The Department of Public Works is responsible for the maintenance and repair of the following city assets:

• Buildings and properties
• Vehicles and equipment
• Streets
• Parking lots
• Traffic signage
• Roadway markings
• Traffic signals
• Sewer mains

Subdivisions of Public Works include:

Street Maintenance

• Patching
• Paving
• Sweeping
• Concrete & Curb Installation
• Surface Treatment and Snow Removal

Sewer Main Maintenance

• Utility Locations Dig Safely New York
• Jet Rodding (blockage removal)
• Sewer ROW maintenance and repairs
• Residential sewer lateral inspections
• Maintenance of manholes and catch basins

Buildings and Grounds

• Care and maintenance of:
  • City owned trees
  • Public Square & Downtown District
  • City owned vacant property
  • City owned fountains
  • Veterans’ Memorial Riverwalk & Riverfront parks
• Placement of Holiday Decorations
• Traffic control for Parades & Community Events
• Supports Code Enforcement property violation operations

Traffic Signal and Sign Maintenance

• Traffic and street signage
• Roadway markings
• City Parking & Recreation Lighting
• Electrical Repairs/Upgrades to City buildings
• Traffic signals at controlled intersections
• Pedestrian signals

Central Garage

• Repair and Maintenance of vehicles and equipment