Residents’ Guide

Elected Officials: Mark Getsay (Ward 6), Amy Havelka (Ward 5), Michael O’Donnell (Ward 4), Mayor Dennis Clough, Dave Greenspan (City Council President) Dennis Sullivan (Ward 3), Nick Nunnari (Ward 2), Duane Van Dyke (Ward 1), Michael Maloney (Law Director) Area:...................... 15.97 square miles Web site: ...................www.cityofwestlake.org Location: Cuyahoga County outer-ring suburb, due west of Cleveland. About 15 minutes west of downtown Cleveland via the city’s three interchanges on I-90. The following data is taken from Census Quick Facts or the 2020 Census, unless otherwise noted.

Population: .......................................34,228 Male: .................................................49% Female: .............................................51% Median age: .....................................46.9 years old Average Household Income: .......$119,844 Median Household Income: .......$110,886

Percentage of families with

children under 18 years old: ........24%

Percentage of residents with

a college degree or higher: .........61% Average Household Size:..............2.28 persons Median Value Owner-occupied Units: $258,600 Rental Vacancy Rate:.....................6.5% Labor Force participation rate: ...63.3% Employment rate: ...........................61.1% Average Unemployment Rate ...... 3.5%

(U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Nov. 2019) Form of Government:...................Mayor/Council

City Officials

The City of Westlake has a mayor, six ward council representatives, a president of council, and a law director all serving four-year terms. Mayor Dennis M. Clough 440/871-3300

Council

The council meets on the first and third Thursday of each month in City Hall at 8 p.m. Council committee meetings are scheduled as needed. President David S. Greenspan 440/835-3820 Ward 1 Duane Van Dyke 440/241-1817 Ward 2 Nick Nunnari 440/263-2215 Ward 3 Dennis J. Sullivan 440/835-8661 Ward 4 Michael F. O’Donnell 440/777-7814 Ward 5 Amy G. Havelka 440/482-6800 Ward 6 Mark R. Getsay 440/360-7418 Clerk of Council Denise L. Rosenbaum 440/617-4053

Law Director

Michael P. Maloney 440/871-3300

City Departments

Building Department Donald Grayem, Director City Hall 27700 Hilliard Blvd. 440/871-3300 Community Services Department Lydia Gadd, Director 28975 Hilliard Blvd. 440/899-3544 Economic Development Michelle Boczek, Manager City Hall, 27700 Hilliard Blvd. 440/871-3300 Engineering Department Robert P. Kelly, P.E., Director City Hall 27700 Hilliard Blvd. 440/871-3300 Finance Department Prashant Shah, Director City Hall 27700 Hilliard Blvd. 440/871-3300 Fire Department James Hughes, Fire Chief 3200 Crocker Rd. 440/871-3441 Law Department Michael P. Maloney, Director City Hall 27700 Hilliard Blvd. 440/871-3300 Planning and Zoning James Bedell, AICP, Director City Hall 27700 Hilliard Blvd. 440/871-3300 Police Department Kevin Bielozer, Chief 27300 Hilliard Blvd. 440/871-3311 Purchasing Department Larry Surber, Director City Hall 27700 Hilliard Blvd. 440/871-3300 Recreation Department Paula Horner, Director 28955 Hilliard Blvd. 440/808-5700 Service Department Paul J. Quinn III, Director City Hall 27700 Hilliard Blvd. 440/871-3300 City Buildings & Locations

EMERGENCY POLICE & FIRE 9-1-1 City Hall 27700 Hilliard Blvd. 440/871-3300 Fire Department Station #1 3200 Crocker Road 440/835-6461 (non-emergency) Fire Department Station #2 2110 Columbia Road 440/835-6454 (non-emergency) Meadowood Golf Course 29800 Center Ridge Road 440/835-6442 Westlake Aquatic Center & Peterson Pool Hilliard Blvd. & Clague Road 440/835-6436 (in-season only) Police Department (non-emergency) 27300 Hilliard Blvd. 440/871-3311 Recreation Department Recreation Center 28955 Hilliard Blvd. 440/808-5700 Service Center 741 Bassett Road 440/835-6432 Community Services Department 28975 Hilliard Blvd. 440/899-3544

Westlake City Schools

School Officials Westlake City School District 24365 Hilliard Blvd. 440/871-7300 Superintendent Scott Goggin 440/871-7300 Director of Business Affairs David Kocevar 440/835-6319 CFO/Treasurer Todd Hopkins 440/835-6301 Board of Education

Board meetings are generally at 6 p.m. on the second and fourth Mondays of the month at the Administration Building, 24365 Hilliard Blvd. Dr. Bob Stoll President Joseph Kraft Vice President Members: John Finucane Barbara Leszynski Liz Pirnat

Important School Numbers

In the event of hazardous weather conditions, school closings will be announced over local radio and television stations. Please do not contact the Westlake schools. High School Main Office 440/835-6352

School Buildings

Dover Intermediate School 2240 Dover Center Road 440/835-5494 Lee Burneson Middle School 2260 Dover Center Road 440/835-6340 Westlake High School 27830 Hilliard Blvd. 440/835-6352 Westlake Elementary School 27555 Center Ridge Road 440/250-1200 24-Hour Attendance 440/250-1201

