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  2. Government

    1. About the City
      1. Abilene Academy
      2. Facilities
      3. Financial Transparency
    2. Agendas & Minutes
    3. Bid Opportunities
    4. Boards & Commissions
      1. Boards & Commissions Listing
      2. City Council
      3. Meet & Confer
      4. Watch a Meeting
        1. Watch Live
    5. City Council
      1. Appear Before Council
      2. Mayor & Council Elections
      3. Mayor & Council Qualifications
    6. City Manager
    7. City Management Team
    8. Doing Business
      1. Code of Ordinances
      2. Conflicts of Interest
      3. Fee Schedule
      4. Hotel Occupancy Tax Form (PDF)
      5. Permits
      6. Vendors
    9. Elections
    10. Fee Schedule
    11. Maps
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  3. Departments

    1. Animal Services
      1. Animals at the Shelter
        1. Available Animals
        2. New Arrivals
        3. Cats
        4. Dogs
        5. Other Animals
      2. Community Cat Program
      3. Field Services
        1. Animal Welfare & Cruelty
        2. Trap Program
        3. At Large / Estray Livestock
        4. Barking Dogs
        5. Dangerous Dogs
        6. Dead Animal Removal
        7. Strays
        8. When an Animal Bites a Human
        9. Wildlife
      4. Lost & Found
      5. Shelter Services
        1. Adoptions
        2. Animal Licenses
        3. Humane End of Life Services
        4. Surrendering Your Pet
        5. Local Ordinance & State Laws for Animals
      6. Statistics
      7. Volunteer Program
    2. Community Services
      1. Cemetery
      2. Facilities Maintenance
      3. Parks & Recreation
      4. Public Library
      5. Senior Services
      6. Zoo
    3. Convention Center
      1. Planners
        1. Approved Caterers
        2. Floor Plans
        3. Rates & Fees
          1. Room Rental (Effective Until Sept 30, 2020)
          2. Equipment Set Fees (Effective Until Sept 30, 2020)
          3. Room Rental (Effective October 1, 2020)
          4. Equipment Set Fees (Effective October 1, 2020)
          5. Insurance Information
        4. Room Capacities
      2. Attendees
        1. Box Office
        2. Directions
        3. Visitor Information
      3. Exhibitors
        1. Policies
        2. Load In Information
      4. About Us
        1. News & Announcements
        2. Photo Gallery
          1. Auditorium
          2. Conference Center
          3. Exhibit Hall
          4. Foyer
          5. Green Room
          6. Meeting Rooms
          7. Mezzanine & Red Carpet Lobby
          8. Plaza
          9. Upstairs Conference Room
          10. VIP Suite
          11. Virtual Tour
          12. Facebook Photos
      5. Forms
        1. Booking Request Form
        2. City Department Meeting Room Request
        3. Fire Permit Application
        4. Vehicle Affidavit
      6. Contact
        1. FAQs
        2. Google Map Link
        3. Hours
        4. Physical Address
    4. Finance
      1. Financial Transparency
        1. OpenGov
        2. Annual Budget
        3. Annual Financial Report
        4. Bonded Debt
        5. Capital Improvement Program
        6. Energy Usage (PDF)
        7. Financial Awards
        8. Monthly Check Register
        9. Public Information Request
        10. Tax Information
      2. Purchasing Division
        1. Bids & Proposals
      3. Marshal's Division
        1. Citations & Warrants
        2. Environmental Crimes
      4. Municipal Court
        1. Downtown Parking Program
        2. Jury Duty
        3. Teen Court
          1. Community Service
          2. Discipline Grid
          3. Dress Code
          4. Goals
          5. Guidelines
          6. How Teen Court Works
          7. State Statutes
    5. Fire Department
      1. Emergency Services
        1. AFD History
        2. Community
        3. Fire Stations
        4. News Releases
        5. AFD/Metrocare Joint EMS Protocols
      2. Support Services
        1. EMS Division
      3. Fire Marshal's Office
        1. Fire Education
        2. Fire Permits
        3. Resources
        4. Safety City
      4. Training Division
        1. Paramedic Training Program
        2. Staff
      5. Fire Chiefs
        1. Administration
          1. Executive Staff
          2. Command Staff
          3. Fire Chaplain
          4. Administrative Assistants
          5. Organizational Chart
      6. Employment
        1. Police & Fire Employment
    6. General Government
      1. City Attorney
      2. City Secretary
        1. Boards & Commissions
        2. Campaign Finance Reports
        3. City Council Information
        4. City Officials
        5. Conflict of Interest
        6. Elections
          1. Candidate Packet
          2. Campaign Finance Reports
          3. Candidacy History
