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Community Development Authority The Whitewater Community Development Authority is the economic development organization for the City of Whitewater. We exist to encourage and help people and businesses to invest in the city, creating jobs, increasing the tax base and improving the community's quality of life. The CDA has been involved in a number of projects dating back to the early 1980's. Some of the things we have done include: developing the Whitewater business park, which has brought over 2,000 new jobs to the city, ongoing efforts to attract new businesses and to help existing ones grow; redeveloping the former Hawthorn Mellody Dairy, now Water's Edge Condominiums; writing grants that have brought over $1 million into the city for projects such as the Starin Road Extension, the Whitewater Creek Path, Enterprise Drive; new water and sanitary sewer mains; and facilitating several residential development's in all parts of the city, bringing new housing choices to city residents. Public Works Department The Public Works Department is responsible for the operation and maintenance of water and sewer service; water quality; maintenance of vehicles, streets, facilities, parks, and many other public projects. Fire & Rescue (EMS) The volunteer fire department, that helps provide protection for the city; from the fire station located at 312 West Whitewater Street, has 4 ambulances and 8 fire trucks. Its personnel are well trained in the most modern fire fighting methods and are constantly training to keep pace with new techniques. The Fire Department began in 1871. The Rescue Squad began in 1927. The Fire Department and Rescue Squad share the same service area. The Fire Chief is elected annually by the membership. There are typically 150-200 fire calls per year and 10001100 rescue calls in a year. The Whitewater Police Department FUN FACT Professor Warren Johnson of UW-Whitewater invented the self-adjusting thermostat self in 1883, due to inability to control room temperature, leaving the students cold. His invention led to the founding of a fortune 500 company known to many as Johnson Controls. The Whitewater Police Department is an accredited law enforcement agency comprised of 24 sworn officers and 13 civilian staff. We strive to be leaders in policing for our community and models of character, honor, service, and excellence. In times of crisis, we strive to defend public safety, maintain order, and restore a sense of personal wholeness. Our goal is to protect and serve our diverse and dynamic community with integrity, dignity, and respect. We remain committed to partnering with our community to provide a safe and welcoming environment. The Whitewater Police Department is located in the Whitewater Municipal Building at 312 W. Whitewater St. Lobby hours are 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, excluding holidays. All additional hours are serviced through the Communications Center. The Whitewater Police Department non emergency phone number is 262-473-0555. For all emergencies dial 9-1-1. 26 Whitewater Area Chamber of Commerce