Public Works

Responsibilities

Public Works is responsible for:

  • Maintenance of city streets
  • Storm sewer maintenance and repair
  • Sidewalk repair
  • Asphalt patching
  • Utility cut repair
  • Right-of-way mowing
  • Park and cemetery maintenance
  • Traffic signals
  • Signs
  • Laying pipe

Public Works assists with events including:

  • Rhythm and Ribs BBQ Festival
  • Hometown Holidays
  • Arts in Black Festival
  • Fiesta del Pueblo

Divisions

The Public Works Department consists of four divisions: Street Department, Traffic Department, Parks and Cemetery Department.