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  2. Government

    1. A Municipal Government
    2. City Charter and Municipal Code
    3. Mayor & Council
      1. Council District Street List
      2. Election District Map
      3. Council Members
        1. John Suchanec
        2. Corinth Ford
        3. Jay Bancroft
        4. Dwendolyn Creecy
        5. Jason Lawhorn
        6. Travis McDermott
      4. Agendas and Minutes
    4. Boards, Committees, Commissions
      1. Agendas and Minutes
      2. Board of Adjustment
      3. Diversity & Inclusion Commission
      4. Conservation Advisory Commission
      5. Planning Commission
    5. Awards and Honors
    6. 2021 Reapportionment Plan Draft
    7. Observed City Holidays
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  3. Departments

    1. Administrative Weekly Reports
    2. Alderman's Court
      1. City Solicitor/Prosecutor's Office
        1. Probation Before Judgment
      2. Probation Before Judgment
        1. Criminal Offense
        2. Traffic Offense
      3. FAQs
    3. City Manager's Office
      1. Personnel
        1. Employment
        2. Employee Self Service
        3. Career Opportunities as an Employee
          1. Recruitment & Selection
          2. Promotions
          3. Fringe Benefits
          4. Applications
        4. Career Opportunities as a Police Officer
          1. Attributes
          2. Duties
          3. Frequently Asked Questions
          4. Minimum Standards
          5. Recruiting Website
          6. Salary & Benefits
          7. Selection Process
          8. Success in Hiring Workshop
          9. APPLY NOW!
        5. Personnel Manual
        6. Pension Plan
        7. Labor Contracts
          1. AFSCME Local 1670
            1. Union Contract (2020 – 2024)
            2. COVID-19 MOU (effective 4/27/2020)
            3. COVID-19 MOU Amendment (effective 8/10/2020)
          2. AFSCME Local 3919
            1. Union Contract (2020 – 2023)
            2. COVID-19 MOU (effective 4/27/2020)
            3. COVID-19 MOU II (effective 1/18/21)
          3. CWA Local 1036
          4. FOP Lodge 4
            1. FOP Lodge 4 Contract (2022-2024)
      2. Purchasing
        1. Vendor Information
        2. Bid/Proposal Opportunities/Unofficial Results
        3. Minimum Vendor Provisions for Purchases and Contractual Services
      3. Community Engagement
    4. City Secretary
      1. Boards, Committees & Commissions
      2. Elections
        1. File for Candidacy
        2. Candidate Forms
        3. Election District Street List
        4. Election District Map
        5. Election Board Members
        6. 2023 Special Election Information
      3. Voter Registration
      4. Record Requests
      5. 2021 Reapportionment Plan Recommendation
        1. City of Newark Demographics
        2. District 1
        3. District 2
        4. District 3
        5. District 4
        6. District 5
        7. District 6
        8. All Districts
    5. Electrical Engineering
      1. Electric Account and Utility Bill Pay
      2. Your Hometown Power Co.
      3. What To Do If The Power Goes Out
      4. Electric Rate Information
      5. Where Does All That Electricity Go?
      6. Energy Saving Tips
      7. Tree Trimming Specifications
        1. Minimum Clearances
      8. Electric Service Handbook
      9. Electric Service Check Up
      10. Developer Requirements
        1. Lines and Grades
        2. Construction Improvement Plan
        3. Subdivision Plan
      11. Renewable Portfolio Standard Compliance Report
    6. Finance
      1. Information Technology
      2. Payments & Utility Billing
        1. Electric Account and Utility Bill
        2. Electric Rates Information
        3. Efficiency Smart
        4. Landlord / Tenant Resources
        5. Sewer Rate Information
        6. Water Rate Information
        7. FAQs
      3. Accounting & Budgeting
        1. Budget Central 2024
          1. Budget Central 2024
          2. Budget Central 2023
          3. Budget Central 2022
          4. Budget Central 2021
          5. Budget Central 2020
          6. Budget Central 2019
          7. Budget Central 2018
          8. Budget Central 2017
          9. Budget Central 2016
          10. Budget Central 2015
        2. General Operating Budget
        3. Capital Improvement Program
        4. Annual Comprehensive Financial Report
      4. Property Taxes
      5. Most Requested Phone Numbers
      6. Lodging Tax
    7. Parks and Recreation
      1. Activity Schedule
      2. Additional Guidance for Landscape Design
      3. Community Events
        1. Event Parking
        2. Special Events Form
        3. Get Involved Now
      4. Employment
        1. Apply Now
      5. George Wilson Center
        1. GWC History
          1. Celebrating 100 years of the New London Ave School
        2. 2023 Rates & Regulations
        3. GWC Floor Plan
        4. FAQ
        5. Directions
      6. Old Paper Mill Road Park Project Update
      7. Parks & Trails
        1. Map
        2. Bicycle Route Map
        3. J.F. Hall Trail Map
        4. Pomeroy Trail Map
        5. Rules and Regulations
        6. Park Use Permit Application
        7. Adopt-A-Park
          1. Procedures for Adopting a Park
          2. Conditions
          3. Safety Precautions
        8. Traffic Island Program Application
        9. Play Outside DE
        10. Drought Resistant Plants
      8. Park Finder Tool
      9. Pools
      10. Registration Forms
      11. Register Online
      12. Skate Spots
        1. Newark Skate Spot Rules
      13. Vendors and Sponsors
      14. Volunteer Opportunities
        1. Eagle Scout Project Information
        2. Volunteer Here
      15. Youth and Adult Sports Leagues
        1. Adult Sports Schedules
          1. Winter Volleyball - B League
          2. Winter Volleyball - Thur. A/BB League
          3. Adult Co-Ed Slow Pitch League
        2. Youth Schedules
          1. Players Code of Conduct
          2. Parents Code of Conduct
          3. Elementary Soccer League
        3. Coaches Volunteer Application
      16. Links
    8. Planning and Development
      1. Buyer’s Affidavit & Flood Insurance
        1. Buyer's Affidavit
        2. Flood Insurance
      2. Code Enforcement Division
        1. Business Licenses
        2. Building Permits
          1. Fee Schedule
        3. Rental Permits
          1. Rental License Inspections
        4. Property Maintenance
        5. Fire Protection and Fire Safety
        6. Forms
          1. Affidavit for Restricted Use
          2. Building Permit Application
          3. Building Permit Authorization Form
          4. Certificate of Completion Application
          5. Certification of Occupancy Application
          6. Certification of Occupancy Requirements
