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      1. Citizen Comments at Council Meetings
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      4. Past Mayors
      5. Intergovernmental Relations Program
    5. Code of Ordinance / City Charter
      1. San Marcos Development Code
    6. Financial Transparency
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  3. Departments

    1. Airport
    2. Animal Services
      1. San Marcos Regional Animal Shelter
      2. Adoptable Animals
      3. Calendar
      4. Lost / Found
      5. Surrendering a Pet
      6. Animal Protection
        1. Pet Licenses & Registration
        2. Community Cats
      7. Donate to the Shelter
      8. Become a Volunteer
        1. Foster Program
      9. Become a Foster
      10. Community and Rescue Partners
        1. Transfer Partners
      11. Happy Tails Adoption Stories
        1. Ike Heads to New Mexico
        2. Battle Buddies for Life
        3. Ducky and Ivory move to Los Angeles
        4. From Foster Fail to Happy Tail
        5. Blu no Longer Has the Blues
      12. Pawsitive Outcomes Implementation Plan
      13. Barn Cat Program
      14. Meet our Staff
      15. Request Us for an Event
      16. Documents and Resources
    3. City Attorney
      1. City Attorney Forms & Documents
      2. Code of Ordinance / City Charter
      3. Municipal Court Prosecutor
    4. City Clerk
      1. Birth & Death Records
      2. Code of Ordinance / City Charter
      3. Elections
        1. November 2020 Election Results
        2. May 2, 2020 Special Election
        3. November 2019 Election Results
        4. December 8, 2020 - Runoff Election
      4. Liquor Licenses
      5. Passports
      6. Proclamation Request Form / Schedule
      7. Public & Legal Notices
      8. Public Information Requests
      9. Search Records
      10. Women's Hall of Fame
    5. City Manager
      1. City Organizational Chart
      2. Community Survey
        1. 2015 Community Survey Documents
        2. 2013 Community Survey Documents
        3. 2011 Community Survey Documents
      3. Department Directory
      4. Bond Projects
        1. Ballot Language
      5. City Managers 1957 to Present
    6. City Marshals/Park Rangers
    7. Communications
      1. Connect with the City
      2. Department Directory
      3. Film Friendly
      4. Government Transparency
      5. Interview Request Form
      6. Live Television Stream
      7. RSS Feeds
      8. SMTX Connect Service Requests
        1. SMTX Connect Service Requests
      9. Communications Project Request (City Employees)
    8. Community Forestry Program
      1. Friends of Trees
    9. Convention and Visitor Bureau
    10. Discovery Center
    11. Economic Development
      1. Economic Development Incentives Policy (PDF)
      2. Economic Development Incentive Application (PDF)
      3. Vision San Marcos
    12. Electric Utility
      1. Services
        1. Educational Programs
        2. Street Lights
        3. Tree Trimming
          1. Mulch
        4. Underground Utility Line Location
      2. Electrical Safety
    13. Emergency Management
      1. Emergency Information
        1. Flooding - Preparation & Clean Up
          1. Cleaning After a Flood
        2. Closures & Cancellations
      2. Emergency Preparedness
      3. Coronavirus Information and Prevention
        1. COVID-19 Testing Locations
        2. Hays County COVID-19 Stats
        3. COVID-19 Orders
        4. Mayor's Messages
        5. Resident Resources
          1. CDC Guidance
          2. Info for Tenants and Homeowners
          3. Help in Hays County
        6. Business and Workforce Resources
          1. Infographics
        7. Student Resources
        8. COSM Operating Procedures During Covid-19
          1. Doing business with the City remotely
        9. COVID-19 FAQs
        10. Important Information and Press Releases
        11. COVID-19 Scam Alerts
      4. Planning & Response Teams
        1. Community Emergency Response Teams (CERT)
        2. Local Emergency Planning Committee
        3. Medical Reserve Corps
      5. Local Radio Station - 103.1 FM-KZOS
      6. Phone, Text, Email Alerts
      7. July 2018 Apartment Fire
      8. Department Directory
      9. Department Documents
      10. Register for STEAR
    14. Engineering & Capital Improvements
      1. 10 Year Capital Improvements Plan
      2. Capital Improvement Projects Map
      3. Design & Construction Guide
        1. Atlas 14-New-
        2. Capital Improvements Projects (CIP Guidelines)
        3. Public Improvements Construction (PICP Guidelines)
        4. Complete Site Preparation Plan Guidelines
        5. Criteria Manuals & Forms
        6. Standard Details
          1. Series 400 - Concrete & Structures
          2. Series 500 - Pipe & Appurtenances
          3. Series 600 - Environmental
          4. Series 700 - Incidental Construction
          5. Series 800 - Traffic Controls
