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  2. Government

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      5. Parks & Recreation Advisory Board Videos/Archives
      6. Zoning Board of Adjustments (ZBOA) Videos/Archives
    2. Americans with Disabilities Act Information
    3. Boards & Commissions
    4. City Council
      1. Citizen Comments at Council Meetings
      2. Council Meeting Rules
      3. Council Message Board
      4. Intergovernmental Relations Program
      5. Past Mayors
      6. Council Committees
      7. Proclamations
    5. City Elections
    6. Code of Ordinance / City Charter
      1. San Marcos Development Code
    7. Financial Transparency
    8. Service Directory
    9. Title VI
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  3. Departments

    1. Airport
    2. Animal Services
      1. San Marcos Regional Animal Shelter
      2. Adoptable Animals
      3. Lost / Found
      4. Surrendering a Pet
      5. Get Involved
        1. Become a Foster
        2. Become a Volunteer
        3. Donate to the Shelter
        4. Business Opportunities
        5. Rescue Alliance
        6. Dog's Day Out Program
      6. Animal Protection
        1. Kitten Season
        2. Community Cats
        3. Working Cat Program
      7. Statistics and Reports
      8. Pawsitive Outcomes Implementation Plan
      9. Meet our Staff
      10. Pet Training
    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 8, 2022 Candidate Information
        2. November 8, 2022 Election
        3. Election Archives
          1. November 2, 2021 - Election Results
          2. May 2, 2020 - Special Election
          3. November 3, 2020 - Election
          4. November 3, 2020 - Election Results
          5. December 8, 2020 - Runoff Election
        4. November 7, 2023 Election
      4. Liquor Licenses
      5. Passports
      6. Proclamation Request Form / Schedule
      7. Public & Legal Notices
      8. Public Information Requests
      9. Search Records
      10. Shred Day Event
    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
      1. City Marshal
      2. Deputy Marshals
      3. Motor Unit
      4. Park Rangers
      5. Parking Enforcement and Towing Compliance
        1. Towing Compliance
        2. Abandoned Vehicles
        3. Frequently Asked Questions
        4. Complaint Against Wrecker Company Form
        5. Wrecker Rotation System Registration Form
      6. Park Rules
    7. Communications
      1. San Marcos News Hub
        1. City of San Marcos Social Media
        2. Must See Videos
        3. Traffic Report
      2. Connect with the City
      3. Department Directory
      4. Film Friendly
      5. Government Transparency
      6. Interview Request Form
      7. Live Television Stream
      8. RSS Feeds
      9. SMTX Connect Service Requests
        1. SMTX Connect Service Requests
      10. Communications Project Request (City Employees)
      11. Link-In-Bio
    8. Community Forestry Program
      1. Friends of Trees
      2. Community Tree Giveaway
    9. Convention and Visitor Bureau
    10. Discovery Center
    11. Economic Development
      1. Business Improvement & Growth (BIG) Grant Program
        1. Facade Improvements BIG Grant
        2. Public Health BIG Grant
      2. Business Support Programs
      3. Development Projects
      4. Incentives
      5. Site Selection Resources
      6. Think B!G - Small Business Counseling Program
      7. Small Business Resources
      8. Vision San Marcos
    12. Emergency Management
      1. Emergency Information
        1. Emergency Preparedness
        2. Flooding - Preparation & Clean Up
        3. Emergency Updates
      2. Coronavirus Information and Prevention
        1. COVID-19 Testing & Vaccination 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
        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
        12. COVID-19 Wastewater Monitoring
      3. Planning & Response Teams
        1. Community Emergency Response Teams (CERT)
        2. Local Emergency Planning Committee
        3. Medical Reserve Corps
      4. Local Radio Station - 103.1 FM-KZOS
      5. Phone, Text, Email Alerts
      6. July 2018 Apartment Fire
      7. Department Directory
      8. Department Documents
      9. Register for STEAR
      10. Hazard Mitigation Plan
    13. Engineering & Capital Improvements
      1. 10 Year Capital Improvements Plan
      2. Design & Construction Guide
        1. Capital Improvements Projects (CIP Guidelines)
        2. Public Improvements Construction (PICP Guidelines)
        3. Complete Site Preparation Plan Guidelines
        4. Criteria Manuals & Forms
        5. 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
        6. Standard Specifications
        7. 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)
