- CITY OFFICIALS CITY PROFILE CONTACTS DEPARTMENTS DISCLAIMER MUNICIPAL CODE TEXT VERSION OUR COMMUNITY: Amarillo was founded in 1887, and became an incorporated city in 1889. In 1913, the City of Amarillo adopted its current City Charter, which established a commission-manager form of government. The City Commission serves as the policy-making body for the City, and they appoint a professional ...www.ci.amarillo.tx.us