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City Hall when...
...you want to have your water service turned on or off;
...you want to change any information on your account;

Inspection & Engineering

The Inspection/Engineering Division of Public Works is responsible for planning, permitting, design, and inspection of all road, water, sewer, drainage, harbor, and public building improvements; coordinates the placement of utilities, water/sewer service connections, driveways and other improvements within City rights-of-way (ROW). This division also provides review of all platting, zoning permits and subdivision development through the Planning Department.

Water and Sewer Maintenance

* Water: 48.65 miles of water distribution main lines, 332 fire hydrants, 567 main line gate valves and 22 water pressure reducing stations.

Motor Pool

The Motor Pool mechanics maintain 114 vehicles and light duty and heavy equipment pieces used by  Public Works, City Hall, the Police Department, Fire Department/EMS and Port and Harbor.</

Building Maintenance

Building Maintenance provides services to other City Departments regarding general building facility maintenance efforts including the Police Department, Fire Department, Library, City Hall, 

Road Maintenance

Public Works equipment operators are responsible for grading and dust control on 29 miles of rural roads and pavement repair and sweeping on 21 miles of urban roads; winter sand/salt applications, snow removal, street and traffic control signing, striping, and drainage ditch, storm drain, and culvert maintenance.

Public Works Staff

Janette Keiser, P.E., Public Works Director, jkeiser@ci.homer.ak.us

Mike Zelinski, Public Works Superintendent, mzelinski@ci.homer.ak.us

About Public Works

The Public Works Department maintains the City's roads, drainage, water distribution, wastewater collection, buildings & facilities, and motor vehicles. 

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