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  2. About

    1. Sugar Land Overview
      1. 2010 Census
      2. American Community Survey (ACS)
      3. Population History
    2. Awards & Recognitions
    3. Business Overview
    4. City History
      1. History of Fort Bend County
      2. Early Settlers
      3. Sugar Cane Thrives
      4. Imperial Sugar Mill
      5. The Company Town
      6. The City of Sugar Land is Born
      7. The Imperial Farm Cemetery
      8. Articles
    5. City Organizational Chart
    6. Citizen Satisfaction Survey
    7. Form of Government
    8. Vision, Mission & Priorities
    9. Planned Communities
    10. Relocation Information
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  3. Government

    1. Mayor & City Council
      1. District by Subdivision
      2. District Maps
      3. Form of Government
      4. Vision, Mission & Priorities
      5. Mayor's Youth Advisory Council
      6. City Council for Members
      7. Redistricting
        1. Redistricting Process
    2. City Organizational Chart
    3. City Departments & Offices
    4. Meeting Agendas, Minutes and Videos
    5. Boards & Commissions
      1. Animal Advisory Board
      2. Building Standards Commission
      3. Charter Review 2018
      4. Imperial Redevelopment District
      5. Independent Ethics Review Board
      6. PARCS Board
      7. Planning & Zoning Commission
      8. Sugar Land 4B Corporation
      9. Sugar Land Development Corporation
      10. Sugar Land Reinvestment Zone Number Four
      11. Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number One
      12. Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number Three
      13. Zoning Board of Adjustment
    6. City Secretary
    7. Code of Ordinances
    8. Comprehensive Plan
    9. Convict Lease Memorial
    10. Elections
    11. Finance
    12. Legal Notices
    13. Open Records Request
    14. Sugar Land Charter
    15. Vision, Mission & Goals
      1. Goal Measures
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  4. Business

    1. Bid Opportunities
    2. Building Permits
    3. City Codes
    4. City Maps
      1. Capital Improvement Projects Interactive Story Map
      2. City Area Map
      3. Council Member Districts & Voting Precincts
      4. Economic Development GIS Application
      5. Fire Department Coverage Area
      6. GPS / Benchmarks
      7. Levee Improvement Districts
      8. Zoning Districts
    5. Economic Development
    6. Food Inspection
    7. Inspection Scheduling
    8. Online Auctions
    9. Permits & Inspections
    10. Rental Licensing
    11. Vendor Registration
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  5. Visitors

    1. Visiting and Shopping in Sugar Land
    2. Sugar Land Parks Listing
    3. Special Events
    4. Public Art in Sugar Land
    5. Walk, Run, and Bike Sugar Land
      1. Safety and Education
        1. Better Bicycling
          1. Traffic Laws
          2. Bike Lanes
          3. Lane Changing
          4. Where Should I Ride?
          5. Intersection Positioning
          6. Sharing the Trail
        2. Preparing to Ride your Bicycle
          1. Basic Bike Check
          2. What to Bring
          3. What to Wear
          4. Bike Helmets
          5. Fitting and Adjusting Your Bike
          6. How to Choose a Bike
        3. Bicycle Riding Tips
          1. Shifting Gears
          2. Starting and Stopping
          3. Scanning
          4. Signaling
          5. Steering
      2. Plan your Route
      3. Bike to Work / School Day
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  6. Residents

