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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
    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
        4. Ladies' Auxiliary Committee
        5. Local Emergency Planning Committee
        6. Meet & Confer Committee
        7. Wrecker Committee
      6. Definitions & Legal Liability
      7. Meeting Terminology
      8. Responsibilities
      9. Voting Precincts
    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
        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. Nonprofit & Charitable Organizations
    3. EMS
      1. Vision, Mission & Values
      2. History
      3. Billing
        1. Pay Your Bill Online
      4. Records / Privacy / HIPAA
      5. 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. Shattered Dreams
        9. Vial of Life Program
      6. Training
      7. Permits
      8. Operations
        1. Bike Medic Team
        2. EMS Headquarters
        3. Tactical Medical Team
        4. Vehicles
      9. Personnel
      10. Measures & Statistics
      11. Feedback
        1. Commendation
        2. Complaints
        3. Survey
      12. Employment
      13. Links
      14. Contact Us
        1. Map
      15. 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
    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. Contact Us
      2. Detect To Protect
      3. Fire Field
        1. Fire Field & Safety
        2. Training Facilities
        3. Map
        4. Rental Information
      4. Ladies' Auxiliary
      5. Locations
      6. Our History
      7. Recruit Class
    6. Fire Marshal
      1. 2015 IFC Amendments
      2. Fire Codes
      3. Fireworks & Burn Ban
      4. Inspections
      5. Investigations
      6. Just for Kids
      7. Outdoor Burning
      8. Public Education
      9. Smoke Detectors
      10. Smoking Ordinance (PDF)
    7. Human Resources
      1. Application Process & Requirements
      2. Civil Service Commission
      3. Employee Benefits
      4. Employee Self Service
        1. Employee Forms
        2. New Employee Orientation
      5. Employment Opportunities
      6. Frequently Asked Questions
      7. Meet & Confer Committee
    8. Local Emergency Planning Committee
      1. Alarm System
      2. Committees
        1. Communications
        2. Emergency Response & Resources
        3. Hazardous Materials Facilities Liaison
        4. Planning
        5. Public Education & Information
        6. Safety Fair
      3. Community
      4. Directions
      5. Documents
      6. Health & Safety Fair
        1. Directions
        2. Exhibitor Registration
        3. Photo Gallery
      7. Kids Corner
      8. Local Businesses
      9. Meetings
      10. Members
        1. Membership Update Form
      11. Schools
      12. Shelter in Place
        1. Shelter in Place Video
        2. Hotel & Motel Shelter Information
      13. CAER Online
      14. 2018 Golf Tournament
      15. Tier II Reporting
    9. Municipal Court
      1. Appearance in Court
        1. Conduct & Court Decorum (PDF)
      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. Love Is In The Air
      10. Open Records
    10. Office of Emergency Management
      1. About Us
      2. Health & Safety Fair
      3. CERT
      4. Helpful Links
      5. Important Contacts
      6. News
      7. Plan & Prepare
        1. Alarm System
        2. Emergency Notification
        3. Evacuation Assistance
        4. Flood Preparedness
        5. Hazardous Materials
        6. Hurricane Preparedness
        7. Protecting Pets
        8. Shelter in Place
        9. Storm Surge Markers
      8. Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC)
