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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
    3. Animal Care Services
      1. Adoption Information
      2. Pet Licensing & Permits
      3. Reporting Animal Issues
      4. Spay / Neuter Information
      5. Animal Traps
      6. Donations
    4. City Secretary
      1. Elections
        1. 2022 Elections
        2. 2021 Elections
        3. 2020 Elections
        4. 2019 Elections
        5. 2018 Elections
        6. 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
    5. 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
    6. Communications and Marketing
      1. Residential Communication Channels
    7. Development Services
      1. Planning & Zoning
      2. Impact Fees
      3. Permits
      4. When is a Permit Needed?
      5. How to Apply For a Building Permit
      6. Contractor Licenses & Registrations
      7. File a Contractor Complaint
      8. Inspection & Certificate of Occupancy
      9. Current Codes
      10. Regulatory Agencies
      11. Economic Development Incentive Guide (PDF)
      12. Important Notices
      13. Development Forms, Applications & Resources
      14. 2020 - 2021 Annexation
    8. Finance
      1. City Budget
        1. Budget & Financial Document Awards
        2. Budgeting Process
      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. Fire Apparatus & Equipment
      4. Recruiting
        1. Firefighter Physical Agility Test
          1. Phase Details & Requirements
    10. Human Resources
      1. Job Opportunities
      2. How to Apply
      3. Employee Benefits
        1. Health, Dental & Life
        2. Paid Leave
        3. Retirement
      4. FAQs
      5. Personnel Policy Manual
    11. Library
      1. Library Card
        1. Fines & Late Fees
        2. Interlibrary Loan Requests
      2. Your Library Account
      3. Search the Library's Catalog
      4. Special Events
      5. Adults
        1. Adult Coloring
        2. Mystery Book Club
        3. Makerspace Projects
      6. Teens
        1. Teen Lounge
          1. Links
        2. Teen Book Club
      7. 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
      8. Services
        1. Computer & Printing Services
        2. Electronic Books & More
          1. Additional E-Book Resources
        3. New Materials
      9. 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
      10. Library History
      11. Library Policies
        1. Internet Usage / Safety Policy
        2. Library Code of Conduct
        3. Loan Periods
        4. Meeting Room Policy
        5. Unattended Child Policy
      12. Support the Library
        1. Friends of the Library
          1. Friends of the Library Book Sale
          2. Donations
      13. Genealogy
        1. Resource Links
        2. Printable Worksheets
    12. Municipal Court
      1. Municipal Court Forms
      2. Preparing for Court
      3. Juveniles
      4. Plea Definitions
      5. Failure to Appear / Resolve Your Ticket
      6. Online Payment for Citations
      7. Driving Safety Course
      8. Additional Resources
    13. Parks & Recreation
      1. Community Center
        1. Gym Hours
        2. Fitness Facilities
        3. Membership Rates
        4. Classes
        5. Reservation Requests-Ballroom and Meeting Space
      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
      3. Online Registration
      4. Special Events
        1. Boo Bash
        2. Boo Bash Triathlon
        3. Book-a-Palooza
        4. Can It Portland
        5. Christmas on the Coast
        6. Christmas in Portland
        7. Christmas in July
        8. Dive-In Movies
        9. Father's Day Swim
        10. Father/Daughter Dance
        11. Kid Katch
        12. Mother/Son Event
        13. Mother's Day Breakfast
        14. Mother's Day Swim
        15. National Night Out
        16. Parade of Lights
        17. Play It Safe
        18. Pooch-a-Palooza & Santa
        19. Pooch-a-Palooza H20
        20. Summer Concert
        21. Summer Reading Program
        22. Take Your Child to the Library Day
        23. Toy Drive
        24. Windfest
      5. City Parks
        1. Park Rentals
      6. Farmers Market
      7. Kidz Dayz
      8. Kidz Kamp
      9. Kidz Klub
      10. Aquatic Center
        1. Aquatic Center Hours
        2. Admission Prices
        3. Inclement Weather Policy
        4. Lap Swimming
        5. Party Rentals
        6. Swim Lessons
        7. Water Fitness
          1. Admission Fees
          2. Inclement Weather Policy
        8. Lifeguard Training Course
        9. Pool Events
      11. Senior Center
        1. Game Days
        2. Senior Fitness
        3. Senior Trips
        4. Special Events Only For Seniors
      12. Kaiah Dog Park
        1. Barks & Commands (Rules & Regulations)
      13. Skate Park
        1. Rules & Regulations
    14. Play Portland
      1. Sports Facilities
        1. About
        2. Contact Us
        3. Municipal Park
        4. Soccer Complex
        5. Sports Complex
        6. Sports Facility Rentals
          1. Online Rental & Registration or Pay on Account
          2. Splash Pads
        7. Sports Venue Café Menu
      2. Youth Sports
        1. PTX Basketball Powered by Play Portland Texas
        2. PTX Flag Football Powered by Play Portland Texas
        3. PTX High School Summer Varsity Baseball League
        4. Gregory-Portland Youth Baseball Association
        5. Gregory-Portland Youth Football & Cheer
        6. Gregory-Portland Youth Soccer Association
        7. San Patricio Girls Softball Association
        8. Sports Camps
      3. Tournaments
        1. Hotels
        2. Sponsorships
          1. Current Sponsors
        3. COVID-19 Updates
      4. Fitness Classes
      5. Splash Pads
    15. Police Department
      1. A Message from the Chief of Police
      2. 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
      3. 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
      4. Mental Health Resources
        1. Mental Health Warning Signs and Symptoms
        2. Mental and Emotional Wellbeing
        3. Helping Friends or Family with Mental Health
        4. Local Mental Health Facility
      5. Fraud / Crime Prevention
      6. Services Available
        1. Fingerprinting
        2. Insurance Inspections
        3. Obtaining Reports
        4. Vacation Watch
      7. Forms - Records, Reports & Applications
      8. Alarm Permits
      9. Curfew
      10. Fireworks
      11. Registered Sex Offenders
      12. Recruiting
      13. State & Federal Resources
    16. Public Works
      1. Current City Projects
        1. Street Projects
          1. Broadway Blvd Expansion Project
          2. Phase 11 Street Improvements Program
        2. Survey Information for CDBG
      2. Solid Waste Services
        1. General Information
        2. 2023 Trash & Recycling Schedules
        3. Trash and Recycling
        4. Household Hazardous Waste
        5. Recycle Coach Trash & Recycling App
      3. Mosquito Control
        1. Larvicide
        2. Mosquito Control Tips
        3. Mosquito-related Illness
        4. Frequently Asked Questions
      4. Drought Management Plan
      5. Engineering
        1. I&I Study
          1. Smoke Test
      6. Streets & Drainage
        1. Street Maintenance
          1. Types of Street Maintenance
        2. Sidewalk Maintenance
        3. Traffic Signs & Signals
        4. Street Lights
        5. Tree Trimming
      7. Stormwater Management
        1. How You Can Help
      8. Utility Service Fees
      9. Water & Wastewater
        1. Wastewater Collection
        2. Wastewater Treatment
        3. Annual Drinking Water Quality Report
        4. F.O.G.
        5. Water & Sewer Tap Fees
      10. Flood Insurance Rate Maps
    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. 2023 Trash & Recycling Schedules
        3. Trash and Recycling
        4. Household Hazardous Waste
        5. Recycle Coach Trash & Recycling App
      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
      4. Building Standards Commission
    3. Meeting Agendas
    4. Notice of Public Hearing
    5. Media Center
    6. 2022 State of the City
    7. Plan Portland 2040
    8. City Projects (Capital Improvement Plan) 2020-2024
    9. Annexation
      1. Annexation Frequently Asked Questions
      2. 2022 - 2023 Annexation
      3. 2020 - 2021 Annexation
    10. Code of Ordinances
    11. Elections
      1. 2023 Elections
      2. 2022 Elections
      3. 2021 Elections
      4. 2020 Elections
      5. 2019 Elections
      6. 2018 Elections
      7. 2017 Elections
    12. Frequently Asked Questions
    13. Citizen Satisfaction Survey
    14. Bond 2016
    15. Strategic Operating Plan
    16. Unified Development Ordinance
    17. City Limits Map
    18. Zoning Map
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  4. Public Notices

