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    1. Departments
      1. 23rd District Court
      2. Animal Shelter
        1. Animals Available for Adoption
        2. Fees
      3. Assessor's Office
        1. Assessing Forms
        2. Assessing Frequently Asked Questions
        3. Board of Review
          1. March Board of Review
          2. July Board of Review
          3. December Board of Review
        4. Homeowner's Principal Residence Exemption
        5. Personal Property
        6. Programs & Services
        7. Property Assessment & Taxable Value
        8. Tax Abatement
        9. Tax rates
      4. Budget & Finance/Purchasing
        1. Citizen's Guide & Performance Dashboard
        2. Retirement and Benefits Reports
        3. Budgets & Financial Reports
        4. Purchasing
          1. New Vendor Registration
          2. Bid Opportunities
        5. Collective Bargaining Agreements
        6. City Fee Schedules
        7. Useful Links
        8. Bid Opportunities
      5. Building Department
        1. Permits
        2. Rental Department
        3. Frequently Asked Questions
      6. City Clerk
        1. City Clerk Forms
        2. Election Precinct Inspectors
        3. Voter Information
        4. Election Results
        5. Filing Petitions
      7. Communications
      8. Community Development
        1. Contact Form
        2. Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
          1. FAQ Rehabilitation Program Required Reading
          2. Home Rehabilitation Application
        3. Assistance Programs
          1. Michigan Veteran and Caregiver Support Helpline
        4. Subordination Request Requirements (PDF)
        5. Property For Sale
        6. Public Reports and Notices
        7. Info Link - DNR Michigan Trust Fund Grant
        8. Small Business Relaunch Grant
        9. Prevent Foreclosure
        10. Down Payment Assistance
        11. Other Programs
          1. Home Rehabilitation Mortgage Discharge Procedure
          2. HOME Program
          3. MSHDA - Property Improvement Program (PDF)
      9. Customer Service Center
        1. Customer Service Center
        2. Garbage Collection Map (PDF)
        3. Trash Pick Up On Holidays
      10. Economic Development
        1. Incentives and Resources for Qualified Businesses
          1. Tax Abatement Guidelines
          2. Detroit Region Aerotropolis
        2. City Properties Available
        3. Purchase City Property Form
        4. A Place to Live and Do Business
          1. Taylor Demographics
          2. Why Taylor?
        5. Business Opportunities and Opportunity Zones
        6. Boards and Commission
          1. Board Member Contact Information Form
          2. DDA Plan (PDF)
          3. TIFA Plan (PDF)
        7. Taylor City Map Gallery
          1. Zoning
        8. We Want to Hear From You!
      11. Golf
        1. Lakes of Taylor
          1. About Us
            1. Course Photos
            2. Email Club
            3. Frequently Asked Questions
            4. Rates
            5. Scorecard
          2. Lake House Grille
          3. Lakes of Taylor Course Tour
          4. Range and Golf Lessons
            1. Range and Practice Facilities
            2. Book Lessons
          5. Weddings, Banquets, and Events
            1. Weddings
            2. Banquets
            3. Outings
            4. Banquet Request Form
            5. Outings Request Form
            6. Event results
            7. Donation Requests
          6. Request information about leagues
          7. Employment Opportunities
        2. Taylor Meadows
          1. About Us
            1. Course Photos
            2. Email Club
            3. Frequently Asked Questions
            4. Golf Rates
            5. Scorecard (PDF)
          2. Employment Opportunities
          3. Greenside Grille
          4. Taylor Meadows Course Tour
          5. Leagues
          6. Taylor Meadows Outing Request Form
          7. Banquet Center
          8. Golf Simulators
          9. Range & Lessons
        3. How Do I…
          1. Request
            1. Lakes of Taylor League Information
            2. Lakes of Taylor Golf Outings
            3. Taylor Meadows League Information
            4. Taylor Meadows Golf Outings
            5. Fundraiser Donation
          2. Reserve
            1. Lakes of Taylor Banquet Center
            2. Taylor Meadows Banquet Center
