City Departments are responsible for a wide variety of services in the community. Information about each department is available from their web page linked above, but listed below is a quick overview of the departments and their functions.

Administrative Services

• City Clerks Office
• Personnel Office
• Risk Management
• Human Services
• Information Technology
• City Government Channel

Animal Services

• Pet Adoptions

• Spay and Neuter Assistance

• Licensing

• Lost and Found

• Investigating Cruelty Reports

• Low cost rabies vaccination clinics

• Education Outreach

City Manager

• Insures the policies adopted by City Council are integrated into the daily operational procedures and practices of the City
• Accountable for the day-to-day operational efficiency of all City departments and services

Development Services (Former Community Development & Public Works Departments)

• Building Division
• Neighborhood Improvement
• Planning Division
• Landscaping and Lighting
• Sewer Division
• Streets Division
• Water Division
• Blue Bag Recycling Program

Economic Development & Housing / Public Information Office

• Business assistance, attraction & retention
• Downtown revitalization
• Redevelopment Agency
• Public Information - Social Media, Press Releases
• Emergency Management Services
• Legislative Issues
• First-Time Homebuyers & Housing Rehabilitation Programs
• Enterprise Zone (Zone 40) tax credits
• Small Business Loans
• Count On Me! Shop Stanislaus County Initiative!

Finance

• Accounting
• Business License
• Utility Billing
• Payroll
• New to Town

Fire Services

• Fire protection
• Emergency first response

Local Redevelopment Authority (Former Army Base)

          www.riverbanklra.org

Parks and Recreation

• Aquatics
• Building Maintenance
• Facility & Parks Rental
• Parks
• Park Development
• Recreational Programs
• Special Events
• Summer Camps

Police Services

• Criminal Investigation
• Law Enforcement Services
• Parking Enforcement
• Patrol
• Traffic Safety and Enforcement