City of Parma Government Information

To help you learn about the City of Seven Hills, all links lead directly to the Seven Hills website instead of directly to the related page because of the use of frames on the Seven Hills website.  The following information was taken from their website on Tuesday, October 18th, 2005.  Click here to visit the city website.

Mayor's Office
On December 10, 2003, Attorney David Bentkowski became the youngest Mayor in the history of the City of Seven Hills. Elected at age 31, he is also believed to be the youngest mayor serving in the State of Ohio.

   

City Council
Seven Hills has a "Mayor Council" form of government. There are seven members of council. Three make up our council at large positions. Of the remaining four councilmen, one is elected from each ward.

     
Recreation Department
The Recreation Division offers a complete recreational program for residents of all ages. The City already has outstanding recreational facilities, which include the completion of our new Recreation Center.
  Finance Department
The Department of Finance has the responsibility of creating budgets, reports, issuing purchase orders, employee payroll, and many other financial functions.
     
Service Department
The Seven Hills Service Department is responsible for maintenance and repair of sewers, streets, street signs, traffic signals and public lands and buildings.
  Law Department
The part-time Law Department provides legal services to the Mayor, Council, City Administrators, Boards and Commissions.
     
Building Department
The Building Department is responsible for enforcing City codes and ordinances pertaining to construction or renovation of the interior or exterior of any commercial buildings or residential structures.
  Engineering Department
Design, construct, prepare budgets and apply for grants for all capital improvement projects such as new or reconstructed roads, water mains, storm and sanitary sewers, bridges, culverts, storm water detention basins and traffic signalization.
     
Fire Department
The location of the Fire Department is 7195 Broadview Road in Seven Hills. At the present time, Chief Hosta’s staff includes 1 Assistant Chief, 2 Captains, 4 Lieutenants, and 27 part-time firemen.
  Mayor's Court
The Seven Hills Mayor’s Court has jurisdiction to hear and determine any prosecution for the violation of a Seven Hills Ordinances. The Seven Hills Mayor’s Court sessions are held twice each month.
     
Police Department
At the present time, Chief Gary Durkin leads the Seven Hills Police Department and his officers and patrolman include 2 Lieutenants, 2 Detectives, 4 Sergeants, and 10 Full-time and 6 Part-time police officers.