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Shovel snow before it turns into ice to limit the need for de-icing chemicals like rock salt. Shovel snow onto non-paved surfaces such as landscaping or grassy areas. As the snow melts, it will soak into the ground rather than the storm drain. Sand and sawdust can be used as an environmentally friendly alternative to...

Design Guidelines On August 1, 2018 the City of Kettering adopted Design Guidelines for Small Cell Facilities and Wireless Support Structures (“Design Guidelines”) to provide aesthetic requirements and specifications that all small cell facilities and wireless support structures must meet prior to installation in the City of Kettering right of way. These Design Guidelines were revised July...

10 Steps to Home Fire Safety  Have a working smoke alarm on each level and in each bedroom of your home.  Never leave cooking unattended and always set a timer.  Keep items that can burn (i.e., dish towels, paper, wood cutting boards, etc.) away from all cooking equipment.  Have chimneys and heating equipment inspected annually....

Asphalt Maintenance Spot Patching The purpose of spot patching is to temporarily repair City streets until the entire street is resurfaced or reconstructed by the Engineering Department. During the warmer months we use “hotmix” asphalt purchased from local asphalt plants. However, asphalt plants close during colder months and we must then use “cold patch” compound....

Project Description This project involves upgrading the storm sewer on Belvoir Avenue, stretching from Fairway Drive to Regent Street and corresponding road construction. It also includes concrete repair of deteriorated curbs, sidewalks and drive approaches. Property owners will be responsible for the necessary repairs. The roads will be resurfaced after concrete repairs are complete, except...

Employee Wellness Program The City of Kettering’s Employee Wellness Program is designed to improve overall employee health, physical condition, and mental wellness through education, screening, and outreach. For the last several years, the Employee Wellness Program has received the Ohio Department of Health’s Healthy Workplace Award. All Full-Time Employees, regardless of physical condition or exercise...

About the Finance Department The Finance Department administers the city budget and all city finances. These responsibilities include: • Budget • Centralized Purchasing • Financial Planning and Reporting • Income Tax • Payroll • Treasury of City funds The Finance Department manages more than $91 million annually. The Finance Department has been honored for 41 years with The Certificate of...