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  2. Government

    1. Departments
      1. Mayor's Office
      2. 23rd District Court
      3. Assessor's Office
        1. Assessing Forms
        2. Assessing Frequently Asked Questions
        3. Board of Review
          1. March Board of Review
          2. July Board of Review
          3. December Board of Review
          4. Board of Review Dates
            1. March Board of Review Dates 2017
            2. July Board of Review Dates 2017
            3. December Board of Review Dates 2017
        4. Homeowner's Principal Residence Exemption
        5. Personal Property
        6. Programs & Services
        7. Property Assessment & Taxable Value
        8. Tax Abatement
        9. 2016 Summer Tax Rates
        10. Important facts about taxes, assessments
      4. Building Department
        1. Permits
        2. Rental Department
        3. Frequently Asked Questions
      5. Community Development
        1. Contact Form
        2. Home Repair Programs (CDBG, HOME, PIP)
          1. Home Rehabilitation Mortgage Discharge Procedure
          2. HOME Program
          3. MSHDA - Property Improvement Program (PDF)
        3. Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
          1. FAQ Rehabilitation Program Required Reading
          2. Home Rehabilitation Application
        4. Assistance Programs
          1. Michigan Veteran and Caregiver Support Helpline
        5. Rental Assistance
        6. Subordination Request Requirements (PDF)
        7. Property For Sale
        8. Public Reports and Notices
        9. Info Link - DNR Michigan Trust Fund Grant
        10. Small Business Relaunch Grant
        11. Prevent Foreclosure
        12. Down Payment Assistance
      6. Economic Development
        1. Incentives and Resources for Qualified Businesses
          1. Tax Abatement Guidelines
          2. Detroit Metropolitan Airport Master Plan
        2. City Properties Available
        3. Purchase City Property Form
        4. A Place to Live and Do Business
          1. Taylor Demographics
          2. Why Taylor?
          3. Watch Why Taylor Video
          4. What is Economic Development?
        5. Business Opportunities and Opportunity Zones
        6. Survey - Businesses You'd Like to See in Taylor
        7. Boards and Commission
          1. Board Member Contact Information Form
          2. DDA Plan (PDF)
          3. TIFA Plan (PDF)
        8. Taylor City Map Gallery
          1. Zoning
      7. Animal Shelter
        1. Animals Available for Adoption
          1. COVID-19 online adoption process
        2. Fees
        3. Special Animal Shelter Pet Adoption Days
      8. Ordinance Department
      9. Planning Department
        1. Opening a New Business (PDF)
        2. Amendments to 2009 Zoning Ordinance
        3. New Commercial Construction Site
        4. Planning Brochures (PDF)
        5. Planning Commission
        6. Planning Department Applications
        7. Site Condominiums & Subdivisions
        8. Special Land Use - Regulated Land Use
        9. Taylor Midtown
        10. Zoning Board of Appeals
      10. Budget & Finance/Purchasing
        1. Citizen's Guide & Performance Dashboard
        2. Retirement and Benefits Reports
        3. Budgets & Financial Reports
        4. Purchasing
          1. New Vendor Registration
        5. Bid Opportunities
        6. Collective Bargaining Agreements
        7. Fiscal Year 2020 to 2021 Fee Schedule
        8. Fiscal Year 2021 to 2022 Fee Schedule
        9. Useful Links
      11. City Clerk
        1. City Clerk Forms
        2. Election Precinct Inspectors
        3. Voter Information
        4. Election Results
        5. Filing Petitions
      12. Customer Service Center
        1. Customer Service Center
        2. Garbage Collection Map (PDF)
        3. Trash Pick Up On Holidays
      13. Communications
      14. Golf
        1. Lakes of Taylor
          1. Tee Times
          2. City Championship
          3. Lake House Grille
          4. Lakes of Taylor Course Tour
          5. Range and Golf Lessons
            1. Range and Practice Facilities
          6. About Us
            1. Course Photos
            2. Email Club
            3. Employment Opportunities
            4. Frequently Asked Questions
            5. Leagues
          7. Golf Course Pro Shops
        2. Taylor Meadows
          1. Golf Rates
          2. Tee Times
          3. Taylor Meadows Course Tour
          4. Banquet Center
            1. Taylor Meadows Outing Request Form
          5. Greenside Grille
          6. About Us
            1. Course Photos
            2. Email Club
            3. Employment Opportunities
            4. Frequently Asked Questions
            5. Instruction
            6. Leagues
          7. Golf Simulators
          8. City Championship
        3. How Do I…
          1. Request
            1. Lakes of Taylor League Information
            2. Lakes of Taylor Golf Outings
            3. Taylor Meadows League Information
            4. Taylor Meadows Golf Outings
            5. Fundraiser Donation
          2. Reserve
            1. Lakes of Taylor Banquet Center
            2. Taylor Meadows Banquet Center
