DEPARTMENTS GOVERNMENT RESIDENTS OUR COMMUNITY BUSINESS & DEVELOPMENT HOW DO I... Search HomeDepartments Departments Building The Building Department, located on the first floor of City Hall, serves to protect the health, safety and welfare of the public and to enhance the general quality of life through interpretation and enforcement of the Westlake building codes as well as other applicable regulations governing construction and land uses. Communications The Communications Department provides services to various city departments to aid in the effective delivery of information to residents and businesses. Community Services The Senior and Community Services Department offers programs and activities to enrich the lives of the 50 plus population at Westlake Center and provides a system of social services for Westlake residents of all ages. Engineering The department implements all plans and programs relating to city infrastructure including storm and sanitary sewers, structures, roadways, sidewalks and other improvements. Finance The Finance Department is responsible for the accurate accounting of all receipts and disbursements of the City of Westlake, representing the city fully in all financial matters and abiding by all mandates governing proper municipal financial control. Fire Find out more about the services the Fire Department has to offer, including prevention services, education and public service programs. Human Resources The City of Westlake Human Resources Department provides strategic, innovative and flexible policies, programs and services that foster a productive work environment where people feel valued. Information Technology The Information Technology Department provides services to city departments to aid in the effective delivery of IT services that support the business needs of the city. Law The Law Department represents the City in all legal matters and pursues and defends all actions on behalf of the City or against the City in all Ohio and United States courts or agencies – from filing through discovery, trial and any necessary appellate work. Planning & Economic Development Planning administers the vision for the long-term development needs of the City. Economic Development works to attract and retain businesses and acts as the liaison to the business community. Police The Westlake Police Department, in partnership with our citizens, is dedicated to providing the most professional police service possible. Purchasing The Purchasing Department is responsible for bidding all goods and services required by the City other than large capital and civil engineering type projects, which are administered by the Engineering Department. Recreation Westlake is a great place to live, work, and play; and our mission is to provide leisure programs, facilities, and services that enrich this vibrant community. Service The Service Department's overall mission is to ensure and promote a safe and healthy environment for the residents and businesses of Westlake by providing a variety of services with pride, commitment and courtesy. Building Communications Community Services Engineering Finance Fire Human Resources Information Technology Law Planning & Economic Development Police Purchasing Recreation Service Nixle Alerts City Documents Online Payments Employment Report a Concern Meeting Webcasts Contact Us City of Westlake 27700 Hilliard Boulevard Westlake, OH 44145 Phone: 440-871-3300 Department Directory Quick Links 2021 Council Meetings Schedule 2022 Council Meetings Schedule Zoning Code Amendments (PDF) Cuyahoga County Board of Elections Cuyahoga County Fiscal Officer Westlake Board of Education Site Links Home Site Map Contact Us Accessibility Copyright Notices Privacy Policy Government Websites by CivicPlus®