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  2. Government

    1. Agendas & Minutes
    2. Boards & Commissions
    3. City Council
      1. Meetings Archive
    4. City Manager's Office
      1. Citizens Response Form
      2. Deputy City Manager
      3. Assistant City Manager of Administrative Services
      4. Assistant to the City Manager
    5. City Secretary
      1. Council Meeting Online Comment Card
      2. Elections
      3. Conflict of Interest Documents
    6. City Attorney
      1. 2018 Annexation
      2. Attorney General (AG) Rulings
      3. Legal Notices
    7. Codes & Ordinances
      1. Building Codes
      2. City Ordinances
      3. Zoning Ordinances (PDF)
    8. Financial Transparency
      1. Finance Department
      2. Finance Documents
        1. Budgets
        2. Comprehensive Annual Financial Reports (CAFR)
        3. Check Register & Epayables
        4. Debt Transparency Reports
        5. Municipal Utility Usage
      3. Tax Rates
      4. Unclaimed Funds
      5. Hotel Occupancy Report
      6. Intent to Issue Certificates of Obligation
    9. Purchasing
      1. Conflict of Interest Form
      2. Procurement Methods
      3. Purchasing Methods
      4. Register as a Vendor
      5. Request for Proposals
    10. Master Plans
    11. Open Records Requests
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  3. Departments