          6. Series 900 - Fire Safety
          7. Series 1000 - Typical Street Sections
          8. Series 1100 - Trench & Street Repair
          9. Series 1300 - Pard
        7. Standard Specifications
        8. Standard Products List (SPL)
          1. Use by Contractor Submittal Reviewers
          2. Use by Contractors
          3. Use by Design Engineers
          4. City of San Marcos Standard Product List (SPL)
      4. Floodplain Information
        1. FEMA Flood Map Revision Process
        2. Preliminary Flood Map
        3. For Lending Officers, Realtors & Insurance Agent
        4. Memorial Day Flood 2015
        5. Property & Insurance
        6. Water Crossings & Creeks
      5. Master Plans
        1. Flood Protection Plan (PDF)
        2. Water Master Plan Volume II (PDF)
        3. San Marcos 2016 Water Master Plan (PDF)
        4. Transportation Master Plan (TMP) & Appendices
        5. Wastewater Master Plan 2014 (PDF)
        6. Stormwater Master Plan
      6. Stormwater Utility Fee Information
      7. Projects In Construction
        1. C M Allen Parkway Reconstruction
          1. About the Project
          2. Schedule & Budget
        2. Hills of Hays Lift Station Rehabilitation
          1. Project Update
          2. About the Project
          3. Schedule and Budget
        3. E Hopkins St - Pedestrian and Bike Improvements
          1. About the Project
          2. Schedule and Budget
        4. Hopkins Street Improvements - Bishop to Moore
          1. About the Project
          2. Schedule and Budget
        5. Main Lift Station Force Main Replacement
          1. About the Project
          2. Schedule and Budget
        6. Reclaimed Water System Expansion
          1. About the Project
          2. Schedule & Budget
        7. Victory Gardens Subdivision Improvements
          1. About the Project
          2. Schedule & Budget
        8. Wonder World at Hunter Rd Intersection Improvement
          1. Project Update
          2. About the Project
          3. Schedule and Budget
      8. Projects in Design
        1. Airport - Taxiway Alpha and Charlie Reconstruction
        2. E Aquarena Springs Dr Reconstruction
        3. Bishop & Belvin Street Improvements
        4. Blanco Gardens Drainage Improvements
        5. Blanco River Flood Mitigation Project
        6. Briarwood and River Ridge Drainage and Waterline
        7. Care Inn Lift Station Replacement
        8. Castle Forest Drainage Improvements
        9. Comanche Pump Station Rehabilitation
        10. Cottonwood Creek Flood Mitigation Study
        11. Downtown Alleys Reconstruction
        12. Dunbar Water and Wastewater Improvements
        13. Feltner Alley Wastewater Replacement
        14. Guadalupe St Improvements - University to Grove
        15. Highway 21 Waterline Improvements
        16. Hills of Hays Drainage Improvements
        17. Hughson Drive Drainage Improvements
        18. Hunter Road Re-striping Project
        19. Kingwood and Sherwood Improvements
        20. Linda Drive Improvements
        21. Midtown Drainage Improvements
        22. Midway Utility Improvements
        23. Old Bastrop Road - Rattler Rd to Centerpoint
        24. Old RR12 Bike / Pedestrian & Widening
        25. Purgatory Creek Improvements
        26. Rio Vista Falls Maintenance
        27. Sessom/Academy Drainage/Street Improvements
        28. Sessom Creek Improvements Phases - 1 & 2
        29. Staples Road Water Line
        30. Storm System Models
        31. Sunset Acres Subdivision Improvements
        32. TxDOT - IH35 & Highway 123 Improvements
        33. Uhland Road Improvements
        34. Wallace Addition Water & Wastewater Improvements
        35. Wallace Addition Offsite Drainage Improvements
        36. West Purgatory Creek Wastewater Improvements
        37. Wonder World /Hunter Rd Intersection Improvements
      9. Department Directory
    15. Environmental Health/Food
      1. Child Facility Inspections
      2. Fees
      3. Food Protection
        1. Apply for or Renew a Food Permit
        2. Fixed Food Establishments
        3. Temporary Food Permits
        4. Mobile Food Units
        5. Food Handler and Food Manager Training
        6. Texas Food Establishment Rules
      4. Guidance Documents
      5. Mosquito & Disease Control
      6. On-site Sewage Facilities (OSSF)
      7. Other Government Resources
      8. Department Directory
    16. Finance Department
      1. Department Directory
      2. Department Documents
      3. Economic Development Incentive Agreements
      4. Fee Schedule (PDF)
      5. Financial Transparency
        1. Accounts Payable Check Registers
        2. Current Tax Information
      6. Utility Rates
        1. Pay Your Utility Bill
        2. San Marcos Utility Rates (PDF)
        3. Electric Rates
        4. Water Rates
        5. Wastewater Rates
        6. Drainage Rates
        7. Resource Recovery Rates
