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  2. Our Community

    1. Awards and Honors
    2. City Contact Information
    3. Community Investment Program (CIP)
    4. Economic Development
    5. Education
    6. FAQs
    7. History of Rowlett
    8. Hospitals
    9. Lake Marinas
    10. Library
    11. Neighborhood Planning
      1. All Things Community
      2. All Things Neighborhood
      3. Events and Programs
      4. Boards, Commissions, and Partnerships
      5. Announcements
    12. Newsletters
    13. Non-Profit / Civic Organizations
    14. Parks and Trails
    15. Post Office
    16. Public Transportation
    17. Rowlett Chamber of Commerce
    18. Rowlett Housing Finance Corporation
    19. Rowlett Maps
    20. Special Events
    21. Sports Associations
    22. Volunteer Program
    23. Waterview Golf Course
    24. Wet Zone Waterpark
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  3. Government

    1. Boards and Commissions
      1. Public Input
      2. Animal Shelter Advisory Board
      3. Arts and Humanities Commission
        1. “Rowlett Sings" Competition
        2. Arts in Education Projects
        3. Cultural Grants
        4. Photography Contest
        5. Writing Contest
        6. Young Artist Contest
      4. Board of Adjustment
      5. Charter Review Commission
      6. City Council
      7. Community Investment Program Task Force
        1. Building Our Future
      8. Economic Development Advisory Board
      9. Golf Advisory Board
      10. Library Advisory Board
      11. Parks and Recreation Advisory Board
      12. Planning and Zoning Commission
      13. Rowlett Community Organizations Active in Disaster
      14. Rowlett Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commission
      15. Rowlett Youth Advisory Council
      16. Senior Advisory Board
      17. Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number Two
      18. Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number Three
    2. City Council
      1. Contact Us
      2. Blake Margolis, Mayor
      3. Brian Galuardi, Place 1
      4. Jeff Winget, Mayor Pro Tem (Place 2)
      5. Matt Grubisich, Place 3
      6. Mike Britton, Place 4
      7. Pamela Bell, Place 5
      8. Debra Shinder, Deputy Mayor Pro Tem (Place 6)
      9. Meeting Information
    3. City Manager's Office
      1. City Manager's Office Staff
      2. City Awards and Honors
      3. Communications
      4. Form of Government
        1. City Council
      5. Friday @ 5
        1. Archive Newsletters
        2. Rowlett on the Move
      6. Vision, Mission and Values
      7. Volunteer Program
    4. City Secretary’s Office
      1. Agendas and Minutes
      2. Alcohol Beverage Permits
      3. Archived Documents
      4. Boards and Commissions
      5. City Charter
      6. Code of Ordinances
      7. Contact Us
      8. Master Fee Schedule
      9. Open Records Requests
      10. Vendor Disclosures
    5. Community Investment Program (CIP)
    6. Elections
      1. Ballots by Mail
      2. Register to Vote
      3. Voter Qualifications and Registration Dates
    7. FAQs
    8. Financial Transparency
    9. Governing Documents
    10. Meeting Agendas and Minutes
    11. Municipal Court
      1. Home
      2. Coming to Court
      3. Respond to a Citation
      4. Jury Duty
      5. Your Rights
      6. Deferred Disposition
      7. Driving Safety Course
      8. Dismissals
      9. Payment Information
      10. How to Clear Your Warrant
      11. Juveniles
      12. Dockets
      13. Pleas
