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Finance - Court
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It must be a moving violation and you must be elibible to take the defensive driving class. |
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If none of the follwoing pertain to you, you will be eligible to take Defensive Driving: Person's holding a commercial driver's license at time of offense; non Texas driver's license; speeding 25 mph or more over the posted speed limit; committing a traffic offense in a construction zone when workers are present; passing a school bus loading or unloading children; if you have taken the class for another ticket dismissal within a year or you are currently taking the class for another ticket dismissal. |
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You have 90 days from the date you come in to request the Driving Safety Course (DSC) and sign the afidavit. |
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1. Come to the Court Clerk window on
or before your court date to request the Driving Safety Course or you may appear on your court date before the judge.
2. Plead guilty or nolo contendere(No Contest) and waive a jury trial;
3. Pay court costs in the amount of $107.00 unless the offense occurred in a school-crossing zone, then pay court costs in the amount of $132.00.
4. Present to the court a valid Texas Drivers license or permit;
5. Present to the court proof of financial responsibility in your name (automobile liability insurance) |
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NO, you must appear befor the judge on your court date. |
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NO, if you have renewed your stickers you will have to appear in court on your court date before the judge and present him with proof that your stickers have been renewed. |
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All court date resets must be done in person. |
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NO, all resets must be done prior to the court date. |
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To reset a trial date you must post a cash bond in the amount of the citation. |
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NO, all court dates must be reset in person, if you are attending court for the first time and have an arraignment date, the reset will be for one week and one time only. If you need more time, you must attend court on the given court date and talk to the judge about a later date. |
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When you come in to request the Driving Safety Course (DSC), you must pay the court costs at that time, if you are unable to pay the DSC you will have to appear in court before the judge. |
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In order to be placed on a payment plan, you must appear in court on your court date before the judge. |
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NO, all warrants must be paid in full. |
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NO, payments must be paid in person or by mail. |
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That will be up to the judge. They look at how long the sticker was expired and how long it took you to get them renewed, if the charge is not dismissed with a fee, the judge might reduce the fine. |
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YES, there is a $3.00 service fee when you use a VISA or MASTERCARD. |
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NO, you must be on the docket. Therefore, you must come in on your court date. |
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If you are going to pay with someone else's credit card the card holder must be present with a Valid ID. |
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NO, cell phones are not allowed in court room at all - even if they are turned off. |
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NO, the check must be in the name of the person that received the citation and no temporary checks are accepted. |
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NO, marriage licenses must be obtained at Harris County Courthouse. You may contact the Bellaire Library for further information at 713-662-8160. |
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NO, reading materials are not permitted in the court room. |
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NO, if you bring your kids with you to court, let the baliff know and the judge will see you at the end of the docket. |
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NO, electronic devices are not allowed in the court room. |
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NO, if you received a ticket in the City of Bellaire you must come here to pay your ticket |
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You must appear in court on your court date and request deferral from the judge. |
Finance - Utility Billing
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The Owner/Tenant must know who they buging/renting the property from. The applicant must go to the second floor of the City Hall Building at 7008 S. Rice Ave and fill out the contract in person. There is a deposit and service fee required at time of service request. The current Deposits are Owner $40.00, Tenant $100.00, and Commercial $100.00. There is also a $25 Service Fee at this time, the deposit is refundable after 12 months of service. |
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Every 2nd Friday of the month before end of business day. Our office hours are 8am - 5pm, Monday - Friday. Cash, Personal Checks, and Money Orders are accepted at this time. |
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You may mail your payment in the envelope you received with your bill.
