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  2. Government

    1. Agendas, Minutes, & Videos
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      4. Historic Preservation Commission Videos/Archives
      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. Animal Protection
        1. Pet Licenses & Registration
        2. Kitten Season
        3. Community Cats
        4. 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 2, 2021 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. 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
      11. 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 Marshal/Park Rangers
      1. Park Rules
      2. Parking Enforcement and Towing Compliance
    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)
      10. Link-In-Bio
    8. Community Forestry Program
      1. Friends of Trees
      2. Arbor Day Tree Give Away
    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. Small Business Counseling Program
      7. Small Business Resources
      8. Vision San Marcos
    12. Electric Utility
      1. Electrical Safety
        1. Home Electrical Safety Challenge
        2. Power Outage Tips
        3. Extension Cords
        4. Electrical Outlets
        5. Avoid Downed Power Lines
        6. Know How to Shut Off Utilities
        7. Emergency & Disaster Supply Kits
    13. 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
      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
    14. 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
    15. 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
    16. Finance Department
      1. Department Directory
      2. Department Documents
      3. Financial Transparency
        1. Accounts Payable Check Registers
        2. Current Tax Information
      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
    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
          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. Retirees
        10. Training
          1. Extrication Training
          2. Fire & EMS Training Officer
          3. Hazardous Materials Training
          4. High Rise Training
          5. Swift Water Training
          6. Professional Development
        11. Department History
      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. Memorial Stair Climb
        4. Junior Fire Academy
        5. Fired Up About Reading
        6. Fire Prevention Month
          1. SMFD Domino's Pizza Delivery
          2. October is Fire Prevention Month
        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
      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 
    18. 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
    19. GIS
      1. Department Directory
      2. Open Data Portal
      3. 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
      8. Documents, Resources, Calendars
    21. Library
      1. Library Catalog
      2. Library Account
      3. Library Calendar
      4. Book a Room
      5. Library Services
        1. Circulation Services
        2. Meeting Rooms
        3. Reference Assistance
        4. Resumes & Job Searches
        5. Test Proctoring
        6. Wi-Fi, Computers & Printers
      6. Circulation Services
        1. Borrowing, Renewing & Reserving Materials
        2. Library Cards
        3. TexShare Cards & Interlibrary Loans
        4. 1000 Books Before Kindergarten
      7. eLibrary
        1. Register for Library Events
        2. eBooks
        3. eAudiobooks
        4. eMagazines
        5. ePrinting
        6. New York Times Digital Access
        7. Mango Languages
        8. TexShare Databases
        9. Local History Resources
        10. Local History Photographs
        11. BookLetters
        12. SMPL's Facebook Page
        13. SMPL's Instagram Page
        14. SMPL's YouTube Channel
      8. Star Teen Program
      9. Education GED/ELL & More
      10. Workforce Development
      11. Community Help in San Marcos
      12. Community Arts & Culture
      13. Local History
      14. Library Policies
      15. BookLetters
      16. Bibliographies
      17. Library Facility
        1. Library Sustainability Features
      18. Support Your Library
        1. Donations
        2. Friends of the Library
        3. Gifts
        4. Library Board
        5. Volunteer
      19. Contact Us
    22. Main Street
      1. About the Main Street Program
      2. Downtown Events
      3. Film Friendly
      4. Get Involved
    23. Municipal Court
      1. Court Rules & Procedures
      2. Defensive Driving Information
      3. Docket Listings
      4. Forms & Documents
      5. Parking
      6. Payments
      7. Warrants
    24. 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
    25. 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
    26. 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
      2. Activities
        1. Create an account and register for an activity
        2. Activity Calendar
        3. Athletics
        4. Aquatics
        5. Camps
          1. Discovery Camp
          2. Spring Break Camp
          3. Summer Fun
          4. Standards of Care
        6. Discovery Center Programs
        7. Enrichment Classes
          1. Contract Instructors
        8. Fitness Classes
        9. Local Resource Guides
        10. Recreation Programs
          1. Active Older Adult Programs
            1. Active Older Adult Group Game Time
            2. Active Older Adult Special Events
            3. Active Older Adult Virtual Recreation
              1. Enrichment Activities
