Public Works

The Lend-A-Leash Program is made possible by the team work of the City of Homer, Homer Animal Friends and Alaska Mindful Paws of the Homer Animal Shelter to provide pet leashes to the community.  Look for the signs at the beach, parks and trails for the leashes.

The Public Works Campus Task Force was created by City Council via Resolution 20-125 to perform the following in response to the 2019 Tsunami Inundation Report authored by Drs. E.N. Suleimani, D.J. Nicolsky, and J.B. Salisbury with the Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys (AKDGGS).

The Task Force Scope of Work was outlined as follows by Council:

Update 1:30 pm, Thursday February 4:

The water main break on Pioneer Avenue has been repaired.  Water pressure to affected customers should be fully restored.

Pioneer Avenue lane reduction will remain in effect through Friday, February 5^th to allow room for a concrete contractor to complete sidewalk repair.

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There has been a water main break on Pioneer Avenue near the Independent Living Center.

**UPDATE #2**

Due to supplies not arriving in time, road work on Horizon Court has been postponed until Wednesday, September 9th.  Thanks for you patience!  

We are hoping the third time is the charm!

**UPDATE**

Due to the heavy rain overnight, road work on Horizon Court has been postponed until Tuesday, September 8, weather permitting.

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Horizon Court will be closed to all traffic, from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM, on Thursday, Sept 3, for road repair. 

Effective immediately, Ben Walters Way is closed to vehicular traffic so that Public Works crew can repair a broken sewer service.  Plan for the road to be closed all day today.

Thank you for your patience.

Data collection and record keeping are necessary for producing and maintaining organized and efficient work processes.  A data-driven and systematic process for identifying road deficiencies will help the City of Homer identify and achieve short and long term maintenance goals by generating evidenced-based action plans for prioritizing tasks and guiding budgeting decisions.  Additionally, having quantifiable data regarding the City's infrastructure will help educate, demonstrate accountability to, and build credibility with the City's executive leadership, elected officials and the public.

The City of Homer was awarded an Alaska Clean Water Action Grant by the Department of Environmental Conservation to study the benefits of integrating green infrastructure into a stormwater drainage master plan. 

One of the factors used by insurance companies in determining your fire insurance rates is the City’s ISO rating. The Insurance Services Office evaluates fire protection infrastructure throughout the country. Just about every aspect of a city and a fire department is evaluated in determining the ISO rating.

The City's annual Drinking Water Quality Report is provided in the link below.

The data confirms that our rigorous water management and cutting-edge treatment techniques serve up top-quality tap water that meets or beats all quality standards set by the federal government.

During winter months and early spring, city roads and right-of-ways are maintained by Public Works and Alaska DOT.  We maintain a regular plow schedule to remove snow from roads and help keep potholes at bay where needed.  Keep in touch during these months for the latest updates on plow schedules and maintenance.