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  1. Home

  2. About

    1. Sugar Land Overview
      1. 2010 Census
      2. American Community Survey (ACS)
      3. Population History
    2. City Awards & Recognition
    3. Citizen Satisfaction Survey
    4. Business Overview
    5. 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. Convict Lease Memorial
      10. Articles
      11. Sugar Land's 60th Anniversary
    6. City Organizational Chart
    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
        1. MYAC 2020 Yearbook
        2. MYAC 2021 Yearbook
      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. Imperial Redevelopment District
      4. Independent Ethics Review Board
      5. PARCS Board
      6. Planning & Zoning Commission
      7. Sugar Land 4B Corporation
      8. Sugar Land Development Corporation
      9. Sugar Land Reinvestment Zone Number Four
      10. Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number One
      11. Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number Three
      12. Zoning Board of Adjustment
    7. Budget & Strategy
    8. City Secretary
    9. Code of Ordinances
    10. Comprehensive Plan
    11. Elections
    12. Finance
    13. Legal Notices
    14. Open Records Request
    15. Sugar Land Charter
    16. Convict Lease Memorial
    17. Vision, Mission & Goals
      1. Goal Measures
    18. 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 (Permits & Inspections)
    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
    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
      3. Sugar Land Self-Guided Bike Tours
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  6. Residents

    1. Water Service (Pay/Start/Cancel Service)
    2. Other Payments
    3. Report a Concern
    4. My Neighborhood
    5. Garbage Service Schedule
    6. Trash & Recycling Information
    7. City Departments & Offices
      1. 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
      2. Budget & Strategy
        1. FY22 Budget
          1. Budget Workshops
          2. Capital Projects
          3. Property Taxes
          4. Utilities and Solid Waste
          5. Frequently Asked Questions
        2. FY21 Budget
          1. Capital Projects
          2. Property Taxes
          3. Budget Workshops
          4. Utilities and Solid Waste
          5. Economic Impacts on Infrastructure Maintenance
          6. Frequently Asked Questions
        3. FY20 Budget
          1. Property Taxes
          2. Capital Improvement Program
            1. General Obligation Bond Election
          3. FY20 Budget Meetings
        4. Budget and CIP Archives
      3. Building Safety (Permits & Inspections)
        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. 2021 Campaign Finance Reports
