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  2. Government

    1. Agendas & Minutes
    2. Annual Budgets
    3. Boards & Commissions
      1. Board & Commission Volunteer Form
      2. Airport Advisory Board
      3. Building & Standards Commission (BSC)
      4. Civil Service Commission
      5. Development Review Committee Meeting
      6. Economic Development Corporation
      7. Facilities Naming Committee
      8. Library Board
      9. Parks Board
      10. Planning & Zoning Commission
      11. Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number 1 Board
      12. Terrell Power Center Board
      13. Zoning Board of Adjustments
      14. Live Broadcasts and Recorded Meeting Library
    4. City Charter (PDF)
    5. City Council
      1. Elections
      2. Voting Districts
      3. Resolution 2845 City Council Code of Ethics
      4. Live Broadcasts and Recorded Meeting Library
    6. City Manager
      City Manager's Notes
    7. City Secretary
      1. City Council Services
        1. Code of Ordinances
        2. Resolution List
        3. Resolution 2845 City Council Code of Ethics
      2. Elections
        1. District Map (PDF)
        2. Eligibility
        3. 2026 Election
        4. Register
        5. Campaign Finance Reports
      3. Information Services
      4. Open Records Request
      5. No Contest Annexation Property Tax Rebate Form
      6. Public Improvement Districts (PID)
      7. Solicitors Permit (PDF)
      8. Alcohol Permits
      9. Request for Proposal Responses
      10. Additional Agenda Documents
      11. Notices of Possible Quorum
    8. Code of Ordinances
    9. Commonly Requested Ordinances
    10. Common Questions
    11. Department Leaders
    12. Financial
    13. Mayor Welcome Message
    14. Ask The Mayor
    15. Open Meetings
    16. Public Information Request
      1. Crash Report Request
      2. Public Information Request
    17. Press Releases
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  3. Departments

