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Ward 3 E-Newsletter: August 2017

Greetings Ward 3 Resident,

Wow the summer is going by fast. It is hard to believe it is already August. Before you know it will be back to school time for the kids. Just a reminder there still is time to donate to the Annual Operation North Royalton Cares Program, which runs till August 9th. The mission of Operation North Royalton Cares is to collect basic school supplies for families of students in need in the North Royalton School Community. The program is supported by the North Royalton City School Community, North Royalton YMCA in coordination with the City of North Royalton Office on Aging & Human Services. Click here to learn more on how to help support this great cause.

Save The Date

Ward 3 Picnic in the Park Event
Back by popular demand. I will be hosting again a Ward 3 Picnic in the Park Event on September 2nd from 1-3pm at Memorial Park Pavilion #2 located at 14600 State Rd in North Royalton. In the case of rain the event will be held inside the community room at city hall. I invite all North Royalton Ward 3 residents & their families to come out to enjoy a fun afternoon in the park. Filled with FREE food, games, and a chance to meet fellow neighbors too. Fire Truck Pizza Company will be serving up their famous pizza. Special appearance by the North Royalton Fire Department for the kids. All those who attend are encouraged to make a donation at the event to help support a local hometown charity of John Owen’s Adventure (JOA), which is working hard to raise awareness for Duchenne’s Muscular Dystrophy and other chronic childhood illnesses. They are also working to develop funds for finding a cure, sustaining the quality of life for these affected children and educating the general public about such illnesses. More than 1 million Americans affected by muscle diseases. For more information about the event please contact me by email at ward3@northroyalton.org or call 440-785-4240. Hope to see you there!

Have a great rest of the week!

Dan Langshaw
Ward 3 Councilman
North Royalton City Council


Council Update

Highlights from Council Meetings
Some highlights from the City Council Meetings for July. Council approved Resolution 17-84 putting a 1.7 mill EMS levy on the November 7th Ballot. This levy would replace the levy passed in 1988 of 1.2 mills and the .50 levy passed in 1993. Read More. Council approved Ordinance 17-90 accepting the bid of Specialized Construction for the asphalt pavement rehabilitation program 2017. Council also approved Resolutions 17-87 and 17-88 confirming the Mayor’s appointments for a new patrol officer and promotion of another officer to Sargent in the Police Department. Read More.

If you like to learn more about what is going on in City Council check out the minutes online by Clicking Here.


City Update


Old City Hall Update
On July 11th the old city hall was demolished. It served our city well for over 80 years till it couldn’t serve no more. I look forward to seeing this site redeveloped so that all residents can enjoy it and our city green for generations to come! Read More.

2017 City Road Program Update
This year’s road program includes rehabbing Tilby Road, Parkdale Drive, and Royalhaven Drive. Work is expected to begin on August 7. The Service Department is also working on cracking sealing roads throughout the city too. I have requested a number of streets/roads in Ward 3 to be on their list of road repairs. If there are any additional areas in need of repair please email me the location at ward3@northroyalton.org. Ward 3 residents who live near Buntingtree Condos a private contractor will be doing road repairs to a portion of Washington Ave near the York Road entrance sometime in August. Read More.

Chippewa Creek Headwater Wetlands Park Project Update
Cavanaugh Building Corp was awarded the contract for the Chippewa Creek Headwater Wetlands Park project that is on the city-owned property between the YMCA and library. Construction to hopefully be completed by this year. Read More.

Cedar Estates Retention Basin Project Update
The Cedar Estates Retention Basin Project is well underway and on schedule. This project is the last remaining project that the City planned to undertake as part of the $5 million capital project list that began back in 2007/2008. Currently the northern basin (the larger of the two) is being excavated. The outlet and equalization pipes are being set and headwalls being formed.Please use caution in this area of York Road between Tilby Road and Sprague Road as trucks are entering and exiting the roadway from the project site on the west side of York Road. Read More.

New City & UH Partnership for Senior Center
The Mayor recently announced a new partnership with University Hospitals to manage the city senior center which will help enhance health and wellness programs for seniors. Read More.


