The Public Works Department maintains plans for short
and long term Capital Improvements programs.
APPROVED:
City of Odessa Storm Water Management Ordinance
City of Odessa
Storm Water Management Program
State of Texas General Permit #TXR040000
City of Odessa Minimum Control Measures
TCEQ Storm Water Permits
EPA Storm Water Program
The department is comprised of five (5) divisions:
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Building
Inspection
The Building Inspection Division
administers and enforces codes pertinent to building construction.
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Engineering
The Engineering Division is responsible
for design and design review, contracting, and construction inspection of Public
Works facilities/improvements; planning of future streets, water, sewer, and
drainage facilities; and mapping of all City facilities including buildings,
water and sewer utility lines, and streets.
- Solid Waste
The Solid Waste Division is an
Enterprise Fund operation that provides for the scheduled collection and
disposal of residential and commercial solid waste generated in the City. The
Solid Waste Division has established a contract with Charter Waste Management, a
private firm, to receive the City of Odessa's solid waste at their landfill
facility. By contracting, the City avoids the cost of constructing a new liner
at the landfill each year and establishes a site for disposal of the City's
solid waste for many years to come.
- Street
The Street Division is responsible for
comprehensive maintenance programs of paved and unpaved streets, alleys, and
drainage channels within the City.
- Traffic
Engineering
The Traffic Engineering Division
provides monitoring for the safe and efficient movement of people and goods
within the City of Odessa through the installation, maintenance, and repair of
traffic signals and signs, the determination of alternative traffic patterns,
elimination of visual obstruction, and safety enforcement.
Mission
- Provide direction and coordination to divisions that provide services vital to
Odessa's Citizens;
- Value and respect our employees;
- Continuously plan for the future.
Vision
- To play an essential role in providing a safe and efficient road and traffic
control system for the City of Odessa and gain the respect of its citizens and
our colleagues.