Westlake PTAs

Westlake Council of PTAs wlake.org/parents

Private Schools

St. Paul Lutheran 27981 Detroit Road 440/835-3051

St. Bernadette Catholic School 2300 Clague Road 440/734-7717 Westlake Montessori 26830 Detroit Road 440/835-5858 Westside Christian Academy 23096 Center Ridge Road 440/331-1300

Schools & Colleges

Corporate College West 25425 Center Ridge Road Westlake, OH 44145 216/987-6000 corporatecollege.com Cuyahoga Community College Westshore Campus 31001 Clemens Road Westlake, OH 44145 216/987-6000 westshore@tri-c.edu

Cable/Internet/ Satellite Providers

AT&T U-Verse ATT.com Spectrum 877/772-2253 WOW 866/496-9669 DirecTV 800/769-7389

Newspapers

The Plain Dealer 216/999-6000 cleveland.com Westlake Patch westlake.patch.com Westlife News westlifenews.com 440/871-5797 West Shore Sun cleveland.com/westshoresun/ Westlake Bay Village Observer westlakebayvillageobserver.com 440/409-0114

Service Clubs

Dover Lodge 440/290-9489 Elks Lodge #1350 440/617-9653 Fraternal Order of Police 440/835-4949 Kiwanis Club of Westlake 440/829-0974 Westlake/Bay Village Rotary Club 216/952-5556 Westlake Garden Club westlakegardenclub.org Westlake Women’s Club 440/250-5561 Westshore Lions Club 440/250-5564 Westlake Town Criers P.O. Box 45224 Westlake, OH 44145

Business Associations

Westshore Chamber of Commerce P.O. Box 45297 Westlake, OH 44145 440/835-8787

Post Office

Westlake Post Office 27300 Center Ridge Road 440/250-9529

Utilities

AT&T att.com The Illuminating Co. – FirstEnergy firstenergycorp.com Cleveland Water Department City of Cleveland 216/664-3130 216/664-3060 (emergency repairs) Columbia Gas of Ohio 800/344-4077

Finances & Taxes

Bond Rating

Westlake’s bond rating from Moody’s Investment Service is AAA and from Standard & Poors and Fitch IBCA is AAA. Westlake shares these distinguished ratings with only 16 other cities in the state. This rating is important because it relates directly to the amount of interest residents would have to pay for special assessments.

Income Tax

The city has a 1.5 percent income tax, which is collected by and paid to the Regional Income Tax Agency. This tax rate is one of the lowest within Cuyahoga County. All residents are required to file a tax return by April 15 of the subsequent year. A 100 percent credit is granted for income tax paid to a community outside of Westlake to the extent that the taxes paid equal or exceed the taxes calculated as due to Westlake. Tax forms for payment of city income tax are available at the city’s website, cityofwestlake. org, or directly from the Regional Income Tax Agency at 440/526-0900 or at their website, ritaohio.com. You may also use their free e-file service, which is simple and easy to use.

Real Estate

Property Tax

At 61.23, Westlake property owners enjoy one of the lowest effective tax rates for residential property of any of the western Cuyahoga County communities. A Westlake resident will pay $1,911 in real property tax per $100,000 of market value on his/her residence in 2022. All real estate taxes are paid on a semiannual basis (July and January) to the Cuyahoga County Treasurer.

Utility Billing

The City of Westlake maintains a sewer distribution system, which is tied into the Rocky River Treatment Plant. Billings are sent out quarterly and are due within 30 days. Sewer bills may be paid online, by mail or at City Hall. Westlake residential sewer fees are billed on a flat-rate cost-recovery basis, and no meters are read. Your residential sewer bill is not based on the amount of water you use. Billing and due dates are clearly noted on the billing. NOTE: Water is provided by the City of Cleveland, which sends out a monthly billing based on meter readings.

Laws for everyday life

Provided by: Law Director, Michael P. Maloney

Animals: Are not permitted to run at large and must be kept under control. In particular, dogs must be on a leash when off the owner’s property. Nearly all pets must have current rabies shots. If a dog is repeatedly on the loose, attacks another dog or a person, or acts aggressively while at large, it could result in serious penalties for the owner. Ohio law provides that dogs be classified as “nuisance”, “dangerous”, or “vicious”, depending on behavior. These classifications have corresponding sanctions, which an owner should know. See, O.R.C. 955.22, W.C.O. 505.01. Barbecue Grills/LP Tanks: Storage and use restricted in apartment/ condominium complexes. Those that produce flames cannot be used on balconies of multifamily residential structures or within 15 feet of any structure. Standard grillsized tanks and larger are prohibited in apartment/condominium units on balconies, basements, corridors and any space within the building. Drainage: The City of Westlake owns and maintains both sanitary and storm sewer lines throughout the community. Prior to any major improvements to your property that might affect drainage, contact the Engineering Department. If you are experiencing any sewer problems, contact the Department of Public Service. Easements: Many properties have storm sewer easements. Before adding any trees, shrubs, fencing or gardens over easements, contact the Engineering Department to obtain a $5 permit. Fences require an additional building permit; see below. Fences: Permits are required for all fences. In residential areas, the maximum height of a backyard fence is 6 feet. Contact the Building Department for additional requirements that may apply.

