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  2. About

    1. Sugar Land Overview
      1. 2010 Census
      2. American Community Survey (ACS)
      3. Population History
    2. City Awards & Recognition
    3. Business Overview
    4. City History
      1. Sugar Land: Historical Timeline
      2. History of Fort Bend County
      3. Early Settlers
      4. Sugar Cane Thrives
      5. Imperial Sugar Mill
      6. The Company Town
      7. The City of Sugar Land is Born
      8. The Old Imperial Farm Cemetery
      9. Articles
    5. City Organizational Chart
    6. Citizen Satisfaction Survey
    7. Form of Government
    8. Vision, Mission & Priorities
    9. Planned Communities
    10. Relocation Information
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  3. Government

    1. Mayor & City Council
      1. District by Subdivision
      2. District Maps
      3. Form of Government
      4. Vision, Mission & Priorities
      5. Mayor's Youth Advisory Council
      6. City Council for Members
    2. City Organizational Chart
    3. City Departments & Offices
    4. Meeting Agendas, Minutes and Videos
    5. Live Video Stream of City Meetings
    6. Boards & Commissions
      1. Animal Advisory Board
      2. Building Standards Commission
      3. Charter Review 2018
        1. Charter Review Commission
      4. City/HOA Maintenance Responsibilities Task Force
      5. Imperial Redevelopment District
      6. Independent Ethics Review Board
      7. PARCS Board
      8. Planning & Zoning Commission
      9. Sugar Land 4B Corporation
      10. Sugar Land Development Corporation
      11. Sugar Land Reinvestment Zone Number Four
      12. Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number One
      13. Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number Three
      14. Zoning Board of Adjustment
    7. City Secretary
    8. Code of Ordinances
    9. Comprehensive Plan
    10. Convict Lease Memorial
    11. Elections
    12. Finance
    13. Legal Notices
    14. Open Records Request
    15. Sugar Land Charter
    16. Vision, Mission & Goals
      1. Goal Measures
    17. Sugar Land GO Bond
      1. Bond Propositions
        1. Proposition A
          1. Common Questions
          2. Bond Propositions
          3. Bond Propositions Projects Map
          4. Voter Information
          5. Video
        2. Proposition B
        3. Proposition C
        4. Proposition D
        5. Ballot Language
      2. Bond Projects Map
      3. Common Questions
      4. Video
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  4. Business

    1. Bid Opportunities
    2. Building Safety
    3. City Codes
    4. City Maps
      1. Capital Improvement Projects Interactive Story Map
      2. City Area Map
      3. Council Member Districts & Voting Precincts
      4. Economic Development GIS Application
      5. Fire Department Coverage Area
      6. GPS / Benchmarks
      7. Levee Improvement Districts
      8. Zoning Districts
    5. Economic Development
      1. Digital Summary
      2. Download the RSI
      3. Frequently Asked Questions
    6. Food Inspection
    7. Inspection Scheduling
    8. Online Auctions
    9. Rental Licensing
    10. Vendor Registration
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  5. Visitors

    1. Visiting and Shopping in Sugar Land
    2. Sugar Land Parks Listing
    3. Special Events
    4. Public Art in Sugar Land
    5. Walk, Run, and Bike Sugar Land
      1. Safety and Education
        1. Preparing to Ride your Bicycle
          1. Basic Bike Check
          2. What to Bring
          3. What to Wear
          4. Bike Helmets
          5. Fitting and Adjusting Your Bike
          6. How to Choose a Bike
        2. Bicycle Riding Tips
          1. Shifting Gears
          2. Starting and Stopping
          3. Scanning
          4. Signaling
          5. Steering
      2. Plan your Route
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  6. Residents

