The Department of Development Services brings together a variety of programs and services which all relate to development in one form or another. The Economic Development and Planning Division offers comprehensive services to business owners and developers in the community.
Gap financing is available to entrepreneurs starting new businesses or expanding.
These loan funds are focused on supporting small businesses and creating jobs for low and moderate income individuals. The division also admnisters the city's nationally recognized Brownfield Redeveloment Initiative which is a strategy to reclaim abandoned, contaminated sites for exciting new development. If you need help with just about any kind of business need, we can either point you in the right direction or assist you directly. The Recreation, Leisure and Cultural Services Divisions offers a wide array of municipal recreation opportunitites for kids, adults and families. We have a special interest in serving individuals with disabilities and who have limited resources.