City Manager's Office
The mission of the City Manager's Office is to build and maintain, through sound management principles and community participation, an effective City government organization; to ensure the effective delivery of services; to provide the management direction and support for the planning, implementation, and evaluation of all City programs; and to ensure coordination and consistency in implementing policies and programs approved by the City Council.
Divisions
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Animal Care Services
Animal Care Services provides services including the enforcement of city ordinances related to animals, removal of killed or injured wildlife, impoundment of stray pets, and investigation of animal-related neglect, cruelty, nuisance and bite cases. The City’s animal shelter provides a safe haven for homeless pets, as well asadoption services, advice on animal-related topics, lost and found pet reports, and free or low-cost spay/neuter vouchers for Berkeley residents’ dogs and cats.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Address: 1 Bolivar Drive, Berkeley, CA 94710
Phone: (510) 981-6600 TDD: (510) 981-6903 FAX: (510) 981-6610
Office Hours: Monday, Tuesday from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm / Wednesday from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm / Thursday, Friday, Saturday from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm / Sunday from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm
Email: animalservices@berkeleyca.gov -
Office of Budget & Fiscal Management
The Office of Budget and Fiscal Management is responsible for the preparation, development and management of the City‘s Budget and for reviewing and analyzing all fiscal issues that impact the City.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Address: 2180 Milvia Street, 5th floor, Berkeley, CA 94704
Phone: (510) 981-7000 TDD: (510) 981-6903 FAX: (510) 981-7099
Office Hours: Mon-Fri 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Email: budget@berkeleyca.gov -
Neighborhood Services Division
The Neighborhood Services Division brings together staff from different City departments and partners in the community to address citizen complaints and other problems that affect the quality of life in Berkeley, such as blight, unsafe living conditions and graffiti. This division includes the Code Enforcement Unit and Homeless Response Team.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Address: 2180 Milvia Street, 5th floor, Berkeley, CA 94704
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Office of Economic Development
The mission of the Office of Economic Development (OED) is to assist businesses, entrepreneurs, artists and community organizations to access services, feel welcome in Berkeley, and thrive.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Address: 2180 Milvia Street, 5th floor, Berkeley, CA 94704
Phone: (510) 981-7530 TDD: (510) 981-6903 FAX: (510) 981-7099
Office Hours: Mon-Fri 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
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Communications
The Communications Unit works with all departments to engage with and serve the community through effective messages on a variety of platforms: the web, email, social media and emerging technologies. This includes training, regular guidance, publication, and working with the media.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Address: 2180 Milvia Street, 5th floor, Berkeley, CA 94704
Office Hours: Mon-Fri 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Email: communications@berkeleyca.gov
Contact

Dee Williams-Ridley
City Manager