    1. Pay Water Bill
    2. Other Payments
    3. Report a Concern
    4. My Neighborhood
    5. Garbage Service Schedule
    6. Trash & Recycling Information
    7. City Departments & Offices
      1. Business Plans
      2. Airport
        1. Airport Overview
          1. History
        2. Amenities & Development
          1. Art Display
        3. Citizens’ Airport Academy
        4. Fixed Base Operator Services
        5. Operation Information
          1. Hangar Leasing & RAMP Fees
          2. Monthly Statistics
          3. U. S. Customs and Border Protection Service
        6. Runway Closures and Construction Updates
      3. Building Safety
        1. Building Permits
        2. Forms & Applications
        3. Inspection Scheduling
        4. Permitting Requirements
          1. Insurance Requirements
      4. City Secretary
        1. City Codes
          1. Design Standards
          2. Ethics Disclosure
          3. Municipal Code - Code of Ordinances
          4. Municipal Code - Development Code
          5. Sugar Land Charter
            1. Article 1
            2. Article 2
            3. Article 3
            4. Article 4
            5. Article 5
            6. Article 6
        2. City Council
        3. Campaign Finance Reports
          1. 2019 Campaign Finance Reports
          2. 2018 Campaign Finance Reports
          3. 2017 Campaign Finance Reports
          4. Political Action Committees (PACs)
        4. 2019 GO Bond Election
          1. Voter Information
            1. Early Voting Locations
            2. Election Day Vote Centers
            3. Voter Precinct by Subdivision
            4. Voter ID Requirement
          2. General Information
            1. Qualifications for Elected Officials
            2. May 2, 2020 General Election
        5. Legal Notices
          1. Bids
          2. Enacted Ordinances
          3. Other Legal Notices
          4. Public Hearings
        6. Meeting Agendas, Minutes and Videos
          1. Agenda Archive Listings
        7. Open Records Request
      5. Communications and Community Engagement
        1. 60th Anniversary
          1. The Oral History Project
          2. What is the Sugar Land Way?
          3. What I LOVE About Sugar Land - Video Contest
            1. Video Submission Contest Official Rules
        2. Citizen Satisfaction Survey
        3. City Publications
        4. E-News Report
        5. Mobile App Download
        6. SLTV 16
          1. Cable Provider
          2. Programming Overview
          3. SLTV 16 Live Video
          4. 2019 State of the City
          5. Video On-Demand
        7. Online Town Hall
        8. Social Media
        9. The Sugar Land Blog
          1. 5 Things To Do for National Preparedness Month
          2. In Context: The Future of Recycling
          3. How New Firefighters Train to Serve Residents
          4. Design Phases and How it Affects Local Projects
          5. For Quilters, Sugar Land's Story is Told Through The Needle of Experience
          6. Here's Why There Are Roundabouts in Sugar Land
        10. Volunteer in Sugar Land
          1. New Volunteer Sign Up
          2. Volunteer Opportunities
            1. Animal Services/Petopia
            2. Sugar Land 101
          3. Neighborhood Registration
      6. Economic Development
      7. Engineering
        1. Capital Improvement Projects
          1. Introduction
          2. Development Process
          3. Title VI Program
          4. Capital Improvement Program
        2. Construction Updates
        3. Floodplain Information
        4. Standards & Permits
        5. Engineering Master Plans
          1. Master Drainage Plan
          2. Pedestrian & Bicycle Master Plan
            1. Walk, Run, and Bike in Sugar Land
          3. Thoroughfare Plan Update
        6. Railroad Crossing Concerns
          1. UPRR Crossing References
        7. Brazos River Erosion Study
        8. Levee Improvement Districts
        9. Flood Protection and Atlas 14
        10. Highway 6 Improvements
        11. Mobility Master Plan
          1. Process and Planning
          2. Mobility Task Force
      8. Environmental & Neighborhood Services
        1. Air Quality
        2. Animal Services
          1. Animal Ordinances
          2. Lost & Found Pets
          3. Sugar Land Petopia
            1. Adoption Information
            2. Available Animals
            3. Humane Education
            4. Local Widlife
            5. Lost & Found Pets
            6. Upcoming Events
          4. Local Wildlife
            1. Coexisting With Alligators
            2. I Found a Baby Bird - Now What?
            3. I Found a Baby Mammal - Now What?
            4. Wildlife
            5. Skunk Odor Remover
            6. Top 10 Ways to Prevent Wildlife Problems
            7. Why You Should Not Feed Ducks
          5. The Animal Advisory Board and Planning for Growth
            1. About the Animal Advisory Board