Firearms, BB Guns and Airsoft Guns:

Cannot be discharged within the city limits. Firearms cannot be carried into any city building by anyone except law enforcement officers. There are numerous other locations where firearms may not be carried, including churches, schools and various types of businesses. See Section 2923 of the Ohio Revised Code for more information.

Fireplaces and Chimneys:

Multifamily residential structures require annual, private inspection and maintenance. (ORD. 1501.16) Fireworks: The possession, sale or discharge of fireworks is prohibited. (ORD.1519.04) Grading and Drainage: When you are having a drainage problem or planning on re-grading or filling any portions of your property, a grading permit may be required. Contact the Engineering Department prior to doing any work for a complimentary evaluation of your property issues.

Home Repairs, Remodeling and

Additions: Contractors working on your home must be registered with the city. A list of registered contractors, permit requirements, applications and Building Code information can be obtained in the Building Department or on the city’s website.

Home/Yard Maintenance:

Outdoor operation of domestic power tools such as saws and lawn and garden tools (except snow removal equipment) is prohibited weekdays from 9 p.m. to 8 a.m., and weekends from 9 p.m. to 9 a.m. Open Fires/Burning: No open burning is permitted except for small, controlled campfires. Fires for the purposes of burning garbage, landscape waste or any other trash/ waste are prohibited. (ORD. 1511) Parking: Is prohibited on city streets between 3 and 6 a.m. Trucks, trailers or semi-trailers may not be parked on the street in front of residential property unless the vehicle is disabled or being unloaded. Recreational equipment such as boats, motor homes and truck campers may not be parked for more than 72 hours in a three-week period unless owned by the resident and not in use. Do not park on both sides of a street, even if no signs are posted. Parking is permitted only on the non-hydrant side of the street. Rental Licenses: All one, two and three family homes that are rented require a Rental License. Licenses are issued to the property owner/landlord after the property passes inspections by the Building Department. Additional information is listed on the Building Department’s web page. Satellite Dishes: A building permit is NOT required for the installation of a dish antenna unless it is more than 2 meters in diameter. Security Cameras: Are legally permitted on private property. Unless security video recordings include audio, or are recording subject matter that would fall under an expectation of privacy (viewing the inside of another person’s home), there are currently very few legal restrictions. Technology seems to have outpaced the law in this area. Again, however, audio recording is generally prohibited. Additionally, persistent video recording of others that a court might find to be harassing can lead to private civil lawsuits, independent of state or local criminal statues. See 18 U.S. Code 2511, O.R.C. 2933.52. Smoke Detectors: Required in all residential tenant areas of multifamily apartments and condominiums and in all newly constructed single-family homes. Solicitors: Persons selling items door-to-door must have an official city license. Persons asking for donations to charities or nonprofit groups must notify the Police Department in advance of going door-to-door. Swimming Pools: Permits are required for in-ground pools, spas and hot tubs. Contact the Building Department for additional requirements that may apply. Yard Sales: Permits are required and may be obtained from the cashier at City Hall for a fee of $2 prior to conducting the sale. Only one sign advertising the sale is permitted. Additional information is listed on the sale permit. Vehicle Sales: Permits are required and may be obtained from the cashier at City Hall for a fee of $2 prior to conducting the sale. Only one sign advertising the sale is permitted. Additional information is listed on the sale permit.

Whom to call with questions

Air Conditioner Permits Building Department 440/871-3300 Animal Control Police Department 440/892-3150 Appliance Disposal Rumpke 800/828-8171 Auxiliary Police Liaison Officer Police Department 440/871-3311 Better Business Bureau 216/241-7678 Bicycle License Police Department 440/871-3311 Birth & Death Certificates Bureau of Vital Statistics 216/664-2315 Block Parties Police Department 440/871-3311 Board of Education 440/871-8683 Board of Elections 216/443-8683 Board of Health 216/201-2000 Building Permits Building Department 440/871-3300 Chamber of Commerce 440/835-8787 City Hall 440/871-3300 Clague Cabin Recreation Department 440/808-5700 Commercial Development Planning Department 440/871-3300 Council Members Council Office 440/871-3300 Crime Prevention Police Department 440/871-3311 D.A.R.E. Police Department 440/871-3311 Disturbing the Peace Police Department 440/871-3311 Ditches and Drainage (General Information) Service Department 440/871-3300 Driveway Repair Permits Engineering Department 440/871-3300 Easements Engineering Department 440/871-3300 Economic Development 440/871-3300 Electrical Permits/Inspections Building Department 440/871-3300 Emergency Food/Service Westlake Center for Community Services 440/899-3544 Fences Building Department 440/871-3300 Fire Prevention Fire Department 440/871-3441 Fire Hydrants (leakage, damage) Fire Department 440/871-3441 Garage Permits Building Department 440/871-3300 Historic Properties Planning Department 440/871-3300 Housing Inspection Building Department 440/871-3300 HVAC Permits/Inspections Building Department 440/871-3300 Income Tax Finance Department 440/871-3300 Juvenile Problems Juvenile Officer Police Department 440/892-3152 Leaf Collection Service Department 440/835-6432 Licensed Contractors Building Department 440/871-3300 Litter Service Department 440/835-6432 Marriage Licenses 216/443-8920 Mayor’s Office 440/871-3300 Meadowood Golf Course Recreation Department 440/835-6442 Meetings, City 440/871-3300 Meetings, School 440/871-7300 Mosquito Complaints Cuyahoga County Board of Health 216/201-2000 Open Burning Complaints Fire Department 440/871-3441 Westlake Aquatic Center & Peterson Pool Clague Park 440/835-6436 Planning Department 440/871-3300 Plumbing Permits/Inspections Building Department 440/871-3300 Post Office 27300 Center Ridge Road 440/250-9529 Property Maintenance Building Department 440/871-3300 Property Tax Assessment County Fiscal Office 216/443-7010 Prosecutor Police Department 440/871-3311 Real Estate Valuation County Fiscal Office 216/443-7010 Recreation Center Recreation Department 440/808-5700 Recycling Rumpke Waste & Recycling Services 800/828-8171 Additional recycling and disposal info: Cuyahoga County Solid Waste District: 216/443-3749

