Public Works Department
Mission statement
The Public Works Department facilitates
and enhances the development of our community through planning,
engineering, and enforcement. This department is also responsible for
the general management, operation, and care of the city’s transportation
system and infrastructure. The Public Works Department consists of the
Planning & Development divisions including Planning, Engineering,
Surveying, Central Inspections, and Health Inspections and the Street
Services divisions including Streets, Street Sweeping, Drainage
Maintenance, and Airport Maintenance.
Departmental structure
The Public Works Department consists of the following divisions:
Background information
Steve was born and raised in Abilene, Texas. He is a registered professional engineer in the State of Texas and is a graduate of Texas A&M University with both a Bachelor of Science and Master of Engineering degree. He is a member of various professional organizations and the Houston-Galveston area council of governments. Steve was hired by the City in July, 2002 as City Engineer. He was named Director of Public Works in October 2006. In addition to the duties of Director of Public Works, he is the City Engineer and Floodplain Administrator.