          3. Sign Up For
            1. Email Club
            2. Group Lessons
            3. Private Lessons
          4. View
            1. Course Photos
            2. Lakes of Taylor Flyovers
            3. Taylor Meadows Flyovers
      12. Human Resources
        1. Paycom for Current Employees
        2. Job Opportunities
        3. Employee Information
        4. General Employee's Retirement Board
        5. Title VI Plan
        6. Collective Bargaining Agreements
        7. Report and Benefits Report
      13. Library
      14. Mayor's Office
      15. Ordinance Department
      16. Parks & Recreation
        1. Parks
          1. Heritage Park
            1. Activity Building
            2. Community Garden
            3. Pavilion Rental
            4. Petting Farm
            5. Lamarand Splash Field
            6. Conservatory & Botanical Gardens
            7. Parties & Field Trips
            8. Coan Lake Historical Area
              1. Clock
              2. Wishing Well
              3. West Mound Church
              4. Water Mill
              5. Train Station
              6. Township Hall
              7. Taylor Heritage School
              8. Schonsheck Farm
              9. Log Cabin
              10. Knope Farm
              11. Greenwald-Herkimer House
              12. Gazebo
              13. Covered Bridge
          2. Our Parks
            1. Aquatic Facilities
              1. Lamarand Splash Pad
              2. Northwest Park Outdoor Pool
            2. Heritage Park Petting Farm
              1. About the Farm
              2. Birthday Parties
              3. Field Trips
              4. Special events
              5. Our Facility's Features
            3. Park Listing
            4. Taylor Golf
            5. Our Parks
          3. How Do I...
            1. Find
              1. Aquatic Facilities
              2. Golf Courses
              3. Local Parks
              4. Heritage Park Petting Farm
            2. Learn About
              1. Heritage Park
              2. Renewable Energy
              3. Tree Planting
            3. Reserve
              1. Park Pavilions
              2. Petting Farm Birthday Parties
              3. Petting Farm Field Trips
        2. Recreation
          1. How Do I...
            1. Find
              1. Golf Courses
              2. Parks & Facilities
              3. Sports Programs
            2. Register For
              1. Adult Softball
                1. Adult Softball Registration
              2. Massage Sessions
              3. Recreation Center Classes
              4. Recreation Center Membership
            3. Rent
              1. Ice Time
              2. Park Pavilions
              3. Taylor Business Center Offices
              4. Taylor Sportsplex
            4. View
              1. Recreation Center Photos
              2. Taylor Sports Hall of Fame
          2. Activities
            1. Aquatic Facilities
            2. Dance Program
            3. Heritage Park Petting Farm
            4. Sports
              1. Adult Softball
              2. Taylor Sports Hall of Fame
                1. Arnett Chisholm
                2. Bryan Cragg
                3. Cameron Priebe
                4. Cynthia (Black) Patterson
                5. Daniel Edmunds
                6. Ernest Molnar
                7. Fred Thomann
                8. Gene Stus
                9. Greg Bzura
                10. Hank Sower
                11. James Gendron
                12. Jeffrey Dobek
                13. Joy Squire
                14. Ken Tippery
                15. Melissa (McGue) Hool
                16. Mike Baum
                17. Mike O'Malley
                18. Robert Dobek
                19. Roger Bechtol
                20. Ron Adams
                21. Ron Vespremi
                22. Sam Pizzo
                23. Sam Terry
                24. Sean LaFountaine
                25. Shelby Johnson
                26. Steve Avery
                27. Van Kostegian
                28. Wayne Presley
                29. William Stephens
                30. Corey Montry
              3. Little League Baseball
            5. Taylor Golf
          3. Taylor Sportsplex
            1. Public Activities
              1. Public Activities
            2. Sports
              1. Hockey
                1. Inline Hockey
                2. Learn to Play - Hockey
