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  2. Government

    1. Americans with Disabilities Act
      1. ADA Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan (PDF)
      2. Grievance Procedures Under ADA
      3. ADA Title II Grievance Form (PDF)
      4. ADA Coordinator
    2. Boards & Commissions
      1. Airport Advisory Board
      2. Building & Standards Commission
      3. Board of Appeals
      4. Gainesville Housing Authority
      5. Gainesville Economic Development Corporation
      6. Greater Texoma Utility Authority Board of Dir
      7. Parks & Recreation Board
      8. Planning & Zoning Commission
      9. Texoma Community Center
    3. City Council
      1. City Council Meeting Schedule
      2. City Council Ward Maps (PDF)
      3. Form of City Government
      4. Mayor & City Council
      5. Meeting Agendas & Minutes
      6. Open Meetings Act
      7. Request to Address City Council
      8. Media Center
    4. City Ordinances
      1. City Code of Ordinances
      2. Newly Adopted Ordinances
      3. Proposed Ordinances
      4. Smoking Ordinance Q&A
    5. Civic Center
      1. Contact Information
      2. Civic Center Room Rentals
      3. Ideas For Your Event
      4. Policy & Procedure
    6. Elections
      1. Early Voting
      2. Polling Locations
      3. Election Day
      4. Election Notices
      5. Register to Vote
      6. Filing for Office
    7. Living in Gainesville
      1. Employment Opportunities
      2. Events
      3. Medal of Honor
      4. News
      5. Parks & Facilities
      6. Parks and Recreation
      7. Photo Gallery
      8. Resident Guide (PDF)
      9. Santa Fe Depot
        1. Contact Information
        2. Santa Fe Depot Rental
        3. Ideas for your next event
      10. Schools
      11. Weather
    8. State, Federal & Local Resources
      1. COVID-19
        1. Business Information
        2. Press Releases
        3. Disaster Declarations
        4. Texas Insurers Waiving Cost-Sharing
        5. FEMA
      2. Census 2020
    9. Visiting Gainesville
      1. Events
      2. Frankie Schmitz Express Train
      3. Golf
      4. History of Gainesville
      5. Leonard Park
      6. Medal of Honor
      7. Parks & Facilities
      8. Photo Gallery
      9. Places to Eat
      10. Places to Stay
      11. Weather
      12. Zoo
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  3. Departments

    1. Administration
      1. City Attorney
      2. City Manager
      3. City Secretary
        1. Boards & Commissions Application (PDF)
        2. Itinerant Vendor Permits
          1. Alcoholic Beverage Permits
        3. Cemetery Deeds
          1. Cemetery Rules & Regulations
        4. City Code of Ordinances
          1. Newly Adopted Ordinances
        5. Public Information Requests
        6. Heroes Among Us Series
    2. Airport
      1. Business Inquires
        1. Lease Rates
      2. Fuel
      3. Pilot Information
      4. Airport Tenants
      5. Services & Facilities
    3. Community Development
      1. Planning & Zoning
        1. Forms & Applications
        2. Platting & Subdivision
        3. Signs
        4. Special Use Permit
        5. Variances
        6. Zoning
        7. Zoning Map
      2. Building Permits & Inspections
        1. Design Review Committee
        2. Building Inspections
          1. Building Codes & Requirements
          2. Inspection Information
        3. Contractor Information
        4. Floodplain Managment
          1. Floodplain Development
          2. Public Information & Flood Information
          3. Substantial Improvement/Damage
          4. Flood Insurance
          5. Flood Safety Tips
          6. Letter of Map Change (LOMC)
          7. Know Your Flood Hazard
        5. Certificate of Occupancy
        6. Permits Issued
      3. Code Compliance
        1. Code Enforcement Process
        2. Common Code Violations
          1. Substandard Structures
        3. Report Violation Online
        4. West Nile Virus Prevention
      4. Food Inspections Program
        1. Fixed Food Establishment
        2. Mobile Food Establishment
        3. Temporary Food Establishment
        4. Cottage Foods
      5. City Ordinances
      6. Fee Schedule
    4. Customer Service / Utilities
      1. Billing Cycles
      2. Drainage Charges
      3. Payments
      4. Service Fees
      5. Shutting Off Water
      6. Water & Sewer Rates
      7. CareFlite
    5. Fairview Cemetery
      1. Cemetery Deeds
      2. Cemetery Fee Schedule
      3. Rules & Ordinances
    6. Farmers Market
    7. Fire Department
      1. Administration
        1. Chief's Welcome
        2. Insurance Rating
        3. History
        4. Strategic Plan
      2. Emergency Management
        1. Early Warning System
        2. Storm Spotter Program
      3. Fire Prevention and Codes
        1. Arson Reporting
        2. Code FAQ's
        3. Fire Code and Plans Submittal
        4. Fire Safety Inspection
        5. Juvenile Firesetter Program
        6. Outdoor Burning Policy
      4. Join Our Team
      5. Outreach and Education
        1. Fire Prevention Program
        2. Smoke Alarm Program
        3. Safe Place and Safe Baby Site
      6. Citizen Fire Academy
    8. Finance
      1. Financial Transparency
        1. Mayor and City Council
        2. Open Records Request
        3. Texas Comptroller's Website
        4. Effective Tax Rate
      2. Municipal Energy Usage 2019
      3. Additional Information / Unclaimed Property
    9. General Services/Solid Waste
      1. Commercial Cart Refuse Service
      2. Commercial Dumpster Refuse Service
      3. Recycling Center
      4. Residential Cart Refuse Service
      5. Transfer Station
    10. Golf Course
      1. Hours of Operation
      2. Rates
    11. Human Resources
      1. Application Process
      2. Employee Benefits
      3. Employees of the Month
        1. 2020 Employees of the Month
        2. 2019 Employees of the Month
        3. 2018 Employees of the Month
        4. 2017 Employees of the Month
        5. 2016 Employees of the Month
        6. 2015 Employees of the Month
        7. 2014 Employees of the Month
        8. 2013 Employees of the Month
        9. 2012 Employees of the Month
        10. 2011 Employees of the Month
      4. Employee Pages (Intranet)
      5. Employment Opportunities
      6. Personnel Policies and Procedures
      7. EEO Utilization Report
    12. Municipal Court
      1. Appearance Instruction
        1. Dismissal Instruction
      2. Deferred Dispostion and Affidavit
      3. Driver's Safety Course and Request
      4. The Trial
      5. What if I Can't Pay?
      6. Rules of the Court
      7. Online Ticket Payment
      8. E Court
      9. Forms
    13. Parks & Recreation
    14. Police
      1. About
        1. Administration
          1. Command Staff
        2. Patrol
        3. Criminal Investigations
        4. K-9
        5. SRT
      2. Animal Control
        1. Feral Cat Information
          1. Easy Solutions to Cat Behaviors
          2. Texas Coalition for Animal Protection
        2. Texas Coalition for Animal Protection
      3. Crime Information
        1. Sex Offenders
        2. Victims' Compensation
      4. Crime Prevention
        1. Citizen Police Academy
      5. Police Conduct
        1. File a Complaint
        2. Racial Profiling
      6. External Links
      7. Records, Crash Reports, and Fingerprints
      8. Events
      9. Join Our Team
    15. Public Works Department
      1. Streets
      2. Stormwater Drainage
        1. Leaf Disposal Tips
        2. Tips to Prevent Storm Water Pollution
      3. Wastewater Collections & Water Distribution
        1. Tips to Prevent Clogged Pipes/Sewer Blockage
        2. Garbage Disposal Do's and Don'ts Tips
      4. Wastewater Treatment Plant
      5. Industrial Waste
      6. Water Treatment Plant & Water Production
      7. Water Conservation Plan
    16. Frank Buck Zoo
      1. Hours & Admission Rates
      2. Animal Encounters
      3. Experiences & Special Events
        1. Feathers, Fur, & Paint
      4. Who's at the Zoo? Our Animals
      5. Adopt an Animal
      6. Private Guided Tours of Frank Buck Zoo
      7. Annual Passes
        1. Terms & Agreement
      8. Gift Shop
      9. Birthday Parties
        1. Birthday Party Tips
      10. School Field Trips & Programs
      11. Adult Volunteers
      12. Teen Volunteers - Zoo Team
      13. Summer Safari Day Camp
      14. Frank Buck Zoological Society
      15. Americans with Disabilities Act
      16. Zoo Rules
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  4. Business

