When you're in Beachwood , you have arrived! city receives top bond ratings In early August, the City of Beachwood issued $5,315,000 in bonds to pay for the construction of Eaton Boulevard. These special assessments bonds will be paid by proceeds from property owners along Eaton Boulevard. As part of the sale process, the City had the bond issue rated by both Moody’s Investors Services and Fitch, Inc. and received the highest ratings possible – Aaa, and AAA respectively. Based on these ratings, the City is able to obtain the lowest rate possible when issuing debt. The current 20-year bond issue had a net interest rate of 2.82%. personal shred day along with habitat for humanity restore drop-off Sunday, September 27 9 a.m. – noon beachwood community center parKing lot Beachwood residents can have up to 12 blue grocery bags or 6 banker boxes shredded on site for free. Proof of residency required. Rain or shine. habitat for humanity Donate to Habitat for Humanity with usable household items and construction/rehab materials. Accepted items include furniture, appliances (stoves, dishwashers, washer/dryers), sinks, toilets, vanities, counter tops, tile, tools of all kinds, landscape materials, doors, electrical fixtures, plumbing materials, wood (6 – 8 ft), bricks/blocks, tables/chairs, kitchen cabinets, etc. Items must be complete, clean and usable. A tax receipt is available. Pick-up arrangements can be made for larger items by calling 216.429.3631. meet beachwood's newest police officer Michael Nogalo, a recent graduate of the Cleveland Hts. Police Academy, was recently sworn in as Beachwood's newest police officer. Nogalo has worked as a military contractor in the classified intelligence field and has had numerous tours of duty overseas in the Balkans and the Middle East. 5K run / 2K Walk jump back jog did you know? You are able to listen to the audio recording of Council meetings at beachwoodohio.com Sunday, october 18 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon beachwood city parK weSt Registration begins at 9:00 a.m. Race starts at 10:00 a.m. 5K Run - $11 pre-register, $13 day of race 2K Walk - $10 pre-register, $12 day of race Questions? Call 216.292.1970 or register at www.beachwoodohio.com upcoming meetings City CounCil Usually meets the first and third Mondays of each month at 7:00 p.m. Upcoming meetings: Mondays, September 8 & 21, October 5. Questions? Call 216.595.5462. Departments auditor 216.595.5492 Building department 216.292.1914 Community serviCes 216.292.1970 eConomiC development 216.292.1915 finanCe department 216.292.1913 fire department 216.292.1965 law department 216.595.5462 mayor's offiCe 216.292.1901 poliCe department 216.464.1234 serviCe department 216.292.1922 planning and Zoning Commission Usually meets the last Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m. Upcoming meeting: Thursday, September 24. Questions? Call 216.292.1914. arChiteCtural review Board Meets at 5:30 p.m. Upcoming meetings: Mondays, September 8 & 21, October 5. Questions? Please2015 n Beachwood Buzz 29 September call 216.292.1914.