          7. Compliance Bond
          8. Drive & Walkways Specifications
          9. Fee Schedule
          10. No Impact Home Occupation Application
          11. Permit Processing Information
          12. Rental Consent Form
          13. Rental Permit Affidavit: Single Family Detach
          14. Charitable Solicitation Form
        7. Storm Damage Tips
        8. FAQs
        9. Peddlers/Vendors License
      3. Demographic and Census Information
      4. Economic Development
        1. Downtown Facade Program
        2. Economic Development Plan
        3. The Newark Partnership
      5. Housing & Community Development
        1. CDBG & Revenue Sharing Programs
          1. Community Dev./Revenue Sharing Application
          2. CDBG Program
          3. Revenue Sharing
        2. Rental Housing Workgroup
          1. Workgroup Mayor & City Council Memos
          2. 2017 Rental Housing Needs Assessment
          3. Code Enforcement Guide to Rental Permits
          4. Planning Commission Meeting Presentation
          5. Planning Commission Meeting Public Comment
        3. Rental Housing Needs Assessment
          1. Steering Committee
        4. Resident Assistance Programs
          1. Home Improvement Loan Program
          2. Home Improvement Program Application
        5. Newark Senior Center Programs
        6. Senior Home Repair Program
      6. Land Use, Development, Planning & Zoning
        1. Comprehensive Development Plan V
        2. Development Plan Proposals
        3. Newark Charrette: Planning our downtown, together
        4. Planning Commission
          1. About the Commission
          2. Rules of Procedure
          3. Public Hearings
          4. Meetings
          5. Agendas & Minutes
          6. Annual Report and Work Plan
          7. Planning Commission Bylaws
        5. Zoning Code Regulations
          1. No Impact Home Occupation App and Affidavit
          2. Student Home Zoning Code Regulations
          3. Alcoholic Beverages Regulations
          4. Summary of District-by-District
        6. Zoning Map
      7. Parking
        1. Hourly Parking
        2. Parking Requirements Subcommittee
        3. City Lot Permit Parking
        4. Residential Parking
        5. Residential Parking Regulations
        6. Downtown Parking Plan
      8. Sustainability
        1. Green Building Code Work Group
        2. Newark Community Sustainability Plan
        3. Newark’s Greenhouse Gas Inventory for 2019
      9. Public Transportation
        1. Anti-Idling
        2. Transportation Improvement District Committee
          1. DelDOT TID Overview
          2. TID Schedule
          3. TID Committee Members
        3. Newark Transportation Plan
        4. Bicycle Routes
          1. Map
        5. Newark Train Station
        6. WILMAPCO
        7. [LINK] DART Connect - Newark
    9. Police
      1. Accreditation (CALEA)
      2. Administrative Report
      3. Alarm Registration
      4. Animal Control
      5. Annual Report
      6. Career Opportunities - Civilian Employee
      7. Career Opportunities - Police Officer
        1. Attributes
        2. Duties
        3. Frequently Asked Questions
        4. Minimum Standards
        5. Recruiting Website
        6. Salary & Benefits
        7. Selection Process
        8. Success in Hiring Workshop
        9. APPLY NOW!
      8. Child Safety Seat Information
      9. Citizen Satisfaction Survey
      10. Citizens' Police Academy
        1. Goals & Philosophy
        2. Mission
        3. How It Works
        4. Curriculum
      11. Compliments & Concerns
      12. Crime Map
      13. Crime Prevention & Safety Tips
        1. Avoiding Scams & Fraud
        2. Graffiti Abatement
        3. Home Security Tips
        4. Identity Theft
        5. Internet & Social Media Safety
        6. Notification Systems
        7. Package Theft Prevention Tips
        8. Personal Safety Tips
        9. Rideshare Safety
        10. Senior Roll Call
        11. Senior Safety
        12. Travel Safety Tips
        13. Terrorism Awareness
      14. Crime Statistics
      15. Explorer Post
      16. Extra Duty Officers
      17. Grants
      18. History of Department
        1. Former Chiefs of Police
      19. Laws & Ordinances
      20. Links
      21. Megan's Law
        1. Synopsis of Delaware's Sex Offender Law
          1. Community Notification
          2. How to Register as a Sex Offender
        2. Known Sex Offenders in Newark
        3. Sex Offender FAQ
        4. Delaware's Sex Offender Central Registry
        5. Delaware's Sex Offender Law
      22. National Night Out
      23. Organizational Overview
        1. Administration & Investigations Bureau
          1. Criminal Investigations Division
          2. Administration Division
          3. S.W.A.T.
        2. Field Operations Bureau
          1. Patrol Division
          2. Special Enforcement Division
        3. Communications Division
      24. Permit Requests
      25. Press Releases
        1. Press Releases
      26. Records Unit
      27. Social Media
      28. Specialized Units
      29. Submit a Crime or Drug Tip
      30. Traffic Committee
      31. Victims & Witnesses
        1. Return of Property
        2. Available Services
        3. Partnerships
    10. Public Works and Water Resources
      1. "UDon't Need It?" Student Move Out Program
      2. Public Works
        1. Developers, Engineers and Contractors
        2. Refuse Collection Services
          1. Bulk Item Collection
          2. Recycle Coach
        3. Stormwater
          1. Streets Prone to Flooding
          2. NPDES Stormwater Program
            1. Stormwater
          3. Stormwater Utility
          4. Rain Barrel Grant Program
        4. Street/Storm Sewer Maintenance
        5. Seasonal Collections and Services
          1. Fall Leaf Collection
        6. Forms, Applications and Checklists
        7. Snow Central
          1. Sidewalk and Driveway Shoveling Contractors
        8. FAQs
        9. Helpful Links
        10. Storm Central
        11. Stormwater Project – Rodney Dormitory Site
        12. Cleveland Avenue Improvement Task Force
        13. Standards Books
      3. Water Resources
        1. Water Quality Reports
        2. Water Conservation Tips and Techniques
          1. Household Conservation Tips
        3. Water Main Flushing Program
        4. Developers, Engineers and Contractors
        5. Water Rate Information
        6. Reservoir
        7. Sewer Care Guide
        8. FAQs
        9. Helpful Links
        10. Lead and Copper Rule
      4. Forms, Applications and Checklists
      5. Helpful Links
    11. Staff Directory
    12. Forms and Applications
    13. Payments & Services
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  4. Residents