          3. Sign Up For
            1. Email Club
            2. Group Lessons
            3. Private Lessons
          4. View
            1. Course Photos
            2. Lakes of Taylor Flyovers
            3. Lakes of Taylor Tee Times
            4. Taylor Meadows Flyovers
            5. Taylor Meadows Tee Times
      15. Human Resources
        1. General Employee's Retirement Board
        2. Title VI Plan
        3. Employee Information
        4. Job Opportunities
        5. Collective Bargaining Agreements
      16. Library
      17. Parks & Recreation
        1. Parks
          1. Heritage Park
            1. Activity Building
            2. Community Garden
            3. Pavilion Rental
            4. Petting Farm
            5. Lamarand Splash Field
            6. Conservatory & Botanical Gardens
            7. Parties & Field Trips
            8. Coan Lake Historical Area
              1. Clock
              2. Wishing Well
              3. West Mound Church
              4. Water Mill
              5. Train Station
              6. Township Hall
              7. Taylor Heritage School
              8. Schonsheck Farm
              9. Log Cabin
              10. Knope Farm
              11. Greenwald-Herkimer House
              12. Gazebo
              13. Covered Bridge
          2. Our Parks
            1. Aquatic Facilities
              1. Lamarand Splash Pad
              2. Northwest Park Outdoor Pool
            2. Heritage Park Petting Farm
              1. About the Farm
              2. Birthday Parties
              3. Field Trips
              4. Renewable Energy
                1. Energy Education
                2. Planet Protectors
                3. Wind Turbine & Solar Panels
              5. Special events
              6. Wild Weekends
            3. Park Listing
            4. Pavilion Rentals
            5. Taylor Golf
            6. Our Parks
          3. How Do I...
            1. Find
              1. Aquatic Facilities
              2. Golf Courses
              3. Local Parks
              4. Heritage Park Petting Farm
            2. Learn About
              1. Heritage Park
              2. Renewable Energy
              3. Tree Planting
            3. Reserve
              1. Park Pavilions
              2. Petting Farm Birthday Parties
              3. Petting Farm Field Trips
        2. Recreation
          1. How Do I...
            1. Find
              1. Golf Courses
              2. Parks & Facilities
              3. Sports Programs
            2. Register For
              1. Adult Softball
                1. Adult Softball Registration
              2. Massage Sessions
              3. Recreation Center Classes
              4. Recreation Center Membership
            3. Rent
              1. Ice Time
              2. Park Pavilions
              3. Taylor Business Center Offices
              4. Taylor Sportsplex
            4. View
              1. Recreation Center Photos
              2. Taylor Sports Hall of Fame
          2. Activities
            1. Aquatic Facilities
            2. Dance Program
            3. Heritage Park Petting Farm
            4. Sports
              1. Adult Softball
              2. Taylor Sports Hall of Fame
                1. Arnett Chisholm
                2. Bryan Cragg
                3. Cameron Priebe
                4. Cynthia (Black) Patterson
                5. Daniel Edmunds
                6. Ernest Molnar
                7. Fred Thomann
                8. Gene Stus
                9. Greg Bzura
                10. Hank Sower
                11. James Gendron
                12. Jeffrey Dobek
                13. Joy Squire
                14. Ken Tippery
                15. Melissa (McGue) Hool
                16. Mike Baum
                17. Mike O'Malley
                18. Robert Dobek
                19. Roger Bechtol
                20. Ron Adams
                21. Ron Vespremi
                22. Sam Pizzo
                23. Sam Terry
                24. Sean LaFountaine
                25. Shelby Johnson
                26. Steve Avery
                27. Van Kostegian
                28. Wayne Presley
                29. William Stephens
              3. Little League Baseball
            5. Taylor Golf
          3. Taylor Sportsplex
            1. Public Activities
              1. Public Activities
            2. Advertising
            3. About Taylor Sportsplex
            4. Sports
              1. Hockey
                1. Inline Hockey
                2. Learn to Play - Girls Hockey
                3. Tournaments
                4. Stick & Puck
                5. Drop In Hockey
              2. Soccer
                1. Indoor Soccer
                2. Lil' Kickers
            5. Events and Activities
              1. Rentals
                1. Soccer-related Rentals
                2. Private Room Rentals
                3. Field Trips
              2. Event Information
            6. Training
              1. Learn to Skate
            7. BR Sports Pro Shop
          4. Taylor Recreation Center
            1. Membership Rates
            2. Recreation Events
            3. Featured Classes
            4. Photo Gallery
