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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. 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, and Priorities
      1. Our Trailblazing Story
      2. Strategic Outcomes
      3. Organizational Priorities
      4. All-In Initiatives
    9. Planned Communities
    10. Relocation Information
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  3. Residents

    1. Water Service (Pay/Start/Cancel Service)
    2. Access Water Account
    3. Other Payments
    4. Report a Concern
    5. My Neighborhood
    6. Garbage Service Schedule
    7. Trash & Recycling Information
    8. City Departments & Offices
      1. Airport
        1. Airport Overview
          1. History
        2. Amenities & Development
          1. Art Display
        3. Fixed Base Operator Services
        4. Operation Information
          1. Hangar Leasing & RAMP Fees
          2. Monthly Statistics
          3. U. S. Customs and Border Protection Service
        5. Runway Closures and Construction Updates
        6. Obstruction Removal Project
      2. Budget & Strategy
        1. Property Taxes
        2. Budget Workshops
        3. Utilities and Solid Waste
        4. American Rescue Plan Act Funding
        5. FY23 Budget
          1. FY23 - Utilities and Solid Waste
          2. FY23 - Property Taxes
          3. FY23 - Capital Improvement Program
        6. FY22 Budget
          1. Capital Projects
          2. Property Taxes
          3. Utilities and Solid Waste
        7. FY21 Budget
          1. Capital Projects
          2. Property Taxes
          3. Utilities and Solid Waste
          4. Economic Impacts on Infrastructure Maintenance
        8. FY20 Budget
          1. Property Taxes
          2. Capital Improvement Program
            1. General Obligation Bond Election
        9. Budget and CIP Archives
      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. 2023 Campaign Finance Reports
          2. 2022 Campaign Finance Reports
          3. 2021 Campaign Finance Reports
          4. 2020 Campaign Finance Reports
          5. 2019 Campaign Finance Reports
          6. 2018 Campaign Finance Reports
          7. 2017 Campaign Finance Reports
          8. Political Action Committees (PACs)
        4. May 4, 2024 General Election 
          1. General Information
            1. Qualifications for Elected Officials
          2. May 4, 2024 General Election
        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
        8. May 4, 2024 General Election
      4. Communications & 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. SLTV 16
          1. Programming Overview
          2. SLTV 16 Live Video
          3. Video On-Demand
          4. 2022 TATOA Awards Recognitions
        7. State of the City and Annual Report
        8. Social Media
        9. The Sugar Scoop (Sugar Land Blog)
        10. TextMyGov
        11. Notify Me
        12. Get Involved and Volunteer
          1. New Volunteer Sign Up
          2. Volunteer Opportunities
            1. Sugar Land Leaders
          3. Neighborhood Registration
      5. Department of Innovation
      6. Economic Development
        1. Honeyland Festival
      7. 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. Monkeypox
          9. 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
      8. Engineering
        1. Capital Improvement Projects
          1. Introduction
          2. Development Process
          3. Title VI Program
          4. FY 2022-2023 Capital Improvement Program
          5. Pre-Qualification Presentation Process
        2. Floodplain Management
          1. Floodplain Maps
          2. Elevation Certificates
          3. Substantial Improvement
          4. Mitigation and Construction in the Floodplain
          5. Flood Insurance
          6. Flood Ordinances
          7. Minimum Finished Floor Elevations
          8. Flood Warnings
          9. Community Rating System (CRS)
          10. Floodplain Forms
          11. Flood Protection and Atlas 14
        3. Levee Improvement Districts
        4. Transportation & Mobility Innovation
          1. Master Plans
          2. Mobility Capital Improvement Projects
          3. Development Review
          4. Regional Mobility Planning & Coordination
          5. Fort Bend Transit
          6. Walk, Run, and Bike in Sugar Land
        5. Construction Updates
        6. Special Projects
          1. Brazos River Erosion Study
          2. Engineering Master Plans
            1. Master Drainage Plan
            2. Pedestrian & Bicycle Master Plan
            3. Thoroughfare Plan Update
            4. Mobility Master Plan
          3. Integrated Stormwater Management Model (ISWMM)
        7. Standards & Permits
        8. Railroad Crossing Concerns
          1. UPRR Crossing References
      9. Environmental & Neighborhood Services
        1. Air Quality
        2. Animal Services
          1. Adoptable Pets
          2. Adoption Information
          3. Become a Foster
          4. Lost & Found Pets
          5. How to Donate
          6. Volunteer
          7. Animal Ordinances
          8. 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. Top 10 Ways to Prevent Wildlife Problems
            6. Why You Should Not Feed Ducks
            7. Migratory Birds
          9. The Animal Advisory Board and Planning for Growth
            1. About the Animal Advisory Board
            2. Animal Shelter Expansion
          10. Animal Services Monthly Reports
        3. Code Enforcement
          1. Violations
          2. Neighborhood Sweeps
          3. Short Term Rentals
        4. Rental Licensing
        5. Food Inspection
          1. Food Inspection Program
          2. Mission, Vision & Values
            1. Food Inspection Scores
          3. Opening a New Restaurant
          4. Submit a Complaint
          5. Food Permit Applications
          6. Temporary Food Guidelines and Permits
          7. Mobile Food Units