          4. Elections History
          5. 2021 Elections
        7. Proclamations
        8. Public Information Request
        9. Solicitation
        10. West Texas Digital Archives
        11. Video: City Council, Boards, & Others
      3. Communications
      4. Emergency Management
        1. CodeRED
        2. Emergency Supply Kit
        3. Helpful Emergency Preparedness Information
        4. Storm Shelter
    7. Health
      1. COVID-19
      2. Environmental Health
        1. Dogs on Patios
        2. Food Service & Safety
        3. Inspection Scores
        4. Mosquito Education
          1. Mosquito-Borne Illness
      3. Epidemiology
        1. COVID-19 Reporting
      4. Laboratory Services
      5. Medical Health Care
        1. Health District Facility
        2. Mercy Health Care Center
      6. Vital Statistics
      7. Women, Infants, & Children (WIC)
        1. Income Guidelines
      8. Community Health Assessment
    8. Human Resources
      1. Benefits Summary
      2. COACH Health Clinic
      3. Job Opportunities
      4. Police & Fire Employment
        1. Probationary Firefighter
        2. Entry Level Police Officer
        3. Lateral Police Officer
    9. Information Technology Department
    10. Library
      1. About Us
        1. My Account
        2. Search Catalog
        3. Get a Library Card
          1. Online Library Card Registration
        4. Library Policies
        5. Annual Reports
        6. Contacts & Hours of Operation
        7. Main Library
        8. South Branch Library
        9. Mockingbird Branch Library
        10. Abilene Heritage Square
      2. Events
        1. Events & Programs
        2. Event Newsletters
        3. Book Clubs
        4. Contests
        5. Movie Schedule
        6. Lib-Con
          1. About
          2. Events & Programs
          3. Cosplay Contest
          4. Exhibitors
          5. Volunteer at Lib-Con
        7. Summer Reading Clubs
          1. Virtual Club Info
          2. Summer Reading List
        8. Annual Book Sale
        9. West Texas Book Festival
      3. Digital Services
        1. E-Resources
          1. Web Guide
        2. Digital Service Tutorials
          1. Mobile Printing Tutorials
          2. OverDrive/Libby Tutorials
          3. Hoopla Digital Tutorials
          4. Universal Class Tutorials
          5. Wowbrary Tutorial
        3. Virtual Classroom
          1. Axolotl
          2. COVID-19
          3. Periodic Table
          4. Hispanic Heritage Month
        4. Video Library
        5. OverDrive
        6. Hoopla
        7. Mobile Printing
        8. Online Book Club
        9. Universal Class
        10. Wowbrary
        11. Library Elf
      4. Library Services
        1. AARP Free Tax Help
        2. Bestsellers & Book Lists
        3. Departments & Services
        4. Frequently Asked Questions
        5. Interlibrary Loans
        6. Makerspace
          1. Maker Kits
        7. Submit
          1. Comments & Feedback
          2. Online Library Card Registration
          3. Program Evaluations
          4. Purchase Requests
        8. Volunteer Opportunities
      5. Youth Services
        1. Kids' Page
          1. Themed Activity Pages
        2. Teen Page
        3. Accelerated Reader Book Finder
        4. Book Award Lists
        5. Crafty Creations
        6. Project Teen
      6. Friends of the Library
        1. About the Friends
        2. Annual Book Sale
        3. Librarian of the Year Award
          1. Cast Your 2020 Nomination
        4. West Texas Book Festival
          1. A.C. Greene Award
          2. Events & Programs
          3. Featured Authors
          4. Festival Videos
    11. Parks & Recreation
      1. Parks
        1. About the Parks Department
        2. Frequently Asked Questions
        3. Parks Map
        4. Municipal Cemetery
        5. Facility Rental & Use
        6. Parks Bucks
        7. Storybook Capital of America
      2. Recreation
        1. About The Recreation Department
        2. Adventure Guide
        3. Athletic Leagues
        4. Classes
        5. Events
          1. Daddy Daughter Dance
        6. Facility Rental & Use
        7. Frequently Asked Questions
        8. Sign Up
        9. Volunteer
      3. Adaptive Recreation
      4. Aquatics
        1. Adventure Cove
          1. Park Features
          2. Rental Reservations
          3. Rules
        2. Splash Pads
      5. Seniors
      6. Camps & After School
    12. Planning & Development Services
      1. Building Inspections
        1. Adopted Codes
        2. Applications
        3. Contractor Information
        4. Handouts
        5. Notices
      2. Code Compliance
        1. Check Violation Status
      3. Office of Neighborhood Services
        1. Neighborhood Links
        2. Super Neighborhoods
      4. Planning Services Division
