The Department of Public Works is responsible for the maintenance and operation of a wide range of city infrastructure and services. This includes the upkeep of city parks, streets, and the municipal utility systems—encompassing water, sanitary sewer, and stormwater networks. Additionally, the department maintains the city’s fleet of heavy equipment and service vehicles, including South Metro fire trucks, police cruisers, and city pickup trucks.
Divisions
The department is organized into five specialized divisions that collaborate to provide reliable service and rapid response across the city:
Administration – Manages budgeting, staffing, service planning, and interdepartmental coordination.
Central Garage – Responsible for fleet maintenance and repair of all city-owned vehicles and equipment.
Parks – Oversees the care, landscaping, and seasonal maintenance of city parks and recreational facilities.
Streets – Maintains road surfaces, signage, traffic control, snow and ice removal, and right-of-way maintenance.
Utilities – Manages water treatment, distribution, sanitary sewer collection, and stormwater infrastructure.