      14. Trials
        1. Presenting the Case
        2. Judgment and Verdict
        3. Court Costs
      15. Forms
      16. Community and State Involvment
    12. Municipal Management Districts
      1. Downtown Municipal Management District
    13. Public Bulletin Board
    14. Rowlett Housing Finance Corporation
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  4. Departments

    1. Action Center
      1. Action Center - WebQA
    2. Animal Services
    3. City Manager's Office
    4. City Secretary’s Office
    5. Code Enforcement
    6. Communications
      1. Cable Channel RTN16
      2. My Rowlett Podcast
      3. Newsletters
        1. Archive Newsletters
        2. Rowlett on the Move
      4. News Releases
        1. Archived News Releases
    7. Community Development
      1. Animal Services
        1. Adoptable Pets
        2. Special Events
        3. Animal Bites
        4. Animal Shelter Impoundment
        5. Directions
        6. Friends of the Rowlett Animals
        7. Lost and Found Pets
        8. Low Cost Pet Care
        9. Nuisance Complaints
          1. Other Animal Complaints
        10. Pet Registration
        11. Volunteer Programs
        12. Wildlife Information
          1. Humane Traps
      2. Building Inspections
        1. Online Permitting
        2. Residential
        3. Commercial
        4. Commercial Certificate of Occupancy
        5. Adopted Codes
        6. Lake Ray Hubbard Take-Area
        7. Rental Registration and Inspections
        8. Residential Green Building Program
        9. Forms & Applications
      3. Code Enforcement
        1. Request for Service
        2. City Maps
        3. Common Code Violations (PDF)
        4. Garage Sale Information
        5. Ongoing Inspection
        6. Zoning Inspection
        7. Code Enforcement Map
        8. Income Based Assistance for Residential Sidewalk Repair or Replacement
        9. Open Abatement Liens
        10. News and Updates
      4. Environmental Health
      5. Neighborhood Planning
        1. All Things Community
          1. Subdivision Map
        2. All Things Neighborhood
          1. Starting an Association
        3. Events and Programs
          1. Block Party Trailer Rental
          2. Community Open House
          3. Light Up Rowlett  
          4. NeighborFest!
          5. Rowlett City Academy
          6. Scarecrows on Main
          7. Spirit of Rowlett Award
          8. Rowlett Smart Yard
          9. Neighborhood Summit 2022
          10. Neighborhood Summit 2021
        4. Boards, Commissions, and Partnerships
          1. Bee City USA
          2. Rowlett Diversity Equity and Inclusion Commission
        5. Announcements
      6. Planning and Urban Design
        1. Codes and Ordinances
        2. Application Process
        3. Comprehensive Plan
          1. Form Based Zoning Districts
          2. Realize Rowlett 2020
            1. Realize Rowlett 2020 Phase I
            2. Realize Rowlett 2020 Phase II
            3. Realize Rowlett 2020 Phase III
            4. Project History
            5. Advisory Committee
        4. Planning and Zoning Commission
        5. Development Status
        6. Plat Search
      7. Staff Directory
    8. Economic Development
    9. Engineering
      1. CIP Engineering
        1. Chiesa Road Widening
        2. Toler Business Park
      2. Development Engineering
        1. ERU
    10. Financial Services
      1. Accounting
        1. Check Registers
        2. House Bill 3693 Compliance Report
        3. Financial Reports
