The City of Rochester's primary water supply is from Canadice and Hemlock Lakes, located approximately 28 miles south of Rochester in Livingston and Ontario Counties. Water from these lakes is treated at the Hemlock Water Filtration Plant and then transmitted to the City using a system of tunnels, conduits and storage reservoirs.
The City of Rochester is committed to reducing dog bites by removing barriers in access to resources for pet owners (e.g., pet supplies, veterinary care, sterilization, obedience training) and providing information that can help people avoid a negative encounter with a dog. By following the tips below, dog owners can reduce the likelihood that their dog will be involved with a bite. There are also tips for parents, children, and people in occupations involving home visits to minimize chances of being bitten.
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage month with the City of Rochester's Hispanic Heritage Committee
The Rochester Land Bank Corporation was established in 2013 to purchase or take ownership of tax-delinquent, abandoned, or vacant properties. Its mission is to return underutilized property to productive use, preserve and create quality housing, enhance the quality of life within neighborhoods, and encourage economic opportunities.
Redistricting is the process of redrawing the City Council's four district lines that City Councilmembers are elected to serve. Changes are determined by the data collected in the US Census conducted every 10 years.
To be paid or have any other financial transaction with the City, such as receiving a Purchase Order or Contract, each vendor must have a vendor number. For the City to assign a vendor number, we must have an updated W-9 Form, your current address, telephone, and e-mail information.
As an element of the Blueprint for Engagement, the City of Rochester is looking for young men and women to serve as Rochester Police Officers.
In an effort to enhance our recruitment strategies, the Rochester Police Department (RPD) is looking for interested community members willing to serve as Community Recruiters to help in our recruitment efforts.
In 2009 a survey was conducted to catalog and define the character-defining components of parklands within the Rochester park system that are more than 50 years old or that otherwise have historic significance. Surveyors examined 61 sites, each of which was investigated through drawings, documents, maps, records, photos and site visits. Of these sites, 12 were determined to have heightened significance and were studied extensively to better understand and document their character.
The City of Rochester Open C-PACE (Property Assessed Clean Energy) Financing program helps the owners of qualified commercial and industrial properties secure loans to cover the cost of renewable energy projects and energy efficiency upgrades.
Open C-PACE loans are administered by the Energy Improvement Corporation (EIC), a state-wide non-profit development corporation.
The City of Rochester established the Open C-Pace program while participating in the NYSERDA Clean Energy Communities program which has identified Open C-PACE as a high impact action item.