The Local Government Services group assists area cities and counties in addressing community development needs. Results of these services can be seen with such community improvements as new parks, water lines, sewer lines, water wells, and street paving. The Planning Commission plays a part in multiple phases of these projects for its members, from assisting with grant preparation, to administrative management of construction activities, construction contracts, and compilation, and submission of all required reporting upon project completion. Local Government Services is routinely engaged in delivering services involving the various programs offered by the Texas Community Development Program; grant programs from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department; census/demographic data dissemination; consulting management services; and special projects.