          2. 2020 Campaign Finance Reports
          3. 2019 Campaign Finance Reports
          4. 2018 Campaign Finance Reports
          5. 2017 Campaign Finance Reports
          6. Political Action Committees (PACs)
        4. May 7, 2022 General Election
          1. Voter Information
            1. Voter Precinct by Subdivision
            2. Voter ID Requirement
          2. General Information
            1. Qualifications for Elected Officials
            2. Candidate Packet
        5. Legal Notices
          1. Bids
          2. Enacted Ordinances
          3. Other Legal Notices
          4. Public Hearings
        6. Meeting Agendas, Minutes and Videos
        7. Open Records Request
      5. Communications and Community Engagement
        1. 60th Anniversary
          1. The Oral History Project
          2. What is the Sugar Land Way?
        2. Citizen Satisfaction Survey
        3. City News Releases
        4. E-News Report
        5. Mobile App Download
        6. Online Town Hall
        7. SLTV 16
          1. Programming Overview
          2. SLTV 16 Live Video
          3. 2021 State of the City
          4. Video On-Demand
        8. Social Media
        9. The Sugar Land Blog
          1. Quick Scoops
            1. Here's the scoop on FEMA's Risk Rating 2.0
            2. 6 SLPD resources you may not know about
            3. Proposed Sugar Land budget focuses on resiliency, resident priorities
            4. Former City Manager Allen Bogard Receives Lifetime Achievement Award
            5. Sugar Land Regional Airport names terminal after former director
            6. Contract Authorized for Advanced Metering Infrastructure
            7. Serve Your City Government Through Service on Boards and Commissions
          2. Social Media Community Guidelines
          3. Mobility Master Plan set to change how people move through Sugar Land
          4. Mobility Task Force works to bring more transportation options to Sugar Land
          5. Here's the scoop on FEMA's new flood risk rating system
          6. The look of your water bill is changing soon. Here's what is different.
        10. Volunteer in Sugar Land
          1. New Volunteer Sign Up
          2. Volunteer Opportunities
            1. Animal Services/Petopia
            2. Sugar Land 101
          3. Neighborhood Registration
        11. Notify Me
      6. Department of Innovation
        1. Success Stories
        2. Service Delivery Plans
          1. Airport
          2. Asset Management
          3. Building Safety
          4. City Attorney
          5. City Manager
          6. City Secretary
          7. Economic Development
          8. Engineering
          9. Environmental and Neighborhood Services
          10. Finance
          11. Fire-EMS
          12. Human Resources
          13. Information Technology
          14. Intergovernmental Relations
          15. Parks and Recreation
          16. Performance and Accountability
          17. Planning
          18. Police
          19. Public Affairs
          20. Public Safety Dispatch
          21. Public Works
      7. Economic Development
      8. Emergency Management
        1. Area Hazards
          1. Active Shooter Situations
          2. Coastal Storms & Hurricanes
            1. Tropical Storm Nicholas
              1. Tropical Storm Nicholas - Information Archives
              2. Trees for Tickets!
          3. Disease & Outbreaks
          4. Drought Conditions
          5. Extreme Cold
          6. Extreme Heat
          7. Flooding
          8. Tornadoes
        2. Planning & Response
          1. Community Emergency Response Teams
          2. Education and Resources
          3. Urgent/Emergency Notification System
        3. Emergency Operations Center Activation Levels
        4. Hazard Mitigation Plan Update
        5. 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information
          1. What you need to know
          2. What is the City of Sugar Land doing?
          3. COVID-19 Testing
          4. Impact to City Services
          5. Community Resources
          6. Information for Businesses
          7. COVID-19 Archived Information
          8. COVID-19 Vaccines
      9. Engineering
        1. Capital Improvement Projects
          1. Introduction
          2. Development Process
          3. Title VI Program
          4. Capital Improvement Program
          5. Pre-Qualification Presentation Process
        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
          4. Mobility Master Plan
            1. About the Plan
            2. Project Process & Timeline
              1. Task 1: Build a Solid Foundation | Why are we doing this?
              2. Task 2: Vision & Goals | Where do we want to go?
            3. Mobility Task Force
            4. Blog
            5. City Tours
        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. Transportation & Mobility Innovation
          1. Master Plans
          2. Mobility Capital Improvement Projects
          3. Development Review
          4. Regional Mobility Planning & Coordination
      10. 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
          4. Local Wildlife
            1. Coexisting With Alligators
            2. I Found a Baby Bird - Now What?
            3. I Found a Baby Mammal - Now What?
            4. Coexisting with Local 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. Food Service Applications
          6. Mobile Food Units
          7. Dog Friendly Patios
          8. 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. Holiday Recycling Tips
            2. Holiday Service Schedule
            3. Service Schedule by Address
            4. 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. Hazardous Households Materials
