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The Building Department, governed by the City of Port St. Lucie in Florida, provides a range of public services. It protects the lives and health of citizens. The department also offers field inspection and record-keeping solutions. The Building Department issues water heater and air conditioning permits. In addition, it provides swimming pool bonding services. The department operates administration and permits divisions. The Building Department s contractor licensing division is responsible for determining that contractors applying for building permits have a state license or a certificate of competency. Its plan review division offers technical assistance and code interpretations to architects, builders and homeowner builders.

The Tequesta Police Department works to safeguard the lives and property of residents, businesses and visitors, as well as maintain social law and order. It operates a uniform patrol section that has bicycle patrol, traffic enforcement and marine units. The department s criminal investigation section handles the cases of homicide, robbery, narcotics, theft, forgery and assault. The Tequesta Police Department also operates a communication and dispatch center that coordinates responses to police, fire, and medical emergency and nonemergency calls for service. It also undertakes matters related to drunk driving, excessive speed and road rage, as well as enforces traffic law. The department provides several employment opportunities to citizens. The Tequesta Police Department is located in Tequesta, Fla.

The Water Utilities Department is managed by the Village of Tequesta in Florida, which offers a range of administrative and municipal services. The department provides a variety of customer care solutions for water service connections and disconnections. It owns and operates a water treatment facility that has been recognized by the Southeast Desalting Association. The department also offers water distribution and billing services. It develops long-range strategic plans to meet future infrastructure and utility service needs for the growth, development and expansion of the community. The village also operates public works, human resources, fire, police, finance, and parks and recreation departments.