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  2. Government

    1. Bid Opportunities
    2. Charter / Code of Ordinances
    3. Employees
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    4. Departments
      1. Animal Services
      2. City Attorney
        1. City Attorney's Biography
        2. Charter / Code of Ordinances
        3. Commonly Asked Questions
        4. Online Legal Resources
      3. City Manager
        1. About - City Manager
        2. About - Deputy City Manager
        3. About - Assistant City Managers
        4. Government Type
        5. Organization
      4. City Secretary
        1. About - City Secretary
        2. Agendas & Minutes
        3. Alcohol Permits
        4. Charter / Code of Ordinances
        5. Election Information
        6. Legal Notices
        7. Mayor and Council
        8. Public Information Requests
        9. Request to Offer Invocation
        10. Federal, State & Local Resources
        11. Election History
        12. Committees, Boards & Commissions
        13. Speaking Before the Council Information
      5. Communications & Media Relations
        1. About - Director of Communications
        2. Social Media Policy
      6. Community Development
        1. Inspections & Permits
        2. Planning & Zoning
        3. Code Enforcement
        4. Maps
        5. About - Director of Community Development
      7. Economic Development
        1. About - Deputy City Manager
        2. About - Director of Community Development
        3. Available Buildings & Land Search
        4. Demographic Reports & Resources
        5. Downtown District
        6. Economic Development Policies, Goals & Studies
        7. Live Here Work Here
        8. Taxes in Friendswood
        9. Chapter 380 Agreements
        10. Current Development Projects
        11. FutureWorks
      8. Engineering
        1. About - Director of Engineering
        2. Bid Opportunities
        3. Bond Projects
        4. Capital Improvement Projects
        5. Construction Updates
        6. Publications & Forms
        7. Storm Water Management
        8. Landowner's Bill of Rights
      9. Emergency Management
      10. Emergency Medical Services
      11. Emergency Services
        1. Emergency Management
        2. Emergency Medical Services
        3. Fire Marshal
      12. Finance
        1. About - Director of Finance
        2. Financial Transparency
          1. Annual Budget
            1. Annual Budget
            2. City Charter Sec 8.03 - Annual Budget
          2. Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR)
          3. Debt Information
          4. Annual Energy Use & Savings Reports
        3. Purchasing
      13. Fire Marshal
      14. Human Resources
        1. About - Director of Human Resources
        2. Employee Benefits
        3. Jobs
        4. Police Recruiting
          1. Apply Now
          2. About Us
            1. About Our City
            2. Mission
            3. Values
            4. Vision
          3. Assignments & Roles
            1. Animal Control Officer
            2. Communications Operator
            3. Police Officer
            4. Volunteers
              1. Chaplaincy Corps
              2. College Internships
              3. Crime Victim Assistance Program
          4. Contact Us / Follow Up
          5. Qualifications
          6. How to Apply
          7. Job Opportunities
          8. Salary & Benefits
            1. Academic Pay & Education Reimbursement
            2. Benefits
            3. Certificate Pay
            4. Equipment
            5. Salary
          9. Testing Information
          10. Special Assignments
      15. Information Technology
        About - Director of Information Technology
      16. Library
      17. Municipal Court
        1. About - Director of Municipal Court
        2. Court Payments
        3. Driving Safety Course
        4. Fines
        5. Juveniles
        6. Pleas
        7. Self-Help Legal Resources
        8. Trial Information
      18. Parks & Recreation
        1. About - Director of Parks & Recreation
        2. Activity Registration
        3. Adult Fitness & Sports
          1. Adult Fitness
          2. Adult Softball
          3. Adult Kickball
        4. City Parks & Reservations
          1. Activity Building
          2. Centennial Park
          3. Dog Park
          4. Sportspark
          5. Lake Friendswood Park
          6. Leavesley Park Jones Hangar
          7. Old City Park
          8. Renwick Sports Complex
          9. Stevenson Park
          10. Disk Golf Course
          11. Lance Corporal Wesley J. Canning Park
          12. 1776 Memorial Park
        5. Events
        6. Friendswood City Pool
          1. Swim Lessons
          2. Lifeguarding & Pool Staff
          3. Pool Fitness Classes
          4. Friendswood City Pool Homepage
          5. Aquatics Events
          6. Junior Lifeguard Program
        7. Friendswood Summer Day Camp
        8. Keep Friendswood Beautiful (KFB)
        9. Mosquito Control
        10. Senior Citizen Program
          1. Activities, Trips & Special Events
            Christmas in September
          2. Building Amenities
          3. Senior Citizen Advisory Committee
          4. Senior Virtual Bingo
          5. Virtual Senior Programs
          6. Volunteering
        11. Youth Sports
        12. Memorial Tree & Bench Program
        13. Sun Safety in Friendswood
          1. About the Program
          2. Sunscreen Dispenser Locations
        14. Teen Leadership Program (TLP)
      19. Police Department
      20. Public Works
        1. About - Director of Public Works
        2. 2025 Consumer Confidence Report (CCR)
        3. Current Programs
        4. Current Projects
        5. Neighborhood Streetlights
        6. Preventing Sewer Stoppages
        7. Sidewalk & Street Maintenance
        8. Traffic Lights & Street Signs
        9. Water & Wastewater Operations
        10. Water & Wastewater Utilities
        11. Street Banner Application
        12. Backflow Prevention Device (BPD) Test Report
        13. 2025 UCMR-5 Report
      21. Purchasing
        1. About - Director of Administrative Services
        2. Bid Opportunities
        3. Conflict of Interest
      22. Risk Management
        About - Director of Human Resources
      23. Utility Billing
        1. About - Director of Administrative Services
        2. Establish Service
        3. Garbage & Recycling
          1. Collection Days & Items
          2. Household Hazardous Waste
          3. Commercial Garbage Service
        4. Other Utilities
        5. Service Fees
        6. Sewer Rates
        7. Sprinkler Meter
        8. Water Conservation Tips
        9. Water Rates
    5. Public Records Center
      1. WebLink-PUBLIC
      2. Homeowner Associations List
    6. Elections
      1. Candidates
        1. 2026 Candidate Packet
        2. Additional Resources (Not Included in Candidate's Packet)
      2. Street Maintenance Local Sales & Use Tax Reauthorization Election Educational Materials
      3. Polling Locations & Schedule
      4. Voter Information
        Voter Rules, Requirements and more...
      5. Election Notices & Publications
      6. Voting Results
      7. City Secretary Home
        1. About - City Secretary
        2. Agendas & Minutes
        3. Alcohol Permits
        4. Charter / Code of Ordinances
        5. Election Information
        6. Legal Notices
        7. Mayor and Council
        8. Public Information Requests
        9. Request to Offer Invocation
        10. Federal, State & Local Resources
        11. Election History
        12. Committees, Boards & Commissions
        13. Speaking Before the Council Information
      8. Campaign Finance Reports
      9. 2024-1962 Election Archives
      10. Election History
      11. 2026 Bond Ad Hoc Committee
    7. Mayor & City Council
      1. Message from the Mayor
      2. Form of Government
      3. Election History
      4. Vision & Mission Statement, Guiding Principles, Council Philosophy, and Strategic Goals
      5. Federal, State & Local Resources
      6. Request to Offer Invocation
      7. Speaking Before the Council Information
    8. Meeting Information
      1. Meeting Schedule
      2. Agendas & Minutes
      3. Request to Offer Invocation
    9. Legal Notices
      1. Public Hearings
      2. Bids
      3. Election Notices & Publications
      4. Other Legal Notices
      5. Enacted Ordinances
      6. Landowners' Bill of Rights
    10. National & State Officials
    11. Committees, Boards & Commissions
      1. Application to Volunteer
      2. Meetings & Events Videos
      3. Policies & Procedures
      4. Volunteer Reference Book (PDF)
      5. 4th of July Steering Committee
      6. Charter Review Commission
      7. Citizen Advisory Team
      8. Community & Economic Development Committee
      9. Construction Board of Adjustments & Appeals
      10. Downtown Economic Development Corporation
      11. Friendswood Public Library Advisory Board
      12. Investment Committee
      13. Keep Friendswood Beautiful
      14. Planning & Zoning Commission
      15. Senior Citizens Advisory Committee
      16. Zoning Board of Adjustments & Appeals
      17. Friendswood Academy
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  3. Residents

