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  2. City Information

    1. About the City
      1. Visit La Porte - Shop, Eat, Play, & Stay
      2. History of La Porte
      3. La Porte Heritage Society
        1. Featured Item
        2. Get Involved
        3. Heritage Society News
      4. Demographics
      5. Adopted Strategic Plan
      6. Adopted Budget
      7. Capital Improvement Projects
        1. City Manager's Office
          1. Community Coop Projects
        2. Economic Developement
          1. District 23 Street Paving - EDC Project
          2. Facade Grant
        3. Finance Department
          1. Meter Replacement Program
        4. Fire Department
          1. SCBA
        5. Golf
          1. Golf Course Fairway Update
          2. Golf Course / Little Cedar Irrigation System
          3. Bulk Heading at Golf Course
        6. Information Technology Department
          1. SunGard ONE Solution - Phase 1
          2. Virtual Desktop Infrastructure - Phase 1
          3. City Hall Security Improvements
        7. Parks & Recreation Department
          1. Glen Meadows Parks & Central Park Playground
          2. Lomax Park Improvements
          3. Bird Mitigation - Northside Basketball Court
          4. Northside Spray Park
          5. Fairmont Spray Park
          6. Main Street Decorative Lighting
        8. Planning & Development Department
          1. Northside Housing Project
            1. Northside Neighborhood Plan Update
          2. Main Street Parking Lot
          3. Affordable Homes
          4. Bulkhead Repair at Bay-Klein / Happy Harbour
          5. Sidewalk Extension to Main Street
          6. Sidewalk Replacement Project
          7. Northside Community Plan
          8. Street / Drainage Study
          9. Phase 2
        9. Police Department
          1. Animal Shelter
        10. Public Works Department
          1. Wastewater Equipment Replacement
          2. Street Maintenance Projects
          3. 3rd Street Drainage and Street Improvement
          4. Broadway and F Street to Arizona Outfall Drainage
          5. Water Tower SCADA
          6. Runway & Entryway Signage, Lighting, and Fencing
          7. Emergency Preparedness / Generators
          8. Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation
          9. Replace Water Well Controls at Wells 1 & 2
          10. Recoat Interior of S. 4th Street Elevated Tank
          11. Water Tank Replacement at Water Plant No. 5
          12. Fire Hydrant Replacement and Rehabilitation
          13. Lift Pump Replacement at WWTP
          14. Lift Station 39 Force Main Replacement (SSO)
          15. Concrete Slab Jacking
          16. Concrete Street / Inlet Repairs
          17. Drainage Improvements
          18. Lift Station 3 Equipment Replacement
          19. Valve Replacement Program (in-house)
          20. Aerator Rotor Gear Boxes
          21. Construct Street & Utility Improvements
          22. Water Equipment Replacement
          23. Asphalt Street Reclamation
          24. In-house Waterline Replacement
          25. City Wheelchair Ramp / Sidewalk
          26. Replace Clarifier Drive #3
          27. Sens Road Utility Relocation
          28. Design Lomax Trunk Sewer / Lift Consolidation
          29. Design W. D Street to S. 4th Street - Phase 1
        11. Permits / Inspections
          1. Historic School House Renovation
          2. Garage for Model T
      8. Comprehensive Plan
      9. City Ordinances
    2. Mayor & Council
      1. Mayor
      2. At-Large A
      3. At-Large B
      4. District 1
      5. District 2
      6. District 3
      7. District 4
      8. District 5
      9. District 6
      10. City Council Meetings
      11. City Council Agendas & Minutes
      12. Interactive District Map
    3. Agendas & Minutes
      1. Fiscal Affairs Committee
      2. Drainage & Flooding Committee
      3. La Porte Development Corporation Board
    4. Back The Bay
    5. Bay Forest Golf Course
    6. Boards, Commissions, & Committees
      1. Application Process
      2. Board & Commission Coordination
      3. Boards
        1. Airport Advisory Board
        2. Building Codes Appeal Board
        3. Employee/Retiree Insurance & Benefits Board
        4. Fire Code Review Board
        5. Fire Control, Prevention, & EMS District Board
        6. Firefighters' Pension Board
        7. La Porte Development Corporation Board
        8. Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number 1 Board
        9. Zoning Board of Adjustment
      4. Commissions
        1. Area Water Authority
        2. Civil Service Commission
        3. Health Authority
        4. Planning & Zoning Commission
        5. Redevelopment Authority
      5. Committees
        1. Animal Shelter Advisory Committee
        2. Drainage & Flooding Committee
        3. Fiscal Affairs Committee
      6. Definitions & Legal Liability
      7. Meeting Terminology
      8. Responsibilities
    7. City Newsletters
    8. Calendar
    9. Financial Transparency
    10. Important Links
    11. After The Storm Information
      1. Animals
      2. Health & Safety
      3. Homes - Clean Up & Repair
      4. FEMA Information
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  3. City Departments

