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  2. Government

    1. About the City
      1. Facilities
      2. Financial Transparency
      3. Holiday Schedule
    2. Agendas & Minutes
    3. Bid Opportunities
    4. Boards & Commissions
      1. Boards & Commissions Listing
        1. Keep Abilene Beautiful
          1. Adopt-A-Spot
          2. Community Clean-Up Champions
          3. Events Calendar
          4. Volunteer with KAB
        2. ATC 911 District
        3. Mayor's Advisory Board for People with Disabilities
      2. City Council
      3. Meetings Calendar
      4. Meet & Confer
        2026 Fire Meet & Confer
      5. Watch a Meeting
    5. City Council
      1. Watch a Meeting
      2. Weldon W. Hurt
      3. Shane Price
      4. Lynn Beard
      5. Jay Patterson
      6. Brian Yates
      7. Miguel Espinoza
      8. Travis Craver
    6. City Manager
    7. City Management Team
    8. City Officials
    9. Doing Business
      1. Code of Ordinances
      2. Conflict of Interest
      3. Fee Schedule
      4. Hotel Occupancy Tax Form (PDF)
      5. Permits
      6. Vendors
    10. Elections
    11. Fee Schedule
    12. Maps
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  3. Departments

    1. Animal Services
      1. Animals at the Shelter
      2. Animal Outreach
        1. Animal Welfare & Cruelty
        2. Trap Program
        3. Dangerous Dogs
        4. Strays
        5. When an Animal Bites a Human
        6. Wildlife
    2. City Attorney
    3. City Secretary
      1. Applications & Permits
      2. Boards & Commissions
      3. Campaign Finance Reports
      4. City Charter/Code of Ordinances
      5. City Council Information
      6. Conflict of Interest
      7. Elections
        1. Candidate Packet
        2. Campaign Finance Reports
        3. Candidacy History
        4. Elections History
        5. 2027 Elections
      8. Proclamations & Requests for Mayoral Appearances
      9. Public Information Request
        Request Crash Report
      10. Solicitation
      11. MuniDocs (Common Documents)
    4. Communications & Marketing
    5. Convention Center
      Events Calendar
    6. Finance
      1. Customer Service Center
        1. Apply for Service
        2. Pay Your Bill
        3. Billing Structures
        4. Frequently Asked Questions
        5. View Your Usage
      2. Financial Transparency
        1. Open Finance
        2. Annual Budget
        3. Annual Financial Report
        4. Bonded Debt
        5. Capital Improvement Program
        6. Energy Usage
        7. Financial Awards
        8. Monthly Check Register
        9. Check Registers (pre Oct 2023)
        10. Public Information Request
        11. Tax Abatements
        12. Tax Information
        13. Chapter 380 & 381 Economic Development Agreements
      3. Purchasing Division
        Bids & Proposals
      4. Municipal Court
        1. Downtown Parking Program
        2. Jury Duty
        3. Teen Court
      5. Notice of Tax Rate & Budget
    7. Fire Department
      1. About Us
        1. Administration
          1. Fire Chiefs
          2. Command Staff
          3. Administrative Staff
        2. Our History
        3. Programs
        4. Fire Stations
        5. Organizational Chart
        6. Employment
      2. Divisions
        1. Emergency Services
          AFD/Metrocare Joint EMS Protocols
        2. Support Services
          EMS Division
        3. Training Division
          Training Staff
      3. Emergency Management
        1. CodeRED
        2. Emergency Supply Kit
        3. Preparedness Information
          1. Extreme Heat Preparedness
          2. Severe Weather Preparedness
          3. Winter Weather Preparedness
        4. Storm Shelter
      4. Fire Marshal's Office
        1. Fire Education
        2. Fire Permits
        3. Fire & Life Safety Inspections
        4. Safety City
      5. News
    8. Human Resources
      1. Benefits Summary
      2. Job Opportunities
      3. Abilene Area Job Opportunities
    9. Information Technology
      911 Address Request
    10. Library
      1. About Us
        1. My Account
        2. Search Catalog
        3. Get a Library Card
        4. History of the Library
        5. Library Policies
        6. Annual Reports
        7. Contacts & Hours of Operation
        8. Main Library
        9. South Branch Library
        10. G.V. Daniels Branch Library
        11. Sears Branch Library
      2. Events
        1. Events & Programs
        2. Event Newsletters
        3. Summer Reading Challenge
          1. Events & Activities
          2. Beanstack How-To
          3. Young Audiences
        4. Annual Book Sale
      3. Digital Services
        1. E-Resources
        2. Beanstack
        3. Libby
          Instructions
        4. Hoopla
          Instructions
        5. Kanopy
          Instructions
        6. Mobile Printing
          1. Instructions
          2. Web Portal
        7. Online Book Club
        8. Universal Class
          Instructions
      4. Library Services
        1. Activity & Literacy Kits
        2. Free Tax Help
        3. Departments & Services
        4. Frequently Asked Questions
        5. Interlibrary Loans
        6. Makerspace
      5. Youth Services
        1. About Youth Services
          1. Databases
          2. Digital Resources
          3. Special Collections
        2. Reading Programs
