Street Maintenance   

Street Cleaning

Sanitation-Operation  

Sanitation-Landfill

Sanitation-Code Enforce.  

Internal Services Adm. 

Fleet Maintenance

Engineering

Harlingen Proud/Recycling Center

City Departments

The Public Works Administration Division offers assistance to other City Departments and private developers. This division provides assistance to private developers and engineers to promote private developments and comply with City requirements and ordinances. Staff also reviews all subdivision requests in order to ensure proper sizing and design with city standards. The department also contracts with private firms for surveying services as needed. Staff also acquires right-of-way for approved projects and responds’ to citizen complaints pertaining to Public Works and garbage collection accounts.

PROGRAM GOAL

Continue providing assistance to other departments, engineers and contractors in the development of public or private projects to ensure compliance with city requirements. Provide assistance to the general public in matters relating to street ROW, paving construction, lot size, etc. Handle complaints pertaining to Public Works in an expedient manner. Continue to update all accounts pertaining to collection and disposal of garbage.



OBJECTIVES FOR 05-06

●  Acquire right-of-way necessary for Capital Improvement and TxDOT Projects.
●  Review construction plans and subdivision plats
●  Inspect all paving and drainage projects that are under construction for general compliance
●  Update residential, commercial and landfill accounts

 

Office Phone #: (956) 216-5305

E-Mail Address:    dserna@myharlingen.us

Historical Information:
14 ˝ years    City of Harlingen, Environmental Health & Public Buildings Director

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