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	NationMaster - Encyclopedia: Sagamore Bridge (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		The bridge, along with its sibling, the Bourne Bridge, were constructed beginning in 1933 by the Public Works Administration for the United States Army Corps of Engineers, which operates both the bridges and the canal.
		The Public Works Administration of 1933 was a New Deal agency that made contracts with private firms for construction of public works.
		The bridge, along with its sibling, the Sagamore Bridge, was constructed beginning in 1933 by the Public Works Administration for the United States Army Corps of Engineers, which operates both the bridges and the canal.
	www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Sagamore-Bridge (645 words)

	Guide to Federal Records - Records of the Public Works Administration [PWA]
		Related Records: Record copies of publications of the Public Works Administration and its predecessor in RG 287, Publications of the U.S. Government.
		Renamed PWA and placed under Federal Works Agency, coordinating agency for federal public works activities, by Reorganization Plan No. I of 1939, effective July 1, 1939.
		Press releases, bulletins, speeches, and public statements of Harold L. Ickes, 1934-39, in his dual role as Secretary of the Interior and Federal Emergency Administrator of Public Works.
	www.archives.gov /research/guide-fed-records/groups/135.html (1060 words)

	Public Works Administration on Encyclopedia.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		PUBLIC WORKS ADMINISTRATION [Public Works Administration] (PWA), in U.S. history, New Deal government agency established (1933) by the Congress as the Federal Administration of Public Works, pursuant to the National Industrial Recovery Act.
		Earth last: environment and Public Works Committee chairman James Inhofe is waging a war on science so extreme that even the Bush administration seems moderate by comparison.
		Conversion work in progress for the Almeida Theatre to use the space, before the building is converted i (MAP4437)
	www.encyclopedia.com /html/p/publicw1o.asp (1080 words)

	Administration Division Home Page - Newport News Public Works (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		Administration is a division of the Public Works Department.
		The mission of the Administration Division is to provide direction, support, and coordination to Public Works operating divisions, facilitating their delivery of service throughout the community.
		The Director of Public Works reports directly to the Assistant City Manager and is responsible for all tenants of the department as provided within the City Code of Ordinances and Charter.
	www.newport-news.va.us /pwdept/admin (511 words)

	Public Works Administration
		Public Works Administration provides leadership and management to the Public Works Department, which consists of two divisions: Parks Division (including Forestry and City Pool) and Streets and Solid Waste Division.
		The Public Works Director leads a staff of approximately 25 full-time personnel, plus an average of 45 seasonal staff.
		The Public Works Department is responsible for City streets, sidewalks, storm drainage, traffic signals, signs and markings, right-of-way mowing, parks bike and pedestrian pathways, and the City swimming pool.
	www.ci.gillette.wy.us /pubw/PWA.html (78 words)

	Public Works Administration - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Public Works Administration of 1933 (PWA) was a part of the first New Deal agency that made contracts with private firms for construction of public works.
		Between July 1933 and March 1939 the PWA funded and administered the construction of more than 34,000 projects including airports, large electricity-generating dams, major warships for the Navy, and bridges, as well as 70% of the new schools and one-third of the hospitals built between 1933-1939.
		Some of the most famous PWA projects are the Triborough Bridge and the Lincoln Tunnel in New York City, the Grand Coulee Dam in Washington, the longest continuous sidewalk in the world along 6 1/2 miles of Bayshore Blvd. in Tampa, FL, and the Overseas Highway connecting Key West, Florida to the mainland.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Public_Works_Administration (573 words)

	Kittitas County Public Works \| Administration \| Adopt-A-Road
		The Department of Public Works shall work in partnership with citizen volunteers to reduce roadside litter and to build civic pride in a litter-free county road system in Kittitas County.
		Written parental consent shall be submitted to the Department of Public Works for all minors (under 18 years of age) prior to participating in the Adopt-A-Road Litter Control Program.
		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/administration/adopt-a-road.asp (936 words)

	Public Works Administration -- Encyclopædia Britannica
		Of the public roles played by members of the legal profession, that of judge is most visible, but the status of judge and the mode of entry into this branch of the profession vary considerably from country to country.
		The actual administrative work is carried out by commissions, tribunals, and offices known collectively as the Curia Romana (Roman Court), since many of the cardinals who are bishops preside over their own dioceses throughout the world.
		Administration in the field of education requires a wide range of capabilities to suit the wide range of tasks.
	www.britannica.com /eb/article-9061800 (882 words)

	Administration, Public Works (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		Whatcom 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.
		This division ensures a consistent and predictable level of performance within Public Works and is responsible for the overall financial and budget preparation and reporting within the department.
		Administration/Accounting is the interpretative agency for Public Works for the Washington Department of Budget and Finance using the BARS manual and other legislative directives to appropriately manage funds within the department and ensure that Public Works is always in compliance with the laws of the land.
	www.co.whatcom.wa.us /publicworks/admin/index.jsp (197 words)

