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  2. Government

    1. Agenda Center
    2. Boards & Commissions
      1. Airport Advisory Committee
      2. Arts & Historical Preservation Advisory Board
      3. Building Board of Adjustments & Appeals Committee
      4. Civilian Review Board
      5. Cultural Arts Commission
      6. Families, Children & Youth Board
      7. Finance & Fiscal Affairs
      8. Galveston Tree Committee
      9. Industrial Development Corporation
      10. Landmark Commission
      11. Parks & Recreation Advisory Board
      12. Planning Commission
      13. Sister Cities Program Committee
        1. Niigata, Japan
        2. Stavanger, Norway
        3. Vera Cruz, Mexico
        4. Macharaviaya, Spain
      14. Trolley Committee
      15. Zoning Board of Adjustment
      16. Wharves Board of Trustees
    3. City Secretary
      1. City Charter & Code
      2. Election
        1. Voting Districts
        2. Election Night Results (PDF)
        3. Campaign Finance Reports
      3. City Pledge
      4. Sister Cities
        1. Niigata, Japan
        2. Stavanger, Norway
        3. Vera Cruz, Mexico
        4. Macharaviaya, Spain
      5. Public Records
      6. Conflicts of Interest
    4. City Council
      1. Welcome from the Mayor
        1. City History
      2. Mayor - Craig Brown
      3. District 1-Sharon B. Lewis
      4. District 2- David Finklea
      5. District 3-David Collins
      6. District 4- Michael "Mikey" Bouvier
      7. District 5-John Paul Listowski
      8. District 6-Marie Robb
      9. City Council Library
    5. Financial Transparency
      1. 2022 Notice of Tax Rate
    6. G-TV
    7. Meeting Videos
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  3. Departments

