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  2. City Government

    1. About Pembroke Pines
    2. City Attorney's Office
    3. City Clerk's Office
      1. Legal Ads / Postings
        Business Impact Estimates
      2. Open Government
      3. Public Records Request
      4. City Boards and Committees
        1. Affordable Housing Advisory Committee
        2. Arts & Culture Board
        3. Auditor Selection Committee
        4. Board of Adjustment
        5. Charter Elementary / Middle School Advisory
        6. Charter High School Board
        7. Charter Review Board
        8. Citizens Budget Advisory Board
        9. Diversity and Heritage Advisory Board
        10. Economic Development Board
        11. Education Advisory Board
        12. Environmental Advisory Board
        13. FSU Charter Elementary School Advisory Board
        14. Planning & Zoning Board
        15. Police & Fire Pension Board
        16. Social Media Committee
        17. Youth Advisory Board
        18. Budget Committee (Commissioner Castillo)
      5. City Charter and Code of Ordinances
        1. City Charter and Code of Ordinances
        2. Land Development Code
      6. City Elections
        1. Upcoming Elections
          1. Election Packet
          2. Municipal Qualifying
          3. Sample Ballot
          4. Municipal Election Polling Stations
        2. District Map
        3. Candidate Campaign Finance Reporting
        4. Florida Election Laws
        5. Links to other websites with important information on elections:
      7. Commission Meetings
        1. Agendas & Minutes
        2. Meeting Calendar
        3. Watch Meeting - Live Stream
          Youtube Pembroke Pines Channel
      8. HOA Contact Update Form
      9. Forms, Requests & Other Applications
        1. Boards & Committees Application
        2. For Businesses
          1. Application for At Home Family Day Care
          2. Lien Search
          3. Local Business Tax Receipt
        3. Garage Sale Application
        4. Lobbyist Information
        5. Permit Search
        6. Public Records Request
      10. Abandoned/Vacant Property Registration
    4. City Commission
      1. Mayor Angelo Castillo
      2. Vice Mayor Michael Hernandez
      3. Commissioner Thomas Good, Jr.
      4. Commissioner Maria Rodriguez
      5. Commissioner Jay D. Schwartz
      6. Pembroke Pines Representatives
    5. City Manager's Office
    6. City Wide Commission Map
    7. Pines Web Services
      1. Utilities (Citizens Self Service - CSS)
      2. Development HUB
      3. Passport Services
      4. Lien Search
      5. Fire Rescue
    8. Lobbyists Login
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  3. City Departments

    1. Building Department
      1. Building Department Home
      2. Building Department Information
      3. Applications & Forms
      4. Building Code Information
      5. External Resources
      6. Home Owners Associations
      7. Building Inspections
      8. Daily Inspection Times
      9. Permit Fee Schedule
      10. Online Submittal Permits
      11. Permit Information & Search
      12. Building Permit & Inspection Utilization Report
      13. Staff Directory
      14. Development HUB - Energov
      15. Building Safety Inspection Program
      16. FAQ  Videos (Eng/Span)
    2. Code Compliance
      1. City Charter and Code of Ordinances
      2. Code Violation Search
      3. Commercial Properties & Businesses
      4. Common Code Violations
      5. Vacant Property Registration
    3. Community Services
      1. Activities & Classes
        Live Programming
      2. Adult Day Care
      3. Health Support
        1. Blood Pressure Screenings
        2. Member’s Open Gym
        3. Claremedica
      4. Housing Division (Rental)
        1. Pines Place
        2. Pines Point
        3. Section 8 & Other Programs
        4. Transitional Independent Living (TIL)
        5. Pay Rent
      5. Hurricane/Natural Disaster Preparedness
      6. Nutrition
      7. Social Services
        1. Counseling
        2. Emergency Home Energy Assistance Program (EHEAP)
        3. In-Home Services
        4. Referral Information
        5. Support Groups
        6. SHINE
      8. Southwest Focal Point Community Center
        1. Hall Rental
        2. Registration
      9. Transportation
        1. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
        2. Community Bus Service
      10. Upcoming Events
        1. Annual Holiday Open House
        2. Flea Markets
      11. Volunteer Opportunities
    4. Finance Department
      1. Accounts Payable
        Submit Vendor Information
