The mission of the Department of Public Works is to maintain the City's infrastructure in a safe and functional condition, to meet all requirements of the nation's Clean Water Act, and to ensure that all public improvements are designed and constructed in accordance with good engineering standards.

Objectives

• Ensure that the City's subdivision ordinances and construction standards are followed in the construction of new public infrastructure
• Keep drainage facilities free of debris and operating at their optimum capacity through increased inspection programs and regularly scheduled maintenance
• Maintain the City's buildings in a safe and functional manner, providing acceptable accommodations for city employees and the general public
• Provide cost-effective crack sealing and resurfacing to the City's streets and maintain streets in a safe condition, repairing any potholes within four hours of notification