The Public Works Department serves as the city’s infrastructure backbone, managing tasks vital to residents’ quality of life. From water resource management to street maintenance, it ensures a safe, functional, and attractive environment for all.
Key Responsibilities
Street Maintenance: Manages resurfacing, patching, curbs, signs, and markings.
Drainage and Hygiene: Maintains clean drainage systems through measures including ditch cleaning, street sweeping, sidewalk construction and maintenance, and mosquito control for city sanitation.
Waste Management Oversight: Contracts private firms for garbage collection while maintaining city cleanliness and health.
Freshwater Management: Provides clean water, maintains/replaces meters, and tends to water and sewer lines, and fire hydrants.
Sewer System Maintenance: Prevents sewer overflow, ensuring efficient operation for public health.
Wastewater Treatment: Operates two freshwater and two wastewater plants, vital for ecological balance.
Vehicle and Equipment Maintenance: Maintains city vehicles and equipment for functionality and longevity.
Contact Information
Public Works Director
Public Works