Public Works

The Public Works Department oversees the wide range of tasks associated with the Village's public infrastructure. In addition to the more traditional infrastructure-related duties, divisions within the department also maintain the Village's extensive urban forest, manage refuse and recycling collections, maintain traffic signals and streetlights.

Public Works staff also is responsible for maintaining all municipal facilities and equipment, including vehicles for police and fire.

Capital Improvements & Engineering

The Engineering Division plans, designs and implements the Village's Capital Improvement Program and oversees traffic safety.

Fleet Services

The Fleet Services Division is responsible for maintaining and repairing the entire Village fleet of more than 250 municipal vehicles, including several electric vehicles, hybrid vehicles and vehicles that are fueled by compressed natural gas (CNG).

Streets, Signs & Lighting

The Street Services and Street Lighting Divisions of the Public Works Department maintains more than 103 miles of Village-owned streets and the attached curbs, gutters and sidewalks as well as all Village-owned street lights, alley lights and traffic signals.