What We Do in Public Works
The Public Works Department is responsible for a multitude of functions to maintain the city's infrastructure and to manage its construction services.
Civil Engineering
The city's Civil Engineering team is responsible for engineering design, including management of engineering and architectural consultant contracts, landscape architecture, project bidding, contract award, construction inspection, administration of materials management and site clean-up projects, management of the plan review process and real estate services including right-of-way acquisition.
Construction Management
The Construction Management division provides construction, project management and inspection services. This includes verification that projects meet city requirements and are in accordance with approved plans. The project management function includes the preparation of monthly pay estimates and contract administration. The department provides guidance and direction to contractors on a daily basis.
Instructions to Qualify for Bidding on Clearwater Construction Projects
Environmental Engineering
The Environmental Engineering section of the Engineering Department oversees the protection and maintenance of Clearwater's surface water and natural resources. Programs consist of the planning, design, and review of projects for water quality improvement, habitat restoration and enhancement, erosion and sedimentation control, and to meet city, State and Federal levels of service. The section seeks alternate funding for projects, administers the National Pollutant Discharge & Elimination System municipal permit program, reviews site plans, and acquires any state-mandated environmental permits. Providing assistance related to hazardous waste management, pollutant storage tanks and related State and Federal reporting requirements is also an integral part of the services provided by this section.
Utility Engineering
The Utility Engineering Division is responsible for managing all city utility-related projects. These projects include all improvements to the sanitary sewer, potable water and reclaimed water systems as well as to the water treatment plants and water reclamation facilities. This division works closely with the Public Utilities Department to ensure that the residents of Clearwater are provided with safe and consistent utility services.
Landscape Architecture
Landscape Architecture is responsible for landscape project management, design and coordination for all city projects. These services include site evaluations, design, permitting, contract administration and inspection services related to landscaping and urban trees on or adjacent to city projects sites and rights-of-way.
This section acts as a liaison with FDOT, Pinellas County and other local and private sector entities on landscaping and related issues. This team also assists Clearwater residents, businesses and private organizations with landscaping and related issues.
Clearwater Construction Standards 900 Series - Landscape
Geographic Technology
The Geographic Technology Division is responsible for project surveying, drafting, GIS, maintaining infrastructure atlases and providing mapping support for multiple city departments.
Land Development
The Land Development group performs engineering reviews of proposed development projects and building permits, and the team facilitates permits for activities within city rights-of-way:
- Residential permits for fences, swimming pools, pool enclosures and driveways
- Right-of-way permits
- Sanitary sewer connections and impact fees
- Street and easement vacations
- Water assessments and impact fees
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