    1. City Manager's Office
      1. Strategic Plan
      2. Current Capital Improvement Projects
        1. City Manager's Office
        2. Economic Developement
        3. Finance Department
        4. Fire Department
        5. Golf
        6. Information Technology Department
        7. Parks & Recreation Department
        8. Planning & Development Department
        9. Police Department
        10. Public Works Department
        11. Permits / Inspections
    2. City Secretary's Office
      1. Agendas & Minutes
      2. City Council Services
      3. City Ordinances
      4. Elections/Elecciones
        1. Candidate Information
        2. Voter Registration
        3. Voting Requirements
      5. Licenses & Permits
      6. Public Records
        1. Cost of Records
        2. Public Records Request
        3. Record Management
        4. Search Public Records
      7. Solicitor Permits
        1. Direct Sellers in Residential Neighborhoods
        2. Solicitor's Registration
    3. EMS
      1. History
        1. Vision, Mission & Values
      2. Billing
        1. Pay Your Bill Online
      3. Community Programs
        1. Blood Pressure Tracking
        2. Career Day
        3. Child Safety Seat Inspections
        4. Childhood Immunization Program
          1. Immunization Schedules
        5. Citizen's EMS Academy
        6. Community CPR Classes
        7. Fall Prevention
        8. Kid Friendly Food Drive
        9. Safe Rider's Program - Currently on hold due to CoVID
        10. Shattered Dreams
        11. Stop the Bleed
        12. Vial of Life Program
      4. Operations
        1. Bike Medic Team
        2. EMS Headquarters
        3. Feedback
          1. Commendation
          2. Complaints
          3. Survey
        4. Measures & Statistics
        5. Permits
        6. Records / Privacy / HIPAA
        7. Tactical Medical Team
        8. Vehicles
      5. Personnel
        1. Contact Us
          1. Map
        2. Employment
        3. Links
        4. Staff Login
          1. ADP / HR Benefits
          2. Medic CE
          3. EMSystem
          4. EMS Personnel Roster
          5. Employee Assistance Program
          6. ExecuTime
          7. Policies & Procedures
          8. Staff Email
        5. Training
    4. Finance & Purchasing
      1. Finance
        1. Accounting
        2. Annual Budget
        3. Bonds
        4. CAFR
        5. Financial Transparency
        6. Popular Annual Finance Report
        7. Tax Division
        8. Utility Billing
          1. Delinquent Water Accounts
          2. Pay Your Utility Bill Online
          3. Water & Sewer Rates
      2. Purchasing
        1. Auction
        2. Closed Solicitations
        3. Conflict of Interest
        4. How to Do Business with City of La Porte
          1. Terms & Conditions
        5. Invitation Notices
        6. Vendor Registration
    5. Fire Department
      1. Detect To Protect
      2. Fire Field
        1. Fire Field & Safety
        2. Training Facilities
        3. Map
        4. Rental Information
      3. Ladies' Auxiliary
      4. Locations
        1. Contact Us
        2. Our History
      5. Recruit Class
    6. Fire Marshal
      1. 2015 IFC Amendments
      2. Fire Code Construction & Development Guide
        1. Construction Review
          1. Access & Addresses
          2. Fire Alarms
          3. Fire Extinguishers & Protection
          4. Hydrants & Turnarounds
          5. Sprinklers
        2. Plan Review
        3. Site Review
      3. Fire Codes
      4. Fire Marshal Forms
      5. Fireworks & Burn Ban
      6. Inspections
      7. Investigations
      8. Just for Kids
      9. Outdoor Burning
      10. Public Education
      11. Smoke Detectors
      12. Smoking Ordinance (PDF)
    7. Human Resources
      1. Civil Service Commission
      2. Employee Benefits
      3. Employee Self Service
        1. Employee Forms
        2. New Employee Orientation
        3. Open Enrollment 2021
      4. Employment Opportunities
      5. Frequently Asked Questions
      6. Meet & Confer Committee
      7. Risk Management & Safety
