Streets Department

The Public Works Streets Department performs construction, reconstruction, repairs and maintenance on approximately 54 miles of city owned streets and on curbs and gutters within the city. The Street Department is responsible for installation and maintenance of drainage ditches and pipes, cleaning of ditches and streets, mowing grass and trimming trees in the City right-of-ways. The Department maintains and operates three storm water pump stations. They also install and maintain all street signs and are responsible for herbicide application, weed control, all minor building maintenance needs in all city owned buildings and for the demolition of substandard housing.