      2. Audited Financial
      3. Interim Financial
      4. Budget
        1. City Operating Budget
          Budget Adjustments
        2. Charter School Operating Budget
      5. G.O. Bond Reports
      6. Lien Search
        Lien Search Program
      7. Compliance Report
        1. Fiscal Year 2014
        2. Fiscal Year 2015
        3. Fiscal Year 2016
        4. Fiscal Year 2017
        5. Fiscal Year 2018
        6. Fiscal Year 2019
        7. Fiscal Year 2020
        8. Fiscal Year 2021
        9. Fiscal Year 2022
        10. Fiscal Year 2023
        11. Fiscal Year 2024
      8. Property Taxes
    5. Fire
      1. About Us
        1. History
        2. Administrative Staff
        3. Annual Report
        4. Divisions
          1. Operations
          2. Fire Prevention
          3. Logistics
          4. Rescue
          5. Training
        5. Fire Department FAQ's
        6. Employment Opportunities
        7. Stations & Apparatus
        8. Current Events
      2. Classes and Programs
        1. AED Ordinance - Stop the Bleed Program
        2. CERT (Community Emergency Response Team)
        3. Click-2-Enter
        4. CPR Classes
        5. Fire Cadet Program
        6. Fire Training Courses
        7. Fire Prevention Week
        8. Safe Place/ Safe Haven
        9. Santa’s Express
        10. Sound the Alarm
        11. Tours & Demonstrations
        12. Water Safety
      3. Safety
        1. Children’s Safety
        2. Home Fire Safety
        3. Safety Tips
          1. Candle Fire Safety
          2. Cooking Fire Safety
          3. Electrical Fire Safety
          4. Home Hazardous Materials Fire Safety
          5. Preventing Medical Oxygen Fires
          6. Prevent Scalds & Burns
      4. Resources
        1. Billing and Payment/ Records Request
          1. Pay Rescue Billing Invoice
          2. Annual Inspection, False Alarms Ordinances, Fees
          3. Fire Inspection Payment
            Pay Fire Inspection
          4. EMS and Fire Reports
        2. Forms
        3. EMS Reports and Records
        4. Firefighter Health and Wellness
          1. Firefighters and Cancer Risk
          2. Behavioral and Mental Health
          3. Physical Fitness
          4. Diet and Nutrition
    6. GIS Division
      1. What We Do
      2. Who We Serve
      3. GIS Maps
      4. Latest News
    7. Housing Division
      1. Pines Place
      2. Pines Point
      3. Section 8 & Other Programs
      4. Transitional Independent Living (TIL)
      5. Pay Rent
    8. Human Resources
      1. About Us
      2. Employment Opportunities
      3. Document Center
      4. Employee Self Service (ESS)
        ESS Manual
      5. ExecuTime
      6. Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
      7. Ethics Reports Hotline
      8. Job Descriptions
      9. 2025 Payroll Calendar
      10. 2026 Payroll Calendar
    9. Office of Communications
      1. City Connect
      2. Pines Media TV
      3. Press Releases
      4. CodeRED
      5. Pines Pal
    10. Office of Emergency Management
      1. Get Code Red Alerts
      2. Hurricane Preparedness
      3. Public Health
        1. Pembroke Pines Emergency Orders
        2. Broward County Emergency Orders
      4. Weather/Environmental
      5. Additional Resources
    11. Planning & Economic Development Department
      1. Economic Development
        1. City Center
        2. Commercial Developments
        3. Demographics
        4. Economic Development Board
        5. North Perry Airport
        6. Plans & Programs
        7. Resources
      2. Housing Programs
        1. Housing Reports and Public Notices
        2. Attainable Housing Projects
        3. Live Local Act
        4. Affordable Housing Advisory Committee
      3. Planning, Zoning & Landscaping
        1. Applications, Documents & Resources
        2. Board of Adjustment
        3. Certificate of Use
        4. City Charter and Code of Ordinances
        5. Current Projects
          Major Current Projects
        6. Development Process
        7. Environmental Advisory Board
        8. Landscaping
          1. Natalie Belmonte Great Yards Award
          2. Landscape Documents and Resources
          3. Tree Removal or Relocation
          4. NWF Certification
          5. Tree Maintenance and Abuse
          6. Landscape Permits
          7. Landscape Mitigation Plan
          8. Artificial Turf or Grass
        9. Long Range Planning
          Comprehensive Plan
        10. Maps
        11. Planning & Zoning Board
        12. Posted Notice
        13. PACE Program
      4. Land Development Code
      5. Transportation
    12. Police