2017 Operation North Royalton Cares Program

The Eighth Annual Operation North Royalton Cares Program will run from July 18th through August 9th. The mission of Operation North Royalton Cares is to collect basic school supplies for families of students in need in the North Royalton School Community. The program is supported by the North Royalton City School Community, North Royalton YMCA in coordination with the City of North Royalton Office on Aging & Human Services.

Items in high demand this year include backpacks, wide-ruled notebooks and paper not college-ruled, dry-erase markers and erasers, red pens, USB flash drives, TI-100 calculators and gift cards in any amount to stores like Target, Walmart, Giant Eagle, CVS, Drug Mart, Office Max, Staples, Rite Aid etc.

A full wish list of supplies include backpacks, folders with and without pockets, pencils, pencil boxes, markers, glue and glue sticks, highlighters, headphones (no earbuds), USB flash drives, black and blue pens, red pens, rulers, protractors, colored pencils, tissue boxes, wide-ruled notebooks and paper, crayons, scissors, index cards, three-ring binders, washable markers, Sharpie markers, dry-erase markers and erasers, the TI-100 calculators and hand sanitizer.

School supply donations can be dropped off at the designated purple and gold boxes at the following locations (More Locations to come):

City Office on Aging & Human Services
13500 Ridge Rd.

North Royalton Family YMCA
11409 State Rd.

Royalton Recorder Office
13737 State Rd.

North Royalton Library
5161 Wallings Rd.

City Hall
14600 State Rd.

Those who wish to make monetary donation can make checks payable to the Charitable Fund of North Royalton Kiwanis. The words “school supplies” should be written in the memo section of the check. Gift cards and monetary donations should be dropped off at city Office on Aging & Human Services. For more information, contact  Debbie at the Office on Aging at 440-582-6333 or Councilman Dan Langshaw at 440-785-4240. Read More.

Community Food Bank in Need of Donations
The Food Bank shelves are looking sparse, please help our local Food Bank Partnership (Royal Redeemer/Kiwanis/City of North Royalton). Here is a list of the most needed items: Cereal, Oatmeal, Peanut Butter, Jelly, Chunky Soup, Mac-n-Cheese, Tuna, Tuna Helper, Rice or Instant Potatoes, Spaghetti Sauce, Pasta, Pancake Mix, and Syrup. For drop off information and times, please contact Kat Lacinski at 440-237-7958 ext. 133. Thank you in advance for helping those in need!


Around Ward 3

Christmas in July Event
On July 8th participated in the City of North Royalton Office on Aging & Human Services and Royalton Hills Lions Christmas in July Event that helps support the North Royalton Salvation Army Unit. I enjoyed wearing the big red suit and supporting this great cause! Thank you to all those who made this event a success! Read More.


Best Wishes!
It was great to get interviewed on July 28th by James Sinclair so he could get his First Class Rank for Boy Scouts. He had some good questions for me about what I do serving on City Council and things going on in our city. I think he especially liked being North Royalton Ward 3 Councilman for a few minutes! Best wishes to him in obtaining his new rank and special thanks for all the great things he is doing to help our community through the Boy Scouts!

Sewer and Water Billing Change FYI
Just a reminder residents will be getting a combined monthly water and sewer bill. Also residents will just get a quarterly bill for the Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer Districts’ Stormwater Management Fee instead of a monthly bill. Read More. Any specific billing issues contact Cleveland Water at 216-664-3130.

Help for Veterans & Their Families
Cuyahoga Community College is hosting an event at its’ Western Campus located at 11000 Pleasant Valley Road in Parma. August 10th-12th for veterans and their families to learn how to claim benefits.Parking is free. Click Here to learn more.


Ward 3 Recycling Tip of the Month
Drop off your old varnishes, fertilizers, cleaners, fluorescent bulbs, and other items that can’t go into a landfill at the Service Yard, 11545 Royalton Rd. Collection is year round from 8:00am to 3:00pm on Saturdays. You can bring oil-based paint, but NO LATEX PAINT.

Send In Your Feedback
Got an issue you are concerned about? Is there a Homeowner Association Meeting, Condo Association Meeting, Community Organization Meeting, Block Party, or Event that you would like for me attend? Email me your feedback at ward3@northroyalton.org


Upcoming Events


North Royalton Community Festival

August 18th-20th at the City Green
*Fireworks at dusk on August 20th

North Royalton Community Festival Parade
North Royalton Community Festival Parade is on August 20th Steps off at 3:00pm from St. Albert the Great and proceeds down Ridge Rd. to the North Royalton High School.