    1. Animal Control
    2. City Attorney
      1. City Charter & Code
    3. City Auditor
      1. Fraud Hotline
      2. Audit Plan
      3. Audit Reports 2023-2024
      4. Audit Reports 2021-2022
      5. Audit Reports 2019-2020
      6. Audit Reports 2017-2018
      7. Audit Reports 2015-2016
      8. Audit Reports 2013-2014
    4. City Manager
      1. State of the City
    5. City Marshal / Code Enforcement
      1. Code Enforcement
        1. Administration Division
        2. Improve Your Neighborhood: Good Neighbor Galveston
        3. Resources
        4. Map of Enforcement Cases
        5. Enforcement Case Search
        6. Report Violation
      2. Burglar Alarm Permits
      3. Golf Cart Registration
      4. Online Forms
      5. Residential Parking Permit
      6. Landscape Maintenance
      7. Long-term Parking Registration
      8. Long-Term Parking Ordinance
    6. Development Services
      1. Applications, Fees, and FAQs
      2. Boards & Commissions
        1. City Council
        2. Landmark Commission
        3. Planning Commission
        4. Zoning Board of Adjustment
        5. Building Board of Adjustments & Appeals
        6. Beach & Dune Ad Hoc Committee
      3. Building Division
      4. Economic Development
        1. Why Galveston
        2. COVID-19 Response
        3. Business Development
        4. Business Resources
        5. Galveston Industry Clusters
        6. Quality of Life
        7. About Us
        8. Industrial Development Corporation Type B Sales Tax
      5. Coastal Resources Division
        1. Beach Front Construction
        2. Dune Protection and Beach Access Plan
        3. Annual Beach Surveys
        4. Additional Resources
      6. Planning & Development Division
        1. Applications, Fees, and FAQs
        2. Comprehensive Plan
        3. Land Development Regulations (LDRs)
        4. Concessionaires & Special Event Vending
        5. City Plans & Helpful Links
        6. Maps & GIS
        7. Planning Awards
        8. Master-planned communities
      7. Historic Preservation
        1. East End
        2. Lost Bayou
        3. Strand/Mechanic
        4. Silk Stocking
        5. The Financial Incentive Program
        6. Current & Prospective Historic Property Owners
      8. City Plans & Helpful Links
      9. Maps & GIS
        1. Official City of Galveston GIS Website
        2. Capital Improvements Projects FY 2019-2023
          1. Seawall Beautification Project
          2. CIP FY 2017-2021
        3. Beach Survey
        4. Voting Districts
      10. Report Storm Damage
    7. Facilities
      1. Find a Facility
      2. Fleet Facilities
    8. Finance
      1. Accounting
      2. Budget
        1. Budget Guide
      3. Hotel Occupancy Tax
      4. Financial Transparency
    9. Fire Department
      1. Administration
        1. Administration Staff
        2. Organizational Chart
      2. Fire Marshal/Prevention
        1. Prevention Division Staff
        2. Related Documents
        3. Fire Prevention Programs
        4. Fire Safety
      3. Operations
        1. Operations Staff
        2. Fire Stations
          1. Fire Station 1
          2. Fire Station 2
          3. Fire Station 4
          4. Fire Station 5
          5. Fire Station 7
          6. Fire Station 8
          7. Fire District Map
        3. Run Statistics
      4. Operations Manual
      5. Employment
        1. Upcoming Civil Service Exam
        2. Why Apply?
      6. Galveston Marine Response
      7. Office of Emergency Management
        1. City of Galveston OEM Home
        2. Emergency Preparedness
          1. Hurricane Preparedness
          2. Family Preparedness
            1. Go Bag
            2. Household Disaster Plan
            3. Emergency Supply Kit
            4. EMERGENCY PREPARATION SUPPLIES SALES TAX HOLIDAY
          3. Hurricane Evacuation
          4. Hurricane Preparedness Guide
          5. Evacuation Assistance Program
        3. Emergency Notification System
        4. News & Events
        5. Disaster Preparation for Historic Properties
        6. Current Weather Conditions
        7. Hurricane Preparedness Guide
        8. Island WebCams
        9. Recovering From Harvey
          1. Homes Impacted By Flood Waters
          2. Disaster Assistance
        10. Hazard Mitigation Plan
      8. Fire Department Annual Report
      9. Contact GFD
      10. TIFMAS
      11. Fire Prevention Week
      12. GFD Videos
      13. Touch a Truck
    10. Grants & Housing Department
      1. Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
      2. Community Housing Development Organizations (CHDO)
      3. Fair Housing
      4. Homebuyer Assistance Program
      5. HOME Investment Partnership
      6. Online Forms
      7. 5-year Consolidated Plan
      8. Tenant-Based Rental Assistance Program (TBRA)
      9. Public Notices
      10. Citizen Participation Plan
      11. Cares Act CDBG-CV Mortgage Assistance Program
    11. Human Resources
      1. Employee Benefits
        1. Benefits
          1. Medical
          2. Dental
          3. Vision
        2. Benefits Guide
        3. Open Enrollment
        4. Benefits Glossary
        5. Questions
        6. Wellness
        7. Resources
      2. Employment Procedures
      3. Job Postings
      4. COVID-19
    12. Municipal Court
      1. Court Contests
      2. Courtroom Etiquette
      3. Defensive Driving
      4. Extensions
      5. Minors & Juveniles
      6. Municipal Court Dockets
      7. Municipal Court Violations & Costs
      8. Ticket Dismissals
    13. Municipal Services
      1. Construction
        1. 18th Street
        2. 23rd Street Paving, Drainage & Utility Rehabilitation - County Bond
        3. 35th Street
        4. 37th Street Broadway – Ave P
        5. 37th Street Ave P - Seawall
        6. Ave S Reconstruction - 53rd to Seawall (County Bond)
        7. Church Street (33rd-37th)
        8. City Hall 4th Floor Demolition
        9. City Hall Window Project
        10. Downtown Streetscape
      2. Engineering
        1. Standard Construction Specifications
        2. Permits
          1. ROW Construction Permit
        3. Commercial Development Plan Review
        4. Details
        5. Drainage
        6. Hydrant Flow Test
        7. Lift Station
        8. (MSD) Municipal Setting Designation
        9. Replanting in the City Right-of-Way
        10. Staff Directory
        11. FAQ
        12. Helpful Links
      3. Drainage
        1. Master Drainage Plan
      4. Municipal Utilities
        1. Utility Billing
          1. Water and Sewer Rate Table
          2. Water Conservation Tips
          3. Report Your Leak
          4. Water Conservation Plan
          5. Advanced Metering Infrastructure
          6. Eye On Water
        2. Pay My Bill
        3. Water Quality Reports
      5. Galveston Recycle Center
        1. Final Disposition
        2. Shred Day
      6. Sanitation
        1. Transfer Station
        2. Temporary Hauler Information
        3. Citywide cleanup
        4. Sanitation Updates
      7. Stormwater Management
        1. Construction Stormwater Runoff
        2. Illicit Discharge Detection & Elimination Program
        3. Pollution Prevention
        4. Public Education
        5. Public Involvement & Participation
        6. Stormwater Resources
      8. Streets
      9. Traffic
      10. Sidewalk & Curb Crew
      11. Fats, Oils, Grease (FOG)
      12. Upcoming Closures
    14. Parks & Recreation
      1. Parks & Recreation Centers
        1. McGuire-Dent Recreation Center
        2. Wright Cuney Recreation Center
      2. Adult & Youth Programs
        1. Current Programs
      3. Lasker Park Community Pool
        1. Lifeguard
        2. Sea Turtles Swim Team
        3. Water Safety Resources
        4. Swim Lessons
        5. Water Fitness
        6. Special Events & Community Classes
      4. Community Partnerships
      5. East End Lagoon Nature Park & Preserve
      6. Galveston Beaches
        1. Pocket Park One
      7. Galveston Cemeteries
      8. Moody Gardens® Golf Course
      9. Special Events
      10. Parks for Pollinators
      11. Historic Galveston Water & Electric Light Community Center
    15. Police Department
      1. Administration
      2. Divisions
      3. Community
        1. Citizens Police Academy
        2. Power of Attorney
        3. Ride-Along Program
        4. National Night Out
        5. Holiday Safety Tips
      4. Employment
        1. Minimum Requirements & Hiring Process
        2. Upcoming Civil Service Entrance Exam
        3. Upcoming Lateral Entry Exam
      5. Training
      6. Commendations and Complaints
      7. Helpful Links
      8. Christmas Parade
      9. Policy Review
      10. Get Home Safe, Galveston
    16. Public Information Office
      1. Facts & Helpful Links
      2. Media
        1. G-TV Galveston's Municipal Television Channel
      3. Utility Bill Inserts
      4. Important Contacts - "Who to Call for What!"
      5. Galveston Kidversity
      6. Galveston University
      7. In the can, not the sand
    17. Purchasing
      1. Bids & RFPs
      2. Purchasing Policies
      3. Payment Terms
      4. Local, State Federal Laws
      5. City Items for Sale
      6. City Properties for Sale
      7. Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program
    18. Sanitation
    19. Scholes International Airport
    20. Transportation
      1. ADA Paratransit Services
      2. ADA Complaint Process
      3. Island Transit Fares
      4. Fixed-Route Services
      5. FTA Civil Rights & Discrimination Notice
      6. Schedules
      7. Trolleys
      8. Service Alerts
      9. Procurement
    21. Utility Billing
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  4. Residents