          8. Animals on the premises of food establishments
          9. Informational Resources
          10. General Fees
          11. Food Manager and Food Handler Training
          12. Meet Our Staff
        6. Solid Waste & Recycling
          1. Residential Services
            1. Trash and Recycling Service Schedule
            2. Garbage & Recycling Guidelines
              1. Carts for Garbage & Recycling
              2. Textile Recycling
                1. Charitable Organizations
              3. Green Waste
              4. Household Hazardous Waste
              5. Bulk Cardboard Recycling
              6. Bulky Waste
              7. Holiday Recycling Tips
            3. Holiday Service Schedule
          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
          7. Meet The Team
        7. Stormwater Quality
          1. Program Overview
            1. Stormwater Quality
            2. Permits & Licenses
              1. Construction Site Permit
              2. Land Disturbance Permit
              3. Industrial Stormwater Permit
            3. Stormwater Management Program
          2. Education
            1. Pressure Washing
          3. Public Involvement
          4. Regulatory
            1. Post Construction Stormwater Quality Permit
          5. Links & Resources
          6. Stormwater Compliance Fee
            1. Background and History of the City’s Stormwater Program
        8. Thermo Fisher Updates
      10. Finance
        1. Accounting
          1. Unclaimed Property
        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 2022
              2. Fiscal Year 2021
              3. Fiscal Year 2020
            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
          5. Tips & Education
            1. Residential Wastewater Cap
            2. Water Saving Tips
            3. Water Leaks
          6. Contact Us
          7. Leak Adjustment Request
      11. Fire-EMS Department
        1. Command Staff
          1. Fire-EMS Chief Doug Boeker
          2. Assistant Chief Mark Campise
          3. Assistant Chief James Serrano
          4. Assistant Director Elizabeth Mangum
        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
      12. Human Resources
        1. Job Opportunities
        2. Risk Management
      13. Intergovernmental Relations
        1. About
        2. State Legislative Program
          1. Legislative Agenda
          2. Legislative Task Force
        3. Lobbying
      14. Legal & Governmental Services
      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. 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
      16. Parks & Recreation
        1. Recreational Centers
          1. T.E. Harman Senior Center
            1. Activities Calendar
            2. Policies & Registration
            3. Frequently Asked Questions
            4. Senior Center Needs Study
            5. Senior Holiday Gala
          2. Imperial Park Recreation Center (IPRC)
          3. Municipal Pool
          4. Code of Conduct
        2. Recreation
          1. Playbook
          2. Adult Recreation
          3. Youth Recreation
          4. Outdoor Recreation
          5. Play At Home
          6. Summer Day Camps
        3. Parks & Trails
          1. Park/Trail Maps & Rules
          2. Parks Master Plan Update
            1. About the Update
            2. Public Engagement
          3. Memorial Tree & Bench Program
          4. Hike & Bike Trail Master Plan
          5. Butterfly Garden / Monarch Programs
        4. Special Events
          1. Parks Event Series
          2. Sugar Gala
          3. Chess Fest
          4. International Art & Kite Festival
          5. Memorial Day Ceremony
          6. Red, White and Boom
          7. Fall Fest
          8. Farmer’s Market at Imperial Park
          9. IPRC's Haunted House
          10. Christmas Tree Lighting
          11. Skate Jam
          12. Sponsor an Event
        5. Rent Our Facilities
          1. Facility Reservations
            1. Facility Fee Exemption
            2. Park Pavilions & Exterior Facilities
            3. Community Centers & Multi-Purpose Rooms
            4. 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
          4. Hello Sugar Land Park
      17. Permits & Inspections
        1. About Us
          1. Permits Office Closure Schedule
        2. Residential
          1. Residential Permit Categories
          2. Residential Forms & Applications
        3. Commercial
          1. Commercial Forms and Applications
        4. Building Codes
        5. Express Permits
        6. Inspector Tracker (EZTrack)
        7. Interactive Permits Guide
          1. Residential Interior
          2. Residential Exterior
        8. Permits Estimation Guide (PEG)
        9. Virtual Inspections
        10. Quick Resource Guide / Permits & Inspections
        11. Updated Building Codes Adoption
        12. Help and Resources
          1. Citizen Self Service Portal
          2. The Pulse Newsletter Archives
      18. Planning
        1. Development Planning
          1. Development Application Handbook
          2. Development Code
          3. General Land Plans
          4. Planned Development Districts
          5. The Hill
            1. History of The Hill
          6. Quick Reference Guides
        2. Long Range Planning
          1. Adopted City Plans
            1. Comprehensive Plan
            2. Land Use Plan
              1. Public Involvement & Education
            3. Comprehensive Mobility Plan
            4. Master Plans
          2. Town Square Plaza is a Great Public Space
          3. Annexation
          4. Regional Planning
          5. Activity Centers Implementation
            1. Project Overview
            2. Introduction to Activity Centers
            3. Assessment and Recommendations Report
            4. Mixed-Use Zoning Code Update
              1. Meeting Video
        3. Development Updates
          1. The District at Sugar Creek Planned Development