    1. ADA Compliance
    2. About Our City
      1. Climate
      2. Demographics
      3. Education & Schools
      4. Employment & Financials
      5. History of Friendswood
      6. National & State Officials
      7. Parks & Recreation
      8. Taxes in Friendswood
      9. Tourism
      10. Volunteer Boards, Committees & Commissions
    3. City Events
    4. City News & Announcements
    5. Communication to Residents
    6. Friendswood Public Library
    7. Keep Friendswood Beautiful (KFB)
      1. Figgy the Eco-Friendly Squirrel
      2. Friendswood Fairy Trail
      3. Grant Incentive Program
      4. KFB Sponsored Events
      5. Pollinator Garden
      6. Recycling Information
      7. Bird Education
      8. KFB Virtual Learning Center
    8. Recreation in Friendswood
      1. Activity Registration
      2. Adult Fitness & Sports
      3. City Parks & Reservations
      4. Events
        1. Annual Tree Giveaway (January)
          Tree Education
        2. Daddy Daughter Dance (February)
        3. Friendswood Fish Camp (March)
        4. Youth Sports Day (March / April)
        5. Spring Sparkle (April)
        6. Easter in the Park - discontinued 
        7. Youth Fishing Derby (May)
        8. Memorial Day Celebration (May)
        9. Concerts in the Park (May & June)
        10. July 4th Celebration (July)
          Grand Marshall Application
        11. Movies in the Park (July & August)
        12. Mother/Son Event (November)
        13. Fall Haul (November)
        14. Blue Santa Shootout Softball Tournament (November)
        15. Flapjack 5K Fun Run / Walk (December)
        16. Santa in the Park (December)
          1. Booth Vendors
          2. Letters to Santa
          3. Event Volunteers
      5. Friendswood City Pool
      6. Friendswood Summer Day Camp
      7. Mosquito Control
      8. Youth Sports
    9. Report a Concern
    10. Resident Services
      1. Alarm Permit Application (PDF)
      2. Animal Control
      3. Code Enforcement
        1. Common Violations
        2. Reporting a Suspected Violation
      4. Construction Updates
      5. Fair Housing
      6. Floodplain Information
      7. Garbage & Recycling
      8. Harvey Recovery
        1. Community Development Block Grant Relief Funds
        2. Helpful Links
        3. Homeowners Reimbursement Program
        4. Hurricane Harvey Contractor Fraud
      9. Inspections & Permits
        1. Online Permits & Inspections
        2. Floodplain Information
        3. Building Reports
        4. Permitting Reference Docs
        5. Solicitor Permits
        6. Fair Housing
        7. Section 3 Contracting & Employment Opportunities
      10. Live Here Work Here
      11. Senior Citizen Program
      12. Zone Change Information
      13. Public-Information-Requests
    11. Senior Citizen Program
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  4. Business