      7. Hotel Occupancy Taxes
      8. Human Service Agency Applications
    17. Fire Department
      1. About Us
        1. Department Directory
        2. Employment Opportunities
        3. Fire Administration
          1. Support Services Officer
          2. Fire and EMS Training Officer
        4. Fire Apparatus & Fire Stations
          1. Fire Station 1
          2. Fire Station 2
          3. Fire Station 3
          4. Fire Station 4
          5. Fire Station 5
        5. Fire Department Public Events
        6. Fire Department News
        7. Fire Marshal - Fire Prevention Division
          1. Construction Requirements & Notes
          2. Emergency Services Access
          3. Fire Codes
          4. Fire Related Ordinance
          5. Fire Reports
          6. Inspections
          7. Insurance Services Office Rating
          8. Permits
            1. Special Use Permits
          9. Department Documents
        8. Fire Suppression
          1. Annual San Marcos Fire Department Award Ceremony
          2. Fire Department Employees
        9. Frequently Asked Questions
        10. Memoriam
        11. Ol' Betsy Restoration Project
        12. Retirees
        13. Training
          1. Extrication Training
          2. Fire & EMS Training Officer
          3. Hazardous Materials Training
          4. High Rise Training
          5. Swift Water Training
          6. Professional Development
        14. Department History
      2. Community Outreach
        1. Baby Moses Information
        2. Citizens Fire Academy
          1. Academy Outline
          2. Citizens Fire Academy Alumni Association
        3. Junior Fire Academy
        4. Fired Up About Reading
        5. Fire Prevention Month
          1. SMFD Domino's Pizza Delivery
          2. October is Fire Prevention Month
        6. Fire Station Tour or Demonstration
        7. Home Smoke Detector Program
        8. Personal Health Information
        9. Reading Mania at Local Schools
        10. Resident Assistant Training
      3. Services
        1. Baby Moses Law
        2. Department Documents
        3. Fire Open Records Request
        4. Home Smoke Detector Program
        5. Ride Along with SMFD
      4. Safety
        1. Burn Ban Information
        2. Drought Condition Awareness
        3. Educational Videos
        4. Emergency Preparedness
        5. Safety Tips
          1. Alive at 25
          2. Fire Tips
          3. Firework Safety
          4. Close the Door Before You Doze!
          5. Holiday Safety
          6. Home Grilling
        6. Safety Pictographs
    18. Garbage / Recycling
      1. Residential Curbside Services
      2. Apartment Services
      3. Brush Drop Off
      4. Green Guy Recycling
      5. Household Hazardous Waste
      6. Prescription Drug Drop Off
      7. Commercial Solid Waste
      8. Community Enhancement
      9. Keep San Marcos Beautiful
        1. Get Involved
          1. Volunteer Events
        2. Programs
          1. Educate & Prevent
          2. Preserve & Beautify
        3. Kudos Coin
      10. Department Directory
    19. GIS
      1. Department Directory
      2. Interactive Maps
      3. GIS Data Downloads
      4. Map Library
      5. Department Documents
    20. Human Resources
      1. City Employee Benefits
      2. Civil Service
        1. Civil Service Fire Promotions
        2. Civil Service Police Promotions
        3. Civil Service Recruitment - Firefighter
        4. Police Recruiting
      3. Department Directory
      4. Department Documents
      5. Employment Notices
      6. Jobs
      7. Human Resources FAQs
    21. Library
      1. Library Catalog
      2. Library Account
      3. Library Calendar
      4. Library Services
        1. Circulation Services
        2. Meeting Rooms
        3. People-to-People
        4. Reference Assistance
        5. Resumes & Job Searches
        6. Test Proctoring
        7. Wi-Fi, Computers & Printers
      5. Circulation Services
        1. Borrowing, Renewing & Reserving Materials
        2. Library Cards
        3. TexShare Cards & Interlibrary Loans
        4. 1000 Books Before Kindergarten
      6. eLibrary
        1. Register for Library Events
        2. eBooks
        3. eAudiobooks
        4. eMagazines
        5. ePrinting
        6. New York Times Digital Access
        7. Mango Languages
        8. Local History Resources
        9. TexShare Databases
        10. BookLetters
        11. Local History Photographs
      7. Online Tours & Activities
      8. Star Teen Program
      9. Education GED/ELL & More
      10. Workforce Development
      11. Community Help in San Marcos
      12. Local History
      13. Library Policies
      14. BookLetters
      15. Bibliographies
      16. Library Expansion Project
      17. Support Your Library
        1. Donations
        2. Friends of the Library
        3. Gifts
        4. Library Board
        5. Volunteer
