Founded in 1866, The City of Beloit is located in Beloit, Kan. The city operates various departments, such as fire, police, transportation and utilities. It maintains an administration department that is governed by administrator, who is appointed by the city council to implement council policies, oversees the daily activities of the city, serve, as the chief financial officer and supervises departments within the city. The city also houses a fire department that works to protect the lives, property and environment from the threats and occurrences of emergencies. The City of Beloit s parks offers a variety of recreational opportunities, including swimming and fishing. The city operates a police department that works for the prevention and suppression of crime, protection of life and property, apprehension and prosecution of offenders, preservation of peace and enforcement of regulatory measures.