        1. Applications
          1. Board of Adjustment Application
          2. Development Application for Plats & Site Plans
          3. Itinerant Business Permit Application
          4. Zoning Applications
        2. Plats & Site Plans
        3. Glossary
        4. Historic Preservation
        5. Land Use Regulations & Development Standards
        6. Three-Year Annexation Plan
    13. Police Department
      1. About Us
        1. Administration - Police Chief and Assistants
        2. Divisions
          1. Investigative Services
            1. Child Advocacy
            2. Criminal Investigations
            3. Special Operations
            4. Youth
          2. Support Services
            1. Communications
            2. Forensic Unit
            3. Property & Evidence
            4. Records
            5. Training
          3. Uniform Services
            1. Bike Unit
            2. Bomb Squad
            3. SWAT
            4. Patrol
            5. Traffic Division
        3. GEO Command Areas
        4. About Us / Contact Us
      2. Recruiting
        1. Benefits & Promotions
        2. Incentive Pay
        3. Qualifications
          1. Entry Level Officer
          2. Experienced / Lateral Entry Officer
          3. The Patrol Officer
          4. Testing Process
          5. Training
        4. Apply
      3. News & Events
        1. Media Releases
        2. Increase Your Knowledge
      4. Links
        1. Abilene Crime Stoppers
          1. Crime Stoppers Serving Our Community
        2. Informative Links
          1. 68-A VIN Inspections/Bonded Titles
        3. Report a Crime
        4. Commendation/Complaint Form
      5. Statistics
        1. Annual Reports
        2. Crash Report Code Sheet (PDF)
        3. LexisNexis Community Crime Map
        4. Public Safety Survey Results (PDF)
        5. Texas Crash Records Information System
      6. Safety City
        1. Curriculum
          1. Automotive Safety
          2. Bicycle Safety
          3. Fire Safety
          4. Pedestrian Safety
          5. Traffic Signs & Lights
        2. Friends of Safety City
        3. Parents & Volunteers
        4. Scheduling
        5. Sponsorships
    14. Public Works
      1. Engineering
        1. Designing Services
          1. Process of Preparing Plans
          2. Project Mapping
        2. Floodplain Map
        3. Technical Specifications
      2. Inspection Services
      3. Land Management
      4. Solid Waste Services
        1. Abilene Brush Center
        2. Citizens Convenience Center
        3. Landfill
        4. Recycling Centers
      5. Stormwater Services
        1. About Us
        2. Construction Site Inspection Program
        3. Industrial Facility Inspection Program
          1. Multi-Sector General Permit
        4. Street Sweeping Program
          1. What You Can Do To Help
        5. Stormwater Maintenance
        6. Stormwater Education
          1. How To Be Septic Smart
          2. Stash the Trash. Put A Lid On It!
          3. Lawn & Garden Tips
          4. Scoop It. Bag It. Trash It.
          5. At-Home Car Maintenance
          6. Only Rain Down The Drain
          7. Hazardous Household Waste
        7. Stormwater Pollution Prevention
        8. FAQs
      6. Street Lighting
      7. Street Services
        1. Streets 5-Year Project Plan
      8. Traffic Services
    15. Transportation Services
      1. Abilene Regional Airport
      2. CityLink
        1. ADA Complaint Process
        2. ADA Paratransit
        3. Advertising
        4. Charters
        5. Employment
        6. Evening Service
        7. Fares & Passes
        8. Fixed-Route Service
        9. On Call Service
        10. Passenger Rules & Policies
        11. Route Map
        12. Title VI
    16. Water Utilities
      1. Municipal Billing Office (Water Utility Customer Service)
        1. Apply for Service
        2. Billing Structures
        3. Frequently Asked Questions
        4. Pay Your Bill
      2. Water Treatment
      3. Water Production
      4. Water Distribution
      5. Quality Control
        1. Industrial Pretreatment Program
        2. Directory
      6. Wastewater Treatment
      7. Keep Abilene Flowing
        1. Drainwreck
        2. Food Service Operations
          1. Fats, Oils & Grease Ordinance
          2. Grease Traps 101
            1. Choosing a Grease Trap
            2. Maintaining Your Grease Trap
            3. Small Grease Traps: Beyond the Obvious
          3. Pumping Frequency Forms
          4. Using a Trip Ticket
        3. Home Drain 101
          1. Apartment & Condominium Drain
          2. Dishwasher & Garbage Disposal 101
          3. Flushable Wipes
          4. How the Sewer System Works
          5. Myths
      8. Save Abilene Water
        1. Our Lakes
        2. Ponder the Squander
          1. Gadgets, Fixtures & New Appliances
