1) Public Safety
Police
- Neighborhood patrols
- Crime investigations
- Traffic and accident control
- Community prevention programs
- Special units (narcotics, SWAT)
- School police / anti-bullying programs
- Illegal weapons enforcement
- Community policing initiatives
- Public surveillance systems
- Arrest and custody management
Fire Department
- Residential and commercial fire suppression
- Vehicle extrication
- Fire safety inspections
- Community fire prevention education
- Hazardous materials response (HAZMAT)
- High-rise and confined space rescues
- Wildland fire response
- Hydrant testing and maintenance
- Fire origin and cause investigations
- Pre-incident planning for critical facilities
911 Emergency Call Center
- Emergency call reception and triage
- Dispatch of police, fire, and EMS
- Call geolocation (wireless/VoIP)
- Multilingual operator support
- Interagency coordination during major incidents
- Integration with mass alert systems
- Handling prank or false calls
- Call recording and auditing
- Operator crisis training
- TTY/SMS support for hearing-impaired residents
Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
- Ambulance transport
- Advanced life support (ALS)
- Disaster and mass event coverage
- Hospital and trauma center coordination
- Community paramedic programs
- Opioid overdose response (naloxone)
- Specialized neonatal/pediatric transfers
- Rapid response teams (cardiac emergencies)
- Citizen CPR/AED training
- Mass casualty triage protocols
2) Health and Sanitation
Public Health
- Community health clinics and vaccination
- Disease prevention programs
- Mental health and addiction services
- Maternal and child health programs
- Epidemiological surveillance
- Vector control (mosquitoes, rodents)
- Sexual health education
- Nutrition and obesity programs
- Occupational health monitoring
- Emergency public health response
Food Inspection
- Restaurant inspections
- Food handler certification
- Supervision of food trucks/markets
- Public health grades
- Outbreak investigations
- Product recalls and traceability
- Storage and temperature checks
- Citizen complaint investigations
- Labeling and compliance checks
- Temporary closures for violations
Environmental Control
- Air quality monitoring
- Water quality inspections
- Household hazardous waste disposal
- Illegal dumping cleanup
- Noise abatement programs
- Wetland and ecosystem protection
- Lead/asbestos hazard reduction
- Compliance audits
- Recycling education campaigns
- Climate action and resilience plans
3) Public Utilities and Infrastructure
Water Supply
- Water treatment plants
- Pipeline maintenance
- Water conservation programs
- EPA Safe Drinking Water compliance
- Leak detection and repair
- Metering and billing
- Emergency pipe break response
- Drought management plans
- Watershed protection
- Lead pipe replacement
Sewage and Drainage
- Wastewater treatment plants
- Sewer overflow control
- Storm drain cleaning
- FOG (fats, oils, grease) programs
- CCTV sewer inspections
- Pumping stations
- Root intrusion mitigation
- Capacity expansion projects
- Flood control projects
- Anti-dumping enforcement
Solid Waste and Recycling
- Residential/commercial trash collection
- PAPER/plastic/metal/glass recycling
- Composting programs
- Bulky waste pickup
- Drop-off centers
- E-waste and paint recycling
- Zero waste campaigns
- Optimized route planning
- Container regulation enforcement
- Public education on waste reduction
4) Transportation and Public Works
Street Maintenance
- Pothole repair
- Repaving projects
- Traffic signal and signage maintenance
- Snow and ice removal
- Bridge and culvert maintenance
- Signal synchronization
- Pedestrian crosswalk upgrades
- Traffic calming projects
- Detour and construction management
- Road safety audits
Street Lighting
- LED conversions
- Outage repairs
- Smart lighting systems
- Expansion in dark zones
- Lighting asset mapping
- Energy efficiency retrofits
- Pedestrian/cyclist path lighting
- Pole and fixture maintenance
- School zone lighting
- Decorative district lighting
Public Transit
- Urban bus services
- Metro/light rail
- ADA paratransit
- Shared bikes/scooters
- Real-time apps for schedules
- Fare integration and passes
- Dedicated bus lanes
- Safe and accessible stations
- Wayfinding systems
- Senior mobility programs
5) Urban Planning and Regulation
Zoning
- Residential, commercial, industrial zoning maps
- Height and density restrictions
- Historic preservation districts
- Mixed-use and TOD zoning
- Parking minimum/maximum rules
- Accessory dwelling unit (ADU) rules
- Inclusionary zoning for affordable housing
- Buffer requirements
- Variance hearings
- Special area plans
Building Permits
- Residential/commercial permits
- Electrical, plumbing, mechanical permits
- Demolition permits
- Plan review and approval
- Certificates of occupancy
- Temporary permits
- Sign and façade permits
- Fence and pool permits
- Expedited permits
- Online e-plan review
Building Codes
- International Building Code compliance
- ADA accessibility standards
- Energy efficiency codes
- Wind/hurricane/earthquake standards
- Fire protection (sprinklers, alarms)
- Structural load requirements
- Approved materials and methods
- Water efficiency codes
- Commissioning requirements
- Final inspections
Inspections
- On-site construction inspections
- Electrical/plumbing/mechanical inspections
- Elevator and escalator checks
- Gas and heating inspections
- Sprinkler and alarm testing
- Re-inspections for corrections
- Existing building inspections
- Temporary structure checks
- Special occupancy inspections
- Complaint-driven inspections
