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  2. Town Government

    1. Americans with Disability Act
    2. Bid Opportunities
    3. Boards & Commissions
      1. Board of Adjustment
      2. Finance and Audit Advisory Committee
      3. IMPACT Committee
      4. Zoning Commission
      5. Zoning Ordinance Advisory Committee
    4. Code of Ordinances
    5. Construction Updates
      Capital Improvement Projects
    6. Fee Schedule (PDF)
    7. Town Holiday Closures
    8. Mayor & Town Council
    9. Legal Notices
    10. News & Events
    11. Open Government
    12. Public Information Requests
    13. Public Pensions
    14. Staff Directory
    15. Town Administrator
      Council-Manager Form of Government
    16. History of Town Hall
      Town Hall/DPS Renovation Project
    17. Town Press Releases
    18. Town Secretary
      1. Mayor and Town Council
      2. Boards and Commissions
      3. Municipal Elections
        May 4, 2024 Election: Candidates and Results
      4. Ordinances
      5. Resolutions
      6. Public Information Requests
      7. Town Council Agendas
      8. Archived Town Council Agendas
    19. TMRS Rate Letters
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  3. Departments

    1. Animal Control
    2. Community Development
      1. Code Compliance
      2. Online Permits & Inspections
      3. Fees
      4. Proactive Neighbor
      5. Forms & Applications
      6. Zoning
      7. RESIDENT ONLY PARKING
    3. Engineering
      1. Capital Improvements
        1. Wycliffe Avenue Reconstruction Project
        2. Beverly Drive Reconstruction Project
        3. Potomac Avenue/ Auburndale Avenue Improvement Project
        4. Alley Reconstruction and Utility Improvement Project
        5. Drainage Easement Improvement Project
        6. Exall Lake Dredging Project
      2. Flooding and Stormwater Management
        1. Flood Insurance
        2. Floodplain Management
        3. Flood Safety
        4. Lot Grading/Drainage
        5. Stormwater Management
          1. Sanitary Sewer & Water Main System
          2. Sanitary Sewer Overflows
          3. Preventing Stormwater Pollution
        6. Warning Detection Signs
      3. What are FOGs?
      4. Town Construction Standards and Details
      5. Highland Park GIS
      6. Street Sweeping
      7. Utility Tree Trimming
      8. Dallas County Hazard Mitigation Plan Update
      9. Backflow Prevention Program
      10. Town Benchmarks
    4. Finance
      1. Energy Consumption
      2. Budget & Financial Reports
        1. Annual Budget
        2. Check Registers
        3. Annual Comprehensive Financial Report
        4. Monthly Financial Reports
        5. Capital Improvement Plan
        6. Popular Annual Financial Report
      3. Financial Transparency
      4. Property Taxes
      5. Sales Tax
      6. Unclaimed Properties
      7. Vendor Information
    5. Human Resources
      1. Are We For You?
      2. What Does It Mean to Work for Highland Park?
      3. What We Expect From You
      4. Want to be a Police Officer or Firefighter?
      5. Employment Opportunities
      6. Job Descriptions
      7. Employee Benefits
      8. Employment Prerequisites
      9. Employee Recognitions
    6. Library
      1. Welcome
        1. Ask a Librarian
        2. eBooks & More
        3. Friends of the Highland Park Library
        4. Library Cards
        5. Library History
          2008 Library Renovations
        6. Library Master Plan
          2018 Library Master Plan
        7. My Account
        8. Policies
        9. Search Titles
      2. Services
        1. Ask a Librarian
        2. Book a Librarian
        3. Book Coach
        4. Children
          1. Search Children's Titles
          2. Children's eBook Collection
          3. Homework Help
          4. Summer Reading Club
          5. Reader Spotlight
        5. Databases
          1. Homework Help
          2. Lifelong Learning
          3. What to Read Next
          4. Business and Careers
          5. Do-It-Yourself
          6. Genealogy and History Sources
          7. General Research
          8. Health and Medicine
          9. Investing
          10. Las Bases de Datos en Espanol
          11. Legal Sources
          12. Literature Research
          13. News
          14. Science and Technology
          15. Texas History
        6. eBooks & More
        7. Interlibrary Loan Request Form
        8. Library Cards
          TexShare Card Program
        9. Mobile App
        10. Mobile Printing
        11. Policies
        12. Search Titles
        13. Staff Picks
        14. Tweens and Teens
          1. Search Titles
          2. Teens eBook Collection
          3. Homework Help
          4. General Research
          5. Literature Research
          6. Lifelong Learning
          7. Teen Summer Reading
          8. Volunteer Opportunities
          9. Reader Spotlight
          10. Life Skills Manual
        15. Virtual Author Talks
      3. Online Learning & Research
        1. Ask a Librarian
        2. Databases
        3. eBooks & More
        4. Helpful Links
        5. Lifelong Learning
      4. How Do I...
        1. Ask a Librarian
        2. Contact...
          Library Staff
        3. Donate...
          1. Gifts and Memorials
          2. To the Friends of the Library
          3. To the William P. Clements, Jr. Library Fund
        4. Find...
          1. Databases
          2. eBooks & More
          3. Titles
        5. Learn About...
          1. Authors LIVE!
          2. Friends of the Library
          3. Library Card Sign-Up
          4. Library History
          5. Library Master Plan
          6. Library Policies
          7. The TexShare Card Program
          8. Upcoming Events
          9. Volunteer Opportunities
        6. View...
          My Account
    7. Municipal Court
      1. Answering a Citation
        1. Defensive Driving
        2. Deferred Disposition
        3. Entering a Plea
        4. Pay Citation Online
        5. Payment Plans
      2. Commendations / Complaints
      3. Fines and Offenses
      4. Juvenile/Minor Information
      5. Municipal Court Assessment
      6. Municipal Court Fee Reports
      7. Weekly Court Docket (PDF)
    8. Policy Development & Strategic Initiatives
      1. 2025 Strategic Planning Process
      2. 2025 Community Survey
      3. Legislative Affairs
    9. Parks
      1. Parks Overview
        1. About Us
          1. Administration
            Staff Directory
        2. Parks Directory
          1. Interactive Parks Map (PDF)
          2. Abbott Park
          3. Connor Park
          4. Davis Park
          5. Fairfax Park
          6. Flippen Park
          7. Lakeside Park
            Duck Feeding
          8. Prather Park
          9. Douglas Park
        3. Park Ordinances
          Park Photography Policy
        4. Park Projects
          Hackberry Creek Master Plan