    1. Administration
      Budget and Tax Rate Notices and Information
    2. Animal Shelter
    3. CareFlite
    4. Engineering Department
      1. Construction Standards & Specifications
      2. Master Plans
      3. Permits & Forms
      4. Planning & Development
      5. Maps, Zoning, Thoroughfare Plan, ETJ
      6. GIS Mapping
      7. Impact Fees
      8. Right of Way Easement / Excavation Permit
      9. Traffic Safety
      10. Reports & Studies
      11. Flood Plain Management
      12. Downtown Development
      13. Project Updates and Reports
    5. Finance Department
      1. Audits
      2. Budgets
      3. Conflict of Interest Disclosure
      4. Financial Policy Manual
      5. Hotel Occupancy Tax Collections Instructions
      6. Vendor Forms
      7. Other Documents / Reports
    6. Housing Department
      1. 2020 5-Year Plan
      2. Fair Housing (PDF)
      3. Habitat for Humanity
      4. Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program
        1. Housing Application Information
        2. How the Program Works
        3. How to Participate in HCV
    7. Human Resources
      1. About Us
      2. Employee Benefits
      3. Current Job Openings
        Requirements
    8. Library
      1. About Us
      2. Find It
        Online Resources
      3. Friends of the Library
        1. Volunteer Application
        2. Item Donation Policy
        3. Serve on the Board
      4. Services
        1. Books on Wheels
        2. Community Access Computers
        3. Displays
        4. Genealogy Research Assistance
        5. Get A Library Card
        6. Interlibrary Loans
        7. New Services
        8. Office Equipment
        9. Public Meeting Room
        10. Notary Services
        11. Reader’s Advisory Services
        12. Makerspace
          1. 3D Printer
          2. 3D Pen
          3. Button Maker
          4. Die-Cutting Machine
          5. Laser Engraver
        13. Talkbox
      5. Learn & Explore
        1. Adults 
          1. Book Club
          2. Chess Club
          3. Makerspace
          4. Crafting Corner
          5. DIY Delights
          6. Especially Crafty
          7. No Pressure Painting
          8. Trivia Night
        2. WINGS: Adult Education Program
          1. Digital Literacy 
          2. English Second Language (ESL) / English Language Learners (ELL)
          3. GED / HSE
          4. Citizenship
          5. WINGS: Career & Testing Center
        3. Youth Services
          Online Resources
    9. Municipal Court
      1. Pay Fine
        Internet Payment Rules
      2. Scofflaw Program
    10. Municipal Development
      1. Building Permits and Inspections  
      2. Downtown Development
      3. Developer's Corner
        1. Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number 1
        2. Development Review Committee
          Development Review Committee Application
        3. Property Inquiry Form
        4. Building Permits and Inspections
          Site Plans
      4. Health and Safety
        1. Mobile Food Units 
        2. Health/Food Permits and Inspections
        3. Code Compliance
        4. Make a Report
      5. Septic Installation / Inspection (OSSF)
        Septic Installation Permit Application
      6. Zoning Board of Adjustments
      7. Annexation 2023
        1. No Contest Annexation Property Tax Rebate Form
        2. New Terrell City Limits And ETJ Map
        3. Public Information
          1. FAQ
          2. Press Releases
          3. Notice Of Public Hearings
          4. March 20th 2023 Annexation Public Hearing Presentation
            March 20th Public Hearings Recordings
          5. April 11th 2023 City Council Annexation Presentation
            April 11th Council Meeting Recordings
          6. April 18th 2023 City Council Audio Recording
          7. April 25th 2023 City Council Audio Recording
          8. Sample Non Annexation Agreement 30 Year
          9. Sample No Contest Annexation Agreement
          10. Annexation History Map (2023)
          11. Resolution No. 927
          12. Resolution No. 928
          13. Resolution No. 2066
        4. 2023 - Zone A
          1. Service Plan
          2. Property Description
        5. 2023 - Zone B
          1. Service Plan
          2. Property Description
        6. 2023 - Zone C
          Service Plan
        7. 2023 - Zone D
          1. Service Plan
          2. Property Description
        8. 2023 - Zone E
          1. Service Plan
          2. Property Description
        9. 2023 - Zone F
          1. Service Plan
          2. Property Description
        10. 2023 - Zone G
          1. Service Plan
          2. Property Description
        11. 2023 - Zone H
          1. Service Plan
          2. Property Description
        12. 2023 - Zone I
          1. Service Plan
          2. Property Description
        13. 2023 - Zone J
          1. Service Plan
          2. Property Description
        14. 2023 - Zone L
          1. Service Plan
          2. Property Description
        15. 2023 - Zone M
          1. Service Plan
          2. Property Description
        16. 2023 - Zone N
          1. Service Plan
          2. Property Description
        17. 2023 - Zone O
          1. Service Plan
          2. Property Description
        18. 2023 - Zone P
          1. Service Plan