            5. Taylor Business Center
            6. Pavilion Rentals
            7. Taylor Indoor Baseball Facility
      18. Petting Farm
      19. Public Safety
        1. Fire Department
          1. Home Fire Escape Video
          2. Excessive False Alarms
          3. Fire Safety & Education
            1. Baby Safety
            2. Bicycle Safety
            3. Carbon Monoxide Safety
              1. Definition & Treatment
            4. Electrical Safety
              1. Electric Space Heaters
              2. Extension Cords
              3. Safety with Electrical Appliances
            5. Fireworks
            6. Fire Extinguishers
              1. ABCD's of Portable Fire Extinguishers
            7. Fire Safety
              1. Burn Emergencies
              2. Help Fight Home Fires
              3. Planning
              4. Practice
              5. Recovering From a Fire
              6. Smoke Detectors
            8. Poison Safety
            9. Pool Safety
              1. Above Ground & Indoor Pool Safety
            10. Toy Safety
              1. What is Your Role
              2. Age 0 to 6 Months
              3. Age 7 to 12 Months
              4. Young Toddlers (1 Year Olds)
              5. Older Toddlers (2 Year Olds)
              6. Young Preschoolers (3,4,5 Year Olds)
            11. Tornado Safety
            12. West Nile Safety
            13. Winter Safety
              1. Winter Storm Tips for Your Business
            14. Downloadable Brochures
            15. Forms, Plan Review, & Test Fee Schedules
            16. Disaster Preparation on a Budget
            17. Veteran Support Line for House Fire
          4. Fireworks & Safety
          5. Arson Tipline
          6. Emergency Alerts
          7. Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)
          8. About the Taylor Fire Department
          9. History
          10. City of Taylor Phone Directory
        2. Police
          1. Online Services
          2. Emergency Alerts
          3. Crime Prevention
            1. Be a Responsible Citizen
            2. Crimemapping
            3. Business Crime Prevention
              1. Armed Robbery Prevention
              2. Armed Robbery Procedures
                1. What to do to Prevent a Robbery
                2. Physical Security Measures
                3. Additional Deterrents
                4. Procedures During a Robbery
                5. Procedures After the Robbery
              3. Credit Card Security Precautions
              4. Internal Theft Prevention
              5. Tips for Staying Safe at Work
              6. Vandalism
            4. Child Abuse & Neglect
            5. Crime Prevention & Children
              1. Basic Safety
              2. Bicycle Safety
              3. Drug Free School Zone
              4. Internet Safety for Children
                1. Helpful Definitions
                2. Minimize the Risks
                3. Sexual Predator's Online
                4. What Are The Signs?
                5. Who to Contact
              5. Make My Children's School Safer
              6. Preventing Child Sexual Abuse
              7. Stranger Danger
            6. Cyberbullying & Internet Safety
            7. Home Security
              1. Alarm Systems
              2. Burglar & Fire Alarm Ordinance
              3. Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design
              4. Door Systems & Locking Devices
              5. General Security Tips for Homeowners
              6. Home Security (Spanish)
              7. Landscaping Recommendations
              8. Lighting & Lighting Systems
              9. Operation Identification
              10. Protect Your Personal Property
              11. Windows
            8. Personal Safety & Protection
              1. ATM Safety
              2. Cyberstalking
              3. Preventing Gun Violence
              4. Road Rage
              5. Safe Shopping
              6. Safety Tips for Runners, Walkers & Joggers
              7. Sexual Assault Prevention
              8. Stalking
              9. Your Personal Safety
            9. School Safety
              1. Back to School Safety
          4. Police Department Divisions
            1. Police Administration
              1. Chief of Police John Blair
              2. Deputy Chief Richard Hopper
              3. Commander Michael Lividini
              4. History of the Police Department UPDATED
              5. TPD Annual Reports
            2. Investigative Services Division
              1. Domestic Violence Unit
                1. Domestic Violence Counseling & Support Services
                2. Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault
                  1. Domestic Violence
                  2. Drug Facilitated Sexual Assault
                  3. Escape Plan
                  4. Personal Protection Orders
                  5. What Should a Victim Do?
              2. Sexual Assault and The (SANE) Program
              3. Crime Victim Rights
              4. Juvenile Investigations
              5. Personal Protection Orders
              6. Sex Offender Registration
              7. Victim Information Notification Everyday
