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Protection:
 The city has a top-notch building inspections department to protect the quality of structures built in the city.- The city has a Planning and Zoning Commission and a plan for future development to make sure Clay's quality of life is preserved as it grows.
- The city has an abatement board that protects property values by enforcing the city's ordinances against unkempt yards and abandoned, unsafe structures.
- The city provides enhanced law enforcement by paying for 40 hours per week of deputy patrol in addition to the coverage the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office provides.
- The city has a contract with Allied Waste for enhanced garbage service pick-up service at a reduced fee. See more details of this service, including a schedule for household garbage pick-up according to the streets.
Services and Amenities:
- The city has a community center available for rental to Clay residents.
- The city built Cosby Lake Park for community gatherings, nature walks and fishing. The host of a group that wishes to use Cosby Lake for a gathering must be a Clay resident. To fish at the park, a person is required to have a state fishing license.
- The city acquired Clay City Park and Chalkville Bryant Park, now primarily used for youth league sports.
- Through its contract for garbage pick up, recycle bins are located at City Hall for paper, cardboard, aluminum and type 1 and type 2 plastic. Batteries and print cartridges can be dropped off for recycling inside City Hall.
- The city constructed a senior activity center that now hosts many speakers, performers and even trips. Seniors who attend also receive a lunch for only $1.50.
- The city provides a library, which opened on October 1, 2009.
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