Public Works Administration is responsible for the oversight, monitoring, policy development and coordination of the largest Department within Leon County. The Public Works Department consists of eight major divisions: Administration/Transportation Systems, Engineering Services, Operations, Solid Waste, Mosquito Control & Stormwater Maintenance, Parks & Recreation, Fleet Management and Animal Control.

The Administration Division assists the county in meeting its objectives by 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 solid waste, recycling and mosquito control. The Administration Division is also responsible for the financial, clerical and administrative support of the Department.

Functional Responsibilities:

• Responding to Board, Administration and Citizen requests.

• Policy development, coordination, monitoring and oversight of Divisions within Public Works.

• County Transportation Systems Review and Update.

• Community Awareness and Public Participation Programs.

• Financial, clerical and administrative support

Public Works is divided into the following areas:

Animal Control

Engineering Services

• Killearn Lakes Plantation Sewer Project

Fleet Management

Mosquito Control

Operations

                  Canopy Roads

                  Drainage Facilities Maintenance

                  Right-of-Way

                   Stabilization Program

                  Transportation Maintenance

Parks and Recreation

Solid Waste

StormWater Maintenance

Transportation System

                   Tharpe Street Corridor Study