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Home My WebLink About2001 Resident's Guide to City Servicesmw xF y College - • Station. . Embracing the Piist, Exploring the Future. �S y •n a .. � .� ..-.� f fir,• Alba The City of College Station 1101 Texas Avenue Useful City Phone Numbers 3 Elected Officials: Mayor & City Council 4 City Mission Statement /Visions for the 21st Century 5 Citizen Committees 6 Appointed Officials: Administrative Offices 7 Public Communications & Marketing 8 Development Services 9 Economic Development 9 Community Development 10 Financial Services 11 Municipal Court 12 -13 Office of Technology & Information Services 13 Human Resources 14 -16 Parks & Recreation 17 Police Department 18 Fire Department 19 Public Works 20 -21 Brazos Valley Solid Waste Management Agency (BVSWMA) 22 Public Utilities 22 -23 Other Important Numbers 24 Useful City Phone Numbers GENERAL INFORMATION .... ............................... 764 -3500 24 -HOUR NUMBERS Ambulance, Fire, Police - Emergency Calls Only ... ............................... Public Utilities /Public Works ..................................... ............................... Traffic Signal Problems, Electric Outages, Water /Sewer Problems Athletic Field Status after 4:00 p.m. AdultSoftball Fields .................................................... ............................... Other City Sports Fields, Tennis ................................. ............................... Youth Soccer Fields, Junior Girls Softball Fields ........ ............................... LittleLeague Fields ..................................................... ............................... ACTION NUMBERS CitizenComplaints ...................................................... ............................... Noise Ordinance Violations ....................................... ............................... Community Enhancement Action Center ................. ............................... Weeds & Tall Grass Parking Inquiries, Junk Vehicles Illegal Dumping, Containers Left at Curb DeadAnimals .............................................................. ............................... Animal Control, Dogs Barking ................................... ............................... Neighborhood Crime Watch ...................................... ............................... FIRE AND AMBULANCE - Emer Calls Onl 911 764 -3638 764 -3732 764 -3668 764 -3749 764 -3644 764 -3500 764 -3600 764 -6363 764 -3690 764 -3600 764 -3611 911 Non - Emergency Calls ................................................ ............................... 764 -3700 FireMarshal ................................................................ ............................... 764 -3781 AmbulanceBilling ...................................................... ............................... 764 -3568 Inspection Services .................................................... ............................... 764 -3705 POLICE- Emergency Calls Only .................. ............................... 911 Non - Emergency Calls ................................................ ............................... 764 -3600 Telecommunication Devices for the Deaf ................ ............................... 693 -3353 PARKS & RECREATION SpecialEvents .......................................................... ............................... 764 -3408 Swimming Pools Adamson Lagoon, Bee Creek Park ............................. ............................... 764 -3735 Hallaran Pool & Athletic Park ................................... ............................... 764 -3787 Thomas Pool / Thomas Park .................................... ............................... 764 -3721 Parks Information and Rentals ................................. ............................... 764 -3773 UTILITY CUSTOMER SERVICE Utility Billing, Collections, Connections, Disconnects .......................... 764 -3535 24 -Hour Utility Repair Service ................................... ............................... 764 -3638 PUBLICLIBRARY ................................ ............................... 764 -3416 3 City Council Mission Statement On behalf of the citizens of College Station, a unique community and home of Texas AW University, the City Council will promote the safety, health and general well-being of the community within the bounds of fiscal responsibility while preserving and advancing the quality of life resulting in exceptional civic pride. Visions for the 21st Century Vision Statement # 1 As a result of our efforts, citizens will benefit from and have access to the highest quality of customer - focused city services at a reasonable cost. Vision Statement #2 As a result of our efforts, citizens will benefit from living in a safe, secure and healthy environment. Vision Statement #3 As a result of our efforts, citizens will benefit from living in a clean environment that enhances and protects the quality of life. Vision Statement #4 As a result of our efforts, citizens will benefit from being enriched by a range of cultural arts and recreational opportunities provided through citywide initiatives and collaborative efforts. Vision Statement #5 As a result of our efforts, citizens will benefit from participating and contributing to the well -being of our community. Vision Statement #6 As a result of our efforts, citizens will benefit from easily traveling to, within and from the community. Vision Statement #7 As a result of our efforts, citizens will contribute to and