            2. Animal Shelter Expansion
        3. Code Enforcement
          1. Violations
          2. Neighborhood Sweeps
          3. Short Term Rentals
        4. Community Development Block Grant Program
        5. Rental Licensing
        6. Food Inspection
          1. Opening a New Restaurant
          2. Informational Resources
          3. Submit a Complaint
          4. Temporary Food Guidelines and Permits
          5. Mobile Food Units
          6. Dog Friendly Patios
          7. General Fees
        7. Solid Waste & Recycling
          1. Residential Services
            1. Garbage & Recycling Guidelines
              1. Carts
              2. Textile Recycling
                1. Charitable Organizations
              3. Green Waste
              4. Household Hazardous Waste
              5. Bulk Cardboard Recycling
              6. Bulky Waste
              7. Disposal Directory
              8. Holiday Recycling Tips
            2. Solid Waste in Greatwood
            3. Holiday Service Schedule
            4. Service Schedule Chart by Subdivision
            5. Service Schedule by Address
            6. The Future of Recycling
          2. Commercial Services
            1. Liquid Waste
          3. Drop-Off Centers
            1. Disposal Directory
            2. Fort Bend County Recycling Center
          4. Online Incident Report
          5. Tips & Information
            1. Hazardous Households Materials
            2. Outside Hazards
            3. Paint Hazards
        8. Stormwater Management Program
          1. Program Overview
          2. Education
            1. Pressure Washing
          3. Public Involvement
          4. Regulatory
          5. Links & Resources
        9. Thermo Fisher Updates
      9. Finance
        1. Accounting
        2. Budget
          1. Property Taxes
          2. Capital Improvement Program
            1. General Obligation Bond Election
          3. FY20 Budget Meetings
          4. Budget and CIP Archives
        3. 2013 Park Bonds
        4. Financial Transparency
        5. IRMA Exemption Certificate
        6. Municipal Debt
          1. What are Municipal Bonds
          2. Capital Projects: Why Does the City Issue Bonds?
          3. Types of Bonds
          4. Debt Capacity
          5. Bond Ratings
          6. Financial Transparency and Debt Reporting
        7. Purchasing
          1. Bidding
            1. Bid Opportunities
            2. Bid Tabs
              1. Fiscal Year 2019
              2. Fiscal Year 2018
            3. Online Auction
          2. Insurance Requirements
          3. Terms & Conditions
          4. Vendor Registration
            1. Conflict of Interest Questionnaire
        8. Treasury Management
          1. Water Payment Options
          2. Miscellaneous Bill Payment
          3. Start/Cancel Water and Garbage & Recycling Service
          4. Rates & Taxes
            1. Water & Wastewater Rates
            2. Property Tax
          5. Tips & Education
            1. Residential Wastewater Cap
            2. Water Saving Tips
            3. Water Leaks
          6. Contact Us
      10. Fire-EMS Department
        1. Command Staff
          1. Fire-EMS Chief Doug Boeker
          2. Assistant Chief Clay Fenwick
          3. Assistant Chief Jeff Krehmeier
          4. Assistant Chief Patrick Hughes
        2. Departmental Assessment
        3. Emergency Management
          1. Area Hazards
            1. Active Shooter Situations
            2. Coastal Storms & Hurricanes
            3. Disease & Outbreaks
            4. Drought Conditions
            5. Extreme Cold
            6. Extreme Heat
            7. Fires
            8. Flooding
            9. Tornadoes
          2. Planning & Response
            1. Community Emergency Response Teams
            2. Education and Resources
            3. Emergency Notification System
          3. Emergency Operations Center Activation Levels
          4. Hazard Mitigation Plan Update
        4. Fire Marshal Forms
        5. Fire Stations & Coverage
          1. Fire Station Locations
          2. Fire Hydrant System
          3. Fire Coverage Map
        6. Forms & Information
        7. Programs & Services
          1. Citizen's Fire Academy
          2. Community Event Request Form
          3. Public Education Services Brochure
          4. Fire Extinguisher Training
          5. Home Safety Survey
          6. Schedule a Fire Safety Program
          7. Smoke Alarms
          8. Visit a Fire Station
          9. When to Dial 9-1-1
        8. SLFD Careers
      11. Human Resources
        1. Job Opportunities
        2. Job Alerts
        3. Risk Management
      12. Intergovernmental Relations
        1. About
        2. State Legislative Program
        3. Information on Issues
      13. Municipal Court
        1. Fines, Forms, and Payments
          1. Court Payments & Driving Safety Course
            1. Payment Plans & Extensions to Pay