    1. Alerts
    2. Bid Opportunities
    3. Resource Directory
    4. Business Services
      1. Available Buildings & Land Search
      2. Bond Projects
      3. Demographic Reports & Resources
      4. Planning & Zoning
        1. Appeals, Variances & Special Exceptions
        2. Commercial Site Plans
        3. Development Review Committee Meetings
        4. Planning & Zoning
        5. Specific Use Permits
        6. Subdivision of Property
        7. Zone Change Information
        8. Tenant Occupancy
        9. Zoning
        10. Planning & Zoning Commission Guidebook
        11. Comprehensive Plan Update
      5. Downtown District
      6. Maps
      7. Economic Development
      8. Live Here Work Here
      9. Online-Permits-Inspections
      10. Surplus Auctions
      11. Building Reports
      12. Commercial Garbage Service
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  5. Public Safety

    1. Animal Services
      1. Animal Services Payments
      2. Found Pet Report
      3. Impoundment
      4. License & Fees
      5. Lost Pet Report
      6. Number Limitations
    2. Emergency Management
      1. Friendswood Notification System
      2. Disaster Preparedness
        1. Flooding
        2. Hurricanes & Tropical Weather
        3. Pipeline Safety
        4. Winter Weather
      3. Hazard Mitigation Plan
      4. Weather Conditions
    3. Emergency Services
      1. About - Director of Emergency Services
      2. Emergency Management
      3. Emergency Medical Services
      4. Fire Marshal
    4. Emergency Medical Services
    5. Fire Marshal
      1. Codes & Standards
      2. Fire Safety
        1. Fire Pits, Chimineas, and Open Fires
        2. Fireworks
        3. Outdoor Cooking
        4. Pipeline Safety
        5. Winter Fire Safety
      3. Foster Homes
      4. Report a Red- or Yellow- Tag
    6. Floodplain Information
      1. Build Responsibly
      2. Community Rating System Program
      3. Flood Insurance
      4. Flood Risk in Friendswood
      5. Prepare for Flooding
    7. Police Department
      1. Annual Report
      2. Anonymous Crime Tips
      3. Chaplaincy Corps
      4. Citizens Online Reporting System 
      5. Communications Division
      6. Complaints / Compliments Toward Police
      7. Crime Prevention
      8. Crime Victim Assistance
      9. Criminal Investigation Division
      10. Motor Vehicle Crash Reports
      11. Patrol Services
      12. Police Recruiting
      13. Registered Sex Offenders
      14. Shepherd Program
      15. On Patrol Newsletter
    8. Volunteer Fire Department
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  6. How Do I...

    1. Apply For
      1. Career Opportunities
      2. Licensing & Permits
      3. Utility Service
    2. Contact
      1. Boards & Commissions
      2. City Departments & Staff
      3. Mayor & City Council
      4. Online Contact Form
    3. Employee Sign In
      1. Employee Portal
        1. Financial Policies & Forms
        2. Human Resources
    4. Find
      1. Accident / Incident Reports
      2. Budget Information
      3. Emergency Information
    5. Sign Up For
      1. Emergency Notifications
      2. eNews
      3. Shepherd Program
      4. Vacation Watch from the Police Department
    6. Submit
      1. Anonymous Crime Tips
      2. Public-Information-Requests
    7. Make a Payment
      1. Court Payment
      2. Utility Payment
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  7. Feature Links

    Communication to Residents
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