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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
    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
    12. Impact Fees
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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. Firecracker Fandango
          1. 2019
          2. 2018
        2. Downtown Art Tour
        3. Hot Summer Nights
        4. State of Downtown Odessa Address
        5. Winterfest
          1. New Year's Eve Downtown Countdown
          2. Parade of Lights
          3. Teddy Bear Tea
        6. Downtown Egg Hunt Presented By Copper Key Realty
    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
      14. Fire Stations Construction Updates
    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. About Us
        1. Our History & Mission
        2. Board of Directors
        3. Staff
        4. 2022-2026 Strategic Plan For Keep Odessa Beautiful
        5. Awards
        6. Sponsorship
          1. Support
          2. 2022 Sponsors
          3. 2021 Sponsors
          4. 2020 Sponsors
        7. Videos
          1. Beautification Videos
          2. Educational Videos
          3. Litter Prevention Videos
          4. Recycle Videos
        8. E-News
        9. 2022 Annual Calendars
        10. Community Matters- We Want To Hear From You!
      2. Programs
        1. Education
          1. Lesson Plans
          2. Litter Attitude Survey
        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. Litter Prevention
          1. Adopt-A-Campus
          2. Adopt-A-Nonprofit
          3. Adopt-A-Block
          4. Adopt-A-Highway
          5. Adopt-A-Spot
          6. Annual Fall Sweep
          7. Planet Troopers
        4. Community Projects
          1. Be The Solution, Pick A Project!
          2. Recycle Challenge!
          3. FREE Merchandise Request For Cleanups, Recycling & Promo Items
          4. Community Matters- We Want To Hear From You!
        5. (YAC) Youth Advisory Committee
      3. Events
        1. Campus Cleanup Rivalry
        2. The Annual Recycle Fashion Show
        3. Paintings & Pizzas
        4. DMWT Spring Sweep/Clean Up
        5. Annual Fall Sweep
        6. Recycle Challenges!
        7. 2022 KOB Annual Calendar of Events
        8. FREE Merchandise Request For Cleanups, Recycling & Promo Items
      4. Resources
        1. Resources
          1. COVID- 19 Tips
          2. Citizen Bulk Item Drop-Off Center
          3. Recycling Center
          4. Report Your Clean Up
          5. Recycling Log & Report
          6. Water Conservation
          7. Water Efficient Rebate Program
          8. Additional Resources & Affiliates
          9. FREE Merchandise Request For Cleanups, Recycling & Promo Items
          10. Community Matters- We Want To Hear From You!
        2. Find
          1. Citizen Bulk Item Drop-Off Center
          2. Education Resources
          3. Recycling Center / Recycling Drop Off Locations
        3. Contact
          1. Keep Odessa Beautiful Board of Directors
          2. Keep Odessa Beautiful Department
          3. Keep Odessa Beautiful Youth Advisory Council (YAC)
      5. Forms/Reports
        1. Sign Up For
          1. Lawn Services for Those in Need
          2. Volunteer
          3. Community Service Hours Registration
          4. FREE Merchandise Request For Cleanups, Recycling & Promo Items
        2. Annual Report
        3. Submit Report
          1. Clean Up Report
          2. Litter Attitude Survey
          3. Star of the Month Nomination
          4. Report Graffiti
          5. Community Service/Volunteer Hours Report
          6. Recycling Log & Report
          7. Community Achievement Report
          8. Report An Unsightly Or Hazardous Area
      6. Volunteer/Community Service
        1. Community Service/Texas Scholars Hours
        2. Don't Mess With Texas Volunteers
        3. Dream Team Summer Camp
        4. Volunteer
          1. Volunteer Sign Up- Become The Solution!
          2. (YAC) Youth Advisory Committee
        5. Report Your Community Service/Volunteer Hours
    13. Municipal Court
      1. Active Warrants
      2. Scheduled Dockets
      3. Jury Duty
      4. Payment Options
      5. Teen Court
      6. Ticket Information
      7. Warrant Lists
      8. Resources
    14. Online Payments
    15. Parks & Recreation
      1. About the Department
        1. Drone Use Policy
        2. Forms & Permits
        3. Metal Detector Policy
        4. Park Projects
          1. Current Improvement Projects Under Construction
            1. Floyd Gwin Park Renovation Project
        5. Parks & Recreation Advisory Board
        6. Parks Foundation Dollar Donation Program
        7. Sponsorship & Support
        8. Volunteer
      2. Facilities & Parks
        1. Aquatic Centers & Swimming Pool
        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 at Home
        4. Register for Programs Online
        5. Special Events
          1. Spring
            1. Take Me Fishing
            2. Easter Spring Fling
            3. Mother Son Dance
          2. Summer