          2. Request for Jail Time Served
          3. Community Service
          4. Update Contact Information
        2. General Court Information
          1. Arraignment
          2. Community Service Agencies
          3. Request for Alternate Community Service Location
          4. Court Dockets
          5. Default Docket
          6. Dismissals
          7. Driving Safety Course
          8. Jury Service
          9. Juveniles
        3. Appointments and Fees Report
      14. Office of Performance and Accountability
        1. Success Stories
      15. Parks & Recreation
        1. Activity Centers
          1. T.E. Harman Senior Center
            1. About
            2. Activities Calendar
            3. Policies & Registration
            4. Frequently Asked Questions
          2. Imperial Park Recreation Center (IPRC)
          3. Municipal Pool
        2. Recreation
          1. Sports Associations
          2. Leisure Classes
          3. Adult Sports Leagues
          4. Youth Programs
          5. Outdoor Recreation
        3. Parks & Trails
          1. Sugar Land Parks
          2. Hike & Bike Trail Master Plan
          3. Parks Master Plan Update
            1. About the Update
            2. Public Engagement
            3. Frequently Asked Questions
          4. Park and Trail Maps
        4. Special Events
          1. Christmas Tree Lighting
          2. City of Sugar Land’s Haunted House
          3. Halloween Town
          4. International Arts Festival
          5. Memorial Day Ceremony
          6. Movie Under the Moon
          7. Red, White and Boom (July 4 Celebration)
          8. Event Sponsorships
        5. Rent Our Facilities
          1. Facility Reservations
            1. Facility Fee Exemption
            2. Security
            3. Park Pavilions & Exterior Facilities
            4. Community Centers & Multi-Purpose Rooms
            5. Athletic Facilities
          2. Hosting a Special Event in Sugar Land
          3. The Sugar Cube (Block Party Trailer)
        6. Get Involved
          1. Eagle Scout Projects
          2. Memorial Tree & Bench Program
      16. Planning
        1. Development Planning
          1. Development Application Handbook
          2. Development Code
            1. Development Code Update
          3. General Land Plans
          4. Planned Development Districts
          5. Quick Reference Guides
        2. Long Range Planning
          1. Adopted City Plans
            1. Comprehensive Plan
            2. Land Use Plan
              1. Public Involvement & Education
              2. Frequently Asked Questions
            3. Comprehensive Mobility Plan
            4. Master Plans
          2. Annexation
          3. Regional Planning
          4. The Hill Community Engagement
            1. History of The Hill
            2. The Hill Steering Committee
            3. Public Engagement
        3. Development Updates
          1. Imperial Market Development
          2. Newland/Telfair Development
            1. Quick Facts
          3. Greatwood & New Territory Permanent Zoning
        4. Transit Services
        5. Census 2020
      17. Police Department
        1. Organizational Structure
          1. Chief of Police
          2. Divisions
            1. Investigation Division
            2. Patrol Division
              1. Traffic
            3. Professional Services
            4. Support Division
              1. Crime Prevention
        2. Community Engagement
          1. Community Programs
            1. 55 Alive
            2. Are You OK
            3. Child Safety Seat
            4. Citizen's Police Academy
            5. Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association
            6. Crime Prevention Camera Program
              1. Program Summary
              2. Education & Resources
            7. Community Assistance Support Team
            8. Homeowners Insurance Premium Reduction
            9. National Night Out
            10. Neighborhood Watch
            11. Operation ID
            12. Police Department Teen Academy
            13. Safe Return Program
            14. Victim Assistance
              1. Crime Victim's Compensation
              2. Texas Crime Victims' Rights
          2. Crime Prevention Officers
            1. Officer Reid - Beat 1
            2. Officer Moreno - Beat 2
            3. Officer Johnston - Beat 3
            4. Officer Jones - Beat 4
            5. Officer Stockholm - Beat 5
            6. Officer Sanderson - Beat 6
            7. Police Beats and Subdivisions
          3. Forms & Services
            1. Accident Reports
            2. Citizen Commendation Form
            3. Citizen Complaint Form
            4. Crime Map
            5. Fingerprinting
            6. Housewatch
            7. Lost Property Report
            8. Report Criminal Activity
          4. Records Division
          5. Tips & Education
            1. Home Safety