      1. About Us
        1. Administration Bureau
        2. Community Affairs
          1. Bicycle Safety Rodeos
          2. Building Tours
          3. Car Seat Safety Inspections
          4. Career Days
          5. Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)
          6. Citizens Police Academy
          7. Homeowner Association Meetings
          8. Hurricane Preparedness
          9. Neighborhood Watch
          10. Police Explorers
          11. Safety Presentations & Shows
          12. Security Surveys
          13. Traffic / Trespass Agreements
          14. Volunteers
        3. Operations Bureau
          1. Crisis Response Team (CRT)
          2. Dive Team Unit
          3. K-9
          4. Office of Communications
          5. Mobile Field Force
          6. SWAT
          7. Traffic Unit
        4. Specialized Services Bureau
          1. Burglary Suppression Team
          2. Homicide Unit
          3. Honor Guard
        5. Crime Statistics
        6. Recruitment / Employment
          Hiring Process
        7. Evidence Unit
        8. Emergency Management
          1. Get Code Red Alerts
          2. Hurricane Preparedness
          3. Public Health
          4. Weather/Environmental
          5. Additional Resources
        9. Employee Commendations / Complaints
        10. Off Duty Detail Employment
        11. Police Records
        12. Special Events
        13. Staff Directory
        14. Victims Advocates
        15. Fallen Hero
      2. Community Information
        1. Burglary Prevention
        2. Code Red
        3. False Alarm Reduction Program
        4. Finger Printing Services
        5. Identity Theft Prevention
        6. Law Enforcement Grants
        7. Missing Persons
        8. Move Over Law
        9. Office of Communications
        10. Police Press Releases
        11. Report Suspicious Activity
        12. Risk Protection Orders
        13. Sexual Predators
        14. School Resource Officers
        15. Special Needs Registry
      3. Community Programs
        1. Animal Assistance Program
        2. Safe Deal Zones
        3. Comfort K9 Jellybean, Therapy Dog
        4. Citizens Police Academy
          Ride Alongs
        5. Community Emergency Response Team
        6. Police Explorers
        7. Volunteer Program
      4. Resources
        1. CodeRED
        2. Contact Us
        3. Crime Statistics
        4. Employment Opportunities
          Hiring Process
        5. Police Records
        6. Lost & Found Property
        7. Media Releases
        8. Police Records
        9. Special Needs Registry
    13. Procurement Department
      1. Current Bids
      2. Legacy Bid Results
      3. Vendor Guide
        1. Vendor Registration
        2. Methods for Securing Quotes or Formal Bids
        3. Competitive Bidding Procedure
        4. Vendor Preference
        5. Public Records Request
        6. Purchase Order General Terms & Conditions
        7. Ethics Policy
      4. Procurement Policy
      5. Public Auction of Surplus Equipment
    14. Public Services Department
      1. Engineering Division
        1. Permits
        2. Forms
        3. Inspections
        4. Engineering Design Standards Manual
        5. Storm & Flood Information
          1. Flood Zone Information
          2. Flood Insurance Information
          3. Property Protection
          4. Floodplain Management
          5. Drainage System Maintenance
      2. Public Works & Facilities Maintenance
    15. Recreation & Cultural Arts
      1. Arts & Culture
        1. Pembroke Pines Art & Cultural Center
        2. Studio 18 Art Complex
          1. About Us
          2. Resident Artists
          3. Annual Art Competition
          4. Artist Highlights
          5. Workshops
          6. Classes
          7. Directions
          8. Current Exhibitions
          9. Resident Artist Application
        3. River of Grass ArtsPark
        4. Pembroke Pines Theater of Performing Arts (PPTOPA)
        5. Frank C. Ortis Art Gallery
        6. Cultural Booklet
        7. Public Art
        8. 9-11 Memorial
        9. Veterans Portrait Project
        10. Panthers on the Prowl Project
      2. Athletics/Youth Sports
        1. Pools/Swim Lessons
          South Florida Aquatic Club
        2. Golf
        3. Youth Sport Leagues
          1. Baseball
          2. Cheerleading
          3. Football
          4. Soccer
          5. Track
        4. Softball
        5. Soccer
        6. Tennis
        7. Pickleball
      3. Camp Information
      4. Parks & Facilities
      5. Parks Master Plan
      6. Rentals
        1. Banquet & Party Halls