Recycling and Rubbish Procedures for Single-Family Homes

Rumpke Waste and Recycling Services provides residential rubbish and recycling collection services for the City of Westlake. For questions, concerns, or to report rubbish and/ or recycling that was not collected, contact Rumpke at 800-828-8171.

Day and Time of Collection

Recycling and rubbish will be collected on the same day each week, except when a holiday falls on or before your regular collection day. Then recycling and rubbish will be collected one (1) day later. Please

place your rubbish and recycling at the tree lawn by 6 a.m. on your collection day, or preferably after 6 p.m. the night before. Place rubbish and recycling carts on opposite sides of your driveway. Collection time may vary each week due to volume, traffics delays, time of year, weather, etc. Also, carts must be removed within 24 hours of collection and stored in a manner that they cannot be seen from the street. (City Code 951.02) Holidays that affect collection: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

Rubbish Information

Rubbish must be bagged and placed in the provided brown, Rumpke 96-gallon rubbish cart. On occasion, excess rubbish can be placed in plastic trash bags only and placed next to your rubbish cart on your collection day. Residents who frequently place out excess rubbish bags may be required to obtain a second Rumpke rubbish cart. If you need an additional rubbish cart, contact Rumpke at 800-828-8171. Reminder: mattresses, box springs and upholstered furniture (couches, chairs, etc.) must be wrapped in plastic for health reasons.

CART REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES

Place carts out the night before your service day.

1. Place items inside the cart and close the lid.

2. Face the opening toward the street (face handle away). 3. Place cart within 3 ft. of the street and 3 ft. away from objects, including mailboxes.

Recycling Information

Place recyclables in the provided green, Rumpke 65-gallon recycling cart. Recycling must be left loose, do not use bags. Recyclables should fit in your cart. Excess recycling cannot be placed in bags next to your recycle cart. Make sure you are recycling properly by breaking down cardboard boxes and only recycling the items identified on the lid of your recycling cart. If you need an additional recycling cart, contact Rumpke at 800-828-8171. Responsible recycling habits help reduce the amount of items in our landfills. Too much “wishcycling” of items, attempting to recycle those that are not currently accepted for recycling, can contaminate the load and cause all of the items to be rejected by the processor. The load is then sent to a landfill. Combine these items in your recycling cart: • CANS: Includes all metal food and beverage cans such as pop, beer, soup, vegetable and tuna. Cans should be emptied, rinsed and then recycled. • CARTONS: Includes milk, juice, soup and broth plus wine cartons. Cartons should be emptied and rinsed. Replace the cap and place in your curbside recycling. • GLASS: Includes glass food and beverage bottles and jars. Empty, rinse and replace the lid before recycling. You do not need to remove the label. • PAPER AND BOXES: All paper and boxes can be recycled, including newspapers, magazines, junk mail, boxes, greeting cards, cereal boxes, cardboard, phone books and clean pizza boxes. Flatten cardboard items, like cereal boxes, to save space. • PLASTIC BOTTLES AND JUGS: All empty plastic bottles or jugs can be placed in your curbside recycling. This includes items like water and soda bottles,

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shampoo bottles, milk, water and juice jugs, laundry detergent jugs and bleach bottles. Bottles and jugs should be emptied and rinsed. Replace the cap and put in your curbside recycling. Not all plastics with the 1-7 symbol are recyclable. The numbering refers specifically to the resin within the plastic. For the most up-to-date details about recycling, visit the Cuyahoga County Solid Waste District at www.CuyahogaRecycles.org.