You may drop off your payment at the City Hall Building at7008 S. Rice Ave on the second floor or drop off your payment in the Night Deposit Box located next to the glass doors on the front of the City Hall Building facing S. Rice Ave. You may also drop off your payment in the box located next to the elevator on the first floor at the City Hall Building. |
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Yes, each month meters are read for billing purposes. |
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No, the City does not make any leak adjustments on water bills. The Owner/Tenant/Landlord is resposible for any water that has passed through and registerd on the meter. Also, the City of Bellaire does not make any adjustments on any type of pool filling. |
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The only place you can purchase garbage bags is at the City Hall Building on the second floor located at 7008 S.Rice Ave between the hours of 8-5pm, Monday - Friday. Each roll is $5.95, including taxes. |
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You can purchase a recycling bin at the City Hall Building on the second floor located at 7008 S. Rice Ave between the hours of 8-5pm, Monday - Friday. Each bin is $10.00, including taxes. |
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Click the link below for the City's Water Rates. More... |
Fire Department - Business Questions
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If you own the building, you are required to see that the system is tested annually by a reputable contracted agency and the documentation of this test should be kept on file for the fire department to view in accordance with International Fire Code chapter 9. If there is a system in your building it must be in operational condition at all times. If you are a tenant or owner-occupant, there are other things you can do to be sure your system is ready in case it is needed. Never paint a sprinkler head. Each sprinkler head is designed to cover a certain amount of area in your building so before you build walls or large shelving units or stack storage to the ceiling, check with your fire inspector to be sure what you do won’t prevent the sprinkler head from doing it’s job. Also, never hang anything from a sprinkler head. |
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No, most sprinkler systems with a few exceptions, (and those are found only in heavy industry situations), are designed to activate only where the fire is. The heat from the fire activates the sprinkler head closest too it. If the fire is large enough it may activate more than one head in the area but it will not activate every head on an entire floor. |
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Fire codes are updated regularly. Some of the things that cause changes in these codes may be a newer type of construction, a new construction method or an event that occurred where people were injured. Whatever the reason, when the codes are updated, it is necessary to inspect your facility under the most current code. This may result in a change from the previous year in your inspection |
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The 2006 edition of the International Fire Code |
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If you own the building, you are responsible to see that the system is tested annually by a reputable contracted agency and the documentation of this test should be kept on file for the fire department to view. Also, it would help if someone who is likely to be in the building on a daily basis knows where the alarm panel is located. If you are a tenant or owner-occupant, there are other things you can do to be sure your system is ready in case it is needed. Never paint a detector surface. Each detector is designed to cover a certain amount of area in your building so before you build walls or large shelving units or stack storage to the ceiling, check with your fire inspector to be sure what you do won’t prevent the detector from doing it’s job. Also, never hang anything from a detector. |
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Fire alarms seldom malfunction. Usually, if they are sounding, there is a reason. Sensing devices may need cleaning or replacement. Other reasons causing alarm activation may be as simple as a bag of popcorn that overcooked in a microwave, a co-worker smoking in an area where they shouldn’t be, or dust from re-modeling. In all of cases, even though big flames were not shooting from the building and hoses were not needed to put the fire out, the system was doing its job of alerting everyone in the building to a possible danger of a fire. If your system activates, immediately leave the building and do not re-enter until the proper authority investigated the alarm and gives the all clear to enter the building. Take every fire alarm seriously, follow your established evacuation plan, leave the building until someone of authority (building maintenance, security, the fire department, etc.) tell you it is safe to return. |
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Yes, the International Fire Code requires an annual fire drill. Bellaire Fire Department has adopted a “down and out” policy. This differs from the City of Houston where tenants only have to go to the stairwell. We believe that the drill must simulate a real scenario to be useful. |
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Call Community Development permit clerk at 713-662-8231. |
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For a routine (non-life threatening) violation we usually grant 10 business days for correction. If a life threatening violation is found we require it to be corrected immediately. If a violation cannot be corrected in the amount of time given then we will work with the owner/occupant to ensure compliance as quickly as possible. |
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a) Exit Signs not functioning
b) Egress doors and pathways blocked or locked
c) Extinguishers (fire) out of date/compliance
d) Emergency Lighting not functioning properly
e) Extension Cords used to replace permanent wiring
f) Safety Systems not checked annually (Hood and Duct System for cooking [Semi-Annual], Fire Sprinkler, Fire Alarm, Standpipe, Portable Fire Extinguisher
g) Open Junction Boxes, improper electrical splice, open breaker slot in electrical panel
h) Missing cover plate for electric outlets and switches.
i) Aisle width not maintained in Commercial Occupancies (36 inch minimum in Customer Access area, 24 inches in Employee/Storage area)
j) All commercial buildings must have approved address numbers plainly legible and visible from the street fronting the property. Four inches in a contrasting color.