        5. Swimming Pool
          1. Parties at the Pool
          2. Swim Lessons
          3. Lifeguard Opportunities
          4. Swim Season Schedule
          5. Weather Policy
        6. Water Efficient Garden
          1. Garden Area 1
          2. Garden Area 2
          3. Garden Area 3
          4. Garden Area 4
        7. Tennis Courts
        8. Town Donations
      2. Recreation
        1. Community & Events
          1. Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony
            The Big Pecan Tree
          2. Event Calendar
          3. Mosquito Control
          4. Public Art
          5. Tree Program
          6. Water Conservation
        2. Swimming Pool
          1. Parties at the Pool
          2. Swim Lessons
          3. Lifeguard Opportunities
          4. Swim Season Schedule
          5. Weather Policy
        3. Tennis Courts
        4. Yoga & Meditation
      3. Special Events
        1. The Big Pecan Tree
        2. Pickleball & Tennis Clinics
        3. Swimming Pool Events
        4. Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony
      4. How Do I...
        1. Apply For...
          1. Season Pool Permits
          2. Tennis Court Permit
        2. Contact...
          1. Parks Staff
          2. Town Pool
        3. Find...
          1. Parks
          2. Tennis Courts
        4. Learn about...
          1. The Big Pecan Tree
          2. The Parks Department
          3. Upcoming Events
        5. Reserve...
          1. Flippen Park
          2. Tennis Courts
          3. The Town Pool
    10. Public Safety
      1. Police
        1. Chief's Welcome
        2. Commendations / Complaints
        3. Alarm Services
        4. Animal Control
          1. Pet Registration & Regulations
          2. Urban Wildlife
          3. Bobcat Information
          4. Coyotes
        5. Community Notification Systems
          1. Blue Zone News
          2. HP Alerts
        6. Commendations / Complaints
        7. Crime Prevention & Personal Safety
          1. Child Protection
          2. Crime Prevention Officer
          3. Credit Card / ATM Safety
          4. Firearm Safety
          5. If You See Something, Say Something
          6. Purse & Wallet Safety
          7. Scams
            1. Card Switch
            2. Cell Phone Camera
            3. Credit Card Fraud "Assistance"
            4. Hooked by the Text Phishers
            5. Not Guilty Juror
            6. Skimmers
            7. Social Security Scams
          8. Security Camera Registration Program
          9. Suspicious Activity
            What to Report
          10. Underage Drinking
          11. Utility Bill Fraud
          12. Vehicle Burglaries
        8. Criminal Investigations Division
          Property Room
        9. Prescription Drug Take-Back
        10. DPS Organizational Chart
        11. How Does a DPS System Work?
        12. Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies
        13. Impounded Vehicles
        14. Laws Regulating Conceal Carry and Open Carry
        15. Mission & Values
        16. Resident Only Parking
        17. Parking Restrictions
        18. Public Information Requests
        19. Racial Profiling Data
        20. Racial/Biased Profiling - Complaint Procedure
        21. Registered Sex Offenders
        22. Request a House Watch
        23. Summary of Internal Affairs Complaints
        24. Use of Force Policy
        25. Utility Bill Fraud
        26. Vial of Life
        27. E - Bike Information
      2. Fire / EMS
        1. HP Alerts Community Notification
        2. Commendations / Complaints
        3. DEA Drug Take-Back Initiative
        4. DPS Organizational Chart
        5. Fire Marshal
        6. How Does a DPS System Work?
        7. E.D.I.T.H Exit Drills in the Home
        8. Natural Gas & Safety
        9. ISO Class 1 Rating
        10. Vial of Life
        11. Builders & Life Safety
        12. Fire Alarm/Sprinkler Installation Information
      3. Communications / 911
        1. 9-1-1 Tips for Callers
        2. Alarm Services
        3. Community Notification Systems
        4. DPS Organizational Chart
        5. Commendations / Complaints
        6. Request a Vacation House Watch
        7. Services
          1. 911 Service
          2. Alarm Services
          3. Animal Control
          4. Crime Reports
          5. Crime Watch
            Stay Informed
          6. Hazard Mitigation
          7. House Watch
          8. Impounded Vehicles
          9. Request a Report
          10. Victim's Assistance - Family Violence
            1. Community Resources
            2. Compensation
            3. Officer Roles
            4. Retaliation
            5. Rights
          11. West Nile Virus News & Information
      4. Community & Media Relations
        1. About Us
          1. Chief's Welcome
          2. Department Directory
          3. Divisions
            1. Communications
            2. Criminal Investigation
            3. Operations
              1. Public Safety Officer
                1. Qualifications
                2. Work Environment
          4. Fingerprinting
          5. History
          6. Commendations / Complaints
        2. Alarm Services
        3. Community & Media Relations
        4. Community Notification Systems
        5. Breakfast In Blue
        6. Chief's Welcome
        7. Chris Vinson 1962 - 2015
        8. Commendations / Complaints
        9. DEA Drug Take-Back Initiative
        10. E.D.I.T.H. Exit Drills in the Home
        11. Employment
          1. Salary & Benefits
          2. Applicant Fact Sheet
          3. Career with Highland Park DPS
          4. DPS Organizational Chart
        12. Public Information Requests
        13. Press Releases
        14. Racial Profiling Data
    11. Utility Customer Service
      1. Bill Payment Options
        1. Automatic Bill Payment
        2. Online Bill Pay
        3. Senior Delayed Payment Option
      2. Household Hazardous Waste Collection
      3. Report a Concern
      4. Request Utility Service
        Account Confidentiality Request
      5. Sanitary Sewer
      6. Sanitation Services
        1. Brush Collection
        2. Holiday Garbage/Brush Collection
        3. Household Hazardous Waste Collection
        4. Sanitation Receptacles
        5. Recycling Collection
        6. Wednesday Front Collection
      7. Watersmart
      8. Water Service
        1. Understanding Your Bill
        2. Water and Wastewater Rates
        3. Water Quality
        4. Water Conservation
          1. WaterSmart
          2. Water Efficiency
          3. Water Use | Water Stages
          4. Irrigation
          5. Reports
          6. Top 40 Outdoor Watering Tips
          7. FAQs
          8. Water Wise Kids!
          9. Water Knowledge
        5. Lead Service Line Inventory
      9. Stormwater Drainage
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  4. Residents

