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  2. Departments

    1. City Staff Directory
    2. Office of the City Manager
      1. A Message from the City Manager
      2. Deputy City Manager
      3. Assistant City Manager
      4. 2021 State of the City
      5. 2020 State of the City
    3. Animal Control
      1. Adoption Information
      2. Pet Licensing & Permits
      3. Reporting Animal Issues
      4. Spay / Neuter Information
      5. Animal Traps
      6. Donations
    4. Building & Development Services
      1. Planning & Zoning
      2. Permits
      3. When is a Permit Needed?
      4. How to Apply For a Building Permit
        1. Which Form Do I Use?
      5. Contractor Licenses & Registrations
      6. File a Contractor Complaint
      7. Inspection & Certificate of Occupancy
      8. Current Codes
      9. Regulatory Agencies
      10. Important Notices
      11. Development Forms, Applications & Resources
      12. Annexation 2014
      13. Economic Development Incentive Guide
    5. City Secretary
      1. Elections
        1. 2021 Elections
        2. 2020 Elections
        3. 2019 Elections
        4. 2018 Elections
        5. 2017 Elections
      2. Open Records Requests
        1. How to Make an Open Records Request
      3. Municipal Code
      4. Obtaining a Solicitor or Vendor Permit
        1. Solicitor/Vendor Permits Issued
    6. Code Enforcement
      1. City Ordinances
      2. Common Code Violations
        1. Fences
        2. Junked Vehicles
        3. Parking Violations
        4. Plants & Vegetation
        5. Signs
        6. Unwholesome Property, Trash, Tall Grass
    7. Communications and Marketing
      1. City News
      2. City E-News
      3. The Breeze
    8. Finance
      1. City Budget
        1. Budget & Financial Document Awards
      2. Financial Reports
      3. Financial Transparency
        1. Adopted Investment Policy
          1. Investment Reports
        2. HB 3693 Reporting Data
        3. HB 1378 Debt Reporting
      4. Taxes
        1. Appraisals & The Budgeting Process
      5. Purchasing
    9. Fire Department
      1. Mission & Vision
      2. Public Education
        1. Carbon Monoxide
        2. Gas Barbecue Grill Safety Concerns
        3. Holiday Fire Safety Tips
        4. Home Escape Plan
        5. Kitchen Fire Safety
        6. Prevent Dryer Fires
        7. Smoke Alarms
        8. Visible House Numbers
      3. Apparatus
      4. Recruiting
        1. Firefighter Physical Agility Test
          1. Phase Details & Requirements
    10. Human Resources
      1. Job Opportunities
      2. Job Status
      3. How to Apply
      4. Employee Benefits
        1. Health, Dental & Life
        2. Paid Leave
        3. Retirement
      5. FAQs
    11. Library
      1. Library Card
        1. Fines & Late Fees
      2. Your Library Account
      3. How-to: Curbside Service
      4. COVID-19 Resources
      5. Search the Library's Catalog
      6. Special Events
      7. Adults
        1. Coupon Basket
        2. Adult Coloring
        3. Mystery Book Club
        4. Makerspace Projects
      8. Teens
        1. Teen Lounge
          1. Links
        2. Teen Book Club
      9. Kids
        1. Featured Books & Best Books For Kids
        2. Homework Help & Cool Links for Kids
        3. Mr. Kippy's Story Time
        4. After-School Program
        5. Toddler Time
      10. Services
        1. Computer & Printing Services
        2. Electronic Books & More
          1. Additional E-Book Resources
        3. New Materials
      11. Resources
        1. Computer Tutorials
        2. Electronic Databases
        3. Genealogy
        4. Local History
        5. Resources for Job Hunters
          1. Application, Interview & Resume Preparation
          2. General Job Searching Sites
          3. Local Interest Job Sites
        6. San Patricio County Adult Literacy Council
        7. State of Texas Websites
      12. Library History
      13. Library Policies
        1. Internet Usage / Safety Policy
        2. Library Code of Conduct
        3. Loan Periods
        4. Meeting Room Policy
        5. Unattended Child Policy
      14. Support the Library
        1. Volunteer
        2. Friends of the Library
          1. Friends of the Library Book Sale
          2. Donations
      15. Genealogy
        1. Resource Links
        2. Printable Worksheets
    12. Municipal Court
      1. Court Appearances
      2. Municipal Court Forms
      3. Preparing for Court
      4. Courtroom Standards
      5. Juveniles
      6. Plea Definitions
      7. Failure to Appear / Resolve Your Ticket
      8. Online Payment for Citations
      9. Traffic Payment
      10. Driving Safety Course
      11. Additional Resources
    13. Parks & Recreation
      1. Community Center
        1. Hours
        2. Reservation Requests-Ballroom and Meeting Space
        3. Membership Rates
        4. Classes
        5. Fitness Facilities
      2. Meet Portland
        1. Online Reservation Request
        2. Community Center Room Layouts
          1. Grand Ballroom
          2. Ballroom A
          3. Ballroom B
          4. Ballroom C
          5. Ballroom D
          6. Ballroom E
          7. Room F
          8. Room G
          9. Room H
          10. Room I