Recycling Drop Off Locations

Residents can drop off cans, cartons, glass bottles and jars, paper and boxes, plus plastic bottles and jugs at the recycling dumpsters located at: Westlake Police Department (27300 Hilliard Boulevard), Clague Playhouse (1371 Clague Road) and Meadowood Golf Course (29800 Center Ridge Road). Motor oil can be dropped off yearround at the Westlake Service Center (741 Bassett Rd.), Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Bulk Items

Rumpke will pick up bulky items weekly, on your regular collection day. Please make sure items are placed out by 6 a.m. and are next to your rubbish cart (not recycling). Call Rumpke 24 hours in advance to inform them of your bulk items, 800-821-8171. • Wrap all fabric and upholstered items such as furniture, mattresses and box springs in plastic • Carpeting: roll and tie into 4 ft. sections, separate from padding. Not to exceed 50 lbs. per roll. • Pipes, poles, gutters and downspouts: cut into 4 ft. sections • Tables, basketball poles and swing sets: dismantle and cut into 4 ft. sections • Refrigerators and freezers: empty and remove doors (City Code 521.01). • Other wooden materials such as boxes, crates, lumber and plywood: Collapse, remove or bend down all nails, cut and use wire, twine or rope to tie unto bundles no larger than 1 ft. by 4 ft. and no heavier than 50 lbs. Place bundles parallel to the curb beside your trash container. • Appliances with Freon will be collected by a separate truck.

Yard Waste Collection

Yard waste is collected by Rumpke with your regular rubbish collection. Yard waste (grass clippings, leaves, ornamental grasses, flowers, plants, weeds, etc.) must be placed in paper yard waste bags or plastic trash bags. Bags must not exceed 50 lbs. The bags can be placed in your 96-gallon rubbish cart or next to the rubbish cart. Personal containers cannot be used and will not be serviced. Please note that contractors are responsible for the removal of all yard waste they create.

Brush Collection

Brush is collected by the City of Westlake on your regular collection day. The Service Departments will only pick up brush (branches, limbs, logs, etc.) under the following conditions: • 4 foot by 2 foot bundles, maximum spread of 2 feet, maximum 50 pounds • Larger size branches, limbs or logs, 3 inches or more in diameter, must be cut into shorter lengths, stacked in a pile and not exceeding 50 pounds • Single branches must not exceed 4 feet in length • Place on tree lawn by 6 a.m. on your regular scheduled collection day • Bundles parallel to curb, ends in same direction, separated away from rubbish and recycling • Collection may be delayed depending on volume of brush to be collected • All thorns and/or pricker branches must be bundled • Remove all metal, wire, nails, roots and dirt • Do not mix any other rubbish, yard waste or other materials with the brush • Cans may be used if they contain brush only, are clearly marked “brush” and separated away from rubbish and recycling • Maximum can weight of 50 pounds • Maximum can size of 32 gallons • Bundles must be tied securely with rope, twine or nylon. • Brush bundled with metal wire, cords, or cable will not be collected. Please note that contractors are responsible for the removal of all branches and shrubs they cut.

Christmas Tree Disposal

Live Christmas Trees Place your live Christmas tree on the tree lawn next to your rubbish. The City of Westlake brush truck will pick up. All ornaments, lights, stands and other man-made decorations, as well as plastic tree bags, must be removed from Christmas trees before collection. For other Christmas Tree Disposal Options, view the Cuyahoga County Solid Waste District’s website. Artificial Christmas Trees The City’s brush truck will not pick up artificial trees. These can be broken down into their parts and can be picked up with your rubbish on your regular collection day.

Leaf Collection

The City of Westlake collects leaves from residential tree lawns in the spring and the fall. Spring leaf collection runs for two (2) weeks; generally late April through early May (weather permitting). Fall leaf collection runs from midOctober through early December (weather permitting). During these times, please check the Daily Leaf Update for more information www.cityofwestlake.org/daily-leafupdate. If you do not want to wait for our leaf trucks to pick up in your area, you can bag your leaves for trash and Rumpke will pick them up on your regular collection day. Collection Guidelines Only leaves will be collected. Please do not mix branches or grass cuttings with leaves, as this will plug the machines and slow the collection process. Place the leaves on the tree lawn. Do not place leaves in the street. Please remember to keep the catch basins in front of your house and in the street clear to reduce flooding during heavy rains. Remove grass clippings, brush and leaves whenever possible.

Humus and Wood Chips

The City of Westlake operates a Class IV compost site that accepts all leaves collected through the Service Department’s curbside leaf collection programs in the spring and fall, as a joint venture with the City of Bay Village. Approximately 50,000 yards of leaves are collected yearly. Leaf humus is an all-natural byproduct of leaves. No chemicals are added during the decomposition process. It is an excellent soil conditioner and shouldn’t be mistaken or used for topsoil. Various uses: in gardens, around flowerbeds, mixed with topsoil, etc. Our screening process eliminates most stones, branches, twigs and other debris. Wood chips are created by grinding all branches, logs and tree stumps from weekly brush collection. Various uses: ground cover for flowerbeds, around trees, landscaping, etc. Purchase of Materials Materials must be purchased at Westlake City Hall, 27700 Hilliard Blvd., Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. They CANNOT be purchased at the Westlake Service Center. Leaf Humus: Per bushel - $1 Per 30-gallon container - $2 Per cubic yard - $10 Over 101 cubic yards - $7 per cubic yard Wood Chips: Per bushel - $1 Per 30-gallon container - $2 Per cubic yard - $7 One cubic yard of material will cover approximately 160 square feet at 2 inches deep, 106 square feet at 3 inches deep or 80 square feet at 4 inches deep. Pick Up of Materials Materials can be picked up, with a valid receipt only, at the Westlake Service Center, 741 Bassett Road, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. and Saturday (seasonal), 8 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Delivery (seasonal) Delivery is available to Westlake residents only. The cost is $20 per stop. Delivery hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. and 12 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. For more information, contact the Westlake Service Department, Monday through Friday, from 7:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. at 440/835-6432. Remodeling Permits Building Department 440/871-3300 Rubbish & Special Collections Rumpke Waste & Recycling Services 800/828-8171 Safety Town Police Department 440/871-3311 Senior Citizen Information Westlake Center for Community Services 440/899-3544

