Mission
The Department of Public Works (DPW) is responsible for a variety of City services including the collection, transportation and disposal of solid waste, snow removal, plowing and sanding, street sweeping, upkeep and repairs to sidewalks and streets, maintenance of parks and playground, city-wide tree maintenance and planting, anti-graffiti efforts, pavement marking maintenance, signage and traffic signalization, storm water system maintenance and drainage repairs, and the maintenance of Glenwood Cemetery.

Function
Included as part of the Department of Public Works are: Engineering, Facilities Management, Fleet Maintenance, Municipal Infrastructure (which includes Glenwood Cemetery, Highway, and Parks), and Water Department.