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Fire Department - Community/Public Education
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Please contact Deacon Tittel, Training Coordinator for Bellaire Fire Department
dtittel@ci.bellaire.tx.us
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Contact Bellaire Public Works and the information will be forwarded to Bellaire Fire Department. The Fire Department will contact you to see if you are interested. |
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Bellaire Fire Department only does CPR training in conjunction with CERT. There will be 30 positions available to the public, on a first come first serve basis. |
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No, there are multiple organizations that sell detectors for the same amount or less than Bellaire Fire Department can. We will help install the detectors for Senior Citizens and provide on-site information on the proper place to install for all others. |
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No, city ordinance does not allow any type of open burning. Flames used to smoke or Bar-b-que are acceptable. |
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No, this is the responsibility of the homeowner or pool company |
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Having a fire extinguisher in the home is a good idea, but not mandated by the Bellaire Fire Department. If you have an extinguisher, it should be placed where it is easily accessible. The kitchen and garage are good sites for an extinguisher. However, do not place an extinguisher over the stove or buried in storage in the garage, but rather hang it on the wall no less than 4 inches or greater than five feet from the ground. |
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There are many things that give off carbon monoxide. They include gas appliances such as furnaces, water heaters and stoves. Fuel burning space heaters and wood burning fireplaces can give off carbon monoxide. Even warming up your car or barbecuing in your garage can fill your house with carbon monoxide. The problem is that it is an odorless, colorless gas so until you begin to see symptoms, you don know it’s there. People experiencing carbon monoxide poisoning feel like they have a flue that came on suddenly. This also affects small pets and even plants. Carbon monoxide detectors will sense excessive levels of the gas early and warn you to leave. |
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For more information contact Fire Prevention at 713-662-8203. |
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No, this is a violation of City Ordinance. |
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Yes, Bellaire Fire Department utilizes a rapid entry system called the Knox Box. This can be installed on your home and allows the fire department to enter without damage. More... |
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Yes, please contact your sprinkler installer. An annual test of the back flow device will ensure your system is working properly. |
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No, this must be done by a certified fire extinguisher company which can be found in the phone book. |
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No, this must be done by a certified fire extinguisher company which can be found in the phone book. |
General
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Harris County Tax Department - 713-368-2000 the nearest location for Bellaire is at 6000 Chimey Rock Road. More.. |
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It is $0.3759 per $100. New Tax Rate for Fiscal Year 2010. |
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Bags are distributed to citizens three times each year in April, August, and December. If citizens run out of bags before their next delivery, they may purchase them from City Hall. |
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Harris County Mosquito Control More... |
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The 2009 Calendar's are available at City Hall on a first come first serve basis. |
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You can call Community Development at 713-662-8230. |
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You can download the attached form and send it in or you can come by City Hall to our Utility Billing Department to fill out the paperwork. More... |
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We have one garage sale per year and it is always in April. |
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The Greater SW chamber hosts two shows a year, the first one in April and the second one in October. Call 713-666-1521 or visit thier website. More... |
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Call the police department at 713-668-0487. |
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The City has no districts. To find out more about the Mayor and City Council use the link below to find bios and emails. More... |
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We accept credit cards Municipal Court and Parks and Recreation. You can also register online for all Parks and Recreation classes and programs. |
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Yes. The City rolled out City wide curbside in September of 2006. To find out more about curbside visit the link below or call 713-662-8253 More... |
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You can get information from any Harris County Annex location. The nearest one to the City of Bellaire is 6000 Chimney Rock (it is listed under personal records) or call 713-755-6436. Or visit the website below. More... |
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12220 Gessener at West Airport or visit the website below. More... |
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You can come to City Hall or the City Library and get a voter registration form. Or you can visit the website below to download an application. More... |
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The address is 7112 Newcastle and the phone number is 713-667-6550 or visit the link below for more information. More... |