    1. Pay Water Bill
    2. Other Payments
    3. Report a Concern
    4. My Neighborhood
    5. Garbage Service Schedule
    6. Trash & Recycling Information
    7. City Departments & Offices
      1. Business Plans
      2. Airport
        1. Airport Overview
          1. History
        2. Amenities & Development
          1. Art Display
        3. Citizens’ Airport Academy
        4. Fixed Base Operator Services
        5. Operation Information
          1. Hangar Leasing & RAMP Fees
          2. Monthly Statistics
          3. U. S. Customs and Border Protection Service
        6. Runway Closures and Construction Updates
      3. City Secretary
        1. City Codes
          1. Design Standards
          2. Ethics Disclosure
          3. Municipal Code - Code of Ordinances
          4. Municipal Code - Development Code
          5. Sugar Land Charter
            1. Article 1
            2. Article 2
            3. Article 3
            4. Article 4
            5. Article 5
            6. Article 6
        2. City Council
        3. Campaign Finance Reports
          1. 2018 Campaign Finance Reports
          2. 2017 Campaign Finance Reports
          3. Political Action Committees (PACs)
        4. Elections
          1. May 5 Election Information
            1. Candidates
            2. Canvass Official Returns
            3. Early Voting Schedule
            4. Election Day Vote Centers
          2. Voter Information
            1. Early Voting Options
            2. Voter Precinct by Subdivision
            3. Voter Registration
            4. Voter ID Requirement
          3. General Information
            1. Forms & Instruction Guides
            2. Qualifications for Elected Officials
        5. Legal Notices
          1. Bids
          2. Enacted Ordinances
          3. Other Legal Notices
          4. Public Hearings
        6. Meeting Agendas, Minutes and Videos
          1. Agenda Archive Listings
        7. Open Records Request
      4. Communications
        1. Citizen Satisfaction Survey
        2. City Publications
        3. E-News Report
        4. Mobile App Download
        5. SLTV 16
          1. Cable Provider
          2. Programming Overview
          3. SLTV 16 Live Video
          4. State of the City 2017
          5. Video On-Demand
        6. Online Town Hall
        7. Social Media
        8. Rumor versus Fact
          1. Rumor versus Fact 2015 - 2016
        9. Quick Facts
      5. Economic Development
      6. Engineering
        1. Capital Improvement Projects
          1. Introduction
          2. Development Process
          3. Title VI Program
          4. Capital Improvement Program
        2. Construction Updates
        3. Floodplain Information
        4. Standards & Permits
        5. Engineering Master Plans
          1. Master Drainage Plan
          2. Thoroughfare Plan Update
        6. Railroad Crossing Concerns
          1. UPRR Crossing References
        7. Brazos River Erosion Study
      7. Environmental & Neighborhood Services
        1. Air Quality
        2. Animal Services
          1. Animal Ordinances
          2. Lost & Found Pets
          3. Sugar Land Petopia
            1. Adoption Information
            2. Available Animals
            3. Humane Education
            4. Local Widlife
            5. Lost & Found Pets
            6. Upcoming Events
          4. Local Wildlife
            1. Coexisting With Alligators
            2. I Found a Baby Bird - Now What?
            3. I Found a Baby Mammal - Now What?
            4. Nuisance Wildlife
            5. Skunk Odor Remover
            6. Top 10 Ways to Prevent Wildlife Problems
            7. Why You Should Not Feed Ducks
          5. The Animal Advisory Board and Planning for Growth
            1. About the Animal Advisory Board
            2. Animal Shelter Expansion
        3. Code Enforcement
          1. Violations
          2. Neighborhood Sweeps
          3. Short Term Rentals
        4. Community Development Block Grant Program
        5. Rental Licensing
        6. Food Inspection
          1. Opening a New Restaurant
          2. Informational Resources
          3. Submit a Complaint
          4. Temporary Food Guidelines and Permits
          5. Mobile Food Units
          6. Dog Friendly Patios
          7. General Fees
        7. Solid Waste & Recycling
          1. Residential Services
            1. Garbage & Recycling Guidelines
              1. Carts
              2. Textile Recycling
                1. Charitable Organizations
              3. Green Waste
              4. Household Hazardous Waste
              5. Bulk Cardboard Recycling
              6. Bulky Waste
              7. Disposal Directory
            2. Solid Waste in Greatwood
            3. Holiday Recycling Tips
            4. Holiday Service Schedule
