FY2022

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT

Public Works Director:

Ron Knoche

Administrative Office Location:

410 E. Washington St.

Phone:

(319) 356-5138

Public Works Department Divisions

General Fund:

• Administration

● Engineering

Special Revenue:

• Streets Operations

Enterprise: • Wastewater Treatment ● Water • Resource Management ● Engineering Internal Service: • Equipment

MISSION STATEMENT The Public Works Department exists to provide the essential infrastructure and services necessary for the health, safety, and welfare of our community. These services are provided in a manner that will enhance the quality of life of our citizens today and for generations to come. DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION The Public Works Department is comprised of nine operational areas which operate from various locations throughout the city. The Public Works Administration division manages and coordinates the activities of the department’s seven divisions. The Engineering division performs work in connection with all municipal public works improvements including bridges, roads, sanitary sewers and stormwater systems and is a General Fund account funded primarily through property tax revenue. Engineering staff review subdivision plans, design public works improvement projects, perform survey work, and inspect the construction of public works projects and subdivision improvements. Storm water activity is administered by the Engineering Division. The City of Iowa City has developed programs to reduce the discharge of pollutants carried by storm water into our local waterways. Revenue to support its mission is derived from monthly storm water utility fees collected from local residents and businesses and accounted for in the Storm Water Fund enterprise.

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