North Royalton Band Boosters Fill the Truck Event
North Royalton Band Boosters will partner with Easter Seals Northern Ohio to not only raise money for the North Royalton Marching Band, but also to help local children and adults with disabilities. An Easter Seals truck will be parked west of the North Royalton Board of Education offices at 6579 Royalton Road Friday, August 18th from 4:00pm to 9:00pm (during the Marching Band Parent/Family and Friends preview night), Saturday, August 19th from 10:00am until 6:00pm, and Sunday, August 20th from 1:00pm to 6:00pm (during the North Royalton Community Festival). Donations being accepted clothing, blankets, towels, shoes, purses, stuffed animals, cloth lunchboxes, backpacks, even stained items can be recycled. (All donations are tax deductible and you will receive a receipt when you drop off your items).

Monthly Coffee with Councilman Dan Langshaw
If you are a constituent living in the North Royalton Ward 3, you are invited to attend my monthly constituent coffee. I hold these coffees in order to stay in touch with fellow residents and listen to their feedback. There is no appointment necessary. Simply stop by and talk to me. The next coffee will be held on:
When: August 26, 2017
Time: 9:30am-10:30am
Where: Subway
5660 Wallings Rd.
North Royalton, OH 44133

Ward 3 Picnic in the Park Event
Back by popular demand. I will be hosting again a Ward 3 Picnic in the Park Event on September 2nd from 1-3pm at Memorial Park Pavilion #2 located at 14600 State Rd in North Royalton. In the case of rain the event will be held inside the community room at city hall. I invite all North Royalton Ward 3 residents & their families to come out to enjoy a fun afternoon in the park. Filled with FREE food, games, and a chance to meet fellow neighbors too. Fire Truck Pizza Company will be serving up their famous pizza. Special appearance by the North Royalton Fire Department for the kids. All those who attend are encouraged to make a donation at the event to help support a local hometown charity of John Owen’s Adventure (JOA), which is working hard to raise awareness for Duchenne’s Muscular Dystrophy and other chronic childhood illnesses. They are working to develop funds for finding a cure, sustaining the quality of life for these affected children and educating the general public about such illnesses. More than 1 million Americans affected by muscle diseases. For more information about the event please contact me by email at ward3@northroyalton.org or call 440-785-4240. Hope to see you there!

City Calendar for August


Contact:

Dan Langshaw
Ward 3 Councilman
North Royalton City Council
14600 State Rd.
North Royalton, OH 44133
Phone: 440-785-4240
E-mail: ward3@northroyalton.org

 

 

 

 

Ward 3 E-Newsletter: July 2017

Greetings Ward 3 Resident,

Today July 4th marks the 241st birthday for our nation. For generations we as Americans have been blessed to live freely. It is easy to forget sometimes the true meaning behind Independence Day. Benjamin Franklin said it best “Where liberty dwells, there is my country.” A big reason why we are a free is because of the sacrifices made by our brave men and woman in the US Military. So today if you see a veteran or a service member in uniform, thank them for their service.

As City Council approaches its’ upcoming summer recess in August there are still a number of things going on in your City Government to update you on below.

Rumpke Rubbish & Recycling Holiday Schedule Reminder
In observance of Independence Day, Rumpke trash and recycling collection will be delayed one day the rest of the week of July 4th. This means Tuesday to Wednesday, Wednesday to Thursday, Thursday to Friday and Friday to Saturday. Rumpke will resume its normal schedule the week of July 10th. If you have any questions, please call Rumpke at 1-800-828-8171.

Happy 4th of July!

Dan Langshaw
Ward 3 Councilman
North Royalton City Council


Council Update

Highlights from Council Meetings
Some highlights from the City Council Meetings for June. Council approved Ordinance 17-85 accepting the of Cavanaugh Building Corporation for the Chippewa Headwaters Park Project. Council approved Ordinance 17-77 accepting the bid of Baumann Enterprises to demolish old city hall. Council also approved Ordinance 17-78 the bid of Specialized Construction Inc. for the 2017 asphalt pavement rehabilitation for Tibly Road.

