2018, the Division of Aging
289 100%
All City Council, Planning Police received In 2018, Architectural Board of
TRANSPARENCY
AT CITY HALL
EFFECTIVENESS & EFFICIENCY
OF OUR EMPLOYEES
PARTICIPATION & ACCOUNTABILITY
THROUGH OUR BOARDS & COMMISSIONS
How your tax dollars and The Government Finance Lakewood does not have an The transition to curbside Our boards and commissions in CITY RECORDS COMMISSION reviews all
Officers Association awarded Lakewood became trash collection added up to 250 Lakewood keep the government applications for records disposal or transfer
utility bills are collected, a Certificate of Achievement for
Excellence in Financial Reporting
the second city in the county
to participate in OhioCheckbook
unlimited funding source. man hours of work saved every
week. An additional benefit of the
accountable. Board and commission
members meet regularly and work
and schedules of record retention and
destruction, and disposal lists.
spent, and reported is a to the city for its comprehensive − a state initiative to place all city We need to use our funds automated collection is that the accessories proactively to improve our city
annual financial report (CAFR) spending online. “We’re proud of physical injury rate of our workers to be used across a variety of topics. CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION provides
top priority. These monies for the year ending on December the fact that Lakewood is a leader wisely by providing the has been significantly reduced on one truck. A Below is a selection of the boards testing to determine merit and fitness
31, 2017. In order to be awarded a in implementing this important because the majority of the lifting is truck can change between a dump and commissions with descriptions of qualified applicants for original and
are audited annually and certificate of achievement, the city initiative,” said Mayor Summers. services that are needed, now done by equipment. truck, salt truck or leaf collection of what they do. Interested in promotional appointment to classified
published an easily readable and “OhioCheckbook provides an The seasonal aspects of our work truck in minutes. joining one?
communicated frequently. efficiently organized CAFR. The accessible and an easy-to-use tool
not just wanted, and create inefficient use of equipment The services still need to be
positions with the city.
Please fill out an application at
Your confidence allows CAFR must satisfy both generally
accepted accounting principles and
to find all the expenditures of our
local government. We welcome the
implement those services in that is unavoidable. Plow and salt
equipment gets used four out of 12
provided by workers. The trucks
and equipment will not run on http://bit.ly/lkwdboards.
HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION receives,
initiates, investigates, seeks to conciliate,
us to provide the quality applicable legal requirements. This accountability this provides.” a cost-efficient manner. months. Leaf collection equipment their own. Our workers are skilled holds hearings on and passes on complaints
was the 37th consecutive year the gets used only two out of 12 months. in many facets of our operations ANIMAL SAFETY AND WELFARE BOARD alleging unlawful discrimination, and partners
services we all depend on. city has received this prestigious Visit lakewood.ohiocheckbook.com − Joe Beno, Director of Public Works To reduce equipment costs and and they become experts in their
− Jenn Pae, Director of Finance award. to have a look at the city’s finances. improve utilization rates, the city fields. They are the primary reason
serves in an advisory capacity on general
animal issues, public and owner education, and
on the development of education programs
regarding equal opportunity in Lakewood.
Planning Commission consists
purchases “hook lift” trucks. This Lakewood’s services are as effective community outreach addressing animal safety of a dedicated group of
BALANCED BUDGET type of truck allows interchangeable and efficient as they are. KEEP LAKEWOOD BEAUTIFUL promotes
A healthy fund balance means that the
and abuse problems.
civic involvement through public interest in
Lakewood residents who
PROPERTY TAXES DID YOU KNOW? Recession
Hospital Closes
& New York Life
city has funds available in the event
HISTORICAL STAFFING 600 553 EMPLOYEES ARCHITECTURAL BOARD OF REVIEW the general improvement of the environment review land use decisions for
As indicated by the Cuyahoga County Fiscal an unforeseen expenditure occurs or
Office’s most recent valuation, Lakewood Withholding income Impact Moves anticipated revenues do not materialize. The city’s employee level was at
2001
410 EMPLOYEES considers architectural proposals for
commercial and residential properties.
of Lakewood. development projects underway
500 2019
continues to be one of the most desirable places
tax revenues, which $10M $7.4M $8.5M $9.2M The city is committed to be as effective and its highest in 2001. Staffing levels Human Services LAKEWOOD HERITAGE ADVISORY BOARD within our community. We
to live. These valuations determine the amount efficient with our funds as possible, setting slowly decreased starting in 2002, AUDIT COMMITTEE provides independent
400 serves in an advisory capacity for the encourage and value community
of property taxes each homeowner in the county
is responsible for. Of the property tax dollars
indicate business wages aside funds for future potential liabilities
and creating financial reserves. This is done
and the financial crisis of 2007-
2008 saw the largest reduction. The 300 Public Works
review and oversight of the city’s financial
reporting processes, internal controls, and the
purpose of educating, informing, and making
recommendations to the city on matters feedback throughout our
collected, a majority support Lakewood City
Schools. These dollars allow for high-quality
in Lakewood, are at an by passing structurally balanced budgets in city’s general fund was facing over
200
Other Public Safety independent auditor comments. relating to historic preservation. process. My role as a Planning
which expenditures do not exceed revenues. a projected $4 million deficit going
school buildings and educational opportunities all-time high. The city $8M into 2008 as confirmed by the state 100
Fire/EMS
Police Officers
BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS reviews LOAN APPROVAL BOARD reviews and Commission member is one I
for Lakewood residents. The remaining 26% Fund Balance auditor’s office. Instead of raising applications for variances to the zoning code.