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5350 Bellaire Blvd and the phone number is 713-668-1004. |
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At the Bellaire Post Office. |
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Mosquito spraying typically occurs weekly between April and October. All areas inside Loop 610 are sprayed on Tuesday nights and areas outside of the Loop are sprayed on Wednesday nights. This schedule may be adjusted due to weather or other conditions. If you have questions about the mosquito spray schedule, contact the Parks Superintendent by calling 713-662-8280. |
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Yes. Please see link below or call 713-662-8280. More... |
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No. Non-residents are welcome to take part in all of our activities, however, there will be a separate non-resident fee for most recreation activities. Library services are open to everyone free of charge. |
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Regular scheduled meetings for City Council are the 1st and 3rd Monday of every month. You can contact the City Clerk at 713-662-8275 or download the form via the link below and bring it with you when you come to the meeting. More... |
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You have to fill out a public information form and submit it to the City Clerk. The form can be picked up at City Hall or obtained by following the link below. More... |
Human Resources
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Applications are accepted only for positions that are currently open. |
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Any vacancies within the City of Bellaire are listed on this site under Job Postings. Job Postings |
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No. we are only able to process applicant information submitted in response to a specific, advertised vacancy. |
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An application can be mailed to you by calling 713-662-8229 or picked up at City Hall, 7008 S. Rice Ave., Bellaire, TX 77401. An application may also be printed out from this web site. Completed applications may be mailed to the address above, Attention: Human Resources.
An application must be completed for each open position in which you are interested. |
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Yes. Under Job Postings, click on Apply Online. Please apply only for posted job openings. Notice that there is a special form for Police Department positions. |
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The information on the application is needed to process qualified applicants. Incomplete applications may be disqualified. |
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You may submit a resume with your application but it is not required. |
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Each current position opening has a detailed description of the minimum qualifications relating to the position. Read the minimum qualifications carefully to determine whether your qualifications are a close match. |
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Interviews are not automatic. HR representatives and Department Managers work together to determine who will be interviewed. Preference will be given to applicants who possess the most relevant education and/or experience for the specific position. The City of Bellaire is an Equal Opportunity Employer. |
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No. However, if the deadline date is so close that you do not have time to complete the City application form, you may send your resume to Human Resources first (to meet the deadline)along with a cover letter stating the position for which you wish to be considered. Then complete the City of Bellaire application form and submit it to Human Resources within a day or two so it can accompany your resume through the review process. |
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Yes, with additional information sent or delivered to Human Resources shortly thereafter. If you need to meet a deadline today and don't have time to complete the application form, you may send your resume to Human Resources by email, along with a message clearly stating which posted position interests you. Then, within the next day or two, complete the City application form and return it by postal mail or hand delivery to Human Resources. The email address for the City of Bellaire human Resources Director is rmurray@ci.bellaire.tx.us |
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Interviews may begin right away when an "open until filled" position is posted, and continue daily until the vacancy is filled. Then the recruitment is closed and no further interviews are held. If a job that interests you is listed as "open until filled", apply ASAP! |
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You will be contacted if you have been selected for an interview. |
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Applications are considered only for the specific job open at the time it is submitted. If you are interested in a position that becomes available at a later date, a new application must be submitted. |
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Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications and resumes received, we can accept these only for current openings. Unsolicited applications and resumes are not maintained in our files. |
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Although the postings can change from day to day, the minimum run-time for a recruitment is 10 business days. If you check the Job Postings at least once a week you will see all of the City of Bellaire openings in ample time to apply before a deadline. |
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Yes. All applicants must successfully complete and pass a drug screening test and a criminal background check prior to any job offer becoming final. |
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All benefits are available to eligible full-time employees. Benefits are not offered to temporary or part-time employees. |