            3. Patrol Division
              1. Jail Procedures & Prisoner Information
              2. Reporting Emergencies
              3. Extra Police Patrols
              4. Frequently Asked Questions
              5. Victim Information Notification Everyday
              6. What If a Police Officer Stops You in Your Vehicle
              7. What If The Police Come to Your House?
              8. Why Do Police Stop People?
            4. Traffic Division
              1. Traffic Accidents
              2. Traffic Citations Online
              3. Seat Belt Laws
            5. Records Bureau
              1. Fingerprinting
              2. Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)
              3. Neighborhood Complaint Hearing
              4. Obtaining Copies of Reports
              5. Property, Evidence & Impounded Vehicles
              6. Weapon & Firearm Information
            6. Special Units
              1. Crisis Negotiations Team (CNT)
              2. Firearms Training Unit
              3. Honor Guard
              4. K-9 Unit
              5. Officers on "Special Assignment"
              6. Special Weapons & Tactics Team (SWAT)
            7. Police Auxiliary
            8. Organizational Chart
          5. For Those We Serve
            1. FAQ for Calling 911 From a Cell Phone
            2. Public Notice
            3. Commend an Officer
            4. Excessive False Alarms
            5. Taylor Pistol Club
            6. Contact Directory
              1. Police Contact Form
              2. Reverse 911 Form
              3. Tipline
          6. Job Opportunities
          7. Frequently Asked Questions
            1. How to Make a Police Report
        3. How Do I...
          1. Apply For...
            1. Jobs
          2. Contact...
            1. Arson Tipline
            2. Police Contact Directory
          3. Find...
            1. Crime Maps
            2. Fire Safety Information
            3. Pay a ticket
            4. File for a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)
            5. Obtain a copy of a police report
            6. Sex Offender Registration (SOR)
            7. Obtain Prisoner Information
            8. File a Nuisance Complaint
            9. Request a Vacation Home Check Online
      20. Public Works
        1. Services
        2. FEMA Flood Information
          1. National GIS Wetland Map
        3. Trash Pick Up On Holidays
        4. Public Works Projects Update
        5. Rubbish & Recycling Program
          1. Citywide Rummage Sale
          2. Recycling Rewards Program
          3. Key Tips About Rubbish & Recycling
          4. Acceptable Recycling Items
          5. Recycling Carts
          6. Environmentally Friendly Simple Recycling
          7. Taylor Hills Transfer Station & Compost Facility
        6. Household Hazardous Waste Days
        7. Transfer Station & Compost Facility
          1. Transfer & Compost Center fees
        8. Rubbish Collection Map (PDF)
        9. Rat and rodent prevention
        10. DTE Power Outage Map
        11. Grass cutting and weed control
        12. Tree Planting
        13. 2019 PASER Report: Understanding your roads
      21. Senior Services
        1. Activities
        2. Frequently Asked Questions
        3. Senior Newsletter
        4. Senior Calendar
        5. Senior Olympics
        6. Senior Center Photo Gallery
      22. Treasurer
      23. Water & Sewer Department
        1. Bill Payment Options
        2. Forms & Documents
        3. Frequently Asked Questions
        4. Cross Connections Program
      24. Taylor Sportsplex
    2. Lake House Grille
    3. Elected Officials
      1. Mayor
        1. About the Mayor
        2. Executive Staff
        3. Duties of the Mayor
        4. The Think Tank
        5. Special Requests
      2. City Council
        1. City Council Forms
        2. City Council Rules and Procedures
        3. City Council Calendar
        4. City Charter and Code of Ordinance
        5. City Council Video Archive Before April 2020
        6. Agendas and Minutes
        7. Open Meetings Act
        8. Virtual Meetings
      3. Judges
      4. City Treasurer
      5. City Clerk
    4. Boards & Commissions
      1. Boards & Commissions A-K
        1. Aging Commission
        2. Board Of Ethics
        3. Board of Review
        4. Construction Board of Appeals
        5. Cultural Arts Commission
        6. Downtown Development Authority
        7. Fire & Police Civil Service
        8. General Employee's Retirement Board
        9. Historical Commission
        10. Housing Commission
        11. Election Commission
      2. Boards & Commissions L-Z
        1. Library Board
        2. Local Development Finance Authority
        3. Local Officers Pension & Fringe Benefits Compen.
        4. Museum Commission
        5. Planning Commission
        6. Police & Fire Retirement Board
        7. Recreation Commission
        8. TIFA/Brownfield
        9. Water & Sewer Commission
        10. Zoning Board Of Appeals
      3. DDA/TIFA/BRDA Boards
    5. City Council
    6. Code of Ordinances
    7. Contact Us
    8. Agendas & Minutes
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  3. Services

