Mission Statement
The mission of the Public Works and Services Department is to plan, build, manage and maintain proper level of infrastructure, water quality, wastewater treatment and solid waste services to support the community’s well being and growth.

Services, Functions and Activities

The Public Works and Services Department is responsible for the safe, reliable, competitive, cost-effective and environmentally friendly operation of all divisions.

Administration
Responsible for planning, budgeting and managing, as well as providing technical support and assistance to all divisions, in addition to monitoring performance and administering policy for the department’s operation.

Treatment
Responsible for water and wastewater treatment and related permits and services.

Field Operations
Responsible for wastewater collections, water distribution, storm water, streets maintenance, city owned building maintenance and related permits and services. 

Solid Waste
Responsible for the collection and disposal of solid waste, recycling and related permits and services.

Fiscal Year Highlights

Street and Sidewalk Improvements
The Street Division will continue to improve our roadways by paving approximately 300,000 square yards of streets and constructing and upgrading 550,000 linear feet of sidewalks throughout the City.

Quick Response Team (“QRT”)
The QRT will continue to patrol City streets in an effort to keep the major thoroughfares clean.  The crew picks trash and debris in the City’s right-of-ways and responds to immediate clean up needs.

Stormwater Drainage Projects
The City will continue the stormwater drainage improvement citywide. The Department budgeted $100,000 for new storm systems construction.  We are actively seeking additional funding through grants.  

Infiltration/Inflow (“I/I”) Project
The City obtained a $771,400 federal grant from the EPA for I/I Improvements.  The Sanitary Sewer Evaluation Survey has been completed.  The recommended repairs are scheduled to commence this fiscal year.  The Department is in the process of requesting additional funds from EPA.

Road Improvement Projects
The widening of Campbell Drive to four lanes from SW 152 Avenue to SW 137 Avenue has been completed.   Landscaping will be completed this fiscal year.  The widening of SW 328 Street from SW 137 Avenue to US 1 is projected to be completed in three phases: Phase I – from SW 162 Avenue to SW 152 Avenue is projected to be completed by the end of this fiscal year. Phase II – from SW 162 Avenue to US 1 design will be completed this fiscal year and construction to be completed next fiscal year.  Phase III – from SW 152 Avenue to SW 137 Avenue is scheduled for construction in FY 07/08.

Transportation Master Plan
The City completed the first comprehensive Transportation and Transit Master Plan (“TTMP”) in 2006.  The main purpose of the TTMP is to develop a prioritized listing of immediate improvements (1-2 years), short-term improvements (5-10 years) and long-term improvements (10-or more years).  This Plan guides the development of safe, efficient mobility and infrastructure, roadways, pedestrian, bicycle and transit within the City.

Water Towers Painting
All three water towers will be painted this fiscal year.

Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion
It is projected that the design report for the expansion of the wastewater treatment plant will be completed by the first quarter of the fiscal year.  Design and construction of the first phase for improvements is scheduled for the middle of 2007.

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