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Mission
Maintain complete and accessible engineering records, design and
construct robust public improvements, and partner with the private sector
to preserve the quality of life and promote the economic vigor of the
community. Roads and Utilities
The city owns and maintains the street, water, sewer, and storm drainage
systems. The engineering division makes sure these systems are built
properly in the first place. The City Engineer establishes standards for
construction methods and materials. Before the city issues a permit for
the work, our engineers examine the construction plans and
specifications to ensure they meet city standards. During construction,
the public works inspector ensures the work proceeds according to the
approved plans and specifications. The engineering division plans and
schedules the city’s major public works construction projects. They
prepare cost estimates and secure funding from the City budget and/or
grants. The engineering division either designs the project in-house, or
selects a design consultant and oversees the consultant’s work. When the
project is planned, funded, and designed, the engineering division
manages the construction.
Right-of-Way
City property that is dedicated to transportation and/or utilities is
called right-of-way. To protect our transportation and utility systems,
work in the right-of-way is prohibited without a permit. The engineering
division reviews permit applications, issues permit approvals, and
inspects the work to ensure it complies with permit requirements.
Traffic Engineering
The engineering division provides traffic
engineering and traffic safety expertise and conducts quarterly meetings
of the
Traffic Safety Committee. |