    1. Alerts
    2. Animal Shelter
    3. Building Permits
    4. Citizen's Guide & Performance Dashboard
    5. Emergency Alerts
    6. iCare Taylor
      1. About iCare Taylor
      2. Help with iCare Taylor
      3. iCare Terms of Use
      4. iCare Privacy Policy
    7. Freedom of Information Act Requests
    8. Home Repairs Programs
    9. Online Bill Pay
    10. Pay Traffic Ticket Online
    11. Podcasts
    12. The Video Channel
    13. Rubbish & Recycling Program
    14. Recreation Programs
    15. Departments
    16. Contact Us
    17. Property Tax Lookup
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  4. Community

    1. About Taylor
      1. City of Taylor Street Map (PDF)
      2. City Facts
        1. Educational Resources
        2. Government Officials
        3. Major Employers
        4. Map of Taylor
        5. Medical Facilities
        6. Organizations
      3. History
        1. Zachary Taylor
        2. Early Taylor
        3. Modern Day Taylor
        4. Bouncing Back
        5. Hungry Howie's
        6. Lookback: 2014
          1. 2014: Community Partners with City
        7. Lookback: 2015
        8. Lookback: 2016
        9. Lookback: 2017
        10. Lookback: 2018
        11. Lookback: 2019
      4. Taylor Schools
        1. Taylor High Schools
        2. Taylor Middle Schools
        3. Taylor Elementary Schools
        4. Taylor Charter Schools
        5. Private / Parochial Schools
    2. Community Calendar
    3. Community News
    4. Heritage Park Petting Farm
    5. Welcome to Taylor (informational booklet)
    6. Good to Great Neighborhoods
      1. Neighborhood Survey
      2. Testimonials
    7. Coronavirus Information & Today's Cases
      1. Closures & Cancellations
      2. How to Do Business Without Visiting City Hall
      3. Questions, Concerns, or Symptoms?
      4. Wayne County Coronavirus Info
      5. Michigan Coronavirus Info
      6. CDC Coronavirus Info
      7. Reopening With Outdoor Dining
        1. Best Practice Pages for Outdoor Dining
      8. Michigan Executive Orders
      9. Current Coronavirus Documents
      10. Relief for Those Affected by the Coronavirus
      11. Organizations That Offer Help
      12. We're Here To Support You (Video)
      13. Seniors guide to home-proofing against COVID-19
    8. Lake House Grille
    9. Annual City Events
      1. Farmer's Market
      2. Heritage Park Cleanup Day
        1. Heritage Park Cleanup Day Photo Gallery
      3. Junior League World Series
        1. History
        2. The Largest Youth Sports Program
        3. In the Beginning
        4. A Little League Miracle
        5. The Thrill of Victory
        6. Expansion & Growth
        7. The World Comes to Taylor
        8. Looking Good
        9. Mexico & Puerto Rico
        10. The Hawaii Connection
        11. Record Breakers
        12. A Team of Volunteers
      4. Taylor Summer Festival
        1. Summer Festival Schedule
      5. Taylor Winter Festival (Winterfest)
      6. Hallow-Palooza
      7. Taylor Bunny Trail
      8. Haunted Hallow-Drive
    10. Parks & Facilities
    11. Recreation
    12. Taylor Today
    13. Taylor Veterans Museum
      1. Montford Point Marine Visits the Museum
      2. Armed Forces Remembrance Day
      3. Remembering Holly McGeogh
      4. Visiting the Ann Arbor VA
    14. Book of Events and Festivals
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  5. How Do I...