        3. Accelerated Reader Book Finder
      6. Friends of the Library
        1. About the Friends
        2. Annual Book Sale
        3. Ricki Brown Award
    11. Office of Professional Standards
      1. Marshal's Division
      2. Risk Management
    12. Parks & Recreation
      1. About Us
        1. Frequently Asked Questions
        2. Sign Up
        3. Storybook Capital of America
        4. Camping
      2. Parks
        1. Camp Barkeley Dog Park
        2. Facility Rental & Use
        3. Maintenance
        4. Parks Bucks
        5. Parks Map
        6. Camping
      3. Recreation
        1. Reserve a Room or Facility
        2. Events & Programs
          1. Open Play
          2. Yoga
          3. Zine Making
        3. Sign Up for Reservations & Programs
        4. Become an Instructor
        5. Renaming of Recreation Center at Aurthur Sears Park
      4. Aquatics
        1. Adventure Cove
          1. Park Features
          2. Rental Reservations
          3. Rules
          4. Swim Lessons
          5. FAQ
        2. Splash Pads
        3. Events & Activities
          1. Water Walkers
          2. Champions Day
          3. Christmas in July
          4. Dive-In Movie - The Grinch
          5. After-Hours Available
          6. Dive-In Movie - Cars
          7. Adventure Cove Reopening
      5. Seniors
        1. Events & Activities
          1. iPhone Class for Seniors
          2. Thursday Night Dances
          3. "Not Your Traditional Book Club" Club
          4. Coffee & Crosswords
        2. Meal Pricing & Information
        3. Recreation & Fitness
        4. Volunteer Appreciation Day
      6. Cemetery
        1. Policies
        2. FAQ
        3. Veterans Cemetery
    13. Planning & Development Services
      1. Building Inspections
        1. Adopted Codes
        2. Applications
        3. Contractor Information
        4. Handouts
        5. Notices
      2. Code Compliance
        Check Violation Status
      3. Downtown Abilene
      4. Neighborhood Services
        Neighborhood Links
      5. Planning Services
        1. Applications
        2. Current Plats & Site Plans
        3. Did You See a Zoning Sign?
        4. Glossary
        5. Historic Preservation
        6. Land Use Regulations & Development Standards
        7. Three-Year Annexation Plan
    14. Police Department
      1. About Us
        1. Administration
        2. Divisions
          1. Cold Case Unit
          2. Investigations
          3. Support Services
          4. Uniform Services
      2. Recruiting
        1. Benefits & Pay
        2. Qualifications
        3. Testing Process
        4. Training
        5. Apply: Lateral Police Officers
        6. Apply: Entry Level Police Cadets
      3. News & Reports
        1. Annual Reports
        2. Incident & Arrest Reports
        3. News Releases
        4. Wanted Suspects
      4. Services
        1. Burglar Alarm Information
        2. Commendation/Complaint Form
        3. Fingerprinting Services
        4. Hiring a Police Officer
        5. Property and Evidence
        6. Report a Crime
        7. 68-A VIN Inspections/Bonded Titles
        8. Cloned Vehicle Tips
        9. Links & Resources
          1. APD Training Calendar
          2. APD Operating Procedures
      5. Statistics
        1. Crime Statistics
        2. Community Crime Map
        3. Crash/Accidents
        4. Public Safety Survey Results 2020 (PDF)
      6. Safety City
        1. Curriculum
        2. Friends of Safety City
        3. Parents & Volunteers
        4. Scheduling
        5. Sponsorships
        6. Night of Lights at Safety City
    15. Public Health
      1. Health Services
        1. Active Living Plan
        2. Child and Adult Lead Screening
        3. COACH Health Clinic
        4. Dental Assistance Program
        5. Immunizations
        6. Mercy Health Care Center
        7. STD Testing & Treatment
        8. Rabies Tag Requests
        9. Request a Public Health Presentation
        10. Rebuild Health
        11. Women, Infants, & Children (WIC)
          Income Guidelines
      2. Environmental Health
        1. Inspection Scores
        2. Mosquito Education
        3. Permit Applications and Information
      3. Laboratory
      4. Epidemiology
        1. Local Data
        2. Measles Information
      5. Vital Statistics
      6. CAC
    16. Public Works
      1. Solid Waste & Recycling
        1. Abilene Brush Center
        2. Citizens Convenience Center
        3. Environmental Recycling Center
        4. Neighborhood Recycling Centers
        5. Landfill
      2. Street Services
        1. Street Projects
        2. Street Maintenance Fund & Projects
          1. Street Maintenance Fee Schedule
          2. Fee Reduction for Low-Moderate Income
      3. More Services
        1. About Us
        2. Engineering
          1. Designing Services
          2. Floodplain Map
          3. Technical Specifications
        3. Inspection Services
        4. Land Management
        5. Street Lighting
        6. Signs, Signals & Lighting
      4. Stormwater Services
        1. About Us
        2. Construction Site Inspection Program
        3. Industrial Facility Inspection Program
          Multi-Sector General Permit
        4. Street Sweeping Program
          What You Can Do To Help
        5. Stormwater Maintenance
        6. Stormwater Education
          For Businesses