            5. Service Schedule Chart by Subdivision
            6. Service Schedule by Address
          2. Commercial Services
            1. Liquid Waste
          3. Drop-Off Centers
            1. Disposal Directory
            2. Fort Bend County Recycling Center
          4. Online Incident Report
          5. Tips & Information
            1. Hazardous Households Materials
            2. Outside Hazards
            3. Paint Hazards
        8. Stormwater Quality Program
          1. Program Overview
          2. Education
            1. Pressure Washing
          3. Public Involvement
          4. Regulatory
          5. Links & Resources
        9. Thermo Fisher Updates
      8. Finance
        1. Accounting
        2. Budget
          1. Fiscal Year 2019 Budget
          2. FY19 Budget Workshops
          3. Capital Improvements Program
          4. Strengthened Resilience
          5. Innovative Constraint
          6. Economic Powerhouse
          7. Property Taxes
          8. Life Well Run
          9. Budget and CIP Archives
        3. Capital Improvement Program
        4. Financial Transparency
        5. IRMA Exemption Certificate
        6. Municipal Debt
          1. What are Municipal Bonds
          2. Capital Projects: Why Does the City Issue Bonds?
          3. Types of Bonds
          4. Debt Capacity
          5. Bond Ratings
          6. Financial Transparency and Debt Reporting
        7. Purchasing
          1. Bidding
            1. Bid Opportunities
            2. Bid Tabs
              1. Fiscal Year 2017
              2. Fiscal Year 2016
              3. Fiscal Year 2015
              4. Fiscal Year 2014
              5. Fiscal Year 2013
              6. Fiscal Year 2012
              7. Fiscal Year 2011
              8. Fiscal Year 2010
            3. Online Auction
          2. Insurance Requirements
          3. Terms & Conditions
          4. Vendor Registration
            1. Conflict of Interest Questionnaire
        8. Treasury Management
          1. Water Payment Options
          2. Miscellaneous Bill Payment
          3. Start / Cancel Water Service
          4. Rates & Taxes
            1. Water & Wastewater Rates
            2. Property Tax
          5. Tips & Education
            1. Residential Wastewater Cap
            2. Water Saving Tips
            3. Water Leaks
          6. Contact Us
      9. Fire-EMS Department
        1. Command Staff
          1. Fire Chief Juan Adame
          2. Assistant Chief Clay Fenwick
          3. Assistant Chief Jeff Krehmeier
          4. Assistant Chief Mario Partida
          5. Assistant Chief Patrick Hughes
        2. Departmental Assessment
        3. Emergency Management
          1. Hurricane Harvey
          2. Area Hazards
            1. Active Shooter Situations
            2. Coastal Storms & Hurricanes
            3. Disease & Outbreaks
            4. Drought Conditions
            5. Extreme Cold
            6. Extreme Heat
            7. Fires
            8. Flooding
            9. Tornadoes
          3. Planning & Response
            1. Community Emergency Response Teams
            2. Education and Resources
            3. Emergency Notification System
        4. Fire Marshal Forms
        5. Fire Stations & Coverage
          1. Fire Station Locations
          2. Fire Hydrant System
          3. Fire Coverage Map
        6. Forms & Information
        7. Programs & Services
          1. Citizen's Fire Academy
          2. Community Event Request Form
          3. Public Education Services Brochure
          4. Fire Extinguisher Training
          5. Home Safety Survey
          6. Schedule a Fire Safety Program
          7. Smoke Alarms
          8. Visit a Fire Station
          9. When to Dial 9-1-1
        8. SLFD Careers
      10. Human Resources
        1. Job Opportunities
        2. Job Alerts
        3. Risk Management
      11. Municipal Court
        1. Fines, Forms, and Payments
          1. Court Payments & Driving Safety Course
          2. Fine List
          3. Request for Jail Time Served
        2. General Court Information
          1. Arraignment
          2. Community Service Agencies
          3. Court Dockets
          4. Default Docket
          5. Dismissals
          6. Driving Safety Course
          7. Jury Service
          8. Juveniles
        3. Appointments and Fees Report
      12. Parks & Recreation
        1. Facility Reservations and Special Events Options
          1. Facility Reservations
            1. Facility Fee Exemption
            2. Security
          2. Hosting a Special Event in Sugar Land
        2. Get Involved
          1. Eagle Scout Projects
          2. Memorial Tree & Bench Program
        3. Parks & Trails
          1. Community and Neighborhood Parks
          2. Hike & Bike Trail Master Plan
