Happy Spring!
This time of year begins many things for our community, especially as we get back to enjoying the great outdoors. Our summer recreation programs are all open for registration, and I look forward to seeing our park, baseball fields, swimming pool, and tennis courts full for all of our residents to enjoy.
Spring will also bring a major change to our Police and Fire Department building. As I have mentioned for the last several months, the Highland Heights Police and Fire Department building will be undergoing major renovation, which will require our Police and Fire staff members to be displaced and working out of trailers until the completion of the project. This project’s estimated completion date is late fall.
Please consider joining us on Saturday, April 22nd for our 2nd annual Community Clean Up Day. In partnership with the Highland Heights Green Task Force, we will begin our day at City Hall and then head out to clean up our sidewalks, open spaces, and the park. Pre-registration is recommended, so please visit the city website for full details and to register.
The City of Highland Heights has implemented a pilot glass recycling program with Repeat Glass, which is a new, local glass recycling service. There is a glass recycling bin located at the far right side of the Building Department parking lot where glass may be dropped off. Please refer to the Repeat Glass section of this e-newsletter for answers to questions you may have about what types of glass will be accepted.
As you may have read in our most recent spring newsletter, we are expanding our social media outlets to now include Instagram. You can follow us on Instagram @cityofhighlandheights or visit https://www.instagram.com/cityofhighlandheights/. Our city website and Facebook page will still be the main sources of information pertaining to city updates and notifications.
Enjoy the longer, brighter days of spring and all that this time of year brings.
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Chuck Brunello, Jr.
Mayor/Safety Director
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More Information from City Hall Departments |
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From the Highland Heights Finance Department |
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How do I calculate my real estate taxes? If my house is worth “X,” what are my taxes?
There are two quick methods. In the first method, simply take the market value of your home and multiply it by 2.54%. The second method is a little more involved. Take the market value of your home, multiply it by 35%. This is your assessed or taxable value. Divide this assessed value by 1,000 and multiply by 72.60(which is the millage). This is your annual tax liability. To each figure, you must add any special assessments on your property. The second method will be more accurate. You may check the County Auditor’s website for information regarding your property.
Where do my real estate taxes go?
Of your total real estate tax bill, 64.4% goes to the Mayfield City School District, 22.4% goes to Cuyahoga County, 3.9% goes to the Library, 3.8% goes to the Cleveland Metroparks, and the remaining 5.5% is received by the city.
Example for a $250,000 house value:
Total taxes = $6,352
Mayfield School District
66.4% or $4091.00
Cuyahoga County
22.4% or $1423.00
Cuyahoga County Public Library
3.9% or $ 248.00
Cleveland Metroparks
3.8% or $ 241.00
City of Highland Heights
5.5% or $ 349.00
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From the Highland Heights Police Department |
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During the springtime, we see certain scams pop up that try to take advantage of what may be going on in people’s lives this time of year. The first and most obvious is the IRS Scam. During the tax season, many attempts are made to contact people and fool them that there was a problem with their tax return. Should you get a call like this, hang up and call your local IRS Branch Office to check. Most of the time, the scammers are trying to get your Social Security number. A second common scam is the “Grandchild in Need Scam”. A scam caller obtains an email, phone number, or social media account of the grandkid and calls the grandparent with a phony story of how they are stranded somewhere and need money. If you get this call, double-check with the parents or local authorities. Do not send any money. |
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The Highland Heights Police Department offers a FREE program called CARE CALL. Residents living alone would receive a scheduled phone call to check-up on their health, safety, and security. Calls are confidential and are provided on a 24-hour basis. You pick the time you want us to contact you. Our personnel will contact any resident who signs up for this service to ensure they are alright. If they cannot be reached by phone, officers will personally check the welfare and safety of the resident. If you know of someone living alone, a family member or friend, encourage them to participate in our program. Please contact us at 440-442-8825 to inquire about the CARE CALL Program. |
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From the Highland Heights Fire Department |
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From the Highland Heights Service Department |
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Computer Round Up Program |
The Highland Heights Service Department will be holding their annual Computer Round Up event. Items that can be recycled via this program includes desktops, towers, laptops, monitors, keyboards and peripherals, printers, modems, tablets, e-readers, telecom devices, networking equipment, cables, cell phones, and video game systems.
Residents wishing to participate in the program can drop off items at the Service
Department between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Monday through Friday during the month of April. The Service department will package the items for delivery to the county for proper recycling and disposal.
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What can be recycled with Repeat Glass?
- Beverage containers (i.e. beer bottles)
- Food containers (i.e. pickle jars)
- Candles
- Perfumes and colognes
What cannot be recycled with Repeat Glass?
- Bags and boxes
- Ceramic glass (i.e. coffee mugs)
- Light bulbs and fluorescent tubes
- Mirrors
- Art glass and leaded crystal
- Safety glass (i.e. windshields)
- Electronics (i.e. TVs)
Do I have to rinse the glass, remove the labels and lids, and sort by color?
- Nope! You do not have to rinse the glass, but make sure it is empty. You do not have to remove the labels or lids, and you do not need to sort by color.
For more information about Repeat Glass, visit their website here.
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Construction Notification - Wilson Mills Road Resurfacing |
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From the Recreation Department |
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Let's Play Ball!
We're gearing up for our
2023 Summer Recreation Programs!
Online registration for Baseball, Softball, and T-ball is now OPEN!
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FOR MORE INFORMATION
Highland Heights Day Camp Counselors:
Park Maintenance:
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Summer Seasonal Employment Opportunities Available
The City of Highland Heights Recreation Department has openings for Summer Seasonal Employment. The open positions at the Community Pool are for Lifeguards, Swim Instructors, and Pool Clerks. Other open positions include Day Camp Counselors, Girls Softball Umpires and Scorekeepers, and Boys Baseball Umpires and Scorekeepers.
NOTE: If you are interested in the Umpire/Scorekeeper positions, you do not need to fill out the Seasonal Employment Application.
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For more information about the Memorial Day ceremony or donations program, please email Sunni D'Angelo or call 440-461-2440, ext. 149. |
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City of Highland Heights 5827 Highland Road, Highland Heights, OH 44143 |
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