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The City of Bellevue's departments deliver a variety of essential services for the city. All of our operational departments — Transportation, Parks & Community Services, Police, Utilities and Fire — are nationally accredited. Our mission is to provide exceptional customer service, uphold the public interest and advance the community vision (mission, vision and core values).

Department List

City Attorney's Office

Provides legal advice and representation to the City Council, the City Manager, the departments and boards and commissions.

City Clerk's Office

Facilitates participation in municipal government, while providing a link between legislative and administrative functions.

City Council

Through proactive leadership and governance, the City Council provides high-quality services and facilities to meet the needs of a growing, dynamic community.

City Manager's Office

Oversees city operations, managing the departments and directly supervising communications and intergovernmental relations. Includes the city's legislative agendas.

Communications

Provides information about city services and programs to the public and media. Facilitates public engagement.

Community Development

Plans with the community for excellent physical spaces, builds a robust economy and empowers our vibrant, diverse neighborhoods.

Development Services

Offers one-stop permit shopping for land and building development. Ensures construction is safe and aligned with relevant codes.

Emergency Management

In the Fire Department, Emergency Management helps residents and businesses prepare for and respond to various hazards.

Finance & Asset Management

Prepares the city’s budget and financial reports, manages business taxes and licenses, procures products and services, maintains city assets such as facilities and vehicles, manages real estate, and the Service First desk.

Fire

Assists the public in the protection of life and property, minimizing the impacts of fire, medical emergencies and disasters.

Human Resources

Recruits for jobs, provides labor relations and collective bargaining, and administers benefits and employment laws.

Information Technology

Supports the computing, application, networking and phone infrastructure used by city staff, supporting innovation.

Parks & Community Services

Maintains the city's parks and trails, provides recreation programs and funds nonprofit service agencies.

Police

Provides a safe place to live and work through quality law enforcement, focused on reducing crime and the fear of crime.

Transportation

With feedback from residents, maintains a safe, efficient and balanced transportation network for all users.

Utilities

Provides drinking water, wastewater, storm and surface water, and solid waste services that are safe, reliable, and of good value.