    1. Bid Opportunities
      1. Bid Postings
    2. Chamber of Commerce
    3. Community Development
    4. Economic Development
    5. Financial Transparency
    6. Open Records Request
    7. Zoning
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  5. Recreation

    1. Aquatics
      1. Aerobics
      2. Dive-In Movies
      3. Private Pool Parties
      4. Swim Lessons
    2. Athletics
      1. Adult Basketball
      2. Adult Softball
      3. Adult Indoor Volleyball
    3. Community Events
    4. Community Service
    5. Frankie Schmitz Express Train
    6. Parks & Facilities
      1. Leonard Park
    7. Pavilion Rentals
    8. Spring Fling
    9. The Dog Depot At Heritage Park
    10. The Home Grown Hero Walking Trail
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  6. How Do I…

    1. Apply / Submit / Register For
      1. Employment Opportunities
      2. Complaint - Police Department (PDF)
      3. Pavilion Rental Request
      4. Private Pool Party Request
      5. Vote
    2. Contact
      1. City Staff
      2. Fire Department
      3. Municipal Court
      4. Police
    3. Find
      1. Airport
      2. Aquatics
      3. Flamingo Feeding
      4. Frank Buck Zoo
      5. Frankie Schmitz Express Train
      6. Recycling Center & Transfer Station
    4. Pay
      1. Bills Online
      2. Tickets Online
      3. Utilities
    5. View
      1. Building Codes & Requirements
      2. City Ordinances
      3. Common Code Violations
      4. Event Dates - Save the Date
      5. Financial Transparency Resources
      6. Maps
      7. Resident Services
      8. Visitor Resources
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  7. Feature Links

    1. Apps Download
    2. Accessibility
    3. Chamber of Commerce
    4. City Council Agendas / Minutes
    5. Employment Opportunities
    6. City Code
    7. City Directory
    8. Employee of the Month
    9. FAQ's - Frequently Asked Questions
    10. Fee Schedule FY 2019-2020
    11. Financial Transparency
    12. Media Center
    13. Utility Bill Pay Information
    14. West Nile Virus Prevention
      1. 4 D's of West Nile Prevention
      2. Transmission of West Nile Virus
      3. Symptoms of West Nile Virus
      4. Dusk to Dawn
      5. Dress
      6. Drain
      7. DEET
      8. Chikungunya Virus
    15. Zoning Map
    16. Zoo
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