      18. Contact Us
    22. Main Street
      1. About the Main Street Program
      2. Downtown Events
      3. Film Friendly
      4. Get Involved
    23. Municipal Court
      1. Warrants
      2. Docket Listings
      3. Payments
      4. Court Rules & Procedures
      5. Defensive Driving Information
      6. Parking
      7. Forms & Documents
      8. Staff Directory
    24. Neighborhood Enhancement
      1. Report an Issue in your Neighborhood
      2. Adopt or Foster a Pet
      3. Food Permits
      4. Lease-Tenant Resources
      5. Top 10 Code Violations
      6. Department Directory
      7. Event Calendar
      8. COVID-19 Resources
    25. Parking
      1. Downtown Parking
      2. Parking Benefit Districts
      3. License Plate Recognition
      4. Municipal Court
    26. Parks & Recreation
      1. COVID-19
      2. About Us
        1. Advisory Boards
        2. Calendar of Events
        3. Children's Park Renovation
          1. Liberty Swing
        4. Department Directory
        5. Documents
        6. Fee Increase
        7. Get Involved
        8. Master Plans
          1. Parks, Recreation, & Open Space Master Plan (PDF)
          2. Youth Master Plan (PDF)
        9. Sponsorship Opportunities (PDF)
        10. Volunteer Opportunities
        11. Youth Programs/Services Collection Survey
      3. Activities
        1. Virtual Recreation Center
          1. Stay Active
            1. Physical Distancing in Public Parks and Trails
          2. Stay Connected
          3. Stay Informed
        2. Create an account and register for an activity
        3. Activity Calendar
        4. Activity Guide
        5. Athletics
        6. Aquatics
        7. Camps
          1. Discovery Camp
            1. Discovery Camp Blog
          2. Holiday Camp
          3. Spring Break Camp
          4. Summer Fun
            1. Summer Fun Blog 2017
            2. Summer Fun Blog 2018
            3. Summer Fun Blog 2019
        8. Discovery Center Programs
        9. Enrichment Classes
          1. Contract Instructors
        10. Fitness Classes
        11. Recreation Programs
          1. 50+ Programs
            1. 50+ Special Events
            2. 50+ Virtual Recreation
              1. 50+ Enrichment Activities
              2. 50+ Exercise Activities
              3. 50+ Online Activities
              4. SMPARD Virtual Recreation Center
              5. Virtual Tours
              6. Webcams
            3. Adult Pickleball Open Play
            4. Bingo
            5. Blood Pressure Clinic
            6. Bowling Socials
            7. Limitless Balance
            8. Game Day Club
            9. Golden Sweetheart's Ball
            10. Life Long Learning Classes
            11. Local Resource Guide For Seniors
            12. Sack Lunch Socials
            13. San Marcos Active Senior Hotspot Social Club
            14. Senior Expo
            15. Social Spins
            16. Theatre Socials
            17. Walking Program
          2. Youth Programs
            1. Camps
            2. Local Resource Guide for Youth
            3. The Listening Project
            4. Virtual Goal:POST and SLOEP
            5. Youth Activity Scholarship
            6. Youth Services Blog
          3. Special Needs Programs
          4. Travel Group
        12. Special Events
          1. Spring Events
          2. Summer Events
          3. Fall Events
          4. Veterans Day Parade
          5. Winter Events
          6. SMTX Hometown Holiday Shoebox Parade
        13. Youth Activity Scholarship
        14. Local Resource Guides
      4. Rivers & Parks
        1. Community Partners
          1. Lion's Club Tube Rentals
          2. The Meadows Center
          3. San Marcos Greenbelt Alliance
          4. San Marcos River Foundation
        2. Commemorative Tree & Bench Program
        3. Park Rangers/City Marshal
        4. Park Rules & Permits
        5. Parks, Natural Areas, & Trails
          1. Natural Areas & Trails
          2. Parks
          3. Trails Closed to Protect Rare Bird
          4. Wildlife
          5. San Marcos River Parks
          6. Park Rules
        6. Rivers
          1. Cape's Dam
          2. Habitat Conservation Plan
          3. River Access Points
          4. San Marcos River: Life at 72 Degrees
      5. Facilities
        1. Activity Center
          1. Natatorium
          2. Policies and Procedures of the Activity Center
          3. Addendum to Policies & Procedures
          4. Make a Reservation
        2. Aquatic Facilities
          1. Natatorium
          2. Rio Vista Pool & Splash Pad
        3. City Cemetery
          1. Burial Search
          2. Cemetery Commission
          3. Cemetery Lots
          4. Cemetery Maps
        4. Discovery Center
          1. Native Plant Sale
          2. Discovery Arboretum Trail
          3. Monarch Butterfly Conservation
            1. Learning with Larvae
