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Law Department
27700 Hilliard Boulevard
Westlake, OH 44145
Phone: 440.617.4230
Fax: 440.617.4249
Monday – Friday
8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
The Law Department pursues and defends all actions on behalf of the city or against
the city in all Ohio and United States courts—from filing through
discovery, trial and any necessary appellate work. In addition,
the law department also pursues and defends all actions on behalf
of the city or against the city in all Ohio and Federal administrative
agencies.
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Law Director
John Wheeler
440.617.4232
Assistant Law Director
William Huffman
440.617.4236
Municipal Prosecutor
Andrea Rocco
440.871.3311 or 440.617.4233
Law Clerk
Nathalie E. Naso
440.617.4237
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Assistant Law Director
Robin R. Leasure
440.617.4235
Municipal Prosecutor
Sean Kelleher
440.871.3311
Administrative Assistant
Vera Goss
440.617.4234
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- Works with the mayor, city council and the administration to ensure enforcement
of the Codified Ordinances and charter of the city of Westlake.
- Prepares ordinances and resolutions for passage by the legislative body.
- Prepares easements and other related documents for large public improvement projects.
- Prepares and reviews all contracts for tax abatements, necessary services and supplies, cooperative agreements with other political subdivisions,
cellular tower collocation agreements, lease agreements, land purchase agreements, and miscellaneous contracts and agreements.
- Attends Council, Planning Commission, Board of Zoning Appeals, Civil Service, council committee, staff and other miscellaneous meetings as requested.
- Provides daily rendering of legal opinions and advice to council, mayor, and administration.
- Continually updates and improves the Codified Ordinances of the City of Westlake.
- Prosecutes all actions on behalf of the city of Westlake in Rocky River Municipal Court, as well as provides legal opinions, advice and support
to the Police Department.
- Monitors the city's Land Bank program.
- Processes all tax exempt land applications on behalf of the city.
- Provides all Human Resource support to the city administration.
- Operates the city's Civil Service office.
- Provides general counseling and legal advice to administration regarding all personnel issues.
- Assists in negotiating union contracts.
- Represents city in labor disputes including grievances, unfair labor practices, mediations, and conciliations.
- Represents city on employee matters before administrative agencies of the state of Ohio.
- Coordinates all employee seminars and training programs.
- Assists in representation of city as to workers compensation claims.
- Creates, implements, and administers all employee policies and programs.
- Conducts new employee orientations/training programs.
- Maintains centralized personnel file system.
- Administers the city's gas and electric aggregation programs.
- Acts as the consumer complaint division for cable television.
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CITY ELECTRIC AGGREGATION PROGRAM
The City has teamed up with First Energy Solutions to provide the residents with an Electric Aggregation program. During the Opt-Out Periods, all residents are automatically placed in the program unless they specifically request to opt-out. There is no cost for enrollment and residents are not charged a switching fee. As members of the program, residents are guaranteed to save 6% off of the “Price to Compare.” The “Price to Compare” consists of bypassable generation and transmission related components, which are the charges associated with the costs for purchased power and to deliver the power through the transmission system. To estimate your savings per kilowatt-hour you need to get a copy of your bill and find the “Price to Compare” on your bill. Divide your “Price to Compare“ by 100, then multiply by 0.06% to determine your savings per KWH. Multiply that number by your total monthly usage. The final number is what you can expect to save each month you use the same amount of electricity.
If you are not part of the program you need to contact First Energy Solutions to join by calling the number below. Enrollment takes approximately 30-45 days depending upon your meter read date. If you have any questions regarding this program or how it will affect your electric bill, contact First Energy Solutions directly Monday through Friday from 8:00am-5:00pm at 1-866-636-3749.
GAS AGGREGATION PROGRAM CLOSED
Due to the volatile nature of the gas market and number of available suppliers, The City does not offer a Gas Aggregation program. Westlake residents are encouraged to contact the PUCO of Ohio (see link below) for information if they desire to select a supplier other than Columbia Gas.
For a detailed analysis of all current offers available to Westlake residents for the supply of Gas and Electricity see the following:
Information regarding First Energy's Electric Security Plan for 2009-2011
Public Utilities Commission of Ohio comparison chart for natural gas suppliers
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None at this time.
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The 2010 Waterline Rehabilitation Hilliard Boulevard Phase 4 - Bids were opened on Monday, June 14, 2010. Council has accepted Fabrizi Trucking and Paving as the low bidder. Bid Tabulations
The 2010 New Sidewalk Program Sharon Drive - Bids were opened on Tuesday, June 8, 2010. Council has accepted KMU Excavating as the low bidder. Bid Tabulations
The 2010 Concrete Pavement Rehabilitation with Asphalt Overlay Various Streets - Bids were opened on Friday, May 28, 2010; Council awarded the contract to Konstruction King. Bid Tabulations
The 2010 Street Striping of Certain Streets and Highways within the City of Westlake -
Bids were opened on Friday, May 28, 2010; Council awarded the contract to Dura Mark, Inc. Bid Tabulations
The 2010 Waterline Rehabilitation Hollywood Drive -
Bids were opened on Monday, May 18, 2010; Council awarded the contract to Terrace Construction. Bid Tabulations
Clague Road Widening - Bids were opened on March 10. Council awarded the contract on March 18. Bid Tabulations
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The City of Westlake and the Westlake Police Department will dispose of certain forfeited, confiscated, obsolete and surplus items through GovDeals.com on-line auction service. Items will be added the first week of every month as they become available throughout the year, please check back frequently to see the current items. Please inspect items prior to placing a bid. Inspections are by appointment only. Please contact Larry Surber at 440-617-4285 or Email address: lsurber@cityofwestlake.org to schedule an appointment.
To access GovDeals.com,click here.
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Codified Ordinances A Preliminary Unit – General Index
Codified Ordinances Part 1 Administrative Code
Codified Ordinances Part 3 Traffic Code
Codified Ordinances Part 5 General Offenses Code
Codified Ordinances Part 7 Business Regulation Code
Codified Ordinances Part 9 Streets Utilities Public Services
Codified Ordinances Part 11 Planning Platting
Codified Ordinances Part 12 Zoning Code
Codified Ordinances Part 13 Building Code
Codified Ordinances Part 15 Fire Prevention Code
City Charter
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