      2. Budget
        1. Budget Documents
        2. Priority Based Budgeting
      3. Property Taxes
      4. Purchasing
      5. Sales Taxes
      6. Utility Billing and Collections
      7. Financial Transparency
        1. Traditional Finances
        2. Debt Obligations
        3. Public Pensions
        4. Economic Development
        5. Contracts & Procurement
    11. Fire Department
      1. Administration
      2. Community Education
        1. Classes and Citizen Services
        2. Community News
      3. Community Emergency Response Team
        1. Fire Corps
        2. Rowlett Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Service
        3. Explorer Post One
      4. Emergency Medical Services
      5. Emergency Management
        1. Emergency Preparedness Resources
        2. Emergency Warning System
          1. Outdoor Warning Sirens
        3. Threats/Hazards
          1. 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)
            1. COVID-19 Testing Information
            2. COVID-19 Vaccine Information
          2. Winter Weather
          3. Extreme Heat and Drought
          4. Flooding and Flash Flooding
        4. NOAA Weather Radio
        5. Storm Ready
        6. Rowlett Ready
          1. ROBUST Grant
          2. Emergency Assistance Grant (EAG)
          3. Rowlett Community Preparedness Fair
      6. Employment Opportunities
        1. Minimum Requirements
        2. Benefits
        3. Job Task Simulation Test (PDF)
      7. FAQ
      8. Fire Marshal
        1. Adopted Codes and Construction Standards
        2. Certificate of Occupancy Requirements
        3. Fire Alarm Plan Requirements
        4. Fire Sprinkler System Requirements
        5. Permits
        6. Special Event and Parade Application
        7. Rapid Key Entry
        8. Hydrant Data Flow Test Request
        9. Open Fires and Cooking
        10. Occupant Load Calculations
      9. Fire Operations
        1. Fire Stations
          1. Station 1
          2. Station 2
          3. Station 3
          4. Station 4
      10. Honor Guard
      11. Open Records and Reports
      12. Pipes and Drums
      13. Public Safety Training Tower
      14. Special Needs Registry
      15. Special Weapons And Tactics Medic
      16. Explorer Post One
    12. Human Resources
      1. Job Opportunities
      2. Benefits
      3. Compensation
      4. Wellness
      5. HR Team
      6. Volunteer Opportunities
      7. Job Descriptions
      8. Job Alerts
    13. Information Technology
    14. Library
      1. Library Catalog
      2. Kids' Library Catalog
      3. Suggest a Title
      4. Calendars & Newsletters
        1. Newsletters
      5. Kids
        1. Storytime
          1. Baby Storytime
          2. Family Storytime
          3. Storytime Books & Rhymes
        2. 1KBK
      6. Teens
        1. Teen Takeover!
      7. Adults
        1. GED
        2. ESL
        3. Senior Book Club
      8. Activities for All Ages
      9. About the Library
        1. The Library: Then and Now
        2. Library Policy Manual
        3. Library Strategic Plan
        4. Library Advisory Board
        5. Library Card Information
        6. Interlibrary Loan
          1. Interlibrary Loan Request Form (PDF)
        7. TexShare Program
      10. PrinterOn
      11. Online Resources
        1. Brainfuse HelpNow
        2. Brainfuse JobNow
        3. AtoZdatabases
        4. DearReader.com Online Book Clubs
        5. TexShare Databases
        6. eBooks (OverDrive)
        7. eBooks for Kids (TumbleBooks)