    1. Apply For
      1. Employment Opportunities
      2. Open a New Business
      3. New Commercial Construction or Addition
      4. Building Permits
      5. Home Repair Programs
      6. Board or Commission Membership
    2. Find
      1. Animals Available for Adoption
      2. Bid Opportunities
      3. Community Events
      4. Golf Courses
      5. Parks & Facilities
      6. What is my property zoned?
    3. Sign Up For
      1. Notifications
      2. Adult Softball
      3. Golf Lessons
      4. Senior Newsletter
      5. Taylor Sportsplex Activities
    4. Submit
      1. Freedom of Information Act Requests
      2. Online Payments
      3. Pavilion Rental Requests
      4. Service Requests
      5. Traffic Ticket Payment Online
      6. Vendor Registration
      7. A Nuisance Property Complaint
      8. Report a Road Hazard to Wayne County
    5. View
      1. Agendas & Minutes
      2. Citizen's Dashboard
      3. Voter Information
      4. Bid Opportunities
      5. Property Tax Lookup
      6. Livestream meetings, recordings and archives
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  6. Open Government

    1. Agendas & Minutes
      1. Virtual Meetings
      2. Council Video Archive Before April 2020
      3. DDA/TIFA/BRDA Agendas and Minutes
    2. Bid Opportunities
    3. Community Financial & Performance Dashboard
    4. Charter & Ordinances
    5. Collective Bargaining Agreements
    6. Council Meetings
    7. Elected Officials
    8. Freedom of Information Act Requests
    9. Property Assessment & Taxable Value
    10. State of the City Addresses
    11. Tax FAQs
    12. Water Quality Reports
    13. Wayne County Michigan
    14. State of Michigan
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  7. Feature Links

    1. Portal
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  8. Building

    1. City Charter & Code of Ordinances
    2. Grass cutting and weed control
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  9. CustomLinks_4

    1. Property Tax Lookup
    2. Pay Delinquent Taxes
    3. Tax Rates
    4. Prevent Foreclosure
    5. Important facts about taxes, assessments
    6. City of Taylor Mortgage Change Form
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  10. CustomLinks_8

    1. Planning Forms and Applications
    2. Planning Commission
    3. Zoning Board of Appeals
    4. I want to apply for.....
    5. Meeting Calendar
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  11. CustomLinks_9

    1. Meeting Calendar
    2. Planning Commission Agendas
    3. Zoning Ordinance
    4. Master Plan (PDF)
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    1. Programs and Activities Main
    2. Calendar of Activities
    3. Photo Library
    4. Sponsorship Information
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  13. CustomLinks_14

    1. Citizen’s Guide & Performance Dashboard
    2. Budget and Financial Reports
    3. Purchasing
    4. Bid Opportunities
    5. Useful Links
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    1. Citizen’s Guide & Performance Dashboard
    2. Budget and Financial Reports
    3. Purchasing
    4. Bid Opportunities
    5. Useful Links
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    1. Retirement and Benefits Reports
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  16. CustomLinks_18

    1. Junior Class Schedule
    2. Adult Class Schedule
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