support the Lakewood Public Library, Cuyahoga has recovered from the $50M
Expenditures
Revenues $8M taxes as many communities have General Government
approves applications for the various
rehabilitation programs offered by the city’s
take very seriously, and I am
0
County, and the City of Lakewood. To see how
slight dips in revenues $40M
$7M
$6M
done, the city lowered headcount pickup without impacting public CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE reviews Division of Community Development. dedicated to making Lakewood
the city spends its 11% allocation, residents may
$30M $5M over a 3-year period. This was safety staffing levels. The city has and researches community development needs a better place to live, work, play,
visit http://bit.ly/lkwdfinance.
11% City caused by the recession $6M $20M
$4M
$3M
done primarily by transitioning the
Health Department services to the
maintained a constant staffing
level since 2012 by leveraging
and the consolidated plan of the city. In this
context, they review proposals for federal
PLANNING COMMISSION reviews requests
for lot consolidations and splits, and and invest.
and hospital closure. 2010 2016 2018 $10M
$2M
$1M
county board of health, the leasing technology and cross-training funds and make recommendations to City determination of similar and conditional uses. − Monica Rossiter, Planning Commission
74% SCHOOLS 13% COUNTY 2% LIBRARY of Winterhurst to IceLand USA, and employees to provide multiple Council. Oversees the Community Vision and reviews Member
Schools (74%)
City (11%)
Library (2%)
County (13%)
‘99 ‘07 ‘19 the transition to automated refuse services. the use of land across the city.
1.5%
In 2018, the Division of Aging
289 100%
All City Council, Planning Police received In 2018, Architectural Board of
TRANSPARENCY
AT CITY HALL
EFFECTIVENESS & EFFICIENCY
OF OUR EMPLOYEES
PARTICIPATION & ACCOUNTABILITY
THROUGH OUR BOARDS & COMMISSIONS
How your tax dollars and The Government Finance Lakewood does not have an The transition to curbside Our boards and commissions in CITY RECORDS COMMISSION reviews all
Officers Association awarded Lakewood became trash collection added up to 250 Lakewood keep the government applications for records disposal or transfer
utility bills are collected, a Certificate of Achievement for
Excellence in Financial Reporting
the second city in the county
to participate in OhioCheckbook
unlimited funding source. man hours of work saved every
week. An additional benefit of the
accountable. Board and commission
members meet regularly and work
and schedules of record retention and
destruction, and disposal lists.
spent, and reported is a to the city for its comprehensive − a state initiative to place all city We need to use our funds automated collection is that the accessories proactively to improve our city
annual financial report (CAFR) spending online. “We’re proud of physical injury rate of our workers to be used across a variety of topics. CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION provides
top priority. These monies for the year ending on December the fact that Lakewood is a leader wisely by providing the has been significantly reduced on one truck. A Below is a selection of the boards testing to determine merit and fitness
31, 2017. In order to be awarded a in implementing this important because the majority of the lifting is truck can change between a dump and commissions with descriptions of qualified applicants for original and
are audited annually and certificate of achievement, the city initiative,” said Mayor Summers. services that are needed, now done by equipment. truck, salt truck or leaf collection of what they do. Interested in promotional appointment to classified
published an easily readable and “OhioCheckbook provides an The seasonal aspects of our work truck in minutes. joining one?
communicated frequently. efficiently organized CAFR. The accessible and an easy-to-use tool
not just wanted, and create inefficient use of equipment The services still need to be
positions with the city.
Please fill out an application at
Your confidence allows CAFR must satisfy both generally
accepted accounting principles and
to find all the expenditures of our
local government. We welcome the
implement those services in that is unavoidable. Plow and salt
equipment gets used four out of 12
provided by workers. The trucks
and equipment will not run on http://bit.ly/lkwdboards.
HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION receives,
initiates, investigates, seeks to conciliate,
us to provide the quality applicable legal requirements. This accountability this provides.” a cost-efficient manner. months. Leaf collection equipment their own. Our workers are skilled holds hearings on and passes on complaints
was the 37th consecutive year the gets used only two out of 12 months. in many facets of our operations ANIMAL SAFETY AND WELFARE BOARD alleging unlawful discrimination, and partners
services we all depend on. city has received this prestigious Visit lakewood.ohiocheckbook.com − Joe Beno, Director of Public Works To reduce equipment costs and and they become experts in their
− Jenn Pae, Director of Finance award. to have a look at the city’s finances. improve utilization rates, the city fields. They are the primary reason
serves in an advisory capacity on general
animal issues, public and owner education, and
on the development of education programs
regarding equal opportunity in Lakewood.
