Public Works
About
The Department of Public Works (DPW) is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the following:
- Local and major streets
- Water/sewers
- Forestry
- Solid Waste
- Recycling
- Leaf Disposal
- Parking maintenance
- Vehicle maintenance
The department is also responsible for maintaining all city buildings, grounds, and providing its expertise throughout the 53.95 miles of city streets and 3.28 square miles of land. Total manpower consists of 26 full-time employees, 7 part-time, 12 seasonal/temporary.
The Department of Public Works handles all street construction projects. City employees inspect driveway approaches and sidewalks. They also handle the care of grass, flowers and sprinkling systems.
The department operates on an eight-year rotating schedule for maintenance and capital improvements. Areas covered include water system repairs, tree trimming, replacement of street signs, concrete sidewalks and miscellaneous street repairs, asphalt street resurfacing or chip and seal maintenance, maintenance of the sewer system and fire hydrants.