                3. Tournaments
                4. Stick & Puck
                5. Drop In Hockey
              2. Soccer
                1. Indoor Soccer
                2. Lil' Kickers
            3. Events and Activities
              1. Rentals
                1. Soccer-related Rentals
                2. Private Room Rentals
                3. Field Trips
              2. Event Information
            4. Training
              1. Learn to Skate
            5. Advertising
            6. About Taylor Sportsplex
            7. Partnership Website Links
            8. Out of Town Visitors Guide
              1. Places to Eat
              2. Places to Play
              3. Events to Attend
            9. BR Sports Pro Shop
          4. Taylor Recreation Center
            1. Membership Rates
            2. Outdoor Pavilions
              1. Heritage Park Pavilions
              2. Northwest Park Pavilions
              3. Papp Park Pavilion
              4. Jaycee Park Pavilions
            3. Fitness Programs & Classes
            4. Classes for Children
            5. Batting Cages & Court Rentals
            6. Adult Softball
            7. Splash Pad & Outdoor Pool
            8. Taylor Business Center
            9. Birthday Parties
            10. Taylor Made Market
      17. Petting Farm
      18. Planning Department
        1. Opening a New Business (PDF)
        2. Amendments to 2009 Zoning Ordinance
        3. New Commercial Construction Site
        4. Planning Brochures (PDF)
        5. Planning Commission
        6. Planning Department Applications
        7. Site Condominiums & Subdivisions
        8. Special Land Use - Regulated Land Use
        9. Taylor Midtown
        10. Zoning Board of Appeals
      19. Public Safety
        1. Fire Department
          1. Home Fire Escape Video
          2. Home Fire Safety  and Education
            1. Help Fight Home Fires
            2. Planning
            3. Practice
              1. Fire Escape Plan
            4. Recovering From a Fire
            5. Smoke Detectors
              1. Tips for  Senior Citizens
              2. People with Disabilities or Hard of Hearing
              3. Types of Smoke Detectors
            6. Kitchen Fire Safety
            7. Burn Emergencies
            8. Carbon Monoxide Safety and Symptoms
              1. Definition & Treatment
            9. Veteran Support Line for a House Fire
          3. Electrical Safety & Fire Extinguishers
            1. Electric Space Heaters
            2. Extension Cords
            3. Safety with Electrical Appliances
            4. Fire Extinguishers
              1. ABCD's of Portable Fire Extinguishers.
              2. Recycle Fire Extinguishers
          4. Child Safety and Education Videos
            1.  Kids Video:  I Spy Fire Safety
            2. Kids Video: Explore A Truck
            3. Sparky's Recipies- Cooking with Kids
            4. Baby Safety
            5. Bike Safety
            6. Toy Safety
              1. What is your Role
              2. Age 0 to 6 Months
              3. Age 7 to 12 Months
              4. Young Toddler (1Year Old)
              5. Older Toddlers (2 Year Old)
              6. Young Preschoolers ( 3,4,5 Year Olds)
            7. Pool Safety
              1. Above Ground & Indoor Pool Safety
            8. Poison Safety
            9. West Nile Safety
          5. Fireworks & Safety
            1. Fireworks Continued
          6. Fire Safety & Education Brochures 
            1. Downloadable Brochures
          7. Hazardous Waste Days
          8. Lock Box, Cost Recovery and Fire Department Test Fees
            1. Excessive Fire Alarm Fees
            2. Fire Savvy (Plan Review) Commercial Consultants
              1. Fire Savvy Fee Schedule
            3. Forms, Plan Review Fee, Cost Recovery 
          9. Open Burning Regulations:                                                                                                                                 
            1. Open Burning Brochure
          10. Fire Safe House Demonstrations and Tours
          11. School Drill Forms
          12. Severe Weather Safety
            1. Tornado Safety
            2. Winter Safety
            3. Winter Storm Tips for Your Business
            4. Disaster Preparation on a Budget
          13. Arson Tipline
          14. Emergency Alerts
          15. Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)