            1. Sign up to receive updates
          2. Imperial Char House Preservation
            1. Project Background
          3. The Pearl at Lake Pointe Planned Development
        4. Transit Services
        5. Redevelopment in Sugar Land
      19. Police Department
        1. About SLPD
          1. Chief of Police
          2. SLPD Organizational Structure
          3. Divisions
            1. Investigation Division
              1. Victim Assistance
                1. Crime Victim's Compensation
                2. Texas Crime Victims' Rights
            2. Patrol Division
              1. Traffic
            3. Professional Services
              1. Detention
            4. Records Division
            5. Support Division
              1. Crime Prevention
            6. Dispatch Division
          4. SLPD LESO Program Notice
        2. Community Engagement
          1. Community Programs
            1. You Are Not Alone (YANA)
            2. Child Safety Seat
            3. Citizen's Police Academy
            4. Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association
            5. Community Assistance Support Team
            6. National Night Out
            7. Neighborhood Watch
            8. Operation ID
            9. Teen Police Academy
            10. Safe Return Program
            11. Victim Assistance
              1. Crime Victim's Compensation
              2. Texas Crime Victims' Rights
            12. SLPD Social Media
          2. Crime Prevention Officers
            1. Officer Reid - Beat 1
            2. Sergeant Pino - 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. Because We Care
            1. What to do after the loss of a loved one
            2. Making Funeral Arrangements
            3. Coroner Office Information
            4. Dealing with grief and loss
        3. Join SLPD
          1. Hiring Process
          2. Salary & Benefits
          3. Recruits/ Non-Certified
          4. Certified
          5. Out of State and Military Police Officers
          6. Detention Recruits
          7. Meet the Chief
          8. Recruiting Frequently Asked Questions
        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. Accreditation Public Comment Portal
        5. Gun Range Training Schedule
        6. Crime Information
          1. IA Annual Reports
          2. Annual Crime Report
          3. Crime Map
          4. Open Records Request
          5. Registered Sex Offenders
          6. Drone Flight Log Reports
        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
      20. 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
              4. Smart Irrigation Controller Program
            2. Conservation Tips
              1. Saving Water Indoors
              2. Saving Water Outdoors
                1. Cycle and Soak
                2. Landscaping for Water Conservation
            3. Conservation Resources
            4. Water Conservation Plan
            5. Drought Contingency Plan
              1. Drought Stage 1
            6. Integrated Water Resource Plan
            7. Stay safe during freezing temperatures
          3. Water & Wastewater Services
            1. Backflow Testing Program
            2. Grease Trap Inspections
            3. Industrial Pretreatment
            4. Liquid Waste
          4. Water Quality
            1. Lead and Copper Rule Revisions
            2. PFAS
          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. Advanced Metering Infrastructure for Sugar Land
    9. Citizen Satisfaction Survey
    10. Construction/Maintenance Updates
    11. 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. Pastoral
        7. Selfie Statue
        8. The Guardian
        9. Veterans Memorial
        10. VorTEX
      4. Traffic Box Public Art Project
        1. Phase I Traffic Box Wrap Projects
        2. Phase II Traffic Box Wrap Projects
        3. Phase III Traffic Box Wrap Projects
      5. Mental Health Resources
        1. Mental Health Resources for Adults
        2. Mental Health Resources for Teens
    12. Election Information
    13. Interactive City Maps
    14. Home Owner Associations
    15. Lost & Found Pets
    16. Parks & Recreation
      1. Activity Centers
      2. Recreation
      3. Parks & Trails
      4. Special Events
      5. Rent Our Facilities
      6. Get Involved
    17. Get Involved
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  4. Government

    1. Mayor & City Council
      1. Mayor
      2. At Large 1
      3. At Large 2
      4. District 1
      5. District 2
      6. District 3
      7. District 4
      8. District Maps
      9. Form of Government
      10. Vision, Mission & Priorities
      11. Mayor's Youth Advisory Council
        1. MYAC 2020 Yearbook
        2. MYAC 2021 Yearbook
        3. MYAC 2022 Yearbook
        4. MYAC 2023 Yearbook
      12. City Council for Members
      13. Redistricting
        1. Know Your District
        2. Redistricting Process
        3. Meeting Video
    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
      1. Open Records Requests
    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
    18. Sugar Land GO Bond
      1. Bond Propositions
        1. Proposition A
          1. Common Questions
          2. Bond Propositions
          3. Bond Propositions Projects Map
          4. Video
        2. Proposition B
        3. Proposition C
        4. Proposition D
        5. Ballot Language
      2. Bond Projects Map
      3. Common Questions
      4. Video
    19. Transparency
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  5. Business

    1. Bid Opportunities
    2. 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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  6. Visitors

    1. Visit Sugar Land!
    2. Sugar Land Parks
    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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  7. Feature Links

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