Government
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endota’s mayor-council form of government, a clerk-collector, city treasurer, and city attorney serve its 7,057 residents. Accountable and accessible government, positive planned growth, and progress have been the earmark of Mendota’s administration. With a 15-member police force, the Mendota Police Department maintains 24-hour patrol. Mendota police are involved in the community with
programs like DARE, Crime Stoppers, and an active Neighborhood Watch. The Mendota Fire Department has a full fleet of top firefighting and rescue equipment to handle emergencies, including three engines, one aerial tower, a heavy-duty rescue vehicle, and one rapid response vehicle. A Regional Dispatch Center serves the community and provides rapid dispatch for police, fire, and emergency services.
The Mendota Civic Center is a fullservice facility situated on Lake Mendota. Used often by the entire Illinois Valley, it offers meeting, conference, and banquet rooms that seat a wide range from 15 to 500 people. Other programs include city-owned parks, CDAP Revolving Loan Fund, Tax Increment Financing, and Enterprise Zone.
PRESCOTT BROTHERS
815-538-4800 • 417 E. US RT 34 - Mendota, IL 61342 Retail Garden Center and Custom Landscaping SM-LA1971573
www.mendotachamber.com
614 13TH AVENUE, MENDOTA, IL 61342
SALES: 815.539.9388 SM-LA1968421
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