          3. Parks Master Plan Update
            1. About the Update
            2. Public Engagement
            3. Frequently Asked Questions
          4. Park and Trail Maps
        4. Recreation
          1. Imperial Park Recreation Center (IPRC)
            1. Adult Sports Leagues
            2. Leisure Classes
            3. Youth Programs
          2. Municipal Pool
          3. T.E. Harman Senior Center
            1. About
            2. Activities Calendar
            3. Policies & Registration
            4. Frequently Asked Questions
          4. Sports Associations
        5. Special Events
          1. Christmas Tree Lighting
          2. Cultural Kite Festival
          3. EGGStravaganza Egg Hunt
          4. Halloween Town
          5. iFest Live
          6. Memorial Day Ceremony
          7. Event Sponsorships
      13. Permits & Inspections
        1. Building Permits
        2. Forms & Applications
        3. Inspection Scheduling
        4. Permitting Requirements
          1. Insurance Requirements
      14. Planning
        1. Development Planning
          1. Development Application Handbook
          2. Development Code Update
            1. About the Update
            2. Education and Resources
            3. Frequently Asked Questions
          3. General Land Plans
          4. Planned Development Districts
          5. Quick Reference Guides
        2. Annexation of Greatwood & New Territory
          1. About the Annexation
          2. Annexation Performance
          3. What to Expect
          4. Annexation Resources
          5. Solid Waste in Greatwood
          6. Permanent Zoning
        3. Imperial Market Development
        4. Long Range Planning
          1. Adopted City Plans
            1. Comprehensive Plan
            2. Land Use Plan Update
              1. About the Update
              2. Read the Land Use Plan
              3. Public Involvement & Education
                1. Land Use Advisory Committee
                  1. Hear from LUAC
                2. Land Use Forum
                3. Previous Public Meetings
                4. School District Coordination
              4. Frequently Asked Questions
            3. Future Land Use Plan Map
            4. Comprehensive Mobility Plan
            5. Master Plans
          2. Annexation
          3. Regional Planning
          4. The Hill Community Engagement
            1. History of The Hill
            2. The Hill Steering Committee
        5. Newland/Telfair Development
          1. Quick Facts
        6. Transit Services
        7. Fluor Planned Development Updates
      15. Police Department
        1. Organizational Structure
          1. Chief of Police
          2. Divisions
            1. Investigation Division
            2. Patrol Division
              1. Traffic
            3. Professional Services
            4. Support Division
              1. Crime Prevention
        2. Community Engagement
          1. Community Programs
            1. 55 Alive
            2. Are You OK
            3. Child Safety Seat
            4. Citizen's Police Academy
            5. Citizens Police Academy Alumni Association
            6. Crime Prevention Camera Program
              1. Program Summary
              2. Education & Resources
            7. Community Assistance Support Team
            8. Homeowners Insurance Premium Reduction
            9. National Night Out
            10. Neighborhood Watch
            11. Operation ID
            12. Police Department Teen Academy
            13. Safe Return Program
            14. Victim Assistance
              1. Crime Victim's Compensation
              2. Texas Crime Victims' Rights
          2. Crime Prevention Officers
            1. Officer Babnew - Beat 1
            2. Officer Moreno - Beat 2
            3. Officer Johnston - Beat 3
            4. Officer Jones - Beat 4
            5. Officer Stockholm - Beat 5
            6. Officer Sanderson - Beat 6
            7. Police Beats and Subdivisions
          3. Forms & Services
            1. Accident Reports
            2. Citizen Commendation Form
            3. Citizen Complaint Form
            4. Crime Map
            5. Fingerprinting
            6. Housewatch
            7. Lost Property Report
            8. Report Criminal Activity
          4. Records Division
          5. Tips & Education
            1. Home Safety
              1. Avoiding Thefts
              2. Home Security Checklist
              3. Avoid Being Followed Home
              4. Burglary Prevention
            2. Personal Safety
              1. Identity Theft
              2. You Leave It, They Thieve It
              3. Personal Robbery Prevention
              4. Purse-Snatching Prevention
              5. Shopping Safety Tips
              6. What to Do if You Lose Your Purse or Wallet