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The City of Bellaire is part of the Texas Municipal Retirement System. Employees become vested for retirement after five years. Employees may retire after five years and at least 60 years of age, or after 20 years of service at any age. |
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The City participates in Medicare but not in Social Security. |
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The office is in City Hall at 7008 South Rice Ave., Bellaire, Texas 77401 |
Library Department
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Click on this link for the complete list of hours. More... |
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You may present other identification or recite your alternate ID you placed on your application. There is a limit of four check outs before you must present your Bellaire City Library card. |
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If a library card has expired or if the account owes more than $10.00, then access to the databases and the personal account is blocked. Please come into the library to update your account. |
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You may come into the library, call 713.662.8160 or go to the web site to renew material. Items that have holds cannot be renewed. More... |
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Yes, all Bellaire City Library material that will fit in the opening of the bookdrop can be returned there. |
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If the material is put in the bookdrop before the library is opened the next day, it is considered to have been returned on the previous day. In other words, if your movie is due on Tuesday and you put it in the bookdrop before 9:00 am on Wednesday, it is not considered overdue. |
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Yes, fines are charged on Sundays and all holidays. You can always return the material in the bookdrop to stop the fine. |
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All material checked out from the Bellaire City Library must be returned to Bellaire City Library. Fines will be charged until the material is returned to Bellaire. |
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The PowerCard can only be used at a Houston Public library. Harris County Library also has a separate card. |
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Yes. The library is wireless and there is no charge to connect. |
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The Friends of the Bellaire Library hold two outdoor Used Book Sales a year and a small continuous indoor sale. For dates please click here More... |
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Any lost card needs to be reported to the library immediately so that you are not responsible for any unauthorized use on the card. A replacement card will be issued for $1.00. |
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Please report the theft as soon as possible to avoid unauthorized use. |
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You may come into the library or call 713.662.8160 as ask library staff to assist you. Holds may also be placed online through the catalog with your library card. |
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The library offers a color photocopier that also prints in black and white. Black and white copies are 10 cents and color copies are 50 cents. |
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A typewriter is available for $1.00 an hour or any part of an hour. You will need to provide your own paper. |
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Any material that has been checked out and has been lost will need to be paid for by the borrower. The cost of the material plus a $5.00 processing fee will be charged in addition to any fines. If the material is found within 90 days from date of payment, then the cost of the material will be refunded. Fines and processing fees are not refunded. |
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Faxing is available for $1.00 per page for local calls, $2.00 for long distance calls and $3.00 for international calls. |
Major Construction Projects
Parks and Recreation
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Yes. To make arrangements for pool parties during the swim season, contact the Aquatics Supervisor by phone at 713-662-8242 or a Recreation Specialist at 713-662-8287. |
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No. Non-residents are welcome to take part in all of our activites, however there will be a separate Non-resident fee for most activities.
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For more information on baseball go to http//www.bellairelittleleague.org/ for information on Select Soccer go to http://www.bellairesoccerclub.org/.
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No. You can only sign-up your children or the children that are in your care, ie you are considered to be their guardian. If you will be out of town on the day of registration, you will have to attempt to sign your child up at a later date. We do not accept early registrations.
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Camp Paseo Summer Day Camp registration is typically the first weekend in March. This year Bellaire Resident registration is scheduled for March 1, 2008. Earlybird Online resident registration will begin February 23. Non-resident registration will begin March 10, 2008.
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Yes. Please go to the Parks and Recreation home page for futher information.
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Mosquito spraying typically occurs weekly between April and October. All areas inside Loop 610 are sprayed on Tuesday nights and areas outside of the Loop are sprayed on Wednesday nights. This schedule may be adjusted due to weather or other conditions. If you have questions about the mosquito spray schedule, contact the Parks Superintendent by phone at 713-662-8116 or 713-662-8280.
