The Department of Public Works is responsible for:
Maintaining the public streets, alleys, parking lots, public buildings and grounds, and street lighting and traffic signals
Parkway restoration and trees
The production and distribution of water
The collection and treatment of sewage
The coordination of solid waste and recycling, including a public awareness program on the need for recycling (see Refuse, Recycling, and Yard Waste for more information)
City engineering support services
In addition, Public Works maintains all City-owned equipment, including police and fire vehicles, and communications equipment.