              7. Common-Sense Tips Add to Your Safety
            3. Additional Safety Tips
              1. Scam Alert
              2. Kids & the Internet
              3. Traffic Stop Information
              4. Halloween Safety Tips
            4. Language-Specific Safety Tips
              1. Vietnamese
              2. Chinese
              3. Hindi
            5. Traffic and Driving
              1. Proper H.O.V. Lane Use
        3. Crime Information
          1. IA Annual Reports
          2. Annual Crime Reports
          3. Crime Map
          4. Open Records Request
          5. Registered Sex Offenders
        4. Departmental Assessment
        5. Openings
          1. Selection Process
        6. Arrive Alive Sugar Land
        7. Safe Light Sugar Land
          1. How the System Works
          2. Camera Effectiveness
          3. Fines & Appeals
          4. City Policy
          5. Camera Coverage
          6. Additional Resources
      16. Public Works
        1. Mosquito Control
          1. City Tactics and Techniques
          2. Education and Resources
        2. Right-of-Way
          1. Trees and Tree Trimming
          2. Pedestrian & Bicycle Master Plan
          3. Walk, Run, and Bike in Sugar Land
          4. Right-Of-Way-Permits
        3. Streets & Drainage
          1. Flood Alert System
          2. Flood Gage System
          3. Street and Sidewalk Maintenance
        4. Traffic Management and Operations
          1. Neighborhood Traffic Policy
          2. Railroad Monitoring Systems
          3. Roundabouts
          4. Right-Of-Way Permits
          5. Traffic Management Systems
          6. Traffic Signal Systems
          7. Street Lights
        5. Water Operations and Information
          1. Request Emergency Services
          2. Water Conservation
            1. Saving Water Indoors
            2. Saving Water Outdoors
              1. Free Irrigation System Evaluation
              2. Extreme Cold Conditions
            3. Drought Contingency Plan
            4. Water Conservation Plan
          3. Water & Wastewater Services
            1. Backflow Testing Program
            2. Grease Trap Inspections
            3. Industrial Pretreatment
            4. Liquid Waste
          4. Water Quality
          5. Water Master Plan
          6. Groundwater Reduction Program
            1. Program Details
            2. Participants & Production
            3. Budget & Fees
            4. Conservation and Education
            5. Links & Resources
    8. Citizen Satisfaction Survey
    9. Construction/Maintenance Updates
    10. Cultural Arts for Sugar Land
      1. Cultural Arts Initiatives
      2. Public Art Program
      3. Photo Contest
      4. Public Artwork in Sugar Land
        1. Around
        2. Discovering Brazos Bend & Beyond
        3. Father of Texas
        4. Fourth Charm
        5. Interlacing Patterns
        6. Open the Door
        7. Pastoral
        8. Selfie Statue
        9. The Guardian
        10. Veterans Memorial
        11. VorTEX
      5. Traffic Box Public Art Project
    11. Election Information
    12. Interactive City Maps
    13. Home Owner Associations
    14. Lost & Found Pets
    15. Parks & Recreation
      1. Imperial Park Recreation Center
      2. T.E. Harman Senior Center
      3. City Parks & Trails
    16. Publications
    17. Volunteer in Sugar Land
      1. New Volunteer Sign Up
      2. Volunteer Opportunities
        1. Animal Services/Petopia
        2. Sugar Land 101
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  7. How Do I..?

    1. Apply For…
      1. Building Permits
      2. City Jobs
      3. Irrigation Permit
      4. Rental Licensing
    2. Contact…
      1. City Departments
      2. Economic Development
      3. Mayor & City Council
      4. Visit Sugar Land
    3. Find…
      1. Community Parks
      2. Imperial Park Recreation Center
      3. Municipal Court
      4. Publications
      5. Senior Center
    4. Report…
      1. Code Violation
      2. Criminal Activity
      3. Water Meter Leak
    5. Request…
      1. Home Fire-Safety Survey
      2. Police House Watch Program
      3. Open Records Request
      4. Water Utility Emergency Services
    6. Sign Up For…
      1. Emergency Notifications
      2. Notify Me
      3. Residential Trash Service
      4. Residential Water Service
      5. Sugar Land E-News
      6. Volunteer Service
    7. View…
      1. Garbage/Recycling Guidelines
      2. Legal Notices
      3. Meeting Agendas
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  8. Feature Links

    1. Meeting Agendas, Minutes and Videos
    2. Employment
    3. Emergency Notification System
    4. Construction Updates
    5. City Maps
    6. Online Town Hall
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