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	Public Works Online:
		Public Works serves industry professionals, consulting engineers, and contractors who design, construct, operate, maintain, and rehabilitate public works and infrastructure projects and programs in cities, counties, states, utilities, and special districts.
		Our third annual survey of the use of AEC firms by public agencies shows that the importance of the relationship between public works departments, continues to play a key role in the ability of infrastructure managers to meet the needs of their communities.
		PUBLIC WORKS magazine invites entries to the Public Works Department of the Year competition.
	www.pwmag.com (179 words)

	Public works - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Public works are the construction or engineering projects carried out by the state on behalf of the community.
		The notion of internal improvements or public works is a concept in economics and politics.
		Public works is a slightly broader term, it can include such things as: mines, schools, hospitals, water purification and sewage treatment centers.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Public_works (389 words)

	Public Works
		Guy Costa, Director, Department of Public Works, is responsible for one of the City's largest departments.
		Public Works is comprised of four Bureaus, including Administration, Street/Parks Operations, Environmental Services, and Engineering and Construction.
		Prior to working in Public Works, he served as the City's Director of the Department of General Services and the Executive Director of the Pittsburgh Parking Authority.
	www.city.pittsburgh.pa.us /pw (135 words)

	Lower Paxton Township Public Works Department (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Public Works can be contacted at (717) 657-5615 and faxes can be sent to (717) 657-5616, or you may email your request to mebremah@lowerpaxton-pa.gov.
		This primary responsibility of the Public Works Department is to maintain the estimated 187 miles of Township roadway.
		The Public Works Department is responsible for sign installation and routine maintenance of signs damaged in motor vehicle accidents, vandalized by thoughtless individuals, or faded through over-exposure to the sun and weather.
	www.lowerpaxton-pa.gov /services/publicworks.htm (875 words)

	City of Gainesville \| Public Works (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Construction plans for both public and private projects are reviewed to insure compliance with all federal, state, and local ordinances for the issuance of development permits.
		It is the responsibility of this division to maintain, improve, and upgrade all airport facilities, navigational devices, meet or exceed the FAA standards and requirements, solicit and administer Federal and State grants for airport improvements, and aggressively administer the airport and airport industrial park leasing programs.
		Gainesville's Public Works Department is responsible for a wide array of city services encompassing everything from maintaining the city's buildings and fleet of vehicles to the "back-door" twice-a-week collection of residential solid waste.
	www.gainesville.org /citydepartments.publicworks.asp (1066 words)

	Public Works -- making good ideas work for the better
		She has experience in the Federal government, public interest law, and academic research, where she has developed her interests in the translation of research into effective policy and practice as well as the promotion of efficiency in government.
		Prior to joining Public Works, she served as a program analyst in NCI's Applied Research Program, where she served as grants management coordinator and managed a range of scientific and administrative performance improvement initiatives.
		Sidney graduated from the LBJ School of Public Affairs at the University of Texas and has devoted most of her professional life to state government, starting with the Texas Legislature where she worked for five years for the House Appropriations Chair on Texas' school finance formula problem.
	www.public-works.org /team.htm (2489 words)

	Grant County -- Public Works (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Email Us The Public Works Department's primary responsibility is to maintain the County Road system by seal coating, asphalt overlays, snow removal, etc. Public Works also performs small construction projects and a variety of drainage projects throughout Grant County.
		Public Works provides information on county roads and bridges, permits for access to County roads and culvert placement, oversize motor vehicle permits, work in the right-of-way and dust oil palative permits.
		Grant County Public Works Administration and Accounting support and serve all divisions of Public Works by maintaining centralized cost accounting functions, oversight and direct support of departmental personnel activities, preparation and submission of internal and externally required reports, and interpretation and distribution of emerging legislative and policy information.
	www.co.grant.wa.us /publicWorks/index.htm (405 words)

	Public Works - City of Palmdale, CA (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		The department of public works is responsible for the development and maintenance of the public infrastructure that contributes to the enhanced quality of life in our community.
		The engineering division is responsible for the development of engineering standards for public review and approval of development plans; administration of special infrastructure benefit districts (including landscaping and street lighting); public works construction inspection; and flood control administration.
		Staff works in conjunction with regional agencies and assists with grant application efforts, capital improvement projects, and in the preparation of various ordinances and resolutions.
	www.cityofpalmdale.org /departments/publicworks (527 words)