      9. Stay Connected
      10. Phone Notification System
      11. Ready LP App
      12. Storm Damage Assessment
    11. Parks & Recreation
      1. Adult Programs
        1. Barre Fitness
        2. Camp Gladiator
        3. Jazzercise
        4. Pickup Pickleball
        5. Pickup Volleyball
        6. Water Aerobics
        7. MPI Triathlon Camp
        8. MPI Women's Triathlon Clinics
        9. Pilates
        10. Refit with FitPac Studios
          1. PAC Night
        11. City University
        12. Flow Jiu Jitsu
        13. Geocaching
      2. Bay Forest Golf Course
      3. Depot Museum
      4. Facilities & Centers
      5. Fitness Center & Classes
      6. Hike & Bike Trail
      7. Parks & Fields
      8. Senior Programs
      9. Special Events
        1. Main Street Trade Days
        2. Flicks at Five Points
        3. Father Daughter Dance
        4. Mardi Gras On Main
        5. Pet Palooza Ft. 1-Mile Doggie Dash
        6. Breakfast With the Easter Bunny
        7. Sylvan Beach Triathlon
        8. La Porte Kid's Rodeo
        9. Family Fright Night
        10. The Search for Lafitte's Gold
        11. La Porte By the Bay Half Marathon
        12. Christmas On Main
        13. Breakfast With Santa
      10. Special Services
        1. Adult Day Program
        2. Elementary After-School Program
        3. Special Olympics
        4. SPORT
        5. Summer Camps
      11. Swimming Pools & Aquatic Programs
      12. Sylvan Beach Fishing Pier
      13. Youth Athletics
        1. Battleground Wrestling
        2. Start Smart Basketball
        3. Start Smart Baseball
        4. Start Smart Soccer
        5. TAAF Youth Basketball
        6. TAAF Coaches Clinic
        7. Illusion Institute TAAF League Prep Clinic
        8. Girls' Volleyball
      14. Youth Programs
        1. ISR (Infant Self Rescue) Swimming Lessons
        2. Camp Jamboree *Spring Break Camp
        3. V.I.P.A.R.
        4. Next Level Dance
          1. Ballet
          2. Acrobatics
          3. Jazz & Contemporary
          4. Hip Hop
          5. Cheer & Drill
          6. Teen Contemporary
          7. Performance Team
        5. Karate
        6. Charles Walker Community Center
        7. Brookglen Community Center
        8. Family Play Mondays
        9. Storytime in the Park
      15. Conservation
        1. Monarch Conservation
        2. Arbor Day
    12. Planning & Development
      1. Building Permits & Inspections
      2. Business Licenses
      3. Code Enforcement
      4. Commercial Development
      5. Development Permits & Applications
      6. Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
      7. Inspections Services
      8. Maps
      9. Mission & Department Objectives
      10. 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. Administrative Staff
        5. Best Practices Recognition Program
        6. Citizen Complaints
        7. Compliment an Employee
        8. Command Staff
        9. 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
        10. Press Releases & Media Publishings
          1. 2018
          2. 2017
          3. 2016
          4. 2015
          5. 2014
          6. 2013
          7. 2012
          8. 2011
        11. 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. Shelter In Place
        6. Traffic Enforcement Initiatives
        7. Jail Roster / Inmate Inquiry
      3. Criminal Investigations Division
        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. 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
        3. Bicycle Security Tips
          1. Bicycle Locks
          2. Bicycle Registration
        4. Child Safe Gun Locks
        5. Citizen's Police Academy
        6. Citizen's Volunteer Program
        7. Blue Santa Program
        8. D.A.R.E.
        9. Insurance Home Surveys
        10. National Night Out
        11. Neighborhood Watch
        12. Operation I.D.
        13. Police Area Representatives (P.A.R. Officers)
        14. Records Division
        15. School Resource Officers
        16. Workplace Violence (PDF)
        17. Youth Explorer Program
          1. Photo Gallery
        18. Rape Aggression Defense Courses (RAD)
        19. Active Shooter Preparedness
        20. Open Carry Information
      5. 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
      6. Useful Citizen Forms
        1. Residential Vacation Checks
      7. Online Reporting, Incidents, & Maps
      8. Employee Email
    14. Public Works
      1. Airport
        1. FAA Information
      2. Clean City Street Program
      3. Drainage
      4. Engineering
        1. Public Improvement Criterial Manual
        2. Standard Details
        3. Technical Specifications
      5. Equipment Services
      6. Flood Plain Information
      7. Frequently Asked Questions
      8. Mosquito Control
        1. Zika Virus Info
        2. West Nile Virus Information
      9. Municipal Water / Sewer
      10. Reporting a Problem
      11. Solid Waste
        1. Heavy Trash Collection
        2. Landfill Information
        3. Mulch
        4. Recycle Program
        5. Residential Garbage Collection
          1. Holiday Schedule
      12. Streets & Traffic
        1. Informational Street Signs
        2. Speed Limits
        3. Stop Signs
        4. Traffic Humps
        5. Pavement Assessment
      13. Utilities Division
        1. Wastewater Collection
        2. Wastewater Treatment
        3. Water Distribution
        4. Water Production
        5. Water Quality Reports
      14. Household Hazardous Waste Day 2018
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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
    2. Economic Development
      1. Area Partners
      2. Current Projects
        1. Five Points Town Plaza
        2. New Retail & Restaurant Development
        3. Sylvan Beach Renourishment Project
        4. Main Street
        5. Permanent Historic Art Displays
      3. Develop In La Porte
      4. Board Members
      5. Enhancement Grant Program
      6. Incentives
      7. Industrial Districts
      8. Location
        1. Fact Sheets
      9. News & Updates
      10. Property Search
      11. Demographics and Economic Data
      12. Visit La Porte
      13. Small Business Information Center
    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
    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
    2. Contact
      1. Animal Control
      2. City Council
      3. City Manager
      4. City Secretary's Office
      5. City Staff
      6. Local Businesses
    3. Find
      1. City Swimming Pools
      2. Directions
      3. Fire Codes
      4. Parks & Trails
      5. Sylvan Beach Fishing Pier
      6. City Ordinances
      7. 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. #LoveLP Campaign
      11. Active Shooter Preparedness
      12. Open Carry Information
      13. 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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  7. Feature Links

    1. Sign Up For Phone Calls From The City
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