Overview of Public Works

The Department of Public Works is dedicated to ensuring a safe, mobile and inviting community by maintaining and improving our infrastructure through an empowered, engaged and skilled workforce. The Public Works Administration's goal is to develop and implement a responsible road surface management program in order to provide reliable services to its citizens and visitors. These services include streets maintenance and/or construction, functional storm water system and drain ditch maintenance, sidewalk and street lighting programs. Additionally, the department additionally procures required right-of-way for proposed improvements and reviews the dedication of appropriate streets and drainage right-of-way for new residential, commercial and industrial developments.

The mission of the Public Works Department is to effectively maintain and develop public infrastructure and facilities, and to provide services to the public to achieve common social, economic, and environmental desires. Public Works takes a proactive approach towards sustainability by altering methods of transportation, energy consumption, urban planning and sustainable architecture to preserve and enhance the city for future generations.

Services

• Roadway Management: Street maintenance, construction, and the implementation of a responsible road surface management program.
• Stormwater Infrastructure: Maintenance of functional storm water systems and drain ditches.
• Safety & Pedestrian Programs: Management of sidewalk and street lighting programs.
• Right-of-Way Procurement: Acquisition of required right-of-way for proposed public improvements.
• Development Review: Reviewing the dedication of streets and drainage right-of-way for new residential, commercial, and industrial developments.
• Facility Maintenance: Development and maintenance of public infrastructure and facilities.
• Sustainability & Planning: Proactive management of energy consumption, urban planning, sustainable architecture, and transportation methods.