      3. Floodplain Information
        1. FEMA Flood Map Revision Process
        2. Preliminary Flood Map
        3. City Regulated Floodplain Map
        4. For Lending Officers, Realtors & Insurance Agent
        5. Memorial Day Flood 2015
        6. Property & Insurance
        7. Water Crossings & Creeks
      4. Master Plans
        1. Airport Master Plan
          1. Airport Layout Plan (ALP)
        2. Flood Protection Plan
        3. Stormwater Master Plan
        4. Transportation Master Plan & Appendices
        5. Wastewater Master Plan
        6. Water Master Plan
      5. Stormwater Utility Fee Information
      6. Projects In Construction
        1. Rio Vista Falls Maintenance - 743
          1. Project Update
          2. About the Project
        2. Sessom Creek Improvements Phase I
          1. About the Project
      7. Projects in Design
        1. Blanco River Flood Mitigation Project - CDBG-DR
        2. Purgatory Creek Improvements Phase 1 - 679
        3. Rio Vista Falls Maintenance - 743
        4. Sessom Creek Imp Phase II - 707
      8. Department Directory
    14. Environmental Health/Food
      1. About Us
        1. Department Directory
      2. Child Facility Inspections
      3. Fees
      4. Food Protection
        1. Apply for a New Food Permit
        2. Renew A Food Permit Online
        3. Fixed Food Establishments
        4. Temporary Food Permits
        5. Mobile Food Units
        6. Food Handler and Food Manager Training
        7. Texas Food Establishment Rules
      5. Grease Traps (FOG Program)
      6. Guidance Documents
      7. On-site Sewage Facilities (OSSF)
      8. Other Government Resources
    15. Finance Department
      1. Department Directory
      2. Department Documents
      3. Financial Transparency
        1. Accounts Payable Check Registers
        2. Current Tax Information
        3. Chapter 380 and 381 Agreement Database
      4. 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
      5. Hotel Occupancy Taxes
      6. Budget
    16. 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
          6. Fire Station 6
        5. Fire Suppression
          1. Annual San Marcos Fire Department Award Ceremony
          2. Fire Department Employees
        6. Frequently Asked Questions
        7. Memoriam
        8. Ol' Betsy Restoration Project
        9. Training
          1. Extrication Training
          2. Fire & EMS Training Officer
          3. Hazardous Materials Training
          4. High Rise Training
          5. Swift Water Training
          6. Professional Development
        10. Department History
        11. SMFD Retirees
        12. SMFD Newsletter
          1. 04-20-23 SMFD Newsletter #9
          2. 03-30-23 SMFD Newsletter #8
          3. 03-16-23 SMFD Newsletter #7
          4. 02-23-23 SMFD Newsletter #6
          5. 02-09-23 SMFD Newsletter #5
          6. 01-26-23 SMFD Newsletter #4
          7. 01-12-23 SMFD Newsletter #3
          8. 12-29-22 SMFD Newsletter #2
          9. 12-15-22 SMFD Newsletter #1
        13. The History of the Fire Mark
      2. Community Outreach
        1. Baby Moses Information
        2. Citizens Fire Academy
          1. Academy Outline
          2. Citizens Fire Academy Alumni Association
        3. 9/11 Events
          1. City Hall Remembrance Ceremony
          2. 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb
        4. Junior Fire Academy
        5. Fired Up About Reading
        6. October Fire Prevention Month-Open House
          1. SMFD Domino's Pizza Delivery
          2. Fire Prevention Month Resources
        7. Fire Station Tour or Demonstration
        8. Home Smoke Detector Program
        9. Personal Health Information
        10. Reading Mania at Local Schools
        11. Resident Assistant Training
        12. Pancakes with Santa
      3. Fire Marshal
        1. Knox Box
        2. Adopted Fire Codes
