The City of Bandon Public Works and Parks Department
The Public Works Department is responsible for maintenance of City streets and drainage facilities, water distribution system, sewage collection system, and parks and recreation facilities. Street Maintenance involves grading, graveling, pothole patching, shoulder mowing, and sweeping all City streets; maintaining city rights-of-way; and also maintaining and cleaning of all main storm drain lines, catch basins, and drainage ditches. Water System Maintenance involves locating main lines, repair of water distribution lines, periodic main line and fire hydrant flushing, installing and maintaining water meters and ensuring that all work, whether installed by City crews or private contractors, is undertaken in compliance with applicable Health Division regulations. The Public Works Department is also responsible for monthly reading of all water meters for water utility billing. Sewer System Maintenance involves locating sewer laterals, routine inspection of sewer lines, and flushing obstructions from blocked sewer lines. The Department also works closely with contractors to insure proper installation of lines and taps in accordance with DEQ regulations. Park Maintenance includes repair, cleaning, and maintenance of various recreational facilities such as the City Park restrooms and playground equipment, Community Center, City Hall and other building maintenance, removal of downed trees and vegetation, and mowing City property.
Funding
The street and drainage maintenance activities of the Department are funded primarily by the General Fund and the State Tax Street Fund. Most major capital improvement projects are funded from the Capital Improvement Fund, the Street SDC Fund, and through grants where available. Water and sewer system activities and water meter reading are funded by the Water Fund and Sewer Fund respectively, with those revenues coming from the sale of water and sewer services to utility customers. Parks and recreation funding is primarily through the General Fund and the Parks & Recreation Fund.
The Public Works Department is responsible for:
- Maintenance of city roads, signs, drainage
- Working with local citizens to resolve road and drainage problems
- Grading and graveling of roads.
- Developing and implementing an immediate and long term road maintenance plan.
- Developing and maintaining current records and maps of the city infrastructure.
- Maintenance of city equipment.
- Preparation of budget requests for the City Manager.
The Water Distribution Department is responsible for:
- Maintenance of the water distribution system
- Reading the meters monthly.
- Planning for future development.
- Providing a safe and adequate supply of water to the citizens of Bandon and the greater Bandon area.
- Insuring that the water quality meet or exceed local, state, and federal regulation.
The Wastewater Collection Department is responsible for:
- Maintenance of the wastewater collection system
- Planning for future development.
- Insuring that the wastewater meet or exceed local, state, and federal regulation.
The Parks Department is responsible for:
- Maintaining the Bandon City Park.
- Maintaining the Restrooms at the County Park on the South Jetty
Business Hours are 8 A.M. to 5 P.M.
The local department business telephone is (541) 347-2437 ext. 232
or ext. 241
If there is no answer, leave a voice mail message
Or call the
switchboard at (541) 347-2437
After hours and weekends contact:
Coos County
Dispatch 541-756-8212
The City Manager (541) 347-2437 ext. 229