benefit from living in a strong and diverse economic environment. Vision Statement #8 As a result of our efforts, citizens will live in well - planned neighborhoods suited to community interests and lifestyles. Elected Officials: Mayor &City Council Government Incorporated in 1938, College Station is a home -rule City that operates 1 under the Council- Manager form of government. The Mayor and six Council Members are elected at -large by place, in yearly citywide elections for two -year terms of office. This system staggers the Council terms so there are always experienced Council members, maintaining the Contacting Your Elected Officials Council members can be contacted at 764 -3541. A list of current elected officials can be obtained by calling the City Secretary's Office. This list includes individual contact information, such as telephone numbers and e-mail addresses. All written correspondence to Council members should be sent to their attention at the following address: City of College Station Attn: City Council (or appropriate Council Member's name) P.O. Box 9960 College Station, TX 77842 Meetings City Council meetings are held on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month. Meetings take place in the College Station City Hall, 1101 Texas Avenue, and are open to the public. Council Workshop meetings are held at 3:00 p.m. preceding the Regular Council meeting, which begins at 7:00 p.m. In addition to these regularly scheduled meetings, special meetings may be held after notice of such a meeting is prQperly posted and publicized. Hear Visitors Time is set aside at 5:45 p.m. after each Council Workshop meeting for the Mayor to open the floor to citizens wishing to address the City Council on City- related issues not scheduled on the published agenda. Citizens are asked to limit presentations to three minutes. The Council receives the information and can ask City staff to look into the matter or place the matter on a future agenda for discussion. ` ' 191or- Ftl'zn Business Development Corporation Makes policy recommendations regarding economic development issues that are unrelated to the purview of the B /CS Economic lopment Corporation. Cemetery Committee Advises the Council regarding policies relating to the City - owned- and - operated cemetery. Construction Board of Adjustments & Appeals Hears appeals of decisions and interpretations of the Building Official and considers variances to the terms of the Technical Codes. Facade Improvement Committee Reviews applications for proposed projects in areas of the City that meet renovation standards and guidelines. Historic Preservation Committee Assists in the collection and preservation of history of the City and provides for a historical education of the City for citizens. Joint Relief Funding Review Committee Members appointed from both cities review and recommend levels of funding for outside agencies by the cities. Parks & Recreation Board Advises and makes recommendations to the Council on matters concerning the establishment, maintenance and operation of parks within the City. Also appoints the Lincoln Recreation Center Advisory Committee and the Conference Center Advisory Committee. Planning & Zoning Commission Serves as a review board to recommend changes in the zoning ordinance to the City Council. Prepares and amends subdivision regulations and zoning ordinances. Makes studies and recommendations with regards to proposed annexations. Wolf Pen Creek Design Review Board Makes recommendations to the Planning & Zoning Commission regarding each proposal for development in the Wolf Pen Creek Corridor District. Zoning Board of Adjustments Hears and decides on appeals where it is alleged there is error in any order, requirement, decision, interpretation or determination made by the Zoning Official. Appointed Officials Administrative Offices City Manager, 764 -3510 The City Manager is appointed by and serves at the pleasure of the City Council. The City Manager serves as the chief administrative officer and is responsible to the City Council for proper administration of all City resources. The City Manager's role is a diverse one that has management as well as policy development components. The City manager is required to appoint and remove all officers and employees of the City as may be appropriate; to prepare the annual budget and be responsible for its administration after adoption, and advise the City Council of the future administrative and financial needs of the City. The City Manager assists the City Council in policy development by overseeing the formulation and implementation of the Strategic Plan and City Council agendas; and oversees the actions of Advisory Boards, City planning and fostering intergovernmental relations. Assistant City Manager, 764 -3510 The Assistant City Manager reports to the City Manager and is authorized to act in his /her absence. The Assistant City Manager handles various special projects as assigned as well as supervises the Public Communications & Marketing Department, the Community Relations Department, the Community Development Department, Parks & Recreation, Development Services, Public Utilities and the Office of Technology and Information Services. City Secretary, 764 -3541 Administrator for municipal elections; local registrar for vital statistics and is responsible for City records, including City Council minutes, ordinances, resolutions, birth and death certificates, and cemetery files. City Attorney, 764 -3507 The City Attorney's Office responds to the