          2. Reduce Water Usage
        3. Ways to Conserve Water
      9. Water Meter Replacement Project
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  4. Communications

    1. Abilene Television Network
      1. Live & Archived Video
      2. Programming Guide
    2. City Calendar
    3. COVID-19 Information & Resources
    4. Emergency Alerts
    5. FAQs
    6. Mobile Apps
    7. MyABI TV on YouTube
    8. News Releases
    9. Notify Me
    10. #iamCityofAbilene
    11. Our Community
      1. Convention Center
      2. Local Links
      3. Moving to Abilene
      4. Parks & Facilities
      5. Public Library
      6. Visiting Abilene
    12. Public Information Request
    13. Public Notices
      1. Disabilities Act Notice
      2. Social Media Policy
      3. Website Accessibility Statement
      4. Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying Disclosure
    14. Report a Problem with SeeClickFix
    15. Social Media Profiles
    16. Video on Demand
    17. Your Abilene Investment
      1. Your Tax Dollar
        1. 2019 - 2020 Fiscal Year Budget
        2. 2019 - 2020 Fiscal Year Tax Rate
        3. Financial Transparency
      2. Streets
        1. How We Plan and Pay for Streets
        2. Street Maintenance Fund & Projects
          1. Residential Fees
          2. Commercial Fees
          3. Fee Reduction for Low-Moderate Income
          4. Modifications & Adjustments
          5. Street Maintenance Fee Schedule
          6. Trip Factor Index
          7. Street Maintenance Advisory & Appeals Board
        3. Downtown Street Improvements (CBD Project)
        4. 2015 Bond Street Projects
        5. Complete List of Current Street Projects
        6. Department of Public Works
      3. Projects
        1. Abilene Heritage Square
        2. Cedar Creek Waterway
        3. Downtown Hotel
          1. Downtown Hotel Funding
          2. Downtown Hotel Convention & Event Planning
          3. Abilene Convention Center
        4. Minter Park Renovation
        5. Street Maintenance Fund & Projects
        6. Water Meter Replacement
        7. Submit an Idea
      4. Economic Development
        1. Development Corporation of Abilene
          1. Abilene Regional Airport
          2. Small Business Development Center
        2. Abilene Chamber of Commerce
          1. Abilene Convention and Visitors Bureau
          2. Abilene Cultural Affairs Council
          3. Abilene Industrial Foundation
          4. Downtown Abilene Initiative
          5. Military Affairs Committee (MAC)
          6. Hispanic Business Council
          7. AbileneYP Young Professionals
        3. Abilene Downtown Association
      5. Bond Projects
        1. 2015 Abilene Bond Program
          1. Proposition 1: Streets
          2. Proposition 2: Convention Center
          3. Proposition 3: Sidewalks
          4. Proposition 4: Public Safety
          5. Proposition 5: Zoo
          6. Proposition 6: Aquatics Center
          7. Proposition 7: Splash Pad
          8. Proposition 8: Cedar Creek Waterway
          9. Proposition 9: Airport
      6. Employment
        1. City Employment Opportunities
        2. Abilene Area Job Opportunities
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  5. Online Services

    1. Apply For
      1. Adopting an Animal
      2. Board Membership
      3. City Secretary Applications & Permits
      4. City Employment Opportunities
      5. Abilene Area Employment Opportunities
      6. Library Card
      7. Permits
      8. Zoning Application
    2. Contact
      1. Community Services
      2. Economic Development
      3. Finance
      4. Fire Department
      5. General Government
      6. Health
      7. Human Resources
      8. Planning & Development Services
      9. Police Department
      10. Public Works
      11. Transportation Services
      12. Water Utilities
    3. Pay Online
      1. Water Bill
      2. Municipal Court Ticket
      3. Burglar Alarm Permit
    4. Register
      1. Recreational Activities
      2. Storm Shelters
    5. Report
      1. Check Code Violation Status
      2. Police Complaint / Commendation Form
      3. SeeClickFix
      4. Water & Sewer Emergencies
    6. Request
      1. Accident Reports
      2. Public Information
      3. Special Event Applications
    7. Review
      1. City Finances & Budget
      2. CityLink Bus Routes
      3. Frequently Asked Questions
      4. GIS Maps
      5. Library Catalog
      6. Municipal Court Warrants
      7. Water Reservoir Levels (PDF)
      8. Code of Ordinances
      9. Building & Occupancy Permits
      10. Fire Permits
      11. Solicitation Permits
      12. Taxi & Limousine Permits
    8. Sign Up For
      1. CodeRED Severe Weather Alerts
      2. Email Lists
      3. Notifications
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