            1. Daddy Daughter Dance
            2. Movies in the Park
          3. Fall
            1. American Tribute
            2. Fall Fun '21
          4. Winter
            1. Parade of Lights
            2. Starbright Village
      4. Athletics
        1. Adult Flag Football
        2. Adult Sand Volleyball
        3. Disc Golf
        4. Smart Parents Program
        5. 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. Administration Bureau
          1. Records Unit
            1. Alarm Registration / Renewal
            2. Open Records Request
            3. Permits and Inspections
              1. Parade Ordinance
            4. Obtaining a Police Report or Record
            5. Accident Reports
          2. Supply
          3. Community Relations
        2. Field Operations Bureau
          1. Patrol Division
            1. Patrol Shifts
            2. Sector Map & Boundaries
            3. Ride Along Program
          2. Command Post Trailer
          3. Warrants
          4. Bomb Unit
          5. K-9 Unit
          6. Special Weapons & Tactics
          7. Special Services Division
            1. Police Resource Specialists
            2. Traffic
              1. Junked Vehicles Ordinance
        3. Special Operations Bureau
          1. Crime Scene Unit
            1. Fingerprint Identification Systems
            2. National Integrated Ballistic Information Network
          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. Polygraphy Examiners
            6. Unsolved Crimes/Submit a Crime Tip
          4. Intelligence Division
            1. Real Time Intelligence Center
          5. Narcotics & Vice Unit
          6. Animal Control
            1. Animal Shelter
        4. Office of the Chief of Police
          1. Fiscal Affairs
          2. Public Relations Manager
          3. Training Division / Police Academy
            1. Training Facility and Range
            2. Police Academy Applications
            3. Police Academy Calendar & Training
            4. Odessa Police Training - Upcoming Courses Sign Up
        5. Recruiting
        6. Our History
        7. Public Safety Communications
        8. Fallen Heroes
        9. Organizational Chart (PDF)
        10. Police Chaplain Program
      2. Police Services
        1. Sex Offender Compliance
        2. Law Enforcement Identification Number Inspections (VIN Inspection) 
        3. Permits
        4. Animal Control
        5. Citizen's Police Academy
        6. Crime Victim's Liaison
        7. Records Unit
          1. Alarm Registration / Renewal
          2. Open Records Request
          3. Permits and Inspections
          4. Obtaining a Police Report or Record
          5. Accident Reports
        8. Unidentified Property (Chapter 47)
        9. Hire an Off-Duty Officer
        10. Open Records Request
        11. Police Chaplains
        12. Crime Victims Information
      3. Employment
        1. Salary and Benefits
        2. Job Opportunities
        3. Requirements
        4. Training / Police Academy
      4. Community Relations
        1. Citizen's Police Academy
        2. Animal Shelter
        3. Crime Prevention Programs
          1. Citizens on Patrol
          2. Holiday Safety Tips
          3. Neighborhood Watch
          4. Odessa Teddy Bear Patrol
          5. Police Athletic League (PAL)
          6. National Night Out
        4. Crime Victim's Liaison
        5. E-Notifications
        6. Frequently Asked Questions
        7. Interactive Community Crime Map
        8. News Releases
        9. Odessa Crime Stoppers
        10. Patrol Sector Maps
        11. Safe Zones
        12. Special Events Permit
      5. Accountability
        1. Contact Police Administration
        2. Crime Statistics
        3. File a Police Report Online
        4. Illegal Profiling Policy
        5. Interactive Community Crime Map
        6. News Releases
        7. Open Records Request
        8. Records Unit
        9. Submit a Commendation or Complaint
        10. Submit a Crime Tip
        11. Track Sex Offenders
        12. Victims of Crime
      6. 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. FAQ's
        3. Bob Derrington Water Reclamation Plant
          1. Fat Free Sewers
          2. Liquid Waste Transportation
          3. Prevent Sewer Blockage
        4. Laboratory Services
        5. Wastewater Collection
        6. Water Distribution
        7. Water Quality Reports
        8. Water Treatment Plant
        9. Master Plans
        10. Impact Fees Resources
        11. Other Documents
      2. Master Plans
      3. Impact Fees Resources
      4. Other Documents
    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
      2. Faudree Road Improvements
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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. CDC COVID-19 Information
          2. Cleaning & Disinfecting Your Home (PDF)
          3. 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
          4. COVID-19 Testing
          5. 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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