Sewer Bills Finance Department 440/871-3300 Sewer Blockage Service Department 440/835-6432 Sewers (General Info) Engineering Department 440/871-3300 Sidewalks Engineering Department 440/871-3300 Signs, Commercial Planning Department 440/871-3300 Small Claims Court Rocky River Municipal Court 440/333-0066 Smoke Detectors Fire Department 440/871-3441 Snow Removal Service Department 440/835-6432 Social Services Community Services 440/899-3544 Street Lighting CEI/FirstEnergy 800/589-3101 Swimming Pools Building Department 440/871-3300 Traffic Signals Police Department 440/871-3311 Unsanitary Conditions County Board of Health 216/201-2000 Utility Sheds Building Department 440/871-3300 Water Main Breaks Fire Department 440/871-3322 Zoning and Variances Planning Department 440/871-3300

Library

Westlake Porter Public Library 440/871-2600

Recreation and Parks

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houses five pools, including a lap pool, a diving well, a children’s play pool, a lazy river and slides. The recreation center also includes two large community rooms where members can host parties and seminars, as well as a conference room, classroom, an arts & crafts room and a tot room. The recreation center is an approved Tivity facility and accepts Silver Sneakers and PRIME members as well as United Healthcare AARP and Renew Active members. The park is the site for the annual summer concerts as well as the Fall Festival and other family events. There’s something here for everyone, so feel free to stop in or call 440/808- 5700 for more information. Westlake Aquatic Center and Peterson Pool at Clague Park: Opened in 2019, the aquatic center offers 5 swimming areas including a lap pool with diving well and climbing wall, over 600-foot lazy river with dumping features and a waterfall, a plunge pool with 2 slides, activity pool featuring a family slide and squirt and slide with dumping buckets. The facility also has a splash area with interactive features and an interactive labyrinth. You will also find several shade structures to keep cool along with an updated concession menu. Meadowood Golf Course: Golf on one of the city’s three nine-hole courses, two executive and one regulation length. A rustic log cabin clubhouse offers a snack bar, cozy fireplace and big screen TV and can be rented in the off-season for parties. Clague Park: Located at the corner of Clague Road and Hilliard Boulevard, this 75-acre park offers seven baseball diamonds, four tennis courts, a walking trail, a toddler play structure, horseshoe pit, two gazebos, two picnic pavilions and Clague Cabin, as well as Westlake Aquatic Center and Peterson Pool. Clague Cabin is available for rent for social functions. Bradley Road Nature Park: Located on Bradley Road south of Hilliard Boulevard, this 46-acre park includes a sledding hill, a tot playground, pavilion, picnic tables, grills, restrooms and a nature trail. Voting Information

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Cuyahoga County for 30 days prior to voting. • You are currently registered to vote.

You must register (or re-register) to vote if: • You have not registered before. • You are a new resident of Westlake. • You have not voted in the last four years. • You have made changes in your voter registration information such as a name or address change. Register to vote at the following location: The Cuyahoga County Board of Elections 2925 Euclid Ave. Cleveland, OH 44115 216/443-3298 boe.cuyahogacounty.us Absentee voting: Contact the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections at 216/443-3298; boe.cuyahogacounty.us

Churches

BAPTIST Grace Baptist Church of Westlake 23096 Center Ridge Road 440/333-4515 CATHOLIC/ROMAN CATHOLIC St. Bernadette 2256 Clague Road 440/734-1300 St. Ladislas 2345 Bassett Road 440/835-2300 CATHOLIC/LATIN RITE St. Peregrine Chapel 22953 Detroit Road 440/333-3139 COPTIC ORTHODOX Sts. Peter and George Coptic Orthodox Church 25800 Hilliard Blvd. 440/250-0434 DISCIPLES OF CHRIST Westlake Christian Church 25800 Hilliard Blvd. 440/871-2400 EPISCOPAL Advent Episcopal Church 3760 Dover Center Road 440/871-6685 JEHOVAH’S WITNESSES Westlake Congregation 29171 Center Ridge Road 440/871-5939 LUTHERAN Prince of Peace Lutheran 28455 Center Ridge Road 440/871-5565 St. Paul Lutheran 27993 Detroit Road 440/835-3050 METHODIST Cross Pointe Community (Free Methodist) Church of Westlake 1800 Columbia Road 440/835-0243 Westlake United Methodist Church 27650 Center Ridge Road 440/871-3088 MORMON Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 25000 Westwood Road 440/777-0472 NAZARENE Parkside Church of the Nazarene 23600 Hilliard Blvd. 440/333-3998 NON-DENOMINATIONAL Ascent Church 3550 Crocker Road 440/808-0200 SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST Cleveland Hungarian 2335 Columbia Road 440/835-2277 UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST Church of the Redeemer 23500 Center Ridge Road 440/331-0834 Dover Congregational United Church of Christ 2239 Dover Center Road 440/871-1050 UNITY Unity Spiritual Center 23855 Detroit Road 440/835-0400