Planning Commission consists
purchases “hook lift” trucks. This Lakewood’s services are as effective community outreach addressing animal safety of a dedicated group of
BALANCED BUDGET type of truck allows interchangeable and efficient as they are. KEEP LAKEWOOD BEAUTIFUL promotes
A healthy fund balance means that the
and abuse problems.
civic involvement through public interest in
Lakewood residents who
PROPERTY TAXES DID YOU KNOW? Recession
Hospital Closes
& New York Life
city has funds available in the event
HISTORICAL STAFFING 600 553 EMPLOYEES ARCHITECTURAL BOARD OF REVIEW the general improvement of the environment review land use decisions for
As indicated by the Cuyahoga County Fiscal an unforeseen expenditure occurs or
Office’s most recent valuation, Lakewood Withholding income Impact Moves anticipated revenues do not materialize. The city’s employee level was at
2001
410 EMPLOYEES considers architectural proposals for
commercial and residential properties.
of Lakewood. development projects underway
500 2019
continues to be one of the most desirable places
tax revenues, which $10M $7.4M $8.5M $9.2M The city is committed to be as effective and its highest in 2001. Staffing levels Human Services LAKEWOOD HERITAGE ADVISORY BOARD within our community. We
to live. These valuations determine the amount efficient with our funds as possible, setting slowly decreased starting in 2002, AUDIT COMMITTEE provides independent
400 serves in an advisory capacity for the encourage and value community
of property taxes each homeowner in the county
is responsible for. Of the property tax dollars
indicate business wages aside funds for future potential liabilities
and creating financial reserves. This is done
and the financial crisis of 2007-
2008 saw the largest reduction. The 300 Public Works
review and oversight of the city’s financial
reporting processes, internal controls, and the
purpose of educating, informing, and making
recommendations to the city on matters feedback throughout our
collected, a majority support Lakewood City
Schools. These dollars allow for high-quality
in Lakewood, are at an by passing structurally balanced budgets in city’s general fund was facing over
200
Other Public Safety independent auditor comments. relating to historic preservation. process. My role as a Planning
which expenditures do not exceed revenues. a projected $4 million deficit going
school buildings and educational opportunities all-time high. The city $8M into 2008 as confirmed by the state 100
Fire/EMS
Police Officers
BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS reviews LOAN APPROVAL BOARD reviews and Commission member is one I
for Lakewood residents. The remaining 26% Fund Balance auditor’s office. Instead of raising applications for variances to the zoning code.
support the Lakewood Public Library, Cuyahoga has recovered from the $50M
Expenditures
Revenues $8M taxes as many communities have General Government
approves applications for the various
rehabilitation programs offered by the city’s
take very seriously, and I am
0
County, and the City of Lakewood. To see how
slight dips in revenues $40M
$7M
$6M
done, the city lowered headcount pickup without impacting public CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE reviews Division of Community Development. dedicated to making Lakewood
the city spends its 11% allocation, residents may
$30M $5M over a 3-year period. This was safety staffing levels. The city has and researches community development needs a better place to live, work, play,
visit http://bit.ly/lkwdfinance.
11% City caused by the recession $6M $20M
$4M
$3M
done primarily by transitioning the
Health Department services to the
maintained a constant staffing
level since 2012 by leveraging
and the consolidated plan of the city. In this
context, they review proposals for federal
PLANNING COMMISSION reviews requests
for lot consolidations and splits, and and invest.
and hospital closure. 2010 2016 2018 $10M
$2M
$1M
county board of health, the leasing technology and cross-training funds and make recommendations to City determination of similar and conditional uses. − Monica Rossiter, Planning Commission
74% SCHOOLS 13% COUNTY 2% LIBRARY of Winterhurst to IceLand USA, and employees to provide multiple Council. Oversees the Community Vision and reviews Member
Schools (74%)
City (11%)
Library (2%)
County (13%)
‘99 ‘07 ‘19 the transition to automated refuse services. the use of land across the city.
651 LAKEWOOD LIFE
Since 2017, the city
96
has responded to more
than 630 public records issues were reported through Lakewood City Hall
The Mayor has held
requests with more than our website last year. Problems 12650 Detroit Ave.
Listening to Lakewood sessions A Report from City Hall, Winter 2019
33,500
Lakewood, Ohio 44107
can also be reported on our since 2011
myLakewood app. Search
myLakewood on your smart
pages of records
phone to download
POSTAL CUSTOMER
RESPONSIVENESS
TO THE CITIZENS WE SERVE