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  2. Government

    1. A Municipal Government
    2. Awards and Honors
    3. Boards, Committees, Commissions
      1. Agendas and Minutes
    4. City Charter
    5. Mayor & Council
      1. Council District Street List
      2. Election District Map
      3. Council Members
        1. Jerry Clifton
        2. John Suchanec
        3. Sharon Hughes
        4. Jay Bancroft
        5. Dwendolyn Creecy
        6. Jason Lawhorn
        7. Travis McDermott
      4. Agendas and Minutes
    6. Municipal Code
    7. Observed City Holidays
    8. 2021 Reapportionment Plan Draft
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  3. Departments

    1. Alderman's Court
      1. Probation Before Judgment
        1. Criminal Offense
        2. Traffic Offense
      2. FAQs
    2. City Manager's Office
      1. Personnel
        1. Employment
          1. Employee Self Service
          2. Career Opportunities as an Employee
            1. Recruitment & Selection
            2. Promotions
            3. Fringe Benefits
            4. Applications
          3. Career Opportunities as a Police Officer
            1. Attributes
            2. Duties
            3. Minimum Standards
            4. Salary & Benefits
            5. Selection Process
            6. Success in Hiring Workshop
            7. APPLY NOW!
          4. Personnel Manual
          5. Pension Plan
          6. 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 (2021)
              2. COVID-19 MOU (8/14/2020)
              3. COVID-19 MOU Amendment (effective 11/12/2020)
      2. Purchasing
        1. Bid/Proposal Opportunities/Unofficial Results
        2. Minimum Vendor Provisions for Purchases and Contractual Services
      3. Community Affairs
    3. Administrative Weekly Reports
    4. City Secretary
      1. Boards, Committees & Commissions
      2. Elections
        1. District 2 Special Election Information
        2. Election Board Members
        3. File for Candidacy
        4. Candidate Forms
        5. Election District Street List
        6. Election District Map
      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. City Solicitor/Prosecutor's Office
      1. Probation Before Judgment
    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 2022
          1. Budget Central 2022
          2. Budget Central 2021
          3. Budget Central 2020
          4. Budget Central 2019
          5. Budget Central 2018
          6. Budget Central 2017
          7. Budget Central 2016
          8. Budget Central 2015
          9. Budget Central 2018
        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. 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. Renewable Portfolio Standard Compliance Report
      6. Where Does All That Electricity Go?
      7. Energy Saving Tips
      8. Tree Trimming Specifications
        1. Minimum Clearances
      9. Electric Service Handbook
      10. Electric Service Check Up
    8. Parks and Recreation
      1. Parks and Recreation Activity Schedule
      2. Park & Recreation Finder Tool
      3. Register Online
      4. Registration Forms
      5. Youth and Adult Sports Leagues
        1. Adult Sports Schedules
          1. Winter Volleyball - B League
          2. Winter Volleyball - Thur. A/BB League
        2. Youth Schedules
          1. Players Code of Conduct
          2. Parents Code of Conduct
        3. Coaches Volunteer Application
      6. George Wilson Center
        1. Birthday Parties
        2. GWC Regulations
        3. GWC Floor Plan
        4. FAQ
        5. Directions
      7. Skate Spots
        1. Newark Skate Spot Rules
      8. Employment
        1. Apply Now
      9. Volunteer Opportunities
        1. Eagle Scout Project Information
        2. Volunteer Here
      10. Community Events
        1. Event Parking
        2. Special Events Form
        3. Get Involved Now
      11. Vendors and Sponsors
      12. 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
      13. Pools
      14. Additional Guidance for Landscape Design
      15. Links
    9. Planning and Development
      1. Code Enforcement Division
        1. Building Permits
          1. Fee Schedule
        2. Rental Permits
          1. Rental License Inspections
        3. Current Rental Property Permits & Owner Info
        4. Property Maintenance
        5. Fire Marshal
        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. Contractor License Application
          9. Drive & Walkways Specifications
          10. Fee Schedule
          11. Foundation Built-In Certification
          12. No Impact Home Occupation Application
          13. Permit Processing Information
          14. Rental Consent Form
          15. Rental Permit Affidavit: Single Family Detach
          16. Request to Discontinue Rental Housing License
          17. Charitable Solicitation Form
        7. Storm Damage Tips
        8. FAQs
      2. Comprehensive Development Plan V
      3. Business Licenses
      4. Rental Housing Needs Assessment