        3. ISO - Insurance Services Office Rating
        4. Inspections
        5. Permits
          1. Special Use Permits
        6. Fire Reports
        7. Department Documents
        8. Contact the Fire Marshals Office
      4. Services
        1. Baby Moses Law
        2. Department Documents
        3. Fire Open Records Request
        4. Home Smoke Detector Program
        5. Ride Along with SMFD
      5. 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
      6. How Do I...
        1. Apply for
          1. Employment Opportunities
          2. Fire Permits
        2. Contact
          1. Fire Department Staff
          2. Fire Marshal & Fire Prevention Team
        3. Submit
          1. Open Records Request - Fire Report
          2. Commendation or Complaint 
    17. Resource Recovery (Garbage / Recycling)
      1. Residential Curbside Services
      2. Multifamily Recycling Service
        1. Recycling Ordinance
        2. Multifamily Residents
        3. Your Responsibilities
        4. Bobcats Give Back
          1. On-Campus Donations
            1. Accepted Items
            2. Not Accepted Items
          2. Off-Campus Donations
            1. Accepted Items
            2. Not Accepted Items
          3. Partners
          4. Resources
      3. Brush Drop-Off
      4. Community Clean Up
      5. Green Guy Recycling Center
      6. Household Hazardous Waste Facility
      7. Pharmaceutical Drop-Off
      8. Commercial Solid Waste
      9. Community Enhancement
      10. Keep San Marcos Beautiful
        1. Volunteer Events
        2. Hot Spot
        3. Adopt-a-Spot
        4. River Clean Ups
        5. Kudos Coin
      11. Department Directory
      12. Reuse Warehouse
    18. GIS
      1. Open Data Portal
    19. 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
      8. Holiday Calendar
      9. Disability and Inclusion Awareness Expo
    20. Library
      1. Library Catalog
      2. Library Account
      3. Library Calendar
      4. Register for Programs
      5. Book a Room
        1. Book a Study Room
        2. Book a Meeting Room
      6. Library Services
        1. Circulation Services
        2. Reference Assistance
        3. Resumes & Job Searches
        4. Test Proctoring
        5. Wi-Fi, Computers & Printers
      7. Circulation Services
        1. Borrowing, Renewing & Reserving Materials
        2. Library Cards
        3. TexShare Cards & Interlibrary Loans
        4. 1000 Books Before Kindergarten
      8. eLibrary
        1. Register for Library Events
        2. eBooks
        3. eAudiobooks
        4. eMagazines
        5. Kanopy Streaming
        6. ePrinting
        7. New York Times Digital Access
        8. Mango Languages
        9. TexShare Databases
        10. Local History Resources
        11. Local History Photographs
        12. BookLetters
        13. SMPL's Facebook Page
        14. SMPL's Instagram Page
        15. SMPL's YouTube Channel
      9. Star Teen Program
      10. Education GED/ELL & More
      11. Workforce Development
      12. Community Help in San Marcos
        1. Food
        2. Clothing
        3. Housing
        4. Financial Assistance
        5. Transportation
        6. Employment
        7. Legal
        8. Healthcare
        9. Mental Health
        10. Children's Services
        11. Senior Community
        12. Veteran Resources
        13. Other Resources
        14. All Community Resources
        15. Education
      13. Community Arts & Culture
      14. Local History
      15. Library Policies
      16. BookLetters
      17. Bibliographies
      18. Library Facility
        1. Library Sustainability Features
      19. Support Your Library
        1. Donations
        2. Friends of the Library
        3. Gifts
        4. Library Board
        5. Volunteer
      20. Contact Us
    21. Main Street
    22. Municipal Court
      1. Court Rules & Procedures
      2. Defensive Driving Information