legal needs of the City Council and supports the City Manager and City staff in the implementation of policies and procedures. City Judge, 764 -3683 The Municipal Judge is the judicial branch of the City and handles all Class C Misdemeanors. The court also handles all Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) Class C violations. Stati6R 111�� Public Communications & Marketing Manager, 764 -3768; Assistant, 764 -3445; fax 764 -6258 Responsible for proactive communication between the City of College Station and its citizens through a variety of communication tools, including: =' RN ` City of College Station Texas • Local radio and television guest spots • Informational print materials • Cable Channel 19 • Citywide special events • One -on -one interactions • Local newspaper and magazine articles • Monthly utility bill inserts • The Internet • Community meetings • Free publications 1 W 17C LLEGE STATION Also responsible for marketing the City's services and programs in creative, innovative ways that appeal to the needs of its citizens, making it easy for everyone to be informed, involved and up -to -date on the work of our City government. Publications A variety of publications, suited to multiple needs, are provided free of charge. Publications currently offered include the Annual Report, the Resident's Guide to City Services, a monthly insert in utility customer's billing statement and maps detailing City streets. The City also provides a "New Student" flyer, designed to help new Aggies settle in to the community. All publications are available by contacting the Public Communications Office, located in City Hall. Television & Radio Access Cable Channel 19 is the City's Government Access Channel. City Council Agendas are broadcast on this station as well as information about City events, programs and projects. Shared with the C.S.I.S.D., Channel 19 is a valuable resource for local information. In addition, City staff speak on local radio station WTAW every Friday at 8:00 a.m. and make regular guest appearances on KBTX Channel 3 (Cable channel 5) on both the morning and Noon shows. In the Newspaper Citizens can also stay informed of City news and events via a monthly ad run on the first Wednesday of the month in The Eagle and on the first Thursday of the month in The Battalion On the Web The City's web site, www.ci.coIIege- station.tx.us, has been accessed over 424,900 times, with visitors from as far away as Scandinavia, Asia and India. The web site contains important information such as meeting agendas and minutes, job postings, press releases, descriptions and responsibilities of City departments and services, and information about the community. The I site also offers the opportunity to e -mail questions or concerns to the City Council and City staff. Development Services 764 -3570 Responsible for all forms of business and residential development within the City. Includes long -range and short -range planning, land use and building inspections. Development Engineering, 764 -3570 Responsible for review and approval of all construction plans related to public and private infrastructure associated with private development. This includes streets, water, wastewater and drainage plans. Also responsible for floodplain management. Planning, 764 -3570 Maintains a comprehensive planning program. Provides long- and short -range planning functions for the City Council, the Planning & Zoning Commission and other City divisions, and administers zoning and subdivision ordinances. Prepares and maintains estimates and projections of population, land use and related data. Land use is determined by the City's zoning ordinance. Any subdivision of land must be approved by the City according to Subdivision Regulations. Copies of the zoning ordinance, zoning map and subdivision regulations are available at City Hall. Building Inspections, 764 -3741 Provides assistance in building design and construction to home owners, builders, architects and engineers to assure safe building environments. Building permits are required for construction other than ordinary minor repairs (repainting, reroofing up to 25% and the replacement of single items like windows or doors). Neighborhood Services, 764 -6262 Services include registering and facilitating communication with neighborhood associations and leading neighborhood planning projects. Economic Development 764 -3510; fax 764 -6377 Responsible for facilitating the growth, diversification and development of the City's economy, and for helping expand the economy to provide for a growing tax base for the City. The Business Center at Colle,e Station Directly adjacent to Pebble Creek is the Business Center at College Station, which is comprised of 200 acres of land complete with road and utility infrastructure for industrial development. The Business Center is owned by the City of College Station. 