          16. About the Taylor Fire Department
          17. History
          18. City of Taylor Phone Directory
        2. Police
          1. Emergency Alerts
          2. Online Services
          3. Crime Prevention
            1. Be a Responsible Citizen
            2. Crimemapping
            3. Business Crime Prevention
              1. Armed Robbery Prevention
              2. Armed Robbery Procedures
                1. What to do to Prevent a Robbery
                2. Physical Security Measures
                3. Additional Deterrents
                4. Procedures During a Robbery
                5. Procedures After the Robbery
              3. Credit Card Security Precautions
              4. Internal Theft Prevention
              5. Tips for Staying Safe at Work
              6. Vandalism
            4. Child Abuse & Neglect
            5. Crime Prevention & Children
              1. Basic Safety
              2. Bicycle Safety
              3. Drug Free School Zone
              4. Internet Safety for Children
                1. Helpful Definitions
                2. Minimize the Risks
                3. Sexual Predator's Online
                4. What Are The Signs?
                5. Who to Contact
              5. Make My Children's School Safer
              6. Preventing Child Sexual Abuse
              7. Stranger Danger
            6. Cyberbullying & Internet Safety
            7. Home Security
              1. Alarm Systems
              2. Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design
              3. Door Systems & Locking Devices
              4. General Security Tips for Homeowners
              5. Home Security (Spanish)
              6. Landscaping Recommendations
              7. Lighting & Lighting Systems
              8. Operation Identification
              9. Protect Your Personal Property
              10. Windows
              11. Excessive Fire Alarm Fees
            8. Personal Safety & Protection
              1. ATM Safety
              2. Cyberstalking
              3. Preventing Gun Violence
              4. Road Rage
              5. Safe Shopping
              6. Safety Tips for Runners, Walkers & Joggers
              7. Sexual Assault Prevention
              8. Stalking
              9. Your Personal Safety
            9. School Safety
              1. Back to School Safety
          4. Police Department Divisions
            1. Police Administration
              1. Chief of Police John Blair
              2. History of the Police Department UPDATED
              3. TPD Annual Reports
            2. Investigative Services Division
              1. Domestic Violence Unit
                1. Domestic Violence Counseling & Support Services
                2. Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault
                  1. Domestic Violence
                  2. Drug Facilitated Sexual Assault
                  3. Escape Plan
                  4. Personal Protection Orders
                  5. What Should a Victim Do?
              2. Sexual Assault and The (SANE) Program
              3. Crime Victim Rights
              4. Juvenile Investigations
              5. Personal Protection Orders
              6. Sex Offender Registration
              7. Victim Information Notification Everyday
            3. Patrol Division
              1. Jail Procedures & Prisoner Information
              2. Reporting Emergencies
              3. Extra Police Patrols
              4. Frequently Asked Questions
              5. Victim Information Notification Everyday
              6. What If a Police Officer Stops You in Your Vehicle
              7. What If The Police Come to Your House?
              8. Why Do Police Stop People?
            4. Traffic Division
              1. Traffic Accidents
              2. Traffic Citations Online
              3. Seat Belt Laws
            5. Records Bureau
              1. Fingerprinting
              2. Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)