    8. Municipal Court
      1. Appearance in Court
        1. Conduct & Court Decorum (PDF)
          1. Supplemental Rule of Court
      2. Directions
      3. Jury Service
        1. Juror Exemption Requests
        2. Juror Qualifications
      4. Juvenile Procedures
        1. Defendant & Parent Notice
      5. Payment Options
        1. Fine Schedule
      6. Plea Options
        1. Guilty or No Contest
          1. Defensive Driving Course
            1. Case Dismissal Requests
        2. Not Guilty
      7. Driving Safety
      8. Warrants
      9. Open Records
    9. Office of Emergency Management
      1. About Us
        1. Helpful Links
      2. CERT
      3. Plan & Prepare
        1. Alarm System
        2. Ready LP App
        3. Phone Notification System
        4. Storm Damage Assessment
        5. Stay Connected
        6. Health & Safety Fair
        7. Emergency Notification
        8. Evacuation Assistance
        9. Flood Preparedness
        10. Hazardous Materials
        11. Hurricane Preparedness
        12. Protecting Pets
        13. Shelter in Place
      4. LEPC
        1. Alarm System
        2. Committees
          1. Planning
          2. Emergency Response and Communications
          3. Public Education & Information
          4. Training and Exercise
        3. Community
        4. Documents
        5. Health & Safety Fair
          1. Directions
          2. Exhibitor Registration
        6. Local Businesses
        7. Meetings
        8. Members
          1. Membership Update Form
        9. Schools
        10. Shelter in Place
          1. Shelter in Place Video
          2. Hotel & Motel Shelter Information
        11. CAER Online
      5. COVID-19 Information
      6. La Porte Cares
        1. Household Emergency Assistance Program
          1. Eligibility Criteria
          2. Required Documents
          3. Review and Selection Process
          4. Apply Here
        2. Small Business Relief Fund
          1. Required Documents
          2. Social Media Kits for Small Business Relief Fund
          3. Frequently Asked Questions
          4. Tools for Grant Application
    10. Parks & Recreation
      1. Hike & Bike Trail
      2. Special Events
        1. Main Street Trade Days
        2. Father Daughter Dance
        3. Mardi Gras On Main
        4. Pet Palooza Ft. 1-Mile Doggie Dash
        5. Sylvan Beach Triathlon
        6. Summer Party on Main
        7. La Porte Kid's Rodeo
        8. Family Fright Night
        9. La Porte By the Bay Half Marathon
        10. Christmas On Main
        11. Breakfast With Santa
      3. Special Services
        1. S.P.O.R.T.
        2. Adult Day Program
        3. Elementary After-School Program
        4. Special Olympics
        5. Summer Camps
      4. Youth & Adult Programs
        1. Aquatic Programs
        2. City University
        3. Senior Programs
        4. Fitness Center & Classes
          1. Facilities & Centers
        5. Athletics & Sport Leagues
          1. Adult Coed Kickball
          2. Parks & Fields
          3. Start Smart Basketball
          4. Start Smart Soccer
          5. Start Smart Baseball
          6. Youth Basketball
          7. Girls' Youth Volleyball
          8. Youth NFL Flag Football
        6. Kid's Night Out
        7. Rec in a Box
        8. Geocaching
        9. Storytime in the Park
        10. Thanksgiving Break Camp Turkey
        11. Next Level Dance
        12. V.I.P.A.R.
        13. Karate
        14. Refit with FitPac Studios
        15. Winter Break Camp
      5. Conservation
        1. Monarch Conservation
        2. Sylvan Beach Fishing Pier
        3. Arbor Day
    11. Bay Forest Golf Course
    12. Planning & Development
      1. Building Permits & Inspections
      2. Business Licenses
      3. Code Enforcement
      4. Commercial Development
      5. Development Permits & Applications
      6. Engineering
        1. Public Improvement Criterial Manual
      7. Flood Plain Information
      8. Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
      9. Inspections Services
      10. Maps
