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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
      10. Sugar Land's 60th Anniversary
    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 (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
      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. 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. Building Safety (Permits & Inspections)
        1. Building Permits
        2. Forms & Applications
        3. Inspection Scheduling
        4. Permitting Requirements
          1. Insurance Requirements
      3. 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. 2020 Campaign Finance Reports
          2. 2019 Campaign Finance Reports
          3. 2018 Campaign Finance Reports
          4. 2017 Campaign Finance Reports
          5. Political Action Committees (PACs)
        4. May 2, 2020 General Election
          1. Voter Information
            1. Candidates
            2. Charter Amendments
            3. Voter Precinct by Subdivision
            4. Voter ID Requirement
          2. General Information
            1. Qualifications for Elected Officials
          3. May 1, 2021 General Election
            1. H.B. 305 Notice
        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
      4. 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. 2020 State of the City
          4. Video On-Demand
        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
          7. From Intern to Full Time
            1. Mike Goodrum
            2. Meredith Riede
            3. Kayla Northcut
            4. Mayra Hernandez
            5. Shea Smith
            6. Ruth Lohmer
            7. Cindy Dees
            8. Abigail Martinez
          8. Quick Scoops
            1. Here Are Some Fun Sugar Land-Themed Coloring Pages for Your Kids to Enjoy
            2. During COVID-19, Dispatch Increases Precautions to Protect First Responders
            3. Sugar Land City Council moves election, charter amendments to November amid COVID-19
            4. Texas is Reopening. What Does That Mean for Sugar Land Parks?
            5. Two Flyovers Will Give Sugar Landers A Reason to Look Up This Week
            6. See how the City of Sugar Land hits target goals leading into COVID-19 pandemic
          9. Don't Worry: The Moss Isn't Hurting Sugar Land Trees
          10. Sweet Love Stories from Sugar Land
          11. Learn About The Women Who Inspired These Sugar Land Staff Members
          12. New Territory Residents Create Socially-Distant Egg Hunt
          13. Residents Chalk Up Words of Encouragement Amid COVID-19
          14. Sugar Landers Explain Why You Need to Stop What You're Doing and Fill Out the Census
          15. Here's how you can help Sugar Land first-responders and small businesses
        10. Volunteer in Sugar Land
          1. New Volunteer Sign Up
          2. Volunteer Opportunities
            1. Animal Services/Petopia
            2. Sugar Land 101
          3. Neighborhood Registration
      5. Economic Development
      6. 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
      7. 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. 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. 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
              1. Garbage and Recycling Cart Selection for 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
      8. 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
            3. 2020 Utility Rate Changes
          5. Tips & Education
            1. Residential Wastewater Cap
            2. Water Saving Tips
            3. Water Leaks
          6. Contact Us
      9. Fire-EMS Department
        1. Command Staff
          1. Fire-EMS Chief Doug Boeker
          2. Assistant Chief Javier Crespo
          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. Flooding
            8. 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
          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. Cancelations/Closures
            5. Community Resources
            6. Information for Businesses
            7. County, State, and CDC Information
            8. COVID-19 Archived Information
        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
      10. Human Resources
        1. Job Opportunities
        2. Job Alerts
        3. Risk Management
      11. Intergovernmental Relations
        1. About
        2. State Legislative Program
        3. Information on Issues
      12. 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. Arraignment
            1. Window Appearance
            2. Rescheduling a Court Date
            3. Missing a Court Appearance
          2. Court Dockets
          3. Juveniles
        8. Jury Service
        9. 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)
        10. Ticket Information
        11. Warrant Information
          1. Warrant Options
        12. Your Rights
      13. Office of Performance and Accountability
        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
      14. 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. Adult Leisure
          2. Youth Leisure
          3. Adult Sports
          4. Youth Sports
          5. Outdoor Recreation
          6. Play At Home
        3. Parks & Trails
          1. Hike & Bike Trail Master Plan
          2. Memorial Tree & Bench Program
          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. International Art & Kite Festival
          2. Sugar Gala
          3. Memorial Day Ceremony
          4. Friday Night Live!
          5. Skate Jam
          6. Red, White and Boom (July 4 Celebration)
          7. City of Sugar Land’s Haunted House
          8. Christmas Tree Lighting
          9. 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. PARCS Board
          3. Serve Sugar Land
      15. 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
            4. HR-1 Zoning District
        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
          1. Digital Outreach Toolkit
      16. 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. You Are Not Alone (YANA)
            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
      17. 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. 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. 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. 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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