      3. Deferred Disposition Conditions
      4. Docket Listings
      5. Forms & Documents
      6. Parking
      7. Payments
      8. Warrants
      9. Juvenile Court
      10. Contact Us
    23. Neighborhood Enhancement
      1. Report an Issue in your Neighborhood
      2. About My Neighborhood
      3. Long-Term Rental Registration
      4. Short-Term Rental Registration
      5. Home Equipment Lending Program (HELP)
      6. Block Party Trailer
      7. Adopt or Foster a Pet
      8. Food Permits
      9. Documents & Resources
      10. Department Directory
      11. Event Calendar
      12. Tenant & Landlord COVID-19 Resources
      13. Fiscal Year 2021 Annual Report
      14. Homeless Encampment Report Form
      15. San Marcos UniverCity
    24. Parking
      1. Downtown Parking
      2. Parking Benefit Districts
      3. License Plate Recognition
      4. Municipal Court
      5. Department Documents
      6. Employee Parking Program
      7. Student Parking
      8. Downtown Electric Cab
      9. Parking Enforcement and Towing Compliance
    25. Parks & Recreation
      1. About Us
        1. Advisory Boards
        2. Calendar of Events
        3. Current Projects
        4. Department Directory
        5. Documents
        6. Fee Increase
        7. Get Involved
        8. Master Plans
        9. Veterans
          1. Hays County Veterans Memorial
          2. Veteran Affairs Advisory Committee
          3. Veterans Day Parade
          4. Wreaths Across America
          5. Veterans Month of Service
          6. Veteran Events Calendar
          7. Wreaths Across America - Map and Instructions
        10. Volunteer Opportunities
        11. Sponsorship Opportunities
      2. Activities
        1. Create an account and register for an activity
        2. Activity Calendar
        3. Athletics
        4. Aquatics
        5. Camps
          1. Discovery Camp
          2. Holiday Camp
          3. Spring Break Camp
          4. Summer Fun
          5. Standards of Care
        6. Discovery Center Programs
        7. Hobbies & Enrichment
          1. Contract Instructors
        8. Fitness Classes
        9. Local Resource Guides
        10. Recreation Programs
          1. Active Older Adult Programs
            1. Active Older Adult Special Events
            2. Active Older Adult Virtual Recreation
              1. Enrichment Activities
              2. Exercise Activities
              3. Online Activities
              4. SMPARD Virtual Recreation Center
              5. Virtual Tours
              6. Webcams
            3. Active Balance
            4. Adult Pickleball Open Play
            5. Bingo
            6. Bowling Socials
            7. Game Day
            8. Golden Sweetheart's Ball
            9. Indoor Cornhole
            10. Life Long Learning Classes
            11. Senior Resource Directory
            12. Sack Lunch Socials
            13. Senior Expo
            14. Super Senior Jeopardy
          2. Youth Services
            1. Camps
            2. Youth and Family Events
            3. Youth Programs and Activities
            4. Farmer Fred's Carnivals
            5. Movies in Your Park
            6. Youth Activity Scholarship
          3. Special Needs Programs
        11. Special Events
          1. Women's Hall of Fame
          2. Spring Events
          3. Summer Events
          4. Fall Events
          5. Farmer Fred's Carnivals
          6. Veterans Day Parade
          7. Winter Events
        12. Youth Activity Scholarship
      3. Rivers & Parks
        1. City Marshals/Park Rangers
        2. Community Partners
          1. Lion's Club Tube Rentals
          2. The Meadows Center
          3. San Marcos Greenbelt Alliance
          4. San Marcos River Foundation
        3. Commemorative Tree & Bench Program
        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. River Shuttle Franchise Permit