            2. Mayors' Monarch Pledge
          4. Pet Fish Drop Off & Adoptions
          5. Themed Gardens
          6. Volunteer Opportunities
            1. Garden Maintenance Workdays
          7. Workshops
        5. Facility Rental & Open Public Event Rental Info
          1. Facility Rental
            1. Athletic Fields
              1. Gary Sports Complex
              2. Five Mile Dam Soccer Complex
              3. Rio Vista Tennis Courts
              4. Ramon Lucio Baseball Fields
            2. Multi-use Rental Buildings
              1. San Marcos Activity Center
              2. Dunbar Recreation Center
              3. Old Fish Hatchery
              4. San Marcos Rec Hall
            3. Picnic Areas, Pavilions, & Gazebos
              1. Children's Park
              2. Ramon Lucio Park
              3. Rio Vista Park
              4. San Marcos Plaza Park
              5. Veramendi Plaza Park
          2. Open Public Events
          3. Amusement Vendors
        6. Veterans Memorial
          1. Killed In Action
      6. How Do I...
        1. Apply For
          1. Commemorative Tree & Bench Program
          2. Special Events Permit
          3. Youth Activity Scholarship
        2. Contact
          1. Advisory Boards
          2. Parks and Recreation Staff
        3. Find
          1. Community Forestry Program
          2. Events
          3. Local Resource Guide for Seniors
          4. Local Resource Guide for Youth
          5. Maps
          6. Park Rules
          7. Parks & Recreation Master Plan (PDF)
        4. Learn More
          1. Facility Rental, Camp, and Youth Scholarship FAQs
          2. San Marcos River FAQs
        5. Report a Problem
        6. Sign Up For
          1. How to Create an Account
          2. How to Register Online
          3. Camps
          4. Sports
          5. Volunteer Opportunities
          6. A Reservation at the San Marcos Activity Center
        7. Rent a ...
          1. Athletic Fields
          2. Multi-use Rental Buildings
          3. Picnic Areas. Pavilions, & Gazebos
        8. Visit
          1. Community Parks & Trails
          2. Natatorium
          3. Rio Vista Pool
          4. Rivers
          5. Veterans Memorial
    27. Planning & Development Services
      1. Our Department
        1. Permit Center
          1. Applications
          2. Fee Schedule
          3. Impact Fees
          4. MyPermitNow / Apply Online
            1. CLICK HERE
          5. Building Codes
          6. Inspections
        2. Housing
          1. Homebuyer Assistance
          2. HOME Program
          3. SMTX 4 All - Housing Plan
            1. Strategic Housing Action Plan
            2. SMTX Housing Stories
            3. Community Conversation Toolkit
            4. SMTX 4 All Open House- May 2019
            5. SMTX 4 All Open House - August 2019
            6. Resources
          4. Low Income Housing Tax Credit Projects
          5. Fair Housing
        3. Community Development
          1. 5 Year Consolidated Plan
            1. CAPERS
          2. CDBG Entitlement
          3. CDBG Mitigation
          4. CDBG Disaster Recovery
            1. About the Program
            2. Disaster Recovery Action Plan
            3. Reports
            4. Policies and Procedures
              1. Real Estate Acquisition
              2. Environmental Assessment
              3. CDBG-DR Infrastructure Projects Manual
            5. Projects & Programs
            6. Community Outreach
            7. HUD-DR Contracts
            8. How Do I
              1. Report Fair Housing Complaint
              2. Report Fraud, Waste, or Abuse
              3. Translate/ Traducir
          5. CDBG Mitigation Action Plan
            1. Action Plan
            2. Community Outreach
            3. Public Notices
          6. Current HUD Income Limits
          7. HOME Partnership
          8. City Human Services Grants
          9. Housing Programs
        4. Planning
          1. Applications
          2. Apply Online
          3. Fee Schedule
          4. Codes & Ordinances
            1. Proposed Updates
          5. Planning Cases
          6. Pre-Development Meetings
          7. Vision San Marcos
          8. Short Term Rentals
            1. Application
            2. Ordinance
            3. Short Term Rental Map
          9. Application Notifications
          10. Accessory Dwelling Units
          11. SMTX 4 All
            1. Strategic Housing Action Plan
            2. SMTX Housing Stories
            3. Community Conversation Toolkit
            4. SMTX 4 All Open House- May 2019
            5. SMTX 4 All Open House - August 2019
            6. Resources
          12. Census 2020
        5. Historic Preservation
          1. Certificates of Appropriateness
          2. Historic District Expansion
          3. My Historic SMTX
            1. Location of Survey
            2. What to Expect
            3. Timeline
