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  2. Government

    1. Agendas & Minutes
    2. Boards & Commissions
    3. City Council
      1. Meetings Archive
      2. Additional Meeting Documents
    4. City Manager's Office
      1. Citizens Response Form
      2. Assistant City Manager of Community Services
      3. Assistant City Manager of Administrative Services
    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
        3. Check Register & Epayables
        4. Debt Transparency Reports
        5. Municipal Utility Usage
      3. Tax Rates
      4. Unclaimed Funds
      5. Hotel Occupancy Report
      6. Chapter 380/381 Agreements Database
    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
    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
        1. Short Term Rental Assistance Program (STRAP)
      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. Development Services
      1. Planning
        1. Land Development
        2. Zoning
        3. Pre-Development Conference
      2. Stormwater
        1. Construction
        2. Forms & Applications
        3. MS4 General Permit
        4. Public Education
        5. Stormwater Online
        6. Stormwater Complaint Form
      3. Building Inspections
        1. Certificate of Occupancy (C/O)
        2. Monthly Reports
        3. Permit Applications & Forms
    7. Downtown Odessa
      1. About Us
        1. Board of Directors
        2. Downtown Odessa Boundaries
        3. Volunteer
        4. Staff Members
        5. Downtown Business Association
      2. Events
        1. State of Downtown Odessa Address
        2. Downtown Art Tour
        3. Downtown Egg Hunt
        4. Hot Summer Nights
        5. Firecracker Fandango
        6. Treats Streets!
        7. West Texas Fest
        8. Parade of Lights
          1. Letters to Santa Photo Gallery
          2. Parade of Lights & Market Photo Gallery
        9. Partnered Events
          1. West Texas Fest
        10. Sponsorship Opportunities
        11. #ShopSmallSaturday
      3. Grants
        1. Incentive Grants
          1. Façade Grant Application
          2. Infrastructure Grant Application
        2. Master Planning Initiative
          1. Merchandising Strategy
        3. Development & Urban Planning
      4. Visit
        1. Dine
        2. Shop
          1. Small Business Saturday
        3. Stay
      5. Work
        1. Buy the Basin
        2. Economic Index
          1. June 2020
          2. May 2020
          3. April 2020
    8. Engineering
      1. Engineering Documents
        1. Drainage Manual
        2. Floodplain Awareness Brochure (PDF)
        3. Standard Details
          1. Street Standards
          2. Utility Standards
          3. Americans with Disabilities Act 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
      6. Policies
      7. Faudree Road Improvements from SH 191 to Yukon Rd.
    9. Finance
    10. Fire Rescue
      1. Citizens Fire Academy
      2. Emergency Management
      3. Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
        1. Dr. Sudip Bose Bio
          1. Dr. Bose Videos
        2. EMS Lifeline
      4. Fire Marshal's Office
        1. Inspections
        2. 2021 IFC Fee Schedule
      5. Fire Suppression
      6. Kids Corner
      7. Public Education & Safety Programs
        1. Safety Watch Videos
      8. Public Safety Communications
      9. Smoke Detector Program
      10. Stations
      11. Training Programs
      12. Winter Safety Tips
    11. Geointelligence (GIS)
    12. Human Resources
      1. Application Procedures
      2. Benefits
      3. Odessa Fire Rescue Employment Process
    13. Information Technology
    14. Keep Odessa Beautiful
      1. Events
        1. Campus Cleanup Rivalry
        2. The Annual Recycle Fashion Show
          1. Recycle Fashion Show Participants
        3. Paintings & Pizzas
        4. DMWT Spring Sweep/Clean Up
        5. Annual Fall Sweep
        6. 2023 KOB Annual Calendar of Events
        7. FREE Merchandise Request For Cleanups, Recycling & Promo Items
        8. Litter Receptacle Reservation Request
      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
          8. Litter Receptacle Reservation Request
        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. Sustainability Scholarship Application
        5. (YAC) Youth Advisory Committee
      3. 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!
          11. Litter Receptacle Reservation Request
          12. Sustainability Scholarship Application
          13. Sustainable Tips
          14. Household Hazardous Waste Facility
          15. Story About Lennerd the Eagle Coloring Book
        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)
