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Public Works

FY 2020 Department Business Plan

Department Description

The Public Works Department provides vital services and positively impacts the quality of life
in the City of Colleyville. Public Works proactively plans for future needs, manages public
investments, promotes environmental quality, and protects the health and safety of citizens.
The department oversees the design and construction of new public infrastructure, provides
year-round maintenance and repair of existing municipal infrastructure, and strives to deliver
these essential services in an efficient and timely manner. Programs in the Public Works
Department are funded by the General Fund, Drainage Fund, and Utility Fund. The mission of
the Public Works Department is:

To enhance the quality of life for our residents and promote economic
development for our community by providing and maintaining public infrastructure
in a sustainable manner to the highest possible standards.

Core Services

Public Works is responsible for the following core services:
1. Guarantee a safe, reliable and adequate water supply is provided to residents and
visitors of Colleyville.

3.2 - Ensure regular replacement of water and
wastewater facilities

The City of Colleyville purchases treated water
from the Trinity River Authority. Water
Distribution then manages this vital resource
around the clock by maintaining three elevated
storage towers, one ground storage tank, a
pump station, and 200+ miles of water mains.
Routine maintenance of these assets includes
flushing dead-end water mains, regularly
replacing meters, and exercising valves throughout the network. Water is routinely
sampled from various sites throughout the city and tested for chlorine residual and
bacteria. Samples are also tested for lead and copper. The Engineering Division
oversees the construction of water infrastructure delivery system components to make

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