        1. Steering Committee
      5. Economic Development Plan
      6. Newark Transportation Plan
      7. Zoning Map
      8. 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
      9. Planning Commission
        1. About the Commission
        2. Rules of Procedure
        3. Planning Commission Submission Deadlines
        4. Public Hearings
        5. Meetings
        6. Agendas & Minutes
        7. Annual Report and Work Plan
        8. Planning Commission Bylaws
          1. Planning Commission Bylaws
      10. Green Building Code Work Group
      11. Newark Community Sustainability Plan
      12. Parking Requirements Subcommittee
      13. Community Development & Housing
        1. CDBG & Revenue Sharing Programs
          1. Community Dev./Revenue Sharing Application
          2. CDBG Program
          3. Revenue Sharing
        2. Housing Assistance Programs
          1. Home Improvement Loan Program
          2. Home Improvement Program Application
        3. Newark Senior Center Programs
        4. Senior Home Repair Program
      14. Downtown Facade Program
      15. Buyer's Affidavit
      16. Peddlers/Vendors License
      17. Flood Insurance
      18. Facts & Figures
      19. Unicity Bus
      20. Parking Facilities
      21. Bicycle Route Map
      22. Most Requested Phone Numbers
      23. Development Plan Proposals
      24. 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
      25. Transportation Improvement District Committee
        1. DelDOT TID Overview
        2. TID Schedule
        3. TID Committee Members
    10. Police
      1. Administrative Report
      2. Alarm Registration
      3. Animal Control
      4. Annual Report
      5. Career Opportunities - Civilian Employee
      6. Career Opportunities - Police Officer
        1. Attributes
        2. Duties
        3. Minimum Standards
        4. Salary & Benefits
        5. Selection Process
        6. Success in Hiring Workshop
        7. APPLY NOW!
      7. Child Safety Seat Information
      8. Citizens' Police Academy
        1. Goals & Philosophy
        2. Mission
        3. How It Works
        4. Curriculum
      9. Compliments & Concerns
      10. Crime Map
      11. Crime Prevention
        1. Avoiding Scams & Fraud
        2. Graffiti Abatement
        3. Home Security Tips
        4. Identity Theft
        5. Internet Safety
        6. Notification Systems
        7. Package Theft Prevention Tips
        8. Personal Safety Tips
        9. Senior Roll Call
        10. Senior Safety
        11. Travel Safety Tips
        12. Terrorism Awareness
      12. Extra Duty Officers
      13. Grants
      14. History of Department
        1. Former Chiefs of Police
      15. Links
      16. 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
      17. Message from the Chief
      18. Municipal Code
      19. National Night Out
      20. Organizational Overview
        1. Administration & Investigations Bureau
          1. Auxiliary Services
          2. Criminal Investigations Division
          3. Administration Division
        2. Field Operations Bureau
          1. Patrol Division
          2. Special Enforcement Division
      21. Permit Requests
      22. Press Releases
        1. Press Releases
      23. Records Division
      24. Social Media
      25. Specialized Units
      26. Statistics
        1. Part 1 Offenses
        2. Part 2 Offenses
        3. Miscellaneous Calls for Service
        4. Traffic Collisions
        5. Traffic Summonses
      27. Submit a Crime or Drug Tip
      28. Traffic Committee
      29. Victims & Witnesses
        1. Return of Property
        2. Available Services
        3. Partnerships
    11. Public Works and Water Resources
      1. "UDon't Need It?" Student Move Out Program
      2. Public Works
        1. Stormwater
          1. Streets Prone to Flooding
          2. NPDES Stormwater Program
            1. Stormwater
          3. Stormwater Utility
          4. Rain Barrel Grant Program
        2. Stormwater Project – Rodney Dormitory Site
        3. Bulk Item Scheduled Collection
        4. Trash, Recycling and Yard Waste Collections
          1. Curbside and Drop-off Site Recyclables
          2. Recycle Coach
        5. Seasonal Collections and Services
          1. Fall Leaf Collection
        6. Holiday Collection Schedule
        7. Cleveland Avenue Improvement Task Force
        8. Developers, Engineers and Contractors
        9. Street/Storm Sewer Maintenance
        10. Snow Central
          1. Sidewalk and Driveway Shoveling Contractors
        11. FAQs
        12. Helpful Links
        13. Forms, Applications and Checklists
        14. Storm Central
      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
          1. Water Rate Calculator
        6. Reservoir
        7. Sanitary Sewer
        8. FAQs
        9. Helpful Links
      4. Forms, Applications and Checklists
      5. Helpful Links
    12. Forms and Applications
    13. Payments & Services
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  4. Residents