Building & Building Codes Committee
The Building & Building Codes Committee had continued discussion on my proposal for legislation to address perpetual yard sales that are causing blight and safety issues in the city. I am in the process of drafting formal legislation and hope to have it on the Council agenda for mid July. Read More.

Finance Committee
The City Council Finance committee has been discussing Ordinance 17-84 to put an EMS levy on the November Election ballot. This would replace the old 1.7 mills EMS levy which costs the owner of a $200,000 home approximately $5 per month, and replace it with a new 1.7 mill that at today’s costs would increase that monthly cost by almost $5, for a total of about $10. This would generate an additional $630,000 annually, a total of $1.4 million, for the department. As a result House Bill 920 and the most recent state budget that was passed by the Ohio General Assembly the state funding cuts continue to get worse and impact our community. This EMS levy is vital to maintaining this important service to our community. Read More.

If you like to learn more about what is going on in City Council check out the minutes online by Clicking Here.


City Update

Old City Hall Update
City Council approved the bid of Baumann Enterprises to demolish the old city hall building sometime by the end of this summer. Read More.

Senior Transportation Change
If you are a Senior in need of transportation for a medical appointment, group grocery shopping or a North Royalton Senior Center approved activity after July 3, 2017, you now need to call the STC (Senior Transportation Center) Call Center to schedule, and their number is 216-265-1489.

2017 City Road Program Update
The bids came in for the road resurfacing project for Tilby Road. Initially, it was believed this would be our only fully resurfaced street this year, but because the project was significantly under the budget estimate the city is will also be going to bid out for Royalhaven Drive and Parkdale Drive to be done this year too. Read More.

Cedar Estates Regional Basin Project
This project is the last remaining project that the City planned to undertake as part of the $5 million capital project list that began back in 2007/2008.  This project when completed will help relieve erosion and flooding issues downstream along Baldwin Creek in the Cedar Estates area.  Construction has began back in May and is being done by DiGioia Suburban Excavating.  Currently the northern basin the larger of the two is being excavated.  The outlet and equalization pipes are being set and headwalls being formed. Please use caution when driving in this area of York Road between Tilby Road and Sprague Road as trucks are entering and exiting the roadway from the project site on the west side of York Road.

Sidewalk Grant
The city recently received good news from the Northeast Ohio Areawide Coordinating Agency that it has been awarded $108,000 grant through a Transportation for a Livable Communities Grant to install sidewalk from City Hall to RT 82 along State Road. Increasing connectivity in our city has been something I have been advocating for the last few years. I think this a good first step in doing that. Read More.

Partnership for Healthy North Royalton Survey
Help in drug prevention efforts and take the Partnership for Healthy North Royalton Community Perception Survey by Clicking Here, and you could win a $250 Visa gift card for participating. The results of the survey will help in PHNR continued efforts to help our community.


Around Ward 3


Ward 3 Business Visit
On June 13th I got a tour of Ward 3 Business ABC Fire Inc and had a chance to learn more about their business. I am so happy that they call Ward 3 and North Royalton home! If you like to learn more about them check out their website at http://abcfireinc.com


Support for the Taylor & Pifer Families
My thoughts and prayers go out to the Taylor and Pifer families on the tragic loss of Suzanne, Taylor, and Kylie on June 10th. Thank you to all the neighbors, community members, and all those who have been so supportive of these families during this time tough time. I especially want to thank the North Royalton Police Department, BCI, FBI, and all the law enforcement agencies that worked around the clock to quickly capture their suspected killer and will ensure that he is brought to justice for his crimes. What happened to those ladies was a result of evil in the world we live in and by a monster. This unfortunately can happen anywhere. The community vigil and their memorial services shows that there is much more good in this world and evil will never win! Click Here to learn more.


Ward 3 Recycling Tip of the Month
First things first, a little R & R & R. The aphorism is so tired it almost might seem like “reduce, reuse, recycle” should go without saying. Most of us have only really heard the last third of the phrase, and they’re ranked in order of importance, but there are several steps we should consider before recycling. Reducing the amount that we consume, and shifting our consumption to well-designed products and services, is the first step. Finding constructive uses for “waste” materials is next. If it’s broken, fix it don’t replace it! If you can, return it to the producer (especially electronics). Or better yet – don’t by any packaged goods! Tossing it in the blue bin should be last. (The garbage can is not on the list, for good reason.) Through a balance of these three principals you can easily see your landfill-destined waste dwindle fast. A good example of recycling is setting your empty water bottles in the bin on the curb. But by using a water filter and reusable container you can reduce or completely eliminate your need for disposable plastic bottles.

