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The Deer Parks Public Works Department has more than 90 employees across 10 divisions. Located in Deer Park, Texas, its facilities include a wastewater treatment plant, water treatment plant, animal shelter, transfer station, traffic shop and a fleet maintenance facility. Its engineering department reviews commercial project plans and subdivision plans for proposed construction within the city. Its humane division operates and maintains the animal shelter and the enforcement of animal-related ordinances. Its sanitation department collects and disposes of all residential and commercial garbage and trash throughout the city. Its street maintenance department repairs and replaces sidewalk and pavement around the city. Its traffic department repairs and upkeeps of all city traffic signals, as well as traffic signs.

The City of Deer Park, TX, administers a Hotel-Motel Occupancy Tax, which is applicable to short-term stays of less than 30 days. The tax rate is set at 7%, with hotel and local home rental owners allowed to retain a portion as a collection fee before remitting the remainder to the city. In addition to hospitality taxes, Deer Park's Tax Department is responsible for property tax collection based on appraised values determined by the Harris Central Appraisal District. The city adopts an annual tax rate that supports both the General Fund and Debt Service Fund, ensuring the ongoing operation and financial obligations of the municipality are met. Generated from the website