    1. Welcome
    2. About Us: Quick Facts
    3. Animal Control
    4. Alarm Services
    5. Apply for Services
    6. Census 2020
    7. Community Events
    8. Community Parks
    9. Crime Prevention & Personal Safety
    10. DART Transportation Information
    11. Disaster Recovery
    12. Financial Transparency
    13. Flooding & Stormwater Management
    14. Food Establishment Scores
    15. History of the Town
      1. Antique Postcards
      2. The Big Pecan Tree
      3. Early Development
      4. Town Incorporation
      5. Highland Park Today
      6. Highland Park Centennial Website
      7. Interviews with Pierce Allman
    16. House Watch Program
    17. Household Hazardous Waste Collection
    18. Leaf Blowers
      Leaf Blower Information
    19. Library
    20. Love Field Noise Complaints
      1. Documents, Resources and Contacts
      2. FAQs
      3. Filing a Complaint
      4. Love Field Complaint Investigation
      5. Love Field Community Updates
      6. Noise Control Program
    21. Maps
    22. The Monarch Herald - Residents Newsletter
    23. Mosquito Control News and Information
      Steps You Can Take
    24. Notify Me
      1. Notify Me
      2. HP Alerts
      3. Blue Zone News
      4. HP4U
    25. Online Forms
      Online Services
    26. Online Resources
      1. COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Information
      2. Chalk the Walk
      3. Restaurant & Business Options - Updated 5/4/2020
      4. Governor Abbott Takes Executive Action To Contain Spread Of COVID-19
    27. Open Government
    28. Request a Vacation House Watch
    29. Severe Weather Updates
    30. Solid Waste & Recycling
    31. Tennis Courts
    32. The Big Pecan Tree
    33. Town Swimming Pool
    34. Unmanned Aircraft Systems/Drones
    35. Utility Bill Payment Options
    36. Water Conservation / Drought Contingency
    37. Water & Wastewater Rates
    38. WaterSmart
    39. Web Policies & Disclaimer (PDF)
    40. Leadership Highland Park
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  5. How Do I...?