    1. Billing & Collection
      1. How to Apply for Senior / Disability Rates
      2. Interactive Voice Response System (IVR)
      3. New Service Information
      4. Pay Your Utility Bill
      5. Rental Property Declaration
      6. Stormwater Discharge Rates
      7. Utility Service Fee
      8. Water Bill Example
      9. Water / Sewer Rates
    2. Building Inspection
      1. Certificate of Occupancy (C/O)
      2. Monthly Reports
      3. Permit Applications & Forms
    3. Code Enforcement
    4. Communications
      1. Public Information
      2. Emergency Alerts
      3. Press Releases
    5. Community Development
      1. Homebuyer Assistance Program
        1. Steps to Owning Your Own Home
      2. Housing Rehabilitation Program
        1. Qualification Guidelines
      3. Elderly or Disabled Lawn Mowing Program
      4. Mortgage/Rent & Utility Assistance Program
      5. Demolition Program
      6. CDBG / HOME Plans & Reports
      7. CDBG Subrecipient Library
        1. CDBG Subrecipient Guidebook
        2. Federal & Local Regulatory Requirements
        3. Reports & Requests
      8. CDBG APPLICATION FOR FUNDING
    6. Downtown Odessa
      1. About Us
        1. Board of Directors
        2. Downtown Odessa Boundaries
        3. Volunteer
      2. Invest
        1. Incentive Grants
          1. Façade Grant Application
          2. Infrastructure Grant Application
        2. Master Planning Initiative
          1. Merchandising Strategy
        3. Development & Urban Planning
      3. Visit
        1. Dine
        2. Shop
          1. Small Business Saturday
        3. Stay
      4. Work
        1. Buy the Basin
        2. Economic Index
          1. June 2020
          2. May 2020
          3. April 2020
      5. Events
        1. Downtown Egg Hunt
        2. Hot Summer Nights
        3. Night of Light
        4. State of Downtown Odessa Address
        5. Tap Into Downtown Odessa
          1. 2019
        6. Winterfest
          1. Parade of Lights
          2. A Magical Christmas
          3. Elf on the Shelf
          4. Winterfest Painting Classes
        7. Paint Class
    7. Engineering
      1. Engineering Documents
        1. Drainage Manual
        2. Floodplain Awareness Brochure (PDF)
        3. Standard Details
          1. Street Standards
          2. Utility Standards
      2. Floodplain Information
        1. Flood Insurance
        2. Flood Safety
        3. Floodplain Development
        4. Property Protection Measures
      3. Odessa Public Records Documents
      4. Right of Way & Construction Permit Information
      5. Street Light Outages & Requests
    8. Fire Rescue
      1. Citizens Fire Academy
      2. Daily Life
      3. Emergency Management
      4. Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
        1. Dr. Sudip Bose Bio
          1. Dr. Bose Videos
        2. EMS Lifeline
      5. Fire Marshal's Office
        1. Inspections
      6. Fire Suppression
      7. Kids Corner
      8. Public Education & Safety Programs
        1. Safety Watch Videos
      9. Public Safety Communications
      10. Smoke Detector Program
      11. Stations
      12. Training Programs
      13. Winter Safety Tips
    9. Geointelligence (GIS)
    10. Human Resources
      1. Application Procedures
      2. Benefits
      3. Odessa Fire Rescue Employment Process
    11. Information Technology
    12. Keep Odessa Beautiful
      1. Who We Are
        1. KOB Sponsors
          1. 2021 Sponsors
          2. 2020 Sponsors
        2. Awards
        3. Board of Directors
        4. E-News/Reports
          1. Reports
        5. Events
          1. Campus Cleanup Rivalry
          2. Sixth Annual Permian Basin Recycle Fashion Show
          3. DMWT City Wide Cleanup
          4. Paintings & Pizzas
        6. Financials
        7. Our Mission
        8. Support
        9. Videos
          1. Beautification Videos
          2. Educational Videos
          3. Litter Prevention Videos
          4. Recycle Videos
      2. What We Do
        1. 4 Rs
        2. Beautification
          1. Beauty In My Community
          2. Odessa Pride Star of the Month
            1. Nomination Form
          3. Tree Planting
            1. Odessa Neighborhood ShadeMakers
            2. Texas Arbor Day
            3. Tree Planting Workshops
          4. We Care, We Help
        3. Community Projects
        4. Education
          1. Lesson Plans
          2. Litter Attitude Survey
        5. Litter Prevention
          1. Adopt-A-Block
          2. Adopt-A-Classroom
          3. Adopt-A-Highway
          4. Adopt-A-Spot
          5. Fall Sweep Contest
          6. Planet Troopers
            1. Planet Troopers 2021
            2. Planet Troopers 2020
      3. Be Part of the Solution
        1. Community Service/Texas Scholars Hours
        2. Don't Mess With Texas Volunteers
        3. Dream Team Summer Camp
        4. Resources
          1. COVID- 19 Tips
          2. Citizen Bulk Item Drop-Off Center
          3. Recycling Center
          4. Report Your Clean Up
          5. Water Conservation
          6. Water Efficient Rebate Program
          7. Additional Resources & Affiliates
        5. Volunteer
      4. How Do I...
        1. Contact
          1. Keep Odessa Beautiful Board of Directors
          2. Keep Odessa Beautiful Department
          3. Keep Odessa Beautiful Youth Advisory Council (YAC)
        2. Find
          1. Citizen Bulk Item Drop-Off Center
          2. Education Resources
          3. Recycling Center / Recycling Drop Off Locations
        3. Sign Up For
          1. Lawn Services for Those in Need
          2. Volunteer
        4. Submit
          1. Clean Up Report
          2. Litter Attitude Survey
          3. Star of the Month Nomination
    13. Municipal Court
      1. Active Warrants
      2. Docket Lists
      3. In-Person Court Guidelines