6) Economic Development and Employment
Business Support
- Startup incubators and accelerators
- Microloans and small business grants
- Local vendor/supplier fairs
- Business management and finance training
- Tax incentives and abatements
- License and permitting assistance
- Business Tax Receipts / Occupational Licenses
- Minority/Women-owned business programs (MBE/WBE)
- Industry cluster and creative economy promotion
- Mentorship networks and innovation hubs
Tourism Promotion
- Visitor centers and concierge desks
- Signature festivals and city events
- Heritage and cultural trails
- City branding and digital campaigns
- Hotel and airline partnerships
- Tourist signage, maps, and wayfinding
- Conventions/expositions (MICE) support
- Film office permits and production support
- Tourism impact and occupancy tax tracking
- Food and gastronomy tourism programs
Job Fairs and Workforce
- Sector-specific job fairs
- Youth summer employment programs
- Training with community colleges and CTE
- Resume and interview workshops
- Veteran placement services
- Digital re-skilling (IT/data) programs
- Partnerships with Chambers of Commerce
- Local job portals and listings
- Community center recruitment events
- Workforce outcomes and metrics tracking
7) Social Services
Affordable Housing
- Rental vouchers and subsidies
- Public/affordable housing projects
- Veteran housing programs
- First-time buyer down-payment help
- Home repair and weatherization credits
- Eviction prevention and mediation
- Tenant legal aid and counseling
- Case management and navigation
- Modular/tiny home initiatives
- Inclusionary zoning incentives for developers
Shelters and Assistance
- Emergency homeless shelters
- Community food banks and meals
- Domestic violence crisis centers
- Clothing and household essentials
- 24/7 social hotlines
- Public showers and lockers
- Housing First programs
- NGO/faith-based partnerships
- Street outreach and encampment response
- Employment transition and placement
Senior and Disability Services
- Paratransit and specialized transportation
- Adult day care and respite centers
- Adaptive recreation and fitness
- In-home assistance and visiting aides
- Companion/volunteer programs
- Digital literacy and tech coaching
- Home accessibility assessments
- Benefits counseling (SSI/Medicare)
- Tele-assistance and fall detection
- Housing adaptations (ramps, rails)
8) Recreation and Culture
Parks
- Neighborhood and metropolitan parks
- Sports fields and leagues
- Trails and bicycle greenways
- Dog parks and pet amenities
- Picnic and BBQ areas
- Volunteer park stewardship
- Community gardens and urban farms
- Inclusive/ADA playgrounds
- Urban forestry and tree maintenance
- Summer camps and youth programs
Public Libraries
- Book/media lending and interlibrary loan
- Free internet and public computers
- Literacy and ESL programs
- Computer and coding workshops
- Book clubs and author talks
- Makerspaces and 3D printing
- Local history and archives
- Tutoring and homework help
- Study rooms and quiet spaces
- Online databases and e-books
Community Centers
- Art, music, and dance classes
- Gyms and group fitness
- After-school youth programs
- Cultural events and neighborhood fairs
- Language classes
- Meeting rooms for NGOs
- Intergenerational programs
- Entrepreneurship workshops
- Neighborhood mediation services
- HOA and civic association meetings
9) Emergency Management
Preparedness
- Citywide disaster response plans
- School/community drills and simulations
- SMS, siren, and radio alert systems
- Evacuation routes and signage
- Risk maps and designated shelters
- Emergency kits and supply lists
- Community CERT volunteer training
- Business continuity workshops
- Coordination with FEMA and State
- Climate risk and vulnerability assessments
Emergency Shelters
- School and gymnasium shelters
- Temporary medical and triage centers
- Water and food distribution hubs
- Psychological first aid and counseling
- Clothing and essential supply distribution
- Pet-friendly sheltering options
- Charging and device power stations
- Accessible transport and assistance
- Family reunification protocols
- Shelter registration and security
Recovery and Resilience
- Emergency relief funds and grants
- Rapid repair and rebuild programs
- Citywide debris removal
- Fast-track post-disaster permits
- Insurance navigation and FEMA aid
- Small business recovery support
- Damage assessment teams
- After-action reports and lessons learned
- Building code and plan updates
- Volunteer and donation coordination
10) Technology and Citizen Services
Digital Portals
- Online tax and utility payments
- Permit and license applications
- Interactive GIS and service maps
- Real-time transit information
- Downloadable forms and e-signatures
- Virtual appointments (video)
- Push notifications and SMS alerts
- Digital wallets and QR services
- Unified citizen profiles
- WCAG/ADA accessibility compliance
Call and Support Lines
- 311 non-emergency reporting
- Multilingual call centers
- Live chat and chatbots
- Mobile reporting apps
- Citizen satisfaction surveys
- Ticket tracking with SLAs
- Inter-agency referrals
- Issue analytics and transparency dashboards
- Open meetings and public participation
- Proactive service status notifications
Open Data
- Open budget and spending datasets
- Crime maps and safety data
- Traffic and mobility datasets
- Air and water quality metrics
- Permits and licenses issued
- Housing and rental indicators
- Parks, maintenance, and asset data
- Developer APIs and SDKs
- Metadata catalogs and documentation
- Hackathons and civic tech challenges