              2. Exercise Activities
              3. Online Activities
              4. SMPARD Virtual Recreation Center
              5. Virtual Tours
              6. Webcams
            4. Adult Pickleball Open Play
            5. Bingo
            6. Bowling Socials
            7. Limitless Balance
            8. Game Day Club
            9. Life Long Learning Classes
            10. Senior Resource Directory
            11. Senior Expo
          2. Youth Programs
            1. Camps
            2. Youth Activity Scholarship
        11. Special Events
          1. Spring Events
          2. Summer Events
          3. Fall Events
          4. Farmer Fred's Carnivals
          5. Veterans Day Parade
          6. Winter Events
          7. SMTX Hometown Holiday Shoebox Parade
        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
          1. Natatorium
        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. Pet Fish Drop Off & Adoptions
          3. Themed Gardens
          4. Workshops
          5. Native Plant Sale
          6. Migratory Bird Day Festival
          7. Volunteer Opportunities
        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
        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
        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. 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. Public Notices CDBG-Mitigation
            5. Engineering
            6. Reports
            7. Contracts
          6. Current HUD Income Limits
          7. HOME Partnership
          8. Housing Programs
          9. 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
            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. 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
        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
          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. Annexation / ETJ Management
          2. 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. HOME Partnership
            8. Housing Programs
            9. City Human Services Grants
          3. Parklets & Sidewalk Cafes
          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. 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
    28. 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
        7. Organizational Chart
        8. Recommended Links
        9. Fallen Officers
          1. Kenneth M. Copeland
          2. Justin R. Putnam
        10. SMPD Policy
      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. 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. Sex Offender Compliance
      3. Services
        1. Accident Reports
        2. Alarm Permits
        3. Cite and Release-Applicable Incidents Dashboard
        4. Crime Statistics
        5. Daily Police Blotter
        6. Online Reporting
        7. Police Open Records Request
        8. 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
          8. Special Event Permit
        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)
    29. Public Works
      1. Department Directory
      2. Department Documents
        1. Traffic Count Maps
      3. Stormwater Management
        1. Structural Control Inspection Program
        2. Street Sweeping Information
        3. Keep Your Leaves Out of the River
        4. MS4 Program
        5. Flood Prevention
      4. Streets/Sidewalks
        1. Streets Transportation Projects
        2. Upcoming Projects
        3. Sidewalk Survey
      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. Connectivity
        4. Route Information
        5. Department Resources
        6. Staff Directory
        7. Bike Share & Multimodal Info
        8. Title VI
    30. 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
    31. Stormwater Management
    32. Transit
      1. San Marcos Transit Plan
      2. Bus Rules and Regulations
      3. Connectivity
      4. Route Information
      5. Department Resources
      6. Staff Directory
      7. Bike Share & Multimodal Info
      8. 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. Water / Wastewater
      1. Department Directory
      2. Department Documents
      3. Drought Response
      4. NOTICE: Proposed Maxwell Franchise Ordinance
      5. Facilities
      6. Fluoridation
      7. Grease Traps (FOG Program)
      8. Paying Your Bill
      9. Programs
        1. Backflow Prevention
        2. Sewer Surcharge Program
        3. Water and Energy Conservation
      10. Regional Partners
      11. TTHM Frequently Asked Questions
      12. Water Quality
        1. Water Quality Reports / Documents
        2. Industrial Pretreatment
          1. Dental Amalgam Rule
        3. Sewer Surcharge Program
      13. Wastewater CCN
      14. Willow Creek Service Area Transfer
      15. City of San Marcos Surface Water Treatment Plant
      16. City of San Marcos Wastewater Treatment Plant
    35. Water and Energy Conservation
      1. Conservation Tips
      2. Shade Tree Rebate Program
      3. Energy Efficient Home Rebate Program
      4. Solar Rebate Program
      5. Commercial Lighting Retrofit Program
      6. Conserve the Current
      7. Soil Saver Rebate Program
      8. Rainwater Harvesting Rebate Program
      9. Irrigation System Upgrade Rebate
    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. 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
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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. 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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