              3. Neighborhood Complaint Hearing
              4. Obtaining Copies of Reports
              5. Property, Evidence & Impounded Vehicles
              6. Weapon & Firearm Information
            6. Special Units
              1. Crisis Negotiations Team (CNT)
              2. Firearms Training Unit
              3. Honor Guard
              4. K-9 Unit
              5. Officers on "Special Assignment"
              6. Special Weapons & Tactics Team (SWAT)
            7. Police Auxiliary
            8. Organizational Chart
          5. For Those We Serve
            1. FAQ for Calling 911 From a Cell Phone
            2. Public Notice
            3. Commend an Officer
            4. Taylor Pistol Club
            5. Contact Directory
              1. Police Contact Form
              2. Reverse 911 Form
              3. Tipline
            6. Excessive False Alarm Fees
          6. Job Opportunities
          7. Frequently Asked Questions
            1. How to Make a Police Report
        3. How Do I...
          1. Apply For...
            1. Jobs
          2. Contact...
            1. Arson Tipline
            2. Police Contact Directory
          3. Find...
            1. Crime Maps
            2. Fire Safety Information
            3. Pay a ticket
            4. File for a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)
            5. Obtain a copy of a police report
            6. Sex Offender Registration (SOR)
            7. Obtain Prisoner Information
            8. File a Nuisance Complaint
            9. Request a Vacation Home Check Online
      20. Public Works
        1. Services
        2. FEMA Flood Information
          1. National GIS Wetland Map
        3. Trash Pick Up On Holidays
        4. Public Works Projects Update
        5. Rubbish & Recycling Program
          1. Citywide Rummage Sale
          2. Key Tips About Rubbish & Recycling
          3. Acceptable Recycling Items
          4. Recycling Carts
          5. Environmentally Friendly Simple Recycling
          6. Taylor Hills Transfer Station & Compost Facility
        6. Household Hazardous Waste Days
        7. Transfer Station & Compost Facility
          1. Transfer & Compost Center fees
        8. Rubbish Collection Map (PDF)
        9. Rat and rodent prevention
        10. DTE Power Outage Map
        11. Grass cutting and weed control
        12. Tree Planting
        13. PASER Reports: Understanding your roads
      21. Senior Services
        1. Activities
        2. Frequently Asked Questions
        3. Senior Newsletter
        4. Senior Calendar
        5. Senior Olympics
        6. Senior Center Photo Gallery
      22. Taylor Sportsplex
      23. Treasurer
      24. Water & Sewer Department
        1. Bill Payment Options
        2. Forms & Documents
        3. Frequently Asked Questions
        4. Cross Connections Program
    2. Elected Officials
      1. City Council
        1. City Council Secretary
        2. City Council Forms
        3. City Council Rules and Procedures
        4. City Council Calendar
        5. City Charter and Code of Ordinance
        6. City Council Video Archive Before April 2020
        7. Agendas and Minutes
        8. Open Meetings Act
        9. Virtual Meetings
        10. City Council Members
      2. Judges
      3. City Treasurer
      4. City Clerk
      5. Mayor's Office
    3. Boards & Commissions
      1. Boards & Commissions A-K
        1. Aging Commission
        2. Board Of Ethics
        3. Board of Review
        4. Brownfield Redevelopment Authority
        5. Compensation Commission
        6. Construction Board of Appeals
        7. Cultural Arts Commission
        8. Downtown Development Authority
        9. Fire & Police Civil Service
        10. General Employee's Retirement Board
        11. Historical Commission
        12. Housing Commission
        13. Election Commission
      2. Boards & Commissions L-Z
        1. Library Board
        2. Local Development Finance Authority
        3. Local Officers Pension & Fringe Benefits Compen.
        4. Museum Commission
        5. Planning Commission
        6. Police & Fire Retirement Board
        7. Recreation Commission
        8. Tax Increment Finance Authority
        9. Water & Sewer Commission
        10. Zoning Board Of Appeals
    4. City Council
    5. Code of Ordinances
    6. Contact Us
    7. Agendas & Minutes
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  3. Services

    1. Alerts
    2. Animal Shelter
    3. Building Permits
    4. Citizen's Guide & Performance Dashboard
    5. Emergency Alerts
    6. iCare Taylor
      1. iCare Privacy Policy
    7. Freedom of Information Act Requests
    8. Home Repairs Programs
    9. Online Bill Pay
    10. Pay Traffic Ticket Online
    11. Podcasts
    12. Rubbish & Recycling Program
    13. Recreation Programs
    14. Departments
    15. Contact Us
    16. City of Taylor Video Channel (Vimeo)
      1. City of Taylor Videos on YouTube
      2. Weekly Watch Guide
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  4. Community

    1. About Taylor
      1. City of Taylor Street Map (PDF)
      2. City Facts
        1. Educational Resources
        2. Major Employers
        3. Map of Taylor
        4. Medical Facilities
      3. History
        1. Zachary Taylor
        2. Early Taylor
        3. Modern Day Taylor
        4. Bouncing Back
        5. Hungry Howie's
      4. Taylor Schools
        1. Taylor High Schools
        2. Taylor Middle Schools
        3. Taylor Elementary Schools
        4. Taylor Charter Schools
        5. Private / Parochial Schools
    2. Community Calendar
    3. Community News
    4. Heritage Park Petting Farm
    5. Good to Great Neighborhoods
      1. Neighborhood Survey
      2. Testimonials
    6. Annual City Events
      1. Junior League World Series
        1. History
        2. The Largest Youth Sports Program
        3. In the Beginning
        4. A Little League Miracle
        5. The Thrill of Victory
        6. Expansion & Growth
        7. The World Comes to Taylor
        8. Looking Good
        9. Mexico & Puerto Rico
        10. The Hawaii Connection
        11. Record Breakers
        12. A Team of Volunteers
      2. Taylor Summer Festival
        1. Summer Festival Schedule
      3. Taylor Winterfest & Stroll
      4. Taylor Bunny Trail
      5. Hallow-Palooza
      6. Family Fun Days
    7. Events
      1. September
      2. October
      3. November
      4. December
    8. Parks & Facilities
    9. Recreation
    10. Taylor Today
    11. Taylor Veterans Museum
      1. Remembering Holly McGeogh
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  5. How Do I...

