Monte Vista Public Works

Randy Martinez • Public Works Director

Street Division • Water and Sewer Maintenance Division
Waste Water Treatment Division • Shop Maintenance Division

Hours of Operation: Monday – Thursday 7:30 am – 5:00 pm
Friday 7:30 am – 11:30 am
To contact the Public Works Department during business hours call
City Hall 719-852-2692
In case of an emergency after hours call
Police Department 719-852-5111
Fax: 719-852-6172

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.

Our mission includes the following department priorities, services, and safety standards that are an integral part of conducting business:

Department Overview:

• Safe, high-quality drinking water
• Reliable and efficient water and sewer service
• Safe and well maintained streets
• Comprehensive maintenance and upgrading of utility system components
• Knowledgeable and well-trained employees
• A safe and healthy work environment at our offices, operating facilities, and project sites

The Department of Public Works is responsible for street maintenance, including repair of potholes, resurfacing, sidewalk and curb replacement, snow removal, grading of dirt streets and alleyways, traffic signs and markings, street sweeping, storm drainage and airport maintenance. Also, the Department identifies long-term water supply requirements, inspects water and sewer lines, repair water and sewer main breaks, and treats wastewater to State and Federal Standards.

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

These services include:

Maintaining City streets, drainage, and storm sewer systems
Operating the City’s water and sewer systems
Assuring an adequate supply of water for current and future needs of the community
Plowing and removing snow and ice, during the winter season, from the City’s major arterial streets and residential streets when necessary

In addition, the Department provides vehicle and equipment maintenance services for all other City departments. We also implement and administer the City’s Master Infrastructure Plan (MIP) and Capital Improvement Program (CIP).

Street Division

The Street Maintenance Division is responsible for a wide variety of activities that keep the City’s streets safe, clean, and functional in all kinds of weather:

Some of these activities include:

Repair damaged asphalt and fix potholes
Minor asphalt overlays and crack sealing in the summer months
Maintain clear and concise pavement markings
Provide and maintain uniform/understandable signs
Clean, repair, and maintain the City’s storm drainage system, and construct minor improvements as needed to assure adequate year around drainage of storm water
Maintain 30 miles of paved and gravel roads
Apply non-toxic calcium chloride on all dirt roads to reduce dust
Maintain the sidewalk, curb and gutter replacement program
Maintain the street sweeping program
During snow season, street crews respond to snow and ice storms twenty-four hours a day to ensure safe and passable roadways

Water and Sewer Maintenance Division

The division ensures 30 miles of water lines and 30 miles of sewer lines are maintained in good working order. The Water and Sewer Maintenance Division also:

Responds to emergencies at any time of day or night, regardless of weather, to ensure the health and safety of residents
Maintains fire hydrants in good working order
Read water meters for billing purposes
Shuts water off for repairs, emergencies, and non-payments
Install water mains and water taps
Takes samples of water for compliance issues with the State on monthly basis
Responds to emergency excavations and residential excavation requests
Routinely flushes with high pressure water to remove sediment, grease, and other debris that might obstruct the pipe and possibly cause a backup into homes
Install new sewer mains and replaces old mains as needed.

Wastewater Treatment Division

The two treatment plants treat between 1,000,000 and 2,500,000 gallons of wastewater daily. The Wastewater Treatment Division runs approximately 5,400 tests a year between both facilities (Vet’s and Henderson) for compliance with State and EPA Regulations. They also do maintenance on all the facilities and repairs as needed.

Shop Maintenance Division

The Shop Maintenance Division provides repair and maintenance services for all City vehicles and equipment.