      11. Mission & Department Objectives
      12. Planning
        1. Comprehensive Plan
        2. Development Ordinance
        3. Zoning Ordinance
    13. Police Department
      1. Chief's Office
        1. Organizational Chart (PDF)
        2. Welcome to the La Porte Police Department
        3. Mission Statement & Core Values
        4. Best Practices Recognition Program
        5. Citizen Complaints
        6. Compliment an Employee
        7. Command Staff
        8. Annual Reports
          1. 2015 Community Survey Results
          2. 2016 Use of Force Report
          3. 2016 Uniform Crime Report Statistics
          4. 2016 Comprehensive Department Report
          5. 2017 Racial Profiling Report
          6. 2017 Comprehensive Department Report
          7. 2017 Use of Force Report
          8. 2018 Racial Profile Report
          9. 2018 Comprehensive Department Report
        9. Press Releases & Media Publishings
          1. 2019
          2. 2018
          3. 2017
        10. Frequently Asked Questions
      2. Patrol Division
        1. K-9 Unit
        2. Patrol District Map (PDF)
        3. School Resource Officers
        4. (S.W.A.T.) Team
        5. Traffic Enforcement Initiatives
        6. Jail Roster / Inmate Inquiry
      3. Criminal Investigations
        1. Burglary Prevention Tips (PDF)
        2. Crime Stoppers Information
        3. Frequently Asked Questions
        4. Home Surveillance Camera Regsitration (PDF)
        5. Identity Theft Protection
          1. Credit Bureau / Check Verification Information
        6. Sex Offender Information & Child Safety
        7. Crime Victim's Assistance Office
          1. Links
          2. Victim's Rights
      4. Support Services
        1. Alarm Services
        2. Employment Information
          1. Additional Police Officer Incentives
          2. Eligibility Requirements
          3. Job Opportunities
          4. Lateral Entry for Certified Texas Peace Officers
          5. Officer Pay Scale
        3. Animal Adoption Center and Shelter
          1. Animal Adoption / Redemption
          2. Animal Bites / Rabies Vaccination
          3. Animal Waste Disposal
          4. City Registration
          5. Running at Large On/Off the Premises
          6. Sponsorship Drive
            1. Available Sponsorship Opportunities
          7. Report Animal Cruelty
        4. Bicycle Security Tips
          1. Bicycle Locks
          2. Bicycle Registration
        5. Child Safe Gun Locks
        6. Citizen's Police Academy
        7. Citizen's Volunteer Program
        8. Blue Santa Program
        9. D.A.R.E.
        10. Insurance Home Surveys
        11. National Night Out
        12. Neighborhood Watch
        13. Online Reporting, Incidents, & Maps
        14. Operation I.D.
        15. Police Area Representatives (P.A.R. Officers)
        16. Records Division
        17. School Resource Officers
        18. Useful Citizen Forms
          1. Residential Vacation Checks
        19. Workplace Violence (PDF)
        20. Youth Explorer Program
        21. Rape Aggression Defense Courses (RAD)
        22. Active Shooter Preparedness
        23. Open Carry Information
      5. Employee Email
    14. Public Works
      1. Airport
        1. FAA Information
      2. Clean City Street Program
      3. Drainage
      4. Frequently Asked Questions
      5. Mosquito Control
        1. Zika Virus Info
        2. West Nile Virus Information
      6. Municipal Water / Sewer
      7. Reporting a Problem
      8. Solid Waste
        1. Heavy Trash Collection
        2. Mulch
        3. Recycle Program
        4. Residential Garbage Collection
          1. Holiday Schedule
      9. Streets & Traffic
        1. Informational Street Signs
        2. Speed Limits
        3. Stop Signs
        4. Traffic Humps
        5. Pavement Assessment
      10. Utilities Division
        1. Wastewater Collection
        2. Wastewater Treatment
        3. Water Distribution
        4. Water Production
        5. Water Quality Reports
        6. Water Conservation
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  4. Business & Development

