"To serve our customers and the community through efficient delivery of projects and services."

Engineering

• Preparing plans and designs for public infrastructure improvement projects
• Managing public infrastructure construction projects
• Maintaining maps that delineate lot lines and easements
• Issuing encroaching permits
• Coordinating with regional transportation agencies and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Flood Insurance Program
• Administering bicycle, pedestrian, and vehicular safety programs

Environmental Programs

The Environmental Programs Division is responsible for:

• Maintaining a system for the periodic collection, removal and disposal of all refuse from all premises within the City including Garbage, Clean Green, Recycling, and Hazardous Waste.
• Reducing the amount of pollutants in stormwater runoff from municipal storm drain systems.
• Listing resources for residents and businesses regarding resource conservation, alternative transportation, sustainable gardening and landscaping, etc.

Maintenance & Operations

The Maintenance & Operations Division is responsible for:

• Maintaining City streets, sidewalks and parking lots
• Purchasing and maintaining City-owned vehicles and equipment
• Maintaining storm drain collection and pumping facility
• Periodic collection, removal and disposal of all refuse from all premises and street sweeping
• Planting, trimming, removal and replacement of City trees
• Landscaping medians and various City-owned properties
• Removing graffiti and illegal sign nuisances
• Stormwater pollution prevention and flood prevention maintenance activities
• Installing traffic signs, striping, curb markings, pavement messages, and other traffic related devices

Facility Services

The Facility Services Division is responsible for:

• Repairing and maintaining City-owned buildings to ensure they remain safe, attractive and energy efficient. Such facilities include:
  • Central Park Library - 85,000 sf
  • City Hall - 75,000 sf
  • Community Recreation Center - 30,000 sf
  • Fire stations - 90,000 sf
  • Police stations - 55,000 sf
  • Senior Center - 45,000+ sf
• Managing Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) for the repair and/or modification of City buildings and several historical structures.
• Providing the following services for City-owned buildings:
  • Carpentry
  • Lights
  • Painting
  • Furniture adjustments & repairs
  • Heating and Air-Conditioning installations & repairs
  • Plumbing
  • Room setups
  • Event setups
  • Flooring installations & repairs
  • Electrical installations & repairs