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No. All park facilities are first come – first served. The Evergreen swimming pool can be rented for private pool parties. To make arrangements for pool parties, contact the Aquatics Supervisor by phone at 713-662-8600 or a Recreation Specialist at 713-662-8287. |
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If you have a park maintenance request, contact the Park Superintendent by phone at 713-662-8116 or 713-662-8280.
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Yes, please call the Bellaire Parks & Recreation Department at 713-662-8280 for availability and rates. |
Permits - Builders and Contractors
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Yes, they must have a minimum of $300,000 of general libability to be able to do any type of work within the city. |
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Yes, You have to go to the home page and got to the document center, and you may print any permit form or any other helpful information from the webite. More... |
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Please call the planning department at 713-662-8240. |
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Yes, you can. If you have any problems, please feel free to call the Community Development Depart at 713-662-662-8330. |
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No. We take check and or cash. |
Permits - Residents/ Realtors
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The new maps created by the Tropical Strom Allison Recovery Project (TSARP) are now the FEMA effective Flood Insurance Rate Maps and are being used to determine insurance requirements and rates. This link will take you to their website and allow you to locate the area of your concern. Flood Plain Maps |
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The contractor must be the one to pull the permit because contractor must show proof of valid insurance & liabiltiy |
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You need a certificate of occupancy anytime an existing home is either for sale or for rent, or the seller/landlord must come to the community development office and apply for a certificate of occupancy. |
Police
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Fingerprinting services are now provided by the Texas Dept. of Public Safety via a contractual provider- L-1 Identity Solutions FAST service. You may access the Fast program to set up an appointment online at http://www.l1id.com/index.php or call (888) 467-2080 (8am-5pm CST) to schedule an appointment or for more information and locations. The closest location to Bellaire is SDi 5821 Southwest Freeway, Suite 110 Houston SDi #2 M,W,F 8:15a-4:30p
Tues & Thurs 10a-7p More... |
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Come by the Bellaire Police Dept. and complete a form to request a clearance letter. You must be a current or former Bellaire resident. Houston residents should obtain clearance letters from the Houston Police Department. |
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Go to the Harris County Justice of the Peace precinct where the property is located. Please see website for more information. More... |
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Please visit the website below. More... |
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Call 713-884-3131. Call 911 if it is an emergency. |
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Call the Police Dept. at 713-668-0487 |
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If the accident occurred in the City of Bellaire you can obtain a copy of the report online by visiting www.bellairepolice.com , or come to the Bellaire Police Dept. 5110 Jessamine Mon.-Fri 8am-5pm, or by mail, sending a check or money order along with a self-addressed & stamped envelope. More... |
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$6.00 payable by cash, check, or money order only. |
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Alarm permits can be obtained at the Bellaire Police Dept.5110 Jessamine, Bellaire, Tx 77401 Mon-Fri 8am to 5pm. Call 713-662-8107 for more information. The fee is $50 for each type of alarm. |
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4337 Edith St. at the rear of the Public Works complex. |
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5110 Jessamine St. Bellaire, Texas 77401 Telephone number 713-662-8105 |
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City of Bellaire Municipal court 713-662-8105 |
Solid Waste & Recycling
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Curbside Recycling is collected every Wednesday for all residents, except for holidays. |
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The Debbie Marshall Bellaire Recycling Center is located at 4402 Edith (at Newcastle) and is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., seven days each week, 365 days per year. (Please do not leave your recycling outside the gates after hours.) Click on the following link for a list of acceptable and unacceptable items: Recycling Guide |
Streets & Traffic
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Call Public Works at 713-662-8170, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, Monday – Friday. |
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Call Public Works at 713-662-8170, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, Monday – Friday. |
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You will need the ID number on the pole and the address where it is located. Click on the following link: Streetlight Out |
Water & Wastewater
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Call Public Works at 713-662-8170, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, Monday – Friday. After hours and weekends, call the Police Department at 713-668-0487. |
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Call Public Works at 713-662-8170, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, Monday – Friday. After hours and weekends, call the Police Department at 713-668-0487. |
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