	Public Works (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		The Department of Public Works was organized and established within the Town government structure to provide for the maintenance management of the public infrastructure and to provide certain essential public services to the residents of the community.
		In addition to the funding that Town Meeting annually appropriates for the operation of the Department, the Department is also charged with the management of millions of dollars in state and federal aid in the form of infrastructure reconstruction and redevelopment projects.
		Each program is headed by a professional manager who is responsible to the Director of Public Works for the planning and execution of their programs goals and objectives.
	www.framinghamma.org /web/pages/PublicWorks.htm (3396 words)

	Public Works FAQ
		Work is scheduled to begin on the first phase of the construction, which begins at South McCulloch, in the summer of 2002.
		The crackfilling work prevents moisture intrusion and prepares a better base for the later application of the chip and slurry treatment.
		The Street Section is responsible for all of the street work in the community while the Vehicle Maintenance Section maintains the city’s equipment and vehicle fleet.
	ci.lake-havasu-city.az.us /FAQS/public_worksfaq.htm (2710 words)

	Department of Public Works - County of Hawaii Directory
		The Public Works Administration Office coordinates the fiscal, procurement and personnel activities of the department.
		Publication dispenser permits include permits to place newspaper stands, news racks, or other dispensers of handbills or other printed/written materials on or over a county sidewalk.
		Sidewalk use permits include permits to place garbage receptacles, decorative planters, public benches, required provisions for the disabled or other items which will be placed in or on the county street for non-commercial purposes that are deemed by the director to promote public welfare.
	www.hawaii-county.com /directory/dir_pubworks.htm (991 words)

	Welcome to the Department of Public Works
		The Department of Public Works is responsible for and is committed to maintaining the city's physical infrastructure and providing quality services to the citizens of Hartford.
		Public Works maintains all city streets and public right of way amenities including traffic controls, all city parks and grounds, all public buildings (except Board of Education), all flood control components, and all city owned vehicles (except Fire Department and Board of Education).
		In addition, Public Works provides a number of important services to the public including waste and recycling collection, clean up of some vacant properties, leaf collection, street sweeping and cleaning, and support of special events held throughout the city.
	www.hartford.gov /Public_Works (154 words)

	The City of Beaumont Public Works
		The Beaumont Public Works Department is responsible for a variety of construction, maintenance and infrastructure-related projects in the city.
		He manages all engineering and public works issues relating to land development, construction, flood control, drainage and roadways, coordinates engineering issues with federal, state, and local agencies, and establishes and maintains traffic design and construction guidelines to minimize hazards and maintenance costs to the public.
		The Public Works inspector inspects construction projects for compliance with plans and specifications, inspects construction projects for safety procedures, violations, and hazards, and works in conjunction with both the Director and Assistant Director of Public Works.
	www.ci.beaumont.ca.us /publicworks.htm (260 words)

	Camden County: Public Works
		The Camden County Department of Public Works, under the direction of the Camden County Board of Chosen Freeholders, maintains over 400 miles of county highways.
		Public Works personnel perform a wide range of tasks, ranging from engineering to snowplowing, to ensure county roads remain well maintained and safe for the motoring public.
		Public Works is located in the Charles DePalma Complex in Lindenwold, NJ.
	www.camdencounty.com /government/offices/publicworks/index.html (161 words)

	Welcome to the Administration page of Public Works
		Fiscal Year 2005-2006 operating budget, for the Public Works Department, is in excess of $26.8 million.
		Work involves planning and organizing the construction, operation and maintenance of traffic signals, signage and other traffic control devices and systems.
		Work also includes the performance of traffic engineering studies and programs for the safe and efficient movement of traffic.
	www.lakelandgov.net /publicworks/home.html (840 words)

	Public Works
		The mission of the Department of Public Works is to maintain and enhance our city's infrastructure with dependable, professional and willing employees who are passionate about public service and committed to making Jacksonville the best place in the country to live, work and raise a family.
		Public Works is also the lead in The Better Jacksonville Plan.
		Hall currently serves as the deputy director of Public Works, a position he was appointed to in July 2002.
	www.coj.net /Departments/Public+Works (502 words)

	Welcome to the Public Works Department Website - City of Glendale, CA
		The Public Works Department has retained the firm of Majich Bros., Inc. to reconstruct sewer mains in the southern portion of Glendale.
		The scope of work generally consists of the extensive replacement of undersized sewer mains with larger diameter sewer mains to accommodate existing sewage flows.
		Work is currently being conducted in the vicinity of Palmer Avenue and Glendale Avenue.
	www.ci.glendale.ca.us /public_works/default.asp (292 words)