	Administration Services \| Public Works
		Administration is responsible for management and direction of all Public Works Divisions as well as Parking Enforcement.
		The Parking Enforcement Section of Public Works is responsible for the enforcement of all City ordinances related to on-street parking throughout the downtown, the River Market, and the area around Children's Hospital.
		Administration, along with the support of other Divisions, is responsible for providing information to the public.
	www.littlerock.org /CityDepartments/PublicWorks/administration (436 words)

	Public Works Administration
		Created by the National Industrial Recovery Act on June 16, 1933, the Public Works Administration (PWA) budgeted several billion dollars to be spent on the construction of public works as a means of providing employment, stabilizing purchasing power, improving public welfare, and contributing to a revival of American industry.
		Between July 1933 and March 1939, the PWA funded the construction of more than 34,000 projects, including airports, electricity-generating dams, and aircraft carriers; and seventy percent of the new schools and one third of the hospitals built during that time.
		The PWA spent over $6 billion, but did not succeed in returning the level of industrial activity to pre-depression levels.
	www.nps.gov /elro/glossary/pwa.htm (388 words)

	Public Works Administration
		Administration is responsible for ensuring the Department of Public Works functions as a cohesive and effective team.
		All permit application forms are available from the Public Works Department located at 100 Stone Quarry Drive, or can be mailed or faxed upon request.
		The public is most welcome and is encouraged to call and/or visit to discuss plans for permits, projects, problems/concerns or any Public Works service.
	www.ci.durham.nh.us /departments/public_works/admin.html (263 words)

	Resource Center
		Public Works Administration and Management—Public Involvement and Outreach
		There have only been a few public works related awards in previous years, which is probably a function of the lack of nominations from public works agencies more than anything else.
		The NQI is a partnership effort between the public and private sectors of the highway industry.
	www.apwa.net /ResourceCenter/index.asp?Section=pwadmin&SectionName=Public+Works+Administration+%26+Management (2271 words)

	Public Works Administration
		Public Works Financial Services Division is responsible for the oversight and monitoring of the fiscal, clerical, and administrative activities of Public Works Department.
		Assistance is provided to meet the County's objectives of developing and maintaining transportation, parks and stormwater drainage capital improvement projects; responding to the Board, administration and citizen inquiries; enhancing public participation programs; and, providing community services such as mosquito control.
		Performs administrative functions associated with Professional Services Consultant Selection for all County departments and facilitates the selection of consultants for design projects.
	www.pinellascounty.org /PublicWorks/Div_Admin.htm (219 words)

	U.S. General Services Administration Building, Washington, DC
		The U.S. General Services Administration Building, originally designed for the U.S. Department of the Interior, was the first truly modern office building constructed by the U.S. Government and served as a model for federal offices through the early 1930s.
		In 1939 the Federal Works Administration (FWA) became the building’s primary occupant.
		The U.S. General Services Administration Building, the first government building designed for the specific needs of a designated federal department, was the first federal building to use limestone facing and one of the first buildings in Washington, DC constructed of steel framing.
	www.gsa.gov /Portal/gsa/ep/contentView.do?pf=y&channelId=-17575&contentId=19981&programId=9599&pageTypeId=8195&ooid=19385&contentType=GSA_BASIC&programPage=/ep/program/gsaBasic.jsp&com.broadvision.session.new=Yes&P=PMHP (1087 words)

	No. 823: PWA
		he PWA -- the Public Works Administration -- was, according to my father, a terrible exercise in government waste.
		If any name is part of this impulse to build great public works, it's theirs.
		Public Buildings: A Survey of Architecture of Projects Constructed by Federal and Other Governmental Bodies Between the Years 1933 and 1939 with the Assistance of the Public Works Administration
	www.uh.edu /engines/epi823.htm (610 words)

	Public Works: Administration
		The Administration Department assists with the development of the five-year Capital Improvements Plan; project management for Capital projects (design, inspection and construction); and provides plan reviews for all proposed projects.
		Public Works Administration issues all utility excavation permits within the Town.
		The permit application is available at the office of the Public Works Office Manager and requirements are specified in Chapter 87.
	www.townoffrisco.com /departments/public-works/administration.html (458 words)

	IDOA - Public Works Division
		As a key branch of the Indiana Department of Administration (IDOA), the Public Works Division (DAPW) manages almost all of the building construction and maintenance projects for the State of Indiana.
		Public Works projects are regularly advertised in major Indiana newspapers and the Court and Commercial Record.
		Projects are also posted in the IDOA lobby for public review.
	www.state.in.us /idoa/pwd (99 words)