0 Encourages expansion and accessibility of human services through funding for non - profit organizations and programs; expanding and improving public facilities and infrastructure and providing economic opportunities for low to moderate income residents. Encourages the revitalization of declining commercial areas and properties. Provides for an adequate supply of safe and affordable housing, rehabilitation of existing residential property, and expanding ownership opportunities to encourage development of affordable housing. Financial Services 764 -3555 Responsible for fiscal management of the City's finances and the following departments: Accounting, Risk Management, Purchasing, the Office of Management, Budget & Strategic Planning, and Municipal Court. Accounting, 764-3574; fax 764-3571 Responsible for processing, recording and reporting all financial transactions of the City. Includes Accounts Payable, Miscellaneous Billings and Collections, Miscellaneous Licenses and Permits (vendors /solicitor permits, taxicab permits), Payroll and Workers' Compensation Claims. Risk Management, 764 -3572; fax 764 -3899 Responsible for the protection of the City's property, equipment, and personnel through Loss Prevention, Safety and Insurance programs. Purchasing, 764 -3823; fax 764 -3899 Designated as the City's agency for all contracting and materials management. This division issues bid invitations, requests for proposals, and negotiates with suppliers on matters related to price, delivery and other contract commitments. Purchasing administers public auctions periodically, to dispose of surplus /obsolete equipment. Vendor applications are available upon request. Bid listings are available on the City's web site: www.ci.college- station .tx.us /cbook/purchasing /bids/ Office of Management, Budget & Strategic Planning, 764 -3745; fax 764 -3899 Responsible for budget preparation and evaluation, and management review of department operations for effectiveness and efficiency. Municipal Court 2611 -B Texas Avenue South 764 - 3683; fax 764 - 3894 Credit card payments, 888 - 643 -8036 Handles all Class C misdemeanors, which include traffic and parking violations, assault, theft under $50, public intoxication, violations of City ordinances and stray animal cases. The Court also handles all Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) Class C violations. Y Payment of Fines / Driving Safety Courses Defendants may be able to dispose of their case by making payment of the standard fine. Fines may be paid by mail or at the front window of the court. The court accepts cash, checks and money orders. Credit card payments may be made via the toll -free number listed above. Defendants receiving a citation for a traffic offense may be able to attend a driving safety course for dismissal of that offense. To request deferred adjudication (probation), you must appear before the judge or send a written request to his /her attention. Appearing Before the Judge Defendants may appear before the judge in walk -in arraignment sessions to enter a plea to their citation. Arraignment sessions are held on Mondays, 1:30 p.m.; Wednesdays, 8:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m.; Thursdays, 10:30 a.m.; and Fridays, 8:30 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. You should arrive at the court 15 minutes prior to the session and check in at the front window. Defendants under the age of 17 (under the age of 18 for cases involving an alcoholic beverages charge) must enter pleas in person, accompanied by a parent or guardian. Those who plead "Guilty" or "Nolo Contendere" (no contest) to the charge(s) may also request that their punishment be decided by the City's Teen Court program. cou�aESm►noN Teen Court, 764 -3499 College Station offers an alternative juvenile court known as Teen Court. This is for first -time Class C Misdemeanor offending juveniles ages 12 through 19, enrolled in school full -time. Teens must plead guilty or no contest to the offense and complete all requirements such as community service, jury T N service, personal apology and possible educational courses. Completing the U RT program allows the offense to be dismissed from the juvenile's permanent record, allowing him /her a second chance. This program uses teens to serve as jurors, attorneys, bailiffs and court clerks with,a volunteer attorney serving as the Teen Court Judge. Teen Court must be requested and agreed upon by the juvenile and his /her parents. � OFFICE OF Office of Technology & TECHNOLOGY Information Services AND 310 Krenek Tap Road INFORMATION SERVICES 764 -3457; fax 764 -3664 K. Responsible for the internal technology and communications that support the City's day -to -day operations and ability to communicate by mail, telephone, radio and computers. This includes the Management Information Services (MIS), Geographic Information Services (GIS), Print/Mail and Technical Communications. Franchises are managed by this department. Also responsible for the Utility Customer Services Division, which handles all utility connects, disconnects, billing and collections. Utility Customer Services, 764 -3535 Connects /disconnects and billing information Utility Customer Service provides billing services for electric, water, sewer, garbage and drainage. Applications Applications for these services may be made by phone, mail, fax, internet or in person. Accounts may be listed in one name only and the person whose name appears on the account is responsible for all charges on that account. A connect fee for electric and water service is required for all accounts and will be billed on the first month's bill. Deposits A Utility deposit is no longer required to establish an account, however all accounts are monitored to ensure a prompt payment record is being maintained. This is defined as two or less late payments within the most recent 12 -month period. Accounts that do not meet this criteria will be billed a deposit. ITE Meters The property of the City, meters are not to be turned on or off except by authorized City employees. Unauthorized connection of a meter is illegal under state law. The City has the right of access to meters whenever