Public Works

Functions

The Public Works Department has a staff of three people, and various functions of this department include:

  • Building information for a new geographic information system (GIS) for the City of Plainview
  • Developing and maintaining plans and drawings of existing infrastructure
  • Developing Capital Improvement Programs to expand and maintain existing infrastructure
  • Maintaining files, information, and public assistance for the National Flood Insurance Program
  • Providing cost estimates to citizens inquiring about infrastructure expansion
  • Reviewing and approving plats for land development
  • Supervising and coordinating the activities of other public works sections, including streets, parks, water production, water and sewer pipeline maintenance, solid waste, wastewater treatment, and the service center