Reminder to Keep Ditches Clear of Debris
With the recent rains that we have had in our community, it is important to remember your responsibility as a homeowner to keep all ditches, swales and drainage ways on your property “free and clear”.  Failure to keep these areas unobstructed can result in flooding in areas not intended to flood. Remove leaves, twigs and garbage from ditches that may obstruct the flow of storm water so that the water can travel along it’s intended path. Most importantly city ordinance requires this. If you are a senior citizen needing some assistance there are a number of community groups that are available to help. Contact me via email at Ward3@northroyalton.org and I can get you some help. Thank you in advance for your cooperation!

Send In Your Feedback
Got an issue you are concerned about? Is there a Homeowner Association Meeting, Condo Association Meeting, Community Organization Meeting, Block Party, or Event that you would like for me attend? Email me your feedback at ward3@northroyalton.org

 


Upcoming Events

City Council Streets, Storm Water, & Utilities Committee Meetings July 5th at 6:00pm at City Hall. Click Here to view agendas.

City Council Meeting July 5th immediately following the Committee Meetings but no sooner than 7:00pm at City Hall. Click Here to view agenda.

North Royalton Salvation Army Christmas in July
Join us on Saturday, July 8th from 10:00am – 2:00 pm at Discount Drug Mart, 5500 Walling Road The Royalton Hills Lions and Discount Drug Mart are hosting our annual Salvation Army “Christmas in July” event. We will be selling Krispy Kreme donuts, grilling hot dogs, selling chips and soda all to raise funds for our local Salvation Army Service Unit to help those less fortunate with school clothes and utility disconnects in our community. Our infamous boy’s scouts are returning to wash up your vehicle I believe I might have heard a little rumor about a jolly old fella whose belly shakes like a bowl full of jelly planning a visit and bringing the Mrs. with him too! So bring those checkbooks, dirty cars and empty bellies and enjoy the morning. Click Here for more information.


John Owen’s Adventure Picnic in the Park July 8th from 4pm-10pm at the German Central Park located at 7863 York Rd in Parma.

Operation North Royalton Cares Program Kick-Off Event
Operation North Royalton Cares Program will Kick-Off with an Event on July 18th from 5:00pm-7:00pm at The 3 Spot located at 13855 Ridge Road here in North Royalton. The entire community is invited to come enjoy a FREE sampling of light appetizers. The only request is that everyone who attends the Kick-Off Event bring at least 3 school supplies or more in support of Operation North Royalton Cares Program.


2017 Operation North Royalton Cares Program

The Eighth Annual Operation North Royalton Cares Program will run from July 18th through August 11th. The mission of Operation North Royalton Cares is to collect basic school supplies for families of students in need in the North Royalton School Community. The program is supported by the North Royalton City School Community, North Royalton YMCA in coordination with the City of North Royalton Office on Aging & Human Services.

Items in high demand this year include backpacks, wide-ruled notebooks and paper not college-ruled, dry-erase markers and erasers, red pens, USB flash drives, TI-100 calculators and gift cards in any amount to stores like Target, Walmart, Giant Eagle, CVS, Drug Mart, Office Max, Staples, Rite Aid etc.

A full wish list of supplies include backpacks, folders with and without pockets, pencils, pencil boxes, markers, glue and glue sticks, highlighters, headphones (no earbuds), USB flash drives, black and blue pens, red pens, rulers, protractors, colored pencils, tissue boxes, wide-ruled notebooks and paper, crayons, scissors, index cards, three-ring binders, washable markers, Sharpie markers, dry-erase markers and erasers, the TI-100 calculators and hand sanitizer.

School supply donations can be dropped off at the designated purple and gold boxes at the following locations (More Locations to come):

Office on Aging & Human Services
13500 Ridge Rd.

North Royalton Family YMCA
11409 State Rd.

Royalton Recorder Office
13737 State Rd.

North Royalton Library
5161 Wallings Rd.

