Municipal Services


  • WATER AND WASTEWATER
    WATER AND WASTEWATER
    Protecting your water. Depend on us for clean, safe drinking water and wastewater management. Municipal water quality specialists make sure your city and town’s water meets every state and federal standard, so you know it’s safe. Cities and towns also provide cost-effective, reliable and high-quality wastewater and storm drain services to their customers. They make life in the desert livable....

  • FIRE PROTECTION
    FIRE PROTECTION
    Call on us. Whether it is 4 p.m. or 4 a.m., your local fire department will be there when you need them most. Firefighters work to save the livesand personal property of citizens each and every day. City and town fire departments provide a host of emergency services, including pre-hospital emergency medical services, response to structural, vehicular and vegetation fires, hazardous materials response, water rescue, and trench rescue, among others. When they’re not responding to an emergency, local fire departments are working to educate the public on fire prevention, preparedness and community risk reduction initiatives....

  • LIBRARIES
    LIBRARIES
    There's a whole world out there; we'll help you check it out. More than books on a shelf, public libraries celebrate the inner explorer in us all - they serve as cultural centers, educational hubs and vehicles for learning about the world around us. Beyond the many programs they offer children, adults and all members of the community, many city libraries are also at the cutting edge of technology, offering eBooks and other forms of digital media....

  • ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
    ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
    Cities mean business. The staff in your city economic development department works closely with area businesses to provide solutions.They also ensure their transition to starting, running, expanding or relocating a business within your city is a smooth and successful process. We are innovators in developing systems to issue permits and licenses quickly, while still assuring the public that businesses are safe and playing by the rules. By marketing your community and the ample services it provides prospective businesses, cities help to ensure new and stable jobs are coming to your city or town....

  • PARKS AND RECREATION
    PARKS AND RECREATION
    Relax. It's on us. Whether you're looking for an urban oasis, a place to play ball, or a swimming pool to cool off in the summer, many citiesand towns provide parks and facilities that allow you to kick back and enjoy the wonderful weather Arizona has to offer. Several Arizona municipalities also provide and maintain miles of biking, hiking and walking trails to indulge your active lifestyle. And, we provide plenty of summer camps and programs to keep your kids occupied during the warm summer months....
  • TRASH AND RECYCLING
    TRASH AND RECYCLING
    It's a dirty job, but somebody's got to do it. One of the many services offered by city and town public works departments is recycling andtrash pickup. While it may not be the first service that comes to mind, it is arguably one of the most important. City and town staff works to maintain clean streets and neighborhoods through the safe and proper disposal of waste and hazardous household items. Beyond your weekly trash pickup, cities also work to reduce consumption and encourage recycling to ensure our cities are excellent places to live now and in the future....
  • STREETS AND TRANSPORTATION
    STREETS AND TRANSPORTATION
    We'll get you there, safely and efficiently. Cities and towns plan, build and maintain an effective street, road and transportation system that provides citizens and businesses access and mobility. City traffic engineers maintain thousands of miles of roads so you can get to school or work, safely, every day....
  • POLICE PROTECTION
    POLICE PROTECTION
    We'll keep you safe. Local police officers protect the safety of our families and neighborhoods, 365 days a year. They’re also active members of our communities, helping to train and educate the public on crime prevention.City and town police departments work with the public to enforce the laws, preserve the peace, and provide a safe environment to call home. Professional and responsive, municipal police are committed to supporting the needs of their communities and strive to make their departments exceptionally deserving of the trust and confidence of their local citizens....
  • PLANNING AND ZONING
    PLANNING AND ZONING
    Life, well planned. Your local planning and zoning department is responsible for directing growth in your city or town. This is done in a way that preserves, protects and sustains your community’s history, culture and traditions. They also work to maintain a healthy, safe and enjoyable place to live by ensuring the residential, commercial and industrial development complies with city ordinances, codes and standards....
  • COMMUNITY SERVICES
    COMMUNITY SERVICES
    Linking your neighborhood to City Hall Community services departments provide the needed environmental and human service programs thatmany of our citizens utilize – from senior centers to dial-a-ride, low-income housing projects, volunteer opportunities, partnerships with local nonprofits and arts organizations, and programs that help the working poor and homeless to become self-sufficient. Additionally, many cities provide continuing education classes, child care and counseling services for families at very little cost or in some cases, free of charge....