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3. 1. CC Regular Session Meeting Date: 05/27/2025 Primary Strategic Plan Initiative: Enhance City's communication through transparency and accountability. Title: Annual Public Works Department Update Purpose/Background: Purpose: Public Works staff will present high-level updates on activities and operations completed by Public Works staff from June 2024 through May 2025. Background: The Public Works Department generally consists of four divisions including Building Maintenance, Parks, Streets, and Utilities, and is generally responsible for operating and maintaining all public infrastructure systems across the city. Primary work duties for each division are as follows; Building Maintenance — . Maintain 15 city -owned buildings including: • Maintain and repair electrical, mechanical and plumbing systems • Perform routine cleaning • Raise and lower flags • Provide snow and ice control • Administer contracted repair services • Maintain cemeteries • Assist with administration of elections Parks — • Maintain over 500 acres of municipal parkland containing 39 municipal parks, 17 of which have playgrounds, along with 2 regional parks with varying amenities • Maintain approximately 75 miles of trails, 30 miles of sidewalks, and 7 boardwalks • Provide recreational programming opportunities Streets — • Maintain approximately; • 188 miles paved streets • 3 miles gravel roads • 300-plus cul-de-sacs • Provide snow and ice control on all city streets • Maintain all stormwater infrastructure • Mow grass and trim trees in city right-of-way • Mow numerous city properties Utilities — • Operate and maintain municipal utility systems including approximately;