    1. 2016 Resident Survey
    2. District 2 Special Election Information
    3. Better Newark Award
    4. Electric Account and Utility Billing
    5. Bicycling in Newark
      1. Bicycle Routes
      2. Bike Map
    6. Buyer's Affidavit
    7. The Newark Partnership
    8. International Residents
    9. UD Planning and Development Efforts
    10. Green Newark
      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
    11. Coronavirus
      1. Mortgage Forbearance Relief for FHA Borrowers
      2. COVID Testing Sites
        1. Division of Public Health
        2. Newcastle County COVID-19 Resources
      3. COVID Alert DE Phone App
    12. Home Improvement Program
    13. City of Newark Referendum
    14. InformMe Citizen Notification
    15. Lien Certificate
    16. Links & Information
    17. Sign up for Newark News
    18. New Resident Information Booklet
    19. Senior Home Repair Program
    20. Parking
    21. Pay Traffic Fine
    22. Quick Links
    23. Trash Holiday Collection Schedule
    24. Storm Damage Tips
    25. DEMEC
    26. View Your Tax Bill
    27. Renewable Portfolio Standard Compliance Report
    28. Recycle Coach – Trash, Recycling Collection
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  5. Business

    1. Bid/Proposal Opportunities/Unofficial Results
    2. Vendor Information
      1. Vendor Registration
      2. W-9
    3. A Developer’s Guide
      1. Code Enforcement
      2. Electric Department
      3. Finance Department
      4. Planning and Development Department
      5. Public Works Department
      6. Water & Wastewater Department
    4. The Newark Partnership
    5. Special Use Permit Point System Guide
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  6. Visitors

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

    1. Apply For
      1. Building Permit
      2. Business License
      3. Buyer's Affidavit
      4. Electric Service
      5. Jobs
      6. Park or Facility Rental
      7. Residential Parking Permit
      8. Police Report
      9. Rental Permit
    2. Pay For
      1. Business License
      2. Court Fines
      3. Parking Ticket
      4. Parks and Recreation Activities
      5. Taxes
      6. Traffic Moving Violation Fines
      7. Utility Bills
    3. Register / Sign Up For
      1. Vote
      2. Events as a Vendor
      3. InformMe
      4. City E-news
      5. Paperless Billing
      6. Parks and Recreation Activity
      7. Peddler/Vendors' License
      8. 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
    5. Miscellaneous
      1. Contact My City Council Member
      2. Know if I am a City Resident
      3. Make a FOIA Request
      4. Schedule Bulk Waste Pick-up
      5. Submit an Event to Community Calendar
      6. 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. Public Transportation
      1. Anti-Idling
      2. Unicity Bus
      3. Bicycle Routes
        1. Map
      4. Newark Parking
        1. Residential Parking
        2. Residential Parking Regulations
        3. Downtown Parking Plan
      5. Newark Train Station
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