Day Care/Pre-School

Best Beginnings 25800 Hilliard Blvd. 440/835-4430 Fit By Five 29520 Center Ridge Road 440/835-8558 The Goddard School 30502 Center Ridge Road 440/892-2689 KinderCare Learning Center 30850 Viking Parkway 440/808-9949 Le Chaperon Rouge 27390 Center Ridge Road 440/835-2929 Montessori Children’s School 28370 Bassett Road 440/871-8773 Parkside Preschool and Childcare Center 23600 Hilliard Blvd. 440/333-6643 Play & Learn Preschool 2239 Dover Center Road 440/835-2913 Primrose School of Westlake 25400 Center Ridge 440/834-2567 Shining Star Preschool 3760 Dover Center Road 440/871-2711 The Learning Experience 25211 Center Ridge Road 440/617-6279 Westlake Montessori School & Child Development Center 26830 Detroit Road 440/835-5858 Westshore Montessori School 26536 Detroit Road 440/899-7911

Hospitals and HospitalAffiliated Medical Centers

Cleveland Clinic Health System Imaging Center-Westlake 850 Columbia Road, Suite 130 440/250-5757 Fairview Surgery Center Westlake Medical Campus A Cleveland Clinic Health System 850 Columbia Road, Suite 001 440/808-4000 University Hospitals St. John Medical Center 29000 Center Ridge Road 440/835-8000 University Hospitals Health Systems Westlake Health Center 960 Clague Road 440/250-2100

Seniors, Housing Apartment Complexes

Independent Living (I) Assisted Living (A) Alzheimer’s (ALZ) Arden Courts of Westlake (Alzheimer’s and dementia residential care facility) 28400 Center Ridge Road 440/808-9275 hcr-manorcare.com Belvedere (A) 29591 Detroit Road 440/835-4000 rae-ann.net Brighton Gardens of Westlake (A) (ALZ) (I) 27819 Center Ridge Road 440/808-0074 sunriseseniorliving.com

Brookdale Westlake Village 28550 Westlake Village Drive 440/892-4200 brookdaleliving.com Concord Reserve (A) (ALZ) (I) 2116 Dover Center Road 440/871-0090 concordreserve.org Devon Oaks (A) 2345 Crocker Road 440/250-2300 devonoaks.org Gardens of Westlake (A) (I) (ALZ) 27569 Detroit Road 440/892-9777 gardensatwestlake.com Our House (I) (A) 27633 Bassett Road 440/835-2110, ourhouseinc.com

Long-Term Care

AgeLine Home Health & Activity 216/941-9990 Benjamin Rose Institute 216/791-8000 Cleveland Concord Reserve 2115 Dover Center Road 440/871-0090 concordreserve.org Day Away/ Wesleyan Senior Living 440/284-9288 Elyria Huntington Woods 27705 Westchester Parkway 440/835-5661 Kemper House 440/508-4379 Life Care Center of Westlake 26520 Center Ridge Road 440/871-3030, lcca.com Rae Ann Suburban 29505 Detroit Road 440/871-5181 rae-anncares4u.com Rae Ann Westlake 28303 Detroit Road 440/871-0500 rae-anncares4u.com Rockport Elder Day Care 20375 Center Ridge Road Rocky River 440/356-5444 Vitalia Senior Residences 26695 Center Ridge Road 440/835-1719 Westbay Care and Rehabilitation Center 27601 Westchester Parkway 440/871-5900 genesishcc.com/WestBayOH Westlake Rehab and Nursing Center 4000 Crocker Road 440/892-2100 westlakerehabnursing.com

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Older Adults, Important Information