      4. Jury Duty
      5. Payment Options
      6. Teen Court
      7. Ticket Information
      8. Warrant Lists
      9. Resources
    14. Online Payments
    15. Parks & Recreation
      1. About the Department
        1. About Us
        2. Drone Use Policy
        3. Forms & Permits
        4. Metal Detector Policy
        5. Park Projects
          1. Current Improvement Projects Under Construction
            1. Comanche Trail Park East Soccer Complex
            2. Jim Parker Park Playground
            3. University of Texas Permian Basin Park Sprayground
        6. Parks & Recreation Advisory Board
        7. Parks Foundation Dollar Donation Program
        8. Sponsorship & Support
        9. Volunteer
      2. Facilities & Parks
        1. Aquatic Centers & Swimming Pool
          1. Spraygrounds
          2. Aquatic Facility Reservations
        2. Athletic Facilities
        3. Central Bark Dog Park
        4. Facilities & Reservations
          1. Approved Jumper List
          2. Community Centers
          3. Courts
          4. Pavilions
        5. Fishing / Comanche Trail Pond
        6. Disc Golf Courses
        7. Hike / Bike Trails
        8. Parks & Amenities
        9. Ratliff Ranch Golf Links
        10. Ruben Pier Memorial Skatepark
      3. Programs & Events
        1. Commit To Health Program
        2. Downtown Odessa Special Events
        3. Recreation 5K & Fun Runs
          1. Bunny Hop 5K Fun Run
          2. Ice Cream 5K Fun Run
          3. Jingle Bell Jog Fun Run
          4. Turkey Trot Fun Run
        4. Recreation at Home
        5. Register for Programs Online
        6. Special Events
          1. Spring
            1. Take Me Fishing
            2. Easter Spring Fling
            3. Mother Son Dance
          2. Summer
            1. Movies in the Park
          3. Fall
            1. American Tribute
            2. Fall Festival
          4. Winter
            1. Parade of Lights
            2. Starbright Village
      4. Athletics
        1. Adult Basketball
        2. Adult Flag Football
        3. Adult Sand Volleyball
        4. Disc Golf
        5. Smart Parents Program
        6. Youth Athletics
      5. How Do I…
        1. Find
          1. Disc Golf Courses
          2. Forms & Permits
          3. Parks
          4. Plant Material List
        2. Register
          1. 5K Run or Cycling Race
          2. Recreation Programs
          3. Special Events
        3. Reserve
          1. Community Centers
          2. Courts
          3. Pavilions
    16. Planning & Zoning
      1. Development Services
    17. Police
      1. Our Department
        1. Bureaus
          1. Administration
            1. Fiscal Affairs
            2. Media & Community Relations
              1. Community Relations Officer
              2. Public Information Officer
            3. Range Master / Weapons Training Center
            4. Records Unit
              1. Alarm Registration / Renewal
              2. Open Records Request
              3. Permits
                1. Parade Ordinance
            5. Recruiting
            6. Supply
            7. Training / Police Academy
              1. Citizen's Police Academy
              2. Police Academy Applications
              3. Police Academy Calendar & Training
              4. Police Officers Training Calendar
          2. Field Operations
            1. Patrol Division
              1. Bomb Unit
              2. K-9 Unit
              3. Patrol Shifts
              4. Sector Map & Boundaries
              5. Special Weapons & Tactics
              6. Command Post Trailer
            2. Special Services Division
              1. Police Resource Specialists
              2. Traffic
                1. Junked Vehicles Ordinance
          3. Special Operations
            1. Crime Scene Unit
              1. Fingerprint Identification Systems
            2. Crime Victim's Liaison
              1. Crime Victims' Rights
            3. Criminal Investigation Division
              1. Crimes Against Persons Unit
              2. Crimes Against Property Unit
              3. Crisis Negotiation Team
              4. Robbery / Homicide Unit
              5. Submit a Crime Tip
            4. Intelligence Division
            5. Narcotics & Vice Unit
            6. Animal Control
              1. Animal Shelter
        2. Chief of Police
        3. Director of Public Safety Communications
        4. Employment
          1. Benefits
          2. Job Opportunities
          3. Requirements
          4. Training / Police Academy
        5. Fallen Heroes
        6. Media & Community Relations
        7. Organizational Chart (PDF)
        8. Our History
        9. Police Chaplain Program
      2. Police Services
        1. Animal Control
        2. Citizen's Police Academy
        3. Crime Victim's Liaison
        4. Medication Drop Box
        5. Open Records Request
        6. Permits
        7. Police Chaplains
      3. Community Relations
        1. Animal Shelter
        2. Crime Prevention Programs
          1. Citizens on Patrol
          2. Holiday Safety Tips
          3. Medication Drop Box
          4. Neighborhood Watch
          5. Odessa Teddy Bear Patrol
          6. Police Athletic League (PAL)
        3. Crime Victim's Liaison
        4. E-Notifications
        5. Frequently Asked Questions
        6. Interactive Community Crime Map
        7. News Releases
        8. Odessa Crime Stoppers
        9. Patrol Sector Maps
        10. Ride Along Program
        11. Safe Zones
        12. Special Events Permit
        13. Warrants
      4. Accountability
        1. Accident Reports
        2. Contact Police Administration
        3. Crime Statistics
        4. File a Police Report Online
        5. Illegal Profiling Policy
        6. Interactive Community Crime Map
        7. News Releases