        2. Field Rentals
        3. Park Pavilions
        4. Storage Lots
      7. Special Events
        1. Taste of Pines
        2. Pines Day
        3. Juneteenth Celebration
        4. Caribbean American Heritage Festival
        5. Independence Day Celebration
        6. Hispanic Heritage Festival
        7. Boo-Ville
        8. Pembroke Pines Festival of the Arts
        9. SnowFest
      8. Special Needs Population
      9. Volunteering
      10. Veterans Memorial
      11. Advisory Boards
      12. Women's History Month
    16. Risk Management
      1. Announcements
      2. Employee Benefits
        1. 2025 - 2026 Benefits Presentation (Brainshark)
        2. Additional Information
        3. Forms
        4. Retirement
      3. Forms
    17. Sanitation & Solid Waste
      1. Residential Solid Waste / Curbside Trash Cart Collection
      2. Residential Recycling
      3. Bulk Waste & Yard Waste
      4. Household Hazardous Waste (HHW)
      5. Commercial Business Solid Waste
      6. Find My Trash/Bulk Pick-up Day
      7. Sanitation Rates Effective 10/1/2025
      8. Feedback - Requests, Compliments or Complaints - Residential Garbage Collection or Bulk Waste
      9. Sustainability & Green Initiatives
        1. City of Pembroke Pines Green Plan
        2. Interactive Parks & Paths Map
        3. Save Energy at Home
        4. Reducing VOCs in Your Home
        5. The Five R’s: Waste Reduction
        6. Composting
        7. Buy Local, Shop Local
        8. Green Newsletter - Sustainability Spotlight
        9. Sanitation, Solid Waste & Recycling Services
        10. What Not To Flush
        11. Natalie Belmonte Great Yards Award
        12. Environmental Advisory Board
    18. Utilities Department
      1. New Utilities Billing System
        1. ONLINE PAYMENTS AND PAYMENT LOCATIONS
        2. FAQS
      2. Chapter 50 Water and Sewer Regulations
      3. Customer Service
        1. Understanding your monthly Utility bill
        2. How to Read Your Water Bill
        4. Opening a New Utility Account
          1. NEW RESIDENTIAL UTILITY ACCOUNT
          2. NEW COMMERCIAL UTILITY ACCOUNT
        5. Water Utility Rates
          1. Customer Rate Handout
          2. City of Pembroke Pines Water and Sewer Rate Table
        6. Sewer Credit
        7. Pool Credit
        8. Detecting Leaks
      4. Utilities Emergency After Hours Assistance
      5. Backflow Program
      6. Dental Amalgam Program
      7. (DuC) Backflow Device Information
        Informacion en Espanol (DuC) Backflow
      8. Water Quality Reports
      9. Monthly TTHM Test Results
      10. What Not To Flush
      11. Water Restrictions & Landscaping
      12. EPA Lead & Copper Rule Water Service Line Inventory
      13. Fats, Oils and Grease Program (F.O.G.)
      14. NOTICE OF SCHEDULE FOR WATER SYSTEM CHLORINATION/PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE
      15. City Compliance with State Fluoride Ban in Water
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  4. Business Opportunities

    1. Bids & Awards
      1. Bid Results
      2. Current Bids
    2. Building Permits
    3. Local Business Tax Receipt (LBTR)
    4. Business Relocation
    5. Chamber of Commerce
    6. City Charter and Code of Ordinances
    7. Demographics
    8. Film Permits
    9. Shop Local / Business Directory
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  5. Resident Resources

    1. Welcome New Residents
    2. Broward County Services
    3. Arts & Culture
    4. Early Development Center (Preschool)
      1. Central Campus
        1. About Us
        2. Our Philosophy
        3. School Year 25/26 and School Year 26/27
        4. Calendars
        5. Camps and Mini- Camps
        6. Before Care
        7. Fee Schedule
        8. Photo Gallery
    5. Living In Pines
      1. Landscaping
      2. Location
      3. Mental Health Resources
        1. Broward Public School Resources
        2. Links and Videos
      4. Places of Worship
      5. Pembroke Pines Media
      6. Posted Notice
      7. Raising Positive Children Forums
        Links and Videos
      8. CodeRED
      9. Opinion Polls
      10. Great Yards Award
    6. City Landscaping
    7. Pembroke Lakes Golf & Racquet Club
      Club Nineteen
    8. City Calendar
    9. Special Events
    10. Pembroke Pines Schools
      1. Elementary/Middle Schools
      2. High Schools
    11. Charles F. Dodge City Center Events
    12. Sewer Connection Grant Assistance
      1. Housing Reports and Public Notices
      2. Attainable Housing Projects
      3. Live Local Act
      4. Affordable Housing Advisory Committee
