Mission Statement

The mission of the Department of Public Works is to provide high quality streets, water, and sewer services to the community, while maintaining the safety and well-being of our citizens and employees.
 

Responsibilities

The Public Works and Utilities Department of the City of Monte Vista provides a diverse range of important services to the community, including:

• Airport maintenance
• Inspect and repair water and sewer lines
• Parks maintenance
• Snow removal
• Storm drainage
• Street and sidewalk maintenance
• Traffic signs and marking
• Utility system components

The Department identifies long-term water supply requirements and treats wastewater to State and Federal Standards.The department also provides vehicle and equipment maintenance services for all other city departments. We also implement and administer the City’s Master Infrastructure Plan and Capital Improvement Program.

The Public Works Department is responsible for the landscape and maintenance of approximately 72 acres of city owned parks. Maintenance of these parks include aerating, fertilizing, spraying for weeds, proper watering, mowing, weed eating, and daily trash removal.

The Public Works Department is responsible for the following parks and grounds:

• Adrian Gutierrez Baseball Field/Tennis Courts
• Chapman Park and Trail
• City Hall/H.M.O.
• Fullenwider Park
• Island Park
• Library
• Marsh Park - 2 parks
• Montez Park - 3 parks
• Sanchez Park
• Softball Fields
• Uptown Parking Lot