necessary. Non -Pay Terminations Services disconnected for non - payment will not be restored until all outstanding balances, including penalties and re- connection fees, have been paid. Payments Customers have 15 days from the date the bills are mailed to make payments. Payments must be received by the due date to avoid an additional fee. Payments can be made in person at the Customer Service Center located at 310 Krenek Tap Road. Payments can be deposited after 5:00 p.m. in the night deposit box located in the drive -thru facility. Payments may also be made by mail or bank draft. Online Access To Account Information Customers can access their utility account information using the Internet. By entering their account number, customers can view their current statement, service summary and a monthly chart showing usage. Human Resources 764 -3517; fax 764 -3800 Responsible for accepting and reviewing all applications for employment, maintaining employee records, handling compensation, health insurance, retirement and other benefits, training and development, • employee testing and accommodations for citizens with disabilities. J Job Line and Online Job Listings Information for all available jobs with the City of College Station can be obtained via the job line, 764 -3704, or at the following web site 24 hours a day: www.k)ckon.00nYJob1ir*?/cstxhtm Jobs are also posted on Cable Channel 19. Applications are accepted for current openings and are maintained for six months. , Parks &Recreation 1000 Krenek Tap Road - Headquarters 764-3486; fax 764-3737 Sponsors a variety of organized athletic, instructional and aquatic programs as well as many special events throughout the year. Park maps are available at the office in Central Park. College Station's outdoor recreational facilities' information can be found online at: www.ci.college- station.Mus Central Park Softball Complex, Central Park, 764 -3486 Adamson Lagoon, 764 -3735, Bee Creek Park, 764 -3486 • Hallaran (Southwood) Pool & Tennis Center, Southwood Park, 764 -3787 • Thomas Pool, 764 -3721, Thomas Park, 764 -3486 • Wolf Pen Creek Park & Amphitheater, 764 -3408 Xtra Education, 764 -3486 Offers a variety of personally rewarding classes to all community members over the age of 13. Classes are held at various locations throughout College Station. Conference Center, 764 -3720 1300 George Bush Drive Offers seven meeting rooms, a kitchen, an auditorium, gallery and two patios that can be rented for parties, meetings, seminars, exhibits and conventions. Senior Programs, 764 -6371 Recreation and leisure classes for older adults and recently retired individuals. For a complete listing of all classes look in the Xtra Education brochure, which is published in January and September. Teen Center, 764 -3441 or 764 -6351 3600 Rock Prairie Road Provides 7th -12th graders with a place of their own, featuring a meeting room, computers with Internet access and a club room, which is equipped for dances and has a snack bar. The hours for the center are Mondays - Thursdays, 3:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m., Fridays, 3:30 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. and Saturdays, 12:00 noon - 11:00 p.m. Closed Sundays. Kids Klub, 764 -3486 or 764 -5430 An after - school recreation enrichment program for elementary and middle school students in College Station. Hours are from 3:15 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. only on school days. The program operates at each elementary and middle school. Lincoln Recreation Center, 764 -3779 1000 Eleanor Offers many recreational and instructional programs for all age groups, including a computer lab and lending library. The Center's hours of operation are weekdays 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. and Saturdays 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. during the calendar school year. Adamson Lagoon, 764 -3735 1900 Anderson in Bee Creek Park A waterpark complete with waterslides, concessions and a variety of other attractions for the whole family. Wolf Pen Creek Park, 764 -3408 1015 Colgate Street An ongoing development that features scenic walkways, a children's playground and a concert -sized amphitheater. City Cemetery, 764 -3738 2580 Texas Avenue Since 1948, the City has owned and maintained the College Station City Cemetery. Information on the purchase of spaces, the endowment fund and the governing ordinance is available at the number listed above. Park Usage - Rentals, 764 -3486 Picnic pavilions and athletic fields may be rented at the Parks & Recreation Department Headquarters. All reservations are made on a first -come, first - served basis. Payment must be made before the date of the reservation. "Mom Parks &Recreation 1000 Krenek Tap Road 764 -3486; fax 764 -3737 c m i numns rarK ;lk Veterans G EOR0EBUSH Dq, Park o FMICIS Athletic Park akway Luth r Z05 "' a W. A.Tarrow Park: g 6rison a Parks r Richard - Lincoln Center Jones Park Park Oaks 00,4sN-K ° Carter Park - Way mithYouth L,THER - Ander on~ Park a rryOaksPark Baseball Complex s' HaR,EVa Hwvao ;� C Park Woodway Gabbard �tita.t. olf Pen indwood "A Fees are very eark m Park `� Creek Par Park or�ee � Southwest Park lCTE • . • • Par c Bee Creel sOUrHWESTPKgty Raintree • Park xA , x 1;r p. Park shelters boo Steeplechase Ha I y'I^rnHeu Cy Miller Ackly. Call Park Park Central ¢ ear 54E,",TRI>SE G orgie K. Park (Parks Office) Fitch Park s • reserve yo Brothers ..