	City of Irvine Website - Public Works
		Public Works contributes to the accomplishment of the goals outlined in the City's Strategic Business Plan through a structure that includes ten divisions.
		This Public Works Division is responsible for the maintenance of asphalt roadways, bike trails, public parking lots, concrete sidewalks, walkways, access ramps, curbs & gutters, storm water drainage infrastructure, traffic control signs & pavement messages & striping, street sweeping, litter control, and special event assistance.
		The Public Works Department makes sure that what we plant looks green and healthy; what you drive, walk and bike on is safe and clean; and what we build (from storm drains to streets) is solid and secure.
	www.ci.irvine.ca.us /depts/pw/default.asp (624 words)

	City of Colorado Springs - Public Works Homepage
		"The mission of Public Works is to provide and maintain the highest quality transportation, drainage, and stormwater systems that effectively meet the needs for both our citizens and visitors today and in the future".
		Public Works employs almost 300 dedicated employees in various capacities to achieve the goals of the department.
		The six divisions within Public Works are responsible for more than 1,450 centerline miles, 1,000 miles of drainage systems, over 500 signalized intersections, 738,000 parking spaces, 3.2 million transit riderships per year and 300,000 Pikes Peak Highway visitors annually.
	www.springsgov.com /SectionIndex.asp?SectionID=8 (143 words)

	Baker City, Oregon Public Works Department
		The Public Works Department is a very diverse department that includes a number of subdepartments.
		The Swim Center is maintained by Public Works, as is the Airport.
		The Public Works Department, including Technical Services, is staffed with a director, four supervisors and between 27 and 35 employees, depending on the time of year.
	www.bakercity.com /departments/depts_works.htm (281 words)

	Public Works Department (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Public Works is comprised of the Paved and Unpaved Road Maintenance, Facilities Maintenance, Fleet Management and Public Works Administration.
		The Public Works Department is assisting with preparations for the new Administration complex, Courthouse, EOC Burn building and the new Public Works facility.
		Aside from the new county complex, Public Works is on Phase II of the Matanzas Woods Overpass and Old Kings Road improvement project.
	www.flaglercounty.org /departments/publicwks.htm (482 words)

	Public Works
		The goal of the Public Works department is to operate and maintain the city’s infrastructure systems in the most fiscally responsible fashion, while protecting public safety and maximizing customer satisfaction.
		The Public Works Director is responsible for the management of daily operations, department personnel, department budget, inventory and providing support services to other departments, city council, advisory boards and the city administrator.
		This division of the Public Works Department provides for the maintenance of city streets, ice and snow removal, sign and signage installation, repair and replacement, and maintenance of the city’s vehicle and equipment fleet.
	www.faribault.org /publicworks/welcome.htm (710 words)

	Kittitas County Public Works \| Home Page
		The Public Works Department is one of the County's largest departments.
		The one common point associated with all of the Public Works Department activities is the County Road System.
		All inquiries regarding services and all public disclosure requests should be directed to the elected official or department head of the appropriate office.
	www.co.kittitas.wa.us /publicworks/default.asp (201 words)

	National Public Works Week
		National Public Works Week (NPWW) is a celebration of the tens of thousands of men and women in North America who provide and maintain the infrastructure and services collectively known as public works.
		National Public Works Week is observed each year during the third full week of May. Through NPWW and other efforts, APWA seeks to raise the public’s awareness of public works issues and to increase confidence in public works employees who are dedicated to improving the quality of life for present and future generations.
		All APWA members are invited and encouraged to attend and participate in the events held in Washington, D.C. The National Public Works Week How-To Guide is one of several resources the Association makes available to agencies to assist them in the development and implementation of their own individual celebrations.
	www.apwa.net /About/npww (559 words)

	Public Works
		The Public Works Director supervises the maintenance and repair of roads, roadsides, storm and sanitary sewers.
		The Public Works Department has been praised by the Selectmen, Board of Education as well as numerous residents for the condition of our roads during snow storms.
		The Public Works employees often work around the clock plowing, sanding and salting Weston's roads during winter storms.
	www.weston-ct.com /publicworks.htm (135 words)

	Welcome to the City of Friendly People
		There are eight divisions in the department which have the responsibility for the administration, design, construction, maintenance and operation of the city's streets, bridges, street lights, water, sewer, storm drainage, vehicle fleet and park facilities.
		The city of Kelso Public Works Department is committed to providing excellence in the delivery of quality transportation, utility and park and recreation services to its citizens.
		It is the goal of each Public Works employee to reach out and understand the service level expectations of its citizens and to provide those services that enhance the quality of life for the community in which we live.
	www.kelso.gov /publicworks/operations/default.htm (211 words)

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