    1. Apply For...
      1. Alarm Permits
      2. Building Forms & Applications
      3. Employment Opportunities
      4. Library Volunteer Opportunities
      5. Season Pool Permits
      6. Tennis Court Permits
      7. Utility Service
    2. Contact...
      1. Boards & Commissions
      2. Library Staff
      3. Mayor & Town Council
      4. Municipal Court
      5. Parks Staff
      6. Police, Fire & Public Safety
      7. Town Staff
    3. Learn About...
      1. Crime Prevention & Personal Safety
      2. Capital Improvement Projects
      3. Highland Park Public Library
      4. Household Hazardous Waste Collection
      5. Protection of Older Homes
      6. Sidewalk Repair
      7. The Centennial Celebration
      8. Annual Energy Consumption Report
      9. Traffic & Zoning Studies
      10. Water Conservation
      11. West Nile Virus News & Information
    4. Pay...
      1. A Citation Online
      2. Building Fees
      3. Property Taxes
      4. Utility Bills
    5. Register For...
      1. A Library Card
      2. A Pet License
      3. Notify Me
      4. The House Watch Program
      5. WaterSmart
    6. Report...
      1. A Lost Pet
      2. A Love Field Noise Complaint
      3. Public Safety Compliment or Complaint
      4. Suspicious Activity
    7. Request...
      1. Public Information
      2. Request a Public Safety Report
      3. Utility Service Changes
    8. Reserve...
      1. Flippen Park
      2. Tennis Courts
      3. The Town Pool
    9. View...
      1. Crime Reports
      2. Financial Reports
      3. News & Events
      4. Open Government Transparency Portal
      5. Parks Event Calendar
      6. Quick Facts About the Town
      7. Town Maps
      8. Various Online Resources
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  6. Feature Links

    1. Alarm Services
    2. Construction Updates
    3. Employment
    4. Financial Transparency
    5. Mosquito Control
    6. Municipal Court
    7. Traffic & Parking Studies
    8. Adopted Tax Rate Notice (PDF)
    9. Water and Wastewater Rates
    10. Water Conservation
    11. Staff Directory
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  7. Public Safety Links

    1. About Us
    2. Animal Control
    3. Current Bids
    4. Crime Reports.com
    5. Employment
    6. Impounded Vehicles
    7. Municipal Court
    8. Racial Profiling Data
    9. Request a Vacation House Watch
    10. Services
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  8. Parks Links

    1. Public Art
    2. Tennis Courts
    3. Parks
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  9. Library Links

    1. Welcome
    2. Databases
    3. Donations, Gifts & Memorials
    4. Friends of the Library
    5. Library Cards
    6. Library Master Plan
    7. Services
    8. Lifelong Learning
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    Project FAQs
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    Wycliffe Ave. Reconstruction Project
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