\ Longmilre ti Emerald Forest Park • � Park ''�, Park `_f�ESa, D'oaesT s pecial date. Jack & Dorothy g SEAS ,A Miller rk c Sandstone r. Frk'�'s, y Park Southwood ` ! Park eek Athletic Park Park Edelwei Park N. GR.4H.4L1 B 1RRa4 RD. Wesifield Park J0UT-E+ \PLNlTAV1\ Shona ndo odland Hills Park Park GREENS PRS.IRIE y y G ' F ^ „, rw fiT. J Peb Creek y x F Lick Creek Park Veteran's Park Park Rules and * Advertising in City parks is prohibited. Athletic Complex * Community park curfew: 1:00 a.m. - 5:00 a.m. * Neighborhood park curfew: 11:00 p.m. - 5:00 a.m. FOR \101,11 — * Pets must be on leashes at all times (except Lick Creek Park). I\FOR \I 11 log 764-341: * All wildlife in City parks is protected. * It is unlawful to litter in City parks. * It is unlawful to cut or destroy vegetation. * All vehicles must park in designated areas. * It is unlawful to swim in park ponds. mem orial * All firearms and airguns are prohibited. c om p lex * All vendors must have an approved permit. constructi )n be under * No campfires, dunking booths, livestock or off -road vehicles allowed in parks. 3101 Haney Road. * Tents must be pre- approved and location coordinated with parks staff. * Golfing or "practice driving” of golf balls is prohibited. * Please obey all "Field Closed" signs. * Glass beverage containers are prohibited. College Station Parks System Inventory PARkS RECREATION COIIEGE SIATiOIN a cc a W W = IL) Q y O y Q W N CO ) O > a cn Z V Z a ~ a CL W a d W O N Z d a �• Q Z J a T� S GG77 Z C3 y ui to � W W J m W N m w LL W U N W LL J mm lL v7 W LL J m N m V ca Z F> U J m W J O a cs N U° s N Z d Lighted Facilities •Unlighted Facilities ANDERSON N 8.94 O o • 1 • 1 • 1 • 2 05 30 BEE CREEK C 43.50 ° o o• 3 • 3 • • • 0 2 0 4 • 0 237 BILLIE MADELEY PK. SITE N 5.14 undeveloped BRISON N 9.20 • •1/3 10 BROTHERS POND N 16.12 • • 3 91 • • • 01/2 • 0112 CEMETERY 18.50 city cemete CENTRAL C 47.2 O o 0 09 0 1 • • 2 • 01 • • 3 0 4 0 2 • 297 ark office CONFERENCE CENTER 2.30 ° 1 j 76 teen center CY MILLER M 2.50 • • •1 lice EASTGATE M 1.80 • undeveloped EDELWEISS N 1 • • 1 • • • • 1 • 10 EMERALD FOREST N 4.59 •2 o 1 01/3 of /2 GABBARD N 10.70 • • 1 •1 • • 91/3 GEORGIE K. FITCH N 11.30 • • 2 61 • 01 HENSEL AMU C 29,70 O 02 03 04 •1 • • • 70 TAMU JACK & DOROTHY MILLER N 10.00 • • 2 92 • •1/3 • • 1 LEMONTREE N 15AO • 3 •1 • 9314 01/2 01 30 LICK CREEK R 515.50 • 60 undeveloped LIONS M 1. • 3 02 01 n 10 LONGMIRE N 4.16 • LUTHER JONES M 1. MERRY OAKS N 4.60 02 • 1 • • • 1 OAKS N 7.50 o o • 7 01 • • • ° PARKWAY M 1.90 91 •1 • 6 PEBBLE CREEK N 10.20 • • 2 •2 • 0 112 91 RAINTREE N 13.00 • • 2 • 1 0 • RICHARD CARTER N 1 7.14 1 • 1 1 historical site SANDSTONE N 15.21 • lei • 01/3 91 1 48 SHENANDOAH PARK SITE N 8.06 undeveloped SOUTHWEST PARK SITE N 4.78 undeveloped SOUTHWOOD ATHLETIC C 44.70 o o • 2 • o2 o 5 06 04 • 0 5 4 4 teen center STEEPLECHASE PARK SITE N 9.00 undeveloped THOMAS C 16.10 o • 5 04 • o1/3 • • 2 o2 0 27 UNIVERSITY PARK SITE N 10.20 undeveloped VETERANS ATHLETIC PK. RA 150.00 undevelo W.A. TARROW C 21.26 0 0 •2 03 • 0 1/3 02 o3 200 corridor WESTFIELD N 4.29 undevelo WINDWOOD M • 2 01 WOLF PEN CREEK C 19.49 O O O • 0 • • •112 26 amphitheater WOODCREEK N 6.60 02 o 1 • 91/3 0112 1 0 WOODLAND HILLS N 3.21 undevelo WOODWAY PARK SITE I N 1 9.261 1 1 1 undeveloped PARK TYPE: M - Mini Park N - Neighborhood Park C - Community Park R - Regional Park The Parks and Recreation Department reserves all concession rights. A multiple day usage discount, $350 for two days, applies for Central Park Athletic fields. Quantity I Type of Parks 7Tota9l Ac reage 6 Mini Parks .87 25 Neighborhood Parks 220.90 7 Community Parks 221.95 1 Regional Natural Park 515.50 1 Regional Athletic Park 150.00 Police Department 2611 -A Texas Avenue 764 -3600; fax 764 -3468; Emergency only - 911 Administrative Services Division, 764 -3605 Responsible for the preparation and monitoring of departmental budgets; management and maintenance of accreditation files and supervision, and management of the accreditation functions within the department. Uniformed Division, 764 -3600 Responsible for answering calls for service, traffic enforcement, accident investigation, preventative patrol and school crossing functions. Criminal Investigations Division, 764 -3616 Handles the follow -up investigations of most criminal offenses. Contains investigations, criminal intelligence and the crime -scene technician unit. Information Services Division, 764 -3636 Handles the department's central records, computer systems, data analysis (crime and traffic) and evidence activities. Professional Standards Division, 764 -3611 Responsible for recruiting, selection, initial training, in- service training for both sworn and civilian members of the department, internal affairs investigations, media relations, and special projects as assigned by the Chief of Police. Special Services Division, 764 -3600 Responsible for crime prevention services, the Citizens' Police Academy, the volunteer program, the DARE program and school resource officers, and animal control services. Public Safety Communications Division, 764 -3600 - Non Emergencv Responsible for all public safety communications functions for the City as well as the department holding facility. This includes answering emergency 911 calls, taking citizen requests for service and dispatching patrol units, fire apparatus, and emergency medical services as appropriate, and for providing instruction in medical emergencies via the "Emergency Medical Dispatch" (EMD) function. Fire Department 1207 Texas Avenue 764 -3705; fax 764 -3403 Emergency only - 911; Fire /EMS Dispatcher, 764 -3700 Fire Station 1 - 304 Holleman East Fire Station 2 - 2100 Rio Grande Fire Station 3 - 4180 Highway 6 Fire Station 4 - 1550 George Bush Drive W. Community Enhancement, 764 -6363 Responsible for enforcement of premise codes regarding community appearance, health and safety, illegal dumping, junk vehicles, violations of the sign ordinance and solid waste containers left curb side. Fire Prevention & Investigation, 764 -3705 Responsible for inspecting new and existing structures, both residential and commercial, and educating the community in fire prevention and safety. Also establishes the cause and origin of all fires within city limits. Operations Division, 764 -3705 Responsible for daily delivery of emergency services, such as fire supression, Advanced Life Support (ALS) medical service and transport, and hazardous materials incident response. Parking Enforcement, 764 -6363 Enforces all on- and off - street parking regulations, including fire lanes and handicapped dedicated parking. Responsible for operation of the Northgate Promenade Parking Lot and the College Main Parking Garage. Public Education, 764 -3712 Educates the community in fire prevention and safety, including the use of fire extinguishers. Offers classes and tours of the fire stations to the public. Training Division: Fire - 764 -3705, EMS - 764 -3505 Responsible for establishing in -house training for fire, EMS, hazardous materials and fire prevention personnel. Research & Planning and Public Information, 764 -3708 Public Works 2613 Texas Avenue 764 -3690 Responsible for sanitation services, streets, drainage maintenance, traffic signals, signs and markings, fleet services, facility maintenance and engineering. Report any repairs or outages of traffic signals to this department. Sanitation, 764 -3690 A Clean Cities 2000 Member, the City of College Station has a commitment to waste reduction and recycling. In 1998, we reduced the amount of waste going to the landfill from our residences by 25% from curbside recycling and clean, green brush. Residential Services, 764 -3690 LEA Automated Garbage Collection (Single Family Homes & Duplexes) Provided once a week. Each home or duplex is provided with an automated garbage cart that the resident rolls out to the edge of the curb (not into the street) by 8:00 a.m. on the scheduled day of garbage collection. The arrows on top of the container should be facing the street. Make sure no vehicles or other items block access to the container or it can not be emptied. Within 12 hours after collection, remove the cart from the curb back to the house or garage. This is a requirement (City Ordinance) to keep the appearance of neighborhoods clean and neat, and as a safety issue. Curbside Recycling Collection, 764 -3690 c��' !^ V O J 0 1 01 0 4-4 - 440-00f� n 1-7� Provided once a week. Each home, duplex and fourplex is provided with clear bags to use for recycling. Items accepted are newspapers and magazines, aluminum cans and steel food cans, sorted glass (clear and brown), lead acid car batteries and some plastics. Each material and color of glass must be separated into a different bag. Some plastics, such as soft drink/water bottles (clear and green) and milk/water jugs (natural color), may be placed together in the same bag. Place the filled and secured bags at the edge of the curb by 8:00 a.m. on your scheduled recycling collection day. To order more bags, use the yellow tag and place it on your newspaper recycling bag or call Texas Commercial Waste at 775 -7171 or Public Works. Clean Green Yard Waste /Bulky Item Collection, 764 -3690 Provided once a week, on the same day as recycling. Place both Clean Green yard waste and bulky items at the edge of the curb by 8:00 a.m. on your scheduled yard waste /bulky item collection day. Clean Green yard waste includes brush and tree trimmings and needs to be piled separately, free from any garbage or bulky items. Tree limbs should be cut and bundled into four foot lengths. Bulky items include kitchen appliances, furniture or other large items that do not fit in the garbage cart. Please flatten all cardboard boxes before placing them out for collection. Other Recycling Services for Residents, 764 -3690 Phone Book Recycling Collection events are held in November and March, when new local phone books are delivered. Public Used Motor Oil and Filter Recycling Center Used motor oil and filters can be taken to the Used Oil Recycling Center located at the Public Works Building, 2613 Texas Avenue (behind the Police Department). Recycling is now the only proper and legal method of disposal for used motor oil and filters. These items are banned from the landfill, so you can't put them in the garbage cart or dumpster. Streets and Drainage Maintenance, 764 -3692 Residential rehabilitation, as a maintenance program, is completed on an annual basis, and includes concrete curb and gutter repair work, as asphalt overlays and street repairs. Street maintenance programs also include repairing potholes, crack sealing, failure repair and street sweeping. They also provide care and maintenance of the drainageways through a mowing program, a herbicide program, and creek cleaning. Traffic Signals, Traffic Signs, and Street Markings, 764 -3691; 764 -3638 (after hours) Provides public safety for the motoring public, bicyclists and pedestrians through an aggressive maintenance program and timely emergency response, available 24 hours a day. ,�, Brazos Valley Solid Waste iVALLEYSOLID MA AST E MANAGEMENT AGENCY M a n a g e m e n t A g e n c y 7600 Rock Prairie Road 764 -3806 _ AA BVSWMA is a joint solid waste management agency formed by the Cities of College Station and Bryan. BVSWMA is responsible for operating the publicly -owned Rock Prairie Road Landfill, which serves a 14- county region. Landfill, 764 -3832 Located at 7600 Rock Prairie Road, 2.5 miles east of State Highway 6. Residential customers with a current, paid College Station or Bryan solid waste utility bill receipt may take garbage to the landfill, free of charge. Commercial and non - College Station /Bryan residential solid waste customers pay a tipping fee of $23.50 per ton. There is a $6.00 minimum fee for all loads. All loads must be properly secured and covered to prevent spillage from the transport vehicle. Additional fees may be assessed for unsecured loads. The landfill will accept most types of household garbage. Landfill hours of operation are Monday - Friday 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Saturday 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. We cannot accept: liquid paints, lead acid batteries, or friable or regulated asbestos. These items can be recycled at either of the two Household Hazardous Waste Collection events held each year. Tires (for an additional fee) and used oil /oil filters are now accepted at the landfill. Hazardous Waste Collections, 764 -3809 BVSWMA sponsors two Household Hazardous Waste Collection events each year: one in the Spring and one in the Fall. Household hazardous wastes include motor oil, oil filters, antifreeze, paints, paint thinner, stains, cleaners, aerosols, batteries, pesticides and herbicides. Appliance Recycling Center, 764 -3832 The White Goods Recycling Center is open during landfill hours of operation. Non -freon using kitchen appliances, washers and dryers are accepted for recycling at the Rock Prairie Road Landfill, free of charge for College Station and Bryan residents (bring a current paid utility bill receipt). Refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners and other appliances that require the extraction of freon will be accepted at a fee of $10 per item. Master Composter Program & Compost Demonstration Gardens, 764 -3806 Backyard composting is a great way to reduce the amount of household waste going to the landfill by recovering the nutrients in grass clippings, leaves, tree and shrub trimmings, and food scraps to help maintain healthy soil and plants. BVSWMA sponsors the Brazos Valley Compost Corps Master Composter Program. Courses are offered twice each year, in the Spring and Fall. BVSWMA has two compost demonstration gardens in the College Station /Bryan area. The sites contain commercially available and constructed compost bins as well as information regarding the benefits of composting and how to compost in your own backyard. Public Utilities 1601 Graham Road 764 -3660 Utility Repair /24 -Hour Dispatch, 764 -3638 Responsible for providing electric, water and wastewater service. The dispatch service does not have access to utility billing information. Information regarding individual customer bills should be directed to Utility Customer Service at 764 -3535. Electrical Transmission & Distribution, 764 -3660 Provides the construction of facilities needed to extend electrical service to new consumers, perform repairs and maintenance as needed to maintain the electric system, and installs and maintains street lights and rental lights. Water Production, 764 -3660 Operates and maintains the City's five water wells, which have a combined capacity of over 18 million gallons per day. A sixth well is under construction. Personnel also operate and maintain over 13 miles of transmission lines, one transfer pumping station and one high - service pumping station. Group tours of this facility are available upon request. Energy Conservation, 764 -3724 Committed to encouraging and helping its customers use their energy wisely and provide professional and helpful customer service to utility customers and make all citizens aware of the need for energy conservation. Maintains a library of pamphlets and information on a variety of energy - related topics. Audits & Information, 764 -3724 Conducts free residential and commercial energy surveys to evaluate how each home or business uses electricity. The auditor will suggest methods to improve energy conservation. Citizens receive estimates of the cost of the recommended improvements and possible energy cost - savings. Environmental Services, 764 -3660 The Environmental Services Group is responsible for mapping water and wastewater infrastructure in College Station, water quality sampling for the water distribution system, maintaining the backflow prevention and cross - connection control program, and providing education to the public about water and wastewater issues in College Station. f Other Important Numbers City of College Station Information 764 -3500 Texas A &M University Information 845 -3211 Brazos County Information 775 -7400 Brazos County Animal Shelter 775 -5755 Brazos County Tax Office 361 -4470 American Red Cross 776 -8279 Convention & Visitors Bureau 260 -9898 Chamber of Commerce 260 -5200 College Station Public Library 764 -3416 College Station ISD Administration 764 -5400 College Station Post Office 693 -4152 College Station Conference Center 764 -3720 Verizon 800- 483 -4000 TXU Gas 800 - 460 -3030 Cox Cable /Internet 846 -2229 Department of Public Safety - (Driver's License Office) 776 -3110 Social Security Office 846 -3768, 800 - 772 -1213 Published by the City of College Station July 2001 * 12th Revision