Details regarding older adult information listed below may be obtained by contacting: Westlake Community Services Department 29694 Center Ridge Road 440/899-3544 AARP 888/687-2277 ABUSE Mental Health Services and Suicide Prevention 24/7 Hotline 24/7 Hotline 216/623-6888 Domestic Violence Hotline 216/391-HELP (4357) Elder Abuse (24/7 Hotline) 216/420-6700 CUYAHOGA COUNTY Adult Protective Service 216/420-6700 Cuyahoga County Board of Health 216/201-2000 Cuyahoga County Div. of Senior and Adult Services 216/420-6750 Witness Victim Service Center 216/443-7345 Probate Court 216/443-8764 Elder Protective Services Hotline 216/420-6700 Cuyahoga County Job and Family Services 216/987-7000 Golden Buckeye Information Line & Ohio Dept. on Aging 800/422-1976 Golden Buckeye Card 866/301-6446 Home Energy Assistance Program 800/282-0880 Homestead Exemption 216/443-7050 Cleveland Division of Water 216/664-3130 RTA – Senior & Disabled 216/566-5124 University Hospitals St. John Medical Center Senior Supper Club Menu Hotline: 440/827-5990 Registration: 440/899-3544 Westlake Schools Gold Card 440/899-3544 FOOD AND ASSISTANCE First Call for Help United Way Dial 211 Lakewood Community Services Center 216/226-6466 Meals on Wheels — Westlake 440/871-2551 Westlake Social Services 440/899-3544 HOME SAFETY CHECKS Westlake Fire Department 440/871-3441 Provided for residents 65 and older. Check will highlight hazards, install “Utili-Tag” identification and service smoke detectors. “Are You Okay?” Free Daily Reassurance Call 440/899-3544 HOSPICE Hospice at the Cleveland Clinic 216/444-9819 Solamor Hospice 440/899-7659 Hospice of the Western Reserve 440/892-6680 Hospice of the Western Reserve/ Ames Family House 440/414-7349 VNA of Ohio 216/696-4357 LEGAL Legal Aid Society of Cleveland 216/687-1900 Pro Seniors Inc. Hotline for Older Ohioans 800/488-6070 Western Reserve Area Agency on Aging 216/621-0303 Ohio Dept. of Health Complaint Hotline 800/342-0553 Long-Term Care Ombudsman 800/365-3112 Passport Program 216/621-0303 STATE OF OHIO Consumers’ Credit Counseling Services 800/254-4100 Department of Aging 800/266-4346 Department of Insurance Ohio Senior Health Insurance & Information Program 800/686-1578 TRANSPORTATION RTA – Information 216/621-9500 RTA – Senior & Disabled 216/566-5285 Westlake Older Adult 440/899-3544 TAX ASSISTANCE Internal Revenue Service IRS.gov OTHER SERVICES Alzheimer’s Association 800/272-3900 Better Business Bureau (24-hour anytime line) 216/241-7678 Board of Elections 216/443-3298 Bureau of Motor Vehicles North Olmsted 440/779-0830 Cleveland Sight Center Society for the Blind 216/791-8118 Cleveland State University 60+ Project 216/687-5411 Cuyahoga Community College 216/987-5800 COMMUNITY OUTREACH University Hospitals St. John Medical Center 440/827-5440 Westlake Community Services 440/899-3544 Dept. of Veterans Affairs Telephone Assistance Service 800/827-1000, va.gov Employment and Family Services 216/987-7000 cuyahogacounty.us License Bureau North Olmsted 440/779-0830 Medicare Plans (or speak to an agent) 800/760-3550, medicare.gov Suicide Hotline 216/623-6888 Social Security/ Medicare General Information 800/772-1213

Seniors, Useful Websites

AARP aarp.org Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services cms.hhs.gov Cuyahoga County of Ohio cuyahogacounty.us Dept. of Veterans Affairs va.gov Eldercare Locator eldercare.gov USAGOV for seniors usa.gov Golden Buckeye Card goldenbuckeye.com Home Energy Assistance Program energyhelp.ohio.gov Ohio Department of Aging ohio.gov/age Ohio Senior Health Insurance Information Program 800/686-1578 insurance.ohio.gov Seniors Connect/Cleveland Public Library cpl.org/seniors.aspx Social Security Administration ssa.gov Western Reserve Area Agency on Aging areaagingsolutions.org Sports and Entertainment

Dave and Buster’s 25735 First Street 440/892-1415 Hilliard Lakes Golf Club 31665 Hilliard Blvd. 440/871-9578 Lakewood Country Club 2613 Bradley Road, 440/871-0400 Paramount Tennis Club 31550 Viking Parkway, 440/250-9081 Sky Zone 31500 Viking Parkway, 440/414-0444 Westlake Meadowood Golf Course (Public) 29800 Center Ridge Road, 440/835-6442 Westlake Recreation Center 28955 Hilliard Blvd., 440/808-5700 Westshore Family YMCA 1575 Columbia Road, 440/871-6885 Westwood Country Club 22625 Detroit Road, 440/331-2120

City Museum & Theater

The Westlake Historical Society Clague House Museum 1371A Clague Road, 216/848-0680 Open two Sundays of each month April-November, 2-4 p.m., and by appt. Clague Playhouse 1371 Clague Road 440/331-0403, clagueplayhouse.org

Hotels

Courtyard by Marriott 25050 Sperry Drive 440/871-3756 DoubleTree by Hilton 1100 Crocker Road 440/871-6000 Extended Stay America 30360 Clemens Road 440/899-4160 Hampton Inn Westlake 29690 Detroit Road 440/892-0333 Holiday Inn Express 30500 Clemens Road 440/808-0500 Hyatt Place Hotel at Crocker Park 2020 Crocker Road 440/871-3100 Red Roof Inn Westlake 29595 Clemens Road 440/892-7920 Sonesta ES Suites 30100 Clemens Road 440/892-2254 Super 8 25200 Sperry Drive 440/871-3993 TownPlace Suites by Marriott 25052 Sperry Drive 440/892-4275