    13. Pembroke Pines Prepared - Hurricanes
      1. Hurricane Preparedness
        1. Resource Links
        2. Special Needs - At Risk Individuals - Seniors
        3. Before the Storm
        4. During the Storm
        5. After the Storm
        6. Evacuation
        7. Supplies Checklist
      2. Hurricane Basics
      3. Latest Hurricane/Storm Information
      4. Be a Hurricane Relief Volunteer
      5. Hurricane Preparedness Videos
    14. Pembroke Pines Prepared - Child Safety
    15. Pembroke Pines Prepared - Snake Safety
    16. Pembroke Pines Prepared - Living with Wildlife
    17. Public Health Resources
      1. Pembroke Pines Emergency Orders
      2. Broward County Emergency Orders
    18. Redistricting
    19. Sustainability & Green Initiatives
      1. City of Pembroke Pines Green Plan
      2. Interactive Parks & Paths Map
      3. Save Energy at Home
      4. Reducing VOCs in Your Home
      5. The Five R’s: Waste Reduction
      6. Composting
      7. Buy Local, Shop Local
      8. Green Newsletter - Sustainability Spotlight
      9. Sanitation, Solid Waste & Recycling Services
      10. What Not To Flush
      11. Natalie Belmonte Great Yards Award
      12. Environmental Advisory Board
    20. Transportation
    21. Heron Pond Information
    22. Strategic Plan A Blueprint For A Brighter Future
      1. History
        1. Strategic Plan
        2. Implementation Plan
      2. $230 Million General Obligation Project List
      3. Public Forum Information
        Video From January 29 Public Forum Presentation
      4. Tax Calculator
      5. Interactive Map of Projects
      6. Election Information
    23. Veterans Resources
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  6. How Do I…?

    1. Proposed Projects
    2. Apply For...
      1. Boards & Committees
      2. Building Permits
      3. Businesses Licenses
      4. Employment Opportunities
      5. Film Permits
      6. Garage Sale Application
      7. Volunteers Openings
      8. Tree Removal Permits
      9. FEMA Letters of Map Change
      10. Elevation Certificate
    3. Contact...
      1. City Hall Information Desk
      2. Boards & Committees
      3. City Manager's Office
      4. City Staff
    4. Find...
      1. Employment Opportunities
      2. Liens
      3. Permits
      4. Lobbyist Information
    5. Learn About...
      1. Area Demographics
      2. New Utility Billing System
      3. Veterans Memorial Brick Program
      4. Central Campus
      5. West Campus
      6. Mental Health Resources
        1. Broward Public School Resources
        2. Links and Videos
      7. Residential Sanitation & Recycling
      8. Storm & Flood Information
      9. Property Taxes
    6. Pay For...
      1. Fire Inspection Invoice
      2. Rental Fees
      3. Utility Bills
      4. Fire Rescue Service
      5. Local Business Tax Receipt (LBTR)
    7. Register For...
      1. Athletic Programs
      2. Blood Pressure Screenings
      3. Broward Meals on Wheels
      4. Car Seat Safety Inspections
      5. Citizen Self Service Portal
      6. Citizens Police Academy
      7. Community Activities & Classes
      8. Member's Open Gym
      9. Police Explorers
      10. Recreational Classes & Camps
      11. Social Services
      12. Voting / City Elections
      13. CodeRED
      14. Lobbyist Information
      15. Notify Me
    8. Water and Sanitation
      1. Register My Email
      2. Request Water Service
      3. Review My Utility Account
    9. Report A...
      1. Police Complaint
      2. Problem or Concern via SeeClickFix
      3. Public Sleeping and Camping
    10. Reserve A...
      1. Banquet & Party Halls
      2. Field & Gym Rentals
      3. Park Pavilions
      4. Parks & Facilities
    11. View...
      1. Agendas & Minutes
      2. Bus Schedules
      3. City Charter and Code of Ordinances
      4. Crime Statistics
      5. Financial Reports
      6. Fire Department Statistics
      7. Hurricane Preparedness Information
      8. Maps
      9. Pines Media TV
      10. Photo Gallery
      11. Water Quality
      12. Utility Bill
      13. Press Releases
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  7. Feature Links

    1. Commission Agendas/Minutes
    2. Budget Information
    3. Chamber of Commerce
    4. City Commission
    5. City Connect
    6. City Spotlight
    7. Housing (Rental)
    8. Legal Ads / Postings
    9. Open Government
    10. Utilities Emergency After Hours
    11. Report a Non Emergency Problem
    12. Watch Commission Meetings
    13. Opinion Polls
    14. Employment Opportunities
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