        8. Hoopla
        9. Kanopy
        10. AR (Accelerated Reader) BookFinder
        11. Directory of Open Access Journals
        12. Handbook of Texas
        13. LibriVox
        14. Project Gutenberg
      12. Friends of the Library
        1. Friends' Membership Application
      13. Volunteer Opportunities
      14. Hotspots
        1. Hotspot Lending Policy
        2. Hotspot Agreement Form
      15. Contact Us
    15. GIS/Maps
      1. GIS Homepage
      2. City Facilities Map
      3. Downloadable Maps
      4. Google map applications
      5. Interactive Maps
      6. Street Name Search
    16. Parks and Recreation
      1. Athletics
        1. Adult Athletics
        2. Youth Athletics
          1. Girls Youth Volleyball League
          2. Youth Baseball League
            1. Spring Youth Baseball
            2. Fall Youth Baseball
          3. Youth Basketball League
            1. Summer Youth Basketball
            2. Winter Youth Basketball
        3. Athletic Field Rainout Page
        4. Pickleball Tournament
      2. City Parks and Trails
        1. Current Parks Listing
        2. Paddling Trails
        3. Future Parks Listing
        4. Park Rules and Regulations
        5. Pavilion Reservations
      3. Rowlett Community Centre
        1. Reservations
        2. Recreational Programs
          1. Recreation - Events
          2. Preschool
          3. Youth
          4. Adults
        3. Summer Camps
        4. Amenities
        5. Birthday Parties
        6. Membership
        7. Policies
          1. Facility Policies
          2. Membership Policies
          3. Room and Pavilion Reservation Policies
      4. Coyle House Rental Guide
      5. Kids Kingdom
        1. Purpose
        2. Sponsors
      6. Lakeside Leisure
      7. Parks & Recreation Master Plan
      8. Online Registration
      9. Seniors
        1. Senior Shuttle Services
        2. Senior Trips
        3. AARP Age Friendly Community
        4. Senior Ongoing Programs
        5. Senior Fitness
        6. Senior Special Events
        7. Senior Seminars
        8. Senior Monthly Calendar
        9. Senior Classes
      10. Special Events
        1. Little Sweetheart Dance
        2. Rowlett's Family Campout
        3. Farmers Market
        4. Easter Eggstravaganza
        5. Easter Pup-A-Palooza
        6. Spring Lunch on the Lawn
        7. Kid Fish!
        8. Cardboard Boat Regatta
        9. Memorial Day Celebration
        10. Barks, Brews, and Brats
        11. Fireworks on Main
        12. Summer Concert Series
        13. Movies on Main
        14. Taste of Fall Farmers & Craft Market
        15. Harvest Market on Main
        16. Fall Lunch on the Lawn
        17. Celebrate DiversCity
        18. Trunk or Treat
        19. Veterans Day Ceremony
        20. 12 Days of Christmas
        21. Main St. Fest/Holiday Parade
        22. Event Sponsorships Opportunities
      11. Room and Pavilion Reservations
        1. Banquet Rooms
        2. Park Pavilions
      12. Waterview Golf Club
      13. The Wet Zone
      14. Contact Us
    17. Police
      1. About Us
        1. Office of the Chief of Police
        2. Staff Directory
        3. Philosophy and Vision
        4. Department Policies
      2. Career Opportunities
      3. Crime Statistics
        1. 2021 Crime Statistics
        2. 2020 Crime Statistics
        3. 2019 Crime Statistics
      4. Divisions
        1. Community Services Division
          1. Community Services Officer
            1. Citizen Police Academy
            2. Handicap Parking Violations
            3. Neighborhood Crime Watch
            4. Residential Burglary Prevention
            5. Project ChildSafe
            6. Safety Tips for Kids
            7. Sexual Assault Prevention
            8. Vacation-Proofing Your Home
            9. Volunteers in Police Service
          2. School Crossing Guards
          3. School Resource Officers
            1. Youth and Teen Academies
          4. Staff Directory
        2. Criminal Investigations Division
          1. Crime Victims Assistance
          2. Graffiti
            1. Reporting Graffiti
          3. Identity Theft
          4. Registered Sex Offenders
          5. Staff Directory
        3. Communications Division
          1. Special Needs Registry
        4. Detention Services
          1. Frequently Asked Questions
          2. Jail Release
            1. Other Agency Charges
            2. Higher Level Violations
          3. Vehicle Towing and Storage
        5. Patrol Division
          1. Specialties
            1. Accident Investigation
            2. Bike Patrol
            3. Crime Scene Investigation (CSI)
            4. Crisis Negotiation
            5. Honor Guard
            6. Field Training Officer Program
            7. Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT)
          2. Staff Directory
        6. Professional Standards Unit
          1. Racial Profiling
          2. Recruiting and Training
            1. Communications Officer
            2. Detention Officer
            3. Police Officer
              1. Application Process
              2. Automatic Disqualfiers
              3. Police Officer Requirements and Testing
          3. Property and Evidence Section