        8. Open Records Request
        9. Records Unit
        10. Submit a Commendation or Complaint
        11. Submit a Crime Tip
        12. Track Sex Offenders
        13. Victims of Crime
      5. How Do I?
        1. Apply For
          1. Alarm System Registration or Renewal
          2. Employment
          3. Permits
        2. Contact
          1. Administration Bureau
          2. Animal Control
          3. Animal Shelter
          4. Crime Victim's Liaison
          5. Media & Community Relations
          6. Patrol Division
          7. Police Resource Specialists
        3. Find
          1. Crime Statistics Reports
          2. Fingerprinting Services
          3. Frequently Asked Questions
          4. Interactive Community Crime Map
          5. Local Resources & Contacts
          6. Track Sex Offenders
        4. Sign Up For
          1. Citizens on Patrol
          2. Citizen's Police Academy
          3. Crime Prevention Programs
          4. Ride Along Program
        5. Submit
          1. Commendations & Complaints
          2. Crime Tips
          3. File a Police Report Online
          4. Pay My Ticket Online
          5. Report About
            1. Animal Control
            2. Code Enforcement Violations
            3. Street Light / Power Outage
            4. Traffic Complaints
          6. Request a Street Light
    18. Public Safety Communications
    19. Public Works & Utilities
      1. Utilities
        1. Administration
          1. Cross Connection Control
          2. Geographic Information System
          3. Pollution Prevention
            1. Commercial / Industrial Facilities Prevention
            2. Home / Workplace Prevention
          4. Wastewater Discharge Application
          5. Water Use, Loss & Conservation
            1. Do Your Part to Conserve Water
            2. Indoors
            3. Outdoors
          6. Approved Utility Contractors
        2. Bob Derrington Water Reclamation Plant
          1. Fat Free Sewers
          2. Liquid Waste Transportation
          3. Prevent Sewer Blockage
        3. Laboratory Services
        4. Wastewater Collection
        5. Water Distribution
        6. Water Quality Reports
        7. Water Treatment Plant
    20. Solid Waste
      1. Bulk Item Collection
      2. Carbon Footprint Calculator
      3. Citizen Bulk Item Drop-Off Center
      4. Compost
      5. Household Hazardous Waste
        1. Household Hazardous Waste Facility
        2. Managing & Reducing Household Hazardous Waste
      6. Mosquito Control
      7. Roll Out Cart Service
        1. Cart Placement in Cul-De-Sac
    21. Stormwater
      1. Construction
        1. Inspections on Construction Sites
        2. Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan
        3. TPDES Construction General Permit
      2. Forms & Applications
      3. MS4 General Permit
      4. Public Education
      5. Stormwater Online
      6. Stormwater Complaint Form
    22. Street
    23. Traffic Engineering
      1. Traffic Counts
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  4. Doing Business

    1. Bid Opportunities
    2. Business Directory
    3. Community Development
    4. Odessa Development Corporation
    5. Odessa Chamber of Commerce
    6. Procurement Services
    7. Permits (PDF)
    8. Residents
      1. August 31, 2019 Mass Shooting
        1. Victims, Donations & Tips
      2. City Merchandise
      3. Education
      4. Employment
        1. Benefits
      5. Envision Odessa
      6. Fat Free Sewers
      7. Health
        1. Coronavirus (COVID-19) Updates & Information
          1. Business Assistance Program
            1. Business Assistance Program - Spanish
          2. CDC COVID-19 Information
          3. Cleaning & Disinfecting Your Home (PDF)
          4. Cloth Face Coverings
            1. Bandana Face Covering How-To
            2. Quick Cut T-shirt Face Covering How-To
            3. Sewn Cloth Face Covering How-To
          5. Governor Abbott's Executive Orders
          6. How to Find Square Footage for Occupancy Limits
          7. Limited Shelter in Place FAQs
          8. Mayor's Facebook COVID-19 Updates
          9. COVID-19 Testing
          10. Parks Facilities Openings & Closings
          11. Running Essential Errands
          12. Vaccine Information
      8. Home & Property
      9. Pay Your Water Bill
      10. Pollution Prevention
      11. Public Safety
      12. Recycling Center
      13. Report a Street Light Outage
      14. Stormwater Public Education
      15. Useful Resources
      16. Water Efficient Rebate Program
        1. High Efficiency Toilet Rebate Program
        2. Hot Water Recirculation Pump Rebate Program
        3. Water Efficient Rebate Request Form
      17. Water Use, Loss & Conservation
    9. Services
      1. City Awards
      2. City Council Districts
      3. Facebook
      4. Financial Transparency
      5. GIS/City Maps
      6. News
      7. Parks & Amenities
      8. Sign Up for Alerts & Notifications
      9. Twitter
    10. Truck Routes
    11. Visitors
      1. City Parks
      2. Discover Odessa
      3. Downtown Odessa
      4. Living in Odessa
      5. Ratliff Ranch Golf Links
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    1. Contact
      1. Billing & Collection
      2. City Manager's Office
      3. Fire / Rescue
      4. Police Department
    2. Find
      1. Active Warrants
      2. Department Contacts
      3. GIS Maps
      4. Municipal Court Dockets
      5. Plat Drawings
      6. Alarm Registration/Renewal
    3. Request
      1. Facility Rental & Registration
      2. Permits / Licenses
      3. Public Information
      4. Request a Streetlight
    4. Report
      1. Issues in the City
      2. Park / Public Space Cleanup
      3. Streetlight Outages
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