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Power Outage If your power is out, please report this to First Energy.  Do not call the Police Department. Call First Energy at 888-LIGHTSS (888-544-4877). Power outage reporting can also be done via their website www.firstenergycorp.com or their free smartphone app. Text OUT to 544487 to report your outage via text messaging. You can also...

BACKFLOW TESTING The City of Bedford has partnered with BSI to assist with maintaining backflow records and with giving water users, who are required to maintain backflow preventers, testing reminders.  CLICK HERE for a list of plumbers who are able to perform the test.   All tests must be submitted through BSI. SURVEY QUESTIONNAIRE Periodically the...

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Q: What are the meter spacing specs for residential water meters? A:  3/4x5/8 Meter Spacing = 7-1/2"  &  1" Meter Spacing = 10-3/4"   *Measurements do not include meter spuds. Q: Why is my water discolored? A: Natural minerals in the water build up on the walls of the pipe over years. These...

Bedford Jail Fingerprints - BCI/FBI Webchecks Our department does do the BCI and FBI fingerprints. Cost BCI (only) $30 - for residents or business in the city $45 - for non residents FBI and BCI $60 - for residents or business in the city $90 - for non residents Hours Tuesday 9:00am - 11:00am /...

RECENT REPORTS The Water Quality Report details the testing results and quality of our drinking water.

CLICK HERE for information on our enrichment and recreational programs designed for seniors that are now open for registration! Bedford Senior Club The Recreation Department offers a wide variety of recreation and education programs and activities for those 60 years of age and older.  Our goal is to positively impact our community by creating opportunities...

The Parks & Recreation Department strives to offer quality recreation programming for community members of all ages.  Adult programming including exercise classes, painting instruction, various other hobbies and interests take place throughout the year. Click here for all current Adult Programs!

Spring/Summer Adult Softball LET’S PLAY BALL! Don’t miss an exciting season of coed adult softball! This league follows USA/ASA rules and plays double headers on Friday nights at Tim Lally Field (The Glens). Alternate fields are Ellenwood and Hutchinson. Season starts May 2, 2025. Game times are 6:30 pm, 7:30 pm, 8:30 pm and 9:30...

View video and PowerPoint presentation of the State of the City Address held at Ellenwood Center.  

GENERAL WATER BILL INFORMATION Water bills are always due on the 15th of each month. Water meters are read and billed monthly. When you receive your billing, the "to and from" dates are indicated on your bills, this is the time period you are currently being billed for. There is a discount rate for water...

PAYMENT INFORMATION You can view your bill and/or make a payment with your credit or debit card or by e-check.  There is an additional fee of $3.95 that will be added to your payment transaction when using this option.  You need to allow 2 business days prior to any due dates for the payment to...

  The Parks & Recreation Department offers a wide range of youth programs, from science & technology classes, to chess, fencing, and more. Our goal is to offer affordable programming that meets the needs and interests of our community. Click here for a link to our registration page, with descriptions of all current youth programs!

The City of Bedford operates under the Council-Manager form of government.

Bedford Parks and Recreation offers seasonal special events through out the year.  Click on the desired event below for additional information.  

Parks & Recreation now offers online registration.  Acceptable methods of online payment are: Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express.

The City Manager is responsible for the proper administration of City business, preparation and submittal of the annual budget, and overseeing the purchasing activities of the City.