    1. A message to International Residents
    2. New Resident Information Booklet
    3. Register for Newark Mailing List
    4. Register for InformMe, Citizen Notifications
    5. Newark Newsletter Archive
    6. Bicycling in Newark
      1. Bicycle Routes
      2. Bike Map
    7. Green Newark Projects
      1. Newark’s Renewable Energy Program
        1. Renewable Energy Program opt-in/opt-out form
        2. Renewable Energy Program FAQ
      2. A "Green" Place to Live
      3. Green Energy Programs
      4. McKees Solar Park
        1. McKees FAQ
        2. Recognized Donors
      5. Online Tools and Resources
      6. Renewable Portfolio Standard Compliance Report
      7. Energy Savings Performance Contracting Initiative
      8. Single-Use Plastic Straws
        1. House Concurrent Resolution No. 17
        2. Single-Use Plastic Straw Awareness Posters
    8. COVID-19 Information and Testing Sites
      1. COVID Testing Sites
        1. Division of Public Health
        2. Newcastle County COVID-19 Resources
      2. COVID Alert DE Phone App
    9. Nominate a Neighbor!
    10. Resident Assistance Programs
    11. Storm Damage Tips
    12. Delaware Municipal Electric Corporation
    13. Electric Account and Utility Billing
    14. View Your Tax Bill
    15. UD Planning and Development Efforts
    16. Buyer's Affidavit
    17. Lien Certificate
    18. Quick Links
    19. City of Newark Referendum
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  5. Business

