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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 Exhibit
      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
      19. Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number Four
    2. City Council
      1. Contact Us
      2. Blake Margolis, Mayor
      3. Brian Galuardi, Place 1
      4. Jeff Winget, Mayor Pro Tem (Place 2)
      5. Elise Bowers, Place 3
      6. Mike Britton, Place 4
      7. Michael Schupp, 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. Form of Government
        1. City Council
      4. Public Information & Marketing Office
      5. Vision, Mission and Values
      6. 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. May 6, 2023 City Council General/Special Election 
      3. May 6, 2023 Election Results
      4. Register to Vote
      5. 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
    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. 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. 2023 HOA Legal Clinic
          2. Block Party Trailer Rental
          3. Community Open House
          4. Light Up Rowlett!  
          5. NeighborFest!
          6. Rowlett City Academy
          7. Scarecrows on Main
          8. Spirit of Rowlett Award
            1. Spirit of Rowlett Past Winners
          9. Rowlett Smart Yard
          10. Neighborhood Summit 2022
            1. Neighborhood Summit 2021
        4. Boards, Commissions, and Partnerships
          1. Bee City USA
            1. Recommended North Texas Plant Species
            2. Rowlett Integrated Pest Management
            3. Native Plant Finder
            4. Native Plant Suppliers
            5. Events, Workshops, Webinars
            6. Stormwater Management
          2. Rowlett Diversity Equity and Inclusion Commission
        5. Announcements
      6. Planning and Urban Design
        1. Codes and Ordinances
        2. Development Applications
          1. Sign Posting Requirements
        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. RECODE ROWLETT
      7. Staff Directory
    7. Economic Development
    8. Engineering
      1. CIP Engineering
        1. Chiesa Road Widening and Historical Documentation
        2. Toler Business Park
      2. Development Engineering
        1. ERU
      3. Staff Directory
    9. 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
    10. Fire Department
      1. Administration
      2. Community Education
        1. 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. Special Needs Registry
      14. Special Weapons And Tactics Medic
      15. Explorer Post One
    11. Human Resources
      1. Job Opportunities
      2. Benefits
      3. Compensation
      4. Wellness
      5. HR Team
      6. Volunteer Opportunities
      7. Job Descriptions
      8. Job Alerts
    12. Information Technology
    13. Library
      1. Library Catalog
      2. Kids' Library Catalog
      3. Suggest a Title
      4. Calendars & Newsletters
        1. Newsletters
      5. STEAM Kits
      6. Summer Reading Program
        1. Reading Challenges
        2. Grand Prizes
        3. Weekly Programs
          1. All Ages
          2. Kids
          3. Teens
          4. Adults
      7. Kids
        1. Storytime
          1. Baby Storytime
          2. Storytime Books & Rhymes
        2. 1KBK
      8. Adults
        1. GED
        2. ESL
        3. Senior Book Club
      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
      15. Contact Us
    14. GIS/Maps
      1. GIS Homepage
      2. City Facilities Map
      3. Downloadable Maps
      4. Google map applications
      5. Interactive Maps
      6. Street Name Search
    15. 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 Monthly Calendar
        2. Senior Activities and Classes
        3. Senior Trips
        4. Transportation
        5. AARP Age Friendly Community
      10. Special Events
        1. Little Sweetheart Dance
        2. Spring Lunch on the Lawn
        3. Sand Bass Tournament
        4. Rowlett's Family Campout
        5. Farmers and Craft Market
        6. Easter Eggstravaganza
        7. Easter Pup-A-Palooza
        8. Kid Fish!
        9. Cardboard Boat Regatta
        10. Barks, Brews, and Brats
        11. Memorial Day Ceremony
        12. Fireworks on Main
        13. Friday Night Grooves on Main
        14. Taste of Fall Farmers & Craft Market
        15. Fall Lunch on the Lawn
        16. Harvest Market on Main
        17. Celebrate DiversCity
        18. Trunk or Treat
        19. Movies on Main
        20. Veterans Day Celebration
        21. 12 Days of Christmas
        22. Holiday Main St. Fest & Parade
        23. Event Sponsorships Opportunities
      11. Room and Pavilion Reservations
        1. Banquet Rooms
        2. Park Pavilions
      12. Waterview Golf Club
      13. Wet Zone Waterpark
        1. Park Information
          1. Wet Zone Waterpark Sponsors
          2. Code of Conduct
            1. Slide Rules
          3. How to reach us
          4. Employment
          5. Map and Directions
          6. Operating Hours
          7. Photo Tour
        2. Tickets & Reservations
          1. Birthday Parties
          2. Group Pavilions
          3. Private Cabanas
          4. Private Parties
          5. Ticket Information
            1. Daily Admission
            2. Group Sales
            3. Season Passes
        3. Classes & Programs
          1. Junior Lifeguard Training
          2. Rowlett Rays Swim Team
            1. Practices and Meet Information
          3. Swimming Lessons
            1. Parent/Child
            2. Tadpole
            3. Shrimp
            4. Seahorse
            5. Swim Team Prep
            6. Adult Lessons
            7. Private Lessons
          4. Water Fitness Groups
            1. Aquamotion
            2. Aqua Water Fitness
        4. Special Events
          1. Angel Swim
          2. Flick and Float
          3. Happy Father's Day
          4. Season Pass Days
          5. Buy One Get One Free Days
          6. Back to School Bash
          7. Pooch Plunge!
        5. Park Map (PDF)
      14. Contact Us
    16. 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. 2022 Crime Statistics
        2. 2021 Crime Statistics
        3. 2020 Crime Statistics
        4. 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
    17. 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
    18. Public Information & Marketing
      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
    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. 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. Library
    17. Neighborhood Planning
    18. Newsletters
    19. Online Payments
    20. Parks and Trails
    21. Permits
    22. Public Bulletin Board
    23. Public Transportation
    24. Utilities in Rowlett
    25. Recreation Registration
    26. Senior Citizen Resources
    27. Special Event Permit
    28. Trash and Recycling Information
    29. Water Services/Billing
    30. Volunteer Program
      1. Public Safety Volunteer Opportunities
      2. Library Volunteer Opportunities
      3. Keep Rowlett Beautiful
      4. City Boards and Commissions
    31. Voter Information
    32. 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. Strategic Partnerships for Community Services Grant Funding
      10. 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. Connect Rowlett Citizen Alerts
      2. Email Lists
      3. Friday @ 5 Weekly Newsletter
    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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