        3. Sample Seating Styles & Layouts
        4. Fee Schedule & Pricing
        5. Portland Community Center Renovations
      3. Online Registration
      4. Special Events
        1. Back-to-School Bash
        2. Boo Bash
        3. Boo Bash Triathlon
        4. Book-a-Palooza
        5. Can It Portland
        6. Christmas on the Coast
        7. Christmas in Portland
        8. Christmas in July
        9. Dive-In Movies
        10. Family Game Night @ the Pool
        11. Father's Day Swim
        12. Father/Daughter Dance
        13. Friends of the Library Book Sale
        14. Kid Katch
        15. Mother/Son Dance
        16. Mother's Day Breakfast
        17. Mother's Day Swim
        18. National Night Out
        19. Parade of Lights
        20. Play It Safe
        21. Pooch-a-Palooza & Santa
        22. Pooch-a-Palooza H20
        23. Summer Reading Program
        24. Take Your Child to the Library Day
        25. Toy Drive
        26. Tax Assistance
        27. Windfest
      5. City Parks
        1. Park Rentals
      6. Splash Pads
      7. Farmers Market
      8. Kidz Kamp & Kidz Klub
      9. Aquatic Center
        1. Aquatic Center Hours
        2. Admission Prices
        3. Inclement Weather Policy
        4. Lap Swimming
        5. Party Rentals
        6. Swim Lessons
          1. Swim Lesson Schedule
        7. Water Fitness
          1. Aqua Aerobics
          2. Aqua Zumba
          3. Aquacise
          4. AquAttack
          5. Bay’s Edge Aquatic Team (BEAT)
          6. H20 Pilates
          7. Portland WaterCats
        8. Lifeguard Training Course
        9. Pool Events
      10. Senior Center
        1. Game Days
        2. Entertainment & Social Activities
        3. Senior Fitness
        4. Senior Trips
        5. Special Events Only For Seniors
      11. Kaiah Dog Park
        1. Barks & Commands (Rules & Regulations)
      12. Skate Park
        1. Rules & Regulations
        2. Private Rentals
      13. Summer Sports Camps
    14. Police Department
      1. A Message from the Chief of Police
      2. Online Crime Reports
      3. Professional Standards
        1. How to Commend an Employee
        2. How to File a Complaint
          1. Submitting a Complaint
          2. The Complaint Process
          3. False Complaints
        3. Racial Profiling Policy
      4. Organizational Structure & Divisions
        1. Uniformed Division
          1. Bike Unit
          2. Crossing Guards
            1. School Zone Safety
          3. Special Response Team (SRT)
        2. Criminal Investigations & Support Services
          1. Organizaton
        3. Communications
          1. Organization
          2. 9-1-1 & CodeRED
        4. Records
      5. Fraud / Crime Prevention
      6. Services Available
        1. Fingerprinting
        2. Insurance Inspections
        3. Obtaining Reports
        4. Vacation Watch
      7. Applications, Requests, Forms
      8. Alarm Permits
      9. Curfew
      10. Fireworks
      11. Registered Sex Offenders
      12. Recruiting
        1. Salary & Benefits
      13. State & Federal Resources
    15. Public Works
      1. Current City Projects
      2. Street Maintenance Projects
        1. Full-Depth Reconstruction
        2. Full-Depth Reclamation
        3. Mill & Overlay
        4. Seal Coat Maintenance
      3. Trash & Recycling
        1. General Information
        2. Recycle Coach Trash & Recycling App
        3. Trash & Recycling Schedule
        4. Bulk Item Collection
        5. Household Hazardous Waste
      4. Mosquito Control
        1. Larvicide
        2. Mosquito Control Tips
        3. Mosquito-related Illness
        4. Frequently Asked Questions
      5. Drought Management Plan
      6. Engineering
        1. I&I Study
          1. Smoke Test
      7. Streets & Drainage
        1. Street Maintenance
        2. Sidewalk Maintenance
        3. Traffic Signs & Signals
        4. Street Lights
        5. Tree Trimming
      8. Stormwater Management
      9. Utility Service Fees
      10. Water & Wastewater
        1. Wastewater Collection
        2. Wastewater Treatment
        3. Annual Drinking Water Quality Report
        4. F.O.G.
        5. Water & Sewer Tap Fees
      11. Flood Insurance Rate Maps
    16. Play Portland Texas
    17. Utility Billing
      1. Rates & Payments
        1. Pay Utility Bills Online
          1. Step-by-Step Instructions for Online Payments
        2. Payment Due Dates
        3. Solid Waste Rates
        4. Water & Sewer Rates
        5. Service Fees
      2. Trash & Recycling
        1. General Information
        2. Recycle Coach Trash & Recycling App
        3. Trash & Recycling Schedule
        4. Bulk Item Collection
        5. Household Hazardous Waste
      3. Meter Information
        1. Meter Box Maintenance
        2. Turning Your Water Off
        3. Water Leaks
      4. New Water Service
        1. Bank Draft Application
        2. Courtesy Hookup
        3. Request New Residential Service
        4. Request New Commercial Service
        5. Request for Confidentiality
        6. Transfer Service to a New Address
      5. Conservation
      6. Water Supply
      7. Utility Ordinance
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  3. Government