          5. Spearfishing Permit
      4. Facilities
        1. Activity Center
        2. Aquatic Facilities
          1. Natatorium
          2. Rio Vista Pool & Splash Pad
        3. Athletic Fields
          1. Gary Sports Complex
          2. Five Mile Dam Soccer Complex
          3. Rio Vista Tennis Courts
          4. Ramon Lucio Baseball Fields
        4. City Cemetery
          1. City Cemetery
          2. Cemetery and Burial Records
          3. Cemetery Commission
          4. Cemetery Pricing
          5. Cemetery Maps
          6. San Marcos Cemeteries
        5. Discovery Center
          1. Discovery Arboretum Trail
          2. Mayoral Monarch Pledge
          3. Monarch Fest!
          4. Pet Fish Drop Off & Adoptions
          5. Sustainability Fair
          6. Themed Gardens
          7. Programs
          8. Native Plant Sale
          9. Migratory Bird Day Festival *Rescheduled to June 10*
          10. Volunteer Opportunities
          11. Snakefessst!
          12. Parks for Pollinators BioBlitz
        6. Dunbar Recreation Center
        7. Old Fish Hatchery
        8. Pauline Espinosa Community Hall
        9. Picnic Areas, Pavilions, & Gazebos
          1. Children's Park
          2. Ramon Lucio Park
          3. Rio Vista Park
          4. San Marcos Plaza Park
          5. Juan Veramendi Historical Plaza
        10. Veterans Memorial
          1. Killed In Action
        11. Open Public Events
        12. Amusement Vendors
      5. How Do I...
        1. Apply For
          1. Commemorative Tree & Bench Program
          2. Special Events Permit
          3. Youth Activity Scholarship
          4. Amusement Vendor
          5. Fitness in the Park
          6. Spearfishing
          7. River Shuttle Service
          8. Veterans Memorial Plaque
        2. Contact
          1. Advisory Boards
          2. Parks and Recreation Staff
        3. Find
          1. Community Forestry Program
          2. Events
          3. Local Resource Guides
          4. Maps
          5. Park Rules
          6. Parks & Recreation Master Plan (PDF)
        4. Learn More
          1. Facility Rental, Camp, and Youth Scholarship FAQs
          2. San Marcos River FAQs
          3. Cemetery Plots, Columbarium, Records
          4. Special Needs Programs
          5. Discovery Center Programs
        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. Active Older Adult Programs
          7. Enrichment Classes
          8. Fitness Classes
        7. Rent
          1. Athletic Fields
          2. Hall or Meeting Room
          3. Picnic Areas. Pavilions, & Gazebos
          4. Pool Party
        8. Visit
          1. Community Parks & Trails
          2. Natatorium
          3. Rio Vista Pool
          4. Rivers
          5. Veterans Memorial
    26. 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. SMTX 4 All - Housing Plan