	CCPublic Works (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		To provide quality engineering services, efficient and effective design, construction, maintenance and repair of the City's fixed assets and the delivery of refuse removal services; provide the highest level of service to the public in order to enrich the quality of life for the community using professionalism, dedication and teamwork.
		Location: The City of Culver City Public Works Department is divided between three locations - each with different hours of operation.
		Engineering is responsible for the design and construction of City and Redevelopment Agency capital improvement projects; Engineering plans to improve the flow of vehicular and pedestrian traffic; administration of assessment districts; reviewing plans for compliance with good engineering practices and City requirements; and maintenance of official maps, plans, and survey records.
	www.culvercity.org /citygov/publicworks/depts_publicw.asp (474 words)

	Public Works Administration (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		The Public Works/Utilities Administration Department manages the various utility and public works departments for the City of Norcross.
		The department is responsible for construction, repair and maintenance of all City owned property as well as purchasing office equipment, office supplies, and general maintenance supplies.
		The Public Works/Utilities Administration Department is responsible for coordinating equipment and manpower between the various utility departments, public works departments, and other departments within the City.
	www.norcrossga.net /site/page5906.html (82 words)

	PWA rebuilds the Nation. / Purdy, Earl ; United States. Public Works Administration. Division of Information / 1935
		Note: Large map of the United States showing in pictures on the map and in the borders many of the projects of the Public Works Administration.
		A note says "In picture and legend, this map indicates how the Federal Public Works Administration has aided local communities to rebuild the United States." Illustrated projects include highways, dams, schools, post offices, court houses, bridges, housing, irrigation districts, parks, etc. Printed in full color.
		This work is licensed under a Creative Commons License.
	www.davidrumsey.com /maps483.html (268 words)

	Public Works Administration (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		Engineering – Provide information, analysis, planning and engineering services in a professional innovative, cost effective manner while working in partnership with citizens, the City Council, City Departments and external agencies to construct, maintain and enhance public works systems in an ever changing environment.
		Provides management services for all Public Works functions performed by the Maintenance Division which includes street maintenance, water distribution maintenance, sewer collection maintenance, parks maintenance, vehicle maintenance and building maintenance, as well as the Treatment Division which includes wastewater treatment and water treatment.
		Other objectives are to improve preventive maintenance programs; update maps, continue project development of the water plant construction; ADA compliance and GIS implementation, continue water and sewer capital improvement plan developments; implement the storm water management program, and continue with an employee recognition program.
	www.ci.sweet-home.or.us /Info/narratives/PWAdmin.htm (295 words)

	Departments \| Public Works \| Administration
		The Public Works Department works in the public interest maintaining and improving the health, safety, convenience and quality of life for the City's citizens and visitors.
		The four divisions in the department are Administration, Engineering, Traffic and Maintenance.
		The administration division oversees the department activities and processes the payments to contractors and suppliers and provides the secretarial services for the department.
	www.ci.el-cajon.ca.us /dept/works (118 words)

	Public Works Administration
		In this issue, the Public Works Department is featured.
		Additional copies of this issue or a current issue are available in the Public Works Administration office at 145 Gorman Street, 2nd floor, or E-mail Public Works Administration.
		Purchasing and account maintenance for daily operations and capital projects, payroll for over 100 employees, design of Public Works Web information, planning of employee recognition events and the Annual Public Works Expo are also handled by Administration.
	www.ci.annapolis.md.us /info.asp?page=1366 (258 words)

	Administration, Public Works
		The Public Works Administration Division is responsible for overseeing, leading and directing the Public Works Department, which includes approximately 130 employees.
		The administration division develops and updates all operational policies and procedures for each division.
		The division serves as a liaison to the public and ensures that the department is maintaining a satisfactory level of service, with services being delivered to citizens in the most courteous, efficient, and cost-effective manner possible.
	www.sanfordnc.net /Public_Works/administration.htm (79 words)

	Public Works Construction Administration
		The Public Works Construction Management Division is responsible for construction management of Pinellas County TRANSPORTATION, STORMWATER MANAGEMENT, PARK DEVELOPMENT, COASTAL MANAGEMENT and WATERWAY NAVIGATION projects.
		In an ongoing effort to continually improve our Construction Contract Administration process, we are partnering with designers to minimize errors and omissions in plans that could result in Change Orders, and partnering with contractors in an effort to complete projects on time and within budget.
		Development, implementation and administration of a total quality assurance program to ensure our customers (residents and visitors) of quality construction materials and practices, and to ensure a high level of confidence in test results reported by laboratories performing materials testing on Pinellas County projects.
	www.co.pinellas.fl.us /bcc/PublicWorks/Div_Construction.htm (212 words)

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