    1. City Council
    2. Boards & Commissions
      1. Planning & Zoning Commission
      2. Board of Adjustment
      3. Construction Board of Adjustment & Appeals
    3. Meeting Agendas
    4. Notice of Public Hearing
    5. Media Center
    6. Plan Portland 2040
      1. Comprehensive Plan 2012
    7. 2020 State of the City
    8. City Projects (Capital Improvement Plan) 2020-2024
    9. 2020-2021 Annexation
      1. Annexation Frequently Asked Questions
    10. Code of Ordinances
    11. Elections
      1. 2021 Elections
      2. 2020 Elections
      3. 2019 Elections
      4. 2018 Elections
      5. 2017 Elections
    12. Citizen Survey
    13. Bond 2016
    14. Strategic Operating Plan
    15. Unified Development Ordinance
    16. City Limits Map
    17. Zoning Map
    18. 2021 State of the City
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  4. Public Notices

    1. Public Hearings
    2. Requests for Bids (RFB)
    3. City Budget
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  5. COVID-19 Updates

    1. Area COVID-19 Cases
    2. Executive Orders & Emergency Declarations
      1. Emergency Declaration - City of Portland
      2. Other Emergency Declarations
    3. Reopening Details
      1. Community Center
      2. City Hall
      3. Public Works
      4. Aquatic Center & Splash Pads
      5. Sports Complex & Municipal Park
      6. Bell/Whittington Public Library
      7. Special Events
    4. Outdoor Event Requests
    5. Online Forms for Billing & Municipal Court
    6. Exposure & Prevention
    7. Symptoms & Illness
    8. Business Resources & Information
    9. Personal Resources & Information
    10. Resources for Reopening Safely
    11. COVID-19 Overview
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  6. Residents

    1. Reservation Request - Meeting & Ballroom Space
    2. Report a Concern
    3. City Calendar
    4. Trash, Recycle & Bulk-Item Information
      1. Household Hazardous Waste
    5. Recycle Coach Trash & Recycle App
    6. Make a Payment
    7. Special Events
    8. City News
    9. City of Portland E-News
    10. The Breeze
    11. CodeRED
    12. City Map
    13. Garage Sales
    14. I Want To...
    15. Mosquito Control & Schedule for Spraying
    16. Youth Sports & Sports Facilities
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  7. Business

    1. City Ordinances
    2. Economic Development Incentive Guide
    3. Local Resource Directory
    4. Starting a Business
    5. The Development Process
    6. Utility Rates
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  8. About Us

    1. History
    2. Portland Today
    3. Community of Good
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  9. Feature Links

    1. I want to...
    2. Jobs with the City
    3. Job Status
    4. Job App Download
    5. Service Request
    6. Play Portland
      1. Location
      2. Municipal Park
      3. Sports Complex
      4. Dining Options
      5. Hotels
    7. Pay Bill
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