            4. Want to Get Involved?
            5. Sign up for Newsletters
            6. My Historic SMTX Deliverables
            7. Demolition Review
        6. Maps
      2. Boards & Commissions
        1. Planning & Zoning Commission
          1. Agendas (Interactive)
          2. Commission Members
          3. Agendas & Minutes
          4. Meeting Videos
          5. Citizen Comments (Virtual Meetings)
        2. Historic Preservation Commission
          1. Historic Preservation
            1. Certificates of Appropriateness
            2. Historic District Expansion
            3. My Historic SMTX
          2. Commission Members
          3. Agendas & Minutes
        3. Zoning Board of Adjustments
          1. Board Members & Information
          2. Minutes & Agendas
        4. Comprehensive Plan Oversight Committee
          1. Committee Members
          2. Agendas & Minutes
      3. Plans & Reports
        1. 2020 Comprehensive Plan Rewrite
        2. Comprehensive Plan - Vision San Marcos
          1. Committees
          2. Comprehensive Planning Process
            1. Design Rodeo
            2. Education
            3. Growth & Preservation Allocation Exercise
            4. Visioning
          3. Planning Resources
            1. City Master Plan Archive
            2. Reading List
          4. Oversight Committee
            1. Committee Members
            2. Agendas & Minutes
        3. Downtown Planning
          1. Downtown Design
            1. Public Draft: Coming Soon
            2. Upcoming Workshops
            3. Past Workshops
            4. Focus Group Meetings
            5. Kickoff Survey
            6. Get Involved!
            7. FAQ
          2. Downtown Master Plan
        4. SMTX 4 All
          1. Strategic Housing Action Plan
          2. SMTX Housing Stories
          3. Community Conversation Toolkit
          4. SMTX 4 All Open House- May 2019
          5. SMTX 4 All Open House - August 2019
          6. Resources
        5. Small Area Plan Program
          1. SMTX Neighborhoods
          2. Sign up for Newsletters
          3. Virtual Open House - Small Area Plan Program
        6. Special Projects
          1. Annexation / ETJ Management
          2. Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
            1. 5 Year Consolidated Plan
            2. CDBG Entitlement
            3. CDBG Mitigation
            4. CDBG Disaster Recovery
            5. CDBG Mitigation Action Plan
            6. Current HUD Income Limits
            7. HOME Partnership
            8. City Human Services Grants
            9. Housing Programs
          3. Parklets & Sidewalk Cafes
            1. Temporary Parklet Program
          4. SMTX Neighborhoods
            1. Neighborhood Workshops
              1. Eastern Neighborhood
              2. Heritage Neighborhood
              3. Northern Neighborhood
              4. Northwest Hills Neighborhood
              5. Western Neighborhood
              6. Willow Creek Neighborhood
            2. Subscribe to Our Mailing List
          5. Historic District Expansion
          6. San Marcos Platinum Planning Study
            1. San Marcos Platinum Planning Study
        7. Reports
          1. Multifamily Reports
          2. Annual Report
        8. Codes and Ordinances
          1. Proposed Updates
        9. Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee Agendas
      4. How Do I...
        1. Contact Planning & Development Services
        2. Find
          1. Applications
            1. Apply Online
            2. Pre-Development Meetings
            3. Application Notifications
            4. Inspections
          2. San Marcos Development Code
          3. Fee Schedule
            1. Impact Fees
          4. Code of Ordinances / City Charter
          5. Boards and Commissions
          6. Plans & Reports
            1. 2020 Comprehensive Plan Rewrite
            2. Comprehensive Plan - Vision San Marcos
            3. Downtown Planning
            4. SMTX 4 All
            5. Small Area Plan Program
            6. Special Projects
            7. Reports
            8. Codes and Ordinances
            9. Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee Agendas
        3. Sign Up For
          1. Pre-Development Meetings
          2. Application Notifications
          3. Planning & Development Newsletter
    28. Police
      1. About Us
        1. Chief of Police
        2. Mission Statement
        3. Department Directory
        4. Department Documents
          1. Police Department
          2. ACT Program
          3. Volunteers
          4. Citizen Police Academy
          5. Applications and Permitting
          6. Employment Documents
        5. City Ordinances
        6. Organizational Chart
        7. Recommended Links
        8. Fallen Officers
          1. Kenneth M. Copeland
          2. Justin R. Putnam
        9. SMPD Policy
      2. Divisions
        1. Administration