          2. Property Description
          3. Resolution regarding Voluntary Annexation
          4. Voluntary Petition
          5. Map of Voluntary Annexation 2023-P Revised
        19. Extraterritorial Jurisdiction Releases
      8. Real Estate Operations
        1. Property Liens
        2. Surplus Property
        3. Acquisitions
          1. Landowner Bill of Rights
          2. Active Acquisitions
          3. Recent Acquisitions
    11. Office of Emergency Management
      1. Kaufman County’s Alert Program
      2. Warning Sirens
    12. Parks & Recreation
      1. Aquatics
        1. Terrell Municipal Swimming Pool
        2. Swim Lessons
        3. Water Aerobics
        4. Bad Weather Policy
      2. City Parks
        1. Arlie White Park
        2. Ben Gill Park
          1. Disc Golf
          2. Fishing
          3. Pavilion Rental
          4. Pavilion Rental Rules
          5. Pickleball
          6. Tennis Courts
        3. Kings Creek Park
        4. Breezy Hill Park
        5. Stallings Park
        6. Park Master Plan
    13. Public Safety
      1. Emergency Management
        1. Kaufman County’s Alert Program
        2. Warning Sirens
        3. Kaufman County Disaster Declaration: May 28, 2024
      2. Police Department
        1. Submit an Online Police Report
        2. Community Safety
          1. Anonymous Tip Submission
          2. Community Safety Guide
          3. Crime Alert
            1. Avoid Scams
            2. Counterfeit $100 Note
            3. Counterfeit Money Orders (PDF)
            4. FBI Fraud Alert (PDF)
            5. Identity Theft
            6. Jury Duty Scam
            7. Lottery Scams
            8. Nigerian Fraud Letter
            9. Phishing Tips
            10. Tax Season Scams
            11. Telephone Scams
          4. Crime Report Summaries
          5. Home Security Resource
          6. Neighborhood Watch
          7. National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund
          8. RehabSpot
          9. Safe Exchange Zone
          10. Citizens Connect
        3. Departmental Units
          1. Administration
          2. Criminal Investigation Division
          3. Dispatch / Communications
          4. Internal Affairs
          5. Narcotics
          6. Patrol Division
          7. Property Release & Information
          8. Sex Offender Registration
        4. Forms & Documents
        5. Gun Range
          Range Rules
        6. Personnel Compliments & Complaints
          1. Terrell Police Department Complaint Process
          2. Terrell Police Department Compliments
        7. Records & Communication
        8. Recruitment
        9. Rosenbaum Room Reservation
        10. Services
          1. Alarm Permits & Fees
          2. Citizen Academy Alumni Association
          3. Citizen Gasoline Drive Off Theft
          4. Community Camera Program
          5. Enhanced 911
          6. Fingerprinting Services
          7. Identity Theft Information Guide
          8. Police Reserve Officer Program
          9. Police Ride-Along Program
          10. Take Me Home
          11. Vacation Watch
      3. Fire Department
        1. Chief's Office
          1. Personnel
          2. Organizational Chart
          3. ACE Reports
        2. Fire Marshal
          1. Fire Prevention
          2. Fire Department Construction Standards
        3. Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
          1. Privacy Statement
          2. Open Records Request & Forms
          3. CareFlite Ambulance Membership
            CareFlite Non-participation Form
          4. Prescription Drug Disposal
          5. Used Syringe and Needle Disposal
          6. CPR Training
          7. Stop the Bleed
        4. Fire Operations
        5. Fire Station 3
        6. Honor Guard
        7. Monthly Reports
        8. Outdoor Burn Permits
        9. Public Property Protection Class Rating
        10. Terrell Fire Department Activity Request
        11. Fire Department Press Releases
        12. Fire Hydrant Flushing FAQs
        13. Civil Service Commission Rules and Regulations
        14. Community Education - Winter
    14. Public Services
      1. Report a Concern
      2. Solid Waste (Garbage)
        1. Brush Management
        2. Bulk Items - Ordinance No. 2066
        3. Citizens Convenience Station
        4. Free Residential Clean-Up
          Recycling
        5. WasteConnect Mobile App
          1. App Store Download
          2. Google Play Download
      3. Illegal Dumping
      4. Storm Drainage
      5. Street Lighting
      6. Street Maintenance
      7. Mosquito Spraying
    15. Utilities
      1. About Us
      2. Water & Wastewater
        1. Sewer/Wastewater Collection & Treatment
        2. Water 
          1. Meter Services
            Get Real-Time Water Usage! Create Your AMI Profile
          2. Annual Chlorine Maintenance
          3. Hydrant Flushing & Chlorination
          4. Water Conservation Plan
          5. Summer Algal Blooms
          6. Conserve & Keep Water Clean Resources
        3. Backflow Prevention
          1. Frequently Asked Questions
          2. Registered Backflow Testers for the City of Terrell
          3. TCEQ Consumer's Guide to Backflow Prevention in Texas
        4. Cold Weather Tips
        5. Report Water/Sewer Issues
      3. Utility Billing