    1. Apply For
      1. Employment Opportunities
      2. Open a New Business
      3. New Commercial Construction or Addition
      4. Building Permits
      5. Home Repair Programs
      6. Board or Commission Membership
    2. Find
      1. Animals Available for Adoption
      2. Bid Opportunities
      3. Community Events
      4. Golf Courses
      5. Parks & Facilities
      6. What is my property zoned?
    3. Sign Up For
      1. Notifications
      2. Adult Softball
      3. Golf Lessons
      4. Senior Newsletter
      5. Taylor Sportsplex Activities
    4. Submit
      1. Freedom of Information Act Requests
      2. Online Payments
      3. Pavilion Rental Requests
      4. Service Requests
      5. Traffic Ticket Payment Online
      6. Vendor Registration
      7. A Nuisance Property Complaint
      8. Report a Road Hazard to Wayne County
    5. View
      1. Agendas & Minutes
      2. Citizen's Dashboard
      3. Voter Information
      4. Livestream meetings, recordings and archives
      5. Bid Opportunities
      6. Property Tax Lookup
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  6. Open Government

    1. Agendas & Minutes
      1. Virtual Meetings
      2. Council Video Archive Before April 2020
      3. DDA/TIFA/BRDA Agendas and Minutes
    2. Bid Opportunities
    3. Community Financial & Performance Dashboard
    4. Charter & Ordinances
    5. Collective Bargaining Agreements
    6. Council Meetings
    7. Elected Officials
    8. Freedom of Information Act Requests
    9. Property Assessment & Taxable Value
    10. State of the City Addresses
    11. Tax FAQs
    12. Water Quality Reports
    13. Wayne County Michigan
    14. State of Michigan
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  7. Feature Links

    1. Portal
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  8. Building

    1. City Charter & Code of Ordinances
    2. Grass cutting and weed control
    3. Rat and rodent control
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    1. Property Tax Lookup
    2. Pay Delinquent Taxes
    3. Prevent Foreclosure
    4. City of Taylor Mortgage Change Form
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    1. Planning Forms and Applications
    2. Planning Commission
    3. Zoning Board of Appeals
    4. I want to apply for.....
    5. Meeting Calendar
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    1. Meeting Calendar
    2. Planning Commission Agendas
    3. Zoning Ordinance
    4. Master Plan (PDF)
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    1. Programs and Activities Main
    2. Calendar of Activities
    3. Photo Library
    4. Sponsorship Information
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    1. Citizen’s Guide & Performance Dashboard
    2. Budget and Financial Reports
    3. Purchasing
    4. Bid Opportunities
    5. Useful Links
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    1. Citizen’s Guide & Performance Dashboard
    2. Budget and Financial Reports
    3. Purchasing
    4. Bid Opportunities
    5. Useful Links
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    1. Retirement and Benefits Reports
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  16. CustomLinks_18

    1. Junior Class Schedule
    2. Adult Class Schedule
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    1. Retirement and Benefits Reports
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