The City of Pampa
200 W Foster Ave
PO Box 2499
Pampa, TX 79066-2499
Ph: 806-669-5750
Fax: 806-669-5767
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City of Pampa
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Our physical address is 200 W Foster Ave. Foster is one block west of Cuyler Street (Downtown).
If on Highway 70/Hobart to Foster, east on Foster. We are located in the 200 block of Foster Ave, across the street and north of the Central Fire Station.
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These offices are all located at the Gray County Court House, 205 N Russelll St. Tax Office Phone Number is 669-8020 Vehicle Registration Number is 669-8018 Birth & Death Certificates (County Clerks Office) Number is 669-8008
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Gray County Court House Phone Number: 669-8020
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Apply online on our Website or you may pickup an application at City Hall, 200 W Foster Ave, third floor, room 304.
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We have an Action Center that you may call day, night or weekends. Call 806-669-5888 and personnel will send out workorders to the appropriate departments.
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Code Enforcement
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Water – 24 inches to top of the pipe
Gas – 18 inches to the top of the pipe
May be buried together in same ditch
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Yes, you do need a permit. Please call 806 669 5740 for more information.
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Yes, if you own and occupy the house as your homestead. I the property where the work is to be done is either rental property or commercial property, you will need to hire a licensed and bonded electrician, plumber or HVAC contractor.
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Yes, a permit is required. The new water heater is also inspected to ensure the safety of the installation.
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You need a permit only if you are removing the curb or replacing the approach area. An inspection must be done before any concrete is poured.
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No, you do not. There are maximum allowable heights in the front and rear yards, and special conditions for corner lots. Call this department for more information at 806 669 5740.
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If it is a 1-story, detached, residential accessory building with 120 feet or less of floor area, you do not need a building permit. Regardless of the size, all buildings must comply with setback requirements. Call Code Enforcement for information on the setback requirements or other questions.
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Health Inspections
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All food establishments using grease or oil are required to have a grease trap. Contact the Building Official in Code Enforcement for specific requirements.
TCEQ Questions about Grease Traps...
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Lovett Memorial Library
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Bring identification with your current address to the library. If you are under 16 years of age, your parent or guardian must come with you.
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Yes, call the library to renew. There are several other ways to renew, call the library for more information.
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New Resident Information
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For water you can come to City Hall at 200 W Foster in the basement of City Hall. Bring a picture ID or drivers license and put up a $50.00 deposit on each water meter.
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You will receive your water deposit back or it will be applied to any outstanding balance on your water account when you discontinue service.
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The City of Pampa has Recycling Center located in Hobart Street Park. Their hours are
Thursday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Friday and Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
or call them on these days at
(806)-669-5711.
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Call Landfill at 806-669-5840 for information
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For natural gas contact Atmos Energy at www.atmosenergy.com or call (888)363-7427.
For electricty contact Xcel Energy at www.xcelenergy.com or call toll free 1-(800)-895-4999 for Residental customers. And Business customers call toll free 1-(800)481-4700.
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Vist our School District Web Site at
http://www.pampaisd.net/
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For the City of Pampa, Skellytown and Lefors dial 911 to dispatch: Police, Fire, Ambulance, Sheriff.
Poison Control Center 1-800-222-1222.
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Public Works
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Contact the Water Department at 806-669-5810 regarding sewer chokes or leaks in the City mains. They will dispatch us by radio.
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Contact the Water Department at 806-669-5810 regarding water problems/leaks.
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Please call the Landfill at 806-669-5840.
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Most of the street lights in town are maintained by Excel Energy. If it's a traffic light call Dispatch at 806-669-5707.
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Not at this time. The City is divided into 4 Billing Cycles and they have a specific date they are billed and date each Billing Cycle is due.
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No there is no transfer fee but any outstanding bill must be paid prior to transferring.
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The City's responsibility ends on the back side of the meter connection which is the opposite of the meter valve. After the water goes through the meter it becomes the customer's water.
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No, you are not charged for this water because it isn't going through the meter.
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If you turn the water on or off and cause damage to the city valve you will be charged $150.00 for the valve replacement. Please call day or night to turn on or off your service . We have a service person on call day or night for this service. Please call (806)669-5810.
According to the City of Pampa adopted 2003 International plumbing code section 606.1. (The customer must provide a valve on their service line past the meter to be used to isolate the customer water service.)
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Yes you do, there are all sorts of contaminants lurking in your soil that can and will make you sick even to the point of death. Contaminates in the soil can find their way back into the water supply. Therefore, the City code requires a backflow preventer on each irrigation meter.
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You need to contact the water plant at 669-5830.
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We have a 10 year meter change out program. As a part of our standard operating procedure we do take steps to insure that water is not being used before we turn the water off.
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The markings in your alley may be for buried services, such as gas, sewer, water, cable, telephone. It could be the City has marked service lines for repair.
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Please call the water office 669-5810 for water and sewer main locates. We will spot the City water main and the sewer main at no charge. We are not able to mark your lines on your property just the mains in the alley.
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Call 1-800-DIG-TESS (1-800-344-8377). The Texas law says you must call before you dig and if you don't call for spots and damage an underground facility you will be billed for the damages. The hidden hazards of piplines in close proximity or under your property could be dangerous and deadly. Please call at least 2 business days but not more than 2 weeks before you dig.
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Recreation Department
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Yes, persons age 16 to 65 must have a valid Texas Fishing License to fish at Recreation Park.
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Only non-motorized boats are allowed on the lake.
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The minimum age for Adult Softball is 16, however youth tournaments are held at Recreation Park ccasionally, open to all ages. The minimum age for Adult Volleyball is 14 years.
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No, the Complex is reserved for sanctioned leagues and tournaments.
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Persons at least 16 years old must complete the American Red Cross Life Saving Course, then apply to the City of Pampa. Life guards are chosen each year based on experience and ability.
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City Ordinance limits stays to a maximum of 14 consecutive days.
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The County Judges Office rents the Clyde Carruth Pavilion (Bull Barn) and the Top of Texas Rodeo Association rents the outdoor open-air pavilion. County Judge’s office – 806 669-8007
Rodeo Association – 806 665-5420
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The pavilion rents for $20 per day and is coordinated through the City Administration office at 806 669-5750.
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Parties are booked through the Pool Manager only. No parties are booked before the pool opens on around Memorial Day. See M.K. Brown Swimming Pool for fees and hours.
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