    1. Animal Shelter
    2. Citizens Police Academy
    3. Emergency Notifications - One Call Reaches All
    4. Employment
    5. Galveston County
    6. Hurricane Preparedness
      1. Galveston Hurricane Preparedness Guide
      2. Hazard Mitigation Plan
      3. Flood Protection Information
      4. Before the Storm
        1. Flood Protection Information
        2. Emergency Supply Kit
        3. Basic Preparedness Tips
        4. Hurricane Preparedness Digital Toolkit
        5. Hurricane Preparedness Week, May 6-12, 2018
      5. During The Storm
        1. What to do during a hurricane
      6. After The Storm
        1. Disaster Assistance
        2. Coming Home - Reentry Information
        3. Locate Your Loved Ones
        4. Homes - Clean Up & Repair
        5. Animals
        6. Food & Shelter
        7. Health & Safety
        8. Debris Removal
        9. Rumor & Scam Control
      7. Office of Emergency Management
    7. Landmarks
      1. Historical Landmark Interactive Map
    8. Maps & GIS
    9. Mosquito Control
    10. New Residents Guide
    11. Notify Me®
    12. Online Forms
    13. Parking
    14. Parks & Recreation
    15. Pay Your Water Bill
    16. Recycling Center
    17. Rosenberg Library
    18. Sister Cities
      1. Niigata, Japan
      2. Stavanger, Norway
      3. Vera Cruz, Mexico
      4. Macharaviaya, Spain
    19. Schools
    20. Transportation
    21. Trash Services
    22. Report Water Leak
    23. 2020 Census Count
    24. Rumor Control
    25. Coronavirus
    26. Stormwater Master Plan
    27. Bird City
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  5. Visitors

    1. Beach Safety
    2. City Special Events
    3. Galveston Tree Sculptures
    4. Landmarks
    5. Parking
    6. Port of Galveston
    7. Trolley
    8. What to Do
    9. Where to Stay
    10. Beach Conditions
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  6. Business

    1. Bids and RFP's
    2. Building Division & Code
    3. Chamber of Commerce
    4. Capital Improvement Projects 2017 - 2020
    5. Contractors
    6. Disadvantaged Business Enterprise
    7. Economic Development
      1. Why Galveston
      2. COVID-19 Response
      3. Business Development
        1. Local Incentives
        2. State of Texas Incentives
        3. Higher Education
        4. Primary & Secondary Education
        5. Transportation
        6. Galveston Market Profile
      4. Business Resources
        1. Opportunity Zone Program
        2. Galveston County Pace Program
        3. Strategic Partners
        4. Pre-Development Meetings
      5. Galveston Industry Clusters
        1. Maritime
        2. Tourism
        3. Education & Healthcare
      6. Quality of Life
        1. Cost of Living
        2. Recreation
        3. Island Transit
        4. Healthcare
      7. About Us
      8. Industrial Development Corporation Type B Sales Tax
        1. Special Election - Type B Sales Tax Extension
    8. Maps & GIS
    9. Online Permitting
    10. Short-term rental owner
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  7. Feature Links

    1. 175th Anniversary
    2. Downtown Parking
    3. Seawall Paid Parking
    4. Residential Parking
    5. In The Can, Not The Sand
    6. Seawall Improvement Project
    7. GalvestonTX.gov Redesign Countdown
    8. Public Safety
    9. Before the Storm
    10. During the Storm
    11. After the Storm
    12. This Is My Galveston
    13. Helpful Links
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  8. Animal Services

    1. Wildlife Resources
      1. Snakes
      2. Opossums
      3. Raccoons
      4. Bats
      5. Alligator
    2. Injured and Orphaned Wildlife
    3. Feral Cats
    4. Coyote Info
      1. Coyote Managment
      2. Coyote Research
    5. Animal Bites
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