    1. The Newark Partnership
    2. Vendor Information
      1. Purchasing Division
      2. Vendor Registration
      3. W-9
      4. Direct Deposit of Vendor Payments Enrollment Form
    3. Bid/Proposal Opportunities/Unofficial Results
    4. Special Use Permit Point System Guide
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  6. Visitors

    1. Events
    2. Newark Map
    3. Parks and Trails
    4. Parking
    5. Public Transportation
    6. Bicycling in Newark
    7. Facts & Figures
    8. History of Newark
    9. White Clay Creek State Park
    10. Newark History Museum
    11. Newark Historic Trail Activity
    12. University of Delaware
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  7. How Do I?

    1. Apply For
      1. Building Permit
      2. Buyer's Affidavit
      3. Electric Service
      4. Jobs
      5. Park or Facility Rental
      6. Residential Parking Permit
      7. Police Report
    2. Pay For
      1. Business License
      2. Court Fines
      3. Parking Meters
      4. Parking Ticket
      5. Parks and Recreation Activities
      6. Taxes
      7. Traffic Moving Violation Fines
      8. Utility Bills
    3. Register / Sign Up For
      1. Vote
      2. Events as a Vendor
      3. InformMe - Citizen Notification System
      4. Municipal Newsletter via Email
      5. Parks and Recreation Activity
      6. Peddler/Vendors' License
      7. Senior Roll Call Lifeline
    4. View
      1. Bid Postings
      2. Events
      3. Holiday Trash & Recycling Collection Schedule
      4. Meeting Agendas & Minutes
      5. Municipal Code
      6. Municipal Newsletter
      7. Observed City Holidays
      8. Parks and Recreation Activity Guide
      9. My Portal
    5. Miscellaneous
      1. Schedule Bulk Waste Pick-up
      2. Contact My City Council Member
      3. Know if I am a City Resident
      4. Make a FOIA Request
      5. Report Spills or Discharge Concerns
        1. Stormwater
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  8. Feature Links

    1. Newark TV 22
    2. Stormwater Project - Rodney Dormitory Site
    3. Cleveland Avenue Improvement Task Force
    4. Budget Central
    5. Agendas/Minutes/Reports
    6. Employment
    7. Pay City of Newark Parking Ticket
    8. Municipal Code
    9. Bid / Proposal Opportunities
    10. Press Releases
    11. Website Accessibility
      1. City of Newark ADA Notice of Compliance
      2. City of Newark ADA Grievance Procedure
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