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D. Public Works Depai tinent - The Public Works Department is <br /> responsible for overall direction of the City's Public Works <br /> functions, building inspection activities, civil engineering, capital <br /> improvement projects, fleet management, street maintenance, <br /> water and sewer operations. The major areas of services <br /> provided by the department are as follows: <br /> a. Building inspection, fire inspection, housing inspection, and <br /> plan review. <br /> b. Engineering services for water, sewer, street, and traffic <br /> operations; capital improvement projects; and development <br /> review. <br /> c. Maintenance of 33 city vehicles and other city equipment. <br /> d. There are 40 miles of streets under the City's jurisdiction. <br /> In addition, 1,352 traffic signs are maintained by City <br /> forces. <br /> e. City water production is provided by 6 deep wells. <br /> Chlorination and fluoridation equipment is provided for <br /> disinfection and health benefits, three filtration plants are <br /> operated for removal of iron and manganese, and <br /> approximately 250,000 feet of watermains, over 1000 valves, <br /> and 400 hydrants are maintained for distribution. <br /> f. The sanitary sewer collection system consists of 2 lift <br /> stations, approximately 235,000 feet of sewer mains, and <br /> over-900 manholes. <br /> g. Parks maintenance coordination and direction. <br /> The current goals of the Department are improving the delivery of services <br /> through more productive equipment, improved work scheduling, and <br /> appropriate response to maintenance needs. <br /> In 1991 a part-time receptionist/clerk was added to improve communication <br /> and record keeping. This position handles telephone calls, relays information <br /> 22 <br />