        1. Area Electric, Phone, and Gas
        2. New Water Service
        3. Online Bill Pay
        4. Transfers and Disconnects
        5. Information on Utility Billing
        6. Utility Charges and Fees
      4. Maintenance & Repair
        1. What Can You Flush?
        2. Holiday Grease Roundup
        3. Defend Your Drains
    16. Downtown Development
      1. Complete Streets And Quiet Zones
        1. Press Release
        2. Complete Streets/Quiet Zones Survey (LINK)
      2. Library
        1. Library Needs Assessment
        2. 720 Update And Projections
      3. South Alley
      4. Mural Project
      5. Park and Downtown Improvement Corporation
      6. Terrell Heritage Museum
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  4. Business

    1. Terrell Municipal Airport
      1. Location
      2. Aircraft Fueling
      3. Hangar Information
      4. Service and Pilot Information
      5. Airport Business Park
      6. Terrell Municipal Airport Events
      7. News
      8. Important Links
      9. Airport Heritage
      10. Airport Advisory Board
    2. Area Utility Services
    3. City Maps (Interactive)
    4. Comprehensive Plan 2017
    5. Community Development
      1. Active Projects
      2. Certificates of Occupancy
      3. Comprehensive Plan 2017
      4. Developer’s Handbook
      5. Regional Wastewater Facilities Study
      6. Regional Water Facilities Study
      7. Residential Incentive Program
      8. Code of Ordinances
      9. Zoning Ordinance
      10. Ordinances (Non Codified)
    6. Developer’s Handbook
      1. Developer’s Corner
      2. Development Review Committee Meeting
      3. Forms & Applications
      4. Plat Applications
      5. Site Plans
    7. Downtown Plan 2017
    8. Fee Schedule
    9. Innovate
      1. Chamber of Commerce
      2. Developer’s Corner
      3. Engineering Department
      4. TISD
      5. Trinity Valley Community College (TVCC)
    10. Accessibility and Nondiscrimination Policies
    11. Zoning Changes
    12. Municipal Development
    13. Water / Sewer Rates
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  5. Living & Visiting

    1. Animal Shelter
      1. Adopt a Pet
      2. Adoptable Animals
      3. Animal Control Ordinance (PDF)
      4. Animal Leash Law
      5. Become a Volunteer
      6. Bobcat Awareness (PDF)
      7. Feral Hog Awareness (PDF)
      8. Holiday Health Hazards (PDF)
      9. Lost Animal / Pet
      10. Pet Registration & Vaccination
      11. Shelter Population Alert (PDF)
      12. Support the Adoption Center
    2. City of Terrell Profile
      1. Area Attractions
      2. Area Communities
      3. Area Utility Services
      4. Climate
      5. Community Information
      6. Community Services
      7. Transportation
    3. Enjoy
      1. Youth Sports
        1. Youth Baseball
        2. Youth Drill and Dance
        3. Youth Cheer Program
        4. Youth Football
        5. Youth Soccer
        6. Youth Softball
        7. Youth Track and Field
        8. Facility Reservation
        9. Youth Sports Directory
      2. Airport Museum
      3. Books & Crannies
      4. Buc-ee’s
      5. Chamber of Commerce
      6. Ham Orchards
      7. Historic Downtown
      8. Historical Murals
      9. Library
      10. The Shops at Terrell
      11. Swimming Pool
    4. Health & Human Services
      1. Health Care & Mental Health
      2. Home Health Care
      3. Human Services Agencies
      4. Rehabilitation Services
    5. Innovation
    6. Leisure
    7. Live
      1. City Parks
      2. City Profile
      3. Leisure
      4. Local Colleges
      5. Local Schools
      6. Sports Facility Reservation
      7. Swimming Pool
      8. Youth Recreation
    8. Neighborhood Watch
      1. About the Program
      2. Developing Awareness
      3. Get Started
      4. Getting Organized
    9. Plan Your Trip
    10. Residents
      1. City Parks
      2. Know What You Can Flush
      3. Pet Rules
      4. Send Us Your Pictures
      5. Senior Resources
      6. Terrell Youth Program
      7. Utility Providers
      8. Terrell Citizens Academy
      9. Terrell Youth Council
    11. Senior Resources
      1. Assisted Living
      2. Home Health Care
      3. Nursing Homes
      4. Rehabilitation Services
      5. Senior Housing
    12. Things To Do
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  6. How Do I...

    1. Apply For
      1. Apply for Job
      2. Permits & Applications
    2. Communicate
      1. Contact Staff
      2. Contact the City
      3. Get Connected
      4. Line Locate / Pavement Cut
      5. Public Information Request
      6. Request A Speaker
    3. Find
      1. Bid & Proposals
      2. Get Notified of New Bids
      3. My Portal
    4. Sign Up For
      1. Alerts & Notifications
      2. New Water Service
      3. Pay Bill / Fine Online
      4. Volunteer
      5. Septic Installation / Inspection (OSSF)
    5. Submit
      1. Submit an Online Police Report
      2. Open Records Request
      3. Report Street Light Outage
      4. Report a Code Compliance or Health & Safety Concern
      5. Report a Public Works Concern
      6. Report a Trash Concern
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    1. Complete STS
    2. Terrell Heritage Museum
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