Author: Ken Smith

VIEW OTHER DEPARTMENTS Between January and December 2020, the City of Bryan issued 720 permits for new detached single-family home construction, the most ever during one calendar year in the city’s 150-year history. Total year-to-date 2021 permit valuation (residential and commercial) increased by $85,585,795 (+61%) to $224,887,167 over year-to-date 2020. The total number of permits […]

VIEW OTHER DEPARTMENTS The Parks & Recreation Department stayed busy in FY2021 despite the ongoing challenges created by the COVID-19 pandemic. The department provided quality recreational opportunities for the City of Bryan’s residents, businesses and visitors of all ages, including events, programs, parks and facilities. In FY2021, the Parks & Recreation Department: Facilities Completed the […]

VIEW OTHER DEPARTMENTS Bryan’s Neighborhood & Youth Services Department helps improve the quality of life in the community by promoting and facilitating resident communication, participation and involvement in local government. In FY2021, the department  With grant money from Texas A&M University, a technical writer was hired to assist with developing a guide for children aging […]

VIEW OTHER DEPARTMENTS Bryan’s Municipal Court serves the public in a fair, efficient and accountable manner while processing citations, writs and warrants to impartially administer justice for the city. In FY2021: Staff Accomplishments The Municipal Court Judges heard cases pertaining to the Penal Code, Traffic Code, and Health and Safety Code, just to name a […]

VIEW OTHER DEPARTMENTS The Bryan + College Station Public Library System is a public library system located in the cities of Bryan and College Station, in Brazos County. An inter-local governmental agreement between the two cities combines the library system to operate under the City of Bryan. Bryan has two libraries: Carnegie History Center, our […]

VIEW OTHER DEPARTMENTS The IT Department works to provide innovative, secure and cost-effective technologies to help advance the city’s strategic plan. In FY2021, the department maintained 99.8% or higher uptime for all critical systems, as well as: Expand cybersecurity awareness program Implemented the Dragos Platform on the BTU electrical network to increase security and visibility. […]

VIEW OTHER DEPARTMENTS Bryan’s Human Resources Department supports the city’s efforts to attract, develop and retain a diverse, well-qualified and productive workforce that is capable of providing quality services to the residents of Bryan. In FY2021, the Human Resources Department: Developed a New Employee Orientation online program that includes a series of courses and videos […]

VIEW OTHER DEPARTMENTS Fleet Service Operations is responsible for the entire scheduled preventive maintenance, non-scheduled in-shop repairs and emergency roadside service as requested or required on more than 500 vehicles and equipment of various types and configurations (referred as rolling stock). This includes all city-owned fire apparatus and ambulances, refuse and sewer trucks, construction and […]

VIEW OTHER DEPARTMENTS The City of Bryan’s Fiscal Services Department ensures financial accountability and effectively manages the city’s assets. In FY2021, the department: City Fiscal Services Finance Issued General Obligation Pension Bonds Taxable Series 2020 (October 2020) in a principal amount of $54.7 million at a true-interest-cost of 2.42% (this rate is 2 basis points […]

VIEW OTHER DEPARTMENTS The Bryan Fire Department keeps residents and businesses safe through education, prevention and fire/EMS response. In FY2021, the Bryan Fire Department: Fire Administration Firefighter Round Trip Ticket Acquired funding for training all officers and apparatus operators in the nationally recognized Blue Card Incident Management program. Funding also allowed the department to train […]