            1. Paint Hazards
            2. Outside Hazards
            3. Tips & Information
          6. Solid Waste Task Force
        8. Stormwater Management Program
          1. Program Overview
          2. Education
            1. Pressure Washing
          3. Public Involvement
          4. Regulatory
            1. Stormwater Certificate of Occupancy Requirements
          5. Links & Resources
        9. Thermo Fisher Updates
      11. Finance
        1. Accounting
        2. Financial Transparency
        3. IRMA Exemption Certificate
        4. 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
        5. Purchasing
          1. Bidding
            1. Bid Opportunities
            2. Bid Tabs
              1. Fiscal Year 2020
              2. Fiscal Year 2019
            3. Online Auction
          2. Insurance Requirements
          3. Terms & Conditions
          4. Vendor Registration
            1. Conflict of Interest Questionnaire
        6. 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
            3. 2021 Utility Rate Changes
          5. Tips & Education
            1. Residential Wastewater Cap
            2. Water Saving Tips
            3. Water Leaks
          6. Contact Us
      12. Fire-EMS Department
        1. Command Staff
          1. Fire-EMS Chief Doug Boeker
          2. Assistant Chief Javier Crespo
          3. Assistant Chief Jeff Krehmeier
        2. Departmental Assessment
        3. Fire Marshal Forms
        4. Fire Stations & Coverage
          1. Fire Station Locations
          2. Fire Hydrant System
          3. Fire Coverage Map
        5. Forms & Information
        6. 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
        7. SLFD Careers
      13. Human Resources
        1. Job Opportunities
        2. Risk Management
      14. Intergovernmental Relations
        1. About
        2. State Legislative Program
          1. Legislative Agenda
          2. Lobbyist Contracts
      15. Municipal Court
        1. Appointments and Fees Report
        2. Community Service
        3. Courses/Classes
        4. Dismissals
        5. Driving Safety Course
        6. Forms
        7. General Court Information
          1. Appeals
          2. Arraignment
            1. Window Appearance
            2. Rescheduling a Court Date
            3. Missing a Court Appearance
          3. Court Dockets
          4. Juveniles
        8. Jury Service
        9. Jury Trials
        10. Payment Information
          1. Online Payment Service
          2. Request for Jail Time Served
          3. Payment Plans & Extensions to Pay
          4. Community Service
          5. Deferred Disposition (Probation)
        11. Ticket Information
        12. Virtual Court Process
        13. Warrant Information
          1. Warrant Options
        14. Your Rights
      16. Parks & Recreation
        1. Activity Centers
          1. T.E. Harman Senior Center
            1. About
            2. Policies & Registration
            3. Frequently Asked Questions
            4. Senior Center Needs Study
          2. Imperial Park Recreation Center (IPRC)
          3. Municipal Pool
          4. Code of Conduct
        2. Recreation
          1. Adult Leisure
          2. Youth Leisure
          3. Adult Sports
          4. Youth Sports
          5. Outdoor Recreation
          6. Play At Home
        3. Parks & Trails
          1. Park/Trail Maps & Rules
          2. Parks Master Plan Update
            1. About the Update
            2. Public Engagement
            3. Frequently Asked Questions
          3. Memorial Tree & Bench Program
          4. Hike & Bike Trail Master Plan
        4. Special Events
          1. Sugar Gala
          2. International Art & Kite Festival
          3. Memorial Day Ceremony
          4. Red, White and Boom (July 4 Celebration)
          5. Christmas Tree Lighting
          6. Food Truck Fridays
          7. Event Sponsorships
          8. Bikes & Brews
          9. Family Game Night
        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. PARCS Board
          3. Serve Sugar Land
      17. 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. Project History
            4. HR-1 Zoning District
            5. Draft Design Standards
        3. Development Updates
          1. Imperial Market Development
          2. Newland/Telfair Development
            1. Quick Facts
          3. New Territory Permanent Zoning
          4. The District at Sugar Creek Planned Development
            1. Sign up to receive updates
        4. Transit Services
        5. Census 2020
          1. What is the Census?
          2. What happens to my information?
      18. Police Department
        1. About SLPD
          1. Chief of Police
          2. Organizational Structure
          3. Divisions
            1. Investigation Division
            2. Patrol Division
              1. Traffic
            3. Professional Services
            4. Records Division
            5. Support Division
              1. Crime Prevention
        2. Community Engagement
          1. Community Programs
            1. 55 Alive
            2. You Are Not Alone (YANA)
            3. Child Safety Seat
            4. Citizen's Police Academy
            5. Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association
            6. Community Assistance Support Team
            7. Homeowners Insurance Premium Reduction
            8. National Night Out
            9. Neighborhood Watch
            10. Operation ID
            11. Teen Police Academy
            12. Safe Return Program
            13. Victim Assistance
              1. Crime Victim's Compensation
              2. Texas Crime Victims' Rights
            14. SLPD Social Media
          2. Crime Prevention Officers
            1. Officer Reid - Beat 1
            2. Officer Moreno - Beat 2
            3. Officer Johnston - Beat 3
            4. Officer Vadsaria - Beat 4
            5. Officer Stockholm - Beat 5
            6. Officer Sanderson - Beat 6
            7. Police Beats and Subdivisions
        3. Join SLPD
          1. Selection Process
        4. Forms and 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
        5. Gun Range Training Schedule
        6. Crime Information
          1. IA Annual Reports
          2. Annual Crime Reports
          3. Crime Map
          4. Open Records Request
          5. Registered Sex Offenders
        7. Tips and Education
          1. Home Safety
            1. Avoiding Thefts
            2. Home Security Checklist
            3. Avoid Being Followed Home
            4. Burglary Prevention
          2. #8 Can’t Wait Standards
          3. Crime Prevention Camera Program
            1. Program Summary
            2. Education & Resources
          4. Safe Light Sugar Land
          5. Share the Road
          6. Arrive Alive Sugar Land
          7. 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
          8. Additional Safety Tips
            1. Scam Alert
            2. Kids & the Internet
            3. Traffic Stop Information
            4. Halloween Safety Tips
          9. Language-Specific Safety Tips
            1. Vietnamese
            2. Chinese
            3. Hindi
          10. Traffic and Driving
            1. Proper H.O.V. Lane Use
          11. Create a 9-1-1 Profile
      19. 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
            1. 2020 Pavement Assessment
        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. Conservation Programs
              1. Free Irrigation System Evaluation
              2. Water My Yard
              3. Learning to be WaterWise
            2. Conservation Tips
              1. Saving Water Indoors
              2. Saving Water Outdoors
                1. Cycle and Soak
            3. Conservation Resources
            4. Water Conservation Plan
            5. Drought Contingency Plan
            6. Integrated Water Resource Plan
            7. Extreme Cold Conditions
          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
      5. Mental Health Resources
        1. Mental Health Resources for Adults
        2. Mental Health Resources for Teens
    11. Election Information
    12. Interactive City Maps
    13. Home Owner Associations
    14. Lost & Found Pets
    15. Parks & Recreation
      1. Activity Centers
      2. Recreation
      3. Parks & Trails
      4. Special Events
      5. Rent Our Facilities
      6. Get Involved
    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. Play at Home Activities
      5. Senior Center
      6. Exercise, Leisure, and Recreation Activities
    4. Pay...
      1. Emergency Medical Service (EMS)
      2. Miscellaneous Bill Payments
      3. Pay Court Fees / Traffic Citations
      4. Water Service Payments
    5. Report…
      1. Code Violation
      2. Criminal Activity
      3. Water Meter Leak
    6. Request…
      1. Home Fire-Safety Survey
      2. Police House Watch Program
      3. Open Records Request
      4. Water Utility Emergency Services
    7. Sign Up For…
      1. Emergency Notifications
      2. Residential Trash Service
      3. Residential Water Service
      4. No Solicitation List
      5. Sugar Land E-News
      6. Volunteer Service
    8. View…
      1. Garbage/Recycling Guidelines
      2. Legal Notices
      3. Meeting Agendas
    9. Watch...
      1. Live Video of City Meetings
      2. Video of Previous 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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