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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. Manage the stormwater system to protect properties from flooding, ensure that
stormwater entering our creeks and water ways is free of pollutants, and reduce health
risks through our Mosquito Management Program.

3.3 - Mitigate stormwater runoff and flooding risks

Stormwater management programs reduce the risk
of flooding, prevent erosion, and protect water
quality. Development within the City’s floodplains
and floodways is managed by Public Works in
accordance with federal and state laws and
regulations. Engineering administers the Municipal
Separate Service Stormwater System (MS4) permit
and ensures compliance with all regulations
governing clean water and stormwater runoff.
Environmental compliance efforts include the
citywide Integrated Mosquito Management Program

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