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Refuse Collection

Bedford OH — Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 +0000

Refuse collection will be one day late the week of May 27th due to Memorial Day.

30th Annual Independence Day Parade

Bedford OH — Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 +0000

The parade is Thursday, July 4th at 10:00 a.m. If your group or organization is interested in being part of the parade, please complete an application and return it to City Hall.

Click here to download a parade application.

If you have any questions, please contact the City Manager's Office at 440-735-6514 or mhollo@bedfordoh.gov

Hydrant Flushing

Bedford OH — Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 +0000

Hydrant flushing begins the third week of May and will continue for approximately three weeks. Temporarily discolored, rusty water will occur in the vicinity of flushing. You may also experience low or no water pressure. Please allow time for the water to be moved through the system. Signs will be posted to notify residents when hydrants in their area will be flushed.

Telephone Book Recycling

Bedford OH — Wed, 01 May 2013 00:00:00 +0000

A dumpster will be located in the parking lot at Shawnee Hills Golf Course from June 1st through September 30th.

Pill Drop Box

Bedford OH — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 00:00:00 +0000

A drug Pill Drop Box, supplied by the County, has been permanently installed in the lobby of the Bedford Police Department. Anyone with expired or unused prescription pills can dispose of their medication in the Pill Drop Box 24/7. PILLS ONLY. No needles or liquids.

Heritage Home Program

Bedford OH — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 00:00:00 +0000

Bedford Announces Heritage Home Program!

Bedford City Council adopted legislation on February 4, 2013, to enter into a partnership with the Cleveland Restoration Society, to create the Heritage Home Program for the residents of Bedford who own homes that are 50 years and older. Technical staff will be available to answer home maintenance and rehab questions, as well as provide an impartial opinion – one that doesn’t include trying to sell a product or service.
The Heritage Home Program offers homeowners FREE advice on home improvement, maintenance and repair issues that are unique to older homes. The technical assistance component of the Heritage Home Program sets it apart from other programs of its kind. Now, any homeowner wishing to do work on their older home can have the help and answers they need in order to get the project done properly.

Bedford homeowners will be able take advantage of free:
• Site visits to the property to answer home repair, improvement and maintenance questions
• Advice on energy efficiency methods
• Contractor resources
• Evaluation of contractor bids and estimates

Vice-Mayor Stan Koci lauded the program as “another tool in the City’s arsenal to help our residents struggling to maintain their homes.” Koci stated, “The Heritage Home Program is definitely a step in the right direction.” He urged Bedford residents to take advantage of this unique opportunity.

Qualified homeowners also have the option of obtaining a low-interest, fixed-rate Heritage Home Program loan, with rates as low as 1.4% for up to 10 years! There are no maximum income restrictions or points involved with the Heritage Home Program loan, and the interest is tax deductible. Financing is based on bank lending requirements and available home equity. Many projects are eligible:
• Exterior and interior painting
• Kitchen and bath improvements
• Compatible additions
• Roof repair and replacement
• Basement waterproofing
• Window repair
• Masonry repair
• Insulation
• HVAC upgrades
• And much, much more!

The Heritage Home Program loan is available for owners of residential properties of three units or less, regardless of whether the owner resides at the property. Homeowners receive custom construction specifications for exterior projects, and Heritage Home Program staff is available from project start to finish!

To learn more or get started:

Call 216-426-3106
Email hhp@heritagehomeprogram.org
Website www.heritagehomeprogram.org

Flick Committee Raising Funds for Statue

Bedford OH — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 00:00:00 +0000

Flick Committee Raising Funds for Statue

"The Elmer Flick Recognition Committee" is raising funds to commission a full size bronze statue of Lifelong Bedford Resident and 1963 National Baseball Hall of Fame inductee Elmer Flick. Local sculptor Ron Dewey has already completed the 1/4 size maquette which is now on display at the Bedford Eagles Aerie #2122. He has sculpted several bronze works in Ohio and North America. The character and strength of a community is often determined by the achievements of its residents, businesses and civic organizations. The future is influenced by how we honor the greatest among us.

One of Bedford’s own – Elmer Flick had a strong influence in our Country’s sports history as well as in our own community. He is one of only 243 major league baseball players in the history of the sport to be enshrined in the National Baseball Hall of Fame. The statue of Mr. Flick will be placed in downtown Bedford for all to see and appreciate. The funding is estimated at $50,000 to erect and maintain the statue for generations to come.

Donations would be made to a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization and completely tax deductible. Please make checks payable to: Bedford Community Development Corporation, 165 Center Road Bedford, Ohio 44146.

Flick Committee Raising Funds for Statue Brick Order Form (attached below)
Please print and submit your Flick Brick Order Form today!

The statue will be located at the corner of North Park and Broadway Avenue for all those to enjoy for years to come!
(Visit our website at http://elmerflick.com/)

For more information contact Jim Wagner at 440 241-3119,
or email him at jim.wags@sbcglobal.net.

State of the City Address

Bedford OH — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 00:00:00 +0000

Click here to view PowerPoint presentation of the State of the City Address held on January 23, 2013 at Catered Elegance. The State of the City is sponsored by the Bedford Chamber of Commerce.

House Bill 601

Bedford OH — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 00:00:00 +0000

Mayor Dan Pocek was able to invite our local State Representative, Mr. John Barnes, to attend the December Bedford City Council meeting to discuss House Bill 601. If House Bill 601 is passed by the State Legislature, it will change how Ohio municipalities collect local income taxes. The effect on the City of Bedford would be devastating resulting in the loss of hundreds of thousands of dollars.

Below you will find attachments containing more information on House Bill 601.

Abandonment of Natural Gas Service

Bedford OH — Tue, 21 Aug 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Since 2010, Dominion East Ohio Gas Company has established a program in partnership with municipalities to expedite the abandonment of natural gas service at both vacant residential and commercial properties. They have organized an Ohio Construction Support Team within their company to expressly handle this work.

If a property has been abandoned (and especially if it has been declared a nuisance by a municipality), request can be made by the municipality to have the gas line “cut /abandoned.” at the street and/or curb. The following is a brief description of the procedures developed by Dominion to effectuate this program:

• Upon request for abandonment of service line, check for an active gas service account;
• Serve the appropriate account holder that a request for termination of service has been received by the utility;
• request access to the property to remove any and all gas meters from the building(s) before severing the service lines;
• contact with the Ohio Utilities Protection Service (OUPS) for notification of line marking;
• After completion of abandonment of service, a confirmation letter is sent by Dominion to the municipal service department. Upon receipt of this confirmation letter, city and contractor crews can proceed with other work at the premises if necessary.

Several municipalities throughout Dominion’s service territory have expressed concerns about utility shutoff to vacant properties (vacant for whatever reason – whether it be due to foreclosure, probate estate, owner lives out of town for part of the year, owner is receiving extended care at a hospital or nursing home) that are for sale or rent; owners often leave utilities on for renovations or to make the properties “more marketable” for potential buyers/renters. No one can detect a gas odor if no one is residing and/or inspecting the property on a regular basis.