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  2. About Us

    1. Business & Industry
    2. City Calendar
    3. City Map
    4. City Staff
    5. Facility Directory
    6. History of Bay City
    7. Tourism & Things to Do
    8. Covid-19 Information
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  3. Government

    1. City Charter
    2. City Charter & Code of Ordinances
    3. Office of the Mayor
      1. Proclamation Application
    4. City Council
    5. City Manager's Office
    6. Boards & Commissions
      1. Bay City Community Development Corporation
      2. Bay City Tourism Council
      3. Planning Commission Board
      4. Serve on a Board
    7. Departments
      1. Airport
        1. About Us
        2. Pilot Information
        3. Local Resources
          1. Hotels
          2. Airport Zoning Maps
          3. Airport Zoning Ordinance
          4. Land Use Form
          5. Permits
      2. City Secretary
        1. Council Meetings
        2. Municipal Elections
          1. 2023 Elections
          2. 2022 Elections
          3. 2020 Elections
          4. 2019 Elections
          5. 2018 Elections
          6. 2017 Elections
          7. 2016 Elections
          8. 2015 Elections
        3. Permits & Applications
          1. Variance Request
          2. Vendors, Peddlers & Mobile Food Vendors
        4. Volunteer Interest Form (City Boards)
        5. Open Records
        6. PUBLIC NOTICES
      3. Community Development
        1. Bay City Community Development Corporation (Board)
        2. Development Incentives
        3. Fair Housing
        4. Main Street
        5. Matagorda County Economic Development Corporation
        6. Vision Bay City 2040
      4. Emergency Preparedness
        1. City Notification System
        2. Severe Weather Resource Page
        3. Hurricane Preparedness
        4. Hurricane Tracking 2021
          1. Tropical Cyclone Atlantic Names 2021
        5. Hurricanes: After the Storm-Important Tips
        6. Basic Disaster Supply Kit
      5. Finance Department
        1. Budget
        2. Debt Information
        3. Transparency Program
        4. Vendors
        5. HB 3693
        6. IRMA Letter
      6. Fire Marshal
        1. Code Enforcement
      7. Fire Department
        1. Equipment & Vehicles
        2. Fire Marshal
      8. Human Resources
        1. Employee Benefits
        2. Employment Opportunities
        3. Risk Management
        4. "We Saw You" Awards
      9. Information Technology
      10. Municipal Court
        1. Community Service Contact List (PDF)
        2. Contesting a Ticket
        3. Driving Safety Course
        4. Entering a Plea
        5. Forms
        6. Jury Service
        7. Juvenile Citations
        8. Online Payments
        9. Payment Options
        10. Violations Eligible for Dismissal
        11. Court Dates
        12. COVID-19
        13. Warrant Resolution 2023
      11. Parks & Recreation
        1. Riverside
          1. Fees
          2. Photo Gallery
          3. Reserve a Facility
          4. Rules & Regulations
          5. Riverside Events
          6. Gift Certificates
          7. Kayak Rentals
        2. Parks
        3. Facilities
          1. USO (United Service Organizations) Building
          2. MOPAC Train Depot
          3. Building and Facilities Fee Schedule
          4. Reserve a Facility
        4. Aquatics
          1. Reserve a Pool
          2. Swim Lessons
          3. Party Area @ Hilliard Pool
        5. Events
          1. Freedom Fireworks
          2. Touch A Truck
          3. Turkey Trot
          4. HomeTown Christmas
          5. Riverside Smoke Off
          6. Junk & Disorderly
          7. Vendor Information
        6. Programs
          1. Facility Use Policy
          2. Youth Sports Associations
          3. Adult Leagues
      12. Police Department
        1. About Us
          1. History of BCPD
          2. About the Chief
          3. Annual Reports & Highlights
          4. Organizational Values
          5. Divisions
            1. Animal Control
        2. Public Services
          1. Report Fraud
        3. Resources & Information
          1. Law Enforcement Training
          2. Crash Reports
          3. Close Patrol / House Watch Request
          4. Fingerprint Requests
          5. Registered Sex Offender Database
          6. Hire A Licensed Police Officer
      13. Public Library
        1. About Us
          1. Locations
          2. Support Your Library
          3. Search Our Collection
          4. Library Events
          5. TMLDA Achievement of Excellence in Libraries Award
          6. Policies
        2. Programs
          1. Friends of the Bay City Library
          2. Summer Reading Program
          3. Book Clubs
          4. Student Library Card Program
        3. Services
          1. Genealogy
          2. Online Services
          3. Youth Services
          4. Career Online High School
        4. How Do I...
          1. Contact
            1. Bay City Library
            2. Sargent Branch Library
          2. Find
            1. Events
            2. FAQs
            3. Online Services
          3. Sign Up For
            1. Library Card
            2. Summer Reading Program
      14. Public Works
        1. Building Department
        2. Floodplain Maps
        3. Frequently Asked Questions
        4. Recycling Center
        5. Solid Waste
        6. Street Repairs
      15. Tourism Department
      16. Utility Billing
        1. Establish New Service
        2. Utility Billing Payment Options
        3. New Smart Meters
        4. Disconnect Utility Services
        5. Transfer Services
        6. Frequently Asked Questions
        7. Solid Waste
        8. Disclosing Confidential Information by the City of Bay City Utility Department
        9. Utility Billing News
      17. Water Services
        1. Water Quality Report
    8. County Officials
    9. Severe Weather Resource Page
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  4. Business

    1. Bay City Industry
    2. Building Permits
    3. Business Directory
    4. Chamber of Commerce
    5. Matagorda County Courthouse
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  5. Visitors

    1. Arts & Culture
      1. Art
      2. History
      3. Museum
      4. Public Library
      5. Quilting
      6. Theater
    2. City Map
    3. Community Life
      1. Annual Events
        1. Event Calendar
      2. Community News
      3. Local Churches
      4. Organizations, Clubs & Foundations
      5. Transportation
      6. Youth Organizations
        1. Youth Sports
    4. Health Care
    5. History of Bay City
    6. New Resident
      1. Bay City's Demographics
        1. Age
        2. Education Demographics
        3. Housing
        4. Income & Employment
        5. Race & Ethnicity
        6. Taxes
      2. Housing Resources
      3. Motor Vehicles
      4. Our Schools
      5. Other Services
      6. Public Safety
      7. Utilities
    7. Our Downtown
    8. Parks & Recreation
    9. Raising a Family
    10. Things to Do
    11. Sports & Recreation
      1. The Beach
      2. Parks & Other Outdoor Venues
      3. Recreational Activities
        1. Top Ten Things to Do in Matagorda County
      4. Sports
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  6. Residents

    1. Bay City Independent School District
    2. Community Events
    3. Community News
    4. Fair Housing
    5. Matagorda County Hospital District
    6. Parks & Recreation
    7. Pay a Bill Online
    8. Receive Notifications
    9. Rent a Pavilion / Building
    10. Submit a Service Request
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  7. How Do I...

    1. Apply For
      1. Employment Opportunities
      2. Serving on a Board
    2. Contact
      1. Animal Control
      2. City Staff
      3. Fire Department
      4. Police Department
    3. Find
      1. City Budget
      2. Floodplain Maps
      3. Parks
    4. Sign Up For
      1. Driving Safety Course
      2. Library Card
      3. Notifications
    5. Submit
      1. Building Permits
      2. Facility Reservation Requests
      3. Online Payments
      4. Service Requests
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  8. Feature Links

    1. COVID-19
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