The Operations & Maintenance Division includes four sections: Streets, Stormwater, Water and Sewer. This includes over 350 miles of roadway, sidewalks, and public easements, as well as water and sewer systems that provide service to more than 8,000 homes and businesses.
Division Responsibilities:
Streets Division:
Maintenance of the city street network. This includes right of way maintenance, pothole patching, street sign maintenance and new installation, asphalt paving, snow removal, pavement maintenance and sidewalk evaluations and repairs.
Stormwater Division:
Involved in flood control, system maintenance and pollution prevention. Staff perform tasks associated with the inspection and maintenance of our stormwater systems including detention ponds, stream buffers and erosion and sediment controls and all other elements of the stormwater conveyance system.
Water & Sewer Division:
Water Utilities is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the water distribution system serving approximately 8,627 residential and commercial customers. This includes regular inspection and maintenance of the distribution system, Kentucky Pump Station and two storage facilities, as well as locating and exercising water valves, flushing and inventorying fire hydrants and ensuring compliance with local, state and federal regulations.
Sewer Utilities is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the sanitary sewer collection system. This includes regular inspection and maintenance of the collection system and four lift stations, regular sewer jetting and assuring compliance with state and federal regulations
The Operations Division plays a critical role in keeping the City’s transportation network and utility systems safe, reliable, and functional for residents and businesses.