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.