    1. Public Hearings
    2. Requests for Bids (RFB)
    3. City Budget
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  5. Residents

    1. Meeting & Ballroom Space Reservations
    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. Citizen Satisfaction Survey 2022
    8. Special Events
    9. City News
    10. Bike Lanes in Portland
      1. Bike Lane Laws
    11. City of Portland eNews
    12. CodeRED
    13. City Map
    14. Garage Sales
    15. I Want To...
    16. Mosquito Control & Schedule for Spraying
    17. Youth Sports & Sports Facilities
    18. Summer Fun
      1. Sports Camps
      2. Summer Reading Program
      3. Splash Pads
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  6. Business

    1. City Ordinances
    2. Economic Development Incentive Guide
    3. The Development Process
    4. Utility Rates
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  7. About Us

    1. History
    2. Portland Today
    3. Tourism in Portland
      1. 5 Best Ways to Explore Portland
      2. Places to Stay
      3. Shopping in Portland
      4. Explore the Outdoors
      5. Dining in Portland
      6. Indian Point Park, Pavilion & Pier
    4. Leisure and Entertainment District
      1. Families on Fifth Event Series
      2. LED Timeline
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  8. Feature Links

    1. I want to...
    2. Jobs with the City
    3. Job App Download
    4. Service Request
    5. Pay Bill
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    1. Sport Camps
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