        7. Stormwater Pollution Prevention
        8. FAQs
    17. Transportation Services
      1. Abilene Regional Airport
      2. CityLink
        1. Advertising
        2. Employment
        3. Fares & Passes
        4. Services
          1. ADA Paratransit
          2. Evening Service
          3. Fixed-Route Service
          4. On Call Service
          5. ZipZone
          6. Senior Service
        5. Passenger Rules & Policies
        6. Route Map
        7. ADA Complaint Process
        8. Title VI
    18. Water
      1. Divisions
        1. About Us
        2. Apply for New Water Service
        3. Customer Service Center
        4. Water Administration
        5. Water Treatment
          Surface Water Treatment Technique Violation
        6. Water Production
        7. Water Distribution
          Lead and Copper Program
        8. Quality Control
          1. Industrial Pretreatment Program
          2. Directory
          3. Backflow Prevention
        9. Wastewater Treatment
      2. Save Abilene Water
        Ponder the Squander
      3. Fats, Oils & Grease
        1. Food Service Operations
          1. Fats, Oils & Grease Ordinance
          2. Pumping Frequency Forms
          3. Using a Trip Ticket
        2. How the Sewer System Works
      4. Projects
        1. Lead & Copper Program
        2. Water Capital Improvement Projects
    19. Zoo
      News Releases
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  4. Communications

    1. Abilene Television Network
      1. Live & Archived Video
      2. Programming Guide
    2. City of Abilene on YouTube
    3. City Calendar
      1. Special Event Calendar
      2. City Holiday Schedule
    4. Downtown Christmas
      1. City Hall Tree Lighting
      2. Parade of Lights
      3. Performances & Events
      4. Downtown Christmas Map
    5. Emergency Alerts
    6. FAQs
    7. Media Guide & Resources
    8. Mobile Apps
    9. News Releases
    10. Notify Me
    11. Our Community
      1. Local Links
      2. Moving to Abilene
      3. Parks & Facilities
      4. Public Library
      5. Visiting Abilene
    12. Public Information Request
    13. Public Notices
      1. Americans with Disabilities Act
        1. ADA Grievance Procedure
        2. ADA Nondiscrimination Statement
      2. Privacy Policy
      3. Social Media Policy
      4. Taxpayer-Funded Lobbying Disclosure
      5. Title VI Nondiscrimination
      6. Website Accessibility Statement
    14. Report a Problem with SeeClickFix
    15. Video on Demand
    16. Your Abilene Investment
      1. Get Involved
        1. Abilene Academy
        2. Boards & Commissions
        3. Transparency
          1. Annual Budget
          2. Financial Transparency
          3. Public Information Request
          4. 2026 Fire Meet & Confer
        4. Sign up for News & Alerts
      2. State of the City
      3. Projects & Programs
        1. Bond Funded Projects
          2015 Abilene Bond Program
        2. Capital Improvement Projects
          Water Capital Improvement Projects
        3. Other Major Projects & Initiatives
        4. Stargate Data Center
        5. Street Maintenance Fund & Projects
      4. Downtown Abilene
        1. Cypress Street Improvement Project
        2. Downtown Public Parking
        3. Pedestrian Plaza
        4. Parade Route Information
        5. Special Event Permitting & Calendar
        6. Facade Improvement Grant
        7. Downtown Christmas Information
      5. Resources
        1. Residents & Neighbors
        2. Business Owners & Entrepreneurs
        3. Developers, Builders & Contractors
        4. Nonprofits & Community Organizations
        5. Media & Information Partners
        6. Students & Young Professionals
        7. Military & Veterans
    17. We are City of Abilene
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  5. Online Services

    1. Apply For
      1. Board Membership
      2. City Secretary Applications & Permits
      3. City of Abilene Jobs
      4. Abilene Area Employment Opportunities
      5. Library Card
      6. Permits
      7. Special Events
      8. Water Service
      9. Zoning Application
    2. Contact
      Department Directory
    3. Pay Online
      1. Municipal Services Statement
      2. Municipal Court Ticket
      3. Burglar Alarm Permit
    4. Register
      1. Recreational Activities
      2. Storm Shelters
    5. Report
      1. Check Code Violation Status
      2. Police Complaint / Commendation Form
      3. SeeClickFix
      4. Water & Sewer Emergencies
    6. Request
      1. 9-1-1 Address
      2. Crash/Accident Report
      3. Public Information
      4. Special Event Applications
    7. Review
      1. Bids & Proposals
      2. Building & Occupancy Permits
      3. City Finances & Budget
      4. CityLink Bus Routes
      5. Code of Ordinances
      6. Fire Permits
      7. Frequently Asked Questions
      8. GIS Maps
      9. Lead & Copper Service Line Inventory
      10. Library Catalog
      11. Municipal Court Case Search
      12. Solicitation Permits
      13. Taxi & Limousine Permits
      14. Texas State Veterans Cemeteries
      15. Title VI Nondiscrimination Plan
      16. Water Reader Map
      17. Water Reservoir Levels
    8. Sign Up For
      1. CodeRED Severe Weather Alerts
      2. Email Lists
      3. Notifications
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