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City Clerk

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1. How do I submit a public information request?

Submit request to the City Clerk’s office. Form available on line or by contacting City Clerk at 933-5817. Download form

2. How can I obtain a birth, death, or marriage certificate?

Contact the Bell County Clerk’s office at (254) 933-5165.

3. How do I register to vote?

Voter registration cards are available in the City Clerk’s office or at Voter Registration, 411 E. Central Avenue, 933-5315.

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City Council

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1. When and where does Belton City Council meet?

The Council meets the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays at 5:30 p.m., at the Harris Community Center, 401 N. Alexander Street.

2. How can I address the City Council?

During Public Comments at the start of each meeting. See Policies and Procedures for City Council Meetings for more information.

3. Which councilmember represents my area?

The Mayor and all Councilmembers are elected at large and are responsible for all areas of the City of Belton.

4. How can I serve on a City board or commission?

Submit completed application to the City Clerk, in person at:
City Hall
333 Water Street
or by mail
P.O. Box 120
Belton
fax 933-5822 or email Connie Torres

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Finance

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1. Where is the Finance department located?

The Finance Department is located at 100 South Davis Street, across from Yettie Polk Park. Map...

2. Can I pay for City services with a credit card?

Yes, payment for most major City services can be made by credit card, including utility services, ambulance runs, municipal court fines, and building permits. There is a 4% service fee for paying with a credit card, which is used to offset merchant fees paid to credit card companies on these transactions.

3. Where can I find the City budget and annual audit?

City budgets and audits for the last three years are posted on the City's website. For fiscal years prior to this, contact the Finance Department at 254-933-5800. City budgets & audits...

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Harris Community Center

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1. Will I be able to access the internet with my laptop at the center?

Yes, the entire building is a local hot spot for wireless internet.

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Library

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1. Does the Library have public access computers

Yes. Computers are available for patrons, with a time limit of one hour each day.

2. Is there a cost for using the library's public computers?

No! It is free to use the library's computers. Just check in at the front desk when you come to the library!

3. Are patrons able to print from the library's public computers?

Yes! Printing charges are $0.20 a page for black and white copies, and $2.50 for a full page of color printing.

4. How do I obtain a library card? Is there a cost?

To receive your library card, you will need to fill out a postcard. That postcard is then mailed to you. Once you receive the postcard, bring it back to the library with your driver's license or ID and a library card will be issued to you and anyone in your household that wishes to receive one. There is no cost for your first library card; however, if you need to replace your library card, it is $3.00.

5. Does the library send faxes for the public?

No. The library does not send public faxes.

6. Does the library have a Children's Storytime?

Yes! Every Wednesday morning, the library holds a Preschool Storytime at 11:30. We also offer a 6-week Summer Reading Program for school-age children during their Summer break! Call the library to receive more details.

7. Is the library a Wireless Hot-Spot?

Yes! Just come to the library with your laptop, and enjoy free internet services right from your own computer!

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Municipal Court

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1. How much is my fine?

See fee listings. Fee listings

2. Can I make payments on my ticket?

See payment information. Payment information

3. Can I take defensive driving classes instead of paying a ticket?

See driving safety coarse info. Driving safety information

4. I didn’t have proof of insurance with me – can I get my ticket dismissed if I had insurance?

See citiation dismissal information. Citiation information

5. When are court sessions?

Tuesdays – Adult Court-1:30 p.m. and Juvenile Court-3:00 p.m.

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Police

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1. How do I get a copy of an accident report or police report?

Accident reports and police reports are available at the Police Department, Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM. Reports beginning August 1, 2010 can be found by clicking on Belton Police Report Database in the Quicklinks menu.

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Public Works

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1. How do I get a street light in front of my house?

Those requests are made to the Public Works Department. Public Works will forward the request to the electric utility.

2. Where do I find a backflow prevention form?

The backflow prevention form is in our Document Center, click the link below. You are required to furnish the City of Belton with a copy of your BPAT Certificate and gauge test report each year. Mail it to City of Belton, PO Box 120, Belton, Texas 76513 Attention: Asst. Public Works Director. If you have questions, call 254 933-5824. Backflow Prevention Form