          1. Administrative Commander
          2. Training Division
          3. Parking Enforcement and Towing Compliance
        2. Community Services
          1. School Resource Officers
          2. Volunteers in Police Service (VIPS)
          3. Crime Prevention and Community Outreach
          4. Blue Santa Program
            1. Apply
            2. Donations
            3. History
            4. Volunteer
          5. National Night Out
          6. Safe Zone
          7. Citizen Police Academy
          8. Chief's Advisory Panel
            1. Agendas & Minutes
            2. Cite and Release Information
        3. Patrol Services
          1. Patrol Platoons
          2. Downtown Patrol
          3. K-9 Unit
        4. Investigations
          1. Crimes Against Persons
          2. Property Crimes
          3. Crimes Against Children, Elderly, and Disabled
          4. Narcotics
          5. Victims Services
          6. Evidence
        5. Support Services
          1. 911 Communications
          2. 911 Communications Manager
          3. 911 Shift Supervisors
          4. 911: What to do
          5. Join Our Team!
          6. 911 Public Education Team
        6. Citizen Police Academy
          1. Apply Now
        7. Specialized Units
          1. SWAT Team
          2. Mental Health Unit
      3. Services
        1. Accident Reports
        2. Achieving Community Together
        3. Alarm Permits
        4. Cite and Release-Applicable Incidents Dashboard
        5. Crime Statistics
        6. Daily Police Blotter
        7. Hire an Off-Duty Police Officer
        8. Online Reporting
        9. Police Open Records Request
        10. Tips & Notifications
      4. SMPD Jobs
        1. Police Entrance Exam
        2. Hiring Incentive
        3. Hiring Process
        4. Lateral Entry Program
        5. Minimum Requirements
        6. Police Officer Compensation & Benefits Summary
        7. Police Testing Information
          1. Additional Points on Exam
        8. 911 Telecommunicator
        9. Eligibility List
        10. 2020 SMPD Police Chief Search
      5. How Do I...
        1. Apply For
          1. Alarm Permits
          2. Blue Santa Program
          3. Citizen Police Academy
          4. Employment
          5. Solicitation/Peddler Permit
          6. Street Closure Permit
          7. National Night Out
        2. Contact the Police Department
        3. Find
          1. Accident Reports
          2. Hands Free Ordinance
          3. Officer Compensation & Benefits
          4. Police Blotter
          5. Police Testing Information
          6. Tips & Notifications
          7. Fingerprint Services
          8. Cite and Release-Applicable Incidents Dashboard
        4. Submit
          1. Open Records Request
          2. Police Report
          3. A Commendation Or Complaint
        5. Volunteer
          1. Achieving Community Together (ACT)
          2. Blue Santa Program
          3. National Night Out
          4. Volunteers in Police Service (VIPS)
    29. Purchasing
      1. E-Procurement Online Bidding
      2. Standard Terms and Conditions
      3. Conflict of Interest Disclosure
      4. Department Directory
      5. Department Documents (PDF)
      6. Ethics
      7. Construction
      8. Online Auctions
      9. Professional Services
      10. Bidder Registration
      11. Vendor Policy & Procedure Manual
        1. Bid Policy & Procedures
        2. General Policy & Procedures
      12. Awarded Contracts
      13. New Vendors
    30. Stormwater Management
    31. Transit
      1. San Marcos Transit Plan
      2. Bus Rules and Regulations
      3. Connectivity
      4. Route Information
      5. Department Documents
      6. Staff Directory
      7. Bike Share & Multimodal Info
      8. Title VI
    32. Transportation
      1. Department Directory
      2. Department Documents
        1. Traffic Count Maps
        2. Traffic Reports
      3. Stormwater Management
        1. Structural Control Inspection Program
        2. Street Sweeping Information
        3. Keep Your Leaves Out of the River
      4. Streets/Sidewalks
        1. Streets Transportation Projects
        2. Upcoming Projects
      5. Traffic
        1. Bicycling
        2. Flashing Yellow Arrow
        3. Hands Free Ordinance
        4. Residential Parking Permit
        5. Road Closures
          1. Low Water Crossings
        6. Transportation Plans & Studies
        7. Transportation Projects
        8. Tree & Brush Ordinance
        9. Lower Speed Limit Report
        10. Setting Speed Limits
    33. Utility Customer Services
      1. How To Read Your Utility Bill
      2. Automated Meter Reading Opt-Out
      3. Customer Connect
      4. Customer Services
      5. Department Directory
      6. Department Documents
      7. Frequently Asked Questions
      8. My Account
      9. Payment Options
      10. Sign Up for Recurring Credit Card (Auto-Pay)