      4. 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
          5. Sustainability Scholarship Application
        2. Annual Report
        3. Submit Report
          1. Litter Attitude Survey
          2. Star of the Month Nomination
          3. Community Service/Volunteer Hours Report
          4. Recycling Log & Report
          5. Community Achievement Report
          6. Report An Unsightly Or Hazardous Area
          7. Event/Project After Action Report
      5. Volunteer/Community Service
        1. Volunteer
          1. Volunteer Sign Up- Become The Solution!
          2. (YAC) Youth Advisory Committee
        2. Court Ordered Community Service
        3. Don't Mess With Texas Volunteers
        4. Dream Team Summer Camp
        5. Report Your Community Service/Volunteer Hours
      6. About Us
        1. Our History & Mission
        2. Board of Directors
          1. Board of Director Job Description
          2. Board of Director Nomination Form
          3. Board of Director Questionnaire
          4. Board of Director Information Update Form
          5. Board of Director Commitment Form
        3. Staff
        4. 2022-2026 Strategic Plan For Keep Odessa Beautiful
        5. Awards
        6. Sponsorship
          1. Support
          2. 2023 Sponsors
          3. 2022 Sponsors
          4. 2021 Sponsors
          5. 2020 Sponsors
        7. Videos
          1. Beautification Videos
          2. Educational Videos
          3. Litter Prevention Videos
          4. Recycle Videos
        8. E-News
          1. 2023 E News
        9. 2023 Annual Calendars
        10. Community Matters- We Want To Hear From You!
    15. Municipal Court
      1. Scheduled Dockets
      2. Jury Duty
      3. Payment Options
      4. Teen Court
      5. Ticket Information
      6. Resources
    16. Parks & Recreation
      1. About the Department
        1. Drone Use Policy
        2. Forms & Permits
        3. Metal Detector Policy
        4. 2022 Parks Master Plan
        5. Park Projects
          1. Current Improvement Projects Under Construction
            1. Floyd Gwin Park Renovation Project
            2. Jim Parker Park - South Parking Lot
        6. Parks & Recreation Advisory Board
        7. Parks Foundation Dollar Donation Program
        8. Volunteer
        9. Sponsorship & Support
      2. Facilities & Parks
        1. Aquatic Centers & Swimming Pool
        2. Athletic Facilities
        3. Facilities & Reservations
          1. Approved Jumper List
          2. Community Centers
          3. Courts
          4. Pavilions
        4. Fishing / Comanche Trail Pond
        5. Disc Golf Courses
        6. Hike / Bike Trails
        7. Parks & Amenities
          1. Central Bark Dog Park
          2. Comanche trails and pond
          3. Ruben Pier Memorial Skatepark
        8. Ratliff Ranch Golf Links
      3. Programs & Events
        1. Commit To Health Program
        2. Register for Programs Online
        3. Special Events
          1. Spring
            1. Cookies and Canvas
            2. Shamrock Run 5K
            3. BBQ Masters & Cornhole Bracket Battle
            4. Take Me Fishing
            5. Easter Spring Fling
            6. Mother Son Dance
            7. BEST Beginners Edge Sports Training
          2. Summer
            1. Daddy Daughter Dance
            2. Movies in the Park
            3. Summer Pool Parties
          3. Fall
            1. American Tribute
            2. Fall Festival
          4. Winter
            1. Parade of Lights
            2. Starbright Village
            3. Jingle Bell Run
            4. Paint Night @ Josy's Grill
      4. Athletics
        1. Youth Athletics
        2. Adult Flag Football
        3. Adult Sand Volleyball
        4. Disc Golf
      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
    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
            6. Daily Police Blotter & NIBIRS 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
            2. Pets Available for Adoption
              1. Dogs Available for Adoption
              2. Cats Available for Adoption
            3. Stray Pets
            4. Animal Control
        4. Office of the Chief of Police
          1. Fiscal Affairs
          2. 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. Our History
        6. Public Safety Communications
        7. Fallen Heroes
        8. Organizational Chart (PDF)
        9. Police Chaplain Program
      2. Police Services
        1. Sex Offender Compliance
        2. Law Enforcement Identification Number Inspections (VIN Inspection) 
        3. Permits
        4. Animal Control
        5. Crime Victim's Liaison
        6. Records Unit
          1. Alarm Registration / Renewal
          2. Open Records Request
          3. Permits and Inspections
          4. Obtaining a Police Report or Record
          5. Accident Reports
          6. Daily Police Blotter & NIBIRS Reports
        7. Unidentified Property (Chapter 47)
        8. Hire an Off-Duty Officer
        9. Open Records Request
        10. Crime Victims Information
        11. Family Violence Resources
      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. Crime Prevention Tips
          3. Neighborhood Watch
          4. Odessa Teddy Bear Patrol
          5. Police Athletic League (PAL)
          6. National Night Out
          7. Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events (CRASE)
        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
        12. Policies
      2. Master Plans
      3. Impact Fees Resources
      4. Other Documents
      5. Faudree Road Improvements from SH 191 to Yukon Rd.
      6. Policies
      7. What To Do During A Boil Water Notice
      8. Boil Water Notice Rescinded
    20. Purchasing
      1. Conflict of Interest Form
      2. Procurement Methods
      3. Purchasing Methods
      4. Register as a Vendor
      5. Request for Proposals
    21. 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
      8. Recycling Center
    22. 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
    23. Street
    24. 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. City Merchandise
      2. Education
      3. Employment
        1. Benefits
      4. Envision Odessa
      5. Fat Free Sewers
      6. 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
      7. Home & Property
      8. Pay Your Water Bill
      9. Pollution Prevention
      10. Public Safety
      11. Recycling Center
      12. Report a Street Light Outage
      13. Stormwater Public Education
      14. Useful Resources
      15. Water Efficient Rebate Program
        1. High Efficiency Toilet Rebate Program
        2. Hot Water Recirculation Pump Rebate Program
        3. Water Efficient Rebate Request Form
      16. 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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  5. I Want To...

    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
      4. No Water Report Form
    5. Developers Hub
      1. Steps
      2. Forms
      3. Reviews
      4. Permits
      5. Approvals
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