Economic Vision Statement:
"It is our vision to be an effective, efficient and complete full service municipal government for the benefit of the taxpayers and citizens by nurturing existing business while encouraging retention and expansion of business; and to create new jobs, strengthen and expand the tax base by attracting clean "new" business while protecting our homeowners, residents and the overall quality of life."
Municipal Information:
1997 City expenditures: $9,200,000
1997 City expenditures per capita: $726.58
1997-98 School appropriations: $17,906,361
1997-98 School appropriations per capita:$1,414.18
1997 Full value tax rate per thousand: $28.67
1997 Local property tax rate per thousand: $30.82
1997 Total equalized valuation: $761,498,056
City Manager form of Government
City Council - 9 member, elected
Appointed Boards/Commissions:
Planning Board - 9 seats, 5 alts.
Zoning Board - 5 seats, 3 alts.
Conservation Comm. - 7 seats, 3 alts.
Historic Dist. Comm. - 7 setas, 3 alts.
1993 Master Plan
1998-2003 Capital Improvement Plan
City codes and ordinances, BOCA
Zoning Ordinance
Site Plan Review Regulations and Subdivision Regulations
Flood Insurance
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