      11. Utility Rates
    34. Water / Wastewater
      1. Department Directory
      2. Department Documents
      3. Drought Response
      4. Facilities
      5. Fluoridation
      6. Paying Your Bill
      7. Programs
        1. Backflow Prevention
        2. Grease Traps (FOG Program)
        3. Sewer Surcharge Program
        4. Water Conservation
          1. Indoor Water Conservation Tips
          2. Outside Water Conservation Tips
          3. Rainwater Harvesting Rebate Program
          4. Soil Saver Rebate Program
          5. Grass Removal Rebate
          6. Irrigation System Upgrade Rebate
      8. Regional Partners
      9. TTHM Frequently Asked Questions
      10. Water Quality
        1. Water Quality Reports / Documents
        2. Industrial Pretreatment
          1. Dental Amalgam Rule
        3. Sewer Surcharge Program
      11. Wastewater CCN
      12. Willow Creek Service Area Transfer
      13. City of San Marcos Surface Water Treatment Plant
      14. City of San Marcos Wastewater Treatment Plant
    35. Water and Energy Conservation
    36. Women, Infants & Children (WIC)
      1. Children's Dental Health
      2. Clinic Locations
      3. Department Directory
      4. Department Documents
      5. Join Our Healthy Family
      6. Nutrition & Health
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  4. Services

    1. Online Services
      1. Access Your Customer Connect Utility Account
      2. Library Online Services
      3. Lost / Found Pets
      4. Open a New Utility Account
      5. Pay Court Fines
      6. Pay Your Utility Bill
      7. Schedule Inspections
      8. Sign Up for Recreation Programs
    2. Emergency Alerts
    3. Emergency Preparedness
    4. CDBG Mitigation Action Plan
    5. Flood Recovery Resources
    6. Hays County Crime Stoppers
    7. Fire Marshal
    8. Parking Management
    9. Report an Issue (SMTX Connect)
    10. Schedule Bulk Garbage Pickup
    11. Utility Customer Services
    12. Doing Business With the City
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  5. Community

    1. Achieving Community Together
    2. Arts
      1. Calls for Artists
      2. San Marcos Mural Arts Program
      3. San Marcos Arts Commission Programs
        1. Arts Grant
        2. SMart Award
      4. Art Map
      5. Arts Calendar
    3. Bobcat Build
    4. Chamber of Commerce
    5. City Surplus Auctions
    6. Community Resources
    7. Conservation
    8. Crime Statistics
    9. Doing Business With the City
      1. Bid Opportunities
      2. Food Establishment Permits
      3. Liquor Licenses
      4. Online Auctions
      5. Permit Center / Inspections
      6. Vendor Registration
    10. Downtown
    11. Education
      1. Austin Community College
      2. San Marcos CISD
      3. Gary Job Corps Center
      4. Hays Consolidated Independent School District
      5. Hill Country Christian School
      6. The Master's School
      7. San Marcos Academy
      8. San Marcos Adventist Junior Academy
      9. Texas Preparatory School-San Marcos
      10. Texas State University-San Marcos
    12. Hays County
    13. History of San Marcos
    14. Keep San Marcos Beautiful
    15. San Marcos Cemeteries
      1. City Cemetery
      2. San Pedro Cemetery
      3. San Marcos-Blanco Cemetery
    16. San Marcos Rankings
    17. Shopping
    18. Springs & River
    19. Sustainability
    20. Volunteer
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  6. How Do I...

    1. Adopt a Pet
    2. Apply For
      1. A City Board
      2. City Jobs
      3. Permits
      4. Pet License
      5. Passport
      6. Over-street banner
    3. Contact
      1. City Council
      2. City Manager
      3. City Staff
      4. Fire Department
      5. Police Department
      6. Utility Customer Services
      7. Webmaster
    4. Do Business with the City
    5. Download the Civic Mobile App
    6. File an Ethics Complaint
    7. Find
      1. Cemetery Plot
      2. City Code of Ordinances
      3. City Council Videos
      4. Defensive Driver Information
      5. Election Information
      6. CDBG Mitigation Action Plan Info
      7. Flood Recovery Info
      8. Frequently Asked Questions
      9. Library Online Catalog
      10. Planning & Zoning Commission Videos
      11. San Marcos Development Code
      12. Sustainability
      13. Vital Records
    8. Make a Public Info Request
    9. Pay
      1. Utility Bill
      2. Court Fine
    10. Purchase a Cemetery Lot
    11. Rent a Facility
    12. Report an Issue with SMTXConnect
    13. Sign Up For
      1. Notifications
      2. Parks & Recreation Activities
      3. Planning Application Notices
    14. Schedule Bulk Garbage Pickup
    15. Volunteer
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    1. Bus Rules
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    1. SMTX Connect Service Requests
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