            1. Strategic Housing Action Plan
            2. SMTX Housing Stories
            3. Community Conversation Toolkit
            4. Open House: May 22, 2019
            5. Open House: August 14, 2019
            6. Resources
          3. Low Income Housing Tax Credit Projects
          4. Fair Housing
          5. 2017 Update to Analysis of Impediments to Fair Housing 
          6. Home Rehabilitation / Repair Program
        3. Community Development
          1. CDBG Action Plans
          2. 5 Year Consolidated Plan
            1. CAPERS
          3. CDBG-CV Coronavirus
          4. CDBG Disaster Recovery
            1. Disaster Recovery (DR) Action Plan
            2. DR - Risk Analysis & Needs Assessment
            3. Mitigation
            4. Engineering
            5. Reports
            6. Policies and Procedures
              1. CDBG-DR Infrastructure Projects Manual
            7. Projects & Programs
            8. Community Outreach
            9. HUD-DR Contracts
            10. How Do I
              1. Report Fair Housing Complaint
              2. Translate/ Traducir
          5. CDBG Mitigation
            1. Policies & Procedures
            2. Projects & Programs
            3. Community Outreach
            4. Engineering
            5. Reports
            6. Contracts
          6. Current HUD Income Limits
          7. Housing Programs
          8. City Human Services Grants
        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
          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. Open House: May 22, 2019
            5. Open House: August 14, 2019
            6. Resources
          12. Census 2020
        5. Historic Preservation
          1. Certificates of Appropriateness
          2. Commission Recommendation Resolutions
          3. Demolition Delay
          4. My Historic SMTX
            1. Location of Survey
            2. My Historic SMTX Deliverables
            3. Want to Get Involved?
            4. Sign up for Newsletters
          5. Preservation Month
            1. Preservation Month 2022
          6. Preservation Projects
        6. Maps
      2. Boards & Commissions
        1. Planning & Zoning Commission
          1. Agendas (Interactive)
          2. Commission Members
          3. Agendas & Minutes
          4. Meeting Videos
          5. Citizen Comments (Hybrid Meetings)
        2. Historic Preservation Commission
          1. Historic Preservation
            1. Certificates of Appropriateness
            2. Commission Recommendation Resolutions
            3. Demolition Delay
            4. My Historic SMTX
            5. Preservation Month
            6. Preservation Projects
          2. Commission Members
          3. Agendas & Minutes
        3. Zoning Board of Adjustments
          1. Board Members & Information
          2. Minutes & Agendas
        4. 2013 Comprehensive Plan Oversight Committee
          1. Committee Members
          2. Agendas & Minutes
      3. Plans & Reports
        1. Vision SMTX Comprehensive Plan Rewrite
          1. Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee
        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
              1. Master Plans Continued
            2. Reading List
          4. Oversight Committee
            1. Committee Members
            2. Agendas & Minutes
        3. Downtown Planning
          1. Downtown Design
            1. Final Draft and Adoption
            2. Public Draft Workshops (Winter 2020)
            3. Initial Workshops (Summer 2020)
            4. Focus Group Meetings
            5. Kickoff Survey
            6. FAQ
          2. Downtown Master Plan
        4. SMTX 4 All
          1. Strategic Housing Action Plan
          2. SMTX Housing Stories
          3. Community Conversation Toolkit
          4. Open House: May 22, 2019
          5. Open House: August 14, 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. Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
            1. CDBG Action Plans
            2. 5 Year Consolidated Plan
            3. CDBG-CV Coronavirus
            4. CDBG Disaster Recovery
            5. CDBG Mitigation
            6. Current HUD Income Limits
            7. Housing Programs
            8. City Human Services Grants
          2. Parklets & Sidewalk Cafes
          3. 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
          4. San Marcos Transportation Corridors Study
            1. San Marcos Transportation Corridors Study
        7. Reports
          1. Multifamily Reports
          2. Annual Report
        8. Codes and Ordinances
          1. Proposed Updates
      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. Vision SMTX 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
        3. Sign Up For
          1. Pre-Development Meetings
          2. Application Notifications
          3. Planning & Development Newsletter
    27. Police
      1. About Us
        1. Chief of Police
        2. Mission Statement
        3. Department Directory
        4. Department Documents
          1. Police Department
          2. Citizen Police Academy
          3. Applications and Permitting
          4. Employment Documents
        5. City Ordinances
        6. Chief's Advisory Panel
          1. Agendas & Minutes
          2. Cite and Release Information
          3. Meeting Recordings
        7. Annual Reports
        8. Organizational Chart
        9. Recommended Links
        10. Fallen Officers
          1. Kenneth M. Copeland
          2. Justin R. Putnam
        11. SMPD Policy
        12. Federal 1033 Program Notification
      2. Divisions
        1. Administration