    1. Business Resources
      1. Bid Opportunities
      2. La Porte Chamber of Commerce
      3. Small Business Information Center
        1. Small Business Workshops
        2. Small Business Owner Sign Up
      4. COVID-19 Employment Resources
    2. Economic Development
      1. Demographics
        1. Property Search
        2. Area Partners
        3. Industrial Districts
        4. Develop In La Porte
      2. Data Analytics
      3. Board Members
      4. Location
        1. Enhancement Grant Program
        2. Fact Sheets
      5. Visit La Porte
    3. Planning & Development
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  5. Services

    1. Administrative Services
      1. eNewsletter
      2. Public Records
      3. Solicitor Permits
    2. Planning & Development Services
      1. Building Permits & Inspections
      2. Site Review
      3. Plan Review
      4. Construction Review
      5. Citizen Assistance Form (PDF)
      6. Current Projects
      7. Geographic Information Systems
    3. Emergency Medical Services
      1. Billing
      2. Community Programs
      3. Operations
      4. Training
    4. Financial Services
      1. Financial Transparency
      2. Pay Utility Bill Online
    5. Fire Services
      1. Public Education
      2. Smoke Detector Program
    6. Online Services
      1. Alerts
      2. GIS Mapping System
      3. Online Payments
    7. Police Services
      1. Alarm Services
      2. Animal Control
      3. Crime Stoppers
      4. Home Surveillance Camera Registration (PDF)
      5. Identity Theft Protection
      6. Police 2 Citizen
      7. Sex Offender Information & Child Safety
      8. Support Services
    8. Public Works Services
      1. Clean City Street Program
      2. Equipment Services
      3. Heavy Trash Collection
      4. Informational Street Signs
      5. Recycle Program
      6. Residential Garbage Collection
      7. Wastewater Collection
      8. Water Distribution
    9. Parks & Recreation Services
      1. Adult Programs
      2. Bay Forest Golf Course
      3. Fitness Center & Classes
      4. Special Programs
      5. Youth Programs
      6. Senior Center
      7. Youth Athletics
      8. Swimming Pools and Aquatic Programs
    10. Resident Services
      1. Animal Control
      2. Education
      3. Citizen Hotline
      4. Fair Housing
      5. La Porte Branch Library
      6. New Residents
      7. Prescription Discount Drugs
      8. Transportation
      9. Utility Services
      10. Mosquito Control
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  6. How Do I...

    1. Apply For
      1. Building Permit (PDF)
      2. City Jobs
      3. City Boards
      4. Licenses & Permits
      5. Residential Water Service (PDF)
      6. Vendor Registration
      7. Commercial Application for Water / Sewer Service
      8. Community Service Projects
    2. Contact
      1. Animal Control
      2. City Council
      3. City Manager
      4. City Secretary's Office
      5. City Staff
    3. Find
      1. Agendas
      2. My Councilmember
      3. City Swimming Pools
      4. Directions
      5. Fire Codes
      6. Parks & Trails
      7. Sylvan Beach Fishing Pier
      8. City Ordinances
      9. Plant Alarm Schedules
    4. Learn About
      1. City Community Service Projects
      2. Emergency Planning
      3. Galveston Bay Foundation
      4. Immunizations
      5. Jury Service
      6. Outdoor Burning
      7. Safe Driving
      8. West Nile Virus
      9. Giving Back - Holiday Drives
      10. Active Shooter Preparedness
      11. Open Carry Information
      12. Zika Virus
    5. Pay Online
      1. Account Receivables Payments
      2. Building Permits & Inspections Online Center
      3. EMS Payment Center
      4. Municipal Court Payments
      5. Property Tax Payments
      6. Pay My Utility Bill
    6. Rent
      1. Pools
      2. Facilities
    7. Submit
      1. Citizen Complaints
      2. Feedback
      3. Outage Report
      4. Public Records Request
      5. Voter Registration
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