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PUBLIC WORKS
DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION
The Public Works Department is responsible for the maintenance and functioning
of the City’s infrastructure and assets for the safety and quality of life of residents and
visitors. On the General Fund side, the Department handles the maintenance of City
facilities and custodial vehicles, upkeep of parks and open spaces, and administration of
the cemetery. On the Streets side, the Department manages public land, easements, street
lighting and control, street maintenance, construction, tree management, and landscaping.
On the Stormwater side, the Department handles maintenance of all City storm and
drainage infrastructure including inlets, swales, ponds, and pipes. And on the Utility side,
the Department handles administration, drafting, engineering, and project management in
support of Water & Sewer enterprises.
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