          1. Administrative Commander
          2. Training Division
        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
        3. Patrol Services
          1. Patrol Platoons
          2. 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. Sex Offender Compliance
          4. Drone Unit
      3. Services
        1. Accident Reports
        2. Alarm Permits
        3. Solicitation/ Peddlers Permit
        4. Cite and Release-Applicable Incidents Dashboard
        5. Crime Statistics
        6. Daily Police Blotter
        7. Online Reporting
        8. Police Open Records Request
        9. 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
      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. Chief's Advisory Panel
          3. Cite and Release-Applicable Incidents Dashboard
          4. Fingerprint Services
          5. Hands Free Ordinance
          6. Officer Compensation & Benefits
          7. Police Blotter
          8. Police Testing Information
          9. Tips & Notifications
        4. Submit
          1. Open Records Request
          2. Police Report
          3. A Commendation Or Complaint
        5. Volunteer
          1. Blue Santa Program
          2. National Night Out
          3. Volunteers in Police Service (VIPS)
    28. Public Works
      1. Department Directory
      2. Department Documents
        1. Traffic Count Maps
      3. Stormwater Management
        1. MS4 Program
        2. Structural Control Inspection Program
        3. Stormwater Utility Fee Information
        4. Street Sweeping Information
        5. Flood Prevention
        6. Keep Your Leaves Out of the River
      4. Streets/Sidewalks
        1. Streets Transportation Projects
        2. Upcoming Projects
        3. Sidewalk Survey
        4. Sidewalk Request Survey
        5. Sidewalk Public Meetings
        6. Pavement Management Program
      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
      6. Transit
        1. San Marcos Transit Plan
        2. Bus Rules and Regulations
        3. Interurban Connectivity
        4. Bus Route Information
        5. Real-Time Bus Tracker
        6. Department Resources
        7. Staff Directory
        8. Bike Share & Multimodal Info
        9. Title VI
    29. Purchasing & Contracting
      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
        3. Vendor Insurance Requirements
      12. Awarded Contracts
      13. New Vendors
    30. SMTX Utilities
      1. Outage Management System
      2. Conservation & Drought
      3. Programs & Services
      4. Your Utility Bill
      5. New and Existing Accounts
      6. Safety and Preparedness Tips
        1. Spring Tips
      7. CCN
      8. Staff Directory
      9. Facilities
      10. Water Quality
    31. Stormwater Management
    32. Transit
      1. San Marcos Transit Plan
      2. Bus Rules and Regulations
      3. Interurban Connectivity
      4. Bus Route Information
      5. Real-Time Bus Tracker
      6. Department Resources
      7. Staff Directory
      8. Bike Share & Multimodal Info
      9. Title VI
    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. 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. Arts
      1. Calls for Artists
      2. San Marcos Mural Arts Program
      3. San Marcos Arts Commission Programs
        1. Arts Grant
        2. SMarts Award
      4. Art Map
      5. Arts Calendar
      6. Arts Master Plan
    2. Bobcat Build
    3. Chamber of Commerce
    4. City Surplus Auctions
    5. Community Resources
    6. Conservation
    7. Crime Statistics
    8. 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
    9. Downtown
    10. 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. San Marcos Academy
      7. San Marcos Adventist Junior Academy
      8. Texas Preparatory School-San Marcos
      9. Texas State University-San Marcos
    11. Hays County
    12. History of San Marcos
    13. Keep San Marcos Beautiful
    14. Mermaid Capital of Texas
    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 Resources
      1. Free Energy Audit
      2. Public Transit
      3. Rebates: Solar, Rainwater, Shade Tree, Irrigation
      4. Recycling & Green Waste
      5. Sustainable Facilities
    20. Volunteer
    21. National Community Survey
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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
      8. Who to Call List
    4. Do Business with the City
    5. Download the Civic Mobile App
    6. File an Ethics Complaint
    7. Fraud, Waste, & Abuse Hotline
    8. Find
      1. Cemetery Plot
      2. City Code of Ordinances
      3. City Council Videos
      4. Current Tax Information
      5. Defensive Driver Information
      6. Election Information
      7. CDBG Mitigation Action Plan Info
      8. Flood Recovery Info
      9. Frequently Asked Questions
      10. Library Online Catalog
      11. Planning & Zoning Commission Videos
      12. Protest Property Taxes
      13. San Marcos Development Code
        1. Proposed Updates
      14. Sustainability
      15. Vital Records
      16. Council Message Board
    9. Make a Public Info Request
    10. Pay
      1. Utility Bill
      2. Court Fine
    11. Purchase a Cemetery Lot
    12. Rent a Facility
    13. Report an Issue with SMTXConnect
    14. Sign Up For
      1. Notifications
      2. Parks & Recreation Activities
      3. Planning Application Notices
    15. Schedule Bulk Garbage Pickup
    16. Volunteer
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    1. Bus Rules
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  8. CustomLinks_10

    1. SMTX Connect Service Requests
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