              1. Avoiding Thefts
              2. Home Security Checklist
              3. Avoid Being Followed Home
              4. Burglary Prevention
            2. Personal Safety
              1. Identity Theft
              2. You Leave It, They Thieve It
              3. Personal Robbery Prevention
              4. Purse-Snatching Prevention
              5. Shopping Safety Tips
              6. What to Do if You Lose Your Purse or Wallet
              7. Common-Sense Tips Add to Your Safety
            3. Additional Safety Tips
              1. Scam Alert
              2. Kids & the Internet
              3. Traffic Stop Information
              4. Halloween Safety Tips
            4. Language-Specific Safety Tips
              1. Vietnamese
              2. Chinese
              3. Hindi
            5. Traffic and Driving
              1. Proper H.O.V. Lane Use
        3. Crime Information
          1. IA Annual Reports
          2. Annual Crime Reports
          3. Crime Map
          4. Open Records Request
          5. Registered Sex Offenders
        4. Departmental Assessment
        5. Openings
          1. Selection Process
        6. Arrive Alive Sugar Land
        7. Safe Light Sugar Land
        8. Share the Road
      18. Public Works
        1. Mosquito Control
          1. City Tactics and Techniques
          2. Education and Resources
        2. Right-of-Way
          1. Right-Of-Way-Permits
          2. Street Lights
          3. Trees and Tree Trimming
        3. Streets & Drainage
          1. Flood Alert System
          2. Street and Sidewalk Maintenance
        4. Traffic Management and Operations
          1. Neighborhood Traffic Policy
          2. Railroad Monitoring Systems
          3. Roundabouts
          4. Right-Of-Way Permits
          5. Traffic Management Systems
          6. Traffic Signal Systems
        5. Water Operations and Information
          1. Request Emergency Services
          2. Water Conservation
            1. Saving Water Indoors
            2. Saving Water Outdoors
              1. Free Irrigation System Evaluation
              2. Extreme Cold Conditions
            3. Drought Contingency Plan
            4. Water Conservation Plan
          3. Water & Wastewater Services
            1. Backflow Testing Program
            2. Grease Trap Inspections
            3. Industrial Pretreatment
            4. Liquid Waste
          4. Water Quality
          5. Water Master Plan
          6. Groundwater Reduction Program
            1. Program Details
            2. Participants & Production
            3. Budget & Fees
            4. Conservation and Education
            5. Links & Resources
          7. Integrated Water Resource Plan
            1. Why is the IWRP necessary?
            2. Community Outreach
    8. Citizen Satisfaction Survey
    9. Construction/Maintenance Updates
    10. Cultural Arts for Sugar Land
      1. Cultural Arts Initiatives
      2. Public Art Program
      3. Public Artwork in Sugar Land
        1. Around
        2. Discovering Brazos Bend & Beyond
        3. Father of Texas
        4. Fourth Charm
        5. Interlacing Patterns
        6. Open the Door
        7. Pastoral
        8. Selfie Statue
        9. The Guardian
        10. Veterans Memorial
        11. VorTEX
      4. Traffic Box Public Art Project
    11. Election Information
    12. Interactive City Maps
    13. Home Owner Associations
    14. Lost & Found Pets
    15. Parks & Recreation
      1. Imperial Park Recreation Center
      2. T.E. Harman Senior Center
      3. City Parks & Trails
    16. Volunteer in Sugar Land
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  7. How Do I..?

    1. Apply For…
      1. Building Permits
      2. City Jobs
      3. Irrigation Permit
      4. Rental Licensing
    2. Contact…
      1. City Departments
      2. Economic Development
      3. Mayor & City Council
      4. Visit Sugar Land
    3. Find…
      1. Community Parks
      2. Imperial Park Recreation Center
      3. Municipal Court
      4. Publications
      5. Senior Center
    4. Report…
      1. Code Violation
      2. Criminal Activity
      3. Water Meter Leak
    5. Request…
      1. Home Fire-Safety Survey
      2. Police House Watch Program
      3. Open Records Request
      4. Water Utility Emergency Services
    6. Sign Up For…
      1. Emergency Notifications
      2. Notify Me
      3. Residential Trash Service
      4. Residential Water Service
      5. Sugar Land E-News
      6. Volunteer Service
    7. View…
      1. Garbage/Recycling Guidelines
      2. Legal Notices
      3. Meeting Agendas
      4. Live Video of City Meetings
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  8. Feature Links

    1. Meeting Agendas, Minutes and Videos
    2. Employment
    3. Emergency Notification System
    4. Construction Updates
    5. City Maps
    6. Online Town Hall
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