Those who wish to make monetary donation can make checks payable to the Charitable Fund of North Royalton Kiwanis. The words “school supplies” should be written in the memo section of the check. Gift cards and monetary donations should be dropped off at city Office on Aging & Human Services.

For more information, contact  Debbie at the Office on Aging at 440-582-6333 or Councilman Dan Langshaw at 440-785-4240.

City Council Finance, Safety, and Building & Building Codes Committee Meetings July 18th at 6:00pm at City Hall. Click Here to view agendas.

City Council Meeting July 18th immediately following the Committee Meetings but no sooner than 7:00pm at City Hall. Click Here to view agenda.

Monthly Coffee with Councilman Dan Langshaw
If you are a constituent living in the North Royalton Ward 3, you are invited to attend my monthly constituent coffee. I hold these coffees in order to stay in touch with fellow residents and listen to their feedback. There is no appointment necessary. Simply stop by and talk to me. The next coffee will be held on:
When: July 31, 2017
Time: 6:30pm-7:30pm
Where: Subway
5660 Wallings Rd.
North Royalton, OH 44133

City Calendar for July


Contact:

Dan Langshaw
Ward 3 Councilman
North Royalton City Council
14600 State Rd.
North Royalton, OH 44133
Phone: 440-785-4240
E-mail: ward3@northroyalton.org

 

Ward 3 E-Newsletter: May 2017

Greetings Ward 3 Resident,

All those April showers do bring those beautiful May flowers. Also hopefully some nice warm weather too! And of course let’s hope the CAVS continue to advance in the NBA Playoffs! City government remains relative busy with a number of things to update you on below. Don’t forget to vote this Tuesday May 2nd for the Primary Election. Here is some important information below to help you with voting.

May 2nd Primary Election
Tuesday, May 2nd is the Primary Election Day. The only thing on the ballot is Issue #11 the North Royalton City School District Bond Issue. If you like more information about the Bond Issue check out their Website at www.nrkidsfuture.com or the School District Q & A page at http://www.northroyaltonsd.org/FrequentlyAskedQuestions.aspx for more information to help educate yourself on this important issue that impacts our community. Polls are open from 6:30am-7:30pm. The following places are polling locations for Ward 3 residents:

North Royalton United Methodist Church
13601 Ridge Rd.
Voting Precinct 3A & 3C

St. Matthew Orthodox Church
10383 Albion Rd.
Voting Precinct 3B & 3D

Note: Per the Board of Elections South Point Community Church is no longer a polling location for our ward. If you are still not sure what your polling location is, then Click Here. Or call the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections at 216-443-8683. You can also Click Here for more information about the May 2nd Primary Election from the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections.

Have a great week!

Dan Langshaw
Ward 3 Councilman
North Royalton City Council
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Ward 3 E-Newsletter: March 2017

Greetings Ward 3 Resident,

Mother Nature sure has been giving us all kinds of weather the last few weeks. At least we are getting closer to Spring. Just a reminder don’t forget to move your clocks ahead an hour this Sunday March 12th for Daylight Savings Time. It might also be a good idea to check all batteries in the smoke detectors in your home too. City government remains relatively busy with a number of things to report on below.

 

 

 

 

Have a great rest of the week!

Dan Langshaw
Ward 3 Councilman
North Royalton City Council

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Ward 3 E-Newsletter: January 2017

Greetings Ward 3 Resident,

Happy New Year! 2017 is off to a very busy start here in city government with much to report below. Before I get into more details I just wanted to share with you the following announcement:

Devoted to Serving Ward 3 for Another Term
On January 4th I pulled my petitions from the Board of Elections to seek a third elected term on the North Royalton City Council. I am honored to serve more than 5,500 residents that call Ward 3 home and am excited to continue to be your voice on City Council. Being newly married to my wife Marissa and father to my 10 year old son Henry I believe it is important not only for my family, but for all our families in the community to keep the positive progress taking place in North Royalton through my experience, dedication and proven record of service to you my residents. Over the next several months I will be going door to door throughout our entire ward to meet with residents. I look forward to hearing what concerns or suggestions residents may have regarding our ward and city’s future to come. See you soon!

Have a great rest of the week!

Dan Langshaw
Ward 3 Councilman
North Royalton City Council
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