Lead Paint - Get Informed
The following information will help you understand where lead poisoning occurs and why we as a community need to address this public health and housing problem.
Animal Control: Field Services
Our Field Services Unit comprises Animal Services Officers and Outreach & Support Specialists. Animal Services Officers (ASOs) play a vital role for people and animals within our community.
Their job encompasses public safety, enforcement of animal ordinances, animal care and rescue, nuisance abatement, and community outreach, and pet owner support. Outreach and Support Specialists focus exclusively on providing supportive services and referrals for community members facing barriers in access to resources.
Land Bank Leadership and Committees
Current Board of Directors
Ex Officio Members
- City Treasurer: John Fornof, Board Treasurer - Appointed February 2022
- Prior to City Treasurer, John Fornof held positions with the City such as Deputy City Treasurer and Senior Analyst, Office of Management and Budget. Mr. Fornof holds a Master’s in Public Administration from the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs at Syracuse University.
Water main structural lining project
About the Project
The City's structural lining of water mains project rehabilitates existing water mains to improve water quality and available flows for fire-fighting and add decades of useful life to the pipe.
Inner Loop East - Support
Rochester Expresses its Enthusiastic Support
The idea of filling in the Inner Loop Expressway had been discussed in the community as early as 1990. As the facility has deteriorated over the years, support from surrounding neighborhoods, business owners, developers, and real estate firms grew substantially. Transforming the sunken Inner Loop from a barrier to a beautiful, high-quality street benefits the entire community.
Brownfields Financial Assistance Programs
The following programs are funded with grants provided by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA):
RPD: Goodman Section
The Goodman Section of the Rochester Police Department (RPD) is commanded by Rochester Police Capt. Jason A. Elwood. Goodman Section is comprised of nine patrol beats, numbered 205, 215, 225, 235, 245, 255, 265, 275 and 285.
RPD: Police officer candidate requirements
- United States Citizen
- High School Diploma or GED
- Must be at least 19 years of age and not have reached their 35th birthday on or before the date of the written test (except as defined in Section 243 (10-a) of the Military Law), and must be at least 20 years of age at the time of appointment.
- Valid Drivers' License
- No Felony Convictions
- Good Physical Condition
- Good Moral Character
- Residency is not a requirement at the time you apply, but you must live in Monroe County or one of the surrounding counties (Genesee, Livingsto