        7. Support Services Division
          1. Crisis Assistance Program
          2. Records Section
            1. Alarm Permits Online
          3. Towing Information
          4. Staff Directory
        8. Traffic Unit
          1. Traffic Unit
            1. Current Safety Issues
            2. Motorcycle Officers
            3. Reporting Traffic Issues
            4. Traffic Safety Tips
          2. Staff Directory
      5. Driving Directions
      6. Frequently Asked Questions
      7. Jail Release
      8. Municipal Court and Tickets
      9. Neighborhood Traffic Problems
      10. Online Services and Forms
        1. Copies of Police Reports
        2. Motor Vehicle Accident Reports
        3. Registered Sex Offender Information
        4. Special Needs Registry
        5. Self Reporting of Motor Vehicle Accidents
      11. To Report a Crime
      12. Vehicle Towing and Storage
    18. Public Health
      1. Food Establishment Health Scores
      2. Commercial Swimming Pools & Spas
      3. Mosquito Management Program
      4. Interactive Mosquito Management Map
      5. Permits and Licenses
      6. Household Hazardous Waste
      7. Public Health and Vaccines
    19. Public Works
      1. Staff Directory
      2. Cross Connection Control/Backflow
      3. Storm Water Management
      4. Street/Traffic
        1. Annual Crack Seal Program
        2. Annual Concrete Street/Alley Repair Program
      5. PW Trash and Recycle Collection
        1. Brush and Bulk Collection
        2. Poly Cart Information
        3. Residential Recycle Information
        4. C.M. Hinton Landfill
        5. Home Chemical and Hazardous Waste Collection
        6. Landfill Pass Information (PDF)
      6. Wastewater Utility
      7. Water Utility
      8. Fleet Services
    20. Purchasing
      1. Conducting Business with the City
      2. Delivery, Taxes, and Insurance
      3. Financial Transparency / Contracts and Procurement
      4. Invoices
      5. Purchasing Policies
    21. Trash Collection
    22. Water/Services Billing
      1. Starting Utility Service
      2. Billing Information
      3. Payment Options
      4. Meter Services
        1. Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI)
        2. Help Your Meter Reader
      5. Water Service
      6. Sewer Service
      7. Drainage
      8. Water-Saving Tips
      9. Discontinuing Service
      10. Report a Problem
      11. Contact Us
      12. Directions
      13. Public Assistance Agencies
      14. Trash and Recycling
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  5. Residents

    1. Action Center
    2. Alarm Permits
    3. Animal Registration
    4. Appraisal Districts
    5. Code Enforcement
    6. Code of Ordinances
    7. Community Centre
    8. Community Investment Program (CIP)
    9. Connect Rowlett Citizen Alerts
    10. COVID-19 and Vaccine Info
    11. Crime Statistics
    12. Education
    13. Events and Festivals
    14. FAQs
    15. Garage Sale Information
    16. Habitat For Humanity
    17. Library
    18. Neighborhood Awards
    19. Neighborhood Planning
    20. Newsletters
    21. Online Payments
    22. Parks and Trails
    23. Permits
    24. Public Bulletin Board
    25. Public Transportation
    26. Utilities in Rowlett
    27. Recreation Registration
    28. Senior Citizen Resources
    29. Special Event Permit
    30. Trash and Recycling Information
    31. Water Connection
    32. Volunteer Program
      1. Public Safety Volunteer Opportunities
      2. Library Volunteer Opportunities
      3. Keep Rowlett Beautiful
      4. City Boards and Commissions
    33. Voter Information
    34. Wet Zone Waterpark
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  6. How Do I...

    1. Apply For
      1. Bids
      2. Boards & Commissions
      3. Building Permits
      4. Food Permits & Licenses
      5. Jobs
      6. Marriage License - Dallas County
      7. Marriage License - Rockwall County
      8. Online Forms
      9. Volunteer Program
        1. Public Safety Volunteer Opportunities
        2. Library Volunteer Opportunities
        3. Keep Rowlett Beautiful
        4. City Boards and Commissions
    2. Contact
      1. Action Center
      2. Animal Services
      3. City Council
      4. City Staff
    3. Find
      1. Business Directory
      2. City Parks & Trails
      3. Community Centre
      4. Driver License Offices
      5. City of Rowlett Facilities
      6. Kids Kingdom
      7. Library
      8. Restaurant Health Scores
      9. Social Security Office
      10. Wet Zone Waterpark
    4. Request
      1. Building Inspections
      2. Community Centre Reservations
      3. Utility Service
    5. Sign Up for News & Notifications
      1. Newsletters and Email Lists
      2. Connect Rowlett Citizen Alerts
    6. Submit
      1. Online Payments
      2. Comments for Public Meetings
    7. View
      1. Agendas & Minutes
      2. Archive Center
      3. Calendar
      4. Carbon Calculator
      5. FAQs
      6. Rowlett News
      